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TOP OF THE WORLD ...
Fourteen-year-old Kalirra Isis
Athelage Don posing with the
Malaysian flag after reaching the
base camp of Mount Annapurna
in Nepal early this month. Driven
by a yen for hiking, the Sri Kuala
Lumpur International School
student conquered
Mount Kinabalu at the
Story on age of 11.

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No stagflation
LYFE
█ BY SIVAA TANGAI RAJU oInflation within tolerance level;
[email protected] full-year average 2.8%-3.0% P19

PETALING JAYA: The rising prices “It is unlikely for Malaysia to fall into a by controlling wages and other Like father,
of essential goods indicate the ‘stagflation’ environment. For a start, our allowances, inflation of the cost- like daughter
aftermath of inflation, causing headline inflation is within the tolerance push variety can be checked.
fear among those looking level and (we) expect the full-year Thirdly, price control cum rationing
forward to the holy month of Ramadan in average to be 2.8%-3.0.%. of essential commodities may also
April. be recommended as short-run
“But if one is focusing on inflation, an measures.
However, AmBank Group chief upward trend is expected during this “In addition, a corrupt and
economist and Economic Action Council coming festive period, driven by seasonal inefficient administration often
secretary Dr Anthony Dass said firmly spending. However, the price increase blunts the efficacy of various anti-
that Malaysia would not face stagflation, could be limited for some of the essential inflationary measures. The activities
but inflation may occur over the festive items given the price caps. On that note, of black marketers, speculators,
season driven by seasonal spending. the overall upwards pressure on headline hoarders are to be dealt with severely,
inflation is unlikely to exhibit a ‘runaway’ since their activities basically provoke
Stagflation is an economic condition inflation,” Anthony said. inflation,” he stressed.
caused by a combination of slow Sunway University Economic
economic growth, high unemployment, He said when a country is exposed to Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the FEATURE
and rising prices. inflation, the government may raise both Ukraine-Russia conflict has caused
direct and indirect taxes to wipe out major disruptions to the
He said the government should excess aggregate spending. Once a tax on global supply chain,
concentrate on fiscal policies, which income and or wealth is imposed, resulting in market Turn to
include its taxing, expenditure, and disposable income gets reduced. This, he dislocations in the food and
borrowing policies in order to prevent or said, will greatly reduce private aggregate energy sectors that would —
overcome inflation. spending.
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Moving the country’s resources from “Firstly, technological improvement
unproductive to productive industries may also lead to higher output. Secondly, contribute to inflation.
would be a long-term solution to
inflation, besides addressing corrupt and
inefficient administration, which
undermines the efficacy of many anti-
inflationary policies.

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New method for Fourteen-year-old
intake of teachers sets eyes on Everest

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry o Young mountain climber ready to conquer world’s highest Mount Kinabalu.
has introduced a “subject cluster” method peak next after reaching Mount Annapurna base camp She now looks forward to summiting Mount
for a one-off intake of teachers to ensure
that there is no oversupply of graduates █ BY EMILY JESSINTA then developed a love for hiking due to the Annapurna again and climbing up to the Everest
with degrees in Education. [email protected] challenges it presents. base camp as well as conquering Mount
PETALING JAYA: Imagine having a yen for Kilimanjaro (5,895m), and other mountains in
Education Senior Minister Datuk Dr hiking at the tender age of eight, and climbing up “Also, I feel a strong connection with nature the Annapurna circuit and the Himalayan range.
Radzi Jidin said the approach was adopted Mount Kinabalu at 11. For Kalirra Isis Athelage and beautiful surroundings.”
to provide more opportunities for graduates Don, hiking to the summits of mountains is a She said one of the hardest aspects of hiking
to apply based on suitable subjects done for passion. She said she wanted to embark on is saying goodbye to friends she makes during
their bachelor’s degrees. something more challenging and that’s when her hiking trips.
Kalirra said she enjoyed the challenging her parents signed her up for Mount Kinabalu.
He said graduates with certain subject activity as it pushes her to her limits. “They become like family to me, and we
specialisations could apply to fill vacancies “I summited Mount Kinabalu after training maintain a permanent bond after facing
for other subjects categorised under the In March this year, Kalirra, now aged 14, with Ravichandran Tharumalingam, who was hardships together.”
same cluster, and this new approach will be hiked to the base camp of Mount Annapurna, in Malaysia’s first solo Mount Everest summiter in
used for future intakes. Nepal. 2006.” Kalirra said she sometimes gets discouraged
when she feels that it might be difficult to ascend
He said this in the Dewan Negara in The Sri Kuala Lumpur International School Her parents accompanied her for the to the top of a mountain.
reply to a supplementary question from student told theSun that her first hiking trip was successful climb. “That was my first experience
Senator Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain at Wawasan Hill in Puchong, Selangor, back in climbing a mountain and from that day “Among the many experiences I have had
Abdul Khalid, who wanted to know the fate 2008. onwards I wanted to attain new heights. That’s were meeting local mountain people, savouring
of those with education degrees who why I climbed Mount Annapurna, which is new cultures and crossing dangerous
have yet to gain placements to teach in “I started hiking at Wawasan Hill with my 8,091m in height.” suspension bridges.
schools. parents and younger brother when I was eight. I
Kalirra said she practised yoga every week as “During climbs, I would also think about food
Radzi said 18,702 Grade DG41 part of her preparation for hiking up and what I would eat, while wrestling with the
Education Service Officers have been negative side of my mind, which would cast
recruited on a one-off basis in a special doubts whether I could make it to the top.
recruitment drive to fill teaching vacancies
in schools under the Education Services “At the end of the hike, we would all gather
Commission. – Bernama and sing and dance.”

External factors Boost services, not merely profits, telcos told
causing price hikes

He said changes in the supply
chain, greater input costs, and
labour shortages are the From KOTA KINABALU: Communications and such as the equipment they install at towers. But have 60, 70 or 100mbps because when there are
Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said telcos have priorities, and if there are many many people, the speed drops.
external factors driving front it was not impressive that telecommunications customers in one area, they will concentrate on
increasing food prices, notably page service providers or telecommunications that particular area, while not upgrading “4G is just a technology that allows provision
companies (telcos) had chalked up profits of equipment in others. of higher (internet) capabilities, but how high
for chicken, fish, and wheat. RM1 billion, but provided unsatisfactory will depend on the infrastructure and hardware
“The Ukraine-Russia war has services to the people. “This is why the 4G internet speed can be provided.”
compounded the global inflation problem 10mbps to 100mbps depending on the ‘last
by cutting supplies from Russia, especially He said the government had invested mile’ hardware provided by telcos. As such, I call Annuar said apart from upgrading the
oil and gas as well as agricultural crops billions of ringgit to provide on telcos to work hand-in-hand (with the telecommunications equipment at towers,
such as wheat. Food items, such as telecommunications infrastructure, including government) to offer the best service.” telcos are also recommended to work with
vegetables, chicken and fish, particularly, fiber optic network hub points of presence, relevant parties to increase the capacity of
have seen a spike in prices by 10% to 20%. costing nearly RM4 billion, without expecting He said this after launching the RTM Sabah towers, including the provision of back-up
“As a result, we are experiencing major any financial returns. Digital Satellite News Gathering vehicle at the power supply components, Bernama reported.
supply disruptions and market Communications and Multimedia Ministry’s
dislocations in the energy and food Annuar said he had no objection to telcos Integrated Complex in Kepayan yesterday. “When electricity supply is cut off, the
sectors in Malaysia and other countries. making profits, but they had to be responsible internet will also be automatically cut off
“Besides the war, the price went up due by investing part of the profits to improve the Annuar said the 4G coverage in Sabah is at because towers depend on power supply.
to supply chain reconfiguration by major quality of their services in line with the 86% for populated areas, but the internet speed
producers to take into consideration the infrastructure development implemented by in some areas had not reached the required “As such, telcos and those responsible can
potential geopolitical risk arising from US the government. level. look into making hybrid towers, having power
and China as the changes in the supply supply from solar panels and generators.”
chain are also contributing to the rise in “The infrastructure is provided by the “There are places with 10mbps, 12mbps and
prices,” he said. government, Telekom Malaysia and others, but about 20mbps, while our minimum quality for He added that efforts to provide high-speed
the last mile (hardware) is provided by telcos, 4G LTE must be 35mbps. If we want to reach internet facilities could not be achieved without
that level, the heavily populated areas must telcos responding to the government’s call to
jointly improve telecommunications facilities.

Annuar checking out the ‘To stay relevant, RTM
RTM Sabah Digital Satellite must be competitive’
News Gathering vehicle at
the event yesterday. KOTA KINABALU: Radio Televisyen Malaysia
– BERNAMAPIX (RTM), which is celebrating its 76th anniversary on
April 1, must remain competitive in its broadcast of
news content and TV programmes, including using
the latest technology, said Communications and
Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

He said RTM has an advantage because it has an
experienced workforce, which is very valuable to
improve broadcasting quality.

“We know that the broadcasting world is now
becoming quite challenging and so far, we (RTM)
are ahead. Our broadcast makes full use of
technology. If we go to Angkasapuri, we can see
Media City, which will be officially opened soon.

“The quality of our filming is also very good,
going by our TV programmes. Looking back, there
was not much competition for news coverage
before because previously almost 100% of
broadcasting was monopolised by government
stations, and the role of private television stations
was minimal.”

He was speaking to reporters after launching the
RTM Sabah Digital Satellite News Gathering
vehicle at the Communications and Multimedia
Ministry’s Integrated Complex yesterday.

Annuar said developments in technology saw
not only private television stations, but also
individuals operating their own news portals or
studios by broadcasting various interesting
content, Bernama reported.

“However, we (RTM) remain a more reliable
broadcasting channel. The level of reliability and
accuracy of reporting is an identity that is difficult to
emulate. Therefore, it must be maintained.”

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Students warned about plagiarism

o Cases of literary theft said: “We need to educate students on why Sciences lecturer Tan Sri Dr Ismaniza Ismail subtracting marks, academics should
as high as 80-90% plagiarism is wrong in the first place and how said there is a fine line between borrowing encourage resubmission so they can learn
in some local universities it may affect them and their institution’s and plagiarism, just like imitation and theft. how to do it right,” she said.
reputation.
█ BY SURAYA ALI “While some students plagiarise For the record, universities practise a strict
[email protected] “There could be law suits which may result unintentionally due to lack of understanding no-tolerance policy on plagiarism. Students
SHAH ALAM: University lecturers have in monetary losses. This could lead to a on the proper ways of quoting, paraphrasing caught copying and plagiarising are usually
warned students against plagiarising work for decline in creative and innovative products, and citing the source of references, many do it shown the exit.
their thesis. causing the country to lose out as well,” he to get better grades and meeting deadlines to
told theSun. submit assignments and reports, because the Meanwhile proof reader, Dr Thavamaran
While the lecturers privately said cases of short cuts are ‘acceptable’,” she said. Kanesan said academic writing is built upon
plagiarism is as high as 80-90% in some local Mohamad Fahmi said understanding inspirations, adaptivenes or adoptiveness of
universities, they declined to go on record plagiarism is wrong should begin at school. Ismaniza said this lack of deterrence could ones existing work. Hence the name,
with the figures so as not to bring their be instilled when some lecturers see Literature Review.
institutions into disrepute. “However, rather than punish the young plagiarism as a minor offence.
ones (during schooling years), we should “Unless a novel particle is to be created,
However, other lecturers theSun spoke to focus on rewarding the ones that are true to “As for my students, they are encouraged to everything else under the roof is going to be
said tertiary institutions took plagiarism very the values,” he said. submit a concise report to avoid them incremental research, and hence I would not
seriously and would act against any student impressing me with 10-page plagiarised call it plagiarism,” he told theSun.
involved in such an act. Mohamad Fahmi opined that any form of assignments, if it can only be addressed in two
punishment meted out on students should be pages,” she said. Thavamaran said plagiarism is only wrong
UiTM Shah Alam College of Engineering in stages so that they are given time to learn. if a student or researcher outright steals the
Assoc Prof Tan Sri Dr Mohamad Fahmi Hussin Universities, she said, should also put results of another person. Then it is wrong on
“Once they enroll into university, emphasis on their honour codes, by giving a all accounts.
enforcement should come into play. Students high profile to commitment and honesty.
should be punished if they are caught “So plagiarism is very much loosely
plagiarising work,” he said. “Academics should lead by example by defined and wrongly frowned upon, when the
giving appropriate credits for their lecture very nature of research is incremental, hence
Universities, he said, must never play notes, collaboration and ideas. When students requiring content from various literature to
second fiddle when it comes to integrity. submit a plagiarised work, rather than just build a case,” he said.

Meanwhile, UiTM’s Faculty of Applied

Malaysia urges immediate de-escalation of hostilities Country on right
track to revive
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reiterated its Touching on the South China Sea issue, balance, to bring together both East and West economy, says PM
concern over the Ukraine-Russia conflict and Hishammuddin said Malaysia’s position on the in navigating the complex dynamics and
strongly urged all parties involved to South China Sea is clear and consistent. relations in the region. DOHA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on
immediately de-escalate hostilities, said Senior Monday gave the assurance that Malaysia
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin “Due to the complexity and sensitivity of the He noted that the Asean Defence was on the right path to reviving its
Hussein. issue, through established international laws Ministerial Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus economy as well as strengthening foreign
and conventions, all parties must work are important platforms for the defence ties that had been much impacted by the
In his keynote address at the Putrajaya together to increase efforts to build, maintain ministers in the region to engage, discuss and Covid-19 pandemic.
Forum 2022, he said Malaysia will also and enhance mutual trust and confidence so deliberate issues of common interests.
continue to support all efforts in the interest of that we can maintain peace, security and The prime minister said he has initiated
maintaining regional and international peace stability in the South China Sea,” he said. Hishammuddin said all parties need to efforts to visit Asean nations such as
and security. balance the attention to traditional and non- Thailand, Brunei and Singapore to re-
He pointed out that while the challenges in traditional threats delicately, moving forward, establish ties with them, followed by
“We also urge the United Nations Security the South China Sea are not a fair comparison compared with the last 20 years where the countries in the Middle East such as Qatar
Council to conduct its primary responsibility to to the Ukraine-Russia situation, there is a focus had been on non-traditional threats, and the United Arab Emirates.
maintain international peace and security. It relation in the way Asean approaches the issue namely counter-terrorism and extremism.
can be done,” he said. of rivalry between superpowers in a contested This is important in attracting foreign
region. “Neglecting one of them may invite tragedy, investments to help the country’s
Putrajaya Forum 2022 was held on the especially non-traditional threats that tend to economic recovery efforts, he said.
sidelines of the Defence Services Asia Taking Asean as an example, catch us by surprise. It is therefore vital for us to
Exhibition and National Security Conference Hishammuddin said it remains a crucial continue working cooperatively, explore all “The government does not want any
Asia (Natsec) 2022 at the Malaysia platform to settle all disputes through possible practical solutions, and respond disruption in the (recovery) process, which
International Trade and Exhibition Centre, meaningful dialogues and negotiations and swiftly to any issue that may emerge.”– we consider a huge task to ensure the
here yesterday. Asean has continuously sought to strike a Bernama welfare of the people and the country,” the
prime minister said at a meeting with
72 Ramadan bazaars EYESORE ... Discarded plastic bottles, food members of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian
set to operate in KL containers and wrappers left behind by visitors Family) here on Monday night.
dotted this otherwise beautiful beach in Port
KUALA LUMPUR: Seventy-two Ramadan Dickson yesterday. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN Some 200 Malaysians in Qatar attended
bazaar locations involving 5,000 stalls are the event.
expected to open around the federal capital
during the fasting month starting on Present were Senior Minister of
Sunday. International Trade and Industry Datuk
Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Foreign Minister
Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, Rural
Shahidan Kassim said the operation hours Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir
of the bazaars are from 3pm to 8pm. Khalid, Deputy Works Minister Datuk
Arthur Joseph Kurup and Felda chairman
“Even though we are entering the Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh.
transition to endemic phase, we want to
remind the people to observe physical Malaysian ambassador to Qatar
distancing and the standard operating Zamshari Shaharan was also in attendance.
procedures (SOP),” he said during his visit
to a hawker site in Jalan Dungun and Jalan In his welcoming speech, Zamshari said
Gelenggang here yesterday. there are approximately 4,580 Malaysians
of various races in Qatar, most of whom are
He said the ministry is also targeting the businessmen and professionals in various
involvement of more than 10,000 volunteers fields, including management, technical,
to monitor, advise and remind people on engineering as well as the oil and gas
SOP compliance to curb the spread of industry.
Covid-19. Shahidan said Kuala Lumpur City
Hall has identified and created several “With Doha hosting the (FIFA) World
strategic locations to reorganise hawkers Cup 2022 in November, Malaysians in
around the city to enable them to centralise Doha can also be our ‘ambassadors and
their business in a more systematic and foreign ministers’ to promote Malaysia and
conducive space. – Bernama its diversified cultures to the world,” he
said.
RMAF first A400M operator to log over 10,000 flight hours
Today, Ismail Sabri will have an
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air RMAF is recognised as the A400M global fleet medical transport, as well as air-to-air audience with the Amir of Qatar Sheikh
Force (RMAF) has been honoured as the first leader, serving as a valuable reference for all refuelling operations. Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani before
A400M aircraft operator to log more than existing A400M customers and Airbus,” proceeding to an official luncheon hosted
10,000 flight hours across the world in 2021. Pelissier said. “Recently, RMAF upgraded one of the in his honour at Amiri Diwan.
A400M with tactical capabilities, enabling the
In conjunction with this, Airbus Defence Since its operation with RMAF in 2015, he aircraft to perform missions such as aerial Strengthening the long-standing and
and Space head of Asia-Pacific Johan Pelissier said, the A400M has already changed the delivery, full paratrooper deployment or low- multifaceted cooperation between
yesterday presented an award to RMAF chief customer’s airlift operation, playing a key role level flight,” he said, adding that RMAF owns Malaysia and Qatar will be high on the
Jen Datuk Seri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman in all mission types, including cargo and four units of A400M to date. agenda during the meeting.
Khan at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022. personnel transport, humanitarian and
disaster relief missions, transport of heavy Furthermore, he said RMAF is also the first The two leaders will chart a way forward
“Having achieved more flight hours and equipment, fight against Covid-19 pandemic, A400M operator in the Asia-Pacific region. – in economic collaboration, as well as other
flight cycles than any other A400M operators, Bernama post-pandemic recovery efforts, and
exchange views on international issues of
mutual concern.

This is Ismail Sabri’s first official visit to
Qatar after being sworn in as Malaysia’s 9th
prime minister on Aug 21 last year. –
Bernama

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Socso paid RM1.4b in compensation involving accidents in 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The Social and a further 24,683 cases were Conference 2022 themed productivity results and more. “Compensation is a post-event.
Security Organisation (Socso) has accidents during commuting to the “Construction Safety – Beyond “Negligence and shortcomings to We need to talk about before the
paid a total of RM1.4 billion in workplace. Compliance In The New Dawn”. ensure that aspects of occupational event, what is the preventive
compensation last year involving safety and health in the workplace measure. Therefore, we have to do
industrial accidents across all “The construction industry had Azlan also read the opening are complied with are among the something different,” he said.
industries, which include local and among the highest number of fatal speech of Socso CEO Datuk Seri Dr main factors that contributed to
foreign workers. accidents. Therefore, as we emerge Mohammed Azman Aziz accident cases,” he said. In 2017, he highlighted that the
from the pandemic lockdowns and Mohammed during the launch Furthermore, Azlan emphasised government had introduced
Head of prevention, medical and move into the economic recovery yesterday. that social security should go guidelines for occupational safety
rehabilitation division Dr Azlan phase, it is high time to reset its beyond compensation because and health for the construction
Darus said that in 2021, Socso’s practices and emphasise more on In his speech, Mohamed Azman when accidents occur industry, whereby the responsibility
interim data had recorded a total of health and safety to prevent losses,” said every job disaster is a cost to the compensation alone is not enough to ensure safety and health at
61,447 accident cases, whereby he said after the launch of the 20th community and nation, with as a family’s livelihood would also construction sites would not only be
36,794 cases involved industrial Master Builders Association incidents such as loss of lives, be impacted. the duty of contractors but also the
accidents, with almost 700 deaths, Malaysia Annual Safety and Health physical and mental disability and designers and developers. – Bernama
property damages affecting

Sindhis a part of Dr M thanks IJN
multicultural Malaysia medical experts,
specialists for recovery
o‘Despitetheirsmallnumbers,thecommunityfromtheSind Bihari Mandir temple in Penang.
provincehavebeeninthecountryfromasfarbackas1860’ “Those celebrating in Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir
Mohamad yesterday thanked medical experts
█ BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI As for religious practices, Pishu noted often celebrate with a small procession at the National Heart Institute (IJN) and
[email protected] that they are similar to most Indians, who which will follow after prayers at the external medical specialists for treating him
PETALING JAYA: Nestled in multicultural worship Lord Krishna, and Sikhs as many temple,” said Sindhi Association of Penang while he was at the centre in January.
Malaysia is a tiny minority community of them also practice Sikhism. deputy president Sunil Vaswani.
known as the Sindhis. The former prime minister said with the
“In particular, we worship a patron saint On whether there are prominent treatment provided by them, as well as the staff
A fifth generation Sindhi, Datuk Pishu called Jhulelal, a Hindu water god, who is Sindhis in Malaysia, Pishu listed a few such at IJN, his health was restored.
Murli Hassaram said Malaysian Sindhis Varun Dev’s incarnation. Our new year, as former Globe Silk Store owner, Tan Sri
originated from the Sind province in Cheti Chand, which is set to be celebrated Kishu Jethanand, the Valiram Brothers, “To me this is a miracle, I didn’t expect to
Pakistan which, before the India-Pakistan on April 2, is a commemoration of himself and the Sindhi Association of live. I expected to die because I am old and
partition, was part of India. Jhulelal,” he said. Malaysia president . also I am suffering from serious diseases
affecting first my heart, when the heart is weak,
“Most Sindhis left during the The celebration of the new year usually “The first immigrant Sindhis lived in it affects the lung and when the lung is weak, it
partitioning of India, which took place in falls at the end of March or early April, urban areas like Penang. effects the kidney and so on.
1947. However, Sindhis were already which marks the arrival of spring and the
prevalent in Malaysia as far back as 1860. harvest season. “The first-generation Sindhis owned “But somehow or rather the doctors turned
shops or businesses and even houses me around and eventually I was discharged
“There are currently about five million The festive season is celebrated with a (generally shop houses) in areas such as and am quite well, not 100%, but enough for
of us worldwide. However, in Malaysia feast and procession to offer “Akho”, which Bishop Street in Penang and Batu Road me to continue with the little work I have to
there are only about 1,300 of us or about is rice milk with flour, at the riverbanks. (now Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman) in do,” he said through his official YouTube
200 families,” he told theSun. Kuala Lumpur. Now they have branched channel Chedet yesterday.
“The Sindhi community also wear new out to many other professions such as law,”
Studies have also shown that Sindhis clothes and greet one another on this day Pishu said. Mahathir said this was something to be
are not only found in Malaysia, but in through cultural dances. proud of as it showed that Malaysians no
several other parts of the world such as It was also noted that the Sindhi longer needed to go abroad for treatment as
Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. “Those celebrating the new year gather Association of Malaysia (SAM) holds the country already had doctors who could
at the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in regular monthly religious functions to treat serious illnesses, such as those affecting
Kuala Lumpur and the Sri Krishna Kunj celebrate Chand or the full moon. him.

Pishu noted that SAM also organises a “As you know I was also trained as a doctor
number of social and cultural functions and when I started practicing in the late 1950s
throughout the year. and early 1960s, at that time there were ‘slot
khas’ for Malaysian doctors, especially Malay
doctors, the doctors at the hospital at that time
were known as assistant medical officer, no
Asian could become a full medical officer
because there was no faith in Malaysian
doctors.

“I fully believe that we can do what others
can do. During my time (as prime minister) I
used to say that Malaysia can do it, we are
competent,” he added.

In the eight-minute video, Mahathir, who is
also Langkawi MP, looked energetic and
healthy. – Bernama

Vaccinate your kids
before endemic phase

TAKING AIM ... A KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has
visitor trying out a recommended that unvaccinated children
rifle during the immediately get their vaccination under the
Defence Service Asia National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for
exhibition in Kuala Children (PICKids) before the country enters the
Lumpur yesterday. transition to endemic phase beginning April 1.
– REUTERSPIX
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi
Asean on the right track with Covid-19 vaccination Ghazali said this was to ensure that children aged
five to 12 were protected from severe Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite vaccine shortages, immunity to Covid-19. responsibility to seize the initiative and work infection and complications.
logistics and the public’s reluctance to be He said Asean member states have been together as we have never done before,” he said
vaccinated, Asean is on the right track in while delivering a keynote address at Putrajaya He added that although there was a 160%
handling the Covid-19 pandemic, said Senior working hand-in-hand, sharing best practices Forum 2022. Hishammuddin said it is vital for increase in the number of Covid-19 hospital
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin and now even coming to mutual understandings Asean to continue working together, especially admissions among children this year, there are
Hussein. to arrange various travel bubbles and travel lanes the leaders, in the defence sphere. still some parents out there who think that during
as vaccination improves over time. the transition phase, children in that age group
He noted that so far almost 90% of the high- Putrajaya Forum 2022 runs concurrently with no longer needed to be vaccinated.
risk population in the region has been “I am certain that we are on the right track the Defence Services Asia exhibition and
vaccinated, with at least one dose of vaccination, and we shall surely overcome this pandemic, National Security Conference Asia 2022 at the “Parents are urged to register their children as
while in most Asean countries more than 65% of emerging stronger and wiser, together. I strongly Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition dependents in the MySejahtera application to get
their population has achieved a level of believe that we have only been able to stand Centre. – Bernama a vaccination appointment or walk-in to the
where we are today through our shared sense of designated vaccination centres.

“Choose to vaccinate your children because
the benefits outweigh the risks of getting the side
effects of the vaccine,” he said in a statement
yesterday.

Noor Azmi said parents who bring their
children to the centres on working days would be
given a time slip as proof that they had brought
their children to be vaccinated. – Bernama

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Woman killed after crashing Federal Court
dismisses
Malaysiakini’s
motorcycle into dumpster review bid

o Video of accident as a waitress, died at the scene. widely shared on the social media motorcycle before crashing into the PUTRAJAYA: A seven-member panel
goes viral on social Her 13-year-old friend Elyana on Monday. restaurant. of the Federal Court yesterday
media dismissed a review application by
Nur Fatihah Helmie Sharil, who was In a separate case, a female diner Mohd Zaid said a female diner Malaysiakini to overturn a Federal
█ BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN riding pillion, suffered injuries to her of a restaurant in Batu 13, Hulu who was picking up her food was hit Court’s decision which found the
[email protected] hands and was taken to a hospital for Langat was injured after a car driven and suffered injuries. news portal guilty for contempt over
KLANG: A 21-year-old woman was treatment. by an elderly woman crashed into comments by its readers.
killed after crashing her motorcycle the premises at 12.50pm on He said the victim was sent to the
into a dumpster left haphazardly on South Klang police chief ACP Cha Monday. Ampang Hospital for treatment. The panel, led by Justice Puan Sri
a road shoulder at Kampung Delek Hoong Foong said yesterday that in Zaleha Yusof, held that the
Kiri, here, on Monday. the 7.40pm accident, Nurul and Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Mohd Zaid said other diners arguments raised in yesterday’s
Elyana were heading from Sungai Zaid Hassan said yesterday that the escaped injuries and the restaurant review proceedings by Malaysiakini’s
Nurul Fazira Abdullah of Udang to Kampung Delek, when the 63-year-old driver had suffered light- was damaged as a result of the counsel Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
Kampung Delek Baru, who worked motorcycle grazed the Klang headedness when she stopped her crash. had been raised in the committal
Municipal Council dumpster. car opposite the restaurant proceedings before the previous
moments earlier. He advised motorists to ensure Federal Court panel.
He said this caused the woman to they are in good health prior to going
lose control of her machine before He said in her state of confusion, behind the wheels. She said the court were not
crashing it into the dumpster. the woman had stepped on the persuaded by the submissions raised
accelerator instead of the brake Mohd Zaid also advised by the counsel on issues pertaining to
A video of the accident that was pedal. The car hit a parked restaurant owners to install safety allegation of breach of natural justice.
captured by a car dashcam was grilles to their premises as a measure
to keep their diners safe. The other judges presiding were
Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof, Datuk
Activists held Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim,
posters of Datuk Mary Lim Thiam Suan, Datuk
Nagaenthran at Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal, Datuk
the Singapore Rhodzariah Bujang and Datuk
High Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah.
Commission in
Kuala Lumpur The court proceeding were
last year during conducted online.
a protest
against the On Feb 19 last year, in a 6-1
execution of majority decision, a Federal Court
the death row bench found Malaysiakini guilty of
convict. contempt of court for facilitating in
– REUTERSPIX the publication of five readers’
comments and fined the company
RM500,000.

The Federal Court, on June 17,
2020, had allowed attorney-general’s
ex-parte application to obtain leave to
commence committal proceedings
against Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd, the
company operating Malaysiakini
news portal and its editor-in-chief
Steven Gan, over its readers’
comments on an article published on
June 9, 2020, entitled “CJ orders all
courts to be fully operational from
July 1” which was deemed offensive.

The Federal Court, however,
found Gan not guilty of contempt of
court. – Bernama

Singapore apex court rejects Nagaenthran’s appeal Duo caught on
video robbing
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Court “Nagaenthran, who is mentally counsel Violet Netto also asked the Lee Hsien Loong seeking leniency in granny arrested
of Appeal has just dismissed the disabled, is due to be hanged court to exercise its powers to have this case.
application of Malaysian possibly in the next few days,” Ravi him assessed by psychiatrists. KUALA LUMPUR: Two parang-
Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam’s wrote. On Dec 3, Singapore president wielding robbers who were caught on
appeal against his execution. Hailing from Perak, Nagaenthran Halimah Yacob said he had been video robbing an elderly woman at
Ravi has been providing technical was sentenced to death in 2010 for accorded full due process under the Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras on
The court delivered its verdict assistance to Nagaenthran’s lawyer trafficking 42.72g heroin in 2009 into law. Nagaenthran’s lawyers claim Saturday were arrested by police in
yesterday after reserving its Violet Netto. Singapore which is known to have that he is intellectually disabled. two separate raids in the Klang Valley.
judgment on Nagaenthran’s March 1 among the world’s toughest
hearing. The hearing yesterday was heard narcotics laws. Nagaenthran’s case He was supposed to be hanged The suspects, aged 29 and 35, have
before a five-member panel had drawn international attention. on Nov 10, 2021, but found 18 past records each for various
In his Facebook update, counsel comprising Chief Justice Sundaresh temporary respite on Nov 9 after the crimes, including robbery.
M Ravi informed that the “Court Menon, and Justices Andrew Phang, On Nov 7, 2021, it was reported court was told he had tested positive
considered the appeal an abuse of Judith Prakash, Belinda Ang and that Malaysian Prime Minister for Covid-19 when he appeared for a Cheras police chief ACP
process and that international law Chao Hick Tin. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had last-bid attempt against his death Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said
does not apply”. written to his Singapore counterpart sentence. – Bernama yesterday that police nabbed the
Apart from his appeal, his older suspect at 12.15am on Sunday
at a house at an undisclosed location.
Bitcoin mining tools worth RM70m seized since 2020
He said the arrest of the man led
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have premises to and inspect those to police. Such pilfering of power supply is police to the second suspect, who was
seized almost RM70 million worth of dwellings often to ensure they are The surge in the price of Bitcoin also a safety hazard which could picked up at 11am on Monday.
Bitcoin mining equipment and not used for illegal activities. cause fires in building as a result of
arrested 627 individuals involved in in 2018 had prompted thousands of shoddy and unsecure methods of Muhammad Idzam said police
illegally mining the cryptocurrency He also urged the public to tip off cryptocurrency enthusiasts to wiring. recovered RM5,300 from the man
since 2020. the police or TNB if they come across acquire equipment for the mining of and other items related to the
premises that are involved in illegal the digital coin. Since 2018, the number of robbery. He said with the arrest of the
Inspector-General of Police Tan cryptocurrency mining. cryptocurrency miners have grown suspects, police have solved six
Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani However, the tedious but by the thousands with the crooked robbery cases that occurred in Cheras
yesterday said the seizure and Acryl Sani said with the success in lucrative process of cryptocurrency ones choosing to rent shoplots in and Dang Wangi.
arrests were made nationwide joint operations with TNB in mining involves high electricity isolated commercial areas, hoping
following joint operations with countering electricity theft in the consumption. their activities will go undetected by Muhammad Idzam said the
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) in country, the power supplier the authorities. suspects are being held under a
eradicating power theft that had contributed nine four-wheel-drive This led to bigger miners who remand order for investigations.
caused losses to the company by vehicles to the police force yesterday. had invested in hundreds of Since cracking down on illegal
tens of millions of ringgit. thousand ringgit worth of mining Bitcoin miners, police have On Saturday at 9am, the suspects,
He said a ceremony to handover equipment to unscrupulously steal destroyed seized mining equipment who came on a motorcycle, allegedly
He advised property owners to be the vehicles was held at Bukit Aman power supply by tapping into worth tens of million ringgit. held up an elderly woman opposite
careful whom they let out their where TNB chief executive officer unmetered power sources, causing – by Charles Ramendran her daughter’s house in Bandar Tun
Datuk Baharin Din presented them heavy losses to TNB. Razak before snatching her two gold
necklaces she had on her.

The robbery was captured on
video by a neighbour and was shared
widely in the social media.

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London cabbies Frosty start to peace talks
rally to help
refugees o No handshake as Ukrainian, Russian than 3.8 million people have fled Ukrainian Foreign Minister
negotiators meet to end conflict abroad, thousands have been killed Dmytro Kuleba said of the talks in
LONDON: Moved by footage of a father and injured, and Russia’s economy Turkey: “We are not trading
bidding a tearful farewell to his family, ISTANBUL: Ukrainian and talks had begun with “a cold has been pummelled by sanctions. people, land or sovereignty.”
London taxi driver Matt Westfall felt Russian negotiators met yesterday welcome” and no handshake.
compelled to do something to help those in Turkey for the first face-to-face In the southern port city of “The minimum programme will
fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. talks in nearly three weeks, with Ukraine and the United States Mariupol, besieged by Russian be humanitarian questions, and
Ukraine seeking a ceasefire hold little hope of an immediate forces since the war’s early days, the maximum programme is
“I was watching the TV one night and without compromising on territory breakthrough. But the resumption nearly 5,000 people have been reaching an agreement on a
I saw a man in his mid-30s with his wife or sovereignty as its forces have of face-to-face talks is an killed, including about 210 ceasefire,” he said on national
and child, and all three of them were pushed Russians back from Kyiv. important first step towards a children, according to figures from television.
sobbing. It really grabbed my attention ceasefire in a Russian invasion that the mayor which cannot be
and it upset me,” Westfall, 52, said. Turkish President Tayyip is stalled on most fronts, but verified. Russia’s Defence Minister
Erdogan welcomed delegations inflicting horrible suffering on Sergei Shoigu said Russia had
Westfall contacted one of his friends from both sides at an Istanbul civilians trapped in besieged cities. Elsewhere, however, Ukrainian largely completed the first phase of
and they got together a group of fellow palace, saying “stopping this forces have made advances in its military assault, had degraded
“black cab” drivers with the aim of tragedy” was up to them. More than a month into the war, recent days, recapturing territory Ukraine’s military capabilities and
ferrying escaping Ukrainians to where Ukrainian television reported the the biggest attack on a European from Russian troops on the would now focus on areas claimed
they needed to go. nation since World War Two, more outskirts of Kyiv, in the northeast, by separatists in the southeast.
and in the south, as Moscow’s
They also raised about £10,000 invasion has stalled in the face of Moscow made a similar
(RM55,000) for aid as donations flooded strong resistance. declaration late last week,
in from various taxi organisations and on interpreted in the West as a sign it
the crowd funding service GoFundMe.BRIEFS was giving up on initial aims of
toppling the government in Kyiv
Last week, the group of six London Rescuers clear the rubble of a warehouse containing more than 50,000 tonnes of deep-frozen food in Brovary, north of after failing to seize the capital.
black cabs, another car and a van set off Kyiv, after being destroyed by a Russian rocket strike yesterday. – AFPPIX
on the 11-hour trip to Poland, with the A senior US State Department
convoy attracting cheers and waves as it official said Russian President
made its way through Europe. Vladimir Putin did not appear
ready to make compromises to end
They dropped off the aid, which the war.
included sanitary products, baby food
and nappies, and then started on the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry
mission to take those who needed lifts to Peskov said talks so far had not
reach friends and family. yielded any substantial progress
but it was important they
He recalled the shock when coaches continued in person.
arrived at one refugee centre packed
with women and children fleeing from Russian billionaire Roman
the fighting. Abramovich was in the
Dolmabahce palace in Istanbul
“Emotionally I wasn’t ready for these where the talks took place, though
coaches. Even now it still rocks me, said it was not immediately clear in
Westfall. what role. He has tried to act as a
go-between, including during a
‘I’ll be eternally grateful for the drivers trip early in the conflict when he
that come with me. We covered 2700 and several Ukrainian negotiators
miles in just over three days. We made 28 are said to have fallen ill.
people safe,” he added. – Reuters
Meanwhile, the Kremlin
UN WATCHDOG TO TALK yesterday denied a report that the
ON NUCLEAR SAFETY Chelsea Football Club owner
Abramovich was poisoned while
VIENNA: The UN atomic watchdog taking part in peace talks over
chief Rafael Grossi is in Ukraine to Ukraine, but confirmed he is
discuss“the safety and security”of acting as an intermediary.
nuclear sites there, the agency
said yesterday. This is Grossi’s first The Wall Street Journal
visit to Ukraine after Russia seized reported on Monday that
several nuclear facilities, including Abramovich and Ukrainian
Chernobyl, during its more than negotiators were targets of a
month-long invasion. “The aim of suspected poison attack.
the director-general’s visit is to – Agencies
initiate prompt safety and security
support to Ukraine’s nuclear Biden eyes Asia challenges in S’pore PM’s visit
facilities,“ the International Atomic
Energy Agency said. Grossi is WASHINGTON: US President Joe the rise of communist China, as the Biden, Ukraine will loom large. The US official said Putin’s
holding talks with senior Biden, back from a high-stakes trip number one strategic issue for the Singapore announced in shredding of international borders
government officials and will to Europe focused on Russia’s war United States. “poses a threat not only for Europe,
travel to one of Ukraine’s nuclear against Ukraine, will host the prime February it was joining other but also for the Indo-Pacific.”
power plants during the week’s minister of Singapore today in a The world’s two biggest pro-Western powers in imposing
visit, the agency said. The visit chance to address crucial US economies are at loggerheads over sanctions on Russia, including But while the official described
includes the shipment of “vital challenges across Asia. trade, human rights and, more blocking financial transactions. Singapore and other regional
safety and security supplies” broadly, what Biden often portrays powers as “stepping up”, India has
including monitoring and The get-together will hand Biden as a defining struggle in the 21st The wealthy city-state rarely pointedly refused to condemn
emergency equipment. “The a welcome opportunity to delve into century between the globe’s sanctions other countries without Russia’s war, while Western officials
conflict is putting Ukraine’s Washington’s long-touted “pivot to autocracies and democracies. UN backing, but Foreign Affairs fear China could actively help the
nuclear power plants and other Asia”. Minister Vivian Balakrishnan cited Russians.
facilities with radioactive material But concerns about China have the “unprecedented gravity” of the
in unprecedented danger,“ Grossi “We are very happy” to host been pushed to the back burner by crisis. The White House said when
said. – AFP Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, a the emergency in Europe, where discussion turns to China, Biden will
senior US official said, “because we Russia’s military is in its second “The president and prime raise “efforts to ensure a free and
MILITARY SERVICE FOR believe that the US-Singapore month of attacking neighboring, minister will be meeting at a very open Indo-Pacific”, shorthand for
IT WORKERS EXEMPTED strategic partnership is extremely pro-Western Ukraine in a crisis critical time, one in which the rules- the US-led campaign to push back
strong and valuable to both more reminiscent of the Cold War. based international order faces (an) against Chinese expansion into
MOSCOW: Russia yesterday countries, and it has supported unprecedented challenge,” the US disputed waters and international
temporarily exempted young IT peace and prosperity throughout Even the alarming acceleration official told reporters on condition sea lanes.
workers from military service after the Indo-Pacific.” of North Korea’s nuclear of anonymity.
an exodus of programmers programme has been “The US-Singapore security
following Moscow’s military The Biden administration has overshadowed by Russian President Russia’s attack on Ukraine has partnership is very important to the
operation in Ukraine. Military repeatedly characterised the Vladimir Putin’s bloody campaign. deeply shocked US allies beyond United States,” the US official said.
service is compulsory in Russia for Asia-Pacific region, and particularly Europe, including Australia and – AFP
men aged between 18 and 27. Inevitably, when Lee meets Japan.
Many try to evade service through
medical or educational Mykolaiv regional HQ hit by Russian rocket
exemptions while some simply
ignore the summons. Men aged MYKOLAIV: A Russian rocket hit said in an online post. said. Russia had given up trying to take
27 and under, who work in IT the regional administration building An image shared by local Russian forces have attacked over the city.
companies, can get a in the southern Ukrainian port city
“postponement” of their military of Mykolaiv yesterday, killing at least governor Vitaliy Kim showed a large Ukraine’s southern ports including Russia calls its actions in Ukraine
service, according to a decree three people and wounding 22, local hole in the side of the building. Kherson, Odesa, Mykolaiv and a “special military operation” to
published on a government authorities said. Mariupol as they try to cut Ukraine disarm its neighbour. It denies
portal. They must also hold a Yesterday, witnesses saw the off from the Black Sea and establish targeting civilians.
university degree and have Eighteen of the wounded were destruction from a distance and a land corridor from Russia to
worked in an IT company for at pulled from the rubble by rescue ambulances and fire engines Crimea, the peninsula Russia seized Ukraine and the West said
least one year. – AFP workers, who continued to work at heading to the scene. in 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin
the scene, the emergencies service launched an unprovoked war.
“They destroyed half of the Kim said the strike suggested – Reuters
building, got into my office,” Kim

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Aussie PM woos voters with ‘goodies’

o Embattled Morrison splashes cash Having promised and failed to put his handling of devastating bushfires, calls to ween the Australian economy
inpre-electionbudgettorelieve cost-of-living the budget “back in black” with fiscal floods and a painfully slow vaccine off its dependence on coal and
pressures prudence, Morrison’s plan foresees rollout. natural gas, touting a “gas-fired
the deficit exploding to A$78 billion recovery” from the pandemic and
SYDNEY: Australia’s ruling Liberal and Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s or 3.4% of GDP this year, and set to According to the latest Newspoll vowing to dig coal for as long as
Party splashed the cash in a party, trailing Labor heavily in the remain in the red for a decade. survey, his Liberal-led coalition is people are buying.
pre-election budget yesterday filled polls, his government announced a trailing Labor 45-55 in the two-party
with goodies for voters souring on budget that cuts fuel duty in half and “The past two years have been vote. According to the latest Newspoll,
nine years of conservative rule. promises A$8.6 billion (RM27 billion) tough for our country,” said Treasurer Anthony Albanese’s Labor has the
in tax rebates. Josh Frydenberg, informing Morrison faces an uphill battle to vote of more than 60% of 18 to
With an election expected in May, parliament of the plans. win over women voters after his 49-year-olds.
handling of rape allegations made by
“We have overcome the greatest a female political staffer in But Morrison has come from
economic shock since the great government, as well as young voters behind before, winning an election
depression.” repelled by his pro-coal stance. three years ago, which he himself
dubbed a “miracle”. – AFP
Morrison has been pilloried for His government has swatted aside

Anxiety, empty shelves as Covid-19 cases surge 20 fines issued in
‘partygate’ probe
SHANGHAI: Shanghai recorded a steep climb lockdowns regularly deployed in other said, adding that there are around 2,500 camp
in Covid-19 cases yesterday, as panic-buying Chinese cities, instead opting for rolling, beds grouped together in the main hall. LONDON: British police probing alleged
in the Chinese city of about 25 million localised restrictions. breaches of coronavirus lockdown laws by
stripped supermarket shelves bare. The city’s airports, railway stations and Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff in
The area locked down on Monday is the international shipping ports remain Downing Street said yesterday that 20 initial
Millions endured a second day of sprawling eastern district of Pudong, which operational, while key manufacturers are fines are to be issued.
lockdown after authorities effectively split the includes the main international airport and being allowed to resume production after a
country’s biggest urban area in two, with glittering financial centre. brief halt, state media reported. “We will today initially begin to refer 20 fixed
residents of the city’s eastern half confined to penalty notices to be issued for breaches of
their homes for four days and subjected to The lockdown will last until Friday, then The Shanghai government has also said it Covid-19 regulations,” London’s Metropolitan
mandatory testing. switch to the city’s more populated western will offer some tax and rent relief to Police said, adding further fines could follow “if
Puxi section, home to the historic Bund businesses affected by the lockdown in a bid the evidential threshold is made”.
China reported 6,886 domestic Covid riverfront, where residents were preparing for to reassure employers in the important
cases nationwide yesterday, with more than the impending shutdown. commercial centre. The force noted it will not be disclosing the
4,400 of them detected in Shanghai, now the number or identities of those being fined, but
centre of the country’s worst Covid-19 Shanghai resident Adrian Sim said there China has largely kept virus outbreaks Johnson is reportedly not among those in the
outbreak since the early days of the were no spots available for online grocery under control over the past two years through first wave of sanctions.
pandemic. delivery, some local restaurants had already strict zero-tolerance measures, including
stopped offering dine-in, and supermarkets mass lockdowns of cities and provinces for His Downing Street office has previously said
Images showed some supermarket shelves in his neighbourhood were packed when he even small numbers of cases. it will disclose significant developments in the
in the city emptied of all goods as residents went to buy supplies. probe relating to the prime minister.
rushed to stock up before being locked down. But Omicron has proven harder to stamp
Several exhibition halls in the megacity out. Public outcry over the so-called “partygate”
“After being unable to grab any groceries have been converted into mass quarantine scandal left Johnson fighting for political
this morning, I went back to sleep, and all I centres, lining up row upon row of beds. At a press briefing on Monday, health survival in recent months, after a number of
dreamt about was buying food at the expert Wu Fan said it was “necessary to take MPs from his Conservative Party publicly called
supermarket,” one user wrote on China’s One Shanghai resident surnamed Wang more resolute measures” to eliminate for his resignation.
Twitter-like Weibo platform. said she had been in a mass centre in Pudong community transmission.
since Saturday after testing positive. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
In a bid to keep Shanghai’s economy Experts have warned that the widening Pressure had eased on the British leader
running, authorities have avoided the hard “The conditions of the makeshift lockdowns will severely impact the country’s after the issue disappeared from the headlines
quarantine centre I’m in are pretty tough,” she already slowing economy. – AFP following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the
Western response to the war there.
But yesterday’s developments signal the
affair could once again return to haunt Johnson,
with the 57-year-old facing a fine unless he can
explain why he was at events at a time when his
government was telling the public that doing so
was illegal.
The prime minister has already apologised
in parliament for the series of gatherings in 2020
and 2021 identified in an official inquiry which
prompted the police probe. – AFP

BRIEFS INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS
TO VIETNAM SURGE 89%
Police and security members in protective suits stand outside cordoned off food stores following the Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China yesterday.
– REUTERSPIX HANOI: Vietnam hosted nearly 91,000
international arrivals between January and
Kim vows to develop more powerful weapons March, up 89.1% year-on-year, mainly
thanks to the reopening of international
PYONGYANG: North Korea’s leader Kim quoted by state media KCNA as saying on seen as a “significant milestone” for North tourism activities and the resumption of
Jong-un has vowed to develop “more Monday. Korea’s nuclear arsenal. several regular flights, the General Statistics
powerful” weapons, days after he oversaw the Office said yesterday, reported Xinhua. In
country’s biggest intercontinental missile The statement comes as South Korea and Kim met officials, scientists, technicians the period, foreign visitors entering the
launch. other analysts fear that the North may be and workers involved in the latest ICBM test country by air accounted for around 90.5%
“Only when one is equipped with the laying the groundwork for its first nuclear on Monday. of the total, as 64.3% of the arrivals were
formidable striking capabilities, weapons test in nearly five years. from Asia, according to the office. Vietnam
overwhelming military power that cannot be With the Hwasong-17 in the background fully reopened its borders to international
stopped by anyone, one can prevent a war, Last Thursday, North Korea launched its during a photo session, Kim pledged to build visitors on March 15 as part of efforts to
guarantee the security of the country and first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) up the country’s attack capability to cope with revive the country’s tourism and economy
contain and put under control all threats and since 2017, in violation of a UN ban. The threats. after nearly two years of interruption due to
blackmails by the imperialists,” Kim was missile used in the test was said to be the Covid-19 pandemic. Vietnam received a
Hwasong-17, which is known as the “monster Kim said he was confident North Korea record number of over 18 million
missile” by defence analysts. The test was will “more vigorously perfect the nuclear war international arrivals in 2019, the last full
deterrence of the country”. – The Independant year before the pandemic broke out,
according to the office. – Bernama

LEBANON FACES EDUCATION
‘EMERGENCY’, SAYS UN

BEIRUT: Lebanon is grappling with an
education “emergency,“ a United Nations
official said, as years of economic collapse
weigh heavily on students and teachers.
“We are now in an emergency situation.
Education in Lebanon is in crisis because
the country is living in crisis,“ Maysoun
Chehab of the UN education and culture
body (Unesco) said. She spoke on the
sidelines of an event on Monday
celebrating the completion of a Unesco
project to rehabilitate 280 education
centres damaged by a 2020 blast. The
explosion caused by haphazardly stored
fertiliser at Beirut port killed more than 200
people. – AFP

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by Dr Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen and Capt Mohd Faizal Ramli Move for firms to
self-regulate commended
One-for-all SAR
agency crucial
MALAYSIA’S capacity to be THE Occupational Safety and only practised by companies
adequately prepared for established under the Transport and ocean-going catastrophes. Health (Amendment) Bill 2020 mandated to employ safety
potential demand in Ministry. CAAM’s establishment JRCC will be in charge of organising, ((OSHA) of the Department of and health officers (SHO).
aviation and maritime complies with ICAO requirement, that Occupational Safety and
search and rescue (SAR) services is contracting governments to the Chicago managing and directing the SAR Health (DOSH) passed on Oct Under the law, only
important as Southeast Asia’s air and Convention create an independent civil response to aviation and maritime 27, 2021 is expected to be industries that are classified as
maritime traffic grows. aviation authority to guarantee efficient disasters in the region. gazetted by the middle of this hazardous and employ more
administration of civil aviation safety year. The amendment Bill than 100 employees are
Our country’s geographical location, and security. JRCC should be based under the would further promulgate required to have a SHO. The
which borders the ocean, with 2,068km purview of the Transport Ministry, and self-regulation on safety and main duty of SHO is to
for Peninsular Malaysia and 2,607km for CAAM is responsible for the would oversee the coordination of health in industries via the implement a safety and health
East Malaysia, calls for efficient and regulation and oversight of the civil search and rescue efforts by a wide new provisions introduced in programme, with the aim of
effective SAR services. aviation’s technical matters, with its range of federal, state and territorial the amendments. accident prevention. However,
primary mission being to contribute authorities such as the Defence for companies without a SHO,
The aviation and maritime related towards aviation growth. It is obligated Ministry, Navy, Meteorological One such provision is in the safety programmes are grossly
sectors will benefit from a safer and to adhere to ICAO standards in order to Department, Health Ministry and new sections of 18a and 18b. lacking.
more secure environment. Increased ensure the safety, security and efficiency police. In Section 18b, under
safety will encourage people to utilise of aviation. “The duty to conduct and Another new provision in
the sountry’s aviation and maritime JRCC will be in charge of overall implement risk assessment”: Section 29a of OSHA requires
landscapes, as well as boost economic Therefore, effective coordination operations, based on strong an employer whose place of
growth. among participating emergency collaborative ties and necessary 1. Every employer, work is not mandated to have
response units is crucial, since the major international agreements. This structure self-employed person or a SHO to appoint one of his
SAR agencies respond to distress concerns are saving lives, protecting the will enable us to provide effective SAR principal shall conduct a risk employees to act as an
signals in a hazard to aid individuals at environment and salvaging property. service to people in distress, regardless assessment in relation to the occupational safety and
sea. Besides providing SAR services, of where they are in Malaysia, in order to safety and health risk posed health coordinator (OSH-C) if
Malaysia also cooperates, collaborates, According to the International avoid overlapping responsibilities, to any person who may be the employer employs five or
and in certain circumstances, provides Aeronautical and Maritime Search and administrative burdens and affected by his undertaking at more employees at his place
resources to neighbouring countries Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), a country unnecessary costs. the place of work; of work.
and other regions. that fails to respond adequately to a
distressed aircraft or vessel has violated With the establishment of JRCC, 2. Where a risk assessment The employee appointed
The Rescue Coordination Centre is international obligations and information between CAAM, MMEA indicates that risk control is as OSH-C has the duty to
designated as a national search and procedures to provide all assistance and related agencies in the event of an required to eliminate or coordinate occupational
rescue centre in the region, and is also required by international standards. emergency in the country can be shared reduce the safety and health safety and health matters in
the international point of contact for so overlapping searches can be avoided. risk, the employer, the place of work. The
SAR services. It also handles the However, the different positions of This will make it easier for the rescue self-employed person or employee would be appointed
establishment and maintenance of SAR MMEA and CAAM can affect team to carry out operations more principal shall implement as OSH-C after he has
centres. coordination during joint response effectively, in the least amount of time. such control; undergone OSH-C training
activities, especially in a complicated The guidelines from IAMSAR should be from approved training
SAR operations entail a diverse array rescue effort. tailored to meet Malaysia’s best SAR 3. For the purposes of this providers.
of personnel performing specific duties. practices. section, “risk assessment”
The International Maritime The prompt exchange of information means the process of In the past, the
Organisation and the International Civil among the agencies, as well as the Efficient response and execution of evaluating the risks to safety self-regulation initiative was
Aviation Organisation (ICAO) are establishment of a suitable information SAR activities in providing immediate and health arising from not enthusiastically
international SAR entities. infrastructure are critical for SAR services and assistance to victims of hazards at work and implemented by industries.
efficiency during critical situations. emergencies and calamities will determining the appropriate The main reason was that
It is important to note that Malaysia’s alleviate the suffering of casualties, and measures for risk control. some industries did not have
legal provisions for search and rescue Divergent information transmitted, prevent loss of life and property. persons knowledgeable to
services complies with the country’s communication capacity issues and a The provision basically handle safety and health
obligations under the United Nation general lack of knowledge to develop a This will benefit Malaysia in requires the employer to carry matters. This situation would
Convention on Law of the Sea 1982, collaborative operational capability can promoting a safe aviation and maritime out “Hazard Identification, Risk change with the new
Convention on International Civil impede information sharing between landscape, hence will encourage growth Assessment and Risk Control” provisions in OSHA, where
Aviation 1944 and the International these two agencies. in the agriculture and tourism sectors, (HIRARC) at the workplace. For almost all companies would
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea trade, recreation, maritime and this, the employer has to either have a SHO or OSH-C to
1974. However, Malaysia has yet to sign Ineffective SAR response will result aviation, which will have a positive acquire the skill to carry out take charge of safety and
and ratify the 1979 SAR Convention. in damage to a country’s international impact on the economy, especially in HIRARC. health in the company.
reputation and potential economic loss empowering Malaysia as a
The Malaysian Maritime to susceptible sectors such as tourism maritime nation. With the implementation of We envisage in the coming
Enforcement Agency (MMEA), also and transportation. HIRARC, it is anticipated that years, DOSH would be able to
known as the Malaysia Coast Guard, is Dr Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen is a safety and health in see a gradual reduction in
an agency under the Home Affairs As a result, CAAM and MMEA senior lecturer at the Faculty of workplaces would be reported accidents as
Ministry, and it is assigned to should collaborate to create a single Maritime Studies, Universiti effectively managed. industries move towards
perform and coordinate maritime SAR aviation and maritime structure for Malaysia Terengganu and better control of hazards and
operations in the region. coordinating and providing SAR The Occupational Safety appointments of OSH-C. With
services. To meet the commitments, a Capt Mohd Faizal Ramli is an EHS and Health Act 1994 promotes that, more companies would
The Civil Aviation Authority of Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Marine Specialist in Oil and Gas sector. self-regulation. be able to practise
Malaysia (CAAM) is a government body (JRCC) should be formed to coordinate self-regulation in their
search and rescue operations for aircraft Comments: [email protected] Industries are encouraged workplaces.
to monitor their adherence to
legal and safety standards Wong Soo Kan
rather than rely solely on
DOSH enforcement.

Currently, self-regulation is

9ththeeSSUuNnOONNWEDNESDAY ||MARCH 30, 2022

NEWS WITHOUT SBPOERADKERUSP

RUKUN NEGARA: THE PRINCIPLES THE OBJECTIVES

BELIEF LOYALTY TO KING TO achieve greater unity TO maintain a TO create a just society in which
IN GOD AND COUNTRY among Malaysians democratic way of life the wealth of the nation shall be equitably shared

THE SUPREMACY OF THE RULE COURTESY AND TO ensure a liberal approach to her rich TO build a progressive society which shall be
THE CONSTITUTION OF LAW MORALITY and diverse cultural traditions oriented to modern science and technology

Prioritise basic needs of Sabahans

COMMENT medical specialists and amenities has underdeveloped infrastructure, Sabah is unable medium- and long-term infrastructure
by AmandaYeo tremendously raised the cost of healthcare to attract a sufficient critical mass of domestic development strategies, ensuring all plans are
among patients, especially those living in rural direct investment and foreign direct investment implemented within specific timeframes;
THE commitment from the Sabah state areas. This has led to residents often times to become a more industrialised and
government to upgrade the existing 4G having to drive on muddy, rut-imprinted, developed state. 2. Monitor the construction progress
coverage by this year as well as install uneven roads or otherwise have to travel by When there is a lack of a supportive regularly to ensure the built infrastructure
5G networks as planned under the 12th boat to seek treatment in a public ecosystem (i.e. the availability of complies with requirements (e.g. construction
Malaysia Plan from 2023 to 2025 is encouraging hospital located beyond the 5km local or homegrown technology, industry standard by the Construction Industry
news – and harbinger of the next stage of radius from their living area. “When the skilled talent, efficient supply Development Board, road safety audit by the
development by enabling Sabahans to enjoy state chain and the necessary Public Works Department);
access to better digital infrastructure in the Limited access to digital reshifts its infrastructure), gross domestic
near future. devices has also prevented some development product (GDP) growth is lower 3. Investigate illegal electricity supply
rural students from using online and, by extension, unemployment connections and rampant water thefts to ensure
However, until today, Sabahans still face learning materials. Even before is higher. With the lowest GDP adequate electricity and treated water supply
enormous challenges in enjoying better access online learning became an issue, growth (i.e. -9.5%) recorded within the state;
to basic infrastructure ranging from water, face-to-face learning was a compared to the rest of the nation
electricity, well-paved roads to health and recurrent problem too. 4. Focus on upgrading of towers to 4G and
education facilities. priorities toDilapidated schools are non- in 2020, Sabah continues to record expanding fibre optic networks to support the
the highest unemployment rate in commercial development of communication
For instance, the recent water shortage at the conducive and effective teaching infrastructure in rural areas, bringing
Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park was unexpected reflect theand learning environments. the country. connectivity to more households and
among factory owners. They had to incur an According to Deputy Education The unemployment rate in entrepreneurs, on top of bridging the
additional cost by purchasing treated water urgent need ofMinister II Datuk Mohamad Sabah rose from 5.8% in 2019 to urban-rural digital divide;
supplies daily to continue their manufacturing 8% in 2020, and 9% in the fourth
operations. Alamin, 31 out of 270 dilapidated quarter of 2021. Based on a 5. Work closely with the federal government,
Sabahans, theschool projects in Sabah were statement from Sabah Science, the Malaysian Communications and
Increased frequency of extreme weather Technology and Innovation Multimedia Commission and local authorities
patterns and events caused by climate change approved for upgrading between Minister Datuk Yakub Khan to pre-empt variation in quality and costs of
also led to more heavy rainfalls in Sabah. people will be2016 and 2020. Nevertheless, land building digital infrastructure within the state;
Excessive rains eventually resulted in more during the current state assembly
frequent flash floods in the west coast, issues have prevented the sitting, there were 184,200 jobless 6. Increase crop diversification and produce
including Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Papar, able to enjoyupgrading work to start or be high quality agricultural products to diversify
Beaufort, Sipitang and Bongawan, in particular. people in 2021. revenue streams. Besides reducing dependence
Many residents staying in flood-prone areas completed. Instead of allocating extra on palm oil, Sabah can potentially be developed
often experience constant power disruptions. For now, the Public Works better access as a leading Borneo food hub together with
Department requires six acres of to basic expenditure for the installation of Sarawak, to fulfil the increasing demand from
Residents who were left with flood-damaged land for the construction of a infrastructure. 5G networks, the state government major markets such as Brunei, China and
houses, vehicles, furniture and electrical primary school and 10 acres for a should first renegotiate with the Singapore;
appliances struggle to endure the double secondary school. However, some federal government and ask for
whammy of the on-going Covid-19 crisis of the land parcels are too small, additional funding for basic 7. Work closely with the private sector in
affecting livelihoods and flood disasters. thus preventing the upgrading rural areas to help attract higher value
This in turnwork for the dilapidated schools in infrastructure. For example, there investments in precision or digital agriculture
On Sabah’s east coast, particularly larger is a critical and urgent need for and smart farming, promote rural tourism
districts such as Sandakan and Tawau, people Sabah to be completed within the activities and agrotourism, enable agriproducts
are still generating electricity from power would assistexpected timeline. additional allocation of between to be sold via digital applications/online
generators based in the west coast. Due to a limited number of RM200 to RM300 million to repair platforms and social media, as well as
Sabah toComprehensive Special Model the badly damaged Mile 32 and enhance employability of the rural population
Despite those in Sandakan and Tawau not Mile 28 road in Telupid within through knowledge enhancement and skills
experiencing blackouts often, compared to a Schools 9 – which offers schooling Sandakan district. training; and
decade ago (i.e. once every two weeks), they expand itsfrom Year One to Form Three – in Notwithstanding, Deputy Chief
still experience power disruption once every Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Bung 8. Arrange discussions with the Education
three months. the remote areas, there is a lower Moktar Radin indicated his plan to Ministry and Health Ministry to allocate more
economicnumber of children graduating. teachers and doctors for its rural areas.
Although a total of 892.2km of rural roads in demolish the Sandakan road once Encouraging more Sabahans to become
Sabah were constructed and upgraded in the This in turn has a knock-on effect, the Pan-Borneo Highway is teachers and doctors would eventually
2016-2020 period, only 52% of the 15 work presencewhich means as a result, only narrow the gap between the number of
packages for the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah completed in two and a half years. teachers/doctors required and the number of
project have been completed. According to 12.7% of the rural workforce in However, Sabahans may not be students/residents in a particular rural district.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Sabah had tertiary education outside the able to endure the poor road
statement on March 4, 2022, the first-phase of qualifications in 2020. state. conditions currently. When the state government reshifts its
works on the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah development priorities to reflect the urgent
project is expected to be completed by Low education attainment and The state legislative assembly need of Sabahans, the people will be able to
October 2024. insufficient skill-sets resulted session on March 21, went viral enjoy better access to basic infrastructure.
in fewer Sabahans securing
In addition, Sabah has the smallest employment in better-paying, This in turn would assist Sabah to expand its
distribution of doctors compared with the high-productivity and knowledge- after Bung Moktar revealed budget economic presence outside the state.
Peninsula and Sarawak. In 2020, Sabah’s official intensive/highly-skilled sectors. constraints in repairing damaged
ratio of doctors to the population was 1:872, According to a 2019 Household Income and roads. Many road users expressed Amanda Yeo is Research Analyst at
lower than the national average of 1:441. Lack of Basic Amenities survey report, only 14.4% of disappointment and complained about burst EMIR Research, an independent think tank
Sabah’s workforce are skilled workers. With tyres and damaged cars arising from the recent
most Sabahans having low-skilled jobs, median flooding disaster in Telupid. focused on strategic policy
household income in rural areas is low: EMIR Research has put forward some recommendations based on rigorous research.
RM3,172 for Sabah as compared with the initiatives for the state government to
national average of RM3,828. reevaluate its infrastructure upgrading plans. Comments: [email protected]
At the same time, due to the 1. Conduct monthly reviews on all short-,

Democratic process for VC appointments best way forward

COMMENT been appointed as the chief executive officer of appoint under this Act, the minister shall, from debate process and highlight their vision and
by Muzaffar Syah Mallow the university, and deputy vice chancellor shall be time to time, appoint a committee to advise him mission for the university to the other
construed accordingly. on such appointments.” academicians. A vote is then cast for the preferred
THE government should consider allowing candidate.
academic members in the respective universities A vice chancellor plays an important role in a The word minister here means the minister
to select their own vice chancellor (VC) or rector university. He is the leader who is assigned to charged with the responsibility for higher By allowing a democratic process to take place,
through an election process. lead. The vice chancellor is also the academic education. There are several processes involved it is hoped that the elected individual would
principal and administrative officer of a in the appointment. Generally, candidates will perform his duties and responsibilities more
In order to do this, amendments need to be university. He usually chairs the council of the undergo an interview process, and will be seriously and professionally as he has been
carried out to all our existing laws, rules and university, the general board of faculties and the appointed based on several requirements set by entrusted with the highest position by a majority
regulations over the appointment of top posts for finance committee. the ministry and the respective university, which vote. He would have the respect of the
universities, including the Universities and they will be assigned to. academicians at the university. This would also
University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) (Act 30). Among the main tasks of a vice chancellor is to increase public trust and confidence in our higher
provide leadership, academic and administrative Malaysia is currently home to dozens of public education institution and system. The above
There are calls for the posts to be filled by counsel to the whole university, represent the universities. They are funded by the government should also be extended for the appointment of
suitable and qualified people through a university internally and externally, secure and are governed as self–managed institutions deputies as well.
democratic process. This would strengthen the finance to advance the university’s mission, aims and come under the UUCA.
role of universities and guarantee the quality of and objectives as well as carry out other There may be advantages and disadvantages
education produced in the country. important ceremonial and civic duties. By allowing a democratic process for the on this process of appointment, of which a special
appointments of vice chancellors, every committee can be set up to examine the finer
According to Section 2 of UUCA, a vice Regarding the appointment process of a vice academician at a university can participate and details.
chancellor means the vice chancellor, president, chancellor, reference can be made to Section 4A play an active role over the progress and
rector or director of a university and includes any of UUCA, where it states that: “For the purpose of development of the respective university. Dr Muzaffar Syah Mallow, Assoc Prof, Faculty
other person, by whatever name called, who has selecting a qualified and suitable person for the Syariah and Laws, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.
post of vice chancellor under UUCA or for any Similar like an election process, any qualified
other post to which a minister has the power to person in a university can stand as a candidate for Comments: [email protected]
the post. The candidate will have to undergo a

10 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | MARCH 30, 2022

MEDIA & MARKETING
SELANGOR
Youth
Community (SAY) under the
patronage of HH Raja Muda
of Selangor in partnership
with Prince’s Trust International, a
global organisation founded by
HRH The Prince of Wales, has
embarked on an initiative to
support struggling youths through
a nine-week personal and
professional development journey
with various activities involved.
This year, realising that young
people are even more in need of
this opportunity due to the Covid-
19 pandemic, a collaboration with
Social Welfare Department (JKM)
has been put forth which involves
those under 18s from high-need
and at-risk categories through
institutions under the Social
Welfare Department.
To celebrate the milestone for
these young people, a reception
was held with participants,
supporters and all stakeholders
involved, which served as a final
celebration event to mark the end
of their Team journey.
The event, which took place at
Sunway Hotels and Resorts in
Petaling Jaya, was graced by His
Highness Raja Muda of Selangor,
Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan
Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, of thGeivtionoglsthteomsucceed
which His Highness was briefed Community Development
about the journey of the young represented by the Social Welfare
people in individual as well as Department (JKM).
group presentations. The MOU was signed with the
Since its inception in June 2020, intention of fostering a long-term
Team Programme has delivered partnership between SAY and JKM
many rounds of cohorts, with which can benefit the wider
Cohort 6 being the first group community through the
conducted for those below 18 in programmes conducted.
collaboration with Social Welfare Apart from that, in line with the
Department. three months, post-progression
The cohort has been running o Team Programme Malaysia: Two countries, different stakeholders that are plans included as part of the
since early January 2022. Through one cause – helping young people take charge willing to give exposure and programme framework, an MOU
the rigorous courses and activities of their own futures opportunities to our young people has also been signed with
offered, Team Programme aims to in hope that we can produce well- Manforce Group Berhad, a private
become the catalyst for the rounded individuals. entity that acts as an employment
participants to meaningfully agency approved by the Ministry of
reintegrate into society through “We have always believed in the Human Resource.
employment, education and effectiveness and impact of This partnership aims to
training opportunities. Alhaj, Raja Muda of Selangor said: (race, gender, religion, family, collective actions. We welcome connect young people in Team
Throughout the nine weeks, “From today’s presentations, we socio-economic background) we anyone who shares the same Programme to employment
participants have gone through an can see how much these young all have the same desire to make a values and objectives in making a opportunities in various
intensive journey of self-discovery people want to build better futures change in our lives. difference in the lives of struggling industries.
and skillsmatching which will and are resilient to achieve their youths out there”. With this partnership, young
assist them in planning their goals and be better in life. “In Team Programme, we help people under the programme will
future. our young people to break through On top of the celebration event, be guaranteed employment
His Highness Tengku Amir Shah “It is important to acknowledge the barriers. We have worked really a Memorandum of Understanding opportunities once they complete
Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah that while some paths may be hard to design different modules in (MOU) was also signed between the nine week journey.
closed due to certain privileges different stages and work with Selangor Youth Community and
the Ministry of Women, Family and

Open your mind to new perspectives at Art for All: Art Gala Some of the
A NEW art fair opening at creative Cutting-Edge, and Curated, the retail amazing artwork
community mall – GMBB, Kuala spaces at level 3A will be creatively on display at th
Lumpur on April 8 – 10, 2022 will see transformed into an engaging art Expo.
the visual art backbones in Malaysia venue for the visitors to appreciate art
come together as a collaborative beyond the boundaries of a typical art
effort to re-energise the vibrancy of fair.
the local art scene and bring inclusive
art experience to Malaysians. The exhibitors of Art for All: Art
Gala by Art Expo Malaysia comprise
The art event titled Art for All: Art an art institution - National Art
Gala is helmed by Art Expo Malaysia Gallery, fine art auction house -
in collaboration with the 20 best art Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers, and
galleries in Malaysia. The large-scale independent art galleries including
collaboration features over 500 A2 Gallery, AATO Room, Art Case
artworks across diverse mediums by Galleries, Art Weme Contemporary
100 local and international artists. Gallery, Artemis Art, ATR Gallery,
Chetak 17 + A.P Art Gallery, Core
With accents of Contemporary,

Design Gallery, G13 Gallery, Gallery forward to the educational space with and admission is free. Register your
Des Artistes, HOM Art Trans, La an exhibition by Contemporary Ink interest at bit.ly/afa22.
Galerie du Monde, Minut Init, Nadine Artist – C.N. Liew, a gold art showcase
Fine Art, NN Gallery, RAG Studio, by Aureo Gallery, a community- The Art for All: Art Gala by Art
Rissim Contemporary, Suma based NFT project – Sleepless Expo Malaysia is supported by
Orientalis, The Back Room, V’Art Workshop, and an art collection CENDANA and GMBB. For further
Space, Wei-Ling Gallery, and Zhan presented by Dita Colour. information about the art fair, visit
Art | Space. Visitors can also look www.artexpomalaysia.com or call
The art fair is open to the public 012-307 2309.

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25.3 Retail 527.0 469.5 57.5

27.0 Foreign 547.6 516.9 30.7

100.0 1971.3 1971.3 0 14.53 1.91 242.66 10.56 308.53 28.65 11.51 51.90
KLCI STI HANG SENG SCI NIKKEI TSEC KOSPI S&P/ASX200
Preliminary stats (excluding trade amendments). For final data, please refer to www.bursamalaysia.com 1,583.42 3,433.90 3,203.94 28,252.42 17,548.66 2,741.07
Source: Bursa Malaysia 21,927.63 7,464.30

KL MARKET SUMMARY Kronologi Asia’s FY22 net
March 29, 2022

INDICES 11,318.80 CHANGE -89.41
FBMEMAS
FBMKLCI 1,583.42 -14.53 profit hits record RM23.77m
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 578.61 -4.84
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 204.15 -0.69
CONSTRUCTION 158.70 +0.01
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,667.30 -101.20
ENERGY 718.92 -0.35
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 637.82 -8.00 █ BY HAYATUN RAZAK o Group expects double-digit revenue growth for FY23
HEALTH CARE 2,082.54 -17.19 [email protected]
TRANSPORTATION
PROPERTY 838.34 -2.40
PLANTATION 711.82 -1.18 PETALING JAYA: Kronologi Asia Bhd,
FBMSHA 7,987.72 -29.45 which posted its highest net profit in the million compared to RM1.42 million a
FBMACE 11,894.30 -98.34 financial year ended Jan 31, 2022 (FY22), year earlier, thanks to higher revenue of
TECHNOLOGY 5,558.39 -7.77 is optimistic of the company’s prospects RM308.01 million against RM265.49
76.32 -1.13 as it expects a double-digit growth in million in FY21.
revenue for FY23 due to the digitisation of
TURNOVER VALUE all businesses across the region. expanding number of domain-specific Majority of the group’s revenue was
2.610 BIL RM1.971 BIL cloud services,” he added. recognised from Singapore and
“Last year we registered our record Philippines (64.57% of total revenue),
5 MOST ACTIVES revenue and profit, hence it gives us the Kronologi, a provider of hybrid and followed by China (21.29% of total
March 29, 2022 confidence that this year FY23, we are cloud enterprise data management revenue). By product category, the
confident of growing the company. There technology and solutions in Asia, saw its Enterprise Data Management (EDM)
STOCK VOL CLSG (sen) +/– (sen) is a lot of value in our differentiated and net profit for the fourth quarter ended Jan Infrastructure Technology segment
SAPNRG 186,865,700 4.0 +0.5 diversified portfolio and geography,” 31, 2022 rise 15% to RM6.6 million from continued to dominate the group’s
CSH 108,610,600 15.0 +0.5 group CEO Edmond Tay said during the RM5.72 million a year ago, while revenue revenue (82.9% of total revenue), with
BSLCORP 60,937,400 17.0 -1.5 company’s corporate updates briefing was up marginally to RM99.53 million EDM As-A-Service making up the balance.
SMTRACK 49,971,600 8.0 -0.5 yesterday. versus RM98.81 million in the same
PASUKGB 48,077,900 2.0 -0.5 quarter last year. The company said the successful
“The strength of our core business has acquisition and integration of the China
5 TOP GAINERS enabled us to accelerate our investments For the full year FY22, the group’s net associate in FY22 has enabled greater
March 29, 2022 toward enterprise deliverables – profit increased exponentially to RM23.77 operational synergies which have led to
transforming the way we deliver our As-A- record growth in customers, revenue, and
Service offerings and supporting an profitability.

STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM Matrade expects Malaysia’s E&E exports
FANG-2XL 4,300 12.54 0.54 to maintain good performance this year
PANAMY 400 28.40 0.38
HEIM 79,100 22.50 0.30 KUALA LUMPUR: Electrical and
KESM 5,000 8.78 0.28 electronics (E&E) exports are expected to
DLADY 3,600 32.40 0.20 continue performing well this year despite
the ongoing pandemic and global chips
5 TOP LOSERS shortage supply risks, the Malaysia
March 29, 2022 External Trade Development Corporation
(Matrade) said.
STOCK VOL CLSG (RM) +/– RM
MPI 433,200 36.40 1.08 Its director of E&E, ICT, machinery and
NESTLE 52,700 135.00 1.00 equipment section Naim Abdul Rahman
PETDAG 383,200 20.70 0.66 said Malaysia is now the sixth largest
F&N 210,900 20.86 0.44 exporter of semiconductors and integrated
YINSON 2,838,700 4.49 0.36 circuits (ICs) in the world, accounting for
6.3% of the world’s total export, and this
EXCHANGE RATES MARCH 29, 2022 will continue to support the E&E industry
at it represents 61.7% of export products.
Foreign currency Bank sell Bank buy Bank buy Malaysia is the sixth largest exporter of semiconductors and integrated circuits in the world,
“Exports of semiconductors and ICs accounting for 6.3% of the world’s total export. – BERNAMAPIX
1 US DOLLAR TT/OD TT OD grew 90% year-on-year over 2020,“ he said
1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 4.2785 4.1535 4.1435 in a webinar “Boosting Malaysian SMEs’ Naim said Malaysia has developed E&E “Our E&E companies can always be
1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 3.2200 3.0930 3.0770 competitiveness on the Global Stage” capabilities in areas such as outsourced regarded as reliable solution providers that
1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.1430 3.0520 3.0440 organised by global electronics industry semiconductor assembly and test, can deliver products and services in time
1 EURO 3.4130 3.3210 3.3090 association SEMI Southeast Asia and the automated test equipment, IC design, and with excellent performance as well as high
1 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 4.7090 4.5560 4.5360 Malaysia Semiconductor Industry electronic manufacturing services (EMS) quality international standards,“ he said.
1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.9620 2.8540 2.8380 Association (MSIA). with years of accumulated experience
1 STERLING POUND 3.1430 3.0520 3.0440 serving multinational companies in Naim reiterated that Matrade is always
1 SWISS FRANC 5.6220 5.4460 5.4260 Naim noted that Malaysia’s E&E trade Malaysia and abroad. ready to connect Malaysian E&E
100 UAE DIRHAM 4.5710 4.4650 4.4500 performance continued its upward companies and small and medium
100 BANGLADESHTAKA 117.8800 111.7800 111.5800 momentum in January and February 2022 “Malaysian manufacturers will enterprises to global customers and buyers
100 CHINESE RENMINBI 5.0520 4.7260 4.5260 with exports increasing by 19.6% year-on- continue to serve as a manufacturing hub who wish to outsource their end products
100 HONGKONG DOLLAR 67.3000 64.7000 year to US$20.18 billion (RM85 billion) for the E&E sector in the region to meet and services for local use or global
100 INDIAN RUPEE 55.2400 52.5000 N/A compared with the corresponding period global customers demand. operation export. – Bernama
100 INDONESIAN RUPIAH 5.7200 5.3700 52.3000 in 2021.
100 JAPANESE YEN 0.0308 0.0279
100 NEWTAIWAN DOLLAR 3.4720 3.3640 5.1700 “In terms of major export products and
100 PAKISTAN RUPEE 16.0000 0.0229 markets, a similar trend is noticed,
100 PHILIPPINE PESO 2.3900 N/A 3.3540 whereby all top five export products
100 QATAR RIYAL 8.3400 2.2400 recorded remarkable growth, while
100 SAUDI RIYAL 118.7200 7.8600 N/A semiconductors remained as the largest
100THAI BAHT 115.3400 112.7000 2.0400 E&E export products,” he said.
13.2500 109.5000 7.6600
11.7500 112.5000 The top five export products for E&E are
109.3000 semiconductors and ICs;
11.3500 telecommunication equipment and parts;
automatic data processing (ADP)
Source: Malayan Banking Berhad/Bernama machines; parts and accessories for office
machines and ADP; and electrical
machinery and apparatus.

“Singapore was our largest market,
followed by the US, China, Hong Kong, and
Vietnam,“ he added.

BRIEFS12 theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | MARCH 30, 2022 M’sian employers optimistic
SUNBIZ on business in next 12 months

FGV, BERNAS TO PRODUCE o Hays survey shows 74% of bosses believe trade activity freeze at their organisations.
FRAGRANT RICE WITH will increase this year; hiring seen picking up speed “The pandemic has severely impacted
LOCAL PADDY FARMERS
PETALING JAYA: Most employers in Malaysia believe business activity will increase in 2022, business activity across various sectors over the
PETALING JAYA: FGV Holdings Bhd expect business activity levels to increase in the which is the highest in the region. Fewer hiring last two years. Fortunately, the Malaysian
(FGV) through its subsidiary FGV next 12 months based on findings in the 2022 freezes were also reported for 2022 with 75% of economy is now on the road to recovery, and
Integrated Farming Holdings Sdn Bhd Hays Asia Salary Guide. employers saying none has been planned. Last despite ongoing challenges, we see a growing
(FGVIF) has signed a memorandum of year, nearly half of employers reported a hiring optimism among employers,” Hays Malaysia
collaboration with Padiberas Nasional A total of 74% of employers in Malaysia managing director Tom Osborne said.
Bhd (Bernas) to strengthen the nation’s
fragrant rice industry. FGV has Seeking new challenges, better healthcare insurance and allowance, as well as career progression were Accordingly, half of the employers surveyed
implemented FGVIF’s Fortified Field top motivators for Malaysians looking to change jobs. – BERNAMAPIX plan to increase their permanent headcount in
Fragrant Rice (3FR) contract farming the next 12 months and are putting in place
programme, which optimises local candidate attraction tactics like increasing
fragrant rice paddy farming through compensation. Along with China, employers in
smart and effective agriculture practices Malaysia are planning for larger salary
and technologies. It is now expanding increments on average, between 3% to 6%.
the programme with Bernas at more Average increments for all other regions are
locations nationwide. To date, FGVIF has expected to peak at 3%.
managed to plant over 600ha of
fragrant rice in Selangor and Perak Osborne said jobseekers were prioritising
under its 3FR programme in just over a compensation after two years of suppressed
year, while Bernas has expanded its wages, employers should be aware that other
Smart SBB’s development area for local factors would come into play.
white rice and fragrant rice, from four
locations in the early of 2021 to 12 areas “Seeking new challenges, better healthcare
insurance and allowance, as well as career
AIRASIA: ONLY 0.8% OF progression were all top motivators for
CASH REFUND AMOUNT Malaysians looking to change jobs.
STILL OUTSTANDING
“Employer responses tell us that they value
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia Aviation Group technical, analytical, and management skills
Limited (AAAGL) yesterday clarified that highly, alongside soft skills like
it has resolved over 99% of guest queries communications skills, problem solving skills,
and refund requests set off by the Covid- and teamwork. Candidates who focus on
19 pandemic over the past two years. developing such skills will certainly see an
AAAGL group CEO Bo Lingam said as an advantage in securing a role,” he said.
airline flying close to 100 million
passengers per year before Covid, it has The 2022 Hays Asia Salary Guide, in its 15th
seen an unprecedented volume of edition, compiles and presents salary and sector
queries, averaging around 200,000 daily overviews based on real data and a survey of
during the peak period.“We have spoken skilled professionals across China, Hong Kong,
to over five million guests since the Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. Over 9,500
pandemic began and settled the vast responses were collected between October to
majority of requests relating to cancelled November 2021.
flights by issuing credit accounts, cash
refunds or flight changes,” he said in a CompAsia aims to double revenue as consumers
statement. AAAGL has provided a cash opt for preowned gadgets, alternative financing
refund or credit shell to over three
million bookings to date. In total, the PETALING JAYA: CompAsia, a recommerce movement restrictions, which forced people to InstaCover provides the fastest digitalised
company received US$1.8 billion (RM7.6 and financing platform for technology devices, learn- and work-from-home. device care in the region.
billion) in refunds requested by guests is targeting to more than double its revenue this
since 2020. Of the total cash refund year from 2021 with its e-store segment leading CompAsia currently operates in nine With expertise in the device business,
requested, over 99% has been resolved the way following significant growth in business markets in the region and partners with over 50 CompAsia provides access to high quality
with only US$14.66 million or 0.8% still in over the last two years. mobile and financial related companies. gadgets that are backed by responsive after-
process and the company is working to sales service support.
resolve these in the coming months. CompAsia, which is championing the “CompAsia launched its first e-store in
recommerce of mobile gadgets in Southeast Malaysia during this period where we saw the “These value-added options allow us to
‘FINANCIAL SECTOR MUST Asia is forecasting strong growth for its biggest potential and market demand in the build an ecosystem that offer consumers a safe,
PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN operations in 2022, largely fuelled by growing region. We also have new channels in convenient and stress-free space to trade in,”
SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA’ consumer preference in purchasing second Singapore and Thailand joining the fray last Lim said, adding that CompAsia’s 32-step
hand devices, and confidence in the high- month, and we are looking at expanding our quality check that every device goes through,
KUALA LUMPUR: The financial sector quality and product assurance traded on its remarketing businesses into more markets this along with the secure data erasure to protect
must continue to play an important role platform. year,” he said. both buyers and sellers alike, have also proven
in the sustainability agenda, Minister in to be reasons for its growing consumer base.
the Prime Minister’s Department It registered a nine-figure overall revenue In 2020, CompAsia sold 500,000 mobile
(Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa last year heavily attributed by its pivot to a more gadgets globally, while 2021 saw an increase to “For 2022, we will look at offering our
Mohamed said. He said the recent B2C and C2C approach in coping with the over 600,000 units. The company trades in remarketing, ReNew+ and InstaCover solutions
floods have shown how vulnerable Covid-19 pandemic. repurposed second hand gadgets such as in countries we already operate in, while we
Malaysia and the world were to climate smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches. evaluate new markets in the region and
change, hence, transition to a greener Founder and CEO Julius Lim said it beyond. We also foresee higher market
economy must be accelerated. “Already, traditionally provided a B2B buyback and It is also currently the only recommerce acceptance for preowned gadgets over the next
270 banks representing 45% of banking trade-in solution with major telcos and phone company offering a full suite of solutions to two to four years as consumers transition to 5G-
assets worldwide have committed to manufacturers in the region, but the pandemic complement its e-commerce platform with ready devices in line with network upgrades
the United Nations Environment created an upsurge in demand for affordable, seamless financing and device care support. that will be happening in various stages across
Programme Finance Initiative’s quality gadgets especially smartphones due to ReNew+ is the first device financing with different countries,” Lim said.
Principles for Responsible Banking in instant credit scoring in Asean, while
aligning their strategic roadmaps and
sustainability targets to the Paris
Climate Agreement and sustainable
development goals (SDGs). “Therefore,
there is a need for financial institutions
in Malaysia to follow suit with their
global counterparts,“ he said in his
keynote address at the Malaysian
Banking and Finance Summit 2022
yesterday. – Bernama

SCGM posts softer earnings on higher deferred tax expenses, declares 1.4 sen dividend

PETALING JAYA: Food packaging reopening of various economic Local sales jumped 18.6% year- earlier-paid first and second interim support the reopening of various
manufacturer SCGM Bhd’s net profit sectors pushed demand for thermo- on-year to RM48.3 million from dividends paid, the RM9.8 million sectors.
for the third quarter ended Jan 31, form food and beverage (F&B) RM40.7 million. Export sales dividend payout in respect of FY22
2022 (Q3’22) fell 22.5% to RM6.28 packaging in Malaysia and its export increased 5.5% to RM23 million in year-to-date represents 44% of its “At the same time, the resumption
million from RM8.10 million a year countries. from RM21.8 million. nine months FY22 net profit, in of overseas travel will allow us to
ago, on higher deferred tax expenses. tandem with SCGM’s dividend policy strengthen relationships with existing
F&B packaging comprises 86.6% For the nine months period, its net of distributing at least 40% of net customers via physical visits and
Although the group had made or RM61.8 million of its Q3’22 profit declined 13.8% to RM22.4 profits to shareholders. source for new customers by
upward adjustments to selling prices revenue, which grew 18.7% from million RM25.98 million on higher participating in international trade
to address higher resin costs since the RM52 million a year ago. The balance input costs and deferred tax expenses. Managing director Datuk Seri Lee exhibitions.
preceding quarters, the increased of 13.4% or RM9.5 million of group Revenue grew 17.9% to RM213.15 Hock Chai welcomed Malaysia’s
prices of resin, additives, chemicals revenue was contributed by other million from RM180.80 million on advancement into the endemic phase “We aim to balance the
and packaging resulted in lower profit. segments namely face masks, similar uptake for F&B packaging. from Friday onwards to revive the fluctuations of input costs with
extrusion sheets, and packaging for local hospitality and tourism production utilisation rates and
Fortunately, its revenue increased electronics, medical and other The group declared the third industry, and anticipate a boost in selling prices, as part of efforts to
14.1% to RM71.31 million from sectors. interim dividend of 1.4 sen per share demand for its packaging products to continue enlarging our revenue base
RM62.53 million a year ago, as the in respect of FY22. Combined with the and expanding our market share.”

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Mediation gains ground as
avenue for resolving disputes
Check balance
before applying for o It’s cheaper and it’s faster, says Securities Sidrec continued to forge ahead Sidrec’s dispute resolution services
special withdrawal, Industry Dispute Resolution Center chairman with the provision of Online Dispute to retail investors in the Malaysian
EPF members told Resolution (ODR) services in the capital market across the country
PETALING JAYA: About 88% of enquiries. This marks an increase of management of eligible disputes in and even abroad.
PETALING JAYA: Members of the disputes were concluded either 6% from the 259 claims and enquiries 2021. This was to ensure that it
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) through case management or received in 2020. continued to serve as an “To this end, Sidrec will continue
who wish to withdraw their EPF mediation through alternative dispute independent, impartial and effective to refine the measures that have
savings under the special withdrawal resolution (ADR) despite the Covid-19 Out of the 47 eligible disputes body for the resolution of monetary already been put in place in 2020
facility can do so through the movement restrictions in 2021, received by Sidrec, 34 were related to disputes in the capital market in and 2021 to ensure that ODR
pengeluarankhas.kwsp.gov.my portal, according to the Securities Industry shares and warrants, 10 to unit trusts Malaysia following sustained continues to be robust and
which can also be accessed via the i- Dispute Resolution Center (Sidrec). and three to derivatives. Service movement restrictions due to the sustainable over time,” she said.
Akaun mobile application, starting standard-related eligible disputes Covid-19 pandemic.
Friday. Sidrec chairman Datuk Mah formed the largest number of In 2021, Sidrec conducted its
Weng Kwai said the outcome augurs disputes received by Sidrec by nature Sidrec CEO Sharmila Sharma biennial Investor Awareness Survey
A single payment of the amount well for mediation as an alternative of the claim in 2021. stated that in 2021, despite Covid-19 between August and October to
applied for will be credited directly means to resolving disputes as it movement restrictions, Sidrec gauge the level of awareness of
into the member’s respective bank reduces cost and avoids long-drawn “Of the 47 eligible disputes, 22 mediated 17 disputes, one of the Sidrec and its services among retail
current or savings account. legal disputes in court. centred on service standard issues, highest numbers in any given year investors in the Malaysian capital
18 on market conduct and seven on since its inception. market. Sidrec received over 10,000
Members are urged to ensure that “The cost and time saved to settle practices and policies of providers of responses with the largest group of
their bank accounts are active and monetary disputes also have far- capital market products and “ODR has not merely been a respondents aged between 25 and
registered under their own names. reaching implications. It helps instil services,” it said. means for Sidrec to overcome the 44, living in the Klang Valley.
Shared bank accounts or business- greater investor confidence with the challenges posed by the pandemic,
registered accounts are not allowed. availability of a more holistic it also increased the accessibility of “They predominantly invested in
Members can check their application investor protection infrastructure,” stocks or shares, followed by unit
status starting April 9, 2022 via Mah said in a statement in trusts and private retirement
pengeluarankhas.kwsp.gov.my. conjunction with the release of its schemes. Their main investment
2021 annual report yesterday. pattern was monthly of less than
Before applying for withdrawal, RM10,000 annually. The results of
members are advised to check their In 2021, Sidrec received a total of the survey highlighted the need for
EPF savings balance via i-Akaun 275 claims and enquiries, comprising continuing investor education,
(Member), i-Akaun mobile 47 eligible disputes and 228 including options in seeking redress
application, or EPF kiosk. The for capital-market related monetary
maximum amount allowed for disputes,” Sidrec said.
withdrawal under the special
BRIEFSwithdrawal facility is RM10,000, with For the full year, Yinson’s net
a minimum transaction amount of profit increased 27% to
RM50, and members must fully RM401 million, thanks to
utilise their savings balance in contribution from FPSO
Account 2 first before accessing their Abigail-Joseph. – YINSON
Account 1. Members must leave a WEBSITE PIX
minimum of RM100 in their account.
Yinson posts RM65 million net profit for
The EPF reminds members to fourth quarter, proposes 2 sen dividend
consider their long-term income
security, and withdraw their savings PETALING JAYA: Yinson Holdings impairment loss on property, plant single-tier dividend for the financial be Aug 4, 2022 and Aug 30, 2022
only if it is necessary. Bhd’s net profit for the fourth and equipment of RM30 million, year ended Jan 31, 2022, which respectively.
quarter ended Jan 31, 2022 fell 3% to increase in favourable foreign amounted to 2.0 sen and 4.0 sen per
The EPF announced on March 16 RM65 million from RM67 milllion a exchange movement of RM40 share, respectively. Yinson grop executive chairman
that applications for the special year ago due to share of losses of million and absence of one-off Lim Han Weng said the group’s
withdrawal will be open to members associates. RM84 million deposit forfeiture The board of directors has fourth quarter performance is
below age 55 starting April 1 and end related to the lapsed proposed part further proposed a final single-tier within expectations and the group
on April 30, while payment will be Its revenue dropped 41% to acquisition of Ezion Holdings Ltd in dividend of 2.0 sen per share for the achieved solid earnings for the full
made beginning April 20. RM741 million compared with September 2020. financial year ended Jan 31, 2022. financial year.
RM1.25 billion in the same quarter The proposed dividend is subject to
IRIS SECURES US$39.7M last year. Its revenue decreased 26% to shareholders’ approval at the “The world economy continues
CONTRACT ADDENDUM RM3.61 billion compared with forthcoming AGM. If approved, the to be volatile, with rising inflation,
FROM TANZANIA AGENCY For the full year, Yinson’s net RM4.85 billion, which was mainly entitlement date and the payable soaring energy and commodity
profit increased 27% to RM401 attributable to the one-off outright date for the dividend are expected to prices and geopolitical tensions
PETALING JAYA: Iris Corp Bhd has million from RM315 million, sale recognition of RM1.1 billion including the war between Russia
inked a contract addendum attributed to fresh contribution from FPSO Abigail-Joseph upon its and Ukraine.
worth US$39.7 million (RM166.76 from FPSO Abigail-Joseph which lease commencement in October
million) from the Tanzania commenced its lease in October 2020, lower contribution from “Nonetheless, the group’s strong
National Identification Authority. 2020. EPCIC business activities related to fundamentals, backed by a strong
The Multimedia Super Corridor- FPSO Anna Nery and lower and experienced management
status technology innovator and Additional positive contributions contribution from charter of VLCC team, have allowed us to remain
leading provider of trusted for the reported period also came tankers. resilient through the turbulence.
identificatio products and from the absence of contract During this juncture, our divisions
solutions will deliver Tanzania e- acquisition costs written off of The group paid a final single-tier chalked up new projects, further
Identification cards and services RM104 million, absence of dividend for the financial year stamping our position as a global
for 18 months. It is expected to impairment loss on tax recoverable ended Jan 31, 2021 and an interim energy infrastructure and
provide Iris with earnings visibility of RM12 million, decrease in technology provider.”
over the contract delivery period.

MALAYSIA READY TO
HELP UK, EUROPE
OVER SEED OIL SUPPLY

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is
prepared to assist the United
Kingdom (UK) and Europe over
their impending edible seed oil
supply crisis, Plantation Industries
and Commodities Minister Datuk
Zuraida Kamaruddin said.“We are
deeply concerned over the state
in the UK and Europe following
the current situation between
Russia and Ukraine. And therefore,
should the UK and other European
nations need our assistance, we
are ready to assist with supplying
edible palm oil or cooking oil for
their domestic and manufacturing
needs,” she said in a statement
yesterday. – Bernama

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HKEX says LME board will learn from nickel chaos

HONG KONG: The London Metal “In terms of the way forward of Earlier in the day, Aguzin re- trading volumes so far this year, with affecting financial markets in the city.
Exchange (LME) board will see what course, the LME board is responsible emphasised that HKEX’s strategy is to an average daily turnover of “We’re seeing limited inflows of
lessons can be learnt from this for understanding the full impact on focus its attention on connecting HK$130.4 billion (RM70.2 billion) in
month’s chaotic nickel trading, the the market, and what actions can be Chinese and global capital markets, February compared with HK$233.9 talent and an increasing number of
chief executive of its parent company taken,” said HKEX CEO Nicolas and said the bourse was working on a billion a year earlier. individuals leaving the city, which
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Aguzin, speaking to media after an series of initiatives to enhance the has resulted in a talent war in the
(HKEX) said yesterday. HKEX investor day. vibrancy of its markets. Aguzin attributed this, and a financial industry,” he said.
slowdown in initial public offering
The LME suspended activity and “I’m sure the board of the LME These included a new digital trading volumes, to a combination of China- Hong Kong has recently begun
cancelled nickel trades earlier this will take the necessary steps to exchange named Diamond to facilitate US tensions exacerbated by the easing stringent anti-Covid measures,
month due to volatility that saw evaluate what are the lessons” 24 hour-a-day trading of assets Russia-Ukraine conflict, the which business lobby groups warned
prices double to more than learned and how we can continue benefiting from “mega trends” such as tightening regulatory environment were undermining the business
US$100,000 (RM421,700) a tonne improving the market structure of the environmental, social, and governance for tech and platform companies, environment in the financial hub and
within hours. A spate of technical commodities market.” concerns, though the bourse gave few and persistent inflation concerns. causing an exodus of professionals.
glitches after trading resumed left specifics about the plan. Restrictions on daily life and
traders fuming. HKEX acquired the LME in 2012, He acknowledged that the number quarantine for inbound travellers
and Aguzin is an LME board member. HKEX has seen a decline in of people leaving Hong Kong was remain in place, however. – Reuters

Bank of Japan keeps up Vietnam’s Q1 GDP
bond market intervention growth tops 5%
but headwinds seen
o Efforts to defend key
yield cap push yen to HANOI: Vietnam’s gross domestic product
six-year lows against dollar (GDP) grew 5.03% in the first quarter from a
year earlier, official data showed yesterday, as
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept up its An electronic quotation board displays the yen’s rate against the US dollar at a foreign exchange the Southeast Asian country reopened more
relentless quest to defend a key yield cap by brokerage in Tokyo on Monday, the day BOJ announced its unlimited bond-buying offer. – AFPPIX parts of its economy after relaxing coronavirus
offering to buy unlimited amounts of 10-year restrictions.
government bonds yesterday, underscoring amount of 10-year JGBs at 0.25%, the BOJ may Secretary of International Affairs at the US BRIEFS
its resolve to keep policy ultra-loose and also conduct unscheduled buying operation Department of the Treasury. The pace of economic growth beat the 4.72%
putting downward pressure on the yen. for super-long bonds if yields for the maturity in the first quarter last year and compared with
spike, analysts say. Kanda’s remarks underscore Japan’s 5.22% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The BOJ’s intervention raised the stakes for growing concern over yen declines that some
policymakers in the world’s third-largest The BOJ’s aggressive efforts to cap yields lawmakers say have inflated already rising “Vietnam gained fairly good growth in the
economy as Japan tries to navigate the rising pushed the yen to six-year lows against the import costs for energy and food. first quarter despite the complicated
cost of imports from a weakening currency dollar, which could add to the strains facing evolvement of the Covid-19 pandemic ... and
and global fallout of the Ukraine war. households and retailers by inflating already The yen’s decline likely won’t discourage global geopolitical uncertainty,” the General
soaring raw material import costs. the BOJ from defending its yield cap, said Toru Statistics Office (GSO) said in a report.
The bond market intervention is in line Suehiro, senior economist at Daiwa
with an announcement the BOJ made on In a sign of the government’s growing Securities. The manufacturing and construction sector
Monday to offer unlimited bond buying from alarm over the yen’s fall, Japan’s top currency grew 6.38% from a year earlier, while services
yesterday to tomorrow to keep the 10-year diplomat said Tokyo has discussed dollar-yen “The BOJ’s message to prevent interest rate expanded 4.58% and agriculture by 2.45%, the
Japanese government bond (JGB) yield from moves with Washington, and the two sides rises is a very strong one with no GSO said.
rising above an implicit 0.25% cap it sets agreed to communicate closely on currency consideration to the weak-yen effect its action
around its 0% target. issues, Japan’s top currency diplomat said in could cause,” said Suehiro. Vietnam, a manufacturing hub in the region,
his strongest statement yet since the yen’s began lifting its coronavirus restrictions from
The BOJ made two offers yesterday, after decline to six-year lows against the dollar. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji late last year, allowing factories to resume full
the first in the morning failed to push down Kihara, among the closest aides to Prime operations.
yields much. Combined, the offers drew bids Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for Minister Fumio Kishida, said on Sunday the
worth ¥528.6 billion (RM178.6 billion). international affairs, also said that “excess BOJ must maintain its massive stimulus as Capital Economics expects Vietnam’s
volatility and disorderly currency moves” dealing with cost-push inflation with policy recovery to continue over coming months, but
The 10-year JGB yield stood at 0.245% would hurt the economy. tightening is difficult. warned new headwinds were emerging.
yesterday, hovering near the BOJ’s implicit
0.25% cap despite the central bank’s “We discussed financial market In a sign fiscal policy will play a bigger role “Higher oil prices will drag on the consumer
intervention. developments including dollar-yen moves,” in cushioning the blow from rising raw recovery,” it said – Reuters
Kanda told reporters after meeting his material costs, Kishida ordered his cabinet on
Some analysts doubted if the central bank counterpart Andy Baukol, acting Under Tuesday to compile a fresh relief package. – BITCOIN HOLDS JUST BELOW
can sustain its bond-buying action for a Reuters YEAR’S HIGH HIT ON MONDAY
prolonged period.
LONDON: Bitcoin yesterday held ground
“Theoretically the BOJ can protect 25 just below its highest this year, touched a
basis-point upper bound through unlimited day earlier, with gains for the original
fixed-rate operations. But at the same time, I cryptocurrency topping 27% since Russia’s
think this situation is not sustainable,” said invasion of Ukraine. Bitcoin hit US$48,234
Kentaro Koyama, chief economist at on Monday evening, its highest since Dec
Deutsche Bank in Tokyo. 31. It was last trading up 0.9% at US$47,553
(RM200,531). Its gains lifted smaller
“In the short term, the BOJ can continue cryptocurrencies that tend to move in
unlimited purchasing operations. But if the tandem with bitcoin. Ether, the second
BOJ continues to be challenged by the market, biggest token, hit US$3,436 on Monday, its
I think it may be the trigger to adjust their highest since early January. Bitcoin has risen
yield curve control.” over 12% in the last week alone. – Reuters

Aside from the offer to buy unlimited OIL PRICES DROP ON POSITIVE
SIGNS IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE TALKS
Russian supply chains next in line for sanctions: US official
LONDON: Oil prices dropped yesterday,
LONDON: The United States and its allies Chatham House. finance ministry said it has fully paid a extending losses from the previous day on
plan new sanctions on more sectors of “Our goal is to use an integrated approach coupon on the country’s Eurobond due in signs of progress in talks between Russia
Russia’s economy that are critical to 2035, its third payout since unprecedented and Ukraine, with prices further pressured
sustaining its invasion of Ukraine, including that includes export controls which will bite Western sanctions called Moscow’s ability to by China's new lockdowns to curb the
supply chains, Deputy US Treasury Secretary over time and sanctions that will bite service foreign currency debt into question. spread of the coronavirus. Brent crude fell
Wally Adeyemo said yesterday. immediately,” he said, adding they would also US$6.51, or 5.8%, to US$105.97 (RM44.87) a
target alternative military suppliers used by The ministry said it had channelled barrel by 1342 GMT and US West Texas
Adeyemo, speaking in London on a Russia. US$102 million (RM430 million) for the Intermediate (WTI) crude was down
European trip to consult with allies on coupon payout on the Eurobond to Russia’s US$6.41, or 6%, at US$99.55. “Oil prices are
strengthening and enforcing sanctions to Meanwhile, TASS news agency quoted the National Settlement Depository. under pressure again on expectations from
punish Russia, said the broadening of those speaker of Russia’s upper house of parliament peace talks between Ukraine and Russia,
efforts was aimed at undermining “the as saying Russia is ready for the possibility that “The Russian finance ministry has fully which could lead to an easing of sanctions,“
Kremlin’s ability to operate its war machine”. Europe might stop buying Russian energy executed its obligations to service sovereign said Hiroyuki Kikukawa, general manager of
supplies, securities of the Russian Federation in research at Nissan Securities. – Reuters
“In addition to sanctioning companies in accordance with the Eurobond prospectus,”
sectors that enable the Kremlin’s malign Valentina Matviyenko added that if Europe the ministry said, without giving details on US TO CONSIDER TARIFFS ON
activities, we also plan to take actions to were to refuse to buy Russian energy then whether the payment had been sent to SOLAR PANELS FROM SE ASIA
disrupt their critical supply chains,” Moscow could redirect supplies to Asian Euroclear or processed further to foreign
Adeyemo told an event at the think tank, markets among others, TASS reported. Eurobond holders. – Reuters WASHINGTON: US trade officials said on
Monday they will launch an investigation
In another development, the Russian that could result in tariffs on solar panels
imported from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
and Cambodia. The Commerce Department’s
decision was a victory for Auxin Solar. The San
Jose, California-based solar manufacturer this
year requested the probe, arguing that
Chinese manufacturers shifted production
to those nations to avoid paying US duties
in place for nearly a decade on Chinese-
made solar goods. – Reuters

W E D N E S DAY
30 MARCH 2022

Yang Do-hyeok in Nevertheless. – Yoon Ji-hoo in Boys Over Flowers. – Choi Young-do in The Heirs. – Han Ji-Pyeong in Start Up.– Kim Jung Hwan in Reply 1988. –
SOOMPI PINKVILLA ASIANWIKI HELLOKPOP WIKIWAND

Not playing second fiddle

oHere are eight second-lead male characters in K-dramas who have
earned a special place in our hearts

█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN introduced audiences to Second to invite her first love Nam Do San. were totally smitten by him and were Ye Ji-hoon in 18 Again. – KEPOPER
Lead Syndrome in the first place. The only issue here is Nam Do San is still rooting for him even after they Baek In-Ho in Cheese In The Trap.–
IT is not unfamiliar to fans of K- This series deals with bad guys as actually an imposter named Han Ji- realised he wasn’t the end game. TUMBLR
drama series who can’t help but well as love triangles. Pyeong (Kim Seon Ho). Seo Kang-Joon as Baek In Ho in Han Seo-Joon in True Beauty. –
get their hearts broken by what Cheese In The Trap INSTAGRAM
has come to be known as As the story begins, the female Ji-Pyeong then tracks down the This is undoubtedly one of the most
‘Second Lead Syndrome’. Second protagonist gets an opportunity to real Do San. This leads to a triangle memorable love triangles, and fits
Lead Syndrome is when you start study at a prestigious school. There, love affair, culminating in a series of the definition of Second Lead
shipping the female lead with a she meets some popular boys that all lies, broken dreams and broken Syndrome perfectly. Usually, even
second male lead, or when you like a the other girls love. She begins to hearts. though fans root for the second lead,
second lead more than the first lead. develop a love-hate relationship with that doesn’t mean the main lead gets
Gu Jun-pyo (Lee Min-ho). He The second lead Ji-Pyeong seems ignored. They equally love their
This is a common syndrome constantly ignores her and pushes like the perfect one for Dal Mi. He is chemistry together too.
found in many dramas. The her to her side. wealthy, smart, loyal, and loves Dal
syndrome applies more often to male Mi so much that he constantly This is one of the rare cases where
characters than to female characters. However, the second male prioritises her happiness over his fans really disliked main character
The audience falls in love with a cute, character, Yoon Ji-hoo (Kim Hyun- own. The only problem here is that who got the girl in the first place.
charming and lovable secondary joong), is the exact opposite. He is Dal Mi couldn’t return his feelings Baek In-ho (Seo Kang-joon) loses his
character, and with his attempts to sweet, caring and very protective. because she is so in love with Do San. future as a pianist following to a
woo the K-drama’s leading female He’s always there for her when she’s The heartbreak for this powerful rivalry with the male lead due to his
character. hurting but unfortunately, he doesn’t second lead was unforgettable, and past. The situation worsens as the
win her heart. fans are still struggling to move on two falls in love with Hong Seol (Kim
The female lead will often waver Kim Woo-Bin as Choi Young-do in from this series. Go-eun).
between the first and second leads, The Heirs Ryu Jun Yeol as Kim Jung Hwan in
leaving the fans at the edge of their The 2014 teen drama The Heirs gave Reply 1988 In-ho keeps her away from him
seats and wondering who she will us a variety of characters, from the Reply 1988 is an installment of a and warns her that the other man is
pick. In some cases, the second lead most adorable to the most annoying. famous and beloved K-drama not what he seems. Fans were even
man may seem like the better option, To be honest, we cheered for second franchise. In Reply 1988, the second wary of whether the main character
but in the end the female character lead Kim Woo-bin as Choi Young-do lead male is Kim Jung-hwan (Ryu was ever sincere. From the
still ends up choosing the lead male to get the main girl. Jun-yeol). Jung-hwan has always had beginning, it was clear that In-ho was
character. a crush on his friend and neighbor, the best choice for the female lead,
It’s not that the main guy was bad, Song Deok-sun (Lee Hye-ri). and she believe she should have end
Here are the ones whom we were he was equally nice and caring, but up with him rather than the main
definitely rooting for: fans developed some sort of There is a memorable alley scene lead.
connection with the second lead in that series that caused the fans to Hwang In Yeop as Han Seo-Joon in
Chae Jong-hyeop as Yang Do-hyeok Choi Young-do, known as a gangster begin seeing these two as meant for True Beauty
in Nevertheless at school, who turned out to be a each other, and probably that’s when There’s nothing like a love triangle to
While playboy Park Jae-young (Song warm-hearted boy craving for love they started shipping them together. bring a drama to life. True Beauty’s
Kang), sporting a butterfly tattoo, and attention, and who risked The fans loved Jung-hwan even more Han Seo-joon (Hwang In-yeop) is a
raised up several red flags that Yu Na- everything to protect lead girl Cha for his actions after finding out that high school bad boy who has a
bi (Han Seo-hee) deliberately Eun-sang. his friend was in love with Deok-sun rivalry with another student, Su Ho
ignored, fans were also struck by too. Instead of fighting for his love, he (Cha Eun Woo). Su Ho is a cool,
Yang-hyeok (Chae Jong-hyeop)’s He did have his own ways of retreated and gives his friend a popular, kind and gentle person.
love and concern for her. expressing affection that could be chance to pursue her.
rude at times, but least he was honest Wi Ha-joon as Ye Ji-hoon in 18 Their rivalry intensifies when the
A childhood friend who claimed about his feelings. He did everything Again two begin to fall in love with the main
that she was his first love, Yang-hyeok he could to make her happy until the Before joining Squid Game and tvN’s girl Ju-Kyung. But her interests in this
is a good cook and a devoted lover. very last episode. hit Bad and Crazy and stealing drama are quite obvious. Despite
His heart only beats for Na-Bi. But Kim Seonho as Han Ji Pyeong in everyone’s hearts, Wi Ha-joon played everything Seo-joon has done for Ju-
the girl obviously wanted to see more Start Up the role of Ye Ji-Hoon in 18 Again. He Kyung, and while fans thought he
butterflies and get her heart broken Seo Dal Mi (Suzy) is struggling to played a baseball star who had would be a better match, that is not
over and over again. Fans had hopes make her dreams come true of feelings for Da-jung, the lead female. how it ended. Viewers can’t help but
until the very last episode that she becoming a successful woman. She He pursues her and takes all the feel sorry for Seo-joon, who was
would choose him over the walking is poor and can’t seem to decide effort to make her hers. always by Ju-Kyung’s side and was a
red flag Jae-young, only to get what is wrong her in work plans. She good friend with her.
disappointed again. hasn’t had the greatest luck, but However, he realised that Da-jung
opportunity knocks on her door was still in love with her ex-husband All these dramas are available to
Kim Hyun-joong as Yoon Ji-hoo in when her sister invites her to a and had to let her go. He didn’t want watch online with English subtitles.
Boys Over Flowers networking party. She is determined to confuse her with his feelings. Fans
Boys Over Flowers is a classic drama.
It would be safe to say that this drama

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█ COMPILED BY THASINE SEVAKUMARAN, MARIETTA MU & ANANSA JACOB

Seeking forgiveness

o Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars

WILL SMITH Smith also added apologies to Mia Farrow, an actress, called
apologised publicly the Academy, producers of the the incident “Oscar’s worst
to comedian Chris show, all the attendees and moment,” before adding that
Rock a day after audience around the word, the Chris Rock’s specialty is
slapped him on stage at the 94th Williams family and the King making people laugh and he’s
Academy Awards. Richard family. always been a little edgy.
“And I love GI Jane,” she
When Rock made a joke about “I deeply regret that my said.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head behaviour has stained what has According to an
and suggested she star in GI Jane been an otherwise gorgeous academy representative, a
2, Smith went onto the stage and journey for all of us,” he added. “I formal review of the
slapped Rock across the face. am a work in progress.” incident has begun and
they will consider
Pinkett-Smith has spoken Several celebrities have since further action in line
publicly about her hair loss due reacted to the on-stage incident. with the Bylaws,
to alopecia, a disorder in which Standards of
the body’s immune system “Just saw the Will Smith slap. Conduct and
attacks hair follicles, causing hair Anyone have a late night show I California law.
loss. can borrow just for tomorrow?” Rock has not
former late-night host Conan commented
“Violence in all of its forms is O’Brien tweeted. publicly about
poisonous and destructive,” the incident but
Smith wrote on Instagram. He Director Judd Apatow wrote in it was reported
called his behaviour a since-deleted tweet that Smith that the
“unacceptable and inexcusable.” could have killed Rock, and comedian had
called the incident “pure out of decided not to Smith appeared tearful
“Jokes at my expense are part control rage and violence.” press charges when accepting his
of the job, but a joke about Jada’s and claimed the award at the Oscars after
medical condition was too much Actress Sophia Bush took a actors had made the incident. – AFP
for me to bear, and I reacted more balanced view by tweeting, up off-camera.
emotionally. I would like to “Violence isn’t ok. Assault is
publicly apologise to you, Chris. I never the answer,” speaking of
was out of line and I was wrong,” Smith’s actions. She also
wrote Smith. addressed Rock’s joke, which led
to Smith’s anger.

Kardashian avoiding Kanye drama ARMYs looking forward to BTS next
A SOURCE recently told People hip hop album
magazine that Kim Kardashian is IT has been more than year since included. My heart is becoming
“very much over the public drama” Kardashian BTS last released a full-length studio emotional. How long has it been
brought on by her ex, Kanye West. wants to album, and nine months since the since [they released] hip hop tracks?
group’s last single Butter became a I like all their other songs, but I love
Though tensions have been high move on with global hit. BTS’s own version of hip hop tracks.
between the former pair, her life and I think it’s not just a single album”.
Kardashian and West do speak Therefore, it is no wonder that
regularly when it comes to co- focus on her fans have gotten restless, and The netizen then included a
parenting their four children ages kids. – AFP cannot wait for the group to get screenshot of one article about BTS
two to eight. back together in the studio to work which read: “During a previous
her “co-parent’s biggest on another album. interview with BBC Radio 1, SUGA
“She makes sure that he can see cheerleader” in front of the kids. dropped hints [on their upcoming
the kids whenever he wants to,“ the Fortunately for everyone, BTS album] by stating that their album
source says, adding that Kardashian “You could be so hurt or angry at has indicated that their next album will include more hip hop tracks and
“has moved on and is very happy.” your ex, but I think in front of the will be a hip-hop-themed one. that their fans will not have to wait
kids, it always has to be ‘Your dad’s very long”.
Kardashian also said she realised the best,’” she explained. “Make sure On Monday, one netizen created
there is no way to repair their you are your co-parent’s biggest a post on an online community Other fans then joined in the
marriage even though she had cheerleader, no matter what you’re forum that summed up the feelings share in the excitement, all statiung
hoped it would have succeeded. personally going through.” of fellow ARMYs. how much they were looking
forward to listening to the new
The Keeping Up with the Writing about the prospective album once it was released.
Kardashians star said in a album, they explained that BTS had
declaration: “I believe that the court “said a lot of [hip hop] tracks will be
terminating our marital status will
help Kanye to accept that our activities. She is their biggest fan,” BTS have yet to announced when the new album will be released. – ALLKPOP
marital relationship is over and to the source continued. “On the
move forward on a better path sideline, she looks like a regular
which will assist us in peacefully co- mum. She is very sweet and
parenting our children.” engaged.”

Amid the ongoing drama Kardashian also spoke candidly
between Kardashian and West, the about co-parenting with West in an
two stars have been working to co- interview with Vogue last month.
parent their children, and recently The star said she always wants to be
attended their daughter Saint’s
soccer game together.

“The kids were all thrilled to see
Kanye at the soccer game. They kept
hugging Kanye. He looked very
happy,” a source told People of the
outing.

“The focus was just on the kids.
Kim attends all the kids’ sport

A first look at new K-drama Red Heart

Kang (left) and Lee in a scene from Red Heart. – KBS KBS recently gave K-drama fans a look at own survival, believing that any means gets caught up in palace affairs.
the upcoming historical production Red taken for this goal is justifiable and vwill not KBS recently released some production
Heart, which stars Lee Joon and Kang Han hesitate to take an illegal or dishonest route.
Na. However, he is forced to choose between photos showing the two stars dressed in
the monarchy and love once he falls into a period clothes, in a scene during one of
Red Heart is about the bloody political heated political battle against Yoo Jung, his their earliest meetings. Both stars look really
romance between Lee Tae (played by Lee former lover from his younger days. good in the period costumes, and their
Joon), a king who has to abandon the facial expressions perfectly mirror their
woman he loves to survive, and Yoo Jung Kang’s free-spirited Yoo Jung is a bold respective personalities.
(Kang), a woman who has to become the woman who has everything, from excellent
queen to survive. resourcefulness to innate intelligence. When Red Heart is expected to become the
she meets Lee Tae, she experiences more studio’s next big K-drama hit, and we can’t
According to production notes, Lee Tae catastrophe in her already eventful life and wait to see the two stars in action as the
dreams of an absolute monarchy for his two star-crossed lovers.

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█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI Apple takes the lead 4. The Afterparty – A comedy series
about death of a famous pop star
THE original movies and o Catch up with the latest series on streaming platform Apple TV during his high school reunion and
series on Apple’s streaming the uncovering of who comitted the
platform known as Apple memories are surgically divided Mark (played by Adam Scott), treatment that will restore his murder and why? The late star’s
TV are fast gaining between work and personal lives who is still grieving over the loss of memories and subsequently, a truth former classmates become
popularity and becoming the and the discovery of the truth about his wife, takes on a job and goes about his past revealed. Samuel L. immediate suspects.
favourites of many viewers. their job. through a “severance” medical Jackson plays the role of Ptolemy
procedure, whereby his ‘work’ Grey in the series, which premiered Tiffany Haddish plays the role of
The is probably due to the high memories and ‘personal memories’ in March. Detective Danner, who interrogates
quality of the productions, and the are separated. 3. wecrashed – Inspired by actual and discovers the mysterious killer
fact that many famous Hollywood events, this film is about the failed in the end. Dave Franco plays the
stars are being featured in them. The series also stars Britt Lower, startup WeWork, which grew from a pop star Xavier, while the cast
Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, single co-working space into a includes Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao.
For example, Jennifer Aniston Tramel Tillman, and others. global brand within a decade, 5. CODA – The title is the acronym for
and Reese Witherspoon are the two Comedy actor Ben Stiller directed before suddenly becoming defunct the term Children of Deaf Adults. The
leads of the successful The Morning six of the nine episodes. within the space of a few months story is about Ruby, the only hearing
Show series, and two-time Oscar- 2. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey – after its valuation dropped. member in her family, who discovers
winner Denzel Washington recently This limited series is about a that she has a passion for singing.
headlined The Tragedy of Macbeth. nonagenarian named Ptolemy Grey, The story revolves around the Ruby is faced with the difficult choice
who is left by his family and suffers main characters, WeWork founders of whether to stay with her family and
A number of Apple TV original from dementia. He is left without his Adam and Rebekah Neumann, to be their voice in a hearing world, or
movies and series have also earned trusted caretaker and assigned to played by Oscar winners Jared Leto to pursue her dreams of becoming a
nominations in several categories at care for orphanage teenager Robyn and Anne Hathaway respectively, singer.
some of Hollywoods biggest award (played by Dominique Fishback). chronicalling their love story and
shows. how they ran the company. Besides its Best Picture win on
Grey then learns about a Monday, the film has also picked up
For instance, actor Billy Crudup several other awards, including Best
earned an Emmy award in 2020 for Movie at the recent Baftas, as well as
best supporting actor for his Best Adapted Screenplay for writer-
performance in The Morning Show. director Sian Heder and Best
Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur.
Meanwhile, CODA, an Apple TV
original movie, broke new ground
when it won the award for Best
Picture in the 94th Academy
Awards, which took place on
Sunday night (Monday morning in
Malaysia).

Here, we have picked five original
series and movie on Apple TV for
you to watch and enjoy:
1. Severance – A thriller series
about a team of workers, whose

Five (other) talking points from the Oscars
WITH due respect to a historic best films, but classic movies of the past.
picture win for “CODA,“ only one These included a segment on the “Oscars cheer moment” prize for a seven categories. “Coda” cast and
talking point dominated Sunday’s sequence from a scene in his re-cut Branagh won best original crew accept the
Oscars - Will Smith striking Chris Rock. 50th anniversary of “The Godfather” version of superhero flick “Justice award for Best
which brought Francis Ford Coppola, League.” screenplay for his deeply personal Picture for
That moment seems certain to Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to the black-and-white drama about the “CODA” onstage
launch endless memes, but here are stage. The prizes, announced in swift outbreak of violence in 1960s Northern during the 94th
five other talking points from the video montages, went almost Ireland, which forced him and his Oscars at the
ceremony: Coppola ended his feud with late unnoticed in the room. family to flee. Dolby Theatre in
Hosts return Paramount production boss Robert Branagh finally wins Hollywood,
The first Oscars with hosts since 2018 Evans, who for decades battled for His childhood-inspired “Belfast” did “This story is the search for joy and California. – AFP
had a trio of women helming the show credit for the original film’s not win the best picture, but Kenneth hope in the face of violence and loss... moments came at its finale, as Lady
-- Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and phenomenal success. Branagh finally won his first Oscar in this means a lot,“ he said. Gaga accompanied Liza Minnelli, in a
Regina Hall -- who wasted no time eight nominations -- across a record Liza Minnelli wheelchair, to announce the best
compensating for recent humourless “The time is due that I do because it One of the night’s more touching picture winner.
years. was his participation and his decisions The 76-year-old Minnelli - who
at the end that made it possible,“ said won best actress for “Cabaret!”, which
Leonardo DiCaprio has “done so Coppola. was released 50 years ago - exclaimed:
much to fight climate change and leave “Oh that’s so exciting!”
behind a cleaner, greener planet for his Uma Thurman and John Travolta When Minnelli stumbled over her
girlfriends,“ said Schumer, joking about performed their distinctive dance from lines, Gaga gently lent over and said
his penchant for younger women. “Pulp Fiction,“ before Samuel L “I’ve got you,“ before the veteran star
Jackson withdrew the best actor announced “CODA” as the night’s
Nominations snubs this year envelope from the film’s mysterious historic final winner. - ETX Studio
included “Lady Gaga and Jared Leto glowing briefcase.
for ‘House of Random Accents,‘” said
Wanda Sykes, referring to their But others - such as a video
dubious Italian inflexions in “House of montage of James Bond films,
Gucci.” bizarrely introduced by sporting stars
Shaun White, Tony Hawk, and Kelly
After “that” shocking moment Slater - fell flat.
involving Smith, Schumer -- who had Snyder’s Army
last been seen swinging from the Another innovation intended to lure
ceiling as a superhero web-slinger - back viewers to the Oscars was two
improvised. prizes voted on by the public via
Twitter, including a “fan favourite”
“I’ve been getting out of that Spider- film.
Man costume. Did I miss anything?
There’s a different vibe in here,“ she If producers had hoped last year’s
said. smash hit “Spider-Man: No Way
Time is due Home” would win, they were left
Oscars producers had promised to disappointed.
highlight not just this year’s nominated
Zack Snyder’s cult following
ensured he won for “Army of the
Dead,“ and also took the second

FOOD

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THESE typical restaurants of At the Chez Jöel maquis in the commune of Cocody. – ETX STUDIO
Côte d’Ivoire started life as
makeshift eateries set up on Food from the heart maquis, only here, the walls are
the fly. But, over time, the solid. Inside, the owner has taken
simple and inexpensive “maquis” oInthemaquiseateriesofAbidjan,changeiscoming–butnottothemenu care with the decoration. The chairs
have become an institution, and have seats in white leather, wooden
have evolved to take on different afterwards. And apparently, it works. and braised chicken fill the table. A maquis, as well as Chez Ambroise, slats make an original ceiling and
forms. The only thing that doesn’t This evening, tables and chairs “guitareur,“ a musician so- the young, the old, workers and flowers add an air of freshness. It’s a
change -- or at least, doesn’t change nicknamed by one of the comedians, students of the neighborhood come chic and elegant restaurant -- just
much -- is the menu, where grilled are set up on the sandy ground that plays his instrument in the rows and to tuck into a dish and spend a while. like its owner, Joel Eric N’Gadi, an
fish or braised chicken are the serves as a soccer field for children sings the names of all the customers The changing face of the maquis Ivorian comedian, dressed in a blue
staples. during the day. Around a big table in harmony. These typical restaurants are suit jacket, a plaid shirt and red
are seated comedians and changing with time. At Chez Joël, a pants.
In a makeshift shelter on a street producers here for the Dycoco With a culture of good, hearty maquis located on Boulevard des
perpendicular to the National comedy festival, having dinner food that’s simple, fast and cheap, Martyrs in the commune of Cocody, Other restaurants have become
Institute of Youth and Sports (INJS) together after a documentary these places also play a major role in you can eat like at most other nighttime hangouts and attract a
in the Abidjan suburb of Marcory, screening on the other side of town. socializing and bringing different diverse clientele looking to dance
“Mémé” cooks for her customers Manioc semolina, ginger juice, rice walks of life together. At Mémé’s and party. Neon lights on the walls
every lunchtime. This woman, who spell out feel-good phrases like “La
is over 70 years old, runs a maquis -- vie est belle,“ while a DJ and
a typical restaurant in Côte d’Ivoire Instagrammable decors serve to
where you can fill up on very cheap, keep the young crowd entertained
local food. She welcomes us into the all night long. – ETX Studio
maquis next door to hers, due to lack
of space.

These restaurants are makeshift
shelters in the open air, delimited by
sheet metal. Recycled materials are
used as furniture and trees as shade.
Seated in the restaurant next door,
we sit at one of the 20 tables installed
under a shelter. Behind that, a
dwelling with a solid structure is
home to fridges filled with sodas,
fans whirring at full speed.

“Do you have any bissap?” a
customer asks. The young waitress
says no. A few minutes later, she
arrives with a bottle of the hibiscus
drink that she places on the table.
“When she doesn’t have something,
she goes to the next door maquis to
get it,“ explains our guide Franck, a
French expatriate living in the
neighborhood. “There is a sharing of
space and a very strong sense of
mutual help and support here,“ he
says.
Affordable food in a social melting
pot
In a maquis, the menu is limited to a
few dishes. And you generally find
more or less the same thing --
braised fish or chicken accompanied
by fried plantains (called “alloco”),
or cassava semolina (”attiéké”). You
can easily eat well on a budget of less
than 5,000 CFA francs (about $8.3).

A few blocks away is Chez
Ambroise, one of the most famous
maquis in Abidjan, known for its
grilled and braised foods. Run by
Ambroise Kouakou, it has welcomed
politicians, journalists, artists and
soccer players. The owner even once
told Jeune Afrique that when Didier
Drogba comes, he politely asks
everyone to let him eat first, on the
promise of chatting with everyone

What the first private passengers aboard the ISS will be eating
THE history of privatized space travel is solutions. And meals in space is one of
about to reach a new milestone. While the topics they reflect upon. year, Thomas Pesquet ate some gourmet Top chef José Andrés (left) concocted a paella dish for the private
last September’s first-ever orbital mission dishes created by François Adamski, mission to the ISS. – ETX STUDIO
with no professionals on board was a During this private mission aboard during a collaboration with Servair, the
success, a private flight to the the ISS, the passengers will share a meal subsidiary of the Air France/KLM group
International Space Station is now composed of paella, made with chicken dedicated to catering.
scheduled for April 3. and mushrooms, a key recipe in José
Andrés’ repertoire. The French astronaut also tasted
A collaboration between Axiom Alain Ducasse’s recipes, since his
Space, SpaceX and NASA, the trip will be Of course, the presentation has been Ducasse Conseil team has been working
shared by four individuals, including adapted so that this iconic dish of with CNES (France’s National Centre for
Spanish-born former NASA commander Spanish cuisine can be packaged in soft Space Studies) since 2004. Thierry Marx,
Michael Lopez-Alegria. The mission will pouches suited for space travel. But, the the Michelin-starred chef from the
last ten days in total, and the group will chef’s goal is to encourage guests to share Mandarin Oriental, was also a partner of
spend eight days on the International the paella, in the same way that Thomas Pesquet during his first mission.
Space Station. Spaniards traditionally place the large – ETX Studio
pan in the middle of the table.
When it’s time to sit down to dinner,
passengers will have a chance to taste the The menu will also include a dish
creations of legendary Spanish- called “Secreto de Cerdo with Pisto,“
American chef, José Andrés. made with Iberian pork, tomatoes,
onions, eggplant and peppers. In the
While Andrés is famous around the passenger’s luggage, there will be Bellota
world for his humanitarian work -- he is Iberian jamón, but also a salchichon, a
currently organizing a food distribution traditional sausage from the Iberian
on the Polish border with Ukraine Peninsula, as well as Marcona almonds,
through his association World Central considered one of the top varieties in the
Kitchen -- the star chef based in world, provided by companies of Fermín
Washington DC is also known for his and that of another great Spanish chef,
involvement in issues concerning the Albert Adrià.
food of tomorrow.
On board the International Space
Andrés has long been working with Station, astronauts are now pampered by
the education and philanthropy branch top chefs who work on tasty meal ideas
of his ThinkFood Group to implement for many months before departure. Last

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Life father, Aruwin’s passion for skiing
Like daughter took her all the way to the
Winter Olympics.

o National Alpine skier Aruwin Salehuddin, the different in life.
first female for Malaysia in the Winter Olympics Malaysia Boleh!
inBeijing2022 wasinspiredbyherfather Malaysia made its first appearance in
the Winter Olympics in 2018 and just
█ BY S. TAMARAI CHELVI never have the opportunity to ski on a four years later, we have our first
slope here in Malaysia, for obvious female alpine skier.
ARUWIN SALEHUDDIN reasons. Aruwin, who raced in the women’s
made history as the first giant slalom completed the race
female athlete to represent For athletes like Aruwin, or others within the top 40 just last month.
Malaysia at the Winter who enjoy skiing as a leisure activity,
Olympics Games 2022, but it really they often have to travel to foreign She finished at 38th place out of 80
should not have come as a surprise. countries with winter climates. skiers at the event which was held at
Seventeen-year-old Aruwin was Nevertheless, it’s not a hindrance for the National Alpine Ski Centre in
motivated by her father’s own sports Malaysians to go beyond their Northwest Yanging, China.
career and achievements at the comfort zone to try something new or
Speaking about Olympics, she
Olympics in 1996. said: “My first experience at the
Aruwin’s father, Salehuddin Ayob, Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 was
represented Malaysia in the sport of very memorable, as it was the first
kayaking, and this inspired the time I got to race on the same courses
teenager to follow his footsteps to as the best female ski racers from the
represent Malaysia and to make a World Cup circuit.
mark in the sports world.
“My father is a big role model as an “The race slope was very well
Olympian for kayaking at the Atlanta prepared, with great features. I was
Summer Olympics in 1996, and it more than happy to be able to ski at a
influenced my drive to get to there, place like that.“
ever since I was little,“ revealed
Aruwin. The young teenager recalled the
“My dad is my idol because as joy she experienced when she was
an athlete, he was very being watched by ski fans around the
hardworking and a quick world.
learner. He was also
competing in a sport that is We hope that Beijing would not be
uncommon in Malaysia, the last adventure for Aruwin; Aruwin and her father.
and I think that’s a very instead, that is it just the beginning of shared her feelings.
memorable feat,“ she said. her remarkable journey into ski might be fun for me!
Similarly, the talented sports! A star is born “I happily agreed and since then, I
skier competes in a Starting young As she grew older, the passionate
sport that is not Aruwin’s confidence as a skier grew. have been hooked, and can’t see
‘available’ in Aruwin was introduced to skiing Her graceful moves on the mountain myself stopping any time soon.”
Malaysia. by her parents at the tender age of impressed her parents, who realised
In fact, most two, and she fell in love with the that she had a natural talent, and An amazing racer, Aruwin
Malaysian may sport immediately. encouraged her to compete in races deserves all praise and applause for
“My first time on skis was when I was to hone her skills, despite her young breaking the barrier at such young
Aruwin was just two years old, in Sun Peaks, age. age and inspiring hope for the next
first Canada,” she said. It was a huge task for a little girl, generation.
introduced to but she took it in her stride.
skiing at the “When I was at the daycare, an “By the time I was six years old, I Hopefully, this is just the first
age of two. instructor would take me out on could keep up with my parents fairly chapter in Aruwin’s Olympic career,
the beginner slopes, and that’s well, and they decided that ski racing and we hope to see her compete in
how I learned to ski.” many Winter Games in the future, as
well as other international ski
Gradually, Aruwin learned to competitions, and that she will
cruise downhill and on slopes, continue to make Malaysia proud!
making turns and gliding
through snow, smoothly.

“I loved the adrenaline rush,
the feeling of gliding on skis,
and the freedom I felt
whenever I was on snow,“

HEALTH

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█ BY THASHINE SELVAKUMARAN option. However, balance them
against the possible rewards of a
FEAR is really beneficial to us decision and how your life may
as humans. It is a necessary change for the better. You will never
response to physical and be able to completely remove
mental risk; without it, we dangers and fears from your life, so
would be unable to protect stop acting as if you can. Making a
ourselves against actual dangers. huge choice is merely picking one
of several ways through the
However, we may sometimes uncertainty.
fear circumstances that are not in Practice mindfulness
any way hazardous, and these Mindfulness is a type of thought
worries might prevent us from process that helps you to become
experiencing otherwise good more conscious of your fear. Use
things. In the correct context, fear these mindfulness techniques
can be a friend, but too much of it during your less severe bouts of
can take over your life. The natural fear.
procedure is that danger causes
dread, and once the threat has When you see your fear
passed, the fear fades. symptoms emerging, take a
moment to reflect on what is
However, if the dread is not occurring to you. You can do this by
alleviated, it can mutate into keeping a mental journal. Keep an
something more dangerous. It’s not eye out for symptoms. Don’t
always easy to deal with fear. You blindly react, but instead simply sit
can, however, improve your ability and keep track of yourself as the
to handle your emotional moment unfolds. Being passive
responses. It is essential to increases self-awareness and keeps
understand how to conquer fear. you from performing the regular
things you do when you are afraid.
Learn more about your fear
This is the most difficult phase, but Use nature as your
it is also the most important. You therapist
can’t conquer a fear that is buried Of course, speaking to
deep inside your mind. When you a therapist is the best
turn toward your fear instead of Figyhotur fearsPanic attacks can happen at any time and can severely affect our quality of life. –123RF way to work through
moving away from it, you may your anxieties and
realise aspects of it that you were phobias. However, you
previously unaware of. can’t constantly be in
your therapist’s office.
To help you face your worries, Instead, consider
consider maintaining a journal for going out for a walk.
one to three weeks. Make a note of
any trends you see. Make a note of Natural beauty,
anything that stands out. Writing such as that seen in
down your fear patterns and parks, backyards, or
symptoms might assist to clarify anywhere green is
them. They are no longer as large growing, can help
and impassable as they formerly to your fears lessen the sensations of dread and
were. Most importantly, o Here are six steps Once you have a clear image of anxiety you are feeling.
understanding everything there is your fear, recognise all of the Nature soothes individuals,
emotions associated with it. Do you lowering stress levels and shifting
to overcome theto know about your fear will help their moods from nervous to
you on how to deal with it. demons in your life get sad or furious when you think relaxed. Furthermore, walking or
about your fears? By categorising Practice meditation /breathing running outside forces us to engage
Identify all the emotions related all of your emotions, you can better exercises our brains differently, which might
understand what is driving them Mediation is one of the most result in a shift from irrational
every day. effective methods to overcoming scared ideas to better thinking that
your worst phobias. It helps you to can help us conquer the anxiety.
Use your imagination in positive gradually descend into a profound Learning to conquer fear
ways state of relaxation, surrendering to necessitates self-awareness as well
Imagination is good. It offers the the present moment. Meditation as a good amount of bravery.
ability to think about the power, benefits include reducing daily Remember that you don’t have to
creativity capacity to think more tension and anxiety by do it alone. Talk to someone if you
creatively. However, when it disconnecting us from our need to. Fighting your fears is one
encourages you to think about thoughts and sensations. Engage of the most essential things you
unpleasant things, an active yourself in breathing exercise to should learn in life. When you
imagination may be a dangerous overcome your fears. If you want to overcome your fears, you will have
weapon. Your mind may exaggerate avoid a lot of the tension associated a lot more fun and happy life. It’s
your anxieties, making your with your worries, practice a variety the nicest feeling in the world to be
situation appear much worse than of breathing exercises and make able to enjoy your life without
it is. them a habit. being concerned about anything.
Instead of allowing your mind to
take you down dark alleys of terror, Prioritise the potential benefits
utilise it to your advantage. The and learn to live with a balanced
peace you had in your imagined level of uncertainty
situation might really help We are all aware that there will
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IN THE MATTER OF DALAM MAHKAMAH TINGGI DI last 16 in Miami,
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 KUALA LUMPUR Osaka into quarters
TOP SEED Daniil Medvedev (pix)
AND IN THE MATTER OF DALAM WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, moved a step closer to reclaiming the Sebastian Korda.
R. STAHL ENGINEERING & MALAYSIA world No. 1 ranking as he beat Japan’s Osaka reached the quarterfinals for
MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-4
Company No. 200701030645 PENGGULUNGAN SYARIKAT a second consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-4 win
NO: WA-28NCC-165-02/2022 over American Alison Riske, recovering after
(788671-X) Dalam perkara Seksyen 465(1)(e) dan 466 yesterday to reach the last 16 at the Miami falling behind 2-0 in the second set.
(Incorporated in Malaysia) dalam Akta Syarikat 2016 Jake Paul offers Open, while Naomi Osaka cruised into the After the match the unseeded Osaka said
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) Smith and Rock quarterfinals of the women’s draw.
At a General Meeting of the members of R. Dan RM126m to fight she was in a different state of mind than last
STAHL ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING Dalam perkara M101 BUKIT Medvedev, who can replace Novak year when arriving at the Miami Open after
SDN. BHD. duly convened and held at Lot BINTANG SDN BHD (No. Syarikat: BOXING promoter Jake Paul (pix) has Djokovic in the rankings if he winning the Australian Open.
2-2-43, Second Floor, Wisma Rampai, Jalan 201301024114/1053943-X) offered Will Smith and Chris Rock reaches the Miami semifinals, “It’s really funny for me
34/26, Rampai Town Centre, 53300 Kuala US$15 million (RM63m) each to step fired down 14 aces and broke because last year I made it to
Lumpur on Monday, 28th day of March, Dan in the ring and settle their differences Martinez three times to the (Miami) quarters too
2022 the Special Resolutions set out below Dalam perkara Kaedah-Kaedah after Smith slapped Rock during secure victory in 84 but it was after I won
were duly passed and agreed to: - Penggulungan Syarikat 1972 Sunday’s Oscars awards ceremony. minutes. Australia and I wasn’t
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS “I just felt like I had to that grateful, I kind of
1. RESOLVED THAT the company will be ANTARA Smith strode on stage during the expected to win,” said
liquidated by way of members’ voluntary SCITECH CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD televised ceremony and struck Rock be more consistent, and Osaka.
winding up. (No. Syarikat: 1191473-D) in the face after the comedian made the more consistent one “But I’m in the same
2. RESOLVED THAT Loh Kim Wah of 60 a joke about the appearance of today would win,”
Jalan Hilir 5, Taman Sri Angsana Hilir, … PEMPETISYEN Smith’s wife. Medvedev said. position this year and I
68000 Ampang Selangor Darul Ehsan DAN “I managed to just am so like, this is really
be appointed as Liquidator to act for the M101 BUKIT BINTANG SDN BHD “I got US$15m for Will Smith and make a few less errors at like one of the funnest
purpose of winding-up the company’s (No. Syarikat: 201301024114/1053943-X) US$15m for Chris Rock ready to go,” important moments, times of my life.”
affairs and distributing its assets. Paul, who runs Most Valuable serve even better, and it Standing between the
3. RESOLVED THAT the liquidator be and … RESPONDEN Promotions, wrote on Twitter. was a small margin but I four-times Grand Slam
is hereby authorized to divide amongst IKLAN PETISYEN managed to win and I’m really champion and a first Miami
the members in cash, specie or in kind, NOTIS ADALAH DENGAN INI DIBERI bahawa “Let’s do it in August on my happy.” semifinal will be Australian Open
the whole or any part of the assets of the suatu Petisyen untuk penggulungan undercard,” he said, referring to his Up next for the Russian, who lost the finalist Danielle Collins, who beat
property to be divided as aforesaid, set Syarikat yang dinamakan di atas oleh next bout against a yet-to-be-named No. 1 ranking after a surprise third-round loss Tunisian eighth seed Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-4.
such values as he deemed fair upon any Mahkamah Tinggi di Kuala Lumpur telah opponent. at Indian Wells, will be American Jenson Poland’s new world No. 1 Iga Swiatek eased
property to be divided as aforesaid and pada 25 Februari 2022 dikemukakan oleh Brooksby, a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 winner over Spain’s past 14th seed Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-1 and will
may determine how such division shall SCITECH CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD (No. “Someone get me on the phone Roberto Bautista Agut. next face Petra Kvitova after the Czech
be carried out as between the members Syarikat: 1191473-D), JB-09-10, Block B, with Will Smith’s boxing Spanish 14th seed Carlos Alcaraz will meet defeated Veronika Kudermatova 7-6(5), 6-4 to
in accordance with their respective Z Residence, No. 5, Jalan Jalil Perwira 2, representative ASAP.” Stefanos Tsitsipas after both enjoyed straight- reach the quarters.
rights and interest therein. Bukit Jalil, 58200 Kuala Lumpur. set wins over Marin Cilic and Alex de Minaur
4. RESOLVED THAT the liquidator be DAN bahawa Petisyen tersebut diarahkan Celebrity boxing matches have respectively. Spanish fifth seed Paula Badosa beat 16-
indemnified by the Company against all supaya dibicarakan di hadapan been a trend in recent years and year-old wildcard Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2, 6-3
actions, proceedings, liabilities, claims, Mahkamah yang bersidang di Kuala contributed to the rise of the likes of Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz and will next meet Jessica Pegula, who
demands, losses, damages, charges, Lumpur pada pukul 9.00 pagi pada 5 Paul and his brother Logan, who rose dispatched fellow American Tommy Paul 7- reached the Miami quarterfinals for the first
costs and expenses of whatever nature, Julai 2022. to fame on the internet before they 6(2), 6-4 and will meet Serbian Miomir time after Anhelina Kalinina retired while
including legal fees incurred in or DAN mana-mana pihak Pemiutang atau crossed over into boxing. Kecmanovic, a 7-6(4), 6-3 winner over trailing 6-0. – Reuters
sustained by him directly or indirectly in Penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang ingin
the execution and discharge of his duties menyokong atau menentang sesuatu While a tantalising idea, the odds Speculation grows over
as Liquidator and in relation thereto. Perintah mengikut Petisyen tersebut of the fight ever happening between Tiger’s Augusta return
Director boleh hadir dengan tujuan itu secara the 53-year-old Smith and Rock, 57,
NG HOW LENG, JANET peribadi atau melalui peguambelanya are long, TMZ noted. █ PHIL CASEY Championship with son Charlie in
Dated: 30 March 2022 pada masa perbicaraan. Salinan TIGER WOODS remains listed in the field for December, but was allowed to use a cart and
Petisyen tersebut akan dibekalkan oleh They have each amassed a fortune next week’s Masters as speculation mounts knows that walking 18 holes a day on a hilly
IN THE MATTER OF pihak yang bertandatangan di bawah in their long careers and Smith, who about his possible return to action at course like Augusta National is a different
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 ini kepada mana-mana Pemiutang atau played legendary boxer Muhammad Augusta National. proposition.
Penyumbang Syarikat tersebut yang Ali in the 2001 biopic Ali, would have
AND IN THE MATTER OF memintanya dengan membuat bayaran a big advantage over the comedian Woods has not played in a top-level event “I’m still working on the walking part. It
R. STAHL ENGINEERING & yang ditetapkan. when it comes to age, height and since requiring surgery on open fractures to takes time,”Woods said in a press conference
MANUFACTURING SDN. BHD. Alamat Pempetisyen adalah JB-09- weight. – Reuters his lower right leg and further injuries to his of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera last
Company No. 200701030645 10, Block B, Z Residence, No. 5, Jalan foot and ankle following an horrific car crash month.
Jalil Perwira 2, Bukit Jalil, 58200 Kuala 322 Notices 322 Notices in Los Angeles on 23 February 2021.
(788671-X) Lumpur. “What’s frustrating is not (being) at my
(Incorporated in Malaysia) Peguamcara Pempetisyen ialah Tetuan IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF The 46-year-old has fallen to 944th in the timetable. I want to be at a certain place but
(IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) Nazri Aziz Masura Mak & Tan yang THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965 THE COMPANIES ACT, 1965 world rankings as a result, but is eligible for I’m not. I’m getting better, yes, but not at the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors beralamat di No. 30-1, Jalan Galloway, the year’s first major as a five-time former speed and rate that I would like.
of the above named company, which is Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. AND AND champion.
being voluntarily wound up, are required IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF “I have seen progress, I am a lot stronger
on or before the 30 April 2022 to send in t.t GALERI SAUJANA SDN. BHD. MOTOR HOME SDN. BHD. While 16 other former winners are listed than I was. I can play weekend warrior golf,
their names and addresses with particulars …………………… on the Masters’ official website as not that’s easy, but to be able to be out here and
of their debts and claims, and the names Peguamcara bagi Pihak Pempetisyen (338048-X) (344814-A) competing, Woods was still among the play six rounds of golf – practice round, pro-
and addresses of their solicitors (if any) to PERINGATAN:- (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY active players yesterday as footage surfaced am, four competitive days – I’m not able to
the undersigned Liquidator at Lot 2-2-43, Sesiapa yang ingin hadir pada on social media of him apparently playing in do that yet.”
Second Floor, Wisma Rampai, Jalan 34/26, perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut hendaklah LIQUIDATION) LIQUIDATION) Florida last weekend.
Rampai Town Centre, 53300 Kuala Lumpur menyampaikan, atau menghantar dengan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN If Woods decides he is unable to compete
and if so required by notice in writing from pos, kepada peguamcara Pempetisyen pursuant to Section 272(2) of pursuant to Section 272(2) of Woods, who feared shortly after his in the 86th Masters, he could choose to
the said Liquidator, are, by their solicitors yang dinamakan di atas suatu notis the Companies Act, 1965 that the Companies Act, 1965 that accident that his right leg would have to be attend the traditional Champions Dinner and
or personally required to come in and bertulis tentang niatnya sebegitu. Notis the Final General Meeting of the the Final General Meeting of the amputated, competed in the PNC play in the pre-tournament par-three contest
prove their said debts and claims at such tersebut mestilah menyatakan nama Members of the abovenamed Members of the abovenamed on April 6. – The Independent
time and place as shall be specified in dan alamat pihak berkenaan, atau jika ia Company will be held at No. 1109, Company will be held at No. 1109,
such notice, or in default thereof they sebuah firma, nama dan alamat firma, dan 11th Floor, Block A4, Leisure 11th Floor, Block A4, Leisure INSIDE EDGE ... as Collingwood‘amazed’
will be excluded from the benefits of any mestilah ditandatangani oleh pihak atau Commerce Square, No. 9, Jalan Commerce Square, No. 9, Jalan Not Root’s fault: Pietersen by questions about captaincy
distribution made before such debts and firma berkenaan atau peguamcaranya, PJS 8/9, 46150 Petaling Jaya, PJS 8/9, 46150 Petaling Jaya,
claims are proved. jika ada. Notis hendaklah disampaikan, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Monday, Selangor Darul Ehsan on Monday, KEVIN PIETERSEN has leaped to the defence ENGLAND’S interim head coach Paul
Liquidator atau jika dihantar dengan pos, hendaklah 2nd day of May, 2022 at 11.30 2nd day of May, 2022 at 11.00 of Joe Root and insists England’s demise is not Collingwood said he is amazed that questions
LOH KIM WAH dihantar dalam jangkamasa mencukupi, a.m. for the following purpose:- a.m. for the following purpose:- the captain’s fault. Root has led England to are being asked about Joe Root’s captaincy of
Dated: 30 March 2022 supaya sampai kepada pihak yang 1) To receive an account from 1) To receive an account from four consecutive defeats in Test series, which the Test side and that the Yorkshireman is
dinamakan di atas sebelum pukul 12.00 could become five once the India series, with “desperate” to get the team back to winning
322 Notices tengah hari pada 4 Julai 2022 (sehari the Liquidator showing the the Liquidator showing the Root’s side trailing 2-1, finishes. Pietersen ways. “Sometimes it amazes me that he gets
sebelum tarikh yang ditetapkan untuk manner in which the winding- manner in which the winding- vehemently defended Root and pinned the questioned, because of how it feels within the
IN THE MATTER OF perbicaraan Petisyen tersebut). up has been conducted and up has been conducted and blame on the quality of cricketers at his dressing room,” Collingwood told British
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 the property of the Company the property of the Company disposal. “Who else is going to captain them? media. “It’s the first time I’ve experienced him
IN THE MATTER OF disposed of and to hear any disposed of and to hear any You’re only as good as your players,” Pietersen as a head coach, and worked with him. You
AND THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 explanation that may be given explanation that may be given told Talk Sport. “My question is who is going to can see the passion, the drive. There’s a real
IN THE MATTER OF by the Liquidator. by the Liquidator. take over and do a better job with the players hunger to get it right. These aren’t just words
INNOMISE TRADING SDN. BHD. AND 2) To determine pursuant to 2) To determine pursuant to they’ve got. Forget Joe Root, it’s the players, coming out of his mouth. He’s desperate to get
Company No. 201201012651 IN THE MATTER OF Section 284(3)(b) of the Act, Section 284(3)(b) of the Act, who is going to do a better job with the the team back to winning games of cricket. I
the manner in which the books, the manner in which the books, calibre of player that is playing Test cricket for can’t say anything but positivity in terms of
(986168-U) NUS SDN. BHD. accounts and documents of the accounts and documents of the England? Understand the set-up, the set-up what he has done leadership wise in the
(Incorporated in Malaysia) [Company Registration Company and of the Liquidator Company and of the Liquidator stinks.” dressing room, trying to move this team
No. 198201015284 (95055-V)] thereof, shall be disposed of. thereof, shall be disposed of. forward.”
(IN MEMBERS’ Wong Kim Hong Wong Kim Hong
VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) (IN MEMBERS’ Liquidator Liquidator
At a General Meeting of the members VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) Dated this 30th day of March Dated this 30 day of March 2022
of INNOMISE TRADING SDN. BHD. duly NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant 2022 Note: A member entitled to attend
convened and held at Lot 2-2-43, Second to Section 439(2) of the Companies Act, Note: A member entitled to attend and vote at this Final General
Floor, Wisma Rampai, Jalan 34/26, Rampai 2016, that the Special Resolutions set out and vote at this Final General Meeting is entitled to appoint a
Town Centre, 53300 Kuala Lumpur on below were duly passed by the members Meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in his
Friday, 25th day of March, 2022 the Special of the company on the 25th March 2022: proxy to attend and vote in his stead. A proxy need not be a
Resolutions set out below were duly passed “That the Company be wound up stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
and agreed to: - voluntarily by way of a members’ member of the Company.
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS voluntary liquidation and that NAGARAJAN
1. RESOLVED THAT the company will be A/L THAMBIAH [NRIC No: 530523-10-
liquidated by way of members’ voluntary 5505] of 3rd Floor, No. 122, Jalan Thamby
winding up. Abdullah, Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan,
2. RESOLVED THAT Wong Kok Lee of Lot 2-2- Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, be and is
43, Second Floor, Wisma Rampai, Jalan hereby appointed as Liquidator to act for
34/26, Rampai Town Centre, 53300 Kuala the purpose of winding up the company’s
Lumpur be appointed as Liquidator to act for affairs and distributing its assets.”
the purpose of winding-up the company’s TENGKU YUNUS KAMARUDDIN
affairs and distributing its assets. Director
3. RESOLVED THAT the liquidator be and is Kuala Lumpur
hereby authorized to divide amongst the 30th March 2022
members in cash, specie or in kind, the
whole or any part of the assets of the IN THE MATTER OF
property to be divided as aforesaid, set THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016
such values as he deemed fair upon any
property to be divided as aforesaid and AND
may determine how such division shall be IN THE MATTER OF
carried out as between the members in
accordance with their respective rights and NUS SDN. BHD.
interest therein. [Company Registration No.
4. RESOLVED THAT the liquidator be 198201015284 (95055-V)]
indemnified by the Company against all (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY
actions, proceedings, liabilities, claims,
demands, losses, damages, charges, costs WINDING-UP)
and expenses of whatever nature, including NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
legal fees incurred in or sustained by him creditors of the above named company
directly or indirectly in the execution and which is being wound up voluntarily are
discharge of his duties as Liquidator and in required on or before 30th April , 2022
relation thereto. to send their names and addresses with
Director particulars of their debts or claims and the
WONG KOK LEE names and addresses of their solicitors (if
Dated: 30 March 2022 any) to the undersigned, the Liquidator
of the said Company; and if so required
IN THE MATTER OF in writing from the said Liquidator, the
THE COMPANIES ACT 2016 creditors are to be represented by their
solicitors or personally to come in and
AND prove their debts or claims at such time
IN THE MATTER OF and place as shall be specified in such
INNOMISE TRADING SDN. BHD. notice or in default thereof they will
Company No. 201201012651 (986168-U) be excluded from the benefits of any
(Incorporated in Malaysia) distribution made before such debts are
proven.
(IN MEMBERS’ Kuala Lumpur
VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) 30th March, 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors NAGARAJAN A/L THAMBIAH
of the above named company, which is being Liquidator
voluntarily wound up, are required on or before 3rd Floor, No. 122, Jalan Thamby Abdullah,
the 30 April 2022 to send in their names and Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields,
addresses with particulars of their debts and 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
claims, and the names and addresses of their
solicitors (if any) to the undersigned Liquidator
at Lot 2-2-43, Second Floor, Wisma Rampai,
Jalan 34/26, Rampai Town Centre, 53300 Kuala
Lumpur and if so required by notice in writing
from the said Liquidator, are, by their solicitors
or personally required to come in and prove
their said debts and claims at such time and
place as shall be specified in such notice, or in
default thereof they will be excluded from the
benefits of any distribution made before such
debts and claims are proved.
Liquidator
WONG KOK LEE
Dated: 30 March 2022

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█ DAN AUSTIN Right Formula for the future
F1’s racing revolution breathes new life into Verstappen and Leclerc’s rivalry
IT IS not often that a professional athlete
revels in the fun of being narrowly beaten in among the most intense Formula One has proportion of their aerodynamic potency when dupe their opponent into an error.
the final stages of a rip-roaring sporting produced in its seven-decade history, Leclerc closely following the car in front, rendering Neither has been able to run away with the
contest by a long-time adversary, but that is was squabbling with midfield runners to score following at speed immensely difficult and
exactly what Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc did solid but unspectacular points totals in Ferrari overtaking infrequent. lead because the ease with which they can follow
after finishing less than a second behind Max machinery that was fundamentally incapable of one another means there is never more than a
Verstappen in Formula One’s stellar Saudi allowing him to compete for wins. The rules were changed so that the new cars few cars’ lengths between them.
Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday evening. would, theoretically, be able to follow one
But the 2022 campaign has heralded a another more closely, meaning drivers could Leclerc and Verstappen came up through the
“It wasn’t enough today but oh my God I regulation change that has revolutionised the race harder. junior ranks in the same generation and for over
really enjoyed that race… Every race should be way F1 races are run, and which has played a decade have battled each other for race wins in
like this!,” beamed the Monegasque in his post- entirely into Leclerc’s hands. Two races in, F1 seems to have absolutely go karts, entry level single-seaters, and now the
race interview. nailed its revamped rulebook. In the opening fastest racing machinery on the planet.
All 10 teams have been forced to completely rounds at Sakhir and Jeddah, Leclerc and
That he had finished only second having redesign their cars in an effort to counteract a Verstappen have spent successive laps trading That shared history has allowed them to
spent the vast majority of the race in first place problem that blighted the previous era of racing the lead back and forth, scrapping around every build up an innate understanding of one
was not Leclerc’s primary concern once the – loss of downforce. corner in a battle of wits which has seen both another’s tactics, habits, personality and limits
chequered flag had waved; instead, the sheer men using trickery and flamboyancy to try and on a circuit. So far at least, they know exactly
thrill of tussling so closely out front with Previously, F1 cars lost a significant when and where to push each other, and when
Verstappen was enough to render the Ferrari to draw back.
driver positively giddy about the season to come.
With one victory each, and Lewis Hamilton
Last season, while Verstappen and Lewis languishing in a Mercedes car which is far off the
Hamilton engaged in a title fight that ranks pace of the frontrunners, the pair seem destined
to be the protagonists of Formula One in 2022. –
5438/2022 29/03/2022 (TUE) The Independent

8696 DrawDate:29/03/22(Tue) DrawNo:5385/22 Venue: PERAK TURF CLUB
8869
Hamilton’s
9863 ‘missed

3417 3056 7762 9329 opportunity’ 5341
7094 1911 4596 1377 in Jeddah
7112 5569 4644 3759 6575
1071 4835 0527 7054
4603 7685 5386 4092 3325

8696 8869 5,600,974.99 5248 + 0116 3112 + 9062
8696 9863 8869 8696 7209 + 3760 0442 + 1530
8869 9863 9863 8696 9516 + 5380 7645 + 5711
9863 8869 0581 + 3737 2572 + 8089
534,117.22 4484 + 9788 8670 + 9190

TOTO WOLFF believes that the Saudi mishap in Mercedes’ strategy. RM6,402,878.80
Arabian Grand Prix was a “reflection” of Having started on hard tyres, a Virtual
8696 where Mercedes “currently stand”, but 5341 + 6575 6575 + 5341
8869 admitted to a missed opportunity for Safety Car (VSC) period appeared to 5341 + 3325 3325 + 5341
Lewis Hamlton during the race. offer an ideal chance for Hamilton to 6575 + 3325 3325 + 6575
9863 make his pit stop without conceding
OX George Russell finished fifth in significant time. RM164,295.40
Jeddah, behind a lead quartet
comprised of Red Bull and Ferrari However a pit-lane incident meant 505 341 + GOAT RM1,633,333.30
drivers, while Hamilton could only fight the Briton felt it was unwise to come in,
31262 his way up to 10th after starting in 15th delaying his entry until after racing had 006 575 + OX RM3,175,381.20
1262 place on the grid. resumed.
51778 262 873 325 + SNAKE RM1,190,000.00
53900 62 Russell’s fifth-place was reason for Wolff reflected afterwards that the
encouragement for Wolff, who believes decision had probably caused Hamilton 405 248 860 116 673 112 679 062
933598 that without an incident Mercedes are to finish a couple of places lower. 817 209 213 760 510 442 361 530
currently unable to challenge the fastest 569 516 755 380 227 645 855 711
93359 33598 cars in the field. “For Lewis, it was always going to be 190 581 483 737 862 572 608 089
9335 3598 a difficult afternoon from P15. 714 484 899 788 848 670 879 190
933 598 “Today’s race was the reflection of
93 98 where we currently stand,”Wolff “The first Safety Car came too early to
explained. run to the end on Medium, so we stayed
out like other cars that started on Hard;
“George managed his race well and then we missed the opportunity to box
scored the maximum we could have just before the pit lane closed under the
hoped for today without any incidents VSC, which cost us a couple of positions.
ahead of him.”
“The overall picture is sobering, and
As for Hamilton, the seven-time it’s clear that we need to continue
world champion might have finished working hard if we wish to deliver a
higher than tenth were it not for a late stronger performance in Melbourne.” –
The Independent

Saudi GP under spotlight

2 5 12 15 25 27 FORMULA ONE has plenty to discuss the track, with its blind, high-speed 341 575 325
90,557,509.04 after a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix sweeps and flat out straight stretches
weekend that raised questions about along the Red Sea. RM786,097.40
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underlined the perils.
RM10,841,496 While Sunday served up a riveting
floodlit spectacle around the thrilling “I think it’s definitely the most
won on 27/03/2022 ! Jeddah Corniche track, there was dangerous place in the calendar,” Red
acknowledgement that Formula One Bull’s Sergio Perez said shortly after
needed to assess its newest fixture. taking his first career pole.

“I think after this weekend, all the Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz added: “When
drivers also together, we will speak with you see an accident like Mick’s (it) gives
F1 and of course also the team bosses us a bit the tranquillity that even at
to see what’s happening for the future,” those speeds the car is protecting you
Red Bull’s world champion and race because the (governing) FIA has done a
winner Max Verstappen said. great job in giving us very safe cockpits.

Drivers also had reservations about “But at the same time, is it really
worth it?” – Reuters

SIDENETTING 23theSUN ON WEDNESDAY | MARCH 30, 2022
‘The manager decides tactics’ * SPORTS

LOUIS VAN GAAL has reminded Virgil van ‘One day it will happen’
Dijk that the “manager decides the tactics” Rooney reveals ambition to become Manchester United manager
after the Liverpool defender suggested he
would prefer to play a different system with █ TOM KERSHAW issue with you getting me sent off,’ because I’d
the national team. Van Gaal returned to the spent the first half trying to get him booked for
Netherlands for a third spell as manager WAYNE ROONEY has diving.”
following the country’s exit from the Euros revealed his main
last summer and the team are unbeaten motivation behind Rooney also revealed how, when he was 14, he
under the 70-year-old, winning six of their going into had once told Sir Alex Ferguson to “f*** off”.
eight games and qualifying for the World management was to one day take
Cup. The Netherlands defeated Denmark 4-2 charge of Manchester United. “Sir Alex ­Ferguson tried to sign me when I was
in a friendly match on Friday to extend their Rooney has remained 14. He was on the phone to my mum and dad,”
unbeaten record but Van Dijk hinted committed to Derby County during Rooney said.
afterwards he felt uncomfortable playing in their financial turmoil and
the middle of back three in Van Gaal’s 3-4-1- Championship relegation battle, and “They said, ‘Alex is on the phone, Manchester
2 system. When asked what formation he admitted he turned down an United want to sign you.’ I said, ‘Tell him to f*** off.
would prefer, Van Dijk said that he is in interview at Everton as it might impact I want to play for Everton.’
favour of the 4-3-3 system used at Liverpool his chances of one day returning to Old
under Jurgen Klopp, which is also what Trafford. “Then as time went on, I knew I had to play for
Dutch teams have traditionally played. But “The whole reason in me going into Alex Ferguson. The reason I signed for
when those comments were put to Van management is Manchester United. I got United was Alex Ferguson.”
Gaal, the former Manchester United and offered the job interview for the – The Independent
Barcelona coach replied. “I know he has that Everton job,” Rooney told The Sun. Ferguson
preference, he always said this publicly. We (left and
already had this debate when I came here. Rooney.
The manager decides the tactics.”
“I want to be Manchester
Ronaldo quashes retirement talk United manager. I know I am
not ready now but I have to
CRISTIANO RONALDO has swatted away plan everything I do to make
talk that he could be nearing the end of his sure one day it
international career. Ronaldo, who has 185 will happen.”
caps for Portugal and a world-record 115 Rooney, who is
international goals, is aiming to emulate a Manchester United’s all-
select band of players to have played in five time leading goalscorer,
World Cups. “Who will decide my future will also urged Marcus
be me,” said the 37-year-old Manchester Rashford to remain at the
United forward. “If I feel like playing more, I club and attempt to break
will. I’m the boss, end of story.” that record, amid reports
the forward is prepared to
Mancini keen to stay on move on this summer.
“To get the record and
ROBERTO MANCINI has vowed to stay on be United’s highest goal
as Italy manager, telling reporters yesterday scorer is massive,” he said.
that he wanted to eventually win the World “What I hope is that
Cup despite the European champions failing Marcus Rashford gets his
to qualify for the showpiece event for the head out of his a*** and
second time in a row. Italy missed out on the goes and breaks that
tournament in Qatar later this year after a record. He is a Manchester
shock 1-0 defeat at home by North lad.”
Macedonia in last week’s playoff semifinal. Rooney also pulled no
There were no calls for Mancini’s removal, punches when referring to
however, with Italian Football Federation Cristiano Ronaldo as
(FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina backing annoying” and called Rio Ferdinand
him to continue in his role. “I have talked “arrogant”.
with the (FIGC) president, we agree on “Cristiano was so good and so annoying at the
everything. I’m glad, we’ll talk again in the same time,” Rooney said, while also claiming the
next few days,” Mancini said. “I feel like Portuguese “likes diving” in reference to the
staying because I am still young. I wanted to famous clash in the 2006 World Cup, which
win one European Championship and one resulted in a red card for the England striker.
World Cup, so for the World Cup I’ll have to “He is probably not as good now but he is
wait a little.” probably just as annoying.
“I had no issue with Cristiano whatsoever (after
Barcelona can win the fallout following Portugal’s win over England).
La Liga title: Laporta “I spoke to him in the tunnel. I said, ‘I have no

JOAN LAPORTA fully believes Barcelona can Euro boss tells doubters
secure this season’s La Liga title, should they they were wrong
maintain their current run of form.
EUROPEAN CLUBS now enjoy greater together, this is a historic increase in revenue,”
Barcelona are currently 12 points behind affluence and influence after rejecting the the Qatari told the ECA’s General Assembly in
league leaders Real Madrid but have a game Super League breakaway, the president of the Vienna.
in hand. European Club Association has said.
“This deal also proves that the doubters of
“I am not ready to accept just winning the Nasser Al Khelaifi, who is also the president the European football model were wrong.
Europa League and finishing second in La of Paris Saint-Germain who resisted calls to
Liga,” the Barcelona president said in an join the hugely controversial breakaway “More influence and more affluence for
interview with RAC1. competition last April – hailed the joint clubs, more progressive governance and more
commercial and marketing venture European togetherness – I remember some
“I want to win La Liga. I truly believe in it, established between the ECA and European people trying to tear down the system for a
we have the team to win it and we have football’s governing body UEFA which is set to fraction of these things last year.”
reached the final stretch playing well. make the sale of Champions League rights in
the first cycle post-2024 the most lucrative yet. The threat of the Super League has not
“The team is working well and they entirely receded. La Liga president Javier
believe even more than I do that we can win Revenue from Europe’s club competitions Tebas claimed earlier this month that the
(the title). If we keep it up, we will be in 2024-27 is understood to be projected at presidents of the three clubs still supporting
champions.” US$5 billion (RM21b) per season, up from the project – Barcelona, Juventus and Real
US$3.6b (RM15b) per season in the current Madrid – met in Turin earlier this year to
Laporta also stated that there are no plans cycle. discuss a new-look Super League project.
in place for a return of Lionel Messi to the
Nou Camp. Nasser says the orchestrators of the Super ECA and representatives from other
League were prepared to walk away from the continental and global groups are set to
“I haven’t received any messages from Leo mainstream of European football for a fraction discuss a number of key issues at the
(Messi) or from his close circle to return to of that. Assembly over the next two days, including
Barcelona,” he said. the format of European club competitions
“We have seen an amazing 39% increase in post-2024 and a new Financial Fair Play
“We are not considering it. We are building the forecasted commercial value of the men’s regime.
a new team, with new people, together with UEFA club competitions for the post-2024
experts in the field. There is symbiosis. cycle, and while we still need to explore The plans are expected to be finalised at
additional untapped revenue streams UEFA’s executive committee meeting on April
“But Leo is Leo. The best player in the 7. – AFP
world, the Ballon d’Or winner. It is not a step
back. We are not considering it, but he
deserves respect.” – Agencies

WEDNESDAY • MARCH 30, 2022 QUOTE OF THE DAY

I’m still working on the walking part. It
takes time. What’s frustrating is not
(being) at my timetable. I want to be at a certain
place but I’m not. I’m getting better, yes, but not at
the speed and rate that I would like. I have seen
progress, I am a lot stronger than I was.”

Tiger Woods

Beware Premier League’s
of Van Gaal gives brutal relegation battle
verdict on Man Utd as
he urges Ten Hag to THE Premier League is back this weekend and at least
Devilssnub old club seven clubs will resume their bid to retain top-flight
status.
EX-MANCHESTER United manager Louis van United are and will always be a commercial club as long
Gaal has urged Erik ten Hag to snub a summer as the Glazer family are at the helm. Here’s a quick look at the run-in for those involved
switch to Old Trafford because they aren’t a in the relegation battle.
“football club”. However, Woodward’s resignation as club CEO in
Ten Hag is a leading candidate to become United’s February was highly significant after his lack of football Newcastle (Played 29, Points 31)
new permanent manager on July 1, but the Netherlands background contributed to United’s severe downfall
national team boss believes he should operate over his decade-long tenure. Newcastle have been transformed under Eddie Howe and
elsewhere. – despite back-to-back defeats – appear likely to become
His successor, Richard Arnold, is just as the first team to avoid the drop after failing to win any of
The Ajax manager is widely expected to leave his business-focused, but a key difference is their first 14 matches. A tough trip to Tottenham is fol-
post in Amsterdam at the end of the season in search of he is giving the club’s football brains the lowed by three successive home games and, after a trip to
a new challenge following key director Marc Overmars’ decision-making freedom. bottom club Norwich, they face Liverpool, Manchester City
sudden exit. and then Arsenal before visiting relegation-rivals Burnley
Last year, John Murtough was on the final day.
Last week, the Red Devils interviewed Ten Hag as appointed football director, and
part of their managerial hunt following Ole Gunnar Darren Fletcher became technical Brentford (Played 30, Points 30)
Solskjaer’s sacking in November. director. Both are now heavily involved in
the manager search process, whilst Recent back-to-back wins put the brakes on Brentford’s
Ralf Rangnick was appointed interim manager Rangnick will also have a valuable say in the slide as they look to extend their stay in the Premier League
shortly after Solskjaer’s dismissal but isn’t thought club’s operations once his interim manager beyond one season. They return to action at Chelsea and
to be a candidate for the permanent position. role concludes. then play West Ham before a trip to fellow strugglers
Whilst United are a commercial club, Watford. They must also play Tottenham and Manchester
The German coach will enter a two-year positive steps are being United and if the clubs below them keep picking up points,
consultancy role as part of the club’s set-up taken to find a better the Bees’ survival could hinge on dogfights against
this summer, and he is said to be a massive balance, and Ten Everton (A) and Leeds (H) in their last two games.
admirer of Ten Hag’s work. Hag will have likely
been assured of Leeds (Played 30, Points 29)
He’s joined in admiration by Van Gaal, that. – The
who has labelled the 52-year-old a “great Independent Stoppage-time winners in both their last two matches
coach” ahead of his Ajax departure later this have given Leeds a huge lift, but they have plenty still to do
year. Louis van under new head coach Jesse Marsch. Their next two
Gaal (top) matches against Southampton (H) and Watford (A) could
However, he’s warned Ten Hag to avoid and Erik prove pivotal. They might not need to hit the magical 40-
United as his next destination because of the ten Hag. point mark, but with fixtures against Chelsea,
club’s commercial-driven engine room. Manchester City and Arsenal still to come they cannot
afford to lose hard-earned momentum.
In a piece of advice for a fellow Dutchman, as
much as a dig at his former employers, he said: “I Everton (Played 27, Points 25)
think Ten Hag is great coach. A great coach is good for
Man Utd. But, they are a commercial club. Everton would be one of the Premier League’s biggest-ever
casualties if they were to lose top-flight status for the first
“Those are difficult choices for a coach. He should time since 1951 and since Frank Lampard’s arrival, it has
choose a football club, not a commercial club.” not gone to plan, with five defeats in seven League games.
The Toffees have games in hand, but face arguably the
When asked where he believed Ten Hag should go to toughest run-in as fixtures against West Ham, Manchester
Manchester, Van Gaal added: “I’m not going to advise United, Liverpool and Chelsea lie in wait before a last-day
him, he’ll call me himself, but he must choose a football trip to Champions League-chasing Arsenal.
club and not a commercial club.”
Watford (Played 29, Points 22)
In an interview with BBC Sport in 2019, Van Gaal
pinned the blame for United’s malaise during the post- It looks bleak for third-bottom Watford, but victory at
Sir Alex Ferguson years at Woodward’s door. Southampton in their last match has given them hope.
While five of their remaining games are at home – includ-
“At the moment there is a structure with a scouting ing visits from relegation-rivals Leeds, Brentford and
division and above that is someone at Woodward’s right Burnley – they have lost their last eight at Vicarage Road
hand,” he said. and in their four remaining away fixtures, Roy Hodgson’s
side face Liverpool, Manchester City and Crystal Palace
“The structure is not so bad but the right hand has to before a last-day trip to Chelsea.
be a technical director with a football view, not
somebody with a banker’s role. Burnley (Played 27, Points 21)

“Unfortunately, we are talking about a commercial Burnley return to action against Manchester City and their
club, not a football club. I spoke to Ferguson about this chances of avoiding the drop may hinge on the following
and in his last years, he also had problems with it.” back-to-back games against Everton (home) and Norwich
(away). The Clarets, who have won only three times in the
Van Gaal replaced David Moyes as United boss in Premier League this season, have pulled through in worse
2014 and spent two seasons at Old Trafford, winning the situations, but must collect points from their games in
2016 FA Cup. hand. Sean Dyche’s survival skills are going to be sorely
tested.
But his style of football didn’t attract as much as his
off-field persona in press conferences and charity Norwich (Played 29, Points 17)
events, and he was sacked almost immediately after
the FA Cup success. Most Canaries fans have accepted the inevitable – their
side are eight points from safety with nine games left – but
Whilst there could be some bitterness towards the
Red Devils for so easily swapping him out for Jose will be hoping Dean Smith’s side will go down fight-
Mourinho six years ago, Van Gaal’s words ring true. ing. They showed spirit to force a late equaliser
at Leeds in their last match, but the home
side’s stoppage-time winner was a crushing
blow. It condemned Norwich to a sixth-
straight league defeat for the third time this
season and supporters can only hope the cam-

paign does not end in a whimper.

The Independent

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