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TELLING IT AS IT IS Call for Debate on

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ON MONDAY JUNE 13, 2022 PUSHING FOR GLORY ... Children

No. 8043 PP 2644/12/2012 (031195) competing in a ‘Push Bike’ race as part of the KW
www.thesundaily.my Motorsport Programme held in collaboration with the
National Anti-Drugs Agency at the Paroi Youth and Sports
Complex in Negri Sembilan yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

‘Commute all 1,366’
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU
[email protected] oGovernment urged to immediately
PETALING amend law to review sentences
government JAYA: The of death row inmates
should
immediately table amendments
in Parliament to review all cases
involving the mandatory death penalty,
to commute the sentences of the 1,366
inmates on death row as of September In the meantime, Malaysians are concerns and the realisation that
last year. celebrating the end of the mandatory the mandatory death sentence does
Selangor Bar Council chairman death sentence, with many saying it was not deter drug trafficking or the
Kokila Vaani Vadivelo, who said this, was the beginning of a new era for the nation, commission of crimes where capital
commenting on the government’s with humanity, justice and mercy being punishment was imposed.
decision to abolish the death sentence as a hallmark of our justice system. However, he cautioned that
announced by Law Minister Datuk Seri removing the mandatory death
Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on Friday. Former Malaysian Bar president A.G. penalty may increase the
She stressed that substitute prison Kalidas said it was right to abolish prevalence of drug trafficking.
sentences should depend on the capital punishment, which fails as a Hence, he said the authorities
seriousness of the offences committed. deterrent against the commission of should increase enforcement to
“If it is a murder case, then serious crimes. keep crime rates under control.
consideration should be on the number “Under the current law, there
of victims, how gruesome the murder “Taking one’s life is not the answer could have been some injustices
was, and any other factors to determine and it never will be. No one should have because an innocent carrier of
the replacement prison sentence. the right to put a person to death. The drugs, following legal statutory
“However, for drug offences, the decision demonstrates the will of the presumptions, is deemed guilty.
replacement sentence could depend on government and the effort taken by Wan “But in reality, he should not have
the weight, type of drugs involved and Junaidi to reform laws that are not been convicted of trafficking because
other matters that can be considered. currently suitable for society. there are too many presumptions
“Thus, the government must table the under current drug laws, such
amendments in Parliament without “The death penalty violates the right that possession of a certain Turn to
further delay and establish a full review to life. The government is moving in the amount of drugs, for instance,
of all the 1,366 death row cases to have right direction to abolish it altogether,” is deemed as trafficking,” —
he said.
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Similarly, former chief justice Tun
their sentences commuted,” she said. Zaki Azmi said the decision indicates the he said.
government’s attention to people’s

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Johor MB to COURTESY
present CALL ... The
state vision Sultan of Johor
Sultan Ibrahim
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Mentri Sultan Iskandar
Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s granting an
administration will present the audience to
state’s vision and mission for the next Prime Minister
five years at a mandate ceremony Datuk Seri Ismail
tomorrow, ahead of completing his Sabri Yaakob
first 100 days in office. during the
latter’s visit to the
He said the vision and mission, Ruler at Istana
among others, would set a Bukit Serene
comprehensive direction covering yesterday.
short, medium and long-term plans – BERNAMAPIX
for policies on administrative, social
and economic aspects under the Penang Water Supply Corp
Barisan Nasional-led Johor lab to go commercial
government.
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY o Expertise at facility can offer advanced testing and calibration of
The coalition gained a large [email protected] services to water operators, public utility laboratories. This encompasses
mandate, winning 40 out of 56 seats PETALING JAYA: The Penang Water agencies and high-tech manufacturers advanced testing parameters for true
in the state election in March. Supply Corporation plans to colour, conductivity, alkalinity,
commercialise its central laboratory manufacturing processes.” manage water theme parks, golf dissolved oxygen content,
Giving a brief of the mandate, water testing services. He said while the corporation did courses, lake gardens, fishing ponds biochemical oxygen demand, heavy
Onn Hafiz said the state government and swimming pools. metals, pesticides, herbicides, total
would give priority to the basics that Its chief executive officer Datuk not have an estimated revenue that it suspended solids and total organic
are important to the people such as Jaseni Maidinsa said the central could gain from commercialising its “With a team of 12 personnel led carbon,” Jaseni said.
infrastructure and other facilities. laboratory, located at the Sungai laboratory, any amount it receives by two chemists, this laboratory has
Dua Water Treatment Plant, is would be a bonus. won five consecutive Malaysian “The laboratory has been testing
He said some of the basics would seeking to venture beyond testing Institute of Chemistry excellence raw and treated water regularly in
include roads, flood relief, treated water for Penang. He added that other potential awards from 2017 to 2021.” Penang according to a
land-related issues, health facilities, clients are government departments comprehensive set of parameters
improving job opportunities, “It has the capacity, expertise, or agencies that require key data on These awards acknowledge the that are specified in the Health
government policies as well as and instrumentation to provide water samples collected from rivers, corporation’s accomplishments in Ministry’s drinking water quality
building a more competitive Johor advanced water testing services to streams, lakes, dams and water the field of water testing, namely raw control programme.
economy. other water operators and public supply infrastructure, universities water, settled water (the process of
utility agencies that wish to test new and research groups, food and removing suspended particles) and “Test results last year showed that
“I view this (mandate) as raw water resources, verify public beverage manufacturers, agriculture treated water. treated water produced by the
important. I think many are asking, water safety, and ensure compliance produce and aquaculture-based corporation in Penang complied
in what direction I want to take this with Health Ministry requirements. ventures, as well as corporations, “The laboratory’s operations are with the Health Ministry drinking
state that we love, and I intend to companies or authorities that accredited to the ISO/IEC water quality control programme. In
answer that question on June 14. “We can also serve high-tech 17025:2017, which is the standard for this context, this laboratory
manufacturers who require detailed confirmed that Penang’s treated
“(Also) I know that it (mandate) is and specific water quality tests to water is among the cleanest, safest
very important, as whether this enable water-sensitive advanced and healthiest in Malaysia.”
vision can be implemented largely
depends on the commitment and
togetherness of civil servants to make
it a success,” said Onn Hafiz during
an exclusive interview at his office in
Kota Iskandar.

The mentri besar’s mandate
ceremony tomorrow will be attended
by state and federal civil servants.

During the interview, Onn Hafiz,
44, who is also state assemblyman for
Machap, expressed appreciation to
former mentri besar Datuk Hasni
Mohammad and the previous
leadership for forming a strong
foundation and clear roadmap for
the state.

“Firstly, I never expected to
become mentri besar but Datuk
Hasni Mohammad as the 18th
mentri besar, set a very
good foundation and I learnt a
lot from him when I was
an exco.

“There was a clear roadmap in
terms of what needed to be done for
Johor.” – Bernama

Better services expected with higher haj costs Kepala Batas to have
RM45 million youth centre
MAKKAH: The increase in the cost of “This matter has been discussed with vision and mission of the Saudi Arabian
performing the haj pilgrimage this year is regional countries. The cost of haj has government. KEPALA BATAS: A new pitch, track, regular
expected to be reflected in the improved increased significantly compared with the RM45 million youth field for race training as
quality of services and welfare that previous year due to several factors that “We hope that the cost increase will centre will be developed well as an indoor arena
pilgrims will enjoy. are out of our control, such as inflation, also see improvements in the quality of in an area of more than for sports such as
taxation and so on. services, especially during Masyair 10ha in Paya Keladi and is basketball and
Head of the Malaysian haj delegation (massive movement of pilgrims).” expected to be completed badminton.
Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman “There are also service improvements in two years. “What is interesting is
said the cost increase is not only a major that will be provided by the Saudi Arabian He was speaking after welcoming the that there will be an e-
topic in Malaysia but also in other authorities and the Southeast Asian arrival of 291 haj pilgrims from Madinah at Kepala Batas member sport (electronic sports)
countries, Bernama reported. Muassasah. This is in line with the 2030 the Land Premium hotel here, which is the of Parliament Datuk Seri
second hotel to house Malaysian pilgrims. Reezal Merican Naina
Merican, who is also
Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm long-standing ties Housing and Local arena that will have
Government minister, international standard
said the construction cost facilities.
of the centre had been If there is any
SINGAPORE: Defence Senior Minister the Istana on Saturday, which was also “They reiterated the importance of approved and is at the tournament in Penang at
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein attended by the republic’s Senior Minister strengthening existing defence Finance Ministry level at the international level,
reaffirmed Malaysia’s long-standing ties of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad. cooperation through multilateral present. then it can be organised at
with Singapore when he called on the platforms such as the Asean Defence this youth centre.”
republic’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien The ministry said Lee and Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), the ADMM- “The youth centre will Reezal Merican said
Loong. Hishammuddin reaffirmed the Plus, the Five Power Defence have all the facilities for the centre would make
long-standing relationship, extensive Arrangements, and also underscored the locals to carry out Kepala Batas popular
In a statement on Saturday, the cooperation, and strong people-to-people effectiveness of combined co-operative recreational activities. among young people.
Singapore Ministry of Defence said ties between both countries. measures such as the Malacca Straits “I expect the
Hishammuddin was currently in the city Patrol and the Counter-Terrorism It will have a modern groundbreaking ceremony
state to attend the 19th Shangri-La The leaders discussed both countries’ Information Facility in enhancing regional mini-stadium equipped to be carried out this year.”
Dialogue that began on Friday. responses to common regional security security and stability.” – Bernama with floodlights, synthetic – Bernama
challenges such as cyber and maritime
The ministry said he called on Lee at security as well as counter-terrorism.

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Call for income-based subsidies

o G25 co-founder, experts suggest revamp of current system and more poor, but not by being wasteful and healthcare and infrastructure.
precise targeting of aid for underprivileged groups giving blanket price subsidies on “The prevailing conditions are
petrol, diesel and cooking oil. Even
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU that were previously in place. “The Finance Ministry’s pre- the rich are enjoying such benefits. very inflationary and removing the
[email protected] “(Finance Minister) Tengku Zafrul Budget statement emphasises Even chicken is subsidised. present subsidies could aggravate the
PETALING JAYA: A G25 co-founder reforms for greater transparency and rise in the cost of living, especially in
has called for price-based subsidies Aziz was right (to lament) the annual accountability in budgeting and “By removing them, the the absence of proper mechanisms.”
to be withdrawn and replaced with cost of repaying 1MDB loans and the spending, and this is a good move.” government saves money and
income-based ones, reasoning that need to stretch the Budget for discourages cross-border smuggling. Meanwhile, economist Datuk
the former is not targeted at those essential services. Mohd Sheriff also said price It would also encourage commuters Jalilah Baba suggested the authorities
who need it most, and even benefits subsidies could be an economic to use public transport by making it come up with effective programmes
the rich and causes the government “So, we must get away from threat to the country, adding that expensive for them to use their cars, and plans to enhance the people’s
to lose billions of ringgit in revenue. wasteful subsidies and replace them parliament should establish select especially for long-distance knowledge and skills to increase their
with targeted income subsidies to put committees to become the journeys,” he said. income.
Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Kassim, who money directly into the hands of institutional watchdog on the Budget
is a former Treasury secretary- those who need help the most.” and off-Budget expenditure. In agreeing with Mohd Sheriff, “Subsidies were introduced to
general, said while subsidies were Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief assist our society’s low-income
necessary, it was time to review some “But restructuring subsidies to He said private finance initiatives economist Dr Afzanizam Abdul group. There should be a periodic
of them in light of rising fears among benefit the B40 group is nothing new. and public-private partnerships must Rashid said the need to review the review to check the status of those
the people over inflation. It was there before the Pakatan also be put under parliamentary present subsidies is apparent as it can beneficiaries.
Harapan (PH) government and when monitoring to avoid allegations of distort the market and affect
He said the authorities should Barisan Nasional (BN) ruled. For power abuse in awarding contracts efficiencies in the allocation “The government could set a plan
consider withdrawing price subsidies instance, BN had the BRIM scheme and concessions to politicians of resources. and programmes to improve their
and reintroducing income subsidies for the poor and GST to collect higher through off-Budget mechanisms. income by offering targeted
revenue. But PH abolished “If we allow it to occur for a education or skills programmes to
both schemes. “The government must help the protracted period, it might affect the improve the education, knowledge
country’s competitiveness level as and skills of that targeted group. This
that money could have been spent on will serve to improve their income
capacity building in education, with more skills and knowledge,”
she said.

Sarawak mulls
agency to
coordinate projects

NATURAL BEAUTY ... A florist arranging her displays at the Paroi Farmers’ Market in Negri Sembilan yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX KUCHING: Sarawak is considering
creating an agency to coordinate the
‘No place for death penalty in society that values life’ development of approved projects in
Kuching, said its Premier Tan Sri Abang
Suara Rakyat Malaysia executive director death row. society that values human life, justice and Johari Abang Openg.
Sevan Doraisamy said abolishing the “We hope the government doesn’t stop mercy, nor does it assure a civilised and
death penalty would not increase the at this and must quicken the process of secure society, but diminishes our He said the non-statutory body, named
crime rate as long as sentences were commuting their sentences.” humanity. Greater Kuching Coordinating Agency,
meted out with a sense of humanity. From Malaysian Bar president Karen would focus on project implementation
“The Malaysian Bar is steadfast in our and its model would be similar to the
He also urged the government to front Y.L. Cheah earlier told the media that view that life is sacred and every person has Integrated Regional Samarahan
be more aggressive in implementing page the country should consider an inherent right to life as enshrined in Development Agency, which he launched
Article 5(1) of the Federal Constitution,” recently.
the amendments, considering rehabilitation and restoration instead. she said.
the number of inmates currently on “The death penalty has no place in a “For the Bidayuh area, which is outside
(on the outskirts) of Kuching, they (the
Much more work needed on abolition of death penalty people) requested a body to coordinate all
the developments that have been
KUALA LUMPUR: There is still much to be lawmakers in Parliament too. “We may take a cue from the drafting of the approved in the area, particularly in
done in relation to the government’s plan to “What this entails is the government will Anti-Hopping Law,” Azalina said, adding that a Serian, Bau and other places outside of
abolish the mandatory death penalty. Parliamentary Special Select Committee would Kuching.
have to table Bills in parliament to amend the be established to scrutinise existing laws that
Member of Parliament for Pengerang, Datuk laws. Members of Parliament who represent the carry the mandatory death penalty, thus “We are considering an agency, and the
Sri Azalina Othman Said said the government voters would have to be consulted and the Bills accounting for the views of MPs across party idea is when we give them development
may impose a moratorium on a policy basis to debated upon.” lines, experts, victims and next of kin who have grants, they can coordinate the
halt executions while a more detailed study is suffered from crimes committed that were implementation of the projects
conducted, adding that laws will eventually Azalina said since the imposition of the currently punishable with the death penalty. themselves,” he said after attending a
have to be amended as the death penalty is death penalty carries an element of irreversible Gawai open house at the Bau Civic Centre
entrenched in existing laws, including the Penal finality to it, the principles and merits of the Bill She said the committee would be able to fast yesterday.
Code, Firearms (Increased Penalties) and must be thoroughly scrutinised. track the process for law reform by providing a
Armed Forces Act. platform for legal discourse and debates via a Also present were Deputy Premier
“This is over and above the fact that attitudes multi-party committee of MPs, relevant NGOs Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, state Minister
“Many questions have to be addressed towards the death penalty varies across and stakeholders, to help create public faith in a of Education, Innovation and Talent
incrementally, accounting for not just the views demographic lines, with many still holding on system that is transparent and inclusive. Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee
and sentiments of Cabinet members, but to the opinion that it ought to be retained for the and Deputy Transport Minister Datuk
most heinous of crimes. Henry Harry Jinep. – Bernama

Prayers without
social distancing

SEREMBAN: Congregational prayers
without physical distancing will be
allowed in mosques and surau in Negri
Sembilan from today.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin
Harun said participants were no longer
required to bring their own prayer mats
and activities such as takmir classes,
lectures, tazkirah and talks would also
be allowed without physical distancing.

“However, attendees are still
required to wear a face mask properly as
long as they are in the closed space of
the mosque and surau,” he said in a
Facebook post yesterday.

On another matter, Aminuddin said
the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual would
also be allowed this year at mosques
and surau throughout the state.

He said applicants or organisers
need to apply through the e-qurb@NS
system at http://equrbans.jheains.my
from 2pm today to 4pm on July 3.
– Bernama

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Debate on anti-graft syllabus RM410m
irrigation system
█ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN o Course may be suitable for adolescents who example to children. They see what for Kota Belud
[email protected] understand issue but primary pupils should be we are doing and good examples are
PETALING JAYA: Any move to excluded: Experts more than enough.” KOTA BELUD: The government is
introduce an anti-corruption developing an irrigation and drainage
syllabus in learning institutions Bahasa Malaysia, moral and civic learning institutions starting In agreeing with Zainul, Wang system here at a cost of RM410.39
should be limited to students in education, history or other classes.” next year. said the syllabus should be million to address water problems
secondary or tertiary levels, said integrated with other subjects to and boost the agricultural sector, said
Sekolah Kebangsaan 2 Petaling Jaya Zainul said if the government was Parti Bangsa Malaysia secretary- maximise learning hours. Agriculture and Food Industries
Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) planning to create another subject, general Nor Hizwan Ahmad Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald
president Zainul Ariffin. the students might feel burdened subsequently suggested the syllabus Meanwhile, academician Prof Dr Kiandee.
and lose interest in that particular be introduced at primary school Mohd Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi said the
He said it was a good move by the subject. level as well. syllabus must be for those in upper He said the system covers 17
government to push for mandatory levels, such as Form 4 and 5. development projects and involves
integrity and anti-corruption “The children would lose focus National Union of the Teaching upgrading the irrigation and drainage
courses in universities but it was not and be exhausted from having one Profession (NUTP) secretary- “When they are at that level, they network, construction of main canals
suitable for primary schools. more subject. In the end, the effort general Wang Heng Suan said the understand the issue better. What is and roads as well as other
goes to waste.” value of integrity and anti- the point of having the syllabus infrastructure, which is expected to
“It is not time yet for them to learn corruption is already in the school when the children cannot even be completed by 2030.
about corruption. Primary schools On June 4, Malaysian Anti- syllabus. understand the rationality of the
are mainly for basic education, that Corruption Commission (MACC) issue? Also, the government should “The development of this
is the 3Rs – reading, writing and deputy chief commissioner “If the government introduces a make the proposed syllabus public infrastructure will definitely benefit
arithmetic. However, when they (prevention) Datuk Seri Norazlan similar syllabus, it can be redundant. for check-and-balance. We the farmers in terms of increasing the
move to secondary level, that is the Mohd Razali said the Special It is a good initiative but it must not (academicians) would like to yield and meeting the Sabah rice self-
best time for them to become aware Cabinet Committee on Anti- be a burden on the children and comment and criticise if there are sufficiency level targets of 60%, which
of the issue,” Zainul told theSun. Corruption had decided that an teachers. flaws in the syllabus.” is currently at 24%,” he said when
integrity and anti-corruption course officiating at the Large-Scale SMART
“The syllabus also needs to be will be mandatory at all higher “Instead of shifting the focus to Tajuddin expressed concern on Padi Field (SMART SBB) programme
integrated with other subjects as it education, society must show a good how the syllabus would be taught, and groundbreaking ceremony for
cannot be a new subject. For adding that educators should the Integrated Agricultural
example, they can learn about it in properly explain the frameworks of Development Area (IADA) Complex
corruption to students so they would in Kampung Jawi-Jawi here yesterday.
understand it better.
The Smart SBB programme in
Kota Belud is under the supervision
of Padiberas Nasional Bhd, involving
a total of 40 farmers with a cultivation
area of 45ha.

“I am confident that the strategic
collaboration between the
Agriculture and Food Industries
Ministry and this leading company
would be the starting point to change
the landscape of the local paddy and
rice industry.

“SMART SBB has been proven to
increase the average paddy yield per
hectare in Selangor and Sarawak. For
the recent season in Sekinchan,
Selangor, paddy areas of more than
100 hectares have managed to
increase the average yield almost
three times, from 2.5 tonnes per
hectare to eight to 10 tonnes per
hectare,” he added.

Ronald also announced an
allocation of RM36 million for the
IADA Complex. – Bernama

TEAM EFFORT ... A group of Monitoring of
fishermen hauling in their net imported food
at Pantai Kekabu in Terengganu halal certification
yesterday. – BERNAMAPIX

M’sia to raise Myanmar issue at Asean meeting KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the
abolition of the approved permit
KUANTAN: Malaysia will raise the deeply about new and creative basic sign language course for the as the number of refugees and (AP), or import quota, for some food
Myanmar issue at the Special Asean- methods that can be done to solve Persons with Disabilities unit of the deaths was increasing. items as recently announced by the
India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the problem in Myanmar, including Indera Mahkota Parliamentary government, any entry of halal food is
June 16 and 17 in New Delhi, said how to fully implement the Five- Service Centre and presentation of “We have stressed to Myanmar still subject to Paragraph 5(1) of the
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Point Consensus because it is aid to haj pilgrims here yesterday. that the issue happening there is no Trade Descriptions (Certification and
Saifuddin Abdullah. general in nature. We must be longer an internal issue because Marking of Halal) Order 2011.
detailed and have a clear roadmap. Saifuddin, who is Indera their people have fled and have
He said among the matters that Mahkota member of Parliament, started burdening others, with 1.2 The Islamic Development
would be highlighted during the “Then, we have to evaluate said he would also highlight the million in Bangladesh, about Department Malaysia (Jakim) Halal
informal meeting with other foreign whether Asean can implement it. If issue of the delivery of humanitarian 150,000 in Malaysia and that figure is Council secretariat said the section
ministers was the Five-Point we want to ask for help, we have to aid to Myanmar so that it would be not fixed.” stipulates that all imported food and
Consensus, including humanitarian decide ... there are dialogue done fairly, equitably and without goods marketed in Malaysia cannot
aid to Myanmar. countries, so we choose which discrimination. He said several countries have be described as halal unless they
country to ask for help,” he told a expressed readiness to accept more comply with the requirements of
“I would suggest that Asean press conference after launching a He added that the Myanmar issue Myanmar refugees currently in paragraph 4, or are certified as halal
foreign ministers think seriously and needed to be resolved immediately Malaysia. – Bernama by a foreign halal certification body
recognised by Jakim.
Support PM for greater good: PAS
“To ensure the halal status of
KUALA LUMPUR: PAS wants should not be betrayed. “PAS’ objective in supporting the “The main issue being faced by imported food, Jakim has recognised
unconditional support to be given to “Just like the Umno president current government is to ensure that the country now is not a party issue, 84 foreign halal certification bodies
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail the people’s welfare is taken care of of who should be dominant in the from 46 countries.
Sabri Yaakob for Malaysia’s (Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi) and the country administered government, but the economic
economic recovery efforts to bring wanting to postpone the Umno better,” he said in a statement crisis. “They are responsible for
the country to a higher level. election for the sake of the party’s yesterday. overseeing and controlling the
unity and stability, it is also the “The rise in inflation is implementation of the halal system at
PAS information chief Khairil present government’s desire to place Khairil Nizam said the people increasingly burdening the people, abattoirs approved to export meat to
Nizam Khirudin said the trust given the country’s stability above should therefore not be dragged into especially the low-income group,” Malaysia and industries that export
by the people and other parties everything else. a party’s power struggle. he added. – Bernama their products to the country.”

On May 18, Prime Minister Datuk
Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob the
scrapping of AP to import food
products to ensure adequate food
supply. – Bernama

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Former Senate ‘Prior approval a must
president for home renovations’
Ahmad Urai dies
oCompliance will ensure all building According to Abdul Halim, the only owned the square footage of
KUCHING: Former Senate president guidelines and safety requirements are council has issued three stop-work their unit and not more than that.
Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai Abang met, say local councils orders to the homeowner. Yet, he has investigated cases of
Mohideen died at the Normah strata-titled homeowners making
Sarawak Medical Centre in Petra Jaya █ BY SURAYA ALI “On March 29, my wife was However, he allegedly removed illegal renovations such as
at about 12.30am yesterday. [email protected] shocked to find pieces of bricks on the barricade tape put up by the combining two units on the same
PETALING JAYA: Local Councils our porch. Our motorcycle side council and resumed the floor or having units above one
He was 89. His personal assistant have unanimously agreed that all mirrors were also damaged by renovation. another turned into a single unit.
confirmed the news when contacted homeowners must have their home falling bricks. We were lucky not to
by Bernama. renovation plans approved before have been in the area where the Seremban Mayor Datuk Masri “Some other daring renovations
construction work is carried out. bricks fell. Usually, my children Razali said the council views involved the removal of the main
“Tan Sri was rushed to the Normah This serves to ensure that all would play there in the afternoon.” unauthorised renovations as a beam of an apartment complex,
Medical Centre after he collapsed building guidelines and safety serious infraction. which poses a danger to other
while attending a function at a hotel requirements are met. With debris, cement dust, nails, residents. All corridors, gardens and
(in Kuching).” and screws from the renovation “Prior approval from the local empty spaces belong to all the strata
Their comments follow a recent work scattered on his front yard, his council must be obtained, title holders. Even if the unit is on
He was buried at the Masjid social media post on an illegal car tyres had also been punctured especially to maintain security and the ground floor, nobody has a right
Bahagian Muslim cemetery after home renovation in Taman Surian as a result. avoid disruption of public order to make renovations outside of their
Zohor prayers. Mantin, Negri Sembilan, that went which can trigger racial unit, or even reserve a car park with
viral. The renovation work has also sensitivities,” he said. a chair or other object,” he said.
Ahmad Urai was the Senate allegedly caused leaks and cracks to
president from 1988 to 1990. He had Homeowner Abdul Halim appear in certain parts of Abdul Checks with Kuala Lumpur City Meanwhile, an Ampang Jaya
also served as Sarawak assistant Hassan alleged a neighbour Halim’s home. Hall and Ampang Jaya Municipal Municipal Council spokesman said
culture, youth and sports minister. carrying out unauthorised home Council revealed similar incidents just like any other local council, it
renovations had caused damage to “I have filed complaints with the of illegal renovations in those areas. too has its set of guidelines for home
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang his home. Seremban City Council when the renovations.
Johari Abang Openg said Ahmad Urai renovation work first started Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri
had contributed a lot to Sarawak and in 2019.” Mahadi Che Ngah said all local “All homeowners are advised to
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu councils will have guidelines on adhere to the guidelines and get
(PBB), as he had been involved in building renovations. their renovation plans approved.
politics since before independence. This is for their safety and that of
“There are several factors to look other homeowners in the same
“PBB has certainly lost a leader out for, such as whether it is a strata vicinity.”
with vast experience, and for me title property or one that’s
personally I have lost an uncle. He was individually owned.”
among the older generation of leaders
who guided us on how to serve the He said strata title homeowners
community,” said Abang Johari, who
is PBB president.

He was speaking to reporters after
attending a Gawai open house at
Dewan Suarah Bau. – Bernama

CONTRABAND Ex-assemblyman
SEIZED ... General claims trial to
Operations Force molest charge
Southeast Brigade
deputy commander MUAR: Former Sedili state
ACP Hakemal Hawari assemblyman Rasman Ithnain
(centre) flanked by pleaded not guilty in the magistrate’s
other police officers court here yesterday to a charge of
showing some of outraging the modesty of a woman in
the e-cigarettes and January this year.
vape liquid worth
RM1.4 million seized Rasman, 54, made the plea after
in raids at two the charge was read to him by an
separate locations in interpreter before magistrate
Tumpat, Kelantan on Amalina Basirah Md Top.
Saturday.
– BERNAMAPIX According to the charge sheet,
Rasman allegedly used criminal
Two women found burned to death force to outrage the modesty of the
27-year-old woman in a vehicle in
TAWAU: The charred remains of Tawau fire and rescue station “A team of 19 firefighters rushed operation to ensure that the fire did Muar at about 5pm on Jan 13.
two women were found inside one chief Julius John Stephen Jr said the to the scene after receiving an not spread to other houses.
of five houses that were destroyed in remains of the two victims, emergency call at 12.53am,” he said Rasman, who is Kota Tinggi
a fire in Kampung Titingan at Jalan identified as Kamisah Mapiasah, 40, in a statement yesterday, adding The operation ended at 3am. Bersatu division chief, was charged
Tawau Lama, here yesterday and Sadiah Jabar, 70, were found in that the Sri Titingan firefighting He said the cause of the fire and under Section 354 of the Penal Code,
morning. a two-storey house. community also assisted in the damaged were yet to be ascertained. which provides for a maximum 10-
– Bernama year jail term or with fine or
whipping, or any of the two penalties.

The prosecution, which was
conducted by state prosecution
director Tengku Amir Zaki Tengku
Abdul Rahman and deputy public
prosecutor Hayatul Wirdah Mohd
Yunos, proposed a bail of RM5,000
for the accused.

However, Rasman, represented
by lawyers Muhammad Mohd Nasir
and Muhammad Izzad Syafiq Ismail,
asked for a lower bail on grounds that
he had cooperated with the police
throughout the investigation.

Amalina Basirah set bail at
RM4,000 in one surety and fixed July
3 for mention and submission of
documents. The court also set Aug 16
to 18 this year for hearing. – Bernama

Sector-based ID card for foreign workers: Saravanan

TAPAH: The Human Resources palm prices, has caused plantation Sports Complex yesterday. workers through the agricultural increase in palm oil prices in the
Ministry will introduce a new system owners to be willing to pay more, He said the introduction of the channel because it is cheaper. plantation sector has attracted
– an identity card by sector – to which has resulted in workers workers from other sectors, and this
address the problem of foreign switching over to the sector. identity card system would also “The introduction of the new has affected the construction sector.
workers who have switched to other ensure that no employer misused identity card system, can address this
sectors arbitrarily. “This has caused some workers to employee registrations. issue and will assist with the On another note, Saravanan said
switch over to the sector, so now we enforcement by the authorities, he was confident the issue of delays
Human Resources Minister Datuk are trying to resolve this problem,” he “Another problem that I see is that especially by the Immigration in bringing in foreign workers would
Seri M. Saravanan said the high said after officiating the Perak the levy for workers in the Department and the police,” he said. be resolved by the end of this month
demand for workers in the plantation Jaminkerja Keluarga Malaysia Career agricultural sector is cheaper, so and employers were asked to be
sector, following the increase in oil Carnival 2022 at the Tapah Youth and many employers, even those from On Friday, Senior Works Minister patient. – Bernama
other sectors, bring in foreign Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the

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Climate change ‘China will fight to to Japan last month, appeared to
Asia’s biggest the end over Taiwan’ break decades of US policy when, in
security threat: Fiji response to a question, he said
o Defence minister says ‘no one should smearing and containing China ... Washington would defend Taiwan
SINGAPORE: Fiji’s defence minister said underestimate resolve of Chinese armed forces’ stop interfering in China’s internal militarily if it was attacked by China.
yesterday climate change posed the affairs and stop harming China’s
biggest security threat in the Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE: China will “fight to the Wei hit back in a fiery address at interests”. The White House has since
region, a shift in tone at a defence very end” to stop Taiwanese the same event, saying Beijing had insisted its policy of “strategic
summit that has been dominated by the independence, its Defence Minister “no choice” but to fight if attempts But he also struck a more ambiguity” over whether or not it
war in Ukraine and disputes between Wei Fenghe vowed yesterday, stoking are made to separate Taiwan from conciliatory tone at points, calling for would intervene had not changed.
China and the United States. already soaring tensions with the China. a “stable” China-US relationship,
United States over the island. which he said was “vital for global Despite the heightened tensions,
The low-lying Pacific islands, which “We will fight at all cost, and we peace”. analysts said the fact Austin and Wei
include Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, are some The superpowers are locked in a will fight to the very end,” he told the were willing to meet in person
of the most vulnerable countries in the growing war of words over the summit, which brings together During his address, Austin offered a small sign of hope.
world to the extreme weather events self-ruled, democratic island, which defence ministers from Asia and stressed the importance of “fully
caused by climate change. Beijing views as part of its territory around the world. open lines of communication with “Talking is better than not talking,”
awaiting reunification. China’s defence leaders” in avoiding said National University of Singapore
Fiji has been battered by a series of “No one should ever miscalculations. associate professor of political
tropical cyclones in recent years, causing Frequent Chinese aircraft underestimate the resolve and ability science Ian Chong, who is attending
devastating flooding that has displaced incursions near Taiwan have raised of the Chinese armed forces to The pair held their first the summit.
thousands from their homes and the diplomatic temperature, and US safeguard its territorial integrity. face-to-face talks on the sidelines of
hobbled the island’s economy. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin the summit in Singapore on Friday, “But I think at this point, we won’t
accused Beijing of “destabilising” “Those who pursue Taiwanese during which they also clashed over be seeing any breakthroughs.
“In our blue Pacific continent, military activity in a speech to the independence in an attempt to split Taiwan.
machine guns, fighter jets, grey ships and Shangri-La Dialogue security China will definitely come to no “Maybe it’ll lead to something in
green battalions are not our primary summit on Saturday. good end.” Tensions over Taiwan have future.”
security concern,” Fiji’s Minister for escalated in particular due to
Defence Inia Seruiratu said at the Wei urged Washington to “stop increasing Chinese military aircraft The dispute is just the latest
Shangri-La Dialogue. incursions into the island’s air between Washington and Beijing,
defence identification zone (ADIZ). who have clashed over everything
“The single greatest threat to our very from the South China Sea to human
existence is climate change. President Joe Biden, during a visit rights and Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine.
“It threatens our very hopes and
dreams of prosperity.” While the superpowers traded
blows, there were more positive signs
The Pacific islands became a focus of for Australia and China’s strained ties
regional tensions after China signed a as the countries’ defence ministers
security pact with the Solomon Islands in met for the first time in three years.
April, alarming the United States,
Australia and New Zealand, who fear a Richard Marles held talks for over
stepped-up military presence by Beijing an hour with Wei on the sidelines of
in the region. the summit, which wrapped up
yesterday. – AFP
Seruiratu played down concerns about
a battle for influence in the Pacific islands PEACOCK DRESSES ... Dancers
while highlighting Fiji’s willingness to performing during the Eksotika Bromo
work with a range of countries. cultural event near Mount Bromo in the
Indonesian city of Probolinggo. – AFPPIX
“In Fiji, we are not threatened by
geopolitical competition. We have to
adapt how we work and who we work
with to achieve stability.” – Reuters

BRIEFS SOUTH KOREA TO BOOST
DEFENCE CAPACITY
Myanmar junta cannot beat rebels, says US diplomat
SINGAPORE: South Korean Defence
Minister Lee Jong-sup said yesterday BANGKOK: Myanmar’s junta likely home and should end the fight and The diplomat is visiting “There’s no chance it could be
that his country would enhance its cannot to defeat the rebels fighting return to democracy. Thailand, Singapore and Brunei to free and fair, and it can be an attempt
defence capabilities and work closely its rule and should restore follow up on a meeting last month to just manipulate the region, the
with the United States and Japan to democracy after seizing power last The junta overthrew the elected of the United States and the international community.”
counter North Korea’s nuclear and year, a senior US diplomat said. government of Nobel laureate Association of Southeast Asian
missile threat. “The South Korean Aung San Suu Kyi in February last Nations (Asean). United Nations special envoy for
government will strengthen “It’s hard to see today how they year and has since used deadly Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer, who has
capabilities to better implement the could realistically think they can force and mass arrests to suppress In addition to imposing not been allowed to visit the
United States’ extended deterrence, win,” said State Department demonstrations. sanctions, Washington is working country since she took up the role
and we will strengthen the response counsellor Derek Chollet. with Asean and countries such as late last year, fears an illegitimate
capabilities of the South Korean Civilians have taken up arms to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia poll could cause further unrest.
military,” Lee said in a speech at the “They’re losing territory. fight police and soldiers, answering regarding Myanmar, Chollet said.
Shangri-La Dialogue. – Reuters “Their military is taking serious a call by an alliance of lightly armed She said unless Myanmar
losses.” rebels for a people’s revolt. He expressed hope that China citizens had faith the election
VOLCANO ASH BLANKETS Speaking to Reuters and could also be “part of the solution” would lead the country back to
PHILIPPINE TOWN another journalist in Bangkok, The junta has declared the in Myanmar. “proper civilian rule” and the will of
Chollet said the military alliance “terrorists”. the people would be respected, it
MANILA: A volcano in the Philippines government is becoming isolated He also cast doubt over the could be a “trigger point for greater
spewed a huge column of ash into the not only internationally but also at A junta spokesman did not junta’s pledge to hold new elections violence”. – Agencies
sky yesterday. The blast from Mount answer calls seeking comment in August next year.
Bulusan volcano lasted 18 minutes, the yesterday about Chollet’s remarks.
seismological agency said, impairing
road visibility and forcing airlines to
cancel flights. Residents of Juban town
in Sorsogon province were woken up
yesterday by the volcano’s thundering.
“I thought it was just raining, but when
I looked outside there was ash
everywhere,” resident Antonio Habitan
said. “Our river was once clear but now
it is ash-coloured.” – AFP

THOUSANDS OF SHEEP
DROWN AS SHIP SINKS

KHARTOUM: An overladen ship
crammed with thousands of sheep
capsized yesterday off Sudan’s Red Sea
coast drowning the animals on board
but with all crew surviving, port
officials said. The livestock vessel was
heading from Sudan’s port of Suakin to
Saudi Arabia when it ran into trouble.
“The ship Badr 1 was carrying 15,800
sheep, which was beyond its load
limits,” a port official said. Another
official said all crew were rescued but
added that “the sunken ship will affect
the port’s operation”. – AFP

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Protesters rally against NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS BRIEFS
gun violence across US
SIX DEAD IN ATTACK
o Opponents of ON POULTRY FARM
stricter firearms laws
cast mass shootings MEXICO CITY: Six people were
as primarily a mental killed and two others wounded
health issue on Saturday in a gun attack on
workers at a chicken farm in
Mexico’s troubled southeastern
state of Guerrero. Authorities
are investigating “the events
that occurred in Petaquillas
(Guerrero) where two people
were injured with firearms and
five men and one woman were
killed,” tweeted the Guerrero
prosecutor’s office. Local media
reported that the “woman” was
actually a 14-year-old girl. The
gunman opened fire on the
employees of the chicken
farm, located on the side of the
Mexico-Acapulco highway in
the town of Petaquillas. – AFP

WASHINGTON: Thousands of Demonstrators joining the March for Our Lives rally in Los Angeles. – AFPPIX 38 HOSTAGES FREED
people took to the streets in the BY GANG IN HAITI
United States on Saturday to push for said Garnell Whitfield, whose Outside of Washington, hundreds have both been in the spotlight in
action on the devastating gun 86-year-old mother was killed in the of other rallies were held around the the wake of the May 24 shooting at PORT-AU-PRINCE: Nearly 40
violence plaguing the country, where racially motivated supermarket country, including in Parkland, where Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, people taken hostage in a mass
Republican politicians have shooting in Buffalo, New York on May protesters carried signs with Texas. kidnapping in Haiti’s capital
repeatedly blocked efforts to enact 14. messages such as “Am I Next?” were freed on Saturday, one
stricter firearms laws. The massacre was carried out by a day after they were abducted
“We are here to stand with those Thousands also turned out in New gunman who bought two assault by a gang. “The passengers
Protesters of all ages streamed who are bold enough to demand York City. rifles shortly after turning 18. who had been kidnapped were
onto the National Mall in sensible gun legislation.” released,” the Haitian Owners
Washington, where activists placed In Brooklyn, white crosses were Gun control advocates are calling and Drivers Association said on
more than 45,000 white vases holding The problem of gun violence in the erected for the children killed in for tighter restrictions or an outright Twitter, adding that the two
flowers – one for each person killed US – which has killed 9,300 people so Uvalde and portraits of those killed in ban on such rifles. minibuses they had been
by a firearm in the United States in far this year, according to the Gun Buffalo fastened to shopping carts. travelling in were also
2020. Violence Archive – goes far beyond But opponents have sought to cast recovered. The association did
high-profile mass killings, with more Ease of access to firearms, and mass shootings as primarily a mental not say whether a ransom was
“Protect People Not Guns,” said than half of those deaths due to suicide. mental health problems that can lead health issue, not a weapons problem. demanded and paid to the
one sign held by a protester near the to them being used in attacks, – AFP kidnappers. The 36 passengers
Washington Monument. and two drivers were taken
hostage on Friday by gang
“Fear Has No Place In Schools,” members from Village de Dieu,
read another. one of the capital’s slums. – AFP

Two horrific shootings last month BOMB ATTACK KILLS
– one at a Texas elementary school FOUR IN KABUL
that killed 19 children and two
teachers, and another at a New York KABUL: A bomb blast on a
supermarket that left 10 black people minibus killed at least four
dead – helped spur the rallies, people and injured several
organised by March For Our Lives. others in the Afghan capital on
Saturday. The explosion in an
The student-led organisation, eastern district of Kabul was
founded by survivors of a shooting at the latest in a series of deadly
a high school in Parkland, Florida, attacks that have rocked
held a rally that drew hundreds of Afghanistan in recent months.
thousands of people to the nation’s A team of Taliban security
capital in March 2018. personnel had been deployed
to the area to investigate the
Four years later, the bombing, said police
demonstration was marked by spokesman Khalid Zadran. No
frustration at the lack of progress. group has so far claimed
responsibility for the bombing
“Enough is enough” rang out in a district mainly inhabited
repeatedly from the podium, with by members of the Sunni
speakers including Parkland survivor Pashtun community. – AFP
X Gonzalez and Martin Luther King
Jr’s granddaughter Yolanda King.

“We are here to demand justice,”

French head to polls as Macron battles for majority in parliament INDIA’S OPPOSITION
LEADER IN HOSPITAL
PARIS: French voters go to the polls Government insiders expect a and launch a big spending drive. profile since the vote, taking two
yesterday in the first of two rounds rather poor showing in the first round “We expect a difficult first round. weeks to form a government and only NEW DELHI: The leader of
that will decide whether President for Macron’s coalition “Ensemble”, rarely making outings. India’s main opposition
Emmanuel Macron gets a working with record numbers of voters seen Voters will want to send a signal,” said Congress party, Sonia Gandhi,
majority in parliament or ends up abstaining and anger at the rising cost a government sourc. Meanwhile, Melenchon has has been admitted to hospital
without the support needed to drive of living. successfully forged an alliance here with health issues related
through his reform agenda. “But we’re counting on the second between his France Unbowed to Covid-19. Her party tweeted
Hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc round to show that Melenchon’s movement, the Socialists and the the announcement but gave
Less than two months after Melenchon’s bloc hopes to capitalise. programme is fantasy.” Greens, building momentum. no other details. Italian-born
winning re-election, Macron faces a Gandhi, widow of former
strong challenge from a united At risk is Macron’s ability to pass Initial projections immediately Projections now show Macron and prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, is
left-wing bloc that polls show could his reform agenda, including a after the presidential election showed his allies could fall short of a majority the longest-serving president
deprive the president of an outright pension reform he said is essential to Macron was on course to get a of 289 by as many as 40 seats. of the Congress party, which
majority even if it does not take restore public finances. majority in parliament, as is usual ruled India for decades after its
control of parliament. since the presidential term was That would require him to reach founders led the country to
His opponents on the left instead shortened to five years. out to competing political parties. independence from British
are pushing to cut the pension age – Reuters colonial rule in 1947. – Reuters
But the president has kept a low

Russia says it destroyed depot with Western weapons

KYIV: Russian forces fired cruise Moscow has repeatedly slammed the industrialised Donbas region in Ukraine has said some 800 people War said that as they use the last of
missiles to destroy a large depot the United States and other nations the east, made up of Luhansk and were hiding in bomb shelters under their stocks of Soviet-era weapons
containing American and European for supplying Ukraine with weapons. Donetsk provinces. the Azot plant, including employees and munitions, they will require
weapons in western Ukraine’s and city residents. consistent Western support.
Ternopil region, Interfax reported President Vladimir Putin said Parts of the city have been
yesterday, as street fighting raged in earlier this month that Russia would pulverised in some of the bloodiest To the south and southwest of The Interfax report yesterday said
the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk. strike new targets if the West supplied fighting since Moscow began its Sievierodonetsk, Russian forces were Russian forces had used Kalibr cruise
longer-range missiles to Ukraine for invasion on Feb 24. firing mortars and artillery around a missiles to attack the large depot.
The governor of the Ternopil use in high-precision mobile rocket number of settlements, according to
region said a rocket attack on the city systems. Luhansk Governor Serhiy Gaidai a daily update from Ukraine’s general It also said Russian forces had shot
of Chortkiv fired from the Black Sea said yesterday that Ukrainian and staff. down three Ukrainian SU-25 fighter
had partly destroyed a military Ukrainian leaders have renewed Russian forces were still fighting jets near Donetsk and Kharkiv in
facility, injuring 22 people. pleas to Western countries in recent street by street in Sievierodonetsk. But it said Ukrainian forces had eastern Ukraine.
days to speed up deliveries of heavy repulsed Russian attempts to
A local official said there were no weapons as Russian forces pound the He said Russian forces have taken advance towards some communities. Russian authorities have started
weapons stored there. east of the country with artillery. most of the city but Ukrainian troops handing out Russian passports in two
remain in control of an industrial Ukrainian forces have proven occupied Ukrainian cities Kherson
Reuters could not independently Sievierodonetsk has become area and chemical plant where more resilient than expected, but the and Melitopol, according to reports
confirm the differing accounts. epicentre of the battle for control over hundreds of civilians are sheltering. US-based Institute for the Study of by news agencies.– Reuters

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Storm in a teacup
over festival
THE inability to distinguish
between religion and culture In 2020, when caught in a crossfire on Dolphins have washed up ashore with war-related injuries. – REUTERSPIX
due to lack of knowledge and this topic, Kerala Governor Arif
insights has been a bane not just Mohammad Khan hit the nail on the Thousands of dolphins
in Malaysia but in many other countries, head and said that some people make end up as casualties of war
leading to the population being highly the mistake of equating culture with
polarised racially. This has led to “The world religion. He said that the former is about █ BY VISHWAM SANKARAN our national park, as well as on the
unbelievable consequences, most of over, religions a consciousness and identity that set us SCIENTISTS studying the Black materials of fresh open
them irreversible. are subject to apart as a people and wholly unrelated Sea claim “several thousand” publications from Ukraine,
diverse and to the individual faiths we may practice. dolphins have died in the region Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and
There seems to be a real confusion apocryphal during the ongoing Russian based on the personal messages of
about the difference between culture interpretations, It is a known fact that religion is invasion of Ukraine, sparking my foreign friends and colleagues,
and religion, particularly in Malaysia. which should tearing people and nations apart, concerns about the effect of the we assume that due to the cruel
What is culture? What is religion? How be moderated ironically, when it should be a tool to war on marine ecosystems in the and insane war in the Black Sea,
do they relate? How do they influence for public unite people. It stems from a deep sense region. from the beginning of the war until
our lives? The average Joe Public uses consumption of superiority, which aggrandises one now, several thousand dolphins
the terms interchangeably, but there is a and religion by denouncing another. Dr Ivan Rusev, research have already died,” Rusev said.
significant difference that we must be application. director at Ukraine’s Tuzla
clear about. Otherwise, If we can all accept that each of us is Estuaries National Nature Park, “Barbarians kill not only
there could be different and so is each religion, we can said in a Facebook post that the civilised people but smart
Culture is the characteristics and chaos with emulate tolerance without being caustic. marine mammals were washing dolphins,” he added.
knowledge of a particular group of ruinous up on the coastline of the Black
people, defined by everything from consequences. The recent fuss about the Japanese Sea bordering several countries, Last year, an international team
language, religion and cuisine to social festival Bon Odori, scheduled to be held including Ukraine, Bulgaria, of more than 100 scientists
habits, music and more. Simply put, in Shah Alam, Selangor is really a Turkey and Romania. estimated that there could be
culture determines the way people and storm in a teacup. When a minister in about a quarter of a million
places exist and interact with one the Prime Minister’s Department Pictures shared by Rusev dolphins in the Black Sea, but it is
another, and this comes from knowledge proscribed Muslims from the festival, showed dolphins washed up unknown how many of these
passed on from generation to there was retaliation for the call being ashore, with what he claims are remain in the region now.
generation. quixotic. war-related injuries, including
burn marks from bombs. The Turkish marine research
In a broad sense, religion can be a The Sultan of Selangor who came out foundation had also raised an
subset of culture, for example, one can with a strongly-worded statement He said the marine mammals alarm about the effects of the war
say culture determines why certain decreeing that the festival had no are continuing to wash up on the on marine ecosystems in the area.
religions allow footwear in places of elements of religion, and that it was coastlines with burns from bombs
worship, which others look at in disdain. purely cultural was praised. He should and landmines, as well as internal “Due to the war between
be hailed as a leader we sorely need. He injuries, and also show signs of Russia and Ukraine, biodiversity,
Every country has its own culture, had, without mincing words, asked the starvation. marine, food and environmental
and sometimes within one country you minister himself to attend the festival so security are under threat in the
can find multiple cultures or some he would be able to differentiate “I emphasise once again that Black Sea,” it said in a statement in
differences in cultural practices. Cultural between culture and religion. there have been serious casualties April.
exchanges enhance interracial of the war among dolphins in the
understanding and brings people In this game of mind versus emotion, Black Sea in recent weeks,” Rusev “In addition to marine
together. we must understand that we are being noted. pollution, it is also known that
watched with trepidation and intense ship noise and low-
Meanwhile, religion is a belief that a wonderment by the world, and we are Based on data collected by his frequency sonars are a serious
group of people follow. It is an organised losing our reputation as a nation with team as well as other researchers threat to marine species,
set of beliefs, rules, world views and balanced views on race, religion and across Europe, he said “several especially dolphins using sound-
rituals carried out by certain groups. now, even culture. thousand” dolphins have already activated ways,” the research
Generally, religions have a higher power, died amid the war in Ukraine. foundation warned, adding that
God or Deity that they worship. They All this will eventually lead to the oil and gas leaks from sunken
each also have their own written bigger and richer nations shunning and “Analysis of available data military ships could also aggravate
tradition or scripture or holy book. bypassing Malaysia to seek investment collected by us during three damages to the ecosystem. – The
opportunities with our neighbours. months of the war on the coast of Independent
There are religions that dictate how Tesla’s prospective entry into Indonesia
people should live, which then becomes is a typical example.
a culture. Also, each religion has its own
leader and messenger. Through religion Do we want to lose being known and
we define our purpose in life. hailed as a developed nation?

It is about how we came to be and The world over, religions are subject
what happens to us when we are gone. to diverse and apocryphal
Religion is an ever so personal and interpretations, which should be
intimate aspect of one’s life. Although moderated for public consumption and
religion can be part of culture, these application. Otherwise, there could be
terms are not to be interchanged. chaos with ruinous consequences.

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Help our farmers be self-sufficient
ERADICATING rural poverty
should be linked to self- Sometimes, the speculator is the Poverty eradication should not be hampered and held back by geo-financial vicissitudes. – REUTERSPIX
sufficiency in our food security middlemen and vice-versa (i.e. when
(agriculture), albeit, to be sure there are futures and forward contracts robotics – to allow for spatial overlap (i.e. food farmers – the unsung heroes of the
not necessarily across the board, and involved). multi- or inter-cropping). nation.
this in turn entails empowering the rural Efforts to improve the situation can
economy (and by extension the Needless to say, both speculation and When the NEP was first introduced in be made through the systematic
economy as a whole) to be “self- profiteering distort the market (instead 1970, agriculture’s share of the economy expansion of contract farming, i.e.
sufficient”. of blaming subsidies as is usually the “The rural accounted about 30% or roughly one- directly between the farmer and
case in the mainstream). This is not at all hardcore poor third of the country’s gross domestic manufacturer or retailer (without the
The link between rural poverty to diminish the role of supply-side and are trapped in product but has since declined to 10.5% intermediation of the middlemen) – of
eradication and agriculture has always supply-chain bottlenecks but merely to a ‘vicious cycle’ in 2000. According to the Statistics which the Pertubuhan Peladang
been recognised under successive point out the other reality. as a kind of a Department of Malaysia, agriculture Kawasan of Kuala Langat is an eminent
Malaysia Plans. For example, under the ‘developmental contributed only 7.4% in 2020. example (“Agri-Tech Malaysia – Onward
Third Malaysia Plan (1976-1980), Addressing this would go a long way subaltern’. and Upward”, EMIR Research, April 15,
agriculture remained “the dominant to addressing food price inflation Policy-wise Within the wider agricultural sector, 2022).
sector of the economy”, essential for “the (purchasing power of consumers) and (on paper), the the agro-food sub-sectors’ contribution Contract farming has also been
attainment of the objectives of the New input costs inflation (purchasing power rural hardcore was at 48.2% in 2020, valued at RM52 practised in the broiler chicken
Economic Policy (NEP)”. of farmers/producers). poor are billion. industry since the 1980s (see “The
included Impact of Public-Assisted Contract
Nonetheless, a self-sufficient rural Our poverty eradication agenda as within the Notwithstanding, of the estimated 5.3 Farming Programmes in Malaysia”,
economy requires concerted and embodied by the NEP – of which a same million hectares of agricultural land in Journal of Agribusiness Marketing,
sustained state planning and drastic/radical update and “inversion” development 2020, only 900,000 hectares (16.75%) are Vol. 7, 2015). The integrators (e.g.
intervention/pro-active measures – that (up-side down reforms) are sorely plans. In devoted to the agro-food sub-sectors. multinational companies/MNC in
go beyond the formulation of national needed – should not be hampered and reality, they are The rest, i.e. a whopping 4.2 million food manufacturing) provided basic
strategic blueprints, such as the Malaysia held back by geo-financial vicissitudes excluded and hectares (80.7%) is devoted to the inputs like day-old chicks and feed to
Plans. when this is something that is even more marginalised in “primary” commodities such as oil palm the farmers. In turn, the farmers agree
within our control (internationally and terms of actual and rubber. to sell back the fully grown broilers to
Think sectoral and sub-sectoral domestically). outreach – the integrator at mutually agreed
policies and programmes that are also implementation The current inflation phenomenon prices.
organised along state-level lines – based For example, the Bursa Malaysia and has heightened the exposure to our food Contract farming would improve the
on granular data. It also means that we Derivatives or BMD (as a result of a execution.” insecurity and vulnerability to price efficiency of the supply chain and
need to strike the right/appropriate merger of the Kuala Lumpur Options shocks – heavily dependent as we are on increase farmers’ income and profit. It is,
balance between our domestic needs and Financial Futures Exchange or food imports. therefore, superior to government
and exports – between what may be Kloffe and the Commodity and subsidies. This form of supply chain
called an “import-substitution” Monetary Exchange of Malaysia or By inclusion, inflationary pressures management (SCM) allows farmers to
agriculturalisation and export-oriented Commex) is a highly open futures have severely impacted our farmers as be connected to the global value chain
agriculturalisation, at least over the market with a high degree of foreign they are hit by a triple whammy of rising via MNC and other private sector
medium-term period (five years). interest. feed costs, prolonged labour shortages, players.
and continuing price ceilings/controls – A more integrated SCM will ensure
This is to give our local agricultural Therefore, we may need to further all of which eats into their already thin competition among supply-chains,
sectors and related industries time to regulate this area by imposing certain profit margins. whether anchored by the public sector
grow and develop, and which can be requirements for foreign speculators (i.e. as via Fama, or the Federal Agricultural
measured by our import dependency through the Chicago Mercantile For example, a padi planter under the Marketing Authority, or private sector
ratios and self-sufficiency levels Exchange trading platform). Muda Agricultural Development via the cartels, monopolies and
Authority (Mada) in Kedah – which oligopolies (rather than
If need be, the state must be prepared One of which is the condition that contributes somewhere between 40% to old/conventional system of within the
and committed to: there must be physical purchases of 45% of the nation’s total padi output – supply chain) – where digitalisation will
1. Commandeer the agricultural and stocks (the underlying assets), i.e. crude now has to pay RM78 for fertiliser, which ensure the winning edge.
palm kernel oil, which can also be used used to cost RM50. Pesticides, hitherto, It will also empower farmers with the
non-agricultural resources from the to make chicken feed. That is, no cash costs RM48 but is presently selling for critical exposure to market supply and
private sector to promote food settlement, physical settlement only (at RM90. demand dynamics in real-time since any
security, but at the same time; the clearing process). information asymmetry is removed.
2. Ensure that the private sector can In 2016, the average or mean income Empowering farmers with contract
flourish and thrive in providing In turn, these underlying assets must of padi planters under Mada was only a farming is key towards achieving a
agricultural produce that allows us to be sold back to local buyers within a meagre RM2,527 per month. It has to be sustainable and self-sufficient rural
have food security. The partial specified time-period (i.e. an additional highlighted that in addition to such economy.
abolition of the approved permits contract that cannot be longer than disproportionate levels of income, most
(AP) – as a temporary solution – is a three months). This practice could be of the padi farmers are also in debt to Jason Loh Seong Wei and
step in the right direction. replicated once BMD is further both government and private entities. Rosihan Addin are part of the research
In other words, we need to have both liberalised to allow for trading in rice and
forms of agricultural “protectionism” other food items. It is reported that 300,000 padi team of EMIR Research, an
and “liberalisation” executed in tandem planters are “drowning” in debt and, independent think tank focused
and synchronisation. This purely market-driven process hence, the problem becomes inter- on strategic policy recommendations
In protecting our agricultural sector, has to run in parallel with acute state generational and, by extension,
as part of the agenda to eradicate rural intervention – i.e. the state as the structural. The trend is also similar for based on rigorous research.
poverty, we need to tackle the issue of stockpiler-of-the-last resort (to ensure other farmers – be it vegetables or Comments: [email protected]
speculation and financialisation of food that prices do not deviate too much). As poultry, etc. On top of that, there is the
produce head-on. such, our agricultural sector and, by structural issues of the middlemen –
This has to do with the extension, the rural economy would be cartels and monopolies.
transformation of forwards and futures both open and protected at the same
contracts on which both the time/simultaneously. In short, the global cost-push and
farmer/food producer and the markets supply-side inflation has only worsened
depend for price stability (future) and To begin with, the “changes” need to the structural woes faced by our agro-
discovery (spot) – paralleling the abuse occur on a more fundamental level, i.e.
of AP – as embodied by “derivatives”. domestically. Although rural poverty has
We should learn from the Great Food reduced to 12.4% on the whole, pockets
Crisis of 2008 (which badly affected of deprivation still exist in both West and
Malaysia also) – which followed the East Malaysia.
onset of the Great Financial Crisis when
the derivatives on mortgage-backed The rural hardcore poor are trapped
securities such as credit default swaps in a “vicious cycle” as a kind of a
and collateralised debt obligations “developmental subaltern”. Policy-wise
“exploded”. As primarily epitomised by (on paper), the rural hardcore poor are
the hedge funds, the speculators turned included within the same development
their attention to food plans. In reality, they are excluded and
crops/commodities. marginalised in terms of actual outreach
When speculative activities in the – implementation and execution.
international clearing markets that
distort prices (and encourage hoarding The competition between
activities in turn) are effectively agricultural and industrialisation
addressed and regulated, then input policies saw the former giving way to the
costs and essential/strategic food latter – in terms of land use and space.
commodity items would not be subject And within the wider agricultural sector,
to wild fluctuations and held “hostage”. commodities took priority over food
On the one hand, there is price crops. There is a need for a paradigm
gouging by cartels at the international shift and solution to resolve the policy
level but on the other hand, there is also and existential tensions.
the speculators acting in concert with
each other to manipulate prices for their One in which we need to rebalance
financial benefit. our national strategic portfolios to
accord greater space to food agriculture
as a matter of human and national
security (like climate change, for
example) on the back of 4IR (Fourth
Industrial Revolution) technology or
digitalisation such as Internet-of-Things,
Big Data artificial intelligence and

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MEDIA & MARKETING

Best of the best!
o Heineken introduces the Star Quality Experience with an
immersive event, and crowns its Star Bartender of 2022

STAYING true to its core brewing “It is truly an honour to be crowned the Vickson Leong (from Perak) is crowned Heineken Star Quality National Champion.
principles that consistently make the Heineken’s Star Quality National Champion
perfect first sip of Heineken beer, tonight. I am very happy and excited to receive concluded, each guest was served a pint with a Beyond that, Heineken will bring to life a
Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN this recognition after all our months of training. photo-taking session to commemorate the first series of refreshing experiences including the
Malaysia) brought its consumers on an It has been such a great experience – I want to drink of the night. revival of nightlife and a month-long takeover of
immersive journey through the Heineken Star thank all of our trainers at the Star Academy, as a special venue. Consumers can stay tuned for
Quality Experience, which took place recently well as all the other finalists who pushed me to Take the First Sip Campaign more updates on these activities, guaranteed to
in The Square, Publika, Kuala Lumpur. become better and deliver that Star Quality that provide memories that they can truly look
Heineken is looking for,” Leong shared. At the Star Quality Experience, guests were forward to – all beginning with one refreshing
The experience was elevated with the return treated to an exclusive preview of the upcoming first sip of Heineken.
of the Heineken Star Academy finale, a Apart from crowning its latest Star Quality Take the First Sip campaign happening in the
nationwide contest in search of its Star Quality National Champion, the finale was held amidst next two months. *Heineken and all related promotions and
National Champion. the Heineken Star Quality Experience at the activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21
same location, where invited guests and trade The Take the First Sip campaign puts the
Returning after two years, the Heineken Star partners were treated to a walkthrough of the spotlight on Heineken’s brewing principles, all and above only. HEINEKEN Malaysia
Academy announced seven finalists from Heineken Star Brewery to see for themselves of which are crucial in ensuring that each glass advocates responsible consumption and urges
various bars across the nation racing for the Heineken’s five fundamental Star Brewing of a Heineken always delivers on the most
coveted top spot. Through this programme, Principles. Here, guests walked through an refreshing first sip. consumers to not drink and drive.
participants and aspiring Star Bartenders experiential maze to see, smell and touch all the
underwent training in mastering the art of components behind brewing the perfect
bartending and the iconic Heineken Star Serve. Heineken.

All seven finalists hailing from different Taking them through the experience were
regions nationwide were present at the grand Heineken experts who highlighted the
finale. Ultimately, Vickson Leong from importance of using only the best ingredients
Speakeasy Bar & Kitchen, Ipoh, Perak, was and unique brewing process, i.e. its unique
named the Heineken Star Bartender of 2022. horizontal brewing process, special A-yeast,
and more. Moreover, the journey ended with
Apart from bringing home the coveted title, the Heineken Star Bar, leading guests to try their
Leong also walked away with a three-day, two- hand at a perfect pour! When the journey
night all-expenses-paid trip to Langkawi,
alongside a host of other prizes.

Carsome PJ Automall launched

Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO, Eric Cheng SOUTHEAST ASIA’S largest integrated car e- Located along the Federal Highway in the partnership opportunities with brands from
giving his speech during the launch event. commerce platform, Carsome, has elevated its iconic Naza Automall showroom, the Carsome various industries. This is part of the company’s
hassle-free car buying experience with the PJ Automall occupies a built-up space of over continuous effort to address customers’ pain
launch of Carsome PJ Automall, its biggest 100,000 sq ft. It can accommodate more than points and deliver a differentiated experience in
experience centre to date in Malaysia and the 200 cars – from Carsome’s growing online the industry.
first that comes with electric vehicle charging inventory of over 1,600 cars – for customers’
stations. viewing convenience, ranging from SUVs, In conjunction with the launch of the
MPVs, 4x4s, sedans, and hatchbacks to the Carsome PJ Automall, Carsome organised a
For customers, the Automall enables them luxury line segment. two-day Shop and Dine Carsome CARnival
to experience prospective cars – from viewing to event last weekend.
selecting, to on-the-spot test driving – and The Automall also plays host to banking
complete their purchase with on-site financial partners such as Maybank and Public Bank; car Visitors were able to dine on an array of food
facilities that can process loan applications and detailing and tinting partners namely Ecotint options, enjoy music performances and
approvals in one day. Additional conveniences and Glass Auto, underlining Carsome’s participate in activities and games as they
include car aesthetic services such as detailing endeavour in offering a differentiated car browse through Carsome’s listing of pre-owned
and tinting for their newly-bought cars. buying experience. cars before making a purchase.

Carsome Co-founder and Group CEO, Eric First introduced in 2020, Carsome They also participated in lucky draws and
Cheng said the Automall aims to enhance Experience Centers put forth the concept of stand a chance to win up to RM12,000 worth of
customers’ car purchase journey by offering ‘The New Way of Buying Cars’ and enabled lucky draw prizes, including a Nintendo Switch
them convenience and comfort under one roof. customers the flexibility to browse a selection of OLED, Garmin Venu SQ smartwatches, and
Carsome Certified cars from the Carsome many more.
“The launch of the Carsome PJ Automall will website before arranging for a test drive at the
strengthen our online-to-offline hybrid offering nearest Carsome Experience Centre. Since On top of that, customers who successfully
and raise the bar on our customers’ car buying then, Carsome has established more than 10 purchased a Carsome Certified car from the
experience. Our motivation is to make this Experience Centres in Malaysia to better serve Carsome PJ Automall during the event were
experience centre a lifestyle-centric one, where the growing demand for pre-owned cars. able to enjoy free Platinum Warranty Upgrade
customers can walk in to enjoy the shopping worth up to RM1,500; free window tinting worth
process, and more importantly, leave the worry To continue offering customers quality RM900; and free RM100 Touch ‘n Go eWallet
and hassle to our dedicated teams,” Cheng assurance and peace of mind in their car credits. For more information, visit
added. ownership journey, Carsome is exploring new www.carsome.my/news/item/carsome-pj-
automall-launch-promo.

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% RM m RM m RM m

43.2 Institutions 776.7 685.0 91.7

28.6 Retail 530.6 439.2 91.4

28.2 Foreign 385.7 568.8 -183.1

100.0 1693.0 1693.0 0 15.76 27.89 62.87 45.88 422.24 161.22 29.57 87.70
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,493.95 3,181.73 27,824.29 16,460.12 2,595.87
Source: Bursa Malaysia 21,806.18 3,284.83 6,932.00

KL MARKET SUMMARY Holistic approach needed
June 10, 2022

INDICES 10,733.60 CHANGE for structural reforms
FBMEMAS -108.00
FBMKLCI 1,493.95 -15.76
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 572.49 -6.64
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 193.33 -0.71
CONSTRUCTION 159.58 -1.14
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,420.10 -101.50
ENERGY 783.67 -17.61
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 574.62 -6.44 o BoostingMalaysia’s The ringgit fell to 4.4000/4030 against the idea, but not immediate.
HEALTH CARE 1,811.24 -45.86 economic resilience needs US dollar on Friday as investors fled to safe- “Once inflationary pressures recede,
TRANSPORTATION 843.29 -12.95 long-term views and haven assets including the greenback as the
PROPERTY 668.31 -1.59 solutions, say experts European Central Bank unveiled plans to GST should be included in a broader tax
PLANTATION 7,596.65 -68.72 hike interest rates next month. overhaul. To eliminate price distortions, tax
FBMSHA 10,997.20 -111.50 KUALA LUMPUR: The government must reform should lead to the imposition of a
FBMACE 5,134.36 -35.58 take a holistic approach in executing The local currency also continued to fall unified sales tax on all goods. The entire
TECHNOLOGY 67.76 -0.81 structural reforms, including the possible vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar to a record low system can be made more progressive by
reinstatement of the Goods and Services of RM3.1856. imposing a separate tax on luxury products.
TURNOVER VALUE Tax (GST), that will boost the country’s
2.262 BIL RM1.693 BIL economic resilience as well as the ringgit in Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia’s “However, a tiered GST is distortive and
the long run, according to economists. reliance on imported food items, as well as should be avoided, with the exception of
5 MOST ACTIVES foreign labour, has exacerbated the customary exemptions on essential products.
June 10, 2022 The path towards the betterment of the problem as the country has sold more The tax reform should also encompass
economy has to be based on long-term ringgit to acquire the commodities. cutting other taxes and improving the
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) views and solutions rather than short-term efficiency of the tax system,” he said.
BORNOIL 134,484,900 2.5 UNCH ones, Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd chief “In addition, when we import labour
HSI-HA8 72,369,000 22.0 UNCH economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul from abroad, the level of remittances is high Williams went on to say that, in general,
LGMS 71,097,800 75.5 +4.0 Rashid said. because they send their hard-earned taxes are either imposed on income or on
MQTECH 64,622,800 5.0 -0.5 money home and do not spend it here,” he spending and that in many nations,
MNC 59,048,900 1.5 UNCH “The solution has to be for the long term continued. including Malaysia, income taxes are easy
because it requires (overall) economic to avoid while spending taxes are not.
5 TOP GAINERS improvements. We should not focus too Citing Department of Agriculture
June 10, 2022 much on short-term volatility, but rather on statistics, Mohd Afzanizam said the “Therefore, consumption taxes such as
the long term and how we can link that to agriculture sector was one of the country’s GST are preferable and allow individuals,
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM economic policies that will yield a more economic pillars in its early stage of households, and businesses to pay lower
DIN040000223 1,000 101.30 0.30 favourable outcome for people and development with a contribution of 28.8% income taxes. Companies’ taxes should also
SP500-HZ 38,200 0.95 0.285 businesses,” he told Bernama. to total gross domestic product (GDP) in be modified. Numerous small and medium
RAPID 45,700 12.70 0.24 1970 and 22.9% in 1980. However, in 1990, enterprises, for instance, intentionally report
NDX-H1 8,000 1.27 0.22 The long-term view applies to both the the sector (16.3% share) was overtaken by zero profits to avoid paying taxes,” he said.
QUALITY 52,900 1.39 0.21 economy and the currency, he opined. the manufacturing sector (24.6%) following
the advancement that reflected the success According to him, large corporations
5 TOP LOSERS “We could see the ringgit steadily of Malaysia’s Industrial Master Plan Phase 1. reallocate income utilising transfer pricing
June 10, 2022 weakening over time versus major to evade taxes; consequently, many end up
currencies such as the US dollar and As of 2020, the share of agriculture stood paying less tax than their employees, a
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Singapore dollar. Perhaps, what the at 7.4% of overall GDP and, in recent years, situation that must also be addressed.
PETDAG 223,300 21.06 0.60 currency market is trying to tell us is that the the share of Malaysia’s agriculture sector in
MPI 86,400 31.94 0.44 country’s competitiveness level could be the economy has been small compared On the GST time frame, the government
CARLSBG 45,300 22.38 0.40 having some issues,” he explained. with neighbouring countries such as is also of the view that the reintroduction
HENGYUAN 3,328,800 5.80 0.40 Indonesia (13.7%) and Thailand (8.6%). will take time.
PETRONM 1,222,500 6.99 0.35
On consumption tax, Malaysia In the latest People’s Financial Report
University of Science and Technology released on Friday, Finance Minister Tengku
professor and dean of the Institute of Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz gave an
Postgraduate Studies Geoffrey Williams assurance that no new tax will be introduced
said the GST’s reintroduction is a sensible unless the post-Covid-19 economic recovery
is on a stable and solid track. – Bernama

EXCHANGE RATES JUNE 10, 2022 Johor expects to be back among top three
investment recipients in next few years

Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor expects to be Onn Hafiz listed healthcare, data centre, food continue to boom in the next few years,” he
able to return to the top three position bank and tourism as among the sectors that further said.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD among states that received the highest he will focus on. – BERNAMAPIX
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4665 4.3335 4.3235 investments, besides becoming one of the have a very strong mandate of 40 out of the He said this when asked on the
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1830 3.0580 3.0420 biggest contributors to the country’s gross 56 seats. possibility of the state returning to its former
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2290 3.1360 3.1280 domestic product (GDP) in the next few glory as among the top three states with the
1 EURO 3.5110 3.4180 3.4060 years. “In the aspects of geographical location, highest investment inflows in the future.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7470 4.5960 4.5760 (it) is very strategic, we are next to
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8620 2.7580 2.7420 Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi Singapore. We have three ports, the Onn Hafiz, who graduated with a degree
1 STERLING POUND 3.2290 3.1360 3.1280 said Johor, with a population of 3.8 million, economy, Insya-Allah, I’m confident we will in acounting from the University of
1 SWISS FRANC 5.5840 5.4100 5.3900 has its own strengths due to its strategic Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, said
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5420 4.4390 4.4240 location which lies near the South China healthcare, data centre, food bank, and
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.0100 116.6600 116.4600 Sea and Malacca Straits and Singapore. tourism are among the sectors that he will
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.8910 4.5770 4.3770 focus on.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.7000 64.1000 Because of this attractive geographical
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.5000 54.6600 N/A setting, Johor has three strategically located “So, these are the sectors (we will focus
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8400 5.4800 54.4600 ports which are able to draw more investors, on) and obviously tourism. I think there is
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0317 0.0287 both local and foreign, to invest in the state, much potential for Johor, as we have five
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.3330 3.2290 5.2800 he said in an interview with Bernama at his national parks here.
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 0.0237 office in Kota Iskandar recently.
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.2500 N/A 3.2190 “For nature lovers, they love to go to
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.5600 2.1100 Onn Hafiz said these success indicators these kind of places. Now, we will ensure
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.3900 8.0600 N/A included the US$200 million (RM880 we go back to basics ... whether the
100THAI BAHT 120.4100 117.1400 1.9100 million) investment by Insulet Corporation cleanliness is okay, or if there are sufficient
13.4600 114.3100 7.8600 and RM1.38 billion from GDS Holdings Ltd, public amenities/facilities, and whether
11.9400 116.9400 a leading developer and operator of high the infrastructure are of international
114.1100 performance data centres from China, standard.
11.5400 recently, which proved that investors view
Johor as a major investment destination. “So these are the things I am looking at
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama in short to long term for the economy,” he
“(These investments) showed that even said.
investors are looking at Johor as a major
investment centre of state. Because Johor is Onn Hafiz said the economy in Johor is
now stable in terms of its government ... we also gaining momentum with the reopening
of borders, which subsequently will revive
the tourism industry. – Bernama

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Imported goods below RM500
bought online to be taxed in 2023

CURRENTLY, goods imposing tax on such LVG The tax on LVG will not be Issues that needs to be addressed Suggestions
imported using air through their GST system. applied on importation through Normally, many countries have If this tax which has been
courier services Singapore will be land or sea. However, the existing provided the intermediaries/tax announced in Budget 2022 by the
through selected imposing 7% GST on mechanism to tax will continue to collectors a period of between 12 Finance Minister is to be
airports such as LVG from Jan 1, 2023 be applied on importation via land to 18 months to prepare implemented smoothly, both the
KLIA, Subang, and 9% by 2025. and sea. themselves to implement the LVG government authorities which
Penang, Senai, Malaysia also plans tax. However, Malaysia is includes Customs and the other
Kuching, and Kota to join the “club” and The introduction of LVG does attempting to do it in a much government departments together
Kinabalu where the implement sales tax on not affect the existing exemption of shorter time and this will pose a with the intermediaries
total value of such LVG from Jan 1, 2023. RM1,000 given to travelers big challenge to the air courier responsible for the collection of
goods does not exceed bringing in bringing accompanied companies and the sellers involved the tax will need to have many
RM500 per consignment is CoverageThe plan at the baggage through the seven in the LVG mechanism. more dialogues and interactions to
exempted from sales tax and moment is only to tax LVG designated airports. iron out the details. The good news
customs duty. This leads to an purchased online and imported It is acknowledged by the is the authorities have already
uneven playing field where goods via air couriers through seven RationaleThe key objective authorities that they need to started such dialogues and have
purchased from Malaysian designated airports. LVG excludes here is to bring foreign sellers and intensively engage the various indicated that they will continue
manufacturers are subject to a 5% cigarettes, tobacco, tobacco local sellers to a level playing field stakeholders who will implement engaging the stakeholders to
or 10% sales tax, which places products and liquor. The Sales tax and to encourage Malaysians to the LVG by January 2023. At this successfully implement the LVG
them at a disadvantage. applied will be a flat rate of 10% purchase Malaysian made stage the stakeholders are waiting tax scheme by January 2023.
and this is expected to be collected products. The secondary objective for the legislation to be passed in
The uneven tax treatment by the seller at the time the is to raise taxes, but, however the parliament and for the finer details This article is contributed by
between the imported low value purchaser makes the online amount collected is not going to on how the mechanism will Thannees Tax Consulting Services
goods (LVG) versus the locally purchase. Sellers have to be run into billions of dollars. implemented by the Customs
manufactured goods is not registered under the LVG Malaysia is merely following what authorities. Sdn Bhd managing director SM
peculiar to Malaysia. Other mechanism in order to benefit other countries are doing and it Thanneermalai
countries such as Australia, New from the quicker clearance of the does not lose out on the tax Implementing the LVG by
Zealand and many others have goods. collection. January 2023 will be a challenge to (www.thannees.com)
already rectified this anomaly by the customs authorities and the
stakeholders.

WARRANTS WATCH LEGALLY SPEAKING

Genting, DNeX among top Access to Covid-19 vaccines and the
active warrants for the week issue of intellectual property waiver

OVERALL trading turnover in fourth and fifth spots with 83.9 ON May 3, 2022, members of the South Africa to build capacity in Intellectual Property (TRIPS
warrants was higher last week as million units and 82.8 million World Trade Organization (WTO) low and middle-income countries Agreement) provides for an
it climbed by 1.1% to RM291.4 units changing hands. Other (the European Union, India, South to produce mRNA vaccines. WHO additional type of compulsory
million from RM288.2 million the popular HSI warrants being Africa, and the US) agreed on a officials touted this move as licensing, which stemmed from the
previous week despite it being a traded last week include HSI- proposed waiver on intellectual providing half the solution to the recognition that countries unable
holiday-shortened week due to HB4, HSI-CJB, HSI-CQ1 and HSI- property (IP) protections for Covid- issue of vaccine production and to manufacture pharmaceuticals
the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s HB5 with a net combined total of 19 vaccines. The proposal was made accessibility in low and middle- should be able to obtain cheaper
Birthday on Monday. The average 174.8 million units traded. to facilitate vaccine production and income countries. They took the versions produced under
daily turnover was RM72.8 increase access to vaccines in view that it will help to remove the compulsory licenses elsewhere if
million last week, which was an Meanwhile on the local front, developing nations. issue of “practical knowledge necessary, and is specially for
increase of 17.8% versus the warrants that were actively One of the core principles restrictions”, leaving only legal IP production in one country, for
previous week, contributed traded included call warrant underpinning the campaign to restrictions to contend with. export, to meet the public health
mainly by trading activity in GENTINGC1L, which ended up waive IP protections for Covid-19 However, this simplistic view failed needs of another country.
warrants over the Hang Seng as the third most traded warrant vaccines is that every country to consider the fact that there is A further reason as to why a
Index (HSI). for the week. The shares of should have the right to produce much specific technical know-how waiver of IP protection for Covid-
GENTING surged 10.3% higher its own vaccine(s) during a global and practical knowledge 19 vaccines is not the best
HSI warrants once again on 1 June after its 20.3% owned health crisis. Drug-producers applicable to each type of Covid-19 approach to the issue of vaccine
dominated trading turnover, company TauRx Pharmaceutical globally should be allowed access vaccine and it is not “one size fits supply and access is that it may
recording a total value of announced the completion of its to trade secrets on how Covid-19 all”. undermine risk-taking and the
RM227.71 million, a 37.4% Alzheimer’s drug clinical trial on vaccines are produced. The goal is spirit of innovation. The IP
increase week-on-week (w-o-w) 598 participants. Despite to reduce obstacles which may In view of this, the waiver of IP framework, particularly the
and representing up to 78.1% of continuing to rise slightly earlier impede developing or less protection may not be the best patents system, is key to
the total warrants’ turnover for last week, the shares then pulled developed countries from approach to resolve the issue of incentivising innovation and is
the week. The volatile trading back over Thursday and Friday to producing their own vaccines. supply and access to Covid-19 intended “to promote the progress
week saw the HSI June futures close 6% lower w-o-w to RM 4.86. Whilst the waiver of IP vaccines in low and middle- of science and useful arts”. The
finishing 0.5% higher w-o-w, with protections may allow cheap and income countries. A more viable waiver of IP protections for Covid-
the futures index surging by 2.3% DNEX-CU was also popular expeditious production of vaccines approach is probably to actively 19 vaccines will inevitably dampen
midweek amid news of China with 61.6 million units last week for less privileged countries in the engage with pharmaceutical the zeal and enthusiasm for
easing over Covid-19 concerns as the shares lingered below the companies (which possess the
and the further resumption in RM1.00 mark and closed at 97.5 relevant patents and technical
video games licensing which sen. know-how) to accept other time-
uplifted the index even further. As tested solutions available within
at the end of last week, the HSI To view the full list of long-term, the real challenge lies the IP framework such as voluntary innovation within the
June futures were up by 11.4% structured warrants available on in the actual production of such licensing, non-exclusive licenses pharmaceutical industry, where
month-on-month to end at Bursa Malaysia, visit vaccines. Covid-19 vaccines are or technology transfer agreements, innovation and financial
21,695 points, versus 19,474 malaysiawarrants.com.my. inherently complex, and their similar to what AstraZeneca and investments made the rapid
points as of May 10. production involves much secret Novavax have established with the development and production of
Provided for Malaysian know-how, which may not be Serum Institute of India. Covid-19 vaccines possible in the
On the back of the volatility, residents’ information only. This disclosed in the patents filed. It is very first place.
the HSI warrants HSI-HA8 and commentary has not been an understatement to claim that Vaccine companies can also be Finally, resorting to absolutely
HSI-CQW took up the first two reviewed by the Securities heavy investment in highly compelled to license their patent expropriating the rights of IP
spots in the most active list with Commission Malaysia. It is not an specialized equipment, under certain conditions under the owners under the auspices of
up to 241.4 million and 157.8 offer or recommendation to trade infrastructure, raw materials, and legal scheme of “compulsory solving a supply problem may be
million units traded followed by and is not research material. Past technical processes are required licensing”. In Malaysia, counter-productive in the long
HSI-CQ2 and HSI-HA7 in the performance is not indicative of for the successful production of compulsory licensing is permitted run. The authorities in Malaysia
any vaccine. It will be difficult or under the Malaysian Patents Act (and other countries) should fully
Top warrants by volume traded: impossible to replicate vaccines 1983, where it allows third parties utilise the well-established
without the assistance of to produce a patented product or mechanisms outlined above under
companies that developed them, process without the patent owner’s their respective IP regimes to
Warrant Volume Issuer Exercise Expiry date to the extent that industry experts consent, in specific situations. A overcome this issue of production
name (mil) Macquarie level 29 Jun 2022 have likened the waiver of IP public health emergency such as and access to vaccines whilst
HSI-HA8 241.4 Macquarie 21,200.00 28 Jul 2022 protections to the act of handing the global pandemic or national concurrently protecting the rights
HSI-CQW 157.8 Kenanga 22,200.00 5 Sep 2022 out a recipe with the ingredients emergency falls squarely within of IP owners.
GENTINGC1L 107.5 Macquarie 5.88 30 Aug 2022 but without the cooking method. this. In fact, the Agreement on
HSI-CQ2 83.9 Macquarie 23,400.00 29 Jun 2022 In July 2021, the World Health Trade-Related Aspects of This article is contributed by Teo
HSI-HA7 82.8 19,200.00 Organization (WHO) established a Jer Ning of Christopher & Lee Ong.

technology transfer hub in Afrigen,

Qoala aims to be Malaysia’s 13theSUN ON MONDAY | JUNE 13, 2022
biggest insurance intermediary * SUNBIZ

█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY oIndonesian insurtech company wants Business-friendly
[email protected] consumers to be able to make informed decisions Kedah should be
KUALA LUMPUR: Qoala, through its emulated by other
Malaysian branch Qoala Technology Sdn Bhd Teng says Malaysia is states: Mohd Zuki
(Qoala Malaysia), aims to become the biggest Qoala’s first expansion
insurance intermediary in Malaysia within two destination outside ALOR STAR: Kedah’s success in
years, by providing more information, choices Indonesia. – HAFIZ improving and facilitating business to the
and convenience at a competitive price point. SOHAIMI/THESUN point of attracting investors should be
used as an example and benchmark for
The Indonesia-based insurtech firm, which website reaches over 200,000 visitors per month value to people. The main question I’m trying other states.
has presence in Malaysia and Thailand, sells a and that Malaysia is the fastest growing country to solve for people is – are you sure you are
range of insurance products which are within the Qoala group. getting the best deal on your financial services Chief Secretary to the Government Tan
accessible online. Currently, Qoala Malaysia that you are paying for? If (and) when people Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said it was critical for all
offers motorcycle, car, property, personal Teng believes that most Malaysians do not can answer that question then I would have state governments and local authorities
accidents and travel insurance online. It will make very informed decisions on the financial said that my industry has a done a good job in (PBTs) to be facilitators by not relying too
launch its life insurance within the year. services which they consume. Most said it takes the country.” much on old methods that made it
too much effort to figure out and their choice is difficult for investors.
Qoala Malaysia country manager Calvin based on a limited amount of options made Last month, Qoala raised Series B funding of
Teng said Malaysia is Qoala’s first expansion known to them. US$65 million (RM286.13 million), which “Many activities have been
destination outside Indonesia. Its insurance quadrupled from the company’s Series A round implemented to facilitate business here, I
and takaful aggregation business in Malaysia “On that basis, we (Malaysia) are definitely in April 2020 of US$13.5 million (RM59.42 think this is a very critical matter,
started in April last year. not saturated (with insurers) because there is million). especially after facing the COVID-19
this massive blue ocean where we can add pandemic, where we want to revive the
Teng said Qoala wanted to venture into economy and resume the business sector.
Malaysia as it is an advanced market and there
is an opportunity to grow an online business “Hence, if we still use the old method,
model here versus an offline business model. still use the rules that are backward and so
on, it will make it difficult for investors to
“Malaysia is a sizeable market. The come,” he said when met by reporters after
regulators are of a high standard and we think launching the state-level MyMudah
they have been relatively progressive with their Conference here yesterday.
policies to introduce things like this, insurance
and takaful aggregated licence. We are 100% Mohd Zuki said he was confident that
committed to growing our presence in Malaysia other states could implement a similar
in the coming years,” he told SunBiz in an move but it required the commitment of
interview. various parties to help investors, especially
those who often made complaints related
Teng explained that Qoala primarily to permit approval.
operates digitally. The company provides a
platform via its website or through a phone Earlier in his speech at the event, Mohd
application, where customers can choose from Zuki said the effort to reform regulations to
a variety of insurance products offered by improve the business environment was
different insurance providers. Customers can one of the main contributors to the state’s
get a quotation, pay online and their insurance progress.
policy will be sent to their email address.
According to him, the E10: Express
“We provide the basics of an online Construction Permit project led by Kulim
shopping experience to purchase insurance Municipal Council is now an example to
and in this case, these things are like choice, other states apart from the implementation
convenience and value.” of the Good Regulatory Practices (GRP)
and agile regulations which become the
On how it differentiates itself from other foundations of the Kedah government’s
agencies, Teng said as an insurance and takaful regulatory reform efforts.
aggregation business, it is able to offer products
from every single insurer on the market and He also congratulated Kedah which
requires it to be unbiased and impartial. The became the first state to set up a MyMudah
company focuses on sharing information and unit at the local authority and state level
being transparent with consumers. With that, which succeeded in improving the
customers will be well-informed to select the business ecosystem and raising the profile
best policies for themselves. of Kedah as a high-impact investment
destination.
As of now, Qoala is in Bank Negara
Malaysia’s regulatory sandbox, which On the MyMudah conference, Mohd
authorises it to interact with or to provide Zuki said the programme, organised by
services to the Malaysian public under the the Malaysia Productivity Corporation
current form. Teng declined to disclose (MPC), serves as a platform to share best
customer figures, but said that in Malaysia, its practices in improving the delivery of
regulations.

“MPC will also organise the MyMudah
Conference at the national level, followed
by MyMudah conferences at the state level
this year so that the MyMudah initiative
can be widely disseminated and utilised
by all parties in the public and private
sectors,” he said. – Bernama

How technology transforms government service delivery

THE Covid-19 pandemic crystalised the need transactions through secured authentication of divert valuable call centre resources from more organisations have never had more tools,
for government agencies to move quickly and the signatory to fulfil requirements of complex inquiries and issues. models, and inspiration available to succeed in
confidently when it comes to digitising confidentiality, identity authentication and Imagine a new experience where a citizen introducing and expanding digital services. It’s
government services. And agencies of all sizes integrity of information involving public sector can quickly and intuitively find what they’re important to begin by thinking of technology as
applied remarkable ingenuity to continue online services. looking for on a website, apply for the service a robust set of tools and processes that help
delivering critical services for their citizens they need with an electronic signature from build and deliver:
when they mattered most. Digital first, but not digital only their mobile device, and complete their 0 An optimised experience from any device,
All too often, citizens struggle to transact with transaction online easily and successfully anytime, anywhere
Encouraged by these accomplishments, government agencies — from tasks as simple as without having to pick up the phone or travel to 0 Personalised, relevant information
many government agencies are eager to paying a parking ticket to processes as complex a government office. A positive digital 0 Rapid and secure online transactions
accelerate their digital transformations. as enrolling a family member in critical social experience — one that is equitable, accessible, 0 Adaptive content where text, images, and
services. The process might involve secure, mobile-enabled, and multilingual — forms render perfectly, regardless of device or
In Malaysia, there has been swift progress in a call to a contact centre for will optimise use of taxpayer screen size
technology adoption in the public sector, assistance or even an resources, reduce call volume to 0 Data and predictive modeling that helps
especially following the recent upgrade of the in-person visit, which the contact center, and will determine which content each citizen should
government’s Public Sector Data Centre into a can add stress and time increase citizen receive and over which channel
hybrid cloud service called MyGovCloud – to what should be a satisfaction and trust.
which is aimed at driving digital transformation straightforward This is where Modernised digital services and workflows
in the public sector. process in technology and process allow government agencies to make it possible
addition to intersect to empower for all customers to access the services they
The acceleration of digital transformation costing the people, and we’re need, when they need them. And this embodies
and the adoption of technology is also apparent government already seeing it in the true sense of digital government solutions
through the government’s MyDigital initiative, more money. action. that put people first.
where it aims to achieve full adoption of digital And, while
signature in the public sector by 2025 through important, many What it takes This article is contributed by Adobe
accelerating digital signature implementation calls involve routine questions that Government managing director for
across public sector online services to enable
end-to-end digital transactions. Southeast Asia & Korea Simon Dale.

Achieving this enables end-to-end digital

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Ministers gather for Cash-strapped
Sri Lanka
imposes weekly
high-stakes WTO meeting fuel quotas

o Pressing issues include global food security, overfishing new judges, demanding a dramatic overhaul. COLOMBO: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka yesterday
and equitable access to Covid vaccines President Joe Biden’s administration has announced weekly fuel quotas for motorists, as
an acute shortage worsened and longer queues
GENEVA: Ministers started meeting at the text is inadequate, by time-limiting the also demanded reforms to make the WTO formed outside the few pumping stations still
World Trade Organization (WTO) here for the waivers and applying them only to vaccines more efficient and to prevent over-reach, but operating.
first time since 2017 yesterday, hoping to and not Covid treatments and diagnostics. has appeared more conciliatory.
break the logjam on several hot-button issues Fisheries subsidies Energy minister Kanchana Wijesekera said
in the global trade body’s in-tray. The WTO has spent more than 20 years Washington has hinted it is open to the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
negotiating a ban on subsidies that encourage relaunching the appellate body. was struggling to finance oil imports, while
Led by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO overfishing and threaten the sustainability of consumption had shot up due to shortages of
takes decisions by consensus, making world’s fish stocks. But it has not acted to unblock the electricity and liquefied petroleum gas.
agreements harder to reach. situation, and many observers believe a reset
There is cautious optimism that an is not imminent and there are calls for “We have no choice but to register
Here are the main issues on the table at the agreement can be struck during the ministers to act. consumers at filling stations and give them a
12th WTO ministerial conference, which runs conference. However, disagreements persist, guaranteed weekly quota until we are able to
until Wednesday: particularly over so-called special and “It is our collective responsibility, strengthen the financial situation,” the minister
Covid-19 pandemic differential treatment for developing including at the highest level, to ensure that said.
In October 2020, India and South Africa asked countries. the WTO functions effectively to respond to all
the WTO for a temporary suspension of members’ needs and contributes to “I hope to have this system in place by the
intellectual property rights on Covid-19 Special treatment for the poorest countries addressing the most pressing issues in the first week of July.”
innovations to aid poorer nations’ pandemic is widely accepted, but demands from some world,” said Okonjo-Iweala.
responses. self-identified developing countries for E-commerce He did not say how much fuel motorists will
exemption from subsidy constraints, Since 1998, WTO members have agreed not to be allowed to buy under the new system.
Washington backed the idea of a time- including large fishing nations like India, have impose customs duties on electronic
limited IP waiver, but only on vaccines. met resistance. transactions. In Geneva, ministers will decide Sri Lanka has been struggling with its worst
whether to extend this, as at past ministerial economic crisis in decades, with the country
With discussions deadlocked, the United A draft text sent to the ministers for review conferences. unable to import basic necessities such as food,
States, India, South Africa and the European would bar exemptions for member states that fuel and medication due to a lack of foreign
Union formed a group to negotiate a account for a yet undefined share of But this time a group of countries, led by exchange reserves.
compromise. production. India and South Africa, are contesting the
moratorium, saying it has a negative impact In mid-April, the government ordered all
Home to major vaccine manufacturers, the The length of exemption periods also on their customs revenues. fuel stations not to pump more than four litres
four drafted a compromise text temporarily remains up for negotiation. India has of petrol for a motorcycle, five for a three-
suspending some patent protections for jabs, demanded a 25-year exemption. Since 2019, 86 WTO members wheeler and 19.5 litres of petrol or diesel for cars
which has been submitted to other WTO representing 90 percent of world trade have and sports utility vehicles.
members. Okonjo-Iweala has urged countries to been negotiating e-commerce provisions.
compromise to support small-scale fishing, Under that system, many motorists
It would only apply to developing and “the sustainability of our oceans, which is However, an agreement at the conference would top up, drain fuel into cans to build a
countries and those representing less than 10 so important”. is thought unlikely. buffer stock, and then return to the queue
percent of annual global Covid-19 vaccine WTO reform Agriculture and food aid for more.
exports -- thereby excluding China. Several members including the United States Several agricultural issues will be on the
and the EU, but also many African countries agenda, with a heightened focus on global Last week, queues at fuel stations had
“I’m feeling cautiously optimistic now that are calling for reform of the WTO. food security, which has worsened amid become longer, with hundreds of cars and
we will get this text ready for adoption by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. thousands of motorcycles waiting in line,
ministers,” Sierra Leone’s ambassador Rebooting the organisation’s dispute sometimes for days.
Lansana Gberie, who chairs the WTO’s IP settlement system is the most pressing issue, Large agricultural subsidies, blamed for
issues council, said in the build-up. with its appeals tribunal frozen since late 2019 distorting global trade, remain sensitive for Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Sri Lanka’s
after the United States under former president rich and developing countries alike. prime minister told the Associated Press the
The big pharma lobby is against waiving IP Donald Trump blocked the appointment of country may be compelled to buy more oil from
and says the idea is out of date, with vaccine In 2015, WTO members took the historic Russia.
supply now outstripping demand. decision to eliminate export subsidies for
agricultural products. Many now want action Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in an
Public interest groups meanwhile say the on domestic measures that distort trade. interview with the news agency on Saturday,
said he would first look to other sources, but
No global agreement is expected would be open to buying more crude from
imminently. – AFP Moscow.

Looks and smells like McDonald’s – but it’s Vkusno & tochka BRIEFS Wickremesinghe, who is also Sri Lanka’s
finance minister, indicated he would be willing
MOSCOW: It might look and smell like View of the Vkusno & tochka, which opened in Moscow yesterday following McDonald’s Corp’s exit to accept more financial help from China,
McDonald’s but now it’s Vkusno & tochka. from the Russian market. – REUTERSPIX despite the island nation’s mounting debts. –
The golden arches are gone, the filet-of-fish is AFP, Reuters
simply a fish burger. The Big Mac has left 169 roubles, compared with about 190 to the burger.”
Russia. previously. The flagship Moscow restaurant is among FACEBOOK PARENT TO
LAUNCH ‘METAVERSE
A new era for Russia’s fast-food and The composition of burgers has not 15 rebranded outlets that will initially open in ACADEMY’ IN FRANCE
economic scene dawned yesterday as changed and the equipment from and around the capital yesterday. Oleg
McDonald’s restaurants flung open their McDonald’s has remained, said Alexander Paroev, chief executive of Vkusno & tochka, PARIS: Facebook’s parent company Meta
doors in Moscow under new Russian Merkulov, quality manager at the new said the company was planning to reopen 200 and a French digital training firm will launch
ownership and with the new name, which company. restaurants in Russia by the end of June and a “metaverse academy” in France for the
translates as “Tasty and that’s it”. all 850 by the end of the summer. new academic year, the two organisations
Sergei, a 15-year-old customer, saw little said yesterday. The metaverse refers to an
The rebranding of the outlets, three difference. Alexander Govor, the new owner of the immersive digital world that aims to
decades after the US burger giant first opened chain, said up to 7 billion roubles would be recreate real life via augmented or virtual
in Moscow in a symbolic thaw between East “The taste has stayed the same,” he said as invested this year in the business, which reality and take the web from 2D to 3D. The
and West, is once again a stark sign of a new tucked into a chicken burger and fries. “The employs 51,000 people. – Reuters school’s goal in its first year will be to train
world order. cola is different, but there really is no change for free around 100 students in two roles,
specialist immersive technology developers
The fortunes of the revamped chain, which and support and assistance technicians,
McDonald’s sold when it exited the country Meta’s vice president for southern Europe
over the conflict in Ukraine, could provide a Laurent Solly told AFP.
test of how successfully Russia’s economy can
become more self-sufficient and withstand RESURGING US INFLATION
Western sanctions. PUTS FED ON TRACK
FOR MORE BIG RATE HIKES
Yesterday, scores of people queued outside
what was once McDonald’s flagship WASHINGTON: Red-hot US inflation is
restaurant in central Moscow. The outlet showing few signs of cooling, putting the
sported a new logo – a stylised burger with Federal Reserve (Fed) on track to continue
two fries – plus a slogan reading: “The name its aggressive interest rate increases to help
changes, love stays”. cool high prices. The hoped-for signs of
relief for American families did not
The queue was significantly smaller than materialise in May as consumer prices hit a
the thousands of people who thronged to the new four-decade high, rising 8.6% and
original McDonald’s opening there in 1990 topping what economists thought was the
during the Soviet era. peak in March. The US central bank already
had signalled plans for more big increases
Vkusno & tochka’s menu was smaller and in the benchmark borrowing rate this week
did not offer the Big Mac and some other and next month, but chances are rising that
burgers. A double cheeseburger was going for the Fed might have to be even more
129 roubles (RM9.75) compared with roughly aggressive – which increases the risk the
160 under McDonald’s and a fish burger for economy might tip into a recession. – AFP

M O N DAY
13 JUNE 2022

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN

YOU have undoubtedly done
something you regret during
the course of your life. Most
individuals have, because
mistakes are a natural part of human
development. Even yet, the guilt that
comes in and takes up residence in
your brain can cause a great deal of
mental and physical distress. You
may associate guilt with the
unpleasant twist in your gut that
comes with the realisation that you
have wounded someone else.
Perhaps you also experience frequent
self-fulfilment and criticism as a
result of your recollections of what
happened and your dread of others
discovering what happened.

Guilt has a lot of clout as an
emotion. When guilt transforms into
shame, it becomes toxic. Guilt is
when you feel horrible about an
activity you have committed, but
shame is when you feel bad about
yourself. It is vital to effectively
manage guilt and keep it from
developing into shame. To live a
fulfilled life, you must let go of your
mistakes in the past.

Find the source of your guilt Guilt is about the
Is it possible that you are feeling guilty past, and nothing
because of how you have always can change that.
reacted in similar situations? First, – MEDICAL
determine whether you did EXPRESS
something wrong. Then attempt to
figure out what is causing your Set yourself free
emotions to flare up. Ask yourself: o Here are a few tips to help you stop feeling guilty
What purpose is this serving?. If you
can’t come up with a valid response, being overly judgemental of yourself. to be critical of oneself, and these Self-forgiveness is a key component of self-compassion. – UNGLUE YOU
it is time to give yourself some leeway. Practice mindfulness negative ideas are frequently fuelled
Apologise and make amends Regular mindfulness practise can by emotions of guilt. You can boost anything from better time assistance with desired habits, as they
After a transgression, a heartfelt help you get perspective on why you your self-esteem after you stop management or delegating skills to may be able to provide training or
apology can help you start mending act the way you do and can also help feeling guilty. Self-esteem and self- achieving a better work-life balance advice.
the harm. By apologising, you express you give yourself a break. Take a few compassion are inextricably linked. and breaking negative habits. Making Accept and move on
remorse and regret to the person you deep breaths and pay attention to Show yourself compassion if you good adjustments can enhance your Let go of the guilt if you have done
have offended, as well as how you what is going on in your mind. Once want to start feeling better about interactions with others, and help everything you can to make amends,
intend to avoid making the same you have identified what you are yourself. This will boost your self- you avoid feeling guilty over and over and prevent the same circumstance
mistake in the future. You may not experiencing, trace the thought back esteem and self-worth. again. Try asking your boss for from happening again. The sooner
obtain forgiveness right away (or to its source to see if it is happening Change your behaviour you get rid of your guilt, the sooner
ever), since apologies do not always right now or if it is a reflection of The action that makes you feel guilty you can focus on more productive
restore damaged trust. However, something in the past that is out of might be a one-time occurrence, activities. Accepting your sentiments
really apologising can help you your control. such as saying something hurtful. Or and starting the process of self-
recover because it allows you to Grow your self-esteem it could be something you do on a forgiveness can be aided by
communicate your thoughts and Guilt is linked to shame, and shame regular basis, such as bad record- mindfulness. Your experiences may
hold yourself accountable after results in low self-esteem. You may keeping, that causes issues for your also be used to improve your
making a mistake. overcome guilt and shame by co-workers. It is critical to take the emotional intelligence. This can
Practice self-forgiveness learning to forgive yourself. It is easy initiative and confront the issue assist you in understanding and
In a similar manner, it’s critical to behaviour. This might include regulating your own emotions,
cultivate the ability to be allowing you to control your guilt.
compassionate to yourself regardless A mistake does not make you a
of the size of the action or comment bad person, everyone messes Guilt is a thing of the past. You
that provoked the guilt. We are all just up from time to time. – 123RF may start letting things go by
people. Everyone makes mistakes developing your resilience, and
that they later come to regret. That’s gaining confidence in your ability to
just a fact of life. If you don’t have make better decisions in the future. If
compassion for yourself, it’s difficult you are fighting to overcome
to expect people to have sympathy for emotions of guilt, realise that you are
you, or for you to be able to have not alone. Manage your guilt in your
compassion for others. By framing life and begin to reclaim the valuable
your potential guilt trips in this moments you have.
manner, you reduce your chances of

Before you can leave the
past behind, you need
to accept it. – 123RF

ENTERTAINMENT

16 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JUNE 13, 2022

█ COMPILED BY ANANSA JACOB

Wedding joy
for Britney
oThe pop star’s wedding to Sam Asghari featured
a customVersace gown – and a little drama

A photo of Spears and JUST nine months after announcing their pregnancy.
Asghari at their engagement, Britney Spears and personal In an Instagram post the day after the
wedding. – INSTAGRAM trainer and model Sam Asghari were wed in
an intimate wedding ceremony at her home wedding, Spears shared that she had
in Los Angeles last Thursday. experienced a panic attack just before the
wedding.
The couple both wore custom designs from
Versace, with Spears pairing her off-shoulder Fortunately, she managed to “get it together”
gown with a dramatic satin-edged veil and white and was able to carry on with the ceremony,
choker, while Asghari wore a black, wool tuxedo. which she described as “a dream, and the party
was even better”.
The two said their “I dos” in front of a celebrity
guest list that included fashion designer However, there was one incident which
Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, Madonna and threatened to mar the happy day. Spears’ first
Selena Gomez. husband Jason Alexander – whom she married
for 55 hours in 2004 before seeking an annulment
According to Vogue, there were three outfit – attempted to gatecrash the wedding and break
changes throughout the evening. Spears later into her house while livestreaming, before being
appeared in a red mini dress, a black mini dress arrested by the police and charged with
and a two-toned outfit – all of which were trespassing and battery.
designed by Versace.
Neither Spears nor Asghari have
The nuptials come nearly seven months after acknowledged the incident, preferring instead to
Spears won a court battle against her long- focus on their new life together as husband a
standing conservatorship, a binding legal wife.
agreement that she said prohibited her from
getting married or having children. Spears has In an interview with BBC Persian earlier this
two teenage sons from her previous marriage. year, Asghari said that marriage and plans to
have children “should have happened three
In April, she and Asghari announced that they years ago”, but had been delayed due to Spears’
were expecting a baby, though they later posted a lengthy court battle to be free from her 13-year
joint statement revealing that they had lost their conservatorship.

Justin Bieber’s face paralysed by
Ramsay Hunt syndrome
CANADIAN pop singer Justin Bieber apologised for the cancellations, but
announced on Instagram that he is “taking a explained that he is not physically capable at The rare neurological condition has forced Bieber Golding (left) and Thurman are the latest stars to
break” from performing after being the present time. to take a break from performing. – REUTERS join The Old Guard 2. – VARIETY
diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome,
which had caused half his face to become “This is pretty serious, as you can see,” he Henry Golding, Uma
paralysed. added. “I wish this wasn’t the case, but Thurman join The Old
obviously my body is telling me I’ve got to Guard sequel
In a three-minute video aimed at fans, the slow down. I hope you guys understand.”
singer’s condition was on full display, as he MALAYSIAN star Henry Golding may soon
struggled to close one eye and appeared to be He added that he would be using his time square off against a group of immortals. The 35-
slurring his words. off to relax and recuperate, saying that he had year-old Crazy Rich Asians actor was recently
been doing some facial exercises “so that I announced to have joined the cast of The Old
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is described as “a can get my face back to where it’s supposed Guard 2, together with Kill Bill star Uma
rare peripheral facial neuropathy”, and is to be”. Thurman.
usually caused by the reactivation of a virus
caused by shingles, which can affect the It’s going to be okay,“ he reassured in his It is the latest big news to come out of the
nerves. Bieber appeared to have been video. “I have hope, and I trust God.” Netflix original production, which is based on a
affected by a milder form of the virus, which comic book series of the same name by Greg
would still make it difficult for him to Fans immediately flooded Bieber’s Rucka and Leandro Fernández, which revolves
perform. Instagram with messages of love and around a team of soldiers who can’t be killed,
support, wishing him a speedy recovery. and who have been using their ‘abilities’ to save
Earlier in the week, Bieber announced innocents over the centuries.
cancellations of three upcoming shows, It is unclear how long the singer’s break
including a Toronto gig not too far from his will be, or what is the current status of his The sequel – which is currently filming in
hometown of Stratford, Ontario. He Justice World Tour, which was supposed to Rome, Italy – already features a star-studded
start this week in the US, and was to have returning cast, including Charlize Theron, KiKi
included a stop in Malaysia on Oct 22. Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias
Schoenaerts and Van Veronica Ngo.
KARA reunite for anniversary
photoshoot No word has been released as to what roles
Golding and Thurman will be taking, but it is
The remaining members of Kara in their anniversary FANS OF K-pop group KARA were the happy scene however: late former speculated that they will play a major part in
photoshoot. – INSTAGRAM thrilled to see new photos of its members member Hara, who passed away in the plot, which will deal with the aftermath of
that were shared in honour of the 15th November 2019. the first film in which Theron’s character
anniversary of the group’s debut. Andromache the Scythian has lost her
In the caption to her post, Gyuri immortality, and is expected to face off against
The group was officially disbanded in wrote: “It was the first time that everyone her former friend Quynh (played by Ngo) who is
2016, but it appears that the members who had promoted under the KARA on a quest for revenge.
have kept in close touch with each other. name celebrated, talked, and laughed
together, and as we comforted each In a Twitter post, The Old Guard 2 director
The photographs featured the five other through our feelings of resignation, Victoria Mahoney wrote: “Secret’s out ...
remaining members of the group – Gyuri, we found new hope that we could all be Welcome Uma Thurman and Henry Golding to
Sungyeon, Nicole, Jiyoung and Youngji – a little happier.” The Old Guard”, which was retweeted by
posing together and smiling. Golding with the message: “O captain, my
The photos suprised fans, and many captain!”
One shot even featured them holding began wondering if this was a sign that
champagne glasses and a cake for the the group was planning a comeback,
anniversary of their debut, which actually despite the disbandment.
fell in March.
Whatever happens in the future, it
In the caption, the group explained certainly was a delight to see the group
that they were only able to meet up this back together again, even just for a
month to celebrate. photoshoot.

One person was notably absent from

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Dinosaurs Dominion brings us to a new world with different set
alive! pieces that have never before been seen in the Jurassic
franchise. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES
o This sixth film in the
Jurassic Park franchise is also
the final film in the Jurassic
World trilogy

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN

FOR the first time since 1993’s Jurassic Park, Meanwhile, Maisie Lockwood (Isabella 0DIRECTOR:
original stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Sermon), a teenage clone whose DNA may hold Colin Trevorrow
Goldblum reunite on the big screen in Jurassic mysteries for Biosyn’s genetic experts is being 0CAST: Chris
World Dominion. tracked by Dodgson’s team, led by a returning Pratt, Bryce
BD Wong. Dallas Howard,
It has been four years since the events of the Sam Neill, Laura
last Jurassic World film, Fallen Kingdom, and When Maisie and Blue – a semi- Dern, Campbell
dinosaurs are now free to wander the planet, domesticated velociraptor – are abducted, Scott and Jeff
bringing all sorts of problems. For the most part, former Jurassic World theme park workers Goldblum
the world appears to be coping. Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing
(Bryce Dallas Howard) are determined to go to E-VALUE
However, a new species of insects with any lengths to get them back. 8
archaic DNA begins to spread rapidly, eating
grain in such frightening quantities that The charm of Jurassic World Dominion is ACTING
worldwide starvation and extinction become that all of these narratives are seamlessly linked 7
possibilities. by both old and new characters. As each huge
difficulty occurs, the bond between Owen and PLOT
Based on a tip given to her by Ian Malcolm Claire grows stronger than ever. 8
(Jeff Goldblum), environmental scientist Ellie
Sadler (Laura Dern) assumes the millionaire As audiences witness the insects mutate in Hand means stop ... Often seen on Malaysian roads, the open palm signal
Lewis Dodgson (Campbell Scott) is behind it, ways no one could have predicted would apparently works on dinosaurs as well as cars. – UNIVERSAL PICTURES
and she contacts her old friend Alan Grant (Sam endanger the human species, there’s a chance a
Neill) to help her discover proof to expose him. few nods to the past may go unnoticed.

All of the big actors did a good job reprising Dichen Lachman is simply there to be nasty and The soundtrack is pretty entertaining and
their roles. Young Isabella Sermon exotic, while DeWanda Wise and Mamoudou has its moments, especially during the scenes
was a star, portraying a Athie are basically just there as add-ons. where the new dinosaurs got introduced, but I
sympathetic heroine who feel more of the original themes should have
questions her position in the Goldblum’s charisma strikes the proper been utilised, because this film marks the end of
world as a clone. nostalgic chords, and the narrative even adds the entire Jurassic narrative, and sees the
On the other hand, fresh nuances to his character. reunion of the original protagonists, which
the newbies fare poorly. carries certain emotional expectations.
Jeff Goldblum returns as fan As the major villain, Scott’s cheeky Lewis
favourite Dr Ian Malcolm in Dodgson chews up the big screen, concealing Jurassic World Dominion is a creative story
Jurassic Park Dominion. his wicked ambitions with a quirky demeanour that takes into account both the old and the
that’s difficult to read. new. While the film had some spectacular
dinosaur moments, and it was nice to see the
Dominion introduces several incredible new old actors back on the big screen, I feel that the
dinosaurs to the franchise, like the territorial movie lost its focus on the dinosaurs, and
Therizinosaurus, the fearsome Giganotosaurus, instead chose to concentrate more on the new
the small Moros, and the ferocious breed of insects.
Atrociraptors.
But, once again, this film provides viewers
We also encounter some old dinosaurs, like with terrifying creatures, intense tension, and
as the venom-spitting Dilophosaurus, which brave characters that will definitely excite you.
feels more like a throwback to 1980s monster
films, than Jurassic Park.

A new player in the action genre
ANOTHER Adrian Teh masterpiece
enters the cinema with a hit, bringing Four days after its May 19 debut, the film had already made RM1 million at the
Malaysia’s favourite action hero box office. – IMDB
Hairul Azreen and emerging action
star Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin together just what Zafik needs. The Assistant is financed and
on the big screen for the first time in Feroz then prepares Zafik to be a distributed by Sony Pictures
The Assistant. Malaysia, a company with a proven
vicious murderer, and the two set out track record of producing successful
This action-thriller follows Zafik, a on their mission to eliminate action films in Malaysia. This film,
man who is freed from prison where everyone responsible for the deaths which had a budget of RM6 million,
he was forced to serve an eight-year of Zafik’s loved ones. features action sequences that are
sentence after being framed by his technically more impressive than any
traitorous friends, only to learn that However, it is not clear to Zafik of the director’s previous works.
his wife and son were brutally where the “street justice” imposed by
murdered while he was inside. his new helper falls in terms of Even though the film is rated
morality. Will Zafik be able to PG18, it is still performing well at the
Zafik is left destitute, and makes a uncover the truth about Feroz’s true box office and has also been
sacred pledge to exact vengeance motivations? recognised at two international film
upon those who falsely accused him, festivals. It was nominated at the
and to track down the culprit This film marks the fifth Udine Far East Film Festival and the
responsible for the deaths of his loved collaboration between director Teh Neuchatel International Superb Film
ones. and actor Hairul Azreen, which Festival (NIFFF).
began after their highly acclaimed
In order to get back on track, Zafik movie Paskal (2018) became a The Assistant is now in theatres. –
seeks the assistance of a former blockbuster hit in every cinema by Hazique Zairill
childhood friend who is now a nationwide.
wealthy businessman. He is then
ambushed by a group of thugs on the
street and promptly rescued by Feroz
(Hairul), who has a “shoot first, ask
questions later” mentality.

Feroz, who is also Zafik’s late wife’s
cousin, seems to emerge at the right
time, asking to be an “assistant” to
him and accompany him on his
quest for revenge. This appears to be

TRAVEL

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Rainbow
waterfall is one
of the most
beautiful
waterfalls in
Malaysia. –
TRIPADVISOR

Telaga Tujuh
Waterfall has
seven wells, a
perfect place
for a picnic with

family. –
TRIPADVISOR

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Wonderful waterfalls To get to the
in Malaysia Chiling
MALAYSIA is blessed with Waterfalls,
a beautiful, natural and o Take a trip to local waterfalls to enjoy the cool visitors have
scenic landscape that water and explore the lush green surroundings to hike and
will leave you cross five
mesmerised. It’s an adventure to reach Mahua waterfall, home to amazing flora and fauna Rainbow Falls rivers. –
species. – 123RF This waterfall located in Sungai TOURISM
Its magnificent rainforest, islands, Lembing is called Rainbow Falls SELANGOR
and beaches are just some of the gazebos around the site. To get there, you have to walk because a rainbow literally forms
examples, not forgetting the breath- Visitors also love to take Instagram about 500 metres through a dense over the waterfall whenever the sun Kanching
taking waterfalls set in tranquil forest, but you can enjoy looking at shines in the morning. waterfalls is a
locations with water cascading down photos as well as outdoor wedding trees, shrubs, and butterfly species as beautiful spot
from the highest peak of a rocky hill photos, because of the picturesque well as nearby river before reaching It’s a breathtaking sight, and the to spend time
or a majestic mountain. surroundings. the waterfalls. heavenly, colourful rainbow adds to
Mahua waterfall the uniqueness of the waterfall. over the
The sound of rushing water Hidden in Sabah’s jungle, the 17m tall There is a wooden gazebo where weekend. –
pounding over a rocky ledge or water Mahua waterfall – located within you can rest of have a picnic. A glorious view, but only for a brief
trickling down would entice anyone Crocker Range Park near Kota period of time. The rainbow appears TOURISM
to take a dip into the pool of cool Kinabalu – is beautiful because If you are lucky, you might get a when the sun shines through the SELANGOR
water or stand under gushing water water flows from a high cliff above, glimpse of a range of colourful bird drops of water falling from the sky.
to shower to refresh the body and streaming down to the rocks below. species that are native to the land, Telaga Tujuh Waterfall
mind. like Yellow Wagtails and Pacific But it’s not easy to reach there. The The Telaga Tujuh Waterfall, literally
Swallows. journey to Kuantan, Pahang and to Seven Wells Waterfall, is located in
When the running water hits the Sungai Lembing town is full of the Machinchang Cambrian
body, there is a sense of excitement adventure, as it involves jungle Geoforest Park in Langkawi and is
and a calming feeling at the same trekking, river crossing and hiking of known for its vertical waterfall. Water
time. more than an hour to get to the from Mount Mat Chincang streams
waterfall. down, and some of it falls into seven
However, there is an abundance of natural pools, or water wells.
waterfalls to discover, about 100
waterfalls of various sizes, from small The stone formation allows water
to larger waterfalls, hidden far inside to cascade down vertically over a
the forests or located near the city. 91m-high cliff.

It is always an adventure to get to But to get there, people have to
these waterfalls; people often need to climb more than 638 steps to view
walk for hours, climb up slopes and the seven natural pools.
narrow trails, and brave the weather.
The waterfall sits amidst a
Here, we have picked the most rainforest with century-old trees and
beautiful and scenic waterfalls, in no attractive flora and fauna such as
particular order, for you to visit. butterflies, hornbills, squirrels, and
Chilling Waterfalls monkeys.
The Chilling Waterfalls is considered
one of the most stunning waterfalls in
Selangor.

Situated within Selangor State Park
(Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor),
the 80m waterfall overlooks a lagoon.
It’s called a ‘three-storey waterfall’
because there are three levels: top,
middle, and ground.

The water cascades from the top
of the hill to a small pool below, and
from there, the water flows down to
another small pool before falling to
the ground, into a larger pool of
water.

Though the two upper-levels are
off-limits areas, people are able to
enjoy swimming in the chilled water
at the ground level.

This third level is also the best
place to view or take a photo of the
impressive waterfall, which is
surrounded by lush green.

It’s also a breeding ground for
Mahseer fish. The waterfall and river
are a part of the Mahseer Fish
Sanctuary managed by the Selangor
Fisheries Department and Selangor
Forestry Department.
Kanching waterfalls
Located in a forest reserve in Rawang,
the Kanching Rainforest waterfall is
famous for its seven tiers of waterfalls,
where water cascades through rocks
from different heights.

It is a popular tourist attraction
and due to its location near Kuala
Lumpur, and has become a favourite
place for residents of Klang Valley to
go for picnics, camping, swimming
and jungle trekking to discover
unique plant species.

It’s a perfect place to immerse in
natural beauty and enjoy swimming,
or just to have a picnic at one of the

READING

19theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JUNE 13, 2022

A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines details
author Bourdain’s food travels. – CAROUSELL

Satisfy your wanderlustReading a travel book can be as transformative as the journey itself.–PEXELS
█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL o The right book can change our lives
forever, as seen in these 10 travel books
THERE is nothing like
immersing yourself in a Wild follows Vagabonding is an attitude that makes a person an
book about travelling to a Cheryl explorer in the best sense of the word. – PINTEREST
new place and Strayed’s story
experiencing the adventures that about hiking
follow. Whether you’re on the road the Pacific
or at home, you can become lost in Crest Trail after
adventures of love, grief, her mother’s
redemption, and self-discovery. death. – FITBIT
BLOG
We can change our future lives
by reading the appropriate book. extensive knowledge about the long-term travellers. Rolf spent 10 The Alchemist was
It’s a valuable tool to have while region’s pre-Western cultures. years travelling (he walked across originally written
embarking on a journey to learn 0 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Israel), and his book is full of useful in Portuguese but
more about the world around us Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig advice. This motivating book is a became a widely
and our own humanity. When it This book is useful for bikers and must-read, and influenced a lot of
comes to these books, what really lone travellers, and follows a travel enthusiasts. No other book translated
matters are the places that they middle-aged man and his son who digs as deeply into the whys and international
take our imaginations and the ride with an adult couple across philosophy of long-term travel. bestseller. –
enormous lengths of miles that we backroads from Minnesota-to- 0 Wild by Cheryl Strayed MOMMY DIARY
end up walking, driving, and flying California. The man remembers Wild is a New York Times best locations, and embarks on a trip up
as a result of being inspired by the hearing the wind over the plains, seller on how travel can spark the Congo River to a trading post
stories within them. seeing birds rising from marshes transformation, reconciliation, run by a man named Kurtz.
adjacent to the road, and riding and the desire for a fresh start. The Marlow’s trip to Africa is full of
Are you ready for a reading list through a violent storm. author treks from the Mojave colourful imagery and 19th-
that will revolutionise the way in 0 The Beach by Alex Garland Desert to Washington after hitting century imperialism. This book is
which you vacation? According to Richard is tired of Southeast Asia’s rock bottom, in a 1,100-mile solo action-packed.
globetrotters all across the world, tourism. In a Bangkok motel, he’s journey that ultimately rebuilds 0 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
the following are the top 15 travel given a map to an unspoiled Gulf her. This narrative will please solo This is one of the most widely-read
books that everyone should read. of Thailand beach. He discovers travellers and mountaineers. books in recent history; it is a book
the seashore with Françoise and 0 Heart of Darkness by Joseph about pursuing one’s dreams,
0 A Cook’s Tour: Global Étienne. It’s about adventure, Conrad focusing on a young shepherd boy This is not only a travel guide, but a
Adventures in Extreme Cuisine passion, treachery, and marijuana. Heart of Darkness is 100 years old travelling from Spain to Egypt as he quick summary of every country.
by Anthony Bourdain It’s a must-read for anyone visiting but still interesting, and inspired follows his heart, and learns about Each article includes photos,
Anthony Bourdain redefined food. Thailand. the legendary film Apocalypse love and the meaning of life. The statistics, and helpful phrases. The
He taught us to appreciate unusual 0 Vagabonding by Rolf Potts Now. Charles Marlow is fascinated book is loaded with beautiful and 450-page trip book is heavy. I
and diverse global cuisines, and Rolf Potts’ book is a must-read for with “blank areas on earth”, which uplifting quotations. wouldn’t advocate bringing it on a
that some of the best meals are had covers of wild, unmapped 0 The Travel Book: A Journey trip, but it’s great for inspiration.
at a plastic table in an alley. Through Every Country in the Lonly Planet sums it up as “850
Bourdain’s no-holds-barred style World by Lonely Planet photos, 230 countries, one full
launched his TV career. In this picture.”
book, Bourdain eats in choice 0 Travel the World on $50 a Day
dining spots inFrance, Vietnam, by Matt Kepnes
Morocco, Japan, Cambodia and The BBC called this “the affordable
Mexico, among others. He even travel handbook.” The author is the
eats a still-beating snake heart in founder of the popular travel blog
Hanoi. Nomadic.com. Master travel so you
may save money, get off the beaten
0 The Lost City of Z by David route, and have a more local, richer
Grann experience. Travellers may plan
This book analyses Percy Fawcett, their journeys with detailed cost
an explorer who searched for the and location information.
lost city of Z in the Amazon jungle.
Grann combines history,
biography, and travelogue to relate
Percy’s life and expeditions with
the Z myth and the possibility of
undiscovered advanced
civilisations. Grann shows

FEATURE

20 theSun LYFE ON MONDAY | JUNE 13, 2022

Figures sit on fruit in
one of David Gilliver’s
artworks. – ALL PIX
FROM THE
INDEPENDENT

Gilliver’s travels
o One artist uses miniature railway figures to create surreal images
inspired by dreaming of summer holidays while in lockdown

DAVID GILLIVER has used shows worshipers at a stone circle go about our daily lives. A lightbulb becomes a hot air balloon above the clouds.
his pioneering art form for made from shortbread. “A lot of the images have food as A cycle race over a tape dispenser.
commercial campaigns Shorthenge shows worshipers at a stone circle made from shortbread.
including 3, Sony and One piece, Bathing in Sunshine, the main subject matter – this seems
Adobe – but his main passion is shows a diver about to jump from a to be a recurring theme in my artwork
making tiny depictions of imagined large slice of orange into a pool, while over the years.
worlds. another shows the miniature figures
urinating into a gigantic Irn-Bru can. “I have lost track of who I actually
He collects miniature railway go food shopping for any more – my
figurines from as far afield as Japan Others use technology as a family, or the Little People?
and Singapore and sends them to an background, with Hogging the
artist to be painted to his own Remote showing a family sitting “The time to shoot each diorama
specification. together on a tiny sofa, superimposed varied, but on average each shot
on a TV remote control. probably took something like two to
They are then posed up with other three hours to set up, photograph and
props – such as shortbread biscuits to Between January and April 2022, edit.
create a version of Stonehenge, or a Gilliver made 100 artworks in 100
plastic remote control to resemble a days, and used the prospect of sunny “Sometimes lighting the miniature
family sitting room – and holidays as inspiration for his scenes in a satisfactory way is the
photographed. artworks. trickiest part, and so I spend a lot of
time getting that part just right.
Gilliver, who studied at Glasgow Gilliver, who lives in Gartcosh,
School of Art, said the technique has North Lanarkshire, said: “I have “I may shoot each diorama as
been copied by others trying to always enjoyed the interaction that many as 50 to 200 times before I am
imitate his unique take on modern takes place between the 2cm-tall satisfied that I have captured the
life, and prints have been sold in John figurines and objects or props that we scene in a way I am happy with.
Lewis. humans either use or consume as we
“A lot of patience is required.” –
He often uses fruit to create a The Independent
landscape, including oranges sliced
in half, and grapes, which look giant Enjoying a glass of wine in one of Gilliver’s imagined worlds.
in comparison to the tiny figurines.

Gilliver has collected the “Little
People” figurines for decades, and
only really alters them to make them
more diverse.

Many of his recent artworks were
made during the pandemic when
overseas travel was restricted.

The series 100 Dioramas in 100
Days was made between January and
April this year and depicts light-
hearted scenes of tropical holidays
and a lot of vino.

Gilliver said lockdown was a
perfect opportunity to dream up new
ideas, including Shorthenge, which

Giant lollipops are normal in miniature land. Holidays and travel are recurring Golfers use a keyboard for a putting green.
themes in 100 Dioramas in 100 Days.

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MMRR..RRaajajahh ththeewwininddiningguupphhaassbbeeennccoonndduuccteteddaanndd aannddcclalaimimssaat tssuucchhtitmimeeaannddpplalacceeaass merely went through the motions on
TTEELL::001122--66228822884444 totohheeaarreexxpplalannaatitoionnssththaat tmmaayybbeeggiviveennbbyy sshhaallllbbeessppeeccifiifeieddininssuucchhnnootitcicee, ,oorrinin court as Murray took complete command
FFAAXX::0066--77664422005511 ththeelilqiquuididaatotor.r. ddeefafauultltththeerereoof fththeeyywwililllbbeeeexxccluluddeedd to secure a 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 victory in 93
LLEEECCHHUUNNMMUUNN frforomm ththee bbeenneefiftit oof f aannyy ddisistrtirbibuutitoionn minutes.
JJOOHHOORRBBAAHHRRUU LLiqiquuididaatotor r mmaaddeebbeefoforeressuucchhddeebbtstsaannddcclalaimimss
KKuuaalalaLLuummppuur r aarerepprorovveedd. . No double ton, no problem
MMSS..AAnnnneeLLimim DDaatetedd: :1133JJUUNNEE2200222 DDaateteddththisis1133JJuunnee22002222 for Mitchell
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FFAAXX::0077--33555555554499 11. .OOnnlylymmeemmbbeersrswwhhoosseennaammeessaapppeeaarr (J(Jooinint tLLiqiquuididaatotorsrs) ) NEW ZEALAND’S Daryl Mitchell said he
ininththeeRReeggisisteterroof fMMeemmbbeerroonn1133JJUUNNEE SSeelalannggoor.r. has no regrets after falling agonisingly
2200222sshhaallllbbeeeenntitilteleddtotoaatttetennddaanndd short of a maiden Test double hundred in
vvooteteaat tththisisFFininaal lMMeeetitningg. . NNOOTTICICEEININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFF the second match against England. The
22. .AAmmeemmbbeerreenntitilteleddtotoaatttetennddaannddvvootete TTHHEECCOOMMPPAANNIEIESSAACCTT, ,22001166 middle order batsman fell after a career-
aat tththisismmeeetitninggisiseenntitilteleddtotoaapppooinint taat t best 190, and his 236-run collaboration
leleaasst toonneepproroxxyytotoaatttetennddaannddvvooteteinin AANNDD with fellow centurion Tom Blundell was
hhisisssteteaadd. .AApproroxxyymmaayybbuut tnneeeddnnoot tbbee ININTTHHEEMMAATTTTEERROOFFGGOOOODDNNITITEE the bedrock of New Zealand’s robust first
aammeemmbbeerroof fththeeCCoommppaanny.y.TThheereresshhaallll EENNTTEERRPPRRISISEE(M(M))SSDDNN. .BBHHDD. . innings total of 553 at Trent Bridge. “To be
bbeennooreresstrtircictitoionnaasstotoththeeqquuaalilfifcicaatitoionn (C(CoommppaannyyNNoo: :119999990011001155339944 honest, a double-hundred personally
oof f ththee pproroxxy.y. AA pproroxxyy aapppooinintetedd toto doesn’t mean a hell of a lot,” Mitchell told
aatttetennddaannddvvooteteaat tththeemmeeetitninggsshhaallll (4(49900229944--HH))) reporters after second day’s play at Trent
hhaavveeththeessaammeerirgighhtstsaassththeemmeemmbbeer rtoto (I(nInMMeemmbbeerrss’ ’VVoolulunntatarryy Bridge. “It was just nice to contribute to a
ssppeeaakkaannddvvooteteaat tththeemmeeetitningg. . score that can help us win a Test match,” he
33. .WWhheerereaammeemmbbeerraapppooinintstsmmoorereththaann WWininddiningg--UUpp)) said, with England 90-1 in reply.
oonnee pproroxxy,y, ththee aapppooinintmtmeennt t sshhaallll NNOOTTICICEEISISHHEERREEBBYYGGIVIVEENNTTHHAATTaat t
bbee ininvvaalildid uunnlelesss hhee ssppeeccififeiess ththee aann EExxtrtaraoordrdininaaryry GGeenneeraral l MMeeetitningg Shanaka helps Sri Lanka
pproroppoortritoionnoof fhhisissshhaarerehhooldldininggsstotobbee oof f ththee CCoommppaannyy hheeldld aat t 8822F,F, JJaalalann avoid whitewash
rereppreresseennteteddbbyyeeaacchhpproroxxy.y. PPuulalassaann, , 4411000000 KKlalanngg, , SSeelalannggoorr
44. .TThhee ininsstrturummeennt t aapppooinintitningg aa pproroxxyy oonnththee1100ththddaayyooffJJuunnee22002222, ,ththee Shanaka
sshhaallllbbeeininwwrirtitningguunnddeerrththeehhaannddoof f fofolllolowwininggreressoolulutitoionnwwaassdduulylyppaassseedd. . DASUN SHANAKA led from the front with
ththeeaapppooininteterroorroof fhhisisaatttotornrneeyydduulyly ““TThhaatt ththee CCoommppaannyy bbee wwoouunndd-u-upp a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka
aauuththoorirsiseeddininwwrirtitninggoor,r,ififththeeaapppooininteter r vvoolulunntatarirliylyppuursrsuuaannt ttotoSSeecctitoionn443399(1(1) ) edged world champions Australia by four
isis aa ccoorprpooraratitoionn, ,uunnddeerr itists CCoommmmoonn (b(b) )oof fththeeCCoommppaannieiessAAcct t22001166aanndd wickets in the third and final Twenty20
SSeeaal loorrththeehhaannddoof fitistsaatttotornrneeyydduulyly ththaatt MMr.r.TTeeooYYeekk MMiningg ooff GGoooddnnitiete International to avoid a series whitewash
aauuththoorirsiseedd. . SSddnn. . BBhhdd.,., LLoott 11224499, , JJaalalann KKaappaar,r, yesterday. Chasing 177 for a consolation
55. .TThhee ininsstrturummeennt t aapppooinintitningg aa pproroxxyy BBaatutu1155, ,4422220000KKaappaar,r,SSeelalannggoorraanndd win after being outplayed in the first two
mmuusst tbbeeddeeppoossitieteddaat tththeeLLiqiquuididaatotor’rs’s MMr.r.YYeettKKioionnggSSiaiannggooffMMeesssrsrs. .KKhhooo matches, Sri Lanka were in the doldrums at
oofffifcicee aat t NNoo. . 2299-2-2, , JJaalalann 4466AA/2/266, , TTeennggKKeeaatt&&CCoo.,.,NNoo. .8822-F-F(1(1ssttFFloloor)r,), 108-6 in the 16th over of their innings in
TaTammaann SSriri RRaammppaai,i, 55333000 KKuuaalala JJaalalannPPuulalassaann, ,4411000000KKlalanngg, ,SSeelalannggoorr Kandy. Shanaka then exploded with the
LLuummppuur,r,WW.P..P. KKuuaalala LLuummppuurr nnoot t lelesss bbee aanndd aarere hheererebbyy aappppooinintetedd JJooinint t bat to put the pressure back on Australia
ththaannfofortryty-e-eigighht t(4(488) )hhoouursrsbbeefoforereththee LLiqiquuididaatotorsrsfofor rththeeppuurprpoosseeoof fssuucchh with Sri Lanka needing 19 runs off the last
titmimeesseet tfoforrhhooldldininggththeemmeeetitninggoorraannyy wwininddiningg uupp ththee CCoommppaannyy wwitihth aallll over from Kane Richardson, who buckled
aaddjojouurnrnmmeennt thheerereoof.f. ppoowweersrsggiviveennbbyySSeecctitoionn445566oof fththee under the pressure. Shanaka’s unbeaten 54
CCoommppaannieiessAAcct t22001166.”.” came off 25 balls and included four sixes
DDaateteddththisis1133JJuunnee22002222 suffered badly from bouncing on ahead of round nine of the season and five fours.
HHaammddaannBBininYYuussoopp the streets of Baku this weekend. in Montreal next week. – AFP
DDirierecctotorr Afghanistan win
330022 JJoobbss SSeelalannggoorr ININTTHHEEHHIGIGHHCCOOUURRTTOOFFMMAALLAAYYAA DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHH DDAALLAAMMMMAAHHKKAAMMAAHHMMAAJJISISTTRREETT thrilling run chase
AATTKKUUAALLAALLUUMMPPUURR MMAAJJISISTTRREETTDDI IKKAAJJAANNGG DDI IKKAAJJAANNGG
WE ARE HIRING ININTTHHEEHHIGIGHHCCOOUURRTTOOFF DDAALLAAMMNNEEGGEERRI ISSEELLAANNGGOORR NAJIBULLAH ZADRAN slammed a six off
MMAALLAAYYAAAATTJJOOHHOORRBBAAHHRRUU ININTTHHEEFFEEDDEERRAALLTTEERRRRITITOORRYYOOFF DDAARRUULLEEHHSSAANN, ,MMAALLAAYYSSIAIA DDAALLAAMMNNEEGGEERRI ISSEELLAANNGGOORRDDAARRUULL the second ball of the final over to give
AADDVVEERRTTIISSIINNGG SSAALLEESS && ININTTHHEESSTTAATTEEOOFFJJOOHHOORR, ,MMAALLAAYYSSIAIA KKUUAALLAALLUUMMPPUURR, ,MMAALLAAYYSSIAIA EEHHSSAANN, ,MMAALLAAYYSSIAIA Afghanistan a six-wicket win against
MMAARRKKEETTIINNGG CCOOMMPPAANNIEIESS(W(WININDDININGG--UUPP)) CCOOMMPPAANNIEIESS(W(WININDDININGG--UUPP)) (B(BAAHHAAGGIAIANNSSIVIVILIL) ) (B(BAAHHAAGGIAIANNSSIVIVILIL) ) Zimbabwe yesterday after a thrilling run
NNOO. .JJAA--2288NNCCCC--6622--0055/2/2002222 NNOO.:.:WWAA--2288NNCCCC--335599--0055/2/2002222 GGUUAAMMAANNSSIVIVILIL GGUUAAMMAANNSSIVIVILIL chase in the first of three Twenty20
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22))EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE//SSEENNIIOORREEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE &&554499&&555544(1(1) )(b(b) )&&555544(2(2) )ooffththee InIn ththee mmaatteterr ooff SSeecctitoionnss 446655 (1(1)) NNOO. .: :BBHH-A-A7722NNCCVVCC-1-111-0-011/2/2002222 seemed unlikely with 10 overs gone as the
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22 theSUN ON MONDAY | JUNE 13, 2022 LIV’s real and present threat
Schwartzel celebrates as golf’s power struggle deepens
SPORTS
simultaneous “shotgun starts” and a team There was uncertainty in the run-up to the Others are staying loyal – at least for now.
CHARL SCHWARTZEL’S victory at the element. inaugural event about who would be in the field. The dispute could be heading for the
first event of the rebel LIV Golf series courtroom if any of the players banned by the
brought the curtain down on one of the Play got under way on Thursday but was Norman himself had previously said the PGA Tour pursue a legal challenge.
most dramatic weeks in the history of a quickly overshadowed by a brutal statement from tournament did not need the biggest names to be Norman’s big pitch is for a “free and open
sport now in deep turmoil. the US PGA Tour, banning the rebel golfers, who an instant success, arguing it could be a showcase market” in golf and he has pledged to back his
had not been given permission to play in the LIV for future stars. players to the hilt, even saying LIV Golf would pay
The breakaway circuit, fronted by former tournament. any fines.
world No. 1 Greg Norman and bankrolled by But the Australian managed to attract enough Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter plans to appeal
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is now a real Ten of the 17 listed had already resigned their big names to make the sport’s power brokers sit against the PGA Tour ban, saying it makes “no
and present threat to golf’s established tours. membership. up and take notice and he can now count nine sense” to limit players’ choice.
major winners on his books. The DP World Tour, previously known as the
The stars at the opening tournament outside PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said the European Tour, has yet to react but the LIV players
London, which finished yesterday, included six- “same fate holds true” for any players who A number of high-profile players had have been reassured they can play in next week’s
time major winner Phil Mickelson and two-time compete in future LIV events, with Reed and previously pledged their allegiance to the PGA US Open.
major champion Dustin Johnson. Bryson DeChambeau due to be in the field in Another unknown is the issue of world ranking
Oregon later this month. Tour, including Johnson and DeChambeau, points, currently unavailable at LIV tournaments.
But there were other big names in the 48-man before making U-turns. The points are crucial because they help
field too, including major winners Schwartzel, McIlroy players qualify for the four majors, which are the
Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell sport’s marquee tournaments. – AFP
and Louis Oosthuizen.

During the event at the Centurion Club in St
Albans, the organisers trumpeted the signings of
2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau
and former Masters winner Patrick Reed.

Organisers have vowed to “supercharge” golf,
offering 54-hole tournaments with no cuts,

5472/2022 12/06/2022 (SUN)

8536 DrawDate:12/06/22(Sun) DrawNo:5419/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
0621

7014

1559 9617 9038 7001 0689
5198 7619 3071 8623
0589 7442 9089 3654 2747
8575 2199 0975 7303
7256 8615 7158 8674 0197

8536 0621 17,909,394.01 Duo put Canadian 7208 + 8962 5749 + 6682
8536 7014 0621 8536 Open back in spotlight 5731 + 3852 6708 + 6290
0621 7014 7014 8536 0379 + 0715 5566 + 7907
7014 0621 7699 + 2449 5293 + 3776
296,601.88 7601 + 0243 4433 + 7474

RM8,418,718.30

8536 THE Canadian Open showcased the The PGA Tour, meanwhile, can point 0689 + 2747 2747 + 0689
0621 quality the breakaway LIV Golf to a rollicking third round at St George’s 0689 + 0197 0197 + 0689
Invitational Series could not match Golf and Country Club which ended 2747 + 0197 0197 + 2747
7014 yesterday, with defending champion with four-time major winner McIlroy
DOG Rory McIlroy sitting atop a glittering and world No. 18 Tony Finau tied atop RM100,000.00
leaderboard featuring three of the the leaderboard at 11-under.
world’s top 10. 280 689 + DRAGON RM1,963,333.30
Lurking two back going into the final
20555 After a week of verbal sparring and round are world No. 6 and PGA 132 747 + MONKEY RM3,505,381.20
0555 threats between the PGA Tour and the Championship winner Justin Thomas
89621 555 controversial Saudi-backed LIV Series, and No. 6 Sam Burns. 860 197 + MONKEY RM1,520,000.00
46479 55 the spotlight was on golf yesterday with
the Canadian Open underscoring the The field also includes world No. 1
554007 quality gap between the two Tours. Scottie Scheffler, who sits eight back 197 208 358 962 895 749 886 682
and No. 4 Australian Cam Smith, who is 805 731 773 852 786 708 626 290
55400 54007 South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel held well back at 10 off the pace. 060 379 250 715 145 566 307 907
5540 4007 off compatriot Hennie Du Plessis to win 457 699 032 449 435 293 163 776
554 007 the opening event of the LIV Series at “You look at it out there today, I 107 601 380 243 144 433 157 474
55 07 the Centurion Club outside London to mean it’s certainly the best atmosphere
collect the biggest pay cheque in golf of any golf tournament going on this
history of US$4 million (RM17.6m). week,” said McIlroy, who has been vocal
in support and loyalty to the PGA Tour.
Organisers will point to decent-sized
crowds, plenty of glitz and the presence “I’m pretty sure what’s going to
of big names, including six-time major happen over the final 18 holes here is
champion Phil Mickelson, Dustin going to be more entertaining than
Johnson and Sergio Garcia. what other golf was played this week
anywhere else.” – Reuters

6 8 11 24 40 46 Thongchai, Jimenez share lead 689 747 197
15,857,965.88
THONGCHAI JAIDEE shot a 7-under 65 and a lot of fairways but I feeling RM780,246.50
10 14 18 23 39 54 yesterday and is tied for the lead with putting is the key for being 7-under. I’m
5,918,208.18 Miguel Angel Jimenez after two rounds very happy with my round.” 689 + 747 + 197 747 + 197 + 689
of the American Family Insurance 689 + 197 + 747 197 + 689 + 747
13 17 21 22 37 47 8 Championship at Madison, Wisconsin. Thongchai, 52, carded seven birdies,
2,665,487.52 including three straight on Nos. 14-16. 747 + 689 + 197 197 + 747 + 689
100,000.00 Jimenez shot 68 to join Thongchai at
10-under 134 at University Ridge. The Jimenez, 58, had six birdies and two 1+3D Jackpot 2 RM171,037.30 won
Toto 4D Jackpot 2 (i-System) pair stand one shot ahead of the trio of bogeys while grabbing a share of the on 11/06/2022!
Paul Broadhurst, Paul Goydos and Steve lead.
RM102,120 Flesch.
It marks the 16th time the Spaniard
won on 11/06/2022 ! Thongchai, from Thailand, is part of has led or shared the lead entering the
the second-round lead for the first time final round. He won the tournament on
on the PGA Champions Tour. The six of those occasions.
bogey-free 65 matched his best on the
tour. “Tomorrow, we’re going to be in the
last group and I’ll just play golf and
“My confidence in my putting was enjoy myself on the golf course and
very good today,”Thongchai said during anything happens,” Jimenez said. “There
a press conference. “I hit a lot of greens are a lot of players, very good quality
players.” – Field Level Media

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TOUCHLINES █ RONNIE ESPLIN Tartan Army fury

MANCHESTER UNITED will join the race ANDY ROBERTSON admitted Scotland Scotland fans ‘completely correct’ to boo, admits Robertson
for Poland striker Robert Lewandowski deserved to be booed off by the Tartan
should the 33-year-old’s dream move to Army following their dismal 3-0 defeat they pay a lot of money and that performance is eight unbeaten games before the Ukraine
Barcelona fail to come off, with the by the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva nowhere near good enough in a Scotland jersey. defeat.
Spanish giants attempting to move on Stadium.
some of their high earners. “We will need to assess as a team, we will He said: “It can’t keep being one
PARIS ST-GERMAIN are also interested in After losing their World Cup playoff semifinal need to assess individually and we have to hit performance and trying to pick them up or
Lewandowski, who has one year left on his to Ukraine at Hampden Park, the Scots began the reset button because everything was good trying to rally them.
contract with Bayern Munich. their Nations League campaign with a 2-0 home last year, but this year the performances haven’t
CHELSEA are also preparing to enter the win over Armenia. quite been up to scratch as of yet. “We need to get back to being consistent,
race to sign Lewandowski, but cannot which we were really good at last year.
make a move until they sell 29-year-old The result and performance gave Steve “We knew they were under pressure, two
Belgium striker and club-record buy Clarke’s men confidence for the trip to Dublin to defeats in the first two and they were probably “Today, I don’t think anyone played above
Romelu Lukaku. play an Irish side who had lost their opening two getting questioned. We had to weather the par which, when you come to places like this, is
LIVERPOOL have reached a verbal agree- League B Group One games and indeed were storm, but we didn’t do it. nowhere good enough.
ment to buy 22-year-old Uruguayan striker looking for their first ever Nations League win.
Darwin Nunez from Benfica and are prepar- “We gave them easy corners, win big tackles “Some words were said in the dressing room
ing the paperwork to compete a deal worth But the home side dominated from the start which got the crowd up and that set the tone for and rightly so, but the manager, coaches and all
£85m (RM476m). and goals from Alan Browne and Troy Parrott the game and unfortunately we didn’t get into the players, we are all together, but some things
THE deal means Senegal striker Sadio gave them a deserved interval lead before the game until we were 3-0 down. have to be said and we have to reset and go on a
Mane, 30, is edging closer to a move from Michael Obafemi, making his first international good run.
Liverpool to Bayern Munich. start, thundered in a third early in the second “The overall performance was nowhere good
half. enough and not good enough for a Scotland “It can’t be one good performance then one
jersey.” bad performance, that’s not what we have built
Skipper Robertson conceded the under this manager and that’s what we need to
performance was “nowhere good enough” and Robertson believes Scotland need to get get back to, doing the basics correctly.” – The
said the Scotland fans were right to vent their back to the level of consistency shown in the Independent
frustration.

“To the fans behind the goal booing us off,
completely correct,” he told Premier Sports.

“We know they travel a long way, we know

TOTTENHAM are in advanced negotiations Hungary’s Zsolt Nagy
to sign Everton and Brazil forward (left) celebrates
Richarlison, 25, for £51m (RM286m). scoring the opening
MANCHESTER CITY will demand £80m goal during the
(RM448m) for Portugal midfielder Nations League
Bernardo Silva if Barcelona try to sign the match against
27-year-old. Germany at the
CHELSEA have been given a transfer boost Puskas Arena in
after Barcelona confirmed France winger Budapest yesterday.
Ousmane Dembele, 25, has not signed a – AFPPIX
new contract offer.

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta says
the club are close to agreeing a new deal
with 17-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi,
who has one year left on his contract.

FRANCE forward Christopher Nkunku, 24, is
set to stay at RB Leipzig and sign a new con-
tract despite interest from Manchester
United and Chelsea.

ARSENAL are one of several clubs moni-
toring Marco Asensio’s situation at Real
Madrid with the 26-year-old Spain
attacking midfielder’s future set to be
resolved next week.

RESULTS Battling Hungary hold
mighty Germany to draw
NATIONS LEAGUE
Group A3: England 0 Italy 0, Hungary 1 GERMANY had to settle for their third team to play against,” Germany captain
(Z. Nagy 6) Germany 1 (Hofmann 9). Nations League 1-1 draw in a row after Manuel Neuer told broadcaster RTL.
Group A4: Netherlands 2 (Klaassen 51, battling Hungary held their illustrious visitors
Dumfries 54) Poland 2 (Cash 18, Zielinski 49), in a Group A3 tie in Budapest yesterday. Germany will play their final match of the
Wales 1 (Johnson 86) Belgium 1 (Tielemans June international break at home against
51). League A debutants Hungary stunned the Italy on Wednesday before the group
Group B1: Ukraine 3 (Malinovskyi 61, Germans after just six minutes with a campaign concludes in September.
Karavaev 77, Mykolenko 84) Armenia 0, blistering strike by Zsolt Nagy before Jonas
Republic of Ireland 3 (Browne 20, Parrott Hofmann levelled three minutes later with a “We have to see that we learn the lessons
28, Obafemi 51) Scotland 0. fine solo effort. from this game,” said Flick, with an eye on the
Group B3: Montenegro 1 (Marusic 77) World Cup in Qatar in five months’ time.
Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 (Menalo 62), The result extended the unbeaten run of
Romania 1 (Bancu 30) Finland 0 Hansi Flick’s side to 12 matches but leaves “We have always said that we are
Group C1: Faroe Islands 2 (V. Davidsen 20- them frustrated and still without a win three developing. We are in a process aimed
pen, Andreasen 45) Lithuania 1 (Cernych 6), games into the campaign. towards the World Cup. Against Italy, we
Luxembourg 0 Turkey 2 (Calhanoglu 37- want to really get things going again,” said
pen, Dursun 76). “I’m not going to start coming up with Neuer.
alibis, we wanted to get three points today,”
Flick told reporters afterwards. Also on Wednesday Hungary, who remain
in second place in Group A3 behind leaders
“Of course, we are disappointed, but you Italy with four points, visit last-placed
have to say that Hungary is an unpleasant England in Wolverhampton. – AFP

Klaassen, Dumfries rescue point for Oranje

DAVY KLAASSEN and Denzel seven points from their three goal and the Netherlands that can happen,” Depay told
Dumfries scored second-half games, three ahead of Belgium responded quickly with a NOS. “Now it feels like a defeat. It
goals as Netherlands rallied from and Poland. double strike turned the game was a difficult game. Poland
two down to secure a 2-2 draw on its head, before Depay were compact and the spaces
against Poland in an The Poles, seeking a first ever wasted the late chance to were super small.
entertaining Nations League A victory against their hosts in the complete the home side’s
clash yesterday. Netherlands, led 2-0 just after comeback. “But we have shown that we
halftime as English-born Matty have fight in us. We continue to
Home captain Memphis Cash and Piotr Zielinski scored, Netherlands host Wales on believe in ourselves, but today
Depay missed a late penalty that much to the delight of their Wednesday in their final game was difficult.
would have secured all three sizeable contingent of travelling of this international window,
points for his side as he struck a fans in the stadium. while Poland welcome Belgium “The 0-2 was a mental blow,
post, but the result sees the on the same day. but we handled it well. It wasn’t
Dutch top Group Four with But a frenzied five minutes in our best game, but we kept
which Poland got their second “I missed and unfortunately fighting.” – Reuters

MONDAY • JUNE 13, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

To the fans behind the goal booing us off,
completely correct. We know they travel
a long way, we know they pay a lot of money and
that performance is nowhere near good enough in a
Scotland jersey. We will need to assess as a team…
we have to hit the reset button…”

Scotland skipper Andy Robertson

Martinez confused how Wales’ equaliser allowed to stand

FURIOUS Belgium boss Roberto Martinez “The lines for the offside don’t work. It’s quite lost their opening Nations League games to Wales now travel to the Netherlands for their
demanded an explanation from “really high up” comical. We need a software that says who is in Poland and Holland to late goals. last of five international games in just over two
after describing Brennan Johnson’s Wales an offside position… the lines are comical. weeks, and Johnson will be in line to feature once
equaliser as “comical”. “We don’t fear anybody. That’s a benchmark, again.
“I would invite you all to watch the images another statement. When we go a goal behind we
Johnson scored his first Wales goal three again and tell me what you think. don’t give up and we’ll keep going.” “When Brennan comes on, depending on if
minutes from time to secure the Dragons a 1-1 we chasing the game or not, I think he can drop
Nations League draw in Cardiff. “Where the toe is, it’s confused with the grass. Johnson played a huge role in Nottingham into that 10 role like Gareth (Bale) does,” said
We need an explanation of this decision.” Forest’s promotion to the Premier League. Page.
The assistant referee had flagged for offside,
but the goal stood after a lengthy VAR offside Belgium, ranked second in the world, had The 21-year-old scored 19 goals last season “He’s done that for Nottingham Forest, but his
check – and Martinez called on the football taken the lead after 51 minutes when Youri and hit a post within seconds of arriving as a main asset for me is his pace over the top.
authorities to introduce clarity to such situations. Tielemans found space on the edge of the second-half substitute in the previous week’s
penalty area to drill home. World Cup playoff victory against Ukraine. “No defender in world football that would
“I am very confused. I have just seen the want to see Brennan Johnson coming on with 15
images and I cannot explain how the goal was But Wales, who had seen Ethan Ampadu’s Page said: “He’s a wonderful talent. I’m looking minutes to go.”
allowed to stand,” Martinez said. fifth-minute effort ruled out by VAR after Joe forward to seeing him in the Premier League next
Rodon was ruled offside earlier in the move, season and watching him grow with us because Page used all five substitutes during the
“We have gone a little bit mad in that respect. refused to surrender. every time he comes on he impresses. game, one of which saw Aaron Ramsey replace
The VAR is there to help the referees. Joe Allen in the first-half after the midfielder
Gareth Bale and Connor Roberts both went “He shows his worth so he deserved his goal. suffered what looked to be a hamstring injury.
“When I look at the images, it does not look close before Johnson slid home fellow substitute He’s got a lot more to come as well. We see it day,
right. The lines were not parallel to the 18-yard Aaron Ramsey’s pass and sent the Cardiff City in day out. We had a chat with him yesterday. Connor Roberts and Ben Davies were also
line. Stadium crowd wild. withdrawn as players felt the impact of playing
“Alan Knill (coach) showed him his clips back for a fourth time in just 11 days. – The
“I don’t expect an explanation from here. I “This shows how far we’ve come as a group,” and where we think he can improve. He’s shown it Independent/WalesOnline/Agencies
expect it from really high up. The lines don’t work. said Wales manager Robert Page, whose side had again.”

Goal-shy Lions Italy’s Federico Gatti
(left) fights for the
Southgate concerned by England reliance on Kane and Sterling ball with England’s
Raheem Sterling
(centre) during
yesterday’s Nations
League, League A
Group 3 match at
the Molineux
Stadium. – AFPPIX

█ SIMON PEACH Cup,” he said. “Today was part of that process. in attack on a night when Mason Mount hit the vocal over the past week.
“We knew on the back of a physically tough crossbar and Sterling missed a great second-half But Italy counterpart Roberto Mancini believes
GARETH SOUTHGATE admits England’s opportunity.
over-reliance on Harry Kane and game in Germany the other night, also to refresh supporters need to keep the bigger picture in
Raheem Sterling’s goals is a concern as the team was going to be important. Southgate underlined the need to keep getting mind as preparations continue for Qatar.
the World Cup edges closer. balls into the right areas but admitted there had
Preparations for the tournament in Qatar “It’s the same as I said yesterday – of course “been a little bit of a lack of sharpness in those “My opinion is that England is one of the best
continued in front of empty stands at Molineux you’re wanting to win the games and we’re attacking areas across the three matches” this teams in Europe in this moment,” the Azzurri boss
yesterday as the Three Lions attempted to disappointed not to win the game. month. said. “They have many, many very good players.
kickstart their Nations League campaign.
“I think we had two or three very good chances “In the end, the quality of your top players has “Maybe in this moment they are trying to do
England lost 1-0 in Hungary the previous that we have to take. You don’t get loads of a large factor in determining how successful you something different, to try different situations for
weekend and secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw in chances in games against the top-level teams, are,” the England boss said. the World Cup.
Germany on Wednesday, with Southgate’s that’s how it is.
experimental side unable to find a way past “We’re very fortunate that we’ve got some very “But I think that it’s one of the candidates to
inexperienced Italy in Wolverhampton yesterday. “We’d like to have created more given the good ones and our captain’s goal-scoring record is win the World Cup in Qatar.”
amount of possession we had and we definitely phenomenal.
Southgate struck a largely positive tone after used the ball better in the back two thirds of the Such quality left Mancini satisfied with his
the 0-0 draw against their Euro 2020 final foes but field than we did the other night so that was “But we have got to start to spread that load inexperienced team’s efforts in the Group A3 draw
admitted other players need to reduce the goal- pleasing. and there are players that are scoring more at Molineux.
scoring burden on 50-goal captain Kane and regularly with their club. We’ve got to convert that
forward Sterling, who has 19 to his name. “But in the end we’ve not got the goal to make into international football. “I am happy about the result because this game
the difference. wasn’t easy, especially because some of the
“Clearly across these four games we’re needing “We’ve just got to keep working on getting players have already played twice and some have
to look at different players ahead of the World “We’re very, very reliant on Harry and Raheem them into those right areas.” debuted tonight,” he added.
for our goals at the moment and that is a concern.”
England’s uninspiring draw will only serve to “We have to work on scoring and of course if
Tammy Abraham was given the nod up front fuel Southgate’s critics, who have become more (Davide) Frattesi scored early it would have been a
ahead of record-chasing Kane but did not flourish different game.” – The Independent

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