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rescue personnel working
with a bulldozer in their
attempt to reach two
vehicles believed to be
buried in a landslide
between Section 27 and
Section 30 of Jalan
Simpang Pulai-Cameron
Highlands yesterday.
–BERNAMAPIX

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█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI o A respite from too many unscheduled holidays
[email protected] will do the country some good, stakeholders say

PETALING JAYA: There is economically disruptive,” they told at the Asian Strategy and Leadership
euphoria in Kuala Lumpur, theSun. Institute, said that apart from the
Putrajaya and Labuan. A back-of-the-envelop assessment disruption to the economy, it puts
Apart from the fact that the by Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming shows Malaysia in a bad light.
city boys have won the Malaysia Cup that the impromptu shutdown “It has caught everyone off guard,
for the first time in 32 years, the could cost the country as much reflecting a weakness in our
government has declared today a as RM400 million in lost system. I believe there should be
public holiday to mark the triumph. output. Turn to a clear federal policy to ensure
that an unscheduled public
But on the darker side, stakeholders Tan Sri Ramon — holiday only be allowed based on
say, the unplanned holiday will do Navaratnam, chairman of the
more damage to a nation that is still page 4
struggling to recover from a major
health and economic crisis. Centre for Public Policy Research proper criteria,” he said.

“It is socially irresponsible and

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IN GRATITUDE BRIEFS BOOSTER JABS NOT
... The Yang di- MANDATORY
Pertuan Agong
Al-Sultan KUALA LUMPUR: The
Abdullah government does not intend
Ri’ayatuddin Al- to make Covid-19 vaccine
Mustafa Billah booster doses mandatory for
Shah being Malaysians for now, the Dewan
presented a Rakyat was told yesterday.
memento by Deputy Health Minister II
Inspector-General Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said
of Police Datuk that just like for the first and
Seri Acryl Sani second doses, taking the
Abdullah Sani at booster shot is a voluntary
an award decision. “Although the uptake
ceremony for percentage of booster shots is
police at Istana relatively low, which is only
Negara yesterday. 10.83% so far, we cannot make
– BERNAMAPIX the booster jabs mandatory.
But with the emergence of the
Capacity, frequency Omicron variant, which is of
determine airfares: Expert concern, we recommend that
the booster dose be taken,“ he
█ BY RAJVINDER SINGH o ‘Every flight has a fixed cost, and airlines must achieve a high passenger volume so said, in reply to a
[email protected] be able to recover it’ that costs can be spread among a supplementary question from
PETALING JAYA: Factors like sizable number of passengers, Steven Choong Shiau Yoon
capacity and number of flights are He added that in the case of confirmation from Sarawak’s allowing us to offer travellers low (Ind-Tebrau).
taken into consideration before fares Kuching, which has been in the Transport Ministry and the Sarawak fares and giving them great value for
between any two destinations are media limelight recently due to high State Disaster Management money. FT EPF BRANCHES
fixed by airlines, said an aviation airfares, prices depend on the Committee for an additional 42 CLOSED TODAY
expert. number of flights. weekly flights from Peninsular “Historically, our average fare for
Malaysia and Sabah to the state flights between Sarawak and KUALA LUMPUR: The
“Lower demand, coupled with He said it may be high simply for a limited period from Dec 4 until Peninsular Malaysia has been around Employees Provident Fund
lower flight frequency may translate because of the limited number of Jan 5. RM160 one way per passenger,” Riad (EPF) will be closing its
to a higher fare,” said the expert, who flights and demand. said. branches in Kuala Lumpur and
did not wish to be named. It said this has brought fares down Labuan today in conjunction
He added that every flight has a from around RM1,000 to below He added that this takes into with the public holiday for the
“But when there are more flights, fixed cost, and an airline must be able RM200 for a Kuala Lumpur to account the highest fares and the Federal Territories (FT) of Kuala
airlines will be forced to bring down to cover the cost. Hence, prices would Kuching flight and seats were lowest, including when zero-fare Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
prices. For example, if there are only be high with fewer passengers. snapped up quickly. promotional sales are offered. It said members in Kuala
two to three flights a day to a Lumpur who wished to
particular destination, airlines can He was commenting on AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat Checks revealed that ticket prices conduct counter transactions
charge higher fares as passengers complaints about the high fares for said as a low-cost carrier, it needs to Kuching have shown a big drop could go to the nearest EPF
have no choice. the Kuala Lumpur to Kuching route, business volume to pass on low fares with prices ranging from RM500 to branches in Petaling Jaya at
which prompted a netizen to say “it is to passengers. RM900 for a return flight beginning the PJX-HM Shah Tower,
“If the flights increase to 30 or cheaper to fly to London than next week. Puchong, Shah Alam or
more a day, with more airlines flying Kuching”. “AirAsia’s operation is all about Gombak. “In addition,
to the same destination, prices will economies of scale where we need to The aviation expert said the members are encouraged to
come down as airlines need to fill the On Nov 27, AirAsia said it received number of flights to Kuching are conduct eligible transactions
seats.” dependent on the number of flights online via i-Akaun,” it said in
approved by the Sarawak Transport a statement yesterday.
Ministry. – Bernama

‘No plans to drop recruitment system for domestic helpers’ Selangor may
increase
KUALA LUMPUR: The government “For the time being, the recruitment and placement system MoU expired on May 30, 2016. As number of
has no plans to abolish the existing government is negotiating with for domestic helpers as more than such, we conducted a series of assembly seats
recruitment and placement system Indonesia for the signing of a new 1,000 foreign worker agencies have negotiations from November 2017 to
for domestic helpers, but will refine agreement. not had any new supply of foreign November 2018 but were unable to SHAH ALAM: The state
and improve it so that it is more maids since 2016. finalise the MoU. Perhaps, we can do government has not ruled out the
effective, the Dewan Rakyat was told “Although private employment so by this year or early next year.” possibility of increasing the
yesterday. agencies are not allowed to recruit Awang said as of Oct 31 this year, a number of seats in the Selangor
domestic helpers from Indonesia, the total of 88,752 foreign maids are Awang said the government also state legislative assembly, taking
Deputy Human Resources government does not prevent them working in the country. held bilateral meetings with the into account the rise in the
Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said from recruiting from other source Indonesian government to finalise number of voters aged 18 to 20
the Memorandum of Understanding countries such as the Philippines or He added that since 2006, the the MoU scheduled for November and the population increase due
(MoU) between Malaysia and Cambodia.” recruitment and employment of 2019, but had to be postponed due to to migration to the state.
Indonesia on the employment of Indonesian domestic helpers to work several issues, including the one-
foreign maids expired in 2016, and He was replying to a question from in Malaysia has been done through a channel system, one maid, one task State Local Government and
there will be no new intake of Teresa Kok Suh Sim (PH-Seputeh) on series of MoU between Malaysia and concept and high recruitment cost. Public Transport Committee
domestic workers from the republic. whether the Labour Department is in Indonesia. – Bernama chairman Ng Sze Han said focus
the process of abolishing the should also be on apportioning
“The 2011 protocol-amending the number of voters to different
areas.
Kelantan’s plans for PwD, senior citizens and women
“This is to avoid the occurrence
KOTA BARU: A total of 49 short-term State executive councillor for and 18 long-term plans for PwD there are three short-term of malapportionment or
and long-term plans have been Welfare, Family Development and include the distribution of food plans and five long-term ones, irregularity that would result in the
drawn up so that the welfare of senior Women Datuk Mumtaz Md Nawi baskets, Takaful Rahmah Scheme for including programmes at Senior value of votes in one constituency
citizens, women and persons with said of the total, 27 plans were for homeless PwD and the Citizens Activity Centres and the not being comparable with
disabilities (PwD) is ensured as the PwD, 14 for women and eight for the establishment of a Kelantan Pwd formulation of a State another.”
Covid-19 pandemic persists in elderly. advisory council. Mukramun Senior Citizens Policy.
Kelantan. – Bernama Ng said this on behalf of Mentri
She said nine short-term plans “For the welfare of the elderly, Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
at the state assembly sitting
yesterday, when replying to Lim Yi
Wei (PH-Kampung Tunku), who
wanted to know about the
proposed redelineation in the
state, Bernama reported.

He said in 2019 Parliament
approved amendments to Article
47 and Article 119 of the Federal
Constitution, which lowered the
voting age limit from 21 to 18 as
well as the qualification to be a
member of the house of
representatives.

Although it has been more than
two years since the amendments
were approved, this process will
be completed on Dec 31 and be
effective from next year.

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Undi18 automatic Sarawakians expected
voter registration to bet on GPS again
gazetted
o While the opposition is in disarray with infighting, the ruling but the M40 and small and medium enterprises
KUALA LUMPUR: Section 3(a) and (b) of coalition has won over voters with a good service record as well to ride through the Covid-19 pandemic.
the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2019
regarding the lowering of the voting age to █ BY RAJVINDER SINGH constituencies, and the DAP is the only The GPS is a well-oiled and efficiently run
18 years and automatic voter registration [email protected] opposition party that will have a real chance of machine, ready for any challenges. Its main
were gazetted on Wednesday. PETALING JAYA: The coming state election in snatching some seats away from GPS,” he said. party, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu will
Sarawak is Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) to be contesting in 47 of the 82 seats up for grabs.
Election Commission (EC) secretary lose. Among the six parties that contested in the
Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the last state election, four of them collectively In 2016, the parties that now make up GPS
amendments would come into force on Dec All indications point to an easy victory for the garnered only 2% of the votes. The DAP won 65 seats under the BN banner. Jeniri
15 after obtaining the consent of Yang di- coalition that has had the last five years to managed to win 20% of the votes and PKR had expects them to win 68 or more seats this time.
Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah tighten its grip on Malaysia’s biggest state. the support of 10% of the voters.
Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. Universiti Malaya political analyst Dr Awang
Apart from its service record, which analysts Jeniri expects PKR to do worse this time Azman Awang Pawi pointed out that GPS, as the
He said amendments to the subsidiary say has won over the electorate, an opposition around. “It’s just a pale shadow of its former incumbent, is in a very strategic position.
laws related to the elections, namely in disarray will only give GPS an easier ride. self,” he said of the linchpin in the coalition that
Elections (Registration of Voters) unseated the mighty BN in 2018, only to lose it “It has introduced many policies and spent
(Amendment) Regulations 2021 and the Dr Jeniri Amir, senior fellow at the National all less than two years later. an estimate RM4.5 billion during the pandemic
Elections (Conduct of Elections) Council of Professors, expects the opposition to to help the people. Over and above that was the
(Amendment) Regulations 2021, were do even worse than it did in the 11th state Amanah, also a PH component, and PAS are aid provided by the federal government,” he told
gazetted on Nov 30. election in 2016. unlikely to win any seat, he added. theSun.

“The amendments will come into force Back then the GPS, in its previous Jeniri said that in the eyes of Sarawakians, The slew of financial and other aid will give
on Dec 15 after receiving the royal assent incarnation as Barisan Nasional (BN), had six PH did them a disservice by cancelling many the people a reason to want GPS to stay in
from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong based on main opposition groups fighting to unseat it. projects while it was in power. power, he said.
Section 17 of the Elections Act 1958,” he said This time, Jeniri pointed out to theSun, there are
in a statement yesterday. 10 parties trying to breach the GPS defence. “Furthermore, people want a united and Awang Azman said the recurring theme is
stable government, not constant infighting. GPS that the people want a strong and stable
Section 3 of the Constitution “This only means that the opposition will be has proven that it is able to meet their government, not one that sees a lot of infighting.
(Amendment) Act 2019 states the even more divided. This will just split the expectations,” he said.
amendment to set the minimum voting age opposition votes,” he said. He pointed out that they also want projects
to 18 from the current 21, and allow for Jeniri pointed out that the GPS government that have been proposed by the state
automatic voter registration. Jeniri said the rural seats are more or less has already introduced 110 initiatives to deal government to be launched, given that these
already in the bag for GPS. with issues involving the economy, land matter, will bring big benefits to them.
The proposed amendments were education and water supply. Its “Sarawak Ku
approved by the Parliament in July 2019, but “The battle will be in the urban Sayang” programme has helped not just the B40 “The opposition has only shot itself in the
were not implemented then. foot simply by engaging in open warfare (among
themselves) on social media. For instance PKR
On Sept 7, Minister in the Prime and DAP, although being in the same coalition,
Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wan are openly fighting over seat allocation,” he
Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar ordered the EC to added.
implement Undi18 by Dec 31, to comply
with the Sept 6 decision of the Kuching High UNESCO Govt, industry
Court. – Bernama AWARD ... A players urged
Buddhist performs to cooperate
Video on price hike a religious in rail sector
issue doctored: PM ceremony at the
Thai Pak Koong KUALA LUMPUR: The government and rail
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Temple at King industry players need to collaborate and work
Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dismissed Street in George together under the spirit of the Malaysian
allegations that the government has been Town yesterday. Family to accelerate development in the
irresponsible in handling the issue of price The 211-year-old country’s rail industry, said Transport Minister
increase of goods. temple won the Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
2021 United
On the contrary, he said, the government Nations He said the long-standing collaboration
had been acting in a responsible manner by Educational, between Malaysia Rail Industry Corp (Maric),
taking the necessary action to ease the Scientific and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for
people’s burden. Cultural High Technology (Might) and Universiti Tunku
Organisation Abdul Rahman (Utar) is highly commendable
Ismail Sabri said this to clear the air (Unesco) Asia and the synergy has resulted in a readiness to
following the circulation of a 15-second Pacific Awards for delve further into technology deepening among
video on social media claiming that the Cultural Heritage local rail industry players.
government had failed to tackle the price Conservation on
hike issue. Wednesday. “Increased localisation will secure domestic
– MASRY CHE technology development and adoption while
“It was claimed that the government did ANI/THESUN meeting targeted sustainable development
not want to address the problem of farmers. goals.
That’s not right. The video was doctored for We’ll find a long-term solution, says Nanta
the purpose of manipulation.” – Bernama “It also ensures high-value job creation and
KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic Trade and problem in the long term. We are worried that if an acceleration of talent development,” he said
Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri we do not have a long-term solution then these in his speech at the Rail Technology and
Alexander Nanta Linggi said the ministry has a (price increases) can happen at any time,” he Development Symposium 2021 (RAIL TED
month to find a complete and comprehensive said during an interview on TV1’s Selamat Pagi 2021) yesterday.
solution to the price hikes of goods and food. Malaysia, which discussed the topic of the
ministry’s 100-day Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia The text of his speech was delivered by
He said for a short-term solution, the (Malaysian Family Aspiration) yesterday Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum
ministry is introducing the Malaysia Family Agong.
Sales, which will offer basic necessities at prices Nanta said price increases of goods and food
up to 20% lower than market prices. are caused by several factors. Among them are Wee said the 12th Malaysia Plan focuses on
business activities such as restaurants and completing the dots, a complete system that
Nanta said his team is planning to hold this eateries returning to full capacity, causing the completes the last-mile connectivity.
in stages in each of the 222 parliamentary demand for basic goods to increase sharply.
constituencies nationwide. Hence, the rail industry has to co-exist with
“Another factor is the drop in output of other modes of transport to ensure a sustainable
“For now, the ministry is proposing to hold vegetables from Cameron Highlands due to the ecosystem and seamless travel with a focus on
the sales twice a month, however, there have end of the monsoon season. Then there is the local empowerment, he added.
been requests for us to have them more shortage of foreign labour in the industry which
frequently. The Malaysia Family Sales will be a is affecting production. RAIL TED 2021, an annual railway
short-term measure so that consumers can visit exhibition and conference, was held yesterday
such places to make their purchasers at a price “We also understand that there are imported with the theme, “Driving the competitiveness
that is lower than the market. vegetables that are selling for high prices too,” of an integrated, affordable, reliable and
he said. – Bernama smooth urban public rail for first and last-mile
“We need to see how we can overcome this mobility.”

The symposium was co-organised by Maric,
Might and Utar, with support from the National
Rail Centre of Excellence.

Maric president Datuk Mohd Yusoff
Sulaiman said the corporation had realised a
total project value of RM4.8 billion between
2017 and 2019. – Bernama

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Employment priority for local workers

o If available job vacancies are filled, then we do Ansonex Malaysia Occupational foreign workers have been found to because they were hesitant in
not need foreign workers, says Saravanan Safety and Health Training Centre in have falsified vaccination certificates. handling the issue.
Tapah road yesterday.
TAPAH: The government will give ensure that available job Saravanan said the high Ngeh also claimed that the
priority to local workers to fill opportunities would be filled by local It was estimated that 10 months prevalence of Covid-19 cases around increase in prices of most goods in
vacancies in various employment workers, Bernama reported. after the first movement control order the world also caused international the country was due to the two
sectors in the country instead of was declared to curb the spread of borders of some countries to remain ministries not being able to reach a
foreigners. “After the locals have filled the Covid-19, about 100,000 people had closed. prompt decision in addressing the
available vacancies and we are lost their jobs. labour shortage.
Human Resources Minister Datuk satisfied with the results, we will then “So, how do you expect us to bring
Seri M. Saravanan said with the bring back foreigners,” the Tapah MP Saravanan said the ministry must in foreign workers? he asked. Saravanan said his ministry
unemployment rate at 4.8% in the said. also carefully examine vaccination agreed with Hamzah’s statement that
country, the government must certificates from foreigners to verify He was commenting on an the government should not be hasty
He was speaking after officiating at that the documents are authentic allegation by Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh to bring in foreign workers, as
before the workers are hired. Koo Ham that Home Minister Datuk thorough vetting, including taking
Seri Hamzah Zainudin and into account health safety factors,
It is believed that there have been Saravanan were the main cause of the was needed.
cases in several countries where labour shortage in the country

‘Such holidays a waste of public funds’ C VID-19
UPDATE
He said such holidays should be have to arrange for appropriate for foreign investments “if we go too
discouraged given that it is a waste of childcare for their children at the 11th far”. As of noon yesterday
public funds and gives the impression hour.
that Malaysia is a careless and overly He noted that court proceedings He expressed hope that the
“happy-go-lucky” nation. would also have to be postponed, government would refrain from
“It makes us look like we do not creating a cascading effect of more declaring unscheduled holidays at
care about growth or what happens to postponements and delays. the last minute given that it is also concTafiosrtemasl ed
the rakyat when their plans are Malaysian Federation of Hawkers costly for businesses that will have to 2,644,027
thrown in disarray,” he added. and Petty Traders Association remain open anyway to meet orders
Ong pointed out that 90% of president Datuk Seri Rosli from local and foreign customers for
Kuala Lumpur’s RM216 billion Sulaiman said the federal their products.
gross domestic product (GDP) From territory of Kuala Lumpur Total
output comes from the accounts for the lion’s share of “That would mean that the active cases cNaesews 5,806
services sector. front the country’s economic workers will have to be paid more for
page having to work on a public holiday,” 63,740
he said.
“It is the centre of the activities.
country’s financial services sector “The unscheduled public holiday “For the sake of the country, the
and the operational headquarters of will force businesses to postpone government should stop declaring
many accounting and tax consultant appointments, playing havoc to their such unscheduled holidays.”
firms as well as many multinationals,” schedules,” he said. Total
As of 2020, there are 14 federal recoveries Current
he said. Former secretary-general of the public holidays that are observed recovery 96.22%
He noted that face-to-face Treasury, Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff across the country, including two 2,544,007
days each for the Hari Raya Puasa and rate
Chinese New Year celebrations.
meetings will have to be cancelled, Kassim, said Malaysia is already
bookings for training sessions and noted for having among the highest Apart from that, each state has four
conferences postponed and foot number of public holidays in a year. to six additional days to mark
traffic in the city’s malls will decrease. “I remember the various chambers significant dates in their calendars, Death
“Additionally, dealings with of commerce expressing their such as the rulers’ or governors’ toll 6,165Brought
government offices in Putrajaya will frustrations over this. As far as they birthdays, adding up to a total of 18
days for each state. 30,474 -in-Dead

have to be postponed, resulting in lost are concerned, too many public In contrast, Singapore has 11
time and productivity,” he added. holidays are costly for businesses,” he public holidays.
Ong said given that schools are told theSun. PROGRESS STATISTICS FOR THE NATIONAL COVID-19 IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME
On the other hand, Thailand has As of December 1 Receiv
also closed, parents who live in Kuala He warned that Malaysia would be 25 national holidays. Received second doses

Lumpur but work in Selangor would pricing itself out of the competition 25,858,982 25,411,143

Price hike of goods due
to middlemen, says exco

ADDED PROTECTION... A health worker giving a Covid-19 booster shot to one of the residents of Puchong and Kinrara at MALACCA: The increase in price was increased to RM7 or RM8
the Subang Jaya City Council multipurpose hall yesterday. – ASYRAF RASID THE/SUN of food supplies such as when sold at the market,” Ngwe
vegetables and chicken in the said after visiting the Malacca
state is believed to be due to City Council wet market
middlemen who supply the yesterday.
goods to traders at high prices.
He said a meeting would be
State Unity, Community held with the state Federal
Relations, Manpower and Agricultural Marketing Authority
Consumer Affairs Committee (Fama) to address the price
chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said increase issue.
the situation had forced traders
to slightly increase the selling He added that a possible
price to make a small profit. solution was for Fama to become
the direct supplier from farmers
“Most traders obtain supplies to traders without involving
from middlemen, causing prices middlemen.
to rise at every level.
Ngwe said traders were also
“We will find a solution to advised to buy goods directly
reduce the involvement of from farmers or producers at
middlemen so that prices can be lower prices and resell them at
lowered,” he said. reasonable prices.

“An inspection that was “We will continue to monitor
carried out found that the situation from time to time to
vegetables, such as ladies’ fingers ensure the hike in food prices can
and long beans, were sold at a be controlled,” he said.
supply price of RM4 per kg but it – Bernama

Teachers, students from Cyberjaya school tested positive

PUTRAJAYA: Sixty-five students and individuals from the school, and Quarantine Centre 2.0 at the category 2A patients have light and Form Two.
two teachers of Sekolah Seri Puteri in comprising 13 teachers, 437 students Malaysia Agro Exposition Park symptoms. Khairy said 242 close contacts of
Cyberjaya tested positive for and a staff member, who had taken Serdang (MAEPS).
Covid-19, said Health Minister the Covid-19 tests. Senior Education Minister Datuk the positive cases were placed under
Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday. “All of them, who are in categories Radzi Jidin, who visited the fully quarantine.
He said 65 of the students who one and 2A, are stable,” he said. residential school on Wednesday,
In a post on his Twitter account, tested positive had been admitted to said the 65 students, who were The other students have been
Khairy said they were among 451 the Low-Risk Covid-19 Treatment Category one refers to moved to MAEPS, are in Form One isolated at the school hostel awaiting
asymptomatic patients while test results, he added. – Bernama

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Getting ahead of
crippling setback Rosmah ordered
to appear in court
o Mother of four braves cancer with support from husband
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal
█ BY ELLY FAZANIZA happening to me. I had always eaten Nurul Syiha with Since her fight with cancer yesterday ordered Datin Seri Rosmah
[email protected] properly and taken good care of her daughter. began, Nurul Syiha has read up a lot Mansor to appear in court on Monday
NURUL Syiha Mamat is a firm my health.” – ASYRAF about it. for the hearing of her appeal to nullify
believer in the benefits of breast RASID/THESUN her corruption trial and to remove
milk, so it became worrisome when For the 35-year-old mother, it oncoplastic breast surgeon, who is “I believe it is important that we Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as the lead
she realised she was not able to give was a death sentence. also one of six pioneers in her field. equip ourselves with the right prosecutor in the case.
her baby, Mawar Delisha, enough. She recommended oncoplastic knowledge,” she said.
“I just could not accept it.” breast surgery, which entailed This follows the decision of a
“That was six months ago. The realisation that she could removal of the tumours and She has also increased her three-member bench, led by Datuk
Mawar was seven months old. I felt lose a breast kicked in quickly. reconstructing the breast consumption of fruits to raise her Hanipah Farikullah, to withhold
something was amiss when I saw “I asked the doctors if there was afterwards. energy level, and ensures she gets as issuing a warrant of arrest against
that she was not getting any milk an alternative to mastectomy, but “They assured me the process much rest as possible. the appellant.
from my left breast,” Nurul Syiha their advice was to have the breast would go smoothly. I was happy just
told theSun. removed as the best cause of action,” to know I would feel whole at the Nurul Syiha has begun sharing Justice Hanipah said counsel for the
she said. end of the surgery.” her experience with her friends, appellant requested for the hearing to
At first she thought the baby had After looking at the Nurul Syiha said after the who are either fearful of developing be adjourned to Monday as the
lost her appetite. But when she later mammogram, they told her that a surgery, she underwent six cycles of cancer or just curious about the appellant has not returned to Malaysia
found lumps the size of peanuts on mastectomy was the best way to chemotherapy. medical procedure. Her message to as ordered by the High Court through
her left breast, she realised it was stop the cancer from spreading. “In the process, I lost my hair and everyone is to always seek a doctor’s an order dated Oct 15.
time to seek medical advice. Nurul Syiha said as a woman, had to stop breastfeeding.” opinion when something is amiss,
losing a breast is indescribably Fortunately for Mawar Delisha, and to overcome the fear. She said counsel for the appellant
“There was no pain but it was unbearable. she was at an age she could be admitted that the failure by his client to
unsettling, all the same,” she said. “I was so sad but lucky for me, weaned off breast milk, and begin “I’m happy to have come this far appear in court yesterday is in
my husband was very supportive. taking infant formula. in my fight with cancer,” she added. non-compliance of the order.
After a quick check at a clinic, He reminded me that it was more
Nurul Syiha was advised to seek important that I remained in good However, Hanipah said counsel for
further medical advice at Universiti health for our four children.” the respondent (Sri Ram) had raised
Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). Her husband and children soon serious objections to the conduct of the
became her pillar of strength. appellant in not complying with the
A biopsy later confirmed her Fortunately for her, it was not as bad court order for her to be back in
worst fears – she had cancer of as she had anticipated. Malaysia by Nov 21, and he strongly
the breast. At UMMC, Nurul Syiha was urged the court to issue a warrant of
referred to Dr See Mee-Hoong, an arrest for the breach of the court order.
She recounted bursting into tears
upon receiving the news. On Oct 15, the Kuala Lumpur
High Court allowed Rosmah’s
“I couldn’t believe this was application for the temporary return of
her passport to enable her to go to
Singapore to visit her eldest daughter,
Nooryana Najwa, who gave birth to her
second child.

Earlier, Sri Ram applied for the court
to issue a warrant of arrest against
Rosmah for failing to appear before the
court yesterday, and also asked it to
revoke her bail for breaching the court
order. – Bernama

6 theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2021 BRIEFS NEW DELHI SHUTS
NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS SCHOOLS AGAIN

Tennis association suspends NEW DELHI: India’s polluted
tournaments in China capital again ordered schools
closed yesterday over
o Decision taken prepares to host the Winter Olympics China in 2022.” newspaper published by the ruling dangerous smog levels, as the
out of concern for in February. Asked about the matter at a Communist Party’s People’s Daily, country’s top court demanded
Peng and safety took aim at the WTA yesterday. officials take action to address
of other players Global rights groups and others regular briefing in Beijing yesterday, the toxic haze. New Delhi, one
have called for a boycott of the Beijing Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang In an editorial on its Twitter of the world’s most polluted
WASHINGTON: The Women’s Olympics over China’s human rights Wenbin did not directly comment on account, which is not accessible cities and home to 20 million
Tennis Association (WTA) drew record. the WTA’s move but said China within China, the paper accused the people, is cloaked in a thick
criticism yesterday from China for its “opposes the politicisation of sports”. WTA of “bringing politics into blanket of smog every winter.
decision to suspend all tournaments Many leading figures in the tennis women’s tennis”, categorising it The city government shuttered
in the nation out of concern for the world applauded the US- The whereabouts of Peng, a among “betrayers of the Olympic schools last month but allowed
well-being of star player Peng Shuai headquartered tour’s decision to former world number one doubles spirit”. classes to resume on Monday
and the safety of other players. walk away from one of its biggest player, became a matter of after claiming air quality had
markets, though it could cost the international concern following a “Some forces in the West are improved. They reversed
Unconvinced by Peng’s public WTA hundreds of millions of dollars nearly three-week public absence instigating a boycott against the course yesterday after a
appearances since a scandal broke a in broadcasting and sponsorship after she posted a message on social Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.” Supreme Court hearing gave
month ago over her sexual assault revenue. media early last month accusing authorities 24 hours to reduce
accusations against Chinese former Zhang of sexual assault. The International Olympic smog levels. “Small children
Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, the WTA “I don’t see how I can ask our Committee said it held a second have to go (to class) in morning
said it wanted assurances of her athletes to compete there when Peng Neither Zhang, who retired in video call with Peng on Wednesday, fog. There’s no respect,” Chief
wellbeing and has sought an Shuai is not allowed to communicate 2018, nor the government have after one late last month. Justice N.V. Ramana said
investigation. freely and has seemingly been commented on Peng’s accusation during proceedings. – AFP
pressured to contradict her allegation and the topic has been blocked from “We have offered her
Its decision comes as Beijing of sexual assault,” WTA chief direct discussion on China’s heavily wide-ranging support, will stay in MEGHAN URGES
executive Steve Simon said in a censored internet. regular touch with her, and have TABLOID SHAKE-UP
statement. already agreed on a personal meeting
Although Beijing has remained in January,” it said in a statement LONDON: Meghan Markle
“Given the current state of affairs, I largely silent over the scandal and yesterday. yesterday won a second court
am also greatly concerned about the authorities have blocked discussions victory against a British
risks that all of our players and staff of the topic on China’s heavily Peng appeared to be “safe and newspaper group, as judges
could face if we were to hold events in censored internet, the Global Times well, given the difficult situation she threw out the publisher’s
is in”, it said. – Reuters appeal against a ruling that it
breached her privacy. The
Iran says Duchess of Sussex said she
nuclear deal hoped the ruling would
‘within reach’ embolden others to hold
tabloids to account. “While this
TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat said BLEAK CELEBRATION ... A boy holding a Christmas decoration he found while scavenging through garbage at a landfill win is precedent setting, what
yesterday that an agreement to in the Brazilian municipality of Pinheiro on Wednesday. – AFPPIX matters most is that we are
revive his country’s nuclear deal now collectively brave enough
with world powers was “within US and Russian ministers meet to reshape a tabloid industry
reach” but that this depended on as Ukraine tensions soar that conditions people to be
the goodwill of the West. cruel and profits from the lies
STOCKHOLM: US Secretary of State end a war between pro-Russian suggestions it is preparing for an and pain that they create,” she
Foreign Minister Hossein Antony Blinken met his Russian separatists and Ukrainian attack on Ukraine and has defended said in a statement. Markle
Amir-Abdollahian said on Twitter counterpart yesterday to warn him government forces in the east of the its right to deploy troops on its own took Associated Newspapers
that negotiations in Vienna were face-to-face of the “serious former Soviet republic. territory as it sees fit. to court after it published
“proceeding with seriousness” consequences” Russia would suffer if extracts of a letter that she sent
and that the removal of sanctions it invaded Ukraine and to urge him to Washington was willing to But Putin has also said Russia her estranged father, Thomas
was a “fundamental priority”. seek a diplomatic exit from the crisis. facilitate this, Blinken said, but “if would be forced to act if Nato placed Markle, in 2018. – AFP
Russia decides to pursue missiles in Ukraine that could strike
The talks resumed on Monday. Blinken delivered the warning to confrontation, there will be serious Moscow within minutes. Hun Sen backs
European diplomats had Russian Foreign Minister Sergei consequences”. son to take
warned on Tuesday that “we don’t Lavrov at a meeting in Stockholm, a The Kremlin said yesterday that over leadership
have the luxury to spend time on day after declaring that Washington Lavrov told reporters Moscow was the probability of a new conflict in
niceties” and that they would was ready to respond resolutely, ready for dialogue with Kyiv. eastern Ukraine remained high and PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s
assess the “seriousness” of Iran’s including with hard-hitting that Moscow was concerned by strongman Prime Minister Hun
position in the next 48 hours. sanctions, in the event of a Russian “We, as President (Vladimir) Putin “aggressive” rhetoric from Kyiv and Sen, who has led the country for
In his tweet yesterday, Hossein attack. has stated, do not want any conflicts.” an increase in what it called more than three decades,
said the expert talks were provocative actions along the line of yesterday backed his eldest son to
continuing and that he was in “The best way to avert the crisis is Ukraine has become the main contact between government forces take over the top job, paving the
daily contact with his deputy and through diplomacy, and that’s what I flashpoint between Russia and the and the pro-Russian separatists. way for a political dynasty.
lead negotiator, Ali Bagheri. look forward to discussing with West as relations have soured to their
“Good deal within reach if the Sergei,” Blinken told reporters before worst level in the three decades since Russia also said yesterday it had Speculation has long
West shows good will. We seek going into talks with Lavrov. the Cold War ended. arrested three suspected Ukrainian simmered that the 69-year-old
rational, sober and result-oriented intelligence agents, including one Hun Sen was grooming Hun
dialogue,” he said. He said Russia and Ukraine Kyiv says Russia has amassed accused of planning to carry out an Manet – a four-star general
The goal of the Joint should each fully implement their more than 90,000 troops near their attack using two homemade bombs, educated in Britain and the United
Comprehensive Plan of Action is obligations under the 2014 Minsk long shared border. allegations that Kyiv dismissed as States – to lead the kingdom.
to make it practically impossible peace process, which was designed to trumped up. – Reuters
for Iran to build an atomic bomb, Moscow accuses Kyiv of pursuing “Hun Manet is one of the
while allowing it to pursue a its own military build-up. candidates for prime minister and
civilian nuclear programme. receives support from his father,”
The 2015 accord offered Iran a It has dismissed as inflammatory Hun Sen told a public ceremony in
lifting of economic sanctions in the coastal city of Sihanoukville.
return for strict curbs on its
nuclear activities. He said his 44-year-old son, a
But the deal started to unravel Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
in 2018 when then US president deputy commander-in-chief and
Donald Trump pulled out and commander of the infantry, would
began imposing sanctions on have to face an election.
Tehran.
In turn, Iran, which denies it Cambodia is expected to go to
wants to acquire a nuclear arsenal, the polls in 2023.
has gradually abandoned its
commitments since 2019. At the last election in 2018, Hun
The remaining parties to the Sen’s party won every seat in
2015 agreement – Britain, China, parliament after the Supreme
France, Germany and Russia – are Court dissolved the main
participating directly in the opposition, the Cambodia
Vienna talks. National Rescue Party a year
At Iran’s insistence, the United before.
States is doing so only indirectly.
– AFP Hun Sen said his son’s
elevation to the top job could still
be a decade away, keeping mum
on his retirement plans.

The premier frequently
characterises his children’s
achievements as the product of
education and training and rejects
claims of nepotism. – AFP

‘GSK DRUG EFFECTIVEBRIEFS 7theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2021
AGAINST NEW VARIANT’
* NEWS WITHOUT BORDERS
LONDON: British regulators yesterday
approved a GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) drug ‘Omicron could be dominant
to treat those at high risk of developing in France within weeks’
severe Covid-19 symptoms, with the
manufacturer saying it appears effective o Christmas not at risk if “We should see a progressive rise of the Communicable Diseases said early
against the new Omicron variant. The everybody is cautious: Official Omicron variant, which will take over from epidemiological data suggested Omicron was
antibody treatment, sotrovimab, “was Delta” possibly by the end of January, he said. able to evade some immunity, but existing
found to be safe and effective at PARIS: Omicron could become the dominant vaccines should still protect against severe
reducing the risk of hospitalisation and Covid-19 variant in France by the end of next “Christmas is not at risk if the population and disease and death.
death in people with mild to moderate month, the government’s top scientific adviser decision-makers are all very cautious,” he said,
Covid-19 infection,” said the Medicines said yesterday, after both the country and reiterating that social distancing and a third, World Health Organisation (WHO)
and Healthcare Products Regulatory United States reported their first cases. booster shot of vaccines were key. epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove told a
Agency. Preclinical data showed the briefing that data should be available “within
drug “retains activity against key The first known US case was a fully The French Omicron infection followed a days” on Omicron’s contagiousness.
mutations of the new Omicron variant”, vaccinated person in California who returned to case found in the French Indian Ocean island of
GSK said in a statement. – AFP the United States from South Africa on Nov 22 La Reunion last month. About 56 countries have implemented travel
and tested positive seven days later. measures to guard against Omicron.
FACEBOOK DERAILS Airlines in the United States were told to
ANTI-VACCINE CAMPAIGN The French case, in the greater Paris region, hand over the names of passengers arriving The United States has barred nearly all
was a passenger arriving from Nigeria. from parts of southern Africa, a US Centres for foreigners who have been in one of eight
WASHINGTON: Facebook said on Disease Control and Prevention letter seen by southern African countries.
Wednesday it had derailed an US President Joe Biden is working on a Reuters showed.
anti-vaccine campaign that harassed strategy to fight Covid-19 this winter and Japan reversed a ban on new inbound flight
medical workers, journalists and elected sources briefed on the matter told Reuters one Much remains unknown about Omicron, reservations, revealing confusion between
officials, in a signal of ongoing pressure step would be extending requirements for which was first found on Nov 8 in South Africa government agencies and the public over the
from coronavirus misinformation. The travellers to wear masks through mid-March. and has spread to at least two dozen countries, country’s Covid strategy.
social media giant took down accounts just as parts of Europe were suffering a surge in
in France and Italy that were linked to a The White House also plans to announce infections of the better-known Delta variant as The European Union brought forward the
conspiracy movement called “V_V”, stricter testing for international visitors. winter sets in. start of its vaccine rollout for those aged five to
which inundated pro-vaccine posts 11 to Dec 13.
with tens of thousands of comments. French government adviser Jean-Francois Top US infectious disease expert Anthony
“V-V” supporters also “mass-harassed” Delfraissy told BFM television the “true enemy” Fauci on Wednesday said it could take two Britain and the US have both expanded their
people on YouTube, Twitter and other for now was still the Delta variant, spreading in weeks or more to gain insight into how easily the booster programmes in response to the new
online platforms, it said. – AFP a fifth wave. variant spreads, the severity of the illness that it variant, although WHO said wealthy countries
causes and whether it can evade currently should instead share more vaccines with
UN says aid needs available vaccines. vulnerable people in poorer countries where
will surge next year variants are most likely to emerge as long as
South Africa’s National Institute for inoculation rates are low. – Reuters
GENEVA: The UN warned yesterday that the
need for humanitarian aid was skyrocketing Hong Kong launches China-style tracking app EU chief mulls
worldwide, as the pandemic continues to rage, mandatory
and climate change and conflicts push more HONG KONG: Hong Kongers travelling to authorities,” Lam said, adding users must give Covid jabs
people to the brink of famine. China will need to download a tracking app their consent before any records are shared.
similar to those used on the mainland, local GENEVA: The World Health Organisation
The United Nations’ humanitarian agency officials said yesterday. The app is part of an effort by Hong Kong’s (WHO) has issued stern warnings on the
OCHA estimated that 274 million people government to fall in line with China’s strict dangers of vaccination apathy and the
worldwide would need some form of The app will allow mainland authorities to zero-Covid strategy and win Beijing’s approval European Union (EU) put mandatory jabs on
emergency assistance next year, up 17% on an access a person’s travel records under some to reopen their border. the table as the United States registered its first
already record-breaking 2021. circumstances. case of the Omicron strain of the coronavirus.
Secretary for Innovation and Technology
That means one in 29 people will need help It comes at a time of heightened privacy Alfred Sit said the government does not have “Globally, we have a toxic mix of low vaccine
in 2022, marking a 250% increase since 2015 concerns among many Hong Kongers as Beijing any plans to use the health code in the city. coverage, and very low testing – a recipe for
when one in 95 needed aid, OCHA said in its cracks down on dissent. breeding and amplifying variants,” WHO chief
Global Humanitarian Overview report. The app tracks a person’s movements by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on
The new “Hong Kong Health Code” will importing data from Hong Kong’s existing local Wednesday, reminding the world that the Delta
The number of people in need “has never require users to register their name and address contact tracing app – which itself generated variant “accounts for almost all cases”.
been as high as this”, UN aid chief Martin and consent to their information being shared privacy concerns at launch a year ago.
Griffiths told reporters. with Chinese authorities. “We need to use the tools we already have to
“Leave Home Safe” relies on users scanning prevent transmission and save lives from Delta.
Providing aid to so many “is not sustainable, Similar to movement-tracking apps in QR codes when entering premises such as And if we do that, we will also prevent
but it has to be sustained”, he said. China, the Hong Kong programme uses a government buildings, restaurants and bars. transmission and save lives from Omicron.”
colour-coded warning system based on a
The annual appeal by UN agencies and person’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus. That digital footprint is stored on a device’s Omicron’s detection and spread have
other humanitarian organisations said that memory and is anonymous, tied to a phone highlighted that the now nearly two-year global
providing aid to the 183 million most Government Chief Information Officer number, not a name. fight against Covid-19 is far from over.
vulnerable people across 63 countries next Victor Lam said the app will only allow Chinese
year would require US$41 billion – up from the authorities to access travel records when that Many Hong Kongers have nonetheless In Brussels, European Commission
US$35 billion requested for this year and person is infected or at risk. spurned the app, often choosing to fill in paper President Ursula von der Leyen said it was
double what was requested just four years ago. forms instead of scanning QR codes. “understandable and appropriate” to discuss
– AFP “Visit records will not be transferred how to “encourage and potentially think about
automatically to mainland or Macau However, it will be compulsory for eateries, mandatory vaccination” in the bloc – although
gyms and cinemas from next week. – AFP only individual member states can impose such
mandates.
SAFE TRAVELS ... A monk
blessing a train during a Buddhist Austria has already said it will make Covid
ceremony one day prior to the jabs compulsory next February, Germany is
handover ceremony of the considering a similar approach, and Greece said
high-speed rail project linking the it would mandate vaccines for over-60s.
Chinese southwestern city of
Kunming with Vientiane in Laos The European Centre for Disease Prevention
yesterday. – REUTERSPIX and Control, meanwhile, recommended that
children aged five to 11 who are at risk of severe
Covid should be considered a “priority group”
for vaccination.

Rising infection rates have already seen
some European governments reintroduce
mandatory mask-wearing, social-distancing
measures and lockdowns in a desperate attempt
to limit hospitalisations.

Portugal, which has Europe’s highest
vaccination rate, reintroduced mask mandates
in indoor settings, and aims to administer a
third Covid jab to almost one-fifth of its
population by the end of the year.

From Wednesday, every adult in Italy
became eligible for a Covid booster shot,
previously only open to those aged over 40.

Despite new restrictions recently introduced
in Denmark, the country on Wednesday
registered a record number of new Covid cases
with 5,120 infections in the last 24 hours. – AFP

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Avoid another lockdown at all costs, please
THE most dreadful fear among
the entire 32 million Malaysian having salary cuts and livelihoods turned It is critical the pecking order of vaccination. It would have made a world of
population now and in the upside down. to strike a There is also absolutely no logical difference had the Election Commission
immediate future is the balance reverted to the old format of staggered
possibility of another round of The impact of losing livelihoods in between reason to opt for a lockdown because by polling just like in the 1970’s and early
lockdowns amid the emergence of the countries labeled as welfare states where lives and now we are about to reach the fully 80’s in Malaysia’s biggest state.
Omicron variant in our already two-year the jobless can line up to collect their livelihoods, vaccinated level, except of course for the
battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. dole so that they can put food on the but lives can small number who are still stubborn In those days, due to communication
table won’t be that devastating, but not in be better anti-vaxxers for reasons best known to and logistical problems elections in
And even at the infant stage of this ours where we need to earn a living to managed themselves. Sarawak took as long as almost two
emerging variant, it is crucial for survive. without killing weeks to complete before it was
authorities managing the pandemic to livelihoods If they continue to do so, they remain gradually shortened and eventually
come out with an emphatic assurance During the height of previous than otherwise a serious health threat not only to turned into a single day of polling only,
that the way out is not to repeat what was lockdowns, so many industries were themselves but to others around them as just like in Peninsular Malaysia.
done in year one last year when a series ordered to close not only because their well.
of lockdowns was implemented. workers were yet to be vaccinated, but Staggered polling would avoid
due to them being categorised as “non- With booster shots being overcrowding of people lining up to cast
Yes, there were many useful lessons essential”. administered as well, it’s all the more their votes all on the same day.
learnt as all stakeholders were reason for one and all to look forward to a
understandably panic-stricken then like I fail to understand this categorisation much safer new year 2022, looming When Sabah was forced to stage the
elsewhere globally, but having learnt by the International Trade and Industry round the corner. snap state election in September last year
these lessons, we, especially the rakyat, Ministry until today simply because the due to what is now known as political
should and could be better informed and question that can be asked is: “non- The government should seriously take frogs hopping from one party to another,
prepared to take care of ourselves, essential to who?” note of a warning by Malaysian just look at the sharp rise in Covid-19
moving forward. Employees Federation president Datuk infections exported to the peninsula as
The fact that these industries existed Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, that well.
No country in the world can be at all in the first place means that they are another lockdown would only derail
expected to keep its citizens safe from the essential in one way or another business recovery and cause severe Such spikes were also registered
pandemic 24/7 without the people otherwise they would have closed shop. disruptions to the supply chain. following the recent state election in
themselves strictly observing the Malacca.
standard operating procedures (SOP) Just take a simple example, bread- “We have learnt from past experience
such as physical distancing, wearing making factories are essential industries that lockdowns have an adverse impact As University of Malaya head of social
masks, avoiding large groups and being for food supply, but if factories making on the sustainability of economic and preventive medicine Dr Victor Hoe
continuously vigilant in protecting plastic wrappers for the bread are closed recovery, employment and mental pointed out, another lockdown would do
ourselves and our loved ones. because they are regarded as non- health,” said Syed Hussain. more harm than good.
essential even the bread factories would
First and foremost, the better and have to close. Just count the unprecedented Certainly it is critical to strike a
more effective way to handle the number of suicides reported during the balance between lives and livelihoods,
situation come what may is not to press All industries are related via their height of the lockdowns. but lives can be better managed without
the panic button as was previously done. supply chain and this sort of killing livelihoods than otherwise.
categorisation should stop once and for Instead, enforcement of the SOP
We have seen the economic all. should be enhanced with constant Whether Health Minister Khairy
devastation from previous lockdowns reminders to the population to remain Jamaluddin wants to call the period we
leading to the forced closure of tens of If such industries were ordered shut vigilant by strict compliance with the are in now pandemic or endemic, it really
thousands of industries, especially the down due to their workers not getting SOP. doesn’t matter as the infection is still
small and medium enterprises, with jabbed with the vaccine then the most spreading.
hundreds of thousands losing their jobs. logical thing to do is to prioritise the Of immediate concern or even
inoculation of their workforce as a matter nightmare, especially to frontliners who We salute his ministry for all the work
And a higher number than that of urgency. have been on their toes without a break and sacrifices done. But no more
for almost two years now, is the Sarawak lockdowns, please, at all costs.
What was done previously was these state election, with polling day hardly two
industry workers were placed lowly in weeks away on Dec 18. Comments: [email protected]

Covid-19 cases still high, is it wise LETTERS
to allow face to face learning?
[email protected]
COMMENT In the meantime, both the MOE and Meanwhile, the government through the
by Muzaffar Syah Mallow MOHE should immediately initiate a back- MOE and MOHE should draft a Don’t take unnecessary
up plan, or Plan B, just in case Covid-19 comprehensive plan to ensure online risks, heed MOH’s advice
THE government, especially the Education infection cases continue at similarly high teaching and learning in our schools and
Minister (MOE) and Higher Education rates nationwide over the coming days and universities is part of our national SENIOR citizens and those with comorbidities
Ministry (MOHE) should thoroughly study weeks. education policy, which should be fully and should pay close attention and heed the Health
and, if possible, reconsider their decision to permanently implemented nationwide as it Ministry’s (MOH) recent announcement not to travel
open up schools and universities in order to The reopening of schools and would benefit everyone in the education abroad and avoid crowded places in light of the new
allow some students to study face to face in universities has become a burden on sector, especially the students. Covid-19 Omicron variant. Regardless of age, one
classrooms or lecturer halls. students, including their parents, especially should take the advice by the MOH seriously.
when it comes to financial burden. Though the plan to utilise online
On Wednesday, it was reported that teaching and learning has been developed I know there is a fine line between lives and
sixty-five students from Sekolah Seri Puteri Parents will need to spend a lot of money in the country for many years now and livelihoods. However, there is no need to take
Cyberjaya tested positive for Covid-19. preparing their young children for the implemented in some schools and unnecessary risks and gamble with dear life.
opening of the new school session. universities, it has not been implemented
This is the first time a boarding school in and utilised entirely. Most people have somewhat lowered their guard
the country has reported this many cases. Meanwhile, university students will also in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
need to spend a lot of money to enable It was only when faced with an
We must also not forget that in early them to come back to their respective emergency situation such as the Covid-19 Some have even argued and preached of Covid-19
November, several student residential campuses and to support their stay on pandemic and the closure of schools and being just another flu virus while some have argued
colleges at Universiti Teknologi Mara at campus. universities during the various movement that having an extra cautious approach to the
Lendu in Alor Gajah have been ordered to control orders by the government that pandemic is akin to living in a cave.
close for 10 days after a student was found It would be a great disappointment for everyone was forced to make full use of
to be Covid-19 positive in the preliminary all these students and their parents if these modern methods of teaching and Let me send out a strong message to these people.
screening. schools and universities were told to close learning. I value life and that includes yours. Hence, please do
again for a few days or even weeks after just not be selfish and preach the all clear when it is not.
As the country is still facing a high being allowed to open due to the sudden Though there are several complaints
number of daily reported Covid-19 cases increase in Covid-19 cases. and issues when it comes to online teaching The government has opened economic sectors
and with the arrival of the new Omicron and learning, it should not derail our efforts and lifted the interstate travel ban in the best interest
variant, serious questions need to be As such, it is crucial for the government, to use these forms of communication as of economic sustainability.
asked, such as whether it is currently safe especially the MOE and MOHE, to develop part of our national education policy.
enough to open up our schools and a contingency plan to deal with this matter I dare not say that is 100% safe to do away with the
universities. as soon as possible. The government should make this part use of facemasks, social distancing, contact tracing
of our national education system, and and the like. It will be most careless to do so.
With this recent development in Such plans can include the strengthen and promote its use in our
Covid-19 infection cases involving our implementation of online teaching and educational sectors. So please for the sake of everyone follow the
students, it is much better to fully learning, which has been carried out since standard operating procedures. It is in place not to serve
implement online teaching and learning last year until now. More money needs to be allocated in as an annoyance or hindrance. It serves to protect you
processes for both students in schools and this area so that it can become a success. and me. We can all agree that it is not sustainable for the
universities. Everyone in the country must also be country to undergo extended periods of lock downs.
mentally and emotionally prepared should Our educators and students in schools
This process should continue until the they be asked to continue their classes and universities need to be given enough Now, as we edge closer to normalcy we must
time is suitably ripe and safe enough to online. facilities and more training in order to make remember that the Covid-19 pandemic has stolen so
allow face to face learning at education online teaching and learning a permanent much from us.
establishments. This is very important in order to stop and successful reality, one that should not
the spread of Covid-19 itself and to ensure be utilised only in cases of emergency such We are still recovering from the economic wounds
Though there are some problems the safety and health of our students in as the Covid-19 pandemic. left behind. Some have been able to recoup while
associated with conducting online teaching schools and universities. there are those who are gone forever. The high death
and learning, relevant parties can take the Muzaffar Syah Mallow is an associate rates recorded just a few months back serves as a grim
necessary steps to make improvements and These contingency plans need to be professor of Faculty of Syariah and Law, at reminder of the ultimate price for non-compliance.
adjustments to it. drafted and announced immediately by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. Comments:
both ministries, and both students and The year is about to draw to a close. It might be a
parents need to be informed of these plans [email protected] good time to do some self-reflecting and while the
as soon as possible so that they can make all new year promises a fresh start, we must never carry
the necessary preparations. mistakes of the past into 2022.

Yeap Ming Liong
Subang Jaya

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o Louis Vuitton pays homage to the late
multitalented designer Virgil Abloh

█ BY MARINA MUHTAR The 64-year-old added: “In this According to a statement from notable tastemakers in fashion and worn by top celebrities including
same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will Abloh’s verified Instagram profile, he beyond. Abloh became the first Black Solange, Hailey Bieber, Naomi
WHEN the fashion proudly continue to celebrate his has been battling with cardiac artistic director of menswear at LV in Campbell, Kendall Jenner, Bella
industry recently lost a legacy with a final show in Miami, per angiosarcoma “privately” since 2019. 2018. He was also considered an Hadid and many more. Since
beautiful soul, many his wishes.” The American fashion designer was a innovator for Black fashion designers. Sunday, celebrities have taken to
took to social media to streetwear pioneer and high couture social media to post their tributes for
honour the late Virgil Abloh, who The prestigious runaway show led him to become one of the most The founder and designer for Off the late Abloh.
made the industry seem that much displayed some of Abloh’s iconic White has designed memorable looks
bigger. Abloh passed away at the age pieces and latest ideas. Also present at
of 41 on Nov 28 after a long battle the event were Hollywood celebrities
with cancer. including Kanye West, Kim
Kardashian, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky,
As the rest of the community are Kerwin Frost, Pharrell, Gunna and Lil
left to pick up the pieces, Louis Baby.
Vuitton (LV) paid homage to the
visionary designer. Before he made his mark in the
fashion industry, Abloh used to work
The luxury brand organized as a creative director for West. Born in
Abloh’s final runway presentation, Rockford, Illinois, he was also a DJ,
Spring/Summer 2022 Menswear musician and furniture designer. West
Collection, Virgil Was Here, show in paid homage to his friend and
Miami. The commemoration kicked colleague in his weekly Sunday
off with a red-logoed hot air balloon Service gospel music performance.
floating over the Marine Stadium in
Miami. Rapper Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi
was also spotted walking down the
“As a devoted supporter of his runway with other models that were
community through his charities and seen wearing Abloh’s LV timeless
passions, [Virgil] was an eternal pieces. Some were clad in ‘VUITTON
optimist who believed anything was ROCKERS’ sweaters, textured leather
possible,” said Michael Burke, Louis trench coats, gradient-hued jackets
Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO. and Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s.

Foo Fighters cancels show due to Covid policies

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Zendaya dazzles
Grohl recently announced the details her way through
of the band’s 2022 North American Ballon d’Or
tour that was planned to hit 16
venues from May to August next year. ZENDAYA turned heads as she walks
The highly anticipated tour was set to down the red carpet at Ballon d’Or
kick off in Pennsylvania and end in 2021 awards ceremony in Paris on
Los Angeles. Monday evening. All eyes were on
the Spider-Man: No Way Home actress
However, just hours after as she stole the limelight with her
announcing the dates, the Foo stunning appearance.
Fighters cancelled their show in
Minneapolis that was scheduled in The 25-year-old exuded elegance
August, claiming that it was due to as she strides her way down the red
the venue’s refusal to conform to the carpet in Roberto Cavalli’s black floor-
band’s Covid policies. length dress that featured a classic
boat neckline and elbow-length
The band wrote on Twitter: “Due sleeves.
to Huntington Bank Stadium’s refusal
to agree to the band’s Covid safety But it was the open back design
measures, FOO FIGHTERS are that showcased a complex, golden
unable to perform at that venue.” jewellery piece that covered the
actress’s spine that garnered
However, the group mentioned attention.
they are working on finding a suitable
location that will “prioritise the Fans were quick to point out the
health and safety of everyone”. similarity to Dr Otto Octavius, a
character who will be returning to
According to The Star Tribune, the Spider-Man franchise.
reports revealed that the stadium
doesn’t require proof of vaccination, The star was also spotted
have mask mandates or negative test attending the event with beau and
results for event attendance. Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland who
looked dapper in a black tuxedo.
Spears finally on the ‘right medication’
The Emmy Award-winning actress
FOLLOWING her triumphant shift for me … I mean who recently became the youngest to
conservatorship win, singer knows…“ receive the Fashion Icon Award at the
Britney Spears reveals she is 2021 CFDA Awards.
finally on the “right medication” Back in June, the star
as she lives her new testified about her experience
unrestrained life. with her conservatorship.

The pop star posted a She was allegedly forced to
picture of her fireplace consume lithium after refusing
decorated for Christmas on to perform in Las Vegas.
Instagram and gave fans a peek
into her life and mentioned Spears also claimed that she
that she has been enjoying the had been made to wear a
freedom to make decisions by contraceptive device against
herself. her will.

Although the 39-year-old The singer also argued
did not expose what against the need for a mental
medication she was on, she did health assessment to prove she
tease her fans to look out for deserved her independence.
something that could come
around in the next three Earlier this month, Los
months. Angeles’s judge officially
terminated her personal and
She wrote “Since I can estate conservatorship after 13
actually PRAY now hopefully in years, just two months after the
just 3 months there will be a pop icon’s father, Jamie Spears,
was officially suspended from
his role as her conservator.

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█ BY MARINA MUHTAR o It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with anime releases you won’t want to miss

ALTHOUGH the year is back, while the others try to rescue
coming to an end, the Elizabeth who has been kidnapped
anime industry has been by Estarossa and must face three
fuelling its fans with the powerful enemies.
latest and renewed seasons of their
favourite animes. Although the The adventure of the Seven
market size in 2020 reduced to 3.5% Deadly Sins and their fans gets more
compared to 2019, the demand for interesting as they team up with the
anime shows this year is still running Arc Angles to chase after Estarossa,
high, especially from foreign and stop Meliodas from becoming
countries. Here are a list of anime that the next Demon King.
are guaranteed to keep your eyes
glued to your screen.

Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai
Seikatsu Season 2 (Part 2)
This highly anticipated anime had
fans losing their mind during season
one’s release. In season two, Subaru
insists on saving everyone he can as Dr Stone: Stone Wars
he makes it through the timeline In the second season, Senku Ishigami
despite Otto’s stern speech. aims to retrieve two million years of
He starts by vowing to help Emilia human achievement and restore
get over her past.
However, it is easier those who were
said than done. After turned into statues.
feeling like she has But Tsukasa Shishiou
been lied to, Emilia thinks that only the
starts having trouble fittest should be
trusting people, revived.
including Subaru. As Senku and his
Re:Zero Kara allies prepare for their
Hajimeru Isekai attack on the Tsukasa
Seikatsu 2nd Season Empire, it will be a
Part 2 will also show race against time.
audiences the climax Senku and the
of Subaru’s Kingdom of Science
experiences with the must join forces to
Sanctuary and its stop Tsukasa in order
people. to fulfil their goal of
reviving humanity
Attack on Titan: The and its creations.
Final Season
Attack on Titan, Season 4 Part 2 is Demon Slayer:
expected to ramp things up in Paradis Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2
Island on Jan 2022 and it’s definitely Another highly anticipated anime is
going to be intense. With a lot of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The
questions and theories circulating, second season picks up where it left
fans are eagerly waiting for the off, and will be following Tanjiro
conclusion to the War for Paradis Arc Kamado to Japan’s red-light district to
and the main protagonist, Eren hunt down a demon that has been
Jaeger’s fate. In the last episode of causing a nuisance in the area.
Part 1, the all-time favourite Meanwhile, Tanjiro’s new friend
character, Levi Ackerman left fans has a personal connection to this
hanging when he showed uncertainty mystery, which makes him more
on whether he will be killing the Titan motivated to solve it. This
in the next arc. monumental hit also introduces a
new demon named Daki, the Upper-
The final season is going full Rank Six demon, who Tanjiro and his
throttle until April 2022. Be prepared friends have to confront.
to get blown away with Hajime
Isayama’s plot twists that will finally Chainsaw Man
come to an end. This manga smash hit is finally
getting its own anime series!
The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Chainsaw Man tells the story of a
Judgement teenage boy named Denji who lives
Set in the land of Britannia, Dragon’s his everyday life working off a debt to
Judgement focuses on the end of the the yakuza left by his father as a devil
second Holy War. The Arc Angels gear hunter.
up with the forces of Liones to end the
war. Meanwhile, the Seven Deadly Denji has nobody by his side
Sins go their separate ways to defeat except his chainsaw dog named
the enemy force. Ban ventures into Pochita. When he almost dies, he
the abyss of Purgatory to search for decides to make a deal with his
Meliodas’s emotions and bring them demon dog in order to stay alive – and
becomes Chainsaw Man.

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Passing the torch ... The new Team 7 comprising of Sarada, Mitsuki and Boruto

The adventures of Uzumaki Boruto are back on track with Kishimoto at the helm.

█ BY MARINA MUHTAR o In this edition of Mangaka Focus, BUZ

Masashi Kishimoto continues to entertain a whole new generation with his Boruto series. DATTEBAYO! A common such as Asian Punk and Michikusa never
Akatsuki ... argueably the coolest villains in animedom. catchphrase that lives among the really took off in the manga industry.
fanbase of the most profound
manga and anime series – As giving up was never an option, he
Naruto. The man behind the global continued to work on another project in
cultural phenomenon, Masashi 1997. His one-off edition of Naruto was
Kishimoto, is celebrated in the manga published in a magazine, Akamaru Jump
world for his fascinating compositions and Summer.
his eye for details.
His career began to soar when he was
The vast popularity of the Naruto series asked to develop a series for Naruto. The
stemmed from Kishimoto’s interest in series circulated for 15 years and was
manga that he grew up reading, such as adapted into two anime, several animated
Akira, One Piece, Dragon Ball and Hunter x films, stage plays and video games before
Hunter. Naruto made its debut in 1999 in ending in 2014.
Japan and quickly became a worldwide hit
among all age groups. In an interview with Cinema Today,
Kishimoto even gave his approval for a
Before he embedded himself in the live-action drama or movie of Naruto.
anime universe, the 46-year-old began by
illustrating his dreams onto a piece of “I would greatly approve of that,” he
paper and started submitting his pieces to said the time. “I think it would become
various magazines. something different from the anime. I
think the fans would treat what is played by
His burning passion led him to success the actors as a different work. In contrast to
when he was celebrated by a publishing the stage play, live action on film would
company called Shueisha with a mention become a world that even I have yet to see.”
in their monthly Hop Step Award in 1996
after submitting his pilot for Karakuri. The legendary artist told Nippon.com
Naruto’s success began just when he
Just like other prominent mangakas, started to find his place in the industry.
Kishimoto did endure a rollercoaster “When I first created Naruto, I was just
career when projects that he worked on setting out myself to become a mangaka,
and I projected my own fierce desire to be
recognised by those around me on my The serialised vers
character,” he said. fame as a mangak
defined to make s
To echo his words, several of Naruto
Uzumaki’s characteristics were indeed Kishimoto ad
inspired by his own. Initially, Kishimoto characters in the
intended to make Naruto a ramen chef’s characters his fri
apprentice. Although the character ends of course, h
up as a ninja, he still remained his initial embellishment.
idea by portraying Naruto’s love for ramen.
“But really, I’v
When Naruto was acknowledged characters mostly
worldwide, the creator of One Piece, Most of the chara
Eiichiro Oda accepted Kishimoto as his infused with reali
rival. Certainly, Kishimoto said it was a
huge honour for him to be acknowledged His incredible
by Oda. characters has le
with them. Reade
In another interview with the North characters learn
American Shonen Jump, Kishimoto shared pain, especially t
his ability to constantly come up with and the series portray
create exhilarating ideas for the fighting
scenes and storylines. “As I wrote Na
caring for the ch
“I do it by listening to music that fits the wanted to bring
scenes I’m drawing,” said the veteran artist. lives on the pag
He produces highly articulated works with The series was al
each main episode and fillers precisely

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Continuity ... The old and new generation of Shinobi in Kishimoto’s ever expanding world.

UZZ shines the spotlight on Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto

sion of Naruto premiered in Weekly Shōnen Jump 1999 No. 43 in Sept 1999 and cemented Kishimoto’s The original Team 7 with Kakashi mentoring Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto.
ka.

sure they stand out. in an extraordinary way which left an now.” career when he designed a character for Although this piece of his new work
dded that some of the impact on the audience. With his eye for He added: “I have no interest in the well-known combat game, Tekken 6. seemed promising, Kishimoto had to
e manga were based on details, each filler episode had its own His ‘experimental’ character named Lars conclude it on March 23, 2020 as it
iends drew in college but depth. jumping right into a new series right away, Alexandersson received positive feedback. received poor feedback from his fans.
he added his own but I do think that living a life without
ve been creating original Naruto happens to be one of the anime deadlines is going to make me fidget.” In 2019, Kishimoto returned to take He then chose to make his iconic
y,” he told Shonen Jump. that many grew up with and is often readers on another incredible journey comeback to the Naruto franchise.
acters that he created are compared to epic fighting adventures such After leaving the Naruto franchise, he through his new manga, Samurai 8: The Kishimoto announced that he would no
ism and natural emotions. as Dragon Ball Z. The comedic relief started crafting a few light novels set Tale of Hachimaru. longer be merely supervising the Boruto
e and detailed take on the elements that Kishimoto injected into the during timeline of the events of the 2014 manga, but instead step in as a writer.
ed audiences to resonate series also happen to be one of the reasons film The Last: Naruto the Movie. The manga tells the story of a young boy
ers who grew up with the why it is a classic to many. named Hachimaru, who has dreams of Fans were over the moon over the
ned to understand their In August 2015, Kishimoto mentioned becoming a samurai. However, he was announcement, considering how Boruto
through the ideology that Although the curtain closed on Naruto that he was all set to create another manga born with several physical disabilities that seemed to lose its ‘magic’ and has not been
ys. after 15 years, Kishimoto’s legacy is still series, this time a sci-fi manga with a require him to stay connected to a life able to be as successful as Naruto.
aruto, I found myself really going strong. This can be seen by the fact unique protagonist, taking inspiration support system.
haracters I created, and I that many Japanese people are still naming from Akira and Ghost in the Shell. The news gave fresh hope for the iconic
even more detail to their their newborns after Naruto’s characters. After catching sight of a shooting star, manga artist to steer the series in a better
ge,” he told Nippon.com. He aims to create another manga that the optimistic boy wishes for a number of direction.
lso crafted and presented When the series ended, he told could surpass Naruto, especially in terms things including losing his ailments, access
Nippon.com the reason why. “Ten years of quality. Aside from that, he announced to clean water and of course, to be a He executed his duties from chapter 52
have passed since I got married, but my that he would be supervising the monthly samurai. Little did he know, he might just of the manga and will soon release chapter
wife and I have yet to go on a honeymoon. manga series, Boruto: Naruto Next be the chosen one to fulfil an ancient 65, as fans wait with bated breath for what
I’d like to travel somewhere for a while Generations. prophecy. he has in store for Boruto and the Shinobi
of the Hidden Leaf.
Kishimoto continued to leverage his

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█ BY AZLAN RAMLI Stylish, energetic hybridCity Hatchback RS e:HEV o If the Petrol
variant is not
ON Nov 9, Honda dealerships enough for you ...
nationwide started taking
in bookings for the eagerly- driveability and efficiency. Yes, it is a like the City Hatchback, that is very convenience of remote engine start, activated or LaneWatch button is
awaited new Honda City hybrid. good. which enables the driver to remotely pressed.
Hatchback. activate the engine and air- The drive
The powertrain delivers 107.5hp With an energetic and conditioning before entering the car. It was only a couple of laps around
With a stylish hatchback body, it is and segment-revolutionary 253Nm outstanding all-new exterior design, the Sepang circuit’s South Track,
conceptualised as “energetic”, of torque equivalent to a D-segment the City Hatchback appears sporty The rear air conditioning which is about 2.6km long and it
developed through a combination of car’s (much larger displacement) yet premium and embodies a lifestyle ventilation provides added comfort wasn’t a pedal-to-the-metal, angry
cutting-edge styling with a sporty engine’s torque performance, minus concept for the younger target and convenience for the backseat drive as it was just a “teaser drive”
feel, best-in-class torque the consumption and emission. market. passengers, in addition to the electric and not a track day. The purpose was
performance and advanced parking brake – an exclusive feature not to see how quick the City
technological features. Note that the RS e:HEV seems to For an exclusive appearance, the for the RS e:HEV – that lets the driver Hatchback is, but rather for Honda
have many horses less than the Petrol RS e:HEV sports a high-gloss piano to activate and deactivate the parking Malaysia to demonstrate the Honda
A week later, Honda Malaysia variant’s stable of 121, but much black front grille, black solid wing and brake with a lift and push of a button. Sensing and LaneWatch, how the car
treated the media to a teaser test higher maximum torque (253Nm vs. gloss black door mirrors, for a two- feels under normal use as compared
drive session at the Sepang F1 Circuit, 145Nm). toned colour expression. Developed by Honda to meet the to its popular saloon counterpart and
involving both variants of the City objective of “Safety for Everyone”, the also the difference between the RS
Hatchback, the “RS e:HEV” and The 107.5hp is most likely only It will also feature RS-exclusive new City Hatchback is the first in its e:HEV and Petrol variants.
“Petrol”. from the RS e:HEV’s petrol engine, shape in its lower grille, fog garnish segment to offer the most complete
while the car’s 253Nm maximum and rear bumper areas. The rear package of Next Generation A segment competitor, which is
I presented the Petrol variant on torque is probably from the whole bumper is specifically designed for Advanced Safety Technology – the very close in terms of price bracket,
this page last Friday and why you powertrain. Still, why the less hatchback and equipped with a Honda Sensing. Its advanced safety displacement and general
should go for it – albeit without so horsepower? Are the petrol engines sophisticated diffusor, making the system utilises front wide view specifications, was also used to
much detail about the car, since used in both variants the same? rear look lighter with an “active and camera to better recognise road further show how the City Hatchback
Honda Malaysia will officially launch young” impression. boundaries during day and night is the one you should go for, be it the
the City Hatchback this coming Again, Honda Malaysia declined driving conditions. The Honda Petrol or RS e:HEV. The media
Tuesday, where only then will it to comment on those questions, for There are also LED headlamps Sensing’s other driver assistance representatives sampled all three and
reveal the car’s other (finalised) now. Anyway, you shouldn’t be too with LED daytime running lights, safety systems in the RS e:HEV (but everyone agreed that as far as driving
specifications, colour options, concerned about horses; it’s the LED front foglamps, LED rear combi not in the Petrol variant) are: dynamics go, the City Hatchback of
number of variants and prices. torque that is more important. lights and attractive 16-inch alloy 1. Adaptive cruise control either variant is the better choice.
rims. 2. Collision mitigation braking This one or the Petrol?
Fuelled, electrified... in style Simply put, having higher torque 3. Forward collision warning Simply put, if you prefer (more)
Before the City Hatchback is allows for greater horsepower at A much-coveted and popular 4. Lane keep assist stylish looks, more power, a hybrid
launched, let me tell you why you lower rpms. This is also why some feature synonymous with the Honda 5. Road departure mitigation system’s fuel-saving ability, the ease
should go for the RS e:HEV. Unlike petrolheads talk about “low-end Jazz that is in the new City Hatchback 6. Lane departure warning of using an electric parking brake and
the Petrol variant, the RS e:HEV is torque” being important for better is the four-mode Ultra Seats. This 7. Auto high beam the peace-of-mind coming from
powered by 1.5-litre Sports intelligent power at slower speeds and in a car practical and versatile first-in-class those Honda Sensing systems – the
Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) feature allows the rear seats to be An additional segment-first safety qualities and features the Petrol
powertrain that delivers a powerful folded flat or flipped up in four feature in the City Hatchback is the variant doesn’t possess – the RS
and immediate response through configuration modes; Utility, Long, Honda LaneWatch, a camera-based e:HEV variant is for you, then.
two electric motors, for effortless Tall and Refresh, to suit different advanced safety technology which
needs of storage space by maximising reduces blind spots, by providing
the rear space creatively when real-time visual in the infotainment
transporting items. system, when left turn signal is

Another advanced and first-in-
segment feature is the added

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Nissan Almera Turbo

Did 49.5km/litre, contest is back
EDARAN Tan Chong Motor
Sdn Bhd (ETCM) recently The best reading was 49.5km/litre Consequently, ETCM will donate contest is back, where 50 lucky worth up to RM5,500 at a sales tax-
concluded its Nissan Almera achieved by VLT variant owner Mohd RM12,841 to those selected customers will be rewarded with exempted selling price from
Turbo Fuel Efficiency Charity Fikri Mohamed Kamal from Kuantan. charitable organisations which will Watsons vouchers worth RM25,000 RM79,906, while the Navara 4x4 2.5L
Drive campaign, which encouraged be announced soon. (RM500 each), when they test drive Turbo is available from RM116,900
Almera 1.0L Turbo owners to help When announcing the charity the Almera at any Nissan showroom with free Premium accessories
make a positive impact on the lives of drive in September, ETCM pledged to The top 20 winners will each or pre-arranged doorstep test drive. package worth RM10,150.
people who faced sudden hardship donate RM1 for every one kilometre receive an exclusive Nissan GT-R by
due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (RM1 = 1km) to selected charitable Lego, while the next top 30 will Additionally, customers can enjoy The X-Trail, which sells from
organisations. receive a special edition Nissan duffle an attractive 1.88% hire purchase RM139,643, comes with Aero Edition
About 250 entries were received bag. interest rate when they purchase the accessories package worth RM5,000
from Almera 1.0L Turbo owners who The donation amount was to be Almera 1.0L Turbo saloon, Navara and the Serena S-Hybrid is available
submitted their fuel economy based on the total highest kilometres ETCM will be contacting all 2.5L pickup, X-Trail SUV or the from RM140,226 with free three-year
readings and a total of 12,841km was per litre (km/litre) recorded from winners for their prize delivery Serena MPV. maintenance service, with parts and
recorded. each participant (results by VL arrangement soon. labour included.
variant converted from litres per The Almera 1.0L Turbo comes
100km to km/litre). The company also announced with free Urban accessories package All terms and conditions apply.
that the Almera “Test Drive & Win”

New XC60: ‘Smarter than ever’ M-achines at Pavillion Bkt Jalil

VOLVO Car Malaysia has introduced enhancements to the exterior. The Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), BMW Malaysia is celebrating eligible for racing in the
the new Volvo XC60. Packed with changes include a new grille, new with collision avoidance, lane keeping the end of 2021 on a M-erry European Touring Car
more technology and innovation, it is front bumpers and a new exterior aid, run-off road mitigation, cross note with its ever-powerful Championship. Only 1,265 were
dubbed “the Smarter XC60” and colour. traffic alert with auto braking, blind BMW M portfolio; in ever produced.
comes with added safety features, a spot information system and a collaboration with the BMW M
fresh exterior look and state-of-the-art For the Recharge T8, the new XC60 surround-view camera. Owners Club, a fleet of high- “Today, the BMW M portfolio
techological integration with Google will come with a new 19-inch 6- performance BMW M vehicles is one that is most revered in
Services. multispoke black diamond-cut alloy Another highlight is the Volvo Car will make their way from across the Motorsports world, to
rim design and a Bowers and Wilkins App and Connected Services, which is the nation to assemble for a which DNA is often - though
The new Volvo XC60 is a sound system. an app that connects you with your thrilling display at the newly- unsuccessfully - tried to be
culmination of partnership between Volvo, enabling convenient remote opened Pavilion Bukit Jalil, replicated in the industry.”
Volvo Cars and Google to provide a The new XC60 also presents a control of several car functions. By Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 18, from
first-of-its-kind built in infotainment range of drive modes, tailored to the simply using your mobile device or 10am to 3pm. As part of the Christmas
system, complete with a host of driver’s preferences, from Pure voice control, you can remotely pre- giving spirit, children from
Google Services. This enhanced Electric mode with zero tailpipe climatise your parked car, check car The event will also be a vulnerable communities,
model will feature a new Digital emissions for the environmentally- status, lock or unlock the doors and stunning prelude to the 50th housed by Rumah Charis, will
Services Package consisting of an conscious to Power mode for the much more. anniversary of BMW M, that was also be invited to take part in a
integrated voice-controlled Google driving enthusiast. established in May 1972. special gifting activity hosted
Assistant which enables control of Priced from RM325,449, the XC60 by the members of the owners’
many in-car applications including Under the bonnet is a four-cylinder is already available for viewing at all BMW Malaysia says: “The club.
Google Maps, allowing more to be 2.0-litre twin engine with an eight- authorised Volvo dealers across most powerful expression of
done without glancing away from the speed automatic transmission with Malaysia. Online bookings can also be BMW vehicles began with their The BMW M vehicle display
road ahead, therefore eliminating the Geatronic. made through Volvo Car Malaysia’s first racing project, the BMW 3.0 will be open to the public, with
need to take your hands off the website. CSL – a homologation specially participation for the drive open
steering wheel. The engine is assisted by a built to make the vehicle to all BMW M owners who are
supercharger as well as a keen to join the fun.
“The Smarter XC60 with Google turbocharger, producing
Services, delivers the most intuitive 407hp with 640Nm of
infotainment experience in the torque, with 87hp and
automotive industry. It fully delivers 240Nm from the battery.
on our brand promise to provide the
freedom to move in a personal, The zero-to-100km/h
sustainable and safe way,” said sprint time is 5.3 seconds,
Charles Frump, managing director of as well as a fuel efficiency
Volvo Car Malaysia. of 2.2 litres per 100km.

The new Volvo XC60 features rich For safety and security,
Scandinavian design with refined the new XC60 is equipped
with Volvo’s latest-and-
greatest active safety
system, the Advanced

8 theSun on friday The new MAN
DECEMBER 3, 2021 TGS (right) and
the old model.
MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn
Bhd recently launched MAN lorries first in Malaysia
the new MAN Truck with Euro 5 engine
Generation, a completely those geared towards needs of the
new range of heavy-duty lorries in people who spend much of their lives The New MAN Truck Generation’s cockpit is ergonomic with class-leading features.
Malaysia that is oriented towards the in the vehicles.
changing requirements of the
transport industry and sets new Additionally, MAN Telematics, a
standards in key areas such as driver comprehensively-developed, cloud-
orientation, assistance systems, based, factory-fitted digitalised
digital connectivity and reducing the maintenance and fleet management
environmental impact. system, reduces operating
inefficiencies and costs whilst
The lorries come with Euro 5 delivering maximum up-time of the
engines as standard, making MAN new TGS. MAN Malaysia is offering a
Malaysia the first heavy-duty lorry free two-year subscription with every
manufacturer in the country to step purchase of the New MAN Truck
up and do its part in helping reduce Generation.
the carbon footprint of the transport
and logistics industry. The new TGS is equipped with a
host of innovative safety and driver
The launch is timely as the assistance systems to ensure the
Malaysian government recently driver and vehicle complete their
announced its desire to attain carbon business safely. These include:
neutral status by 2050. The Euro 5 0 Lane departure warning system
engines reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) 0 Adaptive cruise control
gas emission through the use of low- 0 Electronic stability programme
sulphur Euro 5 diesel and AdBlue 0 Advanced emergency brake assist.
exhaust treatment.

MAN Malaysia is offering five
variants of the “TGS” model from the
New MAN Truck Generation range
that is specified for three main
applications:

- 4x2 and 6x2 for
haulage/container

- 6x4 for construction and heavy-
duty use

- 4x2 and 6x2 with ADR
(Agreement Concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous
Goods by Road) specifications.

Prices start from RM340,000 for
the standard specifications,
excluding SST.

The new MAN TGS comes with
two engine options. The 4x2 and 6x2
variants for haulage and transport of
dangerous goods are powered by the
proven and reliable MAN D20, 10.5-
litre, six-cylinder inline Euro 5 diesel
engine.

The heavy duty-oriented 6x4
variant has the bigger but equally-
efficient 12.4-litre D26 engine. Both
are future-proof, featuring Selective
Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
technology to reduce harmful gases
released into the atmosphere.

Mated to either engine is a smooth
and quiet 12-speed MAN TipMatic
intelligent gearbox with advanced
software and selectable driving
programmes for different
applications.

Developed with extensive input
from drivers, the New MAN Truck
Generation sets new standards in
terms of user-friendliness, optimum
ergonomics, more intuitive
operation, reliable networking with
digital devices and applications,
optimum space and comfort – all

Scania ‘good driver’ competition

SCANIA’S Ecolution customers’ This can be tracked using Scania reduced CO2 emissions. The
drivers are now getting the Fleet Management System. The top partnership also focuses on reducing
recognition that they deserve three winners will then be crowned operating cost translating to
through the launch of the each with a certificate and a host of improved profitability while fulfilling
annual “A Good Driver” Truck attractive Scania premium prizes. the growing demand for
& Bus Competition (AGD) environmentally-friendly initiatives.
that started on Dec 1 and will The best that drives consistently in
end on Nov 30 next year. a safe, fuel-efficient and The driver and vehicle
The drivers environmentally-friendly way will get performances are tracked via Scania
automatically qualify the Champion Jacket with AGD Fleet Management Control (FMS)
as long as they are Champion Badge. Packages, analysed and discussed
part of the Scania between the customers and Scania
Ecolution Corresponding companies to the periodically to spot improvement
partnerships and winners get service vouchers worth areas in order to implement the right
drive the specific RM5,000, RM3,000 and RM1,000, solutions.
vehicles under the respectively.
programme. The Over 200 vehicles and 400 drivers
vehicles they drive is “It is about time that we elevate from over 30 customers in Malaysia
already marked with a the status of heavy commercial are part of Scania Ecolution. The
Scania Ecolution sticker. vehicle drivers by recognising the role companies and drivers are also part
The drivers will get a t- that they play in contributing to their of the global effort to achieve the
shirt with AGD Qualifier respective logistics and transport Science Based Targets together with
Badge (pix) to begin with. companies and to the environment. Scania.
To win, a good driver’s They are truly the good drivers that
driving must result in drive for good companies that care Scania is committed towards
the best percentage of for the people and planet,” said Heba minimising emissions from its
km/litre improvement El Tarifi, managing director of Scania products and its own operations.
throughout the Southeast Asia. “ These include cutting CO2 emissions
duration. by 20% from its land transport per
Scania Ecolution is a tailor-made transported tonne by 2025 (using
partnership between Scania and 2015 as a baseline) and 50% from its
customers that focuses on reducing own operation.
fuel consumption resulting in

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PROPERTY LISTING Number of luxury real
in SERI KEMBANGAN estate sellers rises globally
Project type: Serviced apartment
Price: From RM270,000 o LuxuryPortfolioInternationalreportshowssustainability for the future. Some 75% of those surveyed noted
Developer: Utuh Aspirasi Sdn Bhd, isa ‘criticallyimportant’considerationamongaffluentbuyers choosing their next home with sustainability in
subsidiary of LBS Bina Holdings mind, with an unprecedented 90% noting “yes”
Prestige Residence is a modern serviced PETALING JAYA: The 2022 State of Luxury Real of the world’s affluent households by LPI, 2021 as to factoring sustainability in relation to a
apartment project in Seri Kembangan, Estate Report by Luxury Portfolio International ends as one of the most robust luxury residential “Next Chapter in Life” home search. According
Selangor. The units come in various sizes (LPI), the world’s premier network of luxury real estate markets in history. to the study, the “next chapter” search pertains
with built-up of up to 850 sq ft, and are residential real estate brokerages, has revealed a to those moving to be closer to family, because of
suitable for young and growing families. continuation of dominating home purchasing- “After a record-breaking year in luxury real their children’s education, a career move, and
related trends that began in third quarter 2020 estate, we anticipate that some balance will be other mitigating factors.
The development is complete with and continued throughout 2021. restored to the market,” said LPI president
facilities such as gardens, sports facilities, Mickey Alam Khan. People interested in sustainability as a major
jogging areas, surau, and community hall, The study shows that demand for luxury real factor of their home purchase are 71% more
for comfortable community living. estate remains high; price increases are expected “It is important to view the luxury market likely to view the purchase as a legacy home that
to continue; supply remains lower than demand; over a trajectory of several years, noting that half will be passed on to their heirs. Further, as
The project is located nearby amenities time-on-the-market for luxury single-family of 2020 was in paralysis due to the pandemic. interest in sustainability grows, the quality of the
like Giant Hypermarket Seri Kembangan, homes often continues to “last just hours”; and The red-hot market that began in the latter part buyer improves for the benefit of the seller, in
Aeon Mall Taman Equine, Taman Putra sustainability is “critically important” (66%) of 2020 continued into 2021 and will continue a that this buyer wants to transact sooner and for
Permai MRT Station and Rafflesia when considering future home purchases. positive trajectory into 2022. The difference will a relatively higher budget.
International & Private School. be that there will be more luxury sellers in 2022
It also shows an increase in the number of than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual Fear of missing out (fomo) is the feeling of
Rumah-i’s app a affluent sellers of residential real estate luxury buyers, it is still a seller’s market. The anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may
one-stop solution worldwide; that among luxury homes buyers, the pandemic madness that drove us to an over- currently be happening elsewhere, often
for rental needs majority (74%) shared strong feelings of a heated market is being normalised. Demand aroused by posts seen on social media. With a
personal economic confidence and still 75% are will remain strong, and a healthy, new normal in year at home and headlines touting the hot
PETALING JAYA: Rumah-i has introduced significantly concerned that their discretionary luxury real estate will start to take hold in 2022.” market, Fomo has become a significant concern
an end-to-end property rental tool that spending power could be tested soon. for 26% of luxury buyers. Fomo manifests in
brings new levels of simplicity, convenience The study comprises data from individuals in different ways, first as a true “missed the boat”
and security to both property investors and And while 2022 is expected to continue at a the top 1% to 5% income bracket across 20 moment where prices extend beyond reach. A
tenants. fast pace, there are signs that the luxury countries, and touches on a broad range of second concern – equally impactful – is
residential real estate market will be increasingly topics crucial to the global luxury residential arranging finances for major purchases.
The multifaceted app acts as a one-stop stabilising, a crucial step to avoid complications real estate market.
solution for listing a property for rent, for a long-term, superheated market. While Covid-19 remains a significant
interacting with interested parties and Sustainability, according to the study, is now concern, the study reveals that the market has
signing paperwork, among a growing list of With 75% of luxury home buyers choosing a major differentiator in luxury homes, and already accounted for much of its effects. This
services. their next home with environmental sustainability buyers are willing to pay a premium to have compares to last year when the top trend in
headlining a broad range of findings from a study features and amenities that better prepare them luxury real estate was finding a home that
Rumah-i CEO and founder Bryan Tan would accommodate the family that works
noted that the app brings property rental to from home.
one’s fingertips.
Artist impression of the expanded Sunway Carnival Mall Tropicana on track to
“In the past, we have seen that the hit RM1.1b sales target
property market was dominated by certain Sunway Carnival Mall retail
segments, we want to change this and make space to double, with 95% leased PETALING JAYA: Tropicana Corp Bhd posted
the market more open to all. By providing a higher property sales of RM760.6 million in the
free platform for property listings, Rumah-i PETALING JAYA: Sunway Malls yesterday in the northern region with 13 screens. nine months ended Sept 30, 2021, a 73.8% jump
decentralises the property rental market by unveiled key tenants that will take up new With double the space, the number of from RM437.6 million a year ago despite the
breaking down conventional market retail space in Sunway Carnival Mall, which is impact of the movement control order and is on
barriers through accessible tools that undergoing a RM500 million expansion. shops in Sunway Carnival Mall is set to track to achieve its RM1.1 billion sales target.
simplify the whole property rental cycle. increase by 60% from 220 to 350. Collectively,
Rumah-i also revolutionises the room rental It said the expansion will see the shopping this exercise is expected to bring about Tropicana group managing director Dion
market by simplifying the process and complex in Seberang Perai, Penang, doubling economic and social multipliers with an Tan said the pandemic caused disruption and
adding an element of security for both the its retail space to 1 million square feet from the additional 1,500 jobs. delays in the rollout of its new projects as well as
landlords and tenants.” current 500,000 square feet, with confirmed ongoing projects. The lockdown has also
occupancy of 95% to date. Sunway Malls remains optimistic in the negatively impacted its property investment,
Rumah-i functions as an integrated long-term potential of the Penang retail recreation, and resort operations and while
property rental solution, it streamlines the The mall’s expanded space is scheduled to market. these businesses have slowly picked up, it still
process and guides investors through every open on April 1, 2022 and is expected to attain need to work hard on its recovery plan.
step of a successful renting endeavour. It 100% occupancy by the second half of the year. Meanwhile, the mall opreator has reported
essentially functions across four key pillars: Annual visitation is anticipated to reach 12 positive recovery. As of November 2021, both “However, our property sales continue to
home matching, rental tools, ancillary million after the completion of the expansion. traffic and sales have shown 80% and 90% soar and perform well. We will continue to
services as well as loyalty and benefits. normality respectively compared to the same monitor the market, and roll out more
Rumah-i’s home matching functionalities The additional retail space will enable pre-pandemic period of 2019. The mall group engagement initiatives to drive more sales.”
combine a viewing manager, agent star Sunway Carnival Mall to introduce a list of first expects the number to sustain until the year-
rating mechanism, credibility ranking stores in mainland Penang and a number of end festivities. Its campaigns such as Tropicana 100 offers
systems and smart recommendations to large-format stores. These include a mix of 100% flexible homeownership solutions on
streamline tenant search and property international, regional and local retail brands Sunway Malls is optimistic that its recovery property purchase; Tropicana FreeDOM features
viewings. such as Jaya Grocer, JD Sports, Bath & Body can be sustained with full compliance of safety attractive packages for completed units and
Works, Innisfree, Laneige, Victoria Secret and protocols on the national level. It expects T.Living the first home personalisation
Rumah-i is working towards building an more. It will also see the largest GSC Cinemas attaining full pre-pandemic level performance programme, have received favourable responses.
i-Community for tenants and property in the near term.
investors to nurture increased community Although the industry remains challenging in
engagement. the short term, the group believes that there will
still be demand in prime locations in Tropicana’s
The app also features rent payment tools established, matured, and developing
and a reward system that allow renters to townships, with attractive pricing and innovative
receive benefits and discounts. ownership packages and offerings. Therefore,
the group will continue to focus on being market-
driven in its product offerings while continuing
to unlock the value of its landbank in the Klang
Valley, Genting Highlands, and southern regions.

Landlord-tenant rental expectation gap narrows

PETALING JAYA: The rental expectation gap Speedhome CEO Whei Meng Wong said such as Petaling Jaya and Brickfields. Artist impresssion of Tropicana Grandhill
between landlord and tenant narrowed in the this is why the rental expectation gap The report revealed that tenants’ bargaining Tropicana’s first foray into Genting Highlands.
first half of 2021 (H1’21) as the landlord’s remained in single digits at 6.6% in H1’2021.
median asking price decreased by 2.25% power remained strong in H1’2021 as more
compared with the same period last year, Despite the narrowing rental expectation properties were expected to enter the market
according to Speedhome’s report on Klang gap, the overall rental transaction median causing a flux in an already oversupplied market.
Valley Rental Supply and Demand for the six- price increased 1.82% compared with the
month period. same period last year, mainly contributed by The report is based on Speedhome real-
an increase in transactions in popular areas time data that analysed more than 20,000
monthly tenant requests.

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Source: Bursa Malaysia 23,788.93 7,225.20

KL MARKET SUMMARY Energy storage to add
December 2, 2021 spark to Techna-X earnings

INDICES 10,938.91 CHANGE -29.88 o Expansion would drive
FBMEMAS growth of the segment
FBMKLCI 1,501.74 +4.81 eclipsing its digital
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 568.71 -0.86 transformation division
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 192.97 -1.44
CONSTRUCTION 155.21 -2.39
FINANCIAL SERVICES 14,976.11 +47.75
ENERGY 692.49 -10.85
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 635.61 -4.17
HEALTH CARE 2,364.79 -9.61
TRANSPORTATION 835.29 -6.46
PROPERTY 699.40 +0.22
PLANTATION 6,475.41 +37.98
FBMSHA 11,914.90 -63.56
FBMACE 6,413.58 -52.04
TECHNOLOGY 95.92 -2.31

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3.738 BIL RM3.064 BIL [email protected]

5 MOST ACTIVES PETALING JAYA: Techna-X Bhd expects
December 2, 2021 its energy storage business to make up
20% of its net profit in its next financial
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) year (FY22), from less than 5% currently,
VSOLAR 175,214,400 1.5 -0.5 surpassing its digital transformation
VS 145,707,700 115.0 -27.0 business which has been the biggest
THHEAVY 134,300,200 1.5 -5.0 contributor to its bottom line.
VS-WB 102,767,900 35.5 -9.0
IMPIANA 93,663,600 8.5 +0.5 Executive director Datuk Jared Lim
said capacity expansion would drive the
growth of the segment and it is Techna Energy Storage Systems’ production line in Wuzhou, China.
positioning itself to become the world’s
5 TOP GAINERS sole manufacturer of ruthenium energy issue of new shares in the SGX-listed republic’s desire to be part of the
December 2, 2021 storage products and solutions. company. environment, social, governance trend in
which technologies such as theirs is very
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM “Moving forward, in 2022 we do expect Lim explained that the impetus much encouraged.
PPB 815,900 17.50 0.44 a larger scale commercial production. We behind this corporate exercise is to raise
TAFI 17,476,600 2.29 0.23 expect energy storage to eclipse the US$40-50 million (RM168-210 million) “With the decision not to embark on
KLK 587,700 20.82 0.22 digital transformation segment, as it is needed for the energy storage business’ an IPO ourselves, our SGX move shows
PANAMY 3,300 29.70 0.20 growing not just in China but in the research & development and capacity that we are way past the startup stage as
PMBTECH-WA 9.15 0.15 region and across the globe,” Lim said at a expansion plans. we have actual registered patents that
900 virtual briefing yesterday. span over the last 10 years, a running
In 2021, the group’s energy storage factory and order books that are expected
5 TOP LOSERS He elaborated that there is a huge business has proved to be profitable to expand in many multiples.”
December 2, 2021 expectation from the segment as the albeit nominally as it has invested a lot
business of supplying energy storage for into research and proof of concepts. He revealed that the exercise is
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM energy grid players alone is expected to expected to be completed in nine months
GENETEC 386,900 37.60 1.20 see a 10-fold increase. “We have made preservation before and upon completion it will translate to a
MPI 206,500 50.00 1.00 that, signing contracts and order books to RM1 billion contribution to Techna-X.
F&N 194,300 24.28 0.52 To fund the capital needs of the energy the tune of US$300 million, with US$250 Furthermore, Lim expects a turnaround
SAM 122,400 20.40 0.38 storage business, Techna-X has million coming from Kone, the Finland- for the Bursa-listed counter next year as it
PENTA 2,437,500 5.40 0.29 embarked on a reverse takeover (RTO) of based engineering company specialising will cease its metallurgical coke business,
Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) listed in elevators and escalators, alone. In which has been classified as asset for sale
EXCHANGE RATES DECEMBER 2, 2021 Chaswood Resources Holdings Ltd via a terms of the research and work we’ve and contributed a loss to the group.
binding term sheet. Under the corporate been doing in the past year, a big part of it
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy exercise, 100% of its 50%-owned energy is to satisfy Kone requirements for the Stripping the losses from the assets for
storage subsidiary HK Aerospace Beidou systems we’ve developed for them.” sales, he calculated the nine months of
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD New Energy Technology Co Ltd will be 2021 saw a net profit of about RM3
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2795 4.1545 4.1445 sold to Chaswood, and the consideration As for the decision to seek listing via a million which increased to RM7 million
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.0590 2.9380 2.9220 will be fully satisfied via allotment and reverse takeover in Singapore, Lim after removing the associated overheads.
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1350 3.0430 3.0350 explained that this is due to the island
1 EURO 3.3360 3.2470 3.2350
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.8510 4.6950 4.6750 Alliance Bank sells stockbroking business, transfers
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9290 2.8220 2.8060 capital markets business to Islamic subsidiary
1 STERLING POUND 3.1350 3.0430 3.0350
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6910 5.5110 5.4910 PETALING JAYA: Alliance Bank Malaysia Excess capital from the sale of the stockbroking business will be re-deployed to accelerate
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.6320 4.5220 4.5070 Bhd yesterday announced that its subsidiary growth in the bank’s consumer, SME and Islamic banking businesses. – ALLIANCE BANK WEBSITE
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.9000 111.8100 111.6100 Alliance Investment Bank Bhd has entered
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0830 4.7610 4.5610 into a conditional business sale & purchase Islamic banks with in-house capabilities to to significantly scale up its SME business.
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.3000 64.7000 agreement with Phillip Futures Sdn Bhd for serve business clients with comprehensive “Our SME banking business has
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.5100 52.7600 N/A the sale of its stockbroking business. corporate and capital markets solutions.
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.8000 5.4500 52.5600 consistently outpaced the industry’s growth
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0309 0.0280 5.2500 The bank will also enter into a The bank expects to conclude the over the past five years. We aim to be among
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 3.7930 3.6750 0.0230 stockbroking partnership arrangement with corporate exercise in the first half of 2022. the top four banks in SME market share in
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.4900 2.3200 3.6650 PhillipCapital Group, the parent group of Malaysia,” said Alliance Bank group CEO Joel
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.6200 8.1200 Phillip Futures. This will enable the bank’s As part of the bank’s broader vision to be the Kornreich.
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.0500 112.0600 2.1200 customers to gain access to regional trading preferred bank of business owners, it will invest
100 SOUTH AFRICA RAND 115.3700 109.5200 7.9200 platforms and a broad range of global
100THAI BAHT 27.7000 25.0100 111.8600 investment products.
13.2800 11.7700 109.3200
24.8100 The excess capital from the sale of the
11.3700 stockbroking business will be re-deployed to
accelerate growth in its consumer, SME and
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama Islamic banking businesses.

Meanwhile, Alliance Investment Bank’s
capital markets business will be transferred
to the bank’s other subsidiary Alliance
Islamic Bank Bhd. As a result, Alliance
Islamic Bank will be one of the few local

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NanoMalaysia signs pactSHAREHOLDEROFTAFI
PETALING JAYA: Koperasi Permodalan with S. Korean auto firms
Felda Malaysia 2 Bhd (KPF2) has
become a substantial shareholder of o Country set to become exporter of components for For the endeavour, the agency will take on a
Tafi Industries Bhd after increasing its electric vehicles, US$30m investment value targeted leading role in the development of energy
shareholding to 12.65 million shares storage technologies as well as high
yesterday, representing 10.21% of the PETALING JAYA: NanoMalaysia Bhd yesterday two-wheel and four-wheel EVs in the global performance motor controllers for mobility
counter’s share capital excluding entered into a memorandum of agreement with marketplace thus positioning the country as a applications through NanoMalaysia Energy
treasury shares. KPF2 had acquired the a consortium of South Korea-based automotive leading EV nation in this region. This will Storage Technology Initiative (Nesti). The
shares from the group’s controlling technology will be integrated into EV including
shareholder, Armani Synergy Sdn Bhd, micro mobility system co-developed with Curo,
via direct business transaction. Armani Hyundai Kefico, Hyundai Electric and ThamLEV.
remains as the controlling shareholder
with 64.86 million shares or 52.34%
stake. KPF2 is mainly involved in
investment in equity shares, properties,
trading and agro business, led by
chairman Mahadzir Mustafa.

POLY GLASS FIBRE INVESTS companies, which will position the country as comprise nanotechnology-based components Science, Technology and Innovation
IN MELT-BLOWN FABRIC an exporter of electric vehicle (EV) components such as high-performance batteries, ultra- Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the
MANUFACTURING FACILITY for use in the micro mobility ecosystem in the capacitors, solid state hydrogen and energy collaboration is a notable opportunity to foster
Asean region, with a targeted investment value management and monitoring systems. stronger ties in the development of the
PETALING JAYA: Poly Glass Fibre (M) of US$30 million (RM126.6 million). The collaboration partners have agreed to Malaysian market and ecosystem for EVs at
Bhd is investing in a new melt-blown The multi-party agreement involved provide a total solution to an EV Micro-Mobility large and micro mobility in particular.
fabric manufacturing facility. The new Ecosystem in Malaysia, including EV two-
state-of-the-art facility will be installed NanoMalaysia, the commercialisation agency wheeler and potentially EV four-wheeler in “This agreement will not only position
at the group’s existing building at Prai, under the Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia with Malaysian core technical Malaysia as a regional EV technology hub but
Penang, and is expected to be Ministry (Mosti), and Hyundai Kefico Corp, components. Initially, the collaboration will also create a micro mobility ecosystem support
commissioned by Jan 15, 2022. With Tham Corp, Curo Co Ltd, Hyundai Electric and commence with a proof of concept, followed by in cross certification, planning and promotion
this investment, the total capacity will Energy Systems Co Ltd, Daegu Mechatronics & full commercialisation with a clear business for government cooperation between Malaysia
be increased by fivefold. The board Materials Institute and Signet EV. model and plan. Any incentives provided by the and South Korea,” he said in a statement.
views the positive development of Malaysian government will be fully explored
Malaysia entering National Recovery Under the initiative, local companies have and utilised. NanoMalaysia CEO Dr Rezal Khairi Ahmad
Plan Phase 4 (except for Kelantan and the opportunity to provide a wide range of is confident the collaboration will intensify its
Sarawak), as well as schools and technology components in the production of efforts in bringing Malaysia’s EV solutions
borders reopening in stages and powered by nanotechnology to the Asean
expect that demand for face masks and region and beyond.
non-woven melt-blown fabric to
remain strong. The board also views Under the collaboration, Hyundai Kefico will
that the SOP of wearing mask will not develop, manufacture and supply an e-mobility
be removed anytime soon due to powertrain system, including EV two-wheeler to
government’s cautious stance and make a new ecosystem for micro mobility in
discoveries of new variants. Malaysia. They will also develop and supply
vehicle management and monitoring services
with battery swapping system solution
including related products. Malaysian
TALIWORKS GETS RM293M Adham (centre) with representatives of parties to the multi-party collaboration at the signing companies under the Nesti consortium with
WATER WORKS DEAL ceremony. interest in BSS will participate on this platform
through NanoMalaysia.
PETALING JAYA: Taliworks Corp Bhd has
been awarded RM293.86 million Meanwhile, Hyundai Electric will develop
contract by Pengurusan Air Selangor and support technology and strategy for battery
Sdn Bhd for the proposed energy storage systems by reusing batteries
development of Sg Rasau water from micro mobility, as well as develop and
treatment plant and water supply support an optimal battery management system
scheme (Phase 1), Package 3. According for micro mobility and ESS.
to the Bursa filing, the awards entails
the design and build of proposed new The partnership is positioned for a joint
Bukit Lipat Kajang booster station, investment from relevant parties from Malaysia
reservoirs and associated works. The and South Korea after the full terms and
contract period is 36.5 months from conditions are finalised.
Dec 15, 2021, the date of site
possession and the completion date for Proton sales top 100,000 mark as DNeX set to benefit
the works will be on Dec 31, 2024. November total jumps 24% on-year from rising chip
demand and oil prices
FOOD MARKET HUB RAISES
US$8.5M FOR EXPANSION KUALA LUMPUR: Proton sales in November model launches and news about the extension PETALING JAYA: Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s
improved 24.3% year-on-year to 14,187 units, of the tax-free incentive period brought a sense (DNeX) growth trajectory is set to benefit
PETALING JAYA: Food Market Hub raising the carmaker’s year-to-date sales to of excitement to car buyers. from greater demand for semiconductor
(FMH), a cloud application platform 100,566 units, which is the third successive year chips and positive outlook for upstream oil
founded in Malaysia that streamlines it broke through the 100,000 barrier. Roslan said part supply issues continued to production from higher oil prices post
and automates back-end operations for be an area of concern for all manufacturers but Covid-19.
F&B businesses, has raised US$8.5 In a statement yesterday, it said November brands with sufficient units did well.
million (RM35.9m) in an extended sales improved by 6.2% over October, marking At its AGM, group managing director Tan
Series A+ round to finance further the third consecutive month of growth. He said the evergreen Saga had its best sales Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir
expansion and expedite growth. The month since December 2020 with 5,666 units pointed out its strategic investments in
round was brought about due to Proton Edar CEO Roslan Abdullah said sold, allowing it to reclaim the bestselling model SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Ping
significant investor interest, arising crossing the 100,000-unit threshold with a in Malaysia title, and remained as the champion Petroleum Ltd have transformed the group
from both FMH’s rapid growth as well month to go is a high point for Proton after of the A-segment sedan class. into a formidable industry player in the
as an accelerated push to digitalisation another year disrupted by Covid-19. “We are technology and energy segments.
in the F&B sector, thus bringing FMH’s confident of ending the year with an increase in “Not to be outdone, the Proton X50 had a
total Series A funding to date to total sales. This will make Proton the sole national record month with 4,010 units delivered. That is “Our efforts to improve efficiencies,
US$12.5 million. The round was led by brand to grow sales and market share this year significantly better than its previous high of 3,839 productivity and overall performance across
Southeast Asia-focused venture capital and give us a strong base heading into 2022 as we units set in October, making the B-segment our core businesses have resulted in a strong
firm AC Ventures Malaysia (backed by look to consolidate and improve our ranking both intelligent SUV the bestseller not just for its class turnaround in our financial performance,”
Malaysia’s Penjana Kapital fund), with domestically and overseas.” but for the SUV segment too. The Proton X70 he said in a statement.
participation from returning investors also continued its run of success with 1,901 units
Go-Ventures, SIG and 500 Global, new He said November was an active month for delivered this month, keeping it far ahead in the Syed Zainal stated that the majority of
investors East Ventures, Velocity the Malaysian automotive industry as new C-segment SUV class.” – Bernama DNeX’s revenue stream is now contributed
Ventures and Capital Code, as well as by global private enterprises as it diversifies
other angel investors.

Westports to replace Hap Seng Consolidated in FBM KLCI from Dec 20 its revenue concentration beyond local
public sector projects.
“Looking ahead, we are positive of our
prospects as we continue to strengthen our
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd capitalisation, will be Inari Amertron, QL & Equipment (M) have been added to the FTSE competencies and competitiveness across
will replace Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd as a Resources, Malaysia Airports, Malaysian Pacific Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index. the core business segments we operate in.”
constituent of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Industries, and ViTrox. “Meanwhile, Heineken Malaysia, IGB Real With SilTerra, the transformation efforts
(FBM KLCI). “The reserve list will be used if one or more Estate Investment Trust, Malakoff, MMC Corp are focused on increasing wafer shipment
Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell, in a joint constituents are deleted from the FBM KLCI Bhd, Sime Darby Property, Westports Holdings output, optimising capacity mix and
statement yesterday, said the change was made following the index ground rules during the and YTL Power International will be removed leveraging on the current semiconductor
following the semi-annual review of the FTSE period up to the next semi-annual review,” it said. from the index,” it said. shortage to increase average selling prices.
Bursa Malaysia Index Series. According to the statement, Allianz All constituent changes take effect at the The energy segment, meanwhile, will be
The statement said the FBM KLCI reserve Malaysia, CTOS Digital, Dufu Technology Corp, start of business on Monday, Dec 20, 2021, and positively impacted by the rise in oil prices
list, comprising the five highest-ranking non- Eco World Development Group, GHL Systems, the next review will take place in June 2022. – which are now trading above US$70 per
constituents of the index by market Hong Seng Consolidated and SAM Engineering Bernama barrel.

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China’s Kaisa struggles for relief from bond holders as default risk looms
HONG KONG: Chinese developer Kaisa Group due on June 6, 2023 at the same interest rate. firm to help it avert a default, two sources with issuer among China’s property developers after
Holdings Ltd is unlikely to win bondholders’ At least one group of Kaisa bond holders had knowledge of the offer told Reuters. China Evergrande Group, once China’s top-
approval to extend the maturity of a US$400 selling developer and now at the centre of the
million (RM1.7 billion) bond due next week, rejected the offer, according to a letter sent this The exact details of the funding size or terms country’s property sector liquidity crisis.
analysts say, heaping more pressure on other week by their financial adviser to the Kaisa board for the offer were not disclosed. The sources
indebted peers. and a copy of which was reviewed by Reuters. could not be named due to confidentiality A string of other Chinese developers are also
constraints. staring at a wall of offshore debt maturing over
Kaisa’s proposal to delay the maturity of the “The group believes that the terms of the the next few months, and some of them are
bond by 18 months comes against the backdrop exchange offer are unacceptable and illustrate There had been little interaction between scrambling to sell part of their assets to raise cash
of growing creditor concerns about Chinese an unwillingness on the part of the company to Kaisa and the group since the offer was to avoid defaults.
property developers’ ability to meet their near- consider more appropriate and holistic ways to presented to the Chinese developer, said the
term offshore repayment obligations. address Kaisa’s current short term liquidity sources. Despite the unprecedented funding squeeze
challenges,” the letter said. caused by the regulatory crackdown on debt
Some developers in late October called on Kaisa did not immediately respond to accumulation in the sector, some developers are
the regulators to extend their offshore bond The group of bond holders mentioned in the Reuters request for comment. now able to raise fresh credit in the home
maturities or undertake a debt restructuring, as a letter sent to Kaisa offered a “forbearance market.
growing number of defaults hit the sector. period” to the company to delay the repayment The firm’s struggle in getting a much-needed
to continue negotiations. lifeline from its creditors will also weigh on other Three developers plan to sell bonds in China
Kaisa needs at least 95% of its bond holders to smaller developers that are looking to avoid long to raise a combined US$2.8 billion, signalling
approve a proposal to exchange US$400 million, The bond holders, who say they own 50% of and messy litigation and restructuring Beijing is marginally easing liquidity strains for
6.5% offshore bonds due on Dec 7 for new notes the debt Kaisa is trying to exchange, have offered processes, analysts said. the sector. – Reuters
US$2 billion in fresh debt funding to the Chinese
Kaisa is the second largest US-dollar bond

BRIEFS WEIBO’S HONG KONG Grab’s US$40b Nasdaq debut
LISTING TO RAISE US$385M sets tone for SE Asia tech IPO

HONG KONG: Chinese social media firm o It marks the biggest US
Weibo Corp plans to price its shares at listing by a company hailing
HK$272.8 (RM147) each to raise US$385 from the region
million (RM1.6 billion) in its Hong Kong
secondary listing, said three sources SINGAPORE: Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest Grab began as a ride-hailing app and now operates across 465 cities in eight countries, offering food
with direct knowledge of the matter. ride-hailing and delivery firm, made its deliveries, payments, insurance and investment products. – REUTERSPIX
Weibo’s US shares endured a torrid night market debut yesterday after a record US$40
on Wednesday as they were caught up billion (RM168 billion) merger with a special listing will follow the Jakarta offering. Ming Maa, but control only 3.3% stake with
in the broad selloff across the equities purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in a Grab was founded by Anthony Tan, its CEO, them.
market which unfolded on fears about listing that will set the tone for other regional
the Omicron coronavirus variant. The offerings. and Tan Hooi Ling, who developed the firm To mark the New York listing, Grab and
company is selling 5.5 million primary from an idea for a Harvard Business School Nasdaq will hold a bell-ringing in a luxury
shares and Sina Corporation is selling 5.5 The backdoor listing on Nasdaq marks the venture competition in 2011. The two Tans are hotel in Singapore in the middle of the Asian
million secondary shares to take the high point for the nine-year-old Singapore not related. night. About 250 people, including executives
total size of the deal to 11 million shares. company that began as a ride-hailing app and from the exchange, Grab’s investors and other
The stock will start trading on the Hong now operates across 465 cities in eight Tan, 39, expanded Grab into a regional partners are to attend.
Kong Stock Exchange on Dec 8, countries, offering food deliveries, payments, operation with a range of services, after
according to Weibo’s listing documents. insurance and investment products. launching it as a taxi app in Malaysia in 2012. It Grab’s listing brings a payday bonanza to
– Reuters later moved its headquarters to Singapore. early backers such as Japan’s SoftBank and
The biggest US listing by a Southeast Asian Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing,
RAZER’S TOP EXECS OFFER company follows Grab’s April agreement to “What we have shown to the world is that which invested as early as 2014.
TO TAKE FIRM PRIVATE merge with US tech investor Altimeter Capital home grown tech companies can develop
VALUING IT AT US$3.2B Management’s SPAC, Altimeter Growth Corp great technology that can compete globally, They were later joined by the likes of Toyota
and raise US$4.5 billion, including US$750 even when international players are in town,” Motor Corp , Microsoft Corp and Japanese
BENGALURU: Razer Inc said yesterday million from Altimeter. Tan told Reuters in an interview on megabank MUFG. Uber became a Grab
that a group led by its top executives Wednesday. “We can compete and win.” shareholder in 2018 after selling its Southeast
proposed to take the gaming hardware There is scope for many players in the Asian business to Grab following a five-year
maker private in a deal that values the fragmented food delivery and financial He will end up with 60.4% voting rights battle. – Reuters
Hong Kong-listed company at HK$24.7 services markets in Southeast Asia, a region of along with Grab’s co-founder, and president
billion (RM13 billion). The group led by 650 million people, but the road to profitability
Chairman Min-Liang Tan and non- could be a long one, analysts say.
executive director Kaling Lim, who own
around 57% of Razer, are offering Grab’s flotation “will provide a bigger cash
HK$2.82 a share for the remainder of buffer” to its “cash burn”, S&P Global Ratings
the company, Razer said in a stock said in a note. But the company’s “credit quality
exchange filing. The offer price is a continues to be constrained by its loss-making
premium of around 44% to Razer’s operations, and free operating cash flows could
closing price on Oct. 28, the day before be negative over the next 12 months.”
it went into a trading halt to announce
that the chairman and others were Southeast Asia’s internet economy is
talking to the company about a deal. It forecast to double to US$360 billion in gross
is also a premium of 5.6% to merchandise value by 2025, prompting
Wednesday’s close. – Reuters Grab’s rivals, including regional internet firm
Sea Ltd and Indonesia’s GoTo Group, to bulk
JET AIRWAYS EYES US$12B up.
BOEING, AIRBUS ORDERS
GoTo plans a local IPO in 2022 after
BENGALURU: India’s Jet Airways is in completing an expected US$2 billion private
talks with planemakers Boeing and fundraising, sources have told Reuters. A US
Airbus for an order worth US$12 billion
(RM51 billion), BloombergQuint Investors flee US corporate junk debt on inflation, Omicron concerns
reported yesterday, citing Bloomberg
News. The airline’s new owners, UAE- CHICAGO: Worries over surging inflation and a Among the factors driving the moves were BofA US High Yield Index, a commonly used
based businessman Murari Lal Jalan new variant of the coronavirus are roiling the fears that higher inflation will force the Federal benchmark for the junk bond market,
and UK investment firm Kalrock Capital, US corporate junk bond market, though some Reserve to normalize monetary policy faster increased by 51 basis points in November, the
told Bloomberg News that Jet could believe the tumble could draw investors than expected, as well as a rush away from biggest monthly jump since March 2020.
buy at least 100 narrowbody aircraft, seeking higher yields. comparatively risky assets on worries over the
BloombergQuint said on Twitter. The Omicron variant, analysts said. On Tuesday, the spread was at its widest
group is set to invest about US$200 November marked the worst month since since February at 367 basis points.
million through equity and debt in Jet the start of the pandemic for the bonds of “With most managers sitting on healthy
Airways over the next six months, low-rated companies, with high-yield bonds returns for the year, there’s a bit of de-risking The funds also saw their biggest weekly net
BloombergQuint said. – Reuters notching an average return of minus 1.03%, as well,“ said John McClain, portfolio manager outflow since March in the week ending Nov
the lowest since March 2020, according to at Brandywine Global Investment 24, with investors pulling a net US$3.3 billion
KELLOGG, UNION REACH Morningstar Direct data. Management. (RM14 billion) from the category, Refinitiv
TENTATIVE DEAL AFTER Lipper data showed.
TWO MONTHS OF STRIKE Spreads, which indicate the yield premium But McClain said November’s poor showing
investors demand to hold junk-rated debt over could aid the market in the coming year, with Among the victims of last week’s Omicron-
BENGALURU: Kellogg Co has reached an safer US Treasuries, also widened the most the higher yields that have resulted from triggered rout was the iShares iBoxx High-
agreement with the union on a new since the beginning of the Covid-19 falling prices potentially drawing investors. Yield Corporate Bond exchange-traded fund ,
five-year contract for its employees at a pandemic. which sank to its lowest level since November
few breakfast cereal plants in the United The option-adjusted yield spread of the ICE 2020 in frenzied risk-off trading. – Reuters
States, it said yesterday, almost two
months after workers went on a strike.
The tentative agreement, reached after
multiple talks with the union, includes
wage increases and benefits for all
employees and “defined path” to legacy
wages and benefits for temporary
workers, the company said. The union
expects employees to vote on the latest
tentative agreement on Dec 5, Kellogg
said. – Reuters

13theSUN ON FRIDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2021

302 Jobs 322 Notices 322 Notices 322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
WE ARE HIRING DALAM MAHKAMAH 322 Notices
MAJISTRET DI SHAH ALAM AND
Digital Marketing 322 Notices IN THE MATTER OF
DALAM NEGERI KARUN ISTIMEWA SDN. BHD.
Senior Executive SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN, MALAYSIA IN THE MATTER OF [201501033322 (1158642-H)]
THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
Job Description: GUAMAN SIVIL NO: (IN MEMBERS’
· Design and develop online marketing strategies, BA-A72NCvC-1049-09/2021 AND VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP)
digital roadmap, creative campaigns that aligned with IN THE MATTER OF At a Meeting of Members of the Company
the business goals and directions. ANTARA MITRA RESOURCES SDN. BHD. (Company No: 198401008705 (121237-P) duly convened and held at Restaurant
· Provide creative ideas for content marketing. 200601006077 (725826-H) L.T.P. Sdn. Bhd., No. 51, Jalan Tun Sri
· Plan and manage our social media platforms. TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD (Incorporated in Malaysia) NOTICE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING Lanang, 75100 Melaka on Saturday,
· Able to create content & produce graphics for social (No. Syarikat: 199001009294) REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL OF THE MEMBERS 27th November, 2021 at 12.00 noon the
media postings. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant following special resolutions were duly
· Prepare a copywriting for marketing campaign. … PLAINTIF to Section 117(10) of the Companies OF KELAB DARUL EHSAN, (KDE) SELANGOR passed:-
DAN Act 2016 (“the Act”), that the extract 1. That the Company will be liquidated by
Requirements: of Special Resolutions set out below way of Members’ Voluntary Winding Up.
- Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing or BAHARUDIN BIN AB GHANI were duly passed by the Members of To: All the Kelab Darul Ehsan Members. 2. That Ms Ow Pee Juan of 48 Jalan
(No. K/P: 651103-06-5229) the Company on 30th day of November, Kota Laksamana 2/15, Taman Kota
equivalent 2021 : Pursuant to the Deed of Trust dated 13/05/1993 and the Interest Scheme Laksamana, Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka
- Excellent understanding of digital marketing … DEFENDAN 1. THAT subject to the approval from Act 2016, notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of be appointed as Liquidator to act for the
Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, the the KDE members will be held as follows: purpose of winding-up of the Company’s
concepts and best practices NOTIS PENGIKLANAN share capital of the Company of affairs and distributing its assets.
- Required Skill(s): Google Adwords, Google Analytics, (Dalam Perkara mengenai RM750,000.00 divided into 750,000 3. That the said Liquidator be authorised
Penyampaian Ganti Writ Saman dan issued and fully paid-up ordinary Date : 23rd December 2021(Thursday) to divide amongst the members in
SEO/SEM, Social media marketing and optimization Pernyataan Tuntutan bertarikh 3.9.2021 shares be reduced by RM500,000.00 Time : 11:00 am specie or kind, the whole or any part
Office based in Petaling Jaya melalui Perintah Mahkamah bertarikh to RM250,000.00 divided into Venue : Dewan Cempaka, Kelab Darul Ehsan Jalan Kerja Air of the assets of the Company and may,
23.11.2021) 250,000 issued and fully paid-up Agenda Lama, 68000 Ampang, Selangor for such purpose, set such value as
Send in your application with your photo ordinary shares by way of returning : 1) Removal of Trustee under Clause 9(6) of the Deed of she deem fair upon any property to be
to [email protected] Kepada:- RM500,000.00 to the existing divided as aforesaid and may determine
shareholders of the Company. Trust dated 13/05/1993. how such division shall be carried out as
BAHARUDIN BIN AB GHANI 2. THAT the Directors of the Company 2) Modification of the Trust Deed dated 13/05/1993. between the members.
(No. K/P: 651103-06-5229) be authorised with full powers to 3) Other matters arising and/or related to (1) and (2) Piong Yew Peng
No. 6E, Jalan Kuala Selangor take all such steps as they may Director
Kampung Paya Jaras deem necessary including but not above, if any. Date this 03rd day of December, 2021
47000 Sungai Buloh limited to : 4) Additional Agenda: To discuss the financial status of
Selangor a) comply with the relevant IN THE MATTER OF
requirements under the Companies the Management Company. THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
Act 2016 for the purposes of the
dan/atau capital reduction exercise; By the Order of AND
b) do all such acts, deeds and/or things IN THE MATTER OF
BAHARUDIN BIN AB GHANI incidental, and/or as may be required KDE RECREATION BERHAD (198401008705 (121237-P) KARUN ISTIMEWA SDN. BHD.
(No. K/P: 651103-06-5229) or as they consider necessary and [201501033322 (1158642-H)]
No. 148C Kampung Sri Cendana expedient in the best interest of the Date: 2nd December 2021
Off Jalan 1168100 Batu Caves Company, to give full effect to and (IN MEMBERS’
Selangor complete the matters described in IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES IN THE MATTER OF THE VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP)
the Special Resolution; and ACT, 2016 COMPANIES ACT, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the
AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa satu Writ c) upon issuance of the Notice of AND creditors of the above Company are
Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan Confirming Reduction of Share AND required to send in their names and
bertarikh 3.9.2021 (“Writ tersebut”) Capital by the Suruhanjaya Syarikat IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF addresses and the particulars of their
dan satu Perintah Untuk Penyampaian Malaysia, the return of share capital KL-PP PACKAGING SDN. BHD. KHAW CHEOW LAI REALTY SDN. BHD. debts or claims and the names and
Ganti bertarikh 23.11.2021 (“Perintah of RM500,000.00 to the existing 200601008764 (728514-P) 199201016341 (247845-T) addresses of their solicitors (if any), to
tersebut”) telah dikeluarkan terhadap shareholders of the Company. (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) the undersigned (the Liquidator of the
kamu di Mahkamah Majistret Shah The Capital Reduction will become NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to said Company) at the below mentioned
Alam oleh Tenaga Nasional Berhad effective when the Suruhanjaya Section 439(2)(b) of the Companies Section 439(2)(b) of the Companies address by 5.00 p.m. on 07th day of
(No. Syarikat: 199001009294) yang Syarikat Malaysia (“SSM”) has recorded Act, 2016, that the following Special Act, 2016, that the following Special January, 2022 :-
mempunyai alamat penyampaian di the information lodged pursuant to Resolution was passed by the Members Resolution was passed by the Members c/o Profession & Business
Pejabat Setiausaha Syarikat, Tingkat 2, Section 119 of the Act in the appropriate of the Company on the 1st December of the Company on the 1st December
Ibu Pejabat Tenaga Nasional Berhad, register and upon the receipt of notice 2021. 2021. Consultants Sdn. Bhd.
No. 129, Jalan Bangsar, 59200, issued by SSM confirming the reduction THAT the Company be wound up THAT the Company be wound up (197801003873 (40888-X))
Kuala Lumpur dan Mahkamah telah of share capital. voluntarily in accordance with Section voluntarily in accordance with Section 48 Jalan Kota Laksamana 2/15
memerintahkan supaya Writ dan Any creditor of the Company may 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016 439(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2016
Perintah tersebut disampaikan keatas apply to the High Court for the Special and that Ms. Liong Lian Chun of Messrs. and that Ms. Liong Lian Chun of Messrs. Taman Kota Laksamana
kamu secara penyampaian ganti Resolutions to be cancelled within six Liong & Associates of M3B/13 (1st Floor), Liong & Associates of M3B/13 (1st Floor), Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka
dengan menampalkan sesalinan Writ weeks from the date of the Special Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1A, Pandan Indah, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1A, Pandan Indah, The creditors (either through their
tersebut berserta dengan sesalinan Resolutions. 55100 Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby 55100 Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby solicitors or personally) who do not
Perintah tersebut di papan notis The advertisement is made pursuant to appointed liquidator with power to act appointed liquidator with power to act file their debts and claims on or before
Mahkamah Majistret Shah Alam, Section 117(10) of the Act. for the purpose of such winding up as for the purpose of such winding up as the specified date and time above will
dengan menampalkan sesalinan Writ Dated this 3rd day of December, 2021 set out in Section 456 of the Companies set out in Section 456 of the Companies be excluded from the benefits of any
tersebut berserta dengan sesalinan Teo Li Li Act 2016. Act 2016. distribution made.
Perintah tersebut di alamat-alamat Company Director Dated this : 3rd December 2021 Dated this : 3rd December 2021 Ow Pee Juan
Defendan seperti yang tertera pada CHAN SING KAH KHAW HUN CHIEW Liquidator
Writ Saman tersebut yang merupakan Director Director Date this 03rd day of December, 2021
alamat-alamat Defendan yang terakhir IN THE MATTER OF THE
diketahui, dan dengan mengiklankan IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF
satu Notis sekali dalam akhbar “The COMPANIES ACT, 2016 MALAYA IN KUALA LUMPUR
Sun”. AND COMPANIES (WINDING UP)
AND IN THE MATTER OF NO.: WA-28NCC-672-09/2021
IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES DAN BAHAWA penampalan dan IN THE MATTER OF KHAW CHEOW LAI REALTY SDN. BHD. In the matter of sections 465(1)(e) &
2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF ACT, 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF pengiklanan tersebut hendaklah KL-PP PACKAGING SDN. BHD. 199201016341 (247845-T) (h) and section 466 of the Companies
LAMBANG INSAN SDN. BHD. dianggap sebagai penyampaian 200601008764 (728514-P) (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) Act 2016
(Company No.: 200601008767 EXACT FORTUNE SDN. BHD. yang sempurna dan mencukupi Writ (In Members’ Voluntary Winding-Up) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
(Reg No: 201101012449 (940589-T) Saman dan Pernyataan Tuntutan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors of the abovenamed Company And
(728517-T) (Incorporated in Malaysia) tersebut keatas Defendan tujuh (7) creditors of the abovenamed Company which is in the process of voluntary In the matter of HP BINA JAYA SDN.
(In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) (Incorporated in Malaysia) hari selepas pelaksanaan terakhir which is in the process of voluntary winding up are required, on or before the BHD. [Company No.: 1058899-K]
(In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) tindakan penampalan-penampalan dan winding up are required, on or before the 15th day of January 2022 to send their
pengiklanan tersebut. 15th day of January 2022 to send their names, addresses and particulars of BETWEEN
names, addresses and particulars of their debts or claims to the undersigned, BRILLIANT STAR CONSTRUCTION (M)
NOTICE OF RESOLUTION NOTICE OF RESOLUTION DAN AMBIL PERHATIAN SELANJUTNYA their debts or claims to the undersigned, the liquidator of the said Company SDN. BHD.
Section 439 2(b) Section 439 2(b) bahawa Saman tersebut tersebut the liquidator of the said Company at M3B/13 (1st Floor), Jalan Pandan [Company No.: 1087157-U]
akan didengar di Mahkamah Majistret at M3B/13 (1st Floor), Jalan Pandan Indah 4/1A, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala
At a General Meeting of the Members of At a General Meeting of the Members of 4, Kompleks Mahkamah Sultan Indah 4/1A, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, and, if so required, are to come … PETITIONER
the Company duly convened and held at the Company duly convened and held at Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Persiaran Lumpur, and, if so required, are to come in and prove their debts or claims at AND
No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, No. 43-2A, Jalan Thambapillai, Brickfields, Pegawai, Seksyen 5, 4000 Shah Alam, in and prove their debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified HP BINA JAYA SDN. BHD.
50470 Kuala Lumpur on 26th November 50470 Kuala Lumpur on 26th November Selangor pada 14.12.2021, pukul such time and place as shall be specified or in default will be excluded from the [Company No.: 1058899-K]
2021 the Special Resolutions set out below 2021 the Special Resolutions set out below 9.00 pagi di hadapan Majistret Puan or in default will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before
were duly passed: - were duly passed: - Fatina Amyra binti Abdul Jalil di mana benefit of any distribution made before such debts or claims are proved. … RESPONDENT
kamu perlu menghadirkan diri pada such debts or claims are proved. Dated this : 3rd December 2021 ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION
1. That the Company be wound up 1. That the Company be wound up tarikh tersebut. Jika kamu gagal Dated this : 3rd December 2021 LIONG LIAN CHUN NOTICE is hereby given that a petition
voluntarily. voluntarily. menghadirkan diri pada tarikh tersebut, LIONG LIAN CHUN Liquidator for the winding-up of the above-
suatu penghakiman ingkar boleh Liquidator named company by the High Court
dikeluarkan terhadap kamu. was, on the 22nd day of September
2021, presented by BRILLIANT STAR
2. That PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L 2. That PARAMESWARAN RAM A/L Sesalinan Writ Saman dan Pernyataan CONSTRUCTION (M) SDN. BHD.
SATCHITHANANDAM (MIA38658) Tuntutan tersebut dan Perintah tersebut And that the said petition is directed
Secretary of No.43-2A, Jalan SATCHITHANANDAM (MIA38658) boleh diperiksa oleh kamu atas to be heard before the court sitting
Secretary of No.43-2A, Jalan permintaan di Mahkamah ini. at the High Court of Malaya at
Thambapillai, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Kuala Lumpur at 9.00 o’clock in the
Lumpur be and is hereby appointed Thambapillai, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala morning, on the 12th day of January
Lumpur be and is hereby appointed Bertarikh 322 Notices 322 Notices 2022; and any creditor or contributory
Liquidator for the purpose of such Liquidator for the purpose of such 30 haribulan November 2021 of the said company desiring to
winding up. support or oppose the making of an
winding up. order on the said petition may appear
at the time of hearing by himself or
3. That the Liquidator be authorized to 3. That the Liquidator be authorized to .........t.t............ IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF his counsel for that purpose; and a
distribute the assets of the Company to distribute the assets of the Company to Peguamcara Plaintif THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 copy of the petition will be furnished
the Shareholders in cash or in kind as he the Shareholders in cash or in kind as he to any creditor or contributory of the
thinks fit in accordance with the interest thinks fit in accordance with the interest of NOTIS PENGIKLANAN ini telah AND AND said company requiring the same
of the Shareholders. the Shareholders. dikeluarkan oleh Tetuan Vin Law Co. IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF from the undersigned on payment of
yang beralamat di Suite 6.05, Tingkat COMPLETE EVENT SDN. BHD. LOGAM SEMPURNA SDN. BHD. the regulated charge for the same.
4. That the books, accounts and documents 4. That the books, accounts and 6, Wisma E&C, No. 2, Lorong Dungun [200401014437 (652940-A)] (COMPANY REGISTRATION NO. The petitioner’s address is at PT
of the Company and of the Liquidator documents of the Company and of the Kiri, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala 199101015727 [226039-T]) 12941 (Tingkat 1), Jalan BBN 1/7D,
be destroyed three months after the Liquidator be destroyed three months after Lumpur, peguamcara bagi pihak Plaintif. (IN MEMBERS’ (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY Putra Indah, 71800 Nilai, Negeri
Company has been dissolved”. the Company has been dissolved”. Tel: 03-2093 3300 Faks: 03-2093 2200 / VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) Sembilan.
emel: [email protected] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to WINDING-UP) The Petitioner’s solicitor is Messrs.
Dated this 26th November 2021 Dated this 26th November 2021 (Ruj: VR/LIT/68/2020/TNB-BBAG) Section 439 of the Companies Act, 2016 NOTICE OF FINAL MEETNG Amar Syiimir Izzat & Sham, solicitors
that the Special Resolution set out below NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that for the abovenamed petitioner, whose
....................... RAMELLE ASHRAM BIN RAMLI was duly passed by the members of the pursuant to Section 459 of the address for service is at C-09-06,
RAMELLE ASHRAM BIN RAMLI Director Company on 27th November 2021: Companies Act, 2016, the Final Plaza Mont Kiara, No 2 Jalan Kiara,
Director “RESOLVED THAT pursuant to Section Meeting of the Members of the 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Advertise with us 439 of the Companies Act, 2016, the Company will be held at the
TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. TIS MANAGEMENT SDN. BHD. & connect to our Company be wound up voluntarily and Liquidator’s Office at 3rd Floor, .................................
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Benzema after Desert dual warning
Real extend lead Hamilton must avoid any slip ups in Saudi Arabia, says Brundle
F1 COMMENTATOR Martin Brundle
KARIM BENZEMA applauded Real Madrid’s fans has warned Lewis Hamilton to avoid be the championship favourite heading into it’ll bounce back their way,” said the 62-year-
after they chanted “Karim, Ballon d’Or” as his goal any unnecessary manoeuvres that the final two races, but he emphasised that old.
against Athletic Bilbao yesterday sent Madrid cause risk and gift Max Verstappen he can’t afford any last-gasp slip ups or it’s
seven points clear at the top of La Liga. the world championship at this weekend’s game over. “I mean, they dominated in Mexico City,
they could have won that any which way, and
Benzema’s 20th goal in 24 games this season “Lewis has come on incredibly, it’s almost then obviously Mercedes went to Brazil with
proved the difference in a 1-0 victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. like he’s moved into overdrive,” Brundle said. the fresh internal combustion engine.
Santiago Bernabeu that puts Madrid firmly in The 2021 F1 season has been one of the “He used to do that after the summer “It always looked like a Mercedes track in
charge of the Spanish title race, even after only 15 greatest years in the sport’s modern history break, and I think he’s done the same again Qatar – and then it’s all turned around in a
games played. thanks to the enthralling title battle between probably a little bit later in the day. hurry.
Mercedes’ Hamilton and Red Bull’s “All of a sudden, you wonder if he’s not “I think most people think that Saudi
“We’re on a good run and I like the atmosphere Verstappen. now the favourite for the championship with Arabia just looks like a massively fast track
right now in the team,” said Madrid coach Carlo Hamilton is a seven-time world this kind of momentum – but it only needs between two walls. You would think that
Ancelotti. champion but is perhaps embroiled in his some kind of trip up: reliability, contact, plays into the hands of Mercedes.”
most difficult challenge to date as Verstappen puncture, whatever, and Max can take the Brundle admitted the pundits at Sky F1
A run of seven consecutive wins in all threatens to ensure the title goes to another title next weekend. are thoroughly enjoying the battle between
competitions has helped pull Ancelotti’s team driver for the first time since 2016 – when “(He) probably won’t, but could. It’s that the two titans, serving up a classic case of the
away from the chasing pack and Benzema, along Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg beat the finely balanced and I think the ebb and flow young pretender taking on the
with the explosive Vinicius Junior, has been Brit to the championship. of the season is what Red Bull will be very championship veteran.
instrumental. The Brit took successive wins in Brazil and much hoping hoping for.” “They’re going about it in an intensely
Qatar to narrow Verstappen’s lead from 19 Brundle believes that while the track competitive way,” Brundle added. “Lewis
Ancelotti insisted on Tuesday Benzema had not points to just eight with 52 still up for grabs at appears to favour the straight-line speed of doesn’t want to step away from being the
been “crying” about losing out to Lionel Messi in the remaining two rounds of the season in Mercedes, the unpredictable nature of the king and Max wants his crown.
the Ballon d’Or on Monday, with the Frenchman Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. season could benefit Red Bull. “It is intense. It’s personal. There’s a lot of
finishing fourth in the final vote. And former driver and Sky Sports F1 “The whole year has been quite cyclical money involved, a lot of global glory and
reporter Brundle believes Hamilton may just and I think (Red Bull are) obviously hoping awareness.” – Express Newspapers
But there was more than a hint of rebellion in
the air when the Madrid fans toasted his goal by Players being used as ‘pawns’ in golf’s power struggle: McIlroy
chanting “Karim, Ballon d’Or” and the 33-year-old
responded by applauding them back. RORY MCILROY (pix) believes players previously on the European Tour but is independent contractors and we
are being used as “pawns” in golf’s now the flagship event on the Asian should be able to play where we want
Ancelotti predicted Benzema would be even global power struggle and fears legal Tour, which is also launching 10 new to play.
more motivated to win the award next season and action could be required to resolve the events spearheaded by former world
perhaps his best hope would be to play a decisive issues. No. 1 Greg Norman and backed by “I think the Tour should grant the
role in Madrid winning either La Liga or the US$200m (RM860m) from the Saudi releases because it’s an Asian Tour
Champions League. Twenty five of the game’s biggest government’s Private Investment Fund. event, it has OWGR (Official World Golf
names have committed to play the Ranking) points.”
With Barcelona rebuilding under Xavi 2022 Saudi Invitational, potentially The PGA Tour said in July that it
Hernandez and Atletico Madrid struggling to placing them on a collision course with would not grant players the required Asked if he feared legal battles were
balance their usually dependable defence with a their home circuits. releases to play in “unsanctioned on the horizon, McIlroy added: “Yeah, I
wealth of options in attack, Real Madrid are events” and that could see players think so. I think the professional game
certainly emerging as clear favourites now in Spain. Defending champion Dustin being fined or even suspended if they needs to get to a point where we as
Johnson, Tommy Fleetwood, Lee opt to play rival events without professionals know where we stand.
They defeated Sevilla 2-1 last weekend and Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Bryson permission.
now face third-placed Real Sociedad and second- DeChambeau are among the players “I think the players feel like they’re
placed Atletico in their next two games, fixtures scheduled to compete in the £3.7m McIlroy has made it clear he is not pawns at the minute in this big global
that could give them a formidable lead if the (RM21m) event from Feb 3-6. interested in playing in events backed game of golf and we just know want to
victories keep coming. by Saudi money but said: “I think we are know where we stand.” – The
The Saudi International was Independent
Athletic, meanwhile, stay eighth, without a win
now in six.

“Winning seven games in a row isn’t luck,” said
Ancelotti. “This Real Madrid has character. When
we don’t win with quality, we have other strengths
we can use.” – AFP

Messi shows off Ballon d’Or PSG’s Lionel Messi
as PSG held by Nice pose with his men’s

LIONEL MESSI showed off his Mbappe came closest to Ballon d’Or award
latest Ballon d’Or to Paris Saint- finding the net after the break next to goalkeeper
Germain supporters yesterday for PSG, who had a huge let-off
but the Argentinian had a as Kasper Dolberg hit the post Gianluigi
quiet night as the Ligue 1 for Nice in the second half Donnarumma with
leaders were held to a 0-0 when it seemed easier to score.
draw by Nice at the Parc des the Yashin Trophy
Princes. “We created chances and I for best goalkeeper
thought we deserved the three prior to the French
The 34-year-old had been a points,” insisted PSG coach
pre-match doubt having Mauricio Pochettino. L1 match against
reportedly picked up a Nice at The Parc
stomach bug after going out “We are improving little by des Princes
to celebrate being named the little. We are top of Ligue 1 and
best player in the world for the through in the Champions yesterday. – AFPPIX
seventh time at a ceremony in League.”
Paris on Monday.
Despite the draw,
However, he started against Pochettino’s PSG side are 12
Nice in a PSG side missing points clear at the top of the
Neymar, who is expected to be French table from Marseille,
sidelined for up to eight weeks who climbed up to second
with an ankle injury, the latest with a 1-0 win at 10-man
setback in the Brazilian’s time Nantes as Brazilian midfielder
in the French capital. Gerson got their goal with a
brilliant finish on the turn on
Angel Di Maria and Kylian the half-hour mark. – AFP

Milan pile pressure on leaders Napoli after Sassuolo collapse

NAPOLI have the Milan giants breathing down Inter Milan another point behind in third following deserved to draw,” said Sassuolo coach Alessio “We had to do something more, but Sassuolo
their necks in the Serie A title race after throwing their respective wins over Genoa and Spezia. Dionisi to DAZN. are a good team and we accept the result,”
away a two-goal lead late at Sassuolo to draw 2-2 Spalletti added.
yesterday. Sassuolo thought they had won it in a frantic To make matters worse for Napoli, who were
finale in which Spalletti was sent off when already without Victor Osimhen and Andre-Frank “Unfortunately, we lacked the quality to cope
Luciano Spalletti’s side looked set to maintain Gregiore Defrel slotted home. Zambo Anguissa, they lost Ruiz and defensive with their pressure. They were really aggressive in
their three-point lead at the top following second- lynchpin Kalidou Koulibaly to muscle injuries, and the end and they managed to draw, so praise to
half strikes from Dries Mertens and Fabian Ruiz. But with the home players and fans Spalletti suggested the pair would not be them.”
celebrating wildly, the referee was called to check available for the visit of high-flying Atalanta.
But a superb finish from Gianluca Scamacca a Domenico Berardi foul on Amir Rrahmani and Milan took full advantage with their 3-0 stroll
with 19 minutes remaining put the hosts back in the goal was ruled out. “He (Ruiz) is having issues as is Koulibaly,“ he at Genoa despite starting centreback Simon Kjaer
the game and Gian Marco Ferrari snatched a draw said to DAZN being stretchered off early with a knee injury,
in the final minute with a bullet header. “It would have been a shame not to draw a while Inter ran out 2-0 home winners over Spezia.
match that I think we played on equal footing “It’ll be difficult to get them back in time, but – AFP
AC Milan are just one point back in second and with Napoli, we kept playing at 2-0 and we we’ll see because we have good doctors here.”

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Benitez confident Everton can ride out storm
MATCH-BY-MATCH facts and stats ahead of
RAFA BENÍTEZ defends Everton players after those above him with chants of “Sack the not played since Aug 28 because of thigh the 15th round of Premier League fixtures.
heavy Merseyside derby defeat board”. problem. (All matches in Malaysian time)

Rafael Benitez took the job at Everton Benitez remains confident things will turn “I think it is important to understand what SATURDAY
knowing he would be in for a tough time but around once he has the likes of striker Dominic you are expecting when I came here,” he added.
even the savvy former Liverpool manager could Calvert-Lewin and centreback Yerry Mina fit. WEST HAM vs CHELSEA (8.30pm)
not have expected his job to be under threat “Everyone was telling me the fans are Chelsea have beaten West Ham in their last two
after less than four months. He also hopes to be able to spend in expecting the players will give everything. Premier League meetings without conceding a
January, although billionaire owner Farhad goal and have won all four London derbies they
However, a 4-1 Merseyside derby humbling Moshiri has spent over £500 million (RM2.9b) “Then after that you have to compare this have played in the Premier League this season.
extended their run without a win to eight on players since arriving in 2016 and the club team missing three key players (Calvert-Lewin, The Hammers lost 1-0 when the teams last met
matches – their worst sequence since 1999 – appear to be worse off. Mina and the recently-returned Abdoulaye at the London Stadium in the Premier League in
and only two points in that time has left the Doucoure). April.
side in 14th place just five points above the “January is a difficult window and there are NEWCASTLE vs BURNLEY (11pm)
bottom three. not too many players available but when you “Any team missing three key players for a Burnley have won only two of the 10 Premier
have money to spend you have to do it period of time – players who were scoring goals League matches against Newcastle, with both
Despite his Red connections Benitez has properly.” last season – and making mistakes in defence victories secured at home but won 4-3 on penal-
largely escaped aggravation from the Goodison will lose. ties when the teams met in the League Cup this
crowd and even when Diogo Jota lashed in Benitez is clinging to the hope the effort his season. The Magpies won 3-1 against Burnley
Liverpool’s fourth with 11 minutes to go players are putting in will somehow get them “The the only way for us is to get these when they last played at St James’ Park in the
supporters’ anger was primarily directed at through as he is seriously short of quality while players coming back and recover mentally. Premier League.
he awaits the return of Calvert-Lewin, who has SOUTHAMPTON vs BRIGHTON (11pm)
“I still have confidence we can do well.” – The Brighton have beaten Southampton only once
Independent in eight Premier League meetings while four of
the eight Premier League games between the
RESULTS & STANDINGS A new benchmark teams have ended in a draw. All three of
Southampton’s League wins over Brighton have
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston █ CARL MARKHAM Klopp impressed with his been away from home.
Villa 1 (Watkins 47) Manchester City 2 players after feisty WOLVES vs LIVERPOOL (11pm)
(Dias 27, Silva 43), Everton 1 (Gray 38) LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp (pix) Merseyside encounter Liverpool have won nine straight Premier
Liverpool 4 (Henderson 9, Salah 19, 64, believes their resounding Merseyside League games against Wolves who won only
Jota 79), Southampton 2 (Bednarek 3, derby victory over Everton at Goodison game when we play these kind of teams, once against Liverpool in the Premier League,
Adams 34) Leicester 2 (Evans 22, Park has set a benchmark for the rest of because emotions are important in football,” he while the Merseyside club have triumphed 11
Maddison 49), Watford 1 (Dennis 43) the season. said. times. The Reds have kept five clean sheets in
Chelsea 2 (Mount 29, Ziyech 72), West His side went to Old Trafford and hammered their last six Premier League games against
Ham 1 (Soucek 5) Brighton 1 (Maupay “We are a very emotional football team but, Wolves.
89), Wolves 0 Burnley 0. first and foremost, you need the right mood and
mindset. SUNDAY
Chelsea P W D L F A Pts Manchester United 5-0 in October but Klopp
14 10 3 1 33 6 33 was more impressed with the way his players “Yes, emotion is good but not the only WATFORD vs MAN CITY (1.30am)
Man City 14 10 2 2 29 8 32 handled the occasion of a feisty encounter important thing. Watford are yet to beat City in the Premier
Liverpool 14 9 4 1 43 12 31 against their near-neighbours to walk away with League while The Citizens have won 10 straight
West Ham 14 7 3 4 25 17 24 a 4-1 win. “The two derbies for us against Everton and Premier League games against The Hornets.
Arsenal 13 7 2 4 15 17 23 Not only was it their biggest victory at United are big games and you have to learn to City’s biggest victory in the Premier League came
Wolves 14 6 3 5 12 12 21 Goodison Park in 39 years it was just Klopp’s keep yourself calm and together, if you want, to against Watford, when they won 8-0 in
Brighton 14 4 7 3 13 15 19 second success at the home of their rivals. play your best football. September 2019.
Leicester 14 5 4 5 22 25 19 And after the emotion of last season, when LEEDS vs BRENTFORD (10pm)
Tottenham 12 6 1 5 11 17 19 Virgil Van Dijk’s campaign was ended by an ACL “To be 100% honest, when I look back there This will be the first Premier League meeting
Man Utd 13 5 3 5 21 22 18 injury and Thiago Alcantara also was not one derby at Goodison where I thought, between the teams. The last time they met was
Brentford 13 4 4 5 17 17 16 sustained a knee problem at ‘Wow, that was a great game, nearly perfect,’ so in February 2020, when they drew 1-1 in the
Crystal Palace 14 3 7 4 19 20 16 Goodison before there is a lot of space for improvement. second-tier Championship. Leeds last beat
Aston Villa 14 5 1 8 19 23 16 February’s first derby Brentford in August 2019, securing a 1-0 win in
Everton 14 4 3 7 17 24 15 defeat at Anfield “I wanted us to be really mature and, yes, very the Championship.
Leeds 14 3 6 5 13 20 15 since 1999, the aggressive but in a football way, angry as well but MAN UNITED vs CRYSTAL PALACE (10pm)
Southampton 14 3 6 5 13 20 15 Reds boss was in a football way. United have won 17 times against Palace in the
Watford 14 4 1 9 19 26 13 pleased with the Premier League, with nine victories coming at
Burnley 13 1 7 5 14 20 10 way his players “So when you have counter-pressing home but Palace defeated United 3-1 when the
Norwich 14 2 4 8 8 28 10 went about their situations you cannot do that without a bit of teams last met in the Premier League at Old
Newcastle 14 0 7 7 16 30 7 business. anger and a bit of greed and all these kind of Trafford. Five of the 24 Premier League matches
“It doesn’t mean things, so you need that. between the teams have ended in a draw,
LA LIGA: Real Madrid 1 (Benzema 40) anything for the including their latest meeting.
Athletic Bilbao 0. future but it shows “But then there are moments when you just TOTTENHAM vs NORWICH (10pm)
have to move and pass the ball around their Tottenham have won 10 of the 18 Premier
TOP 10 P W D L F A Pts us that this is now formation or through their formation, and for League games against Norwich, who last
Real Madrid 15 11 3 1 35 15 36 our that you need a different mindset – and that’s defeated Spurs in the Premier League in
Atletico 14 8 5 1 26 14 29 benchmark, what we had.” February 2014, winning 1-0. Tottenham’s latest
Sociedad 15 8 5 2 19 11 29 that’s what Premier League home win over Norwich was in
Sevilla 14 8 4 2 24 11 28 we Leading the way, as he often does, was January 2020, when they defeated the Canaries
Real Betis 15 8 3 4 25 18 27 have to captain Jordan Henderson who opened the 2-1.
Vallecano 15 7 3 5 23 16 24 reach scoring after only nine minutes and put in the
Barcelona 14 6 5 3 23 16 23 now in complete midfield performance. MONDAY
Bilbao 15 4 8 3 13 11 20 each
Espanyol 15 5 5 5 15 14 20 He has three goals already and is on his way ASTONVILLA vs LEICESTER (12.30am)
Valencia 15 4 7 4 22 21 19 to eclipsing his best goalscoring season of seven Villa manager Steven Gerrard played under
he managed in 2014-15. Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers when Rodgers
SERIE A: Bologna 1 (Svanberg 35) was in charge of Liverpool. The Foxes have won
Roma 0, Inter 2 (Gagliardini 36, Martinez “Hendo was good but with his skillset you 10 of their 24 Premier League games against
58-pen) Spezia 0, Genoa 0 AC Milan 3 should be good,” added Klopp. Villa, who lost 2-1 to Leicester in their last
(Ibrahimovic 10, Messias 45+2, 61), Premier League meeting at Villa Park.
Sassuolo 2 (Scamacca 71, Ferrari 89) “When you can train, when you can play,
Napoli 2 (Fabian Ruiz 51, Mertens 59). when you get rhythm and then you have the TUESDAY
quality of Hendo, then you will play good
football games. EVERTON vs ARSENAL (4am)
Arsenal have won 34 times in the Premier
“I think it was for him, as well, the best League against Everton, including 12 wins away
performance at Goodison.” – The Independent from home. The Toffees beat Arsenal 1-0 when
they last met in the Premier League at the
TOP 10 P W D L F A Pts Foxes hurt by lack of concentration: Rodgers Emirates Stadium in April. The Gunners man-
Napoli 15 11 3 1 32 9 36 ager Mikel Arteta had a spell at Everton during
AC Milan 15 11 2 2 33 18 35 his playing career.
Inter Milan 15 10 4 1 36 15 34 BRENDAN RODGERS rued a lack of “First half, we didn’t taken on the burden of
Atalanta 15 9 4 2 32 17 31 concentration and aggression in key moments the game, we didn’t start well at all and that was Reuters
Roma 15 8 1 6 24 16 25 after Leicester had to come from behind twice to the disappointment.
Fiorentina 15 8 0 7 24 20 24 salvage a 2-2 draw at Southampton
Juventus 15 7 3 5 20 16 24 “It’s a lack of concentration, it’s a lack of
Bologna 15 7 3 5 21 24 24 James Maddison’s moment of magic early in aggression in key moments of the game and
Lazio 14 6 3 5 25 25 21 the second period earned a point at St Mary’s but that’s what hurts us at times.
Hellas Verona 15 5 5 5 28 25 20 the Foxes were unable to fully overcome a sloppy
opening period. “The two goals were really poor goals to
FRENCH LIGUE 1: Angers 1 Monaco 3, concede and it just comes from not being
Brest 1 Saint-Etienne 0, Metz 1 Defender Jonny Evans initially fired the aggressive enough and a lack of concentration.”
Montpellier 3, Strasbourg 5 Bordeaux visitors level, in between first half goals from
2, Troyes 2 Lorient 0, Clermont 2 Lens 2, Saints duo Jan Bednarek and Che Adams, while Leicester have fallen agonisingly short of
Lyon 1 Reims 2, Nantes 0 Marseille 1, Harvey Barnes and Jamie Vardy went close to Champions League qualification in the past two
Paris Saint-Germain 0 Nice 0, Rennes 1 snatching an away win. seasons and cracking the top four this term
Lille 2. already looks a tall order.
City boss Rodgers hailed his side’s resilience
TOP 5 P W D L F A Pts but was left frustrated by the slow start to the Southampton hold a five-point buffer on the
Paris SG 16 13 2 1 35 15 41 Premier League encounter on the south coast. relegation zone after scoring more than once in a
Marseille 15 8 5 2 22 12 29 top-flight fixture for only the third time this
Rennes 16 8 4 4 27 14 28 “By the end, it was two points dropped. At campaign.
Nice 16 8 4 4 25 12 27 halftime you might have taken the point,”
Lens 16 7 5 4 29 22 26 Rodgers said. “But second half, the reaction was “When you see the chances they had in the
much better. second half, they were the big ones,”
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said.
“Like I’ve said before, there’s a great resilience
in our team, a great fightback second half. “We deserved the lead in the first half so a
point was fair.”– The Independent

FRIDAY • DECEMBER 3, 2021 QUOTE OF THE DAY

It doesn’t mean anything for the future
but it shows us that this is now our benchmark,
that’s what we have to reach now in each game
when we play these kind of teams, because
emotions are important in football.”

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Guardiola salutes Silva after stunning winner against Villans

█ NICK MASHITER 98 points, review the videos, you will see the Raheem Sterling’s cutback after 27 minutes. Emi Buendia slipped in Carney
MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola saluted same player like this right now. Villa struggled with the visitors’ slick passing Chukwuemeka who only had the goalkeeper to
match-winner Bernardo Silva after his stunning beat but shot too close to the Brazil
goal sealed victory at Aston Villa “To come here against this opposition, I was and failed to make a dent before Bernardo made international, who turned the ball over.
really impressed with who they are, and to be the points safe two minutes before the break.
The forward’s sensational volley and Ruben able to beat them is an incredible step for us. “It terms of the second half I thought we were
Dias’ opener earned City a 2-1 win yesterday. It was another goal to add to City’s scrapbook outstanding. We scared City because we were so
“The importance is being there (at the top). under Guardiola as Riyad Mahrez and Joao close to taking something from the game,” said
Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for the hosts, We’ve had an incredibly tough first part of the Cancelo played their way out of danger on the boss Gerrard after his first defeat in charge.
who made the champions work in the second league, we are there one point behind. edge of their own area and found Fernandinho.
half, but they could not find a leveller. “It was a terrific reaction from the players and
“The important thing is the way we are His first-time pass sent Gabriel Jesus clear to I told them not to leave this stadium with their
City sit second in the Premier League, a point performing, the way we are performing is a high cross for Bernardo who slammed a brilliant heads down at all.
behind Chelsea and one ahead of Liverpool and level.” volley into the top corner from 18 yards.
Guardiola praised Bernardo for helping them “City started very so well, we have to respect
maintain the pace. Jack Grealish also made his first Villa Park Villa needed a response and got one two what we are playing against but I thought we
return since his £100 million (RM580m) move as minutes into the second half when Watkins fired were in a bit of a shell for 10-15 minutes.
“He is the best. He was the best two or three a late substitute and was given a mixed Douglas Luiz’s corner in off the post.
seasons ago. He was the best then too,” the City reception by the home fans. “It’s on me to prove to the supporters I am
boss said after the match. It gave the hosts belief and Steven Gerrard’s the right man and there is hope and belief we
“He gave us what we needed. He was perfect. side improved dramatically, refusing to let City can move forward and have successful and good
“He has a special ability to do whatever he His touch was a new quality and every time he coast to victory. memories together.
wants with the ball. Against a good goalkeeper it took the ball he didn’t lose the ball,” Guardiola
was an incredible finish. added. Jesus should have done better than to slice “It was an acid test and a true reflection of
over after controlling Bernardo’s cross before where we are and where we want to get to.” –
“You have to go back to when we won with City dominated the first half and Dias Ederson ensured the points 15 minutes from The Independent
deservedly opened the scoring when he fired in time.

Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy
(left) in action with
Watford’s Tom Cleverley
during their English
Premier League match at
Vicarage Road yesterday.
– REUTERSPIX

High drama

Unusual show from Chelsea
in hard-fought win after
Watford fan suffers
cardiac arrest

THOMAS TUCHEL admitted did not last long and Emmanuel that I will not like to focus long on this had “firm words” with the players they only needed one or two chances.
his Chelsea side put in an Dennis fired an equaliser into the match because we play on Saturday when play was suspended due to the Mount very rarely makes the wrong
“unusual performance” after bottom corner just before the break, again and there are some reasons that medical emergency. decision.
Hakim Ziyech’s winner kept only for substitute Ziyech to slot the did not make it easy for us,” he added.
them top of the Premier League ball past Bachmann to secure “He said firm words to us and it got “He was pivotal in the winner for
following a match that was maximum points deep into the “Watford played with a lot of us going,” Mount told Amazon Prime Ziyech too. He’s actually been the top
temporarily halted after a medical second half. enthusiasm and we struggled in the after the game. “As leaders in the scorer since Tuchel came in and he’ll
emergency in the stands. basics. I don’t know why but it was like group, we know it wasn’t good be delighted to have him back.”
“(It was a) very sloppy and it was a this. enough, didn’t keep the ball, no
Chelsea won a hard-fought game very unusual performance for us,” football in their half.” Watford manager Claudio Ranieri
2-1 after a Watford fan suffered a Tuchel said after the game. “I had the “We are in this together and we got believes his side deserved at least a
cardiac arrest 12 minutes into the feeling we were not ready. a lucky win today.” BBC’s Match of the Day pundit point after pushing the League leaders
match. Danny Murphy hailed Mount and said all the way through the match.
“I have to get the team ready and The players were off the pitch for the England star “never disappoints”.
Medical staff from both teams obviously I didn’t prepare them for around 25 minutes before returning to “What can I say? It’s unbelievable
raced across the pitch to assist the what was coming because for the first the field for a five-minute warm-up “Mount never does (disappoint). what happened, but that’s football,”
supporter, who was stabilised and time we were completely and the match resumed with the clock He’s got that quality and that desire to said the Watford boss.
then carried out on a stretcher to be underperforming as a team. set at 12 minutes. keep getting into dangerous areas.
taken to hospital. “I’m very satisfied and very proud
“We did not cope well with the first When asked about the incident, “They’ve got lots of quality players of my players and we must continue
When the match resumed it was balls, we did not cope well with the Tuchel said: “All the best from us, all but it was great to see him back. You this way.
Chelsea who took the lead, with pressure and we did not cope well thoughts from Chelsea and from the know what you get from him.
Mason Mount stroking the ball past with the second balls.” dressing room. Hopefully everything “I think we deserved at least a
Daniel Bachmann after 30 minutes. is going well – that is the most “You get a great touch, great point, we played very, very well. I’m
“It was a very unusual important thing.” technique and that willingness to get very proud of my players, that’s it.” –
However, the visitors’ advantage performance for us so I think today into areas. He’s always a threat. The Independent/Express
Goalscorer Mount revealed Tuchel Newspapers/Agencies
“Chelsea were poor first half but

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