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MOH gets
tough oBlitzonerrant
food handlers and
unhygienic eateries

█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY as poisoning.
[email protected] “To ensure training for food handlers is

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry delivered effectively to foreign workers,
(MOH) is stepping up enforcement the syllabus of the food handler
against food handlers in the country training module is published by
who fail to comply with government MOH with illustrations and
regulations that protect the public from photographs that can be used
contamination and other hazards, said its Food as examples that are easy to
Safety and Quality senior director Norrani understand and practise.
Eksan. Additionally, instructors also
demonstrate and use
She was commenting on a news report on teaching aids, including
Monday in which a popular roti canai stall at videos on how to wash
Jalan Transfer in George Town was shut down hands properly,” she told
by health authorities for 14 days after a video theSun.
posted online showed a worker picking up
soiled chicken eggs and placing them in a She said MOH
basket near where the roti canai was being regularly conducts
prepared. inspections of food
premises to ensure
The closure notice was issued by the operators and food
northeast district health office under Section 11 handlers comply
of the Food Act 1983. The operator was also with the
issued a RM500 compound for failing to enrol prescribed
its workers for a food handling course Acts and
prescribed by MOH. regulations.

Although Norrani did not provide figures on Turn to
the number of summonses issued or details of
other enforcement action taken nationwide —
against restaurateurs and food handlers, she
said it was ongoing, adding that each country page 2
has its own socio-cultural background and
everyday practices. A worker at a food court in
Kuala Lumpur clearing a table.
“Therefore, there is a distinct difference in He is seen wearing an apron
standards between foreign food handlers and but without a cap, gloves and
locals. For example, typhoid vaccination is a a facemask as required.
requirement for Malaysian food handlers but – SYAZWAN KAMAL/THESUN
may not be mandatory in some other
countries.

“Also, in Australia and New Zealand, food
handlers are not obliged to attend formal food
handling training. Food handling skills and
knowledge are acquired in those countries
only through in-house training during
working hours and following operating
procedures.”

Norrani said all food handlers must
undergo training to understand the
importance of maintaining food
cleanliness and safety to
protect the public
from hazards
such

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USM gets new National Council of Professors
vice-chancellor

GEORGE TOWN: The Higher Education urged to share ideas
Ministry has appointed Datuk Prof Dr
Abdul Rahman Mohamed as Universiti KUALA LUMPUR: Professors and o Expertise and knowledge of academics the four MPs did not breach the
Sains Malaysia’s (USM) new academics under the National invaluable for nation’s development, says DPM anti-hopping law as they had
vice-chancellor, effective yesterday. Council of Professors have been contested on a GRS ticket in the
invited to share their ideas and Ministry which he leads, especially Datuk Johari Abdul on the notice of 15th general election.
It said Abdul Rahman had served as knowledge on cost of living issues on technical and vocational vacant seats filed by Bersatu.
the university’s deputy vice-chancellor for the betterment and well-being education and training. The four are Minister in the
(Industry and Community Networking) of the people. Acknowledging that Bersatu had Prime Minister’s Department
from May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2018 before He added that he welcomed the sent the notice of casual vacancies (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and
being appointed as the deputy The invitation was made by suggestions made during the two- to the Dewan Rakyat on Dec 27, Special Functions) Datuk Armizan
vice-chancellor (Research and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri hour meeting. Hajiji said he was leaving it to Johari Mohd Ali (Papar), Deputy Minister
Innovation) from May 1, 2018 to date. Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a to decide on the status of the four of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Facebook post, after receiving a Ahmad Zahid expressed hope MPs. Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan (Batu
“Apart from having vast courtesy call from the council’s that the sharing of opinions by the Sapi), Datuk Jonathan Yasin
administrative experience, he is a delegation led by chairman Prof academics would continue, as such “I am confident the Speaker will (Ranau) and Matbali Musah
well-respected researcher, especially in Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri meetings would enable the latest make the best decision. There is a (Sipitang).
the field of applied sciences and Baharuddin yesterday. inputs to be made to ensure that the lot of speculation out there but we
technologies, both locally and abroad. national administration policy in GRS know the chronology of On Dec 29, Johari was reported
“I’m sure with the expertise and always meets the people’s events that happened.” as saying that he had received the
“Being the only local public knowledge of the academics and aspirations. notice but the four would remain as
university that has been selected as an clusters that we have under the He was speaking after handing MPs as he had 21 days to make a
Accelerated Programme for Excellence council, studies, research, ideas and Meanwhile in Kota Kinabalu, cash aid to disaster victims at decision on their status.
University, the ministry is confident that data can be shared for the nation’s Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Kampung Tanjung Aru Baru in Kota
Abdul Rahman’s appointment as development.” chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor Kinabalu yesterday, Bernama Hajiji, who is former Sabah
vice-chancellor will strengthen the said four of its MPs have sent their reported. Bersatu chief, had previously said
higher education sector and build a Ahmad Zahid said the main replies to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Sabah Bersatu leaders had made a
future that is more sustainable based on issue discussed at the meeting was Hajiji expressed confidence that unanimous decision to leave the
excellence,” the ministry said. on matters concerning the Rural party but would remain under
and Regional Development GRS.
Abdul Rahman graduated with an
honours degree in chemical engineering
from the University of Southern
California, United States.

He then did his Master’s and PhD in
the same field at the University of New
Hampshire, also in the US. – Bernama

‘We will not tolerate violence against students’ Food safety joint
effort: Norrani
SHAH ALAM: The Education the 2022-2023 school year at SMK cooperation of the integrity and She added that there is a need to
Ministry held a meeting on Monday Jalan Kebun yesterday. discipline department. increase such facilities, and the “Enforcement action will be
with the parents of two players in policy concerning the matter would taken against premises or food
the Malacca Under-14 girls Fadhlina said the feedback A video, showing a coach of a be expedited. handlers who neglect
volleyball squad, who were received from parents and other volleyball team slapping two of his food hygiene based
allegedly slapped by their coach. stakeholders would be looked at as a teen players, was widely circulated Commenting on the SOP for the on the provisions of
whole, and the investigation would on social media recently. The prevention of Covid in schools, the legislation From
“We have met the students’ continue, especially on matters incident is believed to have following the detection in Malaysia contained in the
parents to get feedback, and we will closely related to integrity and happened during the 2022 Malaysia of two major variants from China, Food Act 1983 and front
not tolerate violence, especially discipline. Youth Under-14 Volleyball she said her ministry would comply page
against our students,” said Championship in Kota Tinggi, Johor, with the latest instructions from the
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the Malacca Education which was held from Dec 14 to 16. Health Ministry. the regulations
Department had also conducted thereunder.
“We are very concerned about counselling sessions for the two On the need for more On a separate issue, Fadlina said “In addition, Regulation 11 of the
this issue, and our priority is the girls. government preschools and schools have been given the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 also
safety and well-being of the kindergartens in urban areas to flexibility of whether to allow states that it is the responsibility of
students.” On whether a police report meet current needs, Fadhlina said students to wear neckties since the the employer to employ a food
would be lodged on the incident, her ministry is looking into the matter is under their purview. handler who has undergone food
She was speaking after observing Fadhlina said the ministry would matter. – Bernama handler training, has been
the opening of the third session of carry out an investigation with the

medically examined, and
vaccinated.”
She said the failure of the
employer to do so, as well as the
failure of the food handler to comply
with the requirements are offences.
She added that if convicted,
perpetrators could be fined
not more than RM10,000 or jailed
FRUITFUL ... Home for a term not exceeding two years
Minister Datuk Seri each.
Saifuddin Nasution Norrani said as food safety is a
Ismail being briefed shared responsibility between the
on pineapples grown public and the authorities,
by inmates during a consumers can channel their
visit to the Prisons complaints to her division regarding
Department in Kajang food handling offences at food
yesterday. premises, dirty food outlets or the
– BERNAMAPIC discovery of pests such as
cockroaches and rats, or other issues
related to food safety.
Consumers Association of
Penang president Mohideen Abdul
Kader said the onus is on restaurant
operators to continuously ensure
hygienic food preparation and
handling.
“There have been eateries
operated by local owners who flout
even the most basic hygiene
standards, and if a local owner
employs foreign workers, it is the
responsibility of the owner to ensure
food is hygienically handled and
prepared.
“There are food outlets with
Selangor menteri besar pays courtesy call on Anwar foreign workers. But, these places
are very well maintained and the
workers are properly attired,
SHAH ALAM: Development of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar people of Selangor for better collection of RM2,532.86 million, complete with an aprons, gloves,
state, flood mitigation and road Ibrahim at the latter’s office in cooperation between the state and exceeding the RM2,050 million caps and masks.
maintenance were some of the Putrajaya yesterday. federal governments. target, Bernama reported. “What it means is that it is the
matters discussed by Selangor SOP laid down by the food outlet
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Amirudin, in a post on his official He added that he also told Anwar He expressed gratitude to the PM that counts and how strictly the SOP
Shari during a courtesy call on Instagram, said he conveyed to the of Selangor’s achievements in 2022, for providing important inputs for is adhered to,” he said.
premier the aspirations of the which included its revenue Selangor’s development.

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o Resources would go to and PT3. Anuar said parents were complaining that Govt urged to help
waste if ministry decides “The resources will go to waste if the their children were more relaxed and spent terminated IRB staff
to revert to exam-oriented less time studying after school when the
education system, says ministry decides to revert to the former UPSR and PT3 were abolished. PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union
NUTP sec-gen exam-oriented education. If our education Congress (MTUC) has called for the
system regresses into what it was before, why “When the ministry decided to end UPSR government’s intervention to help the 958
█ BY ARINA MUSTHAFA push for the change in the first place?” and PT3, the intention was to adopt Grade 21 part-time employees of the Inland
[email protected] learning-oriented education instead of the Revenue Board (IRB) whose contracts were
PETALING JAYA: The reintroduction of the Commenting on the learning culture, stressful and highly competitive exam-based terminated on Dec 31.
Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for Fouzi said the reintroduction of UPSR and education. And this intention is not being
Year Six pupils and the Form Three PT3 would affect students’ learning explained in detail to the parents. The congress is also requesting that the
Assessment (PT3) examinations should behaviour as the accumulation of grade A’s employees involved, who are mostly clerical
undergo thorough reviews, said experts. again becomes the main indicator of a “Through learning-oriented education, staff from the B40 group and have been with IRB
students’ educational development. the motivation to study comes from the for up to 18 years, be rehired.
National Union of the Teaching students’ curiosity instead of developing
Profession (NUTP) secretary-general Fouzi “Students should be introduced to a fun, motivation because they want to score MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Baharin
Singon said the Education Ministry must stress-free learning culture that will boost higher marks or fearing that they might fail.” Mansor said the employees concerned had
consult teachers regarding any change at the their ability to think and solve problems been informed in June 2022 about the expiry of
policymaking level that directly affects the creatively and critically. The previous system Anuar said currently, the measurement their contracts, but had thought that the
teaching and learning process. that only focused on academic results would used to monitor students’ performance contracts would be renewed by the end of the
only improve their exam-taking skills and should be maintained with the Academic year.
“Plenty of resources in terms of money, not the more important life skills. Session Final Examination and Classroom-
time and effort have been expanded to Based Assessment, until the tabling of the “The workers are informed every year on the
conduct research, workshops and “The students are used to doing latih tubi Malaysia Education Development Plan 2025 expiry of their contracts, but after Dec 31 their
programmes to introduce a new curriculum (drills), which benefits tuition centres and (PPPM 2025). contracts were always renewed. So they
based on learning-oriented education as exercise book publishers more than the assumed that it would be the same for this year,”
opposed to one that is exam-oriented, students themselves,” Fouzi told theSun. On Aug 8, UPSR and PT3 were abolished he told reporters after handing over a letter from
which led to the abolition of UPSR from the national education system to MTUC seeking the reinstatement of the workers
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Centre ensure that school-based assessments could concerned to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
of Community Education and Well-being be implemented effectively, where teachers Ibrahim.
education expert Dr Anuar Ahmad said the implement teaching and learning more
abolition of exam-based education in creatively and innovatively for a more The letter was received by Anwar’s senior
primary schools was a way to create a enjoyable learning environment. political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar
“healthier” learning culture. Md Akin, who said the matter would be brought
On Dec 24, the Education Ministry to Anwar’s attention.
“The learning culture that the ministry decided that the reintroduction of UPSR and
wanted to introduce after the abolition of PT3 would depend on the results of the The IRB in a statement on Dec 29, stated that
UPSR and PT3 is through fun and PPPM 2025 tabling, due in three years. digital transformation was one of the factors for
meaningful learning.” it to continue with the practice of employing
monthly and daily contract officers from Jan 1
The abolition of exam-based education in primary schools was aimed at creating a ‘healthier’ learning culture. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN this year. – Bernama

Cash aid for families of fire victims Call to use social
media to preach
KUALA LUMPUR: The families affected by a other measures after receiving a report from Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry has
fire that razed three houses in Kampung the fire department,” he said after visiting the provided initial assistance in the form of KUCHING: The use of social media such as
Simpang Tiga in Gombak and claimed the victims on Monday. essential items to all the victims, adding that Telegram and WhatsApp should be intensified
lives of two young siblings on Monday each the ministry was in the process of identifying as another platform to preach and share
received an initial cash aid of RM1,000. At about 4am, the Fire and Rescue appropriate assistance to be distributed. Islamic ideas, especially to the new generation,
Department received an emergency call said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri conerning a fire at a terraced house and “A temporary evacuation centre has been Openg.
Amirudin Shari said the assistance was discovered the charred remains of the two opened at Balai Raya Kampung Simpang
channelled by the Gombak Parliamentary siblings in one of the rooms. Tiga,” she said. He said with the advancement in
Service Centre and the Gombak Land and communication technology, physical distance
District Office, adding that an additional The victims were identified as Nur Syaza She also reminded parents and guardians was no longer a barrier to instant connection
RM500 was also given to the family who lost Alfisya Muhammad Faizan, nine, and her to look after, supervise and not neglect their and this should provide ample opportunities to
their children in the incident. six-year-old brother Muhammad Al children, and that neighbours and the local further promote Islamic values.
Qayyum. community should report cases of children
“This is an initial aid to the affected being left unattended and neglected to the “It is no longer abnormal that we have to
families and the state government will take Meanwhile, Women, Family and Social Welfare Department. – Bernama adopt and adapt (new technology). I believe
Community Development Minister Datuk within a few years from now, we will be using
holograms, which is a futuristic method of
displaying an image using light to form a 3D
object, and I had that experience in South Korea
(during a recent visit),” he said.

When opening the Regional Islamic Da’wah
Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
(Riseap) 19th general assembly here yesterday,
he said even the recent Riseap regional exco
meeting was conducted online via Zoom.

According to him, with the continuity of
excellent governance, Riseap would be able to
expand its reach beyond the current 24 member
countries and increase its membership in the
years to come. – Bernama

Umno meeting to
discuss party elections

KUALA LUMPUR: The monthly Umno
Supreme Council meeting for January,
scheduled for tomorrow, will discuss the party’s
election among other things, said its secretary-
general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

“The Umno election has not been discussed.
Of course, the (party) election can be discussed
on Jan 5,” he said at a press conference in
conjunction with the 2022 Umno general
assembly yesterday.

Ahmad said besides the Umno election, the
monthly meeting would also discuss invitations
to the general assembly to parties currently in the
unity government.

He also informed that an Umno management
meeting would be held tonight chaired by Umno
deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

On Dec 26, the Umno secretary-general said
the decision whether the party’s president and
deputy president positions would be contested
would only be decided during the special
Supreme Council meeting on Jan 12.

The 2022 Umno general assembly, which was
previously scheduled for Dec 21 to 24 has been
postponed to Jan 11 to 14. – Bernama

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Malaysian finds bliss after Motorists irked by
bold move to France ‘sudden’ parking
fees move
o ‘Nasi Ayam Paris’
entrepreneur speaks PETALING JAYA: Office staff working
to theSun about around the business area at Jalan
success after initial Kilang 51/205, off Jalan Tandang, are
hurdles, challenges upset after a Petaling Jaya City
Council enforcement officer issued
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA parking summonses yesterday for
[email protected] cars despite them being properly
parked inside the bays provided.
PETALING JAYA: Living in a Nurazimah, Moulin and and their children at their home in Paris, France. – PIC COURTESY OF NURAZIMAH MOHD KARIM
different country and learning the When approached by theSun, the
culture and language can be tweaked just for the French and marketed on Instagram via the that is when we go home to enforcement officer, who wanted to
daunting for some. But Nurazimah travellers to enjoy. handle @nasiayamparis. There have Malaysia,” she said, adding that her be known as Mohd Nazri, said every
Mohd Karim took the challenge in been instances where there would children are fluent in English, parking box in the city has a number
her stride and for the past 22 years, As she lived in a suburban Paris be orders for 55 packets at a time. French and Malay, although with a and parking fees are required.
she has made Paris her home. area called Drevail City, it took her slight Negeri Sembilan accent.
40 minutes to reach the capital to Nurazimah, a former bank “I was around this area and I
Nurazimah, 47, told theSun that purchase the essential items for her employee, has since expanded her “I suppose they picked up the noticed there’s a lot of cars here. I
living in Paris was not on her mind nasi ayam. business to include being a tour accent when listening to me called my boss to ask him if I could
when she first met her husband guide during the holidays. speaking Malay with my father, who summon those cars that didn’t pay
Nicolas Moulin. Sharing her story of running her is from Negeri Sembilan,” said the our fee. He said ‘yes’ and I just carried
chicken rice business in the French “During the school holidays in entrepreneur, who is also a member out my duty. That’s it.”
“The idea of being away from my capital, Nurazimah said she got the Malaysia and Singapore, I’ll be busy of the local chamber of commerce.
family did not enter my mind until idea when her husband’s business catering to travellers from October to Mahali Abdul Ghani, 47, said he
he proposed. I was 26 years old was affected by an economic December. Each tour package is Her Youtube channel @LightKm, never received any notice saying he
when I left Malaysia with my slowdown in 2013. She first served customised to the travellers needs where she shares her triumphs and should pay for parking along that
parents’ blessings.” the meal to her guests at their and the pricing is tailored tribulations, including the fact that stretch of road.
homestay, which then gained accordingly. her children are seen as very
She took up French only after traction through word of mouth. talented due to their multi-lingual “I’ve worked in this area for three
giving birth to their firstborn, Adam “I also get requests for those who fluency, has 157,000 subscribers. years and have never seen any PJ City
Daniel, who is now 20 years old. She Sold at €10 (RM47) per packet, wish to stay with us. We’re never Council officer issue any parking
then had three more children with the meal became a hit among short of inquiries as every two “I am looking forward to taking summonses.
Moulin. travellers from Malaysia, Singapore, weeks, there’ll be people wanting to courses in French pastry and baking.
Brunei and Indonesia, who booked be with us. It is only in July and I want to open a restaurant to grow “This is the first time I have
“I didn’t speak French at all when their homestay. It is also being August that we’re closed because my food service business.” received a summons for parking here
I first arrived in France. and I was parked in a proper parking
bay.”
“It was initially very difficult as I
didn’t know a single word. In Hwa Xin Yee, 27, said she noticed
between, I had to take care of three the city council had marked each
other children from my husband’s parking bay with a number, but had
previous marriage. not been informed of the need to pay
a parking fee.
“It was a struggle to understand
their needs. It was from those “I was walking towards my car at
experiences that I built the courage about 1.30pm when I noticed the
to learn French by constantly officer issuing summonses. I was so
interacting with them. I guess you confused because I have been
could say being a new mother parking my car here for so many years
pushed me to learn it.” and have never paid any parking fees.

In between taking care of the “If I knew that I had to pay, I would
children and learning French, she have. But there was no (notice)
began to introduce her now famous saying that I needed to pay. Just
“Nasi Ayam Paris” to her neighbours. putting numbers on a parking bay
It is a dish made from a recipe she does not directly translate to ‘I must
pay for parking”.’

Praveena Raj, 30, said she is
expecting an explanation from the
city council on whether she has to pay
to park there.

“Do we have to pay for the parking
spots? If we do, where should we pay
and how does the system work? Not
all of us are residents of Petaling Jaya.”

Efforts to contact the PJ City
Council for comment did not receive
a response at press time. – by
Muhammad Yusry

Portrait embroidery next level of hand-sewn art Association wants
clearer SOP
KUALA LUMPUR: Embroidery is person’s face in the embroidery. on social media attracted the an illustration using an app on her on tourists
often done on blankets, hats and She started dabbling in the art of attention of netizens.” phone.
blouses with various patterns and SERDANG: The Malaysian Inbound
motifs. embroidery in September 2020 and Siti said she produces three types After that is done, the illustration Tourism Association (Mita) has urged
has since produced over 150 pieces, of portrait embroidery, namely the will be printed on sticker paper the government to issue clearer
Over time, the art has evolved half of which were portraits. fully stitched hoop, the coloured before being pasted on the fabric for standard operating procedures (SOP)
and the motifs and patterns are no potrait embroidery and the outlined the embroidery to be done. ahead of an influx of tourists arriving
longer confined to flowers and “Initially, I wasn’t good at sewing, portrait, Bernama reported. from China this Sunday.
objects, but now include potraits as but the implementation of the Her embroidery is sold at prices
can be seen in the works of Siti Nur movement control order during the “In terms of difficulty, the fully- starting from RM150, depending on Its president Uzaidi Udanis said
Amalina Mohamad Sukri, 29, who pandemic got me to try my hand at stitched hoop is the most difficult the size and design. this was to facilitate preparations by
holds a Masters of Science in something new and I chose sewing. and takes a long time to complete, industry players, including airlines
nanotechnology from Universiti because it involves a lot of details,” “The more difficult and larger the and frontliners.
Teknologi Malaysia. “I came across an embroidery kit she said, adding that one needs a lot design, the more time it takes to
on the internet that allowed me to of patience to produce quality complete,” said Siti, who has “We are proposing the
Siti said she chose portrait learn basic sewing techniques. Since portrait embroidery. mastered 15 types of stitches to government issue the SOP as soon as
embroidery because it can then, I have learned from produce portrait embroidery. possible to allow us enough time to
immortalise important life events embroidery tutorials on YouTube She added that to create a portrait comply with them.”
and depict the expression on a and over time, my embroidery skills embroidery, she would get a photo On her plans, Siti, who hails from
improved. Some of the work I shared from her customer and then sketch Lembah Keramat, said she hopes to China will reopen its borders on
start an embroidery class one day. Jan 8 after being closed for almost
three years due to the Covid-19
Two China Covid-19 variants detected locally pandemic, but there are concerns
about the recent surge of Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Omicron Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the variant was around September- mostly in Belgium, England, cases in the country.
variants of Covid-19, namely BA.5.2 first case of BF.7 detected on Aug 21 October 2022, with the majority of Denmark and China,” he said in a
and BF.7, which made up about 80% was a local infection, while the cases detected in South Africa, Facebook post. Meanwhile, Uzaidi said Mita’s
of the variants currently infecting second on Sept 6 was imported from England, China and the United collaboration with Mihara Aviation,
China, have been detected in Turkiye and the third on Oct 7 was States. On Monday, Noor Hisham said which is an airline that provides
Malaysia since March 16 and Aug 21, another local infection. as of Dec 31, there were 4,148 cases recreational light aircraft services, is a
respectively. “Meanwhile, the peak involving the BA.5.2 variant and new product for travel agents to use to
“At the global level, the peak transmission period for the BF.7 three cases involving the BF.7 variant attract tourists to enjoy the beauty of
Health Director-General Tan Sri transmission period for the BA.5.2 variant was in October 2022 and was in the country. – Bernama the capital from the air. – Bernama

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Ex-assemblyman ‘Be prudent with furnishings, household equipment
freed of eating expenditure’ and routine household maintenance
outraging of at 4.4% and housing, water,
modesty charge electricity, gas and other fuels
at 4.0%.
JOHOR BARU: The Muar
Magistrate’s Court yesterday Malaysia’s inflation rate in
discharged and acquitted September 2022 was recorded at
former Sedili assemblyman of credit. Eating exotic food is also 4.5%, lower than the 4.7% in August.
Rasman Ithnain, 54, on a charge oUncontrolled spending will becoming a phenomenon here
of outraging the modesty of a exacerbate effects of increasing costs because no one thinks about what Federation of Malaysian
woman in January last year. of living, says economist it costs. Consumer Associations president
Magistrate Analia Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said
Kamarudin made the ruling “Eating out or home delivery people’s lifestyles have changed over
after finding the prosecution should not become a norm. The the last years and eating out has
failed to establish a prima facie people need to be weaned off this become a trend.
case. █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH ordering food for home delivery. habit and they need to go back to
Lawyer for the accused, [email protected] People think when they are ordering eating healthy food and saving the He said many people today find it
Mohamad Alias Rasman, said in PETALING JAYA: Malaysians need to food, they are eating in. excess funds.” easier to eat out rather than cook at
a summary judgment, the court change their eating habits or reign it home, although the cost is higher.
stated that after assessing the in to tackle the ever-increasing cost of “They don’t realise the cost of the Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli
trustworthiness of the living as inflation will continue to food is three times higher than said data from the November 2022 “The public cannot be blamed for
prosecution witnesses to the hurt their pockets, said University cooking at home. Although they are Consumer Price Index shows that choosing to eat out. The price of
maximum extent throughout Tun Abdul Razak economist Dr being hit in the pocket by higher food one category of expenditure that everything is going up because in
the trial, it found that the Barjoyai Bardai. costs, many Malaysians mistakenly most affects inflation is the price of total, Malaysia is an import nation,
prosecution had failed to believe they are being prudent.” food and non-alcoholic beverages, not a producing one.
establish a prima facie case He said eating out has become a which is the largest expenditure
against Rasman. habit because during the Covid-19 Barjoyai said a piece of chicken group for households. “If a person wants to be a smart
The prosecution was pandemic, people were not allowed used to cost RM2 but today, it could consumer, then he must make smart
conducted by Johor prosecution out of their homes, adding that when easily hit RM7 and people do not According to the Statistics choices on the way he spends his
director Tengku Amir Zaki restrictions were lifted, people who realise this. Department, inflation for food at funds. People might be spending
Tengku Abdul Rahman and felt they had been “caged”, rushed out home has fallen from 6.4% in July to money that they don’t have, but they
deputy public prosecutor to eat and this has slowly evolved into He added that the public may be 5.8% in November. But for food away can’t be forced to do otherwise,”
Hayatul Wirdah Mohd Yunos, a habit. suffering but their spending is being from home, inflation arose from 7.8% he added.
while Rasman was also fuelled by the use of credit, which to 9.6% in the same period.
represented by lawyers “This change of habit is not only continues to keep them in debt. “The present behaviour pattern of
Muhammad Mohd Nasir and limited to eating out but also Apart from the food group, others the public cannot be changed
“People want to feel they have the that recorded a high increase were overnight to help them better
means to live a slightly luxurious life restaurants and hotels at 6.9%, understand how they are spending
but they have not considered the cost followed by transport at 5.3%; their money. They should be made to
understand basic accounting.

“Every family should keep a small
ledger to record their expenditure.
This will help them take stock of their
spending and understand where
their money is going each month.”

Muhammad Izzad Syafiq Ismail.
– Bernama

Petrol station NEW YEAR BUST
owner charged ... Penang criminal
in RM2.3m investigation chief
cheating case SAC Rahimi Rais (left)
and state police chief
JOHOR BARU: A petrol station Datuk Mohd Suhaily
proprietor pleaded not guilty in Mohd Zain showing a
the Sessions Court yesterday to revolver and bullets
four charges of cheating a seized from a
businessman of RM2.3 million convenience store
and using forged documents robber on New Year’s
for a fuel business operations Eve. – MASRY CHE
last year. ANI/THESUN

Hanafi Husin, 39, is alleged to
have deceived the 34-year-old
businessman into handing him
cash thrice and depositing
money into a bank account twice
between June 17 and July 6 last
year, Bernama reported.

He is also alleged to have used
fake support letters for LPG
petroleum products licensing,
underground tank storage
capacity and supply of RON97
petrol and diesel in Pasir
Gudang. Judge Fatimah Zahari
allowed bail of RM60,000 and
fixed Jan 26 for mention.

Probe on Wisma Jakel fire to Bung Moktar, wife granted second
focus on elements of arson postponement of corruption case

SHAH ALAM: Elements of arson “The department needs 14 KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has getting the court to postpone their trial. Jan 9 to 13 have been vacated.”
are among the main focus of the days to carry out preliminary ruled in favour of Kinabatangan MP The first was granted last Sept 23 by Rozina then set Jan 27 for mention.
Selangor Fire and Rescue investigations and analyses, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his On Sept 2 last year, Rozina ordered
Department investigation into a including obtaining witnesses to wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul High Court Judge Datuk Collin
second fire at Wisma Jakel in the incident,” he said, adding that Samad on their applications to stay Lawrence Sequerah. the couple to enter their defence after
Section 7 yesterday. the department has mobilised their defence trial over corruption finding the prosecution had succeeded
the services of the Detection Dog charges involving RM2.8 million and a Bung Moktar, 65, and Zizie Izette, in establishing a prima facie case.
The first fire broke out two Unit (K9), with two English RM150 million investment in Public 45, had appealed against Azhar’s
days ago, Bernama reported. Springer Spaniel dogs named Mutual Bhd unit trust funds. decision on Dec 9, involving an On May 3, 2019, Bung Moktar
Woody and Rocco, to detect any application to review the decision of pleaded not guilty to two charges of
Department director Datuk substance that could cause a fire. Judicial Commissioner Datuk Azhar the Sessions Court, which ordered accepting bribes amounting to RM2.2
Norazam Khamis said the Abdul Hamid allowed the applications them to enter their defence on three million and RM262,500 as inducement
investigation will focus on all “Samples will be sent to our by the couple after their lawyer M. corruption charges. to obtain Felcra’s approval to invest
aspects and carried out investigation laboratory in Bukit Athimulan informed the court that RM150 million in Public Mutual unit
in-depth, so that comprehensive Jelutong for analyses. Apart from both his clients had applied to stay the Meanwhile, in the Sessions Court, trust investments.
information can be obtained. that, the wiring and electrical hearing of the case. Athimulan informed Rozina about the
equipment used by the building High Court’s decision and that Bung Moktar was also charged with
“We are still investigating the will be analysed.” The court had set yesterday to hear management of the appeal case has receiving a cash bribe of RM337,500
matter and taking (samples) that the defence trial before Sessions Court been set for Jan 25. from Unit Amanah consultant Norhaili
we need to analyse. Other He said firefighters and Jakel Judge Rozina Ayob. Ahmad Mokhtar under the name of
aspects will also be looked at and employees will remove all goods, “I’m sure the accused are also Zizie Izette on June 19, 2015 while she
studied in-depth. Thus far, there especially fabric, that were not This is the second time Bung anxious to know the outcome of the is facing three charges of abetting her
is no conclusion that can be damaged in the fire. Moktar and Zizie Izette succeeded in case. The court postponed the defence husband. – Bernama
made about this second fire. proceedings and the trial dates from

BRIEFS6 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023 70% of Shanghai residents
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS infected with Covid: Doctor

ISRAELI MINISTER’S VISIT BEIJING: A senior doctor at one of o China slams ‘unacceptable’ curbs on suggested that the wave has already
TO MOSQUE CONDEMNED Shanghai’s top hospitals has said nationals abroad, warns of countermeasures peaked.
70% of the megacity’s population
AMMAN: Jordan said yesterday it may have been infected with city’s 25 million people may have two-month lockdown from April, In Zhejiang province, disease
condemned in“severest”terms a visit Covid-19 during China’s huge surge been infected. during which over 600,000 control authorities said yesterday
by Israeli far right National Security in cases, state media reported residents were infected and many that there had been one million
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Al-Aqsa yesterday. “Now the spread of the were hauled to mass quarantine new infections in recent days and
Mosque’s compound in Jerusalem. epidemic in Shanghai is very centres. that the province was entering a
“Jordan condemns in the severest of The steep rise in infections came wide, and it may have reached peak plateau for Covid.
terms the storming of the Aqsa after years of hardline restrictions 70% of the population, which is But now the Omicron variant
Mosque and violating its sanctity,” were abruptly loosened last month 20 to 30 times more than (in April is spreading rampantly across Chen said his Shanghai hospital
said a statement by the Foreign with little warning or preparation, and May),” he told Dajiangdong the city. was seeing 1,600 emergency
Ministry. The Palestinian Foreign and quickly overwhelmed hospitals Studio, owned by the Communist admissions daily – double the
Ministry condemned the visit as an and crematoriums. Party mouthpiece People’s Daily. In other major cities, including number prior to restrictions being
“unprecedented provocation and a Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing and lifted – with 80% of them Covid
serious threat to the arena of Shanghai Covid expert advisory Shanghai suffered a gruelling Guangzhou, health officials patients.
conflict”. Ben-Gvir briefly toured the panel member and Ruijin Hospital
site under heavy security. Senior vice-president Chen Erzhen “More than 100 ambulances
Hamas official Basem Naim last week estimated that the majority of the arrive at the hospital every day,” he
warned such a step would be “a big was quoted as saying, adding that
red line”. The compound is Islam’s Patients on stretchers at Tongren Hospital in Shanghai yesterday. – AFPPIC around half of emergency
third holiest site after Mecca and admissions were vulnerable people
Medina and Judaism’s most sacred aged over 65.
site, a vestige of two ancient temples
of the faith. – Agencies At Tongren Hospital in
downtown Shanghai, AFP reporters
CZECH FARM TO CULL saw patients receiving emergency
220,000 CHICKENS medical attention outside the
entrance of the overcrowded
PRAGUE: Czech authorities are emergency ward yesterday.
preparing to destroy up to 220,000
hens on a poultry farm in the west of The corridors overflowed with
the country after bird flu was dozens of elderly patients lying on
discovered there last week, in the beds crammed together, hooked up
biggest outbreak to date. Bird flu to IV drips.
was reported last Friday at the farm
located 150km west from Prague, Some patients wore oxygen
which can house up to 750,000 masks attached to bedside
chickens, after an increase of deaths canisters.
in one of three halls there. The Czech
Republic’s State Veterinary Meanwhile, China’s Foreign
Administration (SVS) said yesterday Ministry condemned fresh Covid
that since checks revealed the test requirements by around a
infection only in one of the halls, the dozen countries on passengers
majority of the flock could be travelling abroad from its territory,
spared. “The whole (population of warning it could take
the) hall will have to be culled,” said “countermeasures” in response.
SVS spokesman Petr Majer. – Reuters
“Some countries have taken
S. Korean orbiter entry restrictions targeting only
sends photos Chinese travellers. This lacks
of Earth, Moon scientific basis and some practices
are unacceptable,” ministry
SEOUL: South Korea’s first-ever lunar spokesmann Mao Ning told a
orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white regular briefing.
photos of the Moon’s surface and Earth,
the national space centre said yesterday. She warned that China
could “take countermeasures based
Danuri – a portmanteau of the on the principle of reciprocity”.
Korean words for “Moon” and “enjoy” – – AFP
was launched on a SpaceX rocket from
the United States in August last year and India and Pakistan exchange list of nuke facilities
entered lunar orbit last month.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India Prohibition of Attacks against prisoners and 654 fishermen. are arrested on both sides of the
Its images – taken between Dec 24 and exchanged a list of their nuclear Nuclear Installations and Facilities, Meanwhile, India has 434 land and maritime borders after
Jan 1 – show the lunar surface and Earth, installations and facilities that signed on Dec 31, 1988 and ratified they stray into their neighbour’s
and were shot from less than 120km over cannot be targeted in the event of on Jan 27, 1991. Pakistani in detention, including territory.
the Moon, the Korea Aerospace Research an escalation of hostilities between 339 civilians and 95 fishermen.
Institute said in a statement. the two neighbours under “The list of nuclear installations Last year in August, the Indian
a decades-old agreement. and facilities in Pakistan was officially India’s Ministry of External government sacked three air force
The images and videos will be “used handed over to a representative of Affairs called for an early release officers for “accidental firing of a
to select potential sites for a Moon The two nuclear-armed countries the Indian High Commission in and repatriation of missing Indian missile” into Pakistan.
landing in 2032”, it said. have fought three wars and remain Islamabad at the Ministry of Foreign defence personnel and civilians in
locked in military skirmishes for Affairs,” Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Pakistan’s custody. A BrahMos missile – a
Danuri is circling the Moon every two decades over the disputed Jammu in a statement. land-attack medium-range stealth
hours, the centre said. and Kashmir region. The ministry said it has asked supersonic cruise missile jointly
It added that India also handed Islamabad to fast-track the release developed by Russia and India –
The orbiter will begin its scientific Last year, an Indian over a list to the Pakistani mission in and repatriation of 631 Indian was fired on March 9 from Haryana
mission next month, which includes nuclear-capable cruise missile New Delhi. fishermen and two Indian civilian state and it landed near the town of
mapping and analysing lunar terrain, accidentally landed in Pakistan, prisoners “who have completed Mian Channu in Pakistan’s eastern
and measuring magnetic strength and triggering an alarm in Islamabad Pakistan and India also their sentence and whose Punjab province.
gamma rays. and across the world. exchanged a list of each other’s nationality has been confirmed and
citizens held prisoners in their conveyed to Pakistan”. The missile damaged a wall
It will also test experimental “space The list of nuclear sites in both countries. in a residential area, but no deaths
internet” technology by transmitting countries is annually exchanged on The two countries swap or injuries were reported.
photos and videos to Earth. Jan 1 under the Agreement on Pakistan said it has 705 Indians prisoners as the fisherman, civilians – The Independent
in detention, including 51 civilian and sometimes military personnel
President Yoon Suk-yeol has hailed
Danuri’s achievements as a “historical
moment” in Seoul’s space programme.

South Korea has laid out ambitious
plans for outer space, including landing
spacecraft on the Moon by 2032 and
Mars by 2045. – AFP

Two Iranian teens face death penalty over protests, says rights group

PARIS: Two Iranian teenagers face risk being hanged as Iran uses capital The death sentence was issued by Moghaddam said based on available Mohammad is accused of
the death penalty after being punishment as an intimidation tactic a Revolutionary Court in the information, Mehdi appeared to be “wounding a security personnel with
sentenced to be hanged over in a bid to quell the protests. provincial capital of Sari after the youngest person yet sentenced to a knife with the intent of killing him
involvement in protests that have convicting him of the capital charges death over the protests. and sowing terror among citizens”
rocked the country for months, a Mehdi Mohammadifard, an of “corruption on earth” and “enmity as well as “setting ablaze the
rights group said on Monday. 18-year-old protester, was sentenced against God”, it added. Meanwhile, the judiciary’s Mizan governor’s office in Pakdasht”, a city
to death on charges of setting alight a Online website said the death sentence located 43km southeast of the capital
Two men aged 23 have already traffic police kiosk in the western The double conviction means that of another protester, Mohammad Tehran.
been executed over the protests town of Nowshahr in Mazandaran he has been given two death Boroghani, had been upheld last
sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini province, the Oslo-based Iran sentences. month by the Supreme Court on According to IHR, he is aged 19.
but campaigners fear dozens more Human Rights (IHR) group said. charges of “enmity against God”. – AFP
IHR director Mahmood Amiry

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Russian anger grows over BRIEFS VIETNAM RESCUERS TRY
strike that killed dozens TO RAISE PILLAR

KYIV: Russian nationalists and o Critics say ‘stupid losses’ due to storing exacting internal analysis”. HANOI: Vietnam yesterday
some lawmakers have demanded ammo in the same building as barracks Sergei Mironov, a legislator and mobilised soldiers and engineering
punishment for commanders they experts to try to free a 10-year-old
accused of ignoring dangers as Ukraine said the Russian death “What happened in Makiivka is former chairman of the Senate, boy trapped in a buried hollow
anger grew over the killing of dozens toll in Makiivka was in the hundreds, horrible,” wrote Archangel Spetznaz Russia’s upper house, demanded concrete pillar on a construction
of Russian soldiers in one of the though pro-Russian officials called Z, a Russian military blogger with criminal liability for the officials who site. Rescuers hope to raise the
Ukraine war’s deadliest strikes. that an exaggeration. more than 700,000 followers on the had “allowed the concentration of pillar from its 35m-deep hole and
Telegram messaging app. military personnel in an cut Thai Ly Hao Nam out –
In a rare disclosure, Russia’s Russian military bloggers said the unprotected building” and “all the although after three days trapped
Defence Ministry said 63 soldiers extent of the destruction was a result “Who came up with the idea to higher authorities who did not inside, it is not clear whether he is
were killed on New Year’s Eve in a of storing ammunition in the same place personnel in large numbers in provide the proper level of security”. still alive. The boy fell into the 25cm
fiery blast that destroyed a building as a barracks, despite one building, where even a fool wide shaft of the pillar, sunk as part
temporary barracks in a vocational commanders knowing it was within understands that even if they hit Unverified footage posted online of a new bridge in Dong Thap
college in Makiivka, twin city of the range of Ukrainian rockets. with artillery, there will be many of the aftermath of the blast in province, apparently while looking
Russian-occupied regional capital of wounded or dead?” he wrote. Makiivka showed a huge building for scrap metal on Saturday.
Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Igor Girkin, a former commander reduced to smoking rubble. Rescuers were softening and
of pro-Russian troops in eastern “Commanders couldn’t care less.” removing mud and water to
Critics said the soldiers were being Ukraine who is now one of the The fury in Russia extended to Andrey Medvedev, deputy reduce pressure around the pillar
housed alongside an ammunition highest profile Russian nationalist lawmakers. speaker of the Moscow City Duma before bringing it up. – AFP
dump at the site, which the ministry military bloggers, said hundreds had Grigory Karasin, a member of the and a pro-Kremlin journalist, said
said was hit by four rockets fired from been killed or wounded. Russian Senate and former deputy authorities, whether civilian or HK CARDINAL ALLOWED
US-made launchers. foreign minister, not only demanded military, must value Russian lives. TO ATTEND FUNERAL
Ammunition had been stored at vengeance against Ukraine and its HONG KONG: A 90-year-old
The New Year’s Eve strike on the site and military equipment Nato supporters but also “an “Either a person is of the highest cardinal arrested last year under
Makiivka came as Russia was there was uncamouflaged, he said. value – and then punish for stupid the city’s national security law
launching what have become losses of personnel, as for treason to received court permission
nightly waves of drone attacks on the fatherland – or the country is yesterday to attend the funeral of
Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. over,” Medvedev wrote on Telegram. ex-pope Benedict XVI, a source
– Reuters said. Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of
Asia’s highest-ranking Catholics,
had his passport confiscated after
he was arrested last May over a
now-disbanded fund that helped
pro-democracy protesters.
Magistrate Peter Law ruled at a
closed-door hearing yesterday
that Zen could leave the city for
five days and that his passport
should be temporarily returned,
the source said. – AFP

MIGRANT INFLUX
FORCES PARK TO CLOSE

WASHINGTON: Dry Tortugas
National Park, a group of islands
west of Florida, will remain closed
until further notice due to a
growing number of boats arriving
from Cuba, US authorities said on
Monday. The ark sits 110km west of
Florida’s southernmost city of Key
West. The park “will temporarily
close to public access while law
enforcement and medical
personnel evaluate, provide care
for and coordinate transport to Key
West for 300 migrants who arrived
over the past couple of days,”
the US National Park Service said in
a statement. – AFP

Seven killed as
Mexican police
seek escaped
prisoners

ANNUAL TRADITION ... Visitors taking photos of a float made of flowers and other natural elements which was featured in the 134th Rose Parade in the US city MEXICO CITY: Seven people were
of Pasadena. – REUTERSPIC killed on Monday in northern
Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez during
UK medical bodies say winter crisis costing lives a police operation to recapture
prisoners who escaped after an attack
LONDON: UK medical bodies on 12 hours before receiving treatment seems to come as a surprise,” Ian the strains on the NHS to the at their facility.
Monday said patients were dying there. Higginson told BBC. consequences of the pandemic and
due to inadequate care and urged winter illnesses such as flu. Gunmen attacked the border city’s
the government to act as Britain’s The Royal College of Emergency The British Medical Association state prison on Sunday at dawn,
health service grapples with a winter Medicine on Sunday said between (BMA) on Monday called the current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said leaving nearly 20 people dead and
crisis of strikes and soaring demand. 300 and 500 patients would die each situation “intolerable and his administration had taken allowing the prisoners to flee.
week in emergency care, notably unsustainable” as the NHS faces “decisive action” and mobilised
The public National Health due to long waiting times. “incredibly high levels of demand” “record resources” to tackle NHS Monday’s deaths – two agents from
Service (NHS) faced budget and said the government must act. backlogs and staffing pressures. the state prosecutor’s office and five
constraints for more than a decade Its vice-president stood by the criminals – took the total fatalities
before the Covid-19 pandemic left it prediction on Monday, rejecting “It is just not true that the cost of But the government recently related to the attack to 26, according
severely stretched. suggestions that short-term factors resolving this mess cannot be embarked on a policy of budget to a statement from Chihuahua Public
had caused the crisis, after some afforded by this country. This is a savings and has rejected salary hikes Security Department.
One in every five patients picked hospital officials nuanced the claim. political choice and patients are demanded by nurses as UK inflation
up by an ambulance in England last dying unnecessarily because of that has run above 10% for months. Defence Minister Luis Cresencio
week took more than an hour to be “If you’re at the frontline, you choice,” said BMA UK council Sandoval had earlier told reporters
admitted to emergency care, while know this is a longstanding problem chairman Phil Banfield. Nurses went on strike for the first that 10 guards, seven prisoners and
tens of thousands waited more than ... the sort of things we’re seeing time in their union’s history last two attackers had died in Sunday’s
happen every winter, and it still The government has attributed month. – AFP assault on the prison, which has been
attributed to drug traffickers.

Fourteen inmates and a guard
were injured and five attackers were
captured, Sandoval said.

The 25 escapees included Ernesto
Alfredo Pinon, known as “El Neto”,
the leader of a gang allied with the
Juarez drug cartel.

Pinon was sentenced to 200 years
in prison in 2010 for kidnapping and
murder. – AFP

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COMMENT By Dr Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen and Capt Mohd Faizal Ramli

Chart future of maritime industry
THE maritime history of
Malaysia dates back to the technology, different fuel used by new “Maritime e-commerce, which has elevated possible action in order to ensure
time of the Malacca Sultanate and larger vessels with deeper industry players and improved consumer shopping significant progress. The effective
in the 15th century. The Strait draughts, and even the possibility of must invest in preferences and purchasing continuation of the Malaysia Shipping
of Malacca has been an important maritime autonomous surface mass? new expansions behaviours. Master Plan– using the previous plan
shipping route for a long time. It has a and technologies as a lesson learnt – is critical for a
long history of trade, shipping, Port Klang and Port of Tanjung to strengthen The maritime sector is constantly at rigorous and viable maritime plan.
colonisation, and efforts made to Pelepas, both ranked among the their resilience the cutting edge of knowledge, and
acquire political and economic world’s top 20 ports, may have for upcoming investments in research and Maritime industry players must
stability. excellent performance benchmarks crises and development (R&D) activities are invest in new expansions and
last year, with container volumes of Malaysia’s future helping the sector’s transition towards technologies to strengthen their
To date, it is considered to be 13.64 million and 11.2 million twenty- as a maritime a sustainable approach. But how many resilience for upcoming crises, and
among the most heavily used straits foot equivalent units, respectively. nation. improvements and what kind of R&D Malaysia’s future as a maritime nation,
for international navigation, with more budget have been allocated to the which encapsulates the cooperation
than 80,000 ships traversing these sea Malaysia is currently recovering maritime industry? and commitment of all maritime
lanes annually. The strategic features well from the effects of the pandemic, players.
make Malaysia a convenient maritime with maritime trade, in terms of gross Policy evaluation for continuous
link that is significant for the world’s domestic product, performing better improvement is critical for good To ensure that the maritime
commercial trade. The Strait of than expected, in part because it maritime governance. It will assist in industry is sustainable in the future,
Malacca connects the Indian Ocean continues to unfold in stages. But making the necessary changes, to the stakeholders must shield
and Pacific Ocean through the South while the economy is growing at adapt to the business environment, themselves from competitive pressure
China Sea, which offers the shortest different rates, the maritime industry and remain competitive. by upgrading technology, increasing
and most economical routes for is growing slowly. cargo capacity, reducing labour
transporting petroleum and other In fact, despite investment in the shortages, guaranteeing an adequate
liquids globally. Hence, Malaysia needs to make its maritime sector, there is a lack of supply of skilled labour, enhancing
port and shipping sector more information and reliable data required performance and strengthening
Malaysia has put in a lot of efficient, resilient and significantly for effective management, and existing regional transport connections.
work over the years to improve its greener in order to be fully prepared policies have not received the full
ports, environmental protection, for the future. Our ambition to emerge attention they deserve. Competent key Dr Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen is a
infrastructure for safe navigation and as a maritime nation should be backed personnel are required in all agencies senior lecturer at the Faculty of
international agreements. Are we with an eccentric, robust, far-reaching to raise Malaysia’s standard, and
keeping up with the pace of and people-centric strategy. achieve the vision of a respectable Maritime Studies, Universiti Malaysia
transformation in the maritime maritime nation. Terengganu and Capt Mohd Faizal
industry to deal with advanced The need to upgrade ports and
other crucial transportation Looking ahead, it is likely that a Ramli is an EHS Marine Specialist in
infrastructure is growing more urgent maritime industry strategic plan will the Oil and Gas sector.
as a result of the global expansion of require a road map and clear ideas of
Comments: [email protected]

Employers should draft realistic KPI for overall benefit

COMMENT the early stage, it can lead to serious among employees. It can also happen when understanding of the overall activities,
By Dr Muzaffar Syah Mallow problems, like sleeping disorder, depression, an organisation or employer fails to consider programmes and plans that need to be carried
hypertension, heart attack and even death. the employees’ age. out and accomplished.
WITH the arrival of the new year, all working
sectors and employers in the country are busy This can also affect the productivity of A KPI should be developed according to This will also create a better workplace
preparing their target for the year. the organisation, and reputation in the long the age group of the employees. We cannot environment for employees which is free from
term. With the current global economic use the same KPI for all employees. stress.
The best way to achieve these targets is by uncertainty, issue of inflation and spread of
having Key Performance Indicators (KPI). The the Covid-19 virus, the need for a realistic KPI An older employee may not be able to With the current global economic
use of KPI is not something new. All working is important. handle certain functions or duties due to uncertainty and issues with the high cost of
sectors have for years adopted KPI as part of decline in energy and health. As such, it is vital living, the organisation or employer should
their working routine. Organisations and employers cannot for the organisation or employer to take into not add more hardship and burden employees
prepare a KPI to suit their own interest or gain account the age group of its employees when with unrealistic KPI. Instead, it should adopt a
KPI has become a worldwide trend, where more profits without considering the drafting a KPI. more sympathetic approach.
organisations use it to measure their weekly, surrounding factors faced by the country
monthly or yearly performance, achievements presently and capabilities of their employees. Failure to prepare a realistic KPI can turn At the same time, employees should also
or level of success. the workplace into an unconducive or hostile perform their duties and responsibilities
An unrealistic KPI can include an environment, which can result in bigger honestly and diligently.
A KPI can provide a clear picture of impossibly short time period given to issues.
employees’ work performance and complete certain tasks, duties, activities or Employees must never break the trust and
productivity. Although the use of KPI can programmes; insufficient amounts of money Such an environment can also expose the confidence given by the organisation or
bring many advantages, it can also lead to allocated to carry out certain tasks, duties, organisation or employer to legal action by the employer. Mutual understanding and
many problems if not drafted realistically. activities or programmes; unfeasible number employee under labour laws. cooperation will ensure a better workplace
of workforce or manpower to carry out certain environment.
A KPI that is unrealistic can create serious tasks, duties, activities or programmes; failure A KPI should be drafted after taking
issues for employees, such as stress. If these to match the KPI with the capabilities of into account appropriate information and Dr Muzaffar Syah Mallow, Associate
issues prolong and are not handled properly at employees. feedback from employees. Professor, Faculty of Syariah and Law,

These unrealistic targets can lead to stress The organisation or employer should Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.
discuss with all employees first before drafting Comments: [email protected]
a KPI. By doing this, there is a better idea and

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COMMENT by Jason Loh and JuhiTodi in the sub-specialty training, resulting in more
trained breast and endocrine surgeons able to
Policy improvements perform the procedures.
for breast cancer
AS it is, breast cancer is the most Additionally, the NSPCCP reported that in
prevalent cancer for women in This is because breast cancer screening is bugs fixed, to promote awareness of and 2020, “three breast and endocrine surgeons
Malaysia, with one in every 19 women more common among individuals from the practical steps (e.g. regarding had completed their sub-specialty training,
at risk of being diagnosed (“Early higher income bracket (who tend to be more pre-emptive measures) in general on breast with eight other trainees still undergoing
Detection of Breast Cancer Can Save Lives”, aware and, hence, cancer, among other issues. training” and “seven fully trained surgeons …
CodeBlue, Oct 17, 2022). Given the gravity of pro-active) compared with those from lower resigned or retired. This net loss has greatly
this health condition, it is crucial to re-examine socioeconomic categories. The MaHTAS app is part of the wider affected the overall manpower and services of
the policies regarding breast cancer in Malaysia system of health technology assessments for the health ministry”.
to ensure that they are further improved to suit The PeKa B40 initiative provides the B40 decision-makers, established in 1995.
and accommodate the current developing community with numerous healthcare Emir Research recommends that pro-active
situation and needs of breast cancer patients. benefits, including free health screening for the At the same time, develop a separate app steps and measures be taken to ensure that
Late-stage detection: Critical need to three main non-communicable diseases, i.e. for individual patients with breast cancer to trainees are committed to long-term
increase awareness diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. help them track their prognosis and treatment employment with the health ministry by, e.g.
The National Strategic Plan for Cancer Control Despite the grave importance of screening for schedule. Have a telemedicine service increasing the specialist incentive payment.
Programme (NSPCCP) 2021-2025 (Health early diagnoses, only 12.39% (737,351) of the available in the app which will allow for greater
Ministry, 2021) defines “stage” as “a measure of 5,950,292 individuals eligible for PeKa B40 outreach to provide consultations to patients At the same time, the Critical Service
cancer growth and spread, with later stages have undergone screening. from lower socioeconomic groups, wherein all Incentive Payment should be restored for those
having poorer outcomes. Stage diagnosis is data is protected under the Personal Data employed from Jan 1, 2020.
probably the most important determinant of Research suggests that low breast cancer Protection Act (2010). Breast cancer in men
survival”. screening among Malaysian women was Late-stage detection: Critical need to Breast cancer, primarily regarded as a
primarily due to lack or low-level of awareness improve PeKa B40’s screening provisions “women-only” disease, can also happen to
Emir Research, in an article titled “Breast about breast cancer. The NSPCCP offers the following guidelines for men. This stems from a general lack of
Cancer in Malaysia: Policy Improvements – breast cancer screening: acknowledgement/recognition that men can
Part 1” (Dec 15, 2022), recommended for A research has found that Malay female contract breast cancer. Male breast cancer has
MySalam to remove the provision of “very respondents, for example, enjoy only limited 1. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE): a much lower prevalence rate than female
early cancer” as being an exemption from the access to breast cancer information (“Meta- Women aged 20 years and above must breast cancer, with only around 1% of breast
45 critical illnesses list – as “cancer should not synthesis Exploring Barriers to Health Seeking undergo CBE every three years, and annually cancer patients being men (“1% of Malaysian
be compartmentalised in this respect, and Behaviour among Malaysian Breast Cancer for ages 40 and above. breast cancer victims are men, specialist
should include all stages as critical for the Patients”, Qing Yu Foo et al., Asian Pacific reveals”, New Straits Times, Oct 22, 2017).
collection of data for diagnosis and even Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2015). This 2. Mammogram (x-ray screening of breasts):
prognosis purposes”. suggests that the medium of delivery is an Women aged 40 years and above, with risk Due to the lack of awareness, men do not
issue. factors, are recommended to undergo recognise and “detect” the symptoms of breast
It cannot be strongly emphasised that mammogram every year. For women aged 50 cancer, and often delay getting a diagnosis.
excluding early cancer treatment – by denying In addition to raising awareness through to 74 years, mammography may be performed This results in male patients usually being
insurance claim – discourages early treatment, social media, it is imperative to disseminate every two years. diagnosed when the cancer has reached a later
which has shown to be the most effective stage and publicise the information through other stage and is more difficult to treat (“#HEALTH:
for outcome as well as cost-wise. accessible methods. Hence, Emir Research However, the PeKa B40 only offers eligible Man up to breast cancer”, New Straits Times,
recommends that: individuals a one-off screening (“Frequent Nov 21, 2022).
The Malaysia National Cancer Registry has 0 Workplaces hold mandatory breast cancer Asked Questions”, ProtectHealth). This is in
stated that breast cancer is mostly diagnosed awareness events by organising seminars and direct contradiction to the NSPCCP guidelines According to Dr Nik Muhd Aslan Abdullah,
when it has already reached the later stages. workshops once a year – which should be regarding repeated cancer screenings. a clinical oncologist at Sunday Medical Centre,
claimable via the Human Resource due to the rarity of breast cancer occurrence in
Only 17.5% of cases were diagnosed at Stage Development Fund; Hence, Emir Research recommends that males, it “can be quite isolating for those who
One, 34.5% at Stage Two, 25% at Stage Three 0 All public and private universities hold Peka B40’s free health screening initiative be do get diagnosed”.
and 22.8% at Stage Four (“National Strategic mandatory breast cancer awareness events for expanded to allow multiple breast cancer
Plan for Cancer Control Programme 2021- staff and students, e.g. once a year. Publicity screenings for the B40 community. For instance, the National Cancer Registry’s
2025”, Health Ministry, 2021). materials such as pamphlets should be readily Oncologist shortages annual reports for 2007-2011 and 2012-2016 do
available at strategic outlets on campuses such An oncologist refers to a doctor specialising in not highlight statistics relating to male breast
In the early stages, the five-year survival rate as the in-house counselling and psychological cancer. Research suggests that for every cancer in Malaysia. This is concerning given
(a patient will live for at least five years post- services centre, student union headquarters, 100,000 people in the population, having one the crucial role of data and statistics in raising
diagnosis) at 99% would decrease to 26%-29% departmental offices, bookshops, gymnasiums, oncologist is the ideal ratio (“Malaysia has 117 awareness as well as tracking and treatment.
in the later stages (“Survival Rates for Breast etc.; oncologists, short of 300”, CodeBlue, Feb 4,
Cancer”, American Cancer Society). 0 The health ministry collaborates with the 2020). Accordingly, Malaysia’s population of The lack of mention could also increase the
private sector (e.g. conglomerates) and NGO, over 32 million should have at least 300 “stigma” related to male breast cancer – and
According to the Cancer Research Malaysia, principally with the Breast Cancer Foundation oncologists. However, currently there are only ironically exacerbate the problem both at the
breast cancer patients in Malaysia from high- and other partners such as the Kiwanis, Rotary 117 oncologists. Of these, 68 are employed in “macro” level (i.e. of the general population of
income backgrounds have a 90% survival rate, Club, the Lion’s Club, etc. to organise private hospitals, 35 in public hospitals and 14 patients – albeit, at a much smaller percentage)
far better than the 65% survival rate for those roadshows to raise awareness in more urban in university hospitals. and “micro” level (i.e. of the patient at
from low-income backgrounds. Low-income poor areas as well as rural/remote areas; late-stage screening).
patients are also twice as likely to die 0 The health ministry’s MaHTAS (Malaysian The NSPCCP has outlined numerous steps
compared with high-income patients (“Breast Health Technology Assessment) app be to be taken to increase the capacity such as the Hence, Emir Research recommends that:
Cancer Survival 25% Higher for Rich than Poor revamped to further enhance user-friendliness, setting of key performance indicators for the 0 In all campaigns regarding breast cancer
Patients”, CodeBlue, Oct 28, 2021). not only in terms of providing information – but training of oncologists and sub-specialists, such as roadshows, advertorials (print and
equipped with AI machine learning/ML also such as in radiology of breast cancer, and online), public service announcements via
The reason for such disparity is the to allow interface for information exchange establishing of cancer units in government radio broadcasts alongside analogue and
early-stage detection of breast cancer in like the ChatGPT/Generative Pre-Trained hospitals as well as the expansion of training satellite channels etc., mention must be made
higher-income groups compared with Transformer, and updated (e.g. pre-existing centres. regarding breast cancer in males; and
late-stage detection in lower-income groups. 0 The National Cancer Patient Registry include
Oncoplastic training has been incorporated statistics of breast cancer in males in its
database.

In conclusion, Emir Research strongly urges
the government and health ministry to further
help improve the situation of breast cancer
patients in Malaysia.

Jason Loh and Juhi Todi are part of the
research team at Emir Research, an
independent think tank focused on
strategic policy recommendations
based on rigorous research.

Comments: [email protected]

LETTERS

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Show kindness in Rabbit Year by not keeping one

EVERY lunar new year is associated with one of Pet shops are also not well informed, while whole year round, which can lead to dental is inhumane, and this will subject them to poor
the 12 zodiac animals, each bringing its own often providing false information to first-time problems. According to veterinarians, rabbits health. Despite their popularity, rabbits are
good fortune and strengths. With just weeks to owners. Web retailers have also jumped on the should be fed hay, grass and fresh greens. among the most neglected animals that
go before the Year of the Rabbit is ushered, the bandwagon, posting rabbits to online humans have domesticated. People are
Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) urges customers with many dead on arrival, Rabbits live in groups. A lone rabbit can insensitive to their sufferings.
the public not to be tempted into buying a pet suffocated in their cardboard confines. become bored and depressed, and make it
rabbit on impulse. People have been known to aggressive, resulting in self-harm. In most It is time people stopped keeping them as
purchase some of the zodiac animals, of which It is not known how many rabbits are being homes, these gentle animals are subjected to pets. Acquiring a pet requires forethought and a
the outcome has mostly led to neglect, purchased because of the coming New Year, filthy living conditions, cramped in small cages clear understanding of the animal’s basic needs.
mistreatment and abandonment. only to end up in the backyard and gardens of for life. Demand for rabbits may be inevitable in the
homes, stuffed into a small cage while being fed run-up to the rabbit year. However, as with other
As with other zodiac “animal trends”, there is an inappropriate diet. Rabbit owners have no idea that their pet past zodiacal hype, many rabbits will be left to
bound to be exploitation by pet retailers, petting needs space to exercise as it is a social creature, their fate once the novelty dies off. Therefore,
zoos and animal farms, due to the brisk Animal welfare groups have also voiced needing social stimulation. It is often seen in a CAP implores consumers not to follow the hype
demand for the furry creature. concern over the wire bottom metal cages used tiny hutch without proper food, or sometimes of buying rabbits as pets.
to keep rabbits. They can be hard on the having no food, and dirty water. Many pet
The high sales pitch is worrisome to CAP delicate rabbit feet and can cause sores, rabbits are badly cared for. Mohideen Abdul Kader
because of the misconception that rabbits are commonly known as “sore hocks”. President
low-maintenance pets. They are often bought People are unaware that rabbits are CAP
for children as an “animated” toy. Most rabbit owners do not know the correct gregarious animals, living in the wild, with a
diet for their pets, feeding them pellets the need to run and dig. Depriving them of exercise

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18.4 Foreign 255.2 287.5 -32.3

100.0 1472.0 1472.0 0 21.50 5.52 363.88 27.25 CLOSED 86.43 6.99 92.50
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Source: Bursa Malaysia 20,145.29 6,946.20

KL MARKET SUMMARY M’sia seals partnership,
January 3, 2023

INDICES 10,587.30 CHANGE cooperation pact with EU
FBMEMAS -114.20
FBMKLCI 1,473.99 -21.50
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 581.56 -4.94
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 181.90 +0.12
CONSTRUCTION 152.55 -0.04
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,359.20 -142.02
ENERGY 781.35 +5.16
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 583.74 -5.73 o Eurocham Malaysia Valid for five years, this agreement is in the largest economic bloc.
HEALTH CARE 1,718.65 -23.04 predicts favourable recognition of the importance of the Based on statistics released by Malaysia’s
TRANSPORTATION 882.67 +19.60 environment for free trade cooperation between EU and Asean
PROPERTY 642.32 +1.19 agreement negotiations member countries as well as it will serve to Ministry of International Trade and
PLANTATION 6,973.83 -110.85 enhance cooperation and diversify relations Industry (Miti) in mid-2020, trade with the
FBMSHA 10,796.80 -141.72 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is heading in in areas of mutual interest. EU in July 2022 rose by 14.0% y-o-y to
FBMACE 5,337.15 +28.82 the right direction by signing several free RM17.04 billion, depicting 6.7% of
TECHNOLOGY 63.38 -0.10 trade agreements (FTA) with recognised The EU-MY PCA will pave a promising Malaysia’s total trade.
Asean member countries as well as bilateral path towards recommencing discussions
TURNOVER VALUE partners as one of the best ways to open up on the EU-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement The first seven months of 2022 recorded
3.720 BIL RM1.471 BIL foreign markets for Malaysian exporters. (MEUFTA) which covers 16 areas spanned an increase of 22.8% to RM124.53 billion
more than 13 working groups, which compared with the same period in the year
5 MOST ACTIVES After a series of negotiations from include market access for goods, services, before.
January 3, 2023 October 2010 and an initial agreement in investment, intellectual property rights and
April 2016, the European Union (EU) and sustainability development. Eurocham Malaysia has jointly formed a
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) Malaysia signed the EU-Malaysia task force with the Federation of Malaysian
MMAG 755,168,900 2.0 -0.5 Partnership and Cooperation Agreement The PCA further complements and Manufacturers (FMM) to facilitate the
BORNOIL 355,236,700 2.0 -0.5 (EU-MY PCA) during the inaugural Asean- strengthens current partnership and process of reviving the dialogue with the EU.
L&PBHD 255,375,000 54.5 +24.5 EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels on cooperation in the areas of trade and
CITAGLB 102,750,700 33.0 +4.0 Dec 14, 2022, a significant milestone in the investment, energy, transport, agriculture, It said they will continue to support and
HSI-CLC 99,524,400 57.0 +7.0 history of the EU-Malaysia relationship. finance and maritime, among others combine efforts with FMM to continuously
between the EU and Malaysia. work towards enhancing Malaysia’s
5 TOP GAINERS The agreement lays the ground for position as an attractive destination for
January 3, 2023 mutually beneficial cooperation in multiple Negotiations for the MEUFTA reached foreign direct investment.
policy areas – environment, transport, trade an impasse in 2012 upon the exhaustion of
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM and employment to name a few. options and the consensus was to resume In the context of the Comprehensive and
HEXTECH 502,800 19.84 +2.78 when a fresh mandate or flexibilities Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific
AJI 106,100 13.44 +0.36 become available to both sides. Partnership (CPTPP), Malaysia has become the
ATECH 1.057.100 1.99 +0.16 ninth out of 11 countries to ratify the
PENTA 305,000 4.57 +0.14 MEUFTA is a preferential trading agreement. Eurocham Malaysia said it supports
HLI-CLJ 10,223,300 1.05 +0.11 agreement expected to facilitate the free the ratification of the CPTPP, as “we believe it
movement of goods, services and will continue to bring further development into
investment between Malaysia and the EU, the country through its increasing trade and
investment opportunities.”

Gamuda Land strengthens footprint in Klang Valley

5 TOP LOSERS PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Land continues
January 3, 2023 to strengthen its presence in northern Klang
Valley with the strategic acquisition of a
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM 532-acre parcel, located right next to its
NESTLE 9,300 138.00 -2.00 existing 810-acre Gamuda Gardens
PETDAG 279,900 22.24 -0.76 township, for a purchase consideration of
PMBTECH-LA 1,000 20.50 -0.50 RM360 million.
PANAMY 5,000 22.50 -0.40
TENAGA 3,519,600 9.30 -0.33 Gamuda Land CEO Chu Wai Lune said,
“This acquisition will strengthen our
EXCHANGE RATES JANUARY 3, 2023 presence in northern Klang Valley where we
have already developed and invested
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy substantially in the very successful Gamuda Artist’s impression of superlink homes in Gamuda Gardens. – GAMUDA GARDENS PIC
Gardens. Today, we see an overall average
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD uptake of more than 90% for all landed value of RM3.3 billion, the new parcel is As with all Gamuda Land’s developments,
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4650 4.3300 4.3200 properties launched here since 2017. The targeted for a 2026 launch and will sustainability is key to its master plan. The
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0520 2.9290 2.9130 new acquisition will help to replenish contribute to the group’s earnings over the homes will be designed with biophilic
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.3260 3.2280 3.2200 Gamuda Land’s landed residential offerings following six years as Gamuda Land concept, having that connection to nature and
1 EURO 3.2870 3.1980 3.1860 in the area as a continuation to the success continues to focus on high-value built using a sustainable construction method.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7700 4.6140 4.5940 of Gamuda Gardens.” opportunities both in Malaysia and
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8340 2.7280 2.7120 overseas where it has established its Gamuda Land’s remaining landbank
1 STERLING POUND 3.3260 3.2280 3.2200 Purchasers of Gamuda Gardens have presence, namely Vietnam, Australia, stands at 3,344 acres amounting to RM55.3
1 SWISS FRANC 5.3890 5.2150 5.1950 seen an increase in their investment, with Singapore and the UK. billion in gross development value with a
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.8150 4.7030 4.6880 the first phase of terrace homes, launched total development period of 15 years. These
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 122.9800 116.5800 116.3800 in 2017, transacting up to 20% appreciation The parcel will see a mix of landed landbanks are spread across Malaysia,
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 4.2830 3.9830 3.7830 today. Such denotes the proven track residential and commercial properties. Vietnam, Australia, Singapore and the UK.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 64.6000 62.2000 record of Gamuda Gardens being an
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.8100 54.9200 N/A attractive dwelling location and investment.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.4800 5.1500 54.7200
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0297 0.0268 4.9500 With an estimated gross development
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4180 3.3090
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 15.6000 0.0218 Bursa amends rules to facilitate operations on ‘surprise holidays’
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.0000 N/A 3.2990
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.1300 1.8800 KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia unanticipated holidays that took place in Malaysia operates on a surprise holiday, a
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.5200 7.6600 N/A yesterday announced amendments to its Kuala Lumpur in recent times. By regulated person must comply with, and
100THAI BAHT 120.0700 117.2600 1.6800 Business Rules and Listing Requirements to remaining open on a surprise holiday, give effect, to the rules or any requirements
13.5200 113.9800 7.4600 facilitate the continued operations of Bursa Bursa Malaysia will ensure that all imposed by Bursa Malaysia on such day, or
11.9900 117.0600 Malaysia and its subsidiaries on days transactions that occurred prior to the within the stipulated timeframe that falls on
113.7800 declared as “surprise holidays”. surprise holiday can and will be delivered or includes the surprise holiday.
11.5900 and settled as scheduled. This would accord
A “surprise holiday” refers to a public greater certainty to the capital markets and Bursa Malaysia will be prudent and
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama holiday declared in the Federal Territory of mitigate any potential market or investment exercise due care in deciding whether to
Kuala Lumpur that has not been gazetted as a risk that investors may face as a result of the remain open on a surprise holiday, after
public holiday at the start of the calendar year. surprise holiday. consulting the relevant authorities.

The amendments were made in Pursuant to the amendments, if Bursa The amendments will become effective
response to instances of unplanned or on Jan 10, 2023.

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Analysts stay positive on banking sector

o Despite slower loan growth, lenders seen
remaining resilient with interest rate-backed
support on earnings

KUALA LUMPUR: Research houses (ABMB), Hong Leong Bank Bhd its overweight call on the banking “Still, factors such as possible - BERNAMAPIX
have maintained their positive stance (HLB) and RHB Bank Group,” it said sector on the belief that the banking writebacks of provisions and lapse of has a balanced risk-reward profile. We
on the banking sector despite a in a research note. sector would be resilient with interest prosperity tax could place banking expect financial sector stocks to trade
notably slower pace of loan growth in rate-backed support on earnings. earnings ahead of most industries, largely sideways in the first half of this
November. RHB Research also reiterated its making them a possible safe haven year since the appetite for the sector
“overweight call” on the banking “We anticipate one 25 basis points against recessionary concerns,” it has diminished on a waning outlook.
Banks recorded 5.5% loan growth sector although it acknowledged the hike to occur in January 2023 to an said.
in November from 6.5% year-on-year decline in system loan growth in OPR of 3%. “That said, consolation comes in
(y-o-y) in October 2022, against year- November Meanwhile, Hong Leong Investment the form of undemanding sector
end estimates of 6%. “Slower loan growth is widely Bank Bhd has remained neutral on the valuations and a decent dividend
“The system loans recorded a anticipated with our in-house gross sector. yield of 5%, which would provide
Maybank Investment Bank Bhd month-on-month (m-o-m) decline domestic product target for 2023 downside support to share prices,” it
said the primary reason for this has for the first time since August 2021 but coming in at 4% to 4.5%. “All considered, the banking sector said. – Bernama
been the slowdown in business remained largely on track against our
lending, while on the consumer front, forecast on a year-to-date (YTD)
auto and share margin financing has basis.
tapered off as well.
“Lending activities may have been
Loan applications contracted by subdued partly due to the fourth
9.8% in November y-o-y, it noted. consecutive overnight policy rate
Residential loan applications (OPR) hike since May 2022.
contracted 26.5% y-o-y while
passenger car and securities loan “Elsewhere, current account
applications contracted 16.9% y-o-y savings account deposits continued
and 48.7% y-o-y respectively. to trend downwards, while asset
quality indicators remained
“For a month-on-month (m-o-m) encouraging,” it said.
basis, loan applications contracted for
the fourth consecutive month and by RHB noted that the impact of rate
5.3% in November 2022. Hence into hikes on banks’ net interest margins
2023, we are forecasting loan growth has been largely positive, although it
of 4.8%. expects to see some contraction
moving forward due to the upward
“However, we maintained a repricing of deposits.
‘positive’ call on the sector, with ‘buys’
on CIMB Group, AmBank Group Its preferred picks are CIMB,
(AMMB), Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd AMMB, and Alliance Bank Malaysia.

Kenanga Research also maintained

KAB bags RM230m EPCC contract from Government urged
Petronas Gas for powerplant in Sabah to continue
supporting R&D
KUALA LUMPUR: Engineering and ZLNG plant, slated to be Sabah’s first relationship with PGB to ensure the initiatives via greater
energy solutions provider Kejuruteraan nearshore natural gas facility, has a successful completion of this power allocation of financial
Asastera Berhad (KAB), through its minimum capacity of two million plant, while contributing to the assistance, incentives
wholly owned subsidiary KAB Energy tonnes per annum. nation’s sustainability agenda,” said and initiatives in the
Holdings Sdn Bhd secured a Letter of Lai. coming Budget
Award from Regas Terminal (Lahad KAB managing director Datuk 2023. – PEXELS PIX
Datu) Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned Lai Keng Onn said, “Securing this EPCC works for the power plant will
subsidiary of Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) project award from PGB amplifies commence in the second quarter of FMM: Faster approval for R&D
for the engineering, procurement, KAB’s sustainable energy initiatives 2023 and is targeted to complete in the incentives a boost for businesses
construction, and commissioning undertaken since 2019. We are first quarter of 2026.
(EPCC) of a 52-megawatt powerplant pleased to be selected by PGB as its KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation play a critical role for industries and
and its associated facilities in Sabah. strategic technical partner.” KAB’s Sustainable Energy Solutions of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) countries as they are a game changer
division has a strong track record yesterday welcomed Prime Minister in achieving high economic growth.
The powerplant will be located at the He added the powerplant, upon across co-generation and waste to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s pledge
Sipitang Oil and Gas completion, will be the single largest heat recovery plants, as well as solar to improve the government’s service In this regard, Soh said the
Industrial Park gas engine plant in the country, and photovoltaic systems. delivery levels by ensuring speedier industry calls on the government to
and will be the serve as a crucial power source for approvals towards facilitating continue supporting R&D and
sole source of Petronas’ upcoming ZLNG plant. Petronas Gas‘ business. innovation initiatives of the
energy supply to core businesses industry via greater allocation of
Petronas’ “Furthermore, our joint feasibility include gas FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian financial assistance, incentives and
upcoming floating studies with PGB show that the processing, gas Lai said, “We see this commitment initiatives in the coming Budget
liquified natural gas power plant is reliable and will transportation, by the entire government machinery 2023 including liberalisation of the
(ZLNG) project. The achieve significant carbon reduction. regasification as a positive step towards enhancing double deduction tax incentive for
and utilities, the ease of doing business, R&D expenses by allowing an
We are committed to a among others. competitiveness and sustainability automatic deduction with no
continuous of the economy which will boost threshold and time bar which is
Malaysia’s appeal as an investment extended to all firms including mid-
The Sabah powerplant will be located at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park, and will be the sole source of energy destination of choice.” tier and larger firms given their
supply to Petronas’ upcoming ZLNG project. - BERNAMAPIX potential to spur innovation and
He added the key to enhancing creativity.
service levels is improving the
productivity levels and this can be “At the same time, in line with the
achieved with greater levels of prime minister’s pledge to improve
innovation such as digitalisation the government’s service delivery,
which would shorten waiting time, the relevant agencies must grant
reduce cost and do away with the faster approvals for applications
discretionary powers of officers to relating to R&D incentives as speed
approve applications. is of the essence to the success of
new product/service development
Equally important, Soh said to and commercialisation,” said Soh.
improving the public service
delivery is for policies, regulations Representing over 11,600 member
and government procedures to be firms from the manufacturing supply
made simple, transparent, reliable, chain, FMM is actively engaged with
easy to comply, consistent and fair. the government and its key agencies
at the federal, state and local levels.
He added innovation and R&D

At the end of calender year 2022, foreign 13theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023
investors were net buyers for 27 out of 52 * SUNBIZ
weeks of 2022, with a total net inflow of
RM4.38 billion. – BERNAMAPIX Companies
anticipate
Foreign net selling conditions to
of RM204.6m in remain
final week of 2022 challenging in
the coming
PETALING JAYA: Foreign investors turned months as
net sellers of Malaysian equities during the signalled by a
last trading week of 2022 at RM204.6 million further
on Bursa Malaysia, which was a reversal trimming in
from the net buying of RM51.2 million for input buying,
the week prior, according to MIDF reductions in
Research. inventory
levels, and
In its weekly fund flow report, it said that weak outlook
it was a shortened trading week due to the on output in
replacement for Christmas holiday on 2023.–
Monday. Foreigners started off the week on BERNAMAPIX
a positive note by net buying RM10.1
million on Tuesday and RM99.2 million on Malaysian manufacturing
Wednesday. However, the amount net continues to moderate
bought was inadequate to overturn the
profit taking that took place on Thursday at o December PMI eases to 47.8 from 47.9 in previous month some loss of momentum from the situation in
a rate of RM9.8 million and on Friday at – fourth softening in a row – as customer demand remains the third quarter.
RM304.1 million. muted: S&P Global
Despite the scaling back in output, there was
The research house said that the top KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing November, remained stronger than the average evidence of spare capacity within the Malaysian
three sectors that saw net foreign inflows sector continued to face challenging business for the year as a whole which subsequently led manufacturing sector and firms continued to
were healthcare at RM16.5 million, conditions in December 2022, with the firms to scale back production at a solid pace. clear backlogs of work, thereby extending the
technology at RM12.3 million, as well as manufacturing purchasing managers’ index current sequence of moderation to seven
transportation and logistics at RM7.2 (PMI) easing to 47.8 against 47.9 in November, “Forward-looking indicators suggested that months.
million. Meanwhile, the top three sectors S&P Global said. firms were anticipating conditions to remain
that saw net foreign outflows were challenging in the coming months as signalled “Manufacturers were confident of a rise in
plantation at RM64.7 million, industrial “This marked a fourth consecutive softening by a further trimming in input buying, production over the coming 12 months, with
products & services at RM57.1 million and of operating conditions across the Malaysian reductions in inventory levels, and a relatively some firms hopeful that market conditions
financial services at RM46 million. manufacturing sector,” it said in a statement. weak outlook on output over the next year. would improve in the new year.

“Meanwhile, local institutions were seen The latest moderation, though broadly in “However, with demand subdued, supplier “That said, concerns over the potential for
accumulating domestic equities as they net line with that seen in November, was the performance has been able to recover demand conditions to remain muted in 2023
bought RM290.4 million last week. During strongest since August 2021, the research firm somewhat with December data marking no- meant that business sentiment remained
the week ended Dec 23, they have net sold added. change in delivery time from the month prior – relatively subdued in December, posting below
RM52.1 million worth of equities. Tuesday following a three-year sequence where delivery the historical average,” S&P Global said.
and Wednesday were net selling days at a S&P Global Market Intelligence economist times have lengthened on a monthly basis,” she
rate of RM44.6 million and RM149 million Laura Denman said muted customer demand, said. The December PMI data also showed that
respectively. Their investing stance took a which contributed to sustained moderations in new orders and foreign demand both
positive turn on Thursday as they have net output and order books, remained a key theme S&P Global said averaging 48.1 over the final moderated in December, stretching the current
bought RM41.6 million with the heaviest net within December’s PMI data. quarter of the year, the PMI was representative sequences of reduction to four and six months,
buying seen on Friday at RM442.4 million. of about 5% year-on-year growth of Malaysia’s respectively, it said.
She said the moderation in order book gross domestic product, thereby representing
At the end of calender year 2022, MIDF volumes, though slightly softer than in Cost and supply pressures showed easing
said that foreign investors were net buyers momentum in December, with vendor
for 27 out of 52 weeks of 2022, with a total performance stabilising during the month,
net inflow of RM4.38 billion. Local retailers ending a three-year sequence of deterioration,
have also been net buyers for 33 weeks out while firms cut their selling prices for the first
of 52 weeks of 2022, with a total net inflow of time since May 2020. – Bernama
RM2.04 billion.
Bintai Kinden expands further into oil & gas
Hays widens Asia
presence with PETALING JAYA: Bintai Kinden Corporation partnering Puncak Logam Sdn Bhd (PLSB), important in the supply-chain. It will ensure
office in Bangkok Bhd, a mechanical and electrical engineering whose principal business is the trading and that products get to clients faster and also at the
services specialist, yesterday announced that marketing of goods, to ensure faster delivery same time, PLSB will help us to market the
PETALING JAYA: Workforce solutions and the company’s 51%-owned sub-subsidiary time of products to clients through storing its products in Malaysia.”
specialist recruitment firm Hays Plc has Bintai Energy Sdn Bhd (BESB), has been products, which includes pipe, fittings, flanges,
opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand, to awarded a series of subcontracts by Petro gaskets, stud bolts and structure materials and PLSB managing director Amli Mohamed Amin
increase its presence and capacity in Asia to Flanges & Fittings Sdn Bhd (PFF) and various any other goods in PLSB’s facility while said, “Our partnership with BESB ensures that
strengthen regional and international customers recommended by PFF. enabling PLSB to source for purchasers. there are always an
partnerships in its operating markets. inventory of O&G
They involve the supply of high-grade Bintai Kinden executive director Azri Azerai products on-hand
Its seven operating markets are located carbon steel/stainless steel piping, valves and (pix) said, “The latest award of subcontracts to that can be shipped
in China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, piping accessories to various oil and gas (O&G) BESB is part of the partnerships and tie-ups we out to clients. Given
Singapore, India, and Thailand. businesses valued at RM4 million. are pursuing to grow our O&G-related business. the uncertainties
This includes seeking opportunities and related to the global
Hays Thailand country manager Yoke The value of accumulated subcontracts partnerships with companies that share the supply chain, our
Pei Ong said that the decision to expand secured through PFF in which BESB is the same vision as Bintai Kinden, in Southeast Asia. facility offers a stock of
into Thailand comes on the heels of ten identified special purpose vehicle for the supply We are now expanding into Indonesia through ready supply while at
years in Malaysia. of materials to the O&G industry is now RM12.9 a local partner in the country. We are also the same time, we can
million. PFF is a supplier of pipes, flanges, fittings, delighted with the award of the licenses by help market these
“With Thailand’s proximity to Malaysia valves and other O&G-related equipment. Petronas enabling us to supply products and products.”
and the large number of international and services to O&G businesses in Malaysia. This
domestic companies with investments and In a separate announcement, the company will certainly be a boost to our O&G arm.”
operations in various industries, Thailand said BESB has received licences as dealers of
has always been part of our strategy to grow instrumentation cables and general cables in Bintai Energy director Nuraiman Shaiful
our footprint in Asia,” she said in a statement. relation to power and control from Petroliam Annuar said, “The partnership with PLSB is
Nasional Bhd (Petronas). The licences are strategic to the growth of our O&G-related
“Our presence in Thailand enables us to effective from Aug 11, 2022 to Aug 10, 2025. business because we believe logistics will be
establish closer ties with existing regional
and international clients looking to leverage Bintai Kinden also announced that BESB is
local talent networks,” she added.

BRIEFS14 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023 Singapore’s economy
SUNBIZ beats forecasts in 2022

YEN BREAKS 130 MARK SINGAPORE: Singapore’s o Preliminary data shows GDP expands 3.8% basis in October-December.
AGAINST DOLLAR TO economy grew faster that official but significant risks growing Singapore Prime Minister Lee
REACH 7-MONTH HIGH forecasts in 2022 but slower activity
in the fourth quarter points to Hsien Loong said in his New Year
TOKYO: The yen rose to a seven- significant risks ahead for the city- message on Saturday that the
month high against the dollar state in the new year as global international outlook remains
yesterday, breaking the 130 mark demand weakens and inflationary expanded 2.2% in October- services … this showed the impact troubled, which will affect the city-
and building on a rally sparked by pressures weigh. December on a year-on-year basis, of the global slowdown on state’s economy. The government
the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to Singapore’s economy grew 3.8% the government data showed, external-oriented services sectors, expects growth of between 0.5% to
move away from its long-standing in 2022, preliminary data from the almost half the 4.2% growth seen in and that further growth from 2.5% this year.
ultra-loose monetary policy. The Ministry of Trade and Industry the third quarter. Eight economists current levels will be harder to
unit strengthened to 129.52 per showed yesterday, beating polled by Reuters had expected achieve in 2023,” said MUFG Singapore has seen some signs
dollar at one point before easing government forecast for growth of growth of 2.1%. analyst Jeff Ng. of price pressures easing in recent
slightly, and analysts tipped it to 3.5% and down from 7.6% in 2021. months but inflation still remained
continue advancing as the BOJ Gross domestic product (GDP) “It is concerning that there is a GDP grew 0.2% on a quarter- elevated at about 5%.
changes tack with a shift out of slight quarter-on-quarter fall in on-quarter seasonally adjusted
negative interest rates tipped to be Meanwhile, the country’s sales
in the pipeline. The yen is now at its A pilot boat sails past container vessels at Pasir Panjang port terminal in Singapore yesterday. Analysts say growth is tax has been raised to 8% from 7%
strongest level since June, having hit likely to weaken further andf exports are likely to fall further if, as expected,, the global economy enters a recession in since Sunday as the government
a 32-year low close to 152 per dollar 2023. – AFPPIC needs more revenue to fund
as recently as October. – AFP increasing healthcare expenditure
of its aging population. The sales
EVERGRANDE’S HK HQ tax will be further raised to 9% from
TENDER SALE FAILS AGAIN 2024.

HONG KONG: A tender for the sale of Singapore’s government has
embattled China Evergrande Group’s pledged to give almost 3 million
headquarters in Hong Kong has Singaporeans at least S$700
lapsed again, two sources with (RM2,300) in cash payouts over
knowledge of the matter said five years as part of an S$8 billion
yesterday, because the offer prices “assurance package” to help them
and terms fell short of requirements. cope with rising prices.
Lenders to the office tower, China
Evergrande Centre, valued at Capital Economics said the
between HK$8 billion and HK$9 economy is likely to struggle,
billion (RM4.5 billion and RM5 which means the Monetary
billion), appointed a receiver in Authority of Singapore is unlikely
September to seize the asset and to tighten monetary policy in
tender it for sale with a bid deadline 2023. The central bank tightened
of Oct 31. The tower had been pledged its foreign exchange-based
against a loan of HK$7.6 billion from monetary policy four times last
lenders led by the Hong Kong year to fight rampant inflationary
subsidiary of Chinese state-owned pressures.
China Citic Bank Corp Ltd. – Reuters
“Looking ahead, we think
REINSURERS DROP RUSSIA, growth is likely to weaken further.
UKRAINE AND BELARUS Exports are likely to fall further if,
as we expect, the global economy
LONDON: Reinsurers are excluding enters a recession in 2023,” Capital
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus from Economics said. “Elevated interest
policies offered to their insurance rates, declining household savings
clients and cutting back their and high inflation are likely to drag
exposure to US hurricanes, a report on domestic demand.” – Reuters
from reinsurance broker Gallagher
Re showed yesterday. The market has China December factory activity shrinks at quicker pace
come to an agreement on exclusions,
which means that from Jan 1, “it is BEIJING: China’s factory activity sharper decline, with the activity Weakening external demand restrictions were rolled back.
very difficult to find cover” for the shrank at a sharper pace in index falling to a near three-year amid slowing global growth Some analysts anticipate labour
region, Gallagher Re International December as surging Covid-19 low. The Caixin survey focuses on continued to drag on orders for
chairman James Vickers told Reuters. infections disrupted production smaller, export-oriented firms. export-oriented producers, with the shortages and increased supply
and weighed on demand after Caixin sub-index of new export chain disruptions, combined with
Hyundai Motor, Kia Beijing largely removed anti-virus The figures provide a snapshot of orders shrinking at the fastest pace softer customer demand, may drive
expect sales to rise curbs, a private sector survey the challenges faced by Chinese since September. a further fall in production in winter
nearly 10% in 2023 showed yesterday. manufacturers who now have to months, even if mobility curbs are
The Caixin/Markit contend with surging infections Logistics snags lengthened eased.
SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor manufacturing purchasing after the country’s abrupt Covid suppliers’ delivery times for the
Co and affiliate Kia Corp forecast managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in policy U-turn in early December. sixth month in a row, while “With Covid-zero now in the
yesterday that their combined global December from 49.4 in November. employment in the manufacturing rear-view mirror, markets expect a
sales will jump nearly 10% in 2023, even The index has stayed below the 50- “Supply contracted, total sector contracted for the ninth gangbusters 2023 recovery,” said
as last year’s sales fell short of target due point that separates growth from demand remained weak, overseas consecutive month due to muted Derek Scissors, chief economist at
to supply chain disruptions. contraction for five straight months. demand shrank, employment production levels and difficulties the China Beige Book.
The reading was the lowest since deteriorated, logistics was sluggish, sourcing workers amid the virus
The companies sold 6.85 million September but beat analysts’ manufacturers faced growing outbreaks. “That will be right, eventually.
vehicles in 2022, about 4% less than their forecast of 48.8 in a Reuters poll. pressure on their profitability, and However, with the ongoing Covid
combined target of 7.16 million vehicles, China’s larger official PMI survey the quantity of purchases as well as However, manufacturers were tidal wave, investment sliding to a
largely due to problems including chip on Saturday showed a much inventories stayed low,” said Wang still somewhat upbeat with the sub- 10-quarter low, and new orders
and component shortages. Zhe, senior economist at Caixin index of future output surging to the continuing to get battered, a
Insight Group. highest since February as Covid meaningful Q1 recovery is
They said they would target global increasingly unrealistic.”. – Reuters
sales of 7.52 million vehicles this year.
Securities regulator to scrutinise Chinese brokers’ financing needs
“Hyundai plans to expand market share
and operate profitability-oriented SHANGHAI: China’s securities The comments come as Huatai plan and method, and safeguard from the placement to replenish
businesses by flexibly responding to regulator said it would fully check Securities, one of China’s biggest the legitimate rights and interests of capital as well as for working
market changes, accelerating its transition securities firms’ financing needs brokerages, said on Friday it plans all types of investors, especially capital, including for developing its
to electrification, responding to global after Huatai Securities Co Ltd to raise 28 billion yuan (RM17.8 small and mid-sized investors, the margin financing and securities
environmental regulations, and optimising proposed a share placement plan billion) in A-share and H-share regulator said. lending business and its fixed
production, logistics and sales by region,“ that would be one of the biggest in placements. income, equity and over-the-
Hyundai Motor said in a statement. China’s brokerage industry. The CSRC also said it supports counter derivative business, and
The CSRC said it has noticed a reasonable financing for securities also to fund subsidiaries.
Analysts said the sales targets of the The China Securities Regulatory “certain listed brokerage firm’s companies.
two companies for this year appear to be Commission (CSRC) in a statement refinancing activity” and There is a risk of dilution of
aggressive but achievable, considering yesterday said it will fully pay encourages brokers to focus on Shares of Huatai Securities returns after the placement as the
pent-up demand for vehicles. attention to the necessity for, and their main business, capital-saving slumped roughly 7% in Shanghai company’s capital stock will
rationality of, securities firms’ and high-quality development. and about 2% in Hong Kong as increase, Huatai said, adding the
“Hyundai Motor and Kia are still financing, as part of its vetting markets reopened after New Year share issue plan has to be approved
seeing relatively higher back orders of process. Listed brokers should holidays. by the regulator. – Reuters
vehicles and car buyers are still waiting reasonably determine the financing
in line to buy cars despite the recent Huatai planned to use proceeds
economic environment...with that
demand in the picture, the companies
appear to be confident,” said Kim Gwi-
yeon, an analyst at Daishin Securities.

Kim, however, added that economic
obstacles such as high interest rates
could dampen car sales, especially in the
second half of the year after pent-up
demand softens. – Reuters

█ BY MARIETTA MU W E D N E S DAY
4 JANUARY 2023
FOR the first time ever, the Broadway
production The Sound of Music has Maria and the von
landed in Kuala Lumpur. Originally Trapp children. –
based on the 1949 memoir The Trapp ALL PIX BY BASE
Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, the ENTERTAINMENT
musical is set in Austria and tells the story of ASIA &
Maria, who takes a job as a governess to the BROADWAY
large von Trapp family while she decides INTERNATIONAL
whether to become a nun. GROUP

Most would know The Sound of Music from A timeless classic
the 1965 musical film, starring Julie Andrews as
Maria. However, the film is actually based on oIstana Budaya Kuala
the Broadway musical, which opened in 1959, Lumpur is alive with The
with live orchestral music written by Richard Sound of Music from
Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a now to Jan 15
book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
was a long time ago, yet the lyrics to the songs
In the story, Maria becomes the governess for came to mind easily during the course of the
the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, performance, which shows how timeless this
a widowed Austro-Hungarian naval officer, and musical is.
eventually marries him. The broadway musical
features a number of well-known songs (which The script is also comedic in certain scenes,
were also featured in the musical film), and the actors and actresses really brought out
including Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Sixteen Going on the story to life. The kids especially shone
Seventeen, and My Favourite Things. during So Long, Farewell, with adorable
choreography.
Last June, Base Entertainment Asia held an
audition looking for Malaysian children to star Besides the great acting and lovely music
as the youngest von Trapp children during its from the live orchestra, the sets and lighting
shows in Malaysia, which would be directed by design by Douglas W. Schimdt and Natasha
three-time Tony Award-winner and Broadway Katz respectively made the whole production
veteran Jack O’Brien and choreographed by an unforgettable experience. The backdrops are
Danny Mefford. This was major news for all hand-painted, and the lighting really
Malaysian children who wanted to perform immerses you in the scene, with my favourite
with a world-class production. being the church wedding scene.

After sorting through over 400 kids, three After the concert, the lively songs were stuck
groups of six von Trapp children between the in my head, playing in a loop, which put me in a
ages of six to 14 were selected. The children will really good mood. The Sound Of Music is a
be playing the roles of Gretl (Kimaya Peiris, world-class production not to be missed. Tickets
Olivia Leong Yue Shen, and Nur Lily Armani for daily shows are still available from now to Jan
Saiful Bahtiar), Marta (Allegra Hew Ai Ping, 15 except on Mondays in Istana Budaya.
Wan Emma Rose Wan Mohd Fyzaal, and Olivia
Aisha Wood), Brigitta (Huang En, Natasha Tan,
and Vern Faye Yeoh), Kurt (Sean Lee Hong Jun,
Lafayette Victor, and Norman Ong Wen Zhe),
Louisa (Chloe Siaw, Isabelle Ho, and Doreen
Yip Zhi Ying), and Friedrich (Izz Quedy
Akhirudin, and Christan Duvan Garry Malo).

The children were tasked to work alongside
Broadway actors, actresses, and creatives, and I
was given the opportunity to watch their
performance on Dec 28.

The musical is 155 minutes long, spanning
two parts with a 20-minute intermission.
Theatre acts have always impressed me, and the
talent of the ensemble cast is apparent.
Everyone could sing, dance, and act.

It was also inspiring to see how children who
had no prior stage experience could be trained
to perform, and this will undoubtedly open
endless opportunities for young Malaysian
talents. Seeing local children act in an
international Broadway show has the potential
of encouraging their peers to consider a career
on the stage.

Of course, the operatic voices from the main
cast were immaculate, with Jill-Christine Wiley
playing Maria, Trevor Martin playing Captain
von Trapp, Lauren O’Brien playing Liesl, the
oldest daughter of Captain von Trapp, and
Lauren Kidwell playing Mother Abbess, who
was Maria’s spiritual advisor during her
postulant days at the abbey.

On top of that, Wiley and Kidwell celebrated
their 500th performance that evening, so you
know they’ve been doing this for a long time.

The memory of my childhood experience
with The Sound of Music movie is hazy since it

(right) Maria
and Mother

Abbess.

(left) Jill-
Christine Wiley
plays Maria.

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Renner was reportedly run over by
a snowplough near his home in
Nevada. – AFP

1899 was the latest effort by the makers of the Renner out of danger
successful series Dark. – NETFLIX oMCU and Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner was hospital through coordination with local
airlifted to hospital after a freak snowplough fire and rescue and medical personnel. Law
l1a8t9e9stseNreitefsliixs accident on New Year’s Day enforcement did not reveal additional
casualty OVER the New Year weekend, long- details about the extent of Renner’s injuries.
time Marvel Cinematic Universe Nevada after a major snowstorm, when a
NETFLIX recently announced that it will not star Jeremy Renner was reported to snowploughing machine called a Snowcat Local police are investigating the
continue the mind-bending series 1899 for a have been involved in a major “rolled over” one of Renner’s legs. incident “like an active crime scene”, with
second season. accident that caused significant blood loss the Snowcat being impounded due to its
and a leg injury. One of his neighbours, a doctor, extensive safety features, which should have
Baran bo Odar, the series’ co-creator, verified managed to tourniquet the leg while prevented the accident from occurring.
the news on his own Instagram on Monday, in a In a recent update, the extent of the awaiting the arrival of paramedics.
letter to fans co-written with his partner Jantje injuries was revealed further as blunt chest The huge Snowcat machine can be seen
Freise. trauma and orthopedic injuries. Another source also noted that besides in video clips that were previously posted
the leg injury and blood loss, Renner had by Renner on his social media accounts.
“With a heavy heart we have to tell you that “(Renner) has undergone surgery today, received additional “extensive” injuries to
1899 will not be renewed,” Odar wrote. “We Jan 2. He has returned from surgery and other parts of his body. As updates on Renner situation slowly
would have loved to finish this incredible remains in the intensive care unit in critical trickles in, so have messages of support
journey with a second and third season as we but stable condition,” Renner’s At the time of the accident, the local from the film industry.
did with Dark. But sometimes things don’t turn representatives stated. county’s sheriff ’s office released a
out the way you planned. That’s life.” statement claiming that the police had Fellow MCU alum, director James Gunn
Initially broken by TMZ, the tabloid been sent to the area in response to a tweeted: “My heart is with Jeremy Renner”,
“We know this will disappoint millions of fans news website revealed that Renner had “traumatic injury” around 9am on New while actors including Tara Strong and Josh
out there. But we want to thank you from the been trying to clear his family’s home in Year’s Day. Gad also chimed in with their well-wishes.
bottom of our hearts that you were a part of this Renner’s Kill the Messenger co-star Robert
wonderful adventure,” the statement continued. Renner then received an airlift to a local Patrick sent his “thoughts and prayers”.
“We love you. Never forget.”
CNN reported yesterday evening that
The eight-episode series premiered on Netflix Renner was recovering in the ICU following
on Nov 17 last year, and follows the journey of a two major surgeries. – by Mark Mathen
migrant steamer heading west. Victor

The journey soon takes an unexpected and Foo Fighters promise to continue as a band
terrifying turn when another migrant ship, the FOLLOWING the passing of their drummer
Prometheus, is discovered drifting on open sea, Taylor Hawkins in March of last year, the Foo
leading the group of passengers to encounter a Fighters have declared they will carry on as a
bizarre series of occurrences. The multilingual group.
series featured an international ensemble cast. The rock band expressed their gratitude
for “the people that we love and cherish
The cancellation was met with most, and for the loved ones who are no
disappointment by fans, with many taking to longer with us” in a recent Instagram post,
social media to voice their frustrations and to call calling 2022 the most painful and tragic year
for a campaign urging Netflix to revive the series. that their band has ever seen.
– by Shobana Manokaran They wrote: “Foo Fighters were formed 27
years ago to represent the healing power of
App offers glimpse into music and a continuation of life, and for the
BTS Jin’s military life past 27 years, our fans have built a
worldwide community, a devoted support
AS Jin became the first system that has helped us all get through the
member of BTS to enlist darkest of times together. A place to share
in the 18-month our joy and our pain, our hopes and fears,
mandatory service on and to join a chorus of life together through
Dec 13, he made sure to music.”
take ARMYs with him on They promised to see their fans soon, but
the journey. added that without Hawkins, they will be a
different band moving ahead.
Right after he Hawkins, 50, was discovered dead in his The Foo Fighters will remain as a band, despite the passing of Hawkins (far left). – TWITTER
shaved his hair off, he hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, in March of
gave fans their first look last year, just hours before the band was career and served as the touring drummer Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney.
at his new appearance A photo of Jin shared scheduled to perform there as part of their for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill The band’s emotional message surely
on Weverse with a selfie. on the app. – THE South American tour. period. moved their fans. Emojis and encouraging
The other members of CAMP Following the departure of William He founded The Birds of Satan, led his words flooded the comments section, with
the group also gathered Goldsmith, Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters own side group, Taylor Hawkins and the many people expressing their unwavering
around and shared their photoshoot with Jin in 1997 during the recording of The Colour Coattail Riders, and made contributions to love to the band.
before he officially enlisted. and the Shape. Hawkins had previously the Eagles of Death Metal. His most recent We wish you all the best, Foo Fighters! – by
performed with Sass Jordan in his early band, NHC, included Jane’s Addiction’s Thashine Selvakumaran
And now, ARMYs are still able to keep up
with Jin’s exploits post-enlistment, specifically
with an app called The Camp.

The app is an official Korean military app
that allows friends and families of soldiers in
training to keep up with them while they are in
training. Updates came in the form of pictures
uploaded by the military, their activities, and
information about their daily meals.

So far, fans will have to make do with the
photos of Jin in his uniform training alongside
his fellow soldiers, and they are counting the
days until Jin is finally united with the other
members and they can resume their music
careers. – by Marietta Mu

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Afocrornocyearlttyfit After a five-year hiatus, Indonesian rock band Ungu returned to entertain its Malaysian fans. – ALL
PIX BY ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

o The 26th Ungu Anniversary Concert was
held successfully in Malaysia, with a royal
guest in attendance

█ BY HAZIQUE ZAIRILL performance, and he also expressed the Ungu fans.”
his desire to feature Dato Amy Search Even though the indoor
FIVE years since its previous during his next upcoming venue was relatively modest by
performance in Malaysia, the performance here in Malaysia. Ungu’s usual concert standards, the
much-loved Indonesian rock lighting and sound systems were top-
band from the 90s, Ungu, has A total of 20 songs were delivered notch.
made a successful return with its 26th by Ungu, including their popular Along with the large screen at the
Anniversary Concert held at the STAR hit tracks such as center of the stage and behind
Convention & Exhibition Centre, Kekasih performers which depicts graphics
Menara PGRM in Kuala Lumpur. Gelapku, visual and lyrical content, it genuinely
Te r c i p t a captures the attention of the
The successful concert took place Untukku, audience and makes the
across two nights on Dec 26 and 27, Andai Ku performance more enjoyable.
2022 with a total of 3.000 spectators – Tahu, and It is safe to conclude that the Ungu
including Raja Permaisuri Agong Percaya 26th Anniversary Concert Live in
Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Padaku as Malaysia was truly amazing and
Iskandariah, as well as her princess – well as the unforgettable for the fans who had
in attendance. encore Demi been waiting to see the band for the
Waktu, much past five years, and were looking to
The band – which consists of to the delight of cut loose after the brief absence of
Pasha (vocalist), Enda (guitarist), their fans, who concerts due to the pandemic.
Oncy (guitarist), Makki (bass), and could be heard
Rowman (drums) – expressed their screaming and
delight in returning to Malaysia after singing along.
performing here in 2017 alongside
another famous singer from their The return of
homeland, Afgan. Ungu has shown
that their return to
“It feels really good to be back here our shores has
in Malaysia. We could feel the been eagerly awaited by its fans for
acceptance by the Malaysian fans quite some time.
around here and what’s most
shocking is that our concert is Initially, their one-day concert was
attended by the queen!” said Pasha set to take place in November, a plan
gratefully. which was forced to change due to
the 15th General Election taking
Organised by Star Planet and place on the same date.
Supported by Tourism Malaysia, the
long-awaited Ungu concert – which The response from fans towards
was also attended by our very own the concert was so positive and
rock legend, Dato Amy Search – overwhelming that organiser Star
kicked off with the band’s 2010 hit I Planet added another show date,
Need You from their album 1000 making it two nights.
Kisah Satu Hati followed by Ciuman
Pertama and Berikan Aku Cinta. According to the concert
organiser: “In less than an hour after
The show was excellent as Pasha, ticket sales were launched on Aug 30,
the band’s frontman, kept over 85% of tickets were snapped up.
entertaining and interacting with the
audience throughout the entire “We are very excited and hope that
the additional date will satisfy all of

ST12 to perform special reunion concert in Malaysia ALL PIX BY ADIB RAWI/THESUN

POPULAR Indonesian pop rock Charly Van Houten (centre) speaking at the ST12 The concert will see the return of the group’s full ST12 refers to the group’s gathering spot, located
band ST12 will perform a special reunion tour press conference. lineup, including its alter ego band Setia Band. at No. 12 on Jalan Stasiun Timur.
reunion concert in Malaysia on
March 11 at Axiata Arena, Kuala Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur due to having travelled by air so Iman Rush, who tragically passed iTunes for the year.
Lumpur. announcing the concert, Charly often and hearing of the many bad away a year later. The concert setlist was also
stated that he must overcome his incidents involving air travel in recent
Dubbed the 20 Tahun Charly aerophobia (extreme fear of flying) in years.” In March 2013, this music group revealed at the press conference and
Berkarya concert, the event is billed order to make this special occasion officially released the album Lentera fans will be able to expect all of the
as a one-of-a-kind tribute to the eventhappen. “In fact, I was still feeling a little Hati under the auspices of Universal band’s biggest hits such as P.US.P.A
legendary Indonesian singer Charly anxious before coming here, and I Music Indonesia. and Jangan Pernah Berubah, as well
van Houten of Setia Band and former The 43-year-old singer whose forgot to bring my passport to the as covers of popular Malaysian rock
vocalist of ST12. vocals were behind ST12’s popular airport,” Charly explained. At the same time, ST12 introduced songs like Isabella, which have their
hit P.U.S.P.A. stated that he has to its new members Koko (guitar) and own fans over in our neighbouring
The concert will reflect on and fight his own demons if he were to “Thankfully I managed to get Indra (bassist). country. – by Hazique Zairill
honor the 20-year musical journey of stage the concert, which will also act someone to bring it to me!”
ST12 and its lead vocalist Charly, as as a reunion for ST12, in Kuala The band’s single, Putih Putih Presale tickets for the concert,
well as feature other legendary ST12 Lumpur next year. ST12 was formed in 2004 in Melati became an instant hit in organized by Menara Network Sdn
singers such as Firman Siagan, who Bandung, West Java. The group’s Malaysia and reached the top of local Bhd. Visit www.ticket2u.com.my for
famously brought the song “I began to develop this fear of founding members included radio charts.
Kehilangan. flying about five years ago, probably drummer Ilham ‘Pepep’ Febry, more details.
guitarist Decy ‘Pepeng’ Sudrajat, and The track managed to retain its
Additionally, Restu, Charly’s son – spot in the top five of singles on
who has followed in his father’s
musical footsteps – will also be
performing on the same stage,
making this an evening that fans will
not soon forget.

20 Tahun Charly Berkarya will
also feature special appearances by
regional rock legend Dato M. Nasir as
well as performances by prominent
Malaysian vocalists Ezad Lazim of
Exists, and Jaclyn Victor, the
inaugural Malaysian Idol champion.

During the press conference at

HEALTH

18 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023

█ BY SHOBANA MANOKARAN Berries,
cruciferous
WHAT exactly is “food as vegetables,
medicine”? fatty fish, and
Although there is no mushrooms
general definition of are just a
the term “food as medicine”, it is selection of
commonly believed to be the use of the foods that
diet and nutrition to promote health offer powerful
and reduce the risk of disease or medicinal
sickness. properties.

While food cannot completely
replace medication, it can be used
to assist maintain, preserve,
prevent, reverse, and treat disease.

Chronic diseases, such as heart
disease, hypertension, and
diabetes, are major causes of death
and high healthcare expenses for
many families.

Controlling or even preventing
chronic diseases would improve our
overall health, and minimise family
health-care expenses.

How does food heal and protect Eat whole
your body? foods as
Many nutrient-bsed diets support
health and keep your body healthy. nature made
them without
Eating filling, healthy foods is
crucial because their unique artificial
ingredients combine to provide an additives and
effect that cannot be reproduced by preservatives.
taking a supplement.

Vitamins and minerals Eating for health
Although your body requires only oFood as medicine, also known as ‘food
tiny amounts of vitamins and is medicine’, sits at the crossroads of
minerals to survive, they are critical nutrition and healthcare
to your health.
as vegetables, beans, grains, and immunological health.
However, Western diets are often fruits assist to prevent disease, Medicinal foods
deficient in vitamins and minerals reduce inflammation, and enhance Transitioning to a whole-foods diet
because they are high in processed your immune system. can benefit your health in a variety
foods and low in complete foods of ways. Foods with particularly
like fresh fruit. These impairments Low-fibre diets, on the other potent health benefits include:
can significantly raise your risk of hand, have been linked to an 0 Berries. Numerous studies have
disease. increased risk of ailments such as found that berries’ nutrients and
colon cancer and stroke. plant components help to fight
Poor intake of vitamin C, vitamin Protein and healthy fats sickness. In fact, berry-rich diets
D, and folate, for example, may Protein and fat in full, healthy foods may protect against chronic
affect your heart, cause immune perform a variety of important roles diseases such as cancer.
dysfunction, and increase your risk in your body. 0 Vegetables with crucifers.
of some cancers, too. Antioxidants abound in cruciferous
Amino acids, which are the vegetables such as broccoli and
Plant elements that are beneficial building blocks of protein, help with kale. Consuming a lot of these
Nutritious foods, such as immunological function, muscle vegetables may lower your risk of
vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains, synthesis, metabolism, and growth, heart disease and help you live
contain a variety of useful whereas lipids offer fuel and aid in longer.
components, including nutritional absorption. 0 Fatty fish. Salmon, sardines, and
antioxidants. other fatty fish prevent of omega-3 fatty acids, which help numerous health-promoting
Antioxidants shield cells from Omega-3 fatty acids, present in inflammation due to high quantities protect against heart disease. chemicals.
harm that could otherwise result in foods such as fatty fish, assist in 0 Mushrooms. Compounds found 0 Green tea. Green tea has been
disease. reducing inflammation and have in mushrooms, such as maitake and widely examined for its outstanding
In fact, research shows that been linked to better heart and reishi, have been proved to improve benefits, which may include
individuals who eat polyphenol your immune system, heart, and reduced inflammation and a lower
antioxidant-rich diets have lower brain. risk of disease.
rates of depression, diabetes, 0 Spices. Turmeric, ginger, Many other foods have been
dementia, and heart disease. cinnamon, and other spices are examined for their therapeutic
high in plant components. effects, including nuts, seeds,
Fibre Turmeric, for example, has been avocados, olive oil, honey, seaweed,
Fibre is an essential part of a shown in tests to help cure arthritis and fermented foods.
balanced diet. It not only helps with and metabolic syndrome. The simplest method to enjoying
digestion and elimination, but it 0 Herbs. Herbs such as parsley, the medical advantages of food is to
also nourishes the good bacteria in oregano, rosemary, and sage not simply switch to a diet rich in
your stomach. only provide natural flavours to natural foods like fruits and
recipes, but they also contain vegetables.
As a result, high-fibre meals such

Why hangovers are worse for some people
DURING the holidays, our alcohol pattern, your mood at the time, your study. When we drink alcohol, liquid
The severity of a hangover can vary depending on how much you drink, how consumption can be higher than at level of fatigue and physical acetaldehyde, a chemical
hydrated you are, your body type, your state of mind and your genes. – 123RF other times of the year. condition, and whether or not you compound that plays a role in the
have eaten,” explains the Aide Alcool onset of hangover symptoms, is
Whether it’s wine, champagne, website. released into the body.
beer or spirits, the effects of alcohol Can genetics play a role?
on the body can vary, depending on The aftermath of parties, dinners At this point, the ALDH2 gene
a person’s state of mind and age, but and other festivities when alcohol is comes into play.
also their genes. on the menu can be difficult for
some people. Headaches, tiredness, This “limits the breakdown of
The holiday season can be a aches and pains, all are acetaldehyde, leading to a greater
trying time in many ways. Meals are characteristic signs of veisalgia, more buildup of the chemical compound
often eaten late, are rarely balanced, commonly called a hangover. – thus greater hangover symptoms,”
and nights can be short. explains Craig Gunn, a lecturer in
Several factors come into play, psychological science at the
This change of pace, combined such as age or gender or the University of Bristol, writing in an
with strong emotions, contributes to psychological state of a person. article on The Conversation website.
disrupting our habits.
Thus, anxiety, depression, stress People with a variation of this
All these changes can put extra levels and personality could all gene could therefore suffer from
strain on the body’s ability to contribute to making the experience worse hangovers.
assimilate – and eliminate – what we more or less difficult.
consume. To limit the onset of hangover
Even more surprisingly, one of symptoms, it’s wise to stay hydrated
The after-effects of drinking the explanations can be found in by drinking water throughout the
alcohol vary “depending on the biology, according to an American evening.
number of drinks you have, the rate
of absorption, your gender, age, Also, remember to drink alcohol
height and weight, your drinking in moderation. – ETX Studio

FOOD

19theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023

█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Indulge in the tasteMichelleTan, Brand Manager of Carte d’Or.–ALLPIXBYCARTED’OR of French
ice cream
DID you know a premium
Parisian dessert brand o Carte d’Or unveils two new flavours Cafe
arrived in the Malaysian Latte Brownie and Butter Almond Fudge, which
market last year? If you is sure to melt your hearts with premium taste
don’t, then let us introduce you to
Carte d’Or.

Inspired by French gastronomy
since 1978, Carte d’Or expertly
crafts smooth, creamy, and
indulgent ice cream that are made
with the finest ingredients from
various parts of the world.

In 2021, Walls Malaysia brought
the taste of French Cafe Indulgence
to Malaysians with a range of
premium flaovurs namely Dark
Chocolate Truffles, French Vanilla
Creme Glace, Caramel Glace with
Almond Tarte Crumbles and Glace
a la Strawberry.

Now, the premium brand has
two new variants of flavours to
enjoy – Cafe Latte Brownie made
with Italian chocolate pieces and
brownies, and Butter Almond
Fudge made with Australian grown
almonds, brownies, and chocolate
fudge sauce.

On Dec 5, 2022, Carte d’Or
unveiled its two new flavours at
After One Cafe at Jalan Yap Kwan
Seng. At the event, brand manager
of Carte d’Or Michelle Tan said
when they launched the brand in
the mid of 2021, the creamy and
indulgent ice cream was a hit.

“This year, we are elevating the
french dessert experience further
for our consumers and we are
proud to announce the two new
variants,” said Tan.

The highlight of the event was
when the media was given a grazing
platter workshop by Grazing Table
specialist Delaram Kheyri and
Fatemeh Ebrat of La Petite
Bouchee.

The two gave the media
members a food pairing session
and how to pair the new ice cream
flavours with different types of
berries like strawberries,
blueberries, rasperries, cheeses,

Fatemeh and Delaram. crackers and shared tips on Carte d’Or’s two new flavours. chance to taste all the flavour with
arranging a beautiful platter with with window flower boxes and their favourite toppings.
fresh ingredients. other spaces for visitors to take
Instagrammable pictures. As for the taste, we could not
For the event, After One Cafe was decide which one tastes better, so
turned into a pop of orange with the Media members, social media try it out and find out yourself!
colour of Carte d’Or brand with the influencers, and bloggers had a
backdrop, along with the brand
name, to create a sort of immersive
feel.

A large-size Au Chocolate Noir
ice cream tub displayed at the
reception, where you could pick a
scoop or two from a choice of six
flavours and various toppings.

The space was turned into a
scene from France. You will get a
French cafe atmosphere with a pair
of tables and chairs, a bicycle
parked in front of French windows

ULTRA-PRECISE measurements, No more guesswork
never turning away from stirring a
sauce or filling... pastry making is
often compared to science for the define a whole new line of food division of products, perhaps most
rigour it requires. processors and even influence a new identified with the famous and
However, that kind of precision is generation. versatile Thermomix from the
largely the domain of food German group Vorwerk and its
professionals, while home cooks with Depending on the recipes complex features.
varying levels of experience often rely selected, the whip (or the dough
more on their intuition. hook) is indeed able to recognise the The latest devices in this realm are
At what point should you stop texture of the preparation to know connected appliances with recipes
beating the egg whites to make a when the result is final. integrated into their systems
meringue? When is the cake batter enabling consumers to easily choose
really ready? Should the whipped In other words, there is no longer a dish and then simply launch the
cream be firm? the risk of kneading the dough too preparation process.
In baking, lack of practice long. The stand mixer ‘knows’ when
generally leads to a lot of questions to stop. In the United States, GE
about when a task is completed. Appliances’ new food processor will
Did you ever wish that your food This new technology brings also come with recipes integrated.
processor would ‘know’ another level of “smart assistant” to
automatically when to stop home cooks as they carry out Initially, a dozen recipes will be
whipping, churning or beating? culinary tasks, helping to ensure their available, but more will be added as
That’s what GE Appliances has recipes are a success. time goes on. A new food processor knows when to stop whipping cream and when a dough
achieved. is ready.
The American company, owned It builds on the sector of Communicating with the food
by the multinational Haier, recently multifunctional food processors that processor also attests to its new- US$999 (RM4,420). offer other solutions to amateur
unveiled a new technology it’s have been gaining popularity in generation qualities as the appliance It is likely that other brands will be bakers eager for their cakes to turn
dubbing “Auto Sense” that could recent years. is equipped with voice control to inspired by this new technology to out perfect. – ETX Studio
guide it via Amazon’s Alexa or Google
These types of appliances that tell Home.
you how to cut fruits or vegetables
and when to add them to the recipe For now, this GE Profile Smart
have given rise to a whole new Mixer is sold in the United States for

FASHION

20 theSun LYFE ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023

Utility wear, playful prints and denim will be among the top fashion trends for 2023. – AFP

WHAT will you be wearing in 2023? 10 incoming fashion Have fun with
While climate issues could put a trends for 2023 vibrant prints.
brake on fashion’s fast-changing – MOSCHINO
pace, trends remain essential in oFrom suits to denim to glitter ... the biggest 2023
setting the tone for each new season. After fashion trends have been determined renowned designers have made sparkle and
Barbiecore, Y2K and workwear, here are the 10 shine the extravagant details of their new
fashion trends that will help you step into 2023 Kendall Jenner boots of 2022 – and which won’t be totally collections. It can be seen everywhere, in silver,
with style. rocking a classic disappearing – it’s time for a more minimalist gold, or coloured versions, in head-to-toe looks
pair of leggings. and sophisticated shoe to move into the or in small touches, lighting up our outfits and
Fashion is an eternal cycle. While some – KENDALL spotlight. In the same vein as the balletcore bringing a little shine to our lives. This festive
highlight the many – perhaps too many – JENNER IG trend, which emerged last fall – and which atmosphere, sometimes laced with a disco
trends that emerge from the catwalks, social already has 220 million views on TikTok – ballet theme, can only be welcome after the general
networks, and the countless influencers who flats will be coming to feet from the beginning of doom and gloom of 2022. Glitter was legion on
work their magic on our wardrobes, others the year. Popularized by the fashion house Miu the catwalks of Valentino, 16Arlington and Tom
eagerly await the inspirations that will Miu, ballet flats will be worn with or without Ford.
influence our outfits from one week to the next socks, and are already proving popular among a Sheer
– or almost. Either way, in 2023, it seems that crowd of savvy influencers. Note that Mary Turning up the heat in the new year, the world’s
we will have to choose between basics and Janes will also be popular, as will heels, which four fashion capitals – New York, London, Milan
excess, whether in terms of materials, colours, are expected to go higher. and Paris – have made sheer, transparent items
prints or proportions. Pastels and neutrals a must-have trend of 2023. After focusing on
Suits With normcore riding high, colours will be cut-outs and lacing, it’s a less suggestive but
We’ve lost count of the number of times its more discreet in 2023 – with a few exceptions – equally sensual style that the top fashion
return has been announced since the making for a more minimalist wardrobe. Beige designers are offering. Dresses, jumpsuits,
beginning of the pandemic, but it is clear that will be everywhere, as well as grey, white and pants and even tops will be tinged with sheer
the suit will be an integral part of wardrobes in black, which will be the staples of our wardrobe. fabrics – conspicuous to varying degrees – as
2023. Many designers put suits back in the The idea is to go back to basics, to embrace a spotted at Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Monse,
spotlight during the last round of fashion less fleeting and more sustainable approach to Miu Miu and Chanel. Note that this sheer trend
shows, albeit in more casual versions. Far from fashion. Sacai, Fendi, Tod’s and Coperni are will also be seen in menswear, with bold, daring
the fitted suits we know, it is oversized cuts among the houses that have made beige one of pieces.
that will be on the rise next year, as seen at their favourite colours for the coming year. Length
Acne Studios, Stella McCartney or Dries Van Note, however, that cobalt blue will also be After several seasons dominated by mini and
Noten. But the most convincing trend remains bringing a flash of colour to closets. micro-cuts – which won’t disappear completely
the loose-fit blazer, worn with mismatched next season – it’s time to make way for more
pants, or better yet, a simple pair of pantyhose. Leggings Prints length. Dresses and skirts will be a few dozen
Utility wear Yikes. We know it’s not a comeback that’s As if in response to this wave of neutral, almost centimetres longer than last year, and will adopt
While some will step out in suits, others will awaited by many, but leggings will be one of the dull colors, designers have given pride of place a more minimalist aesthetic.
turn to functional, utility clothing, spanning must-have pieces of 2023. The good news is, to prints of all kinds, with ultra colourful, playful
elegance and comfort, and often characterised however, that they will be landing in more and sometimes quirky throwback patterns and Whether they’re satin, sheer or oversized,
by a profusion of pockets. It’s impossible to daring versions. Farewell to the leggings that eccentric motifs, like at Moschino. Expect exotic they will be among the star pieces of the season,
miss this trend, halfway between gorpcore and previously served as an alternative to fruits, flowers, leopard print, zebra print and as seen at Givenchy, Acne Studios and
normcore, which shows that we won’t be sweatpants, as 2023 will turn leggings into a snake print, not to mention geometric or Valentino. – ETX Studio
giving up on the casual styles adopted during sophisticated fashion piece finished with abstract patterns, XXL logos, cartoons, and
the pandemic just yet. Miu Miu and Louis transparency, sequins and eccentric prints. futuristic prints, spanning the real and the
Vuitton are among the major houses that have They’re even set to adopt a flare cut that could virtual. There will be something for absolutely
explored this inspiration for the spring- prove highly popular. This trend was seen on every taste. This trend was spotted on the
summer 2023 season, in a sophisticated style the catwalks of Gucci and Knwls, and has catwalks of Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Dolce &
for the former, and a more excessive style for already been adopted by many celebrities, like Gabbana and Saint Laurent.
the latter. Kendall Jenner. Glitter
Denim Ballet flats Time to shine! Still swimming against the tide of
Already very much present in 2022, denim is After the sneakers and chunky combat-style normcore and gorpcore – two strong trends of
going nowhere and will still be on the fashion the year – some major fashion houses and
agenda next year. However, while denim
channelled the famous Y2K aesthetic last year
– in particular heralding the return of the low-
rise waist – it will this time be all about the
‘90s, with head-to-toe looks that are cool,
loose and laid-back. Denim will be influenced
by the utility trend, but not only, since we will
also find long denim coats, and classic jackets
with exaggerated proportions. This was
spotted on the catwalks of Givenchy and Off-
White, among others.

322 Notices 21theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 4, 2023
* SPORTS
IN THE MATTER OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 All’s well that ends well
No grudges as Djokovic feels ‘the love’ Down Under
322 Notices 322 Notices AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC said
IN THE MATTER OF SPS yesterday the reception AFPPIX different coming to Australia this
IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD. he had received in year than any other year basically
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 201801011370 (1273386-T) Australia was more because of the events of 12 months
AND IN THE MATTER OF (Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) than he could wish for and the ago,” he said.
AND IN THE MATTER OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the “But at the same time, 12
BSC REHABILITATION MONDUCE CABINET SDN. BHD. Creditors of the abovenamed Company good vibes would reflect in his months is also a long time ago,
CENTRE SDN. BHD. which is being voluntarily wound- tennis as he targets a 22nd Grand already it is behind me, I’ve
201001021724 (905494-D) up, are required on or before the 4th Slam title this month. moved on and looking forward.
201701029911 (1244080-M) (In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) day of February 2023 to send in their The Serbian star, who will bid “There’s no reason to focus
(In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to names and addresses with particulars for a 10th crown at the Australian on… what you focus on is what
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 439(2) of the Companies Act, of their debts and claims, and of any Open, is back in the country a year you become, if you focus on the
Section 439(2) of the Companies Act, 2016, that the Special Resolution set security held by them, and the names after being kicked out for refusing negatives that is what you’ll
2016, that the Special Resolution set out below was duly passed by the sole and addresses of their Solicitors (if to be vaccinated against Covid-19. become, so I don’t want to do
out below was duly passed by the sole member of the Company on the 31st any) to the undersigned Liquidator at He was barred from returning that.
member of the Company on the 31st day day of December, 2022: Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, for three years, but the “I don’t hold a grudge, I’m
of December, 2022: That the Company be wound up No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala government has since lifted the here to play tennis, to enjoy
That the Company be wound up voluntarily and that Chan Ewe Aik of Lumpur and if so required by notice in ban and Djokovic made a winning sports and spread good energy.”
voluntarily and that Suraya Binti Sharif 42 Lintang Lembah Permai 4, 11200 writing from the said Liquidator, are by return at the Adelaide International, allowed me to express myself in the best He added: “From day one, people
of A-3A-06, Primero Heights, Lorong Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang and their Solicitors or personally required beating Frenchman Constant Lestienne possible way on the court with my have been very kind and generous with
Janggus Jaya 12, Permatang Pauh, Yeoh Hon Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, to write in and prove their said debts 6-3, 6-2. game.” me. Overall, a great experience so far.”
13500 Pulau Pinang and Yeoh Hon Wisma Lister Garden, 123 Jalan and claims at such time and place as
Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, Wisma Lister Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau shall be specified in such notice, or in The 35-year-old was given a warm “A lot of Serbia flags, I know the Djokovic was also happy with the
Garden, 123 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Pinang be and are hereby appointed as default thereof they will be excluded welcome when he played a losing Serbian community here in Adelaide is way he played so early in the season,
George Town, Pulau Pinang be and are Liquidators and that any one (1) of the from the benefit of any distribution doubles clash on Monday and received big but I didn’t think so many would which bodes well for his Australian
hereby appointed as Liquidators and Liquidators be and is hereby authorised made before such debts and claims similar treatment on a packed centre come and I thank them very much.” Open campaign at Melbourne Park
that any one (1) of the Liquidators be to exercise the statutory power in are proved. court. Last year’s Australian Open was from January 16.
and is hereby authorised to exercise relation to the Company member’s Kuala Lumpur “It’s great to be back. To see the overshadowed by Djokovic being put “Obviously the first match after a
the statutory power in relation to the voluntary winding up. Dated this 4th day of January 2023 packed house for my first match was on a plane on the eve of the contest after longer break is tricky, you don’t know
Company member’s voluntary winding That in consideration of the said Yap Siew Cheng definitely a very pleasant surprise. Lots a high-stakes legal battle over his visa how you’re going to start,” he said.
up. Liquidators, the Company hereby Liquidator of support, lots of love,” he said at a status. “I’m glad I could do everything well,
That in consideration of the said irrevocably and unconditionally press conference.
Liquidators, the Company hereby undertake to pay, satisfy and discharge Note: It left a bitter taste, but he held “no I was concentrated, I was composed
irrevocably and unconditionally at such times hereafter to keep them This notice is purely formal. “That obviously motivated me and grudges” and had moved on. It was from the first to the last point.” – AFP
undertake to pay, satisfy and discharge and their estates and effects fully All known creditors have been or will
at such times hereafter to keep them and effectually indemnified and held be paid in full. Medvedev comes BRIEFS
and their estates and effects fully harmless from and against all actions,
and effectually indemnified and held proceedings, claims, demands, cost, IN THE MATTER OF through tough test Navratilova facing double
harmless from and against all actions, damages and expenses properly THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 cancer battle
proceedings, claims, demands, cost, incurred by the Liquidators in the
damages and expenses properly performance of their duties as AND FORMER world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev opened his 2023 singles TENNIS LEGEND Martina Navratilova
incurred by the Liquidators in the Liquidators. IN THE MATTER OF SPS campaign yesterday with a tough workout from Lorenzo says she is hoping for a “favourable
performance of their duties as And that the Liquidators be and are INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD. Sonego, who pressed him hard before retiring hurt at the outcome” after being diagnosed with
Liquidators. hereby authorised pursuant to Section 201801011370 (1273386-T) Adelaide International. breast and throat cancer. The 66-year-old
And that the Liquidators be and are 456 of the Companies Act, 2016 (“the Czechoslovakia-born naturalised
hereby authorised pursuant to Section Act”) to exercise any power and duty (In Members’ Medvedev began his season with a doubles defeat alongside American told Tennis.com yesterday
456 of the Companies Act, 2016 (“the specified under the Eleventh and Voluntary Winding-Up) fellow Russian Andrey Rublev on Monday, which gave him a about the diagnosis but added they
Act”) to exercise any power and duty Twelfth Schedule of the Act. At an Extraordinary General Meeting of chance to fine-tune after ending 2022 with four straight defeats. were both treatable. It is not the first
specified under the Eleventh and Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 the members of SPS INTERNATIONAL time the 18-times Grand Slam singles
Twelfth Schedule of the Act. Yeap Hock Chye SDN. BHD. duly convened and held at But he was not given a free ride by world No. 45 Sonego, champion has been diagnosed with
Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 Director Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, saving an incredible nine set points before prevailing 7-6 (8-6), cancer – in 2010 she had breast cancer
Dr Tan Hui Ling No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala 2-1 when the Italian pulled the pin with a right arm issue. but was assessed as being clear six
Director IN THE MATTER OF Lumpur on the 26th day of December months later. “The double whammy is
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 2022 the following special resolutions “I didn’t know it was nine set points, that’s crazy and serious, but fixable, and I’m hoping for a
IN THE MATTER OF were duly passed:- probably the first time in my life I’ve saved nine set points,” said favourable outcome,” she said. “It’s going
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF That the Company be wound up the world No. 7. to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all I
MONDUCE CABINET SDN. BHD. voluntarily and that Yap Siew Cheng of have got.”
AND IN THE MATTER OF Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, “What a match to start the year and definitely unfortunate
BSC REHABILITATION 201001021724 (905494-D) No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala for everybody that it finished early even though we played for Cummins mum on 3rd Test XI
(In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) Lumpur be and is hereby appointed 1hr 40mins. I’m happy to be through and to win the first set.”
CENTRE SDN. BHD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Liquidator of the Company. CAPTAIN Pat Cummins said yesterday
201701029911 (1244080-M) creditors of Monduce Cabinet Sdn. That the said Liquidator be authorised Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, is warming up for Australia had settled on their team for
(In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) Bhd., which is being wound up to distribute either in cash, specie or another tilt at the Australian Open after suffering a the final Test against South Africa in
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the voluntarily, are required on or before 3 in kind amongst the contributors of demoralising five-set loss from two sets up against Rafael Nadal Sydney and indicated he was leaning
creditors of BSC Rehabilitation Centre February 2023 to send in their names the Company in accordance with their in the final last year. – AFP towards playing two spinners. Cummins
Sdn. Bhd., which is being wound up and addresses with particulars of respective rights and interests therein. said he would confirm his XI at today’s
voluntarily, are required on or before 3 their debts and claims, and the names That the Liquidator be indemnified pre-match toss while highlighting the
February 2023 to send in their names and addresses of their solicitors (if by the Company against all costs, spin-friendly nature of the Sydney
and addresses with particulars of their any) to Chan Ewe Aik and Yeoh Hon charges, losses, expenses and Cricket Ground pitch and the fact it
debts and claims, and the names and Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, Wisma Lister liabilities incurred in or sustained by could be an ideal lead-in to next
addresses of their solicitors (if any) Garden, 123 Jalan Macalister, 10400 her in the execution and discharge of month’s tour of India. It raises the
to Suraya Binti Sharif and Yeoh Hon George Town, Pulau Pinang, and if so her duties as Liquidator and in relation prospect of recalled Ashton Agar
Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, Wisma Lister required by notice in writing from the thereto. partnering 458-wicket-taker Nathan
Garden, 123 Jalan Macalister, 10400 said Liquidators or by its solicitors, to Cheah Siew Huey Lyon in a twin-spin attack at the SCG for
George Town, Pulau Pinang, and if so come in and prove their said debts and Director the first time since 2017. “I don’t think
required by notice in writing from the claims at such time and place as shall it’s the WACA (Perth) type pace bowling-
said Liquidators or by its solicitors, to be specified in such notice or in default 322 Notices friendly wicket out there, so we’ll see,”
come in and prove their said debts and thereof, they will be excluded from the he told reporters. “I know SCG
claims at such time and place as shall benefit of any distribution made before IN THE MATTER OF historically is renowned for a bit of spin
be specified in such notice or in default such debts and claims are proved. THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 and I reckon that might be the case this
thereof, they will be excluded from the Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 AND IN THE MATTER OF week.”
benefit of any distribution made before Chan Ewe Aik BSC HEALTHY FOOD SDN. BHD.
such debts and claims are proved. Yeoh Hon Lin 201601013882 (1184813-U) BBL content slashed
Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 Liquidators (In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) after RM4.5b deal
Suraya Binti Sharif Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Yeoh Hon Lin Section 439(2) of the Companies Act, 322 Notices 322 Notices AUSTRALIA’S Big Bash League (BBL) will
Liquidators 2016, that the Special Resolution set be reduced to a 43-game season from its
out below was duly passed by the sole MENORA PROPERTY SDN. PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN current 61 fixtures under a new A$1.51b
322 Notices member of the Company on the 31st BHD. DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI MELAKA (RM4.5b) broadcast deal between Cricket
day of December, 2022: PERMOHONAN UNTUK PERLAKSANAAN NO. MA-38-177-09/2022 Australia (CA) and existing media partners
IN THE MATTER OF That the Company be wound up (Registration No. Seven Network and Foxtel. As part of the
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 voluntarily and that Suraya Binti Sharif 200101018841 Dalam perkara mengenai Seksyen 256 dan 257 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 seven-year deal running from 2024-2031,
of A-3A-06, Primero Heights, Lorong Dan free-to-air broadcaster Seven has also
AND Janggus Jaya 12, Permatang Pauh, (554598-V)) Dalam perkara mengenai Gadaian Perserahan No. 0402SC2006002556 (bertarikh 21/09/2006) ke agreed to end legal action against CA
IN THE MATTER OF 13500 Pulau Pinang and Yeoh Hon (Incorporated in atas semua bahagian tanah yang dipegang di bawah PM 661, 2223, Mukim BATANG MELAKA, over a perceived lack of quality in the BBL,
Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, Wisma Lister Daerah JASIN, Melaka the country’s domestic T20 tournament,
WEATHERFORD Garden, 123 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Malaysia) Dan CA said yesterday. The deal comes after
DRILLING SERVICES SDN. BHD. George Town, Pulau Pinang be and are Members’ Voluntary Dalam perkara mengenai Aturan 83 Kaedah-kaedah Mahkamah, 2012 domestic rivals Network 10, owned by US
(Registration No.: 200101010278 hereby appointed as Liquidators and media giant Paramount, and the Nine
that any one (1) of the Liquidators be Winding Up ANTARA Network expressed interest in the rights.
(546034-D)) and is hereby authorised to exercise NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING Bank Simpanan Nasional (No. Syarikat:-)
(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) the statutory power in relation to the UNDER SECTION 459(1) OF
At a Meeting of the Members of Company member’s voluntary winding THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 ………….PLAINTIF
Weatherford Drilling Services Sdn. Bhd., up. Notice is hereby given DAN
duly convened and held at at C-22-5 to That in consideration of the said that the Final General PEREMISPERI A/P RAMASAMY (No. Kad Pengenalan: 681020055794)
C-22-8, Level 22, KL Trillion, 328 Jalan Liquidators, the Company hereby Meeting of the members RAMASAMY A/L RENGASAMY (No. Kad Pengenalan: 630302055549)
Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur on 27th irrevocably and unconditionally of the company will be
December 2022 the following Special undertake to pay, satisfy and discharge held at the office of the ….…….DEFENDAN
Resolution was duly passed: - at such times hereafter to keep them Liquidator, B-2-13, Tingkat Menurut Perintah Mahkamah Tinggi Malaya di MELAKA mengenai Perintah Jualan dan Perintah
1. THAT, the Company will be liquidated by and their estates and effects fully 2, Intan Business Centre 2, bertarikh bertarikh 25 Julai 2012 dan 18 Oktober 2022, adalah dengan ini diisytiharkan bahawa
way of members’ voluntary winding up. and effectually indemnified and held Lebuh Medan Ipoh, Bandar Timbalan Pendaftar / Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Pusat Operasi e-Lelong di Kuantan
2. THAT, Yiap Tiew Kuang of No. 40-1C, harmless from and against all actions, Baru Medan, 31400 Ipoh,
First Floor, Jalan Jurureka U1/40, proceedings, claims, demands, cost, Perak on 6th February, AKAN MENJUAL SECARA
Seksyen U1, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial damages and expenses properly 2023 at 10.30 am for the LELONGAN AWAM
Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor be incurred by the Liquidators in the purpose of receiving the
appointed as Liquidator to act for the performance of their duties as accounts and reports of the Pada Hari Rabu, 18 Januari 2023, Pada Jam 11.00 pagi,
purpose of the aforesaid winding-up. Liquidators. Liquidator in relation to the SECARA ELETRONIK DI LAMAN WEB e-LELONG, PUSAT OPERASI e-LELONG,
3. THAT, the said Liquidator be and is And that the Liquidators be and are winding up of the Company
hereby authorize to distribute either hereby authorised pursuant to Section in pursuant to Section KOMPLEKS MAHKAMAH KUANTAN, PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR.
in cash, specie or in kind amongst 456 of the Companies Act, 2016 (“the 459(1) of the Companies
the contributories the assets of the Act”) to exercise any power and duty Act, 2016 the books and NOTA: Bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian hakmilik secara rasmi
Company in accordance with their specified under the Eleventh and papers of the company di Pejabat Tanah dan memeriksa semua tanggungan, bebanan serta mengenal
respective rights and interest therein. Twelfth Schedule of the Act. and or subsequent to the pasti dengan tepat hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelongan dijalankan.
4. THAT, the Liquidator be indemnified Dated this 4th day of January, 2023 commencement of the
by the Company against all costs, Dr Tan Hui Ling company be destroyed Sila layari https://elelong.kehakiman.gov.my/bidderweb
charges, losses, expenses and liabilities Director accordingly.
sustained by him in the execution and CHAN WAI MENG BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK
discharge on him duties as liquidator IN THE MATTER OF Liquidator No. Hakmilik : PM 661
and in relation hereto. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Date: 4th January, 2023 No. Lot : 2223
DEAN JARED SULLIVAN Mukim/Daerah/Negeri : BATANG MELAKA / JASIN / Melaka
Director AND IN THE MATTER OF Pegangan : Hakmilik Pajakan
Dated this 04th January 2023 BSC HEALTHY FOOD SDN. BHD. No. Petak/No. Tingkat/No. Bangunan:
201601013882 (1184813-U) Keluasan Tanah : 1098.000000 kaki persegi
IN THE MATTER OF (In Member’s Voluntary Winding Up) 102.000000 meter persegi
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Pemilik Berdaftar : PEREMISPERI A/P RAMASAMY, RAMASAMY A/L
creditors of BSC Healthy Food Sdn. RENGASAMY
AND Bhd., which is being wound up Syarat Nyata : Rumah Teres
IN THE MATTER OF voluntarily, are required on or before 3 Sekatan Kepentingan : KOD B “TANAH INI TIDAK DIBENARKAN DIPINDAHMILIK
February 2023 to send in their names ATAU DIPAJAK KECUALI DENGAN KEBENARAN PIHAK
WEATHERFORD and addresses with particulars of their BERKUASA NEGERI. SEKATAN KEPENTINGAN INI
DRILLING SERVICES SDN. BHD. debts and claims, and the names and DIKECUALIKAN BAGI PINDAHMILIK ATAU PAJAKAN YANG
(Registration No.: 200101010278 addresses of their solicitors (if any) PERTAMA”
to Suraya Binti Sharif and Yeoh Hon Bebanan / Lain-Lain :
(546034-D)) Lin of Suite I, 2nd Floor, Wisma Lister LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH:
(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) Garden, 123 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Hartanah tersebut adalah UNIT TENGAH RUMAH TERES KOS RENDAH SATU TINGKAT yang
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors George Town, Pulau Pinang, and if so beralamat pos di NO. JB 4356, JALAN SERI HILIR 8, TAMAN SRI HILIR, 77500, SELANDAR, Melaka.
of Weatherford Drilling Services Sdn. Bhd. required by notice in writing from the HARGA RIZAB
which is being voluntarily wound-up are said Liquidators or by its solicitors, to Hartanah tersebut akan dijual atas “sepertimana sedia ada” tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab
required on or before 05th February 2023 come in and prove their said debts and sebanyak RM40,000.00 [RINGGIT MALAYSIA: EMPAT PULUH RIBU SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-
to send their names and addresses with claims at such time and place as shall syarat jualan yang dilampirkan. Pembida yang berminat hendaklah mendepositkan 10% daripada
particulars of their debts and claims and be specified in such notice or in default harga rizab dalam bentuk Bank Draf di atas nama BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL 1 HARI BEKERJA
the addresses of the solicitors (if any) to thereof, they will be excluded from the sebelum tarikh lelong awam. Baki harga belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembida yang berjaya
the undersigned Liquidator of the said benefit of any distribution made before kepada BANK SIMPANAN NASIONAL dalam tempoh seratus dua puluh (120) hari dari tarikh jualan.
Company at No. 40-1C, Jalan Jurureka such debts and claims are proved. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan:-
U1/40, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Dated this 4th day of January, 2023
Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. The Suraya Binti Sharif Firma Guaman : GO TIONG SIEW & ASSOCIATES
creditors (either through their solicitors or Yeoh Hon Lin Alamat : NO. 1-1 JALAN KL 3/11,
personally) who do not file their said debts Liquidators TAMAN KOTA LAKSAMANA SEKSYEN 3, 75200 MELAKA.
or claims on or before the specified date No. Telefon : 06-2862201
will be excluded. No. Fax : 06-2862202
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Liquidator
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Marseille, Rennes AN emotional Brazil began paying its Final salute
maintain Euro chase final respects yesterday to football Brazil pays last respects to football giant Pele
legend Pele with a wake at the
MARSEILLE and Rennes kept up their chase for stadium where he first took the from Rio de Janeiro to pay tribute to their Tributes have poured in from around the
Champions League football yesterday with both world’s breath away with his dazzling skill. hero. world since his death, with a “Who’s Who” of
coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over current and former football greats hailing his
Montpellier and Nice respectively. Throughout the day, thousands of fans “My whole childhood was influenced by genius for the “beautiful game.”
and football dignitaries slowly filed through what Pele did for Brazil, by his World Cup
Marseille won at Monpellier to notch up a the Vila Belmiro, home to Pele’s longtime wins. He was a national idol,” Mota, 59, told A stream of athletes, politicians,
fourth successive victory that keeps them third club, Santos. AFP. dignitaries and fans were expected in Santos
in Ligue 1 with Rennes two-points behind in for the wake, though turnout may be dented
fourth after a success at home against Nice. More continued to join the queue as night “I’ve always told my son, there are three somewhat by the New Year’s holiday
fell, waiting their turn to walk past the body of indisputable facts: the ball is round, the grass weekend.
Second half goals from Nuno Tavares and O Rei (The King), lying at the centre of the is green and Pele is the greatest of all time.”
Maxime Esteve’s own goal gave Marseille a 2-0 field. Some 7,000 people had filed past the
cushion before Teji Savanier pulled one back Bernardo clearly took the lesson to heart. casket by mid-afternoon, according to
from the penalty spot. Pele’s coffin was draped in the flags of “I never saw Pele play, but I’ve seen the Brazil’s TV Globo.
Santos and Brazil and surrounded by white videos. He’s the greatest player who ever
“We suffered a little, but it’s a good victory,” flowers, including bouquets from the likes of walked the Earth,” he said. Pele’s coffin was carried into the stadium
said Marseille coach Igor Tudor. “At the start, we Real Madrid or current Brazil star Neymar, Seventy-five-year-old retiree Vera Lucia, by pallbearers dressed in black, led by his son
lacked a bit of speed or something. The break whose father was in attendance. who had made the trip from Sao Paulo, was Edinho.
allowed us to acquire a bit of freshness.” also braving the scorching sun to stand in
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who line, which stretched to 2km in the early The late icon’s widow, Marcia Cibele Aoki,
Benjamin Bourigeaud’s 89th-minute winner attended the wake with the heads of the afternoon. his third wife, whom he married in 2016,
gave Rennes the three points at home but the South American and Brazilian football “I’m just devastated,” she said. “We always cried before his open casket as she reached
Brittany side lost star striker Martin Terrier to confederations, said the sport’s governing loved watching his matches as a family.” out to touch his head. She also placed a
injury. body would ask all member countries to rosary in his coffin. – AFP
name a stadium in Pele’s honor.
Terrier had opened from close range after Ronaldo’s Al Nassr
just five minutes but was stretchered off in “Pele is eternal. He’s a global icon of move underlines
agony after half an hour with a right knee football,” he told journalists in Santos, a Portugal star’s decline
injury. southeastern port city 75km from Sao Paulo.

Coach Bruno Genesio admitted the Carlos Mota and his 12-year-old son
prognosis was “so far not very reassuring” for Bernardo had traveled more than 500km
the 25-year-old. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo
(centre) posing for a picture with
Ross Barkley pulled a goal back after 20 Saudi children after arriving at a
minutes to set up a tense finale before private airport in Riyadh. – AFPPIX
Bourigeaud struck following good work from
Flavien Tait to leave Nice goalkeeper Kasper UNWANTED by Europe’s elite clubs, Cristiano
Schmeichel on the wrong foot. Ronaldo’s steep decline has been laid bare by a
move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that
Formula for more teams signals the end of his reign as one of football’s
most feared strikers.
FORMULA ONE’S governing body is ready to
start a process for new teams to enter the For Ronaldo to be forced to play out what
championship, president Mohammed Ben will surely be the final chapter of his glittering
Sulayem said yesterday. career in the football backwater of Saudi
Arabia is a damning indictment of his
The move could open the door to American lacklustre form over the last 18 months.
Michael Andretti’s Andretti Global F1 project,
which has so far met little encouragement from Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner,
most existing teams and Formula One heads to the Gulf after a painful year that saw
management. him relegated to the Portugal bench and cut
adrift by Manchester United.
Hong Kong-based billionaire Calvin Lo has
also talked of entering a team. His second spell with United imploded in
November with his departure by mutual
“I have asked my @FIA team to look at consent, shortly after he criticised boss Erik ten
launching an Expressions of Interest process for Hag and the club’s hierarchy in an explosive
prospective new teams for the FIA @F1 World television interview.
Championship,” International Automobile
Federation (FIA) head Ben Sulayem posted on As his relationship with United soured,
Twitter. Ronaldo was linked to a string of Champions
League contenders including Chelsea, Bayern
Formula One chief executive Stefano Munich and Napoli.
Domenicali said last September that the sport,
which could have a record 24 races this year A return to his first club Sporting Lisbon
and is growing in global popularity, did not was also rumoured, while there was talk of a
need more than 10 teams. move to the MLS to join Inter Miami, part-
owned by former United teammate David
McLaren and Renault-owned Alpine have Beckham.
been supportive of Andretti’s plans but other
teams have questioned the commercial benefit But none of those deals came to fruition
of a new entrant. and when United decided his diminishing
contribution, coupled with his public displays
The current version of the “Concorde of dissent, made him a pricey luxury they no
Agreement” between teams, FIA and Formula longer needed, it was instructive to note the
One stipulates that the 10 teams split their absence of a rush to sign the ageing icon.
share of the sport’s revenues and any new
entrant would dilute the pot. Coming at the same time as his
acrimonious United exit, Ronaldo’s failed quest
For that reason any new entrant must pay a to finally win the World Cup underlined his
US$200 million (RM900m) fee to enter, with the descent to the ranks of football’s mere mortals.
money shared by the existing teams as
compensation. Ronaldo’s decision to accept the lucrative
deal offered in the Middle East rather than play
Masters invite wrong Stallings on for a lesser European team made it clear he
knows his diminished place in the football
AMERICAN golfer Scott Stallings’ invite to hierarchy. – AFP
compete at this year’s Masters took a little
longer than expected to arrive after it was sent Napoli relaunch charge towards Serie A history
to another man by the same name.
NAPOLI recommence their bid for a first after scoring 37 times before the World Cup, Simone Inzaghi’s side are 11 points off
Stallings said he had been checking his Italian title in over three decades when they nine of those coming from Victor Osimhen the pace in fifth but have won six of their
mailbox “five times a day” in anticipation of face rivals Inter Milan tomorrow (3.45am who tops the scoring charts and is one of a last seven and will have star striker Romelu
receiving the coveted green envelope when he Malaysian time) as Serie A gets back host of well-rested players who didn’t travel Lukaku back after injury troubles and
received a message via social media from the underway with one of the league’s most to Qatar. humiliation at the World Cup.
other Stallings. hotly-anticipated fixtures.
Another of those is wing wizard Khvicha “Until the moment in which a team lifts
“Hi Scott. My name is Scott Stallings as well Luciano Spalletti’s side have already won Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian heir to icon the trophy anything is possible. That’s why
and I’m from Georgia,” the man wrote. “My wife’s once this season at the San Siro, claiming Diego Maradona, ready to start after not we play football, you have to believe in the
name is Jennifer too! the points in a tight contest with reigning featuring since Napoli’s Champions League impossible,” said Lukaku in an interview with
champions AC Milan, over whom they defeat at Liverpool at the start of November Sky at the weekend.
“I received a FedEx today from the Masters defend an eight-point lead at the top of the which is their only defeat of the season so
inviting me to play in the Masters Tournament division. far. Ready to take advantage of a Napoli slip-
April 6-9, 2023. I’m 100% sure this is NOT for me. up are Juventus, who are sitting third after
I play but wow! Nowhere near your level. Napoli are hoping to extend an 11-match Champions in 2021 and challengers until recovering from a dismal start to the season
winning streak and maintain their unbeaten the final day of last season, fifth-placed Inter with six straight league wins leading up to
“It’s a very nice package complete with record in Italy’s top flight after having will provide a stern test of Napoli’s Scudetto the World Cup break. They take on
everything needed to attend,” he added. dropped just four points in their 15 matches. credentials after Milan open 2023’s fixtures struggling Cremonese in an earlier match. –
at Salernitana. AFP
“I think we have some confusion because of They also have the league’s best attack
our names, our wife’s names and geographical
location.”

The man later posted a video showing him
mailing the invitation on to the pro golfer while
feigning disappointment.

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Kompany’s Devils will not ‘burn’ cash on signing, says Ten Hag
Clarets boost
promotion push █ NICK MASHITER Gakpo move to Liverpool, vowed United will games.
ERIK TEN HAG insists not waste their funds on players who do not “He has had a really good impact. If you see
BURNLEY cemented their grip on first Manchester United will improve the team.
place in the Championship with a 2-1 win not burn through cash to “You need one who can have his minutes and the impact he has had it’s been
against Swansea yesterday. sign a new striker. an impact otherwise you huge.”
are just burning money, But the United boss admitted he is
The Clarets side made it six successive The Old Trafford you don’t strengthen hesitant to recall Amad Diallo from his loan
league victories as they stepped up their chief wants value for the squad and it at Sunderland to boost his forward
chase for promotion back to the Premier money for any January doesn’t help you,” he options.
League after last season’s relegation. reinforcements. said. The 20-year-old has six goals in 12
“We have a good Championship starts for the Black Cats.
Ian Maatsen fired Vincent Kompany’s Ten Hag confirmed team when all are “We consider everything. I have a little
side into a two-goal lead with a pair of last month he wanted to reservation because I don’t want to stop
fine goals in the space of 10 first half sign a striker available. We have (a No. the process, he is making good progress
minutes at the Liberty Stadium. after 9), Anthony Martial, I’m there,” said Ten Hag.
Cristiano really happy with his “When we decide (he needs) to come
Ollie Cooper got one back for Swansea Ronaldo’s performances across many back he has to be a player who can
in the 27th minute, but Burnley were able exit but, compete for the starting 11 or at a
to hold for another three points. having minimum of coming on for a lot of games
seen to have an impact.” – The
After the final whistle, Kompany paid Cody Independent
tribute to Maatsen, who is on a season-
long loan at Turf Moor from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford (left)
and Anthony Martial.
“That second goal just travelled and
kept going. Ian has given so much █ RICHARD JOLLY Potter in trouble
defensively and then he was able to add … as Chelsea pay price for a summer of knee-jerk excess
that to his game – not many players can THEIR reign has another six
give you that,” the Burnley boss said as weeks to run. Chelsea can the second half against the side with As the first of those signings to As Chelsea pour more money into
per the Lancashire Telegraph. still brand themselves world the second worst defensive record in arrive on Potter’s watch, the £12m the transfer market, they struggle to
champions until Feb 11, but the League, and just seven from 72% (RM65m) striker David Datro Fofana, compensate for the loss of the players
“The set-up for the free kick is never a it is probably best if they do not. of possession overall. was in the stands at the City Ground they have. The team is less than the
coincidence, but then how he hits it he and yet to debut after his move from sum of its parts; so, too, a squad of
has to take the credit for that.” It would highlight the gulf A seven-game spell has produced Molde, the manager is scarcely the ever more parts.
between past and present, between a solitary win and, as two of the three sole culprit.
Burnley are five points clear at the top supposed status and sad reality sides Chelsea are yet to face in the Chelsea’s vast outlay and the
after second-placed Sheffield United when, below Fulham on goal League this season are Manchester Yet, in its own way, it is length of the contracts they give
needed a stoppage-time goal from John difference, the table suggests they are City and Liverpool, their position astonishing that, as Benoit Badiashile signings is supposed to set them up
Egan to salvage a 1-1 draw at QPR. not even the top team in west could deteriorate again. is set to become the second January for the future and there can be a long-
London. signing, their spending on termism to Potter.
The hosts led through a deflected Meanwhile, there is the backdrop centrebacks or, in Marc Cucurella’s
strike from Ilias Chair in the 11th minute. If 2022 started with a crowning of January that, like the summer case, those who are sometimes But it is a short-termist club with a
glory that came before the dramatic before it, promises scattergun deployed as such, is set to reach new regime who have made knee-
Egan’s shot through a crowded area crumbling of Roman Abramovich’s bidding and excessive spending. £200m (RM1.08b) in six months. jerk decisions, where results imperil
deflected home in the final seconds to empire, 2023 began with further their immediate prospects, and
spare the Blades from a damaging defeat. evidence that Todd Boehly’s is a reign Their overall expenditure under Their best central defender perhaps Potter’s.
of error. the new regime will soon top nevertheless remains a 38-
Watford moved up to fourth place as £300 million (RM1.6b) but, They may be the reigning world
Vakoun Bayo grabbed a late goal to It was not so much the fact Champions League year-old they acquired on champions of the club game but they
defeat managerless Norwich 1-0 at Chelsea drew with Nottingham winners in 2021, a free transfer, in Thiago have not beaten any of the current
Carrow Road. Forest as the manner of it and the Chelsea are unlikely to Silva. top-half sides this season.
context. be competing in it in the
Middlesbrough are only a point autumn of 2023. The reputations that And if that is an issue for them
behind Watford in fifth place after “It was below par for us,” said are rising are among the going into two meetings with
securing a sixth win in seven games, Graham Potter, but par for Thomas Rarely has a club injured. N’Golo Kante, Manchester City, a problem for Potter
beating Birmingham 3-1 at St Andrew’s. – Tuchel’s team used to be startlingly paid so much to Reece James and Ben is that, for much of 2021, Tuchel was
AFP high and now it feels altogether lower. regress. It is only partly Chilwell can seem more the ultimate big-game manager. –
because they keep important with every game The Independent
RESULTS & STANDINGS “It’s a performance we are not paying over the odds. they sit out.
happy with,” Potter added. Since
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: beating AC Milan in San Siro, there
Brentford 3 (Konate 19-og, Wissa 42, are none that should really satisfy
Mbeumo 84) Liverpool 1 (Oxlade- him.
Chamberlain 50).
At the City Ground, Chelsea
Arsenal P W D L F A Pts mustered one, off-target attempt in
16 14 1 1 40 14 43
Man City 16 11 3 2 44 16 36
Newcastle 17 9 7 1 32 11 34
Man Utd 16 10 2 4 24 20 32
Tottenham 17 9 3 5 33 25 30
Liverpool 17 8 4 5 34 22 28
Brentford 18 6 8 4 30 28 26
Fulham 17 7 4 6 29 27 25
Chelsea 16 7 4 5 20 18 25 Alvarez has not had much rest after WC: Pep
Brighton 16 7 3 6 28 24 24
Crystal Palace 16 6 4 6 17 21 22
Aston Villa 17 6 3 8 19 25 21 █ PHIL MEDLICOTT the process, and sometimes you need other
Leicester 17 5 2 10 26 30 17 MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola has types of players to create these chances. But
Leeds 16 4 4 8 23 29 16 stressed Julian Alvarez has had “not much” of a of course they can play together, especially
Bournemouth 17 4 4 9 18 36 16 rest following his World Cup exploits.
Everton 17 3 6 8 13 20 15 against five at the back.”
West Ham 17 4 2 11 13 22 14 City forward Alvarez was a key player in Another player introduced late on
Nottm Forest 17 3 5 9 12 34 14 Argentina’s triumphant campaign at the
Wolves 17 3 4 10 10 26 13 tournament in Qatar, coming into the starting against Everton was Phil Foden, who has
Southampton 17 3 3 11 15 32 12 line-up after the first two group games and been utilised in that way in all three of
going on to score four times. City’s games since the World Cup.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Birmingham 1
Middlesbrough 3, Norwich 0 Watford After playing in the final on Dec 18, the 22- In both of the two League matches,
1, QPR 1 Sheffield United 1, Stoke 0 year-old returned to City’s training ground last he has come on for fellow England
Preston 1, Swansea 1 Burnley 2, West Friday and a day later came off the bench late international Jack Grealish. Guardiola
Brom 1 Reading 0, Wigan 1 Hull 4. on in the 1-1 Premier League draw with said Foden made “incredibly good
Everton at the Etihad Stadium. contributions” against Everton, and
TOP 5 P W D L F A Pts added: “Phil can play in a thousand
Burnley 26 16 8 2 52 25 56 Guardiola said of Alvarez: “In the last positions.
Sheff Utd 26 15 6 5 44 23 51 minutes, at 1-1, we needed people in the box.
Blackburn 26 14 0 12 30 30 42 That is why he played. “I just, on the pitch, in the training
Watford 26 11 7 8 31 28 40 sessions, I see something, my intuition,
Mid’boro 26 11 6 9 41 33 39 “But in the end he rested one week, 10 days – and I decide to play with Jack (Grealish) in these
it’s not much after the World Cup final.” games because he gives us extra, extra passes.
FRENCH LIGUE 1: Strasbourg 2 “When it’s more vertical, Phil is better. Both can
Troyes 3, Lille 1 Reims 1, Montpellier Alvarez’s World Cup goals added to seven he has combine, both can play together.”
1 Marseille 2, Rennes 2 Nice 1. scored for City this term. He has made 21 City, seven points behind leaders Arsenal in
appearances for the club, 13 as a substitute. second place, are back in top-flight action on Friday
TOP 5 P W D L F A PTS Julian Alvarez with a trip to Chelsea (4am Malaysian time), and
Paris SG 17 14 2 1 46 13 44 Guardiola was asked how much consideration also play Manchester United away and Tottenham
Lens 17 12 4 1 29 11 40 he had given to playing Alvarez and City’s 27-goal at home in January.
Marseille 17 11 3 3 34 15 36 top-scorer Erling Haaland – who put them ahead Guardiola said of that sequence: “That’s good.
Rennes 17 10 4 3 34 18 34 against Everton – together against teams that Listen, in the Premier League, you play with all the
Monaco 17 10 3 4 33 23 33 defend deep, and he said: teams. We try to improve, to get better, and we
are going there to win the games.” – The
“Yeah it can happen. The ball arrives there, and Independent
you have two strikers that are going to score goals.

“But to create these chances, you have to make

WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 4, 2023 QUOTE OF THE DAY

You need one who can have an impact
otherwise you are just burning money,
you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help
you. We have a good team when all are available.
We have (a No. 9), Anthony Martial… He has had a
really good impact.”

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Bellingham will not solve Reds midfield crisis, says Carragher

JAMIE CARRAGHER believes Jude Bellingham will “Players like Harvey Elliott, Fabio Carvalho, absolutely no chance. It’s like they’re trying to play themselves on saying intensity is our identity. They
not solve Liverpool’s midfield problems, as the they’re great technical players but they don’t look the Klopp way without Klopp players. can’t cope with that anymore at this moment.
pundit ripped into their performance in a dismal 3- like ‘Jurgen Klopp players’, and then Fabinho is
1 defeat at Brentford. getting older, Jordan Henderson hasn’t got the “Liverpool are like a normal team pressing but “It looks like an ageing team coming to the
energy anymore, James Milner… still play with a high line. Naby Keita isn’t for me end, and that was an absolutely shambolic first
In recent months Liverpool have been strongly and isn’t good enough.” half.”
linked with Bellingham, the Borussia Dortmund “Liverpool’s transfer committee and Klopp have
captain who at just 19 years old starred for been lauded (for their success)… so this is on “(Ibrahima) Konate gets there (for the third When asked about the half-time substitutions
England during the World Cup. them, to allow a team who almost won four goal) but makes a mistake. He is a top young and whether Van Dijk had come off with an injury
trophies last season to be fighting for the top four, centreback but young centrebacks will make or for tactical reasons, Klopp said: “Both not. Virgil
However, Carragher says Jurgen Klopp’s because the midfield has only one player (Thiago mistakes. He is the future of Liverpool’s defence.” felt a little bit in the muscle (and) I didn’t want to
midfield has lacked the right investment for Alcantara) signed in four-and-a-half years, and take any risk. The other two were tactical.”
several years and the team needs players with the they’re absolutely running on fumes.” Klopp made three changes at half-time as Virgil
energy and intelligence to shut down the Van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas and Elliott were replaced Klopp admitted Brentford showed more desire
counterattacks which are hurting them this Liverpool signed Cody Gakpo last week from by Joel Matip, Andrew Robertson and Keita. than his players in their defeat in the League but
season. PSV and the forward will help add competition in also claimed his side had seen major decisions go
attacking positions, as well as providing immediate While Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain got a goal against them.
“Everyone keeps talking about Jude cover for the injured Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz. back, Carragher questioned whether the game
Bellingham,” Carragher said on Sky Sports, speaking may signal the end of an era for Liverpool under “It was a wild game, it’s a game Brentford really
after the game at the Gtech Community Stadium But Carragher warned that unless they sign the Klopp. wants,” Klopp told Sky Sports. “I’m not sure you can
in which Brentford were deserving winners. right midfield player this month, Klopp’s side will control it, each corner is a massive threat, we
not qualify for next season’s Champions League. “I wouldn’t say I was massively confident concede the first goal when we should already be
“Liverpool haven’t got a problem going (coming into this game),” Carragher admitted. 2-0 up.
forward. It’s actually a midfielder player to stop the “How’s this been allowed to happen? If
opposition coming right through them (that is Liverpool think they can get top four without “Because Liverpool have had problems all “We have to be much more clear when we are
needed). signing a midfielder this window they’ve got season against teams who are physical, when the in control of the game and we couldn’t do that
game has intensity they can’t cope. tonight.” – The Independent/Express Newspapers

“This is a team, let’s not forget, that pride

Chaos theory
Klopp admits Liverpool’s poor defending cost them dearly against Brentford

Brentford’s Yoane Wissa
(2nd right) scores his
team’s second goal
before it was disallowed
after a VAR review
yesterday during the
English Premier League
match against Liverpool
at the Gtech
Community Stadium.
– REUTERSPIX

█ JAMIE BRAIDWOOD & ANDY SIMS Without Toney, Brentford were not Brentford exposed the issues in the situations you would find five Manchester City, draw with
dialled down but rather powered up Klopp’s side that had been rather fouls but because it’s so chaotic no Tottenham, beat West Ham away and
BACK in August, it might have by the deployment of Mbeumo and covered over by the World Cup break one sees it in the end. beat Liverpool at home, but we did it.”
seemed unimaginable for Wissa as split strikers. and a four-game winning run in the
Brentford to top their 4-0 Premier League. “So that’s what they do and it’s Asked about a possible push for a
thrashing of Manchester Mbeumo was a constant menace really good. You know before the European place, Frank added: “I hope
United, but they came close yesterday with his inswinging delivery, while That has now come to an abrupt game how strong they are from the fans dream big, and the players,
against Liverpool. Wissa more than replicated Toney’s end, and the task Liverpool have to corners. The game got decided by the but on the flip side we are very
hustle and bustle. catch up to the Champions League second goal which was our fault. realistic.
They had the ball in the net four positions is all the more harder now.
times in the first half, at least, as He doubled Brentford’s lead “We got away with an offside. “This is a relentless League.
Liverpool lost their heads and before half-time, after he had seen The heart of the problems were in That’s all OK, and then we are not Injuries to key players and we could
suffered a defeat that is as damaging two other goals disallowed in a frantic defence, with Virgil van Dijk taken off awake, they cross the ball and score struggle a bit. For us today it’s 100%
as it is embarrassing. period of play. at halftime and Konate struggling on the second that decided the game. my rule of 24 hours.
his first appearance since the last
Even without Ivan Toney, All of which is a damning eight minutes in the World Cup final. “The third goal should not have “We will celebrate, I will have a
Brentford bullied Liverpool, indictment of Liverpool’s alarming been allowed but we should have glass of wine, but then in 24 hours
producing the full experience of what regression. This was a display that Klopp admitted his team could not played better.” focus on the next game.”
you expect from Thomas Frank’s side. mirrored the defensive vulnerability deal with The Bees’ unique brand of
and fragility of some of their worst “chaos”. Brentford are now unbeaten in Frank revealed that Toney was
The damage was done in the first displays in the early days of Jurgen their last six matches and climbed up close to being on the bench despite
half thanks to Yoane Wissa, and it was Klopp. “Brentford create chaos with set- to seventh. being stretchered off at West Ham just
sealed late on as Bryan Mbeumo pieces. When I say they stretch the three days earlier. The 13-goal striker
barged Ibrahima Konate aside to add For a team who were on for the rules, they do, in offensive set-pieces. Bees’ boss Frank said: “These should be fit to face the Hammers in
Brentford’s third. quadruple last season, the mentality players don’t surprise me but they the FA Cup on Sunday (4am
monsters crumbled. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s smart, always impress me. It shouldn’t in a Malaysian time). – The Independent
but they do. If you could single out all way be possible for Brentford to beat

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