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Buddhist Temple in Jalan Kampar, George
Town, yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Making up for losses

█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI oSarawak group calls for fresh
[email protected] approach to mitigate learning
shortfalls due to Covid-19
PETALING JAYA: A refreshed
approach is needed if Malaysia is residential schools because our “E-learning requires a
to reverse the trend of having one (geographically) dispersed population near-wartime strategy for national
of the highest learning losses (means students in rural areas) have to infrastructure resources and
among developing Asian nations. make long journeys to reach schools on-premises support. It doesn’t matter
which, like their homes, lack good internet how well e-learning works in a
Treasurer and co-opted committee connectivity,” she added. workshop in the city. Come to rural
members of the Sarawak Women for schools, establish an IT team with
Women Society, Sara Nadia and Gill Raja, Tiada.Guru representative Fiqah required resources, and offer
said a new approach sensitive to each Roslan said the root cause of the issue on-premises training and full-time
child’s needs and which enables them to needs to be examined, which is that our support, like every other institution,”
progress is required. classrooms and education system are not she added.
digitally equipped, especially for our They were responding to the survey
“To attract their interest, a more low-internet access, low-income schools findings of the Asian Development Bank
systematic and engaging method of (numbering about 10,200). in April 2021, that showed Malaysia had
teaching or learning that is relevant to their one of the highest learning losses among
context and education level is required. “There must be a default school developing Asian nations.
The uneven loss in education due to the environment with the culture of Think-tank Emir Research head of
pandemic makes this even more e-learning. It is not just teachers that must Social, Law and Human Rights Jason Loh
essential,” Sara told theSun. be trained, but the country itself. said the government needs to
be more proactive, rigorous
“We cannot assume all children can “We must increase access to and consistent in ensuring Turn to
just fit right back into the standard national information and make open teaching or that no child is left behind,
curriculum. If a child feels it is beyond learning accessible to everyone. This from socio-economic and —
him, he will be demotivated, feel like a encourages higher quality resources and
failure at a tender age and could be at risk increases self-responsibility of all parties, page 3
of dropping out of school,” she said. and creates accountability checks,”
said Fiqah. geographic backgrounds.
Additionally, they agreed that no child
should be left behind, hence schools need
to be inclusive and safe.

“We still have a long way to go to enable
children with disabilities to learn with
their peers.

“In Sarawak, we have a high number of

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Use mosques as knowledge-development centres: Perlis Ruler

KUALA PERLIS: The Raja of Perlis Tuanku away from political parties and distance Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said teaching staff
Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail wants themselves from sensitive issues that can cause Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Tengku Abdul who delivered lectures using weak arguments
mosques in the state to continue to be used as public concern.” Rashid, the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed and abusive words as well as those who cause
centres for learning and knowledge Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Raja Puan Muda of divisions were not welcome in the state.
development. He said to ensure the quality of religious Perlis Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil
teachers in the state’s mosques, the parties and their daughter Sharifah Khatreena “The same goes for those who do not respect
He said mosques should provide a balanced involved should obtain teaching certificates Nuraniah. the religious beliefs enshrined in the
education and emphasise the Ahli Sunnah Wal issued by the Perlis Mufti Department. Constitution of the State of Perlis.”
Jamaah to educate the community so that its Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man and his
members would be able to practise the He was speaking at the opening ceremony of wife Datin Seri Noraswana Omar, Perlis Mufti He also urged mosques to intensify
teachings. the Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail Prof Madya Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin and programmes and activities related to religion so
Mosque in conjunction with his 79th birthday state executive council members also attended. that they can be an attraction not only for locals
“At the same time, mosques must be kept on Wednesday. but also the outside community. – Bernama

MySejahtera checks still 90% of Ipoh garbage
practised at eateries backlog cleared

oAlthoughvaccinationstatusirrelevant,movemeanttocurb “We used to check customers’ IPOH: Majuperak Utilities Management Sdn
vaccination status since it was compulsory Bhd has managed to clear 90% of the backlog
to get two doses. However, ever since the of garbage in Manjoi and Meru as of noon on
potentialvirustransmissionbythosewith‘redstatus’ government imposed the new SOP, we only Wednesday.
check their MySejahtera status.
“Currently, we are short of staff but we are The company said it expected the problem
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU “Customers will cooperate when we ask still doing our part to prevent the spread of to be fully settled by Thursday to enable its
[email protected] for their MySejahtera details. But the virus by checking the MySejahtera status daily operations to return to normal.
sometimes, they want to know the reason of customers before allowing them into our
PETALING JAYA: Recent backlash against a for it because the government has relaxed restaurant.” “A total of 19 vehicles and 102 workers
Kuala Lumpur-based cafe for turning away the SOP. Flowers and Coffee shop supervisor Lim have been deployed as backup to clear the
unvaccinated customers has sparked critical “However, the Covid-19 outbreak is still Amy Nei said she only admits customers backlog. We will provide an additional patrol
public discussions on whether vaccination there and I think it is our responsibility to with a low-risk status. team, five lorries and 29 workers to resolve
status remains relevant after the keep the premises clean and safe for other “We have stopped checking people’s complaints in areas which have probably
government relaxed the standard operating customers.” vaccination records, but we still check their been left out.”
procedures (SOP) on April 1. NZ Curry House manager Muhamad MySejahtera status as it is mandatory and
The incident became the talk of the town Noor Zainal said his employees are still required under the new dine-in SOP. Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin was
when the operator did not allow performing routine checks on customers’ “So far, I have had no issues with reported to have said on Tuesday that garbage
unvaccinated customers to enter the cafe, MySejahtera status just like they did during customers because they normally provide collection was disrupted around Ipoh city due
saying it was for public safety. the height of the pandemic. their MySejahtera details for verification.” to labour shortage.
Occupational health, emergency and
public health expert Dr Hanafiah Bashirun He said several of the concession
said vaccination status does not matter as company’s employees had resigned to join
Covid-19 infection and transmission could the construction industry.
affect both vaccinated and unvaccinated
individuals. He added that the quantity of waste
He said those with red MySejahtera generated had also increased by more than
profiles are the ones who should not be three times following Hari Raya Aidilfitri and
permitted to access premises due to the high this had worsened the situation. – Bernama
possibility of them transmitting the virus.
“I pity the restaurant owner because his Malaysia reiterates
understanding of Covid-19 is still poor. stand on Myanmar
When it comes to the virus, it doesn’t matter
if you have been vaccinated or not because KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri
the risk of infection and transmission is the Saifuddin Abdullah reiterated Malaysia’s stand
same. That is the reason for the relaxed SOP. that the Asean Chair’s special envoy to
“As per the new understanding of the Myanmar should engage all stakeholders,
spread of Covid-19, we do not have to wear including representatives from Myanmar’s
face masks when outside because the risk of National Unity Government and the National
transmission is very low as there is good Unity Consultative Council.
ventilation compared with indoors.
“For me, the most important thing we He made the call at the Asean Foreign
need to be concerned about are those who Minister’s Informal Meeting yesterday in
are supposed to be quarantined and those Washington, held ahead of the Asean-US
whose MySejahtera status are in red. These Summit on May 12 and 13.
are the people we should not allow to enter
any premises because the risk of them In a post on his official Facebook page
transmitting the virus to others is higher.” yesterday, Saifuddin said he also highlighted
Meanwhile, Aunty Manjus restaurant Malaysia’s full support to the special envoy, Prak
managing director Mahendaren Suppaya Sokhonn, who is also Cambodia’s deputy prime
said his employees always check customers’ minister and foreign minister, to fulfil his
MySejahtera status before allowing them to mandate on a Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
enter the restaurant to ensure the safety of
the public and workers. The 5PC on Myanmar, adopted by Asean
“We ask our customers to show their leaders at the Asean Leaders Meeting in Jakarta
MySejahtera status and allow them to dine on April 24 last year, are to end violence, hold
in only if it is blue. But if it is in red, we EYE-CATCHING ... Burhan Ahmad with floral windcatchers that he makes from used plastic constructive discussions with stakeholders,
bottles at his home in Kampung Aman in Kepala Batas. – MASRY CHE ANI/ THESUN provide humanitarian aid to Myanmar, appoint
definitely will not let them in. a special Asean ambassador to carry out
negotiations and allow the special envoy to visit
the country. Saifuddin expressed regret over the
Myanmar military State Administration
Council’s (SAC) move to not allow the United
Nations secretary-general’s special envoy on
Myanmar, Dr Noeleen Heyzer, to participate in
the processes.

“We should not allow the SAC to dictate who
should be invited for related meetings.”
– Bernama

‘High performance digital infrastructure vital’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications and continue to grow. Mohammad said under the Malaysian network reliability and integrity, as well as a
Multimedia Ministry intends to develop “As businesses expand to new markets Communications and Multimedia secured and resilient infrastructure.
high-performance digital infrastructure as well Commission, there are already several policies
as computing and data processing centres in overseas, data flows are now far beyond the to show the government’s commitment to Mohammad said the government would
line with the goals in the Malaysian Digital borders of a country, raising concerns about preserving data sovereignty and cyberspace actively move to build international consensus
Economy Blueprint. the potential risk of personal data leakage and security, namely the National Policy Objectives on the issue and acknowledged the need to
so on. in the Communications and Multimedia Act establish public-private cooperation in the
Its secretary-general Datuk Seri 1998, National Cyber Security Policy 2006 and country for the development of digital
Mohammad Mentek said the move aims to “Therefore, it is important for the the Personal Data Protection Act 2010. infrastructure and computing and data
combine excess data centre capacity with data government to introduce certain filters and processing centres.
processing facilities and cloud computing policies to ensure that data flow can be He said these policies include a
capacity. regulated to protect the interests and comprehensive cross-sector framework to “The collaborative agenda should revolve
sovereignty of the country and at the same time protect personal data in commercial around common interests in areas such as
He said this is because more and more maintain secure access to data,” he said when transactions, and played an important role in personal data protection, open data usage and
countries and economic sectors are officiating at the online webinar, “Digital Age: helping companies address data sovereignty the ability to transact digitally, in a mutually
implementing digital transformation while Embracing Technology, Preserving Data issues while ensuring information security, beneficial manner as this will drive the growth
data flow is seen to be getting faster and would Sovereignty” yesterday. of digital commerce.” – Bernama

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Princess Anne calls
on Raja Permaisuri
Agong

LONDON: The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah and Princess Anne watching a master weaver at work at the exhibition. – BERNAMAPIX
Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah
Iskandariah received a courtesy call from
the Princess Royal of Britain, Princess Anne
at the Malaysian High Commission in
Belgrave Square on Wednesday.

According to a post by Istana Negara on
social media, Princess Anne, who is the
only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, visited
the Royal Pahang Weave Exhibition being
held for the first time in conjunction with
London Craft Week (LCW) from May 9
to 15.

Tunku Azizah, who is also patron of
Yayasan Tenun Pahang Diraja, briefed the
Princess Royal on the weave craft art
exhibition featuring handicrafts made by
inmates of the Penor and Bentong prisons
in Pahang, including a selection of the Raja
Permaisuri Agong’s garments and personal
tenun collection.

The exhibition, themed “Menyulam
Harapan” (Weaving Hope), also showcases
archival fabrics and a collection of Riau-
Pahang baju kurung as well as “samping”
from the Pahang Museum.

Malaysia’s participation at LCW this year
features one of two pavilions, reinforcing
the festival as a platform for sharing global
perspectives and shining a spotlight on
London as an international hub for
outstanding craftsmen and creativity from
around the world. – Bernama

█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH Umno needs Satellite to link
[email protected] metamorphosis Borneo to internet
PETALING JAYA: Umno needs to look
towards the future if it wants to remain “They need to work with the private sector
relevant to voters, said political analysts who (fibre optic providers) to speed up fiberisation,
were of the view that the party needs to inject including provision of dark fibre, in
new and younger leaders who can inspire rural and remote areas.
the people and bring about change. “Dark fibre refers to the fibre
o Party must inject young, forward-thinking leaders From that is expected to be unused in
Nusantara Academy for Strategic to woo voters and keep up with times: Experts the short to medium-term and
Research senior fellow Prof Azmi Hassan front hence has reserve capacity. It can
said the party needs to change to keep up page
with the times, adding that there were a lot of
old leaders at the branch and division level, co-exist with the used ones by way
making it hard for younger leaders to take of a bundle of cables laid in a single
over. duct and multiple ducts, which in turn can be
He said the ideas of veteran leaders may its old ways of “doing business”. buried in a single trench,” Loh said.
He also said the present Umno seems to have become stale, therefore younger “The party must move with the “For East Malaysia, we should be ‘plugging’
be out of step with the voters, while pointing leaders were needed to rejuvenate and fire into and leveraging on our very own startup
out that a lot of countries today were being the imagination of party members, adding aspirations of modern Malaysians in terms Angkasa-X, which is targeting to launch its first
led by young leaders and Umno needs to that with new ideas, Umno might be able to of outlook, ideology, policies and the low-earth orbit satellite to connect Borneo to
understand and appreciate the trend. attract more voters. economy. It needs to find a way to rebrand the internet.
and rejuvenate itself to attract voters, not “The company has partnered with Brunei-
“It is difficult to say how many would be Tok Mat had said that many viewed only the Undi18 group but also first-time based HallBru Tech under the auspices of the
able to make the change, as it is a hierarchy- Umno as being “far removed from the voters created by automatic registration.” Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East
based party. However, it is good that Umno imagination of post-modern Malaysians”. Asean Growth Area. This will address the
deputy president (Datuk Seri) Mohamad He said party warlords need to realise perennial issue of slower connectivity of
Hassan had voiced his views on the need for “Whether we like it or not, Umno is seen that the longer they refuse to allow changes, existing satellite systems, including the use of
the party to be in tandem with the changing to be ageing and in its twilight and that it is the more likely the party may end up very small aperture terminals,” he added.
times.” no longer seen as compatible with the becoming obscure, adding that Umno
times,” he said at the party’s 76th needed new leaders who are visionaries. Umrah compensation
Azmi said many Umno warlords and anniversary. payout completed
veteran leaders may not be happy with this, Jeniri also said the party needed the
but they have to realise changes have to be National Council of Professors senior creme de la creme of leaders to take the party KOTA BARU: Compensation to more than 1,000
made for the party’s survival. council fellow Prof Jeniri Amir said Umno is forward, and that they must not only be umrah pilgrims was fully disbursed in March,
trying to change to keep in tandem with the forward-thinking but also have integrity. following a temporary postponement of umrah
He added that the views offered by evolving political landscape. trips on Jan 8 due to concerns over the spread of
Mohamad, who is better known as Tok Mat, “The new leaders need to understand the the Omicron Covid-19 variant.
would carry weight as he holds the second He said Umno members and leaders have mindset of the people to make changes
most powerful position in the party and is a seen what could happen to the party, as they happen. Total engagement is needed. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s
different kind of leader, although he is a were in the Opposition for 22 months after Policies must resonate with all voters and Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Ahmad
veteran politician. the last general election. not just the Malays,” he said, adding that Marzuk Shaary said the remittance process was
Umno needs leaders who understand the managed by Tabung Haji (TH).
“Umno needs leaders like Tok Mat Jeniri said for Umno to transform, veteran aspiration of the people, including
because people like him look at things leaders need to make way for younger ones, Sarawakians and Sabahans. He said those who received compensation
differently. He is forward-thinking, and the adding that the party cannot remain stuck in had fulfilled set conditions, including complete
party needs leaders who are imaginative and documentation such as receipts related to
who know what voters want.” umrah expenses and other proof of payment of
expenses.
Specialists also on ‘housemen bullying list’
“We hope the compensation would ease the
PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Khairy task force. several weeks. burden of those who had incurred losses due to
Jamaluddin said yesterday that specialists On Wednesday, Penang Agrotechnology “It involves serious allegations such as the postponement,” he said at the Kelantan PAS
were also on a list submitted to the Health Aidilfitri open house at Dataran Warisan
Ministry containing the names of doctors and Food Safety, Rural Development and bullying and also unprofessional work Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV yesterday, which
allegedly involved in bullying trainee Health Committee chairman Dr Norlela culture. The investigations will involve an was also attended by Kelantan Mentri Besar
doctors or housemen at the Penang Ariffin submitted to the ministry the names interview with the complainants and those Datuk Ahmad Yakob.
Hospital. of five doctors allegedly involved in bullying accused.”
housemen. It was earlier reported that affected pilgrims
Speaking after officiating at an On April 17, a 25-year-old male trainee would receive a total of RM1,671 each as
International Nurses Day 2022 event, he said On whether the five had been suspended, doctor was found dead after apparently compensation from the government following
the ministry’s Integrity Unit has been Khairy said they were still on duty as usual falling from his unit in a building near the the postponement, which would be deposited
instructed to investigate the allegations, but investigations would continue. hospital. into their TH savings accounts. – Bernama
while an independent special task force
would also be set up. “We can’t simply just transfer them Penang Health Department director Dr
elsewhere. We have to establish first what Maarof Sudin confirmed the houseman was
Khairy said members of the task force had taken place. Some names (in the list) a graduate medical officer who had reported
and other details would be announced are specialist doctors. So, transferring them for work on April 4, adding that his team
today, adding that he will not be chairing the would not be easy,” he said, adding that would provide full cooperation to the police
investigations were expected to take in the investigations. – Bernama

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70.5 million Against all odds
vaccine doses
administered Putting second chance beginning, as his new kidney slowly
at life to good use started to fail due to
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of mismanagement of immune
976,336 children aged five to 11 in suppressors that compromised
the country have been fully his system.
vaccinated under the National
Covid-19 Immunisation “My immune system started to
Programme for Children as of attack my new kidney.”
Wednesday.
According to the CovidNOW He was hospitalised for two
website, a total of 1,580,723 weeks and given intensive medical
children have received at least one treatment. Thanks to the doctors at
dose of the vaccine. o Kidney recipient now devotes time to told her that it was fine if she wanted Kuala Lumpur Hospital, he
For adolescents aged 12 to 17, a lobbying for better system to facilitate to leave me. But she stayed.” recovered.
total of 2,900,460 individuals were organ donation and transplant
fully vaccinated while 2,998,074 In between dialysis procedures, But instead of feeling sorry for
have received at least one dose of Siva was told a kidney transplant himself, his life now revolves around
the vaccine. could be done involving a donor with sharing his insights on the
At the same time, a total of a different blood type. In his case, it importance of exercising and being
16,053,311 of the adult population was his wife Sharmila Devi. stronger in mind and soul. He has
have received their boosters while █ BY ELLY FAZANIZA something was amiss with his been hiking weekly around the
22,969,986 have completed two [email protected] health. “I didn’t want to put anyone at Klang Valley with his 12-year-old
doses and 23,245,293 have received PETALING JAYA: From being risk, but once we spoke with the son Thaksheel Nair in preparation
at least one shot of the vaccine. stricken with debilitating kidney Siva, 52, felt a splitting headache doctors at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, for their climb at Mount Kinabalu
A total of 29,791 doses of Covid- disease to becoming a health after breakfast that led him to be she insisted on being my donor,” he next month.
19 vaccine were administered on advocate, Siva Kumar Raghavan has hospitalised. It was after a kidney told theSun.
Wednesday, with 12,393 as first come a long way. biopsy that it was found he had a “I believe in exercise as it makes
doses, 14,168 as second shots and serious kidney condition. The surgery took four hours and our muscles stronger. Some have
3,230 as boosters, bringing the It was 14 years ago when he felt recovery took a month. asked me why I don’t get tired after
cumulative number of vaccine “It was emotionally tough on me. my dialysis. I can even drive to
I broke the bad news to my wife and “I became the first person (who Penang and back. I want to change
have had) three kidneys.” the common perception and let
people know that one can be active
But the fight was just the even after dialysis treatment.”

doses dispensed under the He has since been roped into a
National Covid-19 Immunisation loose coalition with medical
Programme to 70,510,766. specialists to urge the government to
Meanwhile, according to the study issues related to organ
Health Ministry GitHub portal, a transplant.
total of eight deaths due to Covid-
19 were recorded on Wednesday This is in addition to pushing for
with Johor, Kedah and Pahang an opt-out system for organ
registering two cases each, while donation to meet the large demand
Negri Sembilan and Perak for organ transplants, especially
recorded one case each. – Bernama for kidneys.

Nurses shortage Siva and Thaksheel taking a break on one of their regular hikes. – PIC COURTESY OF SIVA KUMAR RAGHAVAN “The opt-out system simply
being addressed means that every citizen will
automatically be a donor, and allow
PUTRAJAYA: A shortage of nurses hospitals to harvest the organs of a
in hospitals nationwide is being deceased person, thus by-passing
addressed to provide the best the consent required from the
possible services to the people, next-of-kin.”
said Health Minister Khairy
Jamaluddin. Siva, who is also president of
organ donation non-governmental
Speaking after officiating at an organisation Green Ribbon Support
International Nurses Day event Association, said it is time for
yesterday, he acknowledged policymakers to ensure the system is
receiving many complaints implemented.
regarding the shortage.
“We understand that a change in
He said during his visit to the policy would not come overnight.
Tunku Azizah Hospital last week, Our strategy is to amplify and
which is a modern and advocate it in the long term.”
sophisticated hospital built for
women and children in Kuala To that end, he holds fast to
Lumpur, it was found that it could Helen Keller’s words of wisdom:
not maximise its services as there “Life is a daring adventure
were not enough nurses. or nothing.”

“Hence, we have expedited the KPJ launches special award for staff
approval of nurses to be sent there
and other hospitals as well,” he KUALA LUMPUR: Private extraordinary care being provided by “The company would not stay (probably) end up our life with a
said, adding that he would also try healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare any nurse. strong without the contributions of nurse too in the hospital,” he said
to resolve the issue of nurses on Berhad celebrated International our nurses as they have been risking during the celebration at KPJ
contract. Nurses Day yesterday by honouring Its president and managing their own life, especially during the Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital.
the dedication and hard work of its director Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd pandemic to care for Covid-19
“Currently, there are 3,469 nurses with the introduction of its Salleh said the award was the highest patients, which was not an easy task Mohd Shukrie also said there was
nurses on contract. I will do my best “Near-Miss Nightingale Award”. recognition that any nurse at KPJ to do as they had to sacrifice a lot. no better time to recognise and
to help, and hope the nurses would hospitals could receive. honour a nurse than during
continue to provide excellent KPJ said in a statement winners of “I believe that nurses are among International Nurses Day, which was
services.” – Bernama the award could be nominated by “It is a reflection of the high the most respected of all observed around the world
anyone in the organisation, patients, quality of nursing care offered to our professionals in the world and not to yesterday to mark the birthday of
family members, other nurses and patients and the tremendous forget, we were born in a hospital Florence Nightingale, the founder of
anyone who experience or observes contributions to care that are made with a nurse and we would also modern nursing. – Bernama
every day by nurses on our team.

8.4 fold increase of HFMD cases in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The number of common among children who go to last year. disinfecting contaminated surfaces period in 2019. A total of 26 outbreaks
hand, foot and mouth disease nurseries, childcare centres, Norlela said the virus can spread should also be encouraged.” were also reported during this
(HFMD) cases in Penang has kindergartens, day-care centres and period.”
increased by 8.4 times, as 959 cases pre-schools. through contact with saliva, blister Kedah recorded 102 cases from
were reported from January to May 7 fluids and faeces of patients. The May 1 to 7, said state Health and He also said the upward trend of
compared with 102 in the “A total of 54 premises were closed infection is usually mild, with Local Government Committee HFMD cases in Kedah this year was
corresponding period last year. during the period but they are now symptoms of fever followed by chairman Datuk Dr Mohd Hayati very significant and had exceeded the
operating as usual, with the last blisters and rashes on the hands, feet, Othman. epidemic threshold.
State Agrotechnology and Food premises involved reopened on May mouth and tongue.
Safety, Rural Development and 3,” she said in a statement yesterday. He said the highest number of “Parents are advised to take
Health Committee chairman Dr She said children with HFMD cases were registered in Kuala Muda children to the nearest clinic or
Norlela Ariffin said during the period, Earlier Health Director-General would recover without treatment district with 29 cases, followed by 22 hospital if they have signs or
54 HFMD clusters were reported, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah within seven to 10 days. in Kota Star and 17 in Padang Terap. symptoms of infection, as well as not
compared with only seven in 2021, was reported to have said HFMD to take children to crowded public
which was a 6.7-fold increase. cases in the country saw a 12.8-fold “Children with symptoms are “This brings the cumulative places such as swimming pools,
increase, with 22,463 cases reported advised not to attend school to avoid number of HFMD cases in the state markets, shopping malls and bus
“HFMD is contagious and nationwide compared to 1,752 cases infecting others and the practice of this year to 1,016, an increase of stations.” – Bernama
proper hand-washing and 46.6% compared with the same

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RM228,000 financial aid Woman loses
for rising track star Shereen more than
RM100,000
in break-in

IPOH: An insurance agent lost
more than RM100,000 after her
o Move reflects residence in Bandar Baru
foundation’s aim to Tambun was believed to have
help those in need been broken into.
reach full potential, Perak criminal investigation
says deputy chairman department chief Datuk Anuar
Othman said the victim, a 39-
year-old woman, found that her
house had been broken into
after returning from a holiday
on Wednesday.
“The victim and her family
members left the house
█ BY SURAYA ALI properly locked and in good
[email protected] condition at about 12.30pm on

KUALA LUMPUR: Good genes are Tuesday.
not enough to ensure success, but “However, when she
hard work and discipline are what returned home at about 5pm
will lead to real success. yesterday (Wednesday), she
found the sliding door and
This was Better Malaysia grilles were pried open and the
Foundation (BMF) chairman Tan Sri lock was also damaged.”
Vincent Tan’s advice for Malaysian Anuar said among the items
athlete Shereen Samson Vallabouy, missing were diamond rings
who is currently pursuing a degree in and earrings, Rolex watches,
Tourism and Recreation at Winona cash in foreign currency as well
State University in Minnesota in the as international passports, all
United States. estimated to be worth about
RM100,500.
Tan relayed the message via an He said a police forensic
online conference call yesterday with team inspection found nine
the athlete during a presentation fingerprints, adding that the
ceremony for her financial support burgled house did not have
from the foundation. closed-circuit television
cameras that could be used to
“We are happy to help Shereen From left: Sunita, Tan and Shereen’s parents Samson and Josephine Mary at the presentation ceremony in Berjaya Times assist in the investigations.
with her living and other expenses Square yesterday. – HAFIZ SOHAIMI/THESUN “The fingerprints will be sent
for the duration of her studies.” to the Penang Department of
“We are committed to helping focused on her goal of qualifying for Open Athletics Championship. Chemistry for comparison and
He reminded her to come home those in need who are deserving of the Olympics. At the ceremony, Tan and Sunita deoxyribonucleic acid testing,”
and serve Malaysia after she aid so that they can reach their full Shereen aims to beat the national he said, adding that the case
completes her studies. potential.” record of 53.7 seconds in the 400m also expressed BMF’s interest in was being investigated under
dash and beat her mother’s record of helping a private Malaysian karate Section 457 of the Penal Code.
“Malaysia has lost a lot of talent. Shereen’s mother Josephine Mary 52.5 seconds in the same event. team that had travelled on credit to – Bernama
Too much brain-drain. The good Singarayar thanked Tan and the BMF The 24-year old started Paris with the help of a local travel
ones left to study overseas and we for the US$52,000 (RM228,000) in participating in school sports at the agency.
hardly see them come back to serve financial aid for her daughter. age of 12 and was coached by her Yacht crew
the country,” he said at the event in mother until she was 16, when she The media reported that the team member feared
Berjaya Times Square. “We are so proud of her and glad secured a place at the Bukit Jalil achieved huge success at the French drowned
that she will be able to continue her Sports School. Karate International Open, including
He also said he was impressed studies without having to worry Shereen represented Malaysia at netting the country’s first gold medal
with Shereen’s achievements and about finances now.” numerous events, which include the in a global meet.
admires her zeal to be the first Asian-Youth Championship in Doha,
Malaysian female athlete to qualify Shereen is currently on an athletic Qatar; South East Asia Games in They came back with at least a
for the 400m dash at the 2024 scholarship at the university that Singapore; World Youth medal each in the tournament, ALOR STAR: A crew member of a
Olympic Games. covers only her tuition fees. Championship; and the Taiwan which saw 12 countries taking part in yacht is feared drowned after he
addition to the home team, was believed to have fallen into the
BMF deputy chairman Datin Seri The athlete said she is committed including India, Japan, Ukraine, waters off Kuah in Langkawi on
Sunita Mei-Lin Rajakumar said many to excelling in her studies and Romania and Italy. Wednesday afternoon.
Malaysian athletes have done well athletic career, adding that she is
but failed to receive any financial Langkawi police chief ACP
support. Shariman Ashari said information
regarding the incident was
I’m not Jho Low’s aunt: Ex-1MDB company secretary received from the public at about
6.15pm, stating that a man was
KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia trial of the former prime minister “I saw him from afar. At the time, I said she was unable to recognise the suspected to have fallen into
Development Bhd (1MDB) company over charges of embezzling RM2.3 didn’t know who he was. face as she had only seen him from the sea.
secretary Goh Gaik Kim told the High billion in 1MDB funds. afar. She added that she had never
Court yesterday that she is not the “After lunch, I had asked the duo seen Low after the 2011 lunch event. “Preliminary investigations
aunt of fugitive businessman Low “I categorically say I am not his who Jho Low was because in my found that the victim is believed to
Taek Jho, or Jho Low. auntie. Not only I’m not his auntie, I mind, of course he had connections To another question, Goh said she be 23-year-old Ahmad Nur
am also not in any way related to him. to the company because they both was never informed by the senior Hassanuddin Ibrahim from Alor
Goh, 54, who was 1MDB’s In fact, I first met Jho Low in 2011 a went to greet the man, but they just management of 1MDB that Low Star, who worked as a crew
company secretary from March 31, month after I joined 1MDB. I was kept quiet,” said the 17th prosecution played any role in the company. member aboard the Sunset Dinner
2011 to April 1, 2016, denied an having lunch with 1MDB director Tan witness. Cruise.”
allegation that she is related to Low. Sri Ong Gim Huat and Radhi Najib, 68, is facing four charges of
Mohamad. Wan Aizuddin: So, you were not using his position to obtain bribes Shariman said based on
She was replying during introduced to Jho Low? totalling RM2.3 billion from 1MDB interviews with the victim’s
cross-examination by Datuk Seri “I think he came in, Radhi said and 21 charges of illegal money colleagues, he was late for duty
Najib Abrul Razak’s lawyer Wan ‘Oh, that’s Jho Low’ and both Tan Sri Goh: “No”. laundering involving the same and the yacht he was to have
Aizuddin Wan Mohammed at the Ong and Radhi went over to say hi. When the lawyer showed the amount. – Bernama boarded had left at 4.30pm, so he
witness a photograph of Low, she decided to chase the yacht in a
small boat.
Rosmah corruption trial verdict on July 7
“At about 5pm, a fishing boat
KUALA LUMPUR: Whether Datin propose to have my full written just received both the case laws and receiving bribes totalling RM6.5 returning from Pulau Bumbun
Seri Rosmah Mansor will be judgment on July 7 when I deliver my requested more time to reply. million from Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd heading to the Yacht Club found a
acquitted or convicted on three decision. managing director Saidi Abang small boat without anyone on
corruption charges involving a On Feb 23, the defence closed its Samsudin. board, but found a pair of slippers
hybrid solar project for 369 rural “I will deliver my decision at 9am.” case after calling two witnesses, and a hat floating near it, and
schools in Sarawak, will be known on Rosmah, 70, the wife of former Rosmah and former director of the The bribes, allegedly received subsequently enlisted the help of
July 7. prime minister Datuk Seri Najib First Lady of Malaysia division Datuk through her former special officer others to conduct a search. They
Abdul Razak, was in court yesterday Seri Siti Azizah Sheikh Abod. Datuk Rizal Mansor, were allegedly then contacted the police.”
High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini in a yellow baju kurung with a for helping Jepak Holdings secure the
Mazlan fixed the date following matching shawl. Rosmah was ordered to enter her Hybrid Photovoltaic Solar System According to Shariman, the
mention of the case yesterday. Earlier, lead prosecutor Datuk Seri defence on the three charges after the Integrated Project as well as the search and rescue operation
Gopal Sri Ram had submitted two prosecution succeeded in proving a maintenance and operation of diesel carried out by personnel from
“We have reached the end of the additional case laws. prima facie case against her on Feb 18 generator sets for 369 Sarawak rural multiple agencies was halted at
road with this case and it is time to Meanwhile, Rosmah’s counsel last year. schools, worth RM1.25 billion. 8.50pm on Wednesday due to
end the journey. I propose to take two Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader said he – Bernama poor visibility. – Bernama
months from today (yesterday) and She faced one charge of soliciting
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China defends Hong Kong cardinal’s arrest

HONG KONG: China yesterday Wednesday for “colluding with an act of severe nature,” said the more than 180 Hong Kongers Beijing to “cease targeting Hong
defended the arrest of a 90-year-old foreign forces”. Commissioner’s Office, which arrested to date under the national Kong’s advocates”.
Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong’s represents Beijing’s Foreign Ministry security law Beijing imposed to stop
national security law, a move that Cantonese pop singer Denise Ho, in Hong Kong. the protests. Canadian Foreign Minister
triggered international outrage and veteran barrister Margaret Ng and Melanie Joly called the arrests
deepened concerns over Beijing’s prominent cultural studies scholar The four were detained for their Those charged are typically “deeply troubling”.
crackdown on freedoms in the Hui Po-keung were also arrested, the involvement in a now-disbanded denied bail and can face up to life in
financial hub. latter as he attempted to fly to Europe defence fund that helped pay legal prison if convicted. Ho is also a Canadian national.
to take up an academic post. and medical costs for those arrested European Union foreign policy
Retired cardinal Joseph Zen, one during the huge and sometimes Criticism came from Western chief Josep Borrell said he was
of the most senior Catholic clerics in “The persons concerned are violent protests three years ago. nations who have accused China of following the arrests with “great
Asia, was among a group of veteran suspected of conspiracy to collude eviscerating the freedoms it once concern”, while Human Rights Watch
democracy advocates arrested on with foreign countries or foreign Zen and his colleagues, who were promised Hong Kong could maintain. called it a “shocking new low for
forces to endanger national security, released on bail on Wednesday, join Hong Kong”. – AFP
The United States called on

Ex-premier, allies banned North Korea reports
first Covid outbreak
from leaving Sri Lanka PYONGYANG: North Korea reported its first
Covid-19 outbreak yesterday, calling it the
o President set to to detain any suspect,” the official told AFP. In a televised address to the nation on “gravest national emergency” and ordering a
name new prime minister Victims of Monday’s violence said Wednesday night, President Gotabaya national lockdown, with state media saying an
and unity govt Rajapaksa stopped short of yielding to weeks Omicron variant had been detected in the
Rajapaksa and key aides had bussed around of nationwide protests calling for him to capital.
COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court yesterday 3,000 of their supporters into the capital and resign over the country’s worst downturn
banned former prime minister Mahinda instigated them to attack peaceful protesters. since independence. North Korea had never confirmed a Covid
Rajapaksa, his politician son Namal and 15 infection before yesterday although South
allies from leaving the country over violence The loyalist mob poured out of his But in a bid to win over opposition Korean and American officials have said there
against anti-government demonstrators. residence and assaulted anti-government lawmakers demanding he quit before agreeing could have been earlier cases in the isolated
demonstrators with sticks and clubs. to any new government, the 72-year-old country, given its trade and travel with China
The magistrate in Colombo ordered police pledged to give up most of his executive before it sealed its border to block the virus in
to investigate Monday’s mob attacks on Buddhist monks and Catholic priests were powers and set up a unity cabinet this week. early 2020.
peaceful protesters, which led to retaliatory among at least 225 people hospitalised after
violence that claimed nine lives and caused the attack. “I will name a prime minister who will “The state’s most serious emergency has
widespread destruction. command a majority in parliament and the occurred: A break emerged in our emergency
Reprisals soon spread across the country, confidence of the people,” he said. epidemic prevention front that had been firmly
A petition to the court had also asked for with dozens of homes of Rajapaksa loyalists defended until now,” the official KCNA news
an arrest warrant against Rajapaksa and his set ablaze. The mooted new premier, Ranil agency said.
associates, a court official said. Wickremesinghe, has already served in the
The premier resigned and had to be office five times – but it remains unclear if he The first public admission of Covid
“But the magistrate turned it evacuated from his home by heavily armed will be able to get any legislation through infections highlights the potential for a major
down because police anyway have powers troops. parliament. crisis in a country that lacks medical resources
and has refused international help with
The 76-year-old former leader is currently Wickremesinghe, 73, is seen as a pro-West vaccinations and kept its borders shut.
holed up at a naval facility in the east of the free-market reformist, potentially making
island nation. bailout negotiations with the International As of March, not only had no cases of Covid
Monetary Fund and others smoother. – AFP been reported, according to the World Health
His former minister son Namal told AFP Organisation, but there was no official record of
on Tuesday that the family had no intention of any North Koreans being vaccinated.
leaving the country.
KCNA said that samples taken on May 8 from
people in Pyongyang who were experiencing
fevers showed a sub-variant of the Omicron
virus, also known as BA.2.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened
a meeting of the ruling Workers Party’s powerful
politburo, ordering a “strict lockdown”
nationwide and the mobilisation of emergency
reserve medical supplies. – Reuters

BRIEFS U.S. MARKS ONE MILLION
CORONAVIRUS DEATHS
DISASTER AVERTED ... Rescue workers at the site where a Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 plane caught fire after an aborted takeoff in the
southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing yesterday. There were no deaths and only minor injuries among the 113 passengers and nine crew members WASHINGTON: The United States has crossed
on board. – REUTERSPIX the threshold of one million deaths from
Covid-19, the White House said yesterday.
Indian couple sue son for not producing grandchild “Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one
million American lives lost to Covid-19,”
NEW DELHI: An Indian couple are taking they are still not planning a baby. At least if we The parents also forked out US$65,000 to President Joe Biden said in a statement that
their son to court demanding that he and his have a grandchild to spend time with, our get their son trained as a pilot in the United acknowledged the “unrelenting” pain of
wife produce either a grandchild within a year pain will become bearable,” the couple said in States only for him to return to India those who had lost loved ones during the
or cough up almost US$650,000 (RM2.9 their petition filed with a court in Haridwar unemployed, the paper said. pandemic. He called on residents to “remain
million). last week. vigilant against this pandemic” and said it
“We also had to take a loan to build our was “critical” for Congress to fund resources
Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad say that they The compensation they are demanding – house and now we are going through a lot of like testing, vaccines and treatments. For
exhausted their savings raising and educating 50 million rupees – includes the cost of a financial hardships,” the couple said in their many, the toll of more than one million
their pilot son and paying for a lavish wedding reception in a five-star hotel, a petition. deaths was difficult to comprehend. “It’s
wedding. luxury car worth US$80,000 and paying for the unfathomable,”Diana Berrent, one of the first
couple’s honeymoon abroad, the Times of The couple’s lawyer Arvind Kumar said the people in New York to catch Covid-19, said of
Now they want payback. India reported yesterday. petition will be taken up for hearing by the the toll that far exceeds epidemiologists’
“My son has been married for six years but court in northern India on May 17. – AFP worst predictions made at the outbreak of
the crisis in spring 2020. – AFP

WASHINGTON, BEIJING
CONGRATULATE MARCOS JR

MANILA: The United States and China have
congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his
win in the Philippine presidential election, as
the superpowers jostle to have the strongest
ties with the nation. In a phone call on
Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping
told Marcos Jr the two countries had been
“partners through thick and thin”, Chinese
state television reported yesterday. “I attach
great importance to the development of
China-Philippines relations,” Xi said. The
United States said it will seek close security
ties with the Philippines under Marcos Jr, but
made clear it would raise human rights. In a
phone call, US President Joe Biden
congratulated Marcos Jr and said he wanted
to expand cooperation on a range of issues,
including climate change and “respect for
human rights”. – AFP

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gun sales ban * NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
overturned
Residents looking at Little Amal, a 3.5m
WASHINGTON: California’s ban on the sale puppet which is an international symbol
of semi-automatic weapons to adults under of child refugees, in the western
the age of 21 violates the country’s Ukrainian city of Lviv on Wednesday. The
constitution, a US federal appeals court puppet depicts a 10-year-old girl migrant
ruled on Wednesday. from Syria, who walked 8,000km looking
for her mother last year. – AFPPIX
California has in recent years passed
several laws tightening the regulation ofBRIEFS
firearms, which, according to recently
released federal data, were linked to more Finland must join Nato
than 45,000 deaths nationwide in 2020. without delay: Leaders

Buyers under 21 are already prohibited o Kremlin says move is without delay,” President Sauli Niinisto and political and public opinion swung
from purchasing handguns in California, but definite threat to Russia Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint dramatically in favour of membership as a
a new law that went into effect on July 1 last statement. deterrent against Russian aggression.
year added a prohibition on the sale of HELSINKI: Finland’s president and prime
semi-automatic weapons. minister said yesterday they were in favour of “Nato membership would strengthen A poll published on Monday by public
joining Nato and a formal decision would be Finland’s security. As a member of Nato, broadcaster Yle showed that a record 76% of
That new law was challenged by several taken this weekend, after Russia’s war in Finland would strengthen the entire defence Finns now support joining the alliance, up
individuals and groups lobbying for gun Ukraine sparked a swift U-turn in opinion. alliance,” the statement said. from the steady 20% to 30% registered in
ownership rights, and the case has been recent years.
working its way through the courts. The Kremlin immediately responded to A special committee will announce
the announcement, saying Finnish Helsinki’s formal decision on a membership A country of 5.5 million people, Finland
By a two-to-one vote, judges on the Ninth membership in the Western military alliance bid on Sunday, it added. shares a 1,300km border with Russia.
Circuit Court of Appeals found that the law was “definitely” a threat to Russia.
violated the Second Amendment to the US Moscow has repeatedly warned Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen said
Constitution, which says that Americans Neighbouring Sweden, which like Finland Stockholm and Helsinki of consequences if yesterday a Nato bid would “significantly
have a right to “keep and bear arms”. has been military non-aligned for decades, is they were to join the Western military raise the threshold for Finland to be the target
also expected to announce its decision in the alliance. of a military attack”.
The appellate court’s decision does not coming days, very likely at a meeting on
impact California’s ban on the sale of Sunday of Prime Minister Magdalena “Joining Nato would not be against “This is a defensive solution that threatens
handguns to those under 21, which is also Andersson’s Social Democratic Party. anyone,” Niinisto, who has often served as a no one,” he wrote on his blog.
the legal age at which individuals are mediator between Russia and the West, told
allowed to purchase alcohol in the US. – AFP The two countries are widely seen reporters on Wednesday. Kaikkonen said he hoped Sweden would
submitting their membership bids in unison. come to the same conclusion and “we could
ONE DEAD IN MUNITIONS As recently as January, amid tensions apply for membership together”.
BLAST AT MILITARY BASE “Finland must apply for Nato membership between the West and Russia, Marin said a
bid would be “very unlikely” during her Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde told
MOSCOW: One person died and several current mandate, which ends in April 2023. news agency TT that “Finland’s decision is
others were injured in an explosion that naturally of great importance to Sweden” and
took place while ammunition was But after its powerful eastern neighbour said her government would announce its
unloaded at a military base in Russia’s Far invaded Ukraine on Feb 24, Finland’s decision “soon”. – AFP
East, Russian news agency TASS reported
yesterday. “As a result of an explosion of EU says Taliban ‘not listening’ to Afghans
gunpowder during the unloading of
ammunition, seven people were injured. KABUL: The Taliban shutdown of girls’ crisis conditional on the Taliban’s respect for of teenage girls flocked to attend classes.
They received minor wounds. Another education shows the hardliners are not human rights, particularly the rights of women They have yet to offer any new timetable as
person died,” a source in the emergency listening to the Afghan people and poses a to work and education.
services told TASS state news agency, major hurdle to international recognition of to when the institutions will be opened again.
adding that the victim was a serviceman. the new regime, a top European Union (EU) But the EU’s special envoy to Afghanistan “If the schools open relatively soon across
The same source said a fire broke out official said yesterday. Tomas Niklasson told AFP the Taliban veto on
after the blast and efforts were under girls schools “has put some doubts in our the country at all levels for boys and girls, this
way to put it out. Health officials said two In March, Taliban authorities ordered all heads regarding how reliable their promises could be a positive, positive step forward,”
of the injured have been hospitalised secondary girls schools to shut, just hours after are, how reliable they may be as a partner”. Niklasson said as he wrapped up a five-day
with severe burns. According to reopening them for the first time since seizing visit to Kabul.
preliminary information, careless power in August last year. “It seems to be a government that isn’t really
handling of explosives could have listening to its people,” he said, adding that He said removing the ban on girls’
caused the incident, TASS said. – AFP The decision, which came from the what women really wanted is the right to work, education would be a “dramatic shift” which –
country’s supreme leader and the movement’s education, access to health facilities and “not if accompanied by guarantees for other civil
PALESTINIANS HONOUR chief Hibatullah Akhundzada, has triggered instructions on how to dress”. liberties, minority protections and women’s
SLAIN JOURNALIST widespread outrage in the international rights – could help make the Taliban’s case for
community. The Taliban had repeatedly assured that international recognition.
RAMALLAH: Thousands of Palestinians they would reopen secondary schools for
yesterday honoured Al Jazeera journalist Western nations have made aid pledges to girls, but they ordered them shut in However, he warned that the EU currently
Shireen Abu Akleh at a memorial service tackle Afghanistan’s spiralling humanitarian late March after tens of thousands believes Afghanistan is in the grip of “a more
in the occupied West Bank, a day after backward going trend”. – AFP
she was shot dead during an Israeli army
raid. Israel and the Palestinians have
traded blame over the killing of
Palestinian-American Shireen, 51, a
veteran of the Qatar-based network’s
Arabic service, during clashes in the
Jenin refugee camp. In a sign of Shireen’s
stature among Palestinians, she received
what was described as a full state
memorial at the Ramallah compound of
President Mahmud Abbas, attended by
foreign diplomats and Arab Israeli
politicians. Thousands lined the streets
as her coffin, draped in the Palestinian
flag, was driven through the city. – AFP

TURKEY FREES OPPOSITION
POLITICIAN

ANKARA: A Turkish court ordered the
release of defence analyst and
opposition party co-founder Metin
Gurcan, pending trial, local media
reported yesterday. Metin, a co-founder
of the Democracy and Progress Party,
had been held behind bars since
November on charges of “political and
military espionage”. Prosecutors accuse
him of sharing classified information
with foreign diplomats. Metin walked
free from an Ankara prison and was
welcomed by his lawyers and family after
the court ruling. Last year, Metin
criticised the government’s agreements
with the United Arab Emirates, arguing
that Turkey would be forced to make
concessions in return for investment
pledged by the UAE. – AFP

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Tread carefully over smoke-free policy
RECENTLY, the Health and
Education Ministries launched vape and e-cigarettes. Even for in-store “It would be The “Generational End Game Anti-Rokok 18” campaign was launched to inform
the “Generational End Game purchases, what are the assurances that wise for the schoolchildren about the health hazards of smoking.
Anti-Rokok 18” or “Gegar-18” the retailers will not put their Health
campaign to drum in the message profitability over public health? Putting Ministry to rush to implement it may lead to a flop. through targets, which may look good
among schoolchildren about the health in place punitive mechanisms may take a more A good intention must always be on paper but are not practical. This may,
hazards of smoking. serve as a deterrent for retailers but it cautious executed well to get the desired in the end, derail the main objective of
will still be a challenge to enforce this approach and outcome. cutting down smoking in Malaysia.
This is part of the Health Ministry’s soon-to-be-law. to clearly
proposal to ban the sale of tobacco define its In the case of New Zealand, for Consumer behaviours evolve
products to those born from 2005 While enforcement is not an target rather example, the country has put in place constantly, and new trends and
onwards, starting next year. The bold exclusive domain of the Health Ministry, than push other measures to work towards the end technology will emerge. What seems like
move has been met with mixed as there are other ministries and through game, including requiring plain a smart move today may be a new
reactions by the public. agencies involved such as the Domestic targets, which packaging for cigarettes and raising the problem tomorrow.
Trade and Consumers Affairs Ministry, may look good price of cigarettes steeply to US$20
The proposal could be an inspiration the practicality of this ban will be on paper but (RM88) per pack now. Vaping products Hopefully, the Health Ministry will
from the Generational End Game policy severely tested. Take for instance the are not are currently also prohibited for sale to not miss the woods for the trees with this
introduced in New Zealand, which is smoking ban in eateries which practical. This anyone under the age of 18. ban, as well as the much-awaited new
following a phased approach that begun have been violated time and again may, in the Tobacco Act.
from 2011. by restaurateurs and patrons. end, derail the There are steps that need to be taken
main objective to complement the ban, as the main While more regulation is better than
New Zealand aims to reduce its Secondly, when the government of cutting goal is still to reduce smoking rates and no regulation, the enforcement
national smoking rate to below 5% by stands firm in banning or restricting down smoking protect future generations. Therefore, it mechanism must be there to ensure a
2025, starting with the reduction of the purchase of certain products, the illicit in Malaysia. would be wise for the Health Ministry to smooth transition to a meaningful,
number of cigarette retailers from 2024, trade of these products will more often take a more cautious approach and to smoke-free society for it to work.
reducing the nicotine content in than not flourish. Consumers will find clearly define its target rather than push
cigarettes beginning in 2025, and ways to circumvent the law to get their Comments: [email protected]
gradually raising the legal age to hands on these products.
purchase cigarette products, to create a
“tobacco free generation”. This means The government is already in
those who are 14 years or younger will constant battle against illicit trade of
not be able to buy cigarettes come 2027. cigarettes, costing the nation billions in
lost tax revenue annually. The move to
There is no denying that the ban both cigarettes and non-cigarettes
Malaysian version of this policy is good from reaching the younger generation
for public health, especially in managing will most likely boost the appeal for
health risks of future generations. But these products in the black market.
the road ahead is fraught with
challenges, and if we are not careful, Thirdly, by banning not just
even the most well-intended policy can cigarettes but also the alternatives to
end up a failure if not well executed. cigarettes such as vape, e-cigarettes and
heated tobacco, the likelihood of these
Firstly, the government needs to look products surfacing in the black market
into its implementation. Tobacco without any form of quality control will
products are widely and easily available be higher.
in the market. With the proposed policy,
those born in 2005 and beyond will be The younger generation, who mostly
barred from purchasing the products at conduct online purchases, will find ways
retail outlets. This can be monitored if to get these untested, unregulated
the purchases are made physically and products, which given the electronic
in-store. nature of the products, may not meet
quality standards and can even be
But there will be serious challenges dangerous.
monitoring things online, especially for
non-cigarette tobacco products like The intention to introduce this policy
is indeed commendable. However, the

COMMENT by M. Krishnamoorthy

Karmic fate for Rajapaksas?

OUSTED Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa perpetuated by the Rajapaksa family leadership Sri Lankans blame the Rajapaksa dynasty for the economic meltdown. – AFPPIX
and family members must redeem themselves that has infringed the law to hold on to the reins
and return all the wealth amassed corruptly to of power, consolidating their positions. stole elections to stay in power. How long will and balanced, non-corrupt government.
the Sri Lanka government. They should ask for Sri Lankans remain silent? Future leaders must champion the cause
forgiveness from the Sri Lankan masses, to end Today, Sri Lankans are determined to be against corruption and leave a legacy for the
the violence of people burning their properties. resilient and to throw the government out. Their economic problems are because its nation to prosper.
Unfortunately, they are facing the challenges foreign currency reserves have run dry. The
The street protests are loud and clear: Stop and realities of failures of their leaders. country is heavily reliant on imports but can no In the circle of life, we reap what we sow.
all the hurt to people and economic rape of the longer afford to pay for staple food and fuel. Sri Lanka’s new leaders have to put the house in
nation. They are now engulfed in darkness, but order. We hope the people’s voices will not be
Sri Lanka will finally see the light when the dust The government blames the Covid-19 silenced.
Sri Lankans blame the Rajapaksa dynasty for settles, riots stop and president Gotabhaya pandemic, which killed Sri Lanka’s tourist trade
the economic meltdown that has left the Rajapaksa is ousted. – one of its biggest foreign currency earners. No Sri Lankan deserves a government that
country with only around US$50 million makes them live in fear, uncertainty, poverty,
(RM219 million) in reserves, stalling most Sri Lanka finds itself in an unprecedented Through street protests, Sri Lankans are with weakened democratic institutions and
imports and leading to massive shortages of situation. It so happens that the creating a wave of change for a better future. systemic racism.
fuel, cooking gas and other essentials. beleaguered president is now running a one- Sri Lanka is blessed with a wealth of natural M. Krishnamoorthy is a freelance journalist and
man show. People power has ousted his resources and talent, but corruption has
An online petition, titled “Save Sri Lanka”, brother Mahinda, who was part of the 73-year- become part and parcel of daily life. has been a local producer for CNN, BBC, Al
was to be forwarded to the United Nations, old government. Jazeera, Australian TV networks. He has also
International Monetary Fund and the World Nepotism of the Rajapaksa family members freelanced for The New York Times, TIME, The
Bank, attributing Sri Lanka’s present plight to Protests in the capital city of Colombo have can be seen, with eight top vital positions of the Sydney Morning Herald, and worked full time for
bad economic decision-making, poor fiscal grown in size and spread across the country. Cabinet and government held by them. People The Star and New Straits Times for 25 years.
planning and management as well as rampant Nationwide, the Sri Lankan psyche has power is now forcing Gotabhaya to step down,
corruption by politicians and government changed. Sri Lankans are furious because the but the task is a long and winding road. Comments: [email protected]
officials. cost of living has become unaffordable.
It is a message for future leaders to lead a fair
There is widespread anger against the The island nation has been involved in a
Rajapaksa family. The time has come for long-drawn war with the Tamil Tigers in the
Sri Lanka to establish mechanisms to recover northern part of the island, where there has
the country’s stolen assets and proceeds been indiscriminate bombings.
accumulated through corruption.
Gotabhaya was then former defence chief,
Sri Lanka has been grappling with its worst who crushed the Tamil rebels in a bloody civil
economic crisis since independence more than war, which ended 13 years ago.
70 years ago. The country faces a bleak
prospect with the collapse of the rule of law, It is opined by Tamil leaders and others
making Rajapaksa an absolute dictator and worldwide that the riots in Sri Lanka maybe
establishing kleptocracy as a norm. karmic. The Rajapaksas triggered the Sri
Lankan Civil war, which killed over 200,000
Everything that is evolving in Sri Lanka Tamil civilians.
results from a corrupt government,
For over 73 years, the Rajapaksas and other
leaders manipulated the laws, cheated and

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Kim, Son and Gong star in The Police Station Next to Fire Station. - ASIAN WIKI The three leads of The Witch is Alive. - ASIAN WIKI

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN
THE line-up for forthcoming
K-dramas is already looking
promising. There’s
something for everyone to
enjoy, from heart-warming
romantic comedies to thrilling o Here’s your complete guide to seven of this year’s new, exciting Korean drama series
blockbusters. Continue reading to
find out which ones we think are the
best.

0 Rose Mansion
The primary characters in this new
mystery thriller will be played by
Lim Ji Yeon and Yoon Kyun Sang.
Rose Mansion tells the story of Ji-na
(played by Lim), who visits a
mansion she doesn’t want to return
to in order to discover the truth
behind her sister’s disappearance.

Following that, she is confronted
with surprising truths and situations
while working with Detective Min-
su (Yoon) to investigate her
suspicious neighbours, who hide
their avarice beneath their ordinary
facade. Rose Mansion premieres
today.

0 Eve Link: Eat, Live, Kill. - TVN group of young magicians whose completely different backgrounds Doctor Lawyer. - MDC
Eve depicts the narrative of a lady missing 20 years ago, chef Eun Gye- fates can be twisted by who each encounter enemies whom
who has spent 13 years planning her hoon’s life is thrown into turmoil “hwanhonsool” (the souls of the they want to kill. Lee Yu-ri portrays Rose Mansion. - ASIAN WIKI
revenge against an opponent who when he finds himself feeling dead returning to the living). Lee Jae Gong Ma-ri, a housewife with a Eve. - TVN
symbolises the top 1% of South random feelings of despair, joy and Wook plays Jang Wook, a renowned husband and a bright
Korean society. The story begins agony. He soon realises they are the troublemaking nobleman with a daughter, Lee Min-young portrays
with an well-publicised divorce case feelings of Noh Da-hyun, a woman dark secret surrounding his birth. He Chae Hee-su, the daughter-in-law of
featuring Lee Ra El (Seo Ye Ji). She who maintains a bright and meets the elite warrior Mu Deok Yi a wealthy business family, and Yoon
seeks the assistance of Seo Eun enthusiastic outlook despite her (Jung So Min), whose soul is trapped So-yi portrays Yang Jin-ah, who
Pyung (Lee Sang Yeob), who is head hardships in life. The two leads for in a weak body. With her help Jang suffers from anxiety trying to protect
over heels in love with her. The case’s this unique series are Yeo Jin Goo Wook sets off on a path to correct his the millions she inherited from her
2 trillion KRW lawsuit has become a and Moon Ga Young. The first destiny. Alchemy of Souls will debut evil late husband after his death.
national hot topic. Park Byung Eun episode will air on June 6, 2022. on June 12, 2022. How these three different women
and Yoo Sun also star in the highly 0 Alchemy of Souls 0 The Witch is Alive come to resolve their problems
anticipated drama. Alchemy of Souls is a fantasy The black comedy drama The Witch forms the basis of this drama. The
romantic drama set in the fictional is Alive follows three women from series is set to make its debut
This series marks the return of country of Daeho. It centres around a sometime in June.
actress Seo Ye Ji to the small screen 0 The Police Station Next to Fire
after the release of her successful Alchemy of Souls. - TVN
drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay in Station
2020. This will also be the first time The Police Station Next to the Fire
that she is formally resuming her Station revolves around the joint
activities following her recent activities of the employees of these
gaslighting scandal. Eve will two institutions to solve crime and
premiere on May 25, 2022. rescue people. Some of the more
0 Doctor Lawyer compelling characters include a
Doctor Lawyer tells the story of a ferocious investigator bent on
brilliant surgeon who becomes a arresting the scumbags, a kind
lawyer specialising in medical paramedic bent on treating wounds
disputes after losing everything and mending shattered hearts, and a
following a rigged operation. He now fireman who bravely runs into the
works with a prosecutor in charge of flames. Kim Rae Won plays detective
medical offences who lost a loved Jin Ho-gae in the series, in his return
one as a result of the same incident to SBS following the widely praised
that cost the former surgeon his job. Doctors. In addition, Gong Seung
Yeon portrays paramedic Song Seol,
This entertaining medical-legal while Son Ho Jun plays firefighter
drama, which stars So Ji-Sub and Im Bong Do-jin. The Police Station Next
Soo-hyang as the two leads, follows to the Fire Station is set to premiere
their quest for revenge against those in late May.
who have wronged them, while also
speaking out for victims of injustice.
This drama is So’s first small screen
appearance in four years, following
My Secret Terrius. In addition, Shin
Sung Rok plays surpporting
character Jayden Lee. The first
episode of Doctor Lawyer will air on
May 27, 2022.
0 Link: Eat, Live, Kill
Link: Eat, Live, Kill is a fantastical
mystery drama about a chef who
suddenly begins experiencing the
emotions felt by a complete stranger.
Originally having set up a restaurant
in a town where his twin sister went

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TNX were
contestants from
survival
competition,
LOUD. - P NATION

MAVE is an
upcoming AL
virtual girl group. -
METAVERSE
ENTERTAINMENT

█ BY JOHN TAN o Five K-pop groups set to debut this year

LAST year was an incredible Trainee A (left)
year for K-pop. While the is said to be
industry was indeed affected among the first
by the Covid-19 pandemic, multinational
the past year was still a monumental and
one for many K-pop groups and idols. multilingual
From Lisa’s glorious debut to BTS’s groups in K-pop
first Grammy nomination, 2021 history. -
allowed the industry to reach new TWITTER
hallmarks.

And 2022 is not going to be any
different. In fact, things already look
very promising for the world of K-
pop. This coming year will not only
mark new music releases but also
welcome new K-pop acts.

In chronological order, here are
five K-pop group debuts you should
look out for this year:

1. TNX BLANK2Y
Under the music record label P (right) is made
NATION, TNX (The New Six) is an up of nine
upcoming six-member boy group. male
The ensemble was formed through members. -
the survival competition show, KEYSTONE
LOUD. This was because SBS along ENTERTAIN
with J.Y.Park and PSY had wanted to MENT
form two global boy groups.
Debut date: May 24, 2022 in the Philippines. She was Members: Shana and Chanty (as of fluent Mandarin, English, Thai and
So, as part of their plan, the Members: DK, Louis, Donghyuk, represented by one of the nation’s now) Korean. And the last international
channel launched a boy group Siwoo, Mikey, U, Youngbin, Sungjun, biggest talent agencies, Star Magic. 4. TRAINEE A member Leo is from Australia.
audition show to scout out male and Sodam Shana on the other hand was born in The next pre-debut group that has
performers born in or after the year 3. LAPILLUS Japan, and was a former contestant been drawing a lot of attention for its Thanks to the group’s diversity,
2000. If you are a fan of Blackpink, you may on Girls Planet 999. diversity is Trainee A. The group Trainee A has been already
want to keep an eye on MLD which is signed under BigHit Music is accumulating a strong following on
Fortunately, they found six male Entertainment’s upcoming girl group Other than that, nothing much has said to be among the first social media. However, their debut
members – Woo Kyung Joon, Choi – Lapillus. This girl group might just been revealed. However, it was multinational and multilingual date is yet to be confirmed. It was only
Tae Hun, Jang Hyun Soo, Cheon Jun be the next female force of K-pop. Its confirmed that the team will consist groups in K-pop history. Four of the revealed that they are scheduled to
Hyeok, Eun Hwi, and Oh Sung Jun. two confirmed members Shana and of more members. Their identities seven members are from outside of debut sometime this year.
Chanty are two prominent will be revealed from next week Korea. Debut date: 2022
Another finalist, 13-year-old international artists who are onwards. Members: Yorch Yongsin, Leo,
Tanaka Koki, was supposed to join no strangers to the spotlight. For instance, the group’s member Sangwon, Woochan, James, JJ and
the group, his recruitment was Debut date: June JJ is half-Japanese and half-American. Jihoon
withheld for further training. But do Chanty, who is of 2022 5. MAVE
not feel too bad, as the boys will be Filipino and Argentinian Yorch Yongsin, who was Considering the popularity of K-pop,
officially debuting on May 17 with descent, is an recently added, is of it is only natural for music labels to
their first mini-album, Way Up. established Thai descent. think of new ways to reach audiences.
Debut date: May 17, 2022 actress Another One new area that they have been
Members: Woo Kyung Joon, Choi m e m b e r, experimenting with is the metaverse.
Tae Hun, Jang Hyun Soo, Cheon Jun James, is a The Korean company, Metaverse
Hyeok, Eun Hwi, and Oh Sung Jun Thai- Entertainment for instance is
2. BLANK2Y Chinese developing a virtual girl group,
Similarly to TNX, BLANK2Y is an who can MAVE.
upcoming boy group that is set to speak
debut this month. The nine-member MAVE is said to feature four
boy band will be among Keystone As of now, only two members’ identities have been revealed. - LAPILLUS artificial intelligence (AI) girls. The
Entertainment’s newest talents. As a female unit will be aimed at the
matter of fact, their group’s revelation global market. According to the CEO
was made by the company’s CEO and of Kakao Entertainment, Lee-Jin Soo,
founder himself, Sam Choi. the girls will take entertainment to a
whole new level.
Choi revealed the group’s first
member identity, Youngbin, on Dec If you were a sucker for Japan’s AI
20. The other members’ identities sweetheart, Hatsune Miku, MAVE’s
were later revealed by the agency on will definitely be a musical act you
specific dates. On March 15, it was should look out for!
announced that the boys will Debut date: 2022
officially kick off their journeys as K- Members: Names not revealed yet
idols on May 24 with their mini-
album, K2Y I: Confidence [Thumbs
Up].

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Mark (left)
released a new
single titled Save
Me. - MARK
TUAN
GOT7’s Just Right
(right) was their
1st MV to hit 400
million views. -
JYPE

BamBam is nominated for TTA’s Global Best K- Youngjae was chosen as the new DJ for MBC
Drama OST Artists. - TTA FM4U’s radio programme Close Friend. - YOUNGJAE

█ BY MARIETTA MU Multifaceted boys and their debut The septet began to gain more respect among o A look back at GOT7’s disco
Besides JJ Project, Jay B and Jinyoung also made the community when it became clear that each of debut to their independe
AFTER a long wait for their upcoming their debut as actors in the 2012 television drama the members took part in the songwriting
album, GOT7 – the seven-member Dream High 2. They debuted as a musical duo process and possessed significant musical after the release of the tracks 7 for 7 and You Are,
boyband formed in 2014 – recently with the single Bounce and the duo appeared talents. which was co-written by Jay B, it topped the
announced that they will be having their again as actors for the 2013 drama, When a Man charts in Korea and their music style began to
first comeback since officially leaving their Falls in Love. The final instalment of the series was Flight evolve again in 2018, with title track Look having
previous agency in early 2021. Log: Arrival with title track Never Ever soared to a trance and EDM influenced melody that was
Meanwhile, Mark, Jackson, BamBam and the top of the charts in Korea and the US, but distinct from previous
After almost seven years in the business, the Yugyeom prepared for their debut together as a direction for the group became unclear after the
boys – comprising Jay B, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, quartet and made their first television conclusion of the trilogy since it seemed that they
Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom – have gone appearance on the fourth episode of Mnet’s had reached their peak in the industry. However,
through highs and lows, and now, they are ready reality-survival programme Who is Next: WIN,
for their next new chapter. But before that, let’s which aired in 2013. title tracks.
take a look at their history and how it all started. They continued their
The sub-units Eventually, JYPE announced that the group experimental movement
Before GOT7, there was JJ Project. The duo, Jay B will be debuting GOT7 as their first boy group with the next comeback
and Jinyoung, were cast into JYP Entertainment since 2PM in 2008, with Youngjae being the Lullaby, which was the
and debuted on May 21, 2012. Both of them seventh and final member to join the group after first K-Pop song to be
became JYPE trainees in 2009 after passing open being a trainee for seven months in 2014. released in four different
auditions. languages: Korean,
When they first debut, GOT7 incorporated Chinese, English, and
One year after they became trainees, Mark and much martial arts tricking and b-boying styles in Spanish.
BamBam were scouted by JYPE scouts in 2010 in their performances and their dance style drew When 2019 came, it
two different parts of the world. Being a comparisons to their senior group 2PM, who marked a transition for
multinational group. Having members from were well known for their acrobatic dance styles.
various countries – Mark hailed from Los Angeles, Jinyoung’s (left)
BamBam from Thailand, and Jackson passed Even so, when GOT7 released their first EP second season
JYPE’s overseas audition in Hong Kong – allowed Got It? in January 2014, the album shot to of Yumi’s Cells is
them to communicate with their fans better at number one on Billboard’s World Albums Chart set to premiere
concerts and events, and gave the group a global and number two on the Gaon Album Chart. on June 10. -
appeal, further appealing to a wider audience. GOT7 made their official music programme TVING
debut on Jan 16, 2014, through Mnet’s M
In 2017, JJ Project released Verse 2, an EP of Countdown, performing their debut single Girls Jackson (right)
self-composed, self-written songs about the Girls Girls. In June that year, GOT7 released their will be
anxieties of youth. At the end of the year, Verse 2 second EP, Got Love, with its title song A, which featured in the
was chosen as the fifth best K-Pop album of 2017 was written and produced by J.Y. Park. new Minions
by Billboard and was nominated in the album First music show win movie’s
division at the Golden Disc Awards. The group didn’t win their first music show until soundtrack. -
late 2015 with their If You Do comeback. The title JACKSON
Two years later, JYPE revealed that Jus2 would track on their mini-album MAD was a complete WANG
become GOT7’s second subunit, consisting of Jay 180 from Just Right, giving the boys a more
B and Yugyeom. With the release of their music intense aura. The darker concept was a first for
video for the track Focus on Me and their debut the group, and the contrast between that fierce
album Focus, Jay B explained that Jus2 was more concept and the otherwise soft and playful
fun and enjoyable while JJ Project’s last release personalities of the members really solidified
was heavier, more sincere, and it was an album their talents and helped propel them into the
that made you think about a lot of things. public eye.
Eventually, Jus2 would show a more sensual side
of the duo with songs of slower tempos. In 2016, GOT7 announced their comeback
with Flight Log: Departure, kicking off a trilogy
In simple terms, a sub-unit is a smaller group that would last into the next year. With the release
formed of members from a larger group and the of Hard Carry, the group drove Aghases (the
newly-formed mini-group will have separate name for GOT7 fans) deeper into a more intense
music releases and promotions under the new lore, and Flight Log was a significant turning
entity. point for the group for a number of reasons.

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Yugyeom in a
feature by
Esquire Korea.

GOT7’s new
EP (below)
after a long-
awaited
comeback. -
GOT7

ography, from their electrifying
ence and return to music

the group. Jackson began to be more active in Jay B bares his emotions in the Mindset app. - comeback, the group members kept themselves
China’s entertainment and releasing solo music MINDSET busy.
along the way. Meanwhile, BamBam began to
work on solo music back in his homeland In fact, GOT7 released a special seven-year Yugyeom held a standalone concert in Berlin
Thailand. anniversary video on their Youtube channel and last week, which is a first since he went solo, on
all the members posted on their social media top of performing in Munich and Oberhausen.
The end of 2019 was marked by the release of accounts to thank fans for their journey together
the album Call My Name and title track You and to look forward to what was to come. Meanwhile, Jinyoung began acting, starring in
Calling My Name, which marked a switch from the series Yumi’s Cells, with season 2 premiering
their usual high-intensity sound into a softer, Aside from their group’s achievements, many on June 10.
R&B retro influence. of the members were not given the creative
Their Last Piece and departure from JYPE liberty or freedom to do solo opportunities. With Jackson has also been confirmed to feature in
By 2020, the group released their 11th mini- seven years of experience under their belts, the upcoming animated movie Minions: The Rise
album Dye and title track Not By The Moon and Jackson was the only one who released a solo of Gru soundtrack with other artists, including
by the end of 2020, GOT7 released their fourth album and that was only because he took matters Diana Ross, H.E.R., Gary Clarkson, St. Vincent,
studio album, Breath of Love: Last Piece, along into his own hands and produced it under his and many more. At the end of March, he also
with its lead single, Last Piece. own label team. released his latest theatrical music video for his
new single Blow.
On Jan 10, 2021, JYPE initially announced that The group was thought to have been severely
held back from their full potential and it was Mark recently posed for Harper’s Bazaar
The poster for GOT7’s 2022 fancon in Seoul. - GOT7 known that the company has blocked numerous Korea’s May issue where he showed his brilliant
their exclusive contracts would expire. The next opportunities for the boys, ranging from boyish charms and talked about returning to
day, JYPE released an official statement canceling acting jobs to shutting down the ideas Korea. He also released a new single in April titled
reiterating that all members will leave the of solo albums multiple times. Save Me, following his previous solo releases Last
company after their exclusive contract that would Breath, Lonely and My Life.
be expiring in the next couple weeks. It was also rumoured that there were times
when the members would share their music and In late March, Youngjae was chosen as the
Most fans were not surprised by GOT7 not get rejected in seconds. Jay B had even shared new DJ for MBC FM4U’s radio programme Close
renewing their contract, as they felt the group was that he had to change the lyrics for their title track Friend.
slowly getting forgotten by their label and were Eclipse more than 20 times and that there were at
not being properly promoted. Instead, other JYPE least 15 different versions of the song. BamBam is making a splash on the
groups such as ITZY, Twice, and Stray Kids were international iTunes charts with his very first solo
the main focus of the company. Unsurprisingly, the stress took a toll on their Korean OST song, Melting. His highly-anticipated
health and at one point, fans had to help the contribution to the soundtrack for the popular
Fans were certain that the group would be group promote their comeback by buying ads for new drama A Business Proposal allowed the song
disbanding and would be affected by the seven them. to soar to the top of iTunes charts in various
year curse. countries across the globe shortly after its release.
A fresh start Many fans pointed out that the group seemed
The day their contracts expired, all members like “caged birds unable to fly”, and the fans And lastly, Jay B, the leader of K-pop idol
posted the same picture on their personal social celebrated the group’s freedom after their group GOT7, is revealing a whole new side of
media accounts with the hashtag #GOT7forever. contract ended. himself with the Mindset app. In his fifteen-part
Two days later, Jackson went live for the first time The return video series, he will be sharing stories about his
since the rumours of the group disbandment and While preparing for their long-awaited family, his battle with anxiety, dealing with
did not mention anything regarding the rumours. depression, and how he came to terms with the
expectations and the responsibility of becoming
the leader of GOT7.

On May 9, 2022, GOT7 finally dropped their
first teaser after a long-awaited comeback.

The group also announced that they will be
returning with a self-titled EP on May 23 at 6pm
KST (5pm in Malaysia), marking their first official
comeback with a new album since leaving JYPE
last year.

RED ROAD SAFETY

MEANS YOISUR
STOP! RESPONSIBILITY
ON FRIDAY A Community Campaign

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Subsidised child
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oBMWMalaysia, partner commence registration
for NEXTStep programme.

BMW Group Malaysia responsible road and car safety practices RM3,500.
on Tuesday in Malaysia. Parents can register for the child car
announced the
NEXTStep Subsidy “Although we have placed a strong seat at Safe ‘n Sound’s website from now
Programme in collaboration with emphasis on child car seats in recent years until May 22. Eligible parents will be
long-term partner Safe ‘n Sound, to with our many programmes and notified by Safe ‘n Sound via WhatsApp.
provide fully-subsidised child car partnerships to advocate for the use of
seats to parents in the B40 income these seats, we recognise that the issue of Selected parents from outside the
group. low uptake must be tackled beyond verbal Klang Valley will be notified on the
The programme was introduced as advocacy and partial delivery status, while parents within the
part of the BMW Safety 360° initiative, on Klang Valley will be informed of the date,
the back of a successful similar mifold booster.
programme that saw over 300 subsidies, especially within communities time and place to pick up their new
subsidised child car seats that are in need in a time like this. With the child car seat.
delivered to parents across NEXTStep Subsidy Programme, we aim to BMW Group Malaysia
Malaysia since continue making child safety seats even and Safe ‘n Sound will be
December 2019. more accessible to parents who can use a fully subsidising the seats
The new subsidy helping hand.” (see list below), including
programme will shipping fees to recipients
provide parents with The NEXTStep Subsidy Programme is outside the Klang Valley.
child car seats for applicable for families expecting a A suitable seat will be
children of up to 36kg newborn or with a child up to 36kg and selected for the recipient
with donations previously with a monthly household income below according to their child’s
made by BMW Group respective weight and
Financial Services height, as well as vehicle
Malaysia. requirement.
BMW Group The Safe ‘n Sound
Malaysia managing
director Hans de products, usage and retails prices are:
Visser said: “For over 0 snskidz Ace seat (from birth to 13kg):
eight years, the BMW RM199
Safety 360° initiative has 0 snskidz Whizz Isofix seat (from birth to
focused on raising awareness 18kg): RM499
and encouraging action 0 snskidz Sport seat (from birth to 18kg):
amongst families for more RM279
0 snskidz Proto seat (Isofix optional,
between 13kg and 36kg): RM399
0 mifold booster seat (between 15kg and
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New colours for BR-V
HONDA Malaysia on Tuesday announced two receiving good response from the market. In would like to purchase the BR-V.”
new colours, Ignite Red Metallic (pix, left) and view of the good acceptance, we now continue Since its launch in June 2020, the BR-V has
Meteoroid Gray Metallic (pix, right), for the to expand the new colours to the full seven-
Honda “Bold Runabout Vehicle” – better seater crossover, the BR-V. sold more than 5,700 units as of last month.
known as the BR-V. The “encouraging” sales performance is
“The Ignite Red Metallic further elevates the
The new colour options will replace the attractiveness and bold appearance of the BR- attributed to its overall design that meets
existing Passion Red Pearl and Modern Steel V, while the Meteoroid Gray Metallic enhances customers’ needs for a seven-seater with
Metallic colours respectively. its rugged look. We are confident that the stylish SUV design, exciting driving
introduction of the new colour options will performance and incredible versatility, says
Honda Malaysia managing director and further excite Honda Malaysia.
CEO Hironobu Yoshimura said: “Honda customers
Safety campaign Malaysia has introduced the Ignite Red who
by PIAM, MTA Metallic and Meteoroid Gray Metallic colours
in our hatchback and sedan line-up, namely
IN THE last six years, the number of the all-new City Hatchback, City, and all-new
road accidents in Malaysia has been Civic, while the Accord also offers the
increasing to more than 500,000 Meteoroid Gray Metallic colour.
accidents annually. These colours have been

The need to raise awareness on road 2022 Saga launched
safety among motorists is vital to ensure
the reduction of road accidents, NATIONAL carmaker Proton launched the operating software for its seven-inch insurance* (for Peninsular Malaysia and East
especially during festive seasons. new 2022 Proton Saga yesterday, in Shah touchscreen head unit and Bluetooth 4.2 for Malaysia, respectively) are:
Alam. better wireless connectivity. 0 1.3L Standard MT: RM34,400, RM36,400
With this in mind, Persatuan 0 1.3L Standard AT: RM38,300, RM40,300
Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) and It is available in four variants – Standard The 2022 Saga is now open for bookings 0 1.3L Premium AT: RM41,300, RM43,300
Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) MT, Standard AT, Premium AT and a new online and at authorised Proton showrooms. 0 1.3L Premium S AT: RM44,300, RM46,300.
recently launched a nationwide “Us” Premium S AT.
road safety campaign, aimed at It is available in Snow White, Armour * Valid until June 30, with
shifting the mindset of motorists and While it is pretty much the same under the Silver, Jet Grey, Rosewood Maroon and Ruby sales tax exemption.
inculcating safe riding and driving bonnet as the 2016 Saga, Proton did some Red.
habits by road users. upgrades to it, including improving its fuel
efficiency, the latter visible by an ECO Drive On-the-road
The campaign, which started on Assist indicator to highlight how efficiently prices
April 21 and runs until May 31, is also the compact saloon is being driven. without
aimed at reminding motorists of
negligent riding and driving Among the “fresh touches” to the latest
behaviours to avoid and the impact 1.3-litre-powered Saga are new front and side
of high road accident fatalities on skirts, new 15-inch rims, LED daytime
society, the economy and the nation running lights, redesigned
as a whole. semi-leatherette seats,
new carpet mats,
The campaign’s slogan “Safety new push start
starts with ‘S’ but begins with ‘U’” button, latest
encourages all Malaysians to play
their part in ensuring safe practices
on the roads.

The target road users include car
drivers, motorcyclists, gig economy
workers as well as commercial vehicle
drivers in five states and federal
territory with the highest accident
death rates, namely Selangor, Kuala
Lumpur, Johor, Perak and Penang.

Based on the “Road Traffic
Negligence in Malaysia’ study
conducted by online market research
and analytics company Vodus for
PIAM and MTA (from Dec 28, 2021 to
Jan 26 this year) using the “Wisdom
of the Crowd” survey methodology,
the most common road safety
negligence by car drivers in the five
states and federal territory is
tailgating, which is observed by 50%
of the car drivers surveyed, followed
by speeding.

Motorcyclist swerving between
lanes is the most common
negligence, which is observed by
58% of the motorcyclists.

Meanwhile, using mobile phones
while riding the bike is the highest
rate for gig-economy workers such as
food delivery riders, with an
observation rate of 62%.

In the case of heavy vehicle/bus
drivers, the most common
negligence involved is the failure to
enforce seatbelts on passengers,
which has a 52% observation rate,
while speeding accounts for an
observation rate of 51%.

Over the years, most road fatalities
involved motorcyclists; during the
PIAM-MTA 2022 Nationwide Road
Safety Campaign, the Royal Malaysia
Police (PDRM) informed that in 2020,
there were a total of 4,634 fatalities
due to road accidents, with 3,118
(67%) involving motorcycle accidents.

This situation was believed to be
partially attributed to an increase in
food and other delivery services
during the pandemic.

There was also an alarming death
count amongst young motorcyclists
aged 16-30 years old totaling 11,690
fatalities, which represented 45% of
total motorcycle fatalities due to road
accidents from 2014 to 2020.

8 theSun on friday Out & About
MAY 13, 2022
pHrinogormamemmbee,rlsohrriyp handover
Advantage HINO Motors Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Touring (HMSM) has launched a membership
comes in 67 programme that offers extended warranty and
dimensions other benefits for its light-duty commercial
vehicle (LCV) and medium-duty commercial
BFGOODRICH recently launched the vehicle (MCV) models, with a minimum one-
Advantage Touring – a “good value- off subscription fee starting from only RM10 per
for-money ‘on-road’ tyre”. vehicle.
Aimed to provide the best support,
“Designed to give drivers the especially in aftersales services, the programme
confidence in any road they take”, it is was introduced as part of Hino Total Support
positioned as one simple tyre line to concept that brings its two values of “Maximise
cover saloon, pick-up truck, minivan Vehicle Uptime 100% and Minimise Vehicle
and CUV/SUV fitments, delivering Lifetime Cost”.
greater than 85% market coverage in HMSM says that to be Malaysia’s most
the 13- to 20-inch range, with a total customer-centric and reliable commercial
of 67 dimensions – including 30 new. vehicle company, Hino always aims to be
customer’s best business partner and to
Michelin* Malaysia’s managing understand their business field.
director Oliver Biggart said: “The By offering this membership programme,
BFGoodrich Advantage Touring HMSM believes it will benefit customers’
targets active-lifestyle drivers who business operations, in terms of logistics
want the best value for their money operation and vehicle maintenance. From left: HMSM director Ahmad Yasmin Yahya, Soon Seng Truck & Parts (Hino authorised dealer)
and demand confident control for Without any limitation of travelled mileage, director Samson Chan, Uchiyama, Quanterm Logistics managing director John Tay and general
urban adventure. This newly- selected models with registration date from manager Spencer Damian Sequerah during the handover ceremony.
launched tyre stands out with its 2017 onwards are eligible for the programme.
extensive size offerings, as well as Offering four packages included exclusive All vehicles registered under the programme chain transportation.
improved performance and promotions which are Standard, Standard Plus, must have a good service record with Hino Referring to Hino’s customer-centric passion
aesthetics. What’s more, it also comes Premium and Premium Plus, HMSM initiates
with a six-year manufacturer’s the programme with authorised service as the company’s mission, HMSM managing
warranty, offering users real value the confidence of its centres and owners director Atsushi Uchiyama said: “As a truck
with premium quality.” “QDR” (quality, are required to send in provider, we need to fully understand
durability and their vehicles to Hino customer’s business and needs. Transporting of
Key features of the Advantage reliability) products. authorised service fresh and frozen goods requires expertise
Touring include: Promising seven centre for a routine especially in temperature control and
0 Improved aesthetics and noise per- years peace of mind, service according to Quanterm Logistics has set a high standard of
formance, thanks to a new, dynamic this programme offers traceability and requirements.
and simplified tread design, as well as extended warranty up recommended
an asymmetric, non-directional tread to seven years with service interval. “With our tagline ‘Transporting Every
pattern with computer-optimised unlimited mileage. The Happiness,’ we are particular on our truck to
footprint to reduce interior cabin warranty terms cover This programme meet those needs and standard where we
noise. engine, transmission is now available at believe, it will contribute to our customers’
0 Engineered for confident handling and axle while under all Hino authorised smooth operation and on-time delivery will
and braking in all conditions, with an warranty; and towing service assistance up to 3S centres. “Contact contribute to their customers’ satisfaction.
asymmetric tread design featuring RM500 per year, with terms and conditions your nearest centre
rigid tread blocks and a shoulder that apply. for registration and subscription,” says HMSM. “Business-to-business is a chain of business
enable responsive handling and con- HMSM is also offering exclusive promotion HMSM recently handed over 10 units of Hino where customers’ customers are ours too and
trol, large tread blocks with deep deals for customers when they subscribe any refrigerated lorries to Quanterm Logistics Sdn we always aim to give satisfaction and
grooves that deliver exceptional brak- Hino Membership packages. Bhd. happiness to the end-users, and that is the idea
ing performance in both wet and dry Under the Hino Membership Premium The 10 units include four 300 Series Pro of our tagline.
road conditions, as well as a tyre sculp- subscription, customers can also enjoy free XZC730 LCVs, four 500 Series GH8JR1A MCVs
ture inspired by BFGoodrich on-road brake lining or brake pad replacement at every and two 500 Series SG2PE1B prime movers. “Also, in terms of after-sales services, our
racing. 60,000km, for both LCV and MCV models, while The handover was held at Quanterm teams are always ready to support and advise
0 Full depth features that provide saving up to RM2,800 for LCV models. Logistics’ head office in Shah Alam; the our customers, so they can optimise profit and
driving confidence over the tyre life, Apart from benefiting business owners, company was founded in 1992 as a freight control costs.”
thanks to an interlocking band tech- drivers are also entitled for Hino Membership forwarding company in domestic and Professional driver training
nology that reduces friction and heat, benefits; Hino lorry drivers under this international market, covering South East Asia HMSM also takes an initiative to improve
and therefore, fuel consumption; plus membership programme will be invited to Hino and Oceania. This is the first-time it is driving skills among commercial vehicle drivers
an optimised contact patch specifi- Smart Driving Contest and stand a chance to be partnering with Hino. via its training centre, the Hino Total Support
cally designed for markets with severe the winner and be awarded with exclusive Excellent aftersales services Customer Center (HTSCC), in Sendayan, Negri
heat conditions. prizes by Hino. Continuing to expand authorised service centre Sembilan.
In conjunction with this programme launch, network and being the first brand to comply
Now available at BFGoodrich’s Hino is offering special launch promotion up to with the new United Nations Economic Quanterm Logistics has registered its fleet
authorised dealers throughout 50% discount of subscription fee for Hino Commission for Europe (UNECE) safety supervisors to undergo the training and agreed
Malaysia, the BFGoodrich Advantage Membership Programme Standard Plus, compliance regulation before it is enforced, higher fuel efficiency can be achieved with
Touring comes in a total of 67 tyre Premium and Premium Plus, until Sept 30. Hino has gained Quanterm Logistics’ enhanced driving skills.
sizes (H-, T- and V-speed rated) in the confidence to add Hino lorries into its cold
13- to 20-inch range. In the training, drivers go through intensive
* To those who are not courses that focus on driver safety, “eco-cien”
aware, BF Goodrich (Hino-speak for fuel-economy and efficiency)
was acquired in driving and driver familiarisation.
1990 by the
French tyre Continental, Castrol collaborate
manufac- CONTINENTAL Tyre Malaysia and Castrol market, we will continue to be the preferred
turer. Malaysia have signed a memorandum of brands in automotive maintenance.”
understanding (MoU) to explore a joint
initiative across the country. Castrol Malaysia and Singapore market TEAMING UP ... Gan and Somorova during the
sales director Gan Wee Kiong said: “This MoU signing.
The intitiative is driven by both partnership is a testament to both brand’s
companies’ aim to strengthen their position commitment to safety and customer
in the country by leveraging on each other’s satisfaction as together we join forces to
extensive dealer network, offerings and further build our brand presence in Malaysia.
expertise to offer consumers high quality
products and services for a convenient and “Through our combined expertise that
complete experience, for added peace of supports new opportunities, we will continue
mind. to lead and innovate in securing global
market leadership when it comes to service
Continental Tyre Malaysia managing and maintenance.”
director Andrea Somorova said: “There is a
steady demand for both brands and our Under the proposed collaboration, both
products in the market amongst the premium parties will offer motorists in Malaysia a
vehicle owners and we saw a great combined trade loyalty programme where
opportunity for us to come together to they can enjoy various deals, incentives,
consolidate our offerings to serve our redemptions and rewards.
customers better.
Continental and Castrol are also working
“We believe that with both brand’s long- towards a partnership that could see joint
standing service and excellence in the branded outlets nationwide with plans to
grow and expand.

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% RM m RM m RM m

46.4 Institutions 1182.0 1140.6 41.4

26.2 Retail 709.2 605.4 103.8

27.4 Foreign 614.5 759.7 -145.2

100.0 2505.7 2505.7 0.0 17.13 60.89 444.23 3.71 464.92 389.57 42.19 123.70

Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Source: Bursa Malaysia 1,538.80 3,165.18 19,380.34 3,054.99 25,748.72 15,616.68 2,550.08 6,941.00

KL MARKET SUMMARY PM rolls out red carpet
May 12, 2022

INDICES CHANGE for US investors
FBMEMAS 10,953.00 -159.30
FBMKLCI 1,538.80 -17.13
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 573.98 -6.71
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 193.47 -3.91
CONSTRUCTION 163.01 -1.61
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,701.40 -64.63
ENERGY 764.07 -12.19 o Ismail Sabri welcomes
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 597.07 -12.84 American businesses,
HEALTH CARE 1,959.67 -11.74 suggests Tesla invest in
TRANSPORTATION 846.06 -12.68 electric vehicle production
PROPERTY 685.94 -13.84 in Malaysia
PLANTATION 8,021.89 -212.10
FBMSHA 11,301.70 -213.30
FBMACE 5,229.78 -129.30
TECHNOLOGY 63.32 -2.94

TURNOVER VALUE WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri
3.613 BIL RM2.505 BIL Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Wednesday rolled
out the red carpet for American investors
5 MOST ACTIVES and businessmen, and presented Malaysia
May 12, 2022 as a preferred investment destination.

STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) He welcomed them, especially the Ismail Sabri (left) chatting with Osius in Washington on Wednesday. – BERNAMAPIX
SERBADK 352,320,000 8.5 +2.5 Fortune 500 companies, to invest or
MNC 328,245,100 2.0 -0.5 increase their investment in Malaysia, of the US-ABC reaction. International Economics, as well as East-
TECHNAX 188,562,000 11.5 UNCH namely in economic digital, green Later, Ismail Sabri had a session with West Center vice-president Dr P. Limaye.
DNEX 70,159,700 93.0 -8.0 technology and electric car sectors.
CSH 68,839,600 11.0 -1.5 World Information Technology and The prime minister also held discussions
“I’ve suggested to Tesla to invest in Services Alliance (WITSA) secretary- with Dr Kurt M. Campbell, deputy assistant
5 TOP GAINERS Malaysia in producing electric cars,” he told general Dr James H. Poisant at the same to the US president and coordinator for
May 12, 2022 Malaysian journalists after meeting Ted venue. Indo-Pacific affairs in the National Security
Osius, president and CEO of the United Council.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM States-Asean Business Council (US-ABC), The prime minister said WITSA will hold
HEIM 839,300 24.00 0.68 at a hotel here. the World Congress on Information Ismail Sabri told Campbell that all Asean
SP500-HZ 2,112,600 1.66 0.36 Technology (WCIT), the world’s largest IT member countries should be involved with
BJFOOD 1,148,600 4.05 0.35 Set up in 1984, the US-ABC represents conference, in Penang in September. the US-led initiative Indo-Pacific Economic
NDX-H1 21,600 1.62 0.33 170 major American businesses in Framework (IPEF).
SP500-H13 36,600 2.80 0.31 Southeast Asia. “I hope this congress will benefit
Malaysians in terms of technology,” he said, At the moment, some countries from the
5 TOP LOSERS The prime minister, who arrived here on adding that participants from all over the grouping are not in the picture for the major
May 12, 2022 Tuesday, is on a four-day working visit to the world, including speakers from America’s trade and economic initiative for the Indo-
US, during which he will meet with US space agency, will converge on the Pacific region.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM President Joe Biden and other Asean congress.
NESTLE 48,600 132.00 0.70 leaders. “Malaysia is of the view that all Asean
FANG-2XL 2,100 6.84 0.64 In another meeting at the same venue, countries should be involved,” he said,
PETDAG 446,500 20.60 0.64 Ismail Sabri said he has asked the US- Ismail Sabri met Dr Adam S. Posen, adding that Kuala Lumpur has agreed in
KLK 1,445,500 26.38 0.52 ABC to play a bigger role in attracting president of the Peterson Institute for principle to join the IPEF. – Bernama
RAPID 30,900 11.50 0.48 investment to Asean, especially Malaysia.

“They regard Malaysia as an important
trading partner of the United States,” he said

EXCHANGE RATES MAY 12, 2022 MARC puts Malaysia’s Q1 GDP growth at 3.9%,
says recovery momentum could have picked up

Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy PETALING JAYA: MARC Ratings has throughout the next two quarters, intervention. Furthermore, the rising living
projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product accentuated by favourable base effects, and borrowing costs would act as speed
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD (GDP) growth for first-quarter 2022 (Q1’22) supportive fiscal policies, reopening of bumps to consumer demand, though
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4490 4.3160 4.3060 at 3.9%, despite the economy facing external international borders and lifting of other government measures such as price
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0930 2.9710 2.9550 headwinds, on accelerating recovery pandemic-related curbs. controls, the special Employees Provident
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1980 3.1050 3.0970 momentum. Fund withdrawal and the increase in
1 EURO 3.4170 3.3270 3.3150 Growth in domestic demand appears minimum wage could cushion households
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6850 4.5340 4.5140 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will clear and imminent, MARC said It foresees against it,” MARC said.
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8040 2.7010 2.6850 announce the economic growth figures today. considerable private consumption growth
1 STERLING POUND 3.1980 3.1050 3.0970 in the coming months on pent-up demand On the external front, the weaker
1 SWISS FRANC 5.4490 5.2780 5.2580 MARC said indicators suggest that and income support. prospects of major economies are a concern,
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.4590 4.3570 4.3420 Malaysia’s economic recovery remains on with the International Monetary Fund
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 122.5200 116.2000 116.0000 track and the momentum may have picked “Despite this optimistic viewpoint, we downgrading its global growth forecast by
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.2210 4.8950 4.6950 up slightly in Q1’22. The spike in the cannot discount the main threats to growth; 0.8 percentage points to 3.6% in 2022.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.2000 63.6000 number of positive Covid-19 cases in the these are not expected to dissipate anytime
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.2700 54.4300 N/A middle of the first quarter seems to have soon. Output growth will remain below MARC perceived the rate increase by
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8400 5.4800 54.2300 had limited impact on consumption. potential amid the ongoing supply-side BNM as a defence against significant capital
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0316 0.0286 5.2800 Distributive trade sales recorded a hefty disruptions, which have led to higher input outflows and ringgit depreciation amid the
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4380 3.3300 0.0236 growth of 8.0% year-on-year (y-o-y) on prices, labour shortages and a rapidly higher interest rates in the US. It will also help
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.0000 3.3200 average in the first two months of 2022 changing external outlook. keep inflation in check as demand improves.
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.3700 N/A compared with 5.1% in Q4’21, while the
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.6400 2.2200 N/A unemployment rate is declining gradually, “Our headline inflation projection has “We opine that a second interest rate hike
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.1500 8.1500 2.0200 coming in at 4.1% in Q1’22 (Q4’21 4.3%). been revised upwards to 2.7% for 2022 by BNM in H2’22 is highly probable. Upon
100THAI BAHT 119.9100 116.9000 7.9500 (2021: 2.5%), reflecting the intense supply- closer examination of the latest Monetary
13.4000 113.8300 116.7000 “However, Q1’22 growth would have side inflationary pressures in the coming Policy Statement (MPS), there is an
11.8800 113.6300 been much higher sans a slowdown in months despite active government increasing number of positive words such as
11.4800 industrial production (4.5% y-o-y on ‘firmer,’ ‘strengthen’ and ‘improve,’ implying
average in Q1’22 versus 7.0% in Q4’21). On BNM’s growing confidence in the domestic
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama balance, we still project firmer real GDP economy’s near-term prospects.
growth of 3.9% y -o-y in Q1’22 compared Nevertheless, we expect that the eventual
with 3.6% recorded in Q4’21,” MARC normalisation of monetary policy will be
explained in a report yesterday. gradual, as reiterated in the MPS, to ensure
sustainable recovery.”
MARC expects growth to strengthen

10 theSUN ON FRIDAY | MAY 13, 2022 Razer enables global
SUNBIZ network card for M’sian
e-commerce merchants
Insulet to make significant
investment in Johor facility PETALING JAYA: Razer Fintech’s business-
to-business arm Razer Merchant Services
o Tubeless insulin pump technology leader has long-term looks forward to grow together with them,” he (RMS) has become the first acquirer to
plan in Malaysia, initial phase will create 500 high-end jobs tweeted. enable acceptance of Discover Global
Network card at e-commerce merchants in
WASHINGTON DC: Global leader in tubeless Malaysia, but also from the region and other According to his tweets, Insulet’s Malaysia.
insulin pump technology Insulet Corporation export markets. investment would indeed open up vast
has planned to establish an insulin opportunities for Malaysia, particularly in By 2023, RMS aims to enable 2,000 e-
management facility in Johor on June 2, 2022 He said a “big announcement” would be driving demand for the local parts and commerce merchants in Malaysia to accept
with a “significant amount” of investment, says made on June 2 in conjunction with the launch components of medical devices Diners Club International, Discover and
Senior Minister of International Trade and of the new facility in Johor. manufacturers. affiliate network cards for online
Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. transactions.
Insulet is an innovative medical device “As a matter of fact, Alpuche informed me
Azmin said the initial phase of the company producing Omnipod, an automated that Omnipod consists of 72 components, and The scheme enables RMS merchants to
investment is expected to create about 500 device used for diabetic patients to administer they will outsource some of the components to tap into the billion-dollar market global
quality high-skilled jobs for the local talents. the insulin. local vendors in Malaysia. customer segment and reach more than 280
million cardholders worldwide.
“The success of this investment is not just Earlier Wednesday, Azmin held a meeting “This will indeed open doors to bountiful
on capital investment, but also to help build with Insulet chief operating officer Charles possibilities for our local vendors to be Razer Fintech CEO Lee Li Meng said RMS
the supply chain ecosystem for our small and Alpuche. integrated into the global supply chain of this merchants can further expand their business
medium enterprises (SME),” he told Bernama industry,” according to his tweets. reach by casting a wider net in the regional
on the sidelines of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri In his tweeter, Azmin said Insulet’s decision and global market as it looks to replicate its
celebration with Prime Minister Datuk Seri to choose Malaysia was founded upon In a separate tweet, Azmin shared that he offerings with Diners Club International and
Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Wednesday. Malaysia’s excellent talent pipeline and had held a separate meeting with Boston Discover across Southeast Asia.
accessibility to ports to support its supply Scientific Corporation, a leader in the medical
Azmin is currently on a 10-day Trade and chain. devices sector earlier Wednesday. On the other hand, Discover regional
Investment Mission (TIM) in the US since May managing director, global acceptance, Asia
8, while Ismail Sabri has arrived here Tuesday “Insulet has expressed its keen interest “Since making its presence in Malaysia in Pacific Jonathon Gould said the partnership
for a four-day working visit, including meeting towards developing the local ecosystem and 2015, Boston Scientific has continued to is pivotal in expanding the Malaysian e-
US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders. further advance knowledge transfer expand, powering the local medical industry commerce market to its global partners.
programmes through collaborative through strategic collaborations of local
According to Azmin, Insulet has a long- partnerships with universities and other vendor development efforts and capacity “We continuously provide benefits and
term investment plan in Malaysia as it sees industry stakeholders to upskill and reskill building programmes. convenience to our cardholders around the
Malaysia as a medical devices manufacturing local talent. world by offering options to make online
hub for it to cater to the demand from not only “With health gaining increasing payments more seamless across borders.”
“I expressed to Insulet that Malaysia is prominence in the post-pandemic world, its
highly appreciative of this opportunity and presence in Malaysia will continue to Cost-reduction methods through a single
positively impact the development of our integration through RMS will benefit e-
medical devices industry, adding further value commerce merchants while providing a
to the ecosystem,” he tweeted. – Bernama variety of payment methods to drive e-
commerce sales locally and globally, it said
Bangladesh’s Fly Dhaka taps AirAsia Consulting’s BRIEFSin a statement.
expertise in airline management
SEDANIA OFFERS SOLUTIONS
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia Aviation Group Dhaka take flight as a new up-and-coming low the country’s best low cost airline. We also TO TWO MALAYSIAN DIGITAL
Limited’s (AAAGL) new aviation consultancy cost airline and help it create a strong believe this partnership will give AirAsia BANKING LICENCE RECIPIENTS
arm AirAsia Consulting has been appointed by foundation for its operations based on AirAsia’s greater access to Bangladesh which is proving
Bangladesh’s Fly Dhaka for the provision of best practices as guiding principles. to be an exciting market with significant PETALING JAYA: Sedania Innovator Bhd’s
consulting services to the new start-up airline. potential given the recent investment boost in fintech arm Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn
“Given the low LCC penetration of only 11% the country’s aviation infrastructure. Bhd is offering a full suite of digital
Established in April 2021, AirAsia in the country, both AirAsia and Fly Dhaka see banking solutions to two recipients of
Consulting utilises AAAGL’s experience, huge potential in the Bangladeshi aviation “Fly Dhaka has secured the No Objection Malaysia’s digital banking licences. The
expertise and performance to offer a wide industry. Eventually, Fly Dhaka will also be Certificate in October 2021 and is currently in recipients are Aeon Credit Service (M) Bhd,
range of services for airline clients. These able to tap into AirAsia’s network and hubs to the final stages of securing its Air Operator’s which currently uses Sedania As Salam’s
include areas such as airline strategy, fleet allow its passengers to connect to other places Certificate. Fly Dhaka has also made significant integrated tawarruq trading solution for
evaluation and planning, network strategy, in the region. Fly Dhaka, with AirAsia’s support, progress in securing the appropriate aircraft for Islamic financial institutions; and another
scheduling, turnaround time, on-time is expected to become a world-class LCC its soon to be launched domestic operations. client which secured a conventional
performance and crew optimisation, aircraft offering low fares and value for a new We will likely be the only local Airbus operator digital banking licence. Sedania As Salam
induction support, operational excellence in generation of passengers, boosted by its active in Bangladesh, utilising AirAsia’s experience of CEO Khairul Nisa Ismail said it is
various areas, fuel saving initiatives, as well as adoption of technology in their operations,” the A320 family of aircraft.” supporting its clients to roll out market-
low cost airline (LCC) best practises and she said in a statement yesterday. ready solutions within the stipulated time.
initiatives. The latest partnership comes as AAAGL is “Additionally, we are keen to explore the
Fly Dhaka CEO Lt Gen M Fazle Akbar (rtd) actively exploring opportunities for a new local possibility of partnering with the other
AirAsia Consulting CEO Subashini Silvadas said AirAsia’s two decades-long experience as a airline presence in the region and its three new digital banking licence holders.
said AirAsia Consulting was born with the pioneer in the Asean region will help the airline consultancy arm AirAsia Consulting is “As it is, we have been powering more
mission to provide LCC consultancy services to learn from the best and build its capabilities to providing advisory services to selected third than 80 clients with our patented API-
clients who are either looking to establish new establish its operations. parties interested in establishing a new low based digital commodities platform that
LCC airline brands, or improve their own cost airline or existing airline businesses who enables straight through processing
existing operations, by emulating AirAsia’s “With AirAsia Consulting’s guidance, we wish to enhance their efficiency and capabilities for Islamic consumer retail
successful business model. It will help Fly will seek new opportunities and ultimately performance. products.”
achieve our main goal of being recognised as
HSBC LAUNCHES US$1B LENDING
Fazle (seated left) and Subashini together with Capital A and Fly Dhaka management at the appointment event of AirAsia Consulting as the consultant FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
for Fly Dhaka at AirAsia RedQ. GLOBALLY, INCLUDING MALAYSIA

PETALING JAYA: HSBC yesterday launched
a Female Entrepreneur Fund, which will
provide US$1 billion (RM4.4 billion) in
lending to female-owned businesses in 11
markets including Malaysia over the next
12 months. This comes alongside the
introduction of the HSBC Roar initiative,
which enables female entrepreneurs as
well as successful fund applicants, to
access a series of masterclasses hosted by
experienced business leaders; tailored
networking sessions with major
companies in markets where the fund
operates; insights from the investor
community and the opportunity to pitch
to angel investors; as well as bespoke
advisory for female entrepreneurs from
experienced HSBC bankers. HSBC Malaysia
country head of commercial banking
Andrew Sill said: “As the Malaysian
economy continues to rebuild from the
impact of the pandemic, small and
medium-sized businesses will continue to
be the bedrock on which our economies
and local communities are built, meaning
we need to ensure that those led by
women are given the support to fulfil their
full potential.”

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ME * SUNBIZ
/thesuntelegram

SIBS 2022 targets RM350m potential negotiated sales

█ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY
[email protected]

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor International
Business Summit 2022 (SIBS 2022) is targeting
RM350 million potential negotiated sales with
30,000 visitor turnout and participation of 850
booths.
SIBS is the largest business summit initiated
by the Selangor state government and
organised by Invest Selangor Bhd. Back this
year for its sixth edition, the summit has
garnered 40% registration to date out of 850
booths, of which 20% are from foreign
investors.
The four-day summit will be held at Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre from Oct 6 to 9,
2022. It will feature six main events, including
the Selangor International Expo (F&B),
Selangor International Expo (medical),
Selangor Industrial Park Expo, Selangor Asean
Business Conference, Selangor Smart City &
Digital Economy Convention and Selangor
R&D and Innovation Expo.
Invest Selangor CEO Datuk Hasan Azhari
Idris said SIBS can be the key global trading
hub initiative by Selangor to assist not only
exporters and manufacturers from Selangor
but also from other states and regional players
to restart their business in the region.
SIBS provides networking opportunities for
all participants across multiple sectors to meet
and collaborate, using Selangor as the gateway
to Asean. Invest Selangor invites foreign buyers
to attend the summit as well as prearrange
one-on-one business meetings, he said at the
SIBS 2022 press conference in Shah Alam
yesterday. From left: Invest Selangor corporate communication and SIBS division director Ahmad Khairo Othman, Hasan Azhari, Selangor state executive councillor for
Despite the pandemic last year, SIBS 2021 investment, industry, trade & SME and Invest Selangor director Datuk Teng Chang Khim, Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation
recorded RM217.6 million potential negotiated COO Loo Chuan Boon and Selangor state government human resource division secretary Siti Azrah Mohd Ibrahim at the SIBS 2022 press conference.
sales, and attracted 25,410 visitors, ranging
from business owners, importers, wholesalers, contributed mainly by domestic direct electrical and electronics and transport
distributors to retailers and the public. investment worth RM6.1 billion, according to the equipment sectors contributed 71% (RM5.36 BRIEFS KELLINGTON CLINCHES
In 2021, the manufacturing sector in Selangor Malaysian Investment Development Authority. billion). The cluster remained the largest RM80M DEAL FROM
received RM7.5 billion in investment, Investment projects in rubber, chemical, contributor to approved investment value. CHINA’S TOP CHIP FOUNDRY

Local banks raise rates PETALING JAYA: Integrated engineering
solutions provider Kelington Group Bhd,
through wholly owned subsidiary Kelington
Engineering (Shanghai) Corp Ltd, has
secured a contract worth about RM80
million from China’s largest semiconductor
foundry, which has its headquarters in
in wake of OPR hike Shanghai, to perform gas hook-up works in
Beijing. Works begin this month and are
slated to be completed by March 2024.
Inclusive of this contract, the group has so
far secured new orders amounting to
RM427 million in the financial year ending
Dec 31, 2022.
o Public Bank, CIMB, Affin, deposit rates will be correspondingly and financing based on the BLR and Islamic
Hong Leong and Bank Islam increased by 0.25% across all tenures, effective financing rate (IFR) will be revised to 5.89% LTAT AIMS TO INCREASE
announce 25bps increase the same date. from 5.64%. These changes will be effective PUBLIC EQUITY ALLOCATION
from next Tuesday. TO 50% AS IT LOOKS OVERSEAS
PETALING JAYA: Public Bank Bhd, CIMB CIMB Bank and CIMB Islamic Bank will
Bank Bhd, Affin Bank Bhd, Hong Leong Bank effect a 25bps increase in the base rate and During the course of the Covid-19 KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund
Bhd and Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd will fixed deposit/fixed return income account-i pandemic since January 2020, Hong Leong Board (LTAT) aims to increase its public
increase rates by 25 basis points (bps) board rates. Similarly, all financing facilities had reduced the BR/IBR and the BLR/IFR four equity exposure through the realignment of
correspondingly following Bank Negara based on the BLR and BFR will be increased by times, with the last one done on July 10, 2020. its asset allocations as it plans to make a
Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate hike to 2.00%. 0.25%. All rate changes will take effect next foray into international markets. CEO Datuk
Wednesday. Bank Islam will revise its BR and BFR by Ahmad Nazim Abdul Rahman said the
25bps to 2.77% and 5.72%, respectively. retirement fund targets to increase its
Affin Bank, Affin Islamic Bank and Affin Similarly, Bank Islam’s deposit rates will be public equity allocation to 50% from 44.1%,
Hwang Investment Bank, too, will revise the adjusted upwards by 25bps. All changes will with 30% to be dedicated for foreign
loan/financing reference rates upward by be effective from next Tuesday.
25bps effective today. In line with the revision,
The last revision to Bank Islam’s BR was on
Public Bank will increase its base rate (BR) Affin Bank’s fixed deposit and Affin Islamic July 10, 2020, when it was reduced from 2.77% investments. “So, we will see 30% allocated
and base lending rate/base financing rate Bank Term Deposit-i Board rates will be to 2.52%, while its BFR was lowered from for investments abroad while the remaining
(BLR/BFR) by 0.25% effective today. With this, adjusted upwards today. 5.72% to 5.47%. 20% will be for the domestic market. We are
the BR will be at 2.52%, up from 2.27%, and the Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic On Wednesday, Malayan Banking Bhd and looking at investing (overseas) in the third
BLR/BFR will be at 5.72%, from 5.47%. Bank will be revising the BR and Islamic base RHB Banking Group announced upward or fourth quarter of this year after getting
At the same time, Public Bank’s fixed rate (IBR) to 2.88% from 2.63% by 25bps. Loans revisions to their lending and deposit rates. approval from the Ministry of Finance and
Bank Negara Malaysia,“ he said during a
MIDF Conversations session yesterday. –
CME would have preferred to see will to cut government spending Bernama

SERBA DINAMIK, TOP EXECS
PETALING JAYA: The Center for (pix) said interest rates should be made on the basis of what the FULLY SETTLE COMPOUNDS
Market Education (CME) said it determined by market forces instead people leading a central bank TOTALLING RM16M
would have preferred to see the of the central bank. believe to be the ‘appropriate’
political will to cut government interest rate for the economic KUALA LUMPUR: Serba Dinamik Holdings
spending rather than the interest “The power of the central bank to system,” he said in a statement Bhd and its top executives have completed
rate increase in addressing inflation. fix the interest rate, in the pretense of yesterday. the full settlement of their compounds
being able to fix the economy as if it amounting to RM16 million which were
Additionally, it said, there is a was a mechanical engine, should be This can lead to bad investments imposed by the Securities Commission. In a
need for more private investments – abolished. and financial instability within a statement yesterday, Serba Dinamik said
which are based on market signals boom-and-bust cycle. the payment was made on May 9, ahead of
“When the interest rate is fixed by the extended deadline of May 11, 2022.
and may be discouraged by the the monetary authority, we are not “Due to the quantity of money
tightening of monetary policy – than in the presence of a market price; into circulation, the hike is “The company would also like to emphasise
government spending – which is rather, it is a ‘political price.’ These inevitable. It only came earlier than that operations are continuing as usual,
based on borrowing and the money means that economic decisions are expected. But a contractionary effect with a focus on managing its creditors and
printing press and, therefore, taken not based on the interaction has to be expected, although its the Practice Note 17 restructuring process,”
strongly inflationary. between supply and demand; strength is not yet to be known,” he it said. – Bernama

CME CEO Dr Carmelo Ferlito instead, investment choices are added.

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Bitcoin 2021 gains evaporate as cryptocurrency meltdown broadens

HONG KONG: Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin dropped to a low of markets already under pressure markets and are often used by traders it with another free-floating token.
extended their sell-off yesterday, with US$25,401.05 (RM111,180), its lowest alongside tumbling stock markets. to move funds around and speculate But even reserve-backed
Bitcoin falling to its lowest levels in 16 level since Dec 28, 2020. In the past on other cryptocurrencies.
months as a stampede out of so-called eight sessions, it has lost a third of its “The collapse of the Peg in stablecoins, which say they have
stablecoins sent shockwaves around value, or US$13,000, and is down more TerraUSD has had some nasty and Yesterday, TerraUSD was quoted sufficient assets to maintain their pegs,
broader markets. than 45% so far this year predictable spillovers. We have seen around 50 cents, according to were showing signs of stress yesterday.
broad liquidation in BTC, ETH and CoinGecko price data.
The latest blow to Bitcoin and its From a peak of US$69,000 in most ALT coins,” said Richard Usher, Major stablecoin Tether slipped
smaller rival Ether, which has shed November 2021, it has lost nearly two- head of OTC trading at BCB Group. Unlike most stablecoins which are below its dollar peg, hitting as low as 98
more than half its market value so far thirds of its value. backed by reserves, TerraUSD is an cents yesterday, according to
this year, came from a meltdown this Stablecoins are digital tokens algorithmic, or “decentralised”, CoinGecko. USD Coin was trading at
week in TerraUSD, also one of the TerraUSD, also known as “UST”, pegged to the value of traditional stablecoin. It was supposed to around US$1.04 while Binance USD
world’s biggest cryptocurrencies. slipped below its 1:1 peg to the dollar assets, such as the US dollar. They are maintain its peg via a complex was at US$1.07 – a significant breakout
this week, roiling cryptocurrency popular in times of turmoil in crypto mechanism which involved swapping of its usual range. – Reuters

Philippine economy in solid BRIEFS SUBARU TO BUILD ITS FIRST
shape as Marcos Jr takes helm ELECTRIC VEHICLE FACTORY

o Southeast Asia’s fifth-largest economy grew a better-than-expected TOKYO: Subaru Corp aims to build a
8.3% in Q1, its fastest annual growth since the June quarter of 2021 dedicated electric vehicle (EV) factory in
Japan in the late 2020s, it said yesterday, as
part of a US$1.9 billion (RM8.3 billion) ramp-
up to respond to surging demand for
battery cars in its main North American
market. It plans to launch a mixed-
production line of gasoline and electric
vehicles around 2025 before opening an EV-
only production line in the new factory after
2027, it said. The move would be a first for
Subaru. Japan’s automakers are accelerating
their EV production in an attempt to recover
ground lost to Tesla Inc, now the leader in
the fastest growing segment of the auto
industry. – Reuters

MANILA: Newly-elected Philippine President grew 1.9% in January-March from the previous analysts seeing higher chances for an interest SIEMENS PROFITS DOWN AS IT
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will inherit an economy quarter, with the easing of Covid-19 curbs and rate hike. PLANS RUSSIA EXIT
that has strongly bounced back from the Covid- election-related spending underpinning FRANKFURT: German industrial
19 pandemic when he takes office in June, but domestic demand. Economists have raised concerns the BSP, conglomerate Siemens said yesterday its
soaring food and fuel costs will need to be which has kept benchmark interest rates steady profits were cut nearly in half in the second
addressed quickly. That gives the central bank scope to raise since November 2020 at record lows, could fall quarter as the group announced it would
interest rates to tackle rising inflation, which behind the curve as central banks around the wind down its operations in Russia. Sanctions
Southeast Asia’s fifth-largest economy grew a threatens to dampen consumer sentiment and world step up monetary tightening to fight imposed on Russia following the invasion of
better-than-expected 8.3% in the first quarter, derail the economic recovery. inflation. Ukraine has cut Siemens’ earnings by around
the government said yesterday. It was the fastest €600 million (RM2.8 billion) as the German
annual growth since the June quarter of 2021 “Since we are doing relatively well on the Governor Benjamin Diokno, however, has giant wrote down the value of its business in
when it expanded 12.1% and exceeded a 6.6% economic opening as evidenced by the Q1 data, flagged a possible hike in June, with the BSP the region. The group said it had begun the
forecast in a Reuters poll. the immediate priority is to address inflation, looking at raising rates two to three times to wind down of “all industrial business
especially those that affected people the most, bring down inflation by next year. activities” in Russia. Siemens had already
That growth rate made the Philippines the food prices,” Economic Planning Secretary Karl halted its business in Russia at the beginning
fastest growing economy in the East Asia Region Kendrick Chua told a news conference. Boosting tax revenue is crucial as Marcos of March, following the start of the war. – AFP
for the period, officials said. must tackle the problem of heavy public debt
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) holds bloated by heavy borrowings to finance the
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the economy its next policy meeting on May 19, with some government’s pandemic measures. – Reuters

Xiaomi battles investigations in key market India HAPAG-LLOYD Q1 EARNINGS MORE
THAN TRIPLES, EXPECTS STRONG Q2
NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone giant illegally transferred funds abroad to three Other tax probes, China scrutiny
Xiaomi Corp faces legal headaches in India as entities, including one from a Xiaomi group Chinese firms have struggled to do business in FRANKFURT: German container shipping
a federal financial crime-fighting agency and entity, “in the guise of royalty” payments. India since 2020, when a border clash occured group Hapag-Lloyd yesterday reported first-
tax authorities probe its business practices. Physical violence threats between the two nations. India has cited quarter net profit of €4.2 billion (RM19
Xiaomi’s Indian court filing revealed the security concerns in banning more than 300 billion), more than triple the number a year
Xiaomi denies wrongdoing. But it recently company had alleged its top executives faced Chinese apps since then, including popular ago and, forecast another strong
hit the headlines with accusations that its “physical violence” threats and coercion by the ones such as TikTok, and tightened norms for performance for the second quarter.“ The
executives faced intimidation from Indian Enforcement Directorate. The company Chinese firms investing in India. year has got off to an exceptionally strong
enforcement officials, drawing public rebuttals alleged Indian agents multiple times India key market for Xiaomi start on the whole, and whilst there have
from the agency. questioned Xiaomi’s global vice-president Xiaomi also sells other tech gadgets, including been first signs that the market has passed
What’s the royalty case about? Manu Kumar Jain, as well as current chief smart watches and televisions, and has a lot its peak, we also expect a strong second
India’s financial crime-fighting agency, the financial officer Sameer B.S. Rao, and warned riding on the Indian market. The group is best quarter,“ CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said.
Enforcement Directorate, has been them of “dire consequences” if they did not known for its affordable smartphone price range Jansen also said that currently global supply
investigating Xiaomi since February. On April submit statements as desired by the agency. that has helped it grow rapidly in India. – Reuters chains remained under significant pressure,
30, the agency said the smartphone maker had citing the recent measures taken in China in
response to Covid-19 outbreaks. Many ports
are still congested, which is resulting in
longer turnaround times for ships. – Reuters

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WE ARE HIRING IN THE MATTER OF THE IN THE MATTER OF THE PERISYTIHARAN JUALAN
COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AND COMPANIES ACT 2016 PERINTAH JUALAN ATAS PERMINTAAN PEMEGANG GADAIAN 0703AUC2021000007 SHORTS
ADVERTISING SALES & Dalam menjalankan Perkara Seksyen 263 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 Nadal advances in Rome,
MARKETING IN THE MATTER OF AND DI ANTARA Tsitsipas survives
UMW AUTOCORP SDN. BHD. IN THE MATTER OF RHB ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 680329-V) .....PEMEGANG GADAIAN
1)ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER SPACE (CENTRAL) SDN BHD DAN DEFENDING champion Rafa Nadal
2)EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE (Company No. Company Number: YAW KIEN SIONG (NO. K/P : 770804-10-5483) .....PENGGADAI began his Italian Open campaign with
197501002729 (24449-K)) 200801023515 (824838-M) Menurut Perintah Pentadbir Tanah Seberang Perai Selatan bertarikh 25 April 2022 adalah diisytiharkan bahawa Pentadbir an emphatic 6-3, 6-1 victory over big-
Job Description: (Incorporated in Malaysia) Tanah Seberang Perai Selatan dengan dibantu oleh Pelelong Berlesen akan menjual secara :- serving American John Isner to move
(In member’s LELONGAN AWAM PADA HARI RABU, 25 MEI 2022 JAM 10.00 PAGI into the last-16 yesterday while Stefanos
• Building and sustaining strong working relationships with (In Members’ Voluntary voluntary winding-up) DI PERKARANGAN PEJABAT DAERAH DAN TANAH Tsitsipas saved two match points to
advertising clients. Liquidation) NOTICE OF RESOLUTION SEBERANG PERAI SELATAN advance.
At an Extraordinary General Meeting NOTA : Bakal-bakal pembeli adalah dinasihatkan agar membuat carian hakmilik secara rasmi di Pejabat Tanah dan
• Plan and executive new, creative, exciting and innovative NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of Space (Central) Sdn Bhd duly memeriksa hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelong. Nadal dominated Isner who struggled
marketing campaigns for the company pursuant to Section 459 of convened and held on 06/05/2022, BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK to find answers once the Spaniard,
the Companies Act, 2016 the following resolutions was passed NO HAKMILIK : GM 2260; NO LOT : Lot 8995; MUKIM / DAERAH / NEGERI : Mukim 14 / Seberang Perai Selatan / Pulau seeking his 11th title at Rome’s Foro
• Develop and continuously improve marketing materials, that a Final Meeting of the to approve a members’ voluntary Pinang; PEGANGAN : Selama-lamanya; KELUASAN TANAH : 130 meter persegi (1,399 kaki persegi); CUKAI TAHUNAN : Italico, hit his stride.
product/service presentations and proposals. Company will be held at Unit winding up of the Company: - RM 40.00; KATEGORI KEGUNAAN TANAH : Tiada; PEMILIK BERDAFTAR : YAW KIEN SIONG(NO. K/P : 770804-10-5483) – 1/1
7-03, Wisma Conlay, 1, Jalan SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS: bahagian; SYARAT-SYARAT NYATA : (FIRST GRADE); SEKATAN KEPENTINGAN : Tiada; BEBANAN : Digadaikan kepada RHB “The beginning of the match was not
• Passionate in serving client accounts to improve sales revenue USJ 10/1, Taipan Business (i) That the Company be wound up ISLAMIC BAN BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 680329-V)melalui Perseraha No. 0703SC2019000230, didaftarkan pada 20 Februari good for me and even he had some
Centre, 47620 Subang Jaya voluntarily by way of a members’ 2019.; KAVEAT : Kaveat Persendirian atas Tanah dimasukkan oleh RHB ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD (No. Syarikat: 680329-V) chances on the return to break. I was in
Requirements: Selangor Darul Ehsan on voluntary winding up pursuant to melalui Perserahan No. 0703B2018000579, didaftarkan pada 30 Ogos 2018. his hands at that moment,” Nadal said in
14th day of June, 2022 at Section 439(1)(b) of the Companies LOKASI DAN PERIHAL HARTANAH a post-match interview.
• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, 2:30 p.m. for the following Act 2016; Hartanah tersebut adalah sebuah rumah teres tiga (3) tingkat (lot tengah) yang telah diubahsuai. Hartanah terletak
or any other related field. purposes:- (ii) That the Liquidator may exercise di alamat No. 2A, Lorong Seri Murai 3, Taman Seri Murai, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang. Keluasan kasar “Lucky that he missed those couple of
1. To receive the Liquidator’s any powers in accordance lantai adalah seluas 325.35 meter persegi (3502 kaki persegi). Hartanah tersebut mempunyai tiga (3) bilik tidur dan shots. Then I was able to break and then
• Assistant Manager/Manager: minimum 5 years of experience in with Section 456 and Eleventh tiga (3) bilik mandi. the match changed.”
sales and marketing in media industry Statement of Accounts Schedule of the Companies Act HARGA RIZAB
showing the manner in 2016; and Hartanah tersebut akan dijual tertakluk kepada satu harga rizab sebanyak RM 541,500.00 (Ringgit Malaysia : LIMA RATUS Tsitsipas scraped past Grigor Dimitrov
• Executive/Senior Executive: at least 2 years of sales and which the winding up (iii) That in accordance with the EMPAT PULUH SATU RIBU LIMA RATUS SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang dicetak di perisytiharan jualan. with a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4) win but he was
marketing experience in media industry has been conducted and Articles of Association of the Bagi penawar-penawar yang berminat adalah dikehendaki mendepositkan 10% daripada harga rizab dalam bentuk Deraf made to toil after the Bulgarian suddenly
to hear any explanations Company, the Liquidator be Bank / Banker’s Cheque diatas nama RHB ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD sebelum jam 10.00 pagi pada hari lelongan awam dan found his groove in the second set.
• Good communication, presentation, problem solving and that may be given by the hereby authorised to distribute baki wang belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembeli dalam tempoh satu ratus dua puluh(120) hari dari tarikh jualan kepada
organizational skills Liquidator. to the members the whole or any RHB ISLAMIC BANK BERHAD. Dimitrov broke to love when Tsitsipas
2. To determine pursuant to part of the assets of the Company. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan Pentadbir Tanah di Pejabat Daerah & Tanah Seberang Perai Selatan, was serving for the match and won four
• Possess own transport and willing to travel Section 518(3)(b) of the ORDINARY RESOLUTION: Sungai Jawi, 14200 Pulau Pinang. No. Tel: 04-5857845, No. Fax: 04-5821003 atau kepada TETUAN GIBB & CO, Peguambela straight games to take it to a third set.
• Able to start work immediately. Companies Act, 2016 the Resolved that in accordance with dan Peguamcara bagi pihak Pemegang Gadaian di alamat Suite 7A & 7B, 7th Floor, Wisma MTT, 26 Weld Quay, 10300
manner in which the books, Section 445(1) of the Companies Penang. Tel : 04-2611877 Fax : 04-2616877 (Ruj: GCKL/RHBISL(SME)/P5045/2020(LO-SPS)/sh) atau kepada pelelong Dimitrov earned match points at 5-4
DIGITAL MARKETING accounts and documents Act 2016, Mr. Loo Hin Lam of No. 17, yang tersebut dibawah: and 6-5 in the decider but the Greek
of the Company and of the Elitis Dahina, Valencia, 47000 Sungai MF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ABDUL GHAFAR BIN MOHD NOOR fourth seed saved both and forced a
EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE liquidator thereof, may be Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan, be TEL : 04-5755897 FAX: 04-5755897 PELELONG BERLESEN tiebreak, where he raced to a 5-0 lead
destroyed. hereby appointed as the Liquidator E-MAIL : [email protected] 019-3331469 before sealing his progress.
Job Description: Dated this 13th day of May, for the purposes of such winding up.
2022 LOO HIN LAM TLH TIMBER SDN. BHD. SZU KEANG TRADING “Incredible fight, I’m extremely happy
• Design and develop online marketing strategies, digital roadmap Lam Suk Kham Liquidator (503478-H) SDN. BHD. (85870-V) I was able to overcome this obstacle,”
and creative campaigns that aligned with the business goals and Liquidator Petaling Jaya (In Members’ Voluntary Tsitsipas said.
directions. Dated this: 13/05/2022 (In Members’ Voluntary
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA Winding-Up) Winding-Up) ... as Swiatek eases into
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing. AT KUALA LUMPUR IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT (Incorporated in last-16, Pliskova ousted
• Manage all digital marketing channels KUALA LUMPUR (Incorporated in
• Plan and manage social media platforms. (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) Malaysia) Malaysia) CHAMPION Iga Swiatek breezed past
• Able to create content & produce graphics for social media COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) NO. IN THE STATE OF FEDERAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse with a 6-
TERRITORY, MALAYSIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Final General 3, 6-0 victory to move into the Italian
postings. WA-28NCC-279-04/2022 THAT the Final General Meeting of the Company Open last-16 while Switzerland’s Jil
• Prepare copywriting for the marketing campaign. In the matter of Section 465 (1) (e) & (COMMERCIAL DIVISION) Meeting of the Company will be held at the office of Teichmann ended Karolina Pliskova’s run
Section 466 (1)(a) of the Companies Act, COMPANIES (WINDING-UP) NO. : WA- will be held at the office of the Liquidator, Suite D24, of reaching three successive Rome finals
Requirements: 2016 the Liquidator, Suite D23, 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, with 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win yesterday.
And 28NCC-151-02/2022 2nd Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak,
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or equivalent. In the matter of the Companies (Winding- In the Matter of Section 465 (1)(e) and No. 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur on World No. 1 Swiatek extended her
• At least 2 years of experience in implementing digital marketing Up) Rules, 1972 Section 466 (1)(a) of the Companies 50400 Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 13th day of June winning run to 24 matches after
And Act, 2016 Monday, 13th day of June 2022 at 3.00 p.m. for the converting seven break points to wrap
strategies In the matter of TAIYO RESORT (KL) SDN. 2022 at 11.00 a.m. for the following purposes:- up the match in just 68 minutes.
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and BHD. (COMPANY NO.: 198701005699 And following purposes:- (1) Toreceiveaccountsfrom
(164370-X)) In the Matter of Frontprise Sdn Bhd (1) To receive accounts from “I’m pretty proud I could get into the
best practices. (Company No.1151713-W) the Liquidator showing rhythm today, just take some lessons
• Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, BETWEEN the Liquidator showing how the winding-up during the match and improve my game,
NORIYASU SAKAMOTO And how the winding-up has has been conducted game by game. That was pretty solid
social media marketing and optimization. (PASSPORT NO.: TZ1103729) In the Matter of Companies (Winding-Up) been conducted and to and to receive any match for me,” Swiatek told reporters.
• Team player Rules 1972 receive any explanations explanations thereon.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills ... PETITIONER thereon. (2) To resolve under The top seed next faces former world
AND BETWEEN (2) To resolve under Section 518 of the No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, who cruised past
Office based in Petaling Jaya (5 days a week) TAIYO RESORT (KL) SDN. BHD. HEROSS SDN BHD Section 518 of the Companies Act 2016 Colombia’s Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4.
Closing date - 31 May 2022 (COMPANY NO.: 198701005699 (Company No.:155135-X) Companies Act 2016 that after the expiration
(164370-X)) that after the expiration of three months from Pliskova has enjoyed considerable
Send in your CV with your photo via email to : … PETITIONER of three months from the date of the Final success at the tournament, winning the
... RESPONDENT AND the date of the Final Meeting, the books and title in 2019, before finishing runner-up
[email protected] ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION FRONTPRISE SDN BHD Meeting, the books and papers of the company to Simona Halep and Swiatek over the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for (Company No.:1151713-W) papers of the company may be destroyed. past two years. But her 2022 run ended
the Winding-Up of the TAIYO RESORT (KL) may be destroyed. 13th May 2022 prematurely after she failed to come to
SDN. BHD. (“the Company”) by the High … RESPONDENT 13th May 2022 Kuala Lumpur grips with Teichmann’s power and guile.
Court was, on 6 April 2022 presented to ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION Kuala Lumpur Lim E @ Lim Hoon Nam
the said Court by NORIYASU SAKAMOTO NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition Yap Siew Cheng Liquidator Tunisian Ons Jabeur, who became the
(“the Petitioner”). for the winding-up of the abovenamed Liquidator first African player to win a WTA 1000
AND that the said Petition is directed to Company by the High Court at Kuala title in Madrid over the weekend, also
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES IN THE MATTER OF THE be heard at the High Court, Kuala Lumpur Lumpur was, on the 21st February 2022 IN THE MATTER OF B & W BEAUTY ASIA moved to the next round after beating
ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT 2016 (Insolvency Court, Level 5, Left Wing) on presented to the said Court by HEROSS THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 SDN. BHD. (1181347-D) Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 7-5, 6-2.
23rd day of August 2022 at 9.00 o’clock SDN BHD of No. 17, Jalan Daya 11, (In Members’ Voluntary
AND IN THE MATTER OF AND in the morning. Taman Daya, 52100 Kepong, Selangor and Marsh keeps Delhi’s
AMBROSETTI SDN. BERHAD AIRPELEC CONSULTANTS AND any creditor or contributory of the Darul Ehsan. IN THE MATTER OF Winding-Up) IPL hopes alive
[199301020162 (274900-M)] Company, desiring to support or oppose And that the said Petition is directed to MORNING STAR PROPERTY (Incorporated in
(In Members’ Voluntary Winding Up) SDN. BHD. the making of an Order on the said be heard before the Court sitting at the MANAGEMENT SDN BHD AUSTRALIA’S Mitchell Marsh smashed
[Reg. No. 199601006827 Petition, may appear at the time of hearing High Court, Kuala Lumpur at 9.00 o’clock Malaysia) 89 after striking twice with the ball as
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION by himself or his Counsel for that purpose. in the forenoon on the 29th June 2022; (In Liquidation) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Delhi Capitals stayed in the IPL playoff
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT at a (379173-D)] AND a copy of the Petition will be and any creditor or contributory of the (937047-W) THAT the Final General hunt with an emphatic eight-wicket win
Members’ Meeting of Ambrosetti Sdn. (In Members’ Voluntary furnished to any creditor or contributory said Company desiring to support or Meeting of the Company will over Rajasthan Royals yesterday.
Berhad duly convened and held at Unit of the Company requiring the same by the oppose the making of an Order on the (MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY be held at the office of the
No. 203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Damansara Liquidation) undersigned on payment of the regulated said Petition may appear at the time WINDING-UP) Liquidator, Suite D23, 2nd Chasing a tricky 161 for victory, a 144-
Intan, No. 1, Jalan SS20/27, 47400 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING charge for the same. of hearing by himself for his Counsel Floor, Plaza Pekeliling, No. run second-wicket partnership between
Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 9th May, 2022, NOTICE is hereby given The Petitioner’s address is 300-16-20 OBD for that purpose; and a copy of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors 2 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 David Warner (52 not out) and Marsh
the following Special Resolution was duly pursuant to Section 459(1)&(2) Tower, Jalan Desa Utama, Taman Desa, Petition will be furnished to any creditor of the abovenamed Company which is Kuala Lumpur on Monday, helped Delhi achieve their target with 11
passed - of the Companies Act, 2016 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan or contributory of the said Company being wound up voluntarily are required 13th day of June 2022 at balls to spare in Mumbai.
(a) That the Company be placed in that a Final Meeting of the Kuala Lumpur. requiring the same by the undersigned on or before 13 June 2022 to send in their 2.00 p.m. for the following
members of the Company will The Petitioner’s Solicitors is Messrs. Amir on payment of the regulated charge for names and addresses with particulars purposes:- Earlier Marsh took the key wickets of
members’ voluntary winding up; be held at C-02-16, Pavilion, Faezal Norzela & Chong at Unit 9-1, 9th the same. of their debts and claims and the names (1) To receive accounts from Yashasvi Jaiswal, for 19, and Delhi top-
(b) That Ms. Chua Yoke Bee of Unit No. Jalan Puteri 7/13, Bandar Floor, Wisma Bandar, No. 18, Jalan Tuanku The Petitioner’s address is at No. 17, and addresses of their solicitors (if any) to scorer Ravichandran Ashwin, for 50, with
Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur. Jalan Daya 11, Taman Daya, 52100 the undersigned, No.9-2, Jalan Semenyih the Liquidator showing his medium-pace to help restrict
203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Damansara Selangor Darul Ehsan on the Kepong, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Sentral 8, Semenyih Sentral, 43500 how the winding-up has Rajasthan to 160 for six.
Intan, No. 1, Jalan SS20/27, 47400 13 June 2022 at 11.00 a.m. for Signed Illegible The Petitioner’s Solicitors is Messrs Semenyih, Selangor, the liquidator of the been conducted and to
Petaling Jaya, Selangor be appointed the following purposes:- ……………………………… Gan & Zul of Level 30, Tower B, Vertical abovenamed Company and, if so required receive any explanations The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi, still
as the Liquidator of the Company for 1) To receive an account from Messrs Amir Faezal Norzela & Chong Business Suite, Avenue 3, Bangsar by notice in writing from the said liquidator thereon. searching for their maiden Indian
winding-up the Company’s affairs and South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 or by their solicitor or personally to come (2) To resolve under Section Premier League title, are fifth in the table,
distributing its assets either in cash or the Liquidator showing Solicitors for the Petitioner Kuala Lumpur. in and prove their said debts and claims at 518 of the Companies two points behind Royal Challengers
in specie amongst the contributories; the manner in which the Note:- such time and place as shall be specified Act 2016 that after Bangalore with two matches remaining.
and winding up has been Any person who intends to appear on the Dated this 10th May 2022. in such notice, or in default thereof they the expiration of three
(c) That unless caused by negligence conducted, the property of hearing of the said Petition must serve t.t. will be excluded from the benefit of any months from the date “It was close to a perfect game as I
of the Liquidator, the Liquidator be the Company disposed of on, or send by post to, the abovenamed distribution made before such debts are of the Final Meeting, believe there is always space for
indemnified by the Company against and to hear any explanation Messrs. Amir Faezal Norzela & Chong, …………………………… proven. the books and papers improvement,” said Pant.
all costs, charges, losses, expenses that may be given by the notice in writing of his intention to do Messrs Gan & Zul, Dated this 12 MAY 2022 of the company may be
and liabilities incurred in or sustained Liquidator. so. The Notice must state the name and SIGNED destroyed. On the team’s chances of making the
by her in the discharge of her duties as 2) To determine pursuant to address of the person, or, if a firm, the Solicitors for the Petitioner abovenamed YONG SWEE LIN 13th May 2022 final four, the wicketkeeper said: “Destiny
Liquidator and in relation thereto. Section 518(3)(b) of the name and address of the firm, and must NOTE: Liquidator Kuala Lumpur is always on your hands, you can look to
Chow Sea Thong Companies Act, 2016 the be signed by the person or firm, or his Any person who intends to appear on the Yap Siew Cheng give 100%.”
Director manner in which the books, or their solicitors, if any. The notice must hearing of the said Petition must serve IN THE MATTER OF Liquidator
Petaling Jaya accounts and documents be served, or if posted, must be sent on or send by post to the abovenamed THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
13th May, 2022 of the Company and of by post in sufficient time, to reach the Messrs Gan & Zul of Level 30, Tower
the Liquidator hereof, abovenamed not later than 12.00 p.m. of B, Vertical Business Suite, Avenue 3, and
NOTICE TO CREDITORS shall be disposed of after 22nd day of August 2022. Bangsar South, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, IN THE MATTER OF
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the the expiration of three (3) This Advertisement of Petition is issued 59200 Kuala Lumpur, a Notice in writing MORNING STAR PROPERTY
creditors of the abovenamed Company months from the date of the by Messrs Amir Faezal Norzela & Chong, of his intention so to do. The Notice MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
which is being wound up voluntarily are final meeting. Advocates & Solicitors, solicitors for the must state the name and address of
required on or before 16th June, 2022 Martin Ting Kah Yew Petitioner, whose address of service is at the person, or if a firm, the name and (In Liquidation)
to send in their names and addresses Liquidator Unit 9-1, 9th Floor, Wisma Bandar, No. 18, address of the firm, and must be signed (937047-W)
with particulars of their debts or claims Dated: 13 May 2022 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala by the person or firm or his or their
and the names and addresses of their Lumpur. Solicitors (if any) and must be served, (MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
solicitors (if any) to Ms. Chua Yoke Tel No: 03-2692 2387 or if posted, must be sent by post in WINDING-UP)
Bee of Unit No. 203, 2nd Floor, Block C, Email : [email protected] sufficient time to reach the abovenamed
Damansara Intan, No. 1, Jalan SS20/27, Ruj: AFN/L/39/21 not later than twelve o’clock noon on At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the 28th June 2022. Members of MORNING STAR PROPERTY
Liquidator of the said Company and, if [REF: LIT.BL.213.21.W] MANAGEMENT SDN BHD, duly convened
so required by notice in writing from the and held at the registered office, 9-2A,
said Liquidator, are, by their solicitors or Jalan Semenyih Sentral 8, Semenyih
personally, to come in and prove their Sentral, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor on the
said debts or claims at such time and 9 May 2022 the Special Resolution set out
place as shall be specified in such notice below was duly passed.
or in default thereof they will be excluded THAT the company be wound up
from the benefit of any distribution made voluntarily by way of Members’ Voluntary
before such debts are proved. Winding Up pursuant to Section 439((1)(b)
Chua Yoke Bee of the Companies Act, 2016 and that Mr
Liquidator Yong Swee Lin be appointed Liquidator for
Petaling Jaya the purpose of the winding up.
13th May, 2022 Dated 9 MAY 2022
SIGNED
CHEAH LYE CHOON
Director

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Simeone’s Atleti seal Champions League qualification

ATLETICO MADRID secured qualification for the struggling Mallorca. consistency. but I thank all the players that were here over this
Champions League yesterday as a 2-0 victory Atletico look likely now to finish third and “It’s not what we imagined but we have time and allowed me to have this possibility.”
away at Elche guaranteed their place in La Liga’s
top four. although the defence of their league title has achieved the objective – the Champions League In December, Atletico lost four league games in
been hugely disappointing – they are 14 points for another year, which is very important for the a row for the first time ever under Simeone, before
Matheus Cunha and Rodrigo De Paul were behind Real Madrid – Diego Simeone’s side have club.” defeat by Levante, who sat bottom of the table,
both on target as Atletico pulled six points clear of at least avoided missing out on the Champions prompted crisis talks between coach and players
Real Betis in fifth, with two games left to play. League, which for a while seemed a very real Yesterday’s win marked Simeone’s 400th La in February.
Atletico also have the superior head-to-head possibility. Liga match in charge of the Madrid club.
record over Betis. But five consecutive victories in March proved
“I’m happy for the players,” said Simeone. “It’s “It’s an important moment because if it weren’t crucial and while there has been another dip in
Sevilla, though, failed to make sure of their top- been an up and down season, with a Champions for all the players who have passed through the recent weeks, Atletico have done just enough to
four spot as the team’s poor end to the season had League when we competed very well and a La club it would be impossible,” he said post-match. seal Champions League qualification for a 10th
earlier continued with a goalless draw at home to Liga where we haven’t been able to maintain our consecutive year. – AFP
“I am grateful and lucky because the club has
always supported me. The back and forth is there,

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Ivan the toast of MilanKoseeksthirdstraighttitle
WORLD NO. 1 Ko Jin-young of South Korea chases Inter clinch Coppa Italia to ensure Juve finish season trophyless
her third consecutive Founders Cup title on a third
different course this week at Upper Montclair INTER MILAN won the turnaround less than two just have to congratulate Inter for season as Inter boss, with two
Country Club. Coppa Italia after an extra- minutes later to spark wild winning,” Allegri told Sport trophies under his belt now after
time double from Croatian scenes of celebration among Mediaset. adding the Coppa Italia to his
Ko won her 13th career LPGA Tour crown and forward Ivan Perisic earned Juve’s players, but Hakan “We do not win a single trophy side’s Supercoppa triumph this
sixth in 10 starts in March in Singapore. She comes his side a 4-2 victory over Calhanoglu’s expertly-converted this season, we have to retain that term.
to the layout in Clifton, New Jersey, off a runner-up Juventus in yesterday’s final, penalty took the match to extra anger for next season, when we
effort two weeks ago at Palos Verdes, California. ensuring Massimiliano Allegri’s time. must get back to winning. The Serie A title, where AC
team will finish the season “It was a good performance, Milan have a two-point lead over
“I practiced just two days in off week, so when I trophyless. Perisic then took centre stage, but we fell away towards the end, their rivals with two games to
got here, I forgot how to play golf,” Ko said firing his side in front once more there were players who were not play, is the next target.
yetserday. “It feels weird. Inter, who are still in the with another penalty, again fully fit and did all they could.
running to retain their Serie A emphatically converted, before “It’s disappointing, but we can “This team never gives up,” he
“I have lots of tournaments this year, so I need title this term, started on the front making sure of a first Coppa Italia only thank them for their efforts. said. “If I ever needed a response,
to rest before the big (ones) coming up, but I need foot, racing into the lead after six triumph since 2011 for Inter with We learn from these experiences. I got nothing but responses from
to practice. I didn’t because it was really hot in minutes in the Stadio Olimpico a powerful finish into the top “It’s a pity, because we didn’t this side from July to today, it’s
Dallas, so I didn’t want to get the clubs on the as Nicolo Barella arrowed a corner. get the win against Inter in been one long whirlwind of
range.” stunning strike into the top Serie A and did not take emotions.
corner. Allegri, who was sent to the our revenge this
Ko dismisses expectations given her ranking stands for protesting against a evening either. “Now we have two more Serie
and past success. Juventus responded well with decision late on, will become Incidents can go A matches to play and we want to
Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic the first Juventus manager against you some end the season as well as
“I don’t care if the other people think Jin-young denied by a superb save from since 2011 to finish a season days, in favour the possible.
is going to be winning or if they’re expecting one Inter goalkeeper Samir without having won a single others.”
more win for this week,” Ko said. “I just care about Handanovic in a pulsating first trophy, with Juve fourth in Things are looking “It is also only fair we enjoy
myself, how to play this golf course.” half, before defender Alex Sandro Serie A and out rosier for Simone these moments, it had been a
levelled five minutes after the of title Inzaghi in his first decade since we won the Coppa
Changing of the guard at Mercedes break. contention. Italia or the Supercoppa, so I am
happy for the club, these amazing
GEORGE RUSSELL outperforming Lewis Hamilton Vlahovic then completed the “We players and the fans who stuck by
in Formula 1 in 2022 represents a “changing of the us from start to finish.” – Reuters
guard” at Mercedes according to former world
champion Jacques Villeneuve. Ivan Perisic (2nd right)
celebrates scoring Inter
The seven-time world champion has endured a Milan’s fourth goal with
tough start to the year, trailing championship teammates during the
leader Charles Leclerc by 68 points and languishing Italian Cup final against
back in sixth place. Juventus at Stadio
Olimpico in Rome
Russell has also experienced a testing start to yesterday.
life at Mercedes, but the 24-year-old is 23 points – REUTERSPIX
clear of his teammate in the standings.
Scheffler enjoying home comforts ahead of major battle
But despite both struggling due to the heavily
porpoising W13 car produced by the Silver Arrows, SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER will make his first edge in the final tune-up ahead of next week’s The Dallas native is the tournament
Villeneuve, who won the 1997 championship with individual start since his major breakthrough at PGA Championship. favourite at TPC Craig Ranch where he will
Williams, has been impressed by Russell and his the Masters and, after a whirlwind month, the attempt to win for the fifth time in an eight-
ability to “ride the wave”. Texan said yesterday he is excited that he can “I would say rest is something I didn’t value start stretch.
enjoy the comforts of home while competing in as much as I do now,” Scheffler, 25, told
Villeneuve added that in comparison Hamilton the AT&T Byron Nelson. reporters at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. While Scheffler would love to add title to his
is merely “trying not to drown”. collection this week he will for sure be doing all
Scheffler, whose only start since his three- “Having some events close to home and he can ensure his game is where it needs to be
“I think we have seen the final changing of the shot victory at the Masters came in the Zurich especially one where can I stay in my own bed next week when the year’s second major is
guard at Mercedes,” he said in his column for Classic team event, feels the chance to sleep in is such an advantage, I don’t really feel like I’m contested at Southern Hills Country Club in
Formule1.nl. his own bed could even give him a bit of an traveling and playing this week. It’s good to be Tulsa, Oklahoma. – Reuters
at home.”
“George Russell is riding the wave, Lewis
Hamilton is trying not to drown. After many years
of winning without competition, it’s hard to wake
up and realise it’s not that easy.

“He now has to drive like he did in his first two
years in Formula 1, which is what Russell is doing
now.”

We’ve got your back, says Norman

GREG NORMAN has pledged to “defend, reimburse
and represent” any players facing sanctions by
participating in the LIV Golf Invitational Series after
being denied permission to do so by the PGA Tour.

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are among
the professionals to have asked for the required
release to play the first 54-hole event at Centurion
Club, which boasts a total prize fund of US$25m
(RM110m).

However, PGA Tour members were informed on
Wednesday that releases will not be granted,
leaving them open to possible bans or fines if they
do tee it up in St Albans, England, from June 9-11.

Asked at a LIV Golf media event at Centurion if
his legal team had injunctions in place to protect
players in the face of any bans, including potentially
from major championships, Norman – who is the
CEO of LIV Golf – said: “Yes.

“We are going to back up the players, we are
going to be there for them, for whatever that is.
We’re ready to go. We don’t want to go, but we’re
ready to go.

“I’ve said to the players, ‘we’ve got your back.
Simple as that’. We will defend, we will reimburse
and we will represent.”

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EPL FIXTURES & PREVIEWS FRANK LAMPARD is happy Everton’s Toffees’ survival
Premier League future remains in in the balance
MATCH-BY-MATCH facts and stats ahead their own hands after they moved
of the 37th round of the English Premier another point clear of the bottom … but Lampard glad future in Everton’s hands
League (all in Malaysian time, 9pm unless three with a lacklustre goalless draw at
stated): already-relegated Watford. move on.” in the Premier League this season.
Everton could secure Premier League “I don’t know that I expected to see
SUNDAY The Toffees went into the match having
lifted themselves out of the relegation zone safety at the weekend if Leeds lose and they anything other than an honest performance
Tottenham vs Burnley (7pm) and up to 16th – one point ahead of Burnley beat Brentford on Sunday – a situation really, but I think the players could have been
Tottenham have won nine of the 15 matches and Leeds – following a run of 10 points from Lampard believes is in their favour. forgiven if they weren’t able to produce that
the two teams have played in the Premier five matches. performance,” the Hornets boss said.
League, while Burnley have three victories. The “I think the pressure is big anyway,” he
Clarets have won only two games away from But Everton struggled despite coming up added. “But I thought the honesty today, the
home this season but have won three of their against a depleted Watford side who made integrity, the work ethic, so many players who
last five games in the League after caretaker seven changes to the starting line-up from “If you ask me, I’d much rather be the team have hardly played a game during my time at
manager Mike Jackson took over from Sean their 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday. that’s got it in your hands and a point or two the club, so many so-called important players
Dyche. more on the board and maybe a game more for the club not available on this occasion and
Wolves vs Norwich Lampard said he was still “relatively than someone as well, so I think that probably playing against a team who have an awful lot
The reverse fixture ended with a 0-0 draw at happy” with the result, and added: “I in that situation that’s what you want, but the to play for and really with a knife at their
Carrow Road. Relegated Norwich have beaten wouldn’t say I’m frustrated… I think if you pressure is huge anyway. throat in terms of needing points to avoid
Wolves only once in the Premier League (D2 can’t win, you don’t lose, and we were more relegation.
L2). The last time the teams met at Molineux in than secure in the game. “For all the talk about pressure, more or
the League, Wolves won 3-0 in 2020. less, it’s only actions at this point. It’s how we “I thought we dealt with that aspect
West Ham vs Man City “We created a lot but probably for us, we act and how we perform in these games.” extremely well and I felt we can come away
West Ham knocked City out of the League Cup didn’t have much in the final third and the with saying that we deserved our point today.”
in the fourth round earlier this season after a final ball as we normally do. Watford manager Roy Hodgson believes – The Independent
penalty shootout. The Hammers have lost four his injury-hit side deserved a point after
of their last five games (W1) in all competitions “We didn’t have that cutting edge about securing a first clean sheet at Vicarage Road
and have not had a League victory against the our game in forward areas, so from that we
Cityzens since September 2015, when they didn’t get enough clinical clear-cut chances
won 2-1. to win the game.
Watford vs Leicester
Watford manager Roy Hodgson will lead his “It’s not easy, it’s the Premier League.
team for the last time at home before leaving People thought it was going to be a given for
the club at the end of the season. The Foxes us.
have not won any of their last five games
away in the league (D2 L3) while the Hornets “Fresh players in their team, nothing to
lost 4-2 against Leicester in their last League lose, that can create quite a difficult thing, so
encounter. I’m relatively happy with the point and we’ll
Leeds vs Brighton
Leeds, who are in danger of relegation, have Leicester City’s Jamie RESULTS & STANDINGS
never beaten Brighton in the Premier League. Vardy (left) in action with
The Seagulls have more wins away from home Norwich City’s Grant ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds
(seven to four) this season and have scored Hanley during the English 0 Chelsea 3 (Mount 4, Pulisic 55,
nine goals in their last three League games. Premier League match at Lukaku 83), Leicester 3 (Vardy 54, 62,
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace King Power Stadium Maddison 70) Norwich 0, Watford 0
Villa, 11th, are looking to finish in the top half yesterday. – REUTERSPIX Everton 0, Wolves 1 (Dendoncker 11)
for the first time since 2011 while Palace, 10th, Manchester City 5 (De Bruyne 7, 16,
are looking to beat their previous best Premier 24, 60, Sterling 84).
League finish (10th in 2014-15). The Villans P W D L F A Pts
and Palace have played each other 19 times in Man City 36 28 5 3 94 22 89
the Premier League, with both teams winning Liverpool 36 26 8 2 89 24 86
seven matches each. Chelsea 36 20 10 6 73 31 70
Everton vs Brentford (11.30pm) Arsenal 35 21 3 11 56 42 66
Everton, who are trying to avoid relegation for Tottenham 35 19 5 11 60 40 62
the first time since 1951, are unbeaten at home Man Utd 37 16 10 11 57 56 58
in their last four games (W3 D1). Brentford West Ham 36 16 7 13 57 46 55
were unbeaten in April and have won four of Wolves 36 15 5 16 36 39 50
their last six games. No player has made more Brighton 36 11 14 11 38 42 47
chances for Brentford per game than Christian Leicester 35 12 9 14 52 56 45
Eriksen, who joined the club in January. Crystal Palace 35 10 14 11 46 42 44
Aston Villa 35 13 4 18 48 49 43
TUESDAY Brentford 36 12 7 17 44 52 43
Newcastle 36 11 10 15 40 61 43
Newcastle vs Arsenal (3am) Rodgers hails Vardy after Southampton 36 9 13 14 41 61 40
Newcastle have beaten Arsenal only 10 times double strike downs Canaries Everton 35 10 6 19 37 56 36
in 53 Premier League meetings, with Arsenal Burnley 35 7 13 15 32 49 34
winning 33 times. The Magpies were on a six- Leeds 36 8 10 18 39 77 34
match winning streak at home in the League Watford 36 6 5 25 32 70 23
before losing 1-0 to Liverpool. The Gunners Norwich 36 5 6 25 22 78 21
beat Newcastle 2-0 at home in the reverse fix-
ture. █ NICK MASHITER second goal was fantastic. LA LIGA: Osasuna 1 (Oier 9) Getafe 1
BRENDAN RODGERS saluted Jamie Vardy after “We were much better in the second half, (Torro 20-og), Alaves 2 (De la Fuente 7,
WEDNESDAY his brace saw Leicester stroll past Norwich. Escalante 59) Espanyol 1 (De Tomas 14-
the first half was too passive and we weren’t pen), Sevilla 0 Mallorca 0, Elche 0
Southampton vs Liverpool (2.45am) The striker’s double ended the Foxes’ seven- aggressive enough. Atletico Madrid 2 (Cunha 28, De Paul
Southampton have won only one of their last game winless run and lifted them to 10th in the 62).
10 League games. (D2 L7) while Liverpool have Premier League with a 3-0 win. “We needed to change the structure of the TOP 6 P W D L F A PTS
not lost a League match in 2022 (W14 D3), team and the midfield and from the first roll of Real Madrid 35 25 6 4 73 30 81
with their last defeat coming against Leicester James Maddison also netted against his the ball in the second half we were very good. Barcelona 36 21 9 6 68 36 72
on Dec. 28. rock-bottom former club with the hosts easing A. Madrid 36 20 7 9 62 41 67
to victory in the second half. “I said to the players, we don’t want to go Sevilla 36 17 15 4 51 29 66
Reuters out with a whimper this season, it felt a bit flat Real Betis 36 18 7 11 60 40 61
Vardy has battled knee and hamstring at the weekend. Real Sociedad 35 15 11 9 34 34 56
injuries this year – only starting 17 top-flight
games this season – but has still managed 14 “We had a good chat and we want to finish FRENCH LIGUE 1: Nice 4 Saint-
goals in all competitions. in the top 10 and put a marker down for next Etienne 2, Nantes 2 Rennes 1.
season.” TOP 5 P W D L F A PTS
“It’s been a tough season for him, for players Paris SG 36 24 8 4 81 36 80
it’s about rhythm and playing,” Rodgers said. The Canaries managed to create chances but Marseille 35 20 8 8 59 36 68
Kasper Schmeichel denied Tony Springett and Monaco 36 19 8 9 59 36 65
“He is such a brilliant guy, so hungry and he Teemu Pukki early on. Nice 36 19 7 10 48 31 63
showed that this evening. Two really good goals Rennes 36 19 5 12 78 38 62
and he was a real threat. “It was a better performance but a similar
result,” said Norwich boss Dean Smith after their CHAMPIONS RELEGATED
“I kept him on to see if he can get his hat- 25th League defeat of the season.
trick. He’s older now so every minute counts. He
gave everything. “They started better than we did but we
grew into the game. We found it difficult to live
“He was tireless, chasing lost causes, getting with the tempo in the second half.
blocks. The ball didn’t quite fall for him
sometimes but he was outstanding and the “The first goal changes our mindset and
from then we had to suffer. It became a damage
limitation exercise.” – The Independent

Ten Hag to seal blockbuster reunion with Barca midfielder De Jong

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly close to direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the permanent manager, plans are already being Barcelona to sign the midfielder. Barcelona
agreeing a huge deal with Barcelona to sign signings of Raphael Varane, Cristiano Ronaldo and made for an overhaul at the club this summer. reportedly need to sell and De Jong is not part of
Frenkie de Jong ahead of the summer transfer Jadon Sancho were tipped to help their chances in Xavi’s long-term plans at the Nou Camp.
window. challenging for silverware. Signing a top-rated central midfielder has been
earmarked as a top target by United officials. And it It is claimed the deal could be worth in the
United have just one game left of what has But a disastrous start to the campaign saw appears as though former Ajax star De Jong is the region of £69 million (RM386m) and there is a “95%
been a woeful season after promising so much in Solskjaer booted out and things haven’t improved man they want to bring in. probability” of him moving to Old Trafford. There is
last year’s summer transfer window. under Ralf Rangnick’s temporary stewardship. With still some doubt a deal could go ahead however if
Erik ten Hag now confirmed as the club’s next According to transfer expert Gerard Romero, De Jong decides he wants to stay at Barcelona.
United appeared to be heading in the right United are on the verge of an agreement with

FRIDAY • MAY 13, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I wouldn’t say I’m frustrated… I think
if you can’t win, you don’t lose, and we were
more than secure in the game. …It’s not easy,
it’s the Premier League. People thought it was
going to be a given for us.”

Everton manager Frank Lampard

FA Cup Final 2022 Blues in right frame of mind
for Liverpool clash: Tuchel
CHELSEA v LIVERPOOL
Saturday May 14,
Wembley Stadium, London THOMAS TUCHEL feels his Chelsea side Taylor with Kovacic initially coming back on
have a “clear mindset” going into the FA Cup to continue.
final against Liverpool after a convincing But he was back down on the pitch
Coach HEAD-TO-HEAD Coach win over Leeds. minutes later asking for medical attention
Thomas Tuchel (All-time meetings) Jürgen Klopp before hobbling off. And Tuchel has stated
(below) The Blues came into the game against that he doesn’t hold out much hope the
Chelsea Liverpool (below) Leeds in need of a win to pick up some form Croatian will be fit in time to face Liverpool.
ahead of the trip to Wembley tomorrow.
Club captain Club captain “He has a swollen ankle and is in a lot of
César Azpilicueta Jordan Henderson Saturday’s draw against Wolves meant
FA Cup best Chelsea had won just one of their previous pain,”Tuchel said.
65 83 FA Cup best five League matches. “For me, like I say, I’m not a doctor and

But they were back to top form against we need to wait for the examinations, but
relegation-threatened Leeds with Mason it’s very unlikely that he can play.
8-time winner 7-time winner Mount the star of the show. “It’s absolutely bad news for us on our
Top FA Cup D43 Top FA Cup The England international scored early perfect evening. If he misses it I’m very
disappointed because he was a clear starter.”
with a brilliant curling finish from the edge James is the second Leeds player to be
goalscorer goalscorer of the box before providing the assist for shown a straight red card for a rash
Romelu RECENT MEETINGS Takumi Christian Pulisic after the break. challenge in as many matches following
Lukaku (3) teammate Luke Ayling’s dismissal in
Minamino (3) Romelu Lukaku rounded things off with
his third goal in two games to further secure
their top-three status. Sunday’s defeat at Arsenal.
2022 Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool Pens 10-11 Focus now quickly turns to tomorrow “I did not see the challenge live, I was

ROAD TO FINAL 2022 Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool with Chelsea travelling to Wembley for the focused on something else,”Tuchel said.
2021 Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea FA Cup final against Liverpool (11.30pm “I saw it from a distance on the iPad and
Malaysian time).
I’m not good at looking at these situations
Tuchel’s side will be looking for revenge because it hurts me physically to watch it.”
Third round Third round after their dramatic penalty shoot-out Leeds’ third straight defeat left them in
Chesterfield Shrewsbury Town defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
5-1 (h) 4-1 (h) the bottom three, level on points with
And the German coach admits his side Burnley who have a game in hand, and have
are in a good place with the FA Cup final just two games left – at home against Brighton
days away. and at Brentford on the final day – to
Fourth round Fourth round “We needed a performance like that. We salvage a calamitous season.
Plymouth Cardiff City
deserved to win,”Tuchel said. “That’s the Boss Jesse Marsch said James “felt
best message. terrible” about his costly 24th-minute
2-1 (h) 3-1 (h) “We were excellent right from the start dismissal, but refused to point the finger at

Fifth round Fifth round and kept our focus and high intensity. his player.
Luton Town Norwich City “We cleared the air after the late “One thing is for sure, I’m not going to sit

equaliser against Wolves. We knew what here and blame anyone,” the American said.
3-2 (a) 2-1 (h) was waiting. We had a lot of reason to trust “We have to be aggressive against the
Sixth round Sixth round ourselves. The players delivered. Full credit ball. We have to try to win balls and
to them. sometimes now we’ve been a little too
“We arrive (to the FA Cup final) with a aggressive in certain situations and that has
Middlesbrough Notts. Forest clear mindset because we did what we cost us.
2-0 (a) 1-0 (a) needed to do this week. Good news.”
There was worrying signs midway “I think the situation with the table has
through the first half when Mateo Kovacic something to do with it, has everything to
Semi-final Semi-final went down clutching his ankle after a horror do with our situation right now.
Crystal Palace Man City tackle from Dan James. The Leeds winger
“We want to be aggressive, but certainly
not cross the line.” – Express
2-0 (neutral) 3-2 (neutral) was quickly sent off by referee Anthony Newspapers/The Independent

Star of the show
De Bruyne left wanting more City goals despite netting four against Wolves

█ ANDY HAMPSON that against a Wolves team who are defensively Raheem Sterling added City’s fifth goal late on “Apparently it doesn’t look good – some
sound was really impressive.” and Phil Foden also hit the post in a dominant muscular problems for Fernandinho. Ayme had
KEVIN DE BRUYNE hailed a special display. a tough knock in his knee and it will be difficult
night but felt he should have scored five De Bruyne’s stunning performance came just for Sunday,” Guardiola said.
after netting four times in Manchester a day after City announced they had agreed a Manager Pep Guardiola said: “I’m so pleased
City’s thrashing of Wolves. deal to bolster their attack with the prolific for the performance and the result and the goals. The Spaniard also gave his reaction to the
De Bruyne was the star of the show as City ran Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland next We could have scored much much more. It was a signing of Haaland.
out 5-1 winners at Molineux to restore a three- season. brilliant performance from all the players.”
point lead at the top of the Premier League. “Big congratulations to the club,” he said. “He
De Bruyne appeared to offer a nod towards On De Bruyne’s performance, Guardiola is a young talented player. I’m very pleased he
With just two games to play and a goal the club’s stunning capture by celebrating his added: “I am disappointed for him because he decided to come and join us.”
difference plus seven better than second-placed third goal with arms outstretched in the manner missed the fifth goal, the post!
Liverpool, City are closing in on a fourth title in of Haaland, but he insisted that was just Wolves were swept aside but did briefly peg
five seasons. coincidence. “He is always so generous and has the sense City back at 1-1 with a Leander Dendoncker
to make an assist but I think this season he also goal.
De Bruyne began the rout after just seven “I did a couple of interviews and they said (it has the sense to be prolific and score goals. He
minutes, completed a left-footed hattrick inside was like) Haaland, but I didn’t even know,” he has been decisive in scoring goals – this is what Fitness coach Carlos Cachada, filling in for
24 and then added a fourth on the hour. said. “I just did it because I scored three and that the greatest do. the absent Bruno Lage following the manager’s
never happens.” positive Covid-19 test, said: “I think it’s a fair
He went close to a competition record- “I am very pleased for him, scoring four goals result.
equalling fifth when he hit the post in the closing After thrashing Newcastle 5-0 at the weekend, in the decisive part of the league is so important.”
moments. City have scored 10 goals since their heart- “We were good in spells and responded quite
breaking Champions League semifinal loss at The downside for City was the loss of well with a few counter-attacks but they’re a
The Belgian told Sky Sports: “It was pretty Real Madrid. centreback Aymeric Laporte with a knee injury strong team.
nice. When you score four goals it is always while Fernandinho, deployed as a makeshift
something special. It should have been five to be “The feeling is still not nice, but you need to defender, also felt a niggle. “There’s nothing to say about it, it was a fair
honest but I think we played well. move on. We try to now win the title and result and congratulations to Man City.
whatever happened unfortunately happened With Kyle Walker, John Stones and Ruben
“We could have scored even more and to do and you have to move on,” De Bruyne said. Dias sidelined and Nathan Ake not fully fit, City “You plan the things to stop them as a
are running out of defensive options. collective but then guys come and score four
goals.” – The Independent

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