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No. 8001 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) www.thesundaily.my 293,000 public school students

identified as special needs children

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3Operators of dirty food factories
should be jailed, says Fomca

GOOD TIMES ARE BACK ...

American tourists enjoying themselves
yesterday at the Yap Temple in Armenian
Street, Penang as foreign visitors flock to
the state with the reopening of borders
on April 1. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Action needed
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU oPolice urged to take domestic violence
[email protected] cases seriously, even in the absence of
visible injuries on complainants
PETALING JAYA: A lawyer has said
that despite the Domestic domestic violence cases were viewed as 326A or any other penal offences,”
Violence Act 1994 (DVA) being in family matters and were given less Kokila said.
force, a more-tolerant approach attention. While police officers report that
by police on such cases is concerning, domestic violence cases are more
especially when there are no obvious “However, the laws have evolved and difficult to investigate as they are
grievious injuries involved. this constant dismissal of domestic “more emotional and procedurally
violence as a family problem and not a more complex”, under the
Attorney Kokila Vaani Vadiveloo said serious crime illustrates unwillingness Criminal Procedure Code (CPC),
domestic violence is not limited to by police to take domestic violence and police must record all
physical assault, as any type of domestic violence survivors seriously.” complaints, which will be in
behaviour that is intended to exert writing.
power and control over the victim Kokila said police should thoroughly “Section 107 of the CPC
constitutes domestic abuse. investigate all complaints related to provides for the first information
abuse, as there is no option to turn away report as the starting point to
At times, abused victims encounter complaints on grounds that it is a “trivial investigate the complaint. If the
situations where the police refuse to family dispute”. complaint is not criminal in nature,
record their complaint as they view the then police can advise the parties
matter as a household issue that should “Any refusal to investigate such cases and refer them to a magistrate,”
be settled among family members. But would encourage further violence she said.
the big question is whether the law against the victims. The perpetrators A victim who chose to
stipulates this. would be empowered to continue their remain anonymous told
abusive behaviour. theSun of her grief at being Turn to
Kokila said DVA protects all spouses, abused by her adoptive
former spouses, children, family “Police can also investigate the parents and her efforts to find —
members as well incapacitated adults matter under various penal sanctions
who are living in the residence as depending on the severity of the page 2
members of the family. complaint. It can be from an assault
under Section 323 of the Penal Code to legal solutions to the issue.
She said domestic violence under causing grievous hurt under Section
Section 2 of the Act includes instances
where the victim suffers financial loss,
fears for his safety, property, or a
third party.

“Prior to enforcement of DVA,

2 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022 93,000 special needs
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International flights o Early intervention programme focusing on teaching skills social interaction and teaches proper
to Sabah to resume to those with learning disabilities could help prevent serious behaviour.”
on April 16 problems, says expert
He said that there would be improvements
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is scheduled to █ BY SURAYA ALI “The early intervention programme for in behaviour, flexibility, learning, self-care as
receive its first international flight from [email protected] children with learning disabilities is generally well as skills involving personal and
Singapore on April 16 and a second one on SHAH ALAM: More than 93,000 of the 4.9 aimed at teaching skills to children.” community life, and at the same time help in
April 29, following the reopening of the million students in public schools were the preparation to attend regular schools.
country’s borders on Friday. categorised as special needs children in 2020. He said skills teaching to children with
autism would eventually increase their play “The integration of children in regular day-
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Although there are several sub-categories of skills and social interaction with parents and care centres and kindergartens will help them
Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin children with special needs, 77,000 of them are peers, lead to language development and help integrate later in the school environment.”
said the first flight would be by AirAsia in the learning-disability category. The number decrease behavioural problems.
and the second by Scoot, a Singaporean of students diagnosed with the problem has He said early diagnosis could help families
low-cost airline. been increasing every year. “It would also improve their communication get the support they need such as access to
and adaptation skills, attention and focus.” voluntary agencies and other social services.
“I am sure many Singaporeans are Experts and teachers believe that many
waiting for the flight to Sabah,” he said more have gone undiagnosed due to several Lee said parallel with child development, “Children with disabilities such as autism
after launching the Juadah Keluarga reasons, one of which is refusal by parents to there would be an increase in parental skills, disorder can be identified as early as 18
Malaysia programme by Sutera Harbour accept that their children are in need of special where parents would find their stress levels months. Most parents identify developmental
Resort on Monday. education. decreasing. delays in the second year of life.”

Jafry said apart from the flights from For special needs children, early He said the most important aspect of early Lee said some early indicators that a child
Singapore, Royal Brunei is also intervention can enhance child development as intervention is that children are supported in all may need help in preschool, include problems
scheduled to begin flying to Sabah from it emphasises the prevention of serious aspects in the home environment where they with eye-contact, failure to respond to his
May 6, with two flights a week, on Friday problems. spend most of their time. name, indifference to affection, lack of interest
and Sunday. in interacting with other children as well as
theSun reached out to psychologist Dr “I believe parents are the best teachers and limited imaginary play, imitation and speech.
On the Juadah Keluarga Malaysia Ignatius Lee Kuan Beng to understand more the home is the best school. Early intervention
programme, Jafry said it was the resort’s about early intervention. addresses communication skills, helps children For older children, some telltale signs that
annual activity but it was not held for the to learn to converse with others, play, improves they might need help are when they face
past two years due to the pandemic. attention skills while playing in groups, assists problems making friends, lack reciprocal
conversation and have trouble learning new
He said with the transition to the lessons.
endemic phase since last Friday, it would
be possible for resorts and hotels to He added parents may seek the help of a
promote their dishes for breaking of fast paediatrician, rehabilitation doctor or
as well as enliven the Ramadan psychologist.
atmosphere.

Sutera Harbour Resort Group chief
executive officer Gilbert Ee said Juadah
Keluarga Malaysia will be available from
6pm to 10pm daily at a price of RM138
nett for adults and RM70 nett for
children aged four to 11. – Bernama

‘My adoptive parents abused me since I was 18’ MACC urged to
probe sale of
The victim claimed police told her From aware that I could take legal action was only allowed to make a cover report land meant for
to handle the situation with her front against them until I did a search on because I had no visible injuries. I was told to airport in Perak
adoptive parents, as it was a family page Google. It was very different from what I return only if I had major injuries on my
matter. had read online and what I had been body. My friends were the ones who rescued IPOH: Four Perak state executive council
told. me from them and arranged for a safe place (exco) members in the previous Pakatan
“My adoptive parents abused me “When I went to the police station, I for me to stay,” she said. Harapan (PH) government have urged the
since I was 18 years old. But I wasn’t Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
(MACC) to investigate the sale of land
FRIENDLY COP ... Malacca deputy police chief Datuk Razali Abu Samah speaking to students who attended a ‘First Day at School’ programme at proposed for the development of an
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Durian Tunggal in Alor Gajah yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX international airport in Seri Iskandar.

Malacca schools reactivate crime prevention clubs The former state exco members are
Howard Lee Chuan How, the assemblyman
ALOR GAJAH: Crime prevention clubs in Abu Samah said the clubs, with a total school programme at Sekolah Menengah for Pasir Pinji, Datuk Asmuni Awi (Manjoi),
253 primary and secondary schools in membership of 7,402 students, were part of Kebangsaan Durian Tunggal yesterday. Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin
Malacca have been reactivated, as face-to- an effort to form a community of children (Sungai Rapat) and Tan Kar Hing (Simpang
face learning and co-curricular activities with high crime-prevention awareness. He said students who joined the club Pulai).
have been allowed under the School could be the “eyes and ears” of the
Management and Operation Guidelines 3.0. “This initiative between police and the authorities, especially for reporting criminal Lee said the sale of the 188ha-land
Education Ministry will be conducted activities that may occur in school belonging to the Perak State Development
Malacca deputy police chief Datuk Razali online,” he told reporters at the 1st day of compounds. – Bernama Corp to a private company was neither
discussed at a state exco meeting nor by the
corporation’s board of directors during the
PH administration.

“We believe that there are parties who
took advantage by abusing their power to
negotiate quietly with the land buyer without
the knowledge of the then state exco or the
corporation’s board of directors.

“Apart from wanting to clean PH’s
reputation, the report made to the MACC
today (yesterday) is also to demand a
complete and detailed investigation into the
parties involved in the power abuse,“ he told
reporters after accompanying Asmuni to
hand the report to the Perak MACC office.

Last Thursday, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri
Saarani Mohamad was reported to have said
that the land was sold to a private company
when the state was under the administration
of the PH government.

He said that under the Barisan Nasional
government, the land was reserved for the
Perak State Development Corp for building
an international airport.

During the recent Perak state assembly
sitting, Aulong assemblyman Nga Kor Ming
claimed that the site had been sold without
the state government’s permission.

Perak MACC director Datuk Mohd Fauzi
Mohamad confirmed that the graft body had
received the report. – Bernama

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‘Jail operators of dirty factories’

o Fomca CEO makes call after two food processing Tropical Medicine past president Assoc Prof Dr findings to the public.
premises ordered shut over hygiene violations Siti Nursheena Mohd Zain was previously “We already have food hygiene regulations.
reported to have said that after dengue and
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY need to impose jail terms on those who violate malaria, leptospirosis is the third most deadly No amount of laws can solve the problem
[email protected] the law. disease in Malaysia. without proper enforcement,” she added.
PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian
Consumers Associations (Fomca) has called for “As we know, consumption of food or drinks “Based on the latest studies conducted by On April 2, two factories in George Town were
jail terms to be imposed on food factory laced with rodent urine can cause serious Universiti Malaya, leptospirosis was very ordered to close for two weeks due to dirty
operators who flout safety and hygiene illnesses and even death,” he said. prevalent during the rainy season and accounted conditions, including the presence of rodent
regulations. for 12,325 cases with 338 deaths over an eight- droppings in the food manufacturing and storage
“The government’s food safety and quality year period from 2004,” she said. areas.
Its chief executive officer Saravanan division is doing its best to enforce the law. But
Thambirajah said constant changes in the food they are limited by city and town council “The risk of contracting leptospirosis is higher Penang Health Department Food Safety and
sector needs to be monitored to ensure food jurisdictions, and these bodies also have to carry during (the rainy season) as urine from rodents Quality Division environmental health officer
safety and quality standards are not out periodic checks to ensure food like rats is easily transmitted through flowing Mohd Wazir Khalid said during its Ops Tegar 2
compromised. manufacturers are licensed to operate.“ water.” raids at the two premises, they found that the
level of cleanliness failed to meet hygiene
“Diseases such as leptospirosis, which is a Saravanan also said public complaints need Consumer Association Penang research standards.
serious disease caused by urine from rodents, to be taken seriously and urged enforcement officer Hatijah Hashim said there is lack of
can seriously affect the health of consumers. We units to impose heavier penalties on unhygienic enforcement by the authorities and poor He said during inspection of a soybean
food operators. commitment from food producers to ensure high product processing factory in Batu Lanchang,
standards of hygiene. enforcement officers found rodent droppings
Malaysian Society of Parasitology and and cockroaches.
“Ultimately, consumers are the ones who
suffer. Health authorities should conduct more Barrels containing soybean were also found in
frequent checks on food outlets and report their the toilet area during checks at the factory, which
had been in operation for the past 10 years.

COOKING WITH PASSION ... Sakinah Bee Mohd Ali, 63, attending to Cost of hiring maids
her bubur lambuk ‘Nombhe Kanji’ for the breaking of fast at a mosque in to be reviewed
George Town, Penang yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN every three
months: Saravanan
Unchanged toll rates bring relief to highway users
KUALA LUMPUR: The cost structure of hiring
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s concessionaires had been improving their Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (Sprint) Indonesian domestic workers will be reviewed
announcement that toll rates on four services despite the increase in toll rates. Expressway and Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn every three months by the Malaysia-Indonesia
highways in the Klang Valley will not be Maybe when the economic situation Bhd which manages Damansara-Puchong Joint Working Group.
raised until the end of the concession period improves, a reduction of rates can also be Expressway (LDP).
has been hailed by motorists as a relief, considered,” he said. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.
especially those who are struggling with the Meanwhile, president of Gabungan Teksi Saravanan said in a statement here yesterday
economic slowdown due to the pandemic. On Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri SeMalaysia Kamarudin Mohd Hussain said this was to ensure the cost structure was in line
Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the the government’s announcement would also with current needs and takes into account
Federation of Malaysian Consumers government had agreed that toll rates on benefit approximately 12,000 private taxi changes in transport fares and costs of health
Associations (Fomca) president Datuk Dr highways operated by four highway drivers using the four highways on a daily tests.
N. Marimuthu said it was the government’s concessionaires will not be increased until basis.
best move, given the uncertain financial the end of their concession period through a He said the recruitment cost structure agreed
situation of the majority of the people. restructuring exercise involving the four He added that it was the right time for the through a memorandum of understanding on
companies. government to consider the need to reduce the recruitment and protection of Indonesian
“We have to understand that everyone is the toll fares to alleviate the people’s domestic maids covered 15 cost components in
still struggling due to the pandemic, so the The four companies are Kesas Sdn Bhd financial burden. Malaysia and Indonesia.
decision to make sure that the toll rates will which manages Shah Alam Expressway
not be increased but remain unchanged is (Kesas), Syarikat Mengurus Air Banjir dan Advertising executive Mohamed Khairul “Cost components in Malaysia include
indeed the best decision as it will not Terowong Sdn Bhd which manages the Azhar, 37, also lauded the government’s immigration security deposit, insurance, health
increase the burden on the people. This is of Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel move as some people were still struggling to check, levy and work permit.
utmost importance. (Smart), Sistem Penyuraian Trafik KL Barat make ends meet, especially those who were
Sdn Bhd which is in charge of the Kuala laid off and lost their source of income “Cost components in Indonesia include
“Furthermore, not all the highway during the pandemic. – Bernama passport, work visa, health certificate,
competency certificate and psychological test.
Aidilfitri cash of RM500 for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners All recruitment costs are under the responsibility
of the employers, in accordance with the Fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has similar payout of RM250. aid this year was made earlier to help the Recruitment Initiative guidelines issued by the
agreed to a special Aidilfitri cash aid of RM500 “This special aid will be paid together with people better plan and prepare for their International Labour Organisation,” he said.
to all civil servants on Grade 56 and below, Aidilfitri celebrations.
including those on contract of service and the April salary on April 25. Saravanan added that the memorandum of
part-time daily paid officers and those “It involves an allocation of RM923 million He added that the incentive also shows the understanding that was signed on April 1 in
appointed under MySTEP. government’s appreciation of the work and Jakarta was an improvement of the previous
and will benefit more than two million civil sacrifices made by civil servants in performing agreement, where the previous cost structure
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri servants and pensioners,” he said in a their duties to serve Keluarga Malaysia. only outlined the components involved without
Yaakob said government pensioners will get a statement yesterday. – Bernama setting the amount.

Ismail Sabri said the announcement on the “Various problems arose in the
implementation of the previous memorandum
of understanding due to the fixed cost structure
and it was too low compared to the current
market, which caused employers to have to pay
more to get domestic helpers and this has been
addressed in the new memorandum of
understanding,” he said.

Saravanan said through the agreement,
employers were expected to save RM2,000 to
RM3,000 on recruitment costs as there was no
longer a quarantine requirement for domestic
maids, except for those who tested positive
during Covid-19 screening tests conducted in
the country. – Bernama

PH backs Anti-Party
Hopping Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan (PH) has
given an assurance that all its members of
Parliament (MPs) will support the Federal
Constitution (Amendment) (Anti-Party
Hopping) Bill, which is scheduled to be tabled
in a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat on
April 11.

The PH presidential council, in a statement
yesterday, said the coalition’s top leaders had
met Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Yaakob yesterday morning to get clarification
on the status of the bill. – Bernama

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Move to help cancer patients

o Govt looking into options to make health problem for many people and of a tripartite collaboration between everyone, adding that by doing so,
screening accessible to all Malaysians: Khairy therefore they have to rely on the Prudential Malaysia, AstraZenca and lives could be saved as those affected
government for their treatment. Pantai Premier Pathology to give would not have to wait until they are
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH with cancer was 49,000 and by 2030, it patients access to genomic testing for critically ill to seek treatment.
[email protected] is estimated that the figure would hit While pointing out that precision a more accurate diagnosis of their
PETALING JAYA: Cancer impacts a 66,000. medicine using genetic markers is a cancer based on genetic profiling. “One way to achieve this is
person’s mental well-being, finances luxury, he said the ministry was through public-private partnership,
and physical health, making it “Some of the problems faced by looking at ways to increase cancer Precision medicine looks at a which could help reduce costs to the
challenging and difficult to battle. the ministry is that it only discovers screening, adding that genetic patient’s genes, behaviour and government,” he said, adding that the
patients have cancer when they have markers make it easier to treat cancer environment to determine unique ministry wants to promote a healthy
Health Minister Khairy reached stage three of four. This cuts patients as the treatment could be disease risks and the treatment that lifestyle for all Malaysians.
Jamaluddin said the number of down their survival rate.” tailored to the individual, as there is would work best.
people being diagnosed with cancer no “one size fits all treatment” when it Cancer and diseases such as heart
keeps growing. He said cancer would be less comes to cancer. It provides information that is conditions and diabetes, which fall
treatable if the government continues unique to a patient to diagnose the under non-communicable diseases
“In 2020, the number of people to use present treatment methods, “Precision medicine tailors illness and find treatment that would (NCD) cost the government RM8.91
adding that affordable care is a big medical care to individuals based on work best for that particular illness. billion in 2020. The intangible costs of
information from genomic testing. treating NCD is estimated to be
Khairy said it was the RM100 billion, or just over 7% of
“It will reveal the genetic make-up government’s objective to make gross domestic product.
of the disease,” he said at the launch health screening accessible to

‘Take opportunity to keep fit during Ramadan’ 69 million vaccine
doses administered
KUALA LUMPUR: Avoid overeating and take moderation when breaking fast. This can be “These foods will be digested slowly and
the opportunity during the fasting month to controlled by eating some rice, a quarter provide lasting energy. Proteins are also filling, KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22,476 children
adopt a balanced diet and lose weight to portion of chicken or a slice of fish, and some while sugar such as cakes, biscuits and white aged five to 11 in the country have
ensure good health, Universiti Kebangsaan vegetables and fruit. Better still, break fast with rice are less filling and supply energy quickly,” completed the two doses of the Covid-19
Malaysia (UKM) health sciences faculty dean quick release sugary foods, such as dates with he said. vaccine under the National Covid-19
Prof Dr Suzana Shahar advised Muslims, hot or warm water.” Immunisation Programme For Children as
adding that half the adult population Kevin, who is a fitness instructor on social of Monday.
are obese. She said it would be advisable to perform media, recently shared some exercises with
the Maghrib prayers and then have the about 1,000 participants on his “Fit Ramadan” According to the CovidNOW website,
“During Ramadan, an individual can breaking of fast meal, which is normally high in channel to help them lose weight. 1,351,441 children in the same group have
reduce up to about 500 calories by not eating carbohydrate such as rice or pasta. received at least one dose of the vaccine.
during the day. On normal days, we can get He said there were two types of exercises
2,000 to 3,000 calories daily with five meals,“ “Food poisoning normally occurs during that could be done before and after A total of 15,862,983 of the adult
she said. the fasting month. As such, it is advisable to breaking fast. population have received their booster shots
have home-cooked food,” she added. and 23,231,190 have received at least one
Suzana said although some individuals “Before breaking fast, it is advisable to do a dose of the vaccine, including 22,955,496
were able to lose weight during the fasting Malaysian Adult and Childhood Obesity low-intensity exercise that is not harmful, such who have been fully vaccinated.
month, not many were able to maintain their Prevention Organisation chairman Kevin Zahri as walking. After breaking fast, high intensity
weight. advised those fasting to eat food with complex exercises can be done, such as using jump For adolescents aged 12 to 17, 2,949,995
carbohydrates such as brown bread, oats, ropes, which helps to burn calories,” he said. have received at least one dose of the
“Most importantly, it is advisable to eat in brown rice or fiber food. – Bernama vaccine, including 2,854,727 who have been
fully vaccinated.

On Monday, a total of 22,081 doses of
vaccine were administered, with 2,630 as
first doses, 8,155 as second shots and 11,296
boosters, bringing the cumulative total
vaccine doses given under the National
Covid-19 Immunisation Programme to
69,016,063.

According to the Health Ministry GitHub
portal, 28 deaths due to Covid-19 were
recorded on Monday, with Perak and
Selangor recording the highest number, at
six deaths each, followed by Johor (five),
Penang (four), Negri Sembilan (three),
Pahang (two) and one each in Kedah and
Sarawak. – Bernama

Khairy speaking to officials and staff during his visit to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX Majority of new
cases in Category 1
No cases of Omicron XE in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: There were more
IPOH: Malaysia has not recorded any cases of patients. Bainun Hospital yesterday. recoveries than new Covid-19 infections in
the new Omicron XE variant, a new mutation, “The Omicron variants have higher number Earlier, Khairy visited a 138-year-old Malaysia on Monday, with 23,302 recovered
which is more contagious than any of the other cases, bringing the cumulative figure for
Covid-19 variants, said Health Minister Khairy of cases than the Delta but their seriousness is building and the Long Covid and recoveries to 4,041,723, said Health Director-
Jamaluddin. about average compared to the Delta, hence Rehabilitation Ward, the first in Perak, at Batu General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
the intensive care units are not full like before. Gajah Hospital, before visiting the Ipoh Public
He said his ministry was following Health Laboratory. He said new cases continued on a
developments and studying the characteristics “We need to look into this new variant that downtrend, with 10,002 daily cases reported
of the variant that had been reported in other is occurring in other countries, whether its The World Health Organisation (WHO) in on Monday, bringing cumulative total to
countries, including Thailand, in order to infectivity rate or seriousness is high. Only then its latest report states that the new variant is a 4,256,469 since the outbreak early last year.
identify its infectivity rate and seriousness to would we take appropriate measures,” he told a recombinant strain, a mutant hybrid of
press conference after visiting Raja Permaisuri Omicron BA.1 and BA.2. – Bernama He added that 5,495 of the new cases were
in Category One, 4,418 cases in Category
Two, 30 in Category Three, 33 in Category
Four and 26 in Category Five.

“Of the new cases, 9,904 are local
infections and 98 are imported. A total of 236
cases needed treatment in intensive care
units (ICU) and 140 required ventilators,” he
said in a statement yesterday.

On usage of facilities dedicated to Covid
cases, he said only two states exceeded 50%
bed occupancy for critical or ICU cases, with
Kuala Lumpur at 60% and Perlis at 55%. For
non-ICU bed usage exceeding 50%,
Putrajaya was at 69% and Selangor was at
56%, while bed usage at Low-Risk Covid-19
Quarantine and Treatment Centres
nationwide was below 50%.

The national Covid-19 infectivity rate (Rt
value) was 0.86, with Selangor registering the
highest at 1.03 and Kelantan the lowest
at 0.68. – Bernama

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Marriages that cause misery Prosecution to
file additional
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI o Some cases of matrimonial union involving out to be a shortcut for him to get help submissions in
[email protected] preteen and adolescent girls with older men and self-care. But I suffered. Rosmah’s case
PETALING JAYA: “It was a few hours have resulted in suffering for the young wives
past midnight when they brought her “Imagine carrying a baby as a 17- KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court
in,” recounted a medical practitioner worked to save the child, the mother, taken from this world because of year-old and your husband, a grown yesterday allowed the prosecution’s
who only wanted to be known as Dr who earlier refused surgery for her those ideas, will the supporters take man, neglects your needs, physically application to file additional
Dayanandan. pregnant daughter, was now responsibility? and emotionally (to the extent that) submissions in the case of Datin
panicking and in tears while signing my parents had to sustain the both of Seri Rosmah Mansor, who is facing
In a public Instagram post, he said the necessary forms. “Stop giving children a death us. After confinement, I worked and corruption charges involving a
the scene was “disappointing and sentence. They deserve better,” sustained him and our child. The hybrid solar panel project for 369
heartbreaking”. Unfortunately, the young mother he said. terms nafkah and tanggungjawab rural schools in Sarawak.
and her child did not make it. (financial support and responsibility)
“An 11-year-old girl was Last year, Twitter user Lia shared never once existed,” she said. Deputy public prosecutor Poh
screaming in pain as she was in active “This was not the first time her experience of being in a child Yih Tinn said this after proceedings
labour. I told a woman, whom I something like this has happened marriage and related how she Lia stopped schooling, became a held in chambers before Judge
believed to be her sister, to get her and it certainly was not the last time,” consented to marrying a man who housewife and did not complain. Mohamed Zaini Mazlan yesterday,
mother as I predicted it would be a Dayanandan said, adding that the was 32 when she was only 17. which was also attended by
complicated delivery,” he wrote. incident took place in Indonesia “Ever since the baby was born, he Rosmah’s lawyer, Datuk Akberdin
when he was an intern there. “I thought I was mature enough to has not contributed a single cent, Abdul Kader.
Shockingly, the “sister”, who was in make a lifetime decision at 17, and since he is unemployed.”
her 20s, turned out to be the girl’s “Such practices are robbing nobody could stop me because Poh said the prosecution would
mother. The husband of the 11-year- children of their childhood and legally, it wasn’t wrong.” She later divorced him and had to have to file the additional
old was nowhere to be seen. inflicting pain and trauma on their endure mean and crude remarks submissions on April 22 for the
bodies and minds. However, Lia said the marriage thrown at her. On underage marriage, defence to answer by May 12.
“What complication would I have was a mistake as the man knew what she said it had mentally and
to face tonight? Preeclampsia? Post “The idea of a child delivering he wanted from her while she only emotionally scarred her. “May 12 is also set for mention
partum haemorrhage? Would we be another child into this world is wanted to be loved and cared for. of the case and clarification,”
able to save both of them?” ridiculous. It is easy to support “The blaming, neglect, emotional he added.
baseless concepts but when lives are “I thought the marriage was going abuse and their effects scarred me.
Thoughts rushed through the to have a happy ending, but it turned When you give minors consent to sex Yesterday, the court was
doctor’s mind as the young patient and marriage, problems arise as a supposed to hear oral submission
was rushed to the operation theatre. result of such decisions. by both parties.

Dayanandan said while they “Child marriage is legal by law but On Feb 23, the defence closed
it can attract pedophiles,” she said. its case after calling two witnesses,
Rosmah and former director of the
First Lady of Malaysia division,
Datuk Seri Siti Azizah Sheikh
Abod.

Mohamed Zaini set yesterday
for hearing oral submissions from
both the prosecution and defence.

On Feb 18 last year, Rosmah, 70,
was ordered to enter her defence
on three charges after the
prosecution succeeded in proving
a prima facie case against her.

She is facing one charge of
soliciting RM187.5 million and two
counts of receiving bribes totalling
RM6.5 million from Jepak Holdings
Sdn Bhd managing director Saidi
Abang Samsudin. – Bernama

CRIME SCENE ... A Forensic Unit Former police
inspecting a vehicle in which two men inspector pleads
were killed in a shootout with police in not guilty to
Kampung Simpang Tokku in accepting bribe
Terengganu yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX
ALOR STAR: A former police
Two women fall prey to Macau scam inspector pleaded not guilty in the
sessions court here yesterday to a
MALACCA: A teacher lost RM42,000 statement yesterday. suspect then asked her to make such an account. charge of accepting a bribe of RM500.
in a love scam after being deceived by However, he said the woman was another payment of RM5,000 for He added that the call was then
a man she befriended on social media. delivery costs. Mohamad Hilmi Abd Hamid, 38,
told that the parcel was being held by purportedly connected to Bank made the plea before judge Harmi
Malacca Commercial Crime the Customs Department as it “Suspecting that she had been Negara Malaysia for her to update her Thamri Mohamad.
Investigation Department head Supt contained cash and there was no cheated, the teacher lodged a police personal information and then
E. Sundra Rajan said the 27-year-old verification certificate. report at the Central Malacca police transferred to a “police officer”, who According to the charge, Mohamad
teacher claimed she befriended one station on April 2.” requested information on her bank Hilmi, who was then working as a
“Albert A. Adams” and during their He added the suspect then accounts and banking information, narcotics crime investigating officer at
communications, the man told her requested the woman to make the In another case, Sundra Rajan said including the transaction the Baling district police
that he would be sending her gifts and necessary payments for the release of a 37-year-old female chemist became authorisation code. headquarters, is alleged to have
cash, totalling US$3,000 (RM12,631). the parcel. RM30,000 poorer after being cheated accepted the bribe for himself from a
in a Macau scam. He said the woman later realised man as inducement to help another
“On March 29, the man told her She made the payments in stages, she had been cheated and lodged a man, who tested positive for
that some of the gifts had been sent to amounting to RM42,000 between The ruse began on April 1 when police report after checking her bank morphine, from being sent to a
her address and the woman March 30 and April 1. she received a call informing her that account and finding RM30,000 had rehabilitation centre.
confirmed that the goods had indeed she had arrears of RM4,663 in been withdrawn. Both cases are being
arrived in Kuala Lumpur “After the payments were made, Coinbase cryptocurrency and that investigated under Section 420 of the Mohamad Hilmi, who now works
after checking” he said in a the suspect promised her that the there was a transaction under her Penal Code. – Bernama as a security guard in Penang, is
parcel would arrive at her address on name, but she denied having opened alleged to have committed the offence
April 1, but it did not arrive and the in a car in front of the Cili Merah
restaurant in Kampung Ceruk
Attendant killed in two-vehicle crash Bemban, Kupang in Baling at about
3.45pm on April 17, 2015.
SEREMBAN: A lorry attendant was Nanda Maarof said in the 7.40am lost control of the lorry and hit the dead at the scene by a medical
killed when he was thrown out of the incident, the victim, Mohamad Nur back of a rubber-laden trailer that team,” Nanda said in a statement The charge was framed under
vehicle following a crash involving Imran Hamidun, 23, was travelling had broken down and was parked in yesterday. Section 17(a) of the Malaysian
two trailers at Km250 on the from Alor Gajah to Seremban in a the emergency lane. Anti-Corruption Commission Act
northbound side of the North-South steel-laden truck driven by He added that Muhamad Afzan 2009, which provides for
Expressway yesterday morning. Muhamad Afzan Zakaria, 31. “Due to the impact of the crash, escaped with minor injuries on his imprisonment of up to 20 years and a
the victim suffered severe injuries all hands while the other lorry driver, fine of not less than five times the
Seremban police chief ACP “The driver is believed to have over his body and was confirmed aged 57, was unhurt. – Bernama amount of the bribe, or RM10,000,
whichever is higher.

Mohamad Hilmi was allowed bail
of RM12,000 in one surety and
ordered to surrender his passport to
the court as well as report to the
Sungai Petani MACC office every two
months. The court set May 22 for
mention. – Bernama

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North Korea Sri Lankan govt in recent days, leading to clashes
threatens disarray after MPs quit between protesters and police in
nuclear strike some instances.
if South attacks Names of the 41 lawmakers to
leave the coalition were announced
by party leaders in parliament.
They have now become
independent members, leaving
Rajapaksa’s government with fewer
than the 113 members needed to
SEOUL: North Korea opposes war maintain a majority in the
but would use nuclear weapons if 225-member house.
South Korea attacked, Kim Yo Jong, There has been no vote count yet,
the powerful sister of leader Kim o At least 41 lawmakers walk out of ruling coalition as although Rajapaksa’s minority
Jong Un, said yesterday, in a warning president struggles with worst economic crisis in decades government could find
that analysts said is probably aimed decision-making more challenging.
at the South’s incoming conservative Independent parliamentarians,
president. however, could continue to support
COLOMBO: At least 41 Sri Lankan loan programme. much ahead of a scheduled vote in government proposals in the house.
Yo Jong, a senior official in the lawmakers walked out of the ruling Rajapaksa dissolved his Cabinet 2025. “There are endless shortages of
government and ruling party, said it coalition yesterday, leaving the essentials including fuel and
was a “very big mistake” for South government of President Gotabaya on Monday and sought to form a Sabry said in his resignation cooking gas. Hospitals are on the
Korea’s minister of defence to make Rajapaksa in a minority in unity government as public unrest letter he believed he had “acted in verge of closing because there are no
recent remarks discussing attacks on parliament as it struggles with the surged over the ruling family’s the best interests of the country”. medicines,” Maithripala Sirisena,
the North, state news agency KCNA country’s worst economic crisis in handling of the debt-heavy leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom
reported. decades. economy that has led to shortages of “At this crucial juncture, the Party that withdrew its support for
food, fuel and medicines as well as country needs stability to weather Rajapaksa’s coalition, told
South Korean Defence Minister In another setback for the prolonged power cuts. the current financial crisis and parliament.
Suh Wook had said on Friday that administration, Finance Minister Ali difficulties,” he said in the letter seen “At such a time our party is on the
his country’s military has a variety of Sabry resigned a day after his Possible next steps could be the by Reuters. side of the people.”
missiles with significantly improved appointment and ahead of crucial appointment of a new prime Sirisena, together with other
range, accuracy and power, with talks scheduled with the minister replacing the president’s Street demonstrations against lawmakers, called on the president
“the ability to accurately and quickly International Monetary Fund for a elder brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, the shortages, triggered by a lack of and the prime minister to present a
hit any target in North Korea”. or snap parliamentary elections foreign exchange for imports, began
last month but have intensified in
Both Koreas have increased
displays of military strength after clear plan to find a resolution for Sri
North Korea test-fired a range of Lanka’s financial mess.
increasingly powerful missiles this But opposition parties, reflecting
year. Officials in Seoul and the mood of a wave of protests
Washington also fear it may be sweeping the country of 22 million
preparing to resume testing nuclear people, urged the two brothers to
weapons for the first time since 2017 step down. A third brother, Basil
amid stalled negotiations. Rajapaksa, quit as finance minister
on Sunday.
Yo Jong and another North The opposition parties have also
Korean official issued statements on rejected the move to form a unity
Sunday condemning Suh’s remarks, government comprising all parties
and warned that Pyongyang would represented in parliament.
destroy major targets in Seoul if the “If the government loses its
South takes any “dangerous military majority, you could see the
action” such as a preemptive strike. opposition bringing in a vote of no
– Reuters confidence but there is

BRIEFS 2 TOURISTS KILLED IN parliamentary procedure that goes
AUSTRALIA LANDSLIDE around it first and is unlikely to
happen immediately,” said lawyer
SYDNEY: Australian police Luwie Niranjan Ganeshanathan,
yesterday recovered the bodies who specialises in constitutional
of a British man and his issues.
nine-year-old son, killed when a If a vote of no confidence is
rockslide hit their family while adopted, then the president can
walking in the Blue Mountains Catholic priests and nuns hold placards during a demonstration against the economic crisis in Colombo yesterday. appoint a new prime minister, he
west of Sydney. The landslide – AFPPIX said.
struck the holidaying family of
five on Monday, killing the Indonesian low-income workers to get cash aid
49-year-old father and his son
and critically injuring the JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities meeting with President Joko video statement. state-energy firm hiked the price of
50-year-old mother and another will distribute a total of 8.8 trillion Widodo, Reuters reported. The cash will be distributed to 92-octane gasoline.
14-year-old son, police said. The rupiah (RM2.6 billion) in cash to
injured mother and son, who low-income workers, to help The surge in global commodity 8.8 million workers, while the Senior Minister Luhut
were winched out of the scene at cushion the impact of rising food prices due to the Russia-Ukraine government is also considering Pandjaitan said the government
Wentworth Falls by helicopter, and energy prices, Chief Economics conflict is providing more revenue giving money to 12 million “micro may gradually adjust prices of
underwent surgery and remain in Minister Airlangga Hartarto said in resource-rich Indonesia, but the businesses”, Airlangga said. 90-octane gasoline, media reported.
“critical conditions”, a police yesterday. government needed to mitigate the
spokesman said. Rescuers treated impact of higher food and energy Indonesia’s inflation rate in Last week, the president said the
the couple’s 15-year-old daughter Workers with monthly incomes prices at home, Airlangga said. March hit its highest in two years government would distribute cash
for shock and transferred her to a of less than 3.5 million rupiah will due to rising food prices, and to 20.5 million low-income
Sydney children’s hospital, where receive one million rupiah under “The directive from the president economists warned prices could households and 2.5 million food
she remained under observation the scheme, Airlangga said after a is for social protection to be creep up further as the government stall operators to help them cope
yesterday. – AFP reinforced,” he said in a raised value-added tax and with high cooking oil prices.

THAILAND TO PHASE
OUT AGED VEHICLES
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Shanghai’s 26 million residents in lockdown
Prayuth Chan o-Cha has pledged
to phase out aged vehicles in bid
to reduce greenhouse gas SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities 2020 after the first known prevention, urged grassroots party possible that China would revise
emissions, said government extended the lockdown of Shanghai coronavirus outbreak. organisations to “do everything guidelines and allow asymptomatic
spokesman Thanakorn to cover all of the financial centre’s possible” to help residents solve patients to stay home, especially if
Wangboonkongchana. 26 million people yesterday, after The city’s quarantine policy has their problems, such as ensuring the number of cases continued to
Thanakorn said the Land city-wide testing saw new Covid-19 been criticised for separating access to medicine, food and water. mount.
Transport Department’s statistic cases surge to more than 13,000 children from parents and putting
showed a total of 5,033,307 amid growing public anger over asymptomatic cases among those Thousands of Shanghai residents Shanghai imposed tough
registered vehicles older than 20 quarantine rules. with symptoms. Some public health have been locked up in rudimentary restrictions last week as authorities
years on the road, as of Jan 31. experts say it is no longer an “central quarantine” facilities after struggled to contain what has
The figure would grow to 16 The lockdown now covers the effective strategy. testing positive, whether they are become the city’s biggest Covid-19
million in the next 20 years if no entire city after restrictions in the symptomatic or not. outbreak, after originally taking a
action is taken, he added. “Prime city’s western districts were “I do not think this is a good more piecemeal approach.
Minister raised his concern on extended until further notice, in idea,” said Australia’s Curtin A Ukrainian marketing manager
end-of-life vehicle (ELV) on the what has become a major test for University professor of international Jane Polubotko, now held in the “Currently, Shanghai’s epidemic
roads. He wants relevant China’s zero-tolerance strategy to health Jaya Dantas, adding that city’s biggest quarantine centre, told prevention and control is at the
agencies to take part in the eliminate the novel coronavirus. China’s “resource intensive” Reuters it was unclear when they most difficult and most critical
recycling of ELV to reduce strategies to combat Covid-19 would be released. stage,” said Wu Qianyu, an official
pollution. The prime minister said At least 38,000 personnel have needed to be revised. with the municipal health
ELV must be recycled properly to been deployed to Shanghai from “Nobody knows how many tests commission, at yesterday’s briefing.
help the country reduce steel other regions in what state media The public shared videos across we need to get out,” she said.
imports.” – Bernama has described as the biggest social media expressing concern “We must adhere to the general
nationwide medical operation since about the lockdown. In an interview with People’s policy of dynamic clearance without
the shutdown of Wuhan in early Daily on Saturday, Chen Erzhen, a hesitation, without wavering,”
Sun Chunlan, China’s doctor in charge of one of Shanghai he said.
vice-premier in charge of Covid quarantine facility, said it was

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UK to ban celebrities from gambling ads

LONDON: Gambling advertisements the regulator said yesterday. manager Jose Mourinho have including the owner of Ladbrokes also said the gambling market earned
in Britain featuring celebrities, sports “These rules will significantly appeared in gambling and Coral brands, Entain, and 888, £14.2 billion (RM78.47 billion) in
people and social media influencers advertisements in the past. have raked in billions of pounds in 2020.
popular with the under-18s, will be impact gambling advertisers looking profits over the past few years as
banned under a new ruling designed to promote their brands using The Committee of Advertising online betting levels surged during The government has been
to protect children in one of the prominent sports people and Practice, which writes the advertising coronavirus lockdowns. tightening the rules on gambling in
world’s largest betting markets. celebrities, as well as individuals like codes that are regulated by the ASA, recent years, which have included a
social media influencers, who are of said adverts must not seek to be In a 2021 review, Public Health cap on the maximum stake on
The tougher rules form part of the strong appeal to those under-18,” the associated with youth culture. England noted increasing concern terminals, stricter age and identity
Advertising Standards Authority’s ASA said. about problem gambling, concluding checks for online gambling and more
commitment to “safeguarding young The new rules are set to take effect that harmful gambling should be support for those who become
people and vulnerable audiences”, Manchester United’s Cristiano from October. considered a public health issue. It addicted. – Reuters
Ronaldo and former Chelsea
UK gambling companies,

LVIV: Moscow faced more Western sanctions West plans more Peru president
yesterday in retaliation for civilian killings in Russia sanctions imposes curfew
northern Ukraine, as President Volodymyr
Zelenskiy called for a thorough investigation, o Move in retaliation for civilian killings in northern LIMA: Peruvian President Pedro Castillo
saying more dead could be found in areas Ukraine as Zelenskiy calls for thorough probe announced a curfew yesterday in Lima and
seized from Russian invaders. neighboring port city Callao after
forces managed to capture,” he said. countries since March 1, when, according to demonstrations across the country over fuel
Moscow accused the West of staging the Reuters saw several bodies apparently shot Kyiv, Kuleba asked Beijing to use its ties with prices caused roadblocks and “acts of violence”.
deaths to discredit its troops, denied that they Moscow to stop Russia’s invasion.
had carried out any atrocities and threatened at close range, along with makeshift burials Protests had erupted across Peru in recent
to expel more Western diplomats. and a mass grave in Bucha, but could not Both Germany and the Biden days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during
independently verify the number of dead or administration said new sanctions against a time of rising food prices.
Russia pulled out its forces from towns who was responsible. Moscow were due to be announced in coming
north of the capital Kyiv last week as it turns its days. In an attempt to appease protesters, the
assault to Ukraine’s south and east. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba government eliminated the fuel tax over the
said he spoke with UN Secretary-General The US State Department also said it was weekend.
As Ukrainian troops recaptured towns Antonio Guterres about Bucha and stressed supporting an international team of
devastated by nearly six weeks of war, “that Ukraine will use all available UN prosecutors and experts in their work But truckers and other transport workers
including Bucha, dead civilians were found mechanisms to collect evidence and hold collecting and analysing evidence of took to the streets again on Monday in Lima, as
lining the streets. Russian war criminals to account”. atrocities. well as several regions in the north – from the
coastal city Piura to the densely forested
Grim images of a mass grave in Bucha and Kuleba also had a call with his Chinese Ukraine said it was bracing for about Amazonas.
the bound bodies of people shot at close counterpart Wang Yi on Monday, with Beijing 60,000 Russian reservists to be called in to
range prompted an international outcry and again calling for talks to end the conflict. The reinforce Moscow’s offensive in the east Castillo announced late Monday that Peru’s
pledges of more sanctions against Moscow. call, which Beijing said was made at Ukraine’s where Russia’s main targets have included the Council of Ministers had approved a curfew for
request, was the first reported port of Mariupol and Kharkiv, the country’s the following day.
US President Joe Biden called for a war high-level conversation between the second-largest city.– Reuters
crimes trial against Russia’s President “In view of the acts of violence that some
Vladimir Putin and Washington will ask the groups have wanted to create, and in order to
UN General Assembly to suspend Russia from reestablish peace, the Council of Ministers has
the Human Rights Council. approved the declaration of citizen immobility
(curfew),” he said in a televised message.
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former
president and a close Putin ally, who now There have been several violent incidents
serves as deputy head of his security council, during recent protests, including the burning of
said the reports of civilian killings in Bucha toll booths on highways, looting and clashes
were “fakes” aimed at discrediting Russia. with police.

In Bucha at least 300 civilians had been Protesters had also set fire to tyres and
killed and the number was likely to get much blocked the Pan-American highway, the
larger, Zelenskiy said. country’s most important transport and traffic
artery snaking north to south. School was also
“And this is only one town. One of many suspended.
Ukrainian communities, which the Russian
“I call for calm and serenity,“ the leftist
president said during his brief appearance on
television.

“Social protest is a constitutional right, but it
must be done within the law.” – AFP

BRIEFS JAPAN ACCEPTS 20
UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Spanish Civil Guards watching over the Tango superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, which was seized on behalf of US
authorities, at the Mallorca Royal Nautical Club in Mallorca, Spain. – REUTERSPIX TOKYO: The Japanese government flew 20
Ukrainian refugees into Tokyo yesterday in a
Missing Darwin notebooks returned after 21 years high-profile show of support for the
international effort to help Ukraine. The 20,
LONDON: Two of Charles Darwin’s notebooks in 1837 after returning from a Cambridge University Library first listed aged from 6 to 66 and including 15 women,
notebooks, containing his pioneering ideas pioneering voyage on the ship HMS Beagle. the notebooks as missing in 2001, after they are not the first Ukrainian refugees to arrive
on evolution and his famous “Tree of Life”, The library said they were worth millions of were moved out of a strong room for special in Japan since Russia invaded their
sketch have been returned anonymously after pounds. collections to be photographed. They were homeland on Feb 24, but they are the first to
going missing for 21 years, Cambridge believed to have been incorrectly refiled be flown in on a special government plane
University Library said yesterday. In one book, Darwin drew a diagram elsewhere in the vast building, which contains arranged by Japan Foreign Minister
showing several possibilities for the evolution about 10 million books, maps and Yoshimasa Hayashi. “The government of
The prized documents were left on the of a species and later published a more manuscripts. Japan is committed to provide maximum
floor in a public area of the British university’s developed illustration in his 1859 book “On support to these 20 Ukrainians to help them
library in a pink gift bag, with a typed note the Origin of Species”. However, a major search in 2020, the live with a sense of peace in Japan, even
wishing a Happy Easter to the librarian. largest in the library’s history, failed to locate though they are far away from their home
“My sense of relief at the notebooks’ safe the notebooks. county,“ Hayashi told reporters in Poland
The manuscripts are in good condition return is profound and almost impossible to shortly before he and the refugees set off for
and with no obvious signs of damage, the adequately express,” said university librarian “Curators have concluded the notebooks Japan. Hayashi, who had been assessing the
university said in a statement. Jessica Gardner, who raised the alarm in 2020 have likely been stolen,” the library said at the refugee situation in Poland, flew in on a
that the notebooks were feared stolen. time. – AFP separate flight shortly before the 20 arrived.
The British scientist filled the leather – Reuters

EU ALLIES EXPEL DIPLOMATS
OVER SECURITY REASONS

ROME: Italy, Denmark and Sweden
yesterday joined EU allies in expelling
Russian diplomats over the war in Ukraine,
with more than 120 sent packing in the last
48 hours. The expulsions come amid
international outrage over killings in the
town of Bucha, near Kyiv, where dozens of
bodies were found over the weekend in
mass graves or littering the streets.“We have
expelled 30 Russian diplomats for national
security reasons,“ Italian Foreign Minister
Luigi di Miao told Italy’s Rai television in
Berlin. He said Russia’s ambassador to Italy,
Sergey Razov, had been summoned earlier
yesterday “to notify him of the Italian
government’s decision to expel” the
diplomats as personae non grata. Denmark
earlier said it was expelling 15 Russian
“intelligence officers” accused of spying on
its territory. – AFP

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Losing war on climate change
THE war in Ukraine has exposed Speed limits
once again a fundamental “United Ukraine? It is the fear of every nation forest community as a whole. save lives
weakness in modern culture – Nations that some other country will threaten While the woodwide web of trees
the lack of collaboration Sec-Gen its security and sovereignty. Hence, I REFER to the recent suggestion
bonding all civilisations together. With Antonio all nations arm themselves to the struggle to survive climate change, the by the Transport Ministry to
climate change acceleration, Guterres said teeth. World military spending has worldwide web of humans struggle to reduce speed limits. The
continuing warfare is a strong indicator the world is doubled to about US$2 trillion survive each other’s predatory suggestion has come at an
that humanity may have started the ‘sleepwalking (RM8.44 trillion) a year since 2000. intentions. As columnist Eric Margolis appropriate time for Malaysia.
final countdown to its extermination by to climate The North Atlantic Treaty wrote: “Defeat in Ukraine would While international and
end of the 21st century. catastrophe’. Organisation, or Nato, accounted for fatally undermine the Russian domestic tourists are attracted
Climate US$1.2 trillion spending in 2021. Federation, which went to war to by our great transport
Two institutions in society are change prevent Nato/US from taking over infrastructure, they are also
chiefly to blame: Politics and religion. should be top When your neighbours start buying Ukraine, than breaking up what is left aware of the problem of road
They are one coin with two sides. of the arms, so will you. In America, the gun of Russia. That is Washington’s safety in Malaysia.
Politics and religion began as twin agenda, but it culture among rightwing white people ambition before it turns on China”
pillars in the formation stages of every continues to has spurred African Americans and (theSun, March 28, 2022). According to the World
civilisation to build unity among the trail far Asian Americans to buy rifles and Health Organisation, speed
masses whose ancestors were hunter- behind the pistols just in case they get shot at. For a slice of illuminating history, limits are one of the most
gatherers living as independent tribes love of war. the English language Ukrainian effective strategies in road
of no more than 500 persons each. Scale it up and you find nations Weekly newspaper published in the safety.
reacting the same way to US reported 14 years ago on Dec 28,
Politics and religion succeeded other nations. 2008 that the US and Ukraine signed a The probability and severity
beyond expectations in fostering a “Charter on Strategic Partnership” in of road crashes are significantly
sense of common nationhood and Trees have a much better chance of Washington nine days earlier on Dec reduced by compliance to
a spiritual lineage in place of blood surviving climate change than 19, which included a pledge to speed limits.
lineage within the same civilisation. humans, as they excel in building “enhance security cooperation in
But human culture has greatly whole-of-forest cooperative networks. order to strengthen Ukraine’s In rural areas, the reduced
deteriorated since those early days Back in the mid-20th century, all candidacy for Nato membership”. “perception of enforcement” by
when we were the species that excelled foresters in Canada believed that to road users, combined with the
in forging mass cooperation, roping in foster the growth of a robust pine One sentence in the Charter states diminished traffic, encourages
a huge diversity of unrelated tribes to timber industry, it was best to get rid that “our goal is to gain agreement on speeding.
form agricultural communities, and of other trees such as alders to a structured plan to increase
thence civilisation. eliminate the competition for soil interoperability and coordination of To make matters worse, the
nutrients. The result was disastrous. capabilities between Nato and combined effect of lower
We failed to extend collaboration Pines could not grow well by Ukraine”. Nato is an American-led compliance to helmets/seat
beyond our own civilisation and themselves. military alliance that has expanded to belts and accessibility to
religion to embrace all the other the borders of Russia. tertiary medical care for severe
civilisations and religions. Politics and But decades of scientific research injuries leads to higher
religion in the 21st century should be into the 21st century showed that the The Ukrainian Weekly reported morbidity and mortality due to
leading humanity into a time of global diversity of plants in a forest was in no that some journalists at a press road crashes in rural areas.
citizenship, wherein all the divisions way like a competitive pitching of briefing held later at the US State
that create war are removed. Instead, Russia versus America, and China Department suggested that Russia Speed limits should be
these two forces are laying the tripwires versus Australia. Scientists discovered could view some aspects of the determined by individual road
for warfare around the world, and that collaboration between all plants Charter as “a provocative act” and “yet authorities based on traffic
Russia has tripped over one of these in a forest led to healthy growth for all. another American incursion into type or volume, road
wires laid in the Ukraine. Thirty wars Trees of different species traded Russia’s historic sphere of influence”. infrastructure, pedestrian
have been fought since 2001. photosynthetic carbon back and forth The State Department dismissed their usage and other factors.
on a daily basis through a thick concern. But if you lay a tripwire and a
With humanity’s attention primarily underground network of micorrhizal bear trips on it, can you claim that you One speed limit does not fit
focused on war, climate change is fungus. are blameless? all roads. Hence, the Malaysian
having an easy hand accelerating its Institute of Road Safety
speed and intensity. Climate change is Canadian professor of Forest Yet on March 31, 2022 when the Research (Miros) has called for
like a passenger airplane that, after Ecology Dr Suzanne Simard Solomon Islands (near Australia) stakeholder discussions not
parking at the apron for a year, is discovered through sustained inked a security pact with China, there just in cities, but in all localities.
moving on the taxiway at a slow speed research that birch trees gave more was an immediate negative reaction The process is a long drawn one
of 20 knots or 37km/h. It then reaches carbon to fir during summer, and fir in from Australia and the US. Last but one which has significant
the runway and accelerates to a speed return gave more carbon to birch September, these two nations, hope to reduce the toll of lives
of 257km/h, at which point it takes off during spring and autumn. It was a together with Britain, had created an on the road.
to the clouds at a steep angle. dance of reciprocity. But trees were Aukus security pact against China.
not just exchanging carbon; through a Solomon Islands, having the good Universities should take the
We are rowdy quarrelsome web of underground fungal mats, sense to avoid laying a tripwire, challenge of playing a bigger
passengers carrying explosives and healthier trees were feeding amino clarified the next day that there would role to facilitate such national
jostling at the aisles, as the plane acids and nitrogen to sicker trees so be no Chinese military base. deliberations.
speeds towards takeoff. Soon we will they could overcome their illnesses.
fall all over the place. In a message on For America to maintain world Citizens and communities
March 21, United Nations Sec-Gen Interestingly, forest scientists leadership, it must change its ways alike have a duty to respect and
Antonio Guterres said the world is discovered that mother trees not only and pursue the mission of building follow speed limits for the sake
“sleepwalking to climate catastrophe”. sent nutrients to their offspring and a whole-of-humanity web of of their own safety as well as
Climate change should be top of the relatives, but also to stranger trees and collaboration to win the war against other road users.
agenda, but it continues to trail far trees of other species so as to ensure climate change.
behind the love of war. the whole forest was healthy. Another Prof Dr Krishnan Rajam
vital discovery was that individual The writer champions AIMST University
What lies behind the war in trees would sacrifice selfish benefits if interfaith harmony.
such individualism threatened the Former Technical Officer
Comments: [email protected] (Injury Prevention),

World Health Organisation

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Protect rivers, the arteries of our nation

COMMENT by Nurul Nabila Shohimi and Michael Hoe

MALAYSIA has a rich network of “heartware” is an emotional mechanism that The KL “River of Life” was named one of the “World’s 10 Best Waterfront Districts” by British online news
rivers across the country, flowing incorporates the behaviours and conduct of portal, The Independent in 2019.
through untouched land, villages humans while interacting with the
and cities, a beating heart that gives environment. study, the map showed more heart shapes at the inspired by the Japanese.
life to all. As such, river management is vital for upper-stream sites, indicating clean water According to Zeeda, for best results, more
our environment. In addition to the groundwork When it comes to rivers, “heartware” is a bodies due to less human activities at the
and science that goes into managing our rivers, non-tangible driver that pushes people to act or untouched land. In contrast, as one goes down improvement of the Eco-Heart index is required
we must also consider the human aspect of how at least relate to water bodies, influenced by a set towards mid-stream and downstream sites, they in terms of forming standardised instructions
we can interact and benefit from our rivers. This of shared values and ethics. Examples of shared found more broken hearts, hence, indicating and training modules for the WQI tool.
aspect forms the basis of what is known as values of a river basin community would be the polluted water as these sites are developed and
“heartware”. economic factor, whereby the river provides populated by humans. Zeeda said the various activities organised by
income for fishermen and tour guides, historical environmental conservation organisation
River management in Malaysia and other sentiment as displayed through the Tagal system Following this research, the Eco-Heart Index Sekitar Kita can help the community better
countries is part of an Integrated Watershed in Sabah, religious stewardship and water usage is seen as an interactive people science tool in understand how sustainable science can be
Management (IWM) process, that manages for daily activities. IWM due to its community-centric features. It is used pragmatically, and to create better
human activities and natural resources on a user-friendly as it utilises simple WQI solutions for our current challenges.
watershed, such as rivers, lakes and ponds, The concept and application of “heartware” parameters that can be learnt and applied by
while taking into account social, economic and was a collaborative research effort conducted by people outside the technical field. The “heartware” approach was utilised
environmental issues, as well as community UM and Kyoto University to develop a tool for during the Tasek Varsiti revitalisation project,
interests in order to manage water resources community-based water quality monitoring In terms of generating results, the Eco-Heart which saw full participation and support from
sustainably. known as Eco-Heart Index. Led by Zeeda and Index is a visual medium conceptualised to be the campus communities in efforts to restore the
Kyoto University’s Dr Sakai Nobumitsu, the creative, attractive and capable of evoking campus lake to its former glory, a goal they
The KL “River of Life”, which is located at the research was performed at the Langat River emotion, not only among people who monitor ultimately achieved.
convergence of the Klang and Gombak rivers basin in 2018 to study the effectiveness of the the water quality, but also for those who listen to
near the Masjid Jamek mosque, is one of Water Quality Index (WQI) tool in attracting and the stories of the rivers. Our country’s rivers need help to thrive, it is
Malaysia’s best known river revitalisation inspiring communities to monitor the river’s time to put our hearts into helping the nation’s
projects, and in 2019 was named one of the water quality as part of Malaysia’s IWM. By bringing back a form of feeling, memory waterways.
“World’s 10 Best Waterfront Districts” by British or picture into the mind, one would be able to
online news portal, The Independent. This The inception of the WQI tool began when relate more to the river. It is only through “Rivers run through our history and folklore,
technically puts it on par with famous Zeeda and her research team participated in a opening the hearts and minds of people and link us as a people. They nourish and
waterfronts such as Japan’s Shibuya Streams, IWM project in Lake Biwa, Japan following their towards the river that social-learning and refresh us and provide a home for dazzling
Tampa Riverwalk in the US and Hong Kong’s interest in the “heartware” approach to IWM. co-management of IWM can be encouraged varieties of fish and wildlife and trees and plants
Victoria Dockside. Unfortunately, this There, the team observed and learnt about the and supported, hence, creating a healthy of every sort. We are a nation rich in rivers,”
recognition does not hold water as the Klang local participation of the residents in the lake’s multistakeholder collaboration involving more – Charles Kuralt.
and Gombak rivers are still murky as a result conservation, driven by their shared values. implementation on the ground.
from years of pollution and inadequate garbage Nurul Nabila Shohimi
disposal system. “We were in awe at witnessing the spiritual Zeeda sees the potential of the Eco-Heart is a postgraduate candidate at the Faculty of
and sociocultural behaviour demonstrated by Index as a strong tool to encourage more
Part of the problem was that when it came to the locals,” said Zeeda. “It was this wide-scale “heartware” approach in IWM. However, she Science, Universiti Malaya.
the “Hardware-Software-Heartware” approach, participation by local communities that made noted that it is important to not only adopt the Michael Hoe is a Research Assistant at the
the project had put more emphasis on technical the IWM in Lake Biwa an exemplary case study”. techniques but also the sociotechnical Institute of Research Management and Services,
(hardware) and management (software) components of the “heartware” method Universiti Malaya. Universiti Malaya is leading
aspects, working to make the waterfront look After this project, the research team followed the effort in humanising river management.
presentable without addressing the continuous up with the study at the Langat River basin
pollution contributed by the communities and where Sakai developed the Eco-Heart Index Comments: [email protected]
businesses (heartware). based on six simple WQI parameters: pH, heavy
metals, dissolved oxygen, transparency,
Assoc Prof Dr Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad of ammonia nitrogen and chemical oxygen
Universiti Malaya (UM) defines “heartware” as demand.
“the promotion of public participation and
engagement via community-shared values to The Eco-Heart Index utilises the shape of the
ensure continuous motivation by the local heart to plot and indicate the quality of the
communities towards these efforts”. In other water, with each shape indicating a different
words, it represents human involvement and situation for that area of the river tested. A
support with “hardware” being science and full-plotted heart shape would show that the
technology, and “software” being management, water is clean whereas broken-hearted shapes
laws and policies. such as “thin heart”, “rabbit ear”, “finger” and
“diamond” will show different degrees of water
“Heartware” is a relatively new term to many pollution. The shapes are then mapped out
in Malaysia – which makes raising awareness along the river basin to give a bigger picture of its
and knowledge of it even more vital, for current condition.

For example, during the Langat River basin

Be mindful of where your e-waste ends up

LETTERS Electronic-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste, with mobile phones accounting for a significant nickel, chromium, copper, lithium, silver,
portion of it. – APPIX manganese. In a similar vein, if e-waste is not
[email protected] disposed in an environmentally sound manner,
granted 18 complete recovery and 128 partial are hazardous to both humans and the arsenic, bromine and beryllium will infiltrate
RECENT advances in technology have recovery plants permits to convert various types environment. Waste from electrical and into the earth, disrupting water supplies, and
revolutionised society. Historically, major of e-waste into source materials. It is an attempt electronic assemblies contain components posing a hazard to aquatic and human life.
technological innovations resulted in not that involves numerous technologies for such as accumulators, mercury-switches, glass
only fundamental societal changes but also e-waste segregation, disassembly and from cathode-ray tubes and other activated Unfortunately, research predicts that
far-reaching environmental consequences, for treatment. glass or polychlorinated biphenyl-capacitors, or Malaysia will generate 24.5 million units of
better or worse. contaminated with cadmium, mercury, lead, e-waste in 2025. It is vital to keep electronic
E-waste comprises a slew of substances that equipment to a minimum. Stick with what we
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the have instead of getting that flashy new device.
fastest-growing waste streams, with mobile
phones accounting for a significant portion of We can also ensure that the devices live
them, causing nature to suffer. longer if we take care of them properly.
Alternatively, try regifting, selling or giving that
Consumer awareness is important to assist old television or computer away.
in recycling. E-waste refers to electrical and
electronic equipment that is outdated, On the other hand, people frequently
unwanted or broken. Basically, anything that discard and replace faulty electronics rather
runs on electricity that you have decided to get than have them repaired. Indeed, repairs are
rid of. costly, but they are worthwhile.

Although the potential of the technology to Be familiar with recycling as well. Send it to
save materials and energy cannot be denied, it collection centres or recovery facilities or call
is yet too early to create a rosy image of the any registered collection centre that will pick it
new digital technology’s environmental up from your home. We can save money when
implications. In truth, the world is finite, so we we do not have to replace them as frequently.
need to act boldly, innovate broadly and
implement equitably. Simply put, e-waste is detrimental to
human health and causes deterioration of
Under the Code SW110, First Schedule, environmental quality if not discarded in a
Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) sound manner, such as into rivers, landfills or if
Regulations 2005, e-waste is classified as it is burnt. Thus, invest in our planet and ensure
Scheduled Wastes in Malaysia (Ministry of environmental sustainability for a prosperous
Environment and Water, 2020). future for all.

Malaysia’s Environment Department has Adawiyah Roslan
International Islamic University

10 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022
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KL MARKET SUMMARY Subsidies must be targeted,
April 5, 2022

INDICES 11,493.60 CHANGE +13.46 World Bank tells Malaysia
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,596.79 -2.13
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 586.90 +0.74
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 209.80 +2.39
CONSTRUCTION 166.52 +1.95
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,719.90 -102.10
ENERGY 747.68 +14.18 o Economist: Enhance
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 645.14 -1.05 social protection, rebuild
HEALTH CARE 2,162.82 -25.59 fiscal buffers, boost human
TRANSPORTATION 884.17 +18.55 capital development too
PROPERTY 728.09 +2.87
PLANTATION 8,173.27 +92.95
FBMSHA 12,139.90 +60.45
FBMACE 5,864.52 +93.46
TECHNOLOGY 78.94 +1.51

TURNOVER VALUE █ BY JUNE MOH
3.873 BIL RM2.365 BIL [email protected]

5 MOST ACTIVES PETALING JAYA: The government’s policy
April 5, 2022 on subsidies should be targeting people in
need rather than implementing a blanket
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) subsidy, due to a large portion of the Shakira Matsuda
KNM 184,241,900 19.0 +0.5 government subsidy spending being recover on that end is the longer-term There are several reasons for the drivers
DNEX 163,219,800 111.0 +8.0 channelled towards cooking oil and fuel, priority.
TWL 146,921,900 8.5 +0.5 and the fuel subsidy benefits households in of downside risks to growth. The conflict in
TECHNAX 127,654,400 8.5 +0.5 the high-income segment more than Malaysia can sustain its investment Russia and Ukraine creates many
MTRONIC 119,816,400 1.5 -0.5 households in the lower-income segment. competitiveness, she said, by improving its uncertainties and spillover effects on other
investment promotion by building a more things.
5 TOP GAINERS World Bank senior country economist coherent national framework and
April 5, 2022 Shakira Teh Sharifuddin cited a study by strengthening the delivery of services on “Also, any emergence of a new Covid-19
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), which the investor life cycle. variant will have negative impacts on
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM indicated that 40% of fuel subsidy goes to growth. With the reopening of borders, the
TOCEAN 348,700 2.75 0.63 higher-income households, while only 4% “Also need to strengthen is Malaysia’s services sector will benefit.
MPI 173,000 37.12 0.60 goes to lower-income households. tax incentives policy to attract desirable
LITRAK 5,470,500 4.55 0.52 investment and to shift behaviours towards “Tourism will pick up gradually and
PMBTECH-LA 1,500 18.48 0.38 “The government should focus on an intended outcome. domestic tourism will continue to grow.
FANG-2XL 12.90 0.36 targeted subsidy rather than blanket subsidy,” International arrivals will increase at a
400 Shakira told reporters at the World Bank’s “Domestic investment will increase as slower pace given spillover concerns about
April 2022 East Asia and Pacific Economic we enter the endemic phase as government the pandemic. China, which is pursuing a
5 TOP LOSERS Update virtual conference yesterday. policies will be stable.” zero Covid policy still has many restrictions
April 5, 2022 surrounding tourists from China, which
Inflation, she said, remains at a The World Bank expects 2022 to be a constitutes a large portion of visitors,” she
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM manageable level and core inflation recovery year and a rebound year. said, adding that the labour market would
NESTLE 38,400 134.80 2.20 remains stable. continue to improve.
AEONCR 49,300 15.30 0.40 “The growth is projected at 5.5% and a
PMBTECH 112,500 18.26 0.36 “With rising food prices, the impacts will large part of the growth narrative is the Meanwhile, the World Bank Malaysia
BIPORT 7,900 5.00 0.15 be different from household to household reopening of the economy. It has country manager Yasuhiko Matsuda said
CHHB 7,951,600 1.39 0.12 and the outcome is a high cost of living. implications for several things. It will Malaysia is in “a sort of good news and bad
benefit from the reopening of the economy news kind of thing” at least in the short
EXCHANGE RATES APRIL 5, 2022 “It is a bigger concern for households in and measures announced by the term because it has certain elements in its
the lower-income segment, they spend a government including the EPF withdrawal economy that allow it to be rather resilient
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy larger portion of their income on food and and minimum wage will have a positive than some other countries.
utilities. It will increase the hardship, spillover on private consumption.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD challenge, and vulnerability of this group,” “According to the World Bank, these
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2795 4.1545 4.1445 she said. “Private consumption is expected to be elements are an openly traded and
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2480 3.1190 3.1030 the main driver for growth this year, we also diversified economy, relatively strong
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1530 3.0620 3.0540 She said the government should reform expect investment to improve domestically. public health system, robust private
1 EURO 3.4250 3.3320 3.3200 essential policies, both short term and long The external sector will continue to support consumption, net oil exporter versus net
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7040 4.5520 4.5320 term to address current challenges. the economy, particularly the E&E and food importer, and dependence on China
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9850 2.8750 2.8590 medical gloves segments. in the global value chain.
1 STERLING POUND 3.1530 3.0620 3.0540 “Another area is rebuilding fiscal buffers,
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6190 5.4420 5.4220 one of the biggest lessons that we saw “The balance of risks remains to be “The opening of borders is good news
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6060 4.5000 4.4850 during the pandemic is that country with tilted to the downside which is why 5.5% is for many industries. At the same time, there
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.9000 111.8100 111.6100 the larger fiscal space could navigate or at a slight private revision from our earlier will be differential impacts on these three
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0580 4.7270 4.5270 least provide the strongest support to the forecast but it still is in line with the sources of economic risks,” he said in his
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR economy. In addition to higher revenue consensus including the central bank’s opening remarks.
100 INDIAN RUPEE N/A N/A N/A collection and enhancing spending projection last week.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 55.2200 52.4800 52.2800 efficiency,” Shakira said.
100 JAPANESE YEN
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 5.7700 5.4100 5.2100 Another policy is human capital
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 0.0308 0.0279 0.0229 development, particularly the learning
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 3.4890 3.3800 3.3700 losses that the country experienced in the
100 QATAR RIYAL last two years and how the country can
100 SAUDI RIYAL N/A N/A N/A
100THAI BAHT 2.3800 2.2200 2.0200 Eco World confirms unit Hasrat Budi’s
8.4600 7.9700 7.7700 legal action to remove two MYSJ directors
118.3700 112.3700 112.1700
115.3800 109.5300 109.3300 KUALA LUMPUR: Eco World Rozhan as directors” published in The Edge to have any material impact on the
13.3700 11.8600 11.4600 Development Group Bhd confirms that CEO Morning Brief yesterday. financial position of the company,” it said
Hasrat Budi Sdn Bhd (HBSB), a wholly in a stock exchange filing with Bursa
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama owned subsidiary of the company, has filed “HBSB has a 10% stake in MYSJ and is Malaysia.
an originating summons seeking the entitled to one board seat in MYSJ.
removal of Tan Sri Shahril Shamsuddin and However, as an investor, HBSB is not The company also confirmed that HBSB
Anuar Rozhan as directors of MYSJ Sdn involved in the management or day-to-day had recently exercised its put option to
Bhd (MYSJ). operations of MYSJ. recover its investment and funding costs
under the shareholders’ agreement which
The company said that in reference to “The legal action was filed to insist on required Entomo Malaysia Sdn Bhd and
the article titled “MySJ shareholder seeks HBSB’s strict contractual rights pursuant to one R. Raveenderen to purchase HBSB’s
removal of Shahril Shamsuddin, Anuar a shareholders’ agreement in relation to its existing 10% stake in MYSJ. – Bernama
shareholding in MYSJ and it is not expected

BRIEFS12 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022 No need to fear deflation, says
SUNBIZ Center for Market Education

WESTPORTS: INSURANCE o Policy paper argues that falling prices is something natural Noting that banks, governments and
POLICIES COVER to the market and any approach to prevent it can lead to businesses that depend on a credit expansion
DAMAGES CAUSED IN FIRE harmful consequences boom, fear deflation and profit from the money
production they recommend as a prescription
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings PETALING JAYA: The Center for Market and ultimately, in unemployment,” it said in a against deflation, at the expense of other
Bhd has assured that the company’s Education (CME) has outlined the need to statement. economic agents who pay higher prices than
insurance policies cover damages abandon the fear of deflation which guides many they otherwise would.
resulting from a fire which broke out at choices in monetary policy against the backdrop A CME policy paper authored by its CEO
the company’s container yard yesterday of decades-high price increases. Carmelo Ferlito and Spain’s University King Juan “By artificially lowering interest rates and
afternoon. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia Carlos’ economics professor Philipp Bagus distorting the structure of production, it is
yesterday, Westports said the Fire and It pointed out that the US inflation is now posted whether falling prices is really such a precisely expansionary monetary policy that
Rescue Department, Royal Malaysian running at a 40-year high of 7.5%, and the Federal disaster for an economy that they justify a triggers the greatest economic disasters and
Police and the company’s insurance Reserve is puzzling over how to exit the inflation massive liquidity injection, or are they just an makes credit contraction possible in the first
claims surveyor will conduct a thorough tunnel without generating a recession. excuse to allow money production to benefit place.
investigation to probe the cause and those disadvantaged by price deflation?
source of the fire. “The company will The inflation debate has also reached “In a full reserve commodity money standard,
also ascertain the extent of the affected Malaysia, as consumer and producer price The paper argued that price deflation in most price deflation is completely harmless and the
declared cargoes. Westports’ insurance indexes recorded a 3.23% and a 9.99% annual cases is something natural to the market, or that symptom of strong economic growth or
policies provide coverage for fire increase in 2021 respectively, led by energy and it is the beneficial – although painful – market successful cash accumulation,” said the think
incidents. We will inform the affected food items. Across the world, supply-chain reaction to government intervention. tank.
boxes’shipping lines or box operators in disruptions have been
due course,” it said. Westports added blamed while the The two authors The policy paper shows, the inflationary
that the terminal’s operations were monetary nature of concluded that policies policies in the years following the Great
unaffected during the entire duration of inflation has not been enacted to prevent price Recession must be considered a policy error, as
the incident yesterday. – Bernama recognised. deflation led to harmful they delayed recovery and reduced economic
consequences for many growth, and their price-inflationary
RESERVOIR LINK GETS Previously, the economic agents. consequences became more and more visible.
JOB FROM EXXONMOBIL think tank had raised
the alarm on “The general fear of It explained that this policy error was based
PETALING JAYA: Reservoir Link Energy inflationary pressures deflation is unfounded. on or justified by a faulty theory of inflation,
Bhd wholly owned subsidiary Reservoir in March 2021 and had Price deflation can be which CME have addressed in this paper by
Link Sdn Bhd has bagged a contract stressed this inflation is a monetary the natural and offering what it considers to be a more correct
from ExxonMobil Exploration and phenomenon due to the quantity of money rising welcome consequence of growth, it can bring theory.
Production Malaysia Inc (Emepmi) for faster than output. about real cash building, and it can shorten the
the provision of annulus wash & cement recession after an artificial boom. For a period characterised by strong
placement equipment and services. The “We also explained how the increased The paper believed the main effect is a inflationary pressures such as the present, the
scope of works for the contract will also quantity of money, generated by expansionary redistribution of the existing wealth in the two authors argued that price deflation should
cover, but not limited to providing rental fiscal and monetary policies implemented to economy, rather than a necessary decline in not be discouraged.
equipment and/or system that meets address the harms created by lockdowns, created general output, as assumed in various
Emepmi’s requirements, supplying a dichotomy between the real economy and the arguments. Rather, Bagus and Ferlito suggested policy
qualified and experienced personnel to (over)availability of financial means – a It pointed out the fear of deflation is artificially measures to allow productivity growth deflation
run the tool and ensure success in dichotomy that could result in a distortion of the fed by those who benefit from the creation of new by nurturing an environment conducive to
meeting job objectives and providing production structure in a boom-and-bust cycle money since they spend the new money first. innovation and allow cash-building deflation, as
technical consultancy for upfront savings are the necessary means for enhancing a
engineering planning and solution. process of sound growth.

Kenanga launches The two also called for the government to
first SRI-qualified reduce spending to reduce the quantity of money
high-yield bond fund in circulation and introduce reforms to reinstate
the primacy of balanced budgets.
PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Investors Bhd
has launched the Kenanga Sustainability FMM expresses concern over dismal foreign
Series: High Yield Bond Fund, which seeks worker approval rate for manufacturing sector
to provide income and capital growth by
investing in the Global High Yield ESG PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian now completely online as it would ensure a reasons for any rejection or non-processing be
Bond Index Fund managed by Northern Manufacturers (FMM) has expressed concern more efficient and transparent application clearly communicated in order for employers to
Trust Asset Management. over the low approval rate of foreign worker process. Nevertheless, it outlined the need for quickly rectify the application.
applications as reported in the media. authorities to provide employers with a clear,
The target fund tracks the risk and consistent and transparent process flow of the “FMM has also requested that the current
return characteristics of the ICE BofAML Following the opening of the foreign worker application process including the guidelines; 30-day mandatory advertisement period under
Global High Yield Index which is subject submission process on Feb 15, data revealed criteria; documentation and terms and the MyFutureJobs be shortened given that the
to certain environmental, social, and that the manufacturing sector saw the highest conditions to ensure a smooth and expeditious legitimacy of the need to recruit foreign workers
governance (ESG) exclusions and ESG number of applications while the sector saw an application process. is well established as employers would not opt
weightings. approval rate of only 0.55%. to employ foreign workers if they are able to fill
“This is particularly crucial given that the their vacancies with local workers,” he said.
Executive director and CEO Ismitz FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai entire application process has now migrated to
Matthew De Alwis said the fund is the first pointed out that the dismal approval rate is most the Foreign Worker Centralised Management In regard to the seven-day quarantine
Sustainable and Responsible Investment troubling given the industry’s dire need of System (FWCMS) where previously the FWCMS period, the president suggested that the
(SRI)-qualified high yield bond fund in the workers to support their business recovery and was only used for the application of the calling authorities should allow companies to take the
local market. It will offer investors a more expansion with the anticipated pick-up in sales. visa. Employers may not be entirely clear with the workers to their accommodation facility to carry
robust portfolio stemming from ESG He also cited news reports that there were new application process flow and requirements out the quarantine period as well as all the
analytics which will consider factors such applications that were unable to be processed thus leading to some of the teething issues as necessary tests and medical check-up that need
as carbon efficiency and quality of due to incomplete documents and information cited in the media reports,” said Soh. to be done instead of at the government
governance to mitigate risks or capture as well as companies exceeding their quota. approved quarantine centres, as these are
new opportunities aside from the FMM reiterated that it is important that the mainly located in the Klang Valley area only.
standard quantitative and qualitative FMM welcomes the fact that the process is
metrics during evaluation.
M’sia’s largest combined cycle power plant starts commercial operation
He said the collaboration with
Northern Trust will see it focusing on the PETALING JAYA: General Electric Co (GE) and 7 GW of coal power is expected to be retired by particularly for the local community.”
development of more ESG-driven Edra Energy Sdn Bhd have started commercial 2033, which leads to an increase in other energy The new plant consists of three generating
products which will create more entry operation of Edra’s power plant in Alor Gajah, sources including gas.
points for investors, as opposed to the Malacca, which is now the largest combined blocks capable of generating over 745 MW per
difficult-to-access products currently in cycle power plant in Malaysia. GE Gas Power Asia president and CEO block, each with a GE 9HA.02 gas turbine, an
the market. Ramesh Singaram said GE technology has STF-D650 steam turbine, a W88 generator and
The power plant adds more than 2.2 achieved levels of efficiency to meet the a Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
With presence across the UK, North gigawatts (GW) of electricity to the national growing demand for electricity and the
America and Asia-Pacific, Northern Trust grid, equal to the amount needed to power up sustainability goals of the Malaysian GE’s integrated Mark VIe control system
Asset Management brings to the 10% of the country’s current demand. government. provides gas turbine generator control and
partnership a comprehensive network of performance visibility. Besides, GE Digital’s
investment professionals with over three According to Energy Watch’s current “Our H-Class technology, coupled with asset performance management suite of digital
decades of managing socially responsible projections, Malaysia’s electricity demand is digital solutions and service expertise, will solutions will help to make the Malacca power
portfolios. expected to grow from 18.8 GW in 2020 to over contribute to making Edra’s new power plant plant operations safer, more predictable,
24 GW by 2039. one of the most efficient and sustainable in the reliable and sustainable, the company said.
The fund is the second fund launched region. In addition, the project has spillover
under the Kenanga Sustainability Series, a In addition, the country’s energy transition effects to the local economy, through the GE has provided Edra with a service
suite of multi-asset class products rooted objectives in the 12th Malaysia Plan nclude generation of 2,500 job opportunities, agreement to manage all aspects of the project’s
in sustainability considerations to plans to phase out coal-fired power generation. lifecycle and the core power plant equipment.
advance long-term financial growth for
investors and to generate social and
financial value for surrounding
communities. The fund is suitable for
sophisticated investors with a medium to
long-term investment horizon, and has a
minimum initial investment amount of
RM5,000.

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PETALING JAYA: The government- Gamuda finds itself Razer adds
backed offer by Amanat Lebuhraya on a ‘win-win’ road Alipay+
Rakyat Bhd (ALR) to acquire Gamuda solutions to
Bhd’s equity stake in four highway o ALR’s offer worth RM2.33b is fair, It retained its “outperform” call on merchant
concessions is viewed as a win-win group will be able to unlock value of its Gamuda with target price of RM4.09, touchpoints
situation by analysts. highway concessions, says research house pending completion of the deal.
PETALING JAYA: Razer Merchant
Lingkaran Trans Kota Holdings Similarly, CGS-CIMB said the Services (RMS), the B2B arm of
Bhd (Litrak) and Gamuda announced disposal offer could enhance Razer Fintech, has integrated
on Monday that they received Gamuda’s war chest and provide Alipay+ solutions into more than
conditional offers from ALR to headroom for it to redeploy its capital 60,000 online and offline
acquire all the securities of four to either the MRT 3 underground merchant touchpoints across
highway concession companies – portion or Penang reclamation project. Malaysia.
Kesas Sdn Bhd, Sistem Penyuraian The collaboration enables
Trafik KL Barat Holdings Sdn Bhd Alternatively, the gains could also merchants in Malaysia and
(Sprint), Litrak and Projek Smart fund other PFI proposals, such as the Singapore to accept a wider range
Holdings Sdn Bhd (Smart). Smart 2 Flood Mitigation tunnel in of global e-wallets and mobile
Selangor and other green bank apps in the retail, tourism,
ALR is offering to acquire infrastructure (recurring income); grocery, and food and beverage
Gamuda’s 70% stake in Kesas; 51.6% overall significantly reducing the segments as the border reopens.
stake in Sprint; 43.2% in Litrak; and group’s carbon footprint. Merchants have gained access
50% stake in Smart. to over one billion global
“We estimate that the RM2.3 consumers through the
Gamuda said its share of billion equity value (cash integration. Some of the e-wallets
anticipated equity value for all of its consideration) for Gamuda would supported by Alipay+ include
expressway concession companies increase its end-Jan 22 cash by 63% Touch ‘n Go e-wallet, Kakao Pay
amounted to RM2.33 billion while the to RM6 billion and substantially (Korea), GCash (the Philippines),
proposed restructuring of the four improve its end-Jan 22 net gearing of and AlipayHK (Hong Kong, China).
highway concessions is valued at The RM2.33 billion from the disposal of its highway concessions will leave 18% to an estimated net cash Moreover, merchants will have
RM5.5 billion. Gamuda in a net cash position of RM600 million, says PublicInvest Research. – position of RM611 million,” said the access to all future digital payment
BERNAMAPIX research house. methods supported by Alipay+.
ALR is a “not-for-profit” privately
owned entity which carries a infrastructure projects,” said It did not discount the possibility As e-wallet usage grows
government mandate to undertake RM4.4 billion as fair given the PublicInvest Research. of special dividends from the deal. exponentially in Southeast Asia,
toll highway restructuring plans. projected high single-digit to low- Going by the assumption 10-30% of businesses offering a variety of e-
teens internal rate of return. This It pointed out that the group’s the cash proceeds are earmarked for wallets options could cater to the
PublicInvest Research sees the also will resolve the long-standing infrastructure projects, MRT 3 such purpose it calculated the shifting consumer behaviour.
oiverall proposal as a “win-win” problems in the sector, involving toll underground portion and Island A of potential special dividends could Razer Fintech CEO Lee Li Meng
outcome for all stakeholders – the rate hikes and compensation,” said Penang South Reclamation project range between 18 sen and up to 27 said the growth of e-commerce
government, the shareholders of the PublicInvest Research. estimated at RM11 billion and RM5 sen per share (5.2-7.9% yield). around Southeast Asia has rapidly
concessionaires and the highway billion respectively, require initial increased the adoption of e-
users. It deems the offer to Gamuda of funding ranging from 10-30% of the CGS-CIMB believes the offer will wallets.
RM2.33 billion – based on a total project costs via private be accepted as it puts closure to the “We provide Alipay+ solutions
“For the government, this structure discounted cash flow valuation and funding investments (PFI) structure. long-drawn highway divestment for our merchants in Malaysia and
will undeniably relieve its financial weighted average cost of capital of scheme. “Also, the Highway Trust Singapore and will continue
constraints as it does not incur the 6%-8%, as fair and in line with the The RM2.33 billion from the model is deemed to be a win-win collaborating with Ant Group to
need to bear the acquisition cost research house’s valuation of the four disposal of its highway concessions deal for Gamuda, the government expand and provide the most
while it is also not obligated to pay highways at RM2.28 billion. will wipe out its existing RM1.7 and highway users over the longer comprehensive payments
compensation for not permitting the billion net debt, leaving Gamuda in a run.” methods to all of our merchants
toll rate hikes,” it said in a report On the whole, it is positive on this net cash position of RM600 million. across the region,” Lee added.
yesterday. development despite the fact that With that it retains an “add” rating Ant Group general manager,
Gamuda will have a loss of recurring The research house highlighted that on the counter with a target price of global merchant partnership,
The research house reckoned that earnings of RM170 million yearly. the management has asserted it will RM4.25. South and Southeast Asia Cherry
the government is expected to save utilise the proceeds from the disposal Huang said the company believes
about RM4.3 billion, given the toll “The group will be able to unlock for reinvestments, reward shareholders The research house sees that innovative digital solutions
compensation savings of RM5 billion the value of its highway concessions and narrow its borrowings. Gamuda acceptance of the highway deal, are key to accelerating the digital
to be offset by the RM700 million tax from this deal, allowing the group to will realise a one-off gain of RM1 contract wins (MRT 3, SMART 2), transformation of the service
waiver. strengthen its balance sheet and billion, lifting its net asset value to and new ventures in green industry.
lower its gearing, in order to better RM4.16 (+45 sen/share). infrastructure as re-rating catalysts
Under the deal, the current toll stomach upcoming mega and has identified mega project
rates will be frozen until the end of delays as downside risks.
concession, which translates into an
estimated 29% savings on a net present
value basis. The structure will also
facilitate the possible abolishment of
tolls once the sukuk is fully repaid.

“As for the concessionaires, we
view ALR’s offer of RM5.5 billion
including all borrowings tied to the
concessions, with an equity value of

Perodua’s Q1 sales up 6.4% on-year on better supply management “Alipay+ helps partners
including RMS to connect local
merchants with global digital
payment methods through one
PETALING JAYA: Perusahaan “Our focus is now to expedite the the government’s sales tax exemption Q2’22 to be the highlight for the simple integration so that to ease
Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) vehicles delivery to our customers for the high and sustained demand automotive industry as brands will cross-border payments pain points
saw a 6.4% increase in sales to 61,624 before the sales tax exemption deadline for the automotive industry and the deliver as many vehicles as they can and enable more merchants to
vehicles in the first quarter of local ecosystem throughout the worst within that three-month period,” adopt digital payments.
2022 (Q1’22), from 57,909 ends on June 30, 2022,” he of the pandemic. Zainal Abidin said. “On the back of gradual border
vehicles in the same quarter of said in a statement. openings in the region, our
the previous year due to “Right now, the local automotive He outlined that semiconductor collaboration with Razer
improved supply management. “That being said, ecosystem is starting to recover and chip supply and Covid-19 would still Merchant Services to innovate
Perodua also echoes an extension in the sales tax influence production, although it is fintech and uncover new growth
Despite the growth, the Malaysia Automotive exemption is what the industry expected that production and opportunities for businesses in
group’s president and CEO, Association’s request to needs for sustained growth during registration will continue to improve. Malaysia and Singapore is timely
Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad further extend the sales this recovery period,” he said. to prepare them towards
(pix), said the impact of tax exemption as factors “We do not foresee other factors recovery,” added Huang.
Covid-19 and component such as the global For March 2022, Perodua such as the conflict between Russia Efforts are under way for RMS
supply issues are still semiconductor supply reported a 9.5% increase in sales to and Ukraine to have a major impact to implement Alipay+ solutions for
present. However, it was able disruption and Covid-19 26,759 vehicles from 24,433 units on Perodua’s production moving its Singapore-based merchants
to work with its suppliers and dealers cases are still impacting sold in March 2021 and a 53.2% jump forward. Based on these factors, we later in the year.
to lessen their impact. the industry.” from 17,421 units in February 2022. are maintaining our 247,000 sales
The president and CEO credited target for this year,” said Zainal.
“Moving forward, we foresee

SIA Engineering signs MoU on hangar facilities at Subang

PETALING JAYA: Aircraft hangar technical assessment to Technics Malaysia and POS Aviation sector in Malaysia, and will serve as a new economic growth area within
maintenance, repair and overhaul ensure that the refurbished hangars Engineering Services, our growth in an avenue which would benefit the our National Investment Aspirations
(MRO) services provider SIA will be future-ready to support the Malaysia will complement the local MRO industry,” said Fuad. which focuses on high-impact and
Engineering Co Ltd (SIAEC) has MRO of current and next-generation capabilities of our Singapore hub.” technological investments.
signed a non-binding memorandum aircraft. IVP general manager Fuad Sharuji Malaysian Investment Development
of understanding (MoU) with said with a proven track record in Authority CEO Datuk Arham Abdul “Malaysia will undoubtedly
Khazanah Nasional Bhd wholly SIAEC CEO Ng Chin Hwee said MRO, SIAEC’s potential Rahman welcomed the collaboration, continue to be an ideal investment
owned subsidiary, Impeccable these hangars will strengthen its establishment in Subang, is well- stating that the formalisation of this hub for aerospace companies looking
Vintage Properties Sdn Bhd (IVP) to network of base maintenance positioned to bolster the thriving MoU between SIAEC and IVP to expand their presence in Asean
potentially lease two hangars at facilities in the region, enabling it to aerospace industry in support of the represents a positive step towards and beyond, owing to our strategic
Complex A, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah cater to the varying needs and Malaysian government’s aspirations. facilitating the expansion of a renowned location, business-friendly policies,
Airport, Selangor. capabilities required by its “The potential lease by SIAEC will aerospace company such as SIAEC. and skilled workforce capable of
customers. be a significant milestone in the meeting the industry’s growing
Through this MOU, the parties will growth and progress of the MRO “This will boost the growth of demand as we enter the endemic
now work on the next phase of “Along with our recently Malaysia’s cost competitive aerospace phase of Covid-19.”
announced plans to acquire SR ecosystem, as it has been identified as

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SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank additional evidence will be available later this year, while markets have mantra and is an acknowledgement 1.75% by year end. Yields on three-
yesterday opened the door to the first to the Board on both inflation and the long wagered on an earlier move that like the rest of the developed year bonds rose 6 basis points
interest rate increase in more than a evolution of labour costs,” said RBA given how inflation has taken off. country complex, inflation in yesterday to 2.46%, having already
decade as it dropped a previous Governor Philip Lowe in a statement. Australia has and will surprise with its surged 87 basis points in March.
pledge to be “patient” on policy, a Data for consumer prices is due magnitude and momentum,” said
major surprise that sent the local “The Board will assess this and on April 27 and analysts suspect it GSFM investment strategist Stephen That aggressive outlook in part
dollar to nine-month highs. other incoming information as its sets could show core inflation jumped Miller. reflects expectations the US Federal
policy,” he added, omitting any by 1.0% or more in the first quarter Reserve will hike by 50 basis points in
Wrapping up its April policy reference made in previous statements to take the annual pace to at least “The RBA wishes to avoid meeting both May and June, adding to
meeting, the Reserve Bank of to the board being patient. 3.2%. an inflation target by causing a pressure for other central banks to
Australia (RBA) kept its cash rate at recession, or allowing high and follow.
0.1% but noted inflation had picked Markets took the change as a step That would be the first time core potentially destabilising inflation to
up and was likely to rise further, while toward an eventual tightening and inflation topped the RBA’s 2-3% target persist well into 2023.” Any RBA rise would be a shock for
unemployment had fallen faster than sent the local dollar up 0.9% to a band since early 2010 and make it local borrowers given they have not
expected to 4.0%. nine-month high. harder to justify retaining rates at Markets have long been priced for seen an official increase since 2010
emergency lows. a June rate rise to 0.25% , and imply and households are sitting on record
“Over coming months, important Previously, Lowe had said that it no less than six more increases to levels of mortgage debt. – Reuters
was plausible a first hike would come “The retirement of the ‘patience’

World Bank trims 2022 GDP US stops Russian
forecast for East Asia, Pacific bond payments

o Economist projects 5% this year, down from a previous estimate of Excluding China, output in the rest of the NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: The United States
growth, says Ukraine war 5.4%, it said, noting its government’s capacity region is projected to expand 4.8% this year. stopped the Russian government on Monday
most serious risk to region to provide stimulus to offset adverse shocks. from paying holders of its sovereign debt more
“Just as the economies of East Asia and the than US$600 million (RM2.5 billion) from
MANILA: The World Bank cut its growth “The region confronts a triad of shocks Pacific were recovering from the pandemic- reserves held at US banks, in a move meant to
forecast for East Asia and the Pacific for 2022 which threaten to undermine its growth induced shock, the war in Ukraine is weighing ratchet up pressure on Moscow and eat into its
to reflect the economic impact of Russia’s momentum,” said World Bank East Asia and on growth momentum,” World Bank vice holdings of dollars.
invasion of Ukraine, warning the region could Pacific chief economist Aaditya Mattoo. president for East Asia and Pacific Manuela
lose further momentum if conditions worsen. Ferro said in a statement. Under sanctions put in place after Russia
The war between Russia and Ukraine, invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, foreign currency
The Washington-based lender said in a which Mattoo said was the “most serious risk” “The region’s largely strong fundamentals reserves held by the Russian central bank at US
report yesterday it expected 2022 growth in to the region’s growth outlook, is leading to and sound policies should help it weather financial institutions were frozen. But the
the developing East Asia and Pacific (EAP) food and fuel price increases, financial these storms.” Treasury Department had been allowing the
region, which includes China, to expand 5.0%, volatility and reduced confidence all over the Russian government to use those funds to make
lower than its 5.4% forecast in October. world. The World Bank said Thailand’s economy coupon payments on dollar-denominated
is expected to grow 2.9% this year, down from sovereign debt on a case-by-case basis.
But growth could slow to 4.0% if conditions Mattoo said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a prediction of 3.9% seen in December.
worsened and government policy responses was more worrying given that the region was On Monday, as the largest of the payments
were weaker, the World Bank said. still contending with the effects of the Covid- Weakening global demand will slow came due, including a US$552.4 million principal
19 pandemic, a structural slowdown in China growth in goods exports, while the fallout payment on a maturing bond, the US government
China’s economy is expected to grow 5.0% and faster inflation that could prompt quicker from the Ukraine-Russia war will weigh on decided to cut off Moscow’s access to the frozen
US monetary tightening. domestic consumption, external demand and funds, a US Treasury spokesperson said.
tourism, the agency said in a statement. The
The war’s impact on economies in East economy expanded 1.6% last year, among the An US$84 million coupon payment was also
Asia and the Pacific would vary depending on lowest growth rates in Southeast Asia. – due on Monday on a 2042 sovereign dollar
their exposure and resilience, Mattoo said. Reuters bond.

The move was meant to force Moscow to
make the difficult decision of whether it would
use dollars that it has access to for payments on
its debt or for other purposes, including
supporting its war effort, the spokesperson said.
– Reuters

Kuroda says yen moves ‘somewhat rapid’ BRIEFS HUAWEI’S CURRENT, RETIRED
STAFF GET 61B YUAN WINDFALL
TOKYO: Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor to exports, a weak yen has become a
Haruhiko Kuroda said yesterday the yen’s headache for Japanese policymakers as it SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies paid out
recent moves were “somewhat rapid”, inflates the cost of fuel and raw material dividends totalling 61.404 billion yuan
joining a chorus of policymakers who imports, which are already soaring due (RM40.64 billion) to current and retired
have warned that sharp falls in the to the war in Ukraine. workers in its employee shareholder
currency could hurt the country’s import- scheme, according to a filing with the
reliant economy. Some analysts and lawmakers Shanghai Clearing House. Some 131,507
have blamed the BOJ’s ultra-low current and former workers are involved in
The remark was the strongest warning interest rate policy for fuelling the shareholder scheme, according to the
by Kuroda on yen moves since the unwelcome yen declines. company’s 2021 annual report released last
currency’s slide to a six-year low last week. The filing does not break down the
week, and a sign the BOJ shares the Kuroda repeated the need for the dividend distribution. – Reuters
government’s concern over the potential BOJ to keep monetary policy ultra-
damage to corporate sentiment from loose, even as rising fuel costs are SAUDI ARABIA RAISES MAY
sharp yen falls. expected to push consumer CRUDE PRICES GLOBALLY
inflation close to its 2% target.
“Recent (yen) moves have been RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil
somewhat rapid,” Kuroda told parliament, Unlike other Western exporter, raised crude prices for all regions,
adding that the BOJ was carefully economies, Japan was not seeing with those to Asia hitting all-time highs as
watching currency moves due to their sharp rises in wages in tandem with disruption in Russian supplies support
“huge” impact on the economy and inflation, he added. prices, according to a pricing document
prices. seen by Reuters. State oil producer Saudi
“We will patiently maintain powerful Aramco raised its May official selling price
“It’s extremely important for currency monetary easing to support an economy (OSP) to Asia for its flagship Arab Light crude
rates to move stably reflecting economic still in the midst of recovering from the to US$9.35 (RM39.37) a barrel above
and financial fundamentals,” he said. Covid-19 pandemic’s impact,” Kuroda said. Oman/Dubai crude, the grade’s highest
– Reuters premium ever. Separately, the company set
Kuroda, however, repeated his view the Arab Light OSP to Northwestern Europe
that a weak yen benefits Japan’s economy Kuroda repeated the need for the at plus US$4.60 per barrel versus ICE Brent
as a whole, in contrast to some market Bank of Japan to keep monetary and to the US at plus US$5.65 per barrel over
views that its decline is doing more harm policy ultra-loose. – REUTERSPIX Argus Sour Crude Index. – Reuters
than good to the economy by pushing up
import costs. SOUTH KOREA’S MARCH CPI
JUMPS FASTEST IN 10 YEARS
The dollar slid below ¥122.4 on Kuroda’s
comment, before rebounding to near ¥123 SEOUL: South Korea consumer prices grew
yesterday, still off the six-year high above ¥125 at the fastest pace for more than a decade in
hit last week. March, fuelled by rising energy costs
following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The
“Market players see Kuroda as a consumer price index jumped 4.1% on-year,
stern believer of the benefits of a the fastest pace since December 2011,
weak yen,” Makoto Noji, chief according to Statistics Korea, with officials
currency strategist at SMBC warning it could go even higher. It also
Nikko Securities. marked the 12th consecutive rise, caused by
a spike in the cost of goods and services as
“At best, today’s comments well as surging fuel and raw material prices,
may have been Kuroda’s attempt said Statistics Korea official Eo Woon-sun. –
to lean a bit closer to the AFP
government, which has warned of
the side-effects of a weak yen.”

Once welcomed as giving a boost

W E D N E S DAY
6 APRIL 2022

█ BY JOHN TAN

THE past always seems to find its way
into contemporary cinema. Regardless
of how sweet or gruesome it is, modern
filmmakers appear to enjoy chronicling
past events into their works. And the growing
appetite for it only encourages them to continue
doing so.

Korean cinema is no exception. Some of the
best performers at the box office are indeed
features inspired by the country’s rich history.
And director Byun Sung-Hyun’s political
thriller, Kingmaker is the latest addition to the
collection.

Although it is not a biopic, the drama is very
much inspired by the interactions between the
late President Kim Dae-jung and his mysterious
election strategist, Eom Chang-rok.

In fact, Byun intends to tackle the issue of
ethics by portraying a fictionalised version of
President Kim’s journey to victory.

Veteran actor Sul Kyung-gu plays the
fictionalised ‘President Kim,’ named in the film
as Kim Woon-beom. Whereas Parasite star Lee
Sun-kyun depicts Eom Chang-rok’s novelist
version, Seo-Chang-dae. In an exclusive
interview with theSun, the two leads share their
thoughts and process for getting into character.

Were you nervous about playing your real-life Reliving historyKingmaker was inspired by the late President Kim Dae-jung’s presidental journey. – MEGABOX PLUS M
inspired characters? his desired outcome. I find such behaviour
Sul Kyung-gu: “My character is based on the uneasy. In times of heated dispute, I tend to
former president Kim Dae-jung whose retreat from them.
footprints are noted in contemporary history. “However, like what Director Lee (Jo Woo-
The character’s name was originally Kim Dae- jin) said in the movie, Seo Chang-dae had his
jung which was very pressurising, hence I own beliefs, therefore he was able to behave in
suggested to director Byun Sung-hyun to the way he did. I like the complex part about
change it. oKingmaker stars talk about bringing their how he had the desire to make a great cause
characters to life in the gritty political thriller come true through Kim Woon-beom, but at the
“It became better after changing the name. same time he also had the desire to make
Kim Woon-beom is an easy-going character himself noticeable.”
with strong leadership and charisma. He might
seem like someone who has a lot of good traits, them. What is something you admire and dislike What was it like working with each other?
but I did not think we should express a “But it felt like he was acting on his own about your character? Sul Kyung-gu: In the movie, the king upholds his
character only with positive words. So, I instead Sul Kyung-gu: “Kim Woon-beom was not an position while the kingmaker initiates the
focused diligently on portraying him as a instead of having conversations. It was very interesting character. I actually had a lot of striking impacts. That is Lee Sun-kyun’s role.
human being.” difficult to portray such a lonely character. It was pressure during the 3 to 4 scenes where I had to You would feel that Seo Chang-dae is a difficult
Lee Sun-kyun: “Not much information was also pressurising for having the well-respected deliver speeches. I am not someone who likes to character to play if you watch the movie.
available for Seo Chang-dae’s motif, Eom former president as the motif. But I was able to speak in front of a crowd and convince them.
Chang-rok. It all started from the single line that accomplish it together with everyone on-site. I “He does not reveal his complex emotions
President Kim Dae-jong wrote in his received a lot of help from them.” “Kim Woon-beom was someone who paints easily and Lee Sun-kyun portrayed that really
autobiography, ‘Eom Chang-rok is a genius for Lee Sun-kyun: “It was challenging to play the the big picture, within which kingmaker Lee well. He is my junior but has a strong mentality.
the elections.’ He was mentioned as a genius but character from his 20’s to his 60’s. I was worried Sun-kyun plays with complicated emotions. I I really enjoyed filming with him.”
why do we have so little information about him? about how would it not look unnatural. Seo took up the role with an understanding that I Lee Sun-kyun: “Sul Kyung-gu is an actor whom I
Chang-dae was a very tough character. I wasn’t was the one who had to uphold the position.” really respect. He is a good example of who I
“So, from there, I started to construct the 100% satisfied with my acting, there were some want to be as an actor. It was really my honour
character. I found related YouTube and Podcast parts I regret that I could have done better, but Lee Sun-kyun: “My personality is opposite for being captured in the same shot with him. I
content but there weren’t many records of his overall, still satisfying. I believe the director has from Seo Chang-dae. I am more towards ‘it’s really wanted to do well in scenes with him and
information as well. That actually led to less presented it well.” okay if that’s not the way to do it”, whereas Seo enjoyed myself. I was really thankful for his
pressure on me as an actor to portray him.” Chang-dae strategises all his moves to obtain genuine reactions to me.”
Do you feel you did justice to your characters
despite the intense pressure?
Sul Kyung-gu: “Kim Woon-beom’s character
was always surrounded by people and had to
always lead the organisation forward. But he
was a lonely character since he had to take
responsibility for many things on his own. He
had to listen to advisors’ opinions and react to

Lee Sun-kyun (left) as Seo-Chang-dae, and Sul Kyung-gu as Kim Woon-beom. – Lee Sun-kyun’s character Seo-Chang-dae was instrumental in realising Kim Woon-beom’s dream of becoming the
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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN, MARIETTA MU, S. TAMARAI CHELVI & ANANSA JACOB

Jon Batiste and Endless love
Suleika Jaouad o Wife of recent Grammy winner
revealed that Jon Batiste reveals their story of
they married in love and devotion
secret in
February. –
INSTAGRAM

SINGER and 2022 Grammy marrow transplant,” Jaouad told
winner Jon Batiste and his corespondent Jim Axelrod. “We have
longtime partner Suleika known that we wanted to get
Jaouad were recently married, I think, from the first week
revealed to have married. that we started dating.
Jaouad, author of the best-selling
cancer memoir Between Two “That’s when Jon first brought up A picture of the unprofessional
Kingdoms, said in an interview with the topic of marriage to me. So, we’ve photocard received by the Brave Girls
CBS Sunday Morning that she and had eight years. This is not, you fan. – ALLKPOP
Jon secretly married in know, a hasty decision!”
February, shortly before Brave Girls fans
she went in for a bone The author went on to say that upset by poor-
marrow transplant Batiste’s proposal was not because of quality merch
after being the diagnosis, and that he had been
diagnosed with preparing it for a year. She added that ON Monday, fans on up-and-coming
leukaemia. when they recognised the little K-pop girl group Brave Girls began
“We got window of opportunity before the complaining about a particularly ugly
married the bone marrow transplant, they photocard that had been sent to
day before I decided to seize it and marry. them as part of promotions for the
was admitted group’s new single.
to the The couple was able to obtain
hospital to their marriage licence swiftly, and The photocard image, of group
undergo they held a small and beautiful member Yuna, appeared to have been
my bone ceremony in which they “used bread taken with a cameraphone, as seen by
ties” instead of formal wedding rings. the shadow of the photographer that
They “walked into the bone marrow fell across her body.
transplant unit on cloud nine”.
“They made this with the shadow
“We were so happy, so brimming of the person who took the photo
with love and positivity from this included,“ the netizen wrote in
beautiful evening that we’d had,” she disbelief, adding that the photocard
remarked. “And I really believe that was said to be a ‘special promotional
that carried us through. That sense of photocard.’
community, that sense of love, that
sense of joy and spontaneity were so Netizens were shocked by the
important.” unprofessional image, and began
pointing out how the group’s first
Last year, the singer discussed the batch of official merchandise that was
making of his album, We Are, and released last July was also of poor
how his song Show Me the Way quality, with ugly designs and cheap
represents the embodiment of his printing.
love with Jaouad.
Considering how the group is fast
Meanwhile, Batiste walked into gaining popularity thanks to their
the Grammy Awards on Sunday single Rollin’, fans are demanding that
night with 11 nominations and their agency pay better attention to
ended up the night’s biggest winner. their official merchandise, as it is
doing a disservice to all the hard work
He took home five awards, the girls are putting in.
including album of the year for We
Are, best American roots song and
performance for Cry, best music
video for Freedom, and best scoring
soundtrack for visual media for the
Pixar film Soul.

Birthday tea time for Ella BTS channels James Bond at Grammys
and John Travolta K-POP supergroup BTS had a secret
agent-themed performance of their
ACTOR John Travolta recently celebrate and I’m also here to shoot hit single Butter that brought the
celebrated his daughter Ella a short film called The Shepherd Grammys’ house down on Sunday
Travolta’s 22nd birthday, in a based on a book by Frederick night.
simple and elegant style – by Forsyth that I’ve always loved.”
having a small ‘tea-party’ at a place Dressed as undercover agents, the
in England, while overlooking a Recently, Ella finished filming seven-man group made their grand
garden, just like royalty. her own movie Get Lost, a modern entrance to the Grammy stage from
fairytale based on the classic Alice all directions. Jungkook could be
On Sunday, the 68-year-old in Wonderland. Ella has followed seen swooping down from the ceiling
Grease actor posted a short video her parent’s footsteps into in spectacular style, while the other
on Instagram of him and Ella Hollywood, appearing in films like band members emerged from the
sampling treats and desserts from Old Dogs and The Poison Rose. audience.
a three-tiered tea stand or tower.
The birthday celebration was V playfully flirted with Olivia
The video ended with an image particularly bittersweet, as Ella’s Rodrigo, who had performed right
of the two sipping tea from what mother Kelly Preston passed away before BTS, and threw a card to
appeared to be porcelain cups. in 2020 after battling cancer. Jungkook who managed to catch it.
Travolta had once praised his
Travolta wrote: “Happy Birthday, daughter calling her graceful and Their slick performance went of
my dearest Ella. I love you, so much. gorgeous. largely without a hitch, except for one
We’re here in England having to near stumble by J-Hope as the group
sang and danced their way from one
stage to the next. Fortunately, he was BTS performing onstage at the Grammys on April 3. – AFP
able to stay on his feet and make a
Ella and father John Travolta enjoying some quality time. – INSTAGRAM smooth (as butter) recovery. duo/group performance for Butter. the Oscars, celebrating their favourite
BTS will be sticking around in Las Disney and Pixar movies, including
Just like super spies, the group Coco and Aladdin.
proceeded to do a dance montage, Vegas over the next two weekends for
ducking lasers with James Bond- their Permission to Dance on Stage Earlier this month, BTS’ concert
inspired moves. tour at Allegiant Stadium. Before film, BTS Permission to Dance on
their Grammys performance, RM Stage: Seoul earned US$32.6 million
It was quite fortunately for the told interviewer Laverne Co that they (RM137.4 million) in its opening
group to be able to attend the event, were planning to see the O show by weekend at the international box
as a week ago, Jungkook had tested Cirque du Soleil during their time in office and grossed US$6.84 million
positive for Covid-19 but recovered Las Vegas. (RM28.8 million) in North America,
just in time. which was enough to crack the top
Incidentally, BTS also made a five on the domestic box office charts.
The globally successful K-pop surprise pre-recorded appearance at
group was nominated for best pop

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More could have been done to feature both Foster and Pine. – PARAMOUNT The action in the film is genuinely good. – PARAMOUNT

█ BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR 0Cast:
ADVERTISING Pine deserves better Chris Pine, Ben
The roles with deeper Foster, Gillian
Contractor as coming from writing. – PARAMOUNT Jacobs, Eddie
the producer of Sicario and Marsan and J. D.
John Wick is a little Pardo.
deceptive, as there is little if not no 0Director:
carryover from those films to director Tarik Saleh
Tarik Saleh’s English film debut.
A military action film, The E-VALUE
Contractor is centered on James 6
Harper’s (Chris Pine) involuntary
discharge from the military after a ACTING
blood test revealed the existence of 7
human growth hormone and
anabolic steroids in him. PLOT
With the discharge, Harper’s 5
pension and health benefits were also
taken away. Due to mounting bills at Scan the QR
home and the uncertainty of getting a code to
job, Harper is brought by his friend watch the
Mike (Ben Foster) to meet Rusty trailer
Jennings (Kiefer Sutherland), another somewhat believable close-quarters
veteran who runs a private combat.
contracting organisation. Running for an hour and 40
During his very first mission, minutes, what little The Contractor
Harper finds himself in a life or death does is not enough in the world of
situation when the mission goes Missed opportunity one-man action films.
awry, and has to fight his way out of
countless near-death encounters. o Chris Pine and Ben Foster star in lacklustre action flick
While Pine and Foster were also in
the critically-acclaimed Hell or High
Water, The Contractor doesn’t come
close to the highs the duo had in their
previous film together, though it is
certainly nice to see them on-screen
again.
The main problem with The
Contractor is the identity crisis it has.
Is it a high-octane, decisive black
operations action movie? United States of America’s that it presents in the first act. action film.
Perhaps it is a study of the mistreatment of active and veteran Anything that has to do with With the pretense of being an anti-
psychology of soldies who return soldiers who gave their life in service
from conflict zones to their quiet of the country? Harper’s life as a former soldier or his military commentary dropped, The
homes and families? strained relationship with his father is Contractor deftly shows why its an
Or, is it an indictment of the The Contractor doesn’t know, and quickly abandoned when the film action film, employing thrilling
is unwilling to answer the question shifts gears into becoming an gunfights that are interspersed with

And all that’s left … are Coyotes
FRESH from two sold-out showcases
of the 2021/22 batch of Emerging The cast of COYOTEs, which will be staged at klpac.
Directors Lab (EDL) in February and
March, Theatresauce unravels the COYOTES explores what happens party conversations, others are Tarrant Kwok designs the set while COYOTES runs April 13 - 17 in
first Mainstage of its much- when young people are potentially divisive, dangerous, and Shirly Lee designs projections. klpac’s Indicine. Performances run
anticipated 2022 season. indoctrinated, the blurry lines of life-threatening. How does the latter Audiences can expect the unfolding from 8.30pm Wednesday till Sunday,
subjective truth, and the lies we tell affect our belief systems and alter the of an intense and suspenseful with additional weekend matinees at
COYOTES, written and directed by ourselves to survive. From flat- way we see and interact with the narrative as they track the unnerving 3.00 pm. Entry is RM48. Each
EDL alum Alex Chua (2017/18 batch), earthers and anti-vaxxers to 5G- world? journey of the two siblings. performance runs for 75 minutes
is a new three-hander play which has dangers and birds aren’t real, without intermission.
seen intensive development over the COYOTES was written in response to This production features Tania COYOTES is presented in
course of a year. Conceptualised and the onslaught of erroneous Knutt, Catherine Leyow and Ian collaboration with klpac. Covid-prevention SOPs apply.
written during last year’s lockdown, information and conspiracy theories Skatu, all of who are glad to be back Theatresauce’s second Mainstage, FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. To
the production will come to fruition in circulating on the internet throughout on stage after a long time. Asraf Zulk, Don’t Like it Here? Then Leave, purchase tickets, visit cloudtix.co.
the flesh in klpac’s Indicine. the pandemic. While some are who played a seminal role in the first directed by Artistic Director Kelvin Bulk purchase deals (at RM35/ticket)
downright nonsensical and make fun EDL showcase in February, makes an Wong, will play in klpac’s Pentas 2 in are available for university/college
COYOTES tells the story of appearance as the Coyote. May 2022. bookings.
overprotected siblings, Nana and Po,
who were raised to believe that
everyone else in the world is gone,
and that dangerous man-eating
coyotes roam freely. Isolated by
choice from immense fear, the
siblings live off canned food and
rituals of storytelling and watching
cartoons.

One day, their father, who has
been getting food and medicine for
them, falls ill, leaves the house, and
never returns. Before the siblings can
decide what to do about their
predicament, a stranger shows up at
the door with knowledge of a world
that is very different from theirs. As
the two conflicting worlds clash, Nana
and Po must decide what is the truth,
what were the lies, and where they
will go in the future.

TRAVEL N16 Cafe. –
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The Wishing Tree. – INSTAGRAM/THE_CHILLIZ

Pantai Redang Beach. – INSTAGRAM/THE_CHILLIZ

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN Exploring Sekinchan

SEKINCHAN is a quiet fishing o Sekinchan is one of the best day-trip destinations from Kuala Lumpur
town in Selangor’s Sabak
Bernam district, about a 1.5-
hour drive from KL.
Sekinchan has secured its status as a
favourite day trip destination for
urban Malaysians wishing to escape
the city for a bit, thanks to its
delicious seafood, green paddy
fields, and laid-back ambiance.

With this helpful guide, you may
start organising a day trip to
Sekinchan with your friends or
family! To see lush, green paddy
fields, the ideal months to visit
Sekinchan are March, April,
September and October.

View of paddy field Green paddy fields. – THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN/THESUN
When translated from Mandarin,
the word Sekinchan allegedly Visit Pantai Redang Beach shop that serves old school snacks, ribbon from the nearby temple and not try the seafood. There are
means “village ideal for cultivation.” While Pantai Redang obviously isn’t is a four-minute drive from Padi Box (with a small fee), write down your far too many seafood restaurants to
It is known as the Rice Bowl of the most beautiful beach in (Sekinchan’s famous container wish and name, and then toss it up list, and both halal and non-halal
Selangor. As a result, large plains of Malaysia, it’s still a pretty nice place hotel made of repurposed freight to the wishing tree. To facilitate alternatives are available. Most of
well-irrigated and organised paddy to have a relaxing time at. Sink your containers). this operation, the ends of the the restaurants’ signature dishes are
fields may be seen here. toes into the soft sand, fly a kite, or ribbons have been knotted with inspired by the Teochew culinary
just sit down and enjoy the warm Ah Ma House (Grandma’s pennies. style. It is strongly advised to call
If you live in the city and have sunshine and sea breeze! House) is a one-of-a-kind attraction ahead and place your order and
never seen a field of unending green in Sekinchan that features antique Try to get your ribbon as high up make a reservation for a table, or
paddy, now is your chance to take There are some seafood household objects such as on the tree as possible. According to you might be disappointed.
some beautiful IG-worthy images. restaurants and other stalls in the grandfather clocks, gas lamps, and legend, the higher it lands, the more Stop at Kuala Selangor
With their stunning clear blue skies, vicinity of Pantai Redang where you rotary phones. Most of the goods probable it is that your desire will Visitors who plan a trip to
the paddy fields form the ideal can get yourself a satisfying meal or would be familiar to Millennials like come true. Sekinchan should include a
background scenery. snack before heading over for an myself, but I suppose Gen Z would Fishing Village stopover at Kuala Selangor, around
after-meal stroll. be completely taken aback. Though Sekinchan is known for its 29 kilometres south from the town.
Despite the fact that it is really N16 Café rice paddies, the hamlet is primarily There are several historical
hot, this is one of the worthwhile The adorable N16 Cafe is a restored Aside from antiques, Ah Ma intended to be a fishing community. landmarks on Bukit Melawati, as
activities you can do while in bus cafe perched atop a container in House serves handmade cookies As this is the country of fish and rice, well as a few lovely tourist
Sekinchan. the centre of the rice paddies. Rest and crackers that are likely to bring pay a visit to the Fisherman’s Wharf attractions such as Kuala Selangor
Paddy Museum your legs and get out of the sun back childhood memories. All the to see how the fishermen live. Nature Park, Firefly Park, Sky Mirror,
PLS marketing’s Pearl Rice is (despite its rustic façade, the café is snacks are sold at a very reasonable and Eagle Watching.
particularly popular in Sekinchan. air-conditioned and rather cosy on price with many varieties. You will be able to observe them
PLS created a Paddy Gallery at their the inside!) simply stopping in for a Wishing Tree hit the waves for their early morning If you start early and the weather
facility at the end of 2013, where cup of coffee, a plate of spaghetti, or Near the beach, there is a strange- catch, just to return with a pleasing is warm and nice, you should be
tourist guides would show guests a a slice of cake and enjoying your looking tree that appears to be quantity of catch from the water. able to see most, if not all, of the
presentation on the process of meal while looking out over the covered in red cloth. If you look This isn’t something you see every attractions in Sekinchan in a single
paddy plantation using a green fields. closely, you will notice that these are day; therefore, this activity is worth day. If you intend to visit Kuala
mechanised planting approach. Ah Ma House actually ribbons dangling from all of watching. Selangor and undertake all of the
Visitors will be given an explanation Ah Ma House, an old house-turned- its branches. These ribbons have Seafood hunt excursions, it is definitely a good
of the paddy processing and people’s wishes written on them. It would be a pity to visit Sekinchan idea to stay at least one night.
planting.
To make a wish, obtain a red
In order to visit the Paddy
Gallery, visitors must purchase a
ticket for RM5. You will also receive
a little package of Sekinchan rice for
free upon paying the fee. There is
also a souvenir store where you may
purchase food products like as
snacks and rice packets.

Debit cards are accepted if your
transaction exceeds RM100,
however I would strongly encourage
you to carry cash because the
connection is rather slow and you
may waste time waiting for your
payment to be processed.

The fishing village of Sekinchan. – INSTAGRAM/THE_CHILLIZ

Ah Ma House. – INSTAGRAM/THE_CHILLIZ Seafood in Sekinchan. – THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN/THESUN

Pack it right! TRAVEL

o Travel hacks that 19theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022
can make your packing
█ BY MARINA MUHTAR journey easier

ARE you one of those people
who tend to overpack and
accidentally leave the
necessities behind? Packing
should never be tedious or consume
90% of your time. As if travelling long
hours isn’t tiring enough, realising
that you’ve left things behind once
you’ve arrived at your destination is
the last thing that you need!

Fret not, check out these travelling
hacks that can lighten the baggage for
you and your family to ensure
nothing is left behind!

Check everything!
Before you begin your packing
journey, remember to study your
travel destination. The reason being
is this will make packing easier and
will help you plan your outfits
accordingly.

Always take note of the activities
that you will be doing and check the
local weather, especially when you’ll
be staying there for more than a
week.

Besides that, if you’re looking to
visit sacred places, be sure to check
the dress code to respect the
country’s culture.

Roll ‘em up! Now that we can travel again, it’s time to learn a few packing tips to make sure you leave nothing behind. – 123RF
Whether you’re travelling with a
duffel bag or wheeled luggage, rolling away! suitcase. If you’re carrying a collared do is insert one side of your necklace This will help keep all your cords
your clothes is step one. The benefits Certainly, no one wants their dirty shirt, arrange it near the ends of the chain into the straw and simply organised and prevent further
of tightly rolling your clothes as handles and fold the collars and arms attach the necklace clasp on the other damage.
opposed to folding them are many. shoes to touch their freshly clean in. end!
clothes. When using the shower cap In addition, you can just pop it in
To illustrate, it aids in maximising to wrap your shoes, make sure you Lastly, stack your jackets, jeans By doing so, one side of the your handbag or backpack and carry
the space in your bag, especially place it under the shoe soles. and other bulky items on top of the necklace will not get tangled once it around with you hassle-free!
when you’re only travelling with a soft fabrics and lay them accordingly you’ve packed it. Other than that, Sock it up
duffel bag. Not only does it require Moreover, you will never have to to the length of your luggage. there are also various ways to store If you’re planning on carrying fragile
minimal effort, but it also organises worry about your shoes slipping away your earrings and rings. items like your fragrance bottle or
your bag better as well. To add, the when it is packed in your suitcase as Remember to take advantage of your night serum with you, it is
rolling method is ideal for small items the elastic part of the shower cap will the empty spaces in your suitcase by You can either use pill containers, crucial to pack them with care.
such as shorts, socks, t-shirts, help secure your footwear. filling them in with your socks, contacts case or an empty mint
pyjamas and undergarments. Arrange it right! undergarments and small items! container. If you don’t have bubble wrap, opt
Then, arranging it systematically is Tangle-free jewellery Make use of empty cases for thick socks to store your perfume.
However, keep in mind that rolling the next step. Firstly, arrange your When it comes to pieces of jewellery, Besides jewellery, our cables tend to Make sure that the perfume and the
your jeans, buttoned shirt and shoes at the bottom half of your no one wants to end up with a get tangled up as well. To avoid this serum cap is sealed tightly before you
dresses can consume more space and luggage and close to the wheels tangled necklace and a missing messy situation, make use of an old slip it into your socks. ‘
are likely to wrinkle. Thus, save the before you pack everything else. This earring once they’ve reached their sunglasses case.
folding method for stiffer items! way, the weight will be distributed destination. To further protect your fragile
Say no to dirty shoes! evenly. This is one of the best and great items from breaking or spilling,
Aside from keeping your hair dry in One of the ways to prevent this ways to store your phone charger or arrange the items in between your
the shower, shower caps can also be Secondly, arrange the rolled from occurring is by making use of earphones. Simply roll the cords clothes to prevent them from moving
used to cover your dirty shoes, and clothes until it fills the top half of the drinking straws. All you will need to tightly and place it inside your casing. around in your luggage.
most importantly, keep the smell

Put Qatar’s sports museum in your itinerary
QATAR opened one of the world’s Al Mulla also said Qatar’s ruling
biggest sports museums with family wanted the museum to show The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum in the capital Doha. – AFP
artefacts from some of the most off the state’s sporting legacy.
famous Olympic heroes but also
gives prominence to local athletes A prince who has ridden horses at
hoping to boost efforts to attract a the Olympics is seen alongside the
new generation into sports. likes of Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-
Thani, who set a speed record by
The 19,000 square metre 3-2-1 taking a catamaran powerboat to
Museum Qatar Olympic and Sports 395km an hour in 2014.
Museum, next to one of the stadiums
to be used in this year’s World Cup, Al Thani, a member of the Qatar
has taken more than 15 years to get ruler’s extended family who raced
off the planning board and fill. from 2003 until 2015, also said the
museum was an “icon” through its
After scouring private collections recording of all Qatar’s athletes and
and negotiating with the their rankings.
International Olympic Committee
and other federations, its 17,000 “If I knew that there was a wall
objects include a glove worn by late with a local athlete on it, for sure I
boxing giant Muhammed Ali, when would want to be better than that
he won a gold medal at the 1960 athlete.
Rome Olympics, a Ferrari driven by
Formula One champion Michael “So I will do 110% to be on that
Schumacher and a shirt worn by wall as well. Now I am a target, I am
Brazilian football legend Pele. behind there, and so people can
work hard and remove my picture
There is also a cricket bat that and put someone else’s on it.”
belonged to Indian hero Sachin
Tendukar and a torch from each of Victoria Cosgrave, the curator for
the modern Olympic Games. the museum’s Olympic gallery, said
the museum was also different
The museum is part of a billion- because it did not shy away from
dollar-plus drive by the Qatar controversies such as drug-taking by
government to build the Gulf state athletes, corruption and the killing of
into a cultural haven alongside its big athletes at the 1972 Munich
spending on sports events. Olympics.

But museum director Abdulla Al “I think one of the biggest
Mulla denied the museum only challenges that we faced – and this is
intended to put the spotlight on not just in Qatar, it’s everywhere – is
Qatar’s energy wealth. balancing the controversial aspect of
sports, wanting to be honest about
“We are not showing off,” he told sport and sportspeople but also
AFP. “We have the confidence, we wanting to be respectful, be
earned the confidence of honouring and to be inspiring,” she
international federations.” said. – ETX Studio

ENVIRONMENT

20 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022

UN climate experts have Current national carbon-cutting
just released what is said commitments still put the world on a
to be the definitive guide catastrophic path toward 2.7°C of warming
to halting global warming by 2100. – AFP
on Monday, in a report that lays out
how societies and economies must Wasyasvetothe world Helping that transition is the fact
transform to ensure a “liveable” o The United Nations has released a handbook commitments still put the world on that renewable energy is now
future. of climate change solutions a catastrophic path toward 2.7°C of cheaper than energy generated by
warming by 2100. fossil fuels in most markets.
With war in Ukraine spurring an the globe. change impacts and vulnerabilities
urgent energy rethink in the West, Fossil fuels detailed what Guterres called an “How much more destruction The IPCC also details ways to
analysts say the latest report from UN chief Antonio Guterres warned “atlas of human suffering”. must we witness, and how many reduce demand for oil, gas and
the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel last month that major economies more scientific reports will it take, coal, whether by making buildings
on Climate Change will also be an are allowing carbon pollution to The report concluded that before governments finally more energy-efficient or
important resource for nations increase when drastic cuts are further delays in cutting carbon acknowledge fossil fuels as the real encouraging shifts in lifestyle, such
seeking a rapid transition away needed. pollution and preparing for culprits behind the human as eating less beef and not flying
from Russian oil and gas. impacts already in the pipeline suffering being felt across the half-way around the world for a
“We are sleepwalking to climate “will miss a brief and rapidly globe?” said Namrata Chowdhary holiday or business meeting.
In recent months the IPCC has catastrophe,” he said. closing window of opportunity to of 350.org.
published the first two instalments secure a liveable and sustainable With intense political wrangling
in a trilogy of mammoth scientific In February, the IPCC report on future for all”. The main focus of the report is over the high-level policy
assessments covering how past, present and future climate on weaning the global economy off summary, some fear the message
greenhouse gas pollution is heating Current national carbon-cutting fossil fuels and moving to low- or will have been watered down.
the planet and what that means for zero-carbon sources of energy,
life on Earth. from solar and wind to nuclear, “The climate crisis is
hydro and hydrogen. accelerating and fossil fuels are the
This third report will outline overwhelming cause. Any report on
what to do about it. mitigation that fails to emphasise
that fact is denying the very science
But that answer has sweeping to which the IPCC is committed,”
political ramifications as climate said Nikki Reisch of the Center for
solutions touch on virtually all International Environmental Law.
aspects of modern life – and require
significant investment. The report’s finding will feed
into UN political negotiations,
Two weeks of gruelling which resume in November in
negotiations have seen nearly 200 Egypt at COP 27. – AFP
nations struggling to thrash out
line-by-line a high-level “summary
for policymakers” that distils the
hundreds of pages of underlying
assessment.

That meeting was supposed to
wrap up on Friday, but dragged on
through the weekend.

The IPCC assessment was
originally published publicly on
Monday.

“Everybody has something to
lose and everybody has something
to gain,“ said one person close to
the process.

Easy answers are unlikely, with
the IPCC expected to detail the
need for transformational changes
to energy generation and industry,
as well as to cities, transportation
and food systems.

To save the world from the worst
ravages of climate change, the
report is also expected to warn that
slashing carbon dioxide pollution is
no longer enough.

And technologies that are not
yet operating to scale will need to
be ramped up enormously to suck
CO2 out of the atmosphere.

A 1.5°C cap on global warming –
the aspirational goal of the 2015
Paris climate accord – has been
embraced as a target by most of the
world’s nations.

Barely 1.1°C of warming so far
has ushered in a devastating surge
of deadly extreme weather across

Organic wine growing in popularity in unexpected countries
ORGANIC wine is a fundamental by Germany’s Hochschule say that organic farming is
trend in the wider wine market. Geisenheim University, on the profitable (82%) than in Germany Organic viticulture is most widespread in Spain, Italy and France. – ETX STUDIO
However, not all European countries occasion of the ProWein trade (41%). But the reality of the climate
are embracing this approach to show. is not the only reason why organic
growing to the same extent, for the agriculture is facing difficulties in
simple reason that not all consumers Although Germans may be some European countries.
are willing to pay more to drink known for their long-established
organic wine. ecological habits, the country is by In this survey of 3,000
no means exemplary when it professionals – producers,
Paradoxically, it is in countries comes to organic viticulture. importers, wine merchants – from
you might think to be most 45 countries, wine traders report
committed to respecting the Although Spain is often that in the Netherlands, Germany
environment, such as Germany criticised for its intensive wine and Eastern Europe, consumer
and the Netherlands, where production, it is the country where demand for organic wine is
demand for organic wines is organic growing methods are most declining. What’s more, people are
falling, according to industry widespread in vineyards, at 61%. not willing to pay for it.
professionals. Italy follows at 52% and France at
35%. Only 21% of German This lack of demand is a major
Europe has set itself the goal of winegrowers are certified organic. reason why winemakers in these
devoting 25% of its agricultural countries are not encouraged to go
land to organic farming by 2030. As The Mediterranean climate, organic.
far as wine growing is concerned, characterized by its dryness –
only one third of distributors and notably for Spanish and Italian Meanwhile, organic viticulture
food professionals consider that winegrowers – lends itself more will continue to grow in countries
this ambition can be achieved. easily to viticulture less prone to where there is consumer demand,
disease. namely Belgium, Luxembourg,
This is because the move to France, Italy and Scandinavia.
organic farming in vineyards isn’t In Germany, the weather is
happening at the same pace in wetter, and the risk of grapes being In fact, a majority of wine
Spain, Germany, Italy and other contaminated by fungi is higher. dealers (78%), hoteliers (77%) and
similar countries. This means that winegrowers do food service providers (72%)
not always have a choice when it consider that organic wine
This is one of the main comes to the use of pesticides. production will continue to rise in
conclusions of a study conducted the future. – ETX Studio
Logically, many more in Spain

302 Jobs 322 Notices 322 Notices 21theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022

WE ARE HIRING IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF * SPORTS
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
ASSISTANT MANAGER Tigermania
AND AND at Augusta
ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF
Job Description: YING ZHOU CORPORATION SDN. BHD. GLOBAL ASTROLOGY … as Woods keeps Masters guessing
[200401001677 (640180-T)] CONSULTANTS (M) SDN. BHD. TIGERMANIA returned to Augusta
• Building and sustaining strong working relationships with (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) National in full force yesterday as a cagey contend. He’s too good.”
advertising clients. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section (Company No.: Tiger Woods kept the golf world guessing Woods has always maintained that he enters
439(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 2016 that 200901019343 (862441-P) on whether he will be in the Masters
• Drive to perform and bring in sales revenue for the company on all the Resolutions set out below were duly (Incorporated in Malaysia) field. every event with the mindset to win it and his
media platforms. passed by the members of the abovenamed fellow golfers say not even coming back from a
company on 2 April 2022: (In Members’ Voluntary The Woods watch moved into overdrive as career threatening injury has changed that
• Plan and executive new, creative, exciting and innovative “SPECIAL RESOLUTION - Liquidation) hordes of spectators flooded into Augusta approach.
marketing campaigns for the company MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP National to catch a glimpse of the 15-time major
That approval be and is hereby given for NOTICE OF MEMBERS winner who has kept fans in suspense, saying on “What’s impressive is Tiger won’t play here
• Develop and continuously improve marketing materials, the Company to proceed with a members’ FINAL MEETING Monday his Masters participation will be a unless he thinks he can win,” said three-time
product/service presentations and proposals. voluntary winding up pursuant to Section “game-time decision.” major winner Padraig Harrington. “He’s not
439(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2016.” Notice is hereby given that coming to wave at the crowds.”
• Work closely with the respective department to improve revenue “ORDINARY RESOLUTION - pursuant to Section 459(3) of While Woods gave nothing away yesterday,
generating platforms. APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR Companies Act, 2016, a Final fans will not have to wait much longer to know “He’s coming to try and win the tournament.
That, subject to the passing of the aforesaid Meeting of the abovenamed his decision with the 46-year-old scheduled to “It looks like he’ll tee it up, and if he does, he
Requirements: Special Resolution, pursuant to Section Company will be held at No. hold a news conference today along with the feels like he can win, and that’s impressive.”
445(1) of the Companies Act, 2016, Mr 43-1, Jalan Thambapillai, publishing of the first round tee times. As delighted as Woods clearly is to be back
• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or Neoh Tong Joo of 12A (1st Floor), Jalan Brickfields, 50470 Kuala playing, the excitement yesterday was surpassed
any other related field. Dass, 30300 Ipoh, Perak be and is hereby Lumpur on 10th May 2022 at Playing nine holes during an afternoon by the fans.
appointed as the Liquidator for the purpose 11.00 a.m. for the purpose of: - practice alongside good friends Fred Couples They lined the entire length of the fairways
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and marketing in print of winding-up the Company’s affairs and 1. Having the accounts laid and Justin Thomas, a relaxed Woods did not and were packed 10 to 15 deep around the
and digital media distributing its assets at a remuneration to have the look of a man struggling to make a greens, a smiling Woods soaking up the attention
be fixed by the Directors.” before the members, decision. as the cheers echoed through the Georgia pines.
• Good communication, presentation, problem solving and Lim Kian Yih showing the manner in “It’s history,” one fan screamed to another, as
organizational skills Director which, the winding up has Rather he had the self-assured air of someone calls of “Go Tiger, Go Tiger” followed him.
Ipoh been conducted and the who had made up his mind to be on the first tee His rivals are also not writing off Woods’
• Possess own transport and willing to travel Date: 6 April 2022 property of the Company come tomorrow. participation or even him winning a sixth Green
• Able to start immediately if successfully chosen IN THE MATTER OF disposed of and of hearing Jacket.
• Successful candidate(s) will be based in the Petaling Jaya office THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 any explanation that may While Woods was tight-lipped, one of his “I’ve learned long ago never doubt the guy,”
be given by the Liquidator. playing partners is certain of what will happen said Australian Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters
SENIOR EXECUTIVE AND 2. Determine by ordinary tomorrow. champion. “It’s exciting that there’s the
IN THE MATTER OF resolution the manner possibility he’s going to play this week.
DIGITAL MARKETING YING ZHOU CORPORATION SDN. BHD. in which the books, “I’m sure he’s going to tee it up Thursday,” “I really hope he does. I think no matter what
Job Description: [200401001677 (640180-T)] accounts and documents said Couples. “It’s not shocking because he’s the it would just be epic.” – Reuters
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) of the Company and greatest player to ever play.”
• Design and develop online marketing strategies, digital roadmap NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors of the Liquidator
and creative campaigns that aligned with the business goals and of the abovenamed company which is shall be disposed of. “If he can walk around here in 72 holes, he’ll
directions. being wound up voluntarily are required Dated this: 30th March 2022
on or before 16 May 2022 to send their 322 Notices 322 Notices PIN HIGH
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing. names and addresses with particulars of THARMA ISWARA A/L S. Cantlay takes even-keeled
• Manage all digital marketing channels their debts or claims and the names and SUBRAMANIAM DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI DI IN THE HIGH COURT OF approach
• Plan and manage social media platforms. addresses of their solicitors (if any) to the Liquidator KUALA LUMPUR MALAYA AT KUALA LUMPUR
• Able to create content & produce graphics for social media undersigned Liquidator of the said company; IN THE STATE OF WILAYAH TEN YEARS on from his top amateur
and if so required by notice in writing from ISWARA & COMPANY AF 0976 DALAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA performance at the Masters, when Augusta
postings. the Liquidator, either by their solicitors or No. 43-1, Jalan Thambapillai, MALAYSIA COMPANIES WINDING-UP National felt like “Disneyland,” world No. 5
• Prepare copywriting for the marketing campaign. personally to come in and prove their debts Brickfields, NO: WA-28NCC-240-03/2022 Patrick Cantlay is hoping his usual methodical
or claims at such time and place as shall be 50470 Kuala Lumpur. PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT In the Matter of Section 465(1)(e) & approach will see him contend for a first major
Requirements: specified in such notice or in default thereof Tel: 03-2273 3510 Fax: 03-2273 NO: WA-28NCC-165-02/2022 466(1)(a) of the Companies Act 2016 title. “I think trying to make it the same all the
they will be excluded from the benefits of 3511 Dalam perkara Seksyen 465(1)(e) dan 466 time is helpful,” Cantlay said of treating the first
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or equivalent. any distribution made before such debts Note: dalam Akta Syarikat 2016 And major championship of the year, at the iconic
• Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing digital are proved or such priority is established or A member of the Company In the Matter of ROWENDA KITCHEN SDN Georgia course, as much as possible like any
as the case may be, from objecting to such entitled to attend and vote at Dan BHD [COMPANY NO.: 200901011204 other tournament. “I will definitely note that
marketing strategies distribution. a meeting may appoint a proxy Dalam perkara M101 BUKIT (854229-T)] there is added importance this week, and I
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and Ipoh to attend and vote instead of BINTANG SDN BHD (No. Syarikat: think everybody in the field knows that, and
Date: 6 April 2022 him. A proxy may but need not 201301024114/1053943-X) BETWEEN that’s no different than the other majors and
best practices. Neoh Tong Joo be a member of the Company. STONEHENGE SURFACES SDN BHD Ryder Cup,” he said. “You’re definitely cognizant
• Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, Liquidator The instrument appointing a Dan [COMPANY NO.: 201701020705 of making sure that all your ducks are in a row
12A (1st Floor), Jalan Dass, proxy shall be deposited at Dalam perkara Kaedah-Kaedah (1234871-V)] a little bit more than a regular week.”
social media marketing and optimization. 30300 Ipoh, Perak the registered office of the Penggulungan Syarikat 1972
• Team player Company not less than forty- … PETITIONER Morikawa to focus on own game
• Good time-management skills 322 Notices eight (48) hours before the ANTARA AND
• Great interpersonal and communication skills time for holding the meeting SCITECH CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD ROWENDA KITCHEN SDN BHD COLLIN MORIKAWA admits he’s no student of
IN THE MATTER OF or the adjourned meeting. (No. Syarikat: 1191473-D) [COMPANY NO.: 200901011204 golf history, and the two-time major champion
Office based in Petaling Jaya (5 days a week) THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 (854229-T)] says that can be an advantage at the Masters
Closing date - 30 April 2022 322 Notices … PEMPETISYEN where the weight of the past can be
AND DAN … RESPONDENT overwhelming. The 25-year-old American said
Send in your CV with your photo via email to : IN THE MATTER OF IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA M101 BUKIT BINTANG SDN BHD ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION yesterday he’s figured out that what he needs
[email protected] GOLDLION DISTRIBUTION (M) AT KUALA LUMPUR (No. Syarikat: 201301024114/1053943-X) NOTICE is hereby given that a to do to contend is focus on his own game,
Petition for the Winding-up of the and not the fabled course or the myriad
NOTICE NOTICE SDN. BHD. IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORY OF … RESPONDEN abovenamed Company by the High memorable moments it has produced. “I think
IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF THE Company No. 200001029350 MALAYSIA IKLAN PETISYEN Court at Kuala Lumpur was on the biggest thing is, I need to play my game,”
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI bahawa the 25th March 2022 presented Morikawa said. “You hear how much you need
(531957-M) COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) suatu Petisyen untuk penggulungan to the said Court by STONEHENGE to hit draws, and you have to hit it high and
AND AND (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY NO.: WA-28NCC-43-01/2022 Syarikat yang dinamakan di atas oleh SURFACES SDN BHD [COMPANY NO.: you have to do certain things, but that’s what I
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF In the matter of the Companies Act 2016 Mahkamah Tinggi di Kuala Lumpur telah 201701020705(1234871-V)], a company did wrong the past two years. This year I just
PACIFIC BBA (MALAYSIA) MULTISTOCK SDN. BHD. WINDING UP) pada 25 Februari 2022 dikemukakan oleh incorporated in Malaysia under the made sure everything was finely tuned and I
[Company Registration No: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to AND SCITECH CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD (No. Companies Act 2016 and having its go out there (to practice) and figure out how to
SDN. BHD. 198301015384 (110777-W)] section 459 of the Companies Act 2016, In the matter of Section 465(1)(e) and Syarikat: 1191473-D), JB-09-10, Block B, address for service at 68, Jalan TSB 9, play the course to my strengths.”
[Company Registration No: (In Members’ Voluntary that a Final Meeting of the members of 466(1)(a) of the Companies Act 2016 Z Residence, No. 5, Jalan Jalil Perwira 2, Kota Damansara, 47000 Petaling Jaya,
199001016119 (207788-D)] the Company will be held at the office Bukit Jalil, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. Selangor and that the said Petition is Smith ready to contend again
Winding Up) of the Liquidator, No. 43 (Second Floor), AND DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut diarahkan directed to be heard before the Court
(In Members’ Voluntary NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Jalan Sarikei, Off Jalan Pahang, 53000 In the matter of LJH Resources supaya dibicarakan di hadapan sitting at Kuala Lumpur on the 3rd CAMERON SMITH has shown he has the game
Winding Up) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 09 May Sdn Bhd (Company No. 1153905-D) Mahkamah yang bersidang di Kuala August 2022 at 9.00 a.m. in the morning for Augusta National, and with two US PGA
pursuant to Section 459 of the 2022 at 11.00 a.m. for the following Lumpur pada pukul 9.00 pagi pada 5 and any Creditor or Contributory of the Tour titles under his belt this year he could be
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Companies Act 2016, the Final purposes:- BETWEEN Julai 2022. said Company desirous to support or set for a major breakthrough at the Masters.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Meeting of the Members of the PERMAI IHSAN SDN BHD DAN mana-mana pihak Pemiutang atau oppose the making of an Order on the The 28-year-old Aussie with the distinctive
pursuant to Section 459 of the abovenamed Company will be held AGENDA (Company No. : 292691-W) Penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang ingin said Petition may appear at the time of mullet haircut out-dueled world No. 1 Jon
Companies Act 2016, the Final at Wisma Laxton, 9-3 Jalan Desa, 1. To receive an account from the menyokong atau menentang sesuatu hearing by himself or his Counsel for the Rahm to win the US PGA Tour’s Tournament of
Meeting of the Members of the Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur …PETITIONER Perintah mengikut Petisyen tersebut purpose and a copy of the Petition will be Champions in Hawaii in record-setting style in
abovenamed Company will be held on Monday, 09th May 2022 at 10.00 Liquidator showing the manner in AND boleh hadir dengan tujuan itu secara furnished to any Creditor or Contributory Janaury. In March he bagged the prestigious
at Wisma Laxton, 9-3 Jalan Desa, a.m. for the following purposes: which the winding up has been LJH RESOURCES SDN BHD peribadi atau melalui peguambelanya of the said Company requiring the same Players Championship title in a convincing
Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur 1. To receive the Liquidator’s conducted and to receive any (Company No. : 1153905-D) pada masa perbicaraan. Salinan by the undersigned on payment of the victory that displayed the putting prowess that
on Monday, 09th May 2022 at 10.30 Statement of Account showing explanation thereon. Petisyen tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh regulated charge for the same. is vital to success at Augusta. “I think my game
a.m. for the following purposes: the manner in which the winding 2. To resolve under section 518(3) …RESPONDENT pihak yang bertandatangan di bawah The Petitioner’s address is at 68, Jalan is already there,” Smith said. “The Players was a
1. To receive the Liquidator’s up has been conducted, the (b) of the Companies Act 2016 that ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION ini kepada mana-mana Pemiutang atau TSB 9, Kota Damansara, 47000 Petaling nice box to tick. But I feel as though I can
property of the Company has after the expiration of three (3) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition Penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang Jaya, Selangor. compete with anyone in any given week.
Statement of Account showing been disposed of and to hear any months from the date of the final for the Winding-Up of the abovenamed memintanya dengan membuat bayaran The Petitioner’s Solicitors are Messrs
the manner in which the winding explanation that may be given by meeting, the books and papers of Company, LJH RESOURCES SDN BHD yang ditetapkan. Aaron KC Ng & Partners, A-3-02, Kelana
up has been conducted, the the Liquidator. the Company be destroyed. (Company No. : 1153905-D), by the High Alamat Pempetisyen adalah JB-09- Square, No. 17, Jalan SS7/26, Kelana
property of the Company has 2. To determine the manner in 3. To approve and accept the Court, was on the 17th day of January 10, Block B, Z Residence, No. 5, Jalan Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
been disposed of and to hear any which the books, accounts and resignation of Mr. Yong Phang Kueng 2022, presented by PERMAI IHSAN SDN Jalil Perwira 2, Bukit Jalil, 58200 Kuala Darul Ehsan.
explanation that may be given by documents of the Company as the Liquidator in accordance to BHD (Company No: 292691-W) of No. 29- Lumpur. Dated the 29th day of March 2022
the Liquidator. and of the Liquidator shall be section 513(3) of the Companies 1, Jalan 4/62A, Bandar Menjalara, Kepong, Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan
2. To determine the manner in disposed off. Act 2016. 52100, Kuala Lumpur and that the said Nazri Aziz Masura Mak & Tan yang ...............t.t...............
which the books, accounts and Dated this 06th April 2022 Dated this 6th day of April, 2022 Petition is directed to be heard before beralamat di No. 30-1, Jalan Galloway, Solicitors for the Petitioner
documents of the Company Wong Heng Boon YONG PHANG KUENG the Court sitting at Kuala Lumpur High Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. Note - any person who intends to
and of the Liquidator shall be Liquidator Liquidator Court, at 9.00 am on the 24th day of May appear on the hearing of the said
disposed off. Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur 2022; and any creditor or contributory t.t Petition must serve on or send by post
Dated this 06th April 2022 Note: NOTES of the said Company desiring to support …………………… to the abovenamed Messrs Aaron KC
Wong Heng Boon A member entitled to attend and 1. A member entitled to attend and vote or oppose the making of an Order on the Peguamcara bagi Pihak Pempetisyen Ng & Partners, notice in writing of his
Liquidator vote in this meeting is entitled at the meeting is entitled to appoint said Petition, may appear at the time of PERINGATAN:- intention to do so. The notice must state
Kuala Lumpur to appoint a proxy to attend and a proxy or an attorney to attend and hearing by himself or his counsel for that Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada the name and address of the person, or,
Note: vote in his stead. The instrument vote instead of him. A proxy may but purpose; and a copy of the said Petition perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut hendaklah in a firm, the name and address of the
A member entitled to attend and appointing such a proxy must need not be a member of company. will be furnished to any creditor or menyampaikan, atau menghantar dengan firm and must be signed by the person
vote in this meeting is entitled be deposited at the office of the 2. The instrument appointing a proxy contributory of the said Company requiring pos, kepada peguamcara Pempetisyen or firm of his or their solicitor (if any)
to appoint a proxy to attend and Liquidator, Wisma Laxton, 9-3 Jalan shall be in writing under the hand the same by the undersigned on payment yang dinamakan di atas suatu notis and must be served or if posted, must
vote in his stead. The instrument Desa, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala of the appointor or his attorney of the regulated charge for the same. bertulis tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis be sent by post in sufficient time to
appointing such a proxy must Lumpur not less than 48 hours duly authorised in writing, or if the The Petitioner’s address is No. 29- tersebut mestilah menyatakan nama reach the abovenamed not later that
be deposited at the office of the before the time of the meeting. appointor is a corporation, either 1, Jalan 4/62A, Bandar Menjalara, dan alamat pihak berkenaan, atau jika ia 12.00 o’clock in the forenoon of the 2nd
Liquidator, Wisma Laxton, 9-3 Jalan under seal or under the hand of its Kepong, 52100, Kuala Lumpur. sebuah firma, nama dan alamat firma, dan August 2022.
Desa, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala officer or attorney duly authorised. The Petitioner’s Solicitors is Messrs mestilah ditandatangani oleh pihak atau This Advertisement of Petition is filed
Lumpur not less than 48 hours 3. The instrument appointing a proxy Rabinder Budiman & Associates whose firma berkenaan atau peguamcaranya, by Messrs Aaron KC Ng & Partners,
before the time of the meeting. must be deposited at the Liquidator’s address is at Suite 3B-15-5, Level jika ada. Notis hendaklah disampaikan, Solicitors for the Petitioner herein and
office, No. 43 (Second Floor), Jalan 15, Block 3B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan atau jika dihantar dengan pos, hendaklah whose address for service is A-3-02,
Sarikei, Off Jalan Pahang, 53000 Stesen Sentral 5, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. dihantar dalam jangkamasa mencukupi, Kelana Square, No. 17, Jalan SS7/26,
Kuala Lumpur not less than 48 Dated this 6th day of April 2022 supaya sampai kepada pihak yang Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya,
hours before the time for holding the dinamakan di atas sebelum pukul 12.00 Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Meeting or Adjourned Meeting. -Signed- tengah hari pada 4 Julai 2022 (sehari No. Tel: 03-7880 2388/
Messrs Rabinder Budiman & Associates sebelum tarikh yang ditetapkan untuk 7880 2389/7625 2388
perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut). No. Faks: 03-7625 5388
Solicitors for the Petitioner (Ref: AKC/SSSB/10792/2021(AL))
NOTE: Any person who intends to appear on
the hearing of the said Petition must serve
on or send by post to the abovenamed
Petitioner’s solicitors, Messrs Rabinder
Budiman & Associates, a notice in writing
of his intention to do so. The Notice must
state the name and address of the person,
or, if a firm, the name and address of the
firm, and must be signed by the person
or firm, or his or their solicitors (if any),
and must be served, or if posted, must
be sent by post in sufficient time to
reach the abovenamed not later than
twelve o’clock noon of the 23rd day
of May 2022 (the date before the day
appointed for the hearing of the petition).
This ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION is filed
by Messrs Rabinder Budiman & Associates,
Solicitors for the Petitioner herein whose
address for service is at Suite 3B-15-5,
Level 15, Block 3B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan
Stesen Sentral 5, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
(Tel: 03-2274 2075;
Fax: 03-2260 7266
Emel: [email protected])
[Ref : RBA/RS/1110/21/cpf]

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Sociedad down Espanyol Going down to the wire
with late penalty Milan’s lead cut to a point as Serie A title race heads towards thrilling climax

ALEXANDER ISAK converted a penalty AC MILAN lead Serie A by a single point could yet cost them a first league title since 2011. shown by the statistics. We are playing our
six minutes into stoppage time as Real after failing to get past mid-table Bologna “The only thing that we were missing was the football, but not finishing the opportunities.
Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over yesterday, a goalless draw the latest twist
Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga in a thrilling title race which looks to be goal because we fought, played with intensity and “I have no complaints about this team other
yesterday. Isak’s low shot from the spot heading to the wire. created a lot of opportunities,” said Pioli to DAZN. than we need to be sharper and more efficient in
gave Sociedad its fourth win in the last the penalty area.
six matches and left the Basque Country After dropping two precious points Stefano “We were neither nervous nor cocky… as the
club closer to securing a European place Pioli’s side hold a slender lead over second-placed minutes ticked away we lost a bit of lucidity and “We play every game to win, so naturally it was
next season. Sociedad sits in sixth place Napoli, who ran out impressive 3-1 winners at we got a bit rushed, but absolutely not because we a missed opportunity, especially in front of our
with 51 points from 30 matches. It is two Atalanta on Sunday and are now snapping at were feeling the pressure.” fans.
points behind fifth-place Real Betis and Milan’s heels.
six points from Sevilla, Atletico Madrid Pioli admitted that the draw was “a missed “ I think it will certainly be a title race that goes
and Barcelona, which are all tied with 57 Defending champions Inter Milan are four opportunity” but refuted suggestions that Milan down to the last two rounds.
points. The hosts earned the penalty points back in third with a game in hand following buckled under the pressure of being leaders.
when Mikel Merino was fouled inside their 1-0 triumph at fourth-placed Juventus, who “My team has proved it is alive and kicking, it
the area in stoppage time. Sociedad had are eight points off the pace with seven matches “These are matches where if you break the has quality and deserves to be up there
a goal by Alexander Sorloth disallowed left. deadlock early, they become easier, otherwise challenging to the end.”
for a foul early in the second half. It was they are extremely tough,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
the first loss in four matches for The draw was another disappointing result Earlier Giovanni Simeone struck his 16th
Espanyol, which is in 12th place. against one of the league’s lesser lights, their “We worked very well off the ball against a league goal of the season in Verona’s 1-0 win over
displays against teams they should beat a rugged side, but not as well with the ball at our relegation-threatened Genoa who fell to their first
Elgar still prefers pace consistent problem as the season inches towards feet. defeat under coach Alexander Blessin.
its climax.
SPIN bowling won the first Test for “I totally exclude the idea it was a psychological Simeone became only the second player in
South Africa against Bangladesh at Milan took 33 shots over the course of the issue. The team played with the right character, Verona’s history after Luca Toni to net more than
Kingsmead on Monday, but captain match but only seven were on target in an temperament and mentality, even with quality up 15 times in a single Serie A campaign after his
Dean Elgar said he still preferred to imprecise performance in front of goal which until the final third. decisive fifth-minute strike which moved Verona
attack opponents with fast bowling. up to ninth and left Genoa second from bottom,
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj and “At the moment, we are creating a lot of three points from safety. – AFP/Agencies
off-spinner Simon Harmer bowled chances and not finishing them, that is the truth
unchanged as Bangladesh crashed to 53
all out, giving South Africa a 220-run A World Cup like no other
victory. Maharaj took seven for 32 and
Harmer claimed three for 21 as FIFA World Cup Al Rihla NOVEMBER’S World Cup in Qatar will be unlike any
Bangladesh’s last seven wickets tumbled 2022 draw Official other finals that have previously taken place and the
in only 55 minutes. Elgar praised “the World Cup logistical challenges facing organisers, from providing
pure skill level and intensity and QATAR, NOV 21 - DEC 18 match ball enough accommodation to dealing with unruly fans,
consistency” of the two spinners but he will only intensify.
added: “It’s not the style of cricket we’re GROUP A GROUP B
used to, or that we want to play. I think The Gulf state will host the first World Cup in the
it shows a lot of character… that we Qatar England Middle East and no other tournament has ever been
have the resources to adapt. We still Ecuador Iran held in the northern hemisphere winter.
want to play the conditions where you Senegal USA
play three seamers, an all-rounder and a Netherlands Qatar is also the smallest state to host football’s
spinner. Fast bowling is our prime WAL / SCO / UKR biggest event, with fans from the 32 competing nations
source of attack.” set to watch games at eight stadiums clustered around
GROUP C GROUP D the only major city – Doha.
Avesh help Super Giants Argentina France
beat Sunrisers Saudi Arabia On the plus side that means supporters will be able
Mexico UAE / AUS / PER to easily reach all the venues, raising the possibility of
FAST bowler Avesh Khan returned Poland watching more than one match in a day – in contrast to
figures of 4-24 as newcomers Lucknow Denmark recent tournaments in Russia and Brazil where flights
Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad Tunisia were often needed to travel to each venue city.
by 12 runs to register their second
successive win in the IPL yesterday. GROUP E GROUP F GROUP G GROUP H But it is also means there will be a real squeeze on
Avesh rattled the top and middle-order Spain Belgium Brazil Portugal Qatar’s limited accommodation market, with organisers
and fellow quick Jason Holder bowled a Canada Serbia Ghana estimating 1.2 million fans to visit the country over the
good final over to keep down CRC / NZL Morocco Switzerland Uruguay 28 days of the tournament.
Hyderabad to 157 for nine while chasing Croatia Cameroon South Korea
170 in Mumbai. Holder, the West Indian Germany “I think one of the biggest experiences in this
all-rounder playing his first game for Japan particular World Cup… is an opportunity for people to
Lucknow, took three wickets including come to a country and a part of the world that they
two in the 20th over when Hyderabad Dec ROUND OF 16 Stadia Dec ROUND OF 16 Stadia maybe do not know,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino
needed 16 for victory. Earlier skipper KL 13 55 said.
Rahul and Deepak Hooda hit half- 23 A1 - B2 Khalifa Int’l 65 E1 - F2 Al Janoub
centuries to guide Lucknow, one of the 34 76 Organisers have put caps on the room rates hotels
two new teams added to the Indian 44 C1 - D2 Al Rayyan 86 G1 - H2 Stadium 974 can charge supporters, with three star rates capped at
Premier League this season, to 169-7. around US$120 (RM505).
Rahul, who made 68, and Hooda, who Dec B1 - A2 Al Bayt Dec F1 - E2 Education City
smashed 51 off 33 deliveries, put on 87 19 1 13 Officials are also trying to make sure that fans, used
runs to lift Lucknow from 27-3 after 29 D1 - C2 Al Thumama 2 14 H1 - G2 Lusail to enjoying plenty of beer with their football, have
being put into bat first. 3 10 alternatives to the pricey expat hotel bars where a pint
4 10 QUARTER-FINALS 17 SEMI-FINALS of beer can cost around US$18 (RM75).
Good to be back home,
says Ricciardo W1 - W2 Lusail W1 - W2 Lusail Although alcohol is normally only available in such
settings, special “fan zones” will be set up across the
DANIEL RICCIARDO thinks he might W5 - W6 Education City W3 - W4 Al Bayt country during the tournament so that supporters can
once have taken the Australian Grand watch games and drink for more familiar prices.
Prix for granted but three years without W3 - W4 Al Bayt THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF
any Formula One action at Albert Park The fan zones – and other venues – will have to cope
has left him hankering for a race on W7 - W8 Al Thumama Khalifa International with fans from all 32 countries, in contrast to most
home soil. The 32-year-old will get his tournaments where cities host just two nations at a time
wish this weekend when the world Sunday, December 18 WORLD CUP FINAL Lusail Stadium before games.
championship circuit returns to
Melbourne for the first time since the Source: FIFA Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS “I believe that having so many nationalities and
2020 race was called off at the 11th hour people coming together and mingling together will be
as the Covid-19 pandemic first took a really beneficial, and will also move and elevate the
grip on Australia. “In a way, it’s kind of World Cup into a big, big social gathering,” said
like, ‘You don’t know what you’ve got Infantino.
until it’s gone’,” the Australian told the
Herald Sun newspaper. It feels like the That gathering might, however, require some skilled
last time I actually had a proper race security and policing, given football tournaments have
there was in 2018 so it has been a long had a history of rival supporters clashing. – Reuters
time so I am very, very excited to get
back. Whether we are competitive or Hamilton more complete driver than Max: Button
not I think just to race on home soil will
be a good time.” JENSON BUTTON has questioned those who title, with Mercedes struggling for speed early on “(Is he the most) naturally gifted? Yes,” Button
describe Max Verstappen as the best Formula 1 in the new season. said of Verstappen to Sky Sports F1. “Is he the
driver, saying that he thinks Lewis Hamilton is a best? I don’t know if he’s the best driver that has
“much more complete racing driver”. While agreeing with the description of ever lived or the best in F1 now.
Verstappen as the most “naturally gifted” driver
Verstappen narrowly beat Hamilton to the on the grid, Button thinks that calling the “When you look at Lewis (Hamilton), you
2021 Drivers’ Championship, securing his first F1 Dutchman the best outright is perhaps think he is a much more complete racing driver
world title after a controversial end to the season premature. with a lot more experience, maybe that’s why.
at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Urging Verstappen to follow the lead of “He (Verstappen) has got to work hard. Even if
The 24-year-old has been considered one of Michael Schumacher, Button feels that the Red you think you’re the best, there’s still more you
the most natural talents to enter the sport in Bull driver has plenty more to do if he is to can do to be better. That’s where Michael
some time, and is the favourite to defend his surpass Hamilton. Schumacher was so strong.” – The Independent

TOUCHLINES 23theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | APRIL 6, 2022
* SPORTS
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN’S former clubTottenham
and Manchester United are considering sign- Rooney gets candid
ing the Denmark midfielder, 30, on a free trans-
fer this summer after seeing his return to top Former Devil backs Pochettino for United job and questions re-signing Ronaldo
form at Brentford.
BARCELONA’S Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, WAYNE ROONEY would choose club and on the team and if they give him time I in 32 appearances in all competitions so far –
23, is set to ignore more lucrative offers from Mauricio Pochettino over Erik ten think he’ll do well.” averaging one in every two matches in the
Manchester United and Liverpool to renew his Hag to become manager at his Premier League.
contract. former club Manchester United. Paul Pogba, who is out of contract in the
NEWCASTLE are interested in signing Chelsea’s United are already on their second manager summer, has come under scrutiny for his recent But Man Utd have struggled as a team and
Kepa Arrizabalaga, 27, or Spanish compatriot of the season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lost his performances at United and Derby boss Rooney now look set to miss out on the Champions
Robert Sanchez, 24, who is at Brighton, to job in November, with Ralf Rangnick placed in believes the midfielder’s stint at the club is League places – just 12 months after finishing
strengthen their goalkeeping options this temporary charge until the end of the nearing an end. runners-up behind Manchester City.
summer. campaign.
LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp says he is “I think it’s probably got to a point now And when asked whether the Ronaldo
“happy”with how contract talks are developing PSG boss Pochettino and Ajax manager Ten where it probably is better for him to move on signing has worked, Rooney said: “You’d have to
with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29. Hag are the favourites to take the helm at Old and I think Paul is honest with himself,” Rooney say no at the minute.
THERE remains optimismthat Liverpool could Trafford in the summer, and ex-England striker told Sky Sports.
sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Rooney made his preference clear. “Obviously he’s scored goals, important
Paris St-Germain this summer – should “He probably hasn’t had the impact he goals in the Champions League early on in the
Mohamed Salah decide to leave. “I think Pochettino has done it in the would have liked since he returned to season. He scored obviously the hattrick against
KYLIAN MBAPPE says remaining at PSG is also Premier League, he knows the Premier League,” Manchester United. Tottenham.
still an option, despite his contract expiring this said Rooney, who won five Premier League
summer. titles as a player at United. “I watch him play for France and he’s “But I think if you’re looking to the future of
AN unnamed club has joined Real Madrid in completely different player, the ability, his the club you have to go with younger, hungry
competing for France striker Kylian Mbappe’s “At Tottenham he brought in a lot of young vision, control of the game, everything is there players to lift Manchester United over these next
signature. players, and at Southampton as well he brought every game for France and it just hasn’t quite two or three years.
ROMA’S England strikerTammy Abraham, 24, has a lot of young players through, so if I’m choosing worked at Manchester United for him and I
hinted at a possible return to the Premier League. between one of them two, that’s who I’d choose. think he’s really one of the few players who “Obviously, Cristiano is getting on a bit. He’s
ARSENAL’S hopes of signing Sweden striker needs to move on.” certainly not the player he was in his 20s and
Alexander Isak, 22, will receive a huge boost if “I’d go with Pochettino and I’d give him time that happens – that’s football.
Real Sociedad fail to secure European football. I think. For managers now they need time to Rooney also admitted the re-signing of
GERMANY winger Serge Gnabry, 26, is consider- come in and actually make their print on the Cristiano Ronaldo has not worked out. “He’s a goal threat but the rest of the game
ing leaving Bayern Munich this summer amid they need more, they need young, hungry
interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. The Portuguese forward has scored 18 goals players.” – The Independent
REAL MADRID will look to loan out 31-year-old
Belgium forward Eden Hazard for the start of Duo make Spurs more complete: Conte
the 2022-23 season.
FC COLOGNE’S Timo Hubers is a target for TOTTENHAM boss Antonio Conte is excited believes he is a big player for now and the future. bought this player.
Newcastle, Leeds and Crystal Palace this summer, about the potential of Dejan Kulusevski after the “We are talking about a player that I know “We are talking about a player who is only 21
while West Ham, Southampton and Fulham are Sweden international continued his strong start
also monitoring the German centreback, 25. to life at the club. very well, because he played in Italy,” he said. “He years old. And he has to continue to play this
started to play with Atalanta, way. Because he’s strong physically, big engine,
RESULTS & STANDINGS The 21-year-old was a January deadline day then Atalanta brought he’s good technically.
arrival from Juventus and has hit the ground (sent) him on loan to
running as he notched a fifth assist Parma, and he played “I think for Tottenham, this is a great signing
during the 5-1 rout of Newcastle. for the present and for the future. We are
in Serie A. And he talking about really, really strong.”
He has also scored twice in played in a
that time and is forming a fantastic way. Kulusevski arrived on the same day as
deadly partnership with “When I was midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who also signed
Harry Kane and Son Heung- coach of Inter, I from Juventus, and the pair have helped
min, with the trio having a tried to ask him, transform Tottenham’s season.
combined total of 27 goal but then
contributions in the last Juventus moved “I said that with these two players, despite
eight Premier League before. Maybe that we lost four players in January, with
games. they put more these two new signings we made this squad
money than us at the more complete, with more balance,” Conte
Conte, who tried to sign added.
the winger when he was in time, and then
charge of Inter Milan, they “I think that it’s very important in football
to have a clear idea, and to have a good
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Crystal Palace vision. Because in this way, the
3 (Mateta 16, Ayew 24, Zaha 74-pen) Arsenal 0. situation is more simple.” –
The Independent

P W D L F A Pts CLOCKWISE
Man City 30 23 4 3 70 18 73 FROM TOP
Liverpool 30 22 6 2 77 20 72
Chelsea 29 17 8 4 58 23 59 LEFT:
Tottenham 30 17 3 10 52 37 54 Kulusevski,
Arsenal 29 17 3 9 44 34 54 Bentancur,
West Ham 31 15 6 10 51 40 51
Man Utd 30 14 9 7 49 41 51 Kane and
49 Hueng-min.
37
Wolves 31 15 4 12 33 27 37
Crystal Palace 30 8 13 9 42 38 36
Leicester 28 10 7 11 43 47 36
Aston Villa 30 11 3 16 42 42
Southampton 30 8 12 10 37 46
Brighton 30 7 13 10 26 36 34
Brentford 31 9 6 16 37 48 33
Newcastle 30 7 10 13 33 54 31
Leeds 31 7 9 15 35 68 30
Everton 28 7 4 17 30 49 25
Watford 30 6 4 20 29 57 22
Burnley 28 3 12 13 22 40 21
Norwich 30 4 6 20 18 63 18

LA LIGA: Real Sociedad 1 (Isak 90+5-pen) Rashford must reclaim confidence, says Rangnick
Espanyol 0.

TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts MARCUS RASHFORD has been challenged to flourish again, the German thinks the 24-year- United’s hopes of finishing in the top four
Real Madrid 30 21 6 3 61 26 69 haul himself out of his slump by Manchester old bears ultimate responsibility for doing so. were dented by this result, and Rangnick
Barcelona 29 16 9 4 57 29 57 United interim manager Ralf Rangnick. pinpointed one specific area where they were
Atletico 30 17 6 7 57 37 57 “Marcus, it’s no secret that he is not having outclassed by the Foxes.
Sevilla 30 15 12 3 40 20 57 Despite the absences of Cristiano Ronaldo his best time right now,” Rangnick said. “It has
Real Betis 30 16 5 9 54 36 53 and Edinson Cavani due to injury and illness, to do with rhythm and confidence, it’s our job “I don’t think we have a lack of character
Real Sociedad 30 14 9 7 30 29 51 United started their game against Leicester to help him to get this confidence back. but what was obvious in some parts of the
without a recognised centre forward as game is that we were second best with
SERIE A: AC Milan 0 Bologna 0, Verona 1 Rashford was among the substitutes. “The only thing we can do is speak to him regards to physicality,” Rangnick said.
(Simeone 5) Genoa 0. regularly and tell him what we expect from
TOP 6 P W D L F A Pts Rashford was belatedly introduced in the him and what he should do. The rest has to be “Whenever there was body contact we
AC Milan 31 20 7 4 56 29 67 second half in the 1-1 draw on Sunday but the done by himself. were too often second best and that is
Napoli 31 20 6 5 56 23 66 impact was minimal as his struggles something we have to get better at for the
Inter Milan 30 18 9 3 63 24 63 continued, having scored just five times in 27 “It is possible to develop within a couple of rest of this season but even more so for next
Juventus 31 17 8 6 47 27 59 appearances this season. weeks a level of confidence where you can be season.
Roma 31 16 6 9 51 35 54 a different player again.
Lazio 31 15 7 9 60 46 52 He was omitted from the most recent “This team does not lack technical players,
England squad but while Rangnick is “We all know that Marcus can play better, it can do with more physicality.” – The
optimistic Rashford can quickly begin to but in the end he has to take the steps Independent
himself.”

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 6, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

What’s impressive is Tiger won’t play
here unless he thinks he can win. He’s
not coming to wave at the crowds. He’s coming
to try and win the tournament. It looks like he’ll
tee it up, and if he does, he feels like he can win,
and that’s impressive.”

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington

Real test for Tuchel and Ancelotti as duo fight for survival

CHELSEA face Real Madrid tomorrow (3am beat their west London After the sensational tenure is viewed.
Malaysian time) reeling from their heaviest defeat neighbours for the first comeback against Paris Ancelotti’s arrival last summer was a surprise,
of the season, but Thomas Tuchel’s battle- time since 1939. Saint-Germain, Real for everyone, including Ancelotti and Real
hardened ability to keep his players focused Aware his players Madrid were euphoric. Madrid’s president Florentino Perez.
should ensure the Champions League holders are cannot afford to feel They had defeated one of It was only a chance conversation between
ready for the latest test of their resilience. sorry for themselves with Europe’s elite, humiliated them that saw the idea floated and then quickly
While Saturday’s shock 4-1 home defeat Real’s visit to Stamford an economic rival, take shape. “It’s happened fast,” Ancelotti said at
against Brentford was hardly ideal preparation for Bridge looming, Tuchel neutralised Lionel Messi his unveiling.
the quarterfinal first leg against Real, Chelsea tried to downplay the and, many believed, Tuchel’s presence in this tie is awkward for
boss Tuchel has dealt with worse setbacks during extent of the Brentford defeat. convinced Kylian Mbappe. Ancelotti, the German representing the type of
a turbulent period for his club. “After so many wins and so many good results, They were about to win La Liga and suddenly younger, more progressive coach that Madrid
Yet, despite the chaos, Tuchel kept his players I will now refuse to make a drama out of it. Why looked contenders in the Champions League too. have so far avoided but might need if they are to
focused so well that they won six successive should we?” he said. Three weeks later, the advantage in the league stay ahead of Xavi’s Barcelona.
matches in all competitions immediately after Challenging Chelsea to respond against La is still intact thanks to a scruffy, albeit morale- A positive showing should be enough to
Abramovich put the club up for sale. Liga leaders Real, Tuchel said: “It’s hard to take boosting, win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. But convince Perez that Ancelotti is worth a second
It was a winning streak that underlined because it’s very unusual for us what happened. Ancelotti’s credit has all-but evaporated. season, especially with Mbappe expected to join
Tuchel’s best qualities as he deflected any It’s a summary of strange events but it’s on us Real Madrid were waiting until today to in the summer.
pressure away from his players with intelligent, and it’s our fault. decide if their coach will be able to travel to Ancelotti has an enviable track record of
empathetic responses to questions about the war “We will dig in and try to find out why it was London, after he tested positive for Covid last getting the best out of top players. His work with
in Ukraine and the unintended consequences for like this. There are some reasons which we can week. Vinicius Junior, who currently plays in Mbappe’s
Chelsea. put on us and we will analyse and digest it. There The outcome of the tie could decide if he position, has been transformative.
That made it all the more surprising when is nothing else.” continues as coach next season. But defeat would leave Ancelotti vulnerable,
Chelsea returned from the international break Tuchel’s counterpart Carlo Ancelotti knows How they win the title, with eight games to compounding the Clasico loss at a time when his
with such a sloppy display last weekend, as better than anyone how quickly things can go, and how they fare against Chelsea will now critics are gathering ammunition. He will know
Brentford recovered from Rudiger’s opener to change. frame how the first year of Ancelotti’s second there is no margin for error. – AFP
Gunners implode
Arteta refuses to accept that pressure of top-four race got to Arsenal

█ GEORGE SESSIONS Crystal Palace’s Jordan Nuno Tavares.
Ayew (right) vies with The second half was better for the
MIKEL ARTETA defended his Arsenal’s Emile Smith
Arsenal players and refuted Rowe during the visitors but Emile Smith Rowe and Martin
claims the pressure of the top- English Premier League Odegaard squandered fine openings
four race had got to them after match at Selhurst Park before Zaha’s excellent run won a
yesterday’s 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace but yesterday. – AFPPIX spotkick, which he converted to make it
conceded it was an “unacceptable” result. 3-0.

The Gunners were blown away by their “No, we have a game in hand still,”
old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his Arteta replied when asked about whether
side go two up inside 24 minutes through Spurs being fourth had been a
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew psychological blow to his team.
before Wilfried Zaha’s late penalty added
some deserved gloss. “We know in the nine games a lot of
things are going to happen. We have to
A 5-1 win for Tottenham over play each other, we have to play some big
Newcastle on Monday saw them leapfrog games coming up and we have to focus on
rivals Arsenal in the race for Champions ourselves. The problem we had today was
League qualification but Arteta hit back at not Spurs, it was us and what we did in the
suggestions his young side are feeling the first half.”
heat following a chastening night.
To compound a poor night for the
“Overall, it is unacceptable, we hold Gunners, Thomas Partey limped off in
our hands up, me the first one and what Arteta described as a “big concern”
apologise, we regroup, tomorrow is a new while Kieran Tierney is set for a scan today
day and a new opportunity to start to that will determine the extent of a
prepare against Brighton,” the Gunners worrying knee injury.
boss said.
Victory for Palace moved them up to
“No, because the pressure has been ninth and extended their unbeaten run to
there for the last seven or eight weeks and seven matches ahead of their trip to
we are talking all the time about the race Wembley in a fortnight for an FA Cup
and the top four and this is while they have semifinal against Chelsea.
been performing extremely well, getting
results and playing well. Eagles manager Vieira said: “It was a
really good performance. I think from the
“Today we didn’t perform and it is as first minute we wanted to put pressure on
simple as that. We were second best in them and not allow them time on the ball.
every department, especially in the first We did that well.
half.”
“I think there is more belief in the team,
Arsenal had won six of their previous players understand better each other and
seven fixtures before visiting Palace, but start to really know each other as well.
looked unsettled from the outset and it
was no surprise when Mateta nodded in a “There is a clear idea of how we want to
16th-minute opener following Joachim play and today we scored those goals in
Andersen’s header across goal. really important moments of the game. I
also think the way we managed the game
It was 2-0 eight minutes later when showed that we are growing up as a team.”
Ayew collected Andersen’s pass and bent
his shot around Aaron Ramsdale and into Vieira spent nine years as a player at
the bottom corner. Arsenal and won three Premier League
titles at Highbury.
Selhurst Park was rocking now but
Arteta would have again been left aghast at Asked if he felt sorry for damaging his
the defending of Gabriel Magalhaes and old club’s hopes of a Champions League
return, he replied: “No, our main focus
was to win the game.” – The Independent

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