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Salary hike 2 Tajuddin’s
appointment as
needed to
cope with ambassador

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Keep clean, stay vigilant

█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI oHFMD spreads through coughing,
[email protected] sneezing, contact with contaminated
surfaces, fluid from blisters and faeces
PETALING JAYA: Practising good
personal and general hygiene taught to the young ones, it may not be Parliament cum chairman of
will go a long way to help stem that easy for them to embrace it.” Pakatan Harapan health committee
the rise in hand, foot and Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said
mouth disease (HFMD). Koh also noted that HFMD is a there is a lack of awareness among
seasonal disease which spreads by close parents and those running pre-
“Hygiene plays a large role as the contact with another person who has schools about the disease.
viruses causing HFMD can be spread by the disease. “We now see the perils of reduced
coughing and sneezing, contact with health promotion and awareness,”
contaminated surfaces as well as “During the pandemic, when we he said.
contact with fluid from blisters and were in frequent lockdowns with “This shows the importance of
faeces,” Malaysian Medical Association children mostly staying at home, the health knowledge transfer to the
president Dr Koh Kar Chai told theSun. spread of HFMD was at a minimum. general public and how no one
With schools and kindergartens disease should take precedence over
Koh was commenting on reports opening up, it is no surprise the current another.”
released by the Health Ministry (MOH), number of cases is much higher than He added that hygiene plays a
stating that Malaysia had recorded that of last year.” critical role, and it is important to
31,661 cases of HFMD – 15 times the place emphasis on it not only at home
number that was recorded within the He also noted that there is no lack of but also in schools.
same period in 2021. awareness among parents and “The problem is multi-
guardians when it comes to this disease. sectoral, involving not Turn to
Last year, the country only recorded only MOH but other
2,121 cases in the same epidemiology “The public has mostly been relevant agencies, state —
week report. concentrating on Covid-19 to the extent
that they may have forgotten about page 3
When asked if Malaysians are other infectious diseases, including
beginning to forget about staying dengue.” and local councils.
hygienic, Koh said it is to the contrary.
However, Kuala Selangor member of
“I don’t think that it is because
Malaysians are beginning to forget
about the need to maintain hygiene.

“It is because children are not able to
effectively practise social distancing in
schools, and though hygiene is being

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Sultan Nazrin briefed on crash involving five students

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Also present at the briefing were Rahim, State Infrastructure, Energy, relevant parties to make this tragedy a and perseverance in facing the
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah was briefed USAS board member chairman Prof Water and Public Transport lesson, as well as to identify and situation, and prayed that the souls of
and given a report yesterday on the Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali, Committee chairman Datuk Mohd accept the weaknesses that exist for the victims be blessed by Allah SWT
fiery crash at KM246 of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Zolkafly Aaron and other top improvement, especially from the and be placed among the pious.”
North-South Expressway near here last Research director-general Datuk Dr management officials of the university. point of view of law enforcement and
week that resulted in the death of five Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim, Perak Fire regulations, so that such a tragic The five students who were killed in
students from Universiti Sultan Azlan and Rescue Department director Meanwhile, Ahmad Suaidi in a accident can be avoided.” the crash were identified as
Shah (USAS). Azmi Osman and PLUS Northern press statement said Sultan Nazrin, Muhammad Nasrun Aidol Munir
Region Branch manager Kassim while expressing sadness over the He said Sultan Nazrin also Akbar, 22, from Kuala Kubu Baru in
The hour-long closed-door Ismail. incident that befell the students, also expressed sympathy and condolences Selangor; Ahmad Naim Najmi Ahmad
briefing, held at USAS, was conducted handed his contribution of RM50,000 to the parents and family members of Hafizan, 21, from Cukai in Terengganu;
by its vice-chancellor Tan Sri Prof Dr Earlier, Sultan Nazrin, who arrived to Nordin to be given to the families of the deceased for the loss of their loved Iqbal Hasnun Halimi, 23, from Senai in
Nordin Kardi, Perak police chief Datuk at the compound of the USAS the five victims. one, Bernama reported. Johor; Muhammad Nabil Haikal
Mior Faridalathrash Wahid and administration office building at about Muhammad Fariz, 19, from Batu Caves
Taiping Hospital Forensic Department 11am, was welcomed by Perak State “His Highness is of the view that “His Highness prayed that they in Selangor and Ahmad Akmal Ahmad
head Dr N. Murali. Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul many preventive measures can and (parents and family members of the Mokhlis, 20, from Parit Buntar in Perak.
should be taken, and ordered all victims) would be given the strength

Tengku Permaisuri Salary hike needed
S’gor saddened by to cope with higher costs
animal cruelty
o Wages need to be above inflation level to enable people to Yeah added that as businesses grow,
SHAH ALAM: Tengku Permaisuri of meet loan obligations, escalating cost of living people will be able to meet their loan
Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has obligations and thus drive the economy
expressed disappointment that there are still █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH pre-pandemic levels. forward.
people who can openly treat animals [email protected] He added that if their salaries have been
inhumanely. PETALING JAYA: In order for people to have Universiti Tun Abdul Razak economist Dr
enough living wages to meet their daily reinstated it would provide them some Barjoyai Bardai said household debt will go up
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, who is also requirements, salaries have to be higher than breathing space, albeit not much. if the government fails to deal with inflation.
the Royal Patron of Stray Free Selangor (SFS) the rate of inflation.
programme, was extremely upset and He reiterated that wage levels need to be He said households affected by low income
disheartened following several recent Sunway University Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng above inflation to enable this group to meet will face budget restraints thus making it
incidents involving cruelty to pets and strays. said wages above inflation will allow people to their loan obligations and the escalating cost difficult to service their debts.
meet their commitments. of living.
She urged the relevant authorities to “The cost of living is going up and wages
conduct investigations so that the perpetrators He said what is concerning is those who are “On the bright side, banks have made need to move in tandem with this.
can be identified and brought to justice. heavily in debt will suffer if their wages are not provisions to cater for NPL from this sector.”
above inflation. “Price of certain goods have gone up by
She advised the public, who had Yeah also said the government needs to be 30% and the government needs to monitor
information or witnessed such incidents, “The rising cost of living will make it harder proactive in helping people by accelerating this,” he said.
to immediately report the matter to for this group to service their debts and they mega infrastructure projects, which leads to
authorities. might end up in financial distress. job creation and economic development. He added that the government will need to
come up with measures to help those affected
In a post in the Selangor Royal Office’s “The loan moratorium ends in the middle He said capital expenditure is one of the by such increases, and one way is by providing
official Facebook page, she said that treating of this year, and the B40 and M40 group might ways the government can improve economic a form of subsidy.
animals inhumanely is punishable under the face difficulties in servicing their debts, and growth.
Animal Welfare Act 2015, which provides this may lead to non-performing loans (NPL).” Barjoyai said if salaries remain stagnant
specific sections for the offences namely “Rising domestic consumption will help while the cost of living keeps going up, in time
Section 29 pertaining to animal cruelty, Yeah said one factor that needs to be businesses generate income, thus saving and households will have less to spend, which in
Section 30 (killing of animals) and Section 31 considered is whether the group is still facing creating jobs. turn would lead to them defaulting on their
(administration of poison). salary cuts or their salaries have returned to loans.
“Economic growth needs to be sustainable,
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin urged the the nation cannot survive another lockdown,” He added that the prices of goods have
public to be more caring, compassionate and he said. been constantly going up, leaving people to
empathetic, as well as treat pets and strays fork out more funds on items they need.
with love and kindness.
Barjoyai said it is vital for salaries to be able
She hoped that the welfare of these to meet the higher cost of living.
animals would always be given attention,
especially their need for a suitable Domestic Trade
environment, protection from the threat of and Consumer
diseases as well as freedom to display normal Affairs Minister
behavioural patterns. Datuk Seri
Alexander Nanta
“The community and animal rescue Linggi surveying
volunteers are also urged to neuter stray cats some
and dogs so that these animals do not price-controlled
continue to breed in unsuitable items in
environments,” she added. – Bernama Putrajaya
yesterday.
Citizenship – BERNAMAPIX
application under
federal govt purview

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government Feasibility study on water treatment plant completed
cannot determine the pace for processing
applications for citizenship of stateless KUCHING: The feasibility study on upgrading the detailed design is in progress and targeted to be answer session at the Sarawak state assembly
children in the state as the matter comes capacity of the Salim Water Treatment Plant in completed by the third quarter of 2023. sitting here yesterday.
under the purview of the Federal Sibu from 150 million litres per day (MLD) to
Government. 300 MLD, under phase three, has been “The construction is estimated to commence He said the upgrading of the Salim Water
completed. in early 2024. With 30 months of construction Treatment Plant is in line with the Sarawak Water
Sarawak Women, Early Childhood and period, the project is expected to be completed by Supply Master Plan and Water Grid as it would be
Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Sarawak Utility and Telecommunication 2026,” he said in reply to a question by Chieng Jin one of the anchor plants in the Central Region.
Fatimah Abdullah said while it was her Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the Ek (GPS-Bukit Assek) during the question and – Bernama
ministry’s wish to see the process hastened,
it was being done by the Home Ministry
and the matter was not discussed under the
present devolution of power exercise.

“The issue of citizenship even with
reference to the Inter-Governmental
Committee Report, MA63 (Malaysia
Agreement 1963) as well as the Federal
Constitution had been agreed to be a
federal matter,” she said when replying to
Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong)
at the State Assembly sitting yesterday.

Ding wanted to know whether the state
government planned to speed up the
process of tackling stateless children issues
apart from just issuing temporary
documents to them following the
re-establishment of a Special Committee
on Citizenship Status. – Bernama

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Tajuddin’s appointment draws flak

o Ex-diplomat slams ‘appalling’ decision, Ignatius said unsuitable responsibility to the federal ambassador to a country, it means
saying Pasir Salak MP lacks skills politicians, who are appointed constitution. placing an additional burden on the
required of ambassador ambassadors, do not usually perform diplomatic staff at the embassy as
or pull their weight, and it is the “When I was ambassador to the they have to do all the paperwork for
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY in Southeast Asia, deserves better. officers under them who end up Netherlands, I had seen Americans the ambassador, like drafting reports
[email protected] “According to media reports, doing all the work. sending their billionaires and that would be sent to Wisma Putra.
PETALING JAYA: The appointment politicians or non-career diplomats
of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Indonesia may have accepted the “In the end, they rarely commit to to be their ambassadors, and not “Our embassies usually have a
Raman as ambassador to Indonesia appointment, but we have put that the job, to the protocols that come their congressional representatives or small staff of only three or four
continues to be criticised as a bad country in a difficult position. No with it, the endless meetings, senators because they know their diplomatic officers, unlike US
move with former Malaysian country would want to have someone receptions and networking. responsibilities. embassies throughout the world,
diplomat Dennis Ignatius calling the like that as an ambassador. However, which usually have a big number of
decision appalling, outrageous, and given the close relationship between “They often believe that because “I am of the view that a senior diplomatic staff. Thus, they can cope
one that further diminishes the our two countries, it would be they are appointed by the prime career diplomat should have been if their ambassador is a political
country’s international standing. difficult for Indonesia to reject him. minister, they don’t have to follow appointed as our ambassador to appointee,” she said.
instructions from the head office. For Indonesia because career diplomats
He said Tajuddin’s conduct in “Whether the appointee is a all these reasons, my preference are specifically trained for the job, Farida added Tajuddin’s
Parliament had shown him to be politician or a career diplomat, he would be for career foreign service and they know what is expected of description of the LRT collision last
unacceptable and lacking in the kind must be able to function well in the officers to be appointed as them.” year, which left 47 passengers
of skills required of an ambassador. position and carry out his ambassadors. seriously injured, as “two trains
responsibilities with the highest Farida said career diplomats are kissing each other” was a reflection of
Ignatius said Indonesia, which is degree of professionalism. “As a former foreign service officer, familiar with the provisions of the the Pasir Salak MP’s capability.
our most important bilateral partner I think this is a black day for Wisma Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
“It is far better to have a career Putra and a setback for our Relations, which governs the conduct She said his appointment is a
diplomat to fill the post.” diplomacy,” he said. of diplomatic relations between disappointment to Malaysian
countries. career diplomatic officers, who
Ex-diplomat Noor Farida Mohd have now been deprived of an
Ariffin told theSun that members of “Does Tajuddin have any opportunity to be promoted to an
Parliament cannot be ambassadors knowledge of this convention? When ambassadorship.
to foreign countries as they have a a politician is appointed as an

‘It takes years of practice to nurture good habits’ PM to officiate at
tour programme
“We need to understand that it takes From numbers are a good reminder, if not an year, as most of the time last year was spent in Sabah
years of education and practice to outright wake-up call for all of us, indoors and most nurseries were closed.
nurture good habits. front especially those in positions of power and KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk
page influence.” “So logically, we can see that there is a real Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is scheduled to
“This is where health promotion Dzulkefly added that it was interesting spike in the number of cases this year. As much
should not be done in a lax manner. We that the ministry made the comparison in attention was focused on Covid-19, the officiate at the Malaysian Family
have failed to promote good public the number of cases between 2021 and this surveillance and active case detection of other Aspirations tour at the Sabah
health preventive measures, and the diseases had dipped.”

International Convention Centre here
today.
The opening ceremony, the first event
of the tour programme organised by the
Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry,
will also be attended by Sabah Chief
Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Several fun and beneficial activities
have been lined up for visitors at the
three-day event, which starts at 9am.
Among them are the family agro sales,
family sales, electronic sports, community
games, gotong-royong, fun ride cycling
tour, family feast and an exhibition of
ministries and government agencies.
The career carnival programme will be
an attraction for job seekers as over 1,000
opportunities are being offered by various
sectors that involve more than 30
reputable employers.
Other interesting activities include a
cat performance, motoring carnival,
cooking demonstrations, fruit
arrangement and a simulation exercise
by the Fire and Rescue Department.
Sabah is the third destination for the
tour. The first and second tours were held
in Johor and Perlis respectively.
– Bernama

SHOW OF APPRECIATION ... Zahari Zakariah (sitting) and Arunasala Pandy Karuppusamy (third from right) being congratulated for winning the ‘Tokoh Johor river water
Guru’ award in conjunction with Teacher’s Day celebration in Penang yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN deal discussed

Transfer move a big relief for teachers KUALA LUMPUR: Issues related to the
1962 Johor River Water Agreement were
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent government’s suffering from chronic diseases. Both my immediate replacement to avoid gaps and among the issues discussed by Prime
announcement of the restructuring of the parents have passed away but my application is disruption of the learning system for students. Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
teacher transfer process, where applications still not approved,” he told Bernama. and Singapore’s Foreign Minister
can be made up to four times a year, has been “Consideration must be given to teachers Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during their
lauded by teachers. Ahmad said his wife, who is also a teacher, is who have been separated from their spouses for meeting on Wednesday.
also facing a similar problem as her application a long period,” he said.
The move gives them a better opportunity to to be transferred to Kelantan has yet to be In his latest posting on Facebook,
be transferred to places of their choice. approved. National Parents-Teacher Association Ismail Sabri said he received a courtesy
Collaborative Council president Assoc Prof call from Vivian at his office in Putrajaya
Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi A teacher in Malacca, who only wanted to be Datuk Mohamad Ali Hasan said the ministry on Wednesday.
Jidin said teacher transfers would be made in known as Sue, said she submitted her had made a thorough study to improve the
March, June, September and December every application 16 years ago after her husband died, education system in the country. “Many issues were discussed,
year. but so far there had been no response. including the 10th Malaysia-Singapore
“The role of teachers is very important in Leaders Retreat, bilateral ties, investment,
A teacher, who wanted to be known only as National Union of the Teaching Profession developing skills and characters of students. tourism, cross-border issues and the Johor
Ahmad, said he had been waiting for his secretary-general Wang Heng Suan said the River Water Agreement 1962.
transfer application to his hometown in move provided a brighter transfer opportunity “There needs to be a balance of teachers in
Kelantan to be approved for the past 12 years. for teachers. the urban and rural areas, especially specialist “We also discussed the Kuala Lumpur-
teachers. The transfer should be allowed after a Singapore High-Speed Rail project, the
“My reason for applying was that I wanted to “However, the Education Ministry needs to certain period of time so that they would not get Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid System Link
take care of my ailing parents who were ensure that the changes made involve bored teaching at the same school.” project, as well as Malaysia-Singapore
maritime and air space issues,” he said.

He also expressed hope that the
existing bilateral ties between the two
countries would remain strong for mutual
benefit. – Bernama

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█ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN o Association reminds all members to be polite all-inclusive and independent Last Friday, a security guard on
[email protected] and sensible but firm when carrying out duties organisations. duty at the immigration counter at
PETALING JAYA: The lack of training UTC allegedly abused and
in conflict resolution is the cause of this particular security guard had had gone overboard. “Disruption and hindrance to threatened two reporters from a
the Pudu Urban Transformation attended such training, which usually “Investigations are being carried media work is not a new issue,” said portal who went to check on the long
Centre (UTC) issue where on-duty consists of legal education, its president Farah Marshita, adding queues of people renewing their
reporters were allegedly harassed communication skills, disciplinary out by the police. However, the that whenever intimidation of media passports.
and threatened by a security guard, training and self-defence. They must association will contact the UTC employees occurs, no accountable
said the Malaysian Security Industry also learn when and where they can management to look into the case parties assist or fight for the cause of The verbal assault began when the
Association. use their power.” from our point of view.” the media. security guard on duty refused to let
the reporters speak to people who
Its president Datuk Seri Ramli Ramli said it is up to the owner of Ramli reminded all security She said it is clear that all parties had been waiting in line for several
Yusuff said the security guard was the premises to decide the job scope guards to understand their jobs and prefer to sit back and wait for certain hours.
unaware of how to resolve conflicts of their security guards. be polite, sensible but firm when circumstances to happen before
when confronted with situations that carrying out their duties. taking action, to protect media The reporters, who were exposed
would result in him being unable to “Security guards must complete personnel who are carrying out their to verbal intimidation, were informed
carry out his duties professionally. the tasks given to them, depending In a statement, the National Union responsibilities as journalists. that they could not take pictures or
on the job scope decided by their of Journalists of Peninsular Malaysia speak to the public unless they
“All security guards must attend superiors. But in this case, perhaps had urged the government to protect Farah expressed fear that similar obtained written permission from the
training on conflict resolution before the security guard in the viral video the rights of media personnel and to situations will happen if no firm management.
they are stationed at any designated promptly establish a media council of action is taken against any party who
premises, but we are unsure whether threatens or commits physical and Attempts by theSun to obtain
verbal violence against media comments from the Immigration
personnel. Department were unsuccessful.

Assistant Witness on why
agriculture he didn’t
officer charged complain to Najib
with bribery
KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia
KUANTAN: An assistant Development Berhad (1MDB)
agriculture officer at the Lipis chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh
district Orang Asli Development told the High Court yesterday that he
Department pleaded not guilty at did not complain about irregularities
the sessions court here yesteray in 1Malaysia Development Berhad
to two charges of accepting (1MDB) directly to Datuk Seri Najib
bribes totalling RM300. Abdul Razak, as it would be like
Ahmad Akmi Mohamad, 39, implying that the former prime
made the plea before judge minister was involved.
Datuk Ahmad Zamzani Mohd
Zain. The 68-year-old witness was
The accused was alleged to being re-examined by lead
have received a total of RM300 prosecutor, Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram
without consideration from an in the former premier’s trial over the
individual known to have a KLIA Narcotics Division with the misappropriation of RM2.3 billion in
connection with his official 28kg of drugs suspected to be funds from 1MDB.
work. syabu, worth RM1.008 million,
Ahmad Akmi was charged seized while in transit to Sabah and Sri Ram asked why at that point of
with committing the offence at a Sarawak. – MUHAMMAD IMAN time he did not make a complaint to
restaurant in Tempoyang in MUTTAQIN/THESUN the Finance Ministry and Najib about
Kuala Lipis at 4pm on Jan 5, and his own frustrations over what had
a bank branch in Mentakab in happened in 1MDB.
Temerloh at 1pm on Jan 7
Both the charges were framed Police seize drugs worth RM1 million Mohd Bakke said what restrained
under Section 165 of the Penal or discouraged him from doing that
Code, which provides for was that it would be like making a
imprisonment for up to two years █ BY IMAN MUTTAQIN packages smuggled inside electrical courier services, hiding the drugs in complaint against the then prime
or a fine or both. [email protected] devices. It contained 3kg of drugs, electrical devices and using minister.
The court, in allowing Ahmad SEPANG: Police seized 28kg of which were to be shipped to Tawau modified boxes in a bid to deceive
Akmi bail of RM4,000 in one drugs, suspected to be syabu, worth in Sabah. the authorities. “Complaining on the loss of
surety, ordered him to report at RM1.008 million to be delivered to sheep to the wolf,” quipped Sri Ram.
the nearest Malaysian Anti- Sabah and Sarawak in two separate “Then on May 11, another 25 “Investigations showed that the
Corruption Commission attempts. packages of Chinese tea suspected of packages had been listed with fake Mohd Bakke: “That was the thing,
(MACC) office every month and containing syabu were seized. The addresses and details,” he said, because from the early part of my
to surrender his passport. The KL International Airport (KLIA) packages were also hidden inside adding that courier companies’ involvement as a board member, I
court set June 20 for mention. police chief ACP Imran Abdul electrical devices. employees who receive such goods was already not comfortable.
Deputy public prosecutor Rahman said the first incident to be delivered to specific
from the MACC Siti Sarah Zainal occurred on May 8, and the second “These packages were to be sent destinations may be involved with “I had this feeling of discomfort,
Abiddin appeared for the on May 11. to Kuching in Sarawak and Tawau the drug syndicate. especially when I found out that the
prosecution, while Ahmad Akmi in Sabah.” management had split the
was unrepresented – Bernama “On May 8, the KLIA Narcotics “No arrests have been made, but remittance, that was the trigger. I felt
Division seized three Chinese tea Imran added that the drug police have identified several very uncomfortable about the whole
syndicate used the same modus suspects”, he said. thing.
operandi of using Klang Valley
“And that prompted my
Resort leads by example with beach clean-up resignation. I wanted to resign on the
spot, go back to the PM and tell him
█ BY MUHAMMAD YUSRY began organising the annual Redang Taaras Beach and Spa Resort island will always be preserved for what had happened and that I had
[email protected] Island Conservation Day in 2020. area manager Pravir Mishra said 15 visitors and tourists. my suspicions about him. I was not
PETALING JAYA: The Taaras Beach beach clean-ups were carried out comfortable, and that was difficult.”
and Spa Resort on Redang Island is The bi-weekly activity kicks off in last year and a total of 1,324 rubbish “We urge everyone to recycle and
setting an example for the the morning with staff going to bags, with an estimated weight of reuse whenever possible. Please get He also said that Najib had never
environment-conscious, with its various parts of the island to collect 39,720kg, were collected and sorted into the habit of recycling so that asked him why he resigned from the
beach clean-up initiatives that rubbish. for recycling and disposal. together, we can reduce waste and company although he had met Najib
promote the conservation of oceans keep our oceans clean. We have to on many occasions after he left the
and beaches that sustain marine life In the afternoon, 30 staff in two “This is, by far, the largest amount join hands to sustain our marine life company.
and the ecosystem. boats transport the collected of rubbish we have ever collected in and ecosystem,” he said.
rubbish back to the resort for sorting the history of our beach clean-up Sri Ram: “After you resigned, were
Its beach clean-up operations and segregation. initiative. On Wednesday, the resort you satisfied that he (Najib) was
throughout Redang Island are an conducted its clean-up initiative as aware that you had resigned?”
ongoing initiative spurred by Berjaya The rubbish, which usually “No other resort or hotel has usual and collected a total of 170
Corporation Bhd founder and consists of plastic bottles, rubber, done as much to clean up the beach 10kg rubbish bags. Mohd Bakke: “Najib never asked
chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan, who styrofoam packaging, fishing nets, as we have and we have called on me why I resigned. It was business as
is very passionate about ropes and other things, is then them to follow our lead.” Mishra added that it is important usual.”
conservation. Hence, the resort separated according to recycling for everyone to join in the effort so
norms. Mishra said the initiative is set to that not only Redang Island, but Mohd Bakke was the 1MDB
continue as the resort wishes to also the country will be clean and chairman from September 2009 until
Non-recyclable material will then ensure that the natural beauty of the litter-free. October 19, 2009 when he resigned to
be safely disposed of. protest the irregularities in 1MDB’s
US$1 billion deal.

Najib, 68, is facing four charges of
using his position to obtain bribes
totalling RM2.3 billion from 1MDB
and 21 charges of money laundering
involving the same amount.

The trial continues on June 7.
– Bernama

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WATERY Med school
CROSSING ordered to pay
... A man, ¥8m over gender
carrying his discrimination
bicycle,
crossing a TOKYO: A medical school here that
damaged road made it harder for female students to
due to pass entrance exams was yesterday
flooding after ordered to pay compensation to 13
heavy rains in women for gender discrimination.
the Indian
state of Assam Juntendo University said in 2018
yesterday. At that it had raised the bar for women in
least 10 the exams in order to “narrow the gap
people, with male students”, as a scandal over
including a medical school admissions
four-year-old uncovered improper practices at
child, have several institutions.
died in floods
and landslides The university argued at the time
this week after that women had better
unusually communication skills, and were
heavy rains therefore at an advantage in the
pummelled interview part of their applications.
several parts of
India. – AFPPIX A Tokyo district court spokesman
told AFP that Juntendo had been
North Korea completes ordered to pay the plaintiffs, with local
preparations for nuke test media reporting the total
compensation came to around ¥8
SEOUL: North Korea is poised to o ‘Provocation’ likely to overshadow This week, North Korea million (RM275,000).
conduct a nuclear test, Seoul and Biden’s first trip as president to Asia reportedly sent cargo planes to
Washington said yesterday, with the China for Covid aid after Pyongyang A government investigation was
United States warning it could come arrives in Seoul today, his Biden’s visit,” Cheong Seong-chang reported two million cases of “fever” BRIEFSlaunched four years ago after another
as President Joe Biden visits South administration said. of the Centre for North Korea Studies among the country’s unvaccinated school, Tokyo Medical University,
Korea this week. at the Sejong Institute told AFP. population, despite a rigid blockade. admitted it had systematically
This could mean “further missile lowered the scores of female
Touted as proof of the US “pivot” tests, long-range missile tests or a Biden, who will visit some of the Kim is well aware of the gridlock applicants to keep women in the
to Asia, Biden’s first trip as president nuclear test, or frankly both” around nearly 30,000 US troops stationed in at the UN Security Council after student body at around 30%.
to the region looks set to be the time of Biden’s trip, National South Korea, is ready to make Russia’s invasion of Ukraine so it is
overshadowed by an increasingly Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said. “adjustments” to the US military “highly likely” a nuke or ICBM test The government report said
belligerent North Korea bent on posture in the region, and Seoul’s will come during Biden’s Asia tour, female applicants were discriminated
staging a new “provocation”. Satellite imagery indicates North hawkish new President Yoon Cheong said. against at four of the 81 schools it
Korea is preparing to conduct what Suk-yeol is eager for stronger ties. studied, with media at the time saying
Despite a spiralling Covid would be its seventh nuclear test – Moscow would likely block any admissions staff believed women
outbreak, Pyongyang’s “preparations which would cap a record-breaking It is likely that Kim is debating attempt at the UN to impose further would leave the medical profession or
for a nuclear test have been blitz of launches this year, including what to do, thanks to American sanctions on Pyongyang over a work fewer hours when they married
completed and they are only looking intercontinental ballistic missiles. pressure on Beijing – Kim’s sole weapons test. and had children.
for the right time”, South Korean major ally – to help rein in
lawmaker Ha Tae-keung said after “North Korea will want to attract Pyongyang’s nuclear and ICBM After Seoul, Biden heads to Japan Tokyo Medical School, Juntendo
being briefed by Seoul’s spy agency. global attention by conducting a tests, Cheong said. on Sunday for talks with Tokyo’s top University and Kitasato University
nuclear test during President leaders, before joining a Quad admitted the issue and apologised,
US intelligence said there is a summit – a grouping of Australia, while St Marianna University of
“genuine possibility” that Kim could India, Japan, and the United States. Medicine denied the claims. – AFP
stage this “provocation” after Biden – AFP
CANADA PROBES
China rejects US call to invite Taiwan to WHO assembly MONKEYPOX CASES

BEIJING: China yesterday angrily criticising its exclusion as Taiwan was expelled from the against China was “doomed to fail”. OTTAWA: Health authorities in
rejected a call for the World Health “unwarranted”. WHO in 1972, a year after losing the But Blinken earlier said: “As we Canada’s Quebec province are
Organisation (WHO) to invite “China” seat at the UN to the investigating more than a dozen
Taiwan to its annual assembly, after Beijing lashed out in response to People’s Republic of China. continue to fight Covid-19 and other suspected cases of monkeypox, a
the United States pushed for the the comments. emerging health threats, Taiwan’s rare but potentially serious virus,
democratic island to participate. It was allowed to attend the isolation from the preeminent global public broadcaster CBC reported
“We firmly oppose the relevant WHO’s top annual meetings between health forum is unwarranted and on Wednesday. The United States
Taiwan has been blocked from statement issued by the US,” said 2009 and 2016 as an observer when undermines inclusive global public on Wednesday also confirmed a
attending the assembly in recent Chinese Foreign Ministry relations with China were warmer. health cooperation.” case of monkeypox in a man who
years by China, which considers the spokesman Zhao Lijian yesterday. had recently travelled to Canada,
island a renegade province to be But Beijing has stepped up its Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry after European health officials
reunified with the mainland. “There is only one China in the campaign to pressure Taipei since yesterday expressed regret and confirmed dozens of cases earlier
world, and Taiwan is an inalienable President Tsai Ing-wen came to dissatisfaction that it has yet to this week. The illness often starts
Secretary of State Antony Blinken part,” he told a regular briefing. power, as she refuses to acknowledge receive an invitation to attend the with flu-like symptoms such as
said the US strongly advocates for its stance that self-ruled democratic WHO meeting in Geneva. fever, muscle ache and swollen
the WHO to invite Taiwan to take Zhao said Taiwan’s participation Taiwan is part of China. lymph nodes before causing a
part in its annual World in international organisations, The World Health Assembly is chicken pox-like rash on the face
Health Assembly as an observer, including the WHO, must be Zhao said “any attempt to play scheduled to take place from May 22 and body, according to the US
handled in accordance with the the Taiwan card” or use the island to May 28. – AFP Centres for Disease Control and
“one-China principle”. Prevention. Health authorities in
the city of Montreal are
Trapped Indonesian ferry with 800 on board dislodged investigating 13 cases. – AFP

JAKARTA: An Indonesian ferry “With hard work, KM Sirimau heading back to Lewoleba. We water and snacks for the passengers. IRANIAN JOURNALIST
carrying 800 people that had run which had been stuck for two days almost arrived now,” passenger Itha “The passengers had started to BACK IN JAIL
aground was dislodged yesterday was released at 12pm Central Tating told AFP on the phone.
and continued on its journey, the Indonesia Time and it is now heading panic because they had been stuck TEHRAN: Iranian journalist
military said. to the nearest port in Lewoleba.” Passengers had started to worry for more than 24 hours,” Dwi said. Keyvan Samimi, who was jailed in
after being stuck on the boat for 2020 for “plotting against
KM Sirimau, with 784 passengers The ferry was later taken to days, she said, adding that a woman Efforts to free the boat finally national security”, has been
and 55 crew members on board, was Lewoleba port on the island of was panicking because she ran out succeeded after a tugboat sent by returned to prison after resuming
dislodged from shallow waters off Lembata for checks before of milk formula for her state-owned shipping company PT his activities during a medical
East Nusa Tenggara province at continuing its journey to the town of five-month-old. Pelni arrived to help. furlough, a report said yesterday.
noon, the head of local naval base Maumere on the island of Flores. “Keyvan has been sent back to
Dwi Yoga told AFP. The military boarded Rescuers waited for the tide to prison at the end of his furlough
“The boat is now free and we are yesterday morning to distribute rise before they towed the ferry, Dwi for resuming his activities against
said. – AFP national security and his contacts
with counter-revolutionary
groups abroad,” Iran’s Mehr news
agency reported. The 73-year-old
had been granted prison leave on
medical grounds in late February.
He had been serving a three-year
sentence in Semnan, nearly
200km east of the capital. “The
medical examiner ordered his
return to prison after a new
examination,” Mehr said. – AFP

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‘How to murder your Russia claims 1,730
husband’ writer on surrender in Mariupol
trial for killing hubby
oSilencefromKyiv,fateofAzovstaldefendersstillunresolved “Any information to the public could
WASHINGTON: A writer who penned a endanger that process.”
piece titled How To Murder Your Husband is KYIV: Moscow said yesterday that 1,730 steelworks, where underground bunkers and
on trial in the US for ... killing her husband. Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in tunnels had protected them from weeks of Russia denied that it has agreed to a
Mariupol over three days, including 771 in Russian bombardment. prisoner swap for them.
It is a case that has all the hallmarks of the past 24 hours, claiming a surrender on a
classic detective fiction – a huge insurance far bigger scale than Kyiv has acknowledged “More than a half have already left, more Many of the Azovstal defenders belong to
payout, an impecunious suspect who claims since ordering its garrison to stand down. than half have laid down their arms,” Denis a Ukrainian unit with far-right origins, the
to have amnesia, a missing weapon, and Pushilin told the Solovyov Live internet Azov Regiment, which Moscow calls Nazis
surveillance footage that seems to have The ultimate outcome of Europe’s television channel. and said must be prosecuted for crimes.
caught the culprit red-handed. bloodiest battle for decades remained
publicly unresolved, with no confirmation of “Let them surrender, let them live, let them Ukraine called them national heroes.
But for novelist Nancy Crampton Brophy, the fate of the hundreds of Ukrainian troops honestly face the charges for all their crimes.” The end of fighting in Mariupol, the
it is not the plot of her latest book; it is real who had held out in a vast steelworks at the biggest city Russia has captured so far, allows
life in an Oregon court room. end of a near three-month siege. The wounded had been given medical Russian President Vladimir Putin to claim a
treatment while those who were fit had been rare victory in the invasion it began on Feb
Crampton Brophy stands accused of Ukraine, which said it aims to secure a taken to a penal colony and were being 24.
shooting Daniel Brophy using a gun whose prisoner swap, has declined to say how many treated well, he said. It gave Russia complete control of the Sea
now-missing barrel she bought on eBay. were inside the plant or comment on the fate of Azov and an unbroken stretch of territory
of the rest since confirming that just over 250 Ukrainian officials said they cannot along eastern and southern Ukraine.
Prosecutors said the 71-year-old writer had surrendered in the initial hours after it comment publicly on the fate of the fighters, Ukraine said tens of thousands of civilians
was struggling to make payments on her ordered them to yield. as negotiations are under way behind the died in nearly three months of Russian siege
mortgage, but kept up multiple life scenes to rescue them. and bombardment that lay the city to waste.
assurance policies that would pay out a total The leader of Russian-backed separatists The Red Cross and United Nations said
of US$1.4 million (RM6.2 million) in the in control of the area said nearly half of the “The state is making utmost efforts to the true toll is uncounted but at least in the
event of her husband’s demise. fighters remained inside the Azovstal carry out the rescue of our service personnel,” thousands, making it the bloodiest battle in
military spokesman Oleksandr Motuzaynik Europe at least since the Chechnya and
Prosecutor Shawn Overstreet said told a news conference. Balkan wars of the 1990s. – Reuters
security camera footage had captured
Crampton Brophy’s minivan outside theBRIEFS RUBBISH FASHION SENSE ... Dutch police
Oregon Culinary Institute on June 2, 2018 at Environmental activist Rob arrest three over
almost exactly the time her chef husband Greenfield walking around the US ATM explosions
was killed in one of the school’s classrooms. city of Beverly Hills wearing a suit
filled with every piece of trash he THE HAGUE: Dutch police have arrested
“You were there at the same time that has generated living and three people over a string of bomb attacks
someone happens to be shooting your consuming like a typical American on cash machines in Germany that netted
husband ... with the exact type of gun that you for one month to raise awareness nearly €1 million (RM4.6 million), the EU’s
own and which is now mysteriously missing.” about how much garbage just one policing agency said yesterday.
person generates. He is currently
Crampton Brophy told the court she has on day 27 of the 30-day project and The three suspected members of a
no memory of being there, though is wearing 28.5kg of trash. – AFPPIX criminal gang that targets automated teller
acknowledges she must have been, insisting machines (ATMs) were arrested on Tuesday
the CCTV images show her in the area in the cities of Haarlem and Vianen in the
because she was driving around getting Netherlands, Europol said in a statement.
inspiration for a story.
Often using stolen vehicles and working
Her husband, 63, was found dead that in the dead of night, the gang used
morning by students readying for a class. explosives to break into eight ATMs in
Germany in October and November last
Prosecutors said Crampton Brophy, year and steal the cash inside, it said.
whose books can be bought on Amazon, was
facing financial ruin before her husband’s “With the support of Europol, the Dutch
death, but continued to pay into 10 separate police, working together with the German
life insurance policies. police has arrested three suspected members
of a criminal gang responsible for a string of
The blog on murdering a husband robberies targeting ATMs in Germany.”
discusses methods and motivations for
dispatching an unwanted spouse. German police arrested three other
suspects back in March 2020 and are
These include financial gain and the use hunting another fugitive.
of a firearm, although it notes guns are “loud,
messy, require some skill.” The ATM raids in Hessen,
Baden-Wuerttemberg, Lower Saxony and
“But the thing I know about murder is Rhineland Palatinate in Germany netted
that every one of us have it in him/her when over €958,000 in cash, Europol said.
pushed far enough,” the essay said.
The blasts also caused nearly €1 million
The trial, which began early last month, is of damage “demonstrating no insight into
ongoing. – AFP the risk of harm, or even possibility of death,
to those who lived nearby or who were near
U.S. TO AIRLIFT BABY the machines at the time”, it said.
FORMULA FROM OVERSEAS
Dutch and German police said in
WASHINGTON: The US government will fly September last year that they had busted a
in baby formula on commercial planes criminal gang that made video tutorials on
contracted by the military in an airlift the increasingly popular method of raiding
aimed at easing the major shortage ATMs. – AFP
plaguing the country, the White House
said Wednesday. The lack of formula – the Israel arrests Al Jazeera reporter pallbearer
result of a perfect storm of supply chain
issues and a massive recall – is leaving TEL AVIV: Israel has arrested one of the gunfire or a stray shot from one of its snipers. “The suspect was arrested as part of an
parents increasingly desperate, and has pallbearers of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen A lawyer for pallbearer Amro Abu Khudeir ongoing investigation which contrary to
become a political headache for President Abu Akleh, police said yesterday, but rejected allegations, had nothing to do with his
Joe Biden. The Department of Defence his lawyer’s claim that the detention was linked told AFP that his client had been arrested and participation in the funeral procession,” the
“will use its contracts with commercial air to his role at the funeral. questioned over his role at the funeral. statement said.
cargo lines to transport products from
manufacturing facilities abroad that have In a raid that has sparked international According to the lawyer, Khaldoun Najm, Police justifications for the raid at St
met Food and Drug Administration safety outrage, baton-wielding Israeli police beat Israel also claimed to have “a secret file on Joseph’s Hospital have varied.
standards”, the White House said. – AFP several pallbearers as they carried the (Amro’s) membership of a terrorist organisation”.
journalist’s coffin out of a hospital in They have cited the need to stamp out
POLICE END DOWNING Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. “I think they will arrest more young men “nationalistic” chants and also said that
STREET PARTY INQUIRY who participated in the funeral. “rioters” among the mourners hurled
Shireen was shot dead during an Israeli projectiles at officers.
LONDON: British police said yesterday army raid in the West Bank last week. “For them, the subject of the funeral and the
they had ended their investigation into coffin was scandalous.” Israeli forces frequently crack down on
Covid-19 lockdown parties held at Prime Palestinians and the television network said displays of Palestinian identity, including the
Minister Boris Johnson’s Downing Street Israeli troops killed her, while Israel said In a statement, police dismissed any link national flag, one of which was draped over
office, saying they had issued a total of she may have been killed by Palestinian between the funeral and Amro’s arrest. Shireen’s coffin. – AFP
126 fines. Johnson and Finance Minister
Rishi Sunak were both fined last month “We are witnessing an attempt to produce a
over a gathering in his office to celebrate conspiracy that is fundamentally incorrect.
his 56th birthday in June 2020 when social
mixing was all but banned. “This
investigation is now complete,” London
Police Acting Deputy Commissioner
Helen Ball said. Police said the fines related
to eight dates when events were held at
government offices between May 2020
and April last year. Of those fined, 53 were
men and 73 were women, with some
receiving more than one. – Reuters

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SPEAK UP

Dangers of tunnel vision education
ON Teacher’s Day this week,
parents once again declared Blueprint (2013-2025), which “World literature, reading and its exhilarating systematically and deliberately
the quality of education in benchmarked better syllabus, teaching reading and experiences will be lost silenced to make way for Bahasa
national schools as “pitifully materials and internationally- creative thinking in interpretation. Malaysia. Tamil literature continues to
behind times”, and questioned the recognised syllabuses in schools. should be made be taught in secondary schools but
deteriorating standard of the English compulsory, not Great works of classic authors like after school hours.
language as well. The blueprint also clearly defined only for mastering William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens
language competency deficiencies and languages but also and George Orwell, which have stood In the past, the government used
While English has been struggling quality teaching expectations, with a in educating and the test of time, need teachers to be free Tamil literature books but in
to survive in the school curriculum, guide for training English language preparing young trained in special creative literature recent times, administrators have
politicians continue to fight tooth teachers to raise the level of English Malaysians for skills for subjective interpretation and made it inconvenient for students to
and nail for Bahasa Malaysia to proficiency. vibrant changes intellectual discourse with their study or take literature as an
predominate, while blatantly and challenges of students. examination topic, with excuses like
minimising the usage of English. However, the essence of this globalisation. The “no funds, no teachers or no students”.
extensively researched, detailed and system should not Teachers should be able to
Another parental concern was that comprehensive blueprint has been deny young challenge students to a critical In the same way, reportedly
world history was being slowly diluted and distilled in various Malaysians these engagement of diverse opinions and Chinese literature was not popular
removed and instead replaced transfers of powers over the last privileges. provoke deeper levels of creative among the students due to the lack of
with rewritten politically-palatable four years. thinking. attention given to the subject.
histories to showcase local leaders.
Even the use of English in mathematics Meanwhile, more affluent parents, Literary books give us insight to World literature, reading and
and science was used as a political who can afford an exorbitant price for another history, culture, social and creative thinking should be made
tool that experienced volatile changes. quality education, sent their children political reform, with students having a compulsory, not only for mastering
to international schools, which wider radar of what to read. languages but also in educating and
In the late 1990s, an unspoken provided an insightful look into world preparing young Malaysians for
compromise was reached for the cultures, histories and literatures. Words in such literature have vibrant changes and challenges of
introduction of “a one language and a meaningful and timeless quotes that globalisation. The system should not
tunnel vision that propagated local The underprivileged monolingual give students a broader view of life deny young Malaysians these
history”. national school child inherited the and a point of reference of their own privileges.
local, weak education practices and standing in the global world.
The approach manifested itself as a was forever left behind. Reading beyond school textbooks is
more information-based and spoon- An inspirational story to depict essential for those who seek to rise
feed education that was mainly exam Students should be able to here is Alchemist, written by Paulo above the ordinary student. We have
orientated. reimagine another bigger world which Coelho. It is about a boy who travels to rebuild this broken system and
offers so much more that is already out from Spain in search of treasure buried motivate them to read about the
Somehow, this system developed there. This knowledge cannot be in Egypt. In his travels, he meets historical events and great leaders who
its own momentum with a justification underestimated in today’s world. Our people, encounters obstacles and brought change in our world.
of its own, and was perpetuated. Even young people should be entitled to this eventually discovers that knowledge is
the enforcers have lost sight of why it learning. the real treasure. If they are limited to a localised
was there in the first place. tunnel-visioned reading, they may
Many teachers who were only Our social fabric has been built by grow up in a toxic well of conjectures,
In 2012, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin proficient in Bahasa Melayu could not many communities, ethnicities, where fiction and facts can be
as the Education Minister then raised access the millions of books in the literatures and is the home to 137 mixed up.
concerns over these issues and world of English literature. languages. Many of these indigenous
spearheaded the Malaysia Education languages were left unrecognised, Comments: [email protected]
Even if some of the books were with their voices and thoughts
translated, the beauty, the rhythm in

Inflation is not a problem, but a solution Money’s too tight to mention politics

█ BY SAMPATH LIYANAGE █ BY MARIE LE CONTE Minister Boris Johnson; Shadow
I NEVER thought living through a Secretary of State for Health and
YES, that is right. Inflation is not the basic need here is free or subsidised. The Central period of sharp inflation would feel Social Care Wes Streeting may or
problem we have today. In fact, If you are fed, why hunt? This is the Bank of Sri so physical. I have been back in may not run to replace Labour Party
inflation is the perfect solution to our Lanka Britain for just over two weeks and, leader Keir Starmer; Secretary of
problems. culture our political leaders gifted us recently each time I check my account, a State for Housing, Communities
with. We should not only change these increased little cartoon appears in my head. and Local Government Michael
Why did we run out of dollars? Why leaders, but must change our culture policy rates Gove may or may not make the
do we have huge rupee and dollar and society too. to curb I am standing there, like a Disney House of Lords move up north while
debts? Why did we continuously inflation. character, minding my own their building is being renovated.
borrow? Even after defaulting, why are Let us not subsidise anything always a subsidy given to deposit business, but someone wicked has Who cares?
we going to lenders and begging for except health and education. Let holders at the expense of productivity. dipped all the coins I own in oil and
more loans? everyone pay the right price for what No friendly country or lending they keep falling out of my pocket. I I should, of course, but I struggle
they consume. Poverty is something institution will lend money to try to go through life, tend to my to. Even the Northern Ireland
Because we are a nation of that should be defeated, not Sri Lanka to reimplement or maintain cartoon business, but the coins keep protocol leaves me cold, even
consumers, not producers. We are a something to be embraced. this unproductive, subsidised society. falling onto the pavement, no though what happens in the next
population of 22 million, consuming Because if they do, these lenders will matter what I do. few weeks may shape the long-term
more than we are generating (or Our leaders gave us not get their money back and the future of Britain after Brexit. My
producing). Obviously, if you spend free/discounted things and we have country will declare bankruptcy again. It is a scene I picture every other brain shuts down every time I hear
more than you earn, you end up become addicted to them. They bred Lenders, including the day because that is how often I am or read anything about Lord Frost, a
borrowing. a generation of unproductive International Monetary Fund, must now checking my account. It was member of the House of Lords. Of
individuals to be slaves of a subsidised insist that no imported goods, not always the case, even a few course, none of this is about me.
For decades, our politicians made society. What we are going through including fertilisers and fuel shall ever months ago. I make a decent living
us slaves to subsidies. Fuel and today is a direct result of that. be subsidised. They must insist that and am usually lucky enough to be For every drink I want to have but
fertiliser subsidies, free houses, the dolling out of money by way of able to only occasionally glance at decide to go without, there are
subsidised water and electricity, free Inflation will get rid of this various other subsidy schemes be my banking app, just to make sure I people going through the same
education and healthcare, free cash anomaly. It will push people to be stopped. am not overspending wildly. It was thought process about their dinner.
etc. These politicians did not do this productive. Inflation will adjust the They must also insist that the not always the case; my first five or For every charity shop trip I decide
because they loved us, they did it just prices of goods and services, and will retirement age of all government so years in London were spent being would be too frivolous, there are
to buy votes. That is the culture we demand consumers pay the cost for employees be at 60 years and not thoroughly skint, and I am no people walking for miles instead of
need to change now. what they consume. In short, inflation 65. Lenders must demand that stranger to crossing my fingers while taking the bus. The cost of living
will demand we be more productive, loss-making government business trying to withdraw a tenner from crisis is annoying and frustrating for
Out of the total debt of ours – yes, or perish. ventures be shut down or privatised. an ATM. people like me, but life-ruining for
politicians may have squandered a Do not lend us to defend our millions of others.
maximum of 10% – but the balance Inflation should be addressed currency artificially. If our currency Still, this feels different. This is
90% was by us as a nation, by through productivity, and not by has no value, let it be 4,000 rupees per the first time I am experiencing If I am too distracted by my own
consuming subsidised goods and adjusting policy rates. dollar, not 400. Do not lend us a penny inflation as an adult and I am struck finances to truly care about what
services for over 30 years. to be wasted. If you do, you are by the sense of sheer powerlessness goes on in Parliament despite it
We must implement more not managing our problem, but that comes with it. At the risk of being my job, will regular voters pay
If we had not subsidised fuel and productivity-focused economic worsening it. sounding like a toddler having a attention to any of it?
fertiliser for the last 25 years, our policies and not consumer-based This economic collapse is the best tantrum, it just does not feel fair.
foreign debts would have been less policies. thing that has happened during our We know that people tend not to
than half of what it is today. The lifetimes. This is a wake-up call, not I am working as much as I used follow politics closely at the best of
country has 1.5 million government Recently, going on age-old only to change our leaders but also to to and yet I can afford fewer things; I times, but I struggle to see how
servants, 800,000 three wheelers, theories, the central bank drastically change ourselves, our attitudes and have always been good with money anything will cut through over the
200,000 boutiques and 50,000 salons, increased policy rates. The objective that of our society. and yet I am now struggling. And next few months. There may be
spas, cosmetic and photo shooting was to curb inflation. This is sadly a This article can also be read at there is nothing I can do about it. It shiny new policies and confected
centres. If you are a person travelling wrong move and will not encourage https://www.steadyaku47.blog/post/ is not even possible to think ahead: culture wars to come but I doubt
abroad regularly, have you ever met a productivity, but discourage it. sri-lanka-inflation-is-not-the-problem- Will things get better soon? Will they any of them will catch the eye of the
Sri Lankan taxi driver, a spa attendant, but-the-solution. get worse? I have no idea. It is out of electorate.
mobile or boutique vendor? Never. Higher interest rates for deposits is my hands entirely.
Why is that? If the government does not plan
As a result, it is currently hard to to do anything to deal with the cost
Unlike in India, Pakistan, pay attention to the Westminster of living crisis, they may as well
Bangladesh, the Philippines, merry-go-round. UK Member of shout into the wind. This is an issue
Indonesia, Thailand etc., in Sri Lanka, Parliament Jeremy Hunt may or affecting everyone, every day. Until
people can live a normal life without may not run to replace Prime it is fixed, nothing else will matter.
starving, even if you do not have a – The Independent
productive job because almost every

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Saturday mornings fun >>> page S4&S5 shows of our youth

>>> page S3

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Congkak was
originally only
played by
females. -
PETRONELA
PUTRI

o Five nostalgic games every Malaysian millennial grew up playing

I█ BY JOHN TAN you can shoot!
SN’T IT funny how our
childhood still follows us Pepsi Cola 1,2,3
around? No matter how old we A personal favourite of mine, Pepsi
get, we often find ourselves Cola 1,2,3 is a highly competitive
revisiting our early life experiences. game that requires its contestants to
And most times, many of us feel be a bit aggressive. Having said that,
warm and fuzzy whenever we walk the competition first begins lightly
down memory lane – recalling the with the players gathering in a circle
little bits that made up our and each being assigned a number.
childhoods.
After receiving their numbers,
However, these little trips into the players shout ‘Pepsi Cola 1,2,3”
past often occur due to a few factors. before jumping back as far as
One cause, for example, is when one possible. And here is where things get
happens to come across the toys and rough. To proceed, players will have
games of their childhood. And for to step on each other’s shoes in
most Malaysian millennials, it is the sequence. The last one standing is the
sight of our beloved traditional champion.
games.
If you do not wish to have a dirty
From the classic Batu Seremban to footprint on your shoe, it is best to
the invigorating Pepsi Cola 1,2,3, here avoid this game at all costs!
is a list of classic local games that
many Malaysians (especially Paper fortune teller
millennials) would remember! Who needs to see a professional
Congkak fortune-teller when you can see your
Named after the old Malay phrase future for free? Made out of paper,
that means “mental calculation”, this form of origami tells its guests
congkak is a simple game of logic. Pepsi Cola 1, 2, 3 may get players a bit dirty. - JINNYBOYTV what lies ahead in their
Basically, two players would share a future. All they need to do
wooden board with seven holes on the competition. eventually replaced by bean bags, as of the game proceeds is pick their favourite
each side and large holes on both Batu Seremban many mothers feared for their kids’ with spinning the number and colour.
ends. Also referred to as ‘five stones’ in safety during the game. caps in the air. Each side of the
English, Batu Seremban is the ideal Ceper eight flaps has a
The two rows of seven holes are game for you if you want to see how Ceper, dare I say, is not only fun but To increase different colour
called “houses” in the “village” good your coordination is. The game also environmentally-friendly. All your chance of and message.
(kampung) and the last two large – which is typically played with five you need is five recycled steel bottle winning, make While some
holes serve as “storehouses”. Seeds small bean bags – involves throwing caps to start! How to play? Well, it is sure they do options instruct
will be placed in each hole and increasing numbers of the bags up in actually pretty simple! First, you will not overlap. its guest to
redistributed according to the rules of the air and catching them before they need to determine who starts first by After they hit perform an
the game. land on the floor. The game’s intensity placing all five bottle caps on your the ground, take activity, the
heavily depends on the user’s chosen hand. a cap and wait for majority of its sides
To win, players are required to variations and stages of the game. your opponent to reveal a specific truth.
obtain as many seeds in their While some version has seven stages, Once you do, throw them in the air decide which cap you
storehouse as possible. Since the others require players to go through and try to catch as many as you can. should shoot. Batu Seremban is also
game heavily operates on mental 10 stages to be crowned the winner. Then lob again to catch them. The known as ‘five stones’ in
calculation, players are encouraged highest among the group will have Once they do, take your english. - TIME OUT
to plan their steps. In fact, those who And though the game originally the chance to go first. The second part time as it will require your
do have a high probability of winning had real stones, the stones were full attention. After all, your chance of
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A█ BY MARIETTA MU o Five television shows
S low-rise jeans and cargo pants from the early 2000s that
become popular again among the you need to rewatch
teens, so have the early 2000s show
we’ve grown to love. Perhaps part of
why fashion repeats itself has something to do
with the entertainment of the ‘olden’ days, with
16-year-olds of today wanting to copy Gilmore
Girls’ Lorelai Gilmore’s iconic outfits from the
thrift shops.

Just because a show is old(er), it doesn’t
mean that it’s not worth watching anymore. In
fact, many of these TV shows ran for years and
they were among our favourites then.

So whether you’re looking to these shows for
nostalgia or to experience a blast from the past,
here are some early 2000s TV shows you should
rewatch!

1. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) Gilmore Girls (2000-2007). – WARNER BROS. Freaks and Geeks (1999-
This comedy-drama is about misfit Sam Weir TELEVISION 2000). – DREAMWORKS
and his group outcast friends in a Michigan high an inn. Viewers were hooked from the first
school circa 1980. Produced by Judd Apatow episode and perhaps surprised by the love and
(who eventually wrote for the refreshingly connection shared by everyone in this fictional
honest TV show Girls), it had the hallmarks of town. This family-centered show is sure to make
Apatow’s later productions: uncomfortable yet you feel all warm and fuzzy. Known for its witty
sweet relationship humour and a refusal to dialogue, cross-generational appeal, and
typecast (the nerds, for instance, are not effective mix of humor and drama, Gilmore Girls
especially brainy). Freaks and Geeks was also a was one of the must-watch shows of this
rare realistic depiction of small-town life, and generation, which is why it was revived with a
the show had an outstanding soundtrack. four-part miniseries in 2016.
Although the series was short-lived because of 4. Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
low ratings when it first aired, it was ahead of its If you’re a fan of Tim Burton and are enthralled
time, shown by how it eventually became by the weird and whimsical, this forensic fairy
became a cult classic. Apatow would continue tale show which was known for its unusual
the show’s legacy by continuing to cast and visual style, eccentric production design, quirky
launch the movie careers of several of the young characters, fast-paced dialogue and grotesque
actors’ from the show, such as James Franco, situations would be a perfect fit. Pushing Daisies
Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel. centers on pie-maker Ned (Lee Pace), who can
2. Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006) reanimate the dead by touching them. However,
The series follows Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) like most magic spells, resurrecting the dead
and his dysfunctional lower-middle-class came with rules, and complications arise when
family as he deals with the pains of being the Ned decides to revive an old crush and let her
middle child and a teenager. Malcolm’s parents live. Written by Bryan Fuller, this show is a visual
are his overbearing, hotheaded and stubborn masterpiece, a unique original, with an
mother Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), and future outstanding cast and writing. Also, you might
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston plays his start craving for pie after watching the show.
manic but loving father, Hal. Malcolm also has Although the show received 12 Emmy
to deal with Reese, his dimwitted older brother nominations for its first season and four wins for
and his people-smart, slightly manipulative its second, it was sadly cancelled before they
younger brother Dewey, and he also has a had a chance for the third, which was attributed
mostly absent oldest brother Francis. Although
the show does fall off a little bit in later seasons,
it still remains very funny and fresh right until
the end, which is pretty impressive for a show
that ran for seven years. The personalities in the
show make for a great sitcom, with humour that
feels very reminiscent of the early Simpsons and
the fact that it does not have a laugh track is in its
favour.
3. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Probably the most iconic show on our list,
Gilmore Girls is about fashionable 32-year-old
mother Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and
her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore
(Alexis Bledel) living in Stars Hollow. The series
follows both women’s ambitions: Rory to attend
Harvard University and Lorelai decides to open

Malcolm in the Middle (2000-2006). – 20TH Community (2009-2015). – UNIVERSAL MEDIA
CENTURY FOX TELEVISION STUDIOS

Pushing to disruptions brought about by the 2007-08 series Love), Donald Glover (stage name
Daisies (2007- Hollywood writers’ strike. Childish Gambino), and Ken Jeong (The
2009). – 5. Community (2009–2015) Hangover). The unlikely friendships and self-
WARNER Although this show ended in 2015, it was too aware humour makes it a heartwarming yet
BROS. great of a show to be not on this list. Filled with hilarious show. Despite being a comedy, the
TELEVISION meta-humour, pop culture references, and show also manages to touchn upon heavy
homages to clichés and tropes, Community was topics and drama, which has held up well under
based on showrunner Dan Harmon’s own the fruitful efforts of progressivism without
experiences in community college, and maybe getting too political. Every character is unique
that’s why the characters are so convincing. The and funny in their own way, and the antics will
show centred around a group of study buddies have you chuckling right until the finale.
in Greendale Community College, comprising
notable stars like Gillian Jacobs (Netflix comedy And if you’ve already seen all these shows,
congratulations, you certainly have great taste!
Now, time for a rewatch!

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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN o Prepare to laugh, feel nostalgic, and experience the best of the 1990s

THE 1990s had a lot to offer. And one cartoon Johnny Bravo. The show is a mature new era of adult-oriented comedic cartoons. Rogers, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Idina
thing from the final decade of the 20th comedy aimed for teens and young adults. The And that truly hit the mark; since Homer, Marge, Menzel have all appeared as guests on the show.
century that people remember fondly is character of Johnny Bravo is modelled by Elvis Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are still on the air today. Hey Arnold
the cartoons. Presley. He’s a self-absorbed, dimwitted, Arthur Craig Bartlett produced the animated comedy
It was a golden period of animation, when muscular young man who always wears Arthur, which is still in production today, is one series Hey Arnold! which aired from 1996 until
cartoons were no longer viewed as just a means sunglasses and attempts miserably to date of the longest running animated series of all 2004. The show depicts the life of Arnold
of entertaining children. With so many classic women. He lives with his mother, has the voice of time; the animation began in 1996 and has
shows debuting and becoming masterpieces for Elvis, and is of Italian descent. He’s continually covered 22 seasons and more than 200 Shortman, a fourth-grader who lives in the
both kids and adults, it was a time when cartoons getting in problems because of his aggressive episodes. The programme is about imaginary city of Hillwood, Washington,
truly became an art form. The ‘90s were filled flirting and womanising. Suzy, his next-door Arthur, a young anthropomorphic with his paternal grandparents.
with fantastic content, from animation classics neighbour, is always attempting to get him out of aardvark, and his struggles and Arnold and his buddies are
like Rugrats, which appealed to both younger a jam. Partible directed one season, before the attempting to handle the rigours of
and older viewers, to everyone’s favourite wacky show got cancelled. Later, Warner Bros. took over tribulations as he metropolitan life
SpongeBob SquarePants. While some of the the show and gave Kirk Tingblad the reins for the grows up in while coping
decade’s animated programmes made a name next two seasons. Partible returned for the fourth the real with
for themselves by stretching the bounds of and final season, bringing back the first season’s world. Joan
children’s TV programming with their usage of comedic approach. Rivers, Fred R
mature themes, others maintained their beauty n
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Here are eight of the best cartoons of the ’90s. continues to this day, its golden moment was o
Rugrats clearly during the 1990s. But it still merits a spot f
Is there a more iconic example of 90s cartoons on our list, since the decade would not have been a
than Rugrats? Of course, there are several the same without The Simpsons. Before they i
programmes that spring to mind when became a household name, the eccentric family d
contemplating a decade’s worth of content. But was a regular sketch on the Tracey Ullman Show. o
Rugrats is basically a 90s childhood frozen in However, it was so successful that it quickly f
time. Rugrats, which originally aired from 1991 to became the cartoon sitcom audiences know and s
1993, was taken off the air for three years. During love. After years of television success, the a
that period, the show evolved from a modest programme spawned a video game series and a
kid’s cartoon to a ratings powerhouse. After three feature-length film. The Simpsons ushered in a
years of repeats, Rugrats returned in 1996. It had
features, crossovers, and its own spinoff, All
Grown Up! by the new century. Those babies,
however, never made it through adolescence
before being sent to the limbo of everlasting
infancy.
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Iconic stationery items Malaysian
millennial students once had

BACK when we millennials were in school,
stationery products were a big part of our lives.
Without them in our backpacks, it was difficult
to get through every learning session. Their
very existence was crucial in helping us
achieve our goals as students.

But since times were simpler then, these
supplies also served different purposes. Apart
from their functionality, certain school
supplies were also used as tools for
entertainment and bonding. So much so that
they made up a bulk of most of our fond
memories in school.

Hence, we at BUZZ have come up with a list
of iconic school essentials to remind you of the
good old days Read on as we relive your school
memories with you!

Country flag erasers
This type of eraser was unlike any other back Multifunctional pencil box were often popular
then! The country flag erasers were created to among primary school students. - JOSE PH
educate students about different countries.
While it did achieve its purpose, many The details were often written in colourful
Malaysian students bought pens and markers, while others even pasted
these 20 cents erasers to also stickers on their profile page.
engage in eraser flipping
competitions. Multifunctional pencil box
Players would have to get top But when it came to
of their opponent’s eraser to be functionality and
Rugrats. – IMDB crowned the winner. Their durability, the

numerous problems that arise along the road. uniform, square size compared multifunctional pencil box
Despite the fact that Arnold is the series’ to other erasers also served to definitely stood out. In
protagonist, even minor characters receive their make the game fairer for players. fact, this pencil casing had
own episode – an uncommon yet smart method other functions.
for keeping the series new and entertaining. For Snap bracelet rulers Aside from storing
adult viewers, Hey Arnold! provides an Although snap bracelet rulers are pencils, the pencil casing
interesting look at the shabby streets and still relatively popular, these bad also comes with a personal
decaying cities we live in through the perspective boys first rose to prominence sharpener, rubber table,
of youngsters. It premiered in 1996 and ran for among millennial students in scissors table, and tape station.
five seasons and 100 episodes, contributing school. Back in the 90s, 00s and And if you are lucky, it will
significantly to Nickelodeon’s supremacy in the even 2010s, these bracelets were in have extra storage space on the
animation sector during the 1990s. every student’s pencil box because opposite side.
they served as both spare rulers and
collectables. Stacking point pencils
Recess Some students even used them Stacking point pencils The last item on our list is the
Recess is an animated series that follows the lives allowed students to saved stacking point pencil.
of six primary school students and their to playfully “torture” their friends time. - PARTYPALOOZA Contrary to the regular 2B and
interactions with their peers and instructors. The by snapping it on their wrists.
term alludes to the time between their class 3B pencils, students were not
periods when the youngsters live wholly Biodata books required to sharpen the end. All they had to do
different lives based on their own government Before there was Facebook and Instagram, after the lead became blunt, was to simply
and class organisation. Recess comes alive thanks biodata books were the go-to way to know remove the current pencil tip and top it up
to its realistic and goofy characters, witty more about your friends and crushes from with a new one!
humour, and relatable story elements. Through school. Students were known to hand out their However, things can get a bit difficult if you
our main characters, we learn more and more notebooks to friends in order to gather were to lose one tip. Since the pencil retracted
about this fascinating universe and the pitfalls personal information like birthdays, favourite inwards after usage, losing one tip could result
that we all face when living in a society, even if it foods, colours, quotes and even their crushes’ in the whole thing loosing its function. – by
is only for a few hours a day. names.
John Tan

SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob SquarePants. – ROTTEN TOMATOES Snap bracelet rulers are still given as goodie bag Biodata books ruled local schools before
A sponge living in a pineapple under the sea with special about the early episodes that can’t be gifts. - ALIEXPRESS Facebook and Instagram. - PEN HITAM. COM
a starfish, a crab, a pet snail, and a squirrel. And recreated.
that’s just a sampling of the weird characters The Powerpuff Girls
from SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated Professor Utonium was trying to produce the
cartoon that became a cultural sensation over perfect child girl with “sugar, spice, and
the course of its existence. This series, created by everything wonderful,“ but after accidently
acclaimed animator and marine science adding Chemical X, he ended up with three
instructor Stephen Hillenburg, is full of creativity super-powered kindergarteners, as the theme
and the most incredible adventures experienced song so eloquently states. Blossom, Bubbles, and
by the strangest characters. It was and still is Buttercup must balance trying to preserve
something utterly unique in comparison to the Townsville from evil forces with the normal trials
rest of the cartoon series, owing to its uniqueness and tribulations of five-year-old life, such as
stemming from an unusual environment, losing teeth, security blankets, and, of course,
inventive characters, and the wonderful message squabbling with your siblings.
behind it all. The show was such a smash hit that
it is still on the air today, but there’s something

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COMMEMORATING the golden ost powerful letter
anniversary of BMW M GmbH which
takes place this coming Tuesday, BMW oBMW’s motorsport-centric brand also looking for your M car
Group Malaysia reflects on some of the
most iconic premium performance vehicles sports model was crowned Germany’s fastest M3.
ever created for the road from the portfolio of road-going sports vehicle (264.7km/h); this was
BMW M. little compared with the racing version that had
a top speed well over 300km/h, in which Niki
“From the legendary BMW M1 to the Lauda – one of the greatest road racing drivers
luxurious M8, the models were true pioneers of of all time – made his big appearance and won
their time and within their segments, carrying three BMW M1 ProCar races.
the distinctive and unmistakable DNA of M,”
says the company. Its timeless design combined with pure
racing technology were admired by fans of cars
No stranger to the motorsports scene in the and racing alike that continues to do so to this
1960s and 70s, BMW Motorsport GmbH day.
(renamed “BMW M GmbH” in 1993) was
originally founded to facilitate the carmaker’s Although BMW M focused almost
foray in the world of performance driving, as exclusively on the construction of performance
well as meet the demands of drivers in and racing cars, many BMW enthusiasts were
competitions where most vehicles were also looking for the BMW M power and badging
prepared and sold by tuning companies. on road cars.

The division started out with 35 employees This is how the first BMW 5 Series arrived in
in 1972 and quickly became a fundamental part the form of the 530, 533i and 535i, paving the
of the BMW Group, as it exemplified the way for BMW M Performance upgrades for the
engineers’ expertise in combining authentic future.
motorsport functionality with exclusive and
sporty aesthetics. While looking like the standard premium
saloon at first sight, the cars became the first
The car the team first worked on was the high-performance four-seaters revolutionising
3.0CSL which was created for the European the world of sports vehicles through their
Touring Car Championship; it went on to sophisticated technology.
dominate that championship every year from
1975 to 1979. M3 - iconic boxy German perfection models. This allowed the M3 to dominate on vehicles in the line-up for its numerous
The most historic year in the BMW M heritage track while also being superb on the road. championship victories in touring car racing.
The 3.0CSL is also the models of the first two was 1986, with the introduction of the BMW M3 M5 - hand-crafted BMW M
examples of the BMW Art Cars, painted by (E30). When the car was presented at the 1985 In 1985, the premiere of the BMW M5 (E28) laid
renowned artists Alexander Calder and Frank International Automobile Exhibition in the foundations for an automotive legend.
Stella. Under its bonnet is a high-revving 2.3-litre Frankfurt, the M3 was a sensation, quickly
M1 - Godfather of M cars inline four-cylinder 16-valve unit with 200bhp*, becoming one of the most iconic BMW M
The legendary BMW M1 is the first-ever official later increased to 235bhp in the Sport Evolution
M car, making its debut in 1978.

Boasting a powerful six-cylinder in-line
engine and a striking name, the M1 became a
major player in the automotive world from its
debut.

With only 456 units produced, the racing

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X5M (left) and X6M. M2. X3M (left) and X4M.
M4.

in the world turns 50 acclaimed driving vehicles in their class at the
Combining elegance with breathtaking latest compact BMW M vehicle in 2016. power increase. time and giving them a reputation that still
performance and technical innovation, it A single glance is all it takes to pick the M2 M8 – sporty yet refined precedes them.
continues to delight generations of enthusiasts In the early 1990s, BMW created a BMW M8
to this day. Coupe out as a member of the BMW M family, prototype based on the 8 Series Coupe (E31). Today, the BMW X family that are powered
with its styling also keen to showcase its with the BMW M DNA have extended to
Indeed, the M535i had been considered the dynamic attributes. However, the very first M8 remained under include the likes of the 2019 BMW X3M
benchmark in the business saloon class even wraps for almost two decades and it wasn’t Competition and X4M Competition, offering M
before the E28 emerged. The low front apron with large air intakes, until 2010 that this superlative sports car was car performance in a more compact SAV
muscular flanks with the characteristic M finally revealed. offering.
Since its introduction, the M5 pioneered the kidney grille, 19-inch aluminium rims in
act between high performance and elegance in familiar M double-spoke design and low, wide Although it never made it as a production This pair of M SAVs took after the popularity
the segment; its 286hp*, 3.5-litre inline six- rear with M-specific twin-tailpipe exhaust model, the unique prototype would certainly started by the X5M, attracting new M owners
cylinder engine was originally developed for system all play impressive roles here. have made waves around the globe had it been and enthusiasts along the way.
the legendary M1. released into the market. Searching for oldest M models
The high-performance coupe is equipped As part of the celebrations, BMW Group
The whole BMW E28 generation was with the classic BMW M rear-wheel drive while Its outstanding feature is its large, six-litre Malaysia is on the search for the oldest BMW M
entirely hand-built until the end of its 365bhp is produced via its straight-six N55 engine. model in every model series in Malaysia, with a
production. engine. nationwide call for submission from local
M6 - first M luxury sports car While V12 engines have always been owners.
The BMW M635CSi is one of the most This particular engine was initially a tuned amongst the most desired by true car
significant models in the history of BMW M. version of the one found in the M235i, albeit enthusiasts, this one is particularly unique – If you think you know of the oldest BMW M
with pistons from the M3 (F80)/M4 (F82). derived specifically from the S70 engine that in the country, join in the celebrations by
In 1984, the four-seater continued the M4 - ‘new interpretation of Fast Machines’ was known for its top performance. providing your details via BMW Malaysia
concept of high-performance six-cylinder in- The BMW M4 (F82) was first introduced at the website/ LinkedIn.
line engines that the legendary M1 had North American International Auto Show The M8 radiates timeless elegance and the
established just a few years earlier. (NAIAS) in 2014 together with the fifth- modifications fit seamlessly into the overall Winners will stand a chance to receive
generation M3. image of a large sports coupe, reinforcing the exclusive BMW M merchandise and a feature
But like no other BMW M model before it, it impression of an almost production-ready of their prized vehicle by BMW Group
embodied the ultimate symbiosis of luxury and At that time, BMW M GmbH decided to BMW M vehicle. Malaysia.
high performance. separate the coupe and convertible in name X5M, X6M
from the saloon which continued to be called Fifteen years ago, BMW M presented its first One winner will be selected for every M
Dubbed the “Sharknose” and “Bayern- the M3. “sports activity vehicles”, or SAVs. model series, with special prizes for notable
Express”, the first “Six” had a production run of submissions as well. Submissions will close on
over 13 years – 1976 to 1989 – making it BMW’s The first-ever M4 appeals to those who are The models, BMW X5M and X6M, brought June 8.
longest lasting series. looking for a driver-focused vehicle. the first four-wheel-drive and the first * The main difference between “hp”
(Ed: In most countries, the M-tuned E24 6 turbocharging to its line-up. (horsepower) and “bhp” (brake horsepower) is
Series model was badged as “M635CSi”. The Equipped with rear-wheel drive and using that hp is a unit of measurement of the power
equivalent model for North American and the same turbocharged engine as the M3, the The sportily-tuned chassis and the of the entire system and does not include
Japanese markets was badged as “M6”). M4 makes no secret of its extraordinary enormously powerful engine of the two high- frictional losses, whereas bhp is the amount of
M2 - compact high-performance sports car performance potential. performance SAVs still guarantee adrenaline- the power output by the engine and includes
The BMW M2 (F87) took on the role of the charged driving dynamics to this day. frictional losses.
In 2016, a Competition Package was made
available, offering upgrades such as enhanced Back in 2009, their driving dynamics were
springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, along with unrivalled, making the X5M and X6M the most
some styling enhancements and a 19bhp

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‘Full force of McLaren’
debut in Malaysia
THE all-new McLaren Artura (pix) was unveiled
in Malaysia yesterday, at the McLaren Kuala
Lumpur showroom.
McLaren’s first series-production high-
performance hybrid supercar, it focuses “more
than half a century of the company’s racing and
road-car experience and expertise into a next-
generation supercar that blends ground-
breaking technology with McLaren’s dedication
to pure driver engagement”.
“The McLaren Artura is a combination of
pioneering design, ultra-light engineering and
extreme performance derived from an
enhanced internal combustion-electric hybrid
engine, set to blaze the trail with class-leading
dynamics, response and driver experience,” said
McLaren Kuala Lumpur chief operating officer
Ravinder Singh.
The Artura incorporates an all-new 577hp,
120-degree angle, twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine,
assisted by a compact 94bhp e-motor.
At just 160kg, it weighs 50kg less than a
McLaren V8 and is significantly shorter. The
Artura’s combined output of 671hp, 720Nm and
1,498kg weight enables blistering acceleration of
zero to 100km/h in 3.0 seconds, zero to 200km/h
in 8.3 seconds and zero to
300km/h in 21.5 seconds.
With acceleration figures
now verified, the all-new High-
Performance Hybrid
powertrain in the Artura sets
new benchmarks for
performance, building on the
levels of high-performance
hybrid excellence set by the
McLaren P1 and the Speedtail
Hyper-GT.
The Artura comes with a
starting price of RM1,050,000
before tax, with a five-year
vehicle warranty, six-year battery warranty
and 10-year body warranty.

SRT800 adventure bike is here
AFTER the recent launch of QJMotor SRK600,
Big Bike Pitstop-ing in Ipoh MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd launched the and auto (for auto, the screen
SRT800 during the official opening ceremony of the will change according to the
THERE IS a “Big Bike Pitstop” in Ipoh 7pm, showcasing the latest products Benelli Best Shop Shah Alam by i-City Motoworld, intensity or brightness of the light
now – a motorcycle “pop-up store”, if from Harley-Davidson, Aprilia, Vespa Shah Alam, on Sunday. regardless of the weather or speed, while
you can call it that, operated by the and Royal Enfield.
Goh Brothers Motorcycles Sdn Bhd, The SRT800 comes in two variants, the riding), a USB port and an 18.5-litre fuel tank.
a company under the Didi Group. “Members of the public can drop Standard (pix, right) and X (pix, bottom). The The difference between the SRT800 and
by not only to see but test ride the former sells for RM39,888 while the X is
The group is already well-known latest models available. Also, great RM42,888 (excluding road tax and SRT800X is that the Standard variant uses
in the local motorcycle fraternity as deals are assured during this six- insurance). 120/70-R17 (front) and 180/55-R17 (rear) tyres
the sole Malaysian importer and month programme,” said the with alloy rims, while the X variant uses
distributor for Harley-Davidson, company. Both variants use a dual overhead 110/80-R19 (front) and 150/70-R17 with the
Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, camshaft, inline two-cylinder, eight-valve, spoke-type rim.
Royal Enfield and Zero Engineering Didi Group managing director 754cc engine producing a maximum 75hp at The X variant’s seat height is 835mm and
motorcycles and products. It also Goh Kian Sin said: “We hope to work 8,500rpm and 67Nm at 6,500rpm. the Standard’s is 810mm.
has a lifestyle motorcycle hub “The together with the state government As for overall height, the X variant’s is
Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya”. to explore creating a biker hub like Other features include inverted fork, dual- 1,405mm, while the Standard measures
The Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya, in channel anti-lock brake system, Brembo 1,390mm.
The Big Bike Pitstop in Ipoh, Ipoh. The Big Bike Pitstop is to create calipers, twin 320mm discs at the front, single The X variant’s weight is 260kg and the
located in Jalan Tunku Abdul the momentum of things to come 260mm disc at the rear, assist and slipper clutch
Rahman (Jalan Kuala Kangsar), for the biking community here. Standard tips the scales at 254kg.
opened on May 13 and will be there system and The Standard variant comes in Stone Grey and
till Oct 31. “Ipoh is not new to the group, as five -inch
we have representation of auto TFT screen Passion Red, while the X variant comes in Sea Blue
It can be reached at 05-5299282 brands such as Lexus, Volkswagen, and Cadmium Green.
and is open daily, from 10am to Audi, Proton and lsuzu in Perak.” with three
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29.6 Foreign 675.3 644.1 31.2

100.0 2231.1 2231.1 0.0 5.50 34.64 523.60 10.99 508.36 276.54 33.64 118.20
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,549.41 26,402.84 16,020.32 2,592.34
Source: Bursa Malaysia 3,190.71 20,120.68 3,096.96 7,064.50

KL MARKET SUMMARY IMF: Malaysia’s economy
May 19, 2022

INDICES 11,046.20 CHANGE -54.34 to expand 5.75% in 2022
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,549.41 -5.50
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 582.61 -0.19
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 197.09 -1.89
CONSTRUCTION 163.35 -0.39
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,593.70 -73.19
ENERGY 830.68 -18.27
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 597.61 -3.92 o Pent-up domestic demand and continued strong on inclusion, togetherness and gratitude
HEALTH CARE 1,966.73 -11.52 external demand seen as main drivers of growth aimed at bringing the people together in
TRANSPORTATION 840.88 -8.36 helping the country recover from the
PROPERTY 691.14 -0.92 debilitating Covid-19.
PLANTATION 8,237.33 +14.57
FBMSHA 11,470.70 -72.16 The IMF also lauded the implementation
FBMACE 5,288.17 -34.20 KUALA LUMPUR: The International following consultations with Malaysian of the 12th Malaysia Plan as it focused on
TECHNOLOGY 65.88 -1.02 Monetary Fund (IMF) is optimistic that officials in an assessment report released boosting labour productivity, enhancing the
Malaysia’s economy will expand by 5.75% in last April. digital and green economies, and
TURNOVER VALUE 2022, driven by pent-up domestic demand strengthening fiscal governance.
2.689 BIL RM2.231 BIL and continued strong external demand. The IMF also welcomed Malaysia’s
accommodative monetary policy stance, as The IMF also called for policies to
5 MOST ACTIVES This is in line with the government’s inflation expectations are well anchored. strengthen social safety nets to support an
May 19, 2022 growth projection of between 5.3% and 6.3% inclusive recovery and facilitate external
for 2022. The economy expanded by 3.1% To this end, the IMF noted that Malaysia’s rebalancing, which Malaysia was already
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) last year. commitment to exchange rate flexibility, doing via its multi-billion ringgit Covid-
SERBADK 186,165,600 14.5 -1.5 saying it will continue to serve the country related budgeting.
SAPNRG 166,531,300 6.5 -1.0 In providing an assessment of Malaysia’s well.
TECHNAX 149,555,000 5.5 +0.5 growth prospects, the IMF noted that the In reviewing 2021, the IMF said the swift,
MNC 72,221,000 2.5 +0.5 country’s high vaccination rates and limited This was further reinforced just last week substantial, and multi-pronged pandemic
CHHB 49,991,800 83.5 UNCH movement restrictions would also support when Bank Negara Malaysia reaffirmed its policy response supported the economy.
economic expansion. position that it will not peg the ringgit despite
5 TOP GAINERS the apparent weakness of the currency. Total Covid-related budget spending
May 19, 2022 On the flipside, the Washington-based amounted to RM39 billion (about 2.5% of
agency acknowledged that there were This was because the banking sector was GDP) in 2021, more than double the initially
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM substantial downside risks, including from still well-capitalised and highly liquid, budgeted RM17 billion, and above the RM38
SP500-HZ 100,000 1.66 0.53 the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in buttressed against a strong asset quality. billion spent in 2020.
SP500-H13 30,500 2.86 0.49 Ukraine, a similar predicament faced by
NDX-H1 144,300 1.71 0.42 both developed and developing economies The IMF also said that Malaysia’s As a result, the federal government’s
SP500-H11 18,400 1.50 0.30 globally. financial sector “remains resilient,” and that deficit reached about 6.5% of GDP in 2021,
HSI-HEB 4,000 2.16 0.25 it was encouraged by its reforms that higher than about 5.5% deficit foreseen in
“Malaysia’s growth is projected to be focused on inclusion, economic Budget 2021.
solid in the medium term, although risks of transformation, and a sustainable economy.
long-term economic scarring are real,” the The federal government’s debt is
IMF’s executive board said in its conclusions This was clearly reflective of Prime estimated at 63% of GDP, below the
Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s domestic debt ceiling of 65%, it said. –
Keluarga Malaysia concept which focuses Bernama

5 TOP LOSERS M’sia keeps up stellar trade performance in April
May 19, 2022
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s trade registered products. equipment) particularly electrical machinery,
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM the 15th consecutive month of double-digit Exports of mining goods (7.3%) expanded equipment and parts; capital goods imports
MPI 90,300 30.80 0.82 growth for the month of April, with a 21.3% contracted by 2.4%, due to lower imports of
DLADY 3,200 33.52 0.48 increase to RM231.44 billion compared with by 64.6% y-o-y to RM9.33 billion, the 13th capital goods (except transport equipment),
FANG-2XL 2,700 6.68 0.40 the same period last year. successive month of double-digit growth, primarily parts and accessories for optical
SP500-C12 859,100 0.57 0.335 bolstered by growing exports of liquefied apparatus; and consumption goods rose by
SOP 1,476,900 5.72 0.33 Exports increased by 20.7% to RM127.49 natural gas (LNG) and crude petroleum. 9.7% as a result of higher imports of non-
billion, the ninth successive month of double- durables, especially apparel and clothing.
EXCHANGE RATES MAY 19, 2022 digit year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion on the However, exports of manufactured,
back of higher shipments of electrical and agriculture and mining goods contracted by For the period of January to April 2022,
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy electronic (E&E) products mainly 1.9%, 3.5% and 13.4%, respectively compared imports climbed by 24.3% to RM383.82 billion
semiconductors (27% increase from April with March 2022. from the same period of 2021.
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD 2021) valued at RM47.06 billion and accounted
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.4720 4.3390 4.3290 for 36.9% of the total exports. Exports to major markets recorded double- However, on a month-on-month basis,
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.1340 3.0110 2.9950 digit growth, notably Asean (26.1%) rose by trade, exports, imports and trade surplus
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2150 3.1210 3.1130 Double-digit export growth was recorded 14.2%, China (16.9%) increased by 12.4%, the declined by 2.1%, 3.1%, 0.9% and 11.6%,
1 EURO 3.4710 3.3790 3.3670 for all major sectors including manufactured US (9.6%) up 18.1%, the European Union (8%) respectively.
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.6940 4.5430 4.5230 goods (84.2%) which rose by 17.2% y-o-y to rose by 30.5%, and Japan (6.4%) went up by
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.8310 2.7260 2.7100 RM107.39 billion underpinned by higher 4.5%. Exports to the US recorded the highest Additionally, trade with free trade
1 STERLING POUND 3.2150 3.1210 3.1130 exports of E&E products, manufactures of monthly value ever at RM14.35 billion on the agreement partners, which comprised 65.7%
1 SWISS FRANC 5.5330 5.3600 5.3400 metal, chemicals and chemical products as back of higher exports of E&E products. of Malaysia’s total trade, jumped by 19.5% yoy
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5190 4.4160 4.4010 well as palm oil-based manufactured to RM152 billion in April 2022.
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 123.1600 116.8100 116.6100 products, each recorded more than RM1 Meanwhile, imports grew by 22% to
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.2000 4.8720 4.6720 billion increase in exports. RM103.95 billion and the trade surplus From January to April 2022, the highest
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 66.2000 63.6000 expanded by 15.7% to RM23.55 billion value was also recorded for trade, exports,
100 INDIAN RUPEE 57.5700 54.7200 N/A Exports of agriculture goods (8%) increased underpinned by intermediate goods (57.3% imports and trade surplus. Trade climbed by
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8400 5.4800 54.5200 by 29.9% to RM10.2 billion compared with share), capital goods (8.8% share), and 22.9% to RM856.21 billion compared with the
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0315 0.0285 5.2800 April 2021, the 14th consecutive month of consumption goods (8% share). same period last year. Exports jumped by
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4880 3.3790 0.0235 double-digit growth, driven by higher exports 21.8% to RM472.39 billion and imports were
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.1000 3.3690 of palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture Intermediate goods imports increased by up by 24.3% to RM383.82 billion. The trade
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.3000 N/A 28.1% following higher imports of parts and surplus grew by 12.1% to RM88.57 billion.
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.6500 2.1500 N/A accessories of capital goods (except transport
100 SAUDI RIYAL 123.9300 8.1500 1.9500
100THAI BAHT 120.5400 117.6500 7.9500 Russia-Ukraine war raises credit risks for emerging market firms: Moody’s
13.4800 114.4300 117.4500
11.9700 114.2300 KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly a third of rated “Even if ceasefires are negotiated, services company rated have limited direct
11.5700 non-financial firms in emerging markets sanctions on Russia will remain in place economic and financial links with Russia
would face heightened credit risks under a through next year at least. and Ukraine but would be affected by higher
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama downside scenario in which, Russia’s food and commodity prices and financial
invasion of Ukraine triggers a global “The downside scenario assumes that a market disruptions, which would limit their
recession and liquidity squeeze, Moody’s recession in Europe, potentially caused by a capital market access.
Investors Service said in a report yesterday. suspension of energy trade between Russia
and Europe, triggers a global recession and The report said consumer-focused
The credit rating firm said under its severe liquidity squeeze and geopolitical sectors that use commodities as inputs are
baseline scenario, which assumed that risks remain high,” it said. most exposed to rising prices and industries
commodity shocks and higher inflation and such as automotive manufacturing are at risk
interest rates would result in lower global Moody’s vice-president/senior analyst from surging input costs and continued
growth through 2023, the figure would be 8%. Rachel Chua said most non-financial supply chain disruptions. – Bernama
emerging market firms that the financial

10 theSUN ON FRIDAY | MAY 20, 2022 Tomei cautious, cites labour
SUNBIZ costs and external factors

PropertyGuru: Local
real estate market
improving slowly

KUALA LUMPUR: PropertyGuru Malaysia
is seeing slow improvement in the real
estate market as consumers grapple with
lingering post-Covid-19 effects.
Country manager Malaysia
(PropertyGuru.com.my and o Gold and jewellery group to provide better in-store and Coast. If you open one or two more stores in Kuala
iProperty.com.my) Shylendra Nathan said after-sales service and go into creative marketing to attract Lumpur City Centre, it’s potentially for the same
“potential buyers are cautious” with their customers customers,” said Ng.
attention on rising inflation and seeking
refuge in economic stability and job He also confirmed that Tomei’s precious
security. metals arm YXPM is due to be listed on Bursa
Buyers may be hesitant to move forward Malaysia by end of June.
with their purchasing plans until there is
political and economic stability as they take █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK On pricing, Ng said the potential higher cost of “We have secured all the necessary approvals
a “wait-and-see approach”, he said in a [email protected] procuring the precious metal will be passed on to and we are going to launch the prospectus soon.
statement with the release of its Malaysia PETALING JAYA: Tomei Consolidated Bhd consumers. Hopefully, after the listing of YXPM, the
Property Market Report (MPMR) Second remains cautious of gold and jewellery sales for manufacturing and distribution of business will
Quarter (Q2) 2022. the financial year 2022 due to uncertainties “If the cost goes up, then we will increase the expand further.”
The statement said based on its High- including the geopolitical conflict in Ukraine and price. It works the other way as well,” he said.
Rise Property Sale Price Index, prices for labour costs in Malaysia. The managing director also said he expects
stratified properties have fallen by 0.23% To improve profitability, Ng also said the group positive market sentiment with the transition to
quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in Q1 2022 Managing director Datuk Ng Yih Pyng said needs to provide better in-store and after-sales endemic which means more restrictions and
while registering only a 0.51% year-on-year “We are still cautious because of the staff cost, service and go into creative marketing to attract standard operating procedures on businesses
(y-o-y) increase. foreign labour cost and external factors like the customers to ensure that Tomei continues to be have been lifted as well as the influx of Indonesian
Supply of high-rise properties, however, war in Ukraine and the US dollar performance.” their choice. and Singapore tourists in Malaysian shopping
continued to increase by 3.25% q-o-q, and malls after the reopening of the country’s borders.
18.24%, underscoring a deep price Additionally, the weaker ringgit will likely Tomei has to come out with more fashionable
mismatch against buyers’ appetite. increase the prices of gold and jewellery products, and unique jewellery designs while improving The integrated gold jewellery manufacturer
Millennials are expressing a desire for he told the media at a press conference after their quality for customer satisfaction as all and retailer posted a 14.6% increase in net profit
well-located condominiums but they lack Tomei’s AGM yesterday. jewellers sell similar products, he said. to RM15.8 million from RM13.8 million for its first
the resources to buy and maintain these quarter ended March 31, 2022 on the back of
units, said Shylendra. “When the US Federal Reserve increased the According to Ng, currently, Tomei operates 57 higher profit margins in line with the increase in
He said there is potential for demand to interest rate, the gold price in dollars had stores nationwide and it is looking to open more gold price.
turnaround in the coming quarters as weakened slightly but it is compensated by the stores this year.
depreciation of the ringgit,” Ng said. At the AGM, the shareholders approved the
“We try not to open stores where we already first and final dividend of three sen per share in
have a presence, so we are now expanding into respect to the financial year ended Dec 31, 2021
places that we don’t have a store like the East which will be paid on June 9, 2022.

wealthy Malaysians use property as a hedge AEON says product prices up by 3-5% but
against inflation. delays drastic increases for 3 to 6 months
With the advantage of land value being
factored in, rising prices of landed units
offer larger margins for capital appreciation
over the long term, he said.
According to Bank Negara Malaysia’s
(BNM) Financial Stability Review Second
Half (H2) 2021, there is visible █ BY GLORIA HARRY BEATTY hikes for three to six months to allow consumers we have been able to push down the price
improvements in the overall economy and [email protected] to adapt to the current inflation situation. increases to be delayed to about 3-6 months in
the financial sector but ballooning PETALING JAYA: Retailer AEON Co (M) Bhd said order for us to give space to our consumers to
completed unsold units remain a key issue prices of products sold in their outlets have The group’s managing director and CEO adapt to the current conditions.”
for the housing industry. increased by 3-5% but it is delaying drastic price Shafie Shamsuddin said, “To give you some
Landed units continue to be the perspective, (prices of) some of our products Shafie said that they are resisting pressure
preferred option, although potential buyers have been increased (from) 3% to 5%, however from their partners and suppliers to hike prices
drastically, during a virtual media briefing after
are dampened by affordability and financial AEON Malaysia’s AGM.
difficulties, resulting in slower demand. –
Bernama He said that retailers have been under
pressure since the beginning of the Covid-19
MAHB’s managing From top left: AEON chief financial officer Dr Grace Lee Hwee Ling, Shafie, chairman Datuk Iskandar pandemic but they have been able to be agile “to
director appointed to Sarudin, company secretary Samantha Tai Yit Chan and independent non-executive director Abdul be able to react to the very challenging situations”
ACI Asia Pacific board Rahim Abdul Hamid together with other board members during the virtual AGM yesterday. and will continue to thrive meet challenges by
collaborating with their vendors and partners to
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports serve their customers and consumers.
Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director
Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood has been He said they will “do (their) best to reduce our
appointed as Airports Council cost of running our business in order for us to
International (ACI) Asia-Pacific regional sustain, as much as we can in order to restrain the
board director. prices going up.”

In a statement yesterday, MAHB said The group recorded a net profit increase of
Iskandar will join three other newly 27.38% to RM28.07 million in the first quarter
appointed regional board directors for a ended March 31, 2022 compared with RM22.03
three-year term starting June 2022. million in the same quarter last year, which they
attribute to improved retail margin and
Commenting on his appointment, disciplined cost management.
Iskandar said air travel is on the rise again
as many countries have started to open Together with their partners, AEON
their borders. announced that they will launch an anti-inflation
campaign soon.
“Airport operators globally, including
MAHB, are gearing up to ensure that we are MDEC invites applications for Global Technology, 4IR Catalyst grants
ready to provide passengers with the best
airport experience. I am looking forward to CYBERJAYA: Malaysia Digital Economy incubate innovation for the digital ecosystem. innovation and research and development (R&D)
contribute, along with my fellow directors, Corporation (MDEC) has announced the 2022 “MDEC is confident that great innovations will activities.
in advocating for policies that would edition of the Global Technology Grant (GTG) and
strengthen our ability to serve all our 4IR Catalyst Grant (4ICG) and is calling for new be coming from the grant applicants as we will Similarly, they too will be able to receive up to
stakeholders better,” he said. applicants. continue to enable ecosystems conducive to drive 30% of the total project cost or RM2 million,
Malaysia forward towards becoming the preferred whichever is lower.
The ACI Asia-Pacific regional board is a The GTG provides applicants access to funding digital hub,“ he added.
governing body that determines the overall for research or innovation, development and Meanwhile, the 4ICG is designed to catalyse the
development strategy of the ACI Asia- commercialisation of innovative commercial GTG is open to technology companies or start- use and development of 4IR technology into key
Pacific region in promoting excellence in product or service, while the 4ICG helps ups that are ready to venture into their first global business verticals as outlined in the National 4IR
airport management and operations. technology solutions provider to co-create, market or want to expand their existing global Policy.
problem-solve, innovate, and deploy 4th Industrial presence with further product and service
The board’s composition is made up of Revolution (4IR) solutions in partnership with an commercialisation, with a maximum project 4ICG applicants can consist of technology
27 aviation business leaders across the end-user. duration of two years. solution providers and must be able to
Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. demonstrate that they have secured the
MDEC CEO Mahadhir Aziz said the time is now Applicants can be of locally-owned or foreign- commitment of the end-user to fund their share of
ACI is the only global airport for technology companies to further their digital owned companies with the former receiving up to the project cost at the time of application.
organisation that provides a platform for agenda as the global market is hungry for solutions 50% of the total project cost or RM2 million,
member organisations to address as well as that reduce the digital divide. whichever is lower, while the latter receiving 30% of They can be locally-owned or foreign-owned
advance the collective interests of about the total project cost or RM2 million, whichever is companies with the former receiving up to 50% of
2,000 airports worldwide. – Bernama “The GTG and 4ICG grant provides tech lower. the total project cost or RM2 million, whichever is
companies the necessary funding to go further with lower, while the latter receiving 30% of the total
their products and services aside from fostering The GTG is also open to foreign technology project cost or RM2 million, whichever is lower.
technology champions, attract investment and companies to set up Centres of Excellences in
Malaysia that are focused on conducting high value Applications for both the GTG and 4ICG are
now open until June 30.

TNB boosts RE credentials via stake in UK wind farms 11theSUN ON FRIDAY | MAY 20, 2022
* SUNBIZ
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (MW) (Blyth 1) and further development rights utility company to accelerate its journey in
(TNB) wholly owned subsidiary, Vantage RE for a floating offshore wind project of up to delivering on its environmental, social and Affin Bank: Expect
Ltd (Vantage RE), is enhancing TNB’s 58.4MW (Blyth 2) located off Northumberland. governance vision. further OPR
renewable energy (RE) portfolio and net-zero increases this year
goals with the acquisition of a 49% stake in the “The five 8.3MW turbines of Blyth 1 are “Last year, TNB announced its Sustainability
UK’s Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd (BODL), installed with gravity-based foundations, Pathway, a blueprint with an aspiration to KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Bank Bhd is expecting
an offshore wind farm company, from EDF which use a concrete load to keep the turbines achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The more increases in the Overnight Policy Rate
Renewables (EDFR), a subsidiary of French securely in place without penetrating the Sustainability Pathway is underpinned by a (OPR) this year until the market goes back to
utility company Électricité de France (EDF). seabed. commitment to reduce 35% of TNB’s emissions normalcy and inflationary issues rectified.
intensity as well as 50% of coal generation
In a statement yesterday, TNB said the “The wind farm has been in operation capacity by 2035,” it said. Affin president and group CEO Datuk Wan
acquisition, which was sealed on Oct 18, 2021, since 2017 under the Renewable Obligation Razly Abdullah Wan Ali said the world is going
marks TNB’s maiden entry into the Certificates (ROC) subsidy regime that is Vantage RE was launched on July 1, 2021 to through a period of high commodity prices,
international offshore wind market as BODL expected to provide stable revenues,” it said, own, operate and manage TNB’s portfolio of high energy cost and high inflation rate.
currently owns offshore wind assets off Blyth, adding that Blyth 2 is an innovative floating RE assets in the United Kingdom (UK) and
Northumberland, England. offshore wind project currently in the early Europe. To date, it has achieved a 530.4MW “We are experiencing inflation right now
stage of development. RE portfolio, including offshore wind, driven by high commodity prices and high
“The assets include five turbines with a onshore wind and solar farms, in the UK. – energy cost, so Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)
total installed capacity of 41.5 megawatts TNB said the acquisition is one of the Bernama has to take action to normalise the situation.
planned strategic acquisitions for the national
“So, we expect to see a few more hikes to
Digital economy to contribute happen this year and we anticipate an increase of
22.6% to M’sian GDP by 2025 50 basis points (bps). At present, 25bps has been
raised so potentially another 25 bps to come,” he
o Country is always open to forging strategic partnerships and respective officers to track and trace the said at a press conference here yesterday.
with global institutions in the area of digitalisation, says minister vaccine supply chain from the manufacturers
until its recipients (patients) using blockchain On May 11, BNM increased the OPR by
SINGAPORE: The digital economy is evolution for contact tracing, exposure technology. BRIEFS25bps to 2%.
expected to contribute 22.6% of Malaysia’s identification, data collection, and public
gross domestic product (GDP) and create health messaging that significantly minimised “VMS is currently running live, and Mosti Meanwhile, Wan Razly said the ringgit
over 500,000 jobs by 2025, said Science, economic disruptions,” he said in his keynote is ready to discuss with any country on should normalise once the central bank
Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk address at the Huawei Asia-Pacific Digital vaccine certificate recognition,” he said. implements its plan to address the inflation rate.
Seri Dr Adham Baba. Innovation Conference 2022 here yesterday.
Dr Adham also touched on on Mosti’s on- “That will happen in due course as the
He said Malaysia has placed priorities on The two-day conference themed campus 5G Experience Centre, namely ringgit’s performance is determined on exports,
expanding the adoption of digital consumer “Innovation for a digital Asia Pacific” here MRANTI, which in the midst of developing the imports, and the business opportunities in the
tools (e-commerce and digital payments); brought together industry leaders, major first artificial intelligence (AI) park in Malaysia, country,” he said.
attracting, training, and retaining digital stakeholders, key customers, and a designated121.4-hectare plot which will
talent; fostering digital entrepreneurial authoritative organisations across the region, serve as the platform for the development of Wan Razly said Affin Bank is expecting its
ventures; providing fast fibre optics and totalling over 1,000 people onsite and over AI solutions, where there is also a drone tech loan growth to taper off because people often
mobile broadband internet access; as well as 30,000 online participants. centre of excellence named Area 57, a five- borrow less to minimise their costs with the
coordinating innovation between universities, acre dedicated landbank for flying, testing, anticipation of OPR hikes.
businesses and digital authorities. Dr Adham shared that Malaysia has research and development activities.
recently launched the Malaysia Digital “We had good loan growth for the first
“The level of digital evolution helped Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) to help guide Meanwhile, through the partnership of quarter of this year. Our loan growth target for
cushion against the pandemic’s economic the country’s transformation into a digitally- Mimos, Maxis and Huawei Malaysia, the AI this year is at 12%, compared to 11% last year.”
impact. For example, more digitally-evolved driven, high-income nation and a regional Innovation Hub, a facility equipped with 5G
economies tend to derive a larger share of leader in the digital economy. network infrastructure and AI instruments, Affin Bank also announced its collaboration
their GDP from high-tech sectors, where the has been established to accelerate the with GAX MD Sdn Bhd (MYTHEO), a robo-
workforce can shift to remote working more He said that during the Covid-19 outbreak, creation of industrial use-cases enabled by adviser platform offering an algorithm and
readily. the Ministry of Science, Technology and 5G, AI and other advanced technologies in the automated discretionary investment portfolio
Innovation (Mosti) introduced public health country, he added. management services powered by artificial
“In addition, they tend to be better at vaccination infrastructure that can be deployed intelligence technology. – Bernama
delivering public services online due to during emergency pandemic situations. Dr Adham said Malaysia sees sustainable
superior infrastructure, experience with development goals in a bigger picture to NORTHPORT WINS GLOBAL
digital transformation in much of the public The Vaccine Management System (VMS) support planetary health, which has become RECOGNITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
sector, and accessible, affordable Internet. is a system developed by Mosti via its agency more important than ever before. SHAH ALAM: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd,
Some even leveraged their superior digital Mimos Bhd using the hyperledger blockchain one of two terminals in Port Klang, has
platform to enable the pharmacist, medical The minister said Mosti will lead the won the International Association of Ports
formulation of a national action plan on and Harbours 2022 (IAPH 2022)
planetary health using science, technology Sustainability Award under the health,
and innovation to manage the environment. – safety and security category. The
Bernama announcement was made during a gala
dinner in conjunction with the IAPH 2022
Angkasa-X hopes space tech ecosystem will take root in Penang World Ports Conference on Tuesday in
Vancouver, Canada. This is the first award
NIBONG TEBAL: Angkasa-X Holdings Corp Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (centre) and other VIPs at the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysian ports since the World Ports
hopes an ecosystem for space technology will yesterday. – MASRY CHE ANI/ THESUN Sustainability Programme was introduced
be established in Penang once its RM30 in 2018. Port Klang Authority general
million Earth Station Farm and state-of-the- from 2024 to the next 10 years,” he added. will also provide basic facilities for students and manager Capt K. Subramaniam said
art Space Technology Centre are completed The two facilities will be built within the professionals to gain “hands-on” experience in Northport’s efforts in health, safety and
by the end of this year. satellite R&D. “The cooperation between these security had received several industry
grounds of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) two parties would also allow the development awards previously, but the victory on the
Executive chairman/CEO Dr Sean Seah engineering campus where the university has of the ‘first-of-its-kind’ professional world stage was something special. –
said the Earth Station Farm will function as set aside 0.81 hectares. engineering courses in Asia to be offered to Bernama
the receiving ground for the satellites it plans USM postgraduate candidates.” – Bernama IQIYI, LONGHOUSE FILMS LAUNCH
to launch next year whereas the Space USM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr ‘WATCH, SCAN AND BUY’SYSTEM
Technology Centre will be used for research Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan said the centre PETALING JAYA: iQiyi has partnered with
and development (R&D) for solution Longhouse Films to launch a content
technology, as well as assembly, integration consumption ecosystem via television
and testing of low-earth-orbit satellites. series “My Ofis” that incorporates e-
commerce via QR Code with the “watch,
“The satellite that we build and launch is scan and buy” concept. The e-commerce
the upstream component, whereas the ecosystem is powered by JOCOM: Your
downstream component is the ground station Pocket Supermarket, a home-grown app,
and application development,” he told a press whereby consumers can simply scan the
conference after the project’s ground- QR code which appears alongside a
breaking ceremony here yesterday. product placement in the drama and be
directed to the e-commerce page to make
Seah said possible applications using their purchase and have it delivered.
satellite data include control air quality control, HONG LEONG AM’S ISLAMIC FUNDS
ship-tracking, flood and disaster management. BAG FIVE REFINITIV LIPPER AWARDS
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Asset
He said Angkasa-X is also looking to Management Bhd’s (Hong Leong AM)
collaborate with “space-worthy” Penang- Islamic funds, Hong Leong Dana Makmur
based companies to supply components to be (HL Dana Makmur) and Hong Leong Dana
used in its satellites. Maa’rof (HL Dana Maa’rof) have received
five individual awards at the Refinitiv
“We aim to launch two constellation of Lipper Fund Awards 2022 – Global Islamic
satellites. The first is for remote sensing that Universe. The new wins bring the funds’
we target to launch in two to four years. We are tally to 14 individual awards. HL Dana
also launching our communication satellites Makmur and HL Dana Maa’rof are
distributed nationwide through Hong
Leong AM’s offices, its agency force and
appointed Institutional unit trust advisers.
They are also available via Hong Leong
AM’s online platform, HL iSmart Invest. -
Bernama

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Indonesia to lift palm oil BRIEFS PHILIPPINE CENTRAL BANK
LIFTS RATES TO CURB INFLATION

MANILA: The Philippine central bank raised
interest rates yesterday for the first time in
export ban from Monday more than three years, in a bid to curb
inflation as rising fuel prices and food
shortages push up living costs. The 25-basis-
point increase comes after the central bank
held rates at a historic low of 2% since
November 2020. The last time it lifted rates
was in November 2018. The monetary
o President says domestic palm oil industry – farmers and other in Indonesia complaining that the prices for authority’s overnight reverse repurchase
supply and price of cooking supporting workers – I decided that cooking palm oil fruits had dropped dramatically. facility rose to 2.25% effective today, while
oil have improved oil exports will reopen on Monday, May 23,” overnight deposit and lending facilities were
Widodo told an online briefing. Widodo said he was reversing the raised to 1.75% and 2.75% respectively. – AFP
JAKARTA: Indonesia will lift its ban on palm suspension because the domestic supply and
oil exports next week, President Joko Widodo “The government will still be monitoring price of cooking oil had improved since the THAILAND SAYS NO NEED TO
said yesterday, relieving pressure on the everything strictly to ensure the demand will ban came into effect on April 28. FOLLOW FED’S TIGHTENING
global vegetable oil market after prices spiked be met with affordable prices,” he said.
because of the suspension and the war in Domestic supplies of cooking oil also BANGKOK: Thailand has no need to raise
Ukraine. Authorities had rigorously enforced the tripled after the ban from 64,500 tonnes per interest rates following the Federal Reserve’s
export ban, with the Indonesian navy seizing month to 211,000 tonnes, he said. increases in US rates as domestic factors and
The country issued the ban last month to a tanker carrying palm oil out of the country the economic recovery will be the main
secure supplies of the commodity, used in a in violation of the order earlier this month. Industry figures hailed the decision to issues determining policy, the central bank
range of goods from chocolate spreads to resume exports. chief said yesterday. The country’s external
cosmetics, in the face of a domestic shortage. After the ban came into force, Widodo said position remains strong with low foreign
supplying the country’s 270 million people Eddy Martono, secretary general of the debt and high international reserves, Bank
“Based on the supply ... of cooking oil and was the “highest priority” of his government. Indonesian Palm Oil Association, said the of Thailand governor Sethaput
organisation “is very grateful to the Suthiwartnarueput told reporters. Capital
But Jakarta came under pressure for government, especially to the president” for movements had not been a problem yet, he
further saddling prices that were already lifting the ban. said. However, the BOT will closely monitor
skyrocketing after Russia’s invasion of
agricultural powerhouse Ukraine. Oil Palm Farmers Association chairman
Gulat Manurung thanked Widodo and said oil
Palm oil producers staged protests last palm farmers would repay his decision by
considering there are 17 million people in the week in the centre of Jakarta and several towns boosting domestic supplies. – AFP
baht volatility which has been driven by
external factors, including the Fed’s rate
‘TikTok plans gaming foray, running tests in Vietnam’ trend, as it may impact smaller businesses,
Sethaput said. – Reuters

HONG KONG/HANOI: TikTok has been AUSTRALIA’S UNEMPLOYMENT
conducting tests so users can play games on said two of them. RATE DROPS TO 48-YEAR-LOW
its video-sharing app in Vietnam, part of plans The sources declined to be identified as markets. Although TikTok users can watch
for a major push into gaming, four people SYDNEY: Australia posted its lowest jobless
familiar with the matter said. the information has yet to be publicly rate in 48 years yesterday, a potential pre-
disclosed. election boost to Prime Minister Scott
Featuring games on its platform would Morrison, who is fighting to stay in power.
boost advertising revenue as well as the A TikTok representative said the company The unemployment rate dipped to 3.85% in
amount of time users spend on the app – one has tested bringing HTML5 games, a April, the official statistics body said,
of the world’s most popular with more than common form of minigame, to its app delivering a dose of good news two days
one billion monthly active users. through tie-ups with third-party game before federal elections. It was the lowest
developers and studios such as Zynga Inc, but unemployment level since 1974. Australia’s
Boasting a tech-savvy population with 70% declined to comment on its plans for Vietnam economy created an additional 92,400 full-
of its citizens under the age of 35, Vietnam is or its broader gaming ambitions. time jobs in April, the Australian Bureau of
an attractive market for social media Statistics said. That helped to trim April’s
platforms such as TikTok, Meta Platforms “We’re always looking at ways to enrich seasonally adjusted unemployment rate
Inc’s Facebook and Alphabet Inc’s YouTube our platform and regularly test new features just slightly below the revised 3.93% rate of
and Google. and integrations that bring value to our the previous month. – AFP
community,” the representative said in an
emailed statement to Reuters.
TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance did not respond to a request for games being streamed, in most regions they
ByteDance, plans to roll out gaming more comment. are not able to play games within the TikTok BOOST FOR BOEING AS IAG
widely in Southeast Asia, the people said. That Reuters was not able to learn TikTok’s app. In the United States, only a couple of ORDERS 50 737 MAX AIRCRAFT
move could come as early as the third quarter, plans for rolling out gaming features in other games appear to be available. – Reuters LONDON: British Airways owner
International Airlines Group (IAG) yesterday
Hong Kong new listings volume sinks to nine-year low ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft worth
US$6.25 billion (RM27.5 billion) at list prices,
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s new listings for the territory’s status as a global financial deteriorating financial performance for most in a boost for the crisis-hit jet after two
volume plunged 90% to a nine-year low this hub. of the applicants in the previous financial deadly crashes. IAG reached agreement for
year, data showed, as China’s sharp year, and it is possible that will the case for the 25 Boeing 737-8200 jets, also called the 737
economic slowdown and its regulatory drive Only US$2.1 billion (RM9.2 billion) has first half of the current year too,” said Frank Bi, MAX, and 25 of its 737-10 aircraft at a
cast a long shadow over the city’s prospects been raised this year via IPO and secondary partner at law firm Ashurst. “substantial” discount. IAG added in a
as a destination for initial public offerings listings in Asia’s most popular fundraising statement that it also has an option to
(IPO). venue compared with US$20.7 billion by “Such adverse change effectively delays purchase 100 more MAX planes. The fuel-
the same time last year, according to the application timetable.” efficient MAX jets will be delivered between
The drying up of share listings in Hong Refinitiv data, the slowest start to a year 2023 and 2027 to replace ageing aircraft in
Kong bodes ill for investment banks, who since 2013. In the global listing league tables, bourse IAG’s fleet. IAG, which owns also Spanish
make about a third of their revenue in the operator Hong Kong Exchanges and carriers Iberia and Vueling, said the order
region from equity capital market deals, and “One of the reasons for the IPO market in Clearing’s (HKEX) ranking has dropped to was subject to approval by shareholders. –
Hong Kong falling so sharply is the 10th this year from third last year. – Reuters AFP

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1)ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER PERINTAH JUALAN ATAS PERMINTAAN PEMEGANG GADAIAN 0701AUC2020000022 AKTA SYARIKAT, 2016
2)EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE Dalam menjalankan Perkara Seksyen 263 Kanun Tanah Negara, 1965 DAN DALAM PERKARA
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Job Description: PUBLIC BANK BERHAD (NO. SYARIKAT : 6463-H) .....PEMEGANG GADAIAN REN GING (M) SDN.
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advertising clients. 2. OOI LAI KIN (NO. K/P : 621104-07-5376) .....PENGGADAI [No. Syarikat(Syk.):
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• Plan and executive new, creative, exciting and innovative DI PERKARANGAN PEJABAT DAERAH DAN TANAH (897704-V)]
marketing campaigns for the company SEBERANG PERAI TENGAH, JALAN BETEK, SUNGAI RAMBAI, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM
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• Develop and continuously improve marketing materials, Tanah dan memeriksa hartanah tersebut sebelum jualan lelong. Sukarela Ahli)
product/service presentations and proposals. BUTIR-BUTIR HAKMILIK
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• Passionate in serving client accounts to improve sales revenue BANGUNAN : M2; MUKIM / DAERAH / NEGERI : Mukim 15 / Seberang Perai Tengah / Pulau Pinang; AKHIR menurut
PEGANGAN: Selama-lamanya; KELUASAN PETAK: 60 meter persegi (646 kaki persegi); CUKAI PETAK : RM
Requirements: 20.00; PEMILIK BERDAFTAR : 1. LEE POH MENG (NO. K/P : 600409-02-5553) – ½ bahagian 2. OOI LAI KIN Seksyen 459 Akta
(NO. K/P : 621104-07-5376) – ½ bahagian; SYARAT-SYARAT NYATA : Petak ini hendaklah digunakan untuk Syarikat, 2016
• Minimum Diploma/Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, tujuan rumah pangsa sahaja.; SEKATAN KEPENTINGAN : Tiada; BEBANAN : Digadaikan kepada Public
or any other related field. Bank Berhad melalui Perserahan No. 0701SC2018003987, didaftarkan pada 26.10.2018 Dimaklumkan bahawa
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• Assistant Manager/Manager: minimum 5 years of experience in Hartanah tersebut adalah sebuah rumah pangsa kos rendah yang beralamat di No. 4-11, Blok A2, Jalan Akta Syarikat 2016,
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Malaysia : TUJUH PULUH ENAM RIBU LIMA RATUS SAHAJA) dan kepada syarat-syarat jualan yang Indah 4/6, Pandan Indah,
• Good communication, presentation, problem solving and dicetak di perisytiharan jualan. Bagi penawar-penawar yang berminat adalah dikehendaki mendepositkan 55100 Kuala Lumpur
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pagi pada hari lelongan awam dan baki wang belian hendaklah dibayar oleh pembeli dalam tempoh satu jam 10.00 pagi untuk
• Possess own transport and willing to travel ratus dua puluh(120) hari dari tarikh jualan kepada PUBLIC BANK BERHAD. tujuan membentangkan
• Able to start work immediately. Untuk butir-butir selanjutnya, sila berhubung dengan Pentadbir Tanah Seberang Perai Tengah, Pulau Pinang di mesyuarat akaun
atau kepada TETUAN TOH THEAM HOCK & CO, Peguambela dan Peguamcara yang beralamat di No. 155, penggulungan Syarikat
DIGITAL MARKETING (1st Floor), Medan Kikik Satu, Taman Inderawasih, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang. No. Tel : 04-3981918 oleh Pelikuidasi Members of the Indian men’s badminton team celebrate after
No. Fax : 04-398192 (No. Ruj: TTH/PBB/FL-127/2019/OSY/INA), atau Pelelong yang tersebut di bawah:- untuk diterima-pakai defeating Indonesia in the men’s finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup
EXECUTIVE / SENIOR EXECUTIVE MF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AZHARIN BIN SHAARI dan memberikan badminton tournament in Bangkok. – AFPPIX
TEL : 04-5755897 / 019-3331469 PELELONG BERLESEN penjelasannya.
Job Description: Tarikh : 20 MEI 2022
322 Notices LIM CHIN HOE Hard work pays off
• Design and develop online marketing strategies, digital roadmap Pelikuidasi for India
and creative campaigns that aligned with the business goals and IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 Kolkata got off to a poor start
directions. AND INDIA’S badminton team hit with both openers out for
new heights last week with their single-digit scores. Nitish Rana
• Provide creative ideas for content marketing. IN THE MATTER OF COMPLETE BONUS SDN. BHD. maiden Thomas Cup victory in (42) and captain Shreyas Iyer (50)
• Manage all digital marketing channels Registration No.: 199301016507 (271247-D) Bangkok, even managing to helped them bounce back
• Plan and manage social media platforms. (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) keep cricket in the shade leaving before Rinku Singh (40 from 15
• Able to create content & produce graphics for social media NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING former players confident the balls) lit up their run chase.
sport can “build on this success”.
postings. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 459(2) of Companies Act, 2016, the Rinku and Sunil Narine (21
• Prepare copywriting for the marketing campaign. Final Meeting of Members of the Company will be held at Units B to F, 4th Floor, Bangunan The men’s team beat giants of not out) hit 17 runs in the 19th
Jian Mei, Jalan Kenanga 3/29A, Gajah Berang, 75200 Melaka on the 24th day of June, the sport Malaysia, Denmark and over, leaving Kolkata to chase 21
Requirements: 2022 at 10.00 a.m. for the following purposes: then 14-time winners Indonesia runs in the final over.
1. To receive an account from the Liquidator showing the manner in which the winding up to win badminton’s equivalent to
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or equivalent. the Davis Cup in tennis. Rinku piled pressure on
• At least 2 years of experience in implementing digital marketing has been conducted and to hear any explanations that may be given by the Liquidator; Lucknow as he hit Marcus Stoinis
and Team manager Vimal Kumar for a four and two sixes in the
strategies 2. To determine by resolution the manner in which the books, accounts and documents hailed the victory as the “biggest first three balls of the final over,
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing concepts and of the Company and of the Liquidator, shall be disposed of pursuant to Section 518(3) achievement” for a country with Kolkata needing only three
of Companies Act, 2016. whose rare top men’s runs off the final two balls to
best practices. PHONG HON WAI tournament successes in the past win.
• Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, Liquidator had included All England Open
Dated this 20th day of May, 2022 Championship wins for Prakash But Stoinis held his nerve as
social media marketing and optimization. Padukone in 1980 and Pullela he dismissed Rinku on the fifth
• Team player 322 Notices DALAM MAHKAMAH MAJISTRET DI DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI MALAYA DI Gopichand in 2001. ball, with Evin Lewis taking a
• Great interpersonal and communication skills KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR stunning one-handed catch.
IN THE MATTER OF THE Vimal said he always foresaw
Office based in Petaling Jaya (5 days a week) COMPANIES ACT, 2016 DALAM NEGERI WILAYAH DALAM NEGERI WILAYAH good things for Indian Xiangqi makes hushed
Closing date - 31 May 2022 AND IN THE MATTER OF PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR badminton as players began to SEA Games debut
AMETHYST GOLD CREATION come through.
Send in your CV with your photo via email to : GUAMAN SIVIL NO. (BAHAGIAN DAGANG) WHEN Sim Yip How first came
SDN. BHD. WA-A72NCC-3753-02/2022 GUAMAN NO. “From 2017 when there were across xiangqi as a little boy he
[email protected] (Registration No.: three good singles players in Sai looked on mesmerised as
201101022928 /951063-K) ANTARA WA-22NCC-640-12/2020 Praneeth, (Kidambi) Srikanth and grandmasters puzzled over the
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL (M) SDN. (HS) Prannoy, I had faith in them,” ancient Chinese game.
BHD. ANTARA Vimal told AFP.
WINDING-UP) (NO. SYARIKAT: 200801035552/836893- The 38-year-old Malaysian is
NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING H) TITAN METAL WORKS SDN BHD “But as a team, they couldn’t now a SEA Games silver
(No. Syarikat 207540-H) play together for various reasons. medallist in a pastime which,
Notice is hereby given that … PLAINTIF This win comes after years of according to players at the
pursuant to Section 459(2) of the DAN PLAINTIF hard work.” regional competition, is growing
Companies Act, 2016 the Final GAN KEAN WEI in popularity.
General Meeting of the members (NO. K/P: 831021-10-5061) DAN Vimal said India now needed
of the company will be held at No. (PEMILIK TUNGGAL PERNIAGAAN ”KBX to build on the team’s Also known as Chinese chess,
322 Notices 322 Notices 7079, 1st Floor, Jalan Kampung TOOLS & MARKETING”) 1. TYRON FLAT TYRE PROTECTION ASIA achievements and begin to lay xiangqi is a two-player board
Gajah, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau (NO. PENDAFTARAN PERNIAGAAN: PTE LTD the foundations for future game dating back thousands of
IN THE MATTER OF NOTICE OF FINAL Pinang, on 20th June 2022 at 10.00 2018030009362/002773240-A) (UEN No. 200708384-D) success. years but it is making its debut
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 MEETING a.m. for the following purpose: at the SEA Games in Vietnam.
1. To receive and consider the … DEFENDAN “They need to look at how
AND REN GING (M) they can market the sport better. Hailing from the city of
IN THE MATTER OF PEMBANGUNAN SDN. BHD. Liquidator’s Final Accounts KEPADA: NOTIS 2. TYRON SALES AND SERVICES (M) SDN Maybe get a team sponsor. Kuching, Sim said he picked up
showing the winding up has BHD (No. Syarikat 804434-W) the game at the age of seven
BAGUNO SDN. BHD. [Company (Co.) been conducted and to receive “And with the money (that after watching masters battle
Registration No: 198001002882 No: 201001013473 any explanation thereon; and GAN KEAN WEI 3. KOH KIA YEONG comes in) they can get grassroot each other in matches.
2. To resolve under Section 518(3) (NO. K/P: 831021-10-5061) (Singapore ID S1240764E) development for the next line of
(56666-H) (897704-V)] (b) of the Companies Act 2016, No. 43, Jalan 21/24, players.” “All the best players came
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING (In Members’ that the books, accounts and Sea Park, 4. LEONG SIEW LENG from Kuching and at my father’s
Voluntary Liquidation) documents of the Company shall 46300 Petaling Jaya, (No. K/P 740814-14-5422) De Kock, Rahul smash coffee shop the Sarawak
UP) NOTICE IS HEREBY be destroyed after the expiration Selangor Darul Ehsan DEFENDAN- DEFENDAN record opening IPL champions came and played,” he
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to GIVEN that pursuant of 3 months from the date of the partnership told AFP at the SEA Games
Section 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act, to Section 459 of the dissolution of the company. AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu Kepada, NOTIS
2016 that the Special Resolution set out Companies Act, 2016, LAU THENG CHIM tindakan telah dimulakan terhadap kamu SOUTH AFRICAN Quinton de Xiangqi’s four medal events
below was duly passed by the members the Final Meeting of Liquidator oleh Gold Coast International (M) Sdn Bhd LEONG SIEW LENG (No. K/P 740814-14- Kock and India’s KL Rahul were possibly the quietest at the
of the Company on 18th May 2022. the abovementioned Dated this 20th May 2022 (NO. SYARIKAT: 200801035552/836893- 5422) yang beralamat di S2A, Jalan LE recorded the highest opening regional games, with almost no
That the Company be wound up Company will be held Proxies: H), sebuah syarikat yang beralamat 2/2, Lake Edge, Bandar Metro, Puchong, partnership in Indian Premier spectators at a hillside resort
voluntarily and that Ms. Chok Hui San at M2-C-9/1, 2nd Floor, A member of the Company entitled di G-5 & 1-5, Jalan Desa Cahaya 11, 47100 Selangor; dan League history yesterday as their outside Hanoi, aside from a few
of No.42A, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Jalan Pandan Indah 4/6, to attend and vote at the above Taman Desa Bukit Cahaya Cheras, 56100 stand of 210 fired the Lucknow volunteers watching.
Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Pandan Indah, 55100 meeting may appoint a proxy to Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan di AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa suatu guaman Super Giants to the playoffs with
Darul Ehsan was appointed as liquidator Kuala Lumpur on 20th attend and vote in his behalf and Mahkamah yang tersebut diatas melalui telah dimulakan terhadap kamu di a two-run win over the Kolkata Despite a muted physical
for the purpose of such winding up. JUNE 2022 at 10.00 such proxy need not be members Writ Saman bertarikh 28.02.2022 Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur dalam Knight Riders. presence, Sim said the matches
Datin Liong Hoi Chan am for the following of the Company. The instrument dan Pernyataan Tuntutan bertarikh Guaman No. WA-22NCC-640-12/2020 oleh were viewed intently online and
Director purposes: appointing a proxy must be 28.02.2022 yang mana tuntutan Plaintif Titan Metal Works Sdn Bhd (No. Syarikat: De Kock scored an unbeaten in Malaysia, where there are
Petaling Jaya 1. To receive the deposited at the Registered Office terhadap kamu adalah untuk jumlah 207540-H) yang beralamat di No. 28, 140 off 70 balls and captain “thousands” of enthusiasts.
Date: 18th May 2022 Liquidator’s Statement at least 48 hours before the time wang sebanyak RM33,193.46 sebagai Jalan Selat Selatan 21, Sobena Jaya Light Rahul scored 68 not out from 51
of Accounts showing appointed for holding the meeting baki harga barangan yang dijual dan Industrial Estate, Pandamaran, 42000 balls as they became the first Originally limited to parts of
IN THE MATTER OF how the winding up or adjourned meeting. dihantarserah kepada kamu, faedah Port Klang, Selangor, yang mana tuntutan pair to bat 20 overs in an IPL East Asia, xiangqi today enjoys a
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 of the Company has berterusan pada kadar 5% setahun Plaintif terhadap Defendan Ke-4 ialah innings. growing global status.
been conducted and to CALL keatas wang prinsipal sebanyak tuntutan alternatif dan bersesama dan
AND give any explanation TO PLACE RM33,193.46 dan kos diatas dasar berasingan dengan Defendan Pertama, Chasing a target of 211, A biennial world
IN THE MATTER OF thereon. CLASSIFIED ADS indemniti penuh dan bahawa adalah bagi kehilangan keuntungan sebanyak championship has been played
PEMBANGUNAN BAGUNO SDN. BHD. Dated: 20 MAY 2022 diperintahkan penyampaian Writ Saman RM1,852,395.44 dan faedah pada kadar since 1991 and it made its Asian
Registration No: 198001002882 LIM CHIN HOE MS. SHOBA dan Pernyataan Tuntutan tersebut 5% setahun ke atas RM1,852,395.44 Games debut in 2010 in China.
Liquidator kepada kamu dalam tindakan tersebut dari tarikh pemfailan guaman hingga
(56666-H) T 03 7784 8888 diatas hendaklah dilaksanakan dengan tarikh penyelesaian penuh, serta kos.
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING F 03 7784 4424 menampalkan sesalinanya bersama DAN TELAH DIPERINTAHKAN bahawa
sesalinan Perintah Penyampaian Ganti penyampaian Writ Terpinda Semula
UP) diatas papan notis Mahkamah tersebut dan Pernyataan Tuntutan Terpinda
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the diatas dan dialamat terakhir kamu iaitu yang kedua-duanya bertarikh 6.4.2022
Creditors of the above named Company, di No. 43, Jalan 21/24, Sea Park, 46300 kepada kamu dalam guaman tersebut
which is being voluntarily wound up, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan dan hendaklah dilaksanakan melalui iklan ini
are required on or before the 20th dengan mengiklankan sekali satu notis dan penyampaian sedemikian dianggap
June 2022 to send in their names and mengenai Writ Saman Dan Pernyataan penyampaian yang cukup sempurna pada
addresses with particulars of their Tuntutan tersebut dalam akhbar “the tarikh pengiklanan ini.
debts and claims and any security held Sun daily” dan penyampaian ini dianggap
by them, and the names, addresses of sempurna keatas kamu selepas tujuh JIKA kamu berhasrat untuk membela
their solicitor (if any) to the undersigned (7) hari dari tarikh terakhir pengiklanan tindakan tersebut kamu mestilah
Liquidator, Ms. Chok Hui San of No.42A, dan penampalan itu dan bahawa kos samada secara sendiri atau melalui
Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Utama, permohonan ini adalah kos dalam kausa. peguambela memfailkan di Mahkamah
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Osaka’s form, fitness in question SIDENETTING

NAOMI OSAKA returns to Roland Garros looking tournament in Paris, where she will be unseeded opportunities I get. I can take a lot of positives Nadal tests injury in front
to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 at a major for the first time since the 2018 from this.” of packed stands
months ago, but hampered by concerns over her Australian Open.
clay-court form and fitness. Osaka will fancy her chances of a deep run at RAFAEL NADAL tested out his
The 24-year-old has slipped to 38th in the WTA Roland Garros for the first time in a wide-open injured foot in his first practice at the
The former world No. 1 pulled out of last year’s rankings going into Sunday’s start of the French women’s draw, with the exception of red-hot French Open yesterday without any
French Open ahead of the second round, citing Open, but was as low as No. 78 in March. favourite Swiatek. obvious discomfort.
mental health issues.
Osaka showed she could still compete for the But she has plenty still to prove on clay, having Nadal, the 13-time champion at
She had been threatened with expulsion and biggest titles the following week, reaching the never reached a Tour final on the surface or even Roland Garros, delighted fans who
fined by organisers over her refusal to attend Miami Open final – her first on the WTA Tour since made the second week of the French Open. packed two sides of the 15,000-
press conferences. the 2021 Australian Open – before losing to capacity Court Philippe Chatrier in the
world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Osaka’s preparation this time around has been baking Paris sun.
Osaka then spent large parts of the remainder far from ideal and she has played only two
of the 2021 season off the court and has “Only a couple days ago I was celebrating matches on the red dirt this season. Welcomed by the watching
struggled this campaign with injury. getting back into the top 50 but I don’t take Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nadal hit with
things like that for granted,” the four-time Grand She was visibly struggling with the Achilles Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar.
The Japanese star withdrew from last week’s Slam champion said after that defeat. injury in the second of those against unheralded
Italian Open to rest an Achilles problem and try Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo in Madrid, losing 6- It was the 35-year-old Nadal’s first
to regain full fitness for the Grand Slam “I’m a bit more humble now about the 3, 6-1. – AFP public appearance since suffering a
recurrence of a chronic foot injury in
New kids on the block his Italian Open third round loss to
Swiatek, Alcaraz ready to showcase the future at Roland Garros Denis Shapovalov last week.

█ ELEANOR CROOKS “I’m not injured, I am a player
TENNIS has been ambushed living with an injury. That’s it,” Nadal
by the future in 2022 and two told reporters in Rome.
names are on everyone’s lips
at Roland Garros. “It’s something that is there
Iga Swiatek goes into the year’s unfortunately and my day by day is
second grand slam as a clear world difficult. I am trying hard but of
No. 1 and title favourite for every MEN’S PREVIEW course it is difficult for me. A lot of
tournament she plays while, a couple days I can’t practice.”
of weeks after his 19th birthday,
Carlos Alcaraz has shaken up the top Yesterday, Nadal gave no
of men’s tennis. indication that the effects of the
Ashleigh Barty’s shock retirement injury had followed him to the French
just when she seemed set to dominate capital as he practiced for two hours.
women’s tennis might have left a void
but Swiatek, who does not turn 21 Alonso takes subtle dig
until midway through the French at Hamilton
Open, has swept in with successive WALLCHART
titles in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, FERNANDO ALONSO has welcomed
Stuttgart and Rome. Lewis Hamilton to the F1 midfield
The Pole is not a new name having burst into the spotlight while claiming a competitive car is
with a sensational run to the French Open title in 2020 but she the key ingredient behind every great
has clearly marked herself out from the raft of other one-time driver. The 40-year-old Spanish
major champions of recent years by the way she has built on veteran finds himself way down in
her breakthrough success. 16th in the standings this season after
“I feel like I’m a different player right now,” said Swiatek. collecting just two points with Alpine.
“Last year I feel like I still was trying to find some kind of
consistency in the wins that I had, and also confirmation that Gone are Alonso’s glory days,
Roland Garros wasn’t just a one-off tournament. when he secured back-to-back
“I feel like I found that and I feel like I can move forward and Drivers’ Championships with Renault
just focus on my next goals. For sure the tournaments that I in 2005 and 2006.
played this year, they have shown me that I can play better
tennis on hard courts. Reflecting on Hamilton’s
“The transition that I have to do to clay, it’s pretty different underwhelming campaign, the
because usually it was like, ‘whoa, clay, finally I can play well.’ Alpine man appeared to suggest that
“I feel like my level was high anyway. Hopefully I’m just the seven-time world champion’s
going to be able to enjoy tennis as much as I did for the whole success derived from the cars he’s
season.” been driving, as opposed to his
The remarkable Alcaraz, who had to come through quality behind the wheel – which he
qualifying at Roland Garros only last year, looks set to be a claims has remained the same
fixture at the top of the sport for years to come. throughout.
He has won four titles already in 2022 including the Masters
events in Miami and Madrid, where he defeated Nadal, Novak “This is the nature of the sport,”
Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in successive matches. Alonso told BBC Sport. “Sometimes
Alcaraz already has a complete game, boasting powerful you have a better car, sometimes you
groundstrokes and the best drop shot around, but the most have not such a good car and you still
striking thing for a player of his age is his maturity on and off need to fight and make some
the court. progress.
His best performance at a grand slam so far came at the US
Open last year, when he reached the quarterfinals, but he is “This year we see that the driver is
being touted as the most likely challenger to Nadal and very important in F1 but not crucial.
Djokovic for the Coupe Des Mousquetaires.
Alcaraz makes no secret of his ambition, saying in an “Lewis is driving as good as he has
interview with Marca: “My goal until the end of the year is to try been the last eight years. He was
to win one of the three remaining grand slams. It is a great dominating the sport and breaking all
motivation for me and I will fight for it.” – The Independent the records and 100-and-something
pole positions… and now is one
Tsitsipas targets first Grand Slam title second behind. So, yeah – welcome.”

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS came mighty out to Novak Djokovic, the man who Nadal, and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who opportunities, Tsitsipas also knows Verstappen targets title
close to winning his first Grand Slam edged him out in last year’s French cruised to victory in Rio de Janeiro, that he will need to up his game to initiative in Spain
title at last year’s French Open and few Open final. Miami, Barcelona and Madrid in a stop a new generation led by Alcaraz
would bet against the Greek stylist meteoric 2022 rise for the 19-year-old. from jumping the queue. MAX VERSTAPPEN returns to the
going one better this time. With 13-time champion Rafael scene of his stunning teenage maiden
Nadal nursing a chronic foot injury, “Right now, Carlos Alcaraz or Novak “Right now, I need to improve a Formula One triumph at the Spanish
The world No. 4 has been spoken claycourt specialist Dominic Thiem Djokovic,”Tsitsipas said of the few things in my game. I don’t know if Grand Prix this weekend as a battle-
of as a Grand Slam champion since he struggling with his comeback from favourites for Paris. “They both play I’m going to get there but I hope I do hardened world champion in pursuit
burst onto the scene in 2018 and his injury and world No. 2 Daniil great, great tennis. I would put them with my hard work by the time Roland of his second title.
love of clay makes Roland Garros Medvedev only just back from a hernia as favourites.” Garros begins,” he said.
perhaps his best shot. operation, Tsitsipas will rightly be Six years on from his debut victory
regarded as one of the favourites. Apart from last year’s maiden “I would love myself to get around with Red Bull in Spain, when he
His last three titles have all been on Grand Slam final, the 23-year-old has with these players and be there with became the youngest driver to claim
the red dirt, including the title in His biggest rivals, apart from Nadal, also made three semifinals at the them. But I will really need to put a bit an F1 win, Verstappen is seeking to
Monte Carlo this year, and he made will be Djokovic, hunting a record- Australian Open. more attention to detail in the next trim 2022 series leader Charles
the final in Rome this month, losing equalling 21st Grand Slam to match couple of weeks.”– Reuters Leclerc’s early-season advantage and
While he will have many more to take the initiative in the title race.

“I have a lot of good memories at
this track from my first win, when I
was 18,” he recalled of the first of his
23 F1 wins.

“Hopefully, we can keep the
momentum we have built up in the
last few races and have a clean start to
the weekend.

“We had an incredible week in
Miami. I’ve had some time to rest with
my family since then and now I’m
looking forward to driving again.”

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Castrol inks deal with English Premier league

Brand ambassadors with Castrol engine oils. █ MUHAMMAD YUSRY Castrol’s range of products and services to Apart from that, on-site campaigns will
[email protected] its audience and create a platform for us to be conducted throughout the year.
EPL PREVIEWS & FIXTURES CASTROL has signed an exclusive engage with them as well as appreciate
sponsorship with the English Premier them for being with us all this while. We Among the campaigns is an exclusive
MATCH-BY-MATCH facts and stats ahead of the League (EPL) for two-and-a-half years are very excited to kick off the celebration “Castrol X EPL Rover” that will go to key
final day of the Premier League season on beginning January this year. soon,” Castrol Malaysia and Singapore locations nationwide to promote the
Sunday (all games at 11pm Malaysian time). marketing director Keow Mei-Shan said. “Castrol Game Changer’’ contest which will
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United This international sponsorship is built take place from May until September this
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last five home on the success of Castrol’s previous Castrol Malaysia will be conducting year.
League games while United have lost their last five football sponsorships with FIFA and UEFA various activities for their digital presence.
matches away in the League, conceding 16 goals in for the World Cup and Europeans It will include contests and biweekly Consumers will stand a chance to win
the process. The Red Devils have won 18 times Championships respectively. activities that will create engaging, fun, merchandise with every purchase of
against Palace in the Premier League. and interactive online space for fans to Castrol Magnetec or Edge engine oils.
Arsenal vs Everton Through this sponsorship, Castrol aims show off their knowledge of the beautiful
Everton have won their last three Premier League to showcase its evolving service and game. Twenty lucky consumers (with their
games against Arsenal but have secured only two maintenance business and provide an partner) will be selected from “Castrol
League away wins this season. The Gunners need to avenue for customers to engage with the The Castrol EPL Original Moment Game Changer’’ entries to participate in a
win to have a chance to qualify for next season’s two things they are most passionate about contest is a chance for participants to “Race Off”, which will be hosted in a hotel.
Champions League. – automobiles and football. share their individual recreation of
Chelsea vs Watford memorable football moments on social The top eight teams will proceed to the
The game will be Watford manager Roy Hodgson’s “This alliance will further showcase media. final and two grand prize winners will
last before going into retirement. Chelsea have won receive four tickets to watch a Premier
11 of the 15 matches the teams have played in the League match live in England next year.
League while Watford have two victories. The
Hornets have lost seven of their last eight matches in Disciplined Devils
the League. Man United get
Leicester vs Southampton strict ahead of
Leicester have lost one of their last five League meet- signing new players
ings with Southampton, who have lost four of their
last five matches in the League. The Saints are win- MA N C H E S T E R UNITED are the move, with Jose Mourinho eyeing a reunion
less in their last six away games. adopting a with the Serbia international at Rangers.
Brentford vs Leeds “d i s c i p l i n e d ”
Brentford have kept a clean sheet in their last four approach to summer signings despite the need to Frenkie de Jong is one midfield target for
League home games while Leeds have not won bolster their ranks under Erik ten Hag, according United at a time where Barcelona are looking to
their last five matches. Leeds, who are in danger of to reports. balance their finances.
relegation, and Brentford drew 2-2 earlier this The club could lose as many as 10 players
season. when the transfer window reopens. Yet they But United have apparently told the Catalan
Burnley vs Newcastle currently have two priorities as the end of the outfit they won’t be breaking the bank for the
Burnley’s last win against Newcastle came in a 1-0 campaign creeps closer. Netherlands international, who previously
victory at home in 2019. Newcastle have lost four of Manchester United have endured a wretched played under Ten Hag at Ajax.
their last five away games and have beaten Burnley season, with the club struggling for form under
five times in 11 Premier League meetings, with the both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Ruben Neves of Wolves, as well as West Ham’s
Clarets winning on three occasions. Rangnick. Declan Rice and Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips, are also
Manchester City vs Aston Villa And Ten Hag will be their new players to have been linked in recent weeks.
Victory will secure City their fourth Premier League manager, having agreed to
trophy in five seasons. Villa have not won against leave Ajax for Old Trafford And United’s second priority is a striker to
City in the League since 2013, when they secured a after nearly five full years replace Cavani, who will become a free
3-2 victory at Villa Park. City have won 11 of their in Amsterdam. agent this summer.
last 13 home games. Now, when it comes to Darwin Nunez, having sparkled
Norwich vs Tottenham summer signings, the for Benfica, is on their radar.
Tottenham can earn qualification for the Daily Mail say United But who United end up
Champions League with a win over Norwich. Spurs are determined to be signing remains to be seen,
have won 11 of the 19 matches the teams have “disciplined” with their with the club hoping to reel
played in the Premier League (L3 D5). The spending. in the likes of Liverpool and
Championship-bound Canaries have been rele- Up to 10 stars may quit Manchester City.
gated seven times from the Premier League since the club, with the likes of Meanwhile, as Ten Hag
1995. Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, prepares to take over, Daley
Brighton vs West Ham Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Blind has backed the
Brighton have won one of the last nine games at Nemanja Matic among them. Dutchman to turn the club
home. (L4 D4) while the Hammers have lost eight of While United want to be strict with the around.
their last 10 away games (W2). The teams have way they spend their money, however, Ten Hag Ten Hag signed Blind from
played out six draws in their last six League meet- does apparently have two priority signings in the Red Devils during his first
ings. mind. season at the helm at Ajax. And
Liverpool vs Wolves He wants to land a new central midfielder, Blind thinks his former boss will
Liverpool have won 15 of their last 17 matches in the which appears to be the club’s No. 1 aim. succeed at Old Trafford if given the time
League while Wolves are winless in their last six Pogba is likely to leave despite having an offer
matches. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah leads the of a new contract on the table, with the France he needs.
League’s scoring charts with 22 goals this season. international wanted by the likes of Juventus and “Erik ten Hag is a great guy,” said the
Erik ten Hag Paris Saint-Germain.
Reuters Netherlands defender. “I am quite confident in
And Matic has already confirmed he’ll be on him at Manchester United – but he needs the
board behind him.

“At Ajax he had (Edwin) van der Sar and
(Marc) Overmars behind him no matter what,
also in bad times. I hope he gets the time there.
He is one of the best managers around.” – Express
Newspapers

Tuchel makes heartfelt promise to Chelsea fans

CHELSEA boss Thomas Tuchel has promised the club are run. But Tuchel has revealed he able to replace the duo with Borussia
to still be at Stamford Bridge next season, has no plans to go anywhere. Dortmund ace Erling Haaland, who has
despite the uncertainty around the future of reached an agreement in principle to join
the club. “What I can promise is that I will be here if Manchester City.
I can promise that,” the ex-Paris Saint-
And the German says there needs to be a Germain manager explained. “It is a very big task,” the 48-year-old
“very big” rebuild in west London. continued. “We tried to replace with Haaland
“I will be here with full energy and – but he is now gone.”
Chelsea have endured a chaotic few positive energy no matter what. We will still
months after Russian oligarch owner Roman work for Chelsea and I refuse to think of But the manager is still expecting a good
Abramovich put the club up for sale when he negative scenarios.” season next time around.
was sanctioned in the wake of his country’s
invasion of Ukraine. After Abramovich was sanctioned, “We will be competitive,” he added. “We
Chelsea were banned from signing new are rebuilding, not improving the squad. We
Earlier this month, the Blues confirmed players and have been unable to offer any are rebuilding. This is always challenging but
that Todd Boehly, the co-owner of baseball current players new deals. we are up for the challenge.
team Los Angeles Dodgers and basketball
team Los Angeles Lakers, had agreed a deal The Blues are now set to lose star “It has been difficult for the club since the
to buy Chelsea. defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas sanctions. Put it into perspective, there is no
Christensen as a result of the ruling when need to lose sleep after this season but
If the deal gets the green light from the their contracts expire this summer. there’s a lot of ambition in us that is not
government, there could be changes to how satisfied.” – Express Newspapers
And Tuchel has joked that he hasn’t been

FRIDAY • MAY 20, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I have a lot of good memories at this
track from my first win, when I was 18.
Hopefully, we can keep the momentum we have
built up in the last few races and have a clean start
to the weekend. …I’ve had some time to rest
…now I’m looking forward to driving again.”

F1 World Champion Max Verstappen

Van Bronckhorst defends
Ramsey’s penalty miss in final

Rangers’ Aaron Ramsey (left) RANGERS manager Giovanni van game, it went all the way to penalties
and Kemar Roofe look dejected Bronckhorst said Aaron Ramsey had and we lost. They gave 100% and that is
after losing the penalty shown courage in putting his hand up all you can ask as a coach.”
shootout against Eintracht to take a penalty in the Europa League
Frankfurt during the Europa final against Eintracht Frankfurt Rangers, who finished second behind
League final at the Ramon yesterday after the midfielder was the Celtic in the league, take on Hearts in
Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville, only player to miss from the spot. the Scottish Cup final on Saturday.
Spain yesterday. – REUTERSPIX
Ramsey, on loan from Juventus, was And Van Bronckhorst believes his
brought on in the 117th minute with players will be ready for the final
the game level at 1-1 but had his following yesterday’s disappointment.
spotkick saved by Kevin Trapp as
Eintracht won 5-4 on penalties to end “Of course it’s not going to be easy to
their 42-year wait for a European title. get them ready because it’s emotional.

“He is very down,” Van Bronckhorst “We are hurt and disappointed. We
told reporters. “It’s never nice to lose. had the biggest game of the year last
Everyone is hurt and disappointed. You night but we have to play on Saturday.
can sense that in the locker room. That’s
normal so shortly after the game. “We are flying back today with only
one day to prepare, it will not be easy
“Aaron was disappointed but he took but we will do it, we will be ready for
responsibility to take the penalty and Saturday and try to end the season with
you can make it or miss it. a trophy.”

“Unfortunately he didn’t make it but Van Bronckhorst’s counterpart Oliver
you want to have players who are Glasner was left drenched in beer after
comfortable taking penalties.” Frankfurt players gatecrashed the
manager’s press conference to
Rangers were bidding for their first celebrate.
European trophy in 50 year and could
have clinched the game in the 118th Glasner and goalkeeper Trapp were
minute when substitute Kemar Roofe fulfilling media duties following the win
flashed a ball across the box to Ryan when the euphoric Frankfurt squad,
Kent but the winger’s low shot was equipped with cans of beer, barged into
superbly kept out by Trapp. the room and promptly set about
soaking the pair.
“Of course we had a big chance in
the end,” said former Dutch international The Eagles’ boss could be seen
Van Bronckhorst. smiling and wiping the alcoholic from
his eyes before joining in with the
“I think it was a great save. In those boisterous chanting.
minutes towards the end of the game it
is decisive. Speaking after the success, Glasner,
who became the first Austrian manager
“Ryan did everything he could to to win a major European honour in 39
score the goal. When you get these big years, said: “Unbelievable. It was our
chances you have to take them, 13th game in Europe and we didn’t lose
especially in the final minutes, but Ryan any of them.
did everything he could.”
“I told the players we had a fantastic
The former Netherlands captain was journey and that journey should not
pleased with his players’ efforts during end in Seville but when we come home
120 minutes in Spain and also in with the trophy.”
reaching their first final in 14 years.
Frankfurt shot stopper Trapp added:
“I can’t complain with what my “This is not my night. It’s everyone’s
players gave last night and before last night. To be able to give back to our
night but in the end it was a really tight fans this way is so special.” – The
Independent/Express Newspapers

‘No reason to talk’
Klopp shoots down Gerrard contact before City-Villa title climax

LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp insists he that Villa wants to win because Villa hopes weren’t high for the final day Matchwinner Matip says the team must not
will not be contacting club great Steven wants to win – that’s it.” and aimed a subtle dig at the become distracted by events elsewhere.
Gerrard to offer words of Premier League’s fixture scheduling
encouragement ahead of the climax to a Liverpool knew only victory at St. due to Villa playing overnight. “We will just try our best,” he told
thrilling Premier League title race. Mary’s would keep up the pressure Liverpoolfc.com. “We just can play our games
on Pep Guardiola’s men and were However, the German boss and that’s what we are concentrating on. We try
The Reds kept themselves in contention to stunned by a superb early opener insisted that it’s possible Gerrard to make it as exciting as possible.
become top-flight champions for only a second from Nathan Redmond. takes points from the Etihad
time in 32 years going into the final day after Stadium, which is “enough” for him “We can only look at our game. It will be
moving a single point behind Manchester City But a side showing nine changes to believe. tough enough to play against Wolves and our
courtesy of Wednesday morning’s 2-1 from Saturday’s gruelling FA Cup Asked whether he felt Liverpool’s chances of full concentration is on Wolves – that’s the only
comeback win at Southampton. final win over Chelsea swiftly overcame that leapfrogging Man City in the 11th hour were thing we can change and that’s what we are
setback and levelled through former Saints unlikely, Klopp told BBC Sport: “Of course, it is doing.
Liverpool complete the campaign at home to loanee Takumi Minamino before Joel Matip unlikely because City play at home against
Wolves on Sunday, hoping Gerrard’s Aston Villa headed a crucial second half winner in front of Aston Villa, who play only on Thursday. It will be “It will be hard enough and if our head is
can do them a major favour away to leaders City. the travelling support. tough against Burnley. They fight for survival. somewhere else that would make it even more
“But it is football. I think the time when City of a tough challenge.”
Klopp is confident Villa – who also host The Reds retain hope of an unprecedented became champion (in 2019), it was because of
relegation-threatened Burnley overnight – have quadruple, having already lifted both domestic 11 millimetres. While they rely on Villa to produce a shock
sufficient motivation of their own to pull off a cups and with a Champions League final against “If someone wants us to be champion, then result in Manchester, Liverpool will be fully
shock result at the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid to come on May 28. we have to win first, and Aston Villa need to get focused on completing their task at hand as
a point at City. It is possible, not likely, but Wolves visit Anfield at the same time.
“No, of course not,” replied the German, But Klopp has admitted it is “unlikely” he will possible. That is enough.”
when asked if he planned to speak with former lift his second Premier League title on the final And if things don’t go their way on Sunday,
Reds captain Gerrard. day of the season. Klopp and his squad still have a Champions
League final to look forward to next week. – The
“There’s no reason to talk to him. We all know After fulltime at St Mary’s, Klopp admitted his Independent/Express Newspapers

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