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Sharing of wealth to all: Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: The State Government eral Territory Hokkien Associations’ 24th
under the leadership of Gabungan Rakyat Central Committee and 6th Women’s Divi-
Sabah (GRS) greatly appreciates the con- sion Oath-taking Ceremony at Putera Ball-
tinuous support of the Chinese commu- room in Bukit Padang, here, Sunday.
nity who stand together with the His speech was delivered by State
Government as partners in every develop- Industrial Development and Entrepre-
ment sector, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri neurship Minister Phoong Jin Zhe.
Hajiji Noor. Hajiji wants the Chinese community in
He said with the solid support of the Sabah to continue working together with
communities, including the Chinese, the the Government to develop the State
State is on the right track in bringing because many of them, including the
development under the Sabah Maju Jaya Hokkien clan, are proven successful in
(SMJ) roadmap. businesses.
“Our success is proven by the large rev- He said the Hokkien clan is the largest
enue collection. The State Government in the country and the second largest clan
will not be satisfied, but continue to bring in Sabah after the Hakka clan.
more investment to the State which can The Chief Minister said efforts will be
create more economic spin-offs. actively improved, including increasing
“The State Government also always investment opportunities, which can ben-
emphasises on the principle of justice and efit various development sectors in Sabah.
care in all aspects to help all communities “Here is the role of the Chinese commu-
regardless of race and religion,” he said. nity, including the Hokkien clan, by taking
This year alone, Hajiji said, the State opportunities in the development sector
Government allocated a grant of RM54.05 in this State,” he said.
million to Chinese and mission schools as Hajiji also hopes the Hokkien commu-
well as non-Muslim religious bodies in nity in Sabah under the leadership of Tan
Sabah. Sri TC Goh will continue to contribute to
“This commitment clearly shows the the economic development of the State.
Government is sensitive to the needs of the “We are working hard to advance Sabah

Phoong shaking hands with Goh (left) at the Federation of Sabah

community and is committed to help in terms of development and share wealth

Sabah Senators pledge full support for Hajiji

and Labuan Hokkien Associations’ installation ceremony.
regardless of race or religion,” he said at among all Sabahans regardless of race and

Dr M could
the Federation of Sabah and Labuan Fed- religion,” he said.

become
PM again,
KOTA KINABALU: Senators from Sabah

says Salleh
on Monday pledged full support to Chief
Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor to lead
the State.
Datuk John Ambrose, who led the sen-
ators to pay a courtesy call on Hajiji at
Pusat Pentadbiran Negeri Sabah (PPNS), KOTA KINABALU:
said they agreed that Hajiji has per- Tun Dr Mahathir
formed well and has the vision to lead Mohamad took up
Sabah to greater heights. his new post as an
Other senators in the delegation were adviser to a grouping
Tan Sri Anifah Aman, Datuk Bobbey of Perikatan
Suan, Datuk Noraini Idris and Noorita Nasional-led states
Sual. Ambrose and Bobbey are from Parti to undermine Prime
Gagasan Rakyat Sabah of which Hajiji is Minister Datuk Seri
the President, while Anifah is the Presi- Anwar Ibrahim, says
dent of Parti Cinta Sabah, Noraini from former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri
Umno and Noorita from DAP. Salleh Said Keruak (pic).
“Despite taking over as Chief Minister In a Facebook post, Salleh said
only in 2020, Hajiji has proven his capa- Mahathir’s role as the unofficial adviser to
the opposition-led states would only ben-
Hajiji (seated centre) with Ambrose (second left), Noraini, Noorita, Bobbey and Anita during the courtesy call.
bilities. Much has been achieved during
the Hajiji administration under his efit the former Prime Minister if he could
Sabah Maju Jaya initiatives. win a seat in the Dewan Rakyat and
become the opposition leader.
“When Hajiji took over as Chief Min- racial and religious backgrounds, thus leading the State Government in build- issues such as electricity, water and roads “Mahathir is a very smart politician. He
ister three years ago, it was during the ensuring Sabah and its people will con- ing good ties with the Federal Unity Gov- affecting the people. is smarter than most of us,” said Salleh of
height of the Covid-19 pandemic but he tinue to live in peace and harmony,” he ernment of Prime Minister Datuk Seri “These problems have been there for the former Langkawi MP.
was able to achieve record revenues for said. Anwar Ibrahim. a very long time and Hajiji, together “He wants to have a more effective
the State in its 60-year history. Ambrose said Hajiji is willing to work “Sabah is lagging behind the penin- withthe relevant ministries and depart- influence over the political domain so that
“Foreign investors are coming to with anyone, including the opposition, sula in many aspects and with good ments, are doing their level best to alle- he can undermine the Prime Minister’s
Sabah and all these augur well for the for the betterment of the State and its State-Federal relation, I’m confident viate the situation with short-term as control and influence.
development and future of the State,” people. Sabah can catch up in all aspects of well as long-term plans,” he said. “He is a master at this kind of games,
said Ambrose. “I hope the political stability now development, especially infrastructures,” Ambrose said the Senators from (and) I salute him for that. In politics, age
He said Hajiji’s humble personality is enjoyed by Sabah under Hajiji would he said. Sabah would continue to raise matters and ambition have no limit.

Enough rice stockpile to meet needs

also another plus point. continue,” he said. Ambrose said Hajiji and his Cabinet affecting the State that need the atten- “Therefore, do not underestimate the
“He is fair to all, irrespective of their Ambrose also applauded Hajiji for Ministers are working hard to solve tion of the Federal Government.

Review of
will of an old man.
“When dealing with an adversary, it is
not only his actions but his intentions that

windfall tax
have to be watched. If one does not act
first, one will suffer the consequences.”

on palm oil
The Usukan Assemblyman said the 98-
year-old Mahathir could even become
KUALA LUMPUR: price of rice, he said the increase only programme which has been expanded
Prime Minister again if “all his enemies
The country’s rice involved imported white rice (BPI), while by targeting ??150,000 hectares of padi regard this as impossible and remain off
supply is sufficient the price of local white rice remained at fields with an average yield of seven guard”.
to cover domestic RM2.60 per kilogramme. tonnes per hectare. Salleh, a former Communications and
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is reviewing an needs for another “Beginning 2023, Bernas not only has The Ministry, following an engage- Multimedia Minister, added that PAS
existing windfall tax on the palm oil four to five months to absorb the rising cost but also supply ment session with the traders associa- would not have supported Mahathir
industry and hopes to complete it next and there is no rice of 38 per cent more than usual. How- tion last Sept 15, has agreed to offer unless it believed that he could help PN
year, says Plantation and Commodities urgent need to use ever, Bernas continues to commit to wholesale licence to members involved regain federal power.
Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. the stockpile, said importing rice to meet supply. in the food business. “When dealing with an adversary, it is
Plantation owners in Malaysia, the Agriculture and “The BPI price adjustment of up to 36 “Through this wholesale license, food not only his actions but his intentions that
world’s second largest producer of palm Food Security Minister Datuk Seri per cent, that is from RM2,350 to entrepreneurs can enjoy BPI’s purchase have to be watched. If one does not act
oil, have been asking the Government for Mohamad Sabu (pic). RM3,200 per metric tonne from Sept 1, price at a fixed wholesale price of first, one will suffer the consequences.”
years to reassess the tax rate and thresh- He said the country now has a stock- 2023, was implemented by Bernas to RM160/50kg,” he said. Last Thursday, Terengganu Menteri
old for the windfall profit tax. pile of 900,000 metric tonnes of rice, reduce the increasing losses in covering On the Indian government’s ban on Besar Datu Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said
Malaysia currently imposes a windfall consisting of 250,000 metric tonnes of the cost of purchase and import,” he exporting non-basmati white rice, a new grouping comprising PN-led states,
levy of 3pc on palm oil prices above government stockpiles and 650,000 added. Mohammad said the ministry hoped to known as the “state government four”
RM3,000 per tonne in Peninsular metric tonnes of commercial stock. He said the shortage of rice supply in meet with the Indian Minister of Agricul- (SG4), was in the works, with Mahathir set
Malaysia and above RM3,500 per tonne “As such, the Ministry is of the view the domestic market is expected to be ture and Farmers’ Welfare to discuss the to serve as their unofficial adviser.
in Sabah and Sarawak, which are the that there is still no urgent need to use restored within one month. matter. On Sept 2, Mahathir met with a top-
largest palm oil producing states in the the stockpile (buffer stock) amounting The Ministry, he said, was also “Bernas is also in negotiations with level PAS delegation, which included the
country. to 250,000 metric tonnes. actively implementing initiatives to other rice-producing countries such as menteris besar of the four PN states,
Fadillah, who was responding to a par- “The existing commercial stock of increase the country’s rice production Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia,” he namely Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and
liamentary question on taxes “burden- 650,000 metric tonnes is sufficient to in order to reach the target of 80 per said. Perlis.
ing” the industry, did not provide details cover domestic needs,” he said when cent in Self-Sufficiency Rate (SSR) by Mohamad said various intervention Anwar was in Mahathir’s Cabinet
of the review. winding up the debate on the motion for 2030. measures were taken to overcome the from 1983 until his sacking from both
The matter would be discussed with the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review The initiatives being carried out issue of local white rice shortage, includ- Umno and the government in 1998. He
the Finance Ministry, the Deputy Prime in the Dewan Rakyat, Monday. included the implementation of the ing detecting illegal activities such as served as deputy prime minister from 1993
Minister said. Commenting on the increase in the Large-Scale Smart Padi Field (Smart SBB) hoarding. to 1998.
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Ministry to expand RM1.5m LIGS contribution

use of Starlink
devices in Sabah
KULAI: The Communi- reporters during the screening of the
cations and Digital movie Malbatt: Misi Bakara in Kulai, here,
Ministry will expand Monday.
the installation of the She said the installation of the devices
Starlink satellite in Sabah and Sarawak was a temporary SABAH Rubber Industry Board (LIGS) paid RM1.5 million in contribution for 2022 to the State Government.
devices in Sabah and solution as it was difficult to install fibre It was the second time LIGS contributed to the State Government after the first in 2021, in which it contributed RM1.3
Sarawak, especially in optic cables and other cables, especially in million.
rural areas, said the interior areas. LIGS Chairman Datuk Edward Linggu presented the cheque replica to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara
Deputy Minister Teo The Kulai MP said the costs of installing Kinabalu, Monday. Also present were LIGS General Manager Sabdil Tanjong and board members.
Nie Chin (pic). the device as well as the monthly pay- During the courtesy call, LIGS briefed the Chief Minister on LIGS activities and programmes such as the Rubber Pur-
Teo said two of the devices were ments would be borne by the Malaysian chase Incentive (IPG), Bantuan Musim Tengkujuh (BMT), People Income Initiative 2023 (IPR) and its way forward to boost
installed in Bau and Julau, Sarawak this Communications and Multimedia Com- the State’s rubber industry.
month. mission for a year. Picture shows Hajiji (centre) receiving the contribution from Edward (fifth left) while Sabdil (fifth right) and board mem-
She said with this addition, seven Star- Currently, a unit of high-spec Starlink bers look on.
link devices had been installed, including device costs RM11,613 with a coverage dis-
in Johor, Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembi- tance of about 100 metres and speed of
lan.
“As for the remaining three satellite
40MBPS to 220MBPS, she added.
She said 10 units of the devices would
Private health
devices, we plan to install them in Sabah be used as proof of concept to evaluate its
and are in the midst of identifying the
locations to install the devices,” she told
feasibility before its use was expanded fur-
ther. – Bernama
facilities
allowed to hire
GPS will back Anwar, Unity foreign nurses
Govt until GE16: Abang Jo PUTRAJAYA: Private
health facilities are
PETALING JAYA: “The establishment of the Unity Govern- allowed to hire for-
Gabungan Parti ment stands as proof that differences need eign trained nurses
Sarawak (GPS) will not obstruct the path to unity,” he said. (JTWA) without a

Joniston is being briefed on the event.

back Prime Minister Since taking over the Government last post-basic qualifica-
Datuk Seri Anwar November, Anwar has voiced his willing- tion starting Oct 1,
Ibrahim and his Unity ness to address part of the agreements in but this is subject to
Government until the the MA63, and since January this year, the
16th general election,
says GPS Chairman
Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (pic).
Unity Government has managed to
address several items.
Among them are giving Sabah power to
several conditions,
said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa
(pic).
Sabah set for return of
The conditions are that the foreign
Abang Johari said GPS’s support was key
to ensuring political stability, allowing
Putrajaya to focus on governing the nation.
oversee its natural gas supply and appoint-
ing representatives from Sabah and
Sarawak to the Inland Revenue Board
nurses must sit for the Malaysian Nursing
Board Qualification Examination for For-
eign Trained Nurses conducted by the
car show in November
“We give you (Anwar) full support (so (LHDN). KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah International been possible.”
Malaysian Nursing Board and the num-
that we can) have a stable federal govern- In July, Putrajaya also increased the spe- Convention Centre (SICC) continues to The Cult Malaysia Day Parade was a
ber of nurses in each private health facil-
ment until the next election,” the Sarawak cial grants for Sabah and Sarawak from become the ultimate venue for major vibrant display of diverse cars, with some
ity cannot exceed 40 per cent of the
Premier said in a speech at the Malaysia RM260 million to RM300 million. events with its recent hosting of the Cult adorned with Sabah and national flags,
number of nurses in the facility.
Day celebration at Stadium Perpaduan, in Anwar also gave both governments the Malaysia Day Parade. setting the stage for the upcoming Cult car
Another condition is that the recruit-
Kuching. authority to implement any infrastructure This iconic facility has consistently show event in November, aptly named
Abang Johari also said it was the collec- project that is valued at up to RM50 million ment is valid for a period of 12 months
proven its potential, boasting the capacity “The Apex of Car Culture in Borneo.”
tive wish of Sarawakians for the rights and in their respective states, without the need from Oct 1, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024 and serv- to accommodate about 500 automobiles In 2022, Cult hosted its inaugural event,
privileges enshrined in the Federal Consti- for approval from Putrajaya. ice extension is allowed for 12 months in its expansive foyer while facilitating the attracting a participation of 650 cars and
tution and Malaysia Agreement 1963 Meanwhile, Abang Johari said Sarawak according to the nurses’ Temporary Prac- participation of 1,000 attendees and ven- drawing in 20,000 visitors to the SICC.
(MA63) to be upheld and implemented, in made history after it was selected to host tising Certificate (TPC) approval and this dors. Building upon the success of the previ-
accordance with the agreements made by the International Water Association’s will be re-evaluated based on current On Sunday, State Tourism, Culture and ous year, Cult has set an ambitious goal for
the leaders. (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibi- conditions and requirements. Environment Assistant Minister Datuk this year’s event—aiming to welcome
He said the people of Sarawak are only tion in 2028. “The JTWA recruitment must also Joniston Bangkuai launched the car 30,000 visitors and showcase an even
seeking to safeguard and preserve the He expects the congress, which will be comply with the terms and conditions set parade in conjunction with the 60th more extensive array of international
rights of their home. held at the Borneo Convention Centre by the Home Ministry including the Malaysia Day celebration. automobiles. “Sabah, known for its diverse
“Sarawak may be accused of being Kuching, to attract over 10,000 partici- salary details and contract period,” she Present were SICC Chief Executive Offi- cultural heritage and natural beauty,
regionalistic with these demands, but they pants from 80 nations. said in a statement, Monday. cer Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki, Car and needs events like these to propel our
are only seeking the rights of Sarawak and “Indeed, this is another significant Dr Zaliha said the constraints on the Urban Lifestyle Trends (Cult) event direc- tourism industry forward.
have no intention of encroaching on the milestone, especially during our 60th recruitment of JTWA by the private sector tor Azlin Awang Chee and Cult promotion “The Cult event has the potential to
rights of others. Malaysia Day celebration that Malaysians as stipulated in the Employment Criteria director John Kong. become a hallmark event on Sabah’s activ-
“Although Sarawak and Sabah have spe- can be proud of. for Foreign Trained Nurses In Malaysia “SICC commitment to community ity calendar, attracting tourists and enthu-
cific demands, particularly under the “The congress is also expected to gener- 2018, had been reviewed and given tem- engagement and fostering the spirit of siasts from far and wide.
MA63, it does not mean that Sarawak, ate economic opportunities (for both porary conditional relaxation in the unity is truly commendable,” said Jonis- “With the support of SICC, this event
Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia cannot Sarawak and Malaysia). It will also position interests of a more sustainable and com- ton. serves as a platform for showcasing our
cooperate and strengthen unity for our Sarawak as a hub in the global water indus- petitive service. “Without their support and dedication, unique culture and vibrant lifestyle,” he

Viral video clip showing fight

beloved Malaysia. try,” he added. Dr Zaliha said the Ministry of Health an event of this magnitude would not have said.
(MOH) expects the move to have a posi-
tive impact on various sectors such as the

an old one: Semporna cops

health tourism industry, and will further
stimulate the country’s economic
growth.
“This decision was welcomed by the
private medical industry because this
could help optimise their operations and Azmie Lim warn the hawkers but this was ignored.
services,” she said. SEMPORNA: Police here confirmed that the “A police report was then lodged by the
Stressing that the MOH will continue video clip showing a fight between hawkers complainant,” he said.
to give priority to the welfare and career and Semporna District Council (MDS) According to Mohd Farhan, following
prospects of local nurses, Dr Zaliha said enforcers that went viral on Monday is an the incident, two men were arrested to
the Ministry would implement regular old one. assist in the investigations.
recruitment of Nursing Diploma gradu- District Police Chief Supt Mohd Farhan He said the investigation paper was
ates from Public and Private Higher Lee Abdullah said the incident happened on referred to the deputy public prosecutor
March 23, 2022 at Lorong Chan Chuan Kee and the charge order was according to
Learning Institutions in phases for the
when MDS enforcers were cleaning a Section 8(1)(c) of the State Minor Offences
years 2024 and 2025.
sidewalk and confiscating goods from Ordinance (OKKNS).
“This move is taken to meet the need “On May 11, 2022, charges against both
hawkers.
for nurses at MOH facilities and will suspects were registered at the Semporna
“When the enforcers were carrying out

3R issues: Action based on established procedures

ensure that job opportunities are avail-
The Alza which turned turtle.
their duties, there was provocation from Magistrate’s Court.
able for local nurses,” she said. – Bernama some hawkers, prompting MDS enforcers to “However, the case was discharged not
amounting to acquittal (DNAA) since the

Narrow two suspects were not present and the

subpoena failed to be executed,” he added.
On Monday, a one-minute-11-second
KUALA LUMPUR: Any action taken by the procedures and regulations provided for offences are clearly stated under the pro-
escape for Royal Malaysian Police against individuals
committing offences related to the 3R
by existing laws.
“….we remain committed and uphold
visions of the Sedition Act 1948, the Penal
Code (Act 574), and the Communications
video went viral showing several individuals
acting aggressively and pushing back
against law enforcement, sparking tensions.

woman issues is based on established procedures

and regulations, said Deputy Home Minis-
the right to freedom of speech as
enshrined in the Federal Constitution, as
and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Government and the police are also
In the video, several individuals were
also seen trying to stop the enforcers from
carrying goods believed to have been
ter Datuk Seri Dr. Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. long as regulations are complied with...so open and prepared to provide an explana-

Man held for

driver When winding up debate on the
motion of the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term
please obey the existing laws to prevent
action from being taken,” he said in
tion on the matter if the opposition wants
further information, he said in response to
confiscated from hawkers.

attacking police car

Review for his Ministry, Dr Shamsul said Dewan Rakyat, Monday. Datuk Dr. Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) and
Jimmy Goh police will take stern action against any He was responding to the interjection Dr. Abd Ghani Ahmad (PN-Jerlun), who
KOTA KINABALU: A Perodua Alza skidded individual who exploit the 3R issue, by Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) queried about the parametres of 3R-
and turned turtle while trying to avoid col- regardless of background, status, or posi- who proposed that the police detain any related offences.
liding into another car coming out of an tion. party who manipulate the 3R issue if they On a separate note, Dr Shamsul said the
intersection near Hakka Hall, along Likas “Whatever decision and action taken by received a report on the matter. Ministry was carrying out a study to Nora Ahmad
Bay, here. the Home Ministry, we have established Dr Shamsul added that 3R-related develop the National Border Control Sys- BEAUFORT: Police arrested a man who
The 42-year-old woman driver escaped attacked their vehicle using a machete in
unscathed in the 4.30pm incident on Fri- tem (NBCS) to tighten security measures Kg Kiambor, Kuala Penyu, on Sunday.
along the national borders. In the 12.15 midnight incident, a 40-
day. Another Alza and a Perodua Axia were
slightly damaged.
The case is being investigated by Traffic
Food Panda rider killed in crash He said the system will be equipped
with the latest state-of-the-art surveillance
year-old man armed with a machete,
believed to be a glue addict, suddenly
Police Officer Sergeant Fazli. KOTA KINABALU: A Food Panda rider was the 27-year-old Honda Civic driver was system and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to dashed out from a bush and attacked a
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man was killed after he collided with an e-hailing from heading towards Likas from One enable unmanned operations, smart pro- police vehicle.
injured after the Perodua Axia he was driv- driver who was trying to overtake along Sulaman. cessing, ease of dissemination, and round- District Police Chief Deputy Supt Ismail
ing crashed into banana trees near Sunny Jalan UMS, near 1Borneo, on Sunday. “He was driving in the right lane but the-clock surveillance to protect land and Abdullah said the man was arrested by a
Garden while on his way to Likas from Kota Kinabalu Acting Police Chief Supt switched to the middle lane to overtake a maritime borders. team from the Kuala Penyu Police Station
Kota Kinabalu early Sunday. Kalsom Idris said the 43-year-old male vic- slower car ahead. The AI facilitates used for detection of and District Police Headquarters (IPD).
The victim apparently lost control of tim was pronounced dead at the Likas “The driver then collided with the left objects, reduces false alarms, and supports He said the suspect has been remanded
his vehicle when going down a small Hospital at 12.45pm. side of the victim’s motorcycle,” she said in decision-making to enhance border con- for four days starting Monday to facilitate
incline in the 1.30am incident. “Preliminary investigations revealed a statement. trol efficiency, he said. – Bernama further investigations.
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National-level Malaysia Day celebration

Jeffrey hopes Keningau

will one day play host
Johan Aziz will still be celebrated in other places in ceremony worshipping the spirit of the
KENINGAU: Keningau can host the Sabah including at the Oath Stone in Oath Stone performed by a Bobolian,
National-Level Malaysia Day celebration at Keningau,” he said. Joseph Mitah, which was followed by the
Jeffrey (centre) together with Joniston, Robert, Flovia and Arif posing in front of the
the Batu Sumpah or Oath Stone area in a Jeffrey said the ceremony held at the slaughter of a white chicken at the Oath

Be bold to do what is right for

Oath Stone with government officials and local community leaders.
more meaningful way when the district is Oath Stone in addition to celebrating Stone and the chicken’s blood sprinkled
sufficiently prepared, said Deputy Chief Malaysia Day, was also in honour of what on the Commemorative Oath Stone which

Sabah, S’wak, LDP tells Anwar

Minister I, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. is contained in the three points engraved was then followed by the reading of the
“In the current situation, if we celebrate in the Oath Stone. Malaysia Day declaration.
the National Level Malaysia Day in He said the three points regarding reli- Several individuals who donated a col-
Keningau (at Oath Stone area), there is not gious freedom, the issue of land and cus- lection of antiques and historic photo-
enough places. toms were part of the 20 points and very graphs to the Interior Region Heritage
“For me, this is good news if one day we important issues that need to be under- Museum were presented certificate of
can celebrate Malaysia Day in Keningau stood by the people, especially the young appreciation by Jeffrey. Nikko Fabian “The rights, resources and power that
when we are ready,” he told reporters after generation. Jeffrey together with other leaders KOTA KINABALU: have been denied to Sabah and Sarawak
inaugurating the History @ Sabah “This monument is very important and including government officials visited the While thanking must be returned and restored in accor-
Museum in conjunction with the 60th a symbol for the people that have been ‘Outreach Programme’ exhibition site and Prime Minister dance with the spirit of MA63,” he said.
Malaysia Day celebration at the Oath Stone included in the customs of the native peo- traditional game shows. Datuk Seri Anwar These include the 40pc net revenue
grounds of the Interior Region Heritage ple of Interior,” he said. The ceremony concluded with a Ibrahim for his ded- derived by the Federal Government from
Museum, Friday. Regarding the demand for gas and Relaxed Discussion Forum: The role of ication to fostering Sabah must be returned to the State.
Jeffrey, who is also the Minister of Agri- energy supply, Jeffrey said, the central gov- community leaders and government national unity and He said it is crucial for the government
culture, Fisheries and Food Industry, said ernment and the Prime Minister have departments in empowering the 1977 inclusivity, Liberal to calculate the value of the 40pc net rev-
that Malaysia Day at the national level this announced that this will be distributed to Antiquities and Treasures Enactment and Democrstic Party enue derived from Sabah to determine the
year was celebrated in Kuching and last Sabah and Sarawak and will be officially the 2017 State Heritage Enactment. (LDP) urged Anwar to be bold in doing amount owe over the years.
year in Melaka. handed over on Jan 1 next year. Also present at the ceremony were what is right for Sabah and Sarawak. Currently what this constitutes to is still
He said previously, Malaysia Day at the He described this good and positive Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and “Champion the cause of our people and rather vague, David said.
national level was only celebrated in step as showing that the current central Environment, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, stand firm in rectifying historical injus- He said Sabah and Sarawak must be
Sabah and Sarawak, but now it is cele- government has recognised Sabah, its Assistant Minister of Works, Datuk Robert tices,” LDP Vice-President David Ong (pic) allocated at least 34pc or 1/3 of total parlia-
brated throughout Malaysia, alternating rights and position in Malaysia. Tawik, Assistant Minister of Community said. ment seats to restore its veto power to any
between Sabah, Sarawak and the states in “I hope that with this kind of attitude Development and People’s Well-being, By honouring the Malaysia Agreement constitutional amendments.
Peninsula. from the central level, more issues regard- Datuk Flovia Ng, Liawan Assemblyman, 1963, he said “we take significant step When Singapore left Malaysia in 1965,
“This is good and at it involved all the ing autonomous powers will be accepted Datuk Annuar Ayub, State Museum Direc- towards a more harmonious and prosper- the 15 seats that were previously held by
states. by us from the Federal Government, tor, Arif Abdul Hamid, heads of state and ous Malaysia for all.” Singapore were all allocated to Malaya,
leaving East Malaysia States with 25pc of

40pc case an acid test JPJ: Matter

“Even though National Malaysia Day is including the rice issue,” he said. federal government departments and Hence, he urge the Unity Government
celebrated in Kuching, this celebration The ceremony began with a traditional community leaders. to uphold the rights of Sabah and Sarawak Parliament seats.
as defined in the MA63 and Constitution. Before separation, the three states - Sin-

for Unity Govt, says Warisan is subject

David reminded that the Federation of gapore (15), Sabah (16), Sarawak (24) have
Malaysia was formed following the merger 55 seats out of 159 seats in Parliament.
of federation of Malaya, Sabah and The seats were increased to 222 but

to jurisdiction
Sarawak and Singapore with shared hopes Sabah (25) and Sarawak’s
for progress, development and equitable (31) total seats remained at 25pc, he
treatment. said.

of the court
KOTA KINABALU: “However, over the years, this entitle- Unfortunately, he said the promises David said re-delineation exercise can
Parti Warisan ques- ment has been contentious and delayed, enshrined in these agreements have been be done this year for Sarawak, Sabah in
tioned the Federal and it is a right that the State rightfully eroded, leaving Sabah and Sarawak falling 2025 and the peninsular in 2026.
Unity Government’s deserves and should be fulfilled to meet behind Malaya in terms of infrastructure “The government must ensure during
sincerity over the the needs and development of the State’s and economic developments. the re-delineation exercise, Sabah and
recent postpone- people,” he said in a statement, Sunday. The key to addressing the disparities Sarawak combined get at least 34pc of the
ment of the Appeal Chin emphasised that if the Federal PUTRAJAYA: The case of lorries reported between East and West Malaysia is for the total Parliament seats in the country to
Court’s hearing ini- Unity Government is indeed willing to to have been impounded by the Road government to fully respect and honour make sure the people’s rights in East
tially scheduled on resolve this issue, they should unhesitat- Transport Department (JPJ) for carrying the Malaysia Agreement 1963, he said. Malaysia is respected and restored.
Sept 14 on the return ingly and immediately instruct the AG’s excessive loads falls under the jurisdic-
of 40pc net tax revenue to Sabah. Chambers to withdraw the appeal and tion of the court, the department said
Warisan official Chin Tek Ming Chin immediately return the 40pc net tax rev- Monday.
(pic), a lawyer, believes the Judicial Review enue as per the MA63. JPJ said the transportation companies
initiated by Sabah Law Society (SLS) last “This is not just a legal obligation but involved must resolve the matter with the
year aimed at asserting the State’s entitle- also a matter of respecting Malaysia’s Fed- relevant court based on the procedures
ment to 40pc net tax revenue has now eral System and Sabahans in particular,” he outlined in Section 57 and Section 80 of
become a prominent legal dispute within said. the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act
Malaysia’s political and legal system. He said this is crucial for the State’s 715).
He said the court, initially, granted SLS’ future, as the return of net tax revenue will Referring to the report titled
application for leave to proceed with Judi- have a far-reaching impact on the State’s ‘Pemandu terus buntu, JPJ masih sita lori
cial Review. But, subsequently, the Attorney infrastructure development, social welfare walau kompaun sudah dibayar’ (Drivers
General Chambers appealed, leading to a programmes and economic growth.
remain stuck, JPJ still seizes lorries even
temporary suspension of the case pending He said regardless of the outcome, this
though compounds have been paid), JPJ
appeal to the Court of Appeal. case will be a significant milestone in
said: “The decision on this matter is sub-
Chin questioned whether the Federal Malaysia’s political and legal system, affect-
Unity Government is genuinely upholding ing the relationship between different ject to the jurisdiction of the court.”
the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63) and States in Malaysia and future cooperation. According to the report, a group of
urged decisive action. “It’s also an opportunity for the Federal lorry drivers are at an impasse after their
“The root of this legal dispute can be Unity Government to demonstrate its com- trucks have not been released from JPJ’s
traced back to the signing of the Malaysia mitment to upholding equality and fair- seizure for the past nine months, leading
Agreement 1963, which stipulated that ness within the nation in compliance with to a loss of income.
Sabah should enjoy a 40pc share of net tax the Federal Constitution. Most of the lorry drivers involved

Be grateful, Bung tells M’sians

revenue to support the State’s social and “Don’t let Sabahans wait and wait and claimed they had already paid the fines
economic development. wait indefinitely. Do it NOW!” Chin said. for the offence.
JPJ said it took stringent measures to
impound the heavy vehicles as they were Malakun signing visitors book at Vice Chancellor’s Office at UMS on 15/9/23,
witnessed by (L-R) OKK Datuk Stephen Sondoh Chairman of Council of
Elders KDCA/ Distict Chief Putatan, Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mohd Mansor
found carrying more than 70 to 140 per

Vice Chancellor UMS and Alex Hugo Malakun ( Barrister at Law).

cent of the permissible load.

Professor Malakun begins work as

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah “Let’s proudly celebrate together the It stressed that heavy vehicles licenced
Umno Liaison Chief creation of Malaysia Day and together be to carry a load must not exceed the

holder of UMS KDM Chair

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar thankful for the decades of blessings that weight limit according to the technical
Radin (pic) called on all we have benefitted. capacity set.
Malaysians to be grateful “September 16 is a day that all “Heavy vehicles carrying excessive or
for the decades of bless- Malaysians look forward to as Malaysia was hazardous loads are at risk of fatal acci-
ings they enjoyed since formed by the signing of an agreement dents due to brake and technical failures,
the formation of Malaysia 60 years ago. between the three regions, namely the Fed- as well as causing road damage, which Jinni Juanis towards progress and unity and the close
He said they must make Sept 16 an eral Territory of Malaya, the Sarawak often leads to accidents involving other KOTA KINABALU: Newly appointed holder ties among the other ethnic groups in
important date that merged three regions Region and the Sabah Region,” he said. vehicles,” it said. of Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s (UMS) Sabah.
to form a nation. Bung Moktar, who is also Kinabatangan JPJ said it would not compromise on Kadazan Dusun Chair, Datuk Seri Pan- The establishment of the Chair was
“Until today Malaysia has become a MP, believes Sabah is also capable of being enforcing road traffic laws to reduce the glima Dr Clarence Bongkos Malakun, is approved by the University’s Board of
prosperous, peaceful and harmonious developed to become a region with better risk of accidents and the loss of life to discussing plans to be implemented in the Directors through the provision of Clause
country. progress than other regions. other road users. – Bernama next two years. 6(1)g of the UMS Constitution, with a con-
He held meeting with UMS Vice Chan- tribution of RM2 million from the State
cellor Prof. Dr Kassom Haji Mohd Mansor Government.
and his senior officers. The setting up of this Chair is to obtain
“We discussed plans and programmes specialised services from professors or
to be done and implemented under the well-known individuals in the field of
Kadazan Dusun Chair,” Malakun said. ethnographic studies particularly those
The Kadazan Dusun Culural Associa- related to the affairs of the Kadazan Dusun
tion (KDCA) Deputy President was community in Sabah.
appointed on Sept. 1 to head the UMS KDM Aside that it is a channel in conducting
Chair for two years. research that could be used by all author-
During his tenure, he would officially ities concerned to develop the socioeco-
be Prof. Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Clarence nomic status and establish a study relating
Bongkos Malakun. to the Kadazandusun community.
“I greatly appreciate the kind words Those appointed to hold this Chair
should meet the criteria set and recom-

Puspanita organising two events this month

and support from all upon my appoint-

Juliah (fourth right) receiving an invitation card to the Ruby Puspa Night from Nuinda during the courtesy call.
ment to the important position in UMS,” mended by the Selection Committee and
said Malakun, who is also the Honorary approved by the University’s Board of
Consul of Romania in Sabah. Directors.
Former Chief Minister Tan Sri Bernard Past Holders of the Chair have been Dr
Dompok inspired the establishment of the Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan and Dr Andreas
“Chair of Sabah Indigenous Studies” in the Totu.
KOTA KINABALU: The Association of Wives Datin Seri Dr Nuinda Alias, who led a del- Sept 26, from Tanjung Aru Railway Station Kadazan Dusun Social Science and Malakun, a former Sabah Institute for
and Women Members of the Malaysian egation to pay a courtesy call to her at the to Beaufort and then back to Papar. Humantarian Faculty Develoment Studies (IDS) Chairman and
Public Service (Puspanita) Sabah Branch is Chief Minister’s official residence Sri Gaya The Ruby Puspa Night - the 40th In 1999, it was changed to “Kadazan Sabah Forest Industry (SFI) was considered
organising two events – the Magical Train here Monday. Anniversary Dinner of the Puspanita Dusun Chair” in view of the fact that the most qualified for the post.
Ride with Toh Puan and Ruby Puspa Night Juliah is the Patron of Puspanita Sabah Sabah Branch - will be officiated by Juliah Kadazan Dusun are the largest ethnic He was a senior government officer,
– this month. Branch. at the Magellan Sutera Harbour on 24 Sept. group in Sabah. having served as Permanent Secretary, Dis-
The Chief Minister’s wife Datin Seri The Magical Train Ride with the wife of The Ruby Puspa Night will be attended The Kadazan Dusun Chair is an aca- trict Officer. He had also served as a State
Juliah Salag was briefed about these events the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Toh Puan by Puspanita members from all over demic chair established to carry out stud- Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker of the
by Puspanita Sabah Branch Chairwoman (Dr) Norlidah R M Jasni will be held on Sabah. ies and research on the Kadazan Dusun Sabah State Legislative Assembly.
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Relocation of Nusantara to East Kalimantan

Further developing Sabah-Indo econ ties

Mardinah Jikur archipelago. The current close flight including the exchange of culture and so
SANDAKAN: The capital option is via Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta. on,” he said.
relocation of Indonesia He said this at a press conference after Meanwhile, in the text of Phoong’s
known as Nusantara in attending an invitation to the Malaysia speech, Vivian said, the expo by SCCC is a
East Kalimantan from Day Expo organised by the Sandakan Chi- good program especially to further
Jakarta next year will fur- nese Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) at the develop Sandakan City in the field of busi-
ther develop the good SMJK Tiong Hua Sandakan Student Activ- ness.
ity Centre Hall, here, recently. “We also want to help Sandakan in
Rafail.
economic relations
between the two coun- It was officiated by Sandakan MP, terms of business to return its former glory
tries, especially in Sabah. Vivian Wong Shir Yee, who represented as Little Hong Kong,” she said.
The Consulate General of the Republic Sabah’s Minister of Development, Industry In the development of entrepreneur-
of Indonesia in Kota Kinabalu, Rafail and Entrepreneurship, Phoong Jin Zhe. ship, she explained, the state government
Walangitan, said the relationship between Also present were Political Secretary to has agreed to the establishment of a Sabah
Malaysia and Indonesia is very strong. Phoong, Desmond Chan, Sandakan State entrepreneurship development coor-
Malaysia is also one of Indonesia’s Municipal Council President, Henry Idol, dination committee (JPPKNS) which will
biggest business and trading partners. Sabah SCCC Chairman, Tan Sri Andrew be chaired by Phoong with his assistant as
Vivian (centre) with Chia (left), Tan (second left)
He added, coupled with the geographic Liew, SCCC Chairman, Chia Hock Ak, deputy chairman.
and the rest attending the Malaysia Day Expo.
factor of being very close to Sabah, busi- Organising Chairman, Tan Chun Ho and This JPPKNS is related to the direction
ness and investment opportunities will Elopura State Assembly Member, Calvin of Sabah regarding entrepreneurship and
also continue to grow with the move of the grow into a large economic bloc in the He also hoped for a direct flight from Chong as well as others. can strengthen the relationship of all
Indonesian capital. Southeast Asian region. Sabah to Jakarta next month and also from Regarding the expo, Rafail appreciated traders in Sabah with the Federal level.
He said Indonesia is also very much Regarding the Archipelago, he Lahad Datu to Sulawesi via ferry at the end SCCC’s invitation and he saw a lot of San- Meanwhile, Tan said the expo was held
looking forward to the economic growth explained, it is hoped that there will be a of this year, which will also facilitate move- dakan business potential that could be to give local entrepreneurs the opportu-
in the district and it can also contribute to direct flight from Tawau-Tarakan or ment to East Kalimantan. expanded to Indonesia. nity to introduce their respective products
the development of the country’s capital. Tawau-Balik Papan. Currently there are Subsequently, Sabah becomes a “This will further pave the way for not with the participation of about 70 various

293 IPDAS grads receive scrolls from CM

Ministry to launch Rahmah
He hoped the two countries would ferry routes that take hours to get there. stopover for visitors before heading to the only the economy but in everything entrepreneurs.

Rice Sales, says Fuziah

Johan Aziz
KENINGAU: Minister in the Prime
Minister’s Department (Religious
Affairs), Senator Dato Setia Dr Haji
Mohd Na’im Haji Mokhtar said
that until now the Alumni of Insti- KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of
tute of Islamic Studies and Dak- Domestic Trade and Cost of Living
wah Sabah (IPDAS) Keningau and (KPDN) will be launching Rahmat Rice
Kudat Campus are 15,709 people. Sales to help lighten the burden of the
IPDAS earlier known as the Hajiji (seated centre) with Mohd Na’im (second left),
He said the success achieved by
The food court along
people affected by the price hike
Keningau Dakwah Training Centre Mohd Arifin (second right) and special guests pose
Jalan Merdeka. Inset: Lau.
of imported rice as well as the absence

RM1.2m to re-
(PLDK) could not have been with special award recipients at the 17th Convoca-
of local rice.
tion Ceremony of IPDAS at Tun Sakaran Hall in
Its Deputy Minister, Fuziah Salleh

design Labuan
Keningau.
realised without the initial step of said through the programme, con-
the State and Federal govern-
sumers could obtain rice at sub-
ments signing the handover

food court
sidised price via a RM150 million
agreement of the three Dakwah Training students. Some students who did not have
SPM have successfully continued their allocation passed by Parliament. mechanism to control the price of
Centres on May 21, 1984.
“Rice is a controlled item which such goods so that they do not burden

questioned
“This handover involves the Keningau studies at Public and Private Higher Educa-
Dakwah Training Centre (PLD Keningau), tion Institutes in 2023. KPDN has no authority to control its the people.
the Kudat Dakwah Training Centre (PLD The government approved the IPDAS price. But today we kept hearing the “Now, Malaysia is dependent on
Kudat) and the Tongod Dakwah Training under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12) people’s grouses, so KPDN seeks ways imported goods...we are tied with the
Centre (PLD Tongod),” he said at the 17th Development Project which includes resolve the issue of imported rice price source countries for example when
IPDAS Convocation Ceremony at Tun administrative, academic, dormitory, din- increase and why local rice supply has India stops exporting sugar and wants
ro raise onion export tax, the moves
Sohan Das
Sakaran Hall here. ing hall and sports facilities to accommo- allegedly ran out,” she said.
LABUAN: An activist here has questioned
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji date the increase of 300 students to 700 in She was winding up the debate of will have effect on our country.
the rationale for Labuan Corporation to
Noor officiated the ceremony and pre- 2026. the Mid-Term Review of the “However, we will try our best to
spend funds to re-design the food court
sented diploma, certificates and awards to He said IPDAS also entered into strategic 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP MTR) for the manage. For example we impose ceil-
along Jalan Merdeka which has been
all the students. cooperation with several government agen- Youth and Sports Ministry at Dewan ing price so that we can control sugar
viewed as a failure.
Mohd Na’im said, in Islamic education, cies and related institutions to achieve the Rakyat Monday. price. Later we control and subsidise in
Lau Seng Kiat was referring to the allo-
IPDAS had drawn up a clear direction to vision and mission of IPDAS as a leader in Apart from that, she said being the case of egss, grade A, B, C and D.
cation of RM 1.2 million for upgrading
develop its function as a Provider of Higher Islamic higher education in Sabah. Besides we also hold Rahmah Sales

Act 134 review being

aware of the country’s dependence on
Among them are National Academy of works at “Anjung Selera Terminal” food
Education (PPT). imported raw materials such as sugar where we give discounts of between 10
court which is sandwiched between the ro-
He said after 40 years, the Da’wah Train- Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA); and onions, KPDN has implemented a to 30 per cent,” she said. - Bernama
ro and passenger ferry terminals.
ing Centres, now known as IPDAS, created Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), Ministry of
The food court built in 2007 at a

carried out, says Zahid

an important history of producing Da’wah Tourism; The Sabah Human Resource
reported cost of RM500,000 was formerly
Rijals who played the role of preachers to Development Department under the Sabah
increase appreciation of Islam in the com- Ministry of Science, Technology and Inno- the site of a petrol station. The purpose of
munity and meet the needs of manpower vation and the Technical and Trade Train- the new food court was to enable those
in the religious sector, Islamic education, ing Institute (ILTP) Papar. jobless to venture into F&B business.
da’wah management, convert education Mohd Na’im said this aimed to provide Accordingly, the food court was named
and the development of Islamic teachings added value to IPDAS students in terms of “Siswazah” (Graduates) corner.
soft development and excellent identity. THE Government is conducting a review been outlined in the Department of “But it hardly attracted people and
in Sabah.
Some 293 graduates completed the of the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) most of the time the facility was not fully
Therefore, IPDAS Keningau focuses on
134) which among others involved reg- strategic plan to give focus on the socio- operating. It is therefore, baffling why the
implementing Islamic higher education Islamic Dakwah Diploma (DDI), Islamic
programmes recognised by the Malaysian Studies Certificate (SPI) and Basic Islamic istering marriage and land ownership economic development of the Orang failed project was being revived with a new
Qualification Agency (MQA). Studies Malaysia (SAPIM) programmes. of the Orang Asli community. Asli community. name “Terminal Corner” when there are
Meanwhile, he said, IPDAS Kudat and Ten male and female students each Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr He said the plan is being drafted in already so many food stalls in town that
Tongod Campuses became leaders in the received an award in conjunction with the Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said as a start, a the effort to raise the quality of life via are struggling to survive,” said Lau.
education of converts (mualaf) by imple- ceremony. They were Abdullah Jalilnata legal framework development study providing comprehensive infrastruc- He added that LC already had a RM12
menting the Basic Islamic Studies pro- Ahmad who received the Head of State and mechanism for the administration ture in all Orang Asli villages. million food court at the Sea Sports com-
grammes recognised by Department of Special Gold Medal Award, Muhammad of Orang Asli marriage and divorce cus- On Orang Asli students, Ahmad plex operating since 2018 and even there
Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and Hafiz Haroi @ Hardi and Nur Filzah Anuar toms in Peninsula Malaysia has com- Zahid said 350 Orang Asli students not all the stalls have been taken up.
the TVET skills programmes under the Skills (Chief Minister’s Award), Shafie Ramlee menced on Sept 15. have been accepted into universities “This should serve as an indication that
Development Department, Ministry of and Nurul Syahira Wong Tamin (Minister “The issue of Orang Asli land which last year, which exceeded the original the food business is uncertain,” said Lau.
Human Resources tand recognised by the at JPM Award), Mohd Romadhon Akon and will also be considered in the review of ministry target of 300 people. He also noted that in the outskirts one
National Occupational Standards Skill Nur Rafikah Maranih (Jakim Director Gen- Act 134, need to be studied comprehen- “For the following year (2023), we are can also find many food stalls facing chal-
(NOSS). eral Award), Muhammad Zaied Shafei sively as it involved dfferences as well as targeting 400 students and we are mon- lenging times. He said under the circum-
He said IPDAS offers programmes Zaeddi and Siti Syahaniza Sahar (MUIS overlaping authorities involving the itoring this time, as we are confident of stances the amount used to upgrade the
Diploma in Islamic Dakwah, Certificate in President’s Award) and Noratiekah Abdul- federal and state governments,” he said getting almost 500 Orang Asli students food used instead to build or repair public

Nor Yati is new

Islamic and Malaysian Bacis Islamic Studies. lamad (IPDAS Alumni Award). when winding up the debate on the into universities. facilities and amenities.
“IPDAS has taken the initiative to offer Present at the ceremony were State Min- Mid-Term Review of the 12 Malaysia “This is a social assimilation method
programmes in Diploma in Digital Dak- ister of Science, Technology and Innova-

Accountant-
Plan (12MP MTR) at Dewan Rakyat Mon- which is carrying out through the
wah Diploma and Islamic Tourism starting tion Datuk Dr Haji Mohd Arifin Arif, day. restructuring of the Orang Asli commu-
2024.” Director General of Department of Islamic Apart from that, Ahmad Zahid who nity and we will not compromise on

General
“In fact, IPDAS also implemented the Development Malaysia Datuk Hajah is also Rural and Regional Development ther quality of education for Orang Asli
Tahfiz and Pondok Higher Education Pro- Hakimah Mohd Yusoff, Sabah Federal Sec- Minister said the strategy to bring in the best possible ways,” he added. -

Over 80pc of SME firms hold halal certs

gramme Initiative at IPDAS Kudat Campus retary Dato Makhzan Mahyuddin and progress to Orang Asli community has Bernama

Generate 70pc of Sabah’s needs before

especially for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) IPDAS Director Khatijah Abdul Rahman.

moving to renewable energy: Madius

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy
OVER 80 per cent or 7,306 small and Malaysian Islamic Development Accountant-General
medium enterprises (SMEs) are hold- Department (Jakim) always collabo- (Corporate) Nor Yati
ers of Malaysia’s Halal Verification Cer- rates and engages with all entrepre- Ahmad (pic) has been
tificate at the moment, Minister in the neur guidance agencies under the appointed as the new
PETALING JAYA: Sabah Elec- ity supply system from the SESB-owned elec- Prime Minister’s Department (Reli- ministry that facilitate the aspects of Accountant-General,
tricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) must trical substation that provided power to KKIA gious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im halal certification standards and pro- effective Monday.
generate at least 70 per cent on the day of the incident. Mokhtar said. cedures including halal application The appointment of
of the state’s base load “Since 80 per cent of power supply in Winding up the debate for his port- procedures,” he said. Nor Yati, who replaces
power requirement before Sabah is generated by IPPs, SESB’s hands are Datuk Dr Yacob
folio on the 12th Malaysia Plan He said that in addition to facilita-
venturing into renewable tied in many matters relating to power gen- Mustafa whose contract ended on Aug 2,
(12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) at tion sessions in large groups, Jakim
energy, says Tuaran MP Wil- eration in the state,” Tangau said, before call- was announced by the Accountant-Gen-
fred Madius Tangau (pic) . ing for SESB to scrutinise the reason behind
Dewan Rakyat Monday, he said the also held focus group sessions with
total number of halal certificate hold- companies facing problems in halal eral’s Department in a statement Monday.
He said the base load refers to the mini- the state’s load shedding. “The Accountant-General’s Depart-
mum level of power that can reliably meet He said the state should emulate Sarawak ers for all industry categories was 8,272 certification either at the pre-applica-
companies. tion, current and post-halal certifica- ment would like to express our apprecia-
demand over a period of 24 hours. Energy Bhd in owning all generation plants,
Out of that, 3,270 companies, or tion stages. tion and profound thanks to the
Currently, SESB only generates and owns without depending on IPPs.
39.53 per cent, are Bumiputera com- Mohd Na’im said the department government for the trust placed in Nor
20 per cent of this base load power. The rest He also said SESB had invested a signifi-
pany category certificate holders, he also uses experts from public and pri- Yati to shoulder the responsibilities as the
is said to be purchased from independent cant amount of money on studies for power
power producers (IPPs). generation projects at multiple locations. added. vate institutes, including Universiti Accountant-General,” it said.
“We must first solve the power disruption However, the company was not entrusted “From several Cabinet meetings Putra Malaysia’s Halal Products The appointment letter was presented
problems first. To do this, SESB must own at with implementing the projects. and inter-ministerial meetings that Research Institute (HPRI), in various to Nor Yati by the Director-General of
least 70 per cent of the base load power gen- Tangau said he had conducted dialogue have been held, agreements and reso- halal-related aspects through collabo- Public Service Datuk Dr Zulkapli
eration (about 700MW) and must generate sessions with both state and federal represen- lutions have been reached for the rations to strengthen the halal ecosys- Mohamed at the Public Service Depart-
its own electricity because we need to have tatives in Sabah, aimed at uniting them in Halal Development Corporation tem in the country and abroad. ment here.
better control,” he said in a statement. Tangau empowering SESB to make decisions regard- (HDC) to play an important role in Prior to this, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Nor Yati, who holds a Master’s degree
said the dependency on IPPs is the reason for ing future power generation projects. focusing on industry training and Ahmad (BN-Parit Sulong) when debat- in Accountancy And Finance from the
frequent power disruptions in the state. “Their response has been positive so far, guidance to ensure that the industry is ing the 12MP-MTR suggested that the University Of Adelaide, Australia and a
Last month, a power disruption occurred with all of them supporting SESB. ready to apply for Malaysia’s halal ver- government improve governance for Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from
at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport “Moving forward, when SESB proposes a ification certificate. the industry, especially the SME group Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), joined
(KKIA) because of faulty internal wiring. project, we hope to get support from all the “In an effort to improve the gover- in an effort to increase added value to the public sector in 1995 as an accountant
SESB senior general manager Idris Noor parties as well as the government,” he said. – nance of the SME industry, the the halal market.- Bernama at the Kuala Lumpur branch of the
said there were no disruptions in the electric- FMT Accountant-General’s Department.
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Pub caretaker
Company fined fined RM2,500
for operation
over unapproved beyond
allowed time
medicine ads
Cynthia D Baga
Jo Ann Mool
KOTA KINABALU: An entertainment outlet
caretaker was fined RM2,500 or two
months jail by the Magistrate’s Court here
for operating the premises beyond the
KOTA KINABALU: A company was fined a permitted time.
total of RM7,500 for four counts of pub- Tahassarun Amuma, 45, pleaded guilty
lishing advertisements not approved by before Magistrate Lovely Natasha Charles
the Medicine Advertisements Board. to operating the Club Mix R&B Pub at

Witness denies perjuring in

Guang Eng (second right) arriving in court yesterday.
VC Future Sdn Bhd pleaded guilty to all and RM3,000, respectively, by Sessions Koidupan town shop, Penampang at
the charges, Monday. Court Judge Elsie Primus. 2.30am on August 4.
On the first count, the company was The charges stated that the company The prosecution informed the magis-

Guan Eng’s corruption case

fined RM1,500 by Sessions Court Judge had published the same advertisement trate that a police team during Ops Noda
Azreena Aziz, for publishing an advertise- about the medicine in the same newspa- went to the premises and found it still
ment of a medicine dated on Oct 16, 2022 per dated on Sept 11, Sept 26 and Oct 6, operating beyond the permitted time.
in a newspaper without approval from the 2022. The police seized the music equipment
Medicine Advertisements Board. During mitigation, the company direc- in Tahassarun’s presence.
The charge stated that the advertise- tor asked for leniency as it was the com- Tahassarun had committed an offence
ment had lead to the use of that descrip- pany’s first offence and promised not to under Section 4(1) of the Public Entertain-
repeat the offence. KUALA LUMPUR: A former director of Con- ment in the Shah Alam court that the
tion as a medicine, an appliance or a ment Ordinance 1958 which is punishable
However, Pharmacy Prosecuting Officer sortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd RM19 million given to Gnanaraja was for
remedy for the purpose of prevention or under Section 11 of the same Ordinance
Abu Suffian urged the court to impose an (CZCSB) told the Sessions Court here Mon- helping to close the money-laundering
treatment of the diseases and conditions that provides for a fine of up to RM5,000
appropriate sentence. day that he did not lie under oath while case against Zarul Ahmad.
of human beings. or up to one year or both, on conviction.
He informed the court that the com- testifying in Lim Guan Eng’s corruption During examination-in-chief by Deputy
The offence under Section 4B of the In another case, two women were fined
pany had applied for the permit but the case. Public Prosecutor Mahadi Abdul last Fri-
Medicine (Advertisement and Sale) Act a total of RM3,600 for engaging in online
content of the advertisement was not the Ibrahim Sahari, 59, was responding to day, Ibrahim said his Shah Alam court
1956 and punishable under Section 5 of the gambling using a handphone.
same with what was published in the Lim’s lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who was statement differed from the one in the Ses-
same Act which provides for a fine of up to Fazilah Zakaria, 26, and Nurlina Nasir,
newspaper. cross-examining him on the inconsisten- sions Court here because they involved dif-
RM3,000 or a year’s jail, or both, upon con- 29, admitted to committing the offence
Abu added that the advertisement cies of his witness statements between the ferent charges and individuals.
viction. separately.
would influence readers that the medicine Shah Alam Sessions Court and the Kuala Lim, 62, is facing an amended charge of
On the second, third and fourth counts, Shop assistant Fazilah was fined

Molesting niece: Man to enter defence

can be used for treatment. Lumpur Sessions Court. using his position as the then Penang
the company was fined RM1,000, RM2,000 RM1,800 or two months jail for commit- The issue was raised by Gobind because Chief Minister to accept a bribe of RM3.3
ting the offence at 2.50pm on April 7 at a while testifying in businessman G. Gna- million to help a company owned by Zarul
premises at Kepayan Ridge here. naraja’s cheating case at the Shah Alam Ses- Ahmad obtain a construction project
Nurlina was also fined RM1,800 or two sions Court, Ibrahim said that Zarul Ahmad worth RM6,341,383,702 billion at the Office
KOTA KINABALU: A 29-year-old man was 4.30am and 5am on July 14, 2021 inside a months jail for similar offence at 7.45pm had told him of being cheated by Gna- of the Chief Minister of Penang, 28th Floor,
ordered to enter his defence for commit- toilet of a house in Beaufort. on May 5 at the five-foot-way of the naraja, who asked him for RM19 million. Komtar, George Town between Jan 2011
ting physical sexual harassment against The offence under Section 14(a) of the Inanam Business Centre, Mile 6, Jalan Gnanaraja allegedly demanded RM19 and Aug 2017.
his niece. Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 Tuaran. million as an inducement to help close the On the second amended charge, Lim is
Sessions Court Judge Azreena Aziz provides for a jail term of up to 20 years, They were charged under Section 7(2) Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission accused of soliciting a bribe from Zarul
made the order after ruling that the pros- and whipping, on conviction. of the Common Gaming House Act which (MACC) money-laundering case against Ahmad, namely 10 percent of the com-
ecution had established a prima facie case, The prosecution had called six wit- provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or up Zarul Ahmad. pany’s profits, as an inducement for
Monday. nesses during the hearing. to six months jail or both, on conviction. During proceedings in the Sessions obtaining the project, allegedly commit-
The court set Oct 4 for the man’s Deputy Public Prosecutor DK Afiqah According to the facts of the case pre- Court here on June 28, 2022, Ibrahim told ting the act near The Gardens Hotel,
defence. The man is accused of commit- Alya AK Johari @PG Johari conducted the sented by the prosecution, Fazilah and the court that Zarul Ahmad had confessed Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City here
ting the offence against the 15-year-old girl prosecution while the man was not repre- Nurlina were arrested separately during to him and MACC that he made a payment on March 2011.
by touching her private part between sented. – Cynthia D Baga the Ops Dadu Khas. to Lim after being freed by the agency. He is also facing two charges of dispos-
Inspector Kelvan Elson Maik prose- Ibrahim also admitted to falsifying ing two plots of land worth RM208.8 mil-

Court yet to
cuted. invoices and vouchers, for funds that were lion owned by the Penang government to
later purportedly used to bribe Lim. companies allegedly linked to the under-

fix date for

Earlier, during cross-examination by sea tunnel project.
Tiara Katrina Fuad, who is also represent- The hearing before Judge Azura Alwi

Syed Saddiq
ing Lim, Ibrahim agreed with his state- resumes on Oct 23. – Bernama

corruption
trial verdict
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has yet to
fix a date for the verdict in Syed Saddiq Syed
Abdul Rahman’s corruption trial, despite
the defence having wrapped up their case
six months ago.
Susan (middle) with Chang (second right) and

Anwar to close National Chinese

This was confirmed by deputy public
prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan FCAS committee members at the press conference.
Ladin who has been leading the case since

Najib leaving the courthouse yesterday.

BNM: Najib received RM60.6m Cultural Festival here Oct 6

the former Bersatu Youth (Armada) chief
was charged in July 2021.
The senior prosecutor said the court has

in 2011 from Prince Faisal

yet to update him on the date for the ver-
dict after the last proceedings in April this
year.
“We are still waiting for the court to give
Jonathan Nicholas apparel, ceremonial items and traditional
KOTA KINABALU: The three-day 38th food.
us a new date for the Syed Saddiq case,” he A national calligraphy competition
National Chinese Cultural Festival to be
KUALA LUMPUR: An analyst from Bank Good Star Ltd sent funds to earlier. said briefly when met at the court complex and exhibition and Chinese chess compe-
held at Sabah International Convention
Negara Malaysia (BNM) told the High Good Star Ltd, is a company owned by here Monday. tition ensues at 10am. Opening ceremony
Centre (SICC) on October 6 would be
Court here Monday that the personal fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Syed Saddiq’s lead counsel Gobind of the food festival at 12 noon, and Chinese
closed by guest of honour Prime Minister
account belonging to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Low. Singh Deo also confirmed the same and singing competition at 1pm.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Chief Min-
Razak received over RM60.6 million via “The Riyad bank account transferred declined to comment further. At night, the Mid-Autumn Festival
ister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as special
two transactions in February and June 2011. funds to Najib’s account within one to On April 11, Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul lantern and float parade will illuminate
guest.
Adam Ariff Mohd Roslan, 29, said, three business days after Good Star Ltd sent Hamid reserved his judgment after hearing the streets of Kota Kinabalu.
Organising Chairperson, Datuk Susan
according to his analysis, the former pre- funds to the Riyad bank account. submissions from both parties at the end of The lantern parade will begin from
Wong Siew Guen said, preparations for the
mier received RM60,629,839.43 or over “Based on the proximity between the the defence case. SJK(C) Chung Hwa Kota Kinabalu, while
event started four months ago with the
RM60.6 million from Prince Faisal Bin dates that Good Star Ltd sent the funds to Azhar said he would inform both parties the float parade will commence from Likas
Cultural Torch Run carried across the
Turkey Bin Bandar Alsaud on Feb 23, 2011 the Riyad bank account and the dates the when he was ready to deliver his verdict. Sports Complex and make their way to
South China Sea from West to East
and June 13 the same year, respectively. Riyad bank account sent funds to Najib’s “Do not worry, I will not take long... my reach SICC Jesselton Square at 8pm.
Malaysia.
The 47th prosecution witness said this account, as well as the proximity of the officer will inform both parties when the “Some 5,000 seats are available and the
She said the sacred torch was carried
when verifying the money trail report at value of funds sent to the Riyad bank ruling is ready,” he had said. admission is free of charge during the
from Bukit Cina, Malacca on May 29 to
Najib’s trial involving the alleged misap- account and the value of funds it trans- The prosecution argued that the former closing ceremony. We welcome families,
Sabah where it has so far made a total of 12
propriation of RM2.3 billion of 1MDB ferred to Najib’s account, it is reasonably minister had malicious intent and abused young and old to celebrate the colourful
stops.
funds. believed that the Riyad bank account was his friend’s trust when he instructed Chinese cultures with us,” the Federation
It will later pass Keningau and Tenom
He also said, the ordering customer’s used as a pass through account to transfer Bersatu assistant treasurer Rafiq Hakim of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS)
on Sept 24, Ranau on Sept 25 and finally
(Prince Faisal Bin Turkey Bin Bandar monies from Good Star Ltd originated Razali to withdraw RM1 million from Deputy President said.
the final stop on the peak of Mount Kina-
Alsaud) bank account number was the from the subject matter,” said Adam Ariff. Armada’s bank account.

AGC yet to decide on Zahid’s letter

balu on Sept 26. She expressed honour to be entrusted
same Riyad bank account number that – Bernama Shaharuddin contended that the Muar by president of The Federation of Chinese
“We have scaled Bukit Cina and will
MP never used RM120,000 for his political Associations Malaysia (Huazong), Tan Sri
ascend Mount Kinabalu for the torch run
purposes, instead the money was trans- Dr TC Goh.
programme symbolising Chinese culture
ferred into his Maybank account. Meanwhile, FCAS Youth Chief Chang
and legend.
However, Gobind argued that the with- Jeng Yung hoped the event would attract
PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney-General’s Cham- He said witnesses who testified against “The torch run has also brought us
drawn money was meant for organising more youth participants.
bers (AGC) has yet to decide on Datuk Seri Zahid were not credible or trustworthy and deep underneath the waters of Mataking
activities which coincided with the party’s “Many FCAS events like the Dragon
Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s representation their testimony could not be relied on. Island. It reflects the theme for the cultural
goals as well as to fight for social justice and Boat race, and for the most parts of the
letter to review the prosecution’s appeal Subsequently, the prosecution Dec 29, festival this year, “Cultural Kinabalu, Shar-
safeguard the people’s welfare. Torch Run, including going underwater in
against his acquittal in foreign visa system filed a petition of appeal against the High ing of Prosperity between East and West
Gobind also submitted that Syed Sad- Mataking, and to summit Mount Kina-
(VLN) case. Court’s ruling by listing 15 grounds why Malaysia”.
diq’s charge under Section 405 of the Penal balu, are carried out by the youth.
Court of Appeal assistant registrar the Appellate Court should reverse Zahid’s “It is to spread the message and spirit of
Code for abetting Rafiq in criminal breach “The youth is the future. There are
Mohd Khairi Haron in a proceeding Mon- acquittal and order him to enter his the cultural festival to the townships
of trust involving the RM1 million in funds many associations fostered by our leaders
day fixed Nov 17 for the next case manage- defence. where the Chinese community reside, in
should be demolished, as the charge sheet that are actually for the future generations
ment. Zahid had been accused of 33 counts of an effort to set alight the passion for Chi-
explicitly states that Rafiq had acted dis- yet not many want to learn their leader-
Deputy Public Prosecutor Abdul Malik receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 mil- nese culture.
honestly. ship knowledge.
Ayob and Zander Lim appeared for the lion (RM42 million) from Ultra Kirana Sdn “But the highlight of the festival is the
However, he said, the prosecution has “This event is one of the ways to ensure
prosecution while Zahid was represented Bhd between 2014 and 2018 as home min- cultural exhibitions and performance at
not proffered any argument to suggest our culture is being passed on to our next
by Hamidi Mohd Noh and Aiman Abdul ister to allow the company to continue SICC, starting at 9am, to allow participants
Rafiq had acted dishonestly, nor challenged generation, for us to learn how to serve the
Rahman. their contract for the VLN and a one-stop from all over Malaysia and Sabah interact
any evidence that supported the facts that community better.
In September last year, the Umno presi- centre in China. and mingle.
Rafiq was not dishonest in withdrawing “A lot of people, not only the Chinese,
dent was freed by the Shah Alam High Zahid was also charged with seven other One of the attractions is the Cultural
and utilising the funds for the people’s wel- don’t have or know the history behind
Court of all 40 charges of receiving bribes counts of obtaining S$1.15 million, RM3 Village Exhibition presented by the 15
fare, that constituted misappropriation. their surnames.
from a company to extend its VLN contract. million, 15,000 Swiss francs and US$15,000 associations under the United Sabah Chi-
On Oct 28, 2022, Syed Saddiq was “Some maybe have migrated to western
High Court judge Datuk Yazid Mustafa from the same company. nese Communities Association of Kota
ordered to enter his defence after the court countries and forget. This is a common
ruled that the prosecution had failed to A total of 18 prosecution witnesses were Kinabalu (USCCAKK).
ruled that the prosecution had successfully problem among our current generation,”
establish a prima facie case against the called to testify in the trial, which started They will be showcasing their respec-
adduced credible evidence proving each he told a press conference on Monday.
deputy prime minister. on May 24, 2021. tive customs and culture, including
essential ingredient of the offences.
 6 Local TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

MOE to offer
Better to buy PPKI in
all schools
UK property via GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry
(MoE) intends to offer the Special Educa-
tion Integrated Programme (PPKI) in all
schools to ensure that no children with
disabilities drop out without proper edu-

Ltd Company
KOTA KINABALU: At the recent Shareda’s
cation.
Its Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying said
the Ministry was trying to extend this pro-
gramme to all schools but was facing the
challenge of a lack of educators.
PropEx 2023 property talk, the audience “To have PPKI in a school, apart from
was told of the “Compelling Reasons for educators, we must also have appropriate
Investing in UK Property” presented by facilities such as disabled toilets, disabled
Chris Tan and Yudhi Mapara of SiiX Real rams and others for these special needs
Estate Pty Ltd of Melbourne, Australia. students,” she told Bernama here Monday.
According to them, to a question by Lim said MoE data showed that a total
Daily Express, it is better to buy UK prop- of 76 schools in Penang have PPKI and
erty using a Limited Company than in the inclusive education programmes (PPI).
individual or personal names of pur- She said access to education is a right
chasers. for all citizens regardless of race, religion
“If the properties are owned via a Lim- and ability.
ited Company instead of in your personal “I hope we can hold more such classes
name, the profits will be subject to Corpo- (PPKI) in all districts because there are spe-
ration Tax and not Income Tax. cial children everywhere and they need
“The current rate of Corporation Tax is more attention,” she said.
Chris Tan (left) and Yudhi Mapara Errant motorists being taken to task for leaving
19 per cent. From April 2023, if the profits She said the MoE’s focus is on improv-
of SiiX Real Estate Pty Ltd. their cars in unmarked spaces near the hotel.
of the Limited Company exceed £250,000 ing accessibility and mobility, especially in
the rate of Corporation Tax will increase providing at least four basic facilities that
taxed at the rates based on the below include ramps, handrails, parking, and

DBKK penalises 79
to 25 per cent and if the amount of profits
is between £50,000 and £250,000 the rate table: disabled-friendly toilets, upgrading spe-
of tax will be between 19 per cent and 25 Tax Band Income Tax Rate cial education classes and Special Educa-
per cent and the exact rate will be calcu- Basic Rate £12,501 to £50,000 20% tion Service Centres.

motorists for illegal

lated according to the profit made for that Higher Rate £50,001 to £150,000 40% “The MoE has also increased the num-
year. Additional Rate over £150,000 45% ber of development projects applied
“Therefore, there can be significant tax through the Economic Planning Unit
savings for higher and additional rate tax- For some landlords, one of the reasons (EPU) to build additional buildings that
payers who would be paying 40 per cent
and 45 per cent on these profits if the
properties were owned personally in com-
they decide to purchase property via a
Limited Company is due to the limited lia-
bility you have if something goes wrong.
include classrooms and other facilities for
the Special Education Integrated Pro-
gramme,” she said.
parking in Sinsuran
parison to 19 per cent in the Limited Com- The financial liability cannot extend to Earlier, Lim, who is also Penang DAP
secretary, along with several other state- % CITY HALL has been keeping tabs on dents of illegal parking around a five-star
pany. you personally for any debts owed by the roads in the Sinsuran area, with 79 hotel in this part of the City.”
“As a Director of a Limited Company, Limited Company other than in certain elected representatives, distributed moon
cakes at the Penang Bernama bureau office motorists compounded for illegal park- The spokesman was responding to a
you can have trivial benefits of up to circumstances. ing in this part of the State Capital so far Luyang motorist’s displeasure about the
£300 per year tax-free from your Limited If however, the lender obtains a per- in conjunction with the Moon Cake Festi-

Need for extensive

val that falls on Sept 29. - Bernama this year. congestion which formed on Jalan Tun
Company. This is not possible for land- sonal guarantee when you purchase a The agency is also in the process of Fuad Stephens during the peak hours
lords who own their rental property per- property via a Limited Company it is dealing with several vehicles which have after offices closed for the day because of

promotions to
sonally. important to note that if the mortgage is supposedly been abandoned on a road at vehicles which were double-parked
“More importantly, if it is envisaged not paid they can come after your personal a Kolombong Commercial Centre. along the road.

attract youths to
that the properties will be held for long- assets if after selling the property there are A spokesman for its Enforcement RUBIE bemoaned the difficulty she
term investments it will be possible to not enough funds to pay the remaining Department said City Hall officers had experienced in turning left at the traffic
structure the Limited Company to provide mortgage owed to the lender.

geomatics
periodically been inspecting Jalan Tun light intersection, near the Le Meridien
succession planning to ensure that the However, as a rule of thumb, the mort- Fuad Stephens, Lorong Gomantong 2, Hotel, when she left her workplace in
properties are passed to the children in the gage rate you obtain in a Limited Com- Jalan Dua Puluh and Jalan Datuk Chong Sinsuran for the day.
most tax-efficient manner by reducing, or pany could be higher than the equivalent Thian Vun – all of which were in Sin- “Inconsiderate motorists always park
in some cases eliminating the Inheritance mortgage you would obtain on the same suran. in the lane closer to the hotel,” she said.
Tax that would otherwise be applicable on property in your personal name. At a time IPOH: Extensive promotions starting from “A total of 10 motorists were taken to On several occasions, Rubie had
the death of the landlord. of rising interest rates, buyers have to take the grassroots level are needed to attract task for leaving vehicles in unmarked horned at drivers who were sitting in
Another property consultant said: “We this into consideration. youths to venture into the geomatics field, spaces during three separate inspections their stationary vehicles near the traffic
often get asked by clients whether or not Even after paying this additional inter- which is part of the Technical and Voca- this month,” he said, adding that the lights.
they should buy their rental property via a est, it is still usually more tax efficient to tional Education and Training (TVET) pro- most recent inspection was carried out “Some just looked up but refused to
limited company instead of in their own purchase the property via a Limited Com- gramme. on Friday. move their vehicles, while others horned
personal name. pany for a higher rate and additional rate Association of Authorised Land Survey- “Motorists can be deemed to have back or glared angrily at me.
“The main driver for this conversation taxpayers although this will depend on the ors of Malaysia (Pejuta) Deputy President parked illegally, if there is no demarca- “They seemed to think it was their
has been the introduction of the restric- mortgage rates being offered. Ezam Ariffin said this is due to a low tion painted on either side of the road right to do as they please even though
tion for higher rate taxpayers when allow- As a Director of the Limited Company, awareness and understanding of the field surface occupied by their vehicles,” he their actions were inconveniencing other
ing mortgage interest as a deductible you may be asked by some lenders to pro- despite it being a value-added profession said. road-users.”
expense which is commonly known as Sec- vide a personal guarantee before they pro- that contributes to the nation’s develop- “This is regardless of whether their A proprietor at the Kolombong Indus-
tion 24. vide lending to the Limited Company. ment. automobiles obstruct the flow of traffic trial Estate, on the other hand, spoke out
“It is important to realise that it was the If you need to withdraw money from “Land surveying is viewed as not lucra- in the area.” against City Hall for failing to do any-
intention of the government for higher the Limited Company for your own per- tive or unglamorous. So we must promote Under the agency’s Provision of Park- thing about some cars which he claimed
rate taxpayers to contribute more in tax sonal use this will need to be paid to you it extensively starting from the school ing Places By-laws (Coupon Parking) had been abandoned along a road at the
than their basic rate taxpayer counterparts as dividends. level to cultivate an early interest in the 2014, those who leave their vehicles in commercial centre.
when they brought in the Section 24 inter- The first £2,000 of dividends will be field. undesignated parking spaces could be FRANKLIN said he had informed the
est restrictions. covered by your dividend allowance per “Geomatics is not just limited to meas- liable to a compound of up to RM500, authority twice about the vehicles on
“One of the reasons for this is that the shareholder and so can be withdrawn tax- uring borders, property boundaries, and according to him. Lorong Buah Duku 3A, where his prem-
government wants private landlords who free. Any amounts over and above the div- engineering only. It is a far wider disci- He said repeat offenders and those ises was located: initially in May 2022 and
cannot afford to let out properties to sell idend allowance will be subject to tax at pline that covers remote sensing, cartog- who failed to settle their compounds again in March this year.
these properties in order for more proper- the marginal rate for you depending on raphy, Geographic Information Systems could be taken to court. “The cars have encroached onto part
ties to be available to those looking to get your tax band. (GIS), geodesic, utility mapping, pho- If they are found guilty they risk being of the road,” he said.
on the property ladder.” Below is a summary of the applicable togrammetry and hydrography,” he said. slapped with a RM20,000 fine, serving a “They have not been moved in so long.
According to them, when landlords are rates that will apply. He was speaking at a press conference 12-month jail term or both, according to The paint on the body of some of these
looking at maximising their rental yield Tax Band The tax rate on divi- after launching the 2023 Geomatics Open the spokesman. vehicles has begun to wear off in places,
the number one item of expenditure that dends above the allowance Day and exhibition at Politeknik Ungku “Our officers went down at various while the tyres of others have lost their
they will need to consider is the amount of Basic Rate 8.755% Omar (PUO) here today, which involved times of the day and night on four occa- air.” He said many of the public in the
tax that they will need to pay to His Higher Rate 33.75% the participation of over 300 PUO and sions in August. About 23 compounds area had come to regard these vehicles as
Majesty’s Revenue and Customs of UK on Additional Rate 39.35% school students. were issued that month. having been “discarded”.
their profits. He said the role of geomatics cuts “Seventeen others were compounded Franklin provided the registration
Since the introduction of the Section 24 For those landlords who can afford to across multiple disciplines and is a very during seven checks in July.” plate numbers for two of these cars
rules in 2017, for higher rate and addi- leave the rental profits in the limited com- challenging field with great career poten- He said 16 compounds were served in which was forwarded to the agency on
tional rate taxpayers it is now no longer pany, they will not need to suffer this sec- tial. the Sinsuran area in June and another 13 September 7.
possible to have mortgage interest allow- ond layer of tax and so will achieve between February and May. The spokesman said it would have to
“This field has great potential in terms
able as a deduction in full against the maximum tax efficiency. The funds can be “We have been trying to deter inci- verify the shop-operator’s claims.
of job opportunities and any individual
rental profits if the property is owned per- withdrawn in the future when the land- “If they prove to be true, then we will
who masters it can go far and succeed in
sonally. Instead, you will receive a tax lord had reduced income for example ask for the Road Transport Department’s
their career
credit equivalent to 20 per cent of any upon retirement and this can lead to fur- assistance to identify the errant vehicle
ther tax efficiencies. Meanwhile, PUO Director Dr Shamsuri
interest paid. Abdullah said the Open Day, being held owners,” he said.
However, there is no such restriction A spouse can be added as a shareholder
for the first time, provided the students an He said City Hall took a serious view
for Limited Company regardless of to provide further tax efficiency depend-
opportunity to gain a deeper understand- to acts of vehicle-dumping as these auto-
whether the Directors and Shareholders ing on the income of the spouse. Whether
ing of the importance of geomatics, par- mobiles were an eye-sore to the public.
are themselves higher rate or additional or not you should buy a rental property via
a Limited Company will depend on your ticularly in the aspects of surveying, “More importantly, however, these
rate taxpayers. The mortgage interest analysis, management, and spatial data unwanted cars and lorries could become
expense is therefore allowed in full for personal circumstances, they opined,
whether this is the best solution for you in display of the earth and built environ- a potential breeding grounds for Aedes
Limited Companies when calculating the ment. mosquitoes.
profits on which Corporation Tax will be order to maximise your yield on your
rental property and pay the least amount “This programme is a good initiative “We are keen to prevent a dengue out-
payable on. for the PUO alumni, who are in the field, break from occurring in the surrounding
This is a significant advantage for Lim- of tax possible.
While buying a property in a limited to share their knowledge and experience areas.”
ited Companies in comparison to owning with the participants from the polytech- The spokesman refuted the sugges-
the properties personally but only if you company is more tax efficient than buying
personally, other costs determine how nic and schools,” he said. tion about the agency’s inaction in this
are a higher rate or additional rate tax- He said 15 exhibitors from government matter, saying that “notis peringatan
much profit you will make. The mortgage
Several vehicles appeared to
payer. departments and agencies, the private mesra (friendly reminder notices)” had
will usually be your highest cost person-
have been dumped on Lorong
“If the properties are owned personally sector, and individuals also took part in been left on some of the cars in May last

333 abuse, child neglect cases in Sabah

ally, so it makes sense to keep it as low as
Buah Duku 3A in Kolombong.
the rental profits will be taxed at your mar- the event. - Bernama year, with the owners being instructed to
possible.
ginal rate of tax. The rate of Income Tax relocate their property. (SS)
will therefore depend on what profits you
earn from the property as well as all of
your other income for that tax year. KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Child Welfare Teams (PKKK) and 142 Chil-
If not exempted by Malaysia-UK Dou- Family and Community Development dren Activity Centres (PAKK) as the min-
ble Taxation Agreement, emigrated (KPWKM), through the Social Welfare istry’s ‘eyes and ears’ as well as creating an
Malaysian owners will need to add the Department (JKM), has handled a total of advocacy programme for local communi-
profits from their rental property to all of 2,959 cases of child abuse, involving phys- ties.
their other rental income for the year ical, sexual and emotional abuse, between “Strategic cooperation with the Min-
including salary, dividends and other January and May this year. istry of Rural and Regional Development
investment income including the rental KPWKM, in a statement Monday, said (KKDW), Ministry of Education (MOE)
profits from any other properties owned that of the total, 647 cases were reported and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) was
personally to arrive at your gross income in Selangor, followed by Sabah (333 cases) also held as a synergy between the min-
for the year. and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur istries in continuing the advocacy pro-
A compound being placed beneath the windscreen
The first £12,570 is covered by the (326 cases). gramme for the community to be more
wiper of this double cab on Lorong Sinsuran.
owner’s tax-free personal allowance and It said the ministry has also established aware of this issue,” said KPWKM.-
the remainder of this gross income will be 140 Child Protection Teams (PPKK), 133 Bernama
 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 Local 7

Surgery for
high blood
The recent meeting on the Sabah State’s preparation
on the Lahad Datu Ferry Terminal at the Sabah Port Terminal.

pressure
‘Don’t fear
LD-Bongao
ferry service’ In Malaysia, where an estimated 35.3 per
cent of adults over 18 years have high blood
pressure, many would rather endure the
ailment than take medicine to control it.
Nikko Fabian
RDN may offer more persistent control
KOTA KINABALU: The introduction of the

of blood for those patients who go off

new Lahad Datu-Bongao ferry services

medical therapy.
scheduled later this month will help fur-
ther boost economic activities and
strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia

H
IGH blood pressure or hyperten- term risk of cardiovascular disease such
and the Philippines.
MV Prince Khalil.
sion is one of the most common as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
“In totality, the new sea link route is
medical conditions worldwide. It Despite taking medications, it is impor-
good news for people of both borders…It
Custom Declaration Form, relevant health is a serious condition. The World Health tant that the blood pressure to be regu-
will enable better security monitoring-
declaration form should be made avail- Organisation (WHO) estimates that 12.8 larly checked to make sure it reaches the
enforcement of the two international gate
able upon their arrival at Lahad Datu Ferry per cent of all death in the world is appropriate level.
ports,” newly appointed BIMP-EAGA Busi-
Terminal. caused by high blood pressure. It is esti- The role of the physician here is to
ness Council Chairman for Sabah Dr Ray-
Dr Raymond emphasises that by having mated 1.4 billion people worldwide have ensure the blood pressure is controlled
mond Alfred said.
this kind of service, more trading oppor- hypertension. High blood pressure signif- appropriately, based on the individual
In refuting the fear expressed by Ex-MP
tunities could be established and created icantly increased the risk of heart, brain cardiovascular risk. In some groups of
for Kota Kinabalu Datuk Hiew King Chiew
among both countries through these two and other diseases. patients, despite the best medical care
that the ferry service may become an easy
ports. In Malaysia, it is estimated 35.3 per and treatment the blood pressure will
gateway to Sabah for Filipinos, he said:
When we talk about the claim by Sultan cent of adult 18 years and above have not be able to reach the appropriate level.
“We need to address or deal with the issues
Sulu, I stand with Tan Sri Pandikar Amin high blood pressure. There is no signifi- In such situations, the physician will usu-
on “Economic Driven Activities” and the
Mulia’s opinion, that the claim on Sabah cant gender difference observed. It is ally discuss with a modern and effective
“Security of Sabah” separately.
was regional politics and had nothing to more common in the elderly and it is esti- treatment for blood pressure.
Hiew had said the improvement in
do with our law especially our economic mated that among those aged 70-74 Renal Denervation (RDN) is a new and
inter-port connections within BIMP-EAGA
programme development. years-old 75.4 per cent has high blood innovative procedure that can effectively
should be supported but it should “not be
The claim by the descendants of the pressure. help patients with hypertension. It has
a heavy price for Sabah when that nation
Sultan of Sulu “is a private claim” and it Historically, hypertension was called already been applied in 10,000 real-
has included Sabah in its history books as
does not involve the government of the “hard pulse disease”. Before the modern world cases.
belonging to the Philippines.”
Philippines. therapeutic approach, the treatment of Renal denervation applies the concept
He hoped the immigration and security
“hard pulse disease” consisted in reduc- of sympathectomy that has been used
Dr Chu Chong Mow
measures are in place to deter those who “This issue should not be used to limit
our economic development in Sabah espe- ing the quantity of blood by bloodletting since more than a century ago. Tradition-
plan to come in hordes for a better life,
cially in the BIMP EAGA regional area,” he or the application of leeches. These had ally, this method of hypertension treat-
throw away their documents once here
said. been advocated by The Yellow Emperor of ment involves surgical excision of activity.
and claim they are stateless to that even
Pandikar Amin met with Governor Ysh- China, Cornelius Celsius, Galen and Hip- sympathethic nervous systems that are This is performed for both kidneys to
their country won’t take them back.
mael “Mang” I. Sali of Tawi Tawi in Zam- pocrates. responsible for hypertension. This is a ensure all the overactive nerves are
Hiew added there are no lack of reports
boanga last week and both have agreed In the 19th and 20th centuries, before very effective way of permanently reduc- treated. Once the treatment is completed,
of immigrants caught for overstaying,
that the BIMP EAGA programme should effective pharmacological treatment for ing blood pressure. the tube is removed, leaving nothing
claiming to have lost their documents.
focus in enhancing the collaboration hypertension became possible, three The modern medicine conceptualises behind. The procedure can be done only
On his part, Dr Raymond pointed to the
between Government of Sabah (Malaysia) treatment modalities were used, all with a minimally invasive procedure with through local anaesthesia. Occasional
recent meeting on the Sabah state’s prepa-
and Government of Tawi-Tawi (Philip- numerous side-effects: strict sodium effective efficacy. It has been determined sedation maybe needed. This procedure
ration on the Lahad Datu Ferry Terminal
pines) in transboundary trade and eco- restriction, sympathectomy (surgical that kidneys play a central role in helping has been shown to be safe and effective.
especially the establishment of the Cus-
nomic activities, security and tourism resection of parts of the sympathetic your body regulate arterial blood pres- The risk of the procedure is extremely
toms, Immigration, Quarantine and Secu-
industries. Both leaders will not entertain nervous system) and pyrogen therapy sure. High blood pressure occurs when low.
rity (CIQS) at the Sabah Port Terminal,
any claims that is made by any parties (injection of substances that cause a the specific nerves that lead to the kidney There is no long term side effect
chaired by the Lahad Datu District Officer
especially the Sultan of Sulu’s claim. fever, indirectly reducing blood pres- become overactive. known from this procedure.
Firuz Idzualdeen, with the presence of
Dr Raymond also highlighted that the sure). The RDN procedure works by deliver- There are lots of misconceptions
Sabah’s Special Envoy to BIMP EAGA, Tan
security assessment made by IPD Tuan With the advancement of modern ing energy to these overactive nerves to about blood pressure measurements and
Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia, Chairman of
Abbas Saud, representing Lahad Datu Dis- medicine many chemicals for hyperten- decrease their activity which will subse- treatments. In the local Malaysian con-
POIC, Datuk Yong Teck Lee at the Lahad
trict Police Headquarters in Sulu, Tawi Tawi sion have been invented. These newer quently help reduce your blood pressure text, many still undermine the impor-
Datu District Office.
and Mindanao Provinces, as of February blood pressure medicine has dramati- levels. tance of blood pressure control.
The meeting was attended by more
2023 shows that the security status of these cally reduced the side effect and compli- The effect has been shown in a large Hypertension is usually asymptomatic;
than 20 directors or representatives from
regional areas has improved to 100 per cent. cation of treatment and render blood study to be effective and permanent. It many have difficulty accepting the diag-
Immigration Department, Custom Depart-
As a result, many European tourists pressure under control effectively. has been shown to lower the risk of fur- nosis because they do not feel it.
ment, Health Department, Sabah Port Sdn
already stayed in the resorts that is located Medical therapy has been the tradi- ther damage to the heart, kidney and Accepting the diagnosis will be the
Bhd, Sabah Port Authority, Department of
within the three provinces since last year. tional backbone therapy for high blood blood vessels. In the long term, use of most important hurdle for treatment suc-
Marine, Lahad Datu Police Marine, Polis Di
Dr Raymond believes that the diplo- pressure since 1950. There are more than blood pressure medication can be cess. Malaysians in general still believe in
Raja Malaysia and etc.
matic relationship between Pandikar hundreds of medications that can be reduced as well. complimentary medicine, traditional
In the meeting, the new BEBC chairman
Amin (Sabah’s Special Envoy to BIMP used for high blood pressure. The RND procedure usually takes medication and homeopathy.
said Immigration, Custom and Health
EAGA) and Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali, the Blood pressure of more than 140/90 around one to two hours. The procedure There is a lack of trust in modern med-
Departments are prepared to receive the
Governor of Tawi Tawi Province, will fur- mmHg is considered significantly ele- involves inserting a small thin tube from icine as many see it as being “kidney or
first ferry (From Tawi-Tawi and Bongao)
ther enhance the collaboration of Malaysia vated. Blood pressure medication has the groin into the kidney artery. From the liver toxic”. Many would rather endure
MV Prince Khalil.
and the Philippine Government while been shown to benefit these groups of thin tube the energy is delivered to the elevated blood pressure rather than take
Dr Raymond also said the passenger
enhancing the implementation of BIMP patients, therefore lowering their long- overactive nerve to regulate and decrease medication. Therefore, RDN may offer
capacity of MV Prince Khalil is only 350
and not 1,000 as claimed by Hiew. EAGA’s key pillars specially the Connectiv- more persistent control of blood for
They have ensured they will conduct ity Pillar which comprises four sectors: those patients who go off medical ther-
their Standard Operation Procedure to transport, trade and investment facilita- apy.
ensure relevant documents such as valid tion, power and energy infrastructure, and The procedure is also valuable to
passport, return tickets, address where information and communication technol- younger patients who will be on medica-
they stay in Sabah (including genuine con- ogy (ICT), including Tourism and Environ- tion longer than more senior sufferers.

Organisers’ prerogative to drop celebrity

tact number of the premises), including ment Pillars. RDN is an effective surgical interven-
tion for hypertension. It is meant to com-
pliment medical therapy not replace it.
Perhaps soon, with newer technology
and advances in medicine, a cure for
PUTRAJAYA: The decision to drop celebrity fies. hypertension may one day be found.
preacher Datuk Dr Norhafizah Musa from She said following complaints on the
the Muslimah Putrajaya Berselawat pro- preacher’s involvement in the programme, This article was contributed by
gramme slated for Sept 24 was the preroga- the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in Dr Chu Chong Mow who is a

‘BSMM volunteers backbone of service devt to community’

tive of the organisers and the Malaysian Putrajaya, as a co-partner of the pro- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Islamic Development Department (Jakim) gramme, had held a discussion with the
The catheter is guided until it is in the designated treatment area.
& Physician at Gleneagles Hospital
has nothing to do with it, Jakim Director- main organiser, a non-governmental organ-
Kota Kinabalu.
General Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff clari- isation.- Bernama

Clarence Dol but also a voluntary body that has poured and enthusiasm from all members to join the 75th Anniversary of BSMM’s Human
KOTA KINABALU: Every volunteer of the so much devotion to the government,” she hands regardless of race, religion or rank. History held here on Saturday.
Malaysian Red Crescent (BSMM) in Sabah said. “I also see the role of BSMM in the con- “The seminar is an effort worthy of
is the backbone of service development to According to Maria, throughout the 75 text of disaster management. Despite praise because it is an effort for us on the
the community. years in humanitarian service, BSMM being faced with the challenge of the part of ministries, departments, agencies
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the made its own transformation in service. Covid-19 pandemic that started two years and other associations to know the scope,
Ministry of Community Development and “For example, in the past we only saw ago where Sabah also faced with cases that tasks and role of BSMM in community
Maria (second left) presenting a participa-
Sabah People’s Wellbeing, Maria David school students in BSMM uniforms on are increasing every day, BSMM continues service.
tion certificate to one of the participants.
Edick, said volunteering is the heart of duty during sports without the expertise to develop efforts to combat pandemic “Thank you to the International Com-
efforts to develop a spirit of caring for the and assets of an ambulance. disasters and at the same time prepare to mittee of the Red Cross (ICRC), members
surrounding community. “But today, the Sabah Ministry of face natural disasters. of the working committee and all parties of the civil concept, which is kindness that
“BSMM is no longer a foreign name in Health is one of the strategic partners of “I am also very proud to see the achieve- who have worked together to make this values and universal humanity regardless
Sabah, adhering to the principle ‘where the Malaysian Ministry of Health in carry- ments of BSMM through blood collection seminar a success,” she said. of racial boundaries.
there is misery, there we are’”. ing out the 999 hotspot and pre-hospital in a series of blood donation programmes Maria said the Government always “BSMM and this line of volunteers
“The commitment of the association hotline ambulance service cooperation over the past three years, distribution of appreciates the role of volunteers willing should be appreciated for their generous
members is strong even though life as a network project and all the staff are food baskets to the under-40 group, the to risk themselves in an effort to deliver contributions.
volunteer is often seen as an ‘unsung trained BSMM paramedics,” she said. disabled, the elderly as well as vaccination aid and carry out rescue work to commu- “I really hope that such efforts become
hero’”. Thus, she said, the goal of making the service programmes in rural areas,” she nities in need. an example to more communities to be
“BSMM Sabah has proven that it is a vol- Sabah BSMM a voluntary body is not an said when closing the Seminar for Human- “The spirit that exists in these volun- ready and offer services when needed,” she
untary body that is not only committed easy task, as it requires high commitment ity in conjunction with the Celebration of teers is also in line with one of the pillars explained.
 8 Asean TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

PCG confirms ‘severe damage’ in Rozul Reef, Escoda Shoal corals

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard seabed,” he said. waters for us to constantly have presence
(PCG) on Monday confirmed “severe dam- According to Tarriela, the marine there whether Philippine Navy or PCG ves-
age” to the marine environment and coral ecosystem in the two WPS features sel,” he said:
reef in the seabed of Rozul Reef and appeared lifeless, with minimal to no signs For possible diplomatic and legal
Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea of life. He said the continued swarming of actions, Tarriela said the PCG will reach out
(WPS). CMM vessels for alleged illegal and to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
BRP Sindangan and BRP CABRA held destructive fishing activities “may have and Department of Justice (DOJ).
maritime patrols after 33 and 15 Chinese directly caused the degradation and The PCG will also reach out to the UP
maritime militia (CMM) vessels were spot- destruction of the marine environment in Marine Science Institute (MSI) as well as
ted in Rozul Reef and Escoda Shoal, respec- the WPS features.” “friends and allies” about the matter, he
tively, from August 9 to September 11. “The PCG emphasizes the importance added. Senator Francis Tolentino on Mon-
“The surveys conducted in Escoda Shoal of protecting and preserving our marine day linked the reported removal and

Coral reef in the seabed of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the

revealed visible discoloration of its seabed, environment, which plays a crucial role in destruction of corals in the WPS to a pos-

West Philippine Sea appears lifeless in this image taken through an

strongly indicating that deliberate activi- sustaining marine life and supporting sible reclamation project in the area.

underwater survey by the Philippine Coast Guard. (Courtesy of PCG)

ties may have been undertaken to modify local communities,” he added. “I am seeing a deeper reason for the
the natural topography of its underwater On Saturday, the Armed Forces of the harvest of corals. Those who are responsi-
terrain,” PCG spokesperson for WPS Com- Philippines’ Western Command ble for this have a different plan. It is not
modore Jay Tarriela said in a statement. (Wescom) said there were cases of massive just simply harvesting corals,” he said. Reacting to China’s alleged harvesting Koshikawa said.
According to Tarriela, the corals were coral harvesting along Rozul Reef, which “The destruction of corals is a prelude of coral from the WPS, Japan’s Ambassa- The Chinese Embassy Manila Twitter
possibly harvested, processed, and is within the country’s exclusive economic for reclamation. If you destroy corals, you dor to the Philippines Kazuhiko account responded to the Japanese envoy’s
returned to the seabed. zone. can already do reclamation,” he added. Koshikawa said on Twitter that this latest tweet, saying, “People should be alarmed
“The presence of crushed corals Tarriela said the PCG and the Philippine On Sunday, maritime law expert Jay development was “very alarming news.” by the spreading of such disinformation.
strongly suggests a potential act of dump- Navy will work together to ensure the pres- Batongbacal said there was also a possibil- “Our oceans are the lifeblood of our Oceans are indeed the lifeblood of our
ing, possibly involving the same dead ence of Filipino ships in the area. ity that the corals were being used by planet, & coral reefs are its colorful heart- planet. So stop the release of contami-
corals that were previously processed and “We’re going to, hand in hand, support China as materials for decorations, orna- beats. Let’s preserve & protect these vital nated nuclear water from Fukushima.” –
cleaned before being returned to the the Philippine Navy’s presence in these ments, and jewelry. ecosystems for generations to come,” GMA

DOF proposes Bird singing competition

zero tariff on MEN look

at birds
in cages
during

rice imports to
a bird
singing
competition
in Thailand’s
southern
province of

curb prices Narathiwat

on Septem-
ber 18.
Some 2,000
birds from
MANILA: Imported rice could soon enter sarily bad ang drastic (drastic is not neces- Thailand,
Philippine borders tariff-free – albeit tem- sarily bad).” Malaysia
porarily – under a proposal crafted by the “The biggest contributor sa inflation is and Singa-
Department of Finance (DOF), the rice,” he pointed out. pore were
approval of which will be timed when Consumer prices rose at a faster pace of entered in
Congress adjourns session next month. 5.3 per cent in August from 4.7 per cent in the annual
Finance Secretary Ben Diokno said a July, driven mainly by food, restaurants, contest. –
zero tariff on rice imports dovetails with accommodation, water, electricity, gas and AFP
efforts to boost supply of the grain at a fuels.
lower cost. Food inflation alone accelerated to 8.2
“The DOF is proposing to reduce the 35 per cent last month from July’s 6.3 per
per cent rice import tariff rates, both cent. Food has the biggest contribution
Asean and MFN [most-favoured nations] accounting for 53.2 per cent of overall

Thailand urged to halt crop Top P’pine police

rates, temporarily to 0 per cent or maxi- inflation.
mum of 10 per cent to arrest the surge in An executive order by President Ferdi-

burning after air pollution spike

rice prices,” Diokno said in a press briefing. nand Marcos Jr. will likely pave the way for

officials undergo
The proposal comes a week after Mala- the temporary removal of the tariff on
cañang announced a P41-per-kilo price imported rice.

surprise drug test

caps on rice sold in the wet market and Section 1608 of Republic Act No. 10863,
retail stores. or the Customs Modernization and Tariff
Diokno explained rice price ceiling Act, gives the president the power to BANGKOK: Thailand must ban stubble intanakul, president of Thai Feed Mill
“serves as a short-term measure against “increase, reduce, or remove existing rates burning by farmers to improve air quality, Association (TFMA), which operates under
non-competitive practices by some market of import duty including any necessary the head of a leading agricultural body the commerce ministry.
players,” adding that more have “misbe- change in classification.” said Monday, after a spike in dangerous He urged the government of new Prime MANILA: Top officials of the Philippine
haved” this time compared to the 2018 The provision states, however, that this pollution left millions needing medical Minister Srettha Thavisin to take action National Police underwent surprise drug
episode when there was also speculative power of the president can be exercised treatment. swiftly because of the urgency of the mat- testing at Camp Crame during a recent
play on the price of the grain. “only when Congress is not in session.” The kingdom suffered dire air quality ter. command conference.
The Marcos administration could Under the legislative calendar, Con- earlier in the year, with Bangkok and the More than two million people sought The on-the-spot drug testing on Friday,
reconsider the policy for possible lifting gress will adjourn on Sept. 30 and will northern city of Chiang Mai ranked medical treatment in Thailand this year which also saw the participation of PNP
come harvest season and when the Philip- resume session on Nov. 6. among the most polluted cities in the because of problems linked to air pollu- chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., was con-
pines takes delivery of rice imports, the When Congress is in session, any world on some days in April. tion. ducted among 89 officials from the PNP
DOF chief said. changes in the tax on imported good need Authorities urged people to stay Pornsil, whose organisation monitors command group, directorial staff,
Asked on whether the cuts in rice tariffs to get the approval of both the House of indoors and work from home as concen- the quality of animal feed, said Thailand regional directors, and national support
to zero will be gradual, the Finance chief Representatives and the Senate. – CNN trations of the most dangerous PM2.5 par- should follow international farming unit directors, the PNP said.

Rice stock adequate despite producers’

said: “I don’t go for gradual. Hindi neces- Philippines ticles – so tiny they can enter the guidelines that forbid stubble-burning. The drug tests carried out by the PNP
bloodstream – reached unsafe levels. He said three years was a realistic time- Forensic Group all yielded negative results,

export curbs, says Trade Minister

One of the leading sources of the parti- frame in which to ban the practice. it said.
cles is farmers torching stubble to prepare His call comes as the European Union “This surprise drug test underscores the
land for the next crop, with “burning sea- begins to enforce its “Carbon Border PNP’s unwavering commitment to main-
son” peaking between December and Adjustment Mechanism” (CBAM), charg- taining the highest standards of profes-
April. The head of the kingdom’s top agri- ing for emissions linked to the production sionalism and ethical conduct among its
YOGYAKARTA: Minister of Trade Zulkifli “We will distribute rice (aid) on a mas- cultural body said the practice must be of imported goods. members,” Acorda said.
Hasan affirmed that the government has sive scale because we have an abundant halted. Srettha’s government has said that “It also serves as a clear message that
adequate rice stock to meet domestic stock of rice,” he affirmed. “The government should ban crop- tackling PM2.5 is one of its priorities, the organization is resolute in its efforts to
demand, despite export curbs from some Earlier, President Joko Widodo burning – the method widely used among though it has not given details of what it combat illegal drugs and ensure the
producing countries. (Jokowi), while attending the 60th farmers in Thailand,” said Pornsil Patchar- plans to do. – AFP integrity of its leadership,” he said.
“We have 1.6 million tons of (rice stock), Anniversary of the Bogor Agricultural
Early this month, the PNP reported that
which is abundant, so no need to worry,” Institute on Friday, noted that 19 countries,
24 out of 115,983 officers and personnel
he remarked when met at the Ahmad including India, had imposed restrictions
tested positive for illegal drug use in ran-
Dahlan University in Bantul, Yogyakarta. and even bans on rice exports, thereby
dom drug tests carried out from January to
Minister Hasan reiterated that in addi- resulting in a global increase in the price
August this year amid heightened efforts
A general
tion to the available 1.6 million tons of rice of rice.
to push its revitalized internal cleansing
view shows

Filipino priest
stock, the government is currently expect- The countries have restricted rice
drive. – INQ
hazy
ing the arrival of 400 thousand tons of rice exports to ensure domestic food security,

conditions
shipment. he said.

defrocked due to
due to air
However, the import of rice is deemed The government is exploring coopera-

pollution in
necessary, he said. “We still need (to tion to import rice from several countries,

sexual abuse claims

Chiang Mai
import rice) any amount required, but such as Cambodia, India, Bangladesh, and

in northern
essentially, we have secured rice stock of 2 China, to stabilize prices and ensure suffi-

Thailand.
million tons (including the additional 400 cient rice supply for domestic consump-
thousand tons). Hence, everything is tion.
under control.”Owing to abundant rice President Jokowi said talks regarding
stock at hand, he added, the government rice imports had been held with Cambo- MANILA: Pope Francis has expelled a Fil-
had made a decision to distribute rice aid dian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indian ipino priest who was accused of sexual
of 10 kilograms each to as many as 21.3 mil- PM Narendra Modi, Bangladeshi President abuse involving minors.
lion beneficiary families in September, Mohammed Shahabuddin, and Chinese The Pope’s decision to dismiss Pio

Central Kalimantan optimises 2023 CAEXPO to promote featured products

October, and November this year. Premier Li Qiang. – Antara Aclon from the clerical state was
announced Sunday by the Diocese of
Borongan.
“He is, therefore, no longer a cleric and
cannot exercise priestly ministry in the
KALIMANTAN: The Central Kalimantan also aim to facilitate more IKM (small and exporters, prospective or potential through the “City of Charms” Pavilion and Church,” the notice said.
provincial government is optimising the medium industries) players from the exporters, and other IKM players. Commodity Pavilion by involving actors in The advisory was read in all parish
2023 China-AseaN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nan- province to go global,” he said. Pratowo also underscored the impor- the tourism sector, cultural dance studios, churches, chapels and chaplaincies of the
ning, Guangxi Province, China, to promote He then noted that the provincial gov- tant role played by the province’s regional IKM players, as well as micro, small, and diocese, but it did not provide further
the region’s featured products. ernment’s efforts to promote local fea- crafts council (Dekranasda) in supporting medium enterprises. details about Aclon.
Deputy Governor of Central Kaliman- tured products are in line with its the provincial government to guide and Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Aclon last served at a minor seminary in
tan Edy Pratowo, in a statement received 2021-2026 mission to expedite the devel- develop IKMs to improve the region’s wel- and several leaders of Southeast Asian Borongan before he was suspended from
in Palangka Raya, on Sunday, noted that opment of a productive, creative, and eco- fare. countries personally attended the opening his clerical duties.
the international event has become a friendly regional economy. “We must treat and position active IKM ceremony of the 2023 CAEXPO. Pope Francis has been apologizing for
strategic opportunity to develop and pro- Furthermore, the deputy governor players as part of assets and main pillars of Meanwhile, Head of Central Kaliman- the cases of abuse involving priests, and
mote the province’s featured products in affirmed that his side is currently making regional and national economies,” he tan’s Dekranasda Yulistra Ivo and several has pledged “zero tolerance” to sexual
foreign markets. utmost efforts to increase the province’s pointed out. officials joined Deputy Governor Pratowo assault by members of the clergy.
“We hope that Central Kalimantan’s exports, including by implementing poli- At the international event, the provin- to accompany the vice president at the ABS-CBN News is seeking a response
foreign trade will further improve and we cies that are beneficial to existing cial government is promoting its potential event. – Antara from Aclon. – ABS-CBN
 WORLD TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3
9

S Korea rival leader hospitalised after hunger strike China hits out at
10 $6bil wired to Qatar for US-Iran prisoner swap 11 My decision to try to overturn results: Trump

German FM’s
dictator Xi barb
SEOUL: South Lee, a former presidential candidate, 20 billion won ($15 million) for a company Lee to stop fasting and said that it was
Korea’s main looked pale and weak in media footage. owned by Seongnam city during his term ready to talk with Lee on his policy con-
opposition leader His transfer to hospital did not stop prose- as its mayor. cerns once he recovers his health.
Lee Jae-myung cutors from seeking to arrest him. Lee refutes all the allegations. A former child factory worker who suf-
(pic) was hospi- “Whether to fast or not and how to fast In order for a court to consider the pros- fered an industrial accident as a teenage BEIJING: China
talised Monday is a matter of personal freedom, but it ecution’s request for an arrest warrant, school drop-out, Lee rose to political star- lashed out against
after 19 days on should not affect the investigation or trial,” Lee’s parliamentary immunity would have dom partly by playing up his rags-to-riches German Foreign
hunger strike to South Korea’s Justice Minister Han Dong- to be waived by the 300-member National tale. Minister Annalena
protest against hoon told a parliamentary session. Assembly, where the Democratic Party— But his bid for the top office has been Baerbock (pic) on
government policies, his party said. “If a precedent is set that affects investi- headed by Lee—hold a majority. overshadowed by a string of scandals. He Monday for calling
Hours after he was transferred to hospi- gations and trials, wouldn’t everyone, Lee’s party slammed the latest develop- faced scrutiny over a questionable land President Xi Jinping
tal, prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for including petty criminals, start fasting ment, saying the arrest warrant was “a clear development deal and persistent rumors a “dictator”, brand-
him over corruption allegations. when they receive a summons notice?” sign of how violent and oppressive” Presi- linking him to organised crime. ing the comment
Lee, 58, launched his hunger strike on Prosecutors have accused Lee of bribery dent Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration is, it At least five individuals connected to “an open political
August 31, over what he calls the govern- in connection with a firm that is suspected said in a statement. Lee’s various scandals in the past have been provocation” that was “extremely absurd”.
ment’s “incompetent and violent” policies, of illicitly transferring $8 million to North The National Assembly previously dis- found dead, some in what appeared to be Beijing is Berlin’s top trade partner but
in particular its failure to protest against Korea. missed a request for an arrest warrant in suicides. Germany published a new policy in July to
Japan’s release of treated wastewater from He is also accused of breaching his February. He lost to Yoon in last year’s presidential contend with a more “assertive” China
the damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor. duties, which allegedly resulted in a loss of The ruling People Power Party has asked election by a margin of 0.7 percent. – AFP after months of wrangling within the gov-
ernment over its strategy.

Taiwan tells China to

Baerbock, who has pushed for a more
hawkish line, made the remarks in a Fox
News interview on September 14 during a
visit to the United States.
While talking about the Ukraine war,

stop military harassment

she said: “If Putin were to win this war,
what sign would that be for other dictators
in the world, like Xi, like the Chinese pres-

The Abraxas facility offers detention

ident? So therefore Ukraine has to win this
war.”
services and a residential treatment pro- China said on Monday it was “strongly
gramme for ages 14 to 18.

Nine juveniles flee

TAIPEI: Taiwan told China on Monday to dissatisfied” and that it had made “solemn
stop its “destructive unilateral actions” representations to the German side

detention centre
after more than 100 Chinese warplanes through diplomatic channels”.
and nine navy ships were detected in areas “(The comments) are extremely absurd
around the self-ruled island.

in US after riot
and are a serious infringement of China’s
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own terri- political dignity and an open political
tory to be seized one day, and has ramped provocation,” foreign ministry spokes-
up diplomatic and military pressure on woman Mao Ning said at a daily news con-
Taipei in recent years. ference.
In the 24 hours between the morning Berlin’s new China policy marks a fine
WASHINGTON: Authorities in the US of September 17 and 18, the defence min-
state of Pennsylvania are searching for balance between the two differing posi-
istry said it had detected a total of 103 Chi- tions in its coalition government, calling
nine minors who fled from a juvenile
nese planes, and it described the number Beijing a “partner, competitor, systemic
detention centre Sunday night after a
as a “recent high”. rival”.
riot, police said.
In a statement, it said the sorties Baerbock, of the German Greens, has
Pennsylvania State Police and other
“posed severe challenges to the security pushed for a harder line against China and
law enforcement officers “are looking
across the Taiwan Strait and in the region.” for a greater emphasis on human rights,
for 9 juveniles who escaped from
Beijing’s “continued military harass- while Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a Social
Abraxas Academy tonight around 8:00
ment can easily lead to a sharp escalation Democrat, has backed a more trade-

Chinese FM to
PM,” Trooper David Beohm of the state
police wrote on social media platform X. in tension and worsen regional security,” friendly stance. – AFP
“The escaped juveniles should be the ministry said, as it called on China to

visit Russia for

wearing gray pants or shorts and a gray “immediately stop such destructive uni-
lateral actions.”
J-20 stealth fighter jets of China are among the 103 Chinese military aircraft in Taiwan. Taipei
shirt. Call 911 if you spot someone
Of the total number of warplanes
says that this action will lead to a sharp escalation in tension and worsen regional security.

security talks
matching that description,” he said.
Beohm said a perimeter was estab- detected, 40 crossed the so-called median
lished around the youth detention facil- line of the Taiwan Strait that separates the
ity in southern Pennsylvania’s island from China, and entered its south- were heading to an unspecified area of the military drills with allies across the region.
Morgantown. west and southeast air defence identifica- Western Pacific to “conduct joint sea and “China aims to counter the military
“This evening there was a riot at tion zone (ADIZ), the statement said. air training” with China’s Shandong air- containment of democratic allies led by
China’s foreign ministry did not com- craft carrier, the ministry said. the United States,” Su Tzu-yun, an analyst BEIJING: China’s top
Abraxas Academy,” Caernarvon Town-
ment on the sorties, though its spokes- The Shandong, one of two operational at Taiwan’s Institute for National Defence diplomat Wang Yi
ship Police Department said in a sepa-
woman Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s aircraft carriers in the Chinese fleet, was and Security Research told AFP. (pic) will begin a
rate statement on Sunday.
position that Taiwan belongs to China. detected last week around 60 nautical Following last August’s visit to Taipei four-day visit to Rus-
Authorities on the scene “have taken
back control of the juvenile detention “What I would like to tell you is that miles (110 kilometres) southeast of Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi, then-speaker of the US sia for security talks
centre,” it added. Taiwan is part of China’s territory, and the heading into the Western Pacific, Taipei House of Representatives, China staged its on Monday, his for-
The Abraxas facility offers “detention so-called median line does not exist,” she authorities said. largest-ever war games around Taiwan. eign ministry said,
services” and a “residential treatment said. Japan’s defence ministry also said last Then in April this year, Beijing con- the latest in a series
program (that) provides specialised Monday’s announcement by Taipei week its navy had detected six ships— ducted a three-day “Joint Sword” military of high-level visits
care for delinquent male youth between came after an uptick in the number of including frigates, destroyers, one fast exercise to simulate the encirclement of and phone calls
the ages of 14 to 18,” according to its incursions by Chinese warplanes and combat support ship and the Shandong— the island, after Taiwan’s President Tsai between the two sides.
website. ships last week. sailing through waters some 650 kilome- Ing-wen met US House Speaker Kevin China and Russia are strategic allies,
It is located about 15 miles (24 kilo- Beijing said last week its troops were tres (400 miles) south of Miyakojima McCarthy in California. with both countries frequently touting
metres) west of the rural Pennsylvania on “high alert” after two ships belonging island, east of Taiwan. In a comment on the Weibo social their “no limits” partnership, and eco-
town where escaped murderer Danilo to the United States and Canada sailed It confirmed that jets and helicopters media platform, China’s Global Times nomic and military co-operation.
Cavalcante was captured on Wednesday through the Taiwan Strait. had been detected taking off and landing state tabloid said Taiwan was a “sacred They came even closer after Russia’s
after two weeks on the run. Taiwan’s defence ministry said 68 Chi- from the Shandong, though China has not and inalienable part of China.” invasion of Ukraine in February last year,
The massive manhunt for Cavalcante, nese aircraft and 10 naval vessels were commented officially on any drills being “The People’s Liberation Army’s rele- which China has refused to criticise.
a 34-year-old Brazilian national sen- detected around the island between conducted in the Western Pacific. vant combat training activities are neces- China’s foreign ministry said in a state-
tenced to life in prison for murdering Wednesday morning and Thursday morn- Analysts said China could be flexing its sary actions to safeguard national ment Monday that Wang would hold
his girlfriend, ended when he was sub- ing. muscles to counter US influence in the sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it strategic security consultations at the invi-

Kim expresses
dued by a police dog after having Some of those planes and warships Asia-Pacific, as it leads multiple rounds of added, referring to China’s military. – AFP tation of Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of
avoided drones, helicopters and law Russia’s Security Council.

heartfelt thanks
enforcement from the FBI to Border In an earlier briefing, the Russian for-

Quake hits central

Patrol. – AFP eign ministry said Wang would meet with
his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, and the two

to ally Putin
planned to “focus on efforts to strengthen

Italy, no immediate
collaboration on the international scene”.
“There will be a detailed exchange of

damage reported
views on issues related to a settlement in
Ukraine, as well as ways of ensuring stabil-
SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ity and security in the Asia-Pacific region,”
expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to President a spokesperson said.
Vladimir Putin, state media said Monday, as In March, President Xi Jinping made a
ROME: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck he headed home after nearly a week in Rus- state visit to Moscow and declared that
central Italy north of Florence on Monday sia on a defence-focused trip. relations between the two countries were
morning, sending residents into the Kim’s tour of Russia’s Far East, which entering a new era.
streets but causing no immediate damage, began Tuesday, has fanned Western fears At a meeting at the annual Eastern Eco-
authorities said. that isolated, nuclear-armed Pyongyang nomic Forum in Vladivostok last week,
Schools were closed in some areas as a could provide Moscow with weapons for its Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chi-
precaution and trains were delayed pend- war in Ukraine. nese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing that ties
ing checks on the railway lines. During the trip, North Korea’s leader between Russia and China “have reached
Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics inspected everything from Russian space an absolutely unprecedented, historical

Three hurt in Aussie

and Volcanology (INGV) measured the rockets to submarines. It also included a level”. – AFP
quake at 4.8 on the Richter scale, with its symbolic exchange of rifles with Putin.

campus stabbing
epicentre near Marradi, a town of about Pyongyang’s Korean Central News
Kim (front left) receiving a farewell ceremony at the end of his visit to Russia,
3,000 residents in the province of Florence Agency on Monday said Kim “extended his
at Artyom railway station near Vladivostok, Primorsky region
within the Apennine mountain range. heartfelt thanks to President Putin and the
It occurred at 5:10 am (0310 GMT). Russian leadership” for “their special care
Firefighters wrote on X, formerly Twit- and cordial hospitality” as he wrapped up technology and upgrading its Soviet-era ious places of the aquarium,” KCNA said.
ter, that frightened residents had been the visit. military equipment, experts say. The North Korean leader also praised the SYDNEY: Three people have been
calling emergency services but “no per- Kim is heading home “after successfully On Wednesday, Putin and Kim held talks facility for “winning a reputation as a popu- wounded after a stabbing at an Australian
sonal injuries have been reported at this completing the schedule of his official good- at Russia’s new Vostochny cosmodrome, lar scientific research base” under Putin’s university campus on Monday afternoon,
time”. will visit to the Russian Federation,” KCNA roughly 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) leadership, it added. police said.
The mayor of Marradi, Tommaso Trib- said. from Moscow. Kim’s latest visit to Russia will “shine long Two 20-year-old women are in hospi-
erti, told Rainews24 television that fire- He also wished “Russia prosperity and its After the meeting Putin talked up the in history”, KCNA said, and will further con- tal—one in critical condition and one sta-
fighters were conducting checks inside people well-being”, the KCNA report added. prospect of greater cooperation with North solidate the two countries’ “militant unity” ble—after the attack, which happened
private homes. North Korea and Russia, historic allies, Korea and the “possibilities” for military ties. while “opening up a new chapter” of their around 2.45 pm (0445 GMT) at the Aus-
“There is a lot of concern. All the people are both under rafts of global sanctions— But the Kremlin has said no agreement relations. tralian National University in Canberra.
are in the street but no particular damage Moscow for its Ukraine invasion, Pyongyang has or will be signed. While meeting Kim, Putin accepted an Both women were students at the uni-
has been reported,” he said. for its nuclear weapon tests. Earlier Sunday, Kim watched a perform- invitation to visit North Korea and offered to versity.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck During his visit, Kim said his country ing walrus at the Primorsky Aquarium, Rus- send one of its nationals to space, which Australian Capital Territory police said
nearby Mugello in 2019, again causing would make bilateral ties with Russia its sia’s largest, accompanied by his officials, would be a first. a 34-year-old man was also attacked and
minimal damage but cracking the facade “number one priority”, as he held a rare sum- many wearing military uniforms. Kim is heading back to North Korea by suffered minor injuries but did not need
of a 17th-century church. mit with Putin. State media images showed Kim smiling bulletproof train, with KCNA saying the to go to hospital.
The town of Mugello was hit by a devas- China is currently North Korea’s most broadly as he applauded the walrus and its leader “starts his way home after bringing A 24-year-old man has been arrested
tating earthquake in 1919, one of the cen- crucial ally and benefactor. handler. about a new radical turn in the history of the but has not yet been charged. Police said
tury’s worst, killing about 100 people. Russia is eager for North Korea’s stockpile Kim also “watched white dolphins and development of the DPRK-Russia relations.” he was not believed to be a student at the
The central Apennines are at high risk of artillery shells to be used in Ukraine, while other sea animals performing acrobatic feats DPRK is the acronym for North Korea’s university and “no specific motive for the
of seismic activity. – AFP Pyongyang is looking for help with satellite at the dolphinarium and looked round var- official name. – AFP incident has been identified”. – AFP
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10 World TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

THE HAGUE: Russia hit out at Ukraine at including the Genocide Convention, accusing Russia of failing to prevent or
the International Court of Justice on Mon- Kuzmin contended. punish genocide,” he argued.
day, as the two warring countries squared Sitting only metres from the Ukrainian “On the contrary, Ukraine insists no
off in a legal case over Moscow’s claim that delegation, Kuzmin said: “As to expres- genocide has occurred. That alone should
“genocide” in eastern Ukraine was a pre- sions of concerns regarding the threat of be enough to reject the case because... if
text for last year’s invasion. genocide, they were unsurprising consid- there was no genocide there cannot be a
Moscow’s representative, Gennady ering the policies of Kyiv regime, which violation of the Genocide Convention.”
Kuzmin, said Ukraine’s case that Russia were firmly entrenched in the history, doc- In March 2022, the ICJ sided with
“abused” the United Nations Genocide trines and practices of Nazism.” Ukraine, ordering Russia to “immediately
Convention as a reason to launch its war Ukraine’s legal position is “hopelessly suspend” its military action.
against its neighbour in February 2022 flawed” and “at odds with the longstand- But this judgement was a so-called
“couldn’t be further from the truth”. ing jurisprudence” of the court, he con- “preliminary ruling”, pending a decision
When Russian President Vladimir Putin cluded. on whether the court is actually compe-
According to Russia, the ICJ does not have jurisdiction because Ukraine’s
ordered the invasion on February 24 last The case, being heard in the sumptuous tent to rule on the content of the matter.
case falls outside the scope of the UN Genocide Convention.
year, part of his reasoning was that pro- Peace Palace in The Hague, is over whether The court’s decisions are binding,
Russian people in eastern Ukraine had the top UN court has the jurisdiction to although it has no “police force” to enforce
been “subjected to bullying and genocide order a halt to Russia’s ongoing military them. ments. deal with disputes between UN member
by the Kyiv regime”. action. According to Russia, the ICJ does not Ukraine will issue its response on Tues- states when they cannot resolve matters
Two days into the invasion, Ukraine Kuzmin urged the court to throw out have jurisdiction because Ukraine’s case day. themselves, could take months to decide
filed a suit at the ICJ, “emphatically deny- the case, arguing that the UN Genocide falls outside the scope of the UN Genocide More than 30 other countries—all West- whether it has jurisdiction.
ing” this and arguing that Russia’s use of Convention is about the “prevention and Convention. ern allies of Ukraine—will also have the The ICJ is also dealing with a separate
“genocide” as a pretext went against the punishment” of genocide, neither of Monday’s hearing was the first time a chance to make statements in support of case filed by Ukraine alleging that Russia
1948 UN Genocide Convention. which apply to Ukraine’s case. Russian representative had addressed the Kyiv from Wednesday. The ICJ dismissed a backed separatist rebels in eastern
Mere “statements” about genocide are “Ukraine is not accusing Russia of com- court in this case, previously arguing that bid by the United States to join the case. Ukraine for years before the invasion. –

Georgia accuses
not admissible under international law mitting genocide. Ukraine is also not it had insufficient time to prepare argu- The court, created after World War II to AFP

French parents of
pupil who killed $6bil wired to Qatar for Ukrainian official
himself outraged of plotting coup
by authorities US-Iran prisoner swap TBILISI: Georgia on Monday accused a sen-
ior Ukrainian official of plotting to over-
throw the Black Sea nation’s government
VERSAILLES (France): The parents of a by organising mass unrest, in the latest
French schoolboy who killed himself episode of escalating tensions between the
DOHA: Frozen funds totalling $6 billion ex-Soviet countries.
after complaining of being bullied at have been transferred to Qatari banks under
school said they were disgusted by the Georgian security services said the
a US-Iran prisoner swap deal, with a plane
response of the authorities, which deputy chief of Ukraine’s military counter-
on standby in Tehran to fly out five Ameri-
included a threatening letter warning intelligence and Georgia’s former deputy
can detainees, a source told AFP on Monday.
they could face prison for slander. The release of the funds by US ally South interior minister, Giorgi Lortkipanidze,
The 15-year-old boy, named as Nico- Korea, long blocked under US sanctions, is was plotting “destabilisation aimed at a
las, killed himself on September 5, one the key condition for the exchange of five violent overthrow of the government.”
day after children went back to class in Americans detained in Iran and, according It said Georgians fighting Russian
France after the summer break. to Tehran, five Iranians held in the US. forces in Ukraine, including a bodyguard
He had moved for the new term to Qatar, which acted as the mediator as of Georgia’s jailed ex-president Mikhail
an establishment in Paris, after com- Washington and Tehran do not have diplo- Saakashvili, were among the conspirators
plaining of being bullied during the matic relations, has informed both sides of being trained near Ukraine’s border with
previous school year at his former the transfer, said the source briefed on Poland.
school in Poissy, in the Yvelines region details of the matter. Ukraine has repeatedly called for Geor-
southwest of the capital. “Iranian and US officials have been noti- gia to release Saakashvili, who is now a
Rather than expressing sympathy fied by Qatar that all $6 billion has been Ukrainian national and a top advisor to
with the family’s predicament, the Yve- transferred from Switzerland to bank Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
lines regional education authorities, accounts in Qatar,” said the source, request- Kyiv has said that the Georgian author-
ing anonymity. ities are “killing” the ailing politician on
Iran, which has been deeply hostile to the US since the country’s 1979
based in Versailles, sent them a letter
“A Qatari jet is on standby in Iran to Kremlin orders and has demanded his
Islamic-Revolution overthrew its pro-Western monarch, has denied
saying statements made by the parents
bring the five US citizens and two relatives transfer to a clinic abroad.
restrictions have been placed on the spending of funds.
had been “unacceptable” and urged
to Doha.” Georgia in turn has condemned what it
them to adopt a “constructive” attitude.
Iran earlier voiced hope that the prisoner said was “an extreme form of escalation in
It even reminded them that slander identified the five Iranian prisoners. the US since the country’s 1979 Islamic-Rev-
swap with the United States would take diplomatic relations.”
in France can be a criminal offence pun- They include Reza Sarhangpour and olution overthrew its pro-Western
place later on Monday. Georgia’s security service said anti-gov-
ishable by up to five years in jail and a “We hope to have total access to the Iran- Kambiz Attar Kashani, both accused of hav- monarch, has denied restrictions have been
heavy fine of up to 45,000 euros ernment protests “are being planned for
ian assets today,” Iran’s foreign ministry ing violated US sanctions against Tehran. placed on the spending of funds. October and December, when the Euro-
($48,000). The family had also received spokesman Nasser Kanani told a Tehran A third prisoner, Kaveh Lotfolah Afrasi- Iran’s Kanani has insisted that the money
a dismissive letter from the manage- pean Commission is set to publish its deci-
press conference. abi, was detained at his home near Boston will allow Tehran to “purchase all non-sanc- sion on Georgia’s EU membership
ment of the Poissy school. “The prisoner exchange will take place in 2021 and charged with being an Iranian tioned goods”, not just food and medicine.
“We were outraged and appalled to application.”
on the same day and five Iranian citizens government agent, according to US offi- Biden took office with hopes of restoring It said the plot “is being carried out
receive such letters,” his mother Beat- imprisoned in America will be released.” cials. the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement,
rice told AFP in a written exchange. with the coordination and funding from a

Bulgaria defuses
Iran had generated the $6 billion Two others, Mehrdad Moein Ansari and under which Iran promised to constrain its foreign country.” – AFP
“Nicolas’s father and I didn’t under- through oil sales to South Korea, which Amin Hasanzadeh, included in the deal contested nuclear work in return for sanc-
stand it. We still don’t understand it,” froze the funds after the United States under were said to have links to Iranian security tions relief.

explosive drone
she added. former president Donald Trump reimposed forces. But months of talks failed to produce a
The controversy has become a major sanctions as he withdrew from a landmark Out of the five Iranians to be released, breakthrough.
embarrassment for the French govern- nuclear accord. two will return to Iran while two others will Prospects for resolving the dispute sank
ment, which has sought to make com- The five Americans—all considered Iran- remain in the United States, upon their further after protests broke out in Iran a
bating bullying a top priority. ian nationals by Tehran, which rejects dual request, said Kanani. year ago following the death in custody of
Education Minister Gabriel Attal nationality—were released to house arrest A fifth Iranian prisoner will travel to a Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested for SOFIA: A Bulgarian navy team on Monday
said the threatening letter, which was when the deal was agreed last month. third country, he added. allegedly violating the country’s Islamic defused an explosive drone—the first ever
sent in May but whose existence was Among the Americans is Siamak Namazi, The White House has denied that the dress code. found on its territory—after it appeared in
first reported only last week by the a businessman arrested in 2015 on spying unfreezing of the Iranian funds was effec- The release of the funds and the prison- a Black Sea town, the defence ministry said.
BFMTV channel, was shameful. charges which his family has rejected. tively a ransom payment. ers would come just days after the first A team of military specialists was dis-
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said The others are wildlife conservationist President Joe Biden’s administration has anniversary of her death, and as Biden and patched to the coastal town of Tyulenov
Morad Tahbaz, venture capitalist Emad insisted that Iran will only be allowed to use Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, are in New after a hotelier reported on Sunday that a

Rights in Russia
it was “shocking”. – AFP
Sharqi, and two others who wished to the money to buy food, medicine and other York for the annual UN General Assembly, big drone-like object appeared to be stuck
remain anonymous. humanitarian goods. although they are not expected to meet. – in the coastal cliffs.

significantly UN warns of
Last week, the official IRNA news agency Iran, which has been deeply hostile to AFP “On inspection, a 82-mm mortar shell
was found to be attached to the remains of
Damaged a drone,” the ministry said in a statement.

deteriorated: UN disease threat in

vehicles lie Since the state of the mortar meant it
in mud
could not be moved, the team defused it
following

flood-hit Derna
with a controlled on-site explosion, it
deadly flash
added.
floods in
“We can certainly assume that it (the
Libya’s
GENEVA: The rights situ-
drone) is linked to the war that Russia
eastern city
ation in Russia has sub-
launched against Ukraine,” Defence Min-
of Derna.
stantially worsened since
DERNA (Libya): UN agencies warned Mon- ister Todor Tagarev told journalists.
Moscow’s invasion of
day that Libya’s flood-stricken city of “This war is inevitably associated with
Ukraine last year, a top
Derna, where thousands were killed a increasing risks for our security,” he added.
UN expert said Monday,
week ago, faces the threat of disease out- Since the start of the war in February
decrying the “persistent
breaks that could bring “a second devas- 2022, Bulgaria’s navy has defused four
use of torture” and sexual
tating crisis”. mines in its territorial waters. This was the
violence.
The massive flash flood that has killed first discovery of a drone-mounted explo-
The United Nations Special Rapporteur

Iran projectile
over 3,000 people and left thousands sive in the country. – AFP
on the rights situation in Russia, Mariana
more missing came as the war-scarred
Katzarova (pic), said Moscow had launched

wounds two after

North African country was lashed by the But it warned that local officials, aid swept entire residential blocks into the
a systematic crackdown on critics since
hurricane-strength Storm Daniel on Sep- agencies and the UN World Health Organ- Mediterranean.
launching the war in February 2022.
tember 10. ization “are concerned about the risk of UN teams also including the children’s

failed military test

“The situation of human rights in the
Traumatised residents, 30,000 of whom disease outbreak, particularly from con- relief fund UNICEF, refugee agency UNHCR
Russian Federation has significantly deteri-
are now homeless, badly need clean water, taminated water and the lack of sanita- and World Food Programme have been in
orated since its invasion of Ukraine,” the
food and basic supplies amid a growing tion”. and around Derna for the past few days to
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the
risk of cholera, diarrhoea, dehydration “The team continues to work to prevent help the survivors.
rights situation in the country, she said in
and malnutrition, UN agencies warn. diseases from taking hold and causing a UNICEF teams have delivered “medical TEHRAN: An Iranian projectile that veered
her first report.
“Teams from nine UN agencies have second devastating crisis in the area,” kits to primary care services to support off course during a military test fell Mon-
The dramatic degradation came after
been on the ground delivering aid and UNSMIL said in a statement. 15,000 people for three months” while the day in the north of the country, wounding
“the situation had already been on a steady
support to those affected by Storm Daniel Rapidly rising waters burst two UNHCR distributed supplies including two people, officials and local media said.
decline over the past two decades,” she said.

Libya accident kills five Greek rescuers

and the flash flooding for the last few upstream river dams in Derna, sending a blankets, tarpaulins and kitchen equip- The incident took place when Iran’s
Katzarova last April became the first
days,” said the UN Support Mission in late-night tidal wave crashing through the ment to 6,200 displaced families in Derna military was conducting tests for its drone
monitor appointed by the UN Human
Libya. centre of the coastal city of 100,000 that and Benghazi, said UNSMIL. – AFP and attack systems in a desert region
Rights Council to examine the rights situa-
tion in Russia or any permanent member of before the projectile experienced a techni-
the UN Security Council. cal problem.
She said Russian authorities had The projectile “disintegrated and its
“severely curtailed the freedoms of associa- parts fell on the city of Gorgan”, the
tion, peaceful assembly and expression” ATHENS: Five members of a Greek human- Athens on Monday,” the Greek chiefs of Greek team collided with a car carrying a provincial capital of the northern Golestan
and undermined the independence of the itarian aid team, sent to Libya after the staff said in a statement. Libyan family. Three people in the family province, defence ministry spokesman
judiciary and the guarantees of fair trial. devastating floods that hit Derna, have Libyan authorities had on Sunday said car died and two were seriously injured, he Reza Talaei-Nik said.
Katzarova said sanctions were “being been killed in a road accident, the Greek that four people had died in an accident said. “Two people were wounded,” ISNA
applied arbitrarily against dissenters and army said on Monday, raising a previous that occurred when the Greek team was en Out of the 14 other members of the news agency reported, quoting provincial
force used against peaceful protesters”. toll. route from Benghazi to Derna, 300 kilo- Greek vehicle who were injured, all but official Ali Mohajer.
“Both the harshness of recent criminal “Five bodies, including three officials of metres (185 miles) to the east. one have been repatriated to Greece for The type of projectile was not immedi-
sentences and the number of people sen- the Greek army and two translators from The Libyan health minister, Othman treatment. One person was hospitalised in ately clear, with some local media report-
tenced on politically motivated charges has the Greek foreign ministry who were part Abdeljalil, said the accident took place Libya because their injuries did not allow ing it to be a drone while others said it was
increased,” the report said. – AFP of the aid team will be repatriated to when a vehicle carrying 19 members of the a transfer back to Greece, the army said. a missile. – AFP
 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 World 11
Biden’s national
My decision to security advisor
meets Chinese FM

S Africa has one of the most developed

road networks on the continent, but also
try to overturn WASHINGTON: White
House National Secu-
rity Advisor Jake Sulli-
van (pic) met with
has one of the worst road safety records.

20 mine staff killed results: Trump

Chinese Foreign Minis-
ter Wang Yi over the

in S Africa accident
weekend, officials said,
in the latest effort to
ease tensions between
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald what happened,” Trump said. the superpowers.
Trump said that he received counsel from The former president said he didn’t lis- Sullivan and Wang
JOHANNESBURG: At least 20 employees of numerous people shortly after the 2020 ten to his attorneys who told him he lost met in the Mediterranean island nation of
mining giant De Beers have been killed in election but that it was his decision to the election because he didn’t respect Malta on Saturday and Sunday, according
a road accident in South Africa, local offi- push the false claim he won the presidency them. to a White House statement.
Trump said he didn’t listen to his attor-
cials said. and try to overturn the results. “You hire them, you’ve never met these “This meeting was part of ongoing
neys who told him he lost the election
The bus involved was ferrying staff “It was my decision, but I listened to people, you get a recommendation, they efforts to maintain open lines of commu-
because he didn’t respect them.
from the Venetia mine, one of the biggest some people,” Trump told NBC’s “Meet the turn out to be RINOs (Republicans in nication and responsibly manage the rela-
diamond mines in the country, said a Press” in an interview that aired Sunday. name only), or they turn out to be not so tionship,” the statement said.
transport official in Limpopo province, in Trump has been indicted over his good. In many cases, I didn’t respect President Joe Biden and his Chinese
Archives” despite concerns among his
the north of the country. efforts to subvert the 2020 election results. them,” Trump said. counterpart Xi Jinping have not talked or
lawyers that doing so could be unlawful.
“The bus came into collision with a He has pleaded not guilty in all cases and “But I did respect others. I respected met since a summit in Bali last year but US
“That evidence has led to an overriding
lorry,” said Vongani Chauke. denied any wrongdoing. many others that said the election was officials say they are working to renew con-
and straightforward conclusion: the cen-
Chauke told AFP the accident hap- A central premise of special counsel Jack rigged.” tact between the two leaders.
tral cause of January 6th was one man, for-
pened at around 1600 GMT, some 25 kilo- Smith’s case, according to his indictment of Following his election loss, Trump tried A string of high-level US officials,
mer President Donald Trump, whom many
metres (15 miles) from the mine, at the the former president, is that Trump knew multiple avenues to overturn the election including Secretary of State Antony
others followed. None of the events of Jan-
village of Musian on the border with Zim- the election claims he was making were results. He pressured Georgia Secretary of Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen,
uary 6th would have happened without
babwe. false after being told by close aides that he State Brad Raffensperger and another offi- have met recently with Chinese officials to
him,” the committee’s final report states.
The cause of the accident has not been had lost but disseminated them anyway to cial to “recalculate” the numbers and prepare a possible Xi-Biden meeting.
Smith’s federal election interference
established. make them appear legitimate – all in service “find” enough votes to let him win. The White House said Sullivan and
investigation is one of four criminal cases
South Africa has one of the most devel- of an alleged criminal conspiracy. Trump’s campaign also tried to install Wang “committed to maintain this strate-
against the former president. Trump is fac-
oped road networks on the continent, but “I was listening to different people, and fake GOP electors in seven swing states. gic channel of communication and to pur-
ing four charges in Smith’s case, including
also has one of the worst road safety when I added it all up, the election was The House select committee that inves- sue additional high-level engagement.”
obstruction of an official proceeding and
records. rigged,” Trump told Kristen Welker in the tigated Trump’s actions in the lead-up to A Chinese government statement on the
conspiracy to defraud the United States.
The Venetia mine, which lies near the interview, again pushing the false claim as the January 6, 2021, insurrection argued Malta meeting largely echoed the US ver-
Trump was also charged in a sweeping
borders with Botswana and Zimbabwe, he seeks the 2024 Republican nomination that the evidence shows he actively sion, saying “the two sides conducted can-
Georgia indictment accusing him of being
has been run by the De Beers group for for president. worked to “transmit false Electoral College did, substantive and constructive strategic
the head of a “criminal enterprise” to over-
more than 30 years. “You know who I listen to? Myself. I saw ballots to Congress and the National communication.”– AFP
turn the 2020 election. – AFP
It accounts for more thatn 40 percent of
the country’s annual diamond produc-
tion, employing more than 4,300 staff The admin-
istrative

Probe into Brazil

including many local people. – AFP
region offi-
cial said the

light plane crash

armed men
continued to
hold the two
camps. He
MANAUS (Brazil): Investigators travelled said there
to a remote town in the Brazilian Amazon had been
to probe a plane crash that killed 14 people deaths but
and left no survivors, as authorities could not
brought the bodies to be identified. provide a
toll.

Army camps seized in Mali

The small turboprop plane was flying a
group of Brazilian sport fishermen into
the northern town of Barcelos Saturday
when it crashed in stormy weather, appar-
ently after starting its descent too late and
skidding off the end of the runway, said
officials in Amazonas state.
A team of five air force investigators DAKAR: Armed men took over two mili- (CMA), an alliance of armed separatist
tary camps in northern Mali, two elected groups dominated by Tuaregs, claimed the
Residents walk past a patriotic poster in Baku. In 1991, ethnic
flew from state capital Manaus to Barcelos

Tensions ease in Karabakh as supplies resume

officials told AFP, with a spokesman for an attack.
Armenian separatists in Karabakh broke away from Azerbaijan.
to begin analyzing the crash, which killed
all 12 passengers and two crew.– AFP alliance of predominantly Tuareg armed “We attacked and took control of the
groups claiming the attack. two military camps in the town of Lere this
The Malian military confirmed on Sunday”, he told AFP. “The camps are
social networks that the town of Lere, in under our control. We shot down an army
the Timbuktu Region of northern Mali, plane”.
BAKU: Months-long tensions in Nagorno- Baku’s deployment of troops near The European Union and United States had been attacked around 3:30 pm (1530 Officials have said the assailants have
Karabakh eased a notch on Monday as aid Nagorno-Karabakh and along the border have called for the reopening of Lachin GMT). not yet been formally identified.
supplies resumed following agreement with Armenia have sparked fears of a and Aghdam routes for humanitarian aid. A Malian military official told AFP it The successionist groups in 2012
between Armenian separatists and the fresh all-out conflict between the arch- Azerbaijan’s Armenian-populated was “in the process of dealing with the sit- launched a rebellion before signing a
Baku government, Azerbaijan and the foes locked in a decades-long dispute enclave was at the centre of two wars uation”. peace agreement with the state in 2015.
Red Cross said. over of the region. between Armenia and Azerbaijan - in “Armed men attacked the two (mili- But that accord is now generally consid-
Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of On Monday the “Simultaneous pas- 2020 and in the 1990s. tary) camps in the town of Lere on Sun- ered moribund.
fuelling a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno- sage of the Red Cross cars was ensured” Six weeks of fighting ended in autumn day”, an elected official from the town told This month has seen a resumption of
Karabakh after Baku last year blocked the through the Lachin corridor and the Agh- 2020 with a Russian-brokered truce that AFP. hostilities by the groups.
sole road linking the mountainous region dam road, Hikmet Hajiyev, foreign policy saw Armenia cede swathes of territory it “After fighting, the armed men took the On Tuesday, the groups launched an
with Armenia, the Lachin corridor policed advisor to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham had controlled since the 1990s. camps. We are waiting for reinforcement offensive against army positions in the
by Russian peacekeepers. Aliyev said on social media. There have been frequent clashes at from the army, but for the moment it is the garrison town of Bourem, which the mili-
The closure has led to shortages of “The whole international community the two countries’ shared border despite armed men who hold the camps”, he tary said it had repelled.
food and medicine in the region, with once again witnessed that there was no the ongoing peace talks between Baku added. The two sides provided contradictory
Yerevan accusing Baku of pursuing the so-called blockade but deliberate self- and Yerevan under the mediation of the An official from the administrative reports of events, but both reported
“policy of ethnic cleansing.” blockade, weaponisation and politisation European Union and United States. region also said armed men had attacked dozens of deaths.
Azerbaijan has rejected the accusation, of humanitarian issues and theatrical Armenia and Azerbaijan have said the two camps and continued to hold The renewed military activity by the
arguing Nagorno-Karabakh could receive dramas (...),” he said. they are committed to the conflict’s them. He said there had been deaths but separatists has coincided with a series of
all the supplies it needed via Azerbaijan. International Committee of the Red peaceful settlement, but the negotiations could not provide a toll. attacks attributed mainly to the Al-Qaeda-
Baku has said that the separatist Cross said that thanks to “a humanitarian have so far failed to bring about a break- Almou Ag Mohamed, a spokesman for linked jihadist alliance Support Group for

14 fighters dead in attack by Kurdish group

authorities had simply refused its pro- consensus between the decision-makers, through. the Coordination of Azawad Movements Islam and Muslims (GSIM). – AFP
posal to simultaneously reopen both the the International Committee of the Red When the Soviet Union collapsed in
Lachin corridor and the Aghdam road Cross (ICRC) is today bringing shipments 1991, ethnic Armenian separatists in

Haiti borders to stay shut over canal plan

which connects Nagorno-Karabakh with of wheat flour and essential medical Karabakh broke away from Azerbaijan.
the rest of Azerbaijan. items to people in need via the Lachin The ensuing conflict claimed some BEIRUT: A Syrian Kur-
The months-long crisis as well as Corridor and the Aghdam road.” 30,000 lives. – AFP dish armed group
attacked an area con-
trolled by pro-Turkish
fighters in rebel-held
northern Syria on Mon-
SANTO DOMINGO: The Dominican day, killing at least 14, a
Republic’s borders with Haiti will remain war monitor and a fac-
closed until Haitian authorities halt a tional leader said (pic).
controversial canal project on a river The Kurdish Afrin
shared by the two countries, Dominican Liberation Forces took
President Luis Abinader said. advantage of factional
Since the beginning of the month, the fighting that broke out
Dominican Republic’s government has after midnight on the
complained about Haitian plans to build outskirts of Al-Bab in
a canal on the shared Massacre River, say- Aleppo province, the
ing it violates several border treaties Syrian Observatory for
between the two nations, which share the Human Rights said. geting Kurdish militants that Ankara
island of Hispaniola. With artillery support, the Kurdish links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party
It announced the initial border closure group infiltrated the area, leaving “at (PKK), which has waged a decades-long
on Thursday in response to the canal least 14 dead” and others wounded in the insurgency against the Turkish state.
project, an initiative by private develop- attack, all pro-Turkish fighters, Observa- Its troops and their Syrian proxies hold
ers designed to provide irrigation for tory chief Rami Abdel Rahman reported. swathes of the border, and Turkish Presi-
Haitian farmers. The groups had been fighting over dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long
“The measures will be in force until we “control and influence” when the ambush sought to establish a “safe zone” 30 kilo-
achieve the definitive stoppage of the happened, Abdel Rahman said. metres (20 miles) deep the whole length
canal under construction,” Abinader said The factional leader in the rebel-held of the frontier.
in a televised address, referencing the clo- area confirmed the death toll but told Syria’s war began after the government

A Dominican soldier from the Specialised Land Border Security Corps (CESFRONT)
sure of its “land, air and sea border” with AFP the fighters were from a formation repressed peaceful protests in 2011 and
observes Haitian citizens during a military operation on the border with Haiti.
Haiti, and the reinforcement of its mili- that had defected from pro-Turkish escalated into a deadly conflict that
tary presence along its frontiers. groups. pulled in jihadists and foreign powers.
The diplomatic crisis comes on top of The Afrin Liberation Forces are made The war has killed more than 500,000
existing tensions between the Caribbean ment said after the initial announcement cross-frontier market takes place twice a people, displaced millions and battered
up of Kurdish fighters who were forced
neighbors over immigration from Haiti, of the border closure. week. the country’s infrastructure and industry.
out of northwest Syria’s Afrin area in a
one of the world’s poorest nations, to the As part of the canal dispute, the Dominican authorities are building a A 2019 Russian-brokered agreement
Turkish offensive several years ago, and
richer Dominican Republic. Dominican government also suspended 160-kilometer (100-mile) concrete wall saw Syrian government forces deployed
are now mainly present in northern
“The Republic of Haiti can make sover- visas for Haitians. Ahead of the full bor- along the 380-kilometer border with along parts of the northern border area in
Aleppo province.
eign decisions on the exploitation of its der closure, it closed the Dajabon cross- Haiti in an effort to keep out undocu- exchange for Turkey halting an earlier
Ankara has launched successive mili-
natural resources,” the Haitian govern- ing—one of the most important, where a mented migrants. – AFP offensive. – AFP
tary offensives in Syria, most of them tar-
 BUSINESS TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 12

China-M’sia
13 Shares in Chinese property giant Evergrande plunge after staff arrest 14 AirAsia Digital rebrands to Move Digital

SDO-BGP collab MoUs worth

billions prove
to benefit China right approach
taken, says don
palm oil trading KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s success in
securing yet another RM19.84 billion worth
of memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
with China this year is proof that the gov-
ernment is using the right approach in
KUALA LUMPUR: The collaboration “With the growing demand for palm
between Sime Darby Oils International oil products and the increasing trade vol- seeking investment opportunities.
Ltd (SDO) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf Inter- umes between China and Malaysia, we Three MoUs in total were signed during
national Port Group Ltd (BGP) will anticipate that this partnership will pro- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s
explore opportunities for refined palm mote the growth of a sustainable supply one-day working visit to Nanning, China,
oil trading and distribution in the chain and spur greater demand for palm on Sunday at the invitation of Chinese Pre-

Anwar, accompanied by several Malaysian ministers, witnessing the

Guangxi region of China. oil in China. mier Li Qiang to attend the 20th China-

exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sime

SDO is a wholly-owned subsidiary of “A successful collaboration with BGP Asean Expo (Caexpo).

Darby Oils International Ltd and GuangXi Beibu Gulf International

Sime Darby Plantation Bhd, the world’s would be another milestone for SDO as it Accompanied by several Malaysian min-

Port Group with a potential trade value of RM2.5 billion.

largest producer of certified sustainable builds its position as the preferred sup- isters, Anwar witnessed the MoU exchanges
palm oil. plier of certified-sustainable, high-value totalling RM19.84 billion, in addition to a
Its Managing Director, Mohd Haris palm oil products for the global market,” working visit to Nanning, China. three main areas, leveraging on the port, record RM170 billion investment commit-
Mohd Arshad, said the collaboration he said in a statement Monday. The collaboration aspires to a com- logistics, trade and other advantages of ments secured from the world’s second
presents an exciting opportunity for On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri bined target trading volume for shorten- BGP in the Beibu Gulf Economic Region, largest economy in March this year.
palm oil products from the company to Anwar Ibrahim and several other minis- ing and refined palm oil of utilising existing bonded warehouses as Of the three MOUs, the first with an esti-
be sold and distributed in major con- ters witnessed the memorandum of approximately 500,000 metric tonnes a a refined palm oil trading and distribu- mated RM15 billion was exchanged

Sabah chamber visits Johor fruit farms

sumer areas in mainland China through understanding exchange between SDO year. tion centre in the Qinzhou Free Trade between Citaglobal Bhd and Shanghai Sus

S’wak to build
the Qinzhou Port. and BGP in conjunction with his one-day The MoU underscores collaboration in Zone and marketing of health products. Environment. Both companies will explore
to develop waste-to-energy power plants,
primarily in Malaysia.

ammonia plant
Universiti Keusahawanan Koperasi
Malaysia (UKKM) associate professor Dr

instead of second
Abu Sofian Yaacob said the scope of poten-
Liew with
KOTA KINABALU: A delegation led by tial waste-to-energy and related industries
Malaysian
Datuk Frankie Liew from Sabah China

methanol plant
is huge.
Fruit
Chamber of Commerce recently visited sev-
“This could result in a cleaner environ-
Farmers’
eral major fruit farming giants in Johor and
ment in Malaysia as well as help to reduce
Association
toured orchards as well as processing facil-
electricity rates,” he told Bernama Monday.
President
ities there.
The second MOU, worth about RM2.34
Dato’
BINTULU: Sarawak has decided to shelve They emphasised the need for Sabah to
billion, was between PM Access World and
Lawrence
establish a complete industry chain encom-
its plan for a second methanol plant in Beibu Gulf Port Group while the third, with
Ting and
passing production, processing, and sales to
Tanjung Kidurong with a project to pro- a potential export of RM2.5 billion, was
tap into larger domestic and international
others
duce ammonia, said State Premier Tan Sri signed between Sime Darby Oils Interna-
markets, improve product quality, and
visiting a
Abang Johari Tun Openg. strengthen its competitive advantage. tional Ltd and GuangXi Beibu Gulf Interna-
durian
He said he had requested Sarawak “We have also invited fruit farming tional Port Group.
processing
Petchem Sdn Bhd to review the proposed experts and leaders from Johor to visit Abu Sofian said the PM Access World-
plant in
second methanol plant as Sarawak has Sabah next time to assist in boosting Beibu Gulf Port Group deal will pave the
Johor.
already a plant producing it. Sabah’s fruit and agriculture development. way for Malaysia to expand into the Chinese
“The second plant will be based on We are pleased that they are seriously con- market.
ammonia as we see that the market is sidering it,” said Frankie. freezing and processing technologies. It is “Fruits are now being harvested daily, “The RM2.34 billlion MoU in warehous-
there for ammonia, particularly in Europe, The delegation from the Sabah China worth noting that Dawang’s durian prod- and their quality is exceptional. In addition ing and logistics is another potential for
the Far East and Asean countries. Chamber of Commerce conducted a three- ucts are not only sold domestically but are to exporting calamondin and orange juice export and import business. PM Access
“Because of that, I have requested day fact-finding mission in Johor on Sept 6. primarily exported to the Chinese market. to China, they have also entered the Middle World has many branches beyond Malaysia
Petchem to set up a plant in Bintulu. This On hand to accompany Frankie were The delegation also visited the fresh fruit Eastern market. Despite achieving such and is well known as a warehousing and
is something new, blue ammonia. If you Deputy President Brett Chua and Director of processing facility of visiting Kia Shing remarkable success, Mr Hong continues to logistics provider.
calculate the return of this investment, it Public Relations, Datuk Simon Teoh and his Importers & Exporters Sdn Bhd & Kia Shing strive for improvement, investing millions “This could be enhanced further by part-
is guaranteed, depending on how you wife. Foodtec Sdn Bhd, which specialises in prod- of ringgit in the construction of a durian nering Beibu Gulf Port Group, an estab-
market your product,” Abang Johari said Frankie expressed his gratitude for the ucts for the Singaporean and local markets. processing and rapid freezing facility cover- lished business entity in China. The group
at a ceremony to commemorate the readi- meticulous arrangements made by Dato’ They gained insights on the processing pro- ing nearly an acre,” Frankie said. is involved in ports, logistics, industry and
ness of the Bintulu Additional Gas Sales Lawrence Ting during this trip, as well as the cedures for fruits such as bananas, dragon During the visit, they also met with trade, real estate and investments. They also
Facility (BAGSF-2) to deliver the gas in Tan- guidance and hospitality provided by fruit, and guavas. Alvins Lo, President of Persatuan Pekebun have ports and investment business in
jung Kidurong here Monday. prominent figures in the Johor fruit farming Later, the group visited fruit orchards Buah-Buahan Negeri Johor and Acting Pres- Hong Kong, Malaysia and Brunei,” he said.
Abang Johari stressed that petrochem- industry, which greatly enriched their owned by Hong Jok Hon, a local industry ident of The Federation of Malaysia Fruit Meanwhile, Abu Sofian said the MoU
ical and power industries are two impor- knowledge and broadened their horizons. leader. Farmers Association (FMFFA), Hong Jok between Sime Darby Oils International and
tant approaches for Sarawak to achieve its Lawrence also believes that if Sabah were “Hong’s fruit orchards covers a vast area Hon, Honorary Advisor of Malaysia Fruit GuangXi Beibu could lead to Malaysia sell-
Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030. to develop fruit cultivation on a large scale of 2,000 acres and cultivates an impressive Farmers Association, Johor Fruit Farmers ing refined palm oil and shortening to
“I am keen to see the growth of these in the future, it must focus on food process- variety of 14 different fruits, including duri- Association’s Secretary, Melvin Long, Chair- China as well as neighbouring countries
two sectors contributing towards the cre- ing technology to stabilise market prices. ans, papayas, passion fruit, oranges, calam- man of Johor Fruit Farmers’ Youth Group, with China as a distribution hub. This
ation of jobs in Sarawak, keeping with our Under Lawrence’s arrangement, the ondins, dragon fruit, lemons, and guavas,” Koven Lo, Dawang Food Industries Sdn Bhd means that Malaysia’s palm oil and palm oil
plan to see the workforce expand close to group visited durian processing plant, Liew said, adding that its fruit sales account Managing Director, Chris Low, Long Teng

Not the right time to reimplement GST: Sim

product exports could rise, he said.
195,000 jobs while narrowing the develop- Dawang Food Industries Sdn Bhd, where for an astonishing 40pc of the supply in the Resource Sdn Bhd’s Chairman, Dato’ Koh
Anwar told a media conference that the
ment gap between the urban and rural they were briefed on the latest durian rapid Singaporean fruit market!” Kim Toon and Construction Low.
Sime Darby Oils International-GuangXi
Sarawak,” he said. Beibu MoU will help protect the interest of
With improved access to energy, oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Sarawak can accelerate its digital adop- He said the MoU will boost Malaysian
tion, allowing for better ease of doing palm oil export to China to 500,000 tonne
IPOH: The time is not right to reintroduce might say they can claim back but we need State-level Budget 2024 Roadshow here
business, better-developed people and a year from 250,000 tonne in the previous

Foreign investors
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as the to look at the situation holistically and not Monday.
better optimising the use of its assets. global economy is still slow, Deputy Finance just from one or two parties. The media previously quoted Deputy year.
Minister II Steven Sim Chee Keong said. “I am not saying whether GST is good or Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad For the first six months of 2023, Malaysia

turned net buyers

He said the government needed to look bad but this is not an appropriate time (to Maslan as stating that several parties favour attracted RM132.6 billion worth of
at GST’s implementation holistically and implement GST), especially since we are fac- the GST, including the Federation of approved investments in services, manufac-

on Bursa last
not only suggestions from certain parties. ing a slow global economy and increase in Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), Malay turing, and primary sectors involving 2,651

KPK drafting National Biomass Action Plan 2022-2030

“These parties have their reasons for prices of goods,” he said after a dialogue ses- Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM), projects which are expected to create 51,853
job opportunities in the country.

week: MIDF
GST’s reintroduction. For example, traders sion held in conjunction with the Perak traders and economic analysts.

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors turned KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Planta- “Therefore, we will set up one-stop On the issue of palm oil cess burdening took seriously the issue of threats from the
net buyers on Bursa Malaysia after three tion and Commodities (KPK) is drafting centres to collect oil palm biomass and the palm oil industry, Fadillah said the European Union (EU) and its implications
weeks of net selling with a net purchase of the National Biomass Action Plan 2022- the raw material will be processed into Ministry is aware of the windfall tax impo- for the palm oil industry.
RM23.1 million last week compared to net 2030 in line with the National Energy bio-fertilisers, animal feed, energy gener- sition on the palm oil industry. He said various actions have been taken
selling of RM27.7 million in the previous Transition Roadmap. ation and other value-added products,” “However, the Ministry is carrying out a to ensure the palm oil industry is not
week, said MIDF Research. Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the he said when winding the debate on study on the taxation of the palm oil affected, including intensifying efforts to
In its Fund Flow Report for the week Minister of Plantation and Commodities, the Mid-Term Review of the 12th industry and hopes that it will be com- have the EU recognise Malaysian Sustain-
ended Sept 15, the research house said the Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said biomass Malaysia Plan (12MP) in Dewan Rakyat pleted next year. able Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a key
week started with outflows, but shifted to played an important role in ensuring that Monday. “This matter was also discussed with condition for compliance with the Euro-
inflows from Wednesday to Friday, energy resources would be obtained from He said the initiative is one of the coun- the Ministry of Finance,” he said. pean Union’s EU Deforestation Regulation

Bursa Malaysia ends easier on mild profit-taking

totalling RM318.9 million. biomass sources. try’s new sources of income. Besides that, he said the Ministry also (EUDR).

bursa closing report

Foreign investors had been net sellers
of domestic equities at a rate of RM2.47 bil-
lion year-to-date (YTD).
“The top three sectors with net foreign
inflows last week were utilities (RM105.5
million), construction (RM53.6 million),
and plantation (RM49.9 million). KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed tive territory as investors are watching cen- support level at 1,445 from 1,440 previ- 10,434.64, the FBM 70 Index shed 25.83
“The sectors with net foreign outflows marginally lower due to mild profit-taking tral banks closely for their decisions on ously, while resistance remains unchanged points to 14,226.00, the FBM Emas Shariah
were healthcare (RM50.5 million), REITs following last Friday’s rally, said an analyst. policy rates. at 1,465, he said. Index eased 15.71 points to 10,995.64 and
(RM50.0 million), and consumer products At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is At the close, Bursa heavyweights May- the FBM ACE Index weakened 20.06 points
and services (RM22.4 million),” it said. (FBM KLCI) fell 1.04 points to 1,457.99 from scheduled to decide on its key loan prime bank added two sen to RM8.93, Public to 5,189.44.
According to MIDF, local institutions last Friday’s closing of 1,459.03. rates on Wednesday, while the Bank of Bank inched up one sen to RM4.20 and Sector-wise, the Energy Index inched
snapped a four-week net buying streak by The barometer index opened 2.07 Japan (BOJ) is scheduled to hold its meet- TNB bagged eight sen to RM10.14, while down 1.32 points to 892.54, the Plantation
selling RM131.5 million worth of shares last points lower at 1,456.96 and moved ing on Friday. CIMB lost two sen to RM5.76 and Petronas Index decreased 59.61 points to 6,977.60,
week, resulting in net inflows of RM3.16 between 1,452.86 and 1,458.46 throughout “The prevailing market consensus is Chemicals slipped 16 sen to RM7.27. and the Industrial Products Services Index
billion year YTD. the day. that these central banks will probably keep Of the actives, Icon Offshore and erased 1.54 points to 172.94.
“For the tenth consecutive week, local The broader market was weaker with the rates at their existing record low. Malaysian Resources Corp inched up one Meanwhile, the Financial Services Index
retailers continued to sell domestic equi- losers outpacing gainers 498 to 468, while “As for the local bourse, we believe sen each to 11.5 sen and 46.5 sen, respec- was 10.81 points higher at 16,341.04.
ties, with net sales amounting to RM103.7 396 counters were unchanged, 1,011 today’s selldown provides opportunities tively, and UEM Sunrise climbed 11.5 sen to The Main Market’s volume slumped to
million last week. YTD, local retailers have untraded and 23 others suspended. for investors to embark on bargain hunt- 84.5 sen. 2.34 billion units worth RM1.90 billion
seen outflows of RM687.3 million,” it added. Turnover decreased to 3.38 billion units ing, particularly oil and gas stocks,” he told Meanwhile, Ekovest and Classita eased from 3.02 billion units worth RM4.08 bil-
In terms of participation, there was a worth RM2.12 billion from 4.02 billion Bernama. half-a-sen each to 54.5 sen and 6.5 sen, lion last Friday.
decrease in average daily trading volume units worth RM4.31 billion last Friday. Hence, Thong anticipates the FBM KLCI respectively. Warrant turnover reduced to 389.64
(ADTV) by retail investors (-12.9 per cent) Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research to trend within the 1,450-1,465 range for On the index board, the FBM Emas million units valued at RM51.71 million
and local institutions (-9.6 per cent), while vice-president Thong Pak Leng said most the week. From the technical point of view, Index slipped 8.85 points to 10,762.32, the against 464.07 million units valued at
foreign investors saw an increase (+68.5 key regional indices were also in the nega- the benchmark index has formed a new FBMT 100 Index slid 10.15 points to RM68.52 million previously.
per cent).
 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 Business 13
US auto union
Shares in Chinese chief warns
ready to ‘amp up’
property giant strike if no deal
Evergrande plunge WASHINGTON: The United Auto Workers
chief warned Sunday that a historic strike
at the top three car manufacturers will
expand if the companies do not raise their

after staff arrest

wage offers in ongoing negotiations.
Stellantis, one of the three, had offered
its workers what it called a “highly compet-
itive” wage increase of 21 percent over four
HONG KONG: Shares in Chinese property Evergrande’s financial subsidiary, Ever- years, but UAW President Shawn Fain
giant Evergrande plunged by around 25 per grande Wealth Management, were arrested. called that “definitely a no-go.”
cent as markets opened in Hong Kong on The authorities did not specify the num- “If we don’t get better offers and... take
The drop comes two days after several employees of Evergrande’s financial subsidiary,
Monday, following the arrest of several of ber of employees or the charges against care of the members’ needs, we’re going to
Evergrande Wealth Management, were arrested.
the debt-ridden company’s employees in them. amp this up even more,” Fain told CBS
China. The statement called on the public to News talk show “Face the Nation,” saying
Evergrande’s stock price dipped to 0.47 report any cases of suspected fraud. Once a star player in an industry key to a wave of defaults have followed – notably General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have
around 9am in Hong Kong (0100 GMT) on Evergrande, the world’s most-indebted China’s economic growth, Evergrande’s that of Evergrande. “no excuse” for not resolving salary dis-
Monday, before ticking back up, after clos- property developer with an estimated debt enormous debt has been seen by Beijing as On Friday, China’s national financial reg- putes given their massive profits of recent
ing at 0.62 Hong Kong dollars on Friday. of $328 billion (307 billion euros) at the end an unacceptable risk for the country’s finan- ulator greenlighted a takeover of Ever- years.
The drop comes two days after police in of June, has been at the centre of China’s cial system. grande’s insolvent insurance subsidiary, “We’re prepared to do whatever we have
Authorities have gradually tightened Evergrande Life Insurance, by new state-

Car dealer
the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen said deepening market crisis, raising fears of a

US Fed likely
to do. The membership is ready, the mem-
in a statement that several employees of global spillover. developers’ access to credit since 2020, and owned vehicle Haigang Life Insurance. bership is fed up.”
The UAW is demanding improved con-

Pendragon to to pause rate

ditions across the board for its workers,
including a 40 percent pay raise over the

sell UK motor hikes despite

next four-year contract. All three compa-
nies have been offering raises of around 20

higher inflation
percent.

business to US
A UAW source confirmed that the union
held talks with General Motors on Sunday,

rival for $309m

the third day of the strike, but offered no
further details.
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is The standoff has fed already acrimo-
widely expected to hold interest rates steady nious debate in Washington over President
on Wednesday after a summer of mixed Joe Biden’s economic policies ahead of the
LONDON: British car dealership group Pen- economic data, while leaving the door open 2024 election — and whether he has done
dragon has agreed to a proposed sale of its to another hike if needed. enough to avert or resolve the auto dispute.
UK motor business to US dealer giant Lithia The Fed has raised interest rates 11 times Only 12,700 of the union’s 150,000
Motors for £250 million (US$309.7 million), over the last 18 months, lifting its key lend- workers are currently on strike, but Fain’s
German news agency (dpa) reported. ing rate to a level not seen for 22 years as it comments pointed to the possibility of a
Increased
The deal, if approved by shareholders, will tackles inflation still stubbornly above its much broader action, with echoes
fuel prices
pay out 16.5p per share – below the 18.6p Pen- long-term target of two percent. throughout the economy.
are a sore
dragon shares were trading at on Friday. After falling sharply over the last year, - 2024 presidential race -
point with
It is set to result in a dividend of around inflation has ticked up again in recent Republicans on Sunday tried to tie the
French
£240 million being paid out to shareholders. months due to a spike in energy costs, keep- strike to voters’ concerns on inflation and
consumers.

France to allow loss-making

The sale of the entire UK motor and leas- ing up the pressure on the Fed. the Biden administration’s overall eco-
ing business, which includes nationwide But analysts and traders still broadly nomic leadership.
dealer brands Evans Halshaw and premium expect the US central bank to hold rates “I have no doubt in my mind that all

petrol sales to bust fuel inflation

retailer Stratstone, is expected to be com- steady on September 19-20 in order to give those hard-working autoworkers are living
pleted in the final quarter of this year if it policymakers more time to assess the health in the same reality as other Americans, and
gets the green light. of the world’s largest economy. that is that wages are not keeping up with
The group said it had been considering “We think the Fed is done with its tight- inflation,” former vice president Mike
potential buyers after its share price began ening cycle,” EY Chief Economist Gregory Pence said on CNN.
trading lower than directors believe reflects Daco told AFP. “That view has not changed Pence, who is seeking the Republican
the real value of the business. PARIS: France will lift a ban on below-cost it would keep prices for petrol and diesel over the past couple of months.” presidential nomination in the 2024 elec-
Pendragon also revealed that it has sales to bring down fuel prices, Finance capped at 1.99 euros ($2.12) per litre into “After raising rates in July, we expect the tion, blamed Biden’s stewardship for “the
agreed to a partnership to roll out its dealer and Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said next year. Fed to follow through on strong pre-meet- worst inflation in 40 years” and added that
management software arm, called Monday, hoping to soothe consumers’ Ministers have often insisted that ing signals and hold rates steady,” Deutsche
the administration’s electric vehicles push
Pinewood, to Lithia’s 50 UK sites and to enter inflation anxieties. higher prices are down to global oil mar- Bank economists wrote in a note to clients
the North American market. would mainly benefit battery-makers in
With a draft law set for debate in Octo- ket factors, including Saudi and Russian on Friday.
The firm will remain listed on the London The rate-setting Federal Open Market
China.
ber, “I hope it will come into force from the production cuts, the recent devastating Pence’s former boss Donald Trump, who
Stock Exchange and change its name to beginning of December,” Le Maire told floods in Libya and forecasts of still lower Committee (FOMC) now finds itself in a dif-
Pinewood Technologies. ficult situation as it seeks to address infla- holds a resounding lead in polls over other
broadcaster France 2. supply in the fourth quarter. Republican presidential aspirants, has
The deal with Lithia, which has around Selling products at a loss has been With low-cost petrol mainly a way to tion through interest rate hikes while
340 dealerships across North America, will avoiding a recession, a feat that economists been critical of the union’s leadership and
mostly banned in France since 1963, over bring in customers who go on to buy of Biden’s focus on promoting EV manu-
help Pinewood’s software unlock the North call a soft landing.

Haos Ek?
fears larger retailers could drive small higher-margin items, large retailers have facturing.
American market and aim for global expan- competitors out of business by offering been calling for the right to sell at a loss – Recent economic data showing strong
sion, it said. artificially low prices whose costs they meeting opposition from smaller service economic growth in the first half of the

expands market
Pendragon had been approached by could afford to absorb. stations. year, inflation trending downward, and a
Swedish motor company Hedin Group last But Paris is extremely sensitive to dis- “My members get 40 or 50 per cent of softening jobs market suggests the Fed may

to Indonesia
September with a possible takeover offer just be able to pull it off.
content over rising fuel costs as prices soar their income from fuel sales, so if they sell
worth £400 million, or 29p per share, but it “I think, in general, the economy is doing
– remembering the massive and some- at a loss, I’d give them three months” to
did not result in a sale. relatively well, but we are seeing signs that

after S’pore
times violent “Yellow Vests” protests survive, said Francis Pousse, president of
It came after the dealership group was there is an economic slowdown underway,”
forced to reject a bid from an international sparked by a planned new fuel tax in 2018- the Mobilians industry group represent-
said Daco from EY.
company in August after being unable to get 19. ing 5,800 independent service stations.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs recently cut
hold of one of its biggest shareholders. “This never-before-seen measure will Large groups “can’t keep losing 15 euro their forecast for a recession in the United
Pendragon chief executive Bill Berman give us concrete results for the French pub- cents on every litre of fuel,” Pousse added, States from 20 percent likelihood down to 15
said: “Pendragon has built one of the UK’s lic, without subsidising fuel,” Prime Minis- saying he was “sceptical” of the measure’s per cent, while other economists – including JOHOR BAHRU: Local beverage company,
leading automotive retailing businesses, ter Elisabeth Borne told daily Le Parisien at effect on purchasing power. those in the Fed’s research team — say they Haos Ek?, is expanding its market to
underpinned by a market-leading dealer the weekend. France’s law against selling at a loss got no longer expect the US to enter a recession. Indonesia after its products received an
management system (DMS), the quality of “The state can’t bear the cost of infla- a high-profile outing in 2018, when super- “Recent data should leave the Fed encouraging response in Singapore.
our people, long-standing relationships with tion by itself, otherwise that will deepen market giant Intermarche admitted that encouraged by ongoing disinflation but Adin Marketing Group Sdn Bhd (Haos
OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) the deficit,” Le Maire said Monday. offers of up to 70 per cent discounts on concerned about re-acceleration in infla- Ek?) Chief Executive Officer Anis Permin
and excellent execution for customers. So far the government had pushed products including Nutella chocolate tion because of the strength in activity,” said the company collaborated with the
“The Pendragon board considers Lithia to price limits and called on groups to pro- spread were not in line with the rules. Bank of America economists wrote in a note Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia
be perfectly placed to build on this progress.” long at-cost sales to try and ease the pain, The firm was later fined 375,000 euros to clients. Bhd (Angkasa) and devised a strategic
He added that the launch of Pinewood as urging major fuel sellers to show “solidar- over the promotions, which triggered Some FOMC members – including Fed framework to strengthen the product’s
a standalone company was a “unique and ity” towards drivers. scenes of shoving and even fights in sev- Chair Jerome Powell – have indicated that position in the country.
exciting opportunity” to create a product Oil giant TotalEnergies – which oper- eral of its shops over pots of the creamy they see a narrow path for the Fed to achieve “This year, we started to penetrate the

Markets drop as traders prepare for Fed decision

which can be marketed globally. ates one-third of French forecourts – said hazelnut treat. a soft landing in the coming months. Indonesian market and our first foothold

foreign closing report

is in Batam, where the reception has been
very positive.
“We are strategising and strengthening
our distribution network with appointed
core personnel (and) our target for next
year is to market the product extensively
there (Indonesia),” she told Bernama after
HONG KONG: Stock markets started the point owing to “its potential implications book parent Meta. China Evergrande tanked more than 25
officiating the Haos Ek? Belanja Movie
week limply Monday following a sell-off for the broader economy and financial Traders were also spooked by a strike percent at one point after news of the
Misi Bakara@Hari Malaysia programme at
on Wall Street, with focus turning to the markets”. at the factories of car titans Ford, General arrest of an unknown number of staff in
the Beletime shopping centre, here,
Federal Reserve’s keenly awaited key pol- “Any dovish deviation could encourage Motors and Stellantis involving about China.
recently.
icy decision. the markets to sell the dollar and hammer 12,700 workers, with union leaders warn- Officers in the southern city of Shen-
Anis said the company is confident that
Traders were a little more cautious Treasury yields lower. Such a move would ing action could spread if pay demands zhen said on Saturday several employees
its locally flavoured beverages could meet
after the healthy close to last week that undermine the Fed’s efforts and credibil- are not met. at financial subsidiary Evergrande Wealth
the Indonesian people’s tastes.
was fuelled by another batch of positive ity to combat inflation,” Innes said. Oil prices extended gains on demand Management had been held but did not
She said this could be seen through the
Chinese data suggesting the world’s num- “Conversely, implementing a 25 basis expectations as China’s economy shows explain why.
demand for the company’s products, con-
ber two economy is stabilising. point rate hike could be perceived as some signs of revival and the United
sisting of flavours like Bandung Pink,
But US interest rates once again take inconsistent with the Fed’s objective of States remains healthy, compounding an Key figures around 0715 GMT:
Chocolate, Teh Tarik, Kopi Peng and Kopi
centre stage this week, with investors engineering a soft landing and may output cut by Russia and Saudi Arabia to l Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index:
O, which received fantastic responses from
expecting officials to stand pat while hop- adversely affect risk appetite.” the end of the year. DOWN 1.0 per cent at 17,999.08
within Malaysia and Singapore.
ing for some guidance on its plans in the And Brown Brothers Harriman & Co’s Comments by Saudi Energy Minister l Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.3 per-
She said the company’s entry into the
coming months. Win Thin said: “The Fed will be suffi- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman will be cent at 3,125.93 (close)
Singapore market earlier this year saw
A recent run of indicators suggests the ciently hawkish so that markets don’t closely watched when he addresses a con- l Tokyo - Nikkei 225: Closed for a hol-
over 250,000 bottles sold from January to
economy and labour market remain think it is done hiking.” ference on crude policy later Monday. iday
July.
resilient even after more than a year of With economic data still showing Observers say that, with output l London - FTSE 100: FLAT at 7,712.59
“We introduced all flavours and our
interest rate hikes, meaning the central strength, “simply put, current conditions unlikely to pick up any time soon, prices l Dollar/yen: DOWN at 147.65 yen
best-selling product there is Teh Tarik,
bank will have to keep open the option of warrant further tightening, period”, he could break back above $100 soon. from 147.84 yen on Friday
which shows that locally produced drinks
another hike. said. The yen edged up slightly against the l Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0665 from
meet their tastes.
There is plenty of debate over what the Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, dollar but remains under pressure, $1.0664
“Our expectation by the end of this year
Fed will do, with decision-makers appear- Mumbai, Bangkok, Taipei, Manila and though investors will be keeping a close l Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2391 from
is that sales may increase to half a million
ing to differ. Jakarta were in the red, though Shanghai watch on the Bank of Japan’s own policy $1.2385
bottles,” she said.
Some have said they are happy with and Wellington edged up. decision this week. l Euro/pound: DOWN at 86.06 pence
She added that the company has also
rates where they are and others have London was flat at the open, while The BoJ has refused to shift away from from 86.08 pence
introduced two new beverage products –
warned not doing enough could mean Paris and Frankfurt fell. its long-running, ultra-loose monetary l West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.0 per
Vanilla Latte and Liberica Mocha.
inflation will remain stuck well above the The tepid performance came after a policy — putting pressure on the yen as cent at $91.64 per barrel
Earlier, 45 students and teachers from
official two percent target. tough day on Wall Street, where the Nas- the Fed hikes – but rising inflation has led l Brent North Sea crude: UP 0.8 per
Maahad Tahfiz Sains Al Insyirah were
SPI Asset Management’s Stephen Innes daq and S&P 500 tanked more than one officials to begin talking up the chances cent at $94.72 per barrel
treated to a screening of the film “Malbatt:
said the Fed had to tread a fine line and percent owing to a retreat in tech giants of a shift soon. l New York - Dow: DOWN 0.8 per cent
Misi Bakara” in conjunction with Malaysia
Wednesday’s decision was a key focal including Amazon, Microsoft and Face- In Hong Kong, troubled developer at 34,618.24 points (close)
Day.
14 Business TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

n 10 most actiVe stocKs

couNter
icoN
turNoVer
(uNits)
156,096,500
HiGH
(seN)
12.0
loW
(seN)
10.0
l/DoNe
(seN)
11.5
uP/DoWN
(seN)
+ 1.0
AirAsia Digital saHam amaNaH saBaH
(maNaGer’s Prices For sePtemBer 15)
uems 148,878,400 86.5 72.0 84.5 + 11.5
mrcB
tWl-la
eKoVest
classita
78,861,500
78,047,500
71,734,400
66,415,300
47.5
2.5
56.5
7.5
45.0
2.0
53.5
6.5
46.5
2.0
54.5
6.5
+ 1.0
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5
rebrands to BuyiNG:
selliNG:
NaV:

n gold prices
0.2776
0.2776
0.2776

Hsi-crN 63,040,700 14.0 12.0 12.0 - 2.5

iWcity
myeG
cyParK
60,853,000
57,018,200
55,249,900
71.0
81.5
93.5
66.0
77.5
81.0
68.5
81.0
91.5
- 1.0
+ 3.0
+ 10.5 Move Digital THE physical price of gold as at 5pm stood at
RM281.14 per gramme, up RM1.74 from
RM279.40 at 5pm last Friday. – Bernama

n Bursa scoreBoarD KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A between both businesses. n closiNG iNDices
FBMEMAS 10,762.32 (-8.85)
Bhd’s digital arm, AirAsia “With this change, the market can
uP DoWN uNcHaNGeD traDeD
FBMKLCI 1,457.99 (-1.04)
Digital Sdn Bhd, has expect an enriching user experience aside
coNsumer ProD & serV 59 62 60 181 changed its name to Move from more integration of BigPay features
iND-ProD & serVices 73 87 85 245 Digital Sdn Bhd as a strate- within the AirAsia Superapp and AirAsia CONSUMER PRODUCTS 558.01 (+2.52)
coNstructioN 20 14 19 53 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 172.94 (-1.54)
gic step to emphasise its move soon,” he said.
CONSTRUCTION 182.56 (-1.60)
tecHNoloGy 20 23 11 54 commitment towards The AirAsia Superapp has swiftly
sPac 0 0 0 0
FINANCIAL SERVICES 16,341.04 (+10.81)
travel. become a one-stop travel platform offer-
FiNaNcial serVices 9 12 10 31
ENERGY 892.54 (-1.32)
Capital A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ing value and convenience through seam-
ProPerty 42 34 23 99
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 583.90 (+3.12)
and Move Executive Chairman Tan Sri Tony less end-to-end booking experiences
PlaNtatioN 20 8 10 38 Fernandes (pic) said the rebranding marks within the past two years, while BigPay has
reit 4 6 9 19 an exciting chapter in its next phase of established itself as an innovative fintech HEALTH CARE 1,694.22 (+12.16)
closeD eND FuND 0 0 1 1
TRANSPORTATION 918.65 (-0.10)
growth through both its businesses, AirA- provider.
eNerGy 8 16 10 34
PROPERTY 849.96 (+2.39)
sia Superapp and BigPay. In the second quarter (2Q) of this year,
HealtH care 9 5 6 20
PLANTATION 6,977.60 (-59.61)
“Move’s travel platform business, AirA- AirAsia Superapp recorded monthly active
telecommuNicatioNs/meDia 8 4 5 17
FBMSHA 10,995.64 (-15.71)
sia Superapp, will also undergo a brand users of 15 million with an increase of 10
traNsPortatioN & loGistics 8 13 11 32
FBMACE 5,189.44 (-20.06)
utilities 5 5 3 13
refresh and change its name to ‘airasia per cent of new users per quarter.
strcWarr 126 139 60 325
move’ in the near future as part of the Meanwhile, BigPay saw its carded users
ace-mKt 52 65 72 189
ongoing transformation,” he told grow by 16 per cent year-on-year in 2Q . TECHNOLOGY 62.93 (+0.10)
BoND&loaN 1 2 0 3
reporters after the announcement of Move “Since 2Q, 2022, the travel app has been
etF 4 2 0 6 n iNterBaNK rates
Digital here Monday. reporting positive growth on its earnings
leaP-mKt 0 1 1 2 The AirAsia Superapp users would be before interest, taxes, depreciation, and
Kuala lumPur iNterBaNK
able to experience seamless access to travel amortisation (Ebitda) and BigPay is aim-
468 498 396 1,362 and financial services on one single plat- ing to break even by 2024,” he said. oFFer rates: seP 18
form, with integrated financial features Fernandes also announced the appoint-
such as balance display, top-up and pay- ment of Nadia Omer as AirAsia move CEO, 1m 2m 3m 6m 9m 12m
n Bursa DeriVatiVes eXcHaNGe ments from BigPay while further strength- effective Oct 26, 2023. 3.28 3.35 3.54 3.62 - 3.79
Kuala lumPur comPosite iNDeX Futures ening the value proposition of AirAsia She replaces AirAsia Super App’s acting
coNtract closiNG: sePt 18 move as the travel app of choice. CEO Mohamad Hafidz Mohd Fadzil, who siBor (s$) siBor (us$) HiBor (HK$)

RCEP to promote world’s largest

1m – 5.09123
Fernandes said his role as Executive will continue to lead the business in the
coNtract Volume oPeN oPeN HiGH loW last settle Chairman will be to enhance synergy interim.
2m – 5.08994
moNtHs iNterest traDeD Prc
3m – 5.08994

tourism economic community

sep-23 6,778 43,960 1454.5 1457.5 1451.0 1457.0 1457.0 6m – 5.23571
oct-23 591 977 1456.5 1459.0 1453.0 1458.0 1458.0 12m – 5.44679
Dec-23 39 822 1458.5 1458.5 1455.5 1458.0 1458.0
mar-24 54 398 1445.0 1446.0 1443.0 1445.5 1448.0 GUIYANG: The Regional Comprehensive
Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade
the tourism supply and demand in differ-
ent countries.
n riNGGit WatcH
3-moNtH KliBor Futures closiNG: sePt 18 agreement will reshape the global The report shows that in 2019, RCEP tHe ringgit ended lower against the us dollar, as the
tourism development pattern and help countries received a total of 398 million greenback stayed firm near its six-month high ahead of
moNtH oPeN HiGH loW settle Vol oPeN build the world’s largest tourism eco- overseas tourists and had 260 million out- several key central bank rate decisions this week, partic-
Price PositioN nomic community, according to a report bound tourists, respectively accounting ularly from the united states Federal reserve (us Fed).
the ringgit’s performance was also in tandem with
sePt-23 - - - 97.23 - - released by the International Mountain for 29 per cent and 24 per cent of the regional currencies as sentiment remained subdued amid
oct-23 - - - 97.23 - - Tourism Alliance and the Chinese Acad- global totals. lingering concerns over china’s struggling property mar-
ket, a dealer said.
NoV-23 - - - 97.23 - -
emy of Social Sciences (CASS) on Saturday, RCEP countries are major sources of
reported Xinhua. tourists between themselves, the report at 6pm, the local note fell to 4.6870/6915 against the
Dec-23 - - - 97.23 - - The RCEP has 15 members: the 10 Asso- said. For example, eight of the top 10 us dollar from last Friday’s close of 4.6815/6845.
sPi asset management managing director stephen
mar-24 - - - 97.23 - - ciation of Southeast Asian Nations inbound tourist sources for Myanmar and innes said although the Fed is likely to keep rates
JuN-24 - - - 97.23 - - (Asean) member states, plus China, Japan, the ROK are RCEP countries. unchanged, it is expected to convey a resolutely hawkish
stance through its statement this week, which is poten-
sePt-24 - - - 97.23 - -
the Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia The report noted that in RCEP coun-
and New Zealand. The RCEP agreement tries, mountainous areas account for tially holding out the possibility of one more rate hike
later this year to the 5.50 to 5.75 per cent range.
Dec-24 - - - 97.23 - - was signed in November 2020 and more than half of all land areas and con- “this is supporting the dollar more broadly,” he told
mar-25 - - - 97.23 - - entered into force on Jan 1, 2022, with the stitute core tourism spaces. These coun- Bernama.
on another note, innes said chinese developer
JuN-25 - - - 97.23 - -
aim of gradually eliminating tariffs on tries boast 46 mountainous Unesco World
over 90 per cent of goods traded among Heritage Sites and provide huge space for country Garden Holdings co faced two significant tests
seP-25 - - - 97.23 - - its members. the development of mountain tourism. on monday, including an initial deadline to pay interest
on dollar bonds and the end of creditor voting on its
Dec-25 - - - 97.23 - - According to Jin Zhun, secretary gen- “The RCEP will promote a stronger request to extend payment on a yuan-denominated note.
mar-26 - - - 97.23 - - eral of the CASS tourism research centre, tourism economic cycle, and its member He said that despite the recent signs of growth and
inflation bottoming out amid measures taken by Beijing
JuN-26 - - - 97.23 - -
open and sound international economic countries will develop into important
and trade relations will help optimise the international tourist destinations with to boost investor confidence, foreign funds have been
seP-26 - - - 97.23 - - talking with their feet, exiting chinese stocks en masse.

S’pore’s key exports decline

regional market environment, boost eco- more than one-third of international
“the chinese market’s influence among global fund
Dec-26 - - - 97.23 - - nomic and cultural exchanges, and link tourist flows and consumption,” Jin said. managers’ portfolios is reaching the un-investible zone
mar-27 - - - 97.23 - - due to the accelerating economic decoupling from the

for 11th consecutive month

rest of the world. Hence, the asia foreign exchange is
JuN-27 - - - 97.23 - - feeling a bit of a downdraft again for chinese property
seP-27 - - - 97.23 - - developers’ growing laundry list of issues,” he added.
meanwhile, the ringgit traded mostly lower against a
Dec-27 - - - 97.23 - - basket of major currencies.
it fell against the Japanese yen to 3.1750/1783 from
mar-28 - - - 97.23 - - 3.1670/1693 at last Friday’s close, weakened against the
SINGAPORE: The non-oil domestic exports cent contraction in July.
JuN-28 - - - 97.23 - - (NODX) in Singapore declined by 20.1 per In August, electronic exports con- euro to 5.0020/0068 from 4.9919/9951 but higher against
the British pound to 5.8128/8184 from 5.8196/8233 and
total oPeN iNterest : Nil ctrs total turNoVer : Nil lots previously.
cent year-on-year in August, marking a tracted by 21.1 per cent and non-electronic
contraction for the 11th straight month, exports declined by 19.9 per cent, accord- the local note traded mixed against other asian cur-
government agency Enterprise Singapore ing to the government agency. rencies.
Bursa malaysia DeriVatiVes eXcHaNGe: sePt 18 announced Monday, reported Xinhua. Singapore’s total trade contracted in it improved vis-à-vis the singapore dollar to
3.4347/4383 from 3.4350/4374 at last Friday’s close and
tHe cruDe Palm oil Futures closiNG (all Prcs are iN rm/mt) The figure is lower than the 20.3-per August 2023, both in exports and imports.
was flat against the Philippines’ peso at 8.24/8.25.
cent decline in the previous month, Enter- On a year-on-year basis, the total trade it decreased against the thai baht to 13.1156/1337
Del oPeN HiGH loW last Volume oPeN prise Singapore noted, adding that NODX declined by 15.2 per cent during this from 13.0681/0812 previously and was flat against the
moNtH (rm) (rm) (rm) (rm) PosiitoN in August fell 3.8 per cent month-on- period, following the 20.9 per cent con- indonesian rupiah at 304.8/305.3. – Bernama
month, compared to the previous 3.5-per traction in the preceding month.
oct-23 3675 3747 3664 3682 588 11,536 n cocoa n eXcHaNGe rates
NoV-23 3740 3750 3705 3719 11,116 45,505
Daily Dealer PurcHase Price oF cocoa eXcHaNGe rates issueD By malayaN BaNKiNG BHD: sePt 18
Dec-23 3775 3785 3737 3754 25,390 60,946 BeaNs quoteD By tHe malaysiaN cocoa
JaN-24 3827 3827 3778 3793 7,407 34,528 BoarD oN moNDay, sePt 18 2023 selliNG BuyiNG BuyiNG
FeB-24 3866 3866 3820 3832 2,778 18,848 tt/oD tt oD
smc 1 smc 2 smc 3 1 us Dollar 4.7480 4.6150 4.6050
mar-24 3886 3934 3848 3861 2,853 23,556 HiGH loW HiGH loW HiGH loW HiGH loW
1 australian Dollar 3.0870 2.9660 2.9500
aPr-24 3891 3942 3858 3865 908 12,599
1 Brunei Dollar 3.4860 3.3870 3.3790
taWau 225 225 11300 11200 11100 11000 – –
may-24 3880 3885 3849 3852 1,998 22,488 1 canadian Dollar 3.5140 3.4220 3.4100
JuN-24 3854 3862 3827 3833 719 8,039 teNom 220 220 11300 11200 11100 11000 – – 1 euro 5.0650 4.9030 4.8830
Jul-24 3826 3838 3800 3814 1,491 9,052 muar – – – – – – – – 1 New Zealand Dollar 2.8270 2.7240 2.7080
1 Papua N Guinea Kina N/a N/a N/a
total oPeN PositioN :255,333 ctrs JeraNtut – – – – – – – –
1 singapore Dollar 3.4860 3.3870 3.3790
total turN oVer : 56,351 lots rauB – – 11400 11400 11200 11200 – – 1 sterling Pound 5.9080 5.7240 5.7040
marKet toNe :HiGHer KucHiNG – – 10800 10700 10600 10500 – – 1 swiss Franc 5.2890 5.1680 5.1530
100 uae Dirham 130.8700 124.1400 123.9400
sariKei – – 10800 10700 10600 10500 – –
mPoB Palm oil Prices (rm/mt): sePt 18 Note : PrelimiNary Prices uP to 100 Bangladesh taka 4.4110 4.1240 3.9240
4.00 P.m. Nt - No traNsactioN siBu – – 10800 10700 10600 10500 – – 100 chinese renminbi 65.3000 62.8000 N/a
sePt oct NoV
local malaysia cPo Price traDeD easier
cPo (local DeliVereD) 3,695.00 Nt 3,770.00 100 Danish Krone 69.6300 64.1100 63.9100
PK (eX-mill) 2,014.00 Nt Nt
FolloWiNG WeaKer soyaBeaN oil Prices oN n ruBBer 100 Hongkong Dollar 61.3500 58.3200 58.1200
tHe u.s. cHicaGo BoarD oF traDe (cBot)
cPKo (local DeliVereD) 3,902.00 3,902.00 Nt aND cHiNa’s DaliaN commoDity eXcHaNGe. smr closiNG Prices (seN/KG): sePtemBer 18 100 indian rupee 5.8200 5.4600 5.2600
rBD P. oil (FoB) Nt Nt Nt cPo DeliVery Prices traDeD BetWeeN toNe oF marKet: steaDy 100 indonesian rupiah 0.0320 0.0290 0.0240
rBD P. oleiN (FoB) Nt Nt Nt rm3,660/toNNe aND rm3,720/toNNe. PK traDeD at
octoBer seller’s oFFer Price seN/KG us ceNts/KG 100 Japanese yen 3.2170 3.1160 3.1060
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100 Norwegian Krone 45.4900 41.8400 41.6400
smr cV – 821.00 / 178.10
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100 Pakistan rupee 1.6200 1.5200 1.3200

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smr 20 – 659.50 / 143.05
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15

Lau honoured at Toronto Film Festival ‘American Fiction’ wins top prize at TIFF
16 India’s Nipah virus outbreak: What do we know so far? 17 Tell al-Sultan site added to World Heritage List

ANDY Lau was presented with the Special Lau also participated in the In Conver- TORONTO (Canada): “American Fiction” –
Tribute Award at the 48th Toronto Interna- sations With ... event on Saturday where he a satire about race, media and how white
tional Film Festival last Friday. reflected on his four-decade career, from audiences consume Black culture – sealed
The Hong Kong superstar, 61, was the his big-screen debut in Hong Kong direc- its place as an early Oscars frontrunner by
first Chinese actor to receive the award tor Ann Hui’s Boat People in 1982, to vari- winning the coveted top prize at the
that honoured his years of contribution to ous crime thrillers such as Johnnie To’s Toronto International Film Festival.
the film industry. police drama Running Out Of Time (1999) The film, the debut feature from Cord
“Receiving this award means a lot to and Andrew Lau and Alan Mak’s Infernal Jefferson, tells the story of Thelonious
me... it has made me understand that Affairs (2002). ‘Monk’ Ellison (Jeffrey Wright), an author
everyone is capable of more than you During the conversation, Lau was asked and university professor who is told by his
think,” said a beaming Lau after accepting if he was ready to head to Hollywood after publishers that his writing isn’t “Black
the trophy from festival chief executive long being a boxoffice king in Asia, to enough.”
Cameron Bailey. “Choose your path, work which he said: “I’m ready for Hollywood, So he adopts a pseudonym and writes a
hard and do your best,” he added. as long as Hollywood is ready for me.” novel using what he believes to be every
The celebrated performer, who began He also opened up about how he main- staid idea about being African American.
his showbiz career in the 1980s, was in the tained career longevity under the glare of Of course, the book is a monster hit, pro-
ducers start circling and Ellison must con-
Andy Lau attends In Conversation With...
Canadian city for the gala presentation of constant media scrutiny. “After a long

Kylie: Having young fans

front the consequences of his actions.
Andy Lau during the 2023 Toronto Inter-
Chinese director Ning Hao’s The Movie period, it’s difficult to hide something,” he
Adapted from Percival Everett’s novel
national Film Festival at TIFF Bell Light- Jefferson attends the "American
Emperor (2023), a satire that stars Lau as a said. “Sincerity is something that makes
“Erasure,” the movie from the 41-year-old
box on September 16, 2023 in Toronto. Fiction" premiere during the 2023
washed-up actor who heads to the coun- you able to carry yourself for a long time.”
Jefferson – an Emmy-winning writer who
Toronto International Film Festival.
tryside to reinvent himself. – The Straits Times/ANN
has worked on shows like “Succession”

is ‘alarming and exciting’

and “Watchmen” – looks at what it means
to be authentic in American culture. New England prep school, and second
“When I made the film, I wasn’t yet runner-up honors went to Japanese ani-
thinking about how it would feel when it mation master Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy
went out into the world,” Jefferson said in and the Heron.”
a statement read by festival CEO Cameron TIFF, which ran from September 7 until
Bailey at Sunday’s awards ceremony. Sunday, is known for attracting both A-list
“The film is now in your hands and I am stars and a large crowd of cinephiles eager
so grateful that it was embraced in this to catch movies before the general public.
way. I share this with our brilliant cast led Despite the Hollywood actors’ and writ-
by Jeffrey Wright.” ers’ strikes, a fair number of bold-faced
The film, which had its world premiere names promoted their work in Canada’s

P
ARIS: A viral TikTok hit this summer means Kylie Minogue
in Toronto, is scheduled for wide release in biggest city, thanks to interim agreements
has added another cohort to her multi-generational fan
North America in November. reached with the unions or because they
base – many of them so young they have never heard the
Voted for by audiences, the People’s worked as director or producer.
hits that made her a star.
Choice Award at North America’s biggest Some films screening in Toronto were
“Padam Padam”, the first single from the new album “Tension”,
film festival has become something of an not subject to the strikes because they
which is out on Friday, has put Minogue back on dance floors
early Oscars bellwether, predicting even- were independently or internationally
around the world more than 35 years after she first broke out.
tual Academy Award best picture winners produced.
It has also seen youngsters around the world recreating the
such as “Nomadland” and “Green Book.” Sean Penn, Sylvester Stallone, Taika
dance routine from the video on TikTok – a new experience for
“12 Years a Slave,” “The King’s Speech” Waititi, Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette,
the Australian star.
and “Slumdog Millionaire” also began Salma Hayek Pinault, Jessica Chastain,
“To have this new generation loving it – they’re so open-
their journeys to Oscars best picture glory Ethan Hawke, Dakota Johnson and Elliot
minded and accepting of me at my age – it gives me more energy,”
with the Toronto prize. Page all appeared on the TIFF red carpet.
the 55-year-old told AFP during a visit to Paris.
The first runner-up prize on Sunday Music stars Lil Nas X and Paul Simon
“It’s funny because I see people who have discovered me

Five can’t-miss movies from the TIFF

went to Alexander Payne’s “The also came to Toronto to promote new doc-
through ‘Padam’ and they’ve never heard of ‘Locomotion’ or
Holdovers,” a 1970s-era dramedy set at a umentaries about their careers. – AFP
‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’, which is alarming but also excit-
ing,” she said.
Minogue was just 19 when she released “Locomotion” in 1987,
transforming her from daytime soap actress on Australian show
‘Neighbours’ to international pop star. TORONTO (Canada): The Toronto Interna- ‘The Holdovers’
Her place was confirmed with follow-up single “I Should Be So tional Film Festival wrapped up, after a Director Alexander Payne of “Side-
Lucky” that propelled debut album “Kylie” to more than five mil- whirling 10 days chock full of world pre- ways” fame is a perennial Oscars favorite,
lion sales. mieres, special presentations, talks with and he certainly has entered the awards
That was just the start. Her record company says she has sold key filmmakers and TV debuts. conversation with his latest effort, 1970s-
more than 80 million records and had more than five billion The following is a look at some of the set dramedy “The Holdovers,” on which he
streams across her career. key movies shown in Toronto: reunited with Paul Giamatti.
The title “Padam Padam” had many in France wondering if ‘American Fiction’ Giamatti plays Paul Hunham, a cantan-
Kylie was covering the famous song of the same name by Edith Which Black stories are told in Ameri- kerous prep school teacher forced to
Piaf but she admits the similarities start and end with the name. can culture? Who decides? Those are some remain on campus over the year-end holi-
“A lot of crazy things have happened to me in my life and that’s of the provocative questions addressed in days to look after the “holdovers” – stu-
another one – being linked in the same sentence as Edith Piaf,” Cord Jefferson’s debut feature “American dents with nowhere to go for the vacation.
she said with a laugh. Fiction,” a searing satire starring Jeffrey Eventually, he is left with just one teen:
“I did wonder if the French would be ‘d’accord’,” she added.
The singer, 55, stood out in a blue pvc suit with a black skintight
Wright of “Westworld” fame. Angus (newcomer Dominic Sessa), who is
The singer was able to judge the warm reception in France at
latex top and matching boots. (Pic: Getty Images)
The film, which premiered in Toronto, navigating family issues. The pair, along
a listening party for the album at a Paris club last week. tells the story of Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison with cafeteria manager Mary (Da’Vine Joy
Lucky attendees were surprised to see her come down from the (Wright), an African American author and Randolph), build their own unlikely family
stage to dance in the audience, dressed like Little Red Riding As always in her career, “Padam Padam” has been a particular university professor who is told by his over the course of the holiday. Gold Derby
Hood and perched on high heels that she kicked off to move more hit in LGBT clubs. publishers that his writing isn’t “Black lists “The Holdovers” – the first runner-up
freely. Her gay fan base dates back to her earliest days – she remem- enough.” So he writes a novel using a in Toronto – among the early top Oscar
Having another pop hit in her mid-fifties was a surprise, she bers the first time she heard about a “Kylie Night” at a club on pseudonym that features a litany of cliches contenders for best picture, director, orig-
said. Sydney’s Oxford Street. about being Black. Of course, the book is a inal screenplay, actor (Giamatti) and sup-
“I was completely blown away... Every song release, I have “I’ve since been to the drag shows and I’m the least Kylie there. monster hit, movie producers want to porting actress (Randolph).
nerves and excitement, but I can honestly say I did not see this There are these supersonic versions of me. I couldn’t compete!” adapt it, and Ellison must navigate the fall- ‘The Boy and the Heron’
coming.” she said. – AFP out from his own actions. Is Japanese animation master Hayao
Miyazaki finished making feature-length
films? The answer is unclear, but if “The
Boy and the Heron” is indeed his last, the
82-year-old Studio Ghibli legend will have
gone out on a high note.
Rounding out the The film – a meditation on love, loss
top 10 were: and the horrors of World War II – was a hot
“Jawan” ($2.5 million) ticket in Toronto, where it had its interna-
“Blue Beetle” ($2.5m) tional premiere after opening in Japan in
“Gran Turismo” ($2.4m) mid-July. The semi-autobiographical
“Oppenheimer” ($2.1m) movie, Miyazaki’s first in a decade, was the
“Teenage Mutant Ninja second runner-up for the TIFF People’s
Turtle: Mutant Mayhem” Choice Award.
($2m) The film follows young Mahito as he
moves with his father to the countryside
after his mother perishes in the fire-bomb-
ing of Tokyo. After meeting a talking
heron, he enters a surreal and perilous fan-
Farmiga as Sister Irene in New Line Cinema’s horror thriller
tasy world in search of his mom.
“The Nun II.’ (Pic: Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Dumb Money’

‘Nun II’ narrowly outscares ‘Haunting’

“Dumb Money,” which earned rousing
applause at its world premiere, recounts

in North America theaters

the stranger-than-fiction story of the ama-
teur investors who turned shopping mall
video game store GameStop into a Wall
Street phenomenon in 2021.
The film, which opened in select North
LOS ANGELES (United States): Warner while adding that with a $60 million American cities on Friday, follows Keith
Bros. thriller “The Nun II” kept a narrow budget, “the movie isn’t going to lose Gill (Paul Dano), who invested his life sav-
lead on a mostly spiritless North Ameri- money after it finishes playing in the for- ings in GameStop and posted on social
can weekend with an estimated take of eign markets.” media about it under the username “Roar-
$14.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor The film has a skeptical Poirot being ing Kitty.” Other small-time investors took
Test your logic skills with the Su Do Ku puzzle. The rules are simple: each of the smaller grids
Relations reported. lured out of retirement to attend a seance should contain the number 1 to 9, and in the large grid each row and column should contain the Gill’s lead as they communicated on Red-
This ninth chapter in “The Conjuring” where—not-much-of-a-spoiler alert! – number 1 to 9. These puzzle vary in difficulty and this is an easy one. dit, and the so-called “meme stock” blew

QUOTABLE QUOTES
(Solution below)
series, a gothic tale of spiritual posses- someone is murdered. Tina Fey and

‘take what
up amid wild trading in January 2021.
sions featuring a demonic, red-eyed goat, Michelle Yeoh also star. The surge was seen as driven at least in

solution
stars Taissa Farmiga, Belgian actor Jonas The weekend’s third top moneymaker, part by retail investors who banded
Bloquet and Storm Reid. at $7.2 million, was Sony’s “The Equalizer together to retaliate against short sellers
20th Century’s “A Haunting in Venice,” 3” starring Denzel Washington in his lat- like hedge fund billionaire Gabe Plotkin

you can use

the latest Kenneth Branagh take on an est portrayal of a retired US Marine and (Seth Rogen).
Agatha Christie mystery, had an estimated drug-enforcement agent taking on an ‘In Restless Dreams: The
$14.5 million in ticket sales. (Since it endless stream of bad guys. Music of Paul Simon’

and let the

trailed “Nun” by only $200,000, the ulti- In fourth spot was another sequel, “My If you’re a music fan, look no farther
mate weekend winner may be decided Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” from Focus Fea- than Alex Gibney’s engrossing deep-dive
only on Monday.) tures and Universal Pictures. It earned an into the career of the legendary Paul

rest go by’
With Branagh both directing and mak- estimated $4.7 million. Nia Vardalos, Simon, from his fraught partnership with
ing his latest big-moustached role as Bel- again playing the central character, Art Garfunkel to his solo career and
gian flatfoot Hercules Poirot, the movie directs. embrace of world music. The movie splices
took in an estimated $14.5 million for the And heroically hanging on in fifth spot together archival images with new inter-
Friday-through-Sunday period. in its ninth weekend out was Warner Bros.’
– Ken Kesey
views in which the 81-year-old folk-rock
“This is a lukewarm domestic opening” “Barbie.” The Greta Gerwig film had ticket icon reveals how he is coping with deaf-
for the genre, said analyst David A. Gross, sales of $3.9 million. – AFP ness in his left ear. – AFP
 What do we know so far?
16 People & Places TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

India’s Nipah virus outbreak

N
EW DELHI: Authorities in India
are scrambling to contain a rare
outbreak of Nipah, a virus spread

aries Mar 20 - april 18

from animals to humans that causes
deadly fever with a high mortality rate.
Here is a look at what we know so far:
What is the Nipah virus The current tricky link between your ruler
Mars and Jupiter, planet of bounty and good
The first Nipah outbreak was recorded fortune, accents the need to review certain
in 1998 after the virus spread among pig have multiplied over the past 20 to 30
years. The growth of international travel existing arrangements. This may not seem
farmers in Malaysia. The virus is named urgent. While you could ignore the issues in
after the village where it was discovered. has allowed them to spread more quickly.
question, they’ll only become more complex
Outbreaks are rare but Nipah has been By occupying increasingly large areas
and, potentially, troublesome. The more
listed by the World Health Organization of the planet, experts say, humans also swiftly you take action, the better.

taurus apr 19 - May 19

(WHO) – alongside Ebola, Zika and Covid- contribute to disruption of the ecosystem
19 – as one of several diseases deserving of and increase the likelihood of random
priority research for their potential to virus mutations that are transmissible to
cause a global epidemic. humans. Industrial farming increases the Letting go of plans you’ve thought through
Nipah usually spreads to humans from risk of pathogens spreading between ani- in depth and spent ages organising may
animals or through contaminated food, mals while deforestation heightens con- seem a disappointment. While you may not
tact between wildlife, domestic animals be feeling patient, wait and watch. Within a
but it can also be transmitted directly few days events as exciting as they are
between people. Fruit bats are the natural and humans.
By mixing more, species will transmit unexpected will appear and, better yet,
carriers of the virus and have been identi- they’ll be a perfect fit for your existing plans.
their viruses more, which will promote the
geMini May 20 - Jun 20
fied as the most likely cause of subsequent
outbreaks. Symptoms include intense emergence of new diseases potentially
fever, vomiting and a respiratory infection, transmissible to humans.
but severe cases can involve seizures and Climate change will push many ani- Usually, you think of yourself as being capa-
brain inflammation that results in a coma. mals to flee their ecosystems for more liv- ble of being charming when necessary, yet
Health workers wearing protective gears shift a man with symptoms of Nipah virus to an
There is no vaccine for Nipah. Patients able lands, a study published by the fiercely intelligent when the situation
isolation ward at a government hospital in Kozhikode in south Indian state of Kerala.
have a mortality rate of between 40 and 75 scientific journal Nature warned in 2022. demands it. Now, however, you’re facing
per cent depending on the public health According to estimates published in something more challenging. You’ve no
recorded in Bangladesh and India, with marks Kerala’s fourth recorded spate of the journal Science in 2018, there are 1.7 choice but to back off, allow events to unfold
response to the virus, the WHO says.
both countries reporting their first out- Nipah cases in five years. The virus killed million unknown viruses in mammals and at their own pace. That, in short, means
What has happened during being patient. The fact is, it’s your only
previous outbreaks? breaks in 2001. Bangladesh has borne the 17 people during the first instance in 2018. birds, 540,000-850,000 of them with the

Bystanders less likely

capacity to infect humans. – AFP choice.
brunt in recent years, with more than 100 The state has managed to stamp out pre-
cancer June 21 - Jul 21
The first Nipah outbreak killed more
than 100 people in Malaysia and people dying of Nipah since 2001. vious outbreaks within a matter of weeks

to give women CPR

prompted the culling of one million pigs Two early outbreaks in India killed more through widespread testing and strict iso-
in an effort to contain the virus. than 50 people before they were brought lation of those in contact with patients. Long ago you realised that while certain
It also spread to Singapore, with 11 under control. The southern state of Kerala Are animal-to-human viruses individuals seem to sense what you’re feel-
cases and one death among slaughter- has recorded two deaths from Nipah and becoming more frequent? ing, even before you say a word, others
house workers who came into contact four other confirmed cases since last month. Having first appeared thousands of remain unaware of anybody’s feelings,
with pigs imported from Malaysia. Authorities there have closed some years ago, zoonoses – diseases that can be PARIS: Bystanders are less likely to give life- whatever is said. You may already have
Since then, the disease has mainly been schools and instituted mass testing. This transmitted from animals to humans – saving CPR to women having a cardiac arrest noticed you’re dealing with somebody of that

POPEYE
in public than men, leading to more women nature. Wondering how to handle them?
dying from the common health emergency, Accept them as they are.

leo Jul 22 - aug 21

researchers said Monday.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
combines mouth-to-mouth breathing and Although the planet of ideas and communi-
chest compressions to pump blood to the cation, Mercury’s retrograde cycle ended
brain of people whose hearts have stopped nearly a week ago, you’re still dealing with
beating, potentially staving off death until the fallout from the resulting confusion. Irri-
medical help arrives. tating as the resulting delays are, they’re giv-
In research to be presented at a medical ing you an opportunity to raise, and talk over
conference in Spain this week, but which has in detail, certain matters that badly need to
not yet been peer-reviewed, a team of Cana- be discussed.

Virgo aug 23 - sep 22

dian doctors sought to understand how
bystanders administer the procedure differ-
ently to men and women.
The time has come to rethink certain plans
They looked at records of cardiac arrests
that took ages to organise. Tempting as it is
that took place outside of hospital in the to keep things as they are, shifts in circum-
United States and Canada between 2005 and stances make changes inevitable. Take
2015, which included nearly 40,000 patients. advantage of this opportunity to discuss cer-

BLONDIE
Overall, 54 per cent of the patients received tain minor issues that need attention. Actu-
CPR from a bystander, the research said. For ally others will be relieved you pointed these
cardiac arrests in a public place, such as in out.

libra sep 23 - oct 22

the street, 61 percent of women were given
CPR by a bystander – compared to 68 per-
cent of men.
Alexis Cournoyer, an emergency physi- It’s not existing plans that are challenging.
cian at the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Mon- It’s the lack of clarity about what’s next. Actu-
ally, that’s as it should be. For now, focus
treal who conducted the research, told AFP
on exploring every option that comes your
that this gap “increases women’s mortality way. While, obviously, you can’t pursue
following a cardiac arrest – that’s for sure”. them all, each will offer valuable insights
Cardiac arrests are a leading cause of death, and, equally, welcome hints about your
with more than 350,000 occurring in the US future.
scorpio oct 23 - nov 21
alone every year, according to the American
Heart Association.
Only around 10 per cent of people who
have a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a The coming week’s planetary setup is aston-
hospital survive, research has shown. ishing, and likely to lead to progress, timely
The researchers sought to find a reason for encounters and, probably progress as
the gender gap. One theory was that thrilling as it is unexpected. The problem?

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
How to disentangle yourself from certain
bystanders in public could be uncomfortable
longstanding arrangements. Be patient. For
touching a women’s breast without consent, now, do nothing. The odds are good destiny
Cournoyer said. The researchers looked into will deal with these for you.

sagitarius nov 22 - dec 20

whether age could play a role, he added.
But it did not – women were less likely to
receive CPR than men from a bystander
regardless of their age, the data showed. When your ruling planet, Jupiter, moved to
Cournoyer said another possibility was a accent life’s practicalities in mid-May, you
“barrier of recognition” for women having a began a cycle of exploration. While some of
cardiac arrest, which is often represented as your activities focused on the future,
something that happens only to men. Before inevitably this has also involved elements of
a cardiac arrest, men are more likely to have the past. Tackle these first. While challeng-
ing, what you learn will be as surprising is,
chest pain – a commonly depicted symptom ultimately, it is essential.
capricorn dec 21 - Jan 19
in media – while women are more likely to
experience shortness of breath, according to
a study published last month in Lancet Dig-
ital Health. Every once in a while events remind you that
Cournoyer said further research was what certain individuals regard as planning
required to shed light on the gap between men ahead is, from your point of view, both ill-
and women, in particular involving data on the judged and inadequate. You’ve made your
gender of those performing CPR. – AFP views clear but the fact is, they simply don’t
see things your way. For now, back off.

crossWord
Within days they’ll be seeking your help.
aquarius Jan 20 - feb 17

double the Work 43. Calling calling?

48. Stop Welcome as recent changes were and,
ACROSS 26. Book that teaches you about the 49. “The Good Place” star Ted equally, clear as their benefits are, there’s
1. Attentiongetter in court world 52. Spills boiling water on one drawback. And that is, you’ve no choice
6. Muscle contraction 27. Pursuit pursuit? 54. ___ your time (wait) but to rethink certain longstanding habits or
11. In ___ We Trust 31. Thanks, in Paris 55. Word after “mosh” or “peach”
14. Greek salad morsel 34. Itsy-bitsy ways of doing things. While, initially, they’ll
57. Feel feverish, say
15. Name hidden in “stash away” 35. Brew that may be red or pale 58. Post post? seem unsettling, within a short time they’ll
16. Poem that’s far from a roast 36. “Game over for me” 61. Lass fit in, and soon become part of your every-
17. Position position? 37. “Asteroid City” director Anderson 62. “Snowy” heron day life.
pisces feb 18 - Mar 19
19. “That one hurts!” 38. Like a one-word response to “How 63. “Wedding Crashers” star Vaughn
20. Name that anagrams to “Nia” are you?” 64. Letters of distress
21. Eye irritation 40. “Shop ___ you drop” 65. Air, water and food
22. Hang on a clothesline 41. Scratch or stain 66. Fencing blades
24. “It’d be my pleasure!” 42. Detested Thrilling as recent events were, things have
taken place so swiftly that even simple plans
solution to today’s
DOWN 31. Fly catcher? are in chaos. That may seem worrying, but
crossWord
1. Spanish painter Francisco 32. Wiesel who wrote “Night,” for now, you’re better off keeping both the
2. ___ for the ride “Dawn” and “Day” actual arrangements and your ideas about
3. Somber event in candlelight 33. Attendance checks what’s next flexible. Decisions? They can
4. Actress Longoria 37. Suffix with “spy” or “sil-
5. “Put that on our calendar!” ver” wait. For now, focus on considering all of
your options.

Birthday Today
6. Decide not to retire 38. “How could one say such a
7. Jogger’s speed thing?!”
8. Sign of an extinguished 39. They’re listening!
campfire 41. It can get the knots out
9. Put away, as a saber 44. Slippery creature in a reef
10. “Taxi” actress Henner 45. TV drama set on Madison Judging by your birthday chart, life isn’t just
11. “You’re on the right Avenue in the ‘60s about to become more exciting, what seem
track!” 46. Formal decrees appealing ideas or offers could lead to
12. Stench 47. “Check this out!” changes as thrilling as they are unexpected.
13. Challenge openly 50. Pen an op-ed, perhaps
18. Latin for “And you?” 51. Brother’s daughter The secret? Instead of gathering facts and
23. Sought elected office 52. Droops weighing up their promise, get actively
25. Preschool basics 53. “Gotta bounce!” involved. Allow experience to be your
26. Affirmatives at sea 54. Wasn’t colorfast teacher. And then, plunge in, explore new
28. Dance to bounce music 56. Uno + dos ideas and unfamiliar settings. The more you
29. “You’re something ___!” 59. Rage learn, the easier it will be to turn those ideas
30. Clarinet insert 60. Tear apart in to lasting plans.
 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 People & Places 17
US military asks for help
finding its lost stealth jet
WASHINGTON: A stealth-capable US to ask for help from local residents.
fighter jet vanished on Sunday – not from “If you have any information that may
prying eyes but rather from the American help our recovery teams locate the F-35,

An aerial
military, prompting an unusual call to the please call the Base Defense Operations

view of the
public to help locate the missing multimil- Center,” a post from the base read on X,

pre-historic
lion-dollar plane. formerly known as Twitter.

site of Tell al-

After what authorities labeled a Base authorities said they were search-

Sultan, near
“mishap,” a pilot flying an F-35 in the ing, in coordination with federal aviation

the Palestin-
southern state of South Carolina on Sun- regulators, around two lakes north of the

ian city of
day afternoon ejected from the craft. city of Charleston.

Jericho.
The pilot survived, but the military was The planes, manufactured by Lockheed
left with an expensive problem: it couldn’t Martin, cost around $80 million each. –
find the jet, leading Joint Base Charleston AFP

Tell al-Sultan site added

to World Heritage List
The surfer caused a stir after footage emerged of him carving through the azure waves
while carrying his pet carpet python. (Pic: Screengrab from Worldsurfers/Instagram)

Australian fined for surfing with python

J
SYDNEY (Australia): As if sharks were not and Science said Monday in a statement.
already enough to worry about, an Aus- “Snakes are obviously cold-blooded
tralian surfer has been seen paddling out animals, and while they can swim, reptiles
ERICHO (Palestinian Territories): the organisation to change the flawed deci- “Vestiges from the middle bronze age with a python coiled around his neck. generally avoid water.
Unesco inscribed the prehistoric site sions made.” reveal the presence of a large canaanite The intrepid surfer caused a stir on Aus- “The python would have found the
of Tell al-Sultan, near the Palestinian Israel quit the UN organisation in 2019 city-state occupied by a socially complex tralia’s Gold Coast after footage emerged water to be extremely cold, and the only
city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, over accusations that it fosters an anti- population,” Unesco added. of him carving through the azure waves snakes that should be in the ocean are sea
on its World Heritage List, in a move criti- Israel bias, but did send a delegation to this The site has been under excavation for while carrying his pet carpet python. snakes.”
cised by Israel. year’s meeting in Saudi Arabia. more than a century and is billed as the But authorities said he did not possess Carpet pythons are non-venomous
Tell al-Sultan, which predates Egypt’s The Palestinian Authority, acknowl- oldest continuously inhabited settlement a permit to have the reptile in public, and snakes that can grow up to three metres
pyramids, is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, edged by the United Nations as a non- on the planet, Palestinian official Wafa fined the man 2,322 Australian dollars (about 10 feet) long, and wrap around
in the Jordan Valley, and contains the pre- member observer state, welcomed the news agency reported. ($1,500). “To take an animal out in public their prey and squeeze it until it suffocates.
historic deposits of human activity. listing of Tell al-Sultan site. It is the fourth Palestinian site to be or display it requires a separate permit,” They mostly eat birds, lizards and other

Robbery suspect who eluded capture in a

The decision by the United Nations cul- Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas listed on Unesco’s world heritage list, Queensland’s Department of Environment small mammals. – AFP
tural organisation, which it posted on X, said he considered the decision “a matter alongside the Church of the Nativity and

vehicle, on a bike and a sailboat arrested

formerly Twitter, was taken at its 45th of great importance and evidence of the the Old City of Hebron.
world heritage committee meeting held in authenticity and history of the Palestinian Israel has occupied the West Bank – now
Riyadh. people”. He vowed that the Palestinian home to some three million Palestinians –
“The property proposed for nomination authorities would “continue to preserve since the 1967 Six-Day War, when it also
is the prehistoric archaeological site of Tell this unique site for all humanity”, a state- seized the Gaza Strip, the densely popu- A VERMONT armed robbery suspect who officers roused him, he fled at a high rate
al-Sultan, located outside the antique site ment from his office said. lated coastal enclave from which it with- police say eluded capture in the past week of speed, assaulting both officers with the
of Jericho,” Unesco’s assistant director gen- Unesco’s listing shows that the site is drew in 2005. in a vehicle, on a stolen bike, on foot and vehicle, police said.
eral, Ernesto Ottone, said at the session. “an integral part of the diverse Palestinian The Palestinians want both territories in a stolen sailboat was arrested after he He fled police on foot and then on a
The site was inscribed following a three- heritage of exceptional human value”, for their future state, along with annexed was spotted in a kayak on a river, authori- stolen bicycle before stealing a sailboat on
year candidacy “during which no state Palestinian tourism minister Rula Maayah, east Jerusalem as its capital. ties said. Lake Champlain, police said. Edson was
party raised any objections”, said a diplo- who was at the meeting in Riyadh, said in Jericho is one of the oldest inhab- Eric Edson, 52, was wanted on accusa- intercepted by the Coast Guard. But after
mat, speaking on condition of anonymity a statement. ited cities on the planet and a major tions of a robbery of a store in Burlington the sailboat rain aground at the base of
as he was not authorised to speak to the Given Tell al-Sultan’s “importance as the tourist destination in the Palestinian on Aug. 24, impeding and assaulting two lakeside cliffs, he fled, authorities said.
media. oldest fortified city in the world... it territories. police officers, and the theft of a sailboat Vermont State Police received a tip that
“There are no Jewish or Christian deserves to be a World Heritage Site”, she Unesco also urged that other archaeo- and vehicles, police said. he was spotted in a kayak on the Lamoille
remains found at the (Tell al-Sultan) site. said. logical sites in Jericho be protected. “Because of the unusualness of Mr. River in Georgia, Vermont, about 21 miles
It’s a place of pre-historic remains,” the “A permanent settlement had emerged “The other archaeological sites located Edson’s various modes of flight, from cars (33 kilometers) away from Burlington.
diplomat told AFP. here by the 9th to 8th millennium BC due in Jericho, covering among other Jewish to bikes to paddle boards to sailboats to Edson landed the kayak, ran away and
Israel denounced the decision. to the fertile soil of the oasis and easy and Christian heritage, also have impor- tractors, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact then jumped into the river and swam to
“The foreign ministry considers today’s access to water,” Unesco said on its website. tant historical interest and deserve to be that Mr. Edson is a dangerous person,” the southern shore, where he was arrested
decision another sign of the cynical use the It said the “skulls and statues found on preserved as well,” Ottone said. Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad said. by troopers and game wardens, police
Palestinians are making of Unesco and the the site” testify to cultic practices among Archaeology is a highly political subject Burlington police responded to a man said.
organisation’s politicisation,” a ministry the neolithic population there, while the in Israel and the Palestinian territories, and passed out in a running vehicle that Edson was taken to the hospital for
statement said. early Bronze Age archaeological material discoveries have been used to justify terri-

Iran caravanserais, India’s Santiniketan

matched the description of one used in a evaluation of his injuries from being on
“Israel will act with its many friends in shows signs of urban planning. torial claims. – AFP robbery a week before, they said. When the run, state police said. – AP

and Koh Ker temple on Unesco list

TEHRAN: The United Nations cultural Santiniketan which means “abode of Located in the Kulen district in north-
organisation added many of Iran’s cara- peace” was a residential school and centre western Preah Vihear province, the Koh
vanserais, roadside rest stops for trav- for art based on ancient Indian traditions Ker archaeological site was nominated for
ellers along the country’s ancient trade and a vision of the unity of humanity the status of Unesco’s World Heritage Site
routes, to its World Heritage List. transcending religious and cultural in January 2021.
The decision to register the 56 cara- boundaries. Unesco confirmed the inscription of
vanserais, just a small percentage of the “A ‘world university’ was established at the Koh Ker archaeological site on the
structures built in Iran, was made in Santiniketan in 1921, recognising the World Heritage List in its news release
Deir-e Gachin Caravansarai is a historic caravansarai in Iran,
Riyadh during the 45th session of the unity of humanity or “Visva Bharati”. Dis- posted on its website.
located in the centre of Kavir National Park. (Pic: Surfiran.com)
World Heritage Committee. tinct from the prevailing British colonial “This marked a momentous achieve-
Caravanserais provided “shelter, food architectural orientations of the early ment in the commitment of the royal gov-
and water for caravans, pilgrims and 20th century and of European mod- ernment of Cambodia to the preservation
other travellers,” Unesco said its website. ernism, Santiniketan represents of cultural heritage, and a key milestone
Iran boasts more than 200 cara- approaches toward a pan-Asian moder- in the recognition of Cambodia’s rich her-
vanserais on historic trade routes that tra- nity, drawing on ancient, medieval and itage worldwide,” the news release said.
verse the country linking Asia and folk traditions from across the region,” It added that Unesco acknowledged

Santiniketan is
Europe, including the Silk Road. reads the description provided by the exceptional historical and architec-

a university
“They are considered to be the most Unesco. tural significance of the Koh Ker archaeo-

town located
influential and valuable examples of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi logical site and its outstanding universal

over 160 km
caravanserais of Iran, revealing a wide expressed joy over Shantiniketan becom- value, serving as a tribute to the enduring

from Kolkata.
range of architectural styles, adaptation ing part of the Unesco World Heritage legacy of the Cambodian civilization and
to climatic conditions, and construction List. efforts made by Cambodia to safeguard
materials, spread across thousands of “Delighted that Santiniketan, an its treasures for future generations. (Source:
kilometres and built over many cen- embodiment of Gurudev Rabindranath According to the news release, Koh Ker X/@ASIGoI)
turies,” said Unesco. Tagore’s vision and India’s rich cultural was the capital of the Khmer Empire for a
Among them are the caravanserais of heritage, has been inscribed on the brief period between 928-941 C.E. under
Qasr-e Bahram near the city of Semnan, Unesco World Heritage List. This is a its founder King Jayavarman IV.
Deyr-e Gachin near Qom, and Anjireh proud moment for all Indians,” Modi said Koh Ker boasts several archaeological
Sangi near Yazd. in a statement. remains, including unique-in-style tem-
Iran now has 27 Unesco-listed historical Cambodia’s Koh Ker archaeological site ples, impressive Shiva-lingas sanctuaries,
sites, including the ancient city of Persepo- was inscribed on the United Nations Edu- as well as civil structures, ponds, dykes,
lis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire, cational, Scientific and Cultural Organi- reservoirs, and ancient roads that reflect
Armenian monasteries in the northwest zation (Unesco) World Heritage List, the influence and grandeur of the Khmer
and the historic city of Yazd itself. bringing the country’s tangible cultural Empire, it added.

Tourists
Meanwhile, India’s Santiniketan, a properties on the list to four, said a gov- “This archaeological marvel offers a

walking
town where Nobel laureate Rabindranath ernment’s statement. profound insight into its era’s well-orga-

at the
Tagore built the central university Visva The inscription was made during the nized projects of regional, social, eco-

Koh Ker
Bharati over a century ago, has been 45th session of the World Heritage Com- nomic, and architectural development,

temple area
inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage mittee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the state- town planning, and rural infrastructure,”

in Preah
List, officials said. ment said. the news release said.

Vihear
The decision to include Santiniketan “This is a new pride for Cambodia and To date, four tangible cultural

province.
in the list was taken during the 45th ses- our people,” Cambodian Prime Minister properties in the Southeast Asian
sion of the World Heritage Committee Hun Manet said in the statement. nation have been placed on the world
currently underway in Saudi Arabia, “It is a new prestige of our nation on heritage list. The first three listed
reported Xinhua. the international arena that resulted properties are Angkor Archeological
Santiniketan was established in 1901 from steady efforts made by the royal Park inscribed in 1992, the Temple of
by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father government of Cambodia... in safeguard- Preah Vihear in 2008, and the Temple
of Rabindranath Tagore in the Birbhum ing, preserving and developing our cul- Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk in 2017. –
district of West Bengal. tural properties.” AFP/Bernama/Xinhua
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oil palM seedlings

SABAH, MALAYSIA
DI PEJABAT PENOLONG PEMUNGUT HASIL TANAH

for sale
JOB VACANCY
BEAUFORT
SIASATAN TANAH PPHT [BEAUFORT]
OFFICE BOY CUM PERSONAL DRIVER

NO: 17 TAHUN 2023

10 to 12 months old seedlings for

• RM1400 per month

SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)

• 7.30am - 5pm (Monday - Saturday)

NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE

* 3 month’s probation, Extra pay for overtime

sale
Application having been made to the Collector at BEAU-
FORT by AYUB BIN ALLUWI for a certified copy of NT.
Requirements:

DXP Yangambi M 161

173194431 in the district of BEAUFORT on the ground that
- Driving Licence (D)

ALLUWI @ ALI B MOHD YAAKUB is the registered owner

- Motorcycle Licence added advantage

3 Way Hybrid Yangambi

there of and that the issue document of title has been lost
/ destroyed.
Kindly Whatsapp your resume to

In accordance with the provisions of Section 120 of the

DXP AAR
016 820 6941
Land Ordinance, notice is hereby given that, unless within
1 month of the date of publication of this notice good cause
NOTICE
DXP Deli x Avros
be shown to the collector of Land Revenue for refusing this
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL LIQUOR application, the certified copy applied for will, subject to the

Location: Ulu Patikang, Keningau

provisions of the said section, be issued.
It is hereby notified that CHUA MIN FAH Identification Card Dated at Beaufort this 05th September 2023

interested party please contact

No: 680302-12-5127 trading under the trade name of CKS
MART SDN BHD NO. 201101010947 (939077-D) has

Mr. yap 019-8138790

applied to the Chairman, Penampang District Office, West
Coast Division, Penampang District Office, P O Box 320,
89507 Penampang, Sabah for the sale of liquor RETAIL
SHOP LICENSE at DONGGONGON NEW TOWNSHIP,
89507 PENAMPANG, SABAH. SABAH, MALAYSIA
DI PEJABAT PENOLONG PEMUNGUT HASIL TANAH
Any objection in writing from the public should be submitted
to the Penampang District Office, West Coast Division,
TUARAN
Penampang District Office, P O Box 320, 89507 Penam- SIASATAN TANAH PPHT TUARAN NO. 96 TAHUN 2023
pang, Sabah, within fourteen days (14) from the date of SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)
advertisement. NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE
Application having been made to the Collector at TUARAN
Date of Advertisement: by SYLIM SOMINDAR certified copy of NATIVE TITLE
18.09.2023 & 19.09.2023 NO. 043209392 in the district of TUARAN on the ground
that SHE is the registered owner/s thereof and that the
issue document of title has been lost / destroyed.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 120 of the
Land Ordinance, notice is hereby given that, unless within
ONE (1) month of the date of publication of this notice
good cause be shown to the Collector of Land Revenue
refusing this application, the certified copy applied for will,
subject to the provisions of the said section, be issued.
Dated at Tuaran this 14 Sept 2023

We are an established subsidiary company of a public company dealing

with Fast Moving Consumers Goods in Sabah urgently requires the fol-
lowing personnel:
ELECTRONIC DATA ENTRY CLERK
Responsibilities: PERMOHONAN LESEN
1. Assist on daily operations of the accounts department, such as order MENJUAL MINUMAN KERAS
processing, return handling & issuing invoices as well as credit
Adalah dengan ini dimaklumkan bahawa CHUA MIN FAH
note/debit note wherever applicable.
No. Kad Pengenalan 680302-12-5127 yang berniaga seba-
2. To arrange delivery and delivery order allocation.
gai CKS MART SDN BHD NO. 201101010947 (939077-
3. Performing various tasks, including preparing reports, claim submission
D) telah membuat permohonan menjual minuman keras
and review purchase order from online system.
kepada Lembaga Pelesenan & Eksais, Bahagian Pantai
4. Able to meet tight deadlines and maintain high standard of works,
Barat, Pejabat Daerah Penampang, Peti Surat 320, 89507
further demonstrate accountability by taking responsibility for the
Penampang, Sabah bagi jenis lesen RETAIL SHOP
outcomes of actions and decisions made. LICENSE di DONGGONGON NEW TOWNSHIP, 89507
5. Establish and maintain physical and electronic files and records to PENAMPANG, SABAH.
document transactions.
6. Professionally interacting with customers by phone and email in proper Sebarang bantahan dari orang ramai hendaklah dike-
manner. mukakan kepada Lembaga Pelesenan & Eksais, Bahagian
7. To ensure all supporting documents are properly filed & traceable. Pantai Barat, Pejabat Daerah Penampang, Peti Surat 320,
8. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by 89507 Penampang, Sabah dalam masa empat belas hari
superior from time to time. (14) dari tarikh pengiklanan.

Requirements: Tarikh Iklan:

1. Minimum SPM and fresh school graduates are also encouraged 18.09.2023 & 19.09.2023
to apply.
2. Experience in FMCG industry is an advantage.
3. Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication NEGERI SABAH, MALAYSIA
skills. DALAM MAHKAMAH RENDAH SYARIAH PANTAI BARAT
4. Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive. DI KOTA KINABALU
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Kepada:
SEMUA AHLI WARIS SIMATI DAN SESIAPA YANG BERKENAAN
Interested applicant are required to submit their CV, current and expected AMBIL PERHATIAN bahawa NORDIN BIN SUONDO telah memohon
salary, recent photograph and contact number to: kepada Mahkamah ini pada pukul 09.00 pagi pada 25 haribulan SEP-
TEMBER tahun 2023 untuk membahagi harta pusaka simati TUNAH
huMan resources departMent BINTI TONUDAN atas alasan dan cara pembahagian yang terkan-
dung dalam Afidavit Bagi Permohonan Membahagi Harta Pusaka oleh
lam soon edible oils sdn bhd NORDIN BIN SUONDO.
p.o. box 13548, 88840 kota kinabalu. Harta Yang Dituntut: 1. TANAH (NO GERAN: NT 043115420)
or email: [email protected] AMBIL PERHATIAN JUGA, jika kamu berhajat menentang permoho-
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. di Mahkamah ini mengenai fakta-fakta permohonan yang tersebut dan
bolehlah selepas itu memfailkan di Mahkamah ini dan menyampaikan
satu salinan kepada pemohon Notis Bantahan dan Afidavit tidak lebih
daripada TIGA (3) hari selepas tarikh permohonan ini didengar.
Pada: 15hb Ogos 2023
PENOLONG PENDAFTAR
MAHKAMAH RENDAH SYARIAH PANTAI BARAT
KOTA KINABALU
Notis Permohonan Membahagi Harta Pusaka ini difailkan oleh
NORDIN BIN SUONDO yang alamat penyampaiannya ialah di NO 1,
LOT 1725, LORONG BUAH MEMPELAM, TAMAN SEPANGGAR,
88450 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH.
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NEGERI SABAH NEGERI SABAH NEGERI SABAH Property
PROCLAMATION OF SALE MALAYSIA
s
IN THE MATTER OF THE STATE OF SABAH LAND ORDINANCE CAP. LAND ORDINANCE LAND ORDINANCE
FACILITY AGREEMENT DATED
THE 19TH JULY 2017, DEED OF
ASSIGNMENT AND POWER OF
ATTORNEY BOTH DATED THE
10TH OCTOBER 2017
THE PROBATE AND
ADMINISTRATION
ORDINANCE, 1947
(NO. 9 OF 1947)
68
LAND ENQUIRY
No. 50 OF 2020
BETWEEN
CAP. 68
LAND ENQUIRY
No. 123 OF 2020
BETWEEN
CAP. 68
LAND ENQUIRY
No. 75 OF 2021
BETWEEN
FOR RENT
Taman Elok, Karamunsing
2 vacant rooms
World records
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYAN BANKING PUBLIC BANK BERHAD PUBLIC BANK BERHAD
2 fully furnished studio
BETWEEN
PUBLIC BANK BERHAD SABAH AND SARAWAK BERHAD (COMPANY NO. 6463-H) (COMPANY NO. 6463-H)
FOR SALE
[196501000672 (6463-H)]
- ASSIGNEE
AND
TAN KOK HOE
(NRIC NO. 750319-12-5423)
AT KOTA KINABALU
PETITION NO. BKI-31NCvC-
185/8-2023
- CHARGEE
AND
DZULISKA SDN BHD
(CO. NO. 171490-A)
- CHARGEE
AND
AG. MOHD FAUZI @
UGI BIN MOHD TALIB
- CHARGEE
AND
WINI BINTI JAIKUL
- CHARGOR
1 very new 2hp air compressor
1 20 tons hydraulic press
1 engine oil extractor
1 2 1/2 engine crank
for Duplantis
IN THE ESTATE OF - CHARGOR - CHARGOR
Contact 019-8818870
Vehicles
TAN SIEW MING
YAP SOON MIN
s
PROCLAMATION
(NRIC NO. 780425-10-5124)
- ASSIGNORS
AND
TAN KOK HOE
(NRIC NO. 750319-12-5423)
(NRIC NO. 580815-12-5909
(New) / H0591157 (Old)),
DECEASED
PROCLAMATION
OF SALE
IN PURSUANT of an Order
of Sale by the Assistant
PROCLAMATION
OF SALE
IN PURSUANT of an Order
of Sale by the Assistant
OF SALE
IN PURSUANT of an Order
of Sale by the Assistant
Collector of Land Revenue
Toyota Corolla LE 1985
RM4500
and Tsegay
- BORROWER PUBLIC NOTICE
Collector of Land Revenue Collector of Land Revenue KOTA KINABALU (ACLR)
Toyota RAV 4, 2013
In exercise of the rights and All person having a claim
KOTA KINABALU (ACLR) KOTA KINABALU (ACLR) at the instance of Chargee
RM29,500
powers conferred upon the against or any interest in the
EUGENE (United States): World and Olympic pole vault champion
Assignee under the Facility at the instance of Chargee at the instance of Chargee made on the 08th day of
Honda CRV 2003 New Injin,
estate of SIAW MOI YIN
Armand Duplantis improved his world record with a leap of 6.23m
Agreement dated the 19th July
Deceased who died intestate made on the 08th day of made on the 08th day of August 2022, NOTICE IS
new paint RM13,800
September 2020, NOTICE August 2022, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
at the Diamond League finals on Sunday, as Gudaf Tsegay shat-
2017, Deed of Assignment and
on 6th October 2012 at the
Iswara 2003 1.5 RM5800
Power of Attorney both dated the IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HEREBY GIVEN that the under-mentioned property
tered the women’s 5,000m world record.
Hospital of Keningau, Sabah IN THE MATTER OF LOAN
Chong 0168442328
10th October 2017 entered into under-mentioned property under-mentioned property will be sold by public auction
Jobs
are hereby required to submit AGREEMENT AND A DEED OF s Swedish superstar Duplantis added a centimetre to the world
between the Assignee, the said
Assignors and the said Borrower their claims in writing with par- ASSIGNMENT BOTH DATED will be sold by public auction will be sold by public auction on Tuesday, the day 03rd record of 6.22m he recorded in France in February.
in respect of the Sale and ticulars to the Administrator at
THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY on Tuesday, the day 03rd on Tuesday, the day 03rd October 2023 at 12.00
2021 October 2023 at 10.00 a.m. October 2023 at 11.00 A.M. P.M. at the Office of the
He has now re-set the world record seven times. Five of those
Purchase Agreement entered into the address stated below
VACANCY
BETWEEN
between Rubiah Binti Silap (“the within three (3) months from at the Office of the Assistant at the Office of the Assistant Assistant Collector of Land
marks were set indoors, with both of his outdoor world marks
BORNEO HOUSING
STOCK KEEPER
Vendor”) and the Assignors dated the date of this notice after MORTGAGE FINANCE Collector of Land Revenue, Collector of Land Revenue, Revenue, Kota Kinabalu, - Male coming at Hayward Field in Eugene, where he won the world title
the 16th June 2017, it is hereby which the Administrator will BERHAD (CO. NO. 025457-V) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Sabah. last year.
proclaimed that the said Assignee DESCRIPTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE
- With experience
distribute the said estate - ASSIGNEE
with the assistance of the
LAND REFERRED TO: LAND REFERRED TO: LAND REFERRED TO:
“I’m two for two right now on world records coming here to
among the persons entitled AND
- With motorcycle license
undermentioned Auctioneer
thereto having regard only to OSCAR DONAVAN E. EBIN Title No.: ST 010554579 Title No.: CL 015635873 Title No.: CL 015517263
- Area Kepayan Hayward,” Duplantis said. It has absolutely everything. It has the
WILL SELL THE PROPERTY [NRIC NO. 890510-12-5469]
DESCRIBED BELOW BY the claims and interests of Area: 110.30 Sq. Mtrs., Total Land Area: Total Land Area: 184.2
Please Call 016 810 5979 history, it has the modern touch. The track is really fast, the crowd
- BORROWER/ASSIGNOR
PUBLIC AUCTION which the Administrator has PROCLAMATION OF SALE (1,187 Sq. Ft.), more or less 245.7 square metres, square metres (1,982.7 ----------------------- and energy is fantastic.”
ON TUESDAY, THE 03RD day had notice. Pursuant to Loan Agreement and The property: Situated on more or less sq.ft), more or less
Dated the 19th day of Sep- The property:
KERJA KOSONG
the First Floor of 4-Storey The property:
Duplantis retained his world title in Budapest last month with
of OCTOBER 2023 a Deed of Assignment both dated
AT 10.00 A.M. tember 2023 Intermediate Shop / Office A Three-Storey Corner Double-storey Intermediate
Pembantu Rumah
the 24th February 2021 made
a clearance of 6.10m and cleared 6.12 in Ostrava in June.
AT THE AUCTION ROOM OF
Term: 99 years commencing Terraced Shop/Office Terrace House
016-8466666
herein between the Assignor and
EDDY YAP KIAM CHAU
He’d failed in a string of attempts at 6.23 since February, includ-
MESSRS WILAYAH the Assignee and further to the from 05.10.1966 to Term: Leasehold interest of Term: Leasehold interest of
JAWATAN KOSONG
AUCTIONEERS AND REALTY (ADMINISTRATOR)
ing at Brussels last weekend, but said the smaller field in the finals
instructions and authorisation
04.10.2065 99 years, expiring on 31st 990 years commencing from
Kilang (Area Kinarut)
Lot 8, 1st Floor, Lazenda given by the Assignee to their
Locality: Lot No. 46, First December 2098 3rd April 1925 and (expiring
- Driver Lorry (GDL) was more conducive to a record attempt
Commercial Centre, Phase 3, c/o MESSRS. Solicitors, Messrs. Arthur Chin &
Floor, Block F, lnanam Locality: Lot No. 51, Block on 2nd April 2924)
“I think that it’s a lot easier to be fresh at that world record
Federal Territory of Labuan
- Driver Trailer (Persendi)
MARK LAW CHAMBERS Associates of 3rd Floor, Block B,
NOTE: Prospective bidders are
ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS Lot 5, Damai Plaza Phase 3, Business Centre, Phase II, G, Lorong Plaza Permai 2, Locality: Titled Lot No. 122,
- Pembantu Kilang / Lori height,” he said.
advised to : (i) inspect the
Blok K, Unit No. 3-1, Wisma CTF, Jalan Damai, 88300 lnanam, Jalan Tuaran, 88450 Alamesra Plaza Permai, House No. 34, Lorong Ria 3,
H/P: 016-5858624

General
Duplantis had already secured victory with a height of 6.02 –
subject property and check on Kota Kinabalu, Sabah IT IS Kota Kinabalu Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Taman Ria, 88300 Kota
s
the issuance of separate Ground Floor, HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the
Reserved Price:
the 73rd clearance of his career of more than six metres.
individual strata title (ii) seek Aeropod Commercial Cen- Kinabalu, Sabah Kinabalu Sabah
under-mentioned property will be
ter, Off Jalan Aeropod, Kota RM309,600.00 (Ringgit Reserved Price: Reserved Price:
In his first effort at 6.23, with the crowd chanting, he raced up
legal advice on all matters in sold by public auction on Friday
Kinabalu 88200, Malaysia Three Hundred RM1,215,000.00 (Ringgit RM550,800.00 (Ringgit
Formation Of
connection with the auction the 22nd day of September 2023
the runway and sailed over.
Sabah, Malaysia. Nine Thousand And Six Malaysia One Million Two Malaysia Five Hundred
New Sdn. Bhd.
sale, including the Conditions of at 10:00 a.m. at the office of
“I just try to jump high,” said Duplantis, who believes he can
Sale herein (iii) conduct an TEL NO.: 016-830 8223 Messrs. Arthur Chin & Hundred Only) Hundred And Fifteen Fiffty Thousand Eight
One-Stop Services
continue to improve the record.
official search on the Parent EMAIL ADDRESS: Associates, of 3rd Floor, Block B, All interested bidders are Thousand Only) Hundred Only)
Popular Management
Title at the relevant Land Office Lot 5, Damai Plaza Phase 3, required to register with the All interested bidders are All interested bidders are
Tel: 219055/216576 “The limit is very high, and I hope that I can continue to jump
[email protected]
and/or other relevant authorities Wisma CTF, Jalan Damai, 88300
Auctioneer appointed by the required to register with the required to register with the
B1201, 12th Flr, well and keep jumping higher than I did today.”
and (iv) make the necessary Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Assistant Collector of Land Auctioneer appointed by Auctioneer appointed by the
W.Merdeka Phase 2, KK
enquiries with the relevant DESCRIPTION OF THE
Ethiopia’s Tsegay had electrified the crowd with her spectacular
authorities as to whether the PROPERTY REFERRED TO:- Revenue Kota Kinabalu and the Assistant Collector of Assistant Collector of Land
-----------------------
Malaysia
5,000m win in 14min 00.21sec.
sale is open to all races or to Title: The individual subsidiary title shall submit the following:- Land Revenue Kota Revenue Kota Kinabalu
FAIZ PLUMBING SERVICE
in the high court of
1. An amount equivalent to Kinabalu and shall submit and shall submit the
The reigning 10,000m world champion carved almost five sec-
Malaysian Citizens who are is not yet issued. The Property is
sabah & saraWak
Pasang paip , kerusakan baru
Bumiputras only and also on constructed on land held under 25% of the Reserved Price. the following: following:
onds off the previous 5,000m record of 14:05.20, set by Kenyan
the other terms of consent to at kota kinabalu Block Title no. CL015600674
2. Board of Directors’ 1. An amount equivalent to 1. An amount equivalent to
dan baiki manhole sumbat,
coMpanies
Faith Kipyegon in Paris on June 9.
the sale herein prior to the The Property: House No. 12A,
Resolution and Written 25% of the Reserved Price. 25% of the Reserved Price.
pasang water pam, ubahsuai
auction sale. The successful (Winding-up) no. Lot No. DC31, Lorong Bukit
Kenyan Beatrice Chebet was second to Tsegay in 14:05.92, the
bki-28ncc-47-8/2023 Authorisation where the 2. Board of Directors’ 2. Board of Directors’
rumah, buat pagar grill, plaster
bidder (“the Purchaser”) shall Sepanggar 2/4A, Taman Bukit
bidder is a company bidding Resolution and Written Resolution and Written
third-fastest time ever.
immediately upon the sale in the Matter of Sepangar Phase 4A, Kota
siling, mozek, cat bangunan
section 465(1)(e) of Kinabalu, Sabah through an authorized Authorisation where the Authorisation where the
“My focus today was the world record,” said Tsegay, who won
undertake to apply for and
012-8393227, 010-5293227
obtain the consent to transfer (if the coMpanies Description: a double storey person. bidder is a company bidding bidder is a company bidding
the 2022 5,000m world title in Eugene and was disappointed with
any) from the Developer and/or act, 2016 semi-detached house 3. Written authorisation through an authorized through an authorized
Built-up Area: 4,070.9 sq. ft.
a 13th place finish in that event in Budapest that left her “very hun-
the Proprietor and/or State and
Reserved Price: RM750,000.00
where the bidder is acting as person. person.
Authorities or relevant bodies. in the Matter of a proxy. 3. Written authorisation 3. Written authorisation
gry in my mind.”
(v) check and verify whether the IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL
sk tiMe sdn. bhd. A deposit of 25% of the where the bidder is acting as where the bidder is acting as
Shericka Jackson couldn’t break Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 35-
sale is subject to any prevailing INTENDED BIDDERS:-
[company no. Intended bidders are advised to:- Reserved Price to be paid by a proxy. a proxy.
tax imposed by the Government
year-old 200m world record, but the Jamaican’s 21.57sec was
200901033635
of Malaysia. 1. inspect the subject Property; CASHIER’S ORDER or by A deposit of 25% of the A deposit of 25% of the enough to complete a sprint double after her 100m victory on Sat-
(876748-X)]
PARTICULARS OF PROPERTY :- 2. conduct an official search on the BANK DRAFT to Messrs. Reserved Price to be paid by Reserved Price to be paid by
betWeen Title at the relevant Land Office
Shim Pang & Co, agent for CASHIER’S ORDER or by CASHIER’S ORDER or by
urday.
PARENT TITLE AND LOT NO:
standard and/or other relevant authorities;
PN 3476, Lot 7437, Kampung Assistant Collector Land BANK DRAFT to Messrs. BANK DRAFT to Messrs.
Jackson concluded a season that included a 200m world title
chartered bank 3. make the necessary enquiries
Sungai Buton, Wilayah
with the Developer, the Landowner Revenue Kota Kinabalu MG’s Legal Chambers, MG’s Legal Chambers,
and the second-fastest time ever of 21.41.
Persekutuan Labuan Malaysia berhad
TOWN / DISTRICT / STATE: [coMpany no. and/or other relevant authorities immediately after the fall of agent for Assistant agent for Assistant Sunday’s time was the eighth-fastest ever—and of those eight
Federal Territory of Labuan 198401003274(115793- on the terms and conditions of the hammer and the balance Collector Land Revenue Collector Land Revenue
Kota Kinabalu immediately Kota Kinabalu immediately
Jackson owns five and will be poised to renew her pursuit of Grif-
FLOOR AREA: 80.26 square p)… petitioner consent as the successful bidder of the purchase price shall be
is required to pay outstanding paid within ninety (90) days after the fall of the hammer after the fall of the hammer
fith-Joyner’s record of 21.34 from 1988 in 2024.
meters (more or less) and
charges due before the auction to
TENURE: Assumed leasehold for sk tiMe sdn. bhd. from the date of auction. and the balance of the and the balance of the
“The end of the season,” Jackson said. “I’m healthy and I ran
the Developer, the Landowner
99 years upon issuance of [company no. and/or other relevant authorities Failure to pay the balance as purchase price shall be paid purchase price shall be paid some fast times, so I’m definitely grateful.”
individual title 200901033635 for effecting the stipulated above will result in within ninety (90) days from within ninety (90) days from
DEVELOPER:
Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast finished second in 22.10 and
(876748-X)] assignment/transfer of the FORFEITURE of the deposit. the date of auction. Failure the date of auction. Failure
Syarikat Usahasama Kam-Ldah … respondent Property. The successful bidder The auction and all bidders to pay the balance as to pay the balance as
Anthonique Strachan of the Bahamas placed third in 22.16.
Sdn Bhd (Receivers and
shall immediately upon the sale shall be subject to the stipulated above will result in stipulated above will result in
Canadian Andre de Grasse won the men’s 200m in 19.76sec.
Managers Appointed)
adVertiseMent undertake(s) to apply for and
PROPRIETOR: Perbadanan Conditions of Sale, details of FORFEITURE of the deposit. FORFEITURE of the Kenneth Bednarek was second in 19.95 and Erriyon Knighton thrid
of petition obtain the consent to transfer from
Labuan (formerly known as
the Developer, the Landowner which may be obtained from:- The auction and all bidders deposit. in 19.97.
Labuan Development Authority)
notice is hereby given and/or the relevant authorities; 1. Messrs. Shim Pang shall be subject to the The auction and all bidders
ENCUMBRANCE: Assigned to & Co, Conditions of Sale, details shall be subject to the
Emmanuel Wanyonyi clocked a world-leading 1min 42.80sec
that a Petition for the 4. obtain a copy of the Contract &
Public Bank Berhad pursuant to Conditions of Sale from the Advocates & Solicitors, of which may be obtained Conditions of Sale, details
to edge Marco Arop—the man who beat him to World Champi-
the said Agreements and subject winding-up of the
above-named Company Auctioneer/Solicitors; Suite 308-311, 3rd Floor, from:- of which may be obtained
onships gold last month—in the 800m.
to all easements, leases,
tenancies, occupiers, charges, by the High Court was, on
5. ascertain from the Wisma Sabah, 1. Messrs. MG’s Legal from:-
Auctioneer/Solicitors (if relevant)
It marked the second time in two weeks that Kenya’s Wany-
caveats, previous sale and the 21st day of august Jalan Tun Razak, Chambers, 1. Messrs. MG’s Legal
all house rules, mutual covenants,
88000 KOTA KINABALU. Advocates & Solicitors, Chambers,
onyi had gotten the better of the Canadian world champion after
purchase, previous assignment, 2023 presented by the terms of the existing Sale &
covenants, liabilities subsisting standard chartered Tel.: 088-233398 Unit 6-10-6, 10th Floor, Advocates & Solicitors,
his victory at Xiamen on September 2 in a then world-leading
Purchase Agreement and
thereon or thereover. bank Malaysia berhad contributions and other payments Fax: 088-233396 Menara MAA, Unit 6-10-6, 10th Floor, 1:43.20.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION and that the said Petition is or charges to be paid before an E-mail: Lorong Api-Api 1, Menara MAA,
OF THE PROPERTY Lorong Api-Api 1,
Yaroslava Mahuchikh edged Nicola Olyslagers in the women’s
directed to be heard before interest in the Property can be [email protected] Api-Api Centre,
The subject property is located at the High Court sitting at acquired. [email protected] 88000 KOTA KINABALU. Api-Api Centre,
high jump, both clearing 2.03m to improve on the world lead of
Unit No. M64-2001, Second Kota Kinabalu at 9.00 6. seek independent legal advice
2. Messrs. Taufick Ruschi Tel.: 088-31173, 088- 88000 KOTA KINABALU.
2.02 they shared coming into the meeting.
Floor, Mutiara Permai, Taman
Mutiara, Kampung Sungai
a.m., on tuesday, the on the Conditions of Sale herein
& Associates, 312742, 088-313743, Tel. : 088-31173, 088-
prior to the auction sale.
Tokyo Olympic champion Hansle Parchment of Jamaica pulled
Bedaun, Wilayah Persekutuan
3rd day of october 2023;
Lot 1-85, Tingkat 1, 088-314743 312742, 088-313743,
Prior to the commencement of the
and any creditor or 088-314743
away late to beat world champion Grant Holloway in the 110m
Labuan. auction sale, all bidders are Kompleks Asia City, Fax: 088-315743
The subject property is one unit of contributory of the said
Jalan Asia City, 2. Messrs. Land Market, Fax: 088-315743
hurdles in a world-leading 12.93sec.
required to register with the
Second Floor unit of a 5-storey Company desiring to 2. Messrs.
Auctioneer appointed by the 88000 KOTA KINABALU. Block A, Lot 7, 2nd Floor,
Olympic champion Athing Mu, who settled for bronze in Brus-
walk-up apartment block support or oppose the Assignee. The bidders shall Henry Butcher Malaysia,
Tel / Fax: 088-484776 Damai Plaza, Phase 4,
making of an order on the Suite 362, 3rd Floor,
sels, won an 800m thriller in an American record of 1:54.97.
(4 bedroom type) submit the following to the
RESERVE PRICE: said Petition may appear Auctioneer: - HIP: 016-2461616 Luyang, 88764 Wisma Sabah,
Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson was second in a British record of
RM133,000.00 at the time of hearing by 1. An amount equivalent to 10% of E-mail : KOTA KINABALU. 88000 KOTA KINABALU.
[email protected] Tel: 012-8226689
088-386555
1:55.19 and Natoya Goule-Toppin was third in a Jamaican record of
The sale of the subject property himself or his counsel for the Reserved Price in the form of Tel: 088-255000
may be subjected to any that purpose; and a copy of a Bank Draft/Cashier’s 3. Assistant Collector 3. Assistant Collector Fax: 088-257333
1:55.92. – AFP
prevailing tax imposed by the the Petition will be Order/Cash; of Land Revenue, of Land Revenue, 3. Assistant Collector
Government of Malaysia. In the
PERMOHONAN LESEN
furnished to any creditor or 2. Board of Directors resolution or KOTA KINABALU. KOTA KINABALU.
event that there is any otherwise and written of Land Revenue, Ferrari’s Sainz
contributory of the said Tel.: 088-527637/639 Tel.: 088-527637 / 639
prevailing tax payable, the Company requiring the authorisation where the bidder is a
Fax: 088-413703 Fax: 088-413703
KOTA KINABALU. MENJUAL MINUMAN KERAS
Tel.: 088-527637 / 639
Adalah dengan ini dimaklumkan bahawa NG KIM
selling price is excluding the company or other body recognized
same by the undersigned
same. The successful bidder by law as capable of purchasing Fax: 088-413703
shall, therefore, be liable to pay
on payment of the
regulated charge for the
and owing lands, bidding through THIS Proclamation of Sale is THIS Proclamation of Sale THIS Proclamation of Sale NYEN No Kad Pengenalan 981118-12-5425 yang ends Red Bull
the same (if any).
same.
an authorized person; and PREPARED AND is PREPARED AND is PREPARED AND berniaga dengan ABC Superstore Sdn Bhd
The property will be sold on an “as 3. Written authorisation where the APPROVED by the APPROVED by the APPROVED by the
is where is” basis, subject to a The Petitioner’s address is bidder is acting as a proxy.
ASSISTANT COLLECTOR ASSISTANT COLLECTOR ASSISTANT COLLECTOR (1190415-W) telahpun membuat permohonan winning streak
reserve price of RM133,000.00 at Level 25, Equatorial
Plaza, Jalan Ismail, 50250
10% of the Reserved Price to be
paid by cash/cashier’s order/bank OF LAND REVENUE, KOTA OF LAND REVENUE, KOTA OF LAND REVENUE, kepada Pengerusi Lembaga Pelesenan Eksais
(Ringgit Malaysia One Hundred
Thirty Three Thousand Only), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. draft payable to or drawn in favour KINABALU. KINABALU. KOTA KINABALU. Bahagian Pantai Barat Kudat bagi lesen menjual
minuman keras di Lot 4-7, G1st Floor, Block F,
SINGAPORE: Carlos Sainz said Ferrari
subject to the Conditions of Sale The Petitioner’s solicitors of BORNEO HOUSING
MORTGAGE FINANCE BERHAD
Pekan Baru Tomborrungus Sedco Kudat New
and by way of an Assignment from is Messrs. Jayasuriya
“didn’t put a foot wrong” as the Spanish
the above Assignee subject to kah & co. of Suite 208, immediately after the fall of the
Township, 89050 Kudat, Sabah.
driver drove a perfect race to win a thrilling
consent being obtained by the 2nd Floor, Wisma Sabah, hammer and the balance of the
Sesiapa yang ingin membantah terhadap penjualan
successful bidder (“the purchase price shall be paid to
Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday and end
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Purchaser”) from the relevant BORNEO HOUSING
liquor yang memabukkan di tempat yang tersebut di
Messrs Jayasuriya kah &
Red Bull’s hopes of sweeping every race in
authorities, if any, including all MORTGAGE FINANCE BERHAD
Co. Solicitors for the WITHIN NINETY (90) days from
atas dengan ini mengedarkan bantahan kepada
2023.
terms, conditions, stipulations and
Petitioner. the date of auction. Failure to pay
covenants which were and may be
Pengerusi :embaga Pelesenan Eksais Daerah Kudat
But an emotional George Russell was
note - Any person who the balance as stipulated above
imposed by the relevant authority.
dalam tempoh 14 hari dari tarikh notis ini.
intends to appear on the will result in FORFEITURE of the
close to tears after crashing his Mercedes on
DEPOSIT: All intending bidders
are required to deposit 10% of the hearing of the said Petition first payment of 10%.
the final lap after attempting a late victory
fixed reserve price and any must serve on or send by The auction and all bidders shall
TARIKH IKLAN: 18hb & 19hb Sept 2023
charge on fresher tyres.
prevailing tax that may be imposed post to the above-named be strictly SUBJECT TO the
solicitors notice in writing Conditions of Sale, details of which
Lando Norris was second after a brilliant
by the Government of Malaysia (If
applicable) by bank draft or of his intention so to do. may be obtained from: defensive drive to hold off the Mercedes
cashier’s order only in favour of The notice must state the AUCTIONEER: - pair as Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in
Public Bank Berhad before name and address of the 1. Dynamic Auctioneer
10.00 a.m. prior to the auction sale person, or, if a firm, the (Mr. David Thien Shing Vui)
third after teammate Russell’s lapse.
with the undermentioned name and address of the Lot 26-2, 2nd Floor, Championship leader Max Verstappen,
Auctioneer. The balance of the name, and must be signed Lorong Lintas Plaza 3,
purchase price together with any Lintas Plaza, 88300
who had won the last 10 races, was only
by the person or firm, or his
prevailing tax payable (if Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
or their solicitors (if any)
fifth as Red Bull failed to take the che-
applicable) are to be settled within H/p: 016-8363300 /
and must be served, or, if
quered flag for the first time this season
ninety (90) days from the date of Tel: 088-216624
posted, must be sent by SOLICITORS: -
auction sale to Public Bank
after a weekend where they were consis-
Berhad via RENTAS. The
post in sufficient time to 2. Messrs.
reach the above-named
tently off the pace.
RENTAS payment must be Arthur Chin & Associates
made accompanied with details not later than twelve (Advocates & Solicitors)
His teammate Sergio Perez crossed the
per Clause 11 of the Conditions o’clock noon of the day 3rd Floor, Block B, Lot 5,
line eighth.
of Sale. 2nd day of october 2023 Damai Plaza Phase 3, Sainz controlled the night race around
For further particulars, please (the day before the day Wisma CTF, Jalan Damai,
contact Public Bank Berhad appointed for the hearing 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
the city-centre street circuit brilliantly from
(Reference : LBN/2131051635), of the Petition). Tel: 088-267311 pole position to take only his second career
Telephone No : 087-414278 or
Messrs Shim, Pang & Co,
win, the first coming at the British Grand
Solicitors for the Assignee herein Prix last year.
whose address is at 2nd Floor, TB
265, Block 27, Fajar Complex, PUPPIES FOR SALE “An incredible feeling. We didn’t put a
Jalan Mahkamah, 91000 Tawau, foot wrong all weekend,” said Sainz.
Sabah
(Reference: SS/VI/P-270[1]),
“We nailed the race. We had one oppor-
Telephone No : 089-771000, Belgium Malinois tunity to win a race this year and we did it
Fax No : 089-761084 or the
undermentioned Auctioneer.
perfect,” added the Spaniard.
Messrs
Sainz seemed set for a comfortable win
Wilayah Auctioneers & Realty, until a virtual safety car 20 laps from the
(Licensed Auctioneer)
Lot 8, 1st Floor, Phase 3,
end gave the two Mercedes the chance to
Lazenda Commercial Centre, change to fresh medium-compound tyres.
P. O. Box No. 80889,
87018 Labuan,
Russell and Hamilton came out flying
Federal Territory of Labuan. and soon reeled in and passed the second
Tel No. 087-411139
Fax No. 087-417855
+60 16-826 9768 Ferrari of Charles Leclerc, who finished
fourth. – AFP
 CONDOLENCE
20 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

DATUK VICTOR WONG CHET SING, PGDK

(1947 – 2023)

With heartfelt sympathies to Datin Karen, Desmond, Brian,

Teresa and families, on his passing
on 11th September 2023.

He fought a good fight, he finished the race.

“MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE”

The Directors, Management and Staff of

FROM:

WONG CHIK LIM HOLDINGS SDN. BHD.

CHUNG KWONG (SANDAKAN) SDN. BHD.
TAKADA CONSTRUCTION SDN. BHD.
 TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 21

RETURN THANKS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE

DATIN MARIA CONCEPCION OMAMALIN @ CHICON

BORN: 31 DECEMBER 1961 ~ DEPARTED: 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
AGE: 62 YEARS OLD

WE, THE FAMILY OF THE LATE DATIN MARIA CONCEPCION OMAMALIN @ CHICON WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE,
SINCERE THANKS AND HEARTFELT APPRECIATIONS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU:

YAB DSP HAJI HAJIJI HAJI NOOR & DSP DATUK JULIAH SALAG AND ALL THE CABINET MINISTERS.

And to all our dear cousins, aunties, uncles, relatives, friends, colleagues, anonymous donors, associations, communities, and individual whom we are unable to mention and acknowledge individually for your kind
assistance, word of comfort, wreath, cards, message of condolences and sympathy, generous contribution and prayers rendered to us during our moment of grief and bereavement. THANK YOU AND MAY
ALMIGHTY GOD BESTOWS HIS RICHEST BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU.

DEEPLY MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY:

HUSBAND: DATUK ELLRON ANGIN
CHILDREN: CHERYL ELLRON, CLAIRE ELLRON, CHRISTABELLE JILL ELLRON, CHLOE JOANNA ELLRON, JORDAN JUDE ELLRON

SONS / DAUGHTER IN-LAWS: SHAUN BOULTER, BRIAN JACKY PHILIP, DANIEL FRANCIS CHEONG, THOMAS GOSSELINK, REYNILDA BIDAR

GRANDCHILDREN: IAN TUNGGAL BOULTER, ZOE RALAAH BOULTER, DANISH VICTORIANO, LILY GOSSELINK

The 100th Day memorial prayers will be held on 15th December 2023 (Friday) at 12.00pm at our residence Kampung Biah Tengah, Keningau.
All relatives and friends are cordially invited.
TELEPHONE CONTACT: 0135502906 / 01126190249

Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in Me, will live, even though he dies.” John 11:25
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HER, O LORD, AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.

Sabah Clubs and to the public and Mobile Health Service to the rural areas. Call: 088-
319699.
280200. Mon-Fri, time: 9am-5pm
D-Dash Compact Car Club Welcomes all Perodua and compact car
Non-Governmental Organisations Malaysian Red Crescent Kota Kinabalu City Chapter is providing
Ambulance Services from 8pm to 6am (weekdays only), providing
owners to join in the club membership. For more info on club weekly
gathering and events contact martin 019-8036019 or d-
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SABAH INDIAN ASSOCIATION (SIA) Madani Walk Perdana Park, Courses (Certificate Courses) – every 2nd week of the month and also Sabah Government Pensioners’ Association Membership recruitment
Tanjung Aru. Time: 7.30am and Public Talk: The Indians of North providing Emergency First Aid Standby Services (any events). Details: exercise & pensioners’ problem 9.30am to 1pm (Mon – Fri, except
Borneo by a renowned local history researcher Avtar Singh, in 232718 (O), 232718 (Fax) or email: [email protected] or public holidays) at Maksak Complex, Likas. Details: 211282 Lucy.
conjunction with Malaysia Day.Venue: SIA Hall, 18A Jalan Maktab [email protected] Agriculture Institute of Sabah Alumni Association Membership
Sabah, KK. Time: 3.30pm. Light refreshments will be served after Kinabalu Breast Cancer Support Association (Kinabalu Pink drive. Information to obtain membership forms from various district
both events. All are welcome. Details: 0198526708 Andrew. Ribbon) Offering emotional, social & material support to women with near you, contact Maidah 019-8414088 or Leong 019-8515893 or
breast cancer (before/during/after treatment) and their families. email [email protected].
Regular Events Careline: 016-8038553. Office: 216237 or Fax: 253679. FB: Kent Teachers College Alumni Association Membership drive.
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Sabah AZ (Sabah Alzheimer’s Disease Support Association: Sabah Week will only feature the immediate suitable candidate and it carries out several activities on weekdays. Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary Resources Library is free for
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain Details: 248197. public to use. Details: 246955 or fax: 247955.
events due to take place for the next three days. Alamesra Youth-PREP Centre Provides a place for youths to seek
disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, Sandakan Toastmasters Club Platform to improve effective
eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Sabah AZ The usual brief on the NGOs, voluntary assistance and support on issues such as education, relationships, communication and leadership skills on every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of
conducts Talks & Seminars, support, comfort families / caregivers / organisations and their activities work, family and financial stability. Legal aid and counselling services every month. Venue: Incorporated Society of Planters office, Taman
AD sufferers. Bi-Monthly Memory Café sharing-session by are free and are on appointment basis. Venue: Ground Floor, Lot 25, Utama, Zone 3, Jalan Utara. Details: Alex 013-8803622 or Jerry
will appear on Sunday. Block E, Phase 2, Alamesra, Jalan Sulaman. Opening Hours:
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FB:@Sabahalzheimer. Kent 019-8811030 (10am-6pm). Weekdays 9am to 5pm. Tel: 395632 or fax: 485372. Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club – Communication and
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an array of local handicrafts from all over Sabah as well as locally cardboard, boxes, magazines, books, paper bags, soft toys, clothing, The Sabah Australian Alumni Association (SAAA) invites graduates Tuaran. Those interested are welcome to attend. Details: Irene 019-
made Sabah Batik. All local entrepreneurs are welcome to promote plastic bottles, aluminium tins. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. from any Australian Institutions of higher learning to join as members 8211985 or Jess 0168302717.
their products through this avenue. Come visit us: PPNS , Menara Tun Time: 10am to 3pm. Venue: Rumah Titian Kasih, Lot 168, Lot 17, of SAAA (2022). Detail: EDD 01116137889 or Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation KK Centre Open to all, accept
Mustapha and Sabah Handicraft Centre, Keningau. Details: Facebook Lorong Kerapu, Rumah Murah Kg Likas Phase 3, 89400 Likas. [email protected] children with Downs Syndrome below the age of 7. Details: Raneh
https://www.facebook.com/galleria.artisan/ or Afnansyah Agimin at Details: Nooraisah 014-8586350 or Salina 012-8449139. The Kota Kinabalu AIDS Support Services Association (KASIH) help 219809, Fax: 219808.
088-332186 ext: 1501. Sabah Natives Land Owners Association (SANLODA) is dedicated line & free voluntary HIV screening tests, except sun & public holidays. Consultancy Services & Training Centre For Consumerism,
Parkinson Association of West Coast Sabah (PAWS) Conducts to promoting optimum utilisation and preservation of native lands in Office hours. Time: 9am to 5pm. Fri: 6pm to 9pm. Sat: 4pm to 7pm. Environmental & Human Rights Seminar / talks consumer issues-
monthly outdoor activities, hold regular fellowship and meetings for Sabah. Membership Drive: Information for membership from various provide confidential / free voluntary HIV screening test (rapid test) your rights as consumer, how to complain and get effective results,
people with Parkinson’s disease (PWP). Carers and volunteers are districts can be obtained from Datuk Stephen 0138658333, Datuk during office hours, Mon to Fri. result available 10 to 15 minutes. know about consumer laws, tribunal for consumer claims,
welcomed to participate. The fellowship provides opportunity for PWP George 013-851500, Petrus 0198529299 or Datuk Yusof 012- Details: 712914 or email: [email protected] environmental, human rights & civil society. Except Saturday, Sunday
to network, share experiences / info and also enjoys the various 8331950. National Stroke Association of Malaysia Sabah Club Wisma Pandu and Public Holiday. Tel/fax: 234616 Datuk Patrick Sindu (JP) 019-
complementary therapies such as body balancing, dancing, voice Malaysia Blood Donors Society Daily Blood Donation Drive. Inviting Puteri, Kompleks Badan-Badan Sukarela, km 4, Jalan Tuaran, KK. 811-7369, 016-8007369 or [email protected].
and music therapy, physiotherapy. Details: 016-8303888 Pat, 014- all NGO to collaborate and also calling members of the public to join Centre’s opening Hours: 9am to 5pm. Mon to Fri, closed on Sat, Sun United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO)
6706118 JC or 019-8126196 James. its membership. Details: 012-8222779, 016-3551987 or 014- & Public holidays. Details: 261568. Offer opportunities to the public to voice their complaints on various
Sabah Law Society a weekly Free legal consultation and advice 7342886. Federation of Private Medical Practitioners Association of Malaysia issues and offer advice to the complainants on how to go about their
session for the public on Saturdays from 9am to 12.30pm (except Sabah Cheshire Home & Asian Tourism International College Basic (FPMPAM) the public can obtain medical opinions, referrals or grouses. Monday to Friday. Call: 721722 & 721723 or
the first Saturday of the month). Members of the public who are Pastry Skill Lesson for the physically disabled individuals aged treatment for crisis intervention, detoxification, prevention &
homepage:www.upko.org.my
interested are advised to contact the SLS Secretariat at 088-251008 between 17 – 28. Details: 438202. Fax: 434570. counselling for drug abuse via www.no2drugs.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Help available for those with alcohol
for an appointment or by email [email protected]. Taska Mesra Cheshire Early Education for children with physical Special Olympics Sabah Weekly jogging exercise (so west coast).
related problems. Anonymity assured. Meetings in English every
Blood Bank Unit of Sabah Women and Children’s Hospital, Likas disabilities aged below four-years-old. Open Mon to Fri. Details: Details: 016-8807703 or 223221.
Tuesday at 8pm. Bahasa Malaysia every Thursday at 7pm. Details:
(HWKKS) Blood Donation Drive “Bah, Mari Menderma” 1 pint of Sabah Cheshire Home 438202. Kota Kinabalu Falun Gong Exercise sessions every Saturday &
012-8039883 (ENG) or 016-8386386 (BM).
blood can save 3 lives. Urging army, RELA, police, fire brigades, School of Psychology and Social Work, UMS is offering Sunday. Free of charge. All are welcome, Details: Kota Kinabalu 013-
Malaysian Ex-Police Association (Penampang Branch) Membership
uniform bodies, government agencies, healthy public people, Counselling Service, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, Sensory 870-6558, Sandakan 089-229626, 089-229023 and Tawau
recruitment exercise and other related matters. Time: 2pm to 5pm
churches, mosques, corporate private companies with huge human Integration Therapy and Applied Behaviour Analysis Session. The 019-8536333.
(Wednesday, Thursdays & Friday), except public holidays. Venue:
resources to donate generously to our SWACH. Details: 522600 Ext: services are on appointment basis. Time: 9am to 5pm. Details: SWEPA Toastmasters Club Regular Training Meeting to enhance your
public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Time: 7.30pm PME, 1st floor, Lot 3, Block 15, Penampang Baru (Protem office).
2314. Nurul Fatiha 019-8114573, 320000 Ext: 8833 or Details: Joseph 016-8213013, 710557 (o) or 714557 (fax).
Heritage Toastmasters Club Learn to speak better and improve [email protected] (1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month). Venue: Swepa Secretariat, 2nd
Floor, Wisma Wanita, Jalan Tuaran, KK. Details: President Dora 016- Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) Day Care
leadership skills in a fun and supporting environment. Meetings are EXTOL is a non-profit youth club focusing on developing youths in Centre Every Thursday from 9am to 1pm at PWD 7396 & 7397,
held every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Time: 7.30pm. Venue: stewardship and leadership. Calling on all non-Muslim parents to 8300755 or VPPR 013-8603871.
The Cancer Society Of Sabah Provide services on hospice, cancer Taman Rose, Off Jalan Penampang for mobile patients who are
6th Floor, Wisma Bandaraya. All are welcome. Details: President encourage their children between the ages of 13 to pre-university / registered under our Home Care Programme. We help you to care
Sabrina 016-8287675 or VPPR Ooi 012-4150046. college to attend our meetings held every Friday. Time: 7.45pm to awareness / education, rural health project. Hotline / counselling
pertaining to cancer & clinic by a lady consultant gynaecologist. for your loved ones. Free Home Care Support service for your
Sabah Chartered Volunteer Society invites affiliates to join as 9.30pm. Venue: Agape Methodist Church, Agape Hill, Jalan Shantung
Details: 210377 or 222315. family members, relatives or friends who are diagnosed with
volunteers for its community development projects for the benefits of Baru, Penampang. Details: Patrick 0109317118.
The Befrienders Kota Kinabalu offers confidential emotional support advanced cancers. Referrals may be from private / government
the local communities. Youths and college graduates are encouraged Pusat Jagaan Seri Murni provides counselling and support services
to those feeling depressed and in despair which may lead to loss of hospital or self-referred. Details: Grace 231505 or 257507.
to apply for Free Entrepreneurship and financial planning programs for women / girl in situation of crisis such as unplanned pregnancies
life. Call us if you need to talk. We are here if you feel confused or KK Mandarin Toastmasters Club Regular Training Meeting. Time:
in order to be offered career prospects as marketing executives or, and sexual gender based violence. Details: Counselling or interview
upset and need someone to talk to. We care, we listen. Call: 088- 7.30pm. (2nd & 4th Thursday of each month). Venue: 3rd Floor, Lot
financial advisors with a well-established financial institution through 019-5349044.
255788, 088-335793 or 0168036945 every night, 7pm to 10pm. 14, Block B, Lintas Square, KK. Details: Yan 012-8023264, Chua
Sabah Chartered Volunteer Society. Details: Prof. Dr. Benjamin 010- The Committee of Communication For Behavioural Impact
www:facebook.com/befrienderskk. 016-8100282 or Lim 016-8302552.
8887850. (COMBI) Lok Kawi Town, Papar invites the residents of Taman
Pantai Lok Kawi to be a promoter / volunteer of COMBI committee. Sabah Society For The Deaf Registration for pre-school deaf children Fama Pasar Tani Asia City variety of vegetables, fishes, sugar cane
Sabah Society For The Blind has moved to the 1st floor, Lot 3, Sri
All are welcome. Details: Zainal 016-8450717, Hj Mataris 010- ages 2 – 6 & hearing sibling ages 2 – 4. Language Development & juice, soya bean milk, pastries and many other food items will be on
Damai building, Jalan Kolam, Lorong Nibung, KK on Sept 1. Monday
9488846. Vocational Programme for deaf children & adults ages 8 and above. sale. Every Wednesday & Saturday. Time: 6am to 5pm. all are
to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday 9am to 12.30pm. Details: 250388,
HANDPRINTS – Toy Library & Resource Centre is to educate, enable Venue: SSD premise, Jalan Khidmat, Bukit Padang, KK. Details: KK welcome. Details: Wasri 013-5555451.
218130 or Fax: 316588. Email: [email protected].
Website: http://www.sabah.org.my/shsb. and empower parents, so that they are able to help and guide their – Wong 230894, Sandakan – Wong 089-219160, Keningau – Happy Family Homes Malaysia KK we welcome volunteers to join
Sheltered Workshop. Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. Tel/ Fax: children with special needs. Thematic monthly play day on 2nd Mahinah 087- 339716, Kudat – Chin 622697, Lahad Datu – Asmah us in our house builds on Saturdays. Those with masonry & carpentry
788543. Address: Jalan Stesen Pertanian, ARC, 89207, Tuaran, Saturday of each month. Operating hours: Tuesday, Thursday and 089-887895. skills are most welcome. Details: 088-395989.
Sabah. Friday 2pm to 5pm. Wednesday: 7pm to 9pm. Saturday: 9.30am to Sabah Society for the Deaf Registration for Sign Language Class. Bukit Harapan 424567. Sabata 255916.
Sabah Family Planning Association provides services & treatments 2pm. Venue: Lorong Pokok Saka, Dah Yeh Villa, Off Mile 2 3/4, Jalan Details: KK – Wong 230894, Sandakan – Wong 089-219160, Tun Haji Mohd Fuad Stephens Borneo Research Library Opening
relating to sexual reproductive health, family planning and general Damai, Luyang. Tel: 016-4172298. Facebook: Keningau – Mahinah 087- 339716, Kudat – Chin 622697, Lahad Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5pm. Saturday / Sunday & Public
health screening. Details: KK Branch 016-8899865 (Clinic Helpline), www.facebook.com/handprintstoylibrary/. Email: Datu – Asmah 089-887895. Holiday : Closed. Venue: Menara Tun Mustapha, Likas Bay. Details:
088-222703; Tawau Branch 089-771172, Lahad Datu Branch [email protected]. Sabah Women Action-Resource Group (SAWO) provides Helpline 326300 Ext: 1152 or 1154. Fax: 326490.
016-8309868; Kudat Branch 088-611088. Harrington Family Kota Kinabalu Lions Ambulance Service Society (LASS) Provides services to support women and girls who face domestic violence, Email: [email protected] or website: www.ysnet.org.my Open to
Clinic 8am-5pm (Mon-Sat) Facebook: Sabah Family Planning 24 Hour FREE Ambulance Service. Also providing First-Aid Training rape, sexual harassment and other gender-based violence. Call: 088- public.
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Fiji light up Rugby W Cup

PARIS: Fiji produced the upset the Rugby we’ve really improved in.”
World Cup needed on Sunday beating Rather than a “bunch of talented indi-

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Australia to end almost seven decades of viduals,” Raiwalui said this Fiji is a “team
rugby pain at their hands while the 2019 of talented players.”
finalists South Africa and England made Australia and coach Eddie Jones by
it two wins from two. contrast have it all to do if they are to
The Fiji players described as “jackals” avoid the ignominy of becoming the first
by their impressive coach Simon Raiwalui Wallabies team to fail to reach the knock- In Most Loving Memory Of

CECELIA TEO GUAT TIN

outmuscled the Wallabies to deservedly out stages.
prevail 22-15 in a thrilling match that Jones, who in his first spell in charge
blows open Pool C. took Australia to the 2003 final 25 th May 1937 ~ 16th September 2023

It was the first time Fiji had only to lose to England in the Age: 86
ever beaten Australia at a dying seconds of extra-time,
Answered God’s call to his side at 8.30am Saturday 16th September
World Cup. and his team face a monumen-
2023 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Defending champions tal test of character against
South Africa and England won Wales next weekend. Requiem Mass will be held on 19th September 2023
in contrasting styles, the However, the 63-year-old at Holy Nativity Church Terawi, Penampang.
Springboks thrashing Roma- former England coach, who Final resting place (burial) at Nirvana Memorial Park,
nia 76-0 in Pool B while the Australian rugby chiefs took a Mile 17, Jalan Tuaran.
English ground out a 34-12 win gamble on bringing back to
over Japan in Pool D. replace Dave Rennie last January, is Deeply Missed & Always Remembered By:-
Fiji’s impressive victory gives them a adamant his young side can still go deep HUSBAND: Edward Loh Weng Sum @ Edward Loh (D)
great chance of reaching the last eight for in the tournament.
the first time since 2007 with their “We’ve had a bit of a setback today but CHILDREN
remaining matches against a robust that’s all part of being at a World Cup, I Angela Loh Pui Yin
Georgia and whipping boys Portugal. do remember South Africa lost a game Monica Loh Pui Chong
Raiwalui said this was a new Fiji that and won the (2019) World Cup,” said Bernard Loh Siong Mun
can combine steel in the forward line Jones.
All brothers, sisters, cousins, sons in-law,
with extravagant three-quarter play. South Africa’s minds will switch
daughter in-law & grandchildren
“We wanted to change who we are, our quickly to next Saturday’s keenly awaited
identity, what we stood for,” said the New match with Six Nations Grand Slam May Her Soul Rest In Peace and Find Salvation
Zealand-born former Fiji lock. champions Ireland.
in Jesus’ Name
Fiji’s Waisea Nayacalevu (right) breaks through
“We have traditional areas where those Perhaps, though, the most significant

a tackle from Australia’s Lalakai Foketi (left).

Tier 1 teams, developed nations attack us move by the Springboks came off the Contact: Monica Loh 016 835 6052

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and we think those are the areas that pitch.
In an effort to
resolve their
Appreciation dinner Achilles heel, kick-
ing at goal, they
called up their 2019
World Cup-winning IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE
playmaker Handre
Pollard, replacing
hooker Malcom
Marx, who was
ruled out of the
tournament last
week.
“We have no

MDM. MARY TAN KIM ENG

doubt he’ll step up
to the challenge,”
DATUK James Wong (right) and Datuk Hassan Sani (second right) pose with fellow national athletes said head coach
at the appreciation dinner for former elite national athletes held at the Wembley Hotel in Penang on Jacques Nienaber. BORN: 29TH OCTORBER 1946
Saturday. “He’s been here AGE: 76 YEARS OLD
The duo were invited to the event organised by Kelab Sukan dan Rekreasi Melayu Pulau Pinang before so he knows
which saw the presence of fellow football greats Datuk Soh Chin Ann, Datuk Shukor Salleh and oth- the physical and Was called to eternal rest by the Lord at 6:45 am on 17th September 2023 (Sunday).
ers as well as former national elites from other sports. mental demands of Her remains are currently lying at rest at Fook Lu Siew Funeral Parlour
Penang’s Head of State Tun Dato’Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Hj Abdul Razak was the guest of honour the World Cup,” he (1st Floor – Room 2C), Mile 2 Tuaran Road.
who also presented awards to all the athletes. – GL Oh added.
Nienaber was in Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on 21st September 2023 (Thursday)

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philosophical at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Karamunsing and thereafter cortege will proceed to
mood when asked Fook Lu Siew Crematorium for cremation.
about the Ireland
Ashes will be brought back to Singapore.
match which many
believe will decide DEEPLY MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY:
who tops the pool
HUSBAND: MICHAEL EE SWEE MING
and who finishes
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE second. SONS: DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW:
Awaiting the Ee Jin Teck Karen Tan
runners-up in the Ee Jin Yung Wendy Chew
quarter-finals is
likely to be host DAUGHTERS:
Nicole Marie Ee Poh Ling
nation France with
Ee Poh Lian
the winners of Pool AS WELL AS ALL IN THE FAMILY
B most probably
facing New Zealand. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE
“Destiny will Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life.
decide who we will Anyone who believes in Me, even though that person dies,
play in the quarter- will live and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:25-26)
final,” said Nien-
aber. TEL: 011-1600-6168 (FOOK LU SIEW OFFICE)
England did not

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win over many neu-

MDM. MARY CHOK CHOON THAI

tral observers in
their attritional win
over Japan but for
diehard supporters IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE MR. PETER CHAW FOOK SHING the style means lit-
BORN: 25TH FEBRUARY 1939 tle as they sit top of
AGE: 84 YEARS Pool D after two
matches.
Was called to eternal rest by the Lord at 9:50 am on 18th September 2023 (Monday)
England fly-half

MDM. VOO MIN KEN

at Hospital Queen Elizabeth. George Ford, who
Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 am on 20th September 2023 (Wednesday) contributed 14
points with the boot
beloVed Wife of the late Mr. peter yuen pau nyen
at Fook Lu Siew Funeral Parlour, Mile 2 Tuaran Road (1st Floor - Room 2D)
to go with his team’s
BORN: 19TH MAY 1921
and thereafter will proceed to Nirvana Memorial Park, Mile 17 Off Tuaran Road for burial.
AGE: 102 YEARS
four tries, admitted
Dearly Missed & Forever Remembered By:
it had hardly been
box office rugby. Was called to eternal rest by the Lord at 7:05 pm on 16th september 2023 (saturday)
CHILDREN / IN-LAW: GRANDCHILDREN / SPOUSE: “Probably not the at KPJ Specialist Hospital.
Joseph Chaw Chee Keong / Agnes Lee Nyuk Han Lester Chaw Wei Jie
Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 am on 20th september 2023 (Wednesday)
prettiest to watch
at Fook Lu Siew Funeral Parlour, Mile 2 Tuaran Road (1st Floor - Room 2A)
John Chaw Chee Kong and we had to build
and thereafter will proceed to Anglican Cemetery (2), Mile 5 ½ Off Tuaran Road
Johnny Chaw Chee Ming / Yang Ya Ting Andy Chaw Yan Tang the game in a differ-
David Chaw Chee Vui / Bong Kim Tai Sin Pai Fui ent way to get our for her final resting place.

Dearly Missed & Forever Remembered By:

Sin Tzyy Harn points in the end,
Rose Chow Pit Lin / Lim Ming Kuen (D) Alex Lim Yew Wah / Annmarie Chau but I thought it was
Sam Lim Tze Fah / Winnie Tan Wei Yeu good discipline from children / in-law: grandchildren / spouse:
Teresa Chu Pitt Li / Robert Lee Guan Kee Jean Marlene Lee Pei Ying / Nick Harry the boys,” he said. Floria Yuen
Felice Yuen / Dr. Gan Ching Yan Dr. Leslie Gan / Dr. Anthony Tie
Tracy Gan / Dr. Danny Wong
Joan Lee Pei Lun Ford was slightly
Stacey Gan
Justin Lee Cheng Kuen on the defensive
Jonathan Lee Cheng Hau when it was sug- Pamela Yuen / Tsen Tet Foo Natasha Tsen
gested the players Nicola Tsen / William Alex Cowan
Elaine Yuen / Godfrey Yap Dr. Nicholas Yap
Agnes Chiew Pitt Lan / Joseph Pang Su Vui Evon Pang Yee Wan / Chang Chun Wei
Beverley Yap
Elliot Pang Tiu Seng had seemed frus-
Jennifer Chaw Bit Kien / Thien Chen Min Thien Yee Man trated at half-time. Noel Yuen
Thien E Hung “There was no great grandchildren:
Emily Tie, Melanie Tie, Annabelle Wong, Abigail Wong, Ashley Wong,
Hudson Cowan, Ridley Cowan, Asher Cowan
frustration from
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: our end, we under-
as Well as all in the family
Ariel Lim Su Yun, Alston Lim Wen Feng, Kayley Chang Jia Xuan stand what wins

MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE

Test matches,” said
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE the 30-year-old.
Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life. “There’ll obvi-
ously be decisions “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,
Anyone who believes in Me, even though that person dies, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
we’ll look back and
will live and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:25-26) think we could have
done better but tel: 011-1600-6138 (fook lu siew funeral parlour)
family h/p: 016-821-9831
TEL: 011-1600-6138 (FOOK LU SIEW FUNERAL PARLOUR)
FAMILY H/P: 012-828-9338, 012-829-6789 overall we’re very
happy with the way
we played.” – AFP
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Trossard strikes
as Arsenal end
Everton curse
LIVERPOOL: Arsenal ended their six-year Arteta said.
wait for a Premier League victory at Everton “Everton haven’t created a single
as Leandro Trossard fired the title-chasing chance. It’s about intelligence but also
Gunners to a 1-0 success on Sunday. about the fight.
Mikel Arteta’s side had to work hard for “Against Manchester United I saw my
their first win at Goodison Park since 2017, face after and it was a bit of relief. This was
with Belgian forward Trossard settling a enjoyment. We were patient and Leandro
scrappy encounter midway through the produced an incredible finish to win the
second half. game.”
Arsenal were not at their fluent best but Winless Everton remain in the relega-
they earned their fourth win in five games tion zone as they face up to another relega-
this season by matching Everton’s physical tion battle after narrowly beating the drop
approach. in the last two seasons.
Arteta has warned his players they Sean Dyche’s team headed into the
would only end their Everton curse if they game on the back of the news that the club Trossard (right) watches as his shot beats Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (left).
are willing to put their bodies on the line is set to have new owners after Farhad
and they rose to that challenge. Moshiri agreed to sell his 94 percent stake on Wednesday. when he slotted home from close-range in penalty area.
After leaving it late to beat Manchester to American investment fund 777 Partners. The Spaniard was rewarded with a the 19th minute, but his effort was disal- Ben White’s effort was saved by Everton
United in their previous game before the The takeover would bring to an end the clean-sheet from keeper David Raya, who lowed for offside against Eddie Nketiah in keeper Jordan Pickford, who produced an
international break, this was another tense tumultuous tenure of British-Iranian made his Arsenal debut following his move the build-up. even better stop to keep out Marin Ode-
affair for Arsenal. Moshiri, who first invested in 2016. from Brentford as Aaron Ramsdale Gabriel’s pass had bounced off Everton gaard’s rocket soon after half-time.
But Trossard’s goal lifted unbeaten the Everton’s new owners got an early dropped to the bench. forward Beto when Nketiah was ruled to be Everton’s Arnaut Danjuma fired onto
north Londoners into fourth place, two glimpse into the size of the task facing Raya was one of two changes, with Fabio interfering with play, much to Arsenal’s the roof of the net from distance, but Arse-
points behind leaders Manchester City as them as the Toffees suffered a fourth defeat Vieira making his first start since April in disgust. nal finally made their pressure pay off in
they aim to avenge last season’s late col- in their opening five league games for the place of Kai Havertz. Adding insult to injury for Martinelli, the 69th minute.
lapse in the title race. first time since 2005-06. “It is nothing different. I have 11 players the Brazilian forward limped off with a A flurry of passes opened up the Everton
“It was a long time without a win here. Arteta, a former Everton midfielder, has to pick and no-one is different,” Arteta said muscle injury soon after that incident. defence and Bukayo Saka deftly clipped the
We played a great game and didn’t give no such worries as Arsenal prepare for of his ruthless decision to axe Ramsdale. Arsenal were in such total command ball into Trossard, who guided a composed
anything away. We dominated and the their return to the Champions League after Gabriel Martinelli thought he had given that Everton went the first half an hour finish into the far corner for his first league

Fans can do what they want: Pochettino

score should probably have been bigger,” a six-year absence against PSV Eindhoven Arsenal the lead their dominance deserved without a single touch inside the visitors’ goal this season. – AFP

Real Madrid
BOURNEMOUTH: Mauricio Pochettino to endure extra abuse when he went towards
fight back insisted he would not condemn the Chelsea the Blues fans in one corner of the stadium
fans who booed his team after Sunday’s drab at the final whistle.
to stay perfect 0-0 draw against lowly Bournemouth.
The Blues have made their second worst
Despite a spending spree of over £1 bil-
lion since Todd Boehly’s consortium pur-
BARCELONA: Real Madrid came from ever start to a Premier League campaign fol- chased Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in
behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 and climb lowing a lacklustre performance at the Vital- 2022, the west London club are in a bigger
back to the top of La Liga on Sunday, main- ity Stadium. mess than ever.
taining their perfect start to the season. With just one win from five league Despite an injury crisis that forced
Earlier Sergio Ramos made his second games, Chelsea are closer to the relegation Pochettino to name three outfield players
Sevilla debut in a narrow win over Las Pal- zone than the top four. aged 19 or under on the bench as well as two
mas, while Mason Greenwood played his It has been a wretched start to Pochet- goalkeepers, the Argentine said he couldn’t
first match for Getafe, on loan from Man- tino’s reign after his close-season appoint- complain about the fans’ jeers.
chester United. ment and for the second successive game his “What can we do? For me, I have nothing
After Barcelona put five past Real Betis team were booed off by angry supporters. to say. The fans can do whatever they want,”
in a flashy display on Saturday the onus Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell appeared he said. – AFP
was on Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid side to
maintain their 100 percent record and
they did, against the tricky Basque visitors.
Propelled by the electric Takefusa Kubo,
Last ever Champions League group
Real Sociedad took an early lead through
Ander Barrenetxea, but Madrid hit back Real Sociedad’s Kieran Tierney (left) vies with Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal.
stage starts as Man City defend title
with goals from Fede Valverde and Joselu PARIS: Manchester City begin their handsomely rewarded.
to earn their fifth win from five games. campaign on Wednesday at home good thing is that we were capable of turn- defence of the Champions League on It is hard to imagine Swiss side Young
England international Jude Bellingham against Union Berlin, and despite losing ing it around—the bad thing is that we Tuesday when the group stage kicks off in Boys or Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade making
was unable to continue his excellent Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema in the have to avoid that,” said Ancelotti. the last season in its current format as a big impact alongside Pep Guardiola’s
goalscoring form, after netting five goals summer and star player Vinicius Junior “We did it thanks to the commitment, Europe’s elite club competition gets City and RB Leipzig in Group G.
in his first four Madrid matches, but to injury, remain a force to be reckoned energy and will of the team, we have an ready for a radical change. City should stroll through to the last
remains the division’s top goalscorer. with. intensity that opponents find hard to cope Unveiled by Uefa in 2021 at the height 16, racking up goals in the process, and
Madrid start their Champions League “We started by letting in a goal and the with for 90 minutes.” – AFP of the crisis which saw a group of 12 clubs they begin as favourites to retain a trophy
announce a breakaway Super League they won in June by beating Inter Milan 1-

Mendy plays first game in two Roma smash before promptly abandoning the project,
the new-look Champions League will
0 in the final in Istanbul.
That success saw City finally win the
begin next year. competition they had been chasing since
years after sex trial acquittal seven goals It will see the number of clubs
involved in the competition proper
the Abu Dhabi-led takeover of 2008 that
transformed the club.
PARIS: Benjamin time in Brittany. increase from 32 to 36, with all partici- “This project is to want more, more
Mendy (pic),
acquitted in a sex
His last competitive game before Sun-
day was back in August 2021 in the Pre-
past Empoli pants going into a single league in which
teams will play eight games—up from the
ambition,” said Spanish midfielder Rodri
after scoring the winner for City in last
offences trial in mier League for City against Tottenham current six—in what is known as the season’s final.
MILAN: Romelu Lukaku scored his first
Hotspur. “Swiss system”. So who can stop them?
England in July, Roma goal in Sunday’s 7-0 demolition of
“With Benjamin’s crossing ability we This is therefore the It surely will not be the
played his first Empoli, his new team’s first win of the
know he will be a really important player last campaign, after two champions of Switzer-
game in two years Serie A season.
for us,” said the Lorient coach, Regis Le decades, in which the land or Serbia, or a
on Sunday when he Belgium forward Lukaku rolled in
Bris. Champions League will Leipzig team who lost
came on as a substi- Roma’s sixth in the 82nd minute of a dom-
Mendy had been building up his fit- begin with a group stage their star defender, Josko
tute for Lorient against Monaco in Ligue inating performance in which talisman
ness since his acquittal two months ago featuring eight sections Gvardiol, to City during
1. Paulo Dybala also got off the mark for the
which ended a three-year court process. of four teams, with the the close season.
The 29-year-old France international season with a brace.
The former Marseille and Monaco left- top two in each advanc- Record 14-time win-
and former Manchester City player was Strikes from Renato Sanches, Bryan
back signed for Lorient on a two-year ing to the last 16. ners Real Madrid are
introduced 70 minutes into his new Cristante and Gianluca Mancini, as well as
deal a week after his trial ended. “We are convinced always contenders in the
club’s 2-2 draw with the Ligue 1 leaders. a comical Albert Grassi own goal ensured
The player, who would have faced a that the format chosen Champions League,
Lorient were trailing 2-1 when Mendy a rout against pointless, goalless and rock-
lengthy jail term if convicted, had previ- strikes the right balance although Carlo
came on, and it was the defender’s cross bottom Empoli which moved Roma out of
ously been cleared in January of six and that it will improve Ancelotti’s team find
which led to Romain Faivre’s equalising the relegation zone and up to 12th on four
counts of rape and one of sexual assault competitive balance,” themselves in a difficult
goal in the eighth minute of stoppage points.
following a six-month trial. – AFP said Aleksander Ceferin, group alongside Napoli,
“It’s obviously important for strikers to
the president of European football’s gov- Braga and newcomers Union Berlin.
score goals,” said coach Jose Mourinho to
erning body, when the changes to the Bayern Munich have reinforced in
DAZN.
Infantino at Cowboys’ stadium “It was perfect for him as he scores in
front his fans and he leaves the field
Champions League were confirmed in
May last year.
attack with the signing of Harry Kane,
while Paris Saint-Germain have lost Ney-
The format that is on its way out was mar and Lionel Messi but kept Kylian
happy.
ahead of W Cup final decision “He needs to feel loved and wanted.
He’s come here and he felt immediately
brought in for the 2003/04 season, ending
an experiment with a second group stage.
Mbappe and strengthened around him.
Both of their seasons will be defined,
In terms of symmetry and simplicity it as ever, by their performances in the
MIAMI: Fifa president Gianni Infantino attend Sunday’s game and had visited the that the team needed him.”
cannot be bettered, with half the teams Champions League.
attended the Dallas Cowboys home game venue together with Victor Montagliani, Lukaku made his first start alongside
advancing from the group stage to the last Arsenal will hope to make an impres-
against the New York Jets on Sunday, tak- the head of Concacaf, the regional confed- Dybala in an attack built to help Roma
6. But this is an era in which major club sion on their return to the Champions
ing a close look at one of the venues eration for football in North and Central qualify for the Champions League for the
and international competitions keep League for the first time since 2016/17,
reported to be vying for the right to host America and the Caribbean. first time since 2018.
expanding. In addition, there has been a while Saudi ownership has propelled
the 2026 World Cup final. The Fifa president is expected to be On loan from Chelsea, Lukaku
recognition that the Champions League Newcastle United back into the competi-
The Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arling- seen at more stadiums which will be host- made a substitute appearance in
group stage has gone somewhat stale. tion after two decades away.
ton, Texas, is reported to be one of the con- ing games in the tournament in the com- Roma’s loss to AC Milan before the
The financial gulf between the conti- However, they find themselves in a
tenders to host the final, with Metlife ing months, the source said. international break and had a largely
nent’s most powerful clubs and the rest is section along with PSG, AC Milan and
Stadium, home of the New York Giants Eric Shanks, president of Fox Sports, low key evening against Empoli apart
growing all the time, accentuated in par- Borussia Dortmund.
and Jets, Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium and who are the broadcast rights holder for from his simple finish from Andrea
ticular by the decision to award a portion Uefa might have been less inclined to
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta also in the World Cup in the United States, was Belotti’s pass.
of prize money based on the position of change the format of the Champions
the running. also seen in the company of Infantino and Only 35 seconds had passed when
teams in Uefa’s own club ranking. League format if their competition fea-
Infantino is spending more time in the Montagaliani at the NFL game. Sebastian Walukiewicz handled Rasmus
That means the team placed at num- tured groups like that more often.
United States ahead of the expanded 48- A decision on which venue will host the Kristensen’s cross. Dybala to rammed
ber one gets over 36 million euros “It’s hard and challenging but I think
team tournament in 2026 which will be co- final is expected from Fifa later this year, home his first goal of the campaign from
($38.4m) just for being the top-ranked there’s some great European games for us
hosted with Canada and Mexico. possibly as early as November, sources told the penalty spot.
side, with the amount dropping progres- to experience and great places to visit for
Fifa has opened new offices in Coral AFP. Kristensen was key again when
sively so the lowest-ranked team receive our supporters,” said the Newcastle man-
Gables, Miami and has begun recruiting AT&T Stadium, which has a retractable Sanches doubled the hosts’ lead in the
only just over one million euros. ager Eddie Howe after the draw.
staff to help with organisation of the tour- roof, opened in 2009 and hosted the Super eighth minute, swinging in another cross
Even at this elite level, there are plenty His team begin away to seven-time
nament. Bowl in February 2011 and has been the from which the unmarked Portugal inter-
of teams who are doing little more than European champions Milan on Tuesday. –
A source with knowledge of Infantino’s venue for a number of international foot- national guided home a perfect header.–
make up the numbers, albeit while being AFP
trip said the Fifa chief had been invited to ball matches. – AFP AFP
 Fiji light Trossard
up Rugby strikes as
World Cup Arsenal
end Everton
curse
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Rhinos should have won comfortably if more clinical

Y OU R LOCAL V OICE I TUE S D AY, S E PTE MB E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 3

IT was a night of disappointment for the Rhi- who worked their socks off on the night. but I still think we can overcome the disap- opportunities.
nos fans on Friday! No one doubted Sabah FC were the better pointment and get a win to progress in the It is our defence that I am really worried
They were let down by Sabah FC who only side but unfortunately we were just not clin- return leg. about and it is an area that needs a bit of
managed to draw 2-2 with Perak FC in the ical enough to shut out the game. We can definitely achieve that if the play- make over.
Malaysia Cup first leg quarterfinal match at We played well even with several key ers can improve their finishing further. Time and again, even weaker teams in the
the Likas Stadium. players missing, but again nice football and I am sure our Brazilian import Ramon league had proved how easy they could pen-
It was a game Sabah FC could have won controlling the game come to nothing if you Machado is good enough to deliver the etrate our leaky defence.
easily if the players had taken their chances can’t score the all important goals. goods but we shouldn’t be too dependent Stronger teams with clinical finish will
well. If Sabah FC had taken the many chances on him, and it is time for the other players in definitely punish us dearly if we are not
Instead we were made to struggle even created earlier, Perak FC’s defence could the team to shine and contribute to the doing something to rectify it quickly.
though we dominated the game. have been rattled and opened the flood- As a result, we have to try to do it the hard goals as well. However, there is no point crying over
Perak FC came here with a well drafted gates. way in Ipoh on September 25. This season, Sabah FC have what it takes spilled milk. Let’s gather ourselves and try
plan and they executed it well to earn the Instead we let in the two goals from set I am certain that Perak FC will try to turn to score goals even though the number our best to make amends when we travel to

Elavarasan
draw with a lot of young blood in the team pieces after taking the lead twice. the table in Ipoh with their home advantage, could be much higher with the missed Ipoh for the match next Monday.

MUAY THAI

steps down
Trio prove as Malaysia
U-23 coach

their mettle
sidney skinner bers brought in six silver and 11 bronze
KUALA LUMPUR: E.
Elavarasan (pic) has
stepped down as head
coach of the Malaysian
Under-23 team, the Foot-
ball Association of
KOTA KINABALU: Three young female box- medals, allowing Tambuakar to take second Malaysia (FAM)
ers from the Tambuakar Muay Thai Club place in the overall haul at the three-day announced Monday.
Papar not only proved their mettle in the Expo. FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor
ring at the recent Sabah Tawau Muay Thai Eva said this was the second time that Azman Rahman said this was decided
she had been credited for her performance after recent discussions between
Eva (second left), Angie (centre) and Jezzevelle (second right) with their trophies
Expo but also impressed the judges to earn
at a sports event of this nature. Elavarasan and FAM president Datuk
flanked by Tambuakar President Jerry Michael (left) and club coach Rozaimy Ahad.
special accolades.
Seventeen-year-old Eva Anatasia Warren “The first time, that I remember this hap- Hamidin Mohd Amin on the future direc-
and nine-year-old Angie Shim An Qi were pening, was during a competition in Tan- tion of the U-23 team, fresh after the Hari-
named “Best Boxers (Female)”, while 15- jung Aru last year,” she said. what she might want to do in the future. decided that she really liked what she was mau Muda squad’s showing in the recent
year-old Jezzevelle Myora Jerry received the “I was nervous when I got in the ring in “I have been thinking seriously about learning. Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers 2024.
honour of being “Rising Star (Female)”. Tawau. But, later, when I learned that I had becoming a professional fighter after I leave Prior to the Expo in Tawau, the SKJC St Noor Azman said the 61-year-old coach
The trio, who emerged victorious in their wowed the judges, I was very happy.” school.” Joseph (Papar) pupil had never earned such has agreed to focus on his tasks as Kim Pan
respective categories, contributed to the 13 The student from SMK Takis joined the Angie, on the other hand, felt that she noteworthy feedback about her perform- Gon’s assistant coach in the national sen-
gold medals the Club raked in at the event Club three years ago. had gained more courage in the two years ance in the ring. ior squad, paving the way for a new coach
which was held at the Tawau Basketball Sta- She admitted that the fighting skills she that she had been with the Club. “I participated in four other competi- to prepare the young Tigers for the Under-
dium. had honed with Tambuakar had boosted She joined Tambuakar at her mother’s tions before this,” she said. “This is the first 23 Asian Cup in Qatar in April next year.

Not the first Pocket Rocketman back to light training at National Velodrome
Some of their other 32 fellow club mem- her confidence and given her an idea of request and, after a month of classes, time I have been named a ‘Best’ fighter.” “Elavarasan’s successor will only be
announced after evaluations and discus-
sions with the relevant parties,” he said in

time Langkawi
a statement Monday.
He said Hamidin had also conveyed his

stage excluded
KUALA LUMPUR: National track cycling ace Asian Games in Hangzhou, China which Amarjit said this after a ceremony highest appreciation for Elavarasan’s con-
Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang has opens on Sept 23. announcing Tourism Malaysia as one of the tributions in guiding Harimau Muda into
returned to light training at the National “I have personally spoken to his trainer main sponsors for Le Tour de Langkawi the U-23 Asian Cup, despite its 0-1 loss to

from LTdL,
Velodrome in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan on John Beasley who confirmed that Azizul- (LTdL) 2023 at the National Sports Council Thailand in the final qualifying match to
Sunday, following the minor accident he hasni had a skin loss near his legs and (NSC) HQ in Bukit Jalil here on Monday. Thailand on Sept 12.

says Hannah
suffered at the same venue last Friday. hands due to the accident and received Amarjit said Mohd Azizulhasni’s return Elavarasan was announced as the
The latest development revealed by the treatment from the National Sports Insti- to training at the National Velodrome at national U-23 head coach on Sept 1 last
vice-president of the Malaysian National tute (ISN) over the past few days. the same time had taken into account the year, replacing Brad Maloney, while at the
Cycling Federation (MNCF), Datuk Amarjit “I was also told that he has also returned minor injuries he sustained in the accident same time holding the position of Pan
Singh Gill, gave a positive sign that the to the velodrome and undergoing light which was confirmed to be due to a Gon’s assistant in the national senior
KUALA LUMPUR: Langkawi island being world keirin champion remained on the training so it is a good sign, moreso as the mechanical failure of the bicycle tyre. – squad.

Kok Wei wins Labuan Strongestman 2023

excluded as one of the stages in the Le Tour right track for his medal hunt at the 2022 Asian Games begin soon,” he said. Bernama He was appointed based on the basis
de Langkawi (LTdL) 2023 from Sept 23-30 is that he would be familiar with Pan Gon’s
not a first in the 26-year history of the road coaching system, which FAM felt would be
cycling race, the Dewan Rakyat was told helpful in facilitating continuity between
Monday. the senior squad and the national U-23
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh squad.
LABUAN: In a thrilling display of strength Flavia Mannie Muntak, a 44-year-old The national U-23 squad successfully
said in fact, the organisers have always and determination, Choo Kok Wei, the 33- force to be reckoned with, emerged as the
retained Langkawi as the iconic name for won the 2023 Merlion Cup in Singapore
year-old dynamo, secured a resounding undisputed champion. last March, as well as qualified for the
the cycling tour with Pro Series status in the victory at the recently concluded Labuan Following closely behind was Faridah
International Cycling Union (UCI) calendar. semi-finals of the 2023 AFF U-23 Champi-
Strongestman 2023 competition. Mohamed, aged 40, securing a well- onship in Rayong, Thailand in August.
“LTdL is a specialised brand for cycling This achievement adds another feather deserved second place, while Angela Sylvia
known internationally. According to our They qualified for the 2024 Asian U-23
to Kok Wei’s cap, following his previous Bagang secured third spot in a thrilling Cup after emerging as one of the top four
records, 11 out of 26 editions took place with triumph at the Kedah Strongestman 2023 competition. second-placed teams in the qualifiers
Kok Wei during the
routes selected without involving Langkawi event held in March. All winners received cash prizes, ham- played in Chonburi, Thailand recently. –
Deadlift discipline.
island and based on technical evaluation it

Pearly-Thinaah poised for medal: Rexy

In a fiercely contested battle of might, pers and trophies. Bernama
involved different race routes in the previ- Kok Wei, from Perak, emerged as the The Labuan Strongestman/Strongest-
ous years,” she said. undisputed victor by edging out his formi- woman competitions are integral compo-
Hannah said this when winding up the
dable opponent from Selangor, Muham- nents of Labuan’s tourism attraction,
debate for her ministry on the 12th Malaysia
mad Nur Arif Mohd Khalid. drawing enthusiasts and spectators from
Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) at the
Not to be overshadowed, the competi- across the region. KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s number one injury. Pearly fell on the court during the
Dewan Rakyat here Monday.
Hannah said for this edition, routes were
tion’s second runner-up was the Labuan Corporation chief executive women’s doubles team, Pearly Tan-M. Thi- deciding set, causing her to lose focus and
originally proposed to explore as many indomitable Md Hamizan Zainal, repre- officer Rithuan Ismail said these annual naah, remains on track to challenge for a miss out on this year’s inaugural title.
cities and small towns in the Peninsula as senting Brunei. events contribute significantly to Labuan’s podium position at the 2022 Asian Games in Pearly-Thinaah’s performance in
possible, but after the technical evaluation, The Labuan Strongestman 2023 growing reputation as a vibrant tourism Hangzhou, China, despite missing out on Kowloon saw them secure the runners-up
it was decided that they would only involve event, organised by the Ministry of destination. their first championship of the season at the position for the second time this year after
11 states with a total distance of 1,278.1 kilo- Tourism (MoTAC), reached its exciting As Labuan continues to host these 2023 Hong Kong Open on Sunday. being disappointed in the Malaysia Masters
metres (km) involving eight race stages. climax on Sunday as the musclemen thrilling competitions, it reaffirms its Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) 2023 final by the South Korean pair Baek Ha
“Besides this, the selection of routes is pushed their physical limits to achieve commitment to fostering a healthy coaching director Rexy Mainaky expressed Na-Lee So Hee in 22-20, 8-21, 21-17 in May.
based on factors to maintain the strong and greatness. sporting culture and enticing tourists to confidence after evaluating the perform- Pearly-Thinaah last became champions at
difficult challenges synonymous with LTdL In the parallel contest of Labuan explore the beauty and excitement that ance of Pearly-Thinaah, who secured the the French Open 2022 in October, surpris-
and also taking into account mobility and Strongestwoman’s Open Category, it was a this charming island has to offer. – runner-up position in the championship at ing two-time world champions Mayu Mat-
high logistics costs,” she said. – Bernama local showcase of sheer power and prowess. Bernama Coliseum Hong Kong, Kowloon. sumoto and Wakana Nagahara from Japan,

Labuan Sikhs
According to Rexy, he was satisfied with 21-19, 18-21, 21-15.
the overall performance of Pearly-Thinaah The 2022 Commonwealth Games cham-
in the Super 500-level championship, which pions are set to begin the national bad-

are the champs

saw his protégés fall to the Indonesian pair, minton squad training camp today
Apriyani Rahayu-Siti Fadia Silva Ramad- (Tuesday) at ABM, Bukit Kiara, and will leave
hanti, with a score of 21-14, 22-24, 9-21 in a for Hangzhou on Sept 25. Vivian Hoo-Woon
73-minute showdown. “Overall, the per- Khoo Wei were the nation’s last women’s

sohan das
formance was quite promising, and I would doubles pair to win a medal in the team
rate it around eight to nine. Pearly-Thinaah event at the quadrennial championships
LABUAN: The Labuan Sikhs’ team is well-positioned to compete for a medal at with a bronze medal in the 2014 edition in
emerged as the overall champions at the the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou,” Rexy Incheon, South Korea. The 2022 Hangzhou
biennial 7th edition of the 3-day Borneo said. Asian Games, which were postponed for a
Sikhs Goodwill Games held in conjunc- Meanwhile, the Indonesian doubles spe- year due to Covid-19, are scheduled to open

Hoe Yean eyes final in maiden Asiad

tion with Merdeka Day. cialist is still awaiting updates on Pearly’s on Sept 23 and end on Oct 8. – Bernama
The host collected 20 points from the
five games it participated namely futsal,
volleyball, basketball, badminton and
Balvir (seated centre) with the Labuan team members.
tug-of-war. Second spot went to Kuching KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s swimming ace, Khiew Hoe Yean has his eyes fixed on hav-
(16.5 points) followed by Kota Kinabalu ing a go at least in the final of his maiden Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
(14 points), Miri (11.5 points) and Brunei was an advantage for Labuan,” said chair- the 8th edition of it would be held in While acknowledging the fact that getting a medal in Hangzhou Asiad is going to be a
(10 points). About 200 participated in the man of Labuan Sikh Society Balvir Singh Kuching in 2025. tall order for him, Hoe Yean said that making the cut to the final for his pet event, men’s
event. who was also the chairman of the organ- Balvir also took the opportunity to 400 metres (m) freestyle would be a dream come true for him.
“All teams were good and put up a ising committee for the games. thank especially the Labuan Corporation “I want to go out there and try to gain experience in Hangzhou. I know the Asian Games
strong challenge, so I would say there A gala dinner at a leading hotel was and also others for the sponsorships they is happening once every four years and this is definitely bigger than the SEA Games.
were no winners or losers, homeground held to mark the end of the games and provided for the games. I hope I will improve my performance there. Even though it’s not easy (to advance to
the final), I will give it a try,” he said when met recently. – Bernama

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DNAA di
negara mencukupi untuk menampung tanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Mengulas kenaikan harga beras “Pelarasan harga BPI sehingga 36
keperluan domestik bagi tempoh (KPKM) berpandangan bahawa masih beliau berkata, harga beras putih tem- peratus iaitu daripada RM2,350 kepada

Dewan Rakyat
empat hingga lima bulan ini dan belum terdapat keperluan mendesak patan kekal pada RM2.60 per kilogram RM3,200 per tan metrik mulai 1 Septem-
belum ada keperluan kecemasan untuk yang bersifat kecemasan untuk meng- (kg) manakala kenaikan berkenaan ber 2023 dilaksanakan oleh Bernas bagi
menggunakan stok penimbal, kata gunakan stokpail (stok penimbal) yang hanya membabitkan beras putih mengurangkan kerugian yang semakin

hari ini
Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan berjumlah 250,000 tan metrik. import (BPI). tinggi dalam menampung kos belian
Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. “Stok dagangan sedia ada sebanyak “Mulai tahun 2023, Bernas menerima dan kos pengimportan,” katanya.
Beliau berkata setakat ini stok 650,000 tan metrik adalah mencukupi impak berganda kerana bukan sahaja Mohamad berkata kekurangan
bekalan beras negara adalah sebanyak bagi menampung keperluan terpaksa menyerap kenaikan kos, bekalan beras di pasaran domestik
900,000 tan metrik meliputi 250,000 domestik,” katanya ketika menggulung malah membekalkan jumlah beras 38 dijangka dapat dipulihkan dalam tem-
tan metrik stok penimbal kerajaan dan perbahasan usul Kajian Separuh Peng- peratus lebih tinggi daripada biasa. poh sebulan. KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri
650,000 tan metrik stok dagangan. gal Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (KSP Namun, Bernas terus komited mengim- Lihat muka 2 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dijangka
menjawab persoalan mengenai
keputusan mahkamah yang

Kongsi kekayaan
melepas tanpa membebaskan
(DNAA) Timbalan Perdana Menteri
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
di Dewan Rakyat, hari ini.
Menteri di Jabatan Perdana
Menteri (Undang-Undang dan
Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Aza-

dengan semua: Hajiji

lina Othman Said berkata Anwar
mungkin akan menjawab per-
soalan itu pada pukul 2.30 petang.
“Kota Bharu (Datuk Seri Takiyud-
din Hassan) bertanyakan sama ada
Perdana Menteri akan menjawab.
Tuan punya badan ada di sini, buat
KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Negeri di bawah pimpinan Gabungan tangan ‘good’ itu dia (Anwar) akan
Rakyat Sabah (GRS) amat menghargai sokongan berterusan jawab esok, Insya-Allah pukul 2.30
masyarakat Cina yang bersama-sama Kerajaan sebagai rakan kongsi hingga 3 petang.
dalam setiap sektor pembangunan, kata Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri “Jadi soalan-soalan itu boleh
Hajiji Noor. tanya kepada Perdana Menteri,
Beliau berkata dengan sokongan padu masyarakat termasuk kaum tetapi komitmen daripada kita
Cina, negeri ini berada di landasan yang betul dalam membawa pem- akan menentukan bahawa kita
bangunan di bawah pelan hala tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ). perlu berlaku adil,” katanya ketika
“Kejayaan kita terbukti dengan kutipan hasil yang besar. Kerajaan menggulung perbahasan usul
Negeri tidak akan berpuas hati, sebaliknya terus membawa lebih banyak Kajian Separuh Penggal (KSP) Ran-
pelaburan ke Negeri yang boleh mewujudkan lebih banyak limpahan cangan Malaysia ke-12 (RMK12) di
ekonomi. Dewan Rakyat, pada Isnin.
“Kerajaan Negeri juga sentiasa menitikberatkan prinsip keadilan Azalina berkata demikian ketika
dan keprihatinan dalam semua aspek untuk membantu semua menjawab soalan Takiyuddin sama
masyarakat tanpa mengira kaum dan agama,” katanya. ada Perdana Menteri akan men-
Tahun ini sahaja, Hajiji berkata, Kerajaan Negeri memperuntukkan jawab isu DNAA Ahmad Zahid dari-
geran sebanyak RM54.05 juta kepada sekolah Cina dan mubaligh serta pada 47 pertuduhan melibatkan
badan agama bukan Islam di Sabah. Yayasan Akalbudi itu di Dewan
“Komitmen ini jelas menunjukkan Kerajaan peka terhadap keper- Rakyat. – Bernama
luan masyarakat dan komited untuk membantu tanpa mengira kaum
atau agama,” katanya pada Jawatankuasa Pusat Ke-24 Persatuan

HAJIJI menerima cek cura sumbangan itu daripada Edward (keempat dari
Hokkien Persekutuan Sabah dan Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan dan

LIGS sumbang RM1.5 juta

kiri) sambil diperhatikan Sabdil (keempat dari kanan) dan yang lain.
Sumpah Wanita Bahagian Ke-6- Majlis berlangsung di Putera Ballroom
di Bukit Padang, di sini, Ahad.
Ucapan beliau disampaikan oleh Menteri Pembangunan Perindus-

kepada Kerajaan Negeri

trian dan Keusahawanan Negeri Phoong Jin Zhe. Hajiji mahu
masyarakat Cina di Sabah terus bekerjasama dengan Kerajaan untuk
membangunkan negeri kerana ramai daripada mereka, termasuk suku
Hokkien, terbukti berjaya dalam perniagaan.
Beliau berkata suku Hokkien adalah yang terbesar di negara ini dan
suku kedua terbesar di Sabah selepas suku Hakka.
Ketua Menteri berkata usaha akan dipertingkatkan secara aktif ter-
masuk meningkatkan peluang pelaburan yang boleh memanfaatkan KOTA KINABALU: Lembaga Perindustrian Menara Kinabalu.
pelbagai sektor pembangunan di Sabah. Getah Sabah (LIGS) membayar RM1.5 juta Turut hadir Pengurus Besar LIGS Sabdil
“Di sinilah peranan masyarakat Cina termasuk suku Hokkien den- sebagai sumbangan bagi 2022 kepada Kera- Tanjong dan ahli lembaga pengarah.
gan mengambil peluang dalam sektor pembangunan di Negeri ini,” jaan Negeri pada Isnin. Semasa kunjungan hormat itu, LIGS
katanya. Ia adalah kali kedua LIGS menyumbang memberi taklimat kepada Ketua Menteri

INSIDEN itu menarik perhatian

Hajiji juga berharap masyarakat Hokkien di Sabah di bawah pimp- kepada Kerajaan Negeri selepas kali per- mengenai aktiviti dan program LIGS seperti

orang ramai yang berada

inan Tan Sri TC Goh akan terus menyumbang kepada pembangunan tama pada 2021, di mana ia menyumbang Insentif Pembelian Getah (IPG), Bantuan

di tempat kejadian.
ekonomi negeri. RM1.3 juta. Musim Tengkujuh (BMT), Inisiatif Pendap-

Penunggang
“Kami bekerja keras untuk memajukan Sabah dari segi pembangu- Pengerusi LIGS, Datuk Edward Linggu, atan Rakyat 2023 (IPR) dan langkah ke hada-

Senator dari Sabah ikrar sokong penuh Hajiji pimpin negeri

nan dan berkongsi kekayaan di kalangan semua rakyat Sabah tanpa menyampaikan cek cura sumbangan itu pan untuk merancakkan industri getah

p-hailing maut
mengira bangsa dan agama,” katanya. kepada Ketua Menteri Datuk Hajiji Noor di negeri.

KOTA KINABALU: Senator dari Sabah “Apabila Hajiji mengambil alih kemalangan
pada Isnin berikrar sokongan penuh jawatan Ketua Menteri tiga tahun lalu,
kepada Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji ia adalah semasa kemuncak pandemik KOTA KINABALU: Seorang penung-
Noor untuk memimpin negeri. Covid-19 tetapi beliau mampu menca- gang p-hailing maut selepas terlibat
Datuk John Ambrose, yang menget- pai rekod pendapatan bagi Negeri dalam kemalangan dengan pemandu
uai senator-senator itu membuat kun- dalam sejarah 60 tahunnya. Pelabur e-hailing yang cuba memotong di
jungan hormat ke atas Hajiji di Pusat asing datang ke Sabah dan semua ini Jalan UMS dekat 1Borneo di sini Ahad
Pentadbiran Negeri Sabah (PPNS), adalah petanda baik untuk pembangu- lepas.
berkata mereka bersetuju bahawa nan dan masa depan negeri,” kata Pemangku Ketua Polis Kota Kina-
Hajiji telah menunjukkan prestasi yang Ambrose. balu, Supt Kalsom Idris, berkata lelaki
baik dan mempunyai visi untuk mem- Beliau berkata keperibadian Hajiji berusia 43 tahun itu disahkan mening-
bawa Sabah ke tahap yang lebih tinggi. yang merendah diri juga merupakan gal dunia di Hospital Likas pada 12.45
HAJIJI (duduk, tengah) bersama Ambrose (dua kiri), Noraini,
Senator lain dalam delegasi itu ialah satu lagi nilai tambah. tengah hari.
Noorita, Bobbey dan Anita semasa kunjungan hormat itu.
Tan Sri Anifah Aman, Datuk Bobbey “Beliau berlaku adil kepada semua, “Siasatan awal mendapati pemandu
Suan, Datuk Noraini Idris dan Noorita tanpa mengira latar belakang kaum kereta Honda Civic berusia 27 tahun itu
Sual. Ambrose dan Bobbey adalah dari dan agama, sekali gus memastikan membina hubungan baik dengan Ker- jalan raya yang menjejaskan rakyat. bergerak dari arah One Sulaman meng-
Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah yang mana Sabah dan rakyatnya akan terus hidup ajaan Perpaduan Persekutuan Perdana “Masalah-masalah ini telah wujud hala ke Likas.
Hajiji sebagai Presiden, manakala Ani- aman dan harmoni,” katanya. Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. sejak sekian lama dan Hajiji, bersama- “Dia berada di lorong kanan tetapi
fah adalah Presiden Parti Cinta Sabah, Ambrose berkata Hajiji bersedia “Sabah ketinggalan di belakang sama kementerian dan jabatan berkai- beralih ke lorong tengah untuk memo-
Noraini dari Umno dan Noorita dari bekerjasama dengan sesiapa sahaja ter- semenanjung dalam banyak aspek dan tan, melakukan yang terbaik untuk tong kereta yang lebih perlahan di
DAP. masuk pembangkang demi kebaikan dengan hubungan Negeri-Persekutuan mengurangkan keadaan dengan ran- hadapan.
“Walaupun mengambil alih jawatan negara dan rakyatnya. yang baik, saya yakin Sabah boleh cangan jangka pendek dan jangka pan- “Pemandu itu bagaimanapun berge-
Ketua Menteri hanya pada 2020, Hajiji “Saya harap kestabilan politik yang mengejar semua aspek pembangunan jang,” katanya. sel dengan motosikal mangsa,” katanya
telah membuktikan keupayaannya. dinikmati Sabah di bawah Hajiji akan terutama infrastruktur,” katanya. Ambrose berkata Senator dari Sabah dalam satu kenyataan.
Banyak yang telah dicapai semasa pen- berterusan,” katanya. Ambrose berkata Hajiji dan Menteri akan terus membangkitkan perkara Siasatan diteruskan mengikut
tadbiran Hajiji di bawah inisiatif Sabah Ambrose turut memuji Hajiji kerana Kabinetnya bekerja keras untuk menye- yang melibatkan negeri yang memer- Seksyen 41(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan
Maju Jaya beliau. memimpin Kerajaan Negeri dalam lesaikan isu seperti elektrik, air dan lukan perhatian Kerajaan Persekutuan. 1987.
 2 Tempatan S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 harianekspres
Serang kenderaan
Pemuda PN polis guna parang,
lelaki khayal gam
tunjuk perasaan ditahan di K Penyu

untuk raih Nora Ahmad

BEAUFORT: Tindakan seorang lelaki
menyerang kenderaan polis menggu-
nakan parang membawa padah apabila
dia ditahan, Ahad lepas.

simpati: Mohd Rafi Dalam kejadian di Kampung Kiam-

bor, Kuala Penyu, sekitar jam 12.15 ten-
gah malam itu, lelaki berusia 40 tahun
TANGKAP layar dari video yang tular pada Isnin.

Video pergelutan penguat kuasa,

tersebut yang dipercayai sedang khayal
LABUAN: Pemuda adalah bekas ahli Umno. kerana menghidu gam, mengamuk.
Perikatan Nasional “Isu DNAA Ahmad Zahid bukan

penjaja adalah video lama: Polis

Ketua Polis Daerah Beaufort, Deputi
(PN) menganjurkan perkara yang mengejutkan kerana PN Superintenden Ismail Abdullah,
tunjuk perasaan sendiri juga pernah melakukan perkara berkata sepasukan anggota Ronda
semata-mata untuk sama terhadap pemimpin dan sekutu- Cegah Jenayah Balai Polis Kuala Penyu
menarik simpati sekutunya. dan Unit Kereta Peronda (MPV) Ibu
rakyat sekali gus “Sebelum ini PN cukup percaya
Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Beaufort
memastikan Kera- sehingga mengeluarkan kenyataan men- Azmie Lim dalam insiden berkenaan ditahan bagi
telah menerima maklumat berhubung
jaan Perpaduan dakwa yakin dan percaya kepada Badan SEMPORNA: Polis Daerah Semporna membantu siasatan.
kejadian itu.
dapat dijatuhkan Kehakiman dan Perundangan Negara mengesahkan bahawa video mema- Katanya, kertas siasatan telah dirujuk
“Ketika kejadian, lelaki terbabit tiba-
dengan menjadikan isu keputusan lebih-lebih lagi jika melibatkan pembe- parkan pergelutan antara penjaja dan ke Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Sabah dan
mahkamah melepas tanpa membebaskan basan pemimpin mereka,” katanya dalam
tiba keluar dari kawasan semak dan
bertindak menyerang kenderaan milik penguat kuasa Majlis Daerah Semporna arahan tuduh mengikut Seksyen 8(1)(c)
(DNAA) Presiden Umno Datuk Seri kenyataan di sini, Isnin. (MDS) yang tular pada Isnin adalah video Ordinan Kesalahan Kecil Negeri Sabah
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Mohd Rafi yang juga Ketua Bahagian Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) dengan
menggunakan parang dan terus lama. (OKKNS) terhadap kedua-dua suspek.
Ahli Majlis Kerja Tertinggi Umno (MKT) Umno Labuan berkata mereka perlu Ketua Polis Daerah, Superintenden “Pada 11 Mei 2022, pertuduhan telah
Datuk Mohd Rafi Alli Hassan (gambar) menghormati sambutan Hari Malaysia. melarikan diri.
“Suspek kemudian berjaya ditahan Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah berkata, video didaftarkan di Mahkamah Majistret Sem-
berkata PN hanya dilihat meraih popular- “Sehubungan itu, tunjukanlah sikap berkenaan memaparkan kejadian yang porna bagi kedua-dua suspek.
iti dengan menggunakan taktik politik saling menghormati sekali gus menun- oleh sepasukan polis daripada Baha-
berlaku pada 23 Mac 2022 di Lorong Chan “Bagaimanapun, kes telah dilepas
murahan sehingga sanggup terlibat jukkan semangat patriotisme kepada gian Siasatan Jenayah IPD Beaufort.
Chuan Kee, di sini. tanpa bebas (DNAA) memandangkan
dalam himpunan Sabtu lepas. negara melebihi segalanya. Namun sebelum itu, suspek tidak mem-
Katanya, insiden berkenaan berlaku kedua-dua suspek tidak hadir dan sapina
Beliau berkata, PN tidak dapat mener- “Kita mempunyai tanggungjawab berikan kerjasama sambil kedua-dua
ketika penguat kuasa MDS menjalankan gagal disempurnakan,” tambahnya.
ima kenyataan sokongan Umno dan kepada agama, bangsa dan tanahair. belah tangannya memegang parang Pada Isnin, tular sebuah video
tugas pembersihan kaki lima dan meram-
Barisan Nasional (BN) kepada Kerajaan Semua kena memandang ke hadapan dan dan pisau pemotong daging,” kata berdurasi satu minit 11 saat yang mema-
pas barang jualan penjaja di kaki lima
Perpaduan sebenarnya bukan hanya ker- pihak Kerajaan perlu fokus dalam men- Ismal ketika dihubungi pada Isnin. parkan beberapa individu bertindak agre-
berkenaan.
ana Ahmad Zahid tetapi lebih menjun- jalankan tanggungjawab membangunkan Beliau menambah, suspek ditahan sif dan menolak penguat kuasa sehingga
“Ketika membuat rampasan, berlaku
jung Titah Tuanku Agong dan negara serta membantu rakyat yang terbe- reman empat hari bermula Isnin untuk mencetuskan ketegangan.
provokasi daripada beberapa penjaja.
menyelamatkan negara daripada krisis ban dengan kos sara hidup yang agak siasatan lanjut mengikut Seksyen 506, Penguat kuasa MDS telah membuat tegu- Dalam video berkenaan, turut dilihat
politik selepas PRU-15 di samping meng- tinggi sekarang ini selain iklim ekonomi Seksyen 186 dan Seksyen 427 Kanun ran tetapi tidak diendahkan. beberapa individu cuba menghalang pen-
wujudkan sebuah Kerajaan yang stabil negara yang tidak menentu. Keseksaan. “Pengadu kemudian membuat laporan guat kuasa membawa barangan yang
untuk mentabir negara bagi meneruskan “Janganlah kerana tidak sabar “Suspek ditahan kerana mengugut polis untuk makluman dan rujukan pihak dipercayai dirampas daripada penjaja.
kemakmuran dan kemajuan negara. menunggu empat tahun lagi, mereka secara jenayah dan menghalang MDS,” katanya. Bagaimanapun, pada akhir video
“Saya nasihatkan kepada mereka yang mahu membawa rakyat ke jalanan untuk anggota polis menjalankan tugas serta Menurut Mohd Farhan, susulan dari berkenaan keadaan dilihat kembali reda

Tindakan susulan sudah diambil baiki

masih rindu dan ingin berjuang bersama merampas kuasa,” kata Mohd Rafi. merosakkan dua kenderaan milik kejadian itu, dua lelaki yang terlibat selepas pergelutan dileraikan.
Umno agar kembali menyertai Umno dan Beliau menambah, semua Ahli Parli- PDRM dengan menggunakan parang.

jalan rosak oleh bencana alam: Arthur

beri sokongan kepada parti yang banyak men BN yang ada sekarang mempunyai “Siasatan awal mendapati, punca
berjasa dengan memberikan sumbangan pendirian teguh sekali gus tidak akan suspek mengamuk adalah kerana

Penduduk lega masalah air beransur pulih

kesenangan serta kekayaan kepada menjadi ‘katak’ seperti kebanyakan yang disyaki sedang khayal dan merupakan
kepimpinan PN yang kebanyakannya ada ‘di pihak sebelah’. penagih gam,” katanya.

Johan Aziz menggunakan jalan utama dan menam-

NABAWAN: Tindakan susulan telah diam- bah kekuatan jentera berat yang berop-
bil ke atas kerosakan jalan berikutan ben- erasi pada 8 September lalu.
cana alam yang menimpa penduduk “Sebagai Ahli Parlimen Pensiangan,
Azmie Lim untuk menyedut air naik ke tangki. seperti pergi ke dobi untuk menji-
saya sentiasa memantau keadaan di
LAHAD DATU: Masalah bekalan air yang Namun begitu, Emie berkata, matkan air. Kampung Salinatan di Mukim Pensiangan
keadaan ini lebih baik berbanding “Alhamdulillah, kini kita boleh di sini, kata Ahli Parlimen Pensiangan, kawasan kejadian dan mencadangkan
dihadapi penduduk Taman Khazanah
Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. kepada Pejabat Daerah supaya lokasi sek-
Indah di sini sejak sekian lama kini sebelum ini di mana penduduk terpaksa melakukan aktiviti harian dan tidak lagi
Tindakan itu diambil berikutan aduan itar bencana diisytiharkan sebagai
beransur pulih dan membawa kelegaan menggunakan air dalam botol untuk perlu ke sana sini untuk mendapatkan
bencana alam yang diterima pada 5 Sep- kawasan bencana supaya Agensi Penguru-
kepada penduduk terlibat. aktiviti harian terutama memasak.” air.
tember lalu daripada seorang penduduk san Bencana Negara (NADMA) dapat
Penduduk, Mohd Azlan Bustan, “Sebelum ini, penduduk terpaksa “Kita berharap agar keadaan ini akan
kampung itu, katanya. menyediakan bantuan segera,” katanya.
berkata sejak sebulan kebelakangan ini, berdepan dengan bekalan air yang san- berterusan agar penduduk di taman ini Selepas Pejabat Daerah selesai
Arthur telah mengambil tindakan
bekalan air yang disalurkan kepada pen- gat kritikal seperti ketiadaan bekalan air tidak lagi terbeban dengan masalah mengumpul laporan kerosakan akibat
segera dengan mengarahkan Pegawai
duduk lancar meskipun masih dalam sehingga dua minggu dan itu sangat ketiadaan air dan menanggung kos tam- bencana itu, Arthur bertemu dengan Per-
Daerah turun ke lokasi bersama pasukan
catuan. membebankan penduduk. bahan untuk membeli air,” tambahnya. dana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
teknikal bagi meninjau keadaan semasa
Katanya, bekalan air disalurkan “Meskipun belum pulih sepenuhnya, Sebelum ini, kira-kira 1,600 pen- pada 14 September untuk memben-
selain menyediakan laporan kerosakan
kepada penduduk selang sehari namun keadaan sekarang adalah lebih baik duduk di taman perumahan ini mener- dan anggaran kos yang diperlukan untuk tangkan laporan termasuk kerosakan dan
cukup untuk menampung keperluan berbanding sebelum ini dan kami san- ima bekalan air daripada tangki besar kerja-kerja pembaikan. anggaran kos pembaikan yang diper-
penduduk. gat bersyukur,” katanya. yang disediakan pemaju. Timbalan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan lukan.
“Setakat ini bekalan air disalurkan Sementara itu, seorang lagi pen- Berikutan kesukaran untuk mendap- Inovasi itu berkata, hasil tinjauan Pegawai Beliau berkata, hasil pertemuan dan
secara konsisten dan kita amat duduk, Sabri Sanusi berkata, bekalan air atkan bekalan air, masalah ini kemudian Daerah mendapati terdapat kerosakan kebimbangan Perdana Menteri telah
bersyukur kerana tidak lagi perlu yang semakin pulih di kawasan peruma- diselesaikan dengan bekalan air dis- jalan di jalan Panabaan – Pensiangan yang bersetuju meluluskan peruntukan kece-
menadah atau membeli air untuk kegu- han itu sangat melegakan penduduk. alurkan terus ke rumah penduduk. berpunca daripada bencana alam akibat masan bagi pelaksanaan kerja-kerja
naan seharian. Katanya, sebelum ini penduduk men- Bagaimanapun, tekanan air rendah hujan lebat yang tidak dijangka. penyelenggaraan jalan dan pembinaan
“Kami sangat berterima kasih dengan galami kesukaran untuk melakukan menyebabkan penduduk masih men- Menurutnya, ini mengakibatkan tanah semula jambatan yang rosak.
semua pihak yang berusaha untuk men- aktiviti harian, namun kini aktiviti har- galami kesukaran untuk mendapatkan runtuh di beberapa lokasi sepanjang jalan Sebagai pemimpin yang sentiasa mem-
cari jalan penyelesaian bagi isu air di ian dapat dijalankan dengan mudah bekalan air. tersebut sehingga jalan utama tidak dapat bawa suara rakyat dari pedalaman Sabah,
Taman Khazanah ini,” katanya. tanpa perlu menadah, mengangkat atau Pihak Jabatan Air kemudian dilalui semua jenis kenderaan. Arthur amat bersimpati dengan bencana
Seorang lagi penduduk, Emie Muhad- membeli air. mengambil beberapa langkah sehingga “Pejabat Daerah bersama Jabatan Kerja alam yang berlaku dan akan berusaha
dan, berkata bekalan air kini lancar “Sebelum ini, mahu memasak atau membawa kepada penyelesaian masalah Raya (JKR) telah melaksanakan kerja-kerja sedaya upaya untuk mempercepatkan

KPDN akan lancar

meskipun tekanan air rendah dan pen- mencuci pakaian dan kenderaan agak air di kawasan perumahan itu, walaupun penyelenggaraan sementara dengan kerja-kerja pembaikan jalan untuk kemu-

Kerajaan komited asing kuasa

duduk terpaksa menggunakan pam sukar. Kita terpaksa mencari alternatif tidak pulih sepenuhnya. segera supaya penduduk kampung dapat dahan masyarakat di kawasan itu.

Peguam Negara, Pendakwa Raya

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan komited
dalam usaha pengasingan kuasa antara
gulung perbahasan usul Kajian Separuh
Penggal (KSP) Rancangan Malaysia ke-12
Jualan Rahmah Beras
KEMENTERIAN dalam ruang lingkup KPDN kita boleh
Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya bagi (RMK12) di Dewan Rakyat, pada Isnin. Perdagangan Dalam selesaikan isu kenaikan harga beras
memastikan integriti institusi perundan- Beliau menjawab celahan Datuk Seri Negeri dan Kos Sara import dan ketiadaan beras tempatan
gan terpelihara, kata Menteri di Jabatan Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) dan Datuk Hidup (KPDN) akan seperti yang didakwa,” katanya.
Perdana Menteri (Undang-undang dan Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) yang katanya. melancarkan Jualan Beliau berkata demikian ketika meng-
Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina membangkitkan isu pendakwaan terpilih Beliau berkata kerajaan juga akan Rahmah Beras bagi gulung perbahasan usul Kajian Separuh
Othman Said. dalam kes-kes mahkamah yang konon- melaksanakan satu kajian m e m b a n t u Penggal Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (KSP
Beliau sekali gus membidas pihak nya hanya dikenakan terhadap pem- emprikal sebelum memuktamadkan meringankan beban RMK12) bagi KPDN.
pembangkang yang tidak melaksanakan bangkang. cadangan pengasingan kuasa antara rakyat yang terkesan Selain itu, katanya menyedari keber-
perkara itu ketika gabungan berke- Azalina berkata di bawah Perkara 145 Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya. dengan kenaikan gantungan negara kepada barangan
naan menjadi kerajaan, namun kini ser- Perlembagaan Persekutuan, Peguam Selain itu, dalam penggulungannya harga beras import serta ketiadaan beras mentah yang diimport seperti gula dan
ing membangkitkan isu pendakwaan Negara mempunyai kuasa mengikut budi Azalina berkata kerajaan dalam proses tempatan. bawang, KPDN telah melaksanakan
terpilih. bicara untuk memula, menjalankan atau akhir untuk mendapatkan keputusan Timbalan menteri berkenaan Fuziah beberapa mekanisme bagi mengawal
“Kenapa semasa yang di sana jadi ker- memberhentikan apa-apa prosiding. dasar berhubung cadangan pindaan Salleh berkata melalui program itu peng- harga barangan itu supaya tidak membe-
ajaan tidak pisahkan (Pengasingan “Setiap Peguam Negara ada kuasa yang telah diperolehi sebelum rang guna boleh mendapatkan beras pada bankan rakyat.
kuasa) Peguam Negara? Bila Yang Berhor- dakwa dan lepaskan, dan bila hakim undang-undang mengenai pindaan Akta harga subsidi, menerusi peruntukan “Ya, sekarang ini Malaysia banyak
mat di sana kena, kata ‘oh pendakwaan membebaskan, tak semestinya tak boleh Perlindungan Pemberi Maklumat 2010 RM150 juta yang telah diluluskan di Par- mengharapkan kepada barang import…
terpilih’, bila sini yang kena - kata padan didakwa. (Akta 711) digubal. limen. sebab itu kita terikat dengan dasar
muka. “Pelbagai Peguam Negara terdahulu Katanya kerajaan juga berhasrat dan “Beras merupakan barang kawalan negara lain contohnya India tak mahu
“Kerajaan Madani komited kepada termasuk Tan Sri Tommy Thomas pun menyasarkan untuk memuktamadkan yang KPDN tiada kuasa untuk mengawal eksport gula dan ingin menaikkan cukai
tata kelola lebih adil. Kami walk the talk. banyak kes telah dilepaskan. Sebab itu serta membentangkan pindaan dan harganya. Akan tetapi apabila hari-hari eksport bawang, maka tentu ia akan

Kementerian giat laksana inisiatif tingkat pengeluaran hasil padi negara

Mereka (pembangkang), they don’t walk, kerajaan komited pisahkan (fungsi) penambahbaikan Akta 711 selewat-lewat- kita mendengar rintihan rakyat, maka meninggalkan kesan kepada negara kita.
they don’t talk,” kata Azalina ketika meng- Peguam Negara dan pendakwa raya,” nya November ini. – Bernama KPDN cuba mencari jalan bagaimana – Bernama

Dari muka depan sanaan program di kawasan seluas gaan. ian terbaik isu sekatan eksport beras. beras mematuhi perundangan dan per-
Beliau berkata kementerian juga 150,000 hektar sawah padi “Melalui lesen borong ini, pengusaha “Selain itu, Bernas turut dalam aturan.
sedang giat melaksanakan inisiatif bagi melibatkan purata pengeluaran hasil makanan dapat menikmati harga belian perundingan bersama negara sumber Katanya Operasi Beras Putih Tempatan
meningkatkan pengeluaran hasil padi sebanyak tujuh tan bagi setiap hektar. BPI pada harga borong tetap iaitu beras yang lain seperti Vietnam, Thai- (OP BPT) - diadakan sejak 16 Ogos lepas
negara supaya mencapai sasaran Kadar Selain itu, dalam membantu golon- RM160/50kg (harga pintu gudang),” land dan Kemboja,” katanya. meliputi pemeriksaan di kilang padi dan
Sara Diri (SSR) beras iaitu sebanyak 80 gan pengusaha makanan, KPKM katanya. Mohamad berkata pelbagai langkah pemborong beras - mendapati tiada
peratus menjelang 2030. menerusi sesi libat urus pada 15 Septem- Selain itu, Mohamad berkata intervensi dilakukan bagi mengatasi isu bukti kukuh yang mengesahkan dak-
Antara inisiatif dilakukan adalah ber lepas bersama persatuan pihaknya dalam usaha untuk men- kekurangan beras putih tempatan (BPT) waan penyelewengan penjualan beras
pelaksanaan program SMART Sawah peniaga, telah menawarkan lesen borong gadakan pertemuan dengan Menteri Per- termasuk mengesan aktiviti salah laku dengan menukar bungkusan atau label
Berskala Besar (SMART SBB) yang diper- kepada golongan terbabit yang tanian dan Kebajikan Petani India dalam seperti penyorokan beras dan memas- beras putih dan dijual pada harga beras
luaskan dengan menyasarkan pelak- bernaung di bawah persatuan pernia- masa terdekat, bagi mencari penyelesa- tikan rantaian bekalan pengedaran import lebih tinggi. – Bernama
harianekspres S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 Tempatan 3

60,000 naskhah Al-Quran

Bahasa Dusun sedia diedar
JUHAR (kanan)
KOTA KINABALU: Sebanyak 60,000 naskah
tertarik untuk
Al-Quran dengan terjemahan Bahasa Dusun
mengetahui
akan diedar selepas mendapat perkenan
maksud
daripada Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri

JULIAH (keempat, kanan) menerima kad undangan ke Ruby terjemahan pada

Puspanita Sabah anjur

Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al

Puspa Night daripada Nuinda semasa kunjungan hormat itu. naskah Al-Quran
Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Bil-
Bahasa Dusun
lah Shah. Pengerusi Pertubuhan Kadazan
daripada Nicholas
Dusun Murut Muslim Se-Malaysia (KDMRS

dua program bulan ini

(tengah), sambil
Muslim), Nicholas Sylvester berkata penerbi-

diperhatikan
tan Al-Quran dengan terjemahan Bahasa

Bungsu (kiri).
Dusun itu merupakan hasil usaha KDMRS
Muslim, yang bertujuan memberi kemuda-
han kepada golongan mualaf di negeri ini
untuk mendalami ilmu Al-Quran. sedang dalam cetakan sebagai tambahan. Seri Kinabalu, pada Isnin.
“Al-Quran ini telahpun lulus semakan “Yang di-Pertuan Agong akan melancar- Dalam pada itu, Nicholas turut memak-
KOTA KINABALU: Persatuan Suri dan panita Sabah. daripada Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia kan naskah ini dalam satu majlis yang akan lumkan kunjungan tersebut juga bertujuan
Anggota Wanita Perkhidmatan Awam Program Magical Train Ride bersama (Jakim) serta Kementerian Dalam Negeri dan diadakan sedikit masa lagi. menjemput Tun Juhar untuk merasmikan Kon-
Malaysia (Puspanita) Sabah akan men- isteri Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Toh Puan sedia untuk diedarkan secara percuma, Kita juga merancang akan mengadakan vensyen Dakwah NGO Madani Negeri Sabah di
ganjurkan dua program bulan ini - Mag- (Dr) Norlidah R.M. Jasni akan diadakan khususnya kepada Muslim Dusun di pedala- satu majlis penyerahan naskah Al-Quran ibu negeri, Sabtu ini. Hadir sama, Mufti Kera-
ical Train Ride dengan Toh Puan dan Ruby pada 26 September, dari stesen kereta api man Sabah dalam masa terdekat. kepada persatuan-persatuan mualaf Sabah jaan Negeri Sabah, Datuk Bungsu @Aziz Jaafar,
Puspa Night. Tanjung Aru ke Beaufort dan kembali ke Bagi cetakan pertama sebanyak 10,000 dengan Tun Juhar sebagai tetamu kehormat Presiden Pertubuhan Kebajikan Saudara Kita
Isteri Ketua Menteri, Datin Seri Juliah Papar. naskah telah dicetak dan sedia untuk selewat-lewatnya pada hujung tahun ini,” (Sahabat) Johari Buning Abdullah dan Yang di-
Salag diberi taklimat khas mengenai dua Sementara Ruby Puspa Night – Majlis diedarkan apabila naskah ini mendapat ujarnya kepada media selepas mengadakan Pertua Pertubuhan Himpunan Lepasan Institut
program ini oleh Pengerusi Puspanita Jamuan Makan Malam Sempena Sambu- perkenan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan kunjungan hormat kepada Yang di-Pertua Pendidikan Malaysia (Haluan) Cawangan

Syukuri berkat
Sabah, Datin Seri Dr Nuinda Alias, yang tan 40 Tahun Puspanita Sabah – akan Abdullah manakala 50,000 naskah lagi Negeri Sabah Tun Juhar Mahiruddin di Istana Sabah Surail Abdul Kahar.
mengetuai rombongan membuat kun- dirasmikan oleh Juliah pada 24 Septem-

pembentukan
jungan hormat kepadanya di kediaman ber di Magellan Sutera, Kota Kinabalu.

Fasiliti kesihatan swasta dibenar

rasmi Ketua Menteri, Sri Gaya pada Isnin. Ruby Puspa Night akan dihadiri oleh
Juliah merupakan penaung Pus- ahli Puspanita seluruh Sabah.

Malaysia: Bung
ambil JTWA mulai 1 Oktober KOTA KINABALU: Ketua
Perhubungan Umno Sabah
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar
PUTRAJAYA: Fasilti kesihatan swasta selama 12 bulan mengikut kelulusan Per- Radin (gambar) menyeru
dibenarkan mengambil jururawat terlatih akuan Pengamalan Sementara (TPC) JTWA seluruh rakyat Malaysia
warga asing (JTWA) tanpa kelayakan pos serta dinilai semula berdasarkan keadaan supaya mensyukuri berkat
basik bermula 1 Okt ini, namun ia tertakluk dan keperluan semasa. berpuluh tahun yang dike-

SICC menyinar sebagai

kepada beberapa syarat, kata Menteri Kesi- “Pengambilan JTWA juga hendaklah capi melalui pembentukan
JONISTON diberi taklimat mengenai acara tersebut.
hatan Dr Zaliha Mustafa. mematuhi kepada terma dan syarat yang Malaysia, 60 tahun lalu.
Syaratnya adalah JTWA perlu menduduki telah ditetapkan oleh Kementerian Dalam Beliau berkata rakyat negara ini mesti
ujian Malaysian Nursing Board Qualification Negeri, termasuk perincian gaji dan tem- menjadikan 16 Sept sebagai tarikh penting

tempat acara utama

Examination for Foreign Trained Nurses poh kontrak,” katanya dalam kenyataan, yang telah menggabungkan tiga wilayah
yang dikendalikan Lembaga Jururawat Isnin. untuk membentuk Malaysia sebagai sebuah
Malaysia dan bilangan JTWA di setiap fasiliti Dr Zaliha berkata kekangan berkenaan negara. Sehingga hari ini, Malaysia menjadi
kesihatan swasta tidak boleh melebihi 40 pengambilan JTWA oleh pihak swasta sebuah negara yang makmur, aman dan har-
peratus daripada jumlah jururawat di fasiliti seperti yang termaktub dalam Employment moni. Marilah kita bersama-sama meraikan
berkenaan. Criteria for Foreign Trained Nurses In Hari Malaysia dan bersama-sama mensyukuri
Syarat lain adalah pengambilan JTWA Malaysia 2018, telah dikaji semula dan diberi nikmat berpuluh tahun yang kita terima. 16
September adalah hari yang dinanti-nantikan KOTA KINABALU: Pusat Konvensyen menampilkan pelbagai kereta berhias,
adalah sah bagi tempoh 12 bulan sahaja kelonggaran bersyarat sementara demi
oleh semua rakyat Malaysia kerana Malaysia Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC) terus menjadi sesetengahnya dihiasi bendera Sabah dan
iaitu mulai 1 Okt 2023 sehingga 30 Sept 2024 kepentingan perkhidmatan yang lebih
dibentuk melalui pemeteraian perjanjian tempat terbaik untuk acara-acara utama, Kebangsaan, membuka tirai untuk acara
dan pelanjutan perkhidmatan dibenarkan mampan dan berdaya saing. – Bernama
antara tiga wilayah iaitu Wilayah Persekutuan
dengan penganjuran Perarakan Hari pameran kereta Cult akan datang pada
Tanah Melayu, Wilayah Sarawak dan Wilayah
Malaysia Cult. November, yang tepat dinamakan “The
Sabah,” katanya.
Pusat ikonik ini telah membuktikan Apex of Car Culture in Borneo.”
Bung Moktar yang juga Ahli Parlimen Kin-
abatangan berkata demikian sempena potensinya secara konsisten, dengan kap- Pada 2022, Cult menganjurkan acara
sambutan Hari Malaysia pada Sabtu. asiti untuk memuatkan kira-kira 500 sulungnya, menarik penyertaan 650
Pada masa sama, beliau percaya Sabah juga kereta di ruang legarnya yang luas sambil kereta dan menarik 20,000 pengunjung
mampu dibangunkan untuk menjadi wilayah memudahkan penyertaan 1,000 hadirin ke SICC.
yang mempunyai kemajuan lebih baik dan vendor. Menerusikan kejayaan tahun sebelum-

Bazar SM All
berbanding wilayah lain. Pada Ahad, Pembantu Menteri Pelan- nya, Cult telah menetapkan matlamat
congan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar tinggi untuk acara tahun ini –
Datuk Joniston Bangkuai melancarkan menyasarkan 30,000 pelawat dan mem-

Saints Sabtu ini

perarakan kereta itu sempena sambutan pamerkan rangkaian kereta antarabangsa
Hari Malaysia ke-60. lebih meluas.
Hadir sama ialah ketua pegawai “Sabah, yang terkenal dengan kepelba-
eksekutif SICC Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki, gaian warisan budaya dan keindahan
KOTA KINABALU: Bazar SM All Saints (SMAS) pengarah acara Car and Urban Lifestyle alam semula jadi, memerlukan acara

MARIA (kedua, kiri) menyampaikan sijil penyertaan kepada salah seorang peserta.
yang dianjur dua tahun sekali – tradisi dis- Trends (Cult) Azlin Awang Chee, dan pen- seperti ini untuk memacu industri pelan-

Sukarelawan BSMM tulang belakang

ayangi yang menghimpunkan masyarakat garah promosi Cult, John Kong. congan kita ke hadapan.
untuk satu hari seronok, dengan permainan, “Komitmen SICC kepada penglibatan “Acara Cult berpotensi menjadi acara

khidmat bakti kepada masyarakat

membeli-belah dan hiburan – kembali tahun komuniti dan memupuk semangat per- penting dalam kalendar aktiviti Sabah,
ini. Acara itu Sabtu ini (23 Sept) akan bermula paduan sememangnya harus dipuji,” kata menarik pelancong dan peminat dari
pada jam 7.30 pagi hingga 3 petang di Joniston. jauh.
kawasan sekolah. “Tanpa sokongan dan dedikasi mereka, “Dengan sokongan SICC, acara ini men-
Anjuran Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru

Tiga rentung, lapan unit

acara sebesar ini tidak mungkin dapat jadi platform untuk mempamerkan
(PIBG) SMAS, bazar ini kali terakhir diadakan dilakukan.” budaya unik dan gaya hidup bertenaga
Clarence Dol agama mahupun pangkat. pada 2018 disebabkan oleh pandemik.
KOTA KINABALU: Setiap sukarelawan “Saya juga melihat peranan BSMM Perarakan Hari Malaysia Cult kita,” katanya.
Tahun ini, hasil bazar akan membiayai
Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia (BSMM) di dalam konteks pengurusan bencana. sebuah astaka untuk memberikan keselesaan

rumah kedai terbakar

Sabah merupakan tulang belakang pem- Walaupun berdepan cabaran pandemik dan memudahkan pelajar.
bangunan perkhidmatan kepada Covid-19 yang bermula dua tahun lalu di Pengetua SMAS, Dr Mary Gambidau,
masyarakat. mana Sabah turut menghadapi kes yang menyeru sokongan masyarakat dengan men-
Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap Kementer- meningkat setiap hari, BSMM terus mem- jual atau membeli kupon Bazar Sekolah
ian Pembangunan Masyarakat dan Kese- bangunkan usaha untuk memerangi ben- berharga RM30 setiap satu.
jahteraan Rakyat Sabah, Maria David cana pandemik dan pada masa yang sama “Pihak sekolah menyasarkan kutipan
Edick berkata, kesukarelawanan adalah bersiap sedia untuk menghadapi bencana sebanyak RM360,000 dengan menjual seber-
nadi kepada usaha membangunkan alam. apa banyak kupon kepada orang ramai. SUNGAI PETANI: Tiga individu ditemukan “Tambahan pula bangunan ini diper-
semangat prihatin terhadap masyarakat “Saya juga amat berbangga melihat “Kejayaan program ini amat bergantung rentung dalam kebakaran membabitkan cayai berusia lebih 60 tahun, struktur atas
sekeliling. pencapaian BSMM melalui pengumpulan kepada penglibatan dan sokongan ibu bapa lapan unit rumah kedai di Jalan Sungai daripada kayu dan bawah daripada batu-
“BSMM bukan lagi nama asing di darah dalam beberapa siri program derma serta masyarakat setempat,” katanya. Emas Kota Kuala Muda dekat sini, pagi Isnin. bata...usaha mencari juga mengambil masa
Sabah, berpegang kepada prinsip ‘di mana darah sejak tiga tahun lalu, pengagihan Sementara itu, Presiden PIBG SMAS Robert Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyela- kerana perlu mengutamakan keselamatan
ada kesengsaraan, di situ kita ada’. bakul makanan kepada golongan bawah Lipon menaruh harapan tinggi agar pembi- mat Malaysia (JBPM) Kedah Awang Hidzel anggota penyelamat,” katanya.
“Komitmen ahli persatuan tetap kuat 40 tahun, OKU, warga emas serta program naan astaka itu, yang dirancang sejak 2018, Awang Bujang berkata mangsa pertama Katanya, kesemua mangsa terdiri dari-
walaupun kehidupan sebagai perkhidmatan vaksinasi di luar bandar,” dapat direalisasikan tidak lama lagi. dijumpai pada 3.19 pagi manakala mangsa pada dua wanita dan seorang lelaki. Mangsa
sukarelawan sering dilihat sebagai ‘wira katanya. “Terdapat keperluan mendesak untuk kedua pada 6 pagi. dikenal pasti sebagai Yong Swee Lan, 92, Lee
tidak didendang’. Beliau berkata, program seminar itu membina astaka kerana bilangan pelajar yang Sementara itu, satu lagi mayat yang Chew Fong, 61, dan mangsa lelaki Lim Yang
“BSMM Sabah telah membuktikan ia adalah satu usaha yang wajar dipuji ker- menunggu untuk diambil oleh ibu bapa merupakan mangsa ketiga dalam Kooi, 66.
badan sukarela yang bukan sahaja ana ia merupakan usaha mereka di pihak mereka selepas sesi persekolahan telah kebakaran itu ditemukan di bawah sisa run- Awang Hidzel berkata kebakaran meli-
komited tetapi juga mencurahkan bakti kementerian, jabatan, agensi dan persat- meningkat. tuhan bangunan terbakar pada 10.15 pagi. batkan lapan unit rumah kedai dua tingkat
kepada kerajaan,” katanya. uan lain untuk mengetahui skop, tugas “Astaka ini akan menyediakan ruang selesa “Mayat mangsa ketiga ditemukan di kelas B dengan setiap satu unit berkeluasan
Beliau berkata demikian ketika dan peranan BSMM dalam khidmat dan selamat untuk pelajar makan, berehat bawah ruangan tangga tidak jauh dari pen- 20 x 80 kaki persegi.
masyarakat. dan membuat kerja rumah sementara emuan mayat mangsa kedua. Mayat mangsa Katanya, kebakaran dapat dikawal pada
menutup Seminar Kemanusiaan sempena
“Terima kasih kepada Jawatankuasa menunggu ibu bapa mereka,” katanya. pertama ditemukan di ruang tamu man- 3.08 pagi dan mangsa yang rentung telah
Sambutan 75 Tahun Sejarah Insan BSMM
Palang Merah Antarabangsa (ICRC), ahli Tema Bazar Sekolah tahun ini ialah “Beli akala mayat mangsa kedua dijumpai kira- diserahkan kepada pihak polis untuk tin-
yang diadakan di sini, pada Sabtu.
Sambil Menderma”. kira tiga meter dari situ dan ditimpa dakan lanjut.
Menurut Maria, sepanjang 75 tahun jawatankuasa kerja dan semua pihak yang
Pengunjung boleh menjangkakan pelba-
dalam perkhidmatan kemanusiaan, telah bekerjasama untuk menjayakan runtuhan pintu...kesemuanya berhampiran Sementara itu, saudara mangsa Linda
gai aktiviti dan tarikan seperti gerai penjual,
BSMM melakukan transformasi tersendiri seminar ini,” katanya. dengan pintu keluar,” katanya. Yee, 48, berkata tiga sekeluarga itu sempat
makanan dan minuman yang lazat, per-
dalam perkhidmatan. Maria menambah, Kerajaan sentiasa “Panggilan kecemasan berhubung makan malam bersama keluarga di Bertam,
mainan dan hiburan yang menarik seperti
“Sebagai contoh, dahulu kita hanya menghargai peranan sukarelawan yang permainan video dan pesta keriangan, hibu- kebakaran diterima pada 1.12 pagi dan Pulau Pinang sebelum tragedi itu.
melihat pelajar sekolah beruniform BSMM sanggup mempertaruhkan diri dalam ran termasuk live band dan karaoke, barangan anggota serta jentera bomba dari Balai Katanya, kebiasaannya sepupunya, Lee
bertugas ketika bersukan tanpa usaha menyampaikan bantuan dan men- kering seperti beras, minyak masak. dan Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Tikam Batu Chew Fong, 61, bersama suaminya, Lim Yang
kepakaran dan aset ambulans. jalankan kerja menyelamat kepada minuman karton, sayur-sayuran dan buah- dan BBP Sungai Petani digerak ke lokasi Kooi, 66, dan ibu mereka Yong Swee Lan, 92,
“Tetapi hari ini, Kementerian Kesihatan masyarakat yang memerlukan. buahan segar, tumbuhan hiasan, kraftangan, kejadian dibantu pasukan BBP Kuala Muda, akan bermalam di rumah mereka di Bertam,
Sabah adalah salah satu rakan strategik “Semangat yang ada dalam diri barangan tajaan, salun kecantikan yang Pulau Pinang,” katanya dalam kenyataan tetapi kali ini datang awal ke premis terse-
Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia dalam sukarelawan ini juga selari dengan salah menyediakan perkhidmatan seperti lukisan Isnin. but selepas makan malam.
melaksanakan projek rangkaian ker- satu tonggak konsep sivil, iaitu budi yang tatu dan inai. Beliau berkata kebakaran itu berlaku Linda berkata difahamkan mereka
jasama perkhidmatan ambulans hotline menghargai dan kemanusiaan sejagat Bazar Sekolah 2023 juga akan mem- dipercayai bermula dari sebuah premis datang awal ke premis itu untuk menge-
999 dan pra-hospital, dan semua kakitan- tanpa mengira sempadan kaum. pamerkan rangkaian kenderaan seperti Chery, menjual pakaian sekolah sebelum merebak lakkan kesesakan lalu lintas dan membuat
gannya adalah paramedik BSMM terlatih,” “BSMM dan barisan sukarelawan ini Isuzu dan Proton. Pengunjung berpeluang ke premis lain manakala punca kejadian persiapan berniaga di pasar pagi di situ.
katanya. harus dihargai atas sumbangan der- memandu uji kereta yang dipamerkan di masih dalam siasatan. “Keluarga sepupu saya ini tinggal di
Justeru, katanya, matlamat menjadikan mawan mereka. bazar ini. Orang ramai dan vendor yang ingin “Pasukan penyelamat berdepan Bertam selepas membeli rumah di sana
BSMM Sabah sebagai badan sukarela “Saya amat berharap usaha sebegini mengambil bahagian boleh menghubungi kesukaran kerana bahagian belakang ban- sejak setahun lepas, mereka hanya pulang
bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah, kerana ia menjadi contoh kepada lebih ramai Gabriel Chia Fei Len pada talian 011-29817622 gunan tersebut tidak mempunyai akses ke rumah kedai itu untuk berniaga pakaian
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yang tinggi daripada semua ahli untuk menawarkan perkhidmatan apabila pada waktu pejabat, selewat-lewatnya esok dilakukan dari bahagian hadapan bangu- pula sudah uzur dan bergerak menggu-
berganding bahu tanpa mengira bangsa, diperlukan,” jelasnya. (20 Sept). nan. nakan tongkat. – Bernama
 4 Tempatan S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 harianekspres
Syarikat siar iklan ubat tidak lulus didenda RM7,500
KOTA KINABALU: Sebuah syarikat
didenda sejumlah RM7,500 atas empat
pertuduhan menyiarkan iklan yang tidak
Kesalahan di bawah Seksyen 4B Akta
Ubat (Iklan dan Penjualan) 1956 itu boleh
dihukum mengikut Seksyen 5 akta sama
permit untuk mengiklan daripada lem-
baga kerana mereka adalah syarikat
baharu.
Lelaki didakwa
diluluskan Lembaga Iklan Ubat. yang memperuntukkan hukuman denda Pengarah itu berkata ia adalah kesala-
VC Future Sdn Bhd melalui wakilnya
mengaku bersalah kepada semua per-
tuduhan terhadap syarikat itu pada Isnin.
Bagi pertuduhan pertama, syarikat itu
didenda RM1,500 oleh Hakim Mahkamah
sehingga RM3,000 atau penjara setahun,
atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit kesalahan.
Bagi pertuduhan kedua, ketiga dan
keempat, syarikat itu masing-masing
didenda RM1,000, RM2,000 dan RM3,000
han pertama syarikat dan berjanji tidak
akan mengulangi kesalahan itu.
Bagaimanapun, Pegawai Pendakwa
Farmasi Abu Suffian
mahkamah menjatuhkan hukuman
menggesa
cabul anak
saudara kena
Sesyen Azreena Aziz, kerana menyiarkan oleh Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen Elsie setimpal.
iklan ubat bertarikh 16 Okt 2022 yang Primus. Dia memaklumkan kepada mahkamah
diterbitkan di sebuah akhbar tanpa kelu- Pertuduhan menyatakan bahawa bahawa syarikat itu memang ada memo-
lusan Lembaga Iklan Ubat. syarikat itu telah menyiarkan iklan sama hon permit tetapi kandungan iklan itu
Pertuduhan menyatakan bahawa iklan mengenai ubat itu di akhbar sama (yang diberi permit) tidak sama dengan
itu telah membawa kepada penggunaan bertarikh 11 Sept, 26 Sept dan 6 Okt 2022. apa yang mereka siarkan dalam akhbar.

bela diri
perihalan tersebut sebagai ubat, alat atau Semasa rayuan, pengarah syarikat Tambah Abu, iklan itu akan mempen-

Saksi nafi tipu beri keterangan kes rasuah Guan Eng

remedi bagi tujuan pencegahan atau meminta hukuman ringan dengan men- garuhi pembaca bahawa ubat itu boleh
rawatan penyakit dan keadaan manusia. gatakan bahawa mereka telah meminta digunakan untuk rawatan. – CDB

Cynthia D Baga
KOTA KINABALU: Seorang lelaki berusia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bekas Pengarah beliau membuat pembayaran kepada Zarul Ahmad sebanyak 10 peratus dari- 29 tahun diperintah membela diri atas
Syarikat Consortium Zenith Construc- Lim selepas dibebaskan daripada pada keuntungan diperoleh syarikat itu, pertuduhan melakukan amang seksual
tion Sdn Bhd (CZCSB) memberitahu tahanan agensi itu. sebagai penghargaan mendapatkan pro- fizikal terhadap anak saudaranya.
Mahkamah Sesyen di sini pada Isnin Ibrahim juga mengaku menyediakan jek tersebut dan dituduh melakukan per- Hakim Mahkamah Sesyen Azreena Aziz rumah di Beaufort.
bahawa beliau tidak menipu semasa invois serta baucar palsu dan wang itu buatan itu berhampiran The Garden membuat perintah itu terhadap lelaki itu Kesalahan mengikut Seksyen 14(a) Akta
memberi keterangan dalam kes rasuah kemudian digunakan untuk merasuah Hotels, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley selepas memutuskan bahawa pihak pen- Kesalahan-Kesalahan Seksual Terhadap
membabitkan Lim Guan Eng. Lim. City di sini pada Mac 2011. dakwaan telah membuktikan kes prima Kanak-Kanak 2017 itu memperuntukkan
Ibrahim Sahari, 59, memaklumkan Terdahulu, ketika disoal balas oleh Lim turut berdepan dua pertuduhan facie terhadapnya pada Isnin. hukuman penjara sehingga 20 tahun, dan
perkara itu apabila peguam Gobind seorang lagi peguam Lim iaitu Tiara Kat- menyebabkan dua lot tanah bernilai Mahkamah menetapkan 4 Okt tahun sebat, jika sabit kesalahan.
Singh Deo, yang mewakili Lim, memper- rina Fuad, saksi itu bersetuju dengan RM208.8 juta milik kerajaan Pulau ini untuk pembelaan lelaki itu. Pihak pendakwaan telah memanggil
tikai kenyataan saksi tersebut di kenyataannya di Shah Alam bahawa Pinang dilupuskan kepada dua syarikat Lelaki itu didakwa melakukan kesala- enam saksi dalam perbicaraan itu.
Mahkamah Sesyen Shah Alam yang tidak wang RM19 juta diberikan kepada Gna- yang didakwa mempunyai kaitan den- han itu terhadap remaja perempuan beru- Timbalan Pendakwa Raya DK Afiqah
konsisten dengan keterangan beliau di naraja untuk menutup siasatan kes pen- gan projek terowong dasar laut itu. sia 15 tahun itu dengan meraba Alya AK Johari @PG Johari menjalankan
Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur. gubahan wang haram terhadap Zarul Perbicaraan di hadapan Hakim Azura kemaluannya antara 4.30 pagi dan 5 pagi pendakwaan, manakala lelaki itu tidak

Operasi lebih masa: Penjaga premis hiburan didenda RM2,500

Isu itu dibangkitkan oleh Gobind ker- Ahmad. Alwi bersambung 23 Okt ini. – Bernama pada 14 Julai 2021 di dalam tandas sebuah diwakili.
ana ketika Ibrahim memberi keterangan Semasa disoal Timbalan Pendakwa
di Shah Alam dalam kes tipu mem- Raya Mahadi Abdul pada Jumaat lepas,
babitkan ahli perniagaan G. Gnanaraja, Ibrahim berkata kenyataan beliau di
saksi itu menyatakan seorang lagi Pen- Shah Alam bercanggah dengan keny-
garah CZCSB iaitu Datuk Zarul Ahmad ataannya di mahkamah ini kerana ia Jo Ann Mool itu dan mendapati ia masih beroperasi perjudian dalam talian menggunakan
Mohd Zulkifli telah memaklumkan membabitkan pertuduhan dan individu KOTA KINABALU: Seorang penjaga premis melebihi masa yang dibenarkan. telefon bimbit.
bahawa beliau (Zarul Ahmad) ditipu berbeza. hiburan didenda RM2,500 atau penjara Polis merampas peralatan muzik den- Fazilah Zakaria, 26, dan Nurlina Nasir,
oleh Gnanaraja yang meminta RM19 juta Lim, 62, berdepan pertuduhan pin- dua bulan oleh Mahkamah Majistret di gan kehadiran Tahassarun, kata pihak 29, mengaku secara berasingan
daripadanya. daan menggunakan kedudukan sebagai sini kerana mengendalikan premis itu pendakwaan. melakukan kesalahan itu.
Gnanaraja dikatakan meminta wang Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang untuk melebihi masa dibenarkan. Tahassarun telah melakukan kesalahan Pembantu kedai Fazilah diperintah
itu bagi membantu menutup siasatan menerima rasuah RM3.3 juta dalam Tahassarun Amuma, 45, mengaku di bawah Seksyen 4(1) Ordinan Hiburan membayar denda RM1,800 atau penjara
Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah membantu syarikat milik Zarul Ahmad bersalah di hadapan Majistret Lovely Awam 1958 yang boleh dihukum di bawah dua bulan kerana melakukan kesalahan
Malaysia (SPRM) berhubung kesalahan bagi mendapatkan projek pembinaan Natasha Charles atas tuduhan mengenda- Seksyen 11 Ordinan sama, yang mempe- itu pada 2.50 petang 7 April tahun ini di
pengubahan wang haram terhadap Zarul bernilai RM6,341,383,702 di Pejabat Ketua likan Club Mix R&B Pub di kedai pekan runtukkan hukuman denda sehingga sebuah premis di Kepayan Ridge, di sini.
Ahmad. Menteri Pulau Pinang, Tingkat 28, Kom- Koidupan, Penampang pada 2.30 pagi, 4 RM5,000 atau penjara sehingga satu Nurlina turut didenda RM1,800 atau
Semasa prosiding di Mahkamah tar, George Town antara Januari 2011 Ogos tahun ini. tahun atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit penjara dua bulan atas kesalahan serupa
Sesyen di sini pada 28 Jun 2022, Ibrahim hingga Ogos 2017. Pihak pendakwaan memaklumkan kesalahan. pada 7.45 malam 5 Mei tahun ini di ruang
berkata Zarul Ahmad telah mengaku Bagi pertuduhan pindaan kedua, Lim majistret bahawa sepasukan polis yang Dalam kes lain, dua wanita didenda kaki lima Inanam Business Centre, Batu 6,
kepada SPRM dan kepadanya bahawa didakwa meminta suapan daripada menjalankan Ops Noda pergi ke premis sejumlah RM3,600 kerana terlibat dalam Jalan Tuaran.
Mereka didakwa mengikut Seksyen
7(2) Akta Rumah Perjudian Terbuka yang
memperuntukkan hukuman denda
sehingga RM5,000 atau penjara sehingga
enam bulan atau kedua-duanya, jika sabit
kesalahan.
Mengikut fakta kes yang dikemukakan
oleh pihak pendakwaan, Fazilah dan
Nurlina telah ditangkap secara berasingan
semasa Ops Dadu Khas – perjudian dalam
talian dan telefon bimbit mereka diram-
pas.
Pendakwaan dilakukan oleh Inspektor

Pemilik
Kelvan Elson Maik.

PEMANDU ingkar dikenakan tindakan kerana meninggalkan kereta mereka di ruang STAF DBKK mencatatkan butiran kereta yang menceroboh jalan utama bengkel
maut
tidak bertanda berhampiran hotel. Penguatkuasa ini (gambar kecil) mengambil dekat simpang lampu isyarat. Kompaun diletakkan di bawah pengelap
gambar maklumat berkaitan kereta ini yang ditinggalkan di Lorong Gomantong 2. cermin kenderaan ini (gambar kecil) di Lorong Sinsuran.

Parkir haram: 79 pemandu dikompaun di Sinsuran ditembak

% DEWAN Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu meninggalkan kenderaan mereka di tem- hati seorang pemandu dari Luyang men- pengguna jalan yang lain.” MACHANG: Seorang pemilik bengkel
(DBKK) terus memantau jalan di sekitar pat letak kereta yang tidak ditetapkan genai kesesakan yang berlaku di Jalan Tun Sementara itu, seorang pemilik premis kereta ditemukan maut dalam kenderaan
Sinsuran, dengan 79 pemandu dikenakan boleh dikenakan kompaun sehingga Fuad Stephens pada waktu puncak selepas di Kawasan Perindustrian Kolombong pacuan empat roda dinaikinya dipercayai
kompaun kerana meletak kenderaan RM500, menurutnya. waktu pejabat kerana kenderaan yang pula menegur DBKK kerana gagal akibat ditembak dalam kejadian kira-kira
secara haram di kawasan Ibu Negeri ini Dia berkata pesalah berulang dan diletakkan secara bertindan di sepanjang melakukan apa-apa terhadap beberapa 5.30 petang Ahad di Kampung Hutan
setakat tahun ini. mereka yang gagal membayar kompaun jalan itu. kereta yang didakwanya telah diting- Kuin, di sini.
Agensi itu juga dalam proses menan- boleh diheret ke mahkamah. RUBIE mengeluh mengenai kesukaran galkan di sepanjang jalan di pusat komer- Bapa saudara mangsa, Zuki Ibrahim, 38,
gani beberapa kenderaan yang dikatakan Jika mereka disabit kesalahan, mereka yang dialaminya untuk membelok ke kiri sial itu. berkata beliau dimaklumkan mengenai
dibuang di satu jalan di sebuah pusat berisiko dikenakan denda sehingga di persimpangan lampu isyarat, berham- FRANKLIN berkata dia telah memak- kejadian daripada isteri mangsa kira-kira
komersial Kolombong. RM20,000, menjalani hukuman penjara piran Hotel Le Meridien, apabila dia lumkan pihak berkuasa itu dua kali men- 6 petang.
Jurucakap Jabatan Penguatkuasaannya sehingga 12 bulan atau kedua-duanya, meninggalkan tempat kerjanya di Sin- genai kenderaan di Lorong Buah Duku 3A, “Ketika mendapat panggilan tersebut
berkata pegawai DBKK membuat pemerik- menurut jurucakap itu. suran selepas waktu pejabat. di mana premisnya terletak: Pertama kali (daripada isteri mangsa), saya dalam per-
saan berkala terhadap Jalan Tun Fuad “Pegawai kami keluar memeriksa pada “Pemandu yang tidak bertimbang rasa pada Mei 2022 dan sekali lagi pada Mac jalanan pulang dari Kuala Lumpur.
Stephens, Lorong Gomantong 2, Jalan Dua pelbagai waktu siang dan malam sentiasa meletak kenderaan di lorong tahun ini. “Saya terus ke Hospital Machang,
Puluh dan Jalan Datuk Chong Thian Vun – sebanyak empat kali pada Ogos. Kira-kira yang lebih dekat dengan hotel,” katanya. “Kereta-kereta ini telah menceroboh namun dimaklumkan mayat anak saudara
kesemuanya di Sinsuran. 23 kompaun dikeluarkan pada bulan itu. Beberapa kali, Rubie telah membun- sebahagian jalan itu,” katanya. saya masih berada di tempat kejadian,”
“Seramai 10 pemandu telah dikenakan “Tujuh belas lagi telah dikompaun yikan hon kepada pemandu yang duduk “Kereta ini sudah lama tidak bergerak katanya kepada pemberita di lokasi keja-
tindakan kerana meninggalkan kender- semasa tujuh pemeriksaan pada Julai.” di dalam kenderaan mereka yang tidak dari situ. Cat pada badan sesetengah dian.
aan di ruang tidak bertanda semasa tiga Dia berkata 16 kompaun dikeluarkan di bergerak berhampiran lampu isyarat. kenderaan ini telah mula luntur di beber- Zuki berkata kali terakhir beliau
pemeriksaan berasingan bulan ini,” kawasan Sinsuran pada Jun dan 13 lagi “Ada yang hanya mendongak tetapi apa tempat, manakala tayar kereta lain bertemu anak saudaranya yang berusia 37
katanya, sambil menambah pemeriksaan antara Februari dan Mei. enggan mengalihkan kenderaan mereka, sudah hilang angin.” tahun itu kira-kira sebulan lepas.
terbaharu dilakukan pada Jumaat. “Kami telah berusaha untuk mengha- manakala yang lain membalas hon atau Dia berkata ramai orang awam di “Saya dimaklumkan anak saudara yang
“Pemandu kenderaan boleh disifatkan lang insiden meletak kereta secara haram menjeling dengan marah kepada saya. kawasan itu telah menganggap kenderaan tinggal di Pasir Puteh datang ke Machang
meletak kenderaan secara haram, jika di sekitar sebuah hotel lima bintang di “Mereka seolah-olah menganggap ia ini sebagai “dibuang”. untuk membeli alat ganti kenderaan
tiada tanda sempadan yang dicat di bahagian Bandaraya ini.” hak mereka untuk berbuat sesuka hati Franklin memberikan nombor-nom- untuk bengkelnya,” katanya.
kedua-dua belah permukaan jalan yang Jurucakap itu mengulas rasa tidak puas walaupun tindakan mereka menyusahkan bor plat pendaftaran bagi dua kereta ini, Pada Isnin, polis mendapati lelaki yang
diduduki kenderaan mereka,” katanya. yang telah dimaklumkan kepada agensi maut ditembak itu, mempunyai rekod
“Ini tidak kira sama ada kereta mereka itu pada 7 September. jenayah dan dadah.
menghalang aliran lalu lintas atau tidak di Jurucakap itu berkata ia perlu menge- Ketua Polis Kelantan Datuk Muhamad
kawasan itu.” sahkan dakwaan pengusaha kedai itu. Zaki Harun berkata berdasarkan siasatan,
Di bawah Undang-undang Kecil Perun- “Sekiranya ia terbukti benar, kami akan kejadian berlaku ketika peniaga itu
tukan Tempat Letak Kereta (Letak Kereta meminta bantuan Jabatan Pengangkutan berada dalam sebuah kenderaan pacuan
Berkupon) 2014 agensi itu, mereka yang Jalan untuk mengenal pasti pemilik empat roda di hadapan sebuah kedai alat
kenderaan yang ingkar ini,” katanya. ganti kenderaan.
Dia berkata DBKK memandang serius “Berdasarkan maklumat awal, dua sus-
tindakan membuang kenderaan meman- pek lelaki yang tidak dikenali menaiki
dangkan kenderaan ini menyakitkan mata kereta jenis Honda berwarna putih telah
pandangan awam. melepaskan beberapa das tembakan dari
“Bagaimanapun, lebih penting lagi, jarak dekat ke arah tingkap pemandu.
kereta dan lori yang tidak diingini ini “Mangsa yang berada di kerusi
boleh menjadi tempat pembiakan nya- pemandu telah meninggal dunia di tem-
muk Aedes. pat kejadian,” katanya dalam kenyataan,
“Kita mahu mengelak wabak denggi di sini pada Isnin.
daripada berlaku di kawasan sekitar.” Muhamad Zaki berkata mayat mangsa
Jurucakap itu menafikan cadangan telah dihantar ke Hospital Machang untuk
mengenai ketiadaan tindakan agensi itu bedah siasat dan kes disiasat mengikut
dalam perkara ini, dengan mengatakan Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan.
bahawa “notis peringatan mesra” telah “Orang ramai yang mempunyai mak-
ditinggalkan pada beberapa kereta pada lumat berkenaan kes ini diminta untuk

BEBERAPA kereta nampaknya dibuang KERETA ini sudah berbulan-bulan

Mei tahun lepas, dengan pemilik tampil membantu pihak polis dengan

di Lorong Buah Duku 3A di Kolombong. ditinggalkan di jalan Kolombong ini.

diarahkan untuk mengalihkan kereta menghubungi balai polis berdekatan,”
mereka. (SS) katanya. – Bernama
harianekspres S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 Dunia 5
Ukraine, Rusia bertembung
di mahkamah tertinggi PBB
THE HAGUE: Rusia dan Ukraine berdepan di tuduhan pembunuhan beramai-ramai oleh terbabit selepas memberi alasan tidak mem-
Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa (ICJ) Rusia sebagai alasan, adalah bertentangan punyai masa yang mencukupi untuk menye-
bermula Isnin berhubung dakwaan Moscow dengan Konvensyen Genosid PBB 1948. diakan hujah.
mengenai “pembunuhan beramai-ramai” di Pada Mac 2022, ICJ memutuskan untuk Lebih daripada 30 negara lain mem-
timur Ukraine sebagai alasan untuk memihak kepada Ukraine lalu men- babitkan sekutu Barat Ukraine juga akan
melakukan pencerobohan tahun lalu. garahkan Rusia menggantung serta-merta mempunyai peluang untuk membuat keny-
Wakil dari dua negara yang bertelagah tindakan ketenteraannya. ataan bagi menyokong Kyiv.

GAMBAR dikeluarkan Kementerian Pertahanan Taiwan pada 13 September lalu

itu dijadual bersemuka di Istana Keamanan Namun, penghakiman itu dianggap ICJ bagaimanapun, menolak tawaran

menunjukkan kapal induk pesawat udara China, Shandong (kiri) diawasi oleh kepal
di The Hague, sebelum mahkamah tertinggi hanya sebagai ketetapan awal, sementara Amerika Syarikat (AS) untuk turut serta

Taiwan kesan 103 pesawat

perang Taiwan di perairan negara itu. – Gambar AFP
Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) menunggu keputusan sama ada mahkamah dalam kes itu.
menetapkan sama ada mereka mempunyai terbabit kompeten untuk memutuskan Mahkamah ICJ ditubuhkan selepas
bidang kuasa untuk menghentikan operasi berhubung perkara berkenaan. Perang Dunia II untuk menangani pertika-

pejuang China sekitar pulau

ketenteraan Rusia. Keputusan mahkamah adalah wajib ian antara negara anggota PBB apabila
Presiden Rusia, Vladimir Putin, men- dipatuhi walaupun ia tidak mempunyai mereka tidak dapat menyelesaikan perkara
jadikan sebahagian alasan “serangan” ke pasukan polis untuk menguatkuasakannya. itu sendiri.
atas Ukraine pada 24 Februari 2022 adalah Rusia pula menyifatkan ICJ tidak mem- Kes yang dibawa bagaimanapun boleh
disebabkan rakyat pro-Rusia di timur punyai bidang kuasa itu kerana kes Ukraine mengambil tempoh sehingga beberapa
TAIPEI: Taiwan menggesa China supaya gan ini. Ukraine berdepan tindakan buli dan pem- berada di luar skop Konvensyen Genosid bulan untuk memutuskan sama ada ia
menghentikan semua tindakan ketenter- Atas dasar itu, China kerap melakukan bunuhan beramai-ramai oleh rejim Kyiv. PBB. mempunyai bidang kuasa.
aannya yang bersifat “unilateral yang latihan ketenteraan di sekitar pulau berke- Dua hari selepas pencerobohan, Ukraine Negara itu dijangka menyempurnakan ICJ juga sedang menangani kes berasin-
memfailkan saman di ICJ dan menafikan hujahnya lebih lanjut, manakala giliran gan difailkan Ukraine yang mendakwa
membinasa” selepas mengesan lebih 100 naan dalam usaha menuntut kedaulatan-
dengan tegas berhubung perkara berke- Ukraine pula pada Selasa. Rusia menyokong pemberontak pemisah di

Keselamatan di NY diperketat menjelang UNGA

pesawat pejuang China dan sembilan nya dan memberi tekanan ke atas Taipei.
naan. Ini adalah kali pertama wakil Rusia timur Ukraine selama beberapa tahun
kapal tentera laut di kawasan sekitar Peta aktiviti China sepanjang 24 jam
Ukraine kemudiannya berhujah bahawa tampil berhujah di mahkamah dalam kes sebelum pencerobohan. – AFP
pulau itu. lalu menunjukkan jet pejuang melintasi
Ia menegaskan perkara itu boleh garis pertengahan Selat Taiwan, yang men-
menyebabkan ketegangan meningkat jadi penghalang tidak rasmi antara kedua-
antara kedua-dua negara tersebut. dua pihak.
Amaran itu dikeluarkan Kementerian China bagaimanapun mula kerap NEW YORK: Lebih 150 ketua negara dan ker- bat,” kata Caban sambil menambah bahawa berucap bermula Selasa.
Pertahanan Taiwan selepas dilaporkan melintasi sempadan itu sejak setahun lalu. ajaan serta ratusan menteri, diplomat, wakil “kami akan bekerjasama rapat dengan Setiausaha Agung PBB Antonio Guterres
berlakunya peningkatan mendadak Pesawat lain pula dilaporkan terbang badan bukan kerajaan dan wartawan Perkhidmatan Rahsia, Jabatan Negara, FBI akan merasmikan sesi itu pada 9 pagi waktu
dalam aktiviti ketenteraan China berham- ke selatan Taiwan melalui Saluran Bashi, berhimpun di New York untuk menghadiri dan Polis PBB.” tempatan (1300GMT), diikuti oleh presiden
piran pulau berkenaan. yang memisahkan pulau itu dari Filipina. sesi ke-78 Perhimpunan Agung Pertubuhan NYPD juga menggalakkan warga New sesi ke-78 UNGA, Dennis Francis dari
Menurutnya, sejak Ahad lepas Minggu lalu, Kementerian Pertahanan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (UNGA) yang York memilih pengangkutan awam Trinidad dan Tobago.
sebanyak 103 pesawat pejuang China dila- Taiwan memaklumkan tempoh antara bermula Isnin. berbanding memandu untuk mengu- Secara tradisi, Brazil akan menjadi
Menjelang satu daripada acara paling rangkan kesesakan lalu lintas. negara pertama yang berucap, diikuti
porkan melintasi garis tengah Selat Tai- Julai hingga September secara tradisinya
berprofil tinggi di dunia itu, Jabatan Polis Timbalan ketua Perkhidmatan Kesela- Amerika Syarikat.
wan, iaitu jumlah tertinggi dalam tempoh adalah waktu paling sibuk bagi latihan
New York (NYPD) telah mengetatkan tahap matan PBB, Rodrigo Victor da Paixao, Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
terdekat ini. ketenteraan China di sepanjang perairan
keselamatan termasuk menutup beberapa berkata anggotanya bersedia menjalankan adalah antara pemimpin dunia yang tiba di
“Aktiviti China sepanjang tempoh berkenaan. batang jalan di Manhattan atas sebab-sebab tanggungjawab untuk melindungi berpu- New York pada Isnin untuk menghadiri per-
beberapa hari lalu memberikan cabaran China memperkukuhkan kekuatan keselamatan, menurut Agensi Anadolu luh-puluh pemimpin dunia. sidangan UNGA.
serius kepada keselamatan di selat dan udaranya terhadap Taiwan dengan pen- (AA), Beberapa protes mengenai pelbagai UNGA di New York yang bermula secara
rantau ini,” katanya melalui kenyataan. empatan tetap jet pejuang dan dron Pesuruhjaya Polis NYPD Edward Caban topik, seperti perubahan iklim, dijangka rasmi pada Selasa dan berlangsung selama
Pada masa sama, menurut kementerian baharu di pangkalan udara yang diperlu- pada Khamis berkata anggotanya akan berlaku berhampiran kawasan sekitar ibu seminggu, bersedia untuk memberi
itu, keamanan dan kestabilan di Selat Tai- askan, kata Kementerian Pertahanan Tai-

Penumpang Bangkok Airways kena timbang berat

ditemptakan berkawal di seluruh bandar pejabat PBB di Manhattan. tumpuan kepada usaha untuk meneruskan
wan adalah tanggungjawab bersama wan dalam laporan dwi tahunannya bulan itu untuk mengawal keselamatan. Perhimpunan Agung utama bermula semula 17 Matlamat Pembangunan Mam-
semua pihak di rantau ini. ini. – AFP/Reuters “Setiap bahagian di jabatan kami terli- pada Isnin, dengan para pemimpin akan pan (SDG) PBB, antara lain bagi menangani
Katanya, gangguan ketenteraan secara kemiskinan, kelaparan, pendidikan serta
berterusan oleh tentera China berisiko penjagaan kesihatan, lapor Agensi Berita
memburukkan lagi keselamatan serantau. Jerman (dpa).
“Kami menyeru pihak berkuasa Beijing BANGKOK: Syarikat penerbangan Bangkok adalah selaras dengan ukuran standard Per- Sebelum ini, langkah sama sudah digu- Pada tahun 2015, negara-negara di dunia
untuk bertanggungjawab dan segera Airways dilaporkan meminta penumpang tubuhan Penerbangan Awam Antarabangsa nakan untuk penumpang pesawat dalam menetapkan sendiri sasaran utama ini
menghentikan tindakan ketenteraan yang untuk menimbang berat mereka sebelum dan tujuannya adalah untuk membantu penerbangan Korean Air dan Air New untuk pembangunan global dengan matla-
merosakkan ini,” katanya. menaiki pesawat, berkuat kuasa sehingga 31 dalam pengiraan berat untuk berlepas bagi Zealand. mat untuk menangani kebuluran dan
Sementara itu, Kementerian Perta- Oktober. memastikan keselamatan penerbangan. Bangkok Airways mengendalikan kemiskinan tegar menjelang 2030.
hanan China, masih belum memberikan Syarikat penerbangan itu turut memak- Syarikat penerbangan itu berkata, tim- perkhidmatan berjadual ke destinasi di Namun wabak, perang Ukraine dan kri-
maklum balas sehingga kini. lumkan segala data yang diperoleh, terma- bangan berat akan dilakukan di pintu Thailand, Kemboja, Hong Kong, Laos, Mal- sis hutang di negara-negara miskin menjadi
China menganggap Taiwan yang ditad- suk berat timbangan akan dirahsiakan. berlepas sebelum menaiki pesawat dan dives, Myanmar, Singapura dan Vietnam. penghalang yang menyebabkan PBB jauh
bir secara demokrasi sebagai wilayahnya Bangkok Airways dalam satu kenyataan, pihaknya meminta kerjasama daripada Ia berpangkalan di Lapangan Terbang daripada mencapai sasarannya. – Bernama-
sendiri sejak beberapa tahun kebelakan- berkata timbangan berat penumpang semua penumpang. Suvarnabhumi di Bangkok. – Agensi Agensi

Indonesia jamin stok

beras mencukupi
YOGYAKARTA: Indonesia menegaskan juta tan stok dari luar termasuk tambahan malah mengharamkan eksport beras,
mempunyai stok beras yang mencukupi 400,000 tan. sekali gus menyebabkan peningkatan
untuk menampung permintaan dalam “Kita masih memerlukan (mengimport harga beras di seluruh dunia.
negeri walaupun terdapat sekatan beras) apa-apa jumlah yang diperlukan, Negara eksport mengehadkan bekalan
eksport daripada beberapa negara pen- tetapi pada asasnya kita sudah memper- beras ke luar untuk memastikan kesela-
geluar. oleh stok beras sebanyak dua juta tan. matan makanan domestik.
Menteri Perdagangan, Zulkifli Hasan, Oleh itu, semuanya terkawal,” katanya. Sehubungan itu, Indonesia sedang
berkata sehingga kini Indonesia mempun- Beliau berkata, kerajaan juga membuat meneroka kerjasama mengimport beras
yai kira-kira 1.6 juta tan stok beras sedia ketetapan untuk mengagihkan bantuan dari beberapa negara seperti Kemboja,
ada dan dijangka menerima 400,000 tan beras sebanyak 10 kilogram (kg) kepada India, Bangladesh dan China bagi mensta-

100 individu terlibat pesta seks

POLIS menampilkan empat suspek utama dalam sidang media.
lagi bekalan dalam tempoh terdekat. 21.3 juta keluarga penerima bermula bilkan harga serta memastikan bekalan
“Kita ada 1.6 juta tan dan ia adalah jum- bulan ini hingga November. beras bagi kegunaan domestik men-
lah yang banyak, jadi tidak perlu risau,” Katanya, inisiatif itu akan dilaksanakan cukupi.
katanya kepada pemberita selepas dite- secara besar-besaran berikutan Indonesia Jokowi turut mengadakan perbincan-
mui di Universiti Ahmad Dahlan di Bantul, mempunyai stok beras yang banyak buat gan mengenai import beras bersama Per-
Yogyakarta, Ahad. masa ini. dana Menteri Kemboja, Hun Manet, JAKARTA: Polis Indonesia mendedahkan Beliau bagaimanapun tidak memberikan
Pada masa yang sama, Zulkifli berkata, Sebelum ini, Presiden Joko Widodo Perdana Menteri India, Narendra Modi, bahawa penganjur pesta seks yang diadakan maklumat terperinci mengenai ahli-ahli
walaupun bekalan mencukupi, namun atau dikenali dengan panggilan Jokowi Presiden Bangladesh, Mohammed Sha- di sebuah unit apartmen di Semanggi, pesta seks tersebut tetapi menyatakan,

Penduduk teruja naik Kereta

import beras ke Indonesia disifatkan dilaporkan berkata sebanyak 19 negara, habuddin dan Perdana Menteri China, Li

Dukun berang
Jakarta Selatan sebenarnya mempunyai 100 pihaknya sedang melakukan siasatan ter-
masih perlu dan sudah mendapatkan dua termasuk India mengenakan sekatan Qiang. – Agensi orang ahli, lapor portal berita Republika. hadap 100 ahli itu dan mengkategorinya
Polis Metro Jakarta Selatan menyerbu sebagai saksi.

Api Cepat Jakarta-Bandung digelar palsu,

unit apartmen itu pada 8 September lalu Tambah Bintoro, peserta-peserta yang
dan menangkap empat orang, termasuk menghadiri acara itu diwajibkan membayar

bunuh suami isteri

sepasang suami isteri yang disyaki menjadi wang pendaftaran sebanyak 1 juta rupiah
penganjur pesta tersebut. (RM304.81).

Indo bantu migran terlibat

“Pengikutnya ramai. Ada sekitar 100 “Sebenarnya bukan kali ini sahaja. Sudah
BEKASI: Sejumlah penduduk teruja lembut, hanya sekali sahaja terasa sedikit ahli,” ujar Ketua Polis Jakarta Selatan, Asisten berkali-kali acara itu diadakan,” kata Bin-
mengikuti ujian perjalanan operasi Kereta hentakan. Komisioner Polis Bintoro. toro. – Agensi
Api Berkelajuan Tinggi (HSR) yang “Selebihnya tidak mengapa, harap- JAKARTA: Seorang dukun sanggup mem-

pergaduhan di Taiwan
menghubungkan Jakarta dengan Ban- harap tiada apa-apa berlaku dan operasi bunuh sepasang suami isteri kerana mereka
dung. akan kekal baik pada masa hadapan,” kata menggelarnya sebagai bomoh palsu dalam
Fasa pertama ujian Kereta Api Cepat Suyatmi. kejadian di Daerah Timpah, wilayah Kali-
Jakarta-Bandung (KCJB) yang bertolak Selain Umi dan Suyatmi, seramai 91 mantan Tengah, lapor portal berita detik-
dari Stesen Halim di Jakarta Timur mem- penduduk dari sembilan perkampungan sumut, Sabtu lalu.
Jenayah itu terbongkar selepas pen-
beri keutamaan kepada komuniti yang di Trikora turut berpeluang menikmati
duduk setempat menemui mayat si suami
terjejas akibat projek pembangunannya perjalanan percuma dalam sesi ujian TANGERANG: Kementerian Luar Indone- membunuh, menyerang dan bertempur.
di dalam sebuah parit pada 10 September
untuk mencuba tren laju itu. tersebut. sia akan memberi bantuan kepada 15 Aribhimo berkata kementerian akan
lalu, namun mereka tidak mengetahui
Salah seorang daripada mereka ialah Wartawan Kompas.com yang turut serta identitinya. pekerja asing Indonesia yang disyaki ter- memberi bantuan kepada suspek sepan-
Umi, 50, warga Kompleks Halim Trikora dalam ujian berkenaan melaporkan, per- “Korban ditemui di dalam parit dan libat dalam pergaduhan antara dua jang proses perundangan yang sedang
yang mengakui perkhidmatan tersebut jalanan di dalam kereta api sangat lancar masih belum diketahui identitinya,” kata kumpulan silat di Taiwan yang menye- berjalan selain menjaga mangsa per-
sangat luar biasa. tanpa kejutan atau getaran yang besar. ketua polis tempatan, Erlan Munaji. babkan seorang maut, lapor Agensi Berita gaduhan.
“Wah, memang sangat selesa, tenang “Semuanya terasa selesa, sehingga Beberapa hari kemudian, penduduk Antara. “Ada seorang yang cedera tetapi sudah
dan menyenangkan. Tak terasa bergegar tidak terasa sudah sampai di Stesen Tegal- setempat dikejutkan dengan penemuan “Walaupun mereka terlibat dalam (per- mula pulih dan bagi mereka yang dalam
dan luar biasa. luar dan Cileunyi, Bandung,” jelas laporan mayat wanita yang ditemui 500 meter dari gaduhan), suspek mempunyai hak. Kami proses undang-undang, kami beker-
“Apapun, testimoni naik KCJB memang itu. lokasi tempat jasad lelaki itu dijumpai. tetap memberikan bantuan,” kata Pen- jasama dengan Polis Changhua dan Peja-
pantas!” katanya ketika tiba di Stesen Setiausaha Korporat PT KCIC, Eva “Korban ditemui 500 meter dari jasad garah Perlindungan Rakyat dan Entiti bat Pendakwa raya,” katanya.
Tegalluar, Bandung. Chairunisa sebelum ini berkata, terdapat pertama di dalam belukar. Identiti mangsa Undang-undang kementerian Nugroho Ekoran kes itu, warga Indonesia sama
Perkara sama turut disampaikan oleh empat perjalanan berjadual pergi dan juga belum diketahui,” kata Erlan. Aribhimo, di sini pada Ahad. ada di Taiwan atau di dalam negara dinasi-
Suyatmi, 46, yang berkata, perjalanan KCJB balik dari stesen Halim ke Tegalluar setiap Hasil siasatan polis, pasangan suami Menurutnya, pihak penguatkuasa hatkan bertenang.
terasa lancar. hari. isteri itu disyaki dibunuh oleh seorang undang-undang Taiwan sedang menyiasat Sementara itu, mayat mangsa yang
Suyatmi malah berharap KCJB menjadi Sekitar 2,200 tempat duduk disediakan bomoh dikenali sebagai Sriwanto Andy kes pergaduhan yang melibatkan dua dikenali sebagai JF, seorang pekerja pem-
pengangkutan yang selamat dan selesa secara percuma kepada penduduk dan Ragil Saputra. Suspek ditangkap dan men- kumpulan silat Indonesia itu. buatan di Taiwan dari Trenggalek, Jawa
selepas beroperasi secara rasmi untuk proses ujian perjalanan itu akan gaku melakukan pembunuhan kerana Kesemua 15 suspek juga telah dipin- Timur, tiba di Lapangan Terbang Antara-
orang ramai. diteruskan sehingga 30 September ini. – tidak tahan disebut sebagai dukun palsu. – dahkan ke Pejabat Pendakwa raya Daerah bangsa Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang, Ban-
“Saya tidak merasakan gegaran itu, ia Agensi Agensi Changhua untuk siasatan atas pertuduhan ten, pada Sabtu. – Bernama-Antara
 Kalau betul ada bukti, saya akan jelaskan – Syasya Dolla
6 Hiburan S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 harianekspres

ANGGOTA Dolla iaitu Syasya memperlihatkan saya minum. Kalau baik sendiri serta kumpulan Dolla. saya tidak akan melakukan perkara yang
(gambar) menyifatkan video betul ada bukti, saya akan jelaskan. Bukan itu sahaja, namanya turut boleh memudaratkan populariti Dolla,
yang tular di media sosial Video itu dah lama, ia dirakam menjadi sebutan ramai apabila dilihat nama baik agama dan juga keluarga.
yang mendakwa dia ketika saya menghadiri acara bersikap sambil lewa atau tidak Saya bekerja mencari duit dan keluarga
sedang mabuk di sebuah melibatkan artis luar negara. profesional ketika muncul dalam sebuah percayakan saya.
acara sebagai fitnah dan “Memang ada dihidangkan temu bual bersama media. “Saya minta maaf jika yang tersebar
bertujuan menjatuhkan alkohol namun saya tidak Menurutnya suntingan video yang sebelum ini membawa ajaran buruk
imejnya. pegang atau minum. Jadi tular di media sosial itu menimbulkan kepada golongan remaja. Tidak semua
Syasya atau kenyataan yang kononnya salah faham dalam kalangan peminat perkara di internet boleh dipercayai.
Noorsyasya Afiqah mengatakan saya mabuk itu sehingga ada yang menghentam tanpa Perkara yang tersebar sebelum ini
Sharizal, 22, meminta adalah satu fitnah,” katanya mengetahui cerita sebenar. bukanlah diri saya yang sebenar,”
dakwaan yang secara ekslusif kepada Mstar. Dalam masa sama dia juga memohon katanya.

Azhan Rani mahu

dilemparkan terhadap Menerusi temubual yang orang ramai agar tidak mudah membuat Terdahulu, pihak pengurusan
dirinya itu disertakan sama, Syasya sebagai seorang penilaian menerusi video yang tersebar memohon agar kontroversi itu tidak

Beri peluang pelakon

dengan bukti kerana enggan selebriti menjelaskan dia sangat di media sosial tanpa sebarang usul ditanyakan kepada Syasya bagi memberi

watak berbeza
mencemarkan nama baik Dolla. menitikberatkan mengenai tingkah periksa. ruang kepada pelancaran single Damello.
“Tiada video pun yang laku supaya tidak menjejaskan nama “Orang-orang kenal rapat pasti tahu – Harian Metro

bertubuh gempal – Megat

MESKIPUN namanya cukup sinonim
dengan watak antagonis, pelakon
berpengalaman, Azhan Rani (gambar)
mengakui dia mahu mencuba pelbagai
karakter berbeza untuk memberi variasi
dalam lakonannya.
Menurut Azhan atau nama sebenar,
Azhan Abdul Rani, 47, dia sukar menolak

Billy Miller
PENGARAH filem aksi disaran memberi peluang kepada pelakon
bila ditawarkan watak antagonis kerana
menganggap ia kepercayaan diberikan

kemurungan
bertubuh gempal dan berusia untuk melakonkan babak
pertarungan atas faktor bakat serta keupayaan mereka, selain pengarah padanya.
asas dalam seni mempertahankan diri. “Bila diberi watak antagonis

sebelum
Pelakon, Megat Sharizal, 44, (gambar) berpendapat sudah tiba terutamanya banyak dalam projek filem,
masanya pengarah membuka mata dan tidak memilih pelakon saya terima sahaja kerana anggap ia
rezeki dan penghargaan pada saya.

meninggal dunia
‘stereotaip’ untuk membawa watak aksi.
“Saya cuma hendak cakap, cukup-cukuplah ambil pelakon “Jika diberi pilihan saya pun mahu
bertubuh ‘sado’ untuk memegang watak aksi. Sudah tiba watak berbeza dalam lakonan. Namun
masanya untuk pengarah pelbagaikan pelakon dalam naskhah sebagai pelakon, saya perlu jalankan
mereka. tanggungjawab yang diamanahkan
PELAKON terkenal Amerika Syarikat, “Contohilah filem Walid yang lebih realisitik apabila walaupun sering ditawarkan watak
Billy Miller, 43, (gambar) dilaporkan menampilkan hero yang sama seperti kita lihat di luar filem. sama,” katanya.
meninggal dunia pada 15 September Tidak semestinya pelakon gemuk dan tua tidak boleh Pelakon yang dikenali dengan watak
lalu di Austin, Texas, Amerika Syarikat melakonkan babak aksi. Ustaz Hamadi dalam drama Nur ini
(AS), lapor agensi. “Saya yakin mereka mampu melakonkan watak itu jika diberi berkata, ada kalanya dia dapat peluang
Berita duka itu disahkan pengurus peluang,” katanya pada sidang media tayangan filem Walid di menolak watak antagonis yang klise
Miller, Marnie Sparer kepada media Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, baru-baru ini. dalam drama.
sambil memaklumkan beliau Melalui filem genre aksi drama itu, Megat atau nama sebenar, “Contohnya, dalam drama Nur, hasil
Megat Sharizal Mohamed Yusoff memegang watak utama sebagai perbincangan dengan pengarah, kita
menghembuskan nafas terakhir dua
Walid. ubah sedikit watak ustaz yang jahat
hari sebelum ulang tahun kelahirannya
Karakter itu memerlukan Megat yang pernah tiga kali kepada ‘gila’ atau ‘badut’ untuk
ke-44 pada tanggal 17 September lalu.
mewakili Kuala Lumpur dalam pertandingan Silat Gayong kelainan,” katanya.
“Pemenang Anugerah Emmy, Billy peringkat kebangsaan, mempamerkan kehandalannya dalam
Miller meninggal dunia pada 15 Mengulas lakonannya dalam filem
bersilat dan bermain dengan senjata. semangat dalam diri untuk melakukan yang terbaik dalam Tebus arahan Jason Chong, kata Azhan,
September 2023 di Austin, Texas. Beliau Filem Walid yang mula ditayangkan di pawagam tempatan, naskhah ini,” katanya yang pernah mengarahkan drama bersiri dia menerima tawaran berlakon dalam
bertarung dengan kemurungan di Khamis lalu, berkisar kes penculikan kanak-kanak membabitkan Metro Crime Series episod Siapa Lelaki Itu?
penghujung usianya,” katanya dalam filem itu kerana membabitkan
sindiket pemerdagangan manusia. Megat yang pernah membintangi filem Hati Malaya dan Anak penggambaran di Kuching, Sarawak.
satu kenyataan. Mengulas pemilihannya sebagai teraju utama naskhah Rimau The Movie ini tidak dapat melupakan pengalaman
Bagaimanapun, butiran terperinci “Sebagai bekas penuntut dan alumni
sentuhan Areel Abu Bakar itu, Megat mengakui terkejut kerana dijangkiti Covid-19 ketika dalam penggambaran filem Walid. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas),
kematian pelakon siri General Hospital sepanjang 20 tahun dalam industri perfileman, ini kali pertama “Ketika melakonkan babak pergelutan, tiba-tiba saya sukar
itu tidak didedahkan. saya harap filem ini cara untuk saya ‘beri
dia diberi kepercayaan memegang watak hero. bernafas. Selepas membuat pemeriksaan, saya disahkan
Kematian Miller disahkan oleh semula’ pada pihak universiti.
“Ketika Areel beritahu saya terpilih untuk memegang watak dijangkiti Covid-19 dan perlu dikuarantinkan selama lima hari.
seorang individu di sebuah restoran di “Saya ada ramai rakan di sana dan
Walid, bukan saya sahaja yang terkejut, malah, pelakon lain juga. “Mujur keadaan saya tidak begitu teruk kerana sudah
Los Angeles yang juga dipercayai rakan mereka harap dapat tengok negeri
Pada sesi baca skrip, masih ada pelakon yang bertanya siapa yang mendapatkan vaksin. Bagaimanapun, selepas pulih, saya
kongsi perniagaan. memegang watak Walid. Sarawak dalam filem lakonan,” katanya
sambung penggambaran.
Miller dilahirkan di Tulsa, Oklahoma “Sudah tentu saya bangga dengan tawaran yang diberi yang juga pemegang Ijazah Sarjana
“Ketika itu, saya rasa lain berikutan kesan jangkitan. Bukan
pada 17 September 1979 dan dibesarkan walaupun pada awalnya, saya sangka pegang watak penjahat Muda Drama dan Teater di Unimas pada
hendak kata ‘pancit’, tetapi agak sukar untuk bernafas,” katanya.
di Grand Prairie iaitu sebuah bandar di berdasarkan keadaan fizikal saya yang berjambang dan berambut Selain Megat, filem terbitan Layar Picture ini turut 2001.
Dari segi lakonan pula, kata Azhan,

Legenda Ulek Mayang diangkat ke layar perak

luar Dallas. panjang ketika itu. menampilkan pelakon seperti Nam Ron, Qaseh Izwandy, Fad
Agensi melaporkan sejak kecil sudah “Tak mahu mensia-siakan peluang diberi, saya tanamkan Anuar, Yusran Hashim dan ramai lagi. – BH Online dia menyerahkan pada penonton untuk
berjuang dengan penyakit tarsal menilai lakonannya dalam filem itu.
coalition iaitu berlaku kondisi “Saya melakonkan watak Bakar yang
abnormal pada tulang rawan di juga karakter antagonis dalam filem
pergelangan kakinya. Tebus dan serahkan pada penonton
Sejurus menamatkan pengajian dari LEGENDA Ulek Mayang tentunya tidak lagi negara dan antarabangsa. baharu, tetapi pada masa sama berbakat. untuk menilai hasilnya,” katanya.
Universiti Texas di Austin, Miller asing buat masyarakat Malaysia. “Banyak potensi untuk kita menjayakan “Kriteria pemilihan saya adalah pelakon Tebus The Movie diterajui barisan
berpindah ke Los Angeles untuk Kini, kisah legenda itu bakal diangkat filem ini. Bukan sekadar ambil cerita lama itu tak semestinya popular kerana saya lebih pelakon hebat seperti Aedy Ashraf,
bekerja dengan sebuah syarikat dan diterjemahkan ke dalam filem dan dan sesuaikan dengan zaman sekarang. Itu meneliti dari sudut bakat lakonannya. Ahirine Ahirudin,Idan Aedan, Jay Iswazir
pengurusan hiburan. digarap oleh pengarah, Bade Azmi. takkan berhasil. Jadi, kena ada Selain itu, saya ingin membariskan barisan dan Marissa Yasmin kini boleh ditonton
Pada 2010, 2013 dan 2014, Miller Filem bakal diterbitkan syarikat penambahbaikan untuk sesuaikan dengan pelakon berpengalaman untuk mengisi menerusi platform penstriman Prime
memenangi Anugerah Emmy bagi produksi Langit Terang Production Sdn Bhd penonton hari ini. Saya percaya potensinya watak yang lebih berusia dalam filem ini. Video.
pelakon utama dalam siri drama The dengan kerjasama Valus Vision sangat kuat,” katanya. “Pada masa sama, Ulek Mayang yang Beralih sisi peribadinya pula, kata
Young and the Restless sebagai Billy International Film Distribution akan Berkongsi sejarah kaitan antara Ulek cukup popular dalam kalangan masyarakat Azhan, hidupnya tidak sunyi walaupun
mengangkat kisah Ulek Mayang yang Mayang dengan kerjayanya sebagai tempatan boleh diangkat dan masih belum berkahwin pada usia 47

No More Bets raih

Abbott. – Agensi
penuh misteri dan diulit dengan cerita yang pengarah, Bade berkata, ia umpama satu dipromosikan sehingga ke peringkat tahun.
bersesuaian dengan zaman sekarang. imbauan kenangan buatnya ketika menjadi antarabangsa,” katanya. “Selain karier seni, saya mengisi masa

RM10 juta dalam

Bade ketika ditemui berkongsi mengenai pengarah fotografi filem Fenomena. Sementara itu, penulis skrip, Nur dengan pelbagai aktiviti serta hobi
perancangan dan impiannya dalam “Dalam filem itu, ada adegan Hussain berkongsi serba ringkas jalan cerita mendaki gunung. Saya ada membela
merealisasikan filem ini ke layar lebar. memaparkan Ulek Mayang. Jadi, menjadi diinspirasikan daripada tarian dan lagu empat ekor kucing dan ibu yang setia

empat hari
“Selepas Covid-19, ada satu filem pendek satu impian saya untuk hasilkan semula Ulek Mayang itu sendiri. menemani di rumah,” katanya.
kerjasama dengan penulis skrip, Nur filem ini dalam bentuk yang berbeza. “Secara ringkasnya, kalau berdasarkan Ditanya jika ada wanita yang cuba
Hussain berjudul Tun Fatimah: The Rebel “Dalam kata lain, Ulek Mayang menjadi tarian Ulek Mayang, kita tahu ia mendekati, Azhan berkata, memang ada
Queen. Itu yang menjadi pencetus semula karya yang diinspirasikan daripada filem mengisahkan mengenai Puteri Mayang Sari wanita yang menghantar ‘direct message’
FILEM No More Bets melakar sejarah untuk saya mulakan sesuatu yang baharu Fenomena sebab adegan Ulek Mayang dalam yang jatuh cinta dengan nelayan bernama (DM) mahu berkenalan serta ada yang
tersendiri apabila menjadi filem dan Nur kemudiannya mencadangkan satu Fenomena sangat kuat,” katanya. Awang. Buat masa sekarang, kami masih mengajaknya berkahwin di laman
berbahasa Cina pertama yang mendapat filem. Ditanya mengenai barisan pelakon yang cari pengisi watak Mayang dan Awang. Instagram (IG) sebelum ini.
kutipan RM10 juta dalam tempoh empat “Prosesnya dah bermula sejak setahun akan mengisi watak-watak dalam filem itu, “Jadi, filem ini juga diinspirasikan “Sebenarnya, saya berasa takut untuk
hari sejak ditayangkan 7 September lalu. lalu. Dalam proses itu, Nur berikan draf Bade berkata, dia mahukan wajah baharu daripada tarian dan lagu Ulek Mayang itu berkenalan dengan wanita dikenali di
Filem arahan Ao Shen yang pertama dan kedua. Tambahan pula, yang segar namun memiliki bakat sendiri. Kami juga mendapat khidmat media sosial terutama yang ajak kahwin
menampilkan pelakon handalan seperti sekarang ada pasukan pemasaran berbanding populariti. nasihat penulis buku cerita rakyat iaitu walaupun baru kenal di IG kerana
antarabangsa yang bersama kami untuk “Untuk watak adik beradik puteri itu, Ninot Aziz,” katanya. pernah kena ‘scam’ (tipu) pasal duit
Lay Zhang, Gina Jin, Yong Mei dan Eric
membantu dari sudut strategi pemasaran. memang ramai. Cumanya, kita akan ada Filem Ulek Mayang akan memulakan dulu.
Wang, ini turut menjadi filem berbahasa
“Ulek Mayang sangat ‘kuat’ dan ada idea seorang watak utama iaitu Mayang. Dari penggambarannya selepas tamat musim “Pada masa sama, saya bimbang bila
Cina yang paling banyak ditonton serta
untuk menjadikannya satu subjek yang awal lagi, saya sudah bayangkan watak itu monsun di Pantai Timur memandangkan ia
pantas mencecah kutipan tertinggi. berjumpa wanita itu nanti, wajah mereka

Usop kecewa industri muzik angkat ‘influencer’ tidak berbakat

lebih kuat. Jadi, saya dan pasukan ingin dimainkan oleh pelakon yang mungkin mengambil tempat di Terengganu sebagai
Jurucakapnya berkata, kejayaan filem lain serta tidak sama seperti dipaparkan
komersialkan kepada standard dalam boleh hadir dalam kalangan generasi lokasi utama. – Harian Metro
terbitan Dirty Monkeys ini sudah di media sosial,” katanya. – Harian Metro
mengatasi kutipan pecah panggung
sebelum ini dan ia satu medium sosial
yang positif.
“Filem ini menggalakkan penonton
untuk berani menghadapi cabaran PENYANYI Usop, 25, (gambar) saya yang perlu menjalani uji bakat. naik, malah dijemput pula ke program TV
keselamatan siber. Ia mampu memberi meluahkan kekecewaan apabila melihat “Saya datang uji bakat seawal jam 6 atau radio,” katanya.
iktibar dan manfaat terutama kepada budaya segelintir penggiat muzik pagi dan selesai pada jam 2 pagi Justeru, penyanyi kelahiran Kulim,
mereka yang terdedah serta mudah tempatan lebih gemar mengangkat keesokannya dan rasanya memang penat. Kedah ini berharap ada platform untuk
ditipu oleh skim jenayah siber. individu berstatus ‘influencer’ yang tidak Tetapi, kita boleh lihat dari segi perbezaan menilai bakat penyanyi secara
“No More Bets bukan sekadar sebuah memiliki bakat dalam bidang nyanyian kualiti artis daripada program realiti menyeluruh dapat disediakan.
filem tapi satu manifestasi untuk bertapak dalam industri arus dengan artis media sosial. “Saya berharap industri muzik Malaysia
tanggungjawab sosial, mengingatkan perdana. “Kami mempunyai pengalaman perlu menyediakan satu platform yang
penonton untuk terus berwaspada dan Usop yang muncul naib juara Mentor membuat persembahan nyanyian atas boleh menghimpunkan penyanyi
menjauhi bahaya penipuan dalam Milenia 2017 dan Big Stage 2020 berkata, pentas secara langsung, jadi orang boleh daripada pelbagai latar belakang.
talian,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan. penyanyi yang dicungkil bakatnya bandingkan daripada sudut itu,” katanya. “Ini termasuk dalam kalangan
No More Bets mengisahkan dua menerusi uji bakat untuk program realiti Usop atau nama sebenar, Muhamad pempengaruh media sosial juga bagi
individu yang terperangkap dalam skim sepatutnya perlu diutamakan kerana Saiful Naim Mohd Noor berkata, situasi menilai bakat, kemudiannya baru boleh
penipuan dalam talian era digital sudah melalui proses tapisan daripada yang berlaku dalam industri muzik jadi artis,” katanya ditemui pada tayangan
sehingga mereka dipergunakan dan juri profesional. Malaysia membuatkannya kecil hati perdana dan sidang media filem Mat Kola
dipaksa untuk menjalankan aktiviti “Saya merasakan artis perlu bersaing kerana seolah-olah hasil usaha bergelar di GSC Tropicana Gardens, baru-baru ini.
jenayah siber yang berleluasa. dengan ‘TikTokers’ atau pempengaruh penyanyi tidak dipandang. Terbaharu, Usop membintangi filem
Malah, hasil penipuan tersebut, media sosial pada ketika ini. Macam saya “Bagaimanapun, saya tidaklah berasa Mat Kola arahan Hafiz Nafiah bersama
seorang mangsa hampir membunuh diri dahulu bermula daripada program realiti tergugat dengan kehadiran mereka, tetapi barisan pelakon lain seperti Azman
dan menyebabkan polis mula menyiasat televisyen (TV), saya rasa memang sangat lebih kepada rasa tidak adil. Saya tertanya- Ahmad, Taiyuddin Bakar, Ropie, Rozita
dalang di sebalik jenayah siber yang susah untuk menjadi artis. tanya kenapa industri Malaysia seperti ini Che Wan, Putri Hanan dan ramai lagi.
menyebabkan ramai individu kerugian “Tetapi sekarang senang sahaja dan kadang-kadang ada yang keluarkan Filem komedi terbitan AA Success
jutaan ringgit. seseorang itu dikenali atau diangkat lagu merepek-repek. Pictures Sdn Bhd itu sepenuhnya
Filem No More Bets diedarkan oleh sebagai artis. Apabila lihat perkara ini, “Kalau penyanyi dahulu bersusah- menggunakan loghat Kedah dan akan
Megafilms Distribution, kini berada di saya rasa macam senang betul hendak payah keluarkan lagu yang baik, tetapi ditayangkan di pawagam seluruh negara
pawagam seluruh negara. menjadi artis. Ia tak sama dengan situasi sekarang lagu merepek itu yang senang bermula 21 September ini. – BH Online
harianekspres S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I S E LAS A, 1 9 S E PTE MB E R, 2 0 2 3 Rencana 7
A Cegah bunuh diri dengan
DA ketika, semasa memandu dan
ternampak kenderaan berat di
laluan bertentangan, Anne (bukan
nama sebenar) diselubungi keinginan
yang membuak-buak untuk
melencongkan keretanya ke lorong itu
agar bertembung dengan kenderaan
berat berkenaan.
Atau semasa merokok di beranda
kediamannya, dia kerap terfikir betapa
mudahnya untuk dia terjun dari
bangunan itu.
sokongan, bukan hakimi mereka
Sokongan sebelum, semasa dan selepas Pada masa sama, aktivis berkata
Namun kemudian dia mengingatkan cubaan bunuh diri amat penting, namun generasi muda lebih berkesedaran
dirinya tentang anak-anak. aktivis serta pakar kesihatan mental tentang isu kesihatan mental dan idea
“Satu-satunya perkara yang berkata rata-rata, khususnya dalam bunuh diri berbanding ibu bapa atau
menghalang saya (daripada meneruskan kalangan pertengahan usia dan generasi datuk nenek mereka.
niat itu) adalah anak-anak. Lagipun lebih tua, berasa malu dan mempunyai Program kesihatan mental di sekolah
belum tentu saya akan mati (jika berbuat stigma tentang bunuh diri, sekali gus dan kesedaran dalam kalangan guru,
demikian),” kongsinya dengan Bernama. menyukarkan pencegahan dan iaitu guru akan meminta pelajar
Berusia 40-an, wanita ini cuba pemulihan. memberitahu mereka jika berasa cemas
membunuh diri sebanyak dua kali. Bunuh diri merupakan topik tabu atau mengalami tekanan emosi, juga
Cubaan pertamanya ialah semasa berusia (yang dilarang) dalam masyarakat, amat membantu.
awal 20-an, beberapa bulan selepas dia terutama di Malaysia yang masih “Anak-anak kita lebih banyak
berpindah balik ke rumah ibu bapanya konservatif. Menurut pakar kesihatan bercakap tentangnya, mungkin
setelah gagal menamatkan pengajian di mental, keadaan ini adalah tipikal dalam disebabkan oleh pengaruh media, dan
Gambar hiasan.
universiti. kebudayaan Asia yang melihat isu mereka juga lebih terbuka serta
Anne yang mengalami kemurungan kesihatan mental sebagai satu berbincang dengan anda, sedangkan jika
sejak remaja, berkata ketika itu dia kelemahan. Penasihat Agama Persatuan Kesedaran Allah, ampunilah juga tangannya.” bercakap dengan ibu bapa, mereka tidak
berasakan dirinya sebagai seorang yang “Terlalu banyak perkara yang dan Sokongan Penyakit Mental (MIASA) Muhammed Noor yang juga Naib tahu apa yang perlu dilakukan,” kata Dr
gagal, ditambah pula rasa kecewa selepas dipandang ringan oleh ibu bapa… Mohammed Noor Mohammed Deros Presiden MIASA, berkata hadis itu Yang yang juga pensyarah kanan di UKM.
putus cinta dengan teman lelaki sekolej. apabila anda tidak mampu mengawal memberitahu Bernama mereka yang menunjukkan dalam Islam, bunuh diri Beliau berkata perkembangan ini
“Ketika itu saya cuma mahu perasaan emosi, seolah-olah anda telah gagal,” cuba membunuh diri berkecenderungan tidak menghapuskan pahala atau iman adalah bagus kerana orang muda lebih
itu lenyap,” ujarnya. kata Dr Yang Wai Wai, ahli psikologi hilang kepercayaan dan harapan. seseorang. rentan terhadap masalah kesihatan
Cubaan keduanya berlaku beberapa klinikal di Universiti Kebangsaan Kata beliau, ini membuatkan mereka Sehubungan itu katanya, mana-mana mental dan seterusnya membunuh diri.
tahun kemudian selepas hubungan Malaysia (UKM). yang datang daripada masyarakat atau kaunselor yang memberikan bantuan Hal ini kerana remaja melalui
cintanya yang dijalin sejak sekian lama Sejak sekian lama Malaysia keluarga alim, berasa cuak untuk kesihatan mental dan pencegahan beberapa titik peralihan, iaitu mereka
berakhir. memperuntukkan cubaan bunuh diri mendapatkan bantuan kerana takut bunuh diri, sama ada berkembang dari segi fizikal, mental dan
Kini berkahwin dan mempunyai sebagai satu jenayah dengan mereka dihakimi telah hilang keyakinan berlatarbelakangkan agama ataupun emosi serta menempuh beberapa
beberapa orang anak, Anne menyesali yang berbuat demikian dihukum penjara terhadap Tuhan. tidak, tidak harus menumpukan pada perkara penting dalam hidup seperti
kedua-dua insiden itu, namun fikiran selama setahun dan/atau denda, “Orang ramai ingat jika kamu bunuh aspek keimanan. Paling penting ialah peperiksaan utama dan menamatkan
tentang bunuh diri masih ada di sebalik berbanding melihat perbuatan itu diri, tidak kira sebaik manapun kamu, mengembalikan harapan serta pengajian. Tambahan pula, beberapa
rawatan yang diterima dan pengambilan sebagai tanda seseorang yang semuanya terhapus, segala pahala, menyelamatkan nyawa. tahun belakangan ini merupakan
ubat-ubatan. Dia reda dengan memerlukan pertolongan. Kerajaan kebaikan kamu terhapus,” katanya, “Pertama sekali kita perlu tunjukkan tempoh sukar, terutama buat remaja
keadaannya dan berusaha untuk menyahjenayahkan bunuh diri pada Jun menambah hal itu tidak benar dalam bahawa masih ada kebaikan di dunia ini, yang terlepas fasa penting dalam
meneruskan kehidupan sebaik mungkin. tahun ini. Islam. kerana apabila mereka telah sampai di bersosial disebabkan oleh sekatan
Katanya masa untuk melakukan Malaysia merekodkan 981 kes bunuh Beliau memetik hadis yang peringkat mahu membunuh diri, mereka pandemik.
perubahan yang benar-benar membawa diri pada 2022 dan 1,142 kes pada 2021, diriwayatkan oleh sahabat Rasulullah sudah tidak lagi percaya akan kebaikan “Tempoh remaja itu juga adalah
makna telahpun berlalu. iaitu hampir sekali ganda berbanding SAW, al-Tufail bin Amr al-Dausi, tentang dalam diri orang lain dan mempersoal tempoh anda mencari identiti diri. Justeru,
Akan tetapi, apabila mengimbau angka pada 2020 yang mencatatkan 631 seorang lelaki warak yang mengalami ‘Adakah mereka berniat baik? Adakah apabila kesemua faktor ini digabungkan,
kembali saat itu, dia dapati dirinya kes, demikian menurut Kementerian kemurungan dan bertindak membunuh mereka mempunyai agenda tertentu?” hampir sukar bagi sesetengah orang
berharap orang tuanya serta mereka Kesihatan. diri dengan cara memotong jari-jarinya ujarnya. untuk mengenali apa yang lebih baik
yang di sekeliling lebih berempati dan Dr Keith Tye Sue Kiat, ahli psikologi lalu mengalami pendarahan yang untuk mereka,” kata Dr Yang.
memberi sepenuh sokongan terhadap dan kaunselor di Institut Jantung Negara, akhirnya membawa maut. Jurang usia Beliau menekankan kepentingan
dirinya, yang pada waktu tersebut dalam berkata sesetengah keluarga enggan Dalam hadis, dinyatakan al-Tufail Berdasarkan Tinjauan Kesihatan dan mengenal pasti tanda-tanda amaran, dan
ketakutan, tertekan dan tidak pasti menerima hakikat apabila diberitahu melihat sahabatnya itu di dalam mimpi, Morbiditi Kebangsaan 2022, semakin kemudian mendengar, memberi
tentang masa depannya. ahli keluarga mereka cuba membunuh dan dia dalam keadaan sejahtera ramai remaja yang dilaporkan sokongan serta membantu mereka
“(Selepas cubaan kali pertama), pakar diri. kecualinya tangannya yang berbalut. mempunyai fikiran bunuh diri dan cuba membina kemahiran atau strategi
terapi meminta saya dan ayah “(Keluarga) akan cakap (pesakit) tidak Apabila ditanya bagaimana Allah SWT membunuh diri. Menurut tinjauan itu, bersesuaian bagi mencegah bunuh diri.
menghadiri sesi kaunseling bersama- ada masalah mental dan cuma seorang melayaninya, sahabatnya itu menjawab 13.1 peratus remaja berusia 13 hingga 17 Sepertimana hal berkaitan kesihatan,
sama. Dia datang (dengan saya) cuma yang lemah, serta malas dan tidak kuat dia dilayan dengan baik kecuali tahun dilaporkan mempunyai fikiran intervensi awal adalah yang terbaik,
sekali. Selepas itu, hal berkenaan tidak beramal ibadat,” katanya. tangannya, dan berkata “Aku diberitahu bunuh diri, sementara 9.5 peratus cuba katanya.
lagi disebut,” katanya. Selain budaya, satu lagi penghalang bahawa ‘Kami tidak akan membaiki apa berbuat demikian. Remaja perempuan “Amat penting untuk mengenal pasti
besar dalam pencegahan bunuh diri yang telah kamu rosakkan’.” lebih berkemungkinan mempunyai (corak bermasalah dalam kelakuan)
Dianggap tabu ialah hakikat bahawa perbuatan itu Apabila al-Tufail bercerita kepada pemikiran sebegitu (18.5 peratus) dan seseorang anak muda, bagi tujuan
Malangnya, bukan Anne seorang dilihat sebagai tabu dalam mana-mana Nabi Muhammad SAW tentang cubaan bunuh diri (13.4 peratus) menyokong atau membantu mereka,”
sahaja yang berdepan situasi itu. agama. mimpinya itu, Rasulullah bersabda, “Ya berbanding budak lelaki. tambahnya. – Bernama

Carlos Sainz muncul juara

Sukan

Grand Prix F1 Singapura 2023

BOLA SEPAK - Piala Malaysia 2023

KL City menang tipis SINGAPURA: Carlos Sainz melakar

kemenangan untuk Ferrari dalam Grand
Prix Formula 1 Singapura 2023,
kelebihan daripada zon Drag Reduction
System (DRS) ketika pemandu Inggeris itu
bertahan menentang pasangan Mercedes,
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaringan sepakan meninggalkan pesaing terdekatnya dengan Sainz menguasai 10 pusingan terakhir
penalti penyerang dari Colombia Romel hanya 0.812 saat. dengan cemerlang.
Morales, pada separuh masa kedua Pemandu Sepanyol berusia 29 tahun itu Norris menamatkan perlumbaan malam
membantu juara empat kali, Kuala menunjukkan aksi cemerlang untuk itu di tempat kedua.
Lumpur City (KL City) FC menang tipis 1- mengatasi trio Britain, Lando Norris dengan “Beginilah sepatutnya!” kata Hamilton,
0 ke atas Sri Pahang FC pada suku akhir gandingan McLaren dan Mercedes Lewis pemenang empat kali Singapura
pertama Piala Malaysia 2023 di Stadium Hamilton dan George Russell pada menduduki podium ke-196 dalam karier 325
Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur, Cheras, di sini, peringkat terakhir perlumbaan 62 pusingan perlumbaannya.
malam Ahad lalu. itu. “Pasukan melakukan kerja yang
Terdahulu, aksi separuh masa pertama “Perasaan yang luar biasa, hujung menakjubkan hari ini,” kata Hamilton yang
yang bermula dengan kedua-dua pasukan minggu yang luar biasa. Saya sentiasa berasa menduduki tempat ketiga.
saling bertukar serangan dan seperti saya mempunyai ruang dan mampu Hamilton turut meraih mata tambahan
menyaksikan Sri Pahang nyaris untuk melakukan apa sahaja yang saya untuk pusingan terpantas, 1:35.867 dengan
mengejutkan KL City namun tolakan mahu lakukan,” kata Sainz selepas meraih kelajuan purata 185.507 km sejam.
penyerang dari Liberia Kpah Sherman, kemenangan kedua dalam karier F1nya dan Litar Jalanan Marina Bay menerima
diselamatkan penjaga gol Kevin Ray kejayaan keenam Ferrari di Singapura. 264,108 peminat Formula 1 Grand Prix
Mendoza pada minit keenam. Ini termasuk menguruskan rentak Singapore Airlines Singapura 2023 pada
Penjaga gol pelawat Mohd Izham perlumbaan sejak awal perlumbaan dengan hujung minggu.
Tarmizi Roslan, kemudian bertindak bantuan rakan sepasukan Charles Leclerc Perlumbaan malam itu diadakan di Litar
cemerlang menafikan tiga percubaan dan memberi tindak balas kepada Kereta Jalan Marina Bay sepanjang 4.940 km di sini
berturut-turut tuan rumah, dalam Keselamatan Maya pada jarak dua pertiga, dengan Kevin Jan Magnussen dari Haas
tempoh dua minit. membolehkan Mercedes menyaingi kedua- melengkapkan 10 tempat terbaik dalam
Mohd Izham berjaya menepis dua pemandu. perlumbaan yang menyaksikan hanya 15
tandukan ketua pasukan Paulo Josue dan Menggunakan kelajuannya sendiri pelumba sampai ke garisan penamat. –

Langkawi tidak tersenarai dalam laluan

sepakan voli penyerang import Tchetche untuk membantu Norris mendapat Bernama
PEMAIN KL City FC, Tchetche Kipre (kanan) diasak oleh pemain
Kipre, kedua-duanya pada minit ke-15,
Sri Pahang, Kevin Langbehn pada perlawanan tersebut. – fotoBERNAMA
disusuli tandukan Zhafri Yahya selang

LTdL bukan kali pertama – Hannah

seminit kemudian. Pasukan bimbingan Nenad Bacina pemain di atas padang, namun skuad
Sri Pahang sekali lagi hampir yang terus menekan Sri Pahang dan kendalian legenda bola sepak dari
membuka tirai jaringan apabila tonggak akhirnya berjaya memecah kebuntuan Singapura Fandi Ahmad, gagal sekurang-
pertahanan dari Argentina Stefano menerusi sepakan penalti Morales pada kurangnya mencari gol penyamaan dan
Brundo, yang berjaya melepasi perangkap minit ke-74, selepas pemain pertahanan kedudukan tersebut kekal sehingga ke KUALA LUMPUR: Saingan Le Tour de dan Sukan (KBS) di Dewan Rakyat pada
ofsaid tuan rumah gagal menanduk Muhammad Syazwan Andik mengasari wisel penamat. Langkawi (LTdL) 2023 yang dijadual Isnin.
kemas bola hantaran sepakan percuma Josue. Sri Pahang, yang kali terakhir berlangsung dari 23 hingga 30 September Hannah berkata pemilihan laluan bagi
Kuvondik Ruziev pada minit ke-35. Bagaimanapun, malang menimpa KL menjulang Piala Malaysia pada 2014, ini tanpa melibatkan peringkat edisi ke-27 tahun ini pada asalnya
Skuad warga kota bermula garang City yang ‘tempang’ dengan 10 pemain masih berpeluang menebus kekecewaan perlumbaan di Pulau Langkawi bukan kali dicadangkan menjelajah sebanyak
sebaik bersambung babak kedua namun selepas pemain tengah Kenny Pallraj, mereka, apabila bakal melayan pertama berlaku sepanjang 26 tahun edisi mungkin bandar raya dan pekan kecil di
Morales, melepaskan peluang keemasan dilayangkan kad merah selepas kunjungan KL City dalam perlawanan penganjurannya, Dewan Rakyat Semenanjung, namun penilaian teknikal
menjaringkan gol selepas percubaannya melakukan terjahan ke atas Sherman timbal balik dijadual berlangsung di diberitahu. memutuskan laluan hanya melibatkan 11

Skuad futsal dituntut tampil prestasi terbaik

tersasar di sebelah kiri gawang skuad ‘Tok pada minit ke-82. Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan pada 24 Malah, Menteri Belia dan Sukan negeri dengan jarak keseluruhan 1,278.1
Gajah’ pada minit ke-52. Biarpun memiliki kelebihan seorang September ini. – Bernama Hannah Yeoh berkata setiap penganjur kilometer (km) merangkumi lapan
masih mengekalkan nama Langkawi peringkat perlumbaan.
sebagai ikon jelajah berbasikal berstatus “Selain itu pemilihan laluan adalah
Pro Series dalam kalendar Kesatuan berdasarkan faktor untuk mengekalkan
Berbasikal Antarabangsa (UCI) itu. cabaran tinggi dan sukar yang amat
KUALA LUMPUR: Presiden Persatuan tersebut. tinjauan latihan skuad futsal Harimau “LTdL merupakan jenama khusus sukan sinonim dengan LTdL selain mengambil
Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM), Datuk “Pemain perlu ingat jika terus fokus, Malaya di Arena Futsal FAM, Wisma FAM, berbasikal yang dikenali di peringkat kira pergerakan serta kos logistik yang
Hamidin Mohd Amin mahu skuad futsal tidak mustahil untuk Malaysia mampu Kelana Jaya. antarabangsa. Mengikut rekod kami 11 tinggi,” katanya.
lelaki negara menampilkan prestasi mencipta kejutan. Bukan itu sahaja, Pasukan futsal kebangsaan dijadual daripada 26 edisi berlangsung dengan Sementara itu, Hannah memberitahu
membanggakan pada aksi Kelayakan pemain juga dituntut untuk bermain bersaing dalam Kumpulan G berdepan laluan dipilih tanpa melibatkan Pulau KBS meluluskan peruntukan RM400,000
Piala Asia Futsal 2024 di Fergana, dengan baik pada aksi persahabatan di Iraq (7 Okt), Uzbekistan (9 Okt) dan Langkawi dan berdasarkan kepada bagi menaik taraf litar motorcross di
Uzbekistan dari 7 hingga 11 Oktober ini. Thailand nanti. Kemboja (11 Okt) di Samo Sports penilaian teknikal melibatkan laluan Sungai Batu Pahat, Kangar yang
Hamidin menerusi kenyataan “Bukan mudah untuk kita diberi Complex, Fergana. perlumbaan berbeza pada tahun-tahun disalurkan kepada Majlis Sukan Negeri
dikeluarkan FAM pada Isnin menuntut penghormatan menyarungkan jersi Skuad negara yang disertai 20 pemain sebelumnya,” katanya. Perlis.
peningkatan prestasi anak buah kebangsaan, maka gunakan peluang itu akan berlepas ke Thailand pada 24 Sept Beliau berkata demikian ketika “Ini menunjukkan komitmen kerajaan
Rakphol Sainetngam itu dengan sebaiknya dan harumkan nama negara,” ini bagi berdepan tiga aksi persahabatan menggulung perbahasan usul Kajian Persekutuan untuk terus membantu
memberi persembahan terbaik pada katanya. menentang tuan rumah, Afghanistan Separuh Penggal Rancangan Malaysia ke- negeri seperti Perlis meningkatkan sukan
setiap perlawanan di kejohanan Pagi tadi, Hamidin mengadakan sesi dan Taiwan. – Bernama 12 (KSP RMK12) bagi Kementerian Belia di sana,” katanya. – Bernama
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Sukan Asia Hangzhou 2022 Mohd

Azizulhasni
Pearly-Thinaah di landasan kembali jalani
latihan di
Velodrom
tepat cabar pingat – Rexy Nasional
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaguh berbasikal trek
KUALA LUMPUR: Biarpun kempunan persembahan keseluruhan Pearly-Thinaah gelanggang pada set penentuan semalam Juara Sukan Komanwel 2022 itu dijadual
negara Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang
merangkul kejuaraan pertama musim ini pada kejohanan bertaraf Super 500 itu yang sehingga mengakibatkan anak buahnya menjalani kem latihan skuad kebangsaan
kembali menjalani latihan ringan di
pada Terbuka Hong Kong 2023 Ahad lalu, menyaksikan anak buahnya tumpas kepada hilang fokus dan terlepas gelaran sulung bermula hari ini di ABM, Bukit Kiara
Velodrom Nasional di Nilai, Negeri
beregu wanita nombor satu negara, Pearly pasangan Indonesia, Apriyani Rahayu-Siti tahun ini. sebelum berlepas ke Hangzhou pada 25
Sembilan susulan kemalangan
Tan-M. Thinaah tetap berada dalam Fadia Silva Ramadhanti dari Indonesia, 21- Pencapaian di Kowloon menyaksikan September ini.
dialaminya pada Jumaat lepas.
landasan tepat mencabar kedudukan 14, 22-24, 9-21 dalam pertarungan selama 73 mereka berjaya meraih naib juara buat kali Vivian Hoo-Woon Khoo Wei muncul
Perkembangan terbaru itu
podium pada Sukan Asia Hangzhou 2022 di minit di pentas final. kedua tahun ini selepas turut dikecewakan gandingan terakhir negara yang merangkul
dimaklumkan Naib Presiden
China. “Persembahan keseluruhan cukup pada final Malaysia Masters 2023 di tangan pingat bagi acara beregu wanita dalam
Persekutuan Kebangsaan Berbasikal
Keyakinan itu dilaungkan Pengarah positif dan saya beri penarafan sekitar lapan pasangan Korea Selatan, Baek Ha Na-Lee So temasya empat tahun sekali itu menerusi
Malaysia (PKBM) Datuk Amarjit Singh
Kejurulatihan Beregu, Akademi Badminton sehingga sembilan. Mereka berada di Hee 22-20, 8-21, 21-17, Mei lalu. gangsa pada edisi 2014 di Incheon, Korea
Gill sekali gus memberi petanda positif
Malaysia (ABM), Rexy Mainaky selepas landasan tepat untuk untuk bersaing Kali terakhir Pearly-Thinaah menjadi Selatan.
jaguh keirin dunia itu kekal dalam
menilai tahap permainan Pearly-Thinaah pingat,” kata Rexy ketika dihubungi juara ialah pada Terbuka Perancis 2022, Sukan Asia Hanghzou 2022, yang
landasan memburu pingat di Sukan Asia
yang muncul naib juara pada kejohanan Bernama pada Isnin. Oktober tahun lalu dengan mengejutkan ditangguh penganjurannya setahun
2022 Hangzhou, China bermula 23
berlangsung di Coliseum Hong Kong, Dalam pada itu, pakar beregu dari juara dunia dua kali, Mayu Matsumoto- susulan Covid-19, dijadual membuka tirai
September ini.
Kowloon. Indonesia itu masih menunggu tahap Wakana Nagahara dari Jepun, 21-19, 18-21, pada 23 September dan berakhir 8 Oktober
“Saya telah bercakap sendiri dengan

Choo Kok Wei juara

Beliau tetap berpuas hati dengan kecederaan Pearly yang tersungkur di atas 21-15. ini. – Bernama
jurulatihnya John Beasley yang sahkan
Azizulhasni cedera ringan di bahagian

Pertandingan Orang
kulit dekat kaki serta tangannya akibat
Majlis makan malam penghargaan kemalangan tersebut serta menerima

Kuat Labuan 2023

rawatan daripada Institut Sukan Negara
(ISN) sejak beberapa hari ini.
“Saya juga diberitahu beliau juga
telah kembali ke velodrom dan
menjalani latihan ringan jadi ia satu
LABUAN: Atlet dari Perak, Choo Kok Wei, 33, petanda yang baik, lagi-lagi Sukan Asia
muncul juara Pertandingan Orang Kuat akan bermula tidak lama lagi,” katanya.
Labuan 2023 yang berlangsung di Kompleks Amarjit berkata demikian selepas
Sukan Laut Antarabangsa Labuan, di sini majlis pengumuman Tourism Malaysia
pada Isnin. sebagai antara penaja utama Le Tour de
Beliau mengetepikan cabaran atlet dari Langkawi (LTdL) 2023 di Majlis Sukan
Selangor Muhammad Nur Arif Mohd Negara (MSN) Bukit Jalil di sini pada
Khalid, manakala tempat ketiga diraih Isnin.
wakil Brunei Md Hamizan Zainal, dalam Amarjit berkata kembalinya Mohd
acara anjuran Kementerian Pelancongan, Azizulhasni menjalani latihan di
Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) itu. Velodrom Nasional dalam masa sama
Sementara itu, peserta Labuan DATUK James Wong (kanan) dan Datuk Hassan Sani (kedua dari kanan) bergambar bersama rakan-rakan bekas atlet telah mengambil kira kecederaan ringan
mendominasi kategori wanita yang negara pada majlis makan malam penghargaan bekas atlet elit negara yang diadakan di hotel Wembley di Pulau Pinang dialaminya susulan kemalangan
diungguli Flavia Mannie Muntak, 44, diikuti pada Sabtu lalu. tersebut yang disahkan berlaku akibat
Faridah Mohamed, 40, dan Angela Sylvia Mereka berdua dijemput ke majlis anjuran Kelab Sukan dan Rekreasi Melayu Pulau Pinang yang menyaksikan kehadiran kegagalan mekanikal tayar basikal.
Bagang, masing-masing di tempat kedua legenda bola sepak lain seperti Datuk Soh Chin Ann dan Datuk Shukor Salleh, serta bekas atlet elit negara dari sukan “Memandangkan beliau telah diberi
dan ketiga. lain. kebenaran untuk kembali ke velodrom

Elavarasan letak jawatan ketua jurulatih B-23

Kesemua pemenang menerima hadiah Yang Dipertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tun Dato’Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Hj Abdul Razak merupakan tetamu kehormat menjalani latihan, saya percaya ia
wang tunai, hamper dan trofi. yang turut menyampaikan anugerah kepada semua atlet. merupakan keputusan menyeluruh
Menurut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif diambil pelbagai pihak termasuk beliau
Perbadanan Labuan Rithuan Ismail, sendiri, jurulatih serta doktor yang
pertandingan tersebut adalah komponen merawatnya,” katanya.
penting tarikan pelancongan Labuan bagi Pada Sabtu lepas, The Pocket
menarik minat penggemar dan penonton Rocketman berkongsi video berdurasi 35
sukan berkenaan di rantau ini. KUALA LUMPUR: Persatuan Bolasepak kelayakan Piala Asia B-23 2024. menghadapi Piala Asia B-23 2024 di Qatar saat, memaparkan beliau terlibat dalam
Katanya acara tahunan itu menyumbang Malaysia (FAM) pada Isnin Noor Azman memaklumkan jurulatih pada April depan hanya akan diumum kemalangan ketika menjalani latihan
secara signifikan kepada reputasi Labuan mengumumkan E. Elavarasan secara berusia 61 tahun itu bersetuju untuk selepas beberapa penelitian dan sebagai persiapan ke temasya Sukan Asia
sebagai destinasi pelancongan yang meriah rasminya melepaskan jawatannya sebagai kembali fokus kepada tanggungjawab perbincangan dengan pihak terlibat serta yang akan berlangsung 23 September

Peminat boleh
dan bertenaga. – Bernama ketua jurulatih skuad Bawah 23 tahun (B- asalnya sebagai penolong ketua jurulatih kata putus yang akan dicapai nanti,” hingga 8 Oktober ini. – Bernama
23) kebangsaan. kebangsaan bagi membantu Kim Pan Gon katanya dalam kenyataan pada Isnin. Terdahulu, pada majlis itu Tourism

lakukan apa yang

Setiausaha Agung FAM Datuk Noor dalam skuad senior, sekali gus memberi Menurut Noor Azman, Hamidin turut Malaysia tampil dengan jumlah
Azman Rahman berkata keputusan itu ruang kepada individu lain untuk mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan penajaan berjumlah RM1 juta
dicapai selepas perbincangan antara menggalas tugas selaku ketua jurulatih B- atas sumbangan Elavarasan yang tetap merangkumi pelbagai program promosi

mereka mahu –
Elavarasan dan Presiden FAM Datuk 23 kebangsaan ke Piala Asia B-23 2024 di berjaya mengemudi pasukan layak ke Piala selain menaja jersi Raja Bukit bagi
Hamidin Mohd Amin baru-baru ini, bagi Qatar, April depan. Asia B-23 2024, biarpun tewas 0-1 kepada perlumbaan tersebut yang akan bermula

Pochettino
membincangkan hala tuju pasukan B-23 “Pengganti Elavarasan sebagai ketua Thailand pada aksi terakhir kelayakan, 12 di Kerteh,Terengganu 23 September ini. –

Tiga petinju muda wanita pukau juri pada ekspo muay thai
kebangsaan selepas aksi pusingan jurulatih B-23 kebangsaan bagi September lepas. – Bernama Bernama

BOURNEMOUTH: Mauricio Pochettino

menegaskan dia tidak akan membidas
penyokong Chelsea yang mengejek Sidney Skinner telah memukau para juri, saya sangat
pasukannya selepas seri 0-0 ketika KOTA KINABALU: Tiga petinju muda gembira.”
menentang Bournemouth, Ahad lalu. wanita dari Kelab Muay Thai Tambuakar Pelajar dari SMK Takis itu menyertai
Blues menyaksikan permulaan Papar bukan sahaja membuktikan Kelab berkenaan tiga tahun lalu.
terburuk kali kedua dalam kempen Liga kehebatan mereka di gelanggang pada Dia mengakui bahawa kemahiran
Perdana Inggeris selepas mempamerkan Ekspo Muay Thai Tawau Sabah baru-baru bertarung yang dia asah bersama
aksi hambar di Stadium Vitality. ini tetapi turut menarik perhatian juri Tambuakar telah meningkatkan
Dengan hanya satu kemenangan untuk meraih anugerah istimewa. keyakinannya dan memberinya
daripada lima perlawanan liga, Chelsea Eva Anatasia Warren yang berusia gambaran tentang apa yang dia mahu
lebih hampir ke zon penyingkiran tujuh belas tahun dan Angie Shim An Qi lakukan pada masa hadapan.
berbanding kelompok empat teratas. yang berusia sembilan tahun dinobatkan “Saya memikirkan secara serius untuk
Ia adalah permulaan yang buruk di sebagai “Petinju Terbaik (Wanita)”, menjadi petarung profesional selepas
bawah bimbingan Pochettino dan untuk manakala Jezzevelle Myora Jerry yang saya meninggalkan sekolah,” katanya.
perlawanan kedua berturut-turut berusia 15 tahun menerima Angie pula merasakan dia semakin
pasukannya diejek oleh penyokong penghormatan sebagai “Bintang berani dalam tempoh dua tahun bersama
mereka. Meningkat (Wanita)”. Kelab itu.
Pemain pertahanan Chelsea, Ben Ketiga-tiga mereka, yang muncul juara Dia menyertai Tambuakar atas
Chilwell dilihat menerima ejekan lebih dalam kategori masing-masing, permintaan ibunya dan, selepas sebulan
teruk ketika menghampiri penyokong menyumbang kepada 13 pingat emas mengikuti kelas, memutuskan bahawa
Blues di satu sudut stadium selepas wisel yang diraih Kelab pada acara itu yang dia sangat menyukai apa yang dia
penamat. diadakan di Stadium Bola Keranjang pelajari.
Walaupun membelanjakan lebih £1 Tawau. Sebelum Ekspo di Tawau, murid SKJC
bilion (RM5.8 bilion) sejak konsortium Sebahagian daripada 32 ahli kelab St Joseph (Papar) itu tidak pernah
Todd Boehly membeli Chelsea daripada EVA (kedua dari kiri), Angie (tengah) dan Jezzevelle (kedua dari kanan),
yang lain menyumbangkan enam pingat mendapat maklum balas yang begitu
Roman Abramovich pada 2022, situasi di diapit oleh Presiden Tambuakar, Jerry Michael (kiri) dan jurulatih Rozaimy
perak dan 11 gangsa untuk membolehkan memberangsangkan mengenai
kelab London barat itu lebih teruk Bin Ahad, menunjukkan trofi yang dimenangi pada ekspo tersebut.
Tambuakar menduduki tempat kedua prestasinya di gelanggang.
berbanding sebelum ini. secara keseluruhan pada Ekspo tiga hari persembahannya dalam acara sukan tahun lepas,” katanya. “Saya menyertai empat pertandingan
Walaupun berdepan krisis kecederaan itu. sebegini. “Saya gementar apabila memasuki lain sebelum ini,” katanya. “Ini adalah kali
yang memaksa Pochettino menyeneraikan Eva berkata ini adalah kali kedua dia “Kali pertama saya ingat ini berlaku gelanggang di Tawau. Tetapi, kemudian, pertama saya dinobatkan sebagai

Beraksi di saingan akhir pada Sukan Asia sulung jadi impian Hoe Yean
tiga pemain berusia bawah 19 tahun di mendapat pengiktirafan atas semasa pertandingan di Tanjung Aru apabila saya mengetahui bahawa saya petarung ‘Terbaik’.”
bangku simpanan serta dua penjaga gol,
pengendali dari Argentina itu berkata dia
tidak boleh berbuat apa-apa mengenai
ejekan penyokong.
“Apa yang kami boleh lakukan? Bagi
saya, saya tiada apa-apa untuk KUALA LUMPUR: Jaguh renang negara pengalaman di Hangzhou. Saya tahu Sukan untuk bersaing dengan jaguh Korea pada 2019, 2021 dan 2023.
diperkatakan. Peminat boleh melakukan Khiew Hoe Yean menyasarkan untuk Asia berlangsung empat tahun sekali dan Selatan, Kim Woo-min dan musuh Asia Dalam pada itu, pemegang rekod
apa sahaja yang mereka mahu,” katanya. beraksi sekurang-kurangnya pada saingan pastinya lebih besar daripada Sukan SEA. Tenggaranya Nguyen Huy Hoang dari kebangsaan 400m gaya bebas lelaki itu
“Kami tahu apa yang perlu kami akhir Sukan Asia sulungnya di Hangzhou, “Saya harap dapat meningkatkan Vietnam sekiranya bertemu di temasya mengakui pusingan terakhir persiapannya
lakukan, kami kuat dengan kepercayaan China. prestasi di sana. Walaupun bukan mudah Sukan Asia itu. menjelang Sukan Asia nanti agak sukar
kami. Kami mempunyai 12 kecederaan dan Sambil mengakui hakikat bahawa usaha (untuk mara ke perlawanan akhir) tetapi Julai lepas, Woo-min menjadi perenang setakat ini.
hari ini kami mempunyai tiga atau empat mendapatkan pingat pada temasya itu akan saya akan cuba,” katanya kepada Bernama tunggal Asia dan menduduki tempat Juara Sukan SEA 2023 acara 200m gaya
pemain muda dan dua penjaga di bangku menjadi tugas yang sukar buatnya, Hoe ketika ditemui baru-baru ini. kelima dalam acara 400m gaya bebas lelaki bebas lelaki itu berkata beliau masih
simpanan. Yean berkata berpeluang mara ke final bagi Selain 400m gaya bebas lelaki, perenang pada Kejohanan Akuatik Dunia 2023 di mencari jalan untuk kembali ke bentuk
“Adakah saya akan menangis? Adakah acara 400 meter (m) gaya bebas lelaki berusia 21 tahun itu juga dijadualkan Fukuoka, Jepun. latihannya selepas pulang daripada dua
saya akan mengadu? Kepada siapa? Saya diibaratkan seperti impian menjadi beraksi pada acara 200m gaya bebas lelaki Huy Hoang pula merupakan pemenang kejohanan berturut-turut - Kejohanan
perlu menerima cabaran ini dan terus kenyataan. di Hangzhou. pingat emas Sukan SEA bagi acara 400m Akuatik Dunia 2023 diikuti Sukan Universiti
bersikap positif.” – AFP “Saya ingin ke sana dan cuba menimba Sementara itu, Hoe Yean juga berhasrat gaya bebas lelaki sebanyak tiga kali iaitu Dunia ke-31 - bulan lepas. – Bernama