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Sabah’s sharks worth RM800m alive

Right: A diver with three
whitetip reef sharks in Sipadan.
KOTA KINABALU: KK that went viral among divers and tour
Sharks are among operators. According to him, over one-

Below: Sharks sold at the

third of shark and ray species are threat-
the main contrib-
Sandakan Fish Market.
ened with extinction globally, as
utors of the esti- consequence of overfishing, mainly due to
mated RM800 accidental catch.
million revenue “Even though Sabah does not have spe-
dive tourism cific target fisheries for sharks, based on a
brings to Sabah statistic of Malaysia Department of Fish-
eries, 713 tonnes of sharks and 1,991 tonnes
and no effort of rays were landed in 2021.
should be spared to ensure they do “Our MRF research and studies showed
not end up killed. that more than 138,000 individual sharks
Issuing the warning was local-based and rays were caught by trawl vessels in
non-profit marine organisation, Sabah in a single year.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF). “This does not include landings from
Its Executive Director Dr Nicolas Pilcher other fishing gears such as the ubiquitous
(pic) said sharks are a major draw for local gillnets used by traditional fishers, long-
and international scuba divers, and fea- lines, and purse seine vessels,” he said.
ture in most tourism sales pitches. What’s worse, Dr Nicolas said, is that
“You take sharks out of waters, you take most of these sharks and rays were caught
a big chunk out of dive tourism receipts,” accidentally due to unselective nature of
he said. trawl fishing, in such way that fishers can’t
Dr Johanna Zimmerhackel of the Aus-
tralian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
choose what to catch and what not to
catch. Jealous hubby stabs wife dead Sabah BN,
“It’s not that sharks and rays are tar-
reported that the Semporna diving indus-
try was worth USD72 million (RM316mil- geted, but similarly there are few efforts to KOTA KINABALU: A man allegedly stabbed
his wife to death in a jealous frenzy at veg-
Umno to
lion) a year at the Sabah Sharks and Ray do anything about it. Over time, this acci-
Forum 2018. dental catch of sharks and rays can lead to
reduction in population sizes of vulnera-
etable stall along Jalan Pahlawan in
Kepayan, here, on Saturday.
identify
Of this, she said USD22 million (RM100
The 38-year-old victim who worked at a
million) was based on shark diving. Some
29pc of all tourists visit Semporna annu-
ble species, and may contribute to local
extinctions. Imagine a Sabah with no coffee shop was brought to the Queen Eliz- partners
sharks. abeth Hospital where she succumbed to
ally and 41pc of them ranked sharks as
their principal attraction, followed by sea “Sustainable fisheries management her injuries following the 1.30pm incident. Hayati Dzulkifli
Acting City Police Chief Supt Kalsom KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s
Forensic team investigating at the scene.
turtles and fishes. Hence, if there are practices such as time-area closures (clos-
ing a space for a short period) and gear Idris said preliminary findings revealed Barisan Nasional (BN) and
increases in shark and ray abundance and
restrictions (limiting the types of gear that the woman was assisting her sister at Umno are considering
diversity, there is likely to be an increase in
used in important shark areas) are two the vegetable stall when she was was arrested later that day around 8.30pm. opening their doors to polit-
tourism demand.
such measures that could reduce acciden- approached by the man. Early investigations indicted that the ical cooperation with any
But this valuable resource is depleting,
tal catch of sharks and rays,” he said. The man stabbed her multiple times in man’s acts were motivated by jealousy. party, including Warisan, in the next State
Dr Nicolas said, due to unselective fishing.
From a socio-economic perspective, Dr the back before she managed to escape. A knife believed used in the incident election (PRN).
“Given that sharks and rays play a cru-
Nicolas said some local communities The severely injured woman was rushed was recovered by police. The case is being Its leader Datuk Seri Bung Moktar
cial role in our ecosystems and economies,
depend on sharks and rays as part of their to the hospital in ambulance but suc- probed under Section 302 of the Penal Radin (pic) said they would most probably
addressing accidental catch should be pri-
diets, turned into salted fish or consumed cumbed to her injuries at 2.21pm. The man Code for murder. consider parties that can contribute to BN
oritised in a way that continues to ensure
fisher livelihoods are maintained, but also in barbeque dishes such as ‘Ikan Pari Bakar’. and Umno victories in Sabah.
However, it needs to be discussed as to
that these endangered species are pro-
tected,” he said.
However, he said not all sharks and rays
are of high value, and many low value
specimens continue to be sold in markets.
Suspected drug dealer shot dead which party they would work with.
Bung Moktar, who is BN Sabah Chair-
This called for reasoned and balanced
conservation measures urgently to avoid For example, small sized shark and ray Azmie Lim man cum Sabah Umno Liaision head, said
drastic declines of sharks and rays in species such as spot-tail shark and LAHAD DATU: Police shot dead a 28-year- after chairing a meeting of Sabah Umno,
Sabah. He urged the State Government to bluespotted stingray and whiprays are old suspected drug dealer after he Sunday.
step up measures to protect these valuable sold cheaper than other commercially rammed into two police personnel in Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd
and incredible ocean ambassadors. valuable fishes. attempt to avoid arrest at Jalan POIC Phase Shafie Apdal showed willingness to work
“It is clear that addressing accidental “But while the sale of shark and ray 2, Saturday. with Sabah Umno in the next election.
catch can only be part of the solution. We meat is often opportunistic, the sale of District Police Chief, ACP Rohan Shah With Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan
need government agencies and NGOs to their fins is a completely different story. Ahmad, said a team of police from the as deputy, Bung said he is confident the
continue encouraging consumers to avoid “Until now, shark fins continue to Narcotic Crime Investigation Division combination would ensure Sabah Umno
(JSJN) launched “Op Tapis” about 11.45am stays relevant.
The suspect’s Perodua Viva.
eating shark fins. As the well-known say- attract high prices, making them an irre-
ing goes, when the buying stops, the sistible draw to fishers, who continue to upon receiving information on drug traf- “Abdul Rahman is new to the position
killing stops. capture, land and sell sharks with the sale ficking activity. They stopped a Perodua of Sabah Umno deputy head but has been
“Secondly, we need better ways to mon- of the fins being the most attractive target. Viva driven by the suspect who suddenly officers who came to the scene. in the party for a long time.
itor and improve enforcement of interna- “Sabah does not permit old-style shark reversed the car aggressively and hit one “The suspect was identified as a local “We are both well-experienced politi-
tional exports of sharks and rays - where finning, whereby fishers would chop off of the team members. unemployed. Checks showed he had five cians at state and national levels and
high value fins are often in greater the fins and discard the rest. “The suspect made a U-turn before past records involving various narcotic through this combination, we will use our
demand. And this is not as simple as it “But the high value of the fins does speeding against the traffic and hitting and commercial crime offences (wanted). expertise to ensure Sabah Umno’s remain
might sound. There are entrenched busi- mean that many threatened species such another member of the team who tried to “Police seized 7.45 gram drugs believed in the hearts of the people in the state,” he
nesses that have depended on this trade as the Blue Shark, Silky Shark, Hammer- stop him. However, police managed to fire to be syabu worth RM1, 490, two machetes said. Abdul Rahman told reporters per-
for decades, and so management meas- head shark and Rhino ray, to name a few, a shot at the vehicle to defend before and a Perodua Viva,” he said. sonally he has no problem with the lead-
ures must be mindful of how this is phased remain a valuable catch to fishers. being hit by the suspect,” he said. The case would be investigated under ership of Bung Moktar.
out,” he said. “They then sell the meat and other body The suspect later sped off but skidded Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section “The way I look at this, I see that we
Dr Nicolas was responding to a Daily parts, but the fins are really the high value about 400 metres from the scene. 39A(1) of Dangerous Drug Act 1952. need the strength of all, Bung Moktar has
Express report recently that was accompa- item,” he said. Rohan said, inspection later found the He urged the public to convey any been a leader for a long time, and there is
nied by pictures of dried shark fins sold in See Page 2, Col. 5 suspect unconscious on the left passenger information on drug-related activities so no problem between all of us.
seat. He was confirmed dead by medical that immediate action can be taken. See Page 2, Col. 3

Pulau Gaya should remain

Upset more Penampang trees being cut
as a green lung: Harris Jonathan Nicholas
PENAMPANG: The felling of several rain-
KOTA KINABALU: For- “Therefore, it is important for the peo- trees providing much needed shade and
mer Chief Minister Tan ple of Kota Kinabalu to take an active part a pleasant sight for motorists plying the
Sri Harris Salleh (pic) to keep what’s left for future generations,” Penampang Bypass opposite the ITCCC is
said government leaders he said. raising the temperatures of residents
seem to be easily carried He said Kota Kinabalu cannot simply here.
away by goodies pre- copy the success story of New York with Callers have been contacting the Daily
sented by professionals Manhattan. Express to find out what the Council is up
wanting to develop “New York is the centre of World to now without informing the public of
Pulau Gaya into another city. Organisations with an affluent popula- its plans in advance like in the case of the
The trees before being cut down (left) and after.
Instead, he said, the State Government tion. As such Kota Kinabalu can only nearby Kasigui raintrees.
should make Pulau Gaya a Tunku Abdul dream of becoming a New York or Dubai, An official said the felling is being car-
Rahman Island Park. as suggested by some so called profes- ried out by the Public Works Department Goals. But then we see the authorities before continuing.”
“It is mandatory for Kota Kinabalu to sional developers,” he said. for road expansion works. doing the opposite. Another demanded to know whether
have a complete island park near that is He said a simple electric train or cable “They are being chopped into logs for “It took several years for these trees to the same number of trees being cut
easily accessible from the city,” he said. car system between the city centre and the cheaper transportation. Their survivabil- grow lush and beautiful and they just would be replaced elsewhere.
He said the Island Park can be the main island park is all that is needed to trans- ity is slim even if uprooted because the destroy them when they feel like it,” said “I also notice that the Council workers
attraction for tourists from around the port tourists and locals to and from the contractor does not have proper excavat- a resident. keep trimming the cherry blossom trees
world looking for relaxation, blue sea, island. ing and transplanting machinery,” he “Of course, somebody will be making at the beginning of every year even before
blue sky and forest. “The city can easily generate additional said. money by charging even RM1,000 for they have the chance to blossom and even
“Pulau Gaya has it all. It will also be an revenue by just converting Pulau Gaya into He did not state whether the entire every tree that is cut,” he said. though they are way below the overhead
ideal beach for locals,” he said. a completely nature island park,” he said. stretch of over a hundred trees would be Another said these trees are a soothing wires.
He said to make Pulau Gaya an island He said no one visits Kota Kinabalu in felled. sight to the eyes when dining across the “It is as if someone has a guaranteed
park would need 100 per cent support of search of skyscrapers, adding that the Mal- “On one hand the government says it nearby ITCC. landscaping contract and just need to
the people of Kota Kinabalu. dives without a single skyscraper is a huge wants to plant several million trees to “It is sure to make the whole area hot. show the work is done in order to be paid
“The people should be reminded that success among high value tourists who minimise the effects of climate change Often I notice weary motorists stopping regardless of whether it is necessary,” she
Pulau Gaya is the only remaining Green spends thousands of dollars daily. and meet the Sustainable Development under the shade of these trees for rest said.
Lung for them and future generations. See Page 2, Col. 3
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Divers
‘Backing Mazu is backing Madani’ come to
Sabah to
see sharks
Nikko Fabian existence of Mazu close to mosque would
KOTA KINABALU: Opposing the Mazu distract the concentration of Muslims per-
statue in Kudat, as has happened under a forming their religious obligation, was
previous State Government, will not really shameful. He has insulted the intel-
augur well for Prime Minister Datuk Seri ligence of Muslims.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Malaysia Madani or civil- “I believed the Iman (faith) and knowl- From Page One
isational values concept. edge of his fellow Muslim followers are far
l Our report yesterday.
Meanwhile, President of Friends of
Borneo’s Plight in Malaysia Founda- firmer than he has suggested,” Awang Sea Turtles Education & Research (Fos-
tion (BoPiMaFo) President Daniel John said.
He said even in Kota Kinabalu there are “The claims has absolutely no basis, as ter) Alexander Yee said while there are
Jambun in a statement said any decision PKR is a key component of the new
no lack of examples where churches, if our faith is water thin that any exposure obvious advantages for conservationists
not to approve the Mazu construction, Unity Federal Government which empha-
mosques and temples are a stone’s throw to non-Islamic religion will destroy it. protecting the sharks, one of the chal-
even in its original location, would be very sises on the new Madani concept as the
from one another like in Bukit Padang “The Muslims don’t worship statues lenges is to find a balance between
unfair. way forward for Malaysia based on good
and Tanjung Aru. because they know this is not God. Today’s governance, racial harmony and sustain-
communities who have sharks as their
“It is rotten politics,” he said, referring
Earlier, a top official of Parti Keadilan Muslims in Sabah are more intelligent able development. diet and us as the conservationists and
to Usia President Datuk Sapawi Ahmad
Rakyat which is led by Anwar, said Usia’s and well versed of the key point – that the “The 100-feet majestic Mazu statue will tourism operators.
maintaining opposition to the construc-
claim that the statue would disturb the Islamic injunction is against regarding not only be the pride of Sabah but the “When we lose a shark to trade, it is
tion in its original location on grounds
solemnity of Muslim worship in the dis- the statue as god to be worshipped,” he state would experience a tourism boom lost forever. But when we repeatedly see
that it is near the Kudat district mosque
and might disturb the solemnity of wor- trict was baseless. said in a Facebook post. from this new dimension of tourism prod- a live shark underwater, the revenues
ship. Its Vice President also said it is absurd Awang further stressed that to forbid uct. keep rolling in.
He said Sapawi seems unaware that to suggest that erecting the statue would the construction of the statue would not “As in Chinese methodology, Goddess “Given Sabah is a famous diving des-
the biggest Buddha statue in Malaysia is be a form of propagation to Muslims, as make Muslims more Muslim, but rather of the Sea and Mazu Statue is about belief tination for international tourists,
in Tumpat, Kelantan, where 95 per cent of they are protected under Article 11 of the have religious tolerance and the ability to and custom, associated with love and attracting more than 10,000 divers
the population is Muslim. Federal Constitution. appreciate spiritual values and beliefs that benevolence,” he said. annually just to dive with sharks, it is
“And the tallest Jesus Christ statue in He was responding to the United are different from Islam. Awang reasoned that this is part of cul- clear a live shark is worth way more
the world is in Suluwesi, Indonesia, which Sabah Islamic Association’s (Usia) oppos- He said as a citizen, Sapawi has the tural tourism, which allows visitors to than a dead shark.
has the largest Muslim population in the ing stance on the Mazu Statue construc- constitutional right to voice out his objec- explore a society’s emotional features that “If we lose sharks in our waters, this

Work on Penampang clinic

world and was officiated by President tion, expressed by its President Datuk tion for whatever reason. encompasses architecture as well as cul- will not only impact marine ecosystems,
Jokowi,” he said. Sapawi Ahmad. “However, Sapawi’s remarks, that the tural and spiritual heritage. but also reduce tourist numbers and
business revenues, and causes decreases

to begin next year: Ewon

in fisheries stocks,” he said.
A MRF team member Ho Kooi Chee,
who has pioneered a lot of the research
on sharks and rays in the State, summed
this dilemma up perfectly: “What is
more valuable?
“The occasional plate of ikan pari
KOTA KINABALU: the construction in order to provide health sambal, the selfless pocketing of one-
Penampang MP services and outpatient treatment to the time shark fin cash revenues by a select
Datuk Ewon Penampang community. few, or the incredible economic power
Benedick (pic) said “This project is one of the agendas that I of live sharks, driving multi-million
construction of the have put under the High Impact Projects ringgit revenues in tourism?”
Class 3 Health Clinic Monitoring Committee in Penampang “A world without sharks is like a puz-
(KK3) in Penampang apart from other projects such as the new zle without the crucial piece,” she said.
is expected to begin construction of Tamu Donggongon, Pan It is clear that addressing accidental
next year. Borneo project, school project and flood catch can only be part of the solution.
He said the Public mitigation. We need government agencies and
Works Department (JKR) would implement “I am committed to ensuring that the
NGOs to continue encouraging con-
the procurement process for the project projects promised to the people of Penam-
sumers to avoid eating shark fins – as
through a tender this year, which is pang previously can be implemented this
the well-known saying goes, when the
expected to take six months. term, including some new projects such as
buying stops, the killing stops.
Hajiji (right) receiving a memento from Dr Zaliha when receiving her
Ewon, who is also Entrepreneur Devel- entrepreneurship hubs, among others,” he

Sabah deserves priority

Secondly, we need better ways to
courtesy visit at Chief Minister’s official residence at Sri Gaya on Sunday.
opment and Cooperatives Minister had met said.
with Health Minister Dr Zaliha Musafa on Also present during the discussion were monitor for, and improve enforcement
Saturday to discuss the project. State Health Director Datuk Dr Rose Nani of international exports of sharks and
rays - where high value fins are often in

on health matters: Hajiji

“I stated to Dr Zaliha that the construc- Mudin and Malaysian Health Ministry offi-
tion works can start next year, as soon as the cials. greater demand.
tender procurement process is completed Dr Zaliha conducted a working visit to And this is not as simple as it might

Second senior citizen dies

this year,” he said in a statement, Sunday. several hospitals in Kota Kinabalu and sound. There are entrenched businesses
He stressed it was important to expedite Papar. that have depended on this trade for
decades, and so management measures

of puffer fish poisoning

must be mindful of how this is phased
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should be given the largest number of hospitals and out.
priority in terms of distribution of health clinics in the country, and most of Alexander Yee, president of Friends
development allocations and upgrading them are in a dilapidated and poor of Sea Turtles Education & Research
health facilities in the state, said Chief condition. (FOSTER) said that, ”while there are
Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor “Thus, Sabah is in dire need of a fair obvious advantages to us protecting
He expressed this during a courtesy and larger distribution of development our sharks, one of the challenges is to
JOHOR BARU: An 84- visit by Healh Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa allocations compared to other states, find a balance between communities
year-old man who suf- at the Chief Minister’s official residence, including for new construction and who have sharks as their diet and us
fered poisoning after Sri Gaya, Sunday. upgrading existing infrastructure and conservationists and tourism opera-
eating puffer fish on Hajiji was briefed on health health facilities in the state,” he said.. tors.”
March 25, was confirmed development programmes and projects Also present were Deputy Director When we lose a shark to trade, it is
dead at Enche’ Besar Haj- that have been and will be implemented General of Health, Datuk Dr. Norhayati lost forever. But when we repeatedly see

Bung is Sabah Umno

jah Khalsom Hospital, by the Ministry of Health in Sabah. Rusli and State Health Director, Datuk Dr. a live shark underwater, the revenues
Kluang, Sunday morning. He said Sabah is one of the states with Rose Nani Mudin. keep rolling in.
State health and unity Given Sabah is a famous diving des-

head; Abdul Rahman No 2

committee chairman tination for international tourists,
Ling Tian Soon said the attracting more than 10,000 divers
victim was the spouse of annually just to dive with sharks, it is
an 83-year-old woman clear a live shark is worth way more
Public warned to avoid eating puffer fish of unknown type.
who died after they ate than a dead shark. If we lose sharks in
the fish at noon on the our waters, this will not only impact
same day. sons to get a comprehensive solution From Page One Bung said three assemblymen have marine ecosystems, but also reduce
He said the man was earlier transferred regarding this issue. “We want to serve the party with only been sacked, namely Sugut assemblyman tourist numbers and business revenues,
to the medical ward on Wednesday (April “Thus, the state government and JKNJ one hope that Sabah Umno will return to Datuk James Ratib, Tempasuk assembly- and causes decreases in fisheries stocks.
5) in a conscious state with the patient’s request that Johor citizens always be care- be the core party in the Sabah govern- man Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari and Pantai MRF team member Ho Kooi Chee, who
vital signs stable, although he was breath- ful in choosing food, especially if it has ment,” he said. Dalit assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya. has pioneered a lot of the research on
ing with the aid of a respirator and fed known risks,” he said, adding that the rele- On the new main leadership commit- Few months ago, it was reported that sharks and rays in the State, summed
through ‘Ryle’s Tube’. vant district health office had also opened tee in Sabah Umno, Bung Moktar said these three and Balung assemblyman
this dilemma up perfectly: “What is
“However, at about 5.20am, he was an investigation paper under the Food Act changes that have been made in the new Datuk Hamild Awang left Umno to sup-
more valuable? The occasional plate of
unresponsive while the nurse was taking 1983. committee including 15 various councils, port Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor and
secretariats and bureaus, among others joined Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah ikan pari sambal, the selfless pocketing
care of another patient. Emergency assis- It is understood that it was the first time
were aimed to ensure Umno continues to (PGRS). of one-time shark fin cash revenues by
tance was provided immediately before he that the couple, who lived at Jalan Sin Tiam
relevant in Sabah. While Tanjung Keramat assemblyman a select few, or the incredible economic
was pronounced dead at 6.20am in the Chamek in Kluang, had eaten puffer fish-
He said he has given emphasis that cum Putatan MP Datuk Ir. Shahelmey power of live sharks, driving multi-mil-
morning,” he said in a statement last night. based cuisine allegedly through a pre-order
Ling said the remains of the deceased purchase from a seller through Facebook. Election Department and Department of Yahya who is the Sabah’s Works MInister, lion ringgit revenues in tourism?”
have been handed over to the Forensic Unit On March 28, Ling reportedly said that Information and Social Media need to be he said has only been suspended. To avoid drastic declines of sharks
before being handed to his next-of-kin for an elderly woman died on March 25, while revolutionised in a large scale to show To a question, he said Tanjung Batu and rays in Sabah, urgent, reasoned and
funeral arrangements. her husband was warded in the Intensive that Umno is not outdated and it is a party assemblyman cum Kalabakan MP Datuk balanced conservation measures are
He said the Johor State Health Depart- Care Unit (ICU), after both were poisoned that wants positive changes with a strug- Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, who has needed, and NGOs and academic insti-
ment (JKNJ) had already taken action when after the puffer fish meal. gle that will not go against the tide. been appointed as an assistant minister of tutions are urging the State government
a report on the first case was received and Following that, on March 29, Fisheries “We will work hard and make sure that Industrial Development and Entrepre- to step up measures to protect these
we will get the people’s mandate to be the neurship in the GRS-led Sabah governj- incredible ocean ambassadors.
conducted an investigation, identifying Dept director-general Datuk Adnan Hus-

Relocate the Gaya squatters: Harris

next government of Sabah in the next ment, has not been given disciplinary A world without sharks is like a puz-
the suppliers, wholesalers and sellers sain was reported to have advised the pub-
State election,” he said. action. zle without the crucial piece.
involved in the puffer fish transaction. lic to avoid eating puffer fish of unknown
“JKNJ has and will hold several discus- type because almost all types of puffer fish
sions with the Fisheries Department and contain toxins that can cause poisoning if

Puspakom: Free checks on

some local universities that have expertise not prepared or cooked correctly. —
in the field of fisheries and toxins or poi- Bernama
From Page One He said the relocation of the water vil- Kg Likas should also be relocated to turn

private vehicles for Aidilfitri

“Sabah should mimic the success story lage may involve up to 10,000 people to the area into a proper residential area to
of the Maldives,” he said, adding it is Sepanggar and Kinarut areas. support the city work force requirements.
mandatory to relocate the water villagers “This is a golden opportunity for the “A clean, healthy and vibrant city such
to the mainland. City of Kota Kinabalu to have a permanent as Kota Kinabalu cannot afford to have all
“The main reason is that Kota Kinabalu work force to provide services for the city unsightly squatters in and around the
City cannot afford to have squatters and of a million people. city,” he said.
SHAH ALAM: The Computerised Vehicle selected locations listed on Puspakom’s slums appear in the city. “This is a serious and important consid- He said the State Government, in partic-
Inspection Centre (Puspakom) is organis- website at www.puspakom.com.my or Pus- “This is a United Nation and Malaysian eration for the future of Kota Kinabalu ular the Kota Kinabalu whether they like it
ing a free voluntary vehicle inspection for pakom Sdn Bhd’s Facebook page. Government declaration to settle every- City,” he said. or not, must resettle Kg Sembulan and Kg
all private vehicle owners. The voluntary vehicle inspection will body in a fair and just way. The water vil- He said, of the estimated 10,000 squat- Likas as soon as possible.
This will begin Today (Monday) and will focus on safety aspects with regards to lagers in Pulau Gaya are no exception,” he ters at the water village in Pulau Gaya, “This also applies to the resettling of
last until April 20. It is aimed at ensuring brakes, side slips, tyres, suspension, emis- said. about 30 per cent are fishermen, the the villagers at Pulau Gaya to either Mang-
vehicles are in good condition ahead of the sion, lights, bottom and top of the vehicle, He said Kota Kinabalu needs to remainder 70 per cent are city workers. gatal or Kinarut areas. A modern Kam-
“balik kampung” rush for Aidilfitri. as well as tinted windscreens. upgrade the whole city, particularly areas “The government can consider to relo- pung Fishing Village can be established at
Puspakom CEO Shukor Ismail said vehi- “The free inspection drive is aimed at around Kg Sembulan, Kg Tanjung Aru and cate the fishermen to the Kinarut area near both of these places,” he said.
cle owners can just walk in to any Pus- getting vehicle owners to be more aware of Likas. the Kinarut River. This fishing village can He said relocating these villagers from
pakom branch nationwide (except for its the condition of their vehicles. “A clean squatter free city that is envi- be planned properly with facilities to Pulau Gaya will provide a guaranteed
Shah Alam, Taman Bukit Maluri and Pasir “We use computerised equipment to ronmentally pleasing with natural open potentially make it into a tourist attraction. work force for the city permanently and
Gudang branches) from 8am till 5pm. check vehicles. Owners can then use this spaces will attract visitors. There are many “This will resolve the issue of squatters that the city of Kota Kinabalu need thou-
He said its mobile inspection unit was information to send their vehicles for examples of such cities around the world,” once and for all,” he said. sands of workers to keep the city clean and
also offering free inspections at several repairs,” he said in a statement today. – FMT he said. He said squatters in Kg Sembulan and all industries serviced.
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Sheikh Abdel Aziz delivers a special tazkirah.

Fr Ambrose (left) blesses the Easter eggs in SPCR yesterday.

3,000 attend Isyak and Terawih Sunat prayers

KOTA KINABALU: Preacher, Sheikh Mohamed Abdel Ruslan Muharam.
Christians flock to churches to celebrate Easter
Aziz Mahmoud Ghonim, a member of the Fatwa Also present were State Mufti, Datuk Bungsu @ Nikko Fabian & Clarence Dol over the powers of darkness and death so that all will
Council Al-Azhal Al-Sharief Tanta Mesir led some Aziz Jaafar, State Secretary, Datuk Seri Panglima Sr. KOTA KINABALU: Catholics in the state capital and experience the assurance of eternal life with Him in
3,000 in Isyak and Terawih Sunat prayers at the State Safar Untong, Director of Sabah Department of other parts in Sabah flocked to churches to celebrate Heaven.
Mosque in conjunction with the State Nuzul Al-Quran Islamic Religious Affairs (Jheains), Datuk Saifulzaman Easter and commemorate the resurrection of Jesus St Peter Claver Ranau (SPCR) Parish Priest, Rev Fr
Celebration, on Saturday. Sangul, Deputy Chairman of Muis, Malai Ali Malai Christ. Ambrose M Atang urged all believers to persevere if
In attendance was Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Pan- Ahmad, Chairman of Sabah Baitulmal Corporation During the holy mass. priest sprinkled holy water they chose to follow Christ, and take up their cross
glima Hajiji Noor, Deputy Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya, (PBNS), Datuk Dr Omar Raisul As-Salam Syah to devotees marks the end of the Holy Week and the and follow Him daily.
Minister of Community Development and People's Sulaiman Omar, and heads of state and federal Lenten Season, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, “We have prepared ourselves to celebrate Easter
Welfare and, Datuk James Ratib and Assistant Minis- departments, in addition to the chairman of mosques abstinence, and repentance observed by Catholics. In this year by doing penance where we are called to
ter to the Chief Minister (Religious Affairs), Datuk and suraus invited from all districts. RANAU, they were called to rejoice, Christ's victory pray, fast and do charity for 40 days,” he said.

Usia gets funds ‘SESB should

use new tech
No open burning, S’kan folks told
SANDAKAN: Karamunting Assemblyman George Hiew reminded
residents here not to conduct open burning especially during the
current hot and dry weather to avoid grass and forest fires here.

to finish the to detect illegal His call follows the forest fire case near Jalan Cecily, in Kam Mit
Yen Park and Hin Ann Sandakan cemetery on Saturday and Sun-
day.
connections’ George said the fire that spread on Saturday was successfully
put out by the fire department, but the incident happened again

Dakwah Centre
KOTA KINABALU: The Consumer Front of on Sunday at around 10 am in the same area, believed to be due
Sabah President Nordin Thani said the to the hot weather.
Sapawi Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) should He said that apart from the illegal open burning of garbage,
use new technology to detect illegal power residents who clean graves in conjunction with the Qingming fes-
connections that have contributed to its tival should also be more vigilant and make sure that all fires have
Iskandar Dzulkifli nical and Vocational Training (TVET) to empower tah- loss in revenue due to power theft. been extinguished before leaving.
KOTA KINABALU: Construction work on completing fiz graduates in Sabah in the vocational and technical In a statement here, Sunday, Nordin “I understand that those who celebrate the Qingming festival
the United Sabah Islamic Organisation (Usia) Al- fields. said an alert system should be included in will clean the graves and burn paper offerings for their family
Bukhary Dakwah Training Centre in Kota Marudu, He said that in order to achieve this, Usia will col- the SESB’s operating system which can members who have passed away, according to Buddhist beliefs.
which has been left unfinished for the past five years, laborate with the Institut Kemahiran Islam Darul immediately detect the precise location in “However, I hope they will be more careful and ensure that all
will commence after Aidilfitri. Redzuan (Ikdar), and a Memorandum of Understand- the event of power theft or tampering. the burnt materials are no longer on fire, and put out the fire with
According to Usia President Datuk Sapawi Ahmad, ing (MoU) will be inked between the two parties after “Most importantly, SESB should not let water on the burnt grass to prevent the fire from spreading in the
the State Government has channelled the funding for Aidilfitri. power theft be the reason for increasing surrounding area,” he stressed.
the purpose and the centre will be completed by the “Ikdar will work with Usia to provide TVET training the cost of electricity generation and George had reviewed the condition of the forest fire area on
end of this year. to students who have graduated from this tahfiz up transmission to the end users,” he said. Sunday morning, and provided drinking water to the firefight-
He said this after Usia's breaking of fast ceremony to the Sjil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Diploma or “Consumers do not mind paying any ers.
at the Klagan Hotel here on Friday. even Degree level,” he said. tariff hikes provided that they enjoy the “I would like to thank the Sandakan firemen for their swift
He said that when completed, the centre in Kg In other developments, Sapawi said that one of the impacts of power stability and reliability action and I greatly appreciate their efforts to ensure the safety
Marasinsim, Kota Marudu will be used to empower Usia Islamic Education Centres for Children is now offered to them,” he said. of the people of Karamunting,” he added. – Winnie Kasmir
Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran students in the State in skills. under construction in Kg Tanjung Aru.
“We have acquired RM2 million to RM3 million He said the work is 25 per cent complete and that
allocation from the State Government for the comple- when completed, it will provide early religious edu-
tion works, which will begin after Aidilfitri and be cation to youngsters in the neighbourhood.
fully completed by the end of this year,” he said. “The Usia divisions in Sandakan, Tawau, and Sem-
Sapawi also presented the Central Usia grant of porna have also provided the same facilities, and we
RM58,000 to all Usia divisions in order to boost their will review the courses to be taught in these centres
respective dakwah activities and administration. with the Islamic Development Department (Jakim),”
According to Sapawi, the centre would offer Tech- he said.

Ops Samseng: 8 foreigners made homeless

33 booked
in Sandakan
Winnie Kasmir
SANDAKAN: A total of 33 summonses were
issued for various traffic offences during
an Ops Samseng Jalanan conducted here,
on Saturday.
The 8.30pm operation ended at 1am on
Sunday involving senior officers and seven
personnel from the Sandakan Traffic
Enforcement and Investigation Division.
The offences included having no driv-
ing license, no car insurance, and modi-
fied vehicles, including motorcycles,
which does not fit the allowed specifica- EIGHT foreigners were left homeless when their house
tions, among others. was razed in Kg Tambulaong, Tuaran, Friday.
District Police Chief ACP Abdul Fuad Nobody was reported injured in the 2.20pm fire. Tuaran
Abdul Malek said police will continue to District Fire and Rescue Station Chief Abdul Qawie Abdul
conduct inspections to combat traffic Gapar said a team of 11 firefighters including the station’s
offences in the district to ensure road users Emergency Medical Response Unit was dispatched to the
‘safety. area following a 2.22pm distress call.
“The public, especially the young, are “The house was already completely razed by the time
urged to comply with the traffic regula- the team arrived,” he said.
tions. The fire was brought under control at 3.20pm and the
“Do not endanger your safety and the operations ended an hour later. The cause of fire and esti-
safety of others. Let us work together to mated loss is still being probed. – R Gonzales
ensure the road is safe for all,” he said.

LDP: Curb rise in homeless groups in KK

KOTA KINABALU: Liberal Democratic Party (LPD) Vice He believes that if visiting tourists are bothered by
President Sim Fui said that all authorities in the city homeless people, the image of Sabah, particularly
must work together to curb the rise in homeless Kota Kinabalu, will suffer.
groups, which are known to disrupt public order. Such persecution, he claims, will undoubtedly
He said that homeless groups have been visible in drive tourists away from Sabah, and they will warn
the city for a long time, but that authorities have their friends back home not to visit the state.
failed to address the issue. “The time has come for officials to band together
“It doesn’t matter whose authority it falls under, and handle the issue rather than pointing fingers,” he
whether it’s the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), the said.
Immigration Department, or the police... all need to He proposed that a hotline be established
work together to address this problem,” he said in a expressly to accept public complaints about homeless
statement here on Sunday. people.
He said that the issue of homeless people wander- He said that the public has made several com-
ing around, especially those suffering from mental ill- plaints about the situation, but they appear to have

Two are injured in Keningau accident

nesses and children, has become the norm in the city. fallen on deaf ears.

KENINGAU: Two people, including a woman, were machinery. The Operation Commander reported that
injured when the vehicle they were travelling skidded there were two victims aged 59 and 47 respectively,
off the road shoulder in Pangas Ulu, here, on Friday. who were injured.
District Fire and Rescue Station received a call at The EMRS team provided initial treatment to the
2.11pm and eight members led by Operations Com- victims and then sent them to the Keningau hospital.
mander, Raizaain Ag Damit rushed to the scene with The operation ended at 3.13pm.– Johan Aziz
 4 Local MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3

Stuck lorry delays Sipitang

ambulance transporting sick patient
Jinius Pandakin itang Hospital.
SIPITANG: Residents in Kg Ulu Bole want Kampung Meligan Health Clinic Assis-
the concessionaire in charge of maintain- tant Medical Officer Mohd Haysidi said
ing the route in the village’s Lumampau they had to wait from 6.23pm to 7.30pm
area to lay gravel along the muddy and before they could continue their journey
treacherous stretch. to Sipitang after works to pull the lorry to
Former Native Chief Andal Ating, 73, the side of the road was finally done.
of Kg Ulu Bole, made the call after a lorry Meanwhile, Andal shared the video of
delivering timber got stuck in the middle the incident with Daily Express that same
of the muddy stretch, blocking access to day.
other vehicles on March 17. “We hope that the responsible conces-
The situation forced an ambulance sionaire will ensure that the route is
from the Kg Meligan Health Clinic to wait maintained so that this does not happen
about an hour to transport a 77-year-old again. What if the patient transported
male patient from Kg Meligan to the Sip- was in critical condition?” he said.

Yusof handing over a certificate to one of the Lahad Datu Community College alumni while others look on.

Need to change TVET’s

‘second-class’ stigma
Azmie Lim important for the development and He said the community college pro-
LAHAD DATU: There is a need to change progress of the country and meets the vides access to quality education at an
the stigma around Technical and Voca- needs of the industry.” affordable cost.
tional Education Training (TVET) that per- He said this during a visit to Lahad Datu Various assistance and funding are also
ceives it to be a second-class form of Community College (KKLD) here, Satur- offered to students to help them continue
education. day, accompanied by the Polytechnic Edu- their studies to a higher level such as the
Higher Education Deputy Minister cation and Community College Director Community College Student Financial Aid
Datuk Mohd Yusof Apdal said TVET should Dr. Mohd Zahari Ismail. (BKPKK) and National Higher Education
not be considered an alternative stream, During the visit, Yusof also visited the Fund Loans (PTPTN).
rather an option that is no less important Lifelong Learning Course (PSH) center “Therefore, I expect continuous and
than a traditionally academic stream. which has been participated by 50 individ- aggressive efforts from the management
He said TVET also has its own advan- uals from the local community. of Polytechnics and Community Colleges,
tages in producing employable and com- Yusof also officiated the KKLD Incuba- especially in Sabah, to convey information
petitive human capital in the workforce. tor Center which acts as an entrepreneur- and promote enrolment in Polytechnics
“Thus, the stigma that education based ship center for students to market the and Community Colleges in the State,” he
on academic excellence is more valuable products produced to the local commu- said.
than the TVET stream needs to be changed. nity. Yusof also praised the PSH programme
“I would like to emphasise that the In his speech, Yusof said, the existence as it gives the community the opportunity
TVET programme is not a second-class of the Polytechnic and Community Col- to continue learning and develop their
study. This is because it provides man- lege in Sabah is a blessing for the people, skills and hoped that the programme
power or new human capital which is very especially in Lahad Datu. would continue regularly.

Road rage
motorist
held after The stuck lorry hampering efforts of an ambulance to transport an elderly patient.

damaging lorry
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police arrested an
aggressive motorist for road rage when he
Importance of professional
allegedly damaged a lorry in an incident
on Jalan Permatang Janggus, Saturday.
Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) District
journalism, mainstream media
police chief ACP Tan Cheng San said a KUALA LUMPUR: The importance of pro- dices or baseless accusations.
video of the incident involving the man fessional journalism and mainstream Kedah Elite Media Club (KMEK) presi-
driving a red Proton Saga car had gone media as the eyes and ears of the people dent Adie Suri Zulkeflli said media organ-
viral before police arrested the suspect, in cannot be overemphasised, more so in this isations function as a platform that
3,000 Skim Kesihatan Madani his 30s, for investigations.
“Based on the preliminary investiga-
digital age when anyone armed with a
smartphone is capable of disseminating
highlights the voice of the people objec-
tively, in line with its role as the fourth
tion, it was found that the quarrel involv- information. estate.
applications submitted: YB ing the car driver and the lorry driver is
believed to have happened on Jalan Per-
As such, media clubs foresee that jour-
nalists will be faced with yet another chal-
“Media practitioners must always be
proactive in producing news materials that
Lagatah Toyos RM120 million for SKM, aimed at making matang Janggus towards Permatang Pauh lenge in the increasing number of citizen promote critical thinking in the commu-
TAWAU: Kukusan Assemblywoman Rina medical treatment more accessible to the yesterday, but the time of the incident has journalists who report news events on nity so that every issue that is highlighted
Jainal (pic) submitted 3,000 “Skim Kesi- B40 group. not been ascertained. social media without any basic knowledge is discussed and debated for the benefit of
hatan Madani” (SKM) applications for B40 Through the scheme, the target group “In the viral video, a red Proton Saga of journalism. They are hoping this issue the people and the country,” he said.
residents in her area to make it easier for can seek treatment at private clinics with- and a lorry were seen grazing each other would be discussed at the 2023 National Despite remaining status quo as front-
the group to access medical treatment. out having to rely on government hospitals before both drivers stopped and a quarrel Journalists’ Day (Hawana) to be held next line news providers, Johor Media Club
She personally presented the applica- or clinics, thereby reducing the number of ensued with the enraged motorist seen month. (KMJ) president Mohamad Fauzi Ishak
tions to the Malaysian Heath Ministry patients in government hospitals or clinics. taking an object from the back of his car to Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Media Club admitted that journalists and existing
(KKM) during a meeting with its Minister Rina said she welcomed the effort as it wreck the front number plate of the truck,” (KamiKLS) president Wan Syamsul Amly media agencies in the country have
Dr Zalinah Mustafa in Kota Kinabalu. helps people to obtain proper treatment he said. Wan Seadey said the advance of digital changed the reporting approach to mobile
“Dr Zalinah, who is on a work visit to without having to wait for a long time. He said the motorist, who is a local cit- technology allows information to be journalism (MoJo) to attract the attention
Sabah, welcomes the application and I Therefore, the Parti Harapan Rakyat izen, is now under remand for investiga- shared and broadcast by anyone, in turn of the public who crave real time informa-
hope to get a positive response,” she said. Sabah Deputy President hoped that the tions under Section 427 of the Penal Code. causing fake news and slander to be spread tion.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar 3,000 applications could be considered Tan also advised the public not to take widely, which can undermine harmony “The emergence of social media has
Ibrahim during the presentation of Budget and implemented to help the B40 group in the law into their own hands and disrupt especially when the topic touches on racial changed the way readers obtain informa-
2023, recently, announced the allocation of Kukusan. the peace. and security issues. tion and this presents a challenge to pro-
“Some of the news being spread are fake fessional journalism as they need to
and defamatory and this requires profes- compete for this purpose,” he said.
Taman Warisan’s locomotive beckons visitors sional journalists to confirm such news to
dispel anxiety among the community,” he
Meanwhile, Terengganu Media Journal-
ists Club (Kawat) deputy president Mohd
Winnie Kasmir told Bernama. Ishak Abdillah Ngah said Hawana 2023
SANDAKAN: The public can experience a Putrajaya Media Club (KMP) president which will be held in Ipoh, Perak from May
ride on the only locomotive when they Wan Zairul Azri Wan Mohammad Sudin 27 to 29 needs to discuss in depth the cur-
visit Taman Warisan located within the agrees with Wan Syamsul Amly, saying that rent challenges faced by journalists and
Sabah Forestry Headquarters, Mile 6 here. unauthentic information or news reports the media for the future of journalism.
The locomotive was obtained from that are often made viral on social media He said this is important because media
Syarikat Shing Kee, a timber concession- platforms have turned media practitioners practitioners are affected by the current
aire operating the Lower Kinabatangan into “fake news counter agents’. economic situation due to the increase in
area in the 1950s to 1980s period. “Therefore, what differentiates media the cost of living and the increase in the
Locomotive logging (Montik) was the practitioners from citizen journalists is price of goods.
mode of logging used extensively in flat that the former apply journalism ethics in Hawana is being held in recognition of
and wet, flood-prone plains in the 1950s their work ensuring that the news report is the role and contribution of media practi-
and 1960' particularly in Beaufort, Tene- true, accurate and fair and to avoid preju- tioners in Malaysia. – Bernama
gang and Lungmanis to transport out logs.
Apart from that, it was also used as a
mode of cartage for workers and materi-
als. According to Chief Conservator of For-
Probe over fireworks incident
est, Datuk Frederick Kugan, visitors can KUALA LUMPUR: The police are tracking woman, 24, were injured in the thigh
ride the locomotive travelling on 535 The locomotive at Taman Warisan. down an individual who played with and ear,” he said in a statement, adding
metres of track within Taman Warisan. In conjunction of the recent celebra- amenity forests like this can play an fireworks and caused injuries to two that they were tracking down the sus-
Visitors may come to Taman Warisan tion of International Day of Forests, several important role for community health pur- people in an incident in Kampung pect and that the case was being investi-
not only to enjoy the locomotive ride, but students and teachers were given the poses. Changkat, Gombak on March 31. gated under Section 435/324 of the Penal
also trailing the Kugan Trail, stopping by opportunity to ride on the locomotive. “What we can see here is a restored sec- Gombak district acting police chief Code.
at Menara Si Buyung Duduk Termenung Frederick and Sabah Forestry staff also ondary forest which has already been Supt Noor Ariffin Mohamad said they Eyewitnesses or those with informa-
thus learning names of various trees planted over 150 saplings of various types planted with more than 200 types of trees. had studied a viral video recording of tion about the incident are urged to con-
planted within the park. of trees in Taman Warisan. “Therefore, the existence of this park the incident showing a group playing tact investigating officer, Insp Nur
The best part of the experience is it is Frederick said, coinciding with the shows the public that the forest can be with fireworks facing a house. Atikah Adnan at 018-3648044 of the
free and visitors parking is located nearby theme of this year's International Day of restored and can play a role in health,” he “Investigations revealed that around Gombak police headquarters at 03-
the park, said Frederick. Forests which is “Forest and Health”, said. 12.05 am on March 31, a man, 19, and a 61262222. – Bernama
 MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3 Local 5

The
transportation
of goods in
and out of
Sabah plays a
crucial role in
the economic
growth and
development
of the State.
(File pic:
Sabah Ports)

The winning team in a group photo.

Addressing Sabah logistics
Victor Sikain ports and key industrial
HAVE you ever areas is also a major con-

K’gau students’ film

ordered something cern, leading to traffic
online and eagerly congestion on delivery
awaited its arrival, routes. To address this
only to be disap- problem, stakeholders
pointed by a have proposed develop-
delayed delivery? ing alternative roads

wins French award

Well, if you live in between the east and west
Sabah, you might be all too familiar with of Sabah and expediting the completion
this frustration. Sabah, famous for its of the Pan Borneo Highway project.
beautiful rainforests, mesmerising Furthermore, the lack of young and
beaches, and diverse wildlife, is also capable vehicle engineers to maintain lor-
arguably known for its complicated logis- ries, along with the high cost of land rates
Johan Aziz Head of Research and Innovation, Dr the distraught student’s behavioural tics system, which can make it difficult in Sabah compared to Peninsular and
KENINGAU: A group of students from Sirhajwan Idek. change following the fraud, they advised and expensive to transport goods in, out Sarawak, is hampering the growth of the
Keningau Vocational College’s Early Child- It tells the story of a student who was her to put an end to her communication and within the State. land logistics sector.
hood Education won first place in the Art deceived by the invitation of an acquain- with the scammer – she eventually In Sabah, the challenges faced by the The operational issues at the ports in
Marathon in France art festival – short film tance regarding an online business that relented. logistics industry can be attributed to a Sabah are also affecting the efficiency of
category – on April 5. promised good returns. He said the student’s experience is an variety of factors, including inadequate the logistics system, leading to longer
They are Nursofi Aisyahtul Fatihah, “But the scheme required her to trans- example of fraud where the victim becomes infrastructure, limited resources, and waiting times for vessels to load or unload
Naveah Abila, Ave Vanessa, Brandon fer money from a personal account to an “account donkey” who can be convicted. complicated regulations. These factors cargo and increased transportation costs.
Zachary David, Chris Elvyenie Grice another account from time to time before “This group of students produced the have created a complex web of challenges To address this issue, stakeholders have
Michael and Vitavenicea Layuni. The short getting the money transferred along with film to raise the awareness on such that make it difficult for businesses to suggested improving port infrastructure
film, “Watch Your Step”, can be accessed an additional fee for each transfer. schemes that are becoming more preva- transport goods in and out of the state. and implementing more efficient opera-
through the following link: “The amount of money requested lent,” he said. This has resulted in increased costs, delays tions and management systems.
https://youtu.be/ZI4Sbfn7zAQ increased over time and the syndicate The Director of the College, Christine in delivery times, and reduced competi- To ensure the successful development
This short film re-enacted the true story involved kept insisting that payment be Stanislaus Kinsik, commended the stu- tiveness for businesses operating in Sabah. of the land logistics sector in Sabah, there
of one of the college students who almost made immediately,” he said. dents’ in spreading information in a cre- The Sabah logistics conundrum has not is a need for a dedicated platform to dis-
became a victim of fraud, said the College Sirhajwan said when teachers noticed ative way. gone unnoticed by the government and cuss land logistics issues and identify
industry players. As a matter of fact, the opportunities for improvement. The gov-
Perak govt Malaysian government has identified logis-
tics as a key sector for development and has
ernment and private sector stakeholders
must collaborate to address the chal-
set ambitious targets for increasing the lenges facing the sector and identify
denies sand industry’s contribution to the country’s
GDP. However, to achieve these targets, it is
opportunities for growth.

crucial to address the specific challenges Air Logistics – ‘Up in the Air’
mining claim faced by the logistics industry in Sabah.
A recent roundtable discussion hosted
The air logistics system in Sabah has a
high volume inflow of cargo, particularly
IPOH: The Perak government has denied jointly by the Sabah Economic Advisory seafood products, but lack downstream
claims that sand mining activities at Sun- Council (SEAC) and the Institute for products to be exported. Custom depart-
gai Perak had resulted in the movement of Development Studies (Sabah) is just one ments limited operating hours and lack
soil at the Water Treatment Plant (LRA) example of efforts being made to address of coordination across logistics industry
intake at Teluk Kepayang, Bota, affecting these challenges. By bringing together a players further complicate the system.
79,360 water user accounts in the Manjung diverse group of experts, industry players Regulatory and legislative requirements,
and Perak Tengah districts on March 31. and representatives from the state gov- including direct flights and air routes
State Infrastructure, Energy, Water and ernment, the discussion provided a plat- within the region, are needed to simplify
Public Transport Committee chairman, form for collaboration and the the process.
Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin development of innovative solutions to Additionally, system upgrades, partic-
instead, said sinking of the earth surface at improve logistics in Sabah. ularly through digitalisation, must be pri-
the river embankment near the LRA So, let us dive deeper into the specific oritised and rolled out as soon as possible
caused pressure to build up, cutting off the issues that were raised during the discus- to enhance efficiency. The lack of a master
water supply. sion, and the potential solutions that were transport plan for Sabah further hinders
Laura (far right) and Tan (fourth right) had time to take
“If there had been sand mining activi- proposed for enhancing efficiency in the progress, and the government must pri-
pictures with the visitors from Ireland at the rabbit farm.
ties, we could have identified it sooner. It sea, land, and air logistics sectors in Sabah. oritise the development of a specific body
was more due to soil movement which to oversee and coordinate the overall
caused the embankment to burst and Sea Logistics – ‘From Port to Port’ logistics and supply chain planning in the
Irish visitors’ presence sign pressure to build up in the water
pipes hidden behind the embankments,”
he said when met after an Aidilfitri aid
The transportation of goods in and out
of Sabah plays a crucial role in the eco-
nomic growth and development of the
Dtate.

‘Simplifying Sabah Logistics’

In conclusion, solving the Sabah logis-
of diminishing Covid fears programme at Dewan Carsem, Maju Rapat
Sunday.
On April 1, an environmental activist,
State. However, the sea logistics sector in
Sabah is facing several challenges that are
impacting its efficiency. A major issue is
tics conundrum requires a coordinated
effort from all stakeholders involved in
Clarence Dol Laura described their maiden visit to on Twitter, claimed that the raw water lack of clarity and transparency in the the industry. Developing alternative
RANAU: The presence of foreign tourists in Ranau and Kundasang as “lucky” because pipeline at Teluk Kepayang LRA burst fol- import licensing and customs processing, roads, railways, and digital systems for
Sabah proves that the spread of the Covid- in addition to having the opportunity to lowing sand mining activities along Sun- leading to lengthy approval times that custom processing are crucial steps
19 pandemic is now subsiding and reas- visit some interesting places, they also had gai Perak. increase logistics costs and time, ulti- towards improving logistics efficiency.
sures the international community that the opportunity to get to know the local Mohammad Nizar further assured that mately affecting businesses. However, Sabah needs more than just a
Malaysia is safe to visit. people whom they described as friendly the incident would not recur especially Another impactful issue is the current coordination platform. That’s why the
“We came to Malaysia based on our and kind. ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebra- volume of cargo, which is insufficient to state must establish Sabah Logistics Coun-
belief that it is safe, especially Sabah, “Even though the people we meet were tion which is expected to fall on April 22. attract larger vessels to come to Sabah. cil, an authoritative body driven by a gov-
which is very beautiful with the panoramic not good at speaking English, it didn’t pre- “We have carried out repairs and reha- This limitation affects the transportation ernment ministry or an agency that can
beauty. vent us from interacting with them even bilitation of structures specifically at the of goods in and out of the state. To make key decisions based on consensus or
“The enigmatic and majesty of Mount though we don’t understand their mother areas which had experienced water supply address this issue, policies can be imple- input from all relevant stakeholders.
Kinabalu and its untouched green forest tongue.” disruption,” he said. mented to expedite Sabah’s introduction This council will bring together indus-
are what brought us here today,” said She, however, shared their bad experi- On the programme Sunday, the Sungai as the Eastern Gateway for the State and try players, government agencies, subject
Laura Desmond, 29, from Ireland. ence while travelling on the pothole-rid- Rapat assemblyman, said 150 recipients East Region (South Philippines, East Kali- matter experts, and other stakeholders to
Laura, who led a group of five tourists den roads. from the B40 group received assistance in mantan, and Sulawesi). discuss and develop innovative solutions
from Ireland, was met when visiting the “The road are filled with potholes, had the form of vouchers worth RM150 each Additionally, Sabah can tap into simi- to the challenges faced by the logistics
Ranau Rabbit Farm (RRF) located 6.3km sharp turns and are narrow compared to the and boxes containing daily necessities. lar products from neighbouring regions industry in Sabah. It will cater to all stake-
from town on Sunday. roads in our country,” she said, adding that It is hoped that this little gesture will be to increase the volume of cargo, boosting holders, ensuring that important deci-
Also present was the Chairman of the they will be visiting Sandakan later that day. able to help ease their burden in making the economy and attracting larger vessels sion-making processes, particularly those
Urban Wellbeing Committee (JKDB) of The group plans to return to climb preparations for Hari Raya,” he said. – to come to Sabah. Furthermore, the cargo that involve cross-cutting sectors, are
Ranau, Tan Eng Sing. Mount Kinabalu. Bernama can be directed to specific ports, rather made. By prioritizing the establishment
than spreading them among the few of the Sabah Logistics Council, the state

KB Umno mulls new strategies to woo public ports in Sabah, for more efficient trans-
portation.
Another area of concern is the lack of
government can guarantee that the logis-
tics industry in Sabah is not only efficient,
productive, and sustainable, but also
KOTA BELUD: Kota Belud Umno Division operates within a framework that foster
support from the government in terms of
will undertake the necessary transforma- collaboration and ensures that all parties
incentives and funding for “feedering”
tion in order to remain relevant and move work together towards achieving the
businesses. “Feedering” refers to the
in accordance with the demands of grass- same goal.
process of loading or unloading contain-
roots members. Addressing the logistics challenges in
ers from a large ship (called a mother
Its Division Head Azuwan Marjan Nor- Sabah will have a significant impact on
ship) that cannot access a port using
jan said his party will use new techniques the state’s economy. By simplifying logis-
smaller boats called “feeders” or “feeder
and strategies to approach the public and tics, businesses will have better access to
ships”. This process helps reduce costs
empower the party’s activities. suppliers and distributors, enhancing
due to less carbon emission and damage
“We are seeking to implement a culture their productivity and efficiency. This will
to the roads. To address this issue, the gov-
of bridging the gap in communication attract more foreign investors, leading to
ernment can focus on developing human
and relationships in order to comprehend
Azuwan (second left) mingling with an Imam of the Masjid Abbad Mosque, Mecca,
resources for dedicated engineers who increased revenues and job opportuni-
and deal with people’s issues,” he said after
Sheikh Al-Hafiz Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Imrani while others look on.
can work on the “feedering” business. ties. The development of the logistics
attending the Ramadan Iftar hosted by the industry will also have spillover effect on
Kota Belud Umno Division at the Masjid other sectors, including tourism and agri-
Land Logistics – ‘The Road Ahead’
Imam Ullah Al Haj Taun Gusi Batu 4, here, grassroots leaders; direct contact must be Belud last month were a mix of old and culture, creating a more diversified and
The land logistics sector in Sabah has
Friday. made to listen to whatever problems they new faces, and that he reflected the inter- sustainable economy.
been greatly affected by several chal-
The event saw an Imam of the Masjid may have,” he said. ests of the majority of Umno members in The Sabah logistics conundrum may
lenges that have impeded its efficiency.
Abbad Mosque, Mecca, Sheikh Al-Hafiz According to Azuwan, some of these Kota Belud. seem like a daunting challenge, but with
One of the significant issues is the inade-
Mohammad Sharif Mohammad Imrani as new and creative ideas will be addressed “I am confident that this collaboration a little creativity and collaboration, we
quate road networks, which is not suit-
special guest. for implementation, in addition to will be able to establish a strong team to can simplify the system and make logis-
able for transportation of heavy goods.
According to Azuwan, the Umno divi- deciding on the selection of new further empower Umno in this division,” tics more efficient. After all, if we can nav-
Additionally, the current load limit on
sion will move forward without being con- appointed officers, at the upcoming he said. igate the winding roads of Sabah’s
roads makes it challenging for lorries to
strained by an approach that creates a inaugural meeting of the Kota Belud “What is key is that the concept of mountain ranges, we can certainly navi-
transport goods, leading to increased
divide between its members. Umno Committee. teamwork must be practised in every step gate the twists and turns of the logistics
costs and maintenance fees for vehicles.
“There is no need for too much formal- Azuwan said the leaders picked by del- and programme conducted by Umno in industry!
The lack of road connectivity between
ity or conflict between division heads and egates at the Umno conference in Kota this division,” he added.
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RAMADAN ROUND-UP

FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE: Some 50 underprivileged and orphaned students of Maktab Sabah were feted in
an iftar ceremony along with the presentation of food baskets, organised by the Maktab Sabah Alumni Asso-
ciation (Osca) at the Sabah Maktab Perdana Hall, last Friday.
Osca President Pengiran Haji Putera Pengiran Haji Omar said the Ramadan Iftar event was not just about
RAYA GOODIES: Orphans and underprivileged youngsters from Libaran, Sandakan, were treated to Raya good-
strengthening bonds and spreading joy with those in need but rather a starting point for the association to
ies and shopping during a Cahaya Ramadan Programme jointly hosted by Kelab Kebajikan Kemajuan Sabah
continue implementing charity programmes in the future.
and the Perbadanan Baitulmal Negeri Sabah.
He added that as a former student, there is definitely a feeling of togetherness, a sense of family, brotherhood
Its Chairperson Annabell Perian said the goal is to reach out and be kind to the community, especially the
and responsibility towards the institution despite having left for many years.
needy in conjunction with Hari Raya. She said they took some 100 orphans and underprivileged children for
Raya shopping at Mydin Mall here. After that, some another 300 orphans and underprivileged children were
treated to a sumptuous breaking of fast ceremony.

RAMADAN KASIH PROGRAMME: The Sabah Islamic Women’s Action Association (Pertiwisa) Chairman Zaleha
Mohd Kassim said one of the programmes it is working on is the Ramadan Kasih Programme.
“It involves 100 single mothers and Asnaf (underprivileged) as well as 100 orphans from selected villages such
as Kg Likas, Kg Sembulan, Kg Tanjung Aru and around Putatan. In addition, Pertiwisa’s annual donation to the
Tambunan Orphan-
age and Tambunan
Islamic Religious
School for Children
of Mualaf is also RAMADAN SPIRIT: The Ramadan spirit is enlivened through the effort of a group of teenagers chanting the
being worked on. word “Sahur” along with music as they move through villages in Beaufort, to wake residents from their slumber
She said 150 and invite Muslims to prepare for fasting.
members from all Nurul Iman Mosque Committee Chairperson Ismail Kambar said this was part of the “Program Sahur Santai
over Sabah were Bersama Anak Muda” programme in Weston, organised by the Dakwah and Education Council and the Nurul
involved in making Iman Masjid Youth Council of Weston.
the Nuzul Al-Quran It involves 30 youths who would start gathering at the mosque around midnight. They will start moving
1444H at the State around villages at 3am from the mosque and walk towards Kg Log Pond, Kg Hulu, Kg Menengah, Kg Laut and

Bringing joy to 60 underprivileged kids in LD

Mosque a success. finally to Kg Darat, chanting “sahur, sahur!” with loud music until they finish. – Ahmad Apong

Azmie Lim
LAHAD DATU: The Sabah Triton Xpedition
Club (STX) feted 60 underprivileged and
orphaned children from the Mahabah
Madrasah institution in a breaking of fast
ceremony, here, last Saturday.
STX President, Amiruddin Lasape, said
the iftar ceremony was planned by club
members to bring cheer to the kids for the
upcoming Aidilfitri celebration.
“In conjunction with the event, a total of
50 STX club members from all over Sabah

YAYASAN SABAH HOSTS KUDAT IFTAR: Yayasan Sabah Group through its West Coast
gathered in Lahad Datu to a meet and treat.

North Zone hosted Iftar at the Ubudiah Mosque, Sikuati, Kudat, on April 8. About 200
“We brought the children to join a con-

people attended the event, which included Kudat Assistant District Officer Sahar bin
voy consisting of 40 vehicles and seven

Unggat, Corporate Secretary of Yayasan Sabah, Hanafiah bin Diman and Yayasan Sabah
buses to buy Hari Raya clothes before

Group staff.
going to break fast,” he said.

The event was well-received by the attendees, who praised the Yayasan Sabah Group
The programme involved the Lahad

for organising the event, allowing the community to unite during the holy month. “It
Datu District Office, District Council and

was a meaningful event and a great way to connect with Sikuati community members,”
Lahad Datu Information Department.

said the Ubudiah Mosque Deputy Chairman, Joko Purwanto.

Amiruddin said STX also presented duit

The event also saw Yayasan Sabah Group donating to the Ubudiah Mosque.
raya donations as well as a small donation,

The importance of the Iftar programme transcends its philanthropic goals, serving as
a result of a collection among club mem-
Club members helping the children choose ‘baju raya’.
a crucial means for the Yayasan Sabah Group to fortify its connection with the local com-
bers.

munity. Through offering assistance to those in need, Yayasan Sabah Group showcases
“This program also aims to strengthen

its empathy and dedication to the well-being of the people it serves. Concurrently, the
the relationship between club members. joy of Aidilfitri that is about to arrive,” he cies involved.

event functions as a medium for the Yayasan Sabah Group to interact with the commu-
Apart from a shared interest in vehicles we added. Also present at the ceremony were

nity, fostering bonds of comprehension and confidence that can persist long after the
also want to help others. In the meantime, Mahabah Madrasah Assistant District Officer Mursalin and

programme’s conclusion.
“Hopefully, with our small donation, Coordinator, Maznah, expressed gratitude Lahad Datu Information Officer Hendry

Wanita Umno stepping up efforts to empower S’kan women

the beneficiaries are able to experience the for the concern of club members and agen- Nurdin.

MOHR clarifies
Hazulizah it never held
talk on SPDRM
with the
Winnie Kasmir
Wanita
SANDAKAN: Batu Sapi Wanita Umno is

Umno
stepping up efforts to empower women

members
here with leadership and economic aspects

during the
as its core focus. PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Min-

handing
Its Chief Hazulizah Md Dani said there istry (MOHR) has clarified that it has never

over of
was a need to consistently empower the held any discussion on the Foreign

donation
political and leadership aspect of the Employee Recruitment and Human

ceremony.
party’s Women Wing, as it is the main pil- Resource Management System (SPDRM)
lar in mobilising the party machinery in with any party.
the next State Election (PRN). The MOHR also made it clear that
“Starting from now, preparations and a statement that said that the Ministry
programmes by Wanita Umno needs to was giving its full support to SPDRM was
mobilised as it is certain that we will face false.
challenges and different conditions com- “MOHR hopes that the explanation will
pared to before in the next PRN, our focus answer any questions or confusion among
is victory,” employers or the industries, especially the
She said after handing donation in the diplomatic representation of the source
form of fans to the Nur Rahman Surau in bers, majority of whom are housewives. agencies such as the Community Develop- women entrepreneurs in each State via the countries in Malaysia regarding SPDRM,”
Kg Gas and hijabs to the Marhaban Umi “The Umno women in Batu Sapi will ment Department (Kemas), Malaysian Pasarnita holistic model. read the statement.
Umaira group in Kg Desa Permai during also focus on generating the women’s Agricultural Research and Development He said that the Pasarnita model offers The MOHR explanation was referring to
the Berkah Kasih Ramadaan programme, economy through various programmes, Institute (Mardi) and the Agriculture a business space and expands women’s a media report yesterday, which among
recently. including implementing short-term or Department, among others, to do so. business networks in addition to providing others said that the SPDRM would be able
In tandem with this, Hazulizah called long-term skill-based courses to provide “With the knowledge and skills they entrepreneurial advisory services and to address the issue of human trafficking
on Wanita Umno members to jointly plan, knowledge to women in various fields. have acquired, it will be the basis for them showcasing products and brands. as well as expediate the entry of foreign
implement and focus on the women’s “This includes sewing, cooking and to venture into business on a small scale “The Government also needs to workers into the country.
direction and agenda in Batu Sapi, espe- handicrafts, among others, that can gener- and this will certainly improve their econ- mobilise a serious and integrated effort to According to the report also, SPDRM
cially in empowering the party’s ability to ate income,” she added. omy,” Hazuliza said. encourage women to generate a second had fulfilled the recruitment of foreign
face future challenges. According to Hazulizah, the Batu Sapi In the same vein, Hazulizah urged the income by easing the terms of microcredit workers regulations including the condi-
She added it would also pay attention to Umno Wanita division will cooperate with Government to reconsider the proposal to loans for female entrepreneurs who run tions set by this country and source
the economic empowerment of its mem- various government departments and establish a transformation centre for part-time businesses,” he said. nations.
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Dams in Papar, Tenom the solution

THE construction of two dams is the main cri- done. This is the main criteria,” said Sha- was in the process of appointing a contractor. should be established to minimise water theft
terion for resolving the water woes in Kota Kin- helmey. Shahelmey said the completion of the Teli- in the city.
abalu, said Deputy Chief Minister III cum “At this point, rationing will be done so all bong treatment plant is further delayed until He said water theft was also among the
Works Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya. consumers will get water. Consumers facing June this year. reasons for the water shortage and the lack of
He said a feasibility study has been under- water disruptions could also call the depart- He said both projects were supposed to be water pressure in the city, adding that the
way for the construction of the Papar Dam and ment’s care line to get water sent to their area. completed last year. problem continues to persist despite the dis-
the Ulu Tomani Dam in Tenom as part of a But we are also facing a shortage of lorries to “What is even more disappointing to me as connection exercise.
long-term solution to the water woes in the transport the water at present. the works minister is that the installation of “We have carried out a coordinated discon-
city. So my advice for them is to stock up water pipes at the Telibong water treatment plant II nection exercise but after our enforcement
He added that the main reason for the when the water is available,” he said during a the south and north of Kota Kinabalu. has not been done. I have instructed the Sabah team disconnected the illegal pipes, they were
incessant water shortage was due to demands function in Lok Kawi. The South of Kota Kinabalu covers Putatan Water Department to expedite the installa- connected back again,” he said.
that have exceeded the water supply at pres- He said the completion of the Kogopon and Papar while the north covers Sepanggar tion,” he said. Shahelmey said the Water Department is
ent. water treatment plant II and Telibong Water and Tuaran. Shahelmey also said a joint committee also in the midst of installing sensors into the
“We don’t have a time frame to resolve the treatment plant II in Tamparuli would provide However, he said the tender process for the involving the Water Department, Kota Kina- water pipe channels so they would be able to
water shortage until the dam projects are some relief to the current water shortage in Kogopon treatment plant had just ended and balu City Hall, Land and Survey and the police tackle the high non-revenue water issue.

Copper foil
Plant 68pc
ready: CEO
SK Nexilis’s copper foil manufacturing facility
at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) is 68.8
per cent completed as of February and
works are on schedule for completion
before the end of this year.
Hajiji (centre) with the recipients of the Raya cookies contribution.
The South Korean company’s top brass
led by its Chief Executive Officer Yi Jaehong
briefed Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor
(pic) on the project’s progress during a
meeting at Sri Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, on Mar
Emphasis on security to continue, says Hajiji
31. SECURITY aspects in Sabah will continue to be security forces and health workers at Menara Health detecting an increase in Covid-19 cases plain regardless of fatigue and time, especially
“SK Nexilis wishes to thank the Sabah strengthened to ensure the people can carry Kinabalu, Kota Knabalu, on Apr 6. of 37.7 per cent for the week ending last Sat- during the Covid-19 pandemic, are also not
State Government and the Chief Minister for out economic and social activities in a peace- On behalf of the State Government, Hajiji urday (April 1, 2023) following the reopening forgotten.”
facilitating our investment in Sabah,” said Yi. ful and prosperous environment, said Chief expressed gratitude for the service and sacri- of schools nationwide. This year, 35 government agencies consist-
He told the Chief Minister that SK Nexilis Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. fice of the security forces and health workers “Therefore, be careful and take care for ing of ministries, state and federal govern-
expects to roll out its first production He said public safety assurance would not in the state. the safety of ourselves and our families,” he ment departments, government-related
between September and October this year. only have an impact on the environment but He said their duties and responsibilities are stressed. companies (GLCs), statutory bodies and non-
Yi also briefed the Chief Minister that the increase the confidence of foreign investors. very challenging and the sacrifices as they Hajiji said every year the Government governmental organisations (NGOs) joined
company has employed 500 locals to work “The peace we have achieved will also never know the meaning of fatigue or fear holds a Hari Raya Aidilfitri cookies handover forces to prepare Raya cookies to be distrib-
at the facility and to date 107 Sabah gradu- enable the state development agenda which until their own lives and safety are at stake ceremony to show appreciation to security uted to security personnel and health workers
ates and diploma holders are currently being is the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) to be and would always be remembered. personnel on duty at the border, land, sea and ahead of Aidilfitri.
trained as trainers in various disciplines, carried out in the best possible way,” he said He also reminded people in the state to air. He hoped that more government agencies
including engineering, maintenance, pro- at the 2023 Hari Raya Aidilfitri cookies han- continue to exercise self-control to avoid con- “Similarly, the health workers, doctors, including GLCs and NGOs would come for-
duction and logistics, amongst others, in dover ceremony to members of the state’s tracting Covid-19 following the Ministry of nurses and paramedic teams who never com- ward to donate in future.
Korea.
SK Nexilis produces 15 per cent of the
global copper foils for electric vehicle (EV) Keep the public informed on govt efforts CM: Move to
batteries. The RM2.3 billion project which
started in mid-2021 will have an annual pro- CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor hoped Hajiji said the Government never stops vention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, on declassify
duction capacity of 50,000 tonnes upon the media including national broadcaster to bring more development to the people April 1.
completion. RTM would continue to help convey infor- and the State. On the Sabah Berselawat Programme
Hajiji thanked SK Nexilis for choosing mation and the Government’s agenda to “Just this week, I witnessed the signing 2023, Hajij said the programme could Double Six
Sabah to set up its first overseas facility and the people, including the development ini- of the Memorandum of Understanding increase knowledge and understanding of
assured that the Sabah Government is com- tiative, Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ). (MoU) between the Linaco Group and Sawit Islam.
mitted to facilitating more investments to “The media plays an important role, Kinabalu for the construction of an Inte- He said the auspicious event is also in
report a relief
the state. With Yi was SK Nexilis Malaysia especially RTM, in conveying the Govern- grated Coconut Processing Plant worth line with the concept of Malaysia Madani
Sdn Bhd CEO Shin Dong Hwan. Also present THE State Government will accept the findings
ment’s development agenda to all corners RM200 million in Langkon, Kota Marudu. which aims to inculcate unity that will ben- of the final report on the “Double Six” plane
were Industrial Development and Entrepre- of the State, so that the people know what “In addition, Sabah has also realised the efit human development, economic and crash with an open heart, said Chief Minister
neurship Minister Phoong Jin Zhe and Per- the Government is doing and their develop- acquisition of a 50 per cent participation social aspects. Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
manent Secretary Datuk Thomas Logijin. ment plans. interest in PSC Samarang by signing an Therefore, he said, Muslims should take He said the Federal Cabinet’s decision to
“I hope RTM, whether through radio or agreement with Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd advantage of such religious ceremonies. declassify the final report on the crash that
television broadcasts, continues to provide (PCSB), on Friday. “I want more prayer ceremonies to be killed 11 people, including the Berjaya State
50pc stake information contained in SMJ’s direction,
what has been and is being implemented.
“This is one of our ongoing efforts to
ensure more development is brought to
held in the State to increase knowledge and
understanding of Islam.
Government leader Tun Fuad Stephens, in 1976
is a relief.
We want all citizens to know what informa- Sabah. I feel excited to see the State Gov- “The programme can also inject enthusi- “This is a relief because it will unravel what
in Samarang tion is contained in this SMJ.
“The SMJ agenda is now on the right
ernment’s efforts to bring progress and
development to this state and the people
asm and give strength to us as Muslims in
our daily lives.
actually happened on that day. A relief not only
to the family of those who perished in the plane
track to bring development to the people have shown progress. This is part of the evi- “Hopefully, this inaugural event will be crash but also to the people of Sabah,” he said
PSC formalised and the state since it was launched in March dence that we can feel and be proud of,” he an annual event held by SABAHfm, espe- in a statement on April 5.
2021. We have received a lot of foreign as said when officiating the Sabah Berselawat cially during the month of Ramadan, so as The Chief Minister was commenting on the
SABAH formalised its acquisition of a 50 per well as domestic investment, over the past Program in conjunction with the 77th RTM to encourage more similar religious events announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri
cent participating interest in the Samarang two years,” he said. Day Celebration in Sabah International Con- to be held among the Muslims.” Anwar Ibrahim on the Federal Cabinet’s decision
PSC by engaging in binding agreements with to allow the declassification of documents
which has been under wraps for 47 years.
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) on April 4.
“The State Government will accept the find-
This follows the signing of a Heads of
Agreements (HoA) between State-owned Investment interest since Coop urged to join ings of the report with an open heart,” he said.
Anwar had said the report on the tragedy
SMJ Sdn Bhd (SMJSB) and PCSB on Feb 22 in which was also dubbed “Double Six” has been
Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by Chief Minister declassified, in accordance with Section 2C of
Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
The conditions of the Joint Operating
Covid RM33 billion: CM hands for success the Official Secrets Act 1972 (Act 88).
“The full report on the Sabah Air crash will
Agreement (JOA) have also been agreed THE State Government has approved investments worth a total of COOPERTATIVES in Sabah need to achieve exemplary success, including join- be made public next week through an official
upon by both sides. PCSB will continue to RM11.5 billion involving 89 projects that generated some 4,566 jobs ing hands with the Government and the private sector in improving the statement from the government and also the
operate Samarang PSC, with SMJSB serving since the Covid-19 pandemic until last year, said Chief Minister Datuk State’s economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Ministry of Transport,” he said.
as a non-operating partner. Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the State Government will always provide support and assistance He said the decision was made in the inter-
The Chief Minister commended all par- “However, this does not include the Integrated Green Steel project to all efforts carried out by cooperatives, including Angkatan Koperasi est of the victims’ families as well as the views
ties for expediting the signing of this deal, worth RM19.6 billion at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (Sogip) of the people of Sabah who wanted detailed
Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa), in further empowering the econ-
adding that Sabah will pursue further deals signed in November 2022. information about the incident.
omy and wellbeing of the people of the State.
and participation in the State’s oil and gas “With this Green Steel project and other investments in the process Anwar said public disclosure regarding the
He is confident that the cooperative sector in Sabah is capable of gener- report was also in line with the policy of open-
industry. of implementation, Sabah will be receiving a total of RM33.4 billion,” ating revenue and meeting the needs of members and the community, espe-
The Samarang PSC has seven existing oil he said when chairing the Sabah Economic Development and Invest- ness and transparency practised by the Unity
cially in using the wealth of natural resources and the power of tourism. Government.
and gas-producing fields, namely Samarang, ment Authority (Sedia) meeting at the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, “It’s because in Sabah we have many types of cooperatives that develop He said that many questions were raised as
Samarang Kechil, Sumandak, Zuhal, Alab, Tuaran, on April 3. the socio-economics of the community, whether related to retail or tourism the people of Sabah wanted to know the results
Erb West and Kinarut, and two gas-receiving Hajiji, who is also Chairman of Sedia, said of the RM11.5 billion, activities and environmental sustainability,” Hajiji said at the Sabah Angkasa of the investigation team regarding the acci-
terminals in Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. RM9.2 billion was Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and another RM2.3 Ramadan Moreh event at Hilton Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, on March 31. His dent, after a lapse of 47 years.
PCSB is the operator and currently holds billion was domestic investments. speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya. “All this while, the government has not
100 per cent of the participating interest Hajiji said 72.9 per cent of the investments or RM8.4 billion were decided to make it public,” he said.
The Chief Minister said the total number of registered cooperatives in
under the Samarang PSC since 1995 and has in the manufacturing sector, while RM1.6 billion in the primary sector Anwar further said that the public would
Sabah in 2022 was 1,706 with 343,230 members, while the accumulated
signed a supplementary PSC agreement with comprising agriculture, mining, commodity and plantation, and in the have full access to the documents in a week
share capital was RM220 million, accumulated assets were RM826.44 million
Petronas in 2018 to extend the PSC opera- service sector, RM1.5 billion. and, parts of the details will be released in the
and the total revenue achieved was RM437.15 million.
tions until Dec 31, 2035. These investments were the cumulative efforts of the Malaysian next two days.
Investment Development Authority (Mida), State Industrial Develop- According to Hajiji, based on the statistics of the Malaysian Cooperative
SMJSB would be receiving 50 per cent of Commission, Angkasa as the apex body of the national cooperative move- He also said that the government has
the partners’ entitlement from oil and gas ment and Entrepreneurship Ministry, Sedia and other related agencies, received advice from the Attorney General
he said. ment recognised by the Government will sponsor 15,315 cooperatives in
production of approximately 36,000 barrels Chambers (AGC) on the legal implications of the
Now that Sedia is directly under the purview of the Economy Min- 2022, with a total of 7.04 million members.
of oil equivalent per day (kboe/d). declassification.
istry, the Chief Minister wants all applications and implementation of “While Angkasa’s assets amount to RM156.2 billion and share “However, we feel we owe it to the people,
The conclusion of this acquisition is the capital/fees amount to RM16.5 billion. The cooperative movement’s revenue
projects under the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) to be better more so those in Sabah. I don’t believe findings
second significant development between until Dec 31, 2021, also reaches RM37.9 billion.
coordinated with set timelines and all procedures to be complied with. such as these, which are facts and of concern to
PCSB and SMJSB following the Commercial The State Government also welcomed the People’s Income Ini- “Angkasa has played a significant role in the development of the coop- the families, state and the public, should be kept
Collaborative Agreement (CCA) signed tiative (IPR) launched by the Economy Ministry on Feb 26, 2023, erative movement throughout the country, including in Sabah. as an official secret,” he added.
between Petronas and the Sabah State Gov- which will help to lessen the people’s burden, especially the hard- “It is very important that this effort continues because cooperatives must
ernment on Dec 7, 2021. core poor and B40 income group through programmes such as the be more viable and progressive with their activities in line with the changing
On Jan 9, 2023, SMJSB signed an HoA Usahawan Tani (Intan), Usahawan Makanan (Insan) and Service economic situation, especially after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic,”
with Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCGB) Operator (Ikhsan). he stressed.
for the acquisition of a 25 per cent interest Later, the Chief Minister attended the breaking of the fast with Hajiji said in addition to offering financial services such as financing and
in the Sabah Ammonia Urea (Samur) petro- Sedia board members as well as 100 orphans and students from four dividends to members, cooperatives also maintain social aspects, including
chemical plant. homes and Tahfiz centres in Tuaran, namely HOME Tuaran, Maahad opening job opportunities, providing various forms of training and educa-
SMJSB had also signed a Letter of Under- Tahfiz Assohabah, Tarbiyatun Nisa, and Pusat Tahfiz Al-Quran Ash- tion, including entrepreneurship, as well as providing assistance to members
standing (LoU) deal on the back-in option Shabab Al-Mardhiyah where he also presented contributions to them. in need. He is confident of the role that cooperatives can play, through the
arrangement for Block SB409 Production Also present were State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr. Safar Untong, Chief leadership of Angkasa in helping the people, especially in being an agent of
Sharing Contract giving the State-owned Secretary of the Economy Ministry Dato Nor Azmie Diron, State Attor- poverty alleviation.
entity up to 20 per cent participating inter- ney-General Nor Asiah Mohd Yusof, Permanent Secretary of the “This can be realised if cooperatives can be involved in the country’s main
est upon completion of the work commit- Finance Ministry Datuk Sofian Alfian Nair, Sedia Chief Executive Officer success and high-impact sectors. It is my great hope to see cooperatives are
ment or commercial discovery, whichever is Datuk Seri Hashim Paijan, heads of departments and Sedia board able to help with people’s issues, including the cost of living and food security
earlier. members. that the Government often highlighted.” n Scan the barcode to follow all the reports
 8 Education MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3

Highlights of Irfan’s studies in Psychology at IMU

A SECOND year undergraduate of the elective component of the and finally his courage zone (i.e., The end outcome is that ‘Dice promote education, practice, pro- nerships mean that the IMU cur-
psychology student at the Interna- programme. presenting the project to the two and Life’ is presented in three lan- fessional helping service and visi- riculum has been developed to
tional Medical University (IMU), At the convention, Irfan pre- juries). guages – English, Malay and Man- bility of the important needs of meet these universities’ high inter-
Muhammad Irfan Farhan bin Rosli sented the innovative career coun- Irfan’s innovative project ‘Dice darin, with the aim to cater to the counselling and psychology in national standards.
(fondly known as Irfan) had the selling process of ‘Dice and Life’ to and Life’ is a metaphor that in life, diverse communities in Malaysia. developing community and nation The 3-year Bachelor of Science
opportunity to shadow his lec- two juries and many other partici- there are different choices that we This career counselling innovation to the optimum wellbeing. (Hons) Psychology has also been
turer, Dr Joshua Ng and Dr Joshua’s pants during ICC 2022. It’s a break- need to make when it comes to project ‘Dice and Life’ was awarded A total around 500 participants accepted internationally for fur-
graduate research assistant, Bryan through for Irfan, as he journeyed career pathways. Using three dices Silver Medal in the i-Counnovas 3.0 from Philippines, South Africa, ther specialisation at the graduate
Tee in a career counselling innova- through his comfort zone (i.e., (total 18 dimensions of career ele- International Counselling Innova- Thailand, United States, and level. In order to become a quali-
tion project at the International learning with Dr Joshua and Bryan ment, e.g., values, strengths, status tion Showcase & Competition. Malaysians, all of whom are in the fied psychologist, you will have to
Counselling Convention (ICC) Tee), to his learning zone (i.e., perception, ingroup validation, Irfan recounts his experience at field of psychology, education and first complete your undergraduate
2022, for a total of 86 hours as part prepping for the ICC 2022 trip), societal stereotypes), the practi- the convention, “In reflection, I counselling, attended this event, degree in psychology, followed by
tioner can engage with the client believe that a major strength that I which was organized by Persatuan a Master’s degree in one of the spe-
in a creative manner (i.e., rolling showcased during this trip is using Kaunseling Malaysia Antarabangsa cialised areas of psychological
the three dices) when exploring my knowledge and understanding (PERKAMA) International and practice.
different elements in one’s career to fulfill my role as a team member International Association for Intakes for the Psychology pro-
pathway. during the innovation project Counseling (IAC) in collaboration gramme are in February and Sep-
Different combinations of the showcase, especially to the juries with the Sarawak State Govern- tember. If you enjoy thinking
18 dimensions could prompt the and participants. I personally value ment and University Malaysia about the causes of human behav-
client to think at different angles, the growth in my time manage- Sarawak (UNIMAS). With the iour and have a desire to help peo-
which result in more insights ment and balancing skills. theme ‘Standing Alone Together: ple manage their problems, apply
about the self and one’s preference Prior to this, I could never imag- Managing the Paradox’, different now for a great start to an interest-
of career choices. ine myself having the energy and post-pandemic issues (e.g., online ing and exciting career in psychol-
After experiencing ‘Dice and motivation to balance the confer- counselling services, managing ogy.
Life’, Irfan shared that: “The 216 ence tasks, exploration time, relax- stress through sand-tray therapy, If you have just completed your
combinations of ‘Dice and Life’ ation time, and assignments all supervision in counselling) are SPM and do not have pre-univer-
intrigue me to further think and throughout the trip. Now I under- being addressed during ICC 2022. sity qualification, consider
talk more about myself and differ- stand that given enough motiva- At IMU, students who are study- enrolling in the one-year IMU
ent parts of my life.” Irfan’s main tion and positive pressure, I can ing psychology have the option to Foundation in Science, the pre-
contribution to this project is to excel in this area. This gave me the complete the entire degree in IMU ferred foundation and direct route
translate the project into Malay confidence that I never had before, or study the first part of the degree for entry into any of the Univer-
language. knowing that I can work well in IMU and transfer to University sity’s local degree programmes.
under pressure.” of Newcastle in Australia or Uni- For more information, please
ICC 2022 was held between 1 to versity of Strathclyde in UK for refer to www.imu.edu.my or email:
4 Nov, at Riverside Majestic Hotel, completion of the psychology pro- [email protected] or call IMU at
Kuching. The aim of ICC 2022 is to gramme. These international part- 03 – 2731 7272.

Reaching out through sign language

IT IS a common misconception competency. The certificates were Each student before receiving
that students studying Medicine presented by the mentors from their certificate was required to
or Dentistry degree have little Malacca Deaf Association, express their gratitude in sign lan-
time for themselves, let alone Muhammad Afiq bin Isa, Razak guage.
learning other skills. bin Seman and Syazwani Azri The Best Student Award was
This myth is dispelled at Mani- binti Sabarudin. The highlight of presented to Joey Chua Shi Yin
pal University College Malaysia, the event was the use of sign lan- from the Faculty of Dentistry for
where her students actively run, guage throughout the pro- her outstanding performance
and participate in a wide range of gramme. attaining 96 out of 100 marks.
activities under its 26 clubs and “Malaysia needs more sign lan- The MUCM Sign Language
societies. guage interpreters, and the Asso- Club is now running its 2nd
Among them includes the Sign ciation is delighted to be able to cohort of Phase I Bahasa Isyarat
Language club which started in coach students of Manipal in sign Malaysia (BIM) Examination with
2022. Collaborating with the language as they are future over 30 students, and its 1st cohort
Malacca Deaf Association, 19 stu- healthcare professionals in has progressed to the next level of
dents diligently attended weekly Malaysia,” said Muhammad Afiq. their sign language journey.
classes in the evenings and com- Encouraging the students to Manipal’s MBBS programme is
pleted Phase I Bahasa Isyarat keep up their progress in the sign offered in April and October
Malaysia (BIM) Examination. language course was also Prof. Dr yearly. Prospects are encouraged
In January 2023, all 19 students Abdul Rashid bin Hj Ismail. He to visit us at our Open Days taking
from both the Faculty of Medicine reminded the students that sign place in April. Or call us at 1700-
and Faculty of Dentistry were pre- language is the language of the 811-662. https://admissions.mani-
sented with their certificates of world. pal.edu.my/lp/all-programs.html

The jubilant students of Cohort 1 with their certificates and their coaches, with faculty members of MUCM.
 MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3 Education 9

Careers in Robotics
“Robotics is a branch of engineering that ment. Other than that, they also write soft- Choose one that best fits your needs.
involves the conception, design, manufacture ware programs, business proposals and Monash University Sunway Campus
and operation of robots. The objective of the reports on their findings. They specialize Multimedia University (MMU)
robotics field is to create intelligent machines in equipment that monitors and controls Swinburne University of Technology
that can assist humans in a variety of ways.” engineering systems. (SARAWAK CAMPUS)
Automation Engineer Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

R
OBOTICS can take on a number of Automation engineer’s role including Universiti Kuala Lumpur
forms. A robot may resemble a designing, programming, and testing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
human, or it may be in the form of automated machinery. They are typically Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
a robotic application, such as Robotic employed in industries such as car manu- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Process Automation (RPA), which simu- facturing or food processing plants, where Universiti Teknikal Malaysia
lates how humans engage with software to robots or machines are developed to per- Melaka (UTEM)
perform repetitive, rules-based tasks. form specific functions. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
While the field of robotics and explo- Taylor’s University Typical hiring industry in Malaysia for
ration of the potential uses and function- Where to study Robotics in Malaysia? Asia Pacific University (APU) careers in Robotics and Mechatronics are
ality of robots have grown substantially in There are many Private and Public Uni- University of Wollongong (UOW) Automotive, Electronics and Manufactur-
the 20th century, the idea is certainly not versities offering courses in Robotics. Malaysia KDU ing industry. Since all these are growing
a new one. Some of them are listed below. Browse First City University College industries in Malaysia, students have the
through online to learn about the courses opportunity to find jobs easily in the near
Robotics applications they offer. Career Tips future.
Today, industrial robots, as well as
many other types of robots, are used to
perform repetitive tasks. They may take
the form of a robotic arm, robotic
exoskeleton or traditional humanoid
robots.
Industrial robots and robot arms are
used by manufacturers and warehouses,
such as those owned by Amazon, Devol,
Best Buy and more.
To function, a combination of com-
puter programming and algorithms, a
remotely controlled manipulator, actua-
tors, control systems – action, processing
and perception – real-time sensors and an
element of automation helps to inform
what a robot or robotic system does.

Machine learning in robotics

Machine learning and robotics inter-
sect in a field known as robot learning.
Robot learning is the study of techniques
that enable a robot to acquire new knowl-

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 10 Philippines and Indonesia MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3

P’pines still on heightened alert: PNP

MANILA: The Philippine National Police areas, and places of worship. More than 74,114 police officers are tasked return of vacationers from their summer cay channel.
(PNP) on Easter Sunday remained on height- “As instructed by our Chief PNP, Gen. to secure both Christian and Muslim reli- break. Police visibility will continue, the “More than 30 Boracay dive shop opera-
ened alert as millions head back home after Rodolfo Azurin Jr., our commanders were gious celebrations. deployment to the police assistance desks tors with local and foreign divers partici-
the Lenten break. instructed to continue the security measures So far, Maranan said they have not mon- will continue until everyone returns to the pated in the search with just a short notice
Police officers are deployed in bus termi- from roads to places of convergence until itored serious security-related incidents safety of their homes,” Okubo said. last night (April 7). Thank you very much for
nals, airports and seaports, and major roads the end of the Holy Week,” Maranan said. except for reports of drowning incidents. Meanwhile, Department of the Interior your immediate response to our call, and to
leading to the National Capital Region as Part of the security measures, according Meanwhile, National Capital Region and Local Government (DILG) Secretary your assistance and compassion,’’ Abalos
early as Sunday morning, according to PNP to Maranan, are Assistance Hubs and Police Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Edgar Benjamin Abalos Jr. commended 35 volun- said in a statement on Saturday.
Public Information chief Col. Redrico Assistance Desks to assist the public and Allan Okubo urged the public to follow teer divers for joining him in the successful The body of Coching, 64, was found
Maranan. promptly address complaints. safety measures provided by the PNP to underwater search and rescue operation for shortly before noon.
There are also policemen in areas of con- The PNP’s “Ligtas Sumvac (Summer Vaca- ensure a smooth journey. the Ati chieftain who went missing on April His companion, Ricky Valencia, 37, was

P’pine Coast Guard recovers

vergence such as major thoroughfares, tion) 2023” also covers the month of “The NCRPO’s preparations would 5 after his fishing boat collided with a resort- rescued right after the accident and is recu-

What P’pine
transportation hubs, terminals, commercial Ramadan that will culminate on April 22. extend until May. We are also ready for the operated speed boat off the Malay and Bora- perating. - PNA

leaders take home

MANILA: The elected Chief Executive or
another body from ferry fire
President of the Philippines is entitled a MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard on Of the deaths, 15 were recovered at the
monthly salary of Php 411,928,00 Sunday recovered another body of a pas- sea while 17 were recovered on board the
(RM33,000) while the Vice-President senger of ferry M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 that vessel.
brings home monthly pay of caught fire off the waters of Basilan in The vessel was ferrying 205 passengers
Php325,807,00 (RM26,000). late March. — 20 Army personnel included — 35 crew
These figures are based on the official In a statement, the PCG said a con- members, four Coast Guard personnel
statistics of the Department of Budget and cerned citizen saw the body of Alses Has- and additional five Army personnel when
Management as stipulated under the san, one of the two missing passengers of it caught fire on the evening of March 29.
country’s constitution. the ferry, in the vicinity waters off Lang- It was sailing from Zamboanga City to
Every member of the Philippine House gas Island, Maluso in Basilan. Jolo in Sulu when a fire broke out. As fire
of Senate (Upper House) receive monthly This brings the number of confirmed and thick smoke engulfed the vessel,
salary of Php273,278 (RM22,000) and sim- deaths due to the incident to 32. some passengers jumped aboard.
ilar amount given to every elected district “Coast Guard personnel turned over Search and rescue operations are con-
congressman or members of the House of the cadaver to [Municipal Disaster Risk tinuing more than a week since the inci-
Representatives (Lower House). Reduction and Management Office] dent.
Elected provincial Governor receive no Maluso for proper disposition,” it said. Initial PCG investigation showed that
less than Php185,695 monthly pay while As of Sunday, the PCG said it recorded a spark from a ceiling lamp in a passen-
Children dressed as angels during an event on Easter Sunday at

Seven dead including two kids

his/her vice-governor get Php145,427 216 survivors and 32 deaths due to the ger cabin may have caused the fire. -
St. Joseph the Worker Church in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

Marcos calls for day of reflection

(RM11,000). fire. One passenger is still missing. Philstar
Provincial Board members are entitled

in fire near Philippine capital

Php128,696 (RM10,000), City Mayor
receive a pay of Php185,695 (RM14,000)
while its municipal mayor within Metro
MANILA: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” through our quest for genuine unity and Manila is Php145,427 (RM11,000) and
Marcos Jr. has called on Filipino Christians progress for all,” Marcos Jr. said. those outside Manila receive monthly pay
to join the world in celebrating Easter, “Easter teaches us that, as long as we of Php128,696 (RM10,000).
MANILA: Seven people including two chil- “They weren’t able to escape. They were
making time to reflect and regain strength live our life in Christ, love and hope will Municipal mayors outside the capital
dren died in a fire on Saturday evening trapped,” said Taytay’s acting police chief
to continue giving back to society. remain ever so boundless and will be the region, on the other hand, earn P128,696
near the Philippines capital, police said. Joel Custodio.
In a statement on Easter Sunday, Mar- cornerstones for the positive transforma- per month.
The fire destroyed 40 houses in the “They were found hugging each other.”
cos Jr. said the resurrection of Jesus Christ tion of our society.” According to the government, it is
densely populated Taytay municipality At least one person was injured by
in the Christian faith “not only affirms The Philippines remains a predomi- important for Filipinos to have an idea of
southeast of Manila, police said Sunday. falling debris, police added.
our deepest faith but also signifies a new nantly Christian country, with Roman how much public officials make, especially
Several families, who lived in one house The fire left at least 60 families home-
birth for all the faithful to walk in the new Catholics accounting for 85 million or before any scheduled General Election so
accessible only through a long, narrow less, according to police.
way of life and be granted eternal salva- 78.8 per cent of the 108-million popula- for them to have an idea why candidates
alley, were caught in the flames, police It took around two hours to put out the
tion.” tion. participate in the electoral exercises.
said. fire, Custodio said, with investigators sus-
“May this day be an opportunity for us Much of metropolitan cities and busi- General election in the Philippines is
The victims included a two-year-old girl pecting faulty wiring inside one of the

Philippines Police widen search for pilot taken hostage by Papuan separatists
to pause and give thanks for the opportu- ness districts shut down for the week in conducted every six years and mid-term
and a 12-year-old boy. houses as the possible cause. – AFP
nity for renewal and recovery as we push observance of Holy Week. – Philstar election is every three years.

starts
exporting
JAYAPURA: The search for a Susi Air pilot connected, he explained. Earlier, the Captain Merthens was taken hostage Highlands Papua, which is around 35,378
taken hostage by an armed Papuan sep- search was focused on Nduga and Lanny shortly after the plane he was manning square kilometres, he said. Therefore, it
aratist group (KKB) led by Egianus Jaya districts. landed at the Paro airfield and was set on will take time to find the pilot.

durian to
Kogoya has now been extended to Rahmadani informed that several fire by KKB. “Egianus Kogoya and several In addition, Kogoya has a track record
Yahukimo and Puncak Districts. efforts have been carried out to rescue of his members were detected in Koy- of murder. Thus, Rahmadani and his
“The search for the New Zealand pilot the pilot, including involving a negotiat- awage, Lanny Jaya District, but when team will need to be careful regarding

China
(Captain Philip Mark Merthens) who has ing team comprising Nduga district com- TNI-Polri officers arrived, he and his the death threat issued by Kogoya.
been held hostage since February 7 munity leaders who have been deployed members were nowhere to be seen and Rahmadani said that the safety of
(2023) has been extended to Yahukimo by the acting head of Nduga district. allegedly returned to Nduga,” Rah- Captain Merthens is a priority for his
district,” head of the Damai Cartenz However, the negotiation has not yielded madani informed. team.
Operation, Senior Commissioner Faizal any results. Even so, the National Police One of the reasons that have ham- “Usually, Kogoya does not just bluff
Rahmadani said . (Polri) and the Indonesian Defence pered efforts to rescue Captain Merthens and will do what he says. We must be
MANILA: The Philippines started export-

Indonesia discovers three human

The range of the search has been Forces (TNI) will continue their efforts to has been the extensive area of the search, careful with this case,” he added. -
ing fresh durian to China during the
expanded because the areas are inter- find and free the pilot, he assured. which is spread across four districts in Antara
Holy Week as part of the $2-billion fruit
export deal sealed between Manila and

trafficking rings in border areas

Beijing in January, Malacañang said Sat-
urday.
The first batch of about 28 tons of
durian was sent to China through the
Davao International Airport on Thurs-
day, according to a statement released JAKARTA: Indonesian Coordinating which trafficking victims will pass
by the Presidential Communications Minister for Political, Legal, and Secu- through the port, he said.
Office (PCO). rity Affairs Mahfud MD announced last Earlier, the Foreign Ministry
Another 28 tons of durian were week that competent agencies had dis- announced that as many as 752 victims
scheduled for delivery via airfreight Sat- covered three human trafficking rings were trafficked in Indonesia last year,
urday, while 10 containers loaded with a in border areas, mostly in north Suma- doubling that in 2021.
total of 7.2 tons would be transported tra, Riau and Kalimantan islands. Under the Indonesian Law on Protec-
via sea vessel, it said. President Marcos These rings conduct human traffick- tion of Migrant Workers, international
concurrently heads the Department of ing activities both through “back-door” human trafficking offenders could face
Agriculture (DA). channels for undocumented victims a maximum jail sentence of 10 years
The durian was sourced from produc- and “front-door” channels via interna- and a maximum fine of 15 billion
ers and processors in Mindanao, partic- tional ports. Bar codes on the cargo dec- rupiah (US$1 million). - Vietnam

Thai GE: More than 4,700 candidates

ularly in Region 11, that passed the laration form are also used to mark News/ANN
stringent requirements of the General

Members of an environmental task force team inspect

Administration Customs of China

the mouth of the dead whale in Jembrana, Bali.

Third massive whale in a month

(GACC), the PCO said.
Prior to the first batch of export, the
GACC released the list of qualified facil- BANGKOK: A total of 4,781 constituency ted 67 names as prime ministerial can-

beaches itself, dies in Bali

ities and farms that received the green candidates from 70 political parties didates in the upcoming election,” he
light from the Chinese government. have registered to contest in 400 con- said in a statement.
This consists of five packaging facili- stituencies nationwide in the upcoming He said Bangkok had the highest
ties and 58 durian farms. May 14 General Election. number of constituency candidates –
The agreement on a protocol for phy- In a statement, Thailand’s Election 498 candidates eyeing for 33 constituen-
tosanitary requirements for the export Commission (EC) secretary-general cies.
of durian to China was signed by the DA DENPASAR (Indonesia): A 17-metre-long beach in Tabanan on April 1 – its carcass Sawang Boonmee said a total 67 parties The registration for all constituen-
and China’s General Administration of (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after already rotted when discovered by locals. submitted 1,898 names for 100 party-list cies and party-list candidates ended on
Customs during Marcos’ state visit to washing up on a beach in Bali, a conserva- Yudiarso said that their initial suspicion candidates which will be decided Friday. The EC had set May 14 as polling

Four dead in Thailand shooting

Beijing in January. tion official said Sunday, making it the is that the sperm whale found Saturday
through proportional representation. day while advance polling on May 7. –
Following the signing of the deal, the third whale that beached itself on the also died of sickness, “just like the whale
“A total of 43 political parties submit- Bernama
DA commenced the preparatory meas- Indonesian island in just a little over a found stranded a few days ago”. “The body
ures, including the extension of support week. looked skinny and sickly,” he said.
to durian growers and processors that The male sperm whale was found Yudiarso said it would take at least
enabled them to meet the protocol stranded on Yeh Leh beach in west Bali’s three weeks for the necropsy test to be con-
requirements. Jembrana district on Saturday afternoon. cluded but forensic experts found some BANGKOK: At least four people were Thailand has high rates of gun owner-
The Bureau of Plant Industry, an “We are currently trying to pull the carcass bleeding in the whale’s lungs and its colon killed in a shooting in southern Thailand ship and there has been a steady trickle
attached agency of the DA, also assisted to the shore to make it easier for the was filled with fluids. on Saturday, police said, with local media of violent incidents in the past 12
in the accreditation of durian growers. necropsy test and we will bury it after the Police have cordoned off the location to reporting that officers were still search- months, including one of the deadliest
The deal is expected to gain $260 mil- test is concluded,” Permana Yudiarso, a prevent people from stealing the mam- ing for the suspect. attacks in recent history.
lion or P14.3 billion in revenue for the local marine and fisheries official, said on mal’s meat or body parts. The attack started at about 5pm (1100 The kingdom was stunned in October
local durian industry, the PCO said. Sunday. This is the third whale that has In 2018, a sperm whale was found dead GMT), in Khiri Rat Nikhom district in after a former police sergeant murdered
The President has committed to beached itself in Bali, a popular destina- in Indonesia with more than 100 plastic Surat Thani province — roughly 600 km 36 people, 24 of them children, in the
implement strategies to ensure high- tion for holidaymakers, in April alone. cups and 25 plastic bags in its stomach, (370 miles) south of the capital Bangkok. northeastern Nong Bua Lam Phu
quality fruits for export, it said. On Wednesday, an 18-metre-long male raising concerns about the Southeast “Four people died,” local head of province.
The DA continues to provide assis- sperm whale was stranded in Klungkung Asian archipelago’s massive marine rub- police Kriangkrai Kraikaew said, declin- And last month, three people were
tance to durian growers, including district, on Bali’s eastern coast. bish problem. ing to give further details. killed and another three wounded in a
logistical and financial support under Before that, a Bryde’s whale weighing Indonesia is the world’s second-biggest
The shooting happened near the Phetchaburi province shooting, which
the Enhanced Kadiwa Grant, it said. - more than two tonnes and at least 11 contributor to marine debris after China. –
home of a former village head, local ended only after a 15-hour stand-off. –
Philstar metres long was founded stranded on a AFP
media reported. AFP
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13 Marseille building collapses in blast

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Beijing encircles Taiwan for second day

BEIJING: Chinese fighter jets and warships has sold weapons to Taipei to help ensure craft around the island since the drills
simulated strikes on Taiwan Sunday as they its self-defence. began on Saturday morning, adding Bei-
encircled the island during a second Exercises on Monday will include live- jing has deployed a mix of fighter jets,
straight day of military drills that were fire drills off the rocky coast of China’s drones, bombers, and transport aircraft.
launched in response to its president meet- Fujian province, about 80 kilometres (50 On Saturday the ministry released a map
ing the US House speaker. miles) south of Taiwan’s Matsu Islands and showing 45 aircraft had crossed the median
The exercises sparked condemnation 186 kilometres from Taipei. line separating Taiwan from mainland
from Taipei and calls for restraint from “These operations serve as a stern warn- China—the most incursions this year
Washington, which said it was “monitoring ing against the collusion between sepa- according to figures maintained by AFP.
Beijing’s actions closely”. ratist forces seeking ‘Taiwan independence’ Taiwan has been on high alert and said
Dubbed “Joint Sword”, the three-day and external forces and against their its forces “will be well-prepared and main-
operation—which includes rehearsing an provocative activities,” said Shi Yin, a PLA tain solid combat readiness” while making
encirclement of Taiwan—will run until spokesman. sure not to “escalate conflict”.
Monday, the People’s Liberation Army’s AFP saw no immediate signs of A video showing a Taiwanese coast
(PLA) Eastern Theatre Command said. enhanced military manoeuvres on the guard patrol trailing Chinese warships was
“I am a little worried; I would be lying to northern coast of Pingtan, a Chinese island released by the Ocean Affairs Council on
you if I say that I am not,” said 73-year-old across the strait from Taiwan where the live- Saturday.
Donald Ho, who was exercising in a park on ammunition exercises will kick off on Mon- “You have seriously undermined
Sunday morning in Taipei, in the far north day. regional peace, stability and security, please
of the self-ruled island. On a roadside verge high above the turn around and leave immediately,” a
“I am still worried because if a war broke ocean, Lin Ren blasted the Chinese national coast guard officer warns by radio.
out both sides will suffer quite a lot,” he told anthem on a loop as he sold cups of coffee An AFP journalist saw Mirage 2000
A PLA Navy tugboat sails in the Taiwan Strait, past tourists on
AFP. from the back of his car. fighter jets scrambling at the Hsinchu air
Pingtan island, the closest point to Taiwan.
China’s war games saw planes, ships and “I think the current exercises serve as a force base in northern Taiwan on Sunday.
personnel sent into “the maritime areas way of putting pressure on Taiwan,” the 29- “The CCP (Chinese Communist Party)
and air space of the Taiwan Strait, off the uation of closely encircling the island”. other like-minded countries” in the face of year-old told AFP. has continued to conduct military exercises
northern and southern coasts of the island, The write-up went on to say the air force “continued authoritarian expansionism”. “I think they make it clear to them that around the Taiwan Strait and since this
and to the island’s east”, the army said as it had deployed dozens of aircraft to “fly into In Washington, a State Department we have the capabilities... to unify,” he said. morning it has successively dispatched
launched the exercises, engineered to flex the target airspace”, and ground forces had spokesperson said the United States had Still, the drills were “largely symbolic”, multiple batches of aircraft... as well as a
Beijing’s military muscles in front of Taiwan carried out drills for “multi-target precision “consistently urged restraint and no change he said, adding: “I don’t worry that there number of ships in the area,” the defence
and the world. strikes”. to the status quo”, but noted it had ample will be an armed conflict this time around.” ministry said on Sunday.
A report from state broadcaster CCTV on Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen imme- resources to fulfil its security commitments China views democratic, self-ruled Tai- The drills came hours after the depar-
Sunday said drills had “simulated joint pre- diately denounced the drills, which come in Asia. wan as part of its territory and has vowed to ture from Beijing of French President
cision strikes against key targets on Taiwan after she met with US House Speaker Kevin The United States has been deliberately take it one day, by force if necessary. Emmanuel Macron, who was in China to
island and surrounding waters”, adding McCarthy in California. ambiguous on whether it would defend Taiwan’s defence ministry said it had urge his counterpart Xi Jinping to help
that forces “continued to maintain the sit- She pledged to work with “the US and Taiwan militarily, although for decades it detected 18 Chinese warships and 129 air- bring an end to the war in Ukraine. –AFP

Pope presides over Easter Mass 31 Ukrainian children returned

VATICAN CITY: Tens of thousands of As in 2022, his message was expected KYIV (Ukraine): Thirty-one
Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to touch on the war in Ukraine but also children have been brought
on Sunday to hear Pope Francis give the the renewed violence in the Middle East back to Ukraine after being
Easter mass and the traditional blessing. and the recent deaths of migrants illegally taken to Russia
Francis, 86, has returned to his papal attempting to make the perilous Mediter- from territories occupied by
duties after a recent stay in hospital fol- ranean crossing from Africa to Europe. Moscow, a charity said Sat-
lowing a bout of bronchitis. Francis was discharged from a Rome urday.
On Saturday evening, he presided over hospital on April 1 after a three-night stay “Today we are welcoming
the Vigil mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica in for a bronchial infection. The pontiff has home 31 more children who
the Vatican, a two-and-a-half-hour cere- suffered increasing health issues in recent have been illegally taken by
mony performed before 8,000 people. years, and it was his second stay in hospi- Russians from occupied ter-
On Friday evening however, he stayed tal since 2021. ritories,” Mykola Kuleba,
away from the Good Friday “Way of the Pope Francis has participated in vari- head of the Save Ukraine
Cross” service as a precautionary measure, ous events since his hospital release, charity, wrote on social
because of the intense cold, the Vatican including washing the feet of 12 young media.
The children had been
Ukrainians welcomed home 31 children illegally
explained. It was the first time he had prisoners on Holy Thursday.
taken from the pro-Western
taken by Russia from occupied territories, amid
missed the ceremony during his papacy, But his health has become increasingly
country’s northeastern
its invasion of Ukraine. (Twitter/ua_parliament)
which began in 2013. frail, and he now uses a wheelchair
On Sunday, the pope presided over the because of the pain in his knees. region of Kharkiv and the

Pope Francis sprinkles attendees with

mass, pronouncing the “Urbi et Orbi” (To The Easter holy week, which commem- southern region of Kherson,

holy water during the Easter Sunday

said Save Ukraine, which fights what it says The Hague-based court also issued a
the City and the World) blessing at mid- orates the death and the resurrection of
mass at St. Peter’s square in The Vatican.
day. Traditionally, the pope uses the occa- Christ, is the high point of the Catholic are illegal deportations of Ukrainian chil- warrant against Maria Lvova-Belova, Rus-
dren. sia’s presidential commissioner for chil-
sion to review world events. calendar. –AFP
On Friday, the charity said the children dren’s rights, on similar charges. –AFP
and their relatives had crossed the border Meanwhile, a 50-year-old man and his
into Kyiv-controlled territory. 11-year-old daughter were killed after
Migrants die in new wrecks off Tunisia, Morocco According to footage released Friday, Russian missiles struck a house in the
the children, who carried suitcases and southeastern Ukrainian city of Zapor-
TUNIS: Twenty-seven migrants from sub- In Tunisia, Faouzi Masmoudi, the court crossings in boats made from metal sheet- bags, crossed the border on foot and later izhzhia, officials said on Sunday.
Saharan Africa are dead or missing and 53 spokesman in Sfax city, told AFP that four ing which don’t even offer minimum boarded a bus to continue their journey. It was the latest Russian strike on civil-
others were rescued after two flimsy boats people died, three were missing and safety conditions but are cheaper to make Kuleba praised the “heroic mothers” ian infrastructure in Ukraine as Moscow’s
sank off Tunisia’s coast during attempts to another three dozen were saved in the lat- than wooden ones”. who had travelled to retrieve their chil- invasion stretches into its second year.
reach Europe, an official said at the week- est tragedy off the country’s coast. Tunisia’s shores, only about 150 kilome- dren in what he called the “most difficult” “The enemy carried out a missile attack
end. “There was a new shipwreck this morn- tres (90 miles) from the Italian island of of the charity’s rescue missions to date. on Zaporizhzhia and killed another
The incidents are the latest of several ing—four bodies were recovered from the Lampedusa, are increasingly being used as One elderly woman who was supposed Ukrainian family,” the head of the State
over the past few weeks, and came after beach at Sfax and three other people are a springboard for often perilous attempts to bring home two grandchildren had Emergency Service, Sergiy Kruk, said on
Tunisian officials reported a five-fold missing. Another 36 were saved,” Mas- by West Africans, Sudanese and others to died from “stress”, Kuleba added. social media.
increase in rescues compared with the first moudi said. reach safety and better lives in Europe. Writing on Facebook, he said the The girl died in an ambulance, said the
quarter of last year. He said that another vessel with 37 peo- The sinking was at least the seventh Ukrainian relatives had been subjected to head of Zaporizhzhia City Council, Ana-
In Morocco, 11 migrants drowned when ple aboard went down after setting off since the beginning of March, according a “13-hour interrogation” by Russia’s FSB toliy Kurtiev.
their makeshift boat sank off the west from Tunisia’s coast before it “sank on Fri- to an AFP tally, in incidents which have left security service. Rescue workers pulled the girl’s 46-
coast, media reports said, adding that the day afternoon”, and that 20 people were around 100 people dead or missing. More than 16,000 Ukrainian children year-old mother alive from under the rub-
dead were eight Moroccans and three sub- unaccounted for. The latest cases add to the more than have been deported to Russia since the ble.
Saharans trying to reach Spain’s Canary Citing witness accounts, he added that 14,000 migrants which Tunisia’s coast- invasion launched on February 24, 2022, Her elder daughter was not at home
Islands. 17 people were rescued from Friday’s inci- guard said on Friday it had intercepted on according to Kyiv, with many allegedly when the Russians struck at night, the
One migrant was reported to have been dent. their way to Europe between January and placed in institutions and foster homes. State Emergency Service said.
rescued. Enquiries have begun into both inci- March. Russia denies the allegations, saying Kurtiev said two Russian missiles struck
There was no immediate confirmation dents, Masmoudi said. That is more than five times the num- instead it has saved Ukrainian children a residential building, adding that win-
of the reports from the Moroccan He said the objective was to “find out ber from the first quarter of 2022, official from the horrors of the war. dows and roofs were damaged in dozens
authorities. the organisers behind these attempted data showed. –AFP Last month, the International Criminal of neighbouring houses.
Court announced an arrest warrant for The region of Zaporizhzhia is one of

Awareness on N Korea’s cyber threat crucial Russian President Vladimir Putin on the four Ukrainian provinces Russian Presi-
war crime accusation of unlawfully dent Vladimir Putin claims to have

Nuremberg prosecutor dies age 103

deporting Ukrainian children. annexed last year. –AFP
KUALA LUMPUR: In February this year, a nisms are in stages of development to stay
United Nations (UN) Security Council com- one step ahead of the crime or criminals,”
mittee’s report stated that North Korea stole she added, noting that it would be useful for
more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in Malaysians to know of the North Korean
any other year, and targeted the networks of challenge which drives sophistication.
WA S H I N G T O N : advocated for the creation of an interna-
foreign aerospace and defence companies. She further highlighted that it would be
The last living tional criminal court—a dream that
North Korea’s cybercrime spree is noth- relevant for Malaysians to also understand
prosecutor from finally came to fruition with the estab-
ing new, and an alarming reality for the rest that cyber risks can have detrimental conse-
the Nuremberg tri- lishment of the Hague-based ICC in
of the world. How come this nation that quences and could be exploited for criminal
als, who secured 2002.
North Korea has been implicated
keeps itself isolated from the rest of the purposes.
guilty verdicts The Nuremberg trials set up in Ger-
in a number of major cyber-attacks,
world has honed its unenviable skills in Director of Centre for Asean Regionalism
from 22 Nazis and many in 1945 after World War II laid the
including the spread of Lazarus
committing cybercrimes across the world? Universiti Malaya (CARUM) Dr Rahul
dedicated his life foundation for a global criminal justice
Group’s WannaCry malware.
North Korea’s nemesis, South Korea, Mishra, meanwhile, said Malaysia could
to fighting inter- system for those accused of
recently revealed that top long-established take precautionary measures accordingly
national injustice, humankind’s worst atrocities.
freelancing sites are the most common plat- issues are not as direct, as addressing them despite the vulnerability of such North
has died at age 103, his son told AFP at “Ben’s unwavering pursuit of a more
forms for North Koreans to “recruit” their involves various parties. For instance, crim- Korean threats in the region.
the weekend. peaceful and just world spanned almost
information and technology (IT) workers, inal activity has been stopped by eagle-eyed “I think it’s still a bit early for Malaysia to
Benjamin Ferencz (pic), an American eight decades and forever shaped how
and bid on projects as well as generate rev- IT personnel, which places burden in the devise a comprehensive policy on how to go
who at age 27 and with no prior trial we respond to humanity’s worst crimes,”
enues in foreign currencies, especially using process to ensure cybersecurity is consis- about cryptocurrency but it’s never too late.
experience served as one of the trials’ said Sara Bloomfield, director of the US
cryptocurrency. tently upheld,” she said. For the common people of Malaysia, keep-
chief prosecutors, would go on to later Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Institute of Strategic & International Therefore, she opined that Southeast ing a balanced, cautious approach on cryp-
battle for compensation and the return During the Nuremberg trials, Ferencz
Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Senior Analyst in the Asia’s growing yet vulnerable cryptocur- tocurrency is the only way as of now,” he
of stolen goods to victims and survivors was tasked with prosecuting leaders of
Foreign Policy and Security Studies pro- rency sector is still highly exposed to such said.
of the Holocaust. the Einsatzgruppen, special mobile
gramme, Farlina Said, told Bernama that threats. Mishra also pointed out that it is also
He died peacefully in his sleep of nat- killing units that were responsible for
North Korea’s proficiency and sophistica- “North Korea’s development of cyber vital for Malaysians to get to know the risks
ural causes Friday evening at an assisted the murder of more than a million peo-
tion in cyber crime have indeed developed capacity may be tied to the nation’s attempt imposed by understanding the geopolitical
living facility in Boynton Beach, Florida, ple, especially Jews and particularly via
over the years. to leverage on an asymmetrical, low-cost challenges impacting the world today, in
his son Donald Ferencz said. mass shootings. Among the 22 Nazis
“Based on some basic observations that I and high-impact capability; especially if the order to know better about why cybersecu-
The younger Ferencz told AFP that if that he convicted, four were executed.
could tell here, some of the methods used asymmetry in developed South Korea or the rity threats occurred. “Indeed, it is critically
his father were to have given a last state- Ferencz was born in Eastern Europe
can be something as simple as clicking on a United States is taken into account. important for Malaysia and the Malaysian
ment, he was sure it would have been in 1920, just before his Jewish parents
file from an unknown sender, which acti- “The Asean region, with a matured and government to keep a close eye on chal-
“law not war.” moved the family to the United States. –
vates malware into the system. maturing digital environment, are vulnera- lenges posed by cybersecurity threats. –
Throughout much of his life, Ferencz AFP
“However, some of the cyber activity ble as processes and cooperation mecha- Bernama
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Saudi envoys in Iran

as ties begin to thaw
RIYADH: A Saudi delegation arrived in tion of the Beijing Agreement and its acti- Riyadh, a trip planned to take place after
Tehran at the weekend to discuss reopen- vation in a way that expands mutual trust the holy fasting month of Ramadan which
ing the kingdom’s diplomatic missions in and the fields of cooperation and helps cre- ends later in April.
the Islamic republic, two days after a his- ate security, stability and prosperity in the Rabha Saif Allam, specialist in Middle
toric meeting in Beijing between their for- region,” a joint statement said. Eastern affairs at the Cairo Centre for
eign ministers. On Saturday, a Saudi “technical delega- Strategic Studies, noted “an acceleration”
The visit follows the unprecedented tion” met Iran’s chief of protocol, Mehdi in the normalisation of ties.
meeting between their heads of diplomacy Honardoust, at the foreign ministry in She said this means an intensification of
in China on Thursday after they agreed last Tehran, SPA said. meetings “at the economic and security
Protesters take part in ongoing demonstrations against

Israel protesters keep up

month to restore diplomatic ties. The two countries severed ties after pro- levels”, and believes normalisation will be
The Saudi diplomatic delegation testers in the Islamic republic attacked sealed by Raisi’s planned visit to Riyadh at the government’s judicial reform bill in Tel Aviv.
arrived in Iran to discuss the reopening of Saudi diplomatic missions following the end of April.

the pressure on Netanyahu

its missions after a seven-year absence, Riyadh’s execution of a prominent Shiite The United States has for decades been
Riyadh’s foreign ministry said. cleric. the key diplomatic power in the Middle
Cited by the official Saudi Press Agency The shock rapprochement between East and has an alliance, albeit a frequently
(SPA), the ministry called the visit part of mainly Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia, the strained one, with Saudi Arabia.
“implementing the tripartite agreement” world’s biggest oil exporter, and Shiite- Washington has cautiously welcomed
reached on March 10 between the two majority Iran, strongly at odds with West- the rapprochement between the Saudis
regional powers, brokered by China, to ern governments over its nuclear activities, and US adversary Iran despite the role of
restore ties ruptured in 2016. has the potential to reshape relations China, which it sees as its biggest global TEL AVIV: Israeli demonstrators crowded formed in December.
The two longtime Middle East rivals across a region characterised by turbu- challenger. Tel Aviv at the weekend for another protest On March 27, he announced a “pause”
have now pledged to work together. lence for decades. Iran and Saudi Arabia vie for influence against Prime Minister Benjamin to allow for dialogue on the reforms which
When Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Under last month’s agreement, the two in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq. Netanyahu’s plans to reform the judiciary, were moving through parliament and
Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counter- countries are to reopen their embassies They also support rival sides in several despite the process being put on hold. split the nation.
part Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met in Bei- and missions within two months and conflict zones across the region, Organisers said around 258,000 people Netanyahu last month had announced
jing last week they vowed to bring security implement security and economic cooper- including in Yemen, where Huthi rebels attended, but police gave no figures of the firing of his defence minister, Yoav Gal-
and stability to the turbulent Gulf region. ation deals signed more than 20 years ago. are backed by Tehran and Riyadh leads a their own. The demonstration came a day lant, who cited a threat to national security
after a car-ramming attack on the city’s because “the growing social rift” had

Iranian police plan to use ‘smart

“The two sides emphasised the impor- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has also military coalition supporting the govern-

Iran schoolgirl
tance of following up on the implementa- been invited by Saudi King Salman to ment. –AFP seafront killed an Italian visitor and made its way into the army and security
injured seven other tourists. agencies.
Violence has surged since Israeli police The proposals would curtail the author-

poisonings cameras’ to nab unveiled women

stormed Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on ity of the Supreme Court and give politi-
Wednesday after they said Palestinians cians greater powers over the selection of

continue
barricaded themselves inside. judges.
Israel bombarded both Gaza and Opponents have raised fears for Israel’s
Lebanon in response to subsequent rocket democracy but the government, a coali-
fire by Palestinian militants. tion between Netanyahu’s Likud party and
TEHRAN: Police in Iran said
Protesters brandished signs reading extreme-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish
TEHRAN: Dozens of schoolgirls were poi- at the weekend they plan to
“Save democracy!”, “Freedom for all!” and allies, argues the changes are needed to
soned at the weekend in several schools use “smart” technology in
“Netanyahu is leading us to war”. rebalance powers between lawmakers and
across Iran, local media reported, in con- public places to identify
Other, smaller, demonstrations took the judiciary.
tinuation of the mysterious phenomenon and then penalise women
place in the central city of Kfar Saba, at Israel’s attorney general had warned
that has shaken the country for months. who violate the country’s
Haifa in the north and in Jerusalem. Netanyahu, just prior to the pause, against
Since late November many schools, strict Islamic dress code.
Thousands of protesters, sometimes any intervention in changes to the judicial
mostly for girls, have been affected by sud- A statement said the
tens of thousands, have been taking to the system because of conflicts of interest. The
den poisoning incidents from gases or force would “take action to
streets each week since the reform plans prime minister is on trial over charges of
toxic substances, in some cases causing identify norm-breaking

Israeli army launches strikes

were announced in January by bribery, fraud and breach of trust, which
fainting and hospitalisation among the people by using tools and
Netanyahu’s government, which was he denies. –AFP
students. smart cameras in public
At least “60 students were poisoned in places and thoroughfares”.

against Syria after rocket fire

a girls’ school in the town of Haftkel” in Police will then send “the
the oil-rich southwestern province of proof and warning mes-
Khuzestan, state television’s IRIB news sages to the violators of the
People protesting in Iran following
agency cited a local official as saying. hijab law” to “inform them
the death of Mahsa Amini. (AFP)
A number of schoolgirls were poisoned about the legal conse-
in “five schools in Ardabil in the north- quences of repeating this JERUSALEM: Israel launched artillery Israel Saturday night, with two landing in
west”, where the victims showed symp- crime”. He said car owners will also receive a
strikes on Syria Sunday morning, the the Golan Heights, the army said. At least
toms of “anxiety, shortness of breath and The number of women in Iran defying warning text if any of their passengers vio- Israeli army announced, after several rock- one was intercepted by the Israeli air-
headaches”, a provincial medical official the compulsory dress code has increased late the dress code, and their vehicles will ets were fired from there and landed in the defence system.
told the news agency. since a wave of protests following the be seized if the offence is repeated. Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The 1,200 square kilometre (460 square
In the northwestern town of Urmia, death in custody of Kurdish-Iranian Mahsa Amini died on September 16, three days
Israel’s retaliatory strike to rocket mile) region—patrolled by Israeli soldiers
capital of West Azerbaijan province, “a Amini, 22, for allegedly flouting it. after her arrest by the morality police.
attacks from Syria—which no one has and bordering Lebanon—was seized from
number of schoolgirls were taken to hos- “From next Saturday, people who A wave of civil protests swept across the
claimed—is the latest episode in escalating Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War. Israel later
pital after feeling sick”, ILNA news agency remove their veil will be identified by Islamic republic following her death. violence in the region. annexed it in a move that was never recog-
reported without further elaboration. using smart equipment,” Iran’s police chief In a separate statement, police said they
“In response to the rockets fired from nised by the international community.
According to an official count pro- Ahmad-Reza Radan said in an interview would not tolerate “any individual or col- Syria at Israel earlier today, IDF Artillery is Syrian state news agency SANA said the
vided on March 7, “more than 5,000 stu- with state television. lective behaviour and actions that are con-
currently striking in Syrian territory,” the Israeli strikes took place around 5:00 am
dents” have been affected by similar “People who remove their hijab in pub- trary to the law”. military tweeted. (0200 GMT).
poisonings in more than 230 establish- lic places will be warned first and pre- Last week, a viral video on the social
A drone was also “currently striking the Citing an unnamed military source,
ments, located in 25 of the country’s 31 sented to the courts as a next step,” Radan media showed a man throwing yoghurt at launchers in Syria from which rockets SANA said Syria’s military had “inter-

Omani mediators attempt new truce in Yemen

provinces.– AFP said. two women for not wearing hijab. –AFP
were launched into Israeli territory”. cepted the rockets... and brought down

Iraq slams Turkey attack on airport

Six rockets were launched towards some of them”. –AFP

SANAA: Omani mediators arrived in fuelled hopes of reduced tensions in the Yemen, Hans Grundberg, was in the BAGHDAD: The Iraqi president at the the airport when the strike occurred, but
Yemen at the weekend to discuss a new Middle East, particularly in Yemen. Omani capital this week for talks on “the weekend condemned Turkey for bom- clarified that the denial was for “security”
truce between the Iran-backed Huthi “A delegation from Oman has arrived political process”. barding an airport in the autonomous reasons.
rebels and Saudi Arabia, an airport in Sanaa to hold talks with Huthi leaders A Yemeni government source, speak- Kurdish region, while the commander of SDF spokesman Farhad Shami said in a
source said, amid renewed moves to end about the truce and the peace process,” ing to AFP on condition of anonymity, the Kurdish-led and US-allied Syrian Dem- statement that their media centre “delib-
the conflict. a source at the capital’s airport, who told AFP that the Saudis and Huthis have ocratic Forces was present. erately contained” the information about
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the con- requested anonymity as he is not autho- agreed in principle on a six-month truce US forces were also present during the Abdi’s whereabout “until he safely arrived”
flict have multiplied since the Yemeni rised to speak to journalists, told AFP. to pave the way for three months of talks incident in Sulaimaniyah, the SDF said, in Kurdish-administered northeast Syria.
government’s main foreign backer The source said the delegation was on establishing a two-year “transition” and the Pentagon in Washington con- The SDF commander had been in
Saudi Arabia signed a Chinese-brokered accompanied by Mohammed Abdel- for the war-torn country. firmed that “a convoy including US mili- Sulaimaniyah to coordinate with local
deal to restore relations with Iran last salam, the rebels’ chief negotiator, who The country enjoyed a six-month lull tary personnel” was struck. Kurdish anti-terrorist forces in the fight
month. lives in Muscat. in fighting during a ceasefire last year, “Turkish military operations against the against the Islamic State group, with the
The top Saudi and Iranian diplomats Oman has forged a reputation as a but that truce was not renewed after it Kurdistan region continue to take place, knowledge of the US-led coalition fighting
met in Beijing Thursday, resuming discreet mediator in Gulf disputes often expired on October 2. the last being the bombardment against it, Shami told AFP.
diplomatic relations and pledging to involving Iran. Abdelsalam himself Iran views the United States as an Sulaimaniyah civilian airport,” Iraqi Presi- “We confirm the presence of US forces
work together to bring “security and sta- tweeted that he had arrived in Sanaa arch-enemy, but on Wednesday wel- dent Abdel Latif Rashid said in a state- at the airport during the attack,” he added,
bility” to their turbulent region. with the Omani delegation, but without comed a call by the American special ment. without specifying the reason for their
Nearly a decade of war in Yemen has providing further details. envoy for Yemen to back “the political The bombardment caused an explosion presence or whether they were accompa-
claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, The rebels’ news agency, Saba, quoted process that we hope is coming”. near the airport wall and led to a small fire nied by Abdi.
both directly and indirectly, and trig- Abdelsalam as saying the Huthis’ Also, the head of the Huthis’ prison- which was quickly brought under control, The US backs the SDF, the de facto army
gered what the United Nations has called demands included “an end to the ers of war committee told rebel media a statement from airport security said at of the semi-autonomous Kurdish admin-
the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. (Saudi) aggression, the total lifting of that 13 prisoners freed by the Saudis had the time. istration in north and northeast Syria, and
The Huthis seized the capital Sanaa in the blockade, and payment of the arrived in Sanaa, in exchange for one A source at the Turkish defence min- led the battle that dislodged IS from the
2014, triggering the conflict with the salaries of all civil servants using rev- Saudi released earlier. istry denied any involvement by the coun- last scraps of their Syrian territory in 2019.
government which has been backed for enues from oil and gas”. Saudi officials did not comment. try’s armed forces. Earlier, Abdi denounced the bombard-
eight years by a military coalition led by Abdelsalam added that, “Our just In early March, the UN confirmed US Department of Defence spokesman ment, saying it was a sign of Turkish irrita-
regional heavyweight Riyadh. demands are the departure of the occu- that the rebels and Yemen’s internation- Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Ventura told tion at the support given to the SDF by the
The rapprochement between the two pying forces from Yemen, compensation ally recognised government had agreed AFP that an investigation is underway and, province’s dominant faction, the Patriotic
great regional rivals, Shiite-majority and reconstruction.” to exchange more than 880 prisoners. – “Fortunately, there were no casualties.” Union of Kurdistan (PUK).

Polling for crucial Japan local elections begins

Iran and mainly Sunni Saudi Arabia, has The United Nations special envoy on AFP The SDF had previously denied that Turkey regards the SDF and its main
their commander Mazloum Abdi was in component, the People’s Protection Units
(YPG), as an offshoot of the Kurdistan
ANKARA: Polling began on Sunday in Workers’ Party (PKK) which has a presence
Japan to elect governors, mayors and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region and is listed as a
assembly members in local elections held “terrorist” organisation by Ankara and its
across the country, Anadolu Agency cited tori and Shimane. The ruling party, how- wide. It will coincide with by-elections for The current four-year terms for lower allies.
local media report. ever, failed to put up single candidates in five vacant seats in Parliament. house members expire in October 2025, Around 900 US troops remain in Syria,
Among the nine gubernatorial races, Nara and Tokushima, following a dispute The election results, which are due out unless Kishida who took office in October most in the Kurdish-administered north-
the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister in the party. later in the day, could affect Kishida’s deci- 2021, opts to dissolve the chamber. east, as part of a US-led coalition battling
Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party Mayoral races in six major cities, along- sion on when to dissolve the lower house Kishida, who is eager to be re-elected as remnants of IS.
(LDP), and the opposition parties have side local assembly polls in 41 prefectures for a snap election, analysts said. the LDP leader, has been exploring the Rashid, himself a Kurd from
fielded a combination of incumbents and and 17 big cities, are also being held as part The latest local elections come as best timing to win a general election. Sulaimaniyah, said such actions by Turkish
new faces in Hokkaido, Osaka, Nara and of the first round of unified local polls, car- approval ratings for Kishida’s Cabinet have The next LDP presidential race is slated forces have “no legal justification” and
Oita prefectures, the local Kyodo News ried out every four years, the news agency shown signs of improving, sparking spec- to be held in September 2024. serve only to “terrorise civilians under the
agency reported. reported. ulation that the premier could dissolve the Media polls show that the support rate pretext that hostile forces are present in
Candidates, mostly incumbents sup- Another round of quadrennial local lower house in the near future, the news for Kishida’s Cabinet has picked up Iraq”.
ported by the ruling and the opposition races, designed to cut administrative costs agency reported. recently, especially since he made an He was referring to the PKK which has
parties, are competing with candidates and raise voter turnout, will be held on According to Japan’s Constitution, a unannounced visit on March 21 to Ukraine waged an insurgency in Turkey that has
fielded by the Japanese Communist Party April 23 to elect mayors and assembly prime minister has the final say on the dis- for talks with President Volodymyr Zelen- claimed tens of thousands of lives since
or independents in Kanagawa, Fukui, Tot- members in other municipalities nation- solution of the lower house. skyy, the news agency said. –Bernama 1984. – AFP
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OUAGADOUGOU: Forty-four civilians Frustrations within the military led to
have been killed by “armed terrorist two military coups last year. Traore, who
groups” in two villages in northeastern came to power in September, has vowed
Burkina Faso, near the Niger border, a to fight back and recover conquered terri-
regional governor said at the weekend. to stabilise the area are under way”. It was one of the deadliest attacks since year. tory.
The provisional toll of “this despicable The impoverished Sahel country is Captain Ibrahim Traore came to power in “The dynamic offensive under way in But the jihadists have carried out a suc-
and barbaric attack” which targeted the grappling with a seven-year-old cam- a coup last September, the past few weeks will be stepped up to cession of raids and ambushes since the
villages of Kourakou and Tondobi in paign by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and In February 51 soldiers were killed in an force armed groups to lay down their start of the year, inflicting heavy tolls on
northeast Burkina Faso “is 44 civilians the Islamic State group. attack on Deou, in the far north of the weapons,” said Colonel Celestin Simpore civilians and military-escorted convoys.
killed and others wounded,” said A resident of Kourakou told AFP that “a country. after a handover ceremony following his Burkina’s beleaguered army has
Rodolphe Sorgho, lieutenant-governor of large number of terrorists burst into the The latest twin attacks happened close appointment last week. recently acquired foreign-made drones,
the Sahel region. village” late Thursday. to the village of Seytenga, where 86 civil- Since the jihadists launched their cam- and regularly issues video footage of
Sorgho said that 31 people had died in “All night long, we heard gunfire. It was ians were killed last June in one of the paign from neighbouring Mali in 2015, strikes against purported terrorists and
Kourakou and 13 in Tondobi. on Friday morning that we saw that there bloodiest attacks of a long-running insur- more than 10,000 civilians, troops and troops described as reconquering and
The regional official said that an army were several dozen dead,” he added. gency. police have been killed, according to one securing lost territory.
offensive put “out of action the armed Locals said the village had been tar- Burkina Faso’s new military chief this NGO estimate, and at least two million Since Traore seized power last year, the
terrorist groups” that carried out the geted in retaliation for the lynching of week vowed to step up a “dynamic offen- people have been displaced. activities of all political parties and civil

Jihadists kill 20 in Congo

killings. two jihadists a few days earlier who had sive” against jihadists following a string of Official figures say jihadists effectively society organisations in the country have
The governor also assured that “actions tried to steal cattle. insurgent attacks since the start of the control about 40 percent of the country. been suspended. –AFP

Blast reduces building GOMA (DR Congo): Around 20 people

have been killed in an attack in eastern DR
Congo, with sources blaming rebels affil-
The ADF, originally insurgents in
Uganda, gained a foothold in eastern
Democratic Republic of Congo in the

to rubble in Marseille
iated with the Islamic State jihadist group. 1990s and has since been accused of
“The enemy ADF (Allied Democratic killing thousands of civilians, becoming
Forces) ambushed farmers at around 4 the deadliest of scores of outlawed forces
pm near the village of Enebula,” local civil in the deeply troubled region.
society leader Patrick Mukohe told AFP by Since 2019, some ADF attacks in eastern
phone. DRC have been claimed by the Islamic
MARSEILLE: An apartment building
collapsed in an apparent explosion Sun-
Enebula said he had counted 21 bodies State, which describes the group as its
day in the French Mediterranean city of of men and women at the site of the mas- local offshoot, the Islamic State Central
Marseille, injuring five people, with sacre, some 30 kilometres (20 miles) west Africa Province.
authorities warning up to 10 victims could of the town of Oicha, in North Kivu When the bodies of the latest victims
be under the burning rubble. province. arrived at the Oicha morgue, some youths
“Everything shook, you could see peo- Jules Kambale, who works in the Oicha tried to block the nearby national road in
ple running and there was smoke every- hospital morgue, said it had received 19 protest. They were quickly dispersed by
where, the building fell onto the street,” bodies. the police who, according to one civil soci-
local grocer Aziz told AFP, asking that his Charles Ehuta Omeanga, the regional ety source, fired bullets in the process.
family name not be used. military administrator, confirmed the “The situation here is catastrophic,” the
“We have to be prepared to have fatali- attack, which he attributed to “ADF terror- source said.
ties in this terrible tragedy,” Marseille ists”, but said he was not in a position to The United Nations mission in the
mayor Benoit Payan told journalists at the give a definitive toll. country, MONUSCO, said that more than
scene in the central La Plaine district, In a video shared on social media, and 30 people had been killed by the ADF in
where over 100 firefighters were battling authenticated by Mukohe, a crowd sur- neighbouring Ituri province earlier in the
an hours-long blaze. rounds the body of a man tied to a week.
It is unclear how many people were wooden frame, his throat slit. Last month, the United States offered a
inside the fallen block—believed to have The body is placed in a tarpaulin and reward of up to $5 million for information

Ethiopia PM to dismantle
one apartment on each floor—at the time added to a pile of blood-stained body concerning ADF leader Seka Musa Baluku.
of the collapse at around 12:40 am (2240 bags. –AFP

Rescue personnel work at the scene where a building

GMT).
collapsed in the southern French port city of Marseille.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said

regional military forces

on the scene that there were between four
and ten people trapped under the rubble. the partial collapse of one of the adjoining “It sounded like an explosion,” said
“We don’t know if they’re alive or dead,” buildings, where eight people had to be Gilles, who lives near the fallen building,
he told reporters, adding that authorities brought down by ladder after taking declining to provide his last name.
were also yet to discover the cause of the refuge on a roof terrace. Eight were killed in Marseille in 2018
“very large blast” that prompted the col- Other buildings on the street were evac- when two dilapidated buildings in the
lapse. uated and their residents put up in working-class district of Noailles caved in. ADDIS ABABA: two-year war against Tigrayan rebels,
Five people were injured in neighbour- schools, while an aid centre for people The accident cast a harsh light on the Ethiopia’s Prime Minis- until a peace deal was signed in Novem-
ing buildings which were damaged by the looking for missing family members or city’s housing standards, with aid groups ter Abiy Ahmed (pic) ber 2022, angering some Amhara resi-
collapse. loved ones has been opened in a neigh- saying 40,000 people live in shoddy struc- vowed Sunday to dis- dents who have a long history of border
The intense heat as the building burns bouring district. tures. mantle regional forces disputes with Tigray.
has kept search dogs from picking “I am thinking of those affected and of But authorities appeared to rule out established by some Reports of localised unrest have also
through the rubble, with Darmanin saying their loved ones... thank you to the fire- structural issues in the latest collapse, in a states, warning that law emerged in Amhara where regional
it would be “several hours... maybe even fighters and emergency workers,” Presi- neighbourhood known for its bars and enforcement measures forces have begun to disarm, with Abiy
longer” before the fire was out. dent Emmanuel Macron wrote on Twitter. nightlife. would be taken against any “destructive” saying the government would “try to con-
“Time is of the essence” to discover pos- Deputy mayor Yannick Ohanessian told “There was no danger notice for this opposition. vince and explain (the decision) to those
sible survivors among the ruins, Marseille journalists at the scene that “several wit- building, and it is not in a neighbourhood The initiative first announced on who oppose without understanding.”

Sunak hails N Ireland peace ahead of Biden visit

fire chief Lionel Mathieu said. nesses have reached us this morning to say identified as having substandard hous- Thursday aims to integrate such forces, “Law enforcement measures will be
Rescuers’ task has been complicated by there was a suspicious smell of gas”. ing,” said Mirmand. –AF which were set up unilaterally by some taken against those who play deliberate
states, into the federal army, regional destructive roles,” he warned.
police or civilian life. “This decision will be implemented
These forces have sparked controversy even (if we have to) pay a price, for the
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak governments in London and Dublin, and encourage inward investment and eco- in the past, particularly during the brutal sake of Ethiopia’s... unity and for the peo-
on Sunday praised Northern Ireland’s the Northern Irish political parties. nomic growth, Downing Street Tigray war, with security officials operat- ple’s peace.”
landmark 1988 peace accord, ahead of US On Tuesday evening, he will welcome announced. ing in Amhara region accused of severe Since war erupted in northern
President Joe Biden’s visit to mark the 25th Biden to the province, meeting him on the The gathering in Belfast on September human rights abuses. Ethiopia in November 2020, Amhara
anniversary of its signing. tarmac as the US leader steps off Air Force 12-13 will focus on financial and profes- Ethiopia’s constitution allows its 11 forces and local militias known as Fano
Sunak, 42 — who was just 17 when the One for his first visit there as president. sional services, life and health sciences, states, drawn up along linguistic and cul- have occupied western Tigray, an area
Good Friday Agreement was agreed, The pair will “undertake a programme technology, green manufacturing and the tural lines, to operate their own regional claimed by Amhara and Tigray, which
largely ending three decades of violence of engagements”, including a bilateral creative services, it noted. police forces. remains inaccessible to journalists.
in the UK province—said it was “an incred- meeting, Sunak’s Downing Street office “The event is a key part of the UK’s over- But over the last 15 years, some states Following a visit to Ethiopia last
ible moment in our nation’s history”. said. all programme to mark the remarkable have gradually established separate month, US Secretary of State Antony
“It was a powerfully rare example of The UK leader will attend a commem- progress in Northern Ireland over the last forces, acting outside these constitutional Blinken said Amhara forces had commit-
people doing the previously unthinkable orative conference at Queen’s University quarter century and will support our constraints. ted “ethnic cleansing” by forcibly trans-
to create a better future for Northern Ire- in the capital, Belfast, and host a “special vision for a prosperous 25 years ahead,” In a statement published on his Twitter ferring people out of western Tigray.
land,” the British leader added. gala dinner” to mark the anniversary, it Sunak’s office added. account on Sunday, Abiy said “Ethiopia All parties to the conflict have been
“It is that promise of a better future added. Biden, who is Irish-American, will also had encountered difficulties... in relation accused of possible war crimes by UN
that we offered to everyone in Northern Noting Washington “pivotal role” in travel to the neighbouring Republic of Ire- to regional special forces,” pointing out investigators.
Ireland that I will be thinking of first and the peace process, Sunak’s office said the land during his four-day visit, visiting the the existence of illegal checkpoints, The war began when Abiy sent troops
foremost over the coming days.” US president’s visit would “celebrate capital Dublin, County Louth and County smuggling and banditry. into Tigray after accusing the TPLF, once

S African fugitive arrested

Sunak will participate in a number of Northern Ireland’s successes and encour- Mayo, according to the White House. Regional forces and local militias bol- the dominant party in Ethiopia, of attack-
events next week to commemorate the age further long-term investment”. It said this week that he will deliver an stered support for federal troops in their ing army bases. –AFP

India’s tiger population rises above 3,000

signing on April 10, 1998, of the US-bro- Britain will also stage a “Northern Ire- address while here to mark US-Irish ties. –
kered peace accord, agreed between the land Investment Summit” later this year to AFP

after shocking prison break

NEW DELHI: India’s wild tiger popula- JOHANNESBURG: A South African fugi- prison for rape, robbery and murder.
tion—by far the largest in the world—has tive who faked his own death in a prison Police Minister Bheki Cele said the
risen above 3,000, according to a census break that embarrassed authorities has three were held in the northern
India’s Prime
released Sunday, boosting efforts to con- been apprehended in Tanzania, the gov- Tanzanian city of Arusha, near the
Minister
serve the endangered species. ernment said at the weekend. Kenyan border, as they attempted to
Narendra
The largest of all cats, tigers once Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist, leave the country.
Modi taking a
roamed throughout central, eastern and escaped from a privately-run prison in Authorities stopped the black SUV the
jungle safari
southern Asia. Bloemfontein in May last year—but fugitives were travelling in after it left a
during his
But in the past 100 years the tiger has
South African police only found out last hotel. The suspects had arrived in Arusha
visit to the
lost more than 93 per cent of its historic
month. from Dar es Salaam, Cele said.
Bandipur and
range and now only survives in scattered
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said The suspects were each in possession
Mudumalai
populations in 13 countries, according to
Bester was arrested by Tanzanian author- of several passports, he added.
Tiger
the International Union for Conservation
ities along with a woman he is report- Tanzanian authorities identified the
Reserves, in
of Nature (IUCN).
edly romantically involved with and third person as Zakaria Alberto.
Karnataka
The Indian census estimated there
another person. “All are being held by the police,” Tan-
state.
were 3,167 tigers in the wild across the
country, up from 2,967 reported in the last “(We) can confirm that escapee Mr zania police spokesman David Misime
such exercise. Thabo Bester with his accomplice Dr said in a statement.
Surveys are conducted every four years, Nandipha Maguduma(na) along with a “Arrangements for legal communica-
using camera traps and computer pro- Mozambican national have been tions both locally and internationally
grams to individually identify each crea- arrested in Tanzania late last night,” are ongoing.”
ture. The rate of increase has slowed to Lamola told a press briefing. Doubts about Bester’s death were first
less than seven percent over the period, Deforestation, poaching and human “largest tiger range country in the world”, Bester was believed to have died after raised by local media outlet GroundUp
down from more than 30 percent in the encroachment on habitats have devas- he added. setting himself on fire behind bars, but in November.
previous four years. tated tiger populations across Asia but In 1900, more than 100,000 tigers were in late March police said DNA tests Last month, police opened a fresh
But Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Modi said India had been able to increase estimated to roam the planet. But that fell revealed the charred remains found in murder investigation after an autopsy
the new figure was a “proud moment”. its numbers thanks to “people’s participa- to a record low of 3,200 in 2010. his cell belonged to someone else. revealed the body found in Bester’s cell
“Our family is expanding,” he said at a tion” and the country’s “culture of conser- That year, India and 12 other countries Dubbed the “Facebook rapist”, Bester had died as a result of blunt force
ceremony in the southern city of Mysuru. vation”. with tiger populations signed an agree- allegedly lured victims on the social trauma to the head before it was set
“This is a matter of pride not only for India India is now home to 75 percent of the ment to double their big cat numbers by media platform before raping and rob- ablaze.
but the entire world.” global tiger population and also the 2022. – AFP bing them. He killed at least one victim. The body’s identity is still unknown. –
In 2012 he was sentenced to life in AFP
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A duo once more, Affleck,
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Three new Star Wars films on way

15 Viet’s robusta: The go-to coffee bean in a warmer world?

Damon come up for ‘Air’

LONDON: Three new Star Wars movies are film, the studio bought by Disney in 2012,
in the making, studio executives said each of the three films would cover
announced, recently, including the first different periods in the Star Wars narra-
film in the cinematic universe to be tive. And each will have a different direc-
directed by a woman. tor.
Pakistan-born Oscar-winner Sharmeen James Mangold, himself a two-time
Obaid-Chinoy is leaping from the Marvel Oscar nominee, will helm another of the
universe to the Star Wars galaxy to direct films, fresh from directing the latest in the
a new film set 15 years after the end of the Indiana Jones series, which is due for

N
EW YORK: While Ben Affleck and
Matt Damon were writing “The last movie. release later this year.
Last Duel,” their first screenplay She will direct British actor Daisy Ridley His film will look at the origins of the
together since their 1997 breakthrough, as she returns to the role of Rey, the hero- Jedi order, thousands of years before the
“Good Will Hunting,” they noticed that ine of the last trilogy, which wound up in original storyline.
something in their winding and usually 2019 to mixed reviews. And the third film will be directed by
separate careers had been missing. The new film will follow Rey’s efforts to Dave Filoni, an old hand in the Stars Wars
“I remember my wife said to me one revive the Jedi order. universe, having produced several televi-
day: ‘I haven’t heard you laugh like that in Obaid-Chinoy, who has two Oscars for sion series, including the wildly successful
15 years,’” says Damon. “We came out of documentaries denouncing violence The Mandalorian, now in its third season.
that experience going: Why aren’t we against women, said she was “drawn to the Fans at the convention also got a first
doing this more often? And getting into hero’s journey” in the Star Wars universe. view of US actress Rosario Dawson in the
your 50s you just go: If we don’t make it a “I spent the better part of my lifetime role of Ahsoka, a female Jedi warrior who
priority, it’s just not going to happen.” meeting real heroes who are overcoming first appeared in an animated series.
Now, more than 25 years after they set oppressive regimes and battling impossi- The character has been such as hit with
out to make it in Hollywood – so entwined ble odds and I think that’s the heart of Star the Star Wars fanbase that she has gradu-
that they once shared a bank account – Wars,” she said. ated to a live-action television series, due
Affleck and Damon are once again a team. Obaid-Chinoy directed last year’s Ms. out in August.
Affleck directs and Damon stars in “Air,” Marvel television series featuring a Muslim But fans will have to wait until 2025 for

Yoo, Lee to work together in new film

the new film about Nike’s courting of superhero. the first of the three films to be released. –
Michael Jordan. Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucas- AFP
That film, Amazon Studios’ first theatri-
cal release in nearly four years, is only part
of their new collaboration. It’s the first
release from their new production com- Affleck, left, and Matt Damon pose for a portrait to promote the film "Air" SEOUL: Actors Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon
pany, Artists Equity. Affleck is the chief at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. (Pic: AP Photo/Ashley Landis) will work together for the first time in
executive, Damon is head of content. Part “Moral Hazard” (working title) by director
of its mission is to give prominent crew movies that won him best picture a decade mother of a college wrestling champion Choi Yoo-jin, who wrote the films, “Steel
and cast members a piece of profits. ago, with “Argo.” born with one leg. Cold Winter” (2013) and “Office” (2015).
To Affleck, “Air” – in which the then- The Los Angeles-based Artists Equity is “I think she’s in her prime,” says Affleck. “Moral Hazard” revolves around South
upstart Nike pursues a sneaker deal with a kind of bookend to the duo’s fabled “She’s doing extraordinary work in large Korea’s No.1 soju company, which is on the
Jordan while his mother (played by Viola beginning. They launched it to help set the measure because she’s taking that step to verge of bankruptcy, and its struggles
Davis) advocates for his worth – represents course for their next chapter (Damon is 52, take responsibility for what she’s doing against a global investment firm that
what they hope to do with their new com- Affleck 50) and make spending time rather than say, ‘This is what I’m being wishes to take advantage of the situation.
pany. together more of a requisite. offered.’” Yoo will star as Pyo Jong-rok, a financial
“We believe there are a lot of really It also allows Affleck to be regularly The notion of personal branding is at
Actors Yoo (left) and Lee.
director at the liquor company, while Lee
meaningful artists on the crew who are with his kids from his previous marriage the centre of “Air.” Nike at the time was a
(Pic: Keyeast, Company On)
will play Choi In-beom, a member of a
underappreciated and undervalued and to Jennifer Garner. Last year, he wed Jen- distant third to Converse and Adidas, but global investment company targeting
make a huge difference in the quality of nifer Lopez. its executives hit on a concept that would Pyo’s company.
the experience in a film,” Affleck said in an One person they’ve convinced in their presage much of what’s since followed in Production firm The Lamp of “A Taxi duction team.
interview alongside Damon. new endeavor is Viola Davis. Though Jor- marketing: The shoe wouldn’t just worn by Driver” (2017), “Samjin Company English Shooting for “Moral Hazard” will kick
“We want to sort of take the approach dan’s mother was originally a very small Jordan but epitomize him. Now, Affleck Class” (2020) and “Mal-Mo-E: The Secret off later this month, according to The

Jisoo sells record 1.17m copies of solo

taken towards Michael Jordan, which is to role, the NBA legend stressed her impor- notes, people take for granted that they’re Mission” (2019) will participate as the pro- Lamp. – The Korea Herald
recognize the artists and say: You’re the tance to the story when meeting with brands.
ones who deserve to be compensated for Affleck. Jordan said Davis was the only “I’ve always found that idea confusing
this. You’re generating the art, the beauty, actor for the part. and kind of anathema. People are very
the majesty.” Davis recognized what Affleck and complicated and contrary and nuanced, SEOUL: Jisoo of Blackpink sold more video for “Lalisa,” which fronted her first
And with “Air,” they may have already Damon were trying to foster. She has her and brands are simple,” says Affleck. than 1.17 million copies of her first solo solo album of the same name, said label
generated a hit. The film, which co-stars own progressive production company, “So the idea that a person can be a album, “Me,” a record for a K-pop solo YG Entertainment.
Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, Chris Juvee Productions, that she runs with her brand is a hard thing for me to reconcile. female artist, said her label, YG Enter- The video achieved the feat in about
Messina and Julius Tennon, has drawn rave husband, Tennon. (It was behind last year’s I’ve never been good at it or had interest in tainment. 19 months, a record for a K-pop solo
reviews since its premiere at SXSW. Ama- “The Woman King.”) Davis calls working it. Obviously, Michael’s brand – excellence, It is also the second-most sold album female musician.
zon was so pleased with it that the on “Air” one of the best experiences of her greatness, majesty – if you’re going to have from a K-pop female artist, only after It logged 73.6 million views in 24
streamer decided to give it a nationwide career. a brand, that’s one to have.” Blackpink’s second studio album, “Born hours, earning a Guinness World Record,
release in theaters. “What they’re doing is bringing film- But the Damon-Affleck brand – if that is Pink,” which logged 1.54 million in sales. and has been setting records by reaching
All of which accounts for some of the making back to the artists, which is where a thing – is doing alright. There have been Main track “Flower” landed atop the 100-million milestones ever since.
reasons why Affleck – despite the “Sad Ben it should be,” says Davis. “There are so plenty of hiccups along the way for both iTunes Top Songs chart in 64 regions and The performance video for “Money,”
Affleck” memes and viral videos of him many obstacles in your path as an artist stars. But the notion of them as a creative hit Spotify’s Daily Top Songs global chart which also was part of the album,
looking morose at the Grammys – is gen- and the biggest obstacle in your path is the duo and two of Hollywood’s fastest friends at No. 6, the highest spot for a solo reached 800 million views on the plat-
uinely happy. business itself. It sometimes looms in front has endured. female K-pop act. form, becoming the group’s 11th to do
There have certainly been ups and of you.” Who hasn’t dreamed of making it in The music video for “Flower” gener- so.
downs; Affleck has previously been candid “What they’re doing is what our fantasy the movies with their best pal? There’s ated 95 million views as of Friday and a “Lalisa” debuted on Billboard’s Hot
about past battles with alcoholism. But is as actors, especially once we’ve reached affection for them because they have affec- dance performance video for the lead 100 at No. 84 and topped the iTunes Top
Affleck now finds himself, as he says, a certain level,” adds Davis. “We want tion for one another. track was uploaded on Thursday. Songs chart in 72 regions.
“famously unhappy” despite feeling the autonomy and agency.” “Air” did present one new twist in their Meanwhile, the group is holding a “Money” was No. 1 on the chart in 66
opposite. Upcoming films for Artists Equity persisting partnership, though: For the concert at Tokyo Dome this weekend. regions. “Lalisa” also generated 300 mil-
Those memes? Affleck blames them on include “The Instigators,” a heist film star- first time, Affleck was directing Damon. It The foursome is hosting one in Japan for lion streams on Spotify as of last month,
out-of-context moments and the result of ring Damon and Casey Affleck, and recently dawned on Affleck that the whole the first time in three years. as did “Money” last year, making the idol
always having a dozen cameras pointed at “Unstoppable,” with Lopez and Jharrel tenor of the project was due partly to Meanwhile, Lisa surpassed 600 mil- the first K-pop soloist to have two songs
him. Jerome. Damon’s support of him as the director. lion views on YouTube with the music to do so.– The Korea Herald
“The photograph in isolation looks like: Though Lopez’s range has been on dis- “It was a very gracious and kind gesture
Look at this unhappy fellow,” Affleck says. play in recent films like “Hustlers,” Holly- that’s characteristic of how Matt’s treated
“But actually, I’m pretty happy. I have a wood has often seemed unsure of how to me, and this friendship, his whole life,” says
good life. I’m very lucky. Despite the utilize her talent. Affleck. “It’s like why you have good friends.
memes. Maybe my resting face leaves “I agree with that observation,” says When things like this happen, you almost
something to be desired.” Affleck. “By having a set of expectations don’t even notice that they’ve made the right
“You have resting b***h face,” chimes thrust upon her, it was inherently limiting. choice and been gracious. It’s a testament to
Damon, laughing. You saw with ‘Hustlers’ she was really able why we are still friends. I know it’s not me.”
But after a tumultuous run as Batman to show what she can do.” Damon, not missing a beat, smiles. “I
and another turbulent run in the tabloids, In “Unstoppable,” Affleck says, she plays only undermined you behind your back.”

Wong, Yeun serve up epic

Affleck is back to making the kinds of a part not unlike Davis’ in “Air,” as the – AP

feud in Netflix’s ‘Beef’

chill, so it was illuminating for me.”
Wong is quick to point out that
despite the rage expressed on screen, off-
screen it was very different.
“There was a lot of joy being had in
IN THESE days of rage – from hate-tweet- true selves to one another, the more they between takes that we don’t see on cam-
ing threads to public confrontations – hide from their loved ones. Amy grits her era ... like me and Steven laughing,”
one thing is pretty clear: “Beef” is on the teeth and smiles at her husband George, Wong said. “The friendship I developed
menu. as she secretly resents that she’s the fam- with (castmate) Ashley Park and a lot of
Wong, left, and
Served up by Ali Wong and Steven ily provider, taking her away from quality t h e
Yeun pose
Yeun, the new television show created by time with their young daughter while other
together for a
Lee Sung Jin drops last Thursday on Net- George stays home and creates bad pot- people
portrait. (Pic:
flix. The 10-episode “Beef” follows an epic tery. George, in the meantime, feels inad- is like by
AP Photo/Chris
feud between two strangers, played by equate that his wife is the breadwinner. far the
Yeun (“The Walking Dead,” “Minari”) and “I just wish you’d unload the dishes Pizzello)
Wong (“Always Be My Maybe”), that sometimes,” George complains to Amy in
stems from a wild case of road rage. a scene.
The plot points may go to the “I barely have time to eat off those
extremes for entertainment but Yeun dishes,” she replies. Test your logic skills with the Su Do Ku puzzle. The rules are simple: each of the smaller grids
believes “Beef ” actually says a lot about “Once any partner has a sort of resent- should contain the number 1 to 9, and in the large grid each row and column should contain the

QUOTABLE QUOTES
society, and he’s “proud” of that. ment that they hang on to and sup- number 1 to 9. These puzzle vary in difficulty and this is an easy one.

(Solution below)
“I just see a giant mirror up to all of press, and it’s not communicated, it

‘If you can’t

us,” he said in a recent interview. “We’re boils into something else,” said

Solution
living in a lot of isolation, building a lot Joseph Lee, who plays George.
of stories up in our head. Maybe all we “Something will explode at some
really want to do is connect to some- point.”

feed a hundred
body.” Portraying so much anger actu-
Wong agreed, adding that their char- ally helped Yeun to choose to take a
acters Amy and Danny keep their feud more Zen-like outlook.

people, then
going because each finds it strangely “At first it was cathartic to play

feed just one’

enjoyable. anger. I was just like, ‘Cool, that’s
“They’re letting walls down. They’re fun.’ Then after a while, I was
seeing each other at their ugliest,” Wong like, ‘I’m tired,’” Yeun said. “To
said. “There’s a deep acceptance that’s be angry for this long is so
obviously very cathartic and very neces- tiring. Like, what are we
sary. I think that’s the most unexpected doing? Why are we so
and beautiful part about our show.” angry? It was just very – Mother Teresa
The more Danny and Amy reveal their clear to me, to like, just
 Viet’s robusta:
MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3 People & Places 15

The go-to coffee

ARiES Mar 20 - April 19

bean in a
As an Aries and a quick-thinking fire sign, you’ll
often ignore details because of exactly that,
you’ve no interest in them. Begin by exploring
these. You’re in for a surprise, one as unexpected
as, in time, it will be thrilling. And now? All that’s
necessary is for you is take that first step.

warmer world?
TAuRuS Apr 20 - May 20
In mid-March, your ruler Venus moved into
Taurus for a lengthy stay. This triggered a
period during which you both decluttered your
life of unrewarding pursuits and, equally,
explored potential new passions. Now that
Venus is accenting what and who is worth your
while, you’ll turn those insights into action.

gEMini May 21 - Jun 20

G
IA L AI (Vietnam): Bitter and “My beans have a fruity, flowery smell,
earthy. Fit for instant brews only. and they taste strong – but in a gentle way,”
A man walking in a coffee farm in Plei Bau Can in
For ages you’ve managed to sidestep even
Robusta coffee has a dire reputa- Ngoc told AFP at her farm close to the city
Vietnam's central highlands, Gia Lai province.
acknowledging certain tricky issues, mostly
tion, but a small group of farmers in Viet- of Pleiku, in the heart of the Vietnamese because you had no idea how to discuss them,
nam is trying to turn the bean’s fortunes robusta region. still less tackle the matters in question. Now,
around as a warming world threatens the “Vietnamese farmers need to know it is therefore it gets a bad reputation, there- per cent of the world’s coffee production, suddenly, things are coming together, that is,
industry. possible to make these beans taste good.” fore no one wants to pay a premium for it, originates in the highlands of Ethiopia ideas and those who’d be helpful. Move swiftly.
As an interior designer in trendy Ho Chi Long scorned by giants such as Star- therefore there’s no motivation to improve and South Sudan, and prefers average You can get these dealt with within days.

cAncER June 21 - Jul 21

Minh City, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, 42, largely bucks, robusta – which has almost double the quality,” he said. annual temperatures of around 19 degrees
stayed clear of Vietnamese coffee, puzzling the caffeine content of arabica – is found But robusta has advantages over its Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit).
over why it didn’t taste as good as cups in most instant coffees, as well as some competitor: the yields are greater, and it Robusta, although by no means
from abroad. espresso blends. can better cope with higher temperatures. immune to a warming world, may be able As an intuitive Cancerian, you’ve superb
Now, nearly a decade later, she runs her Most experts agree that the bean has Climate change presents a serious con- to endure up to around 23C. instincts about when to speak up versus
own coffee farm – “Mori” – in the remote potential, but is stuck in a “vicious circle of cern for the multi-billion-dollar coffee Should global production of arabica moments when you’re better off saying noth-
Central Highlands, cultivating robusta she bad quality”, said Mario Fernandez of the industry, with scientists predicting lower start to fall short, “people will have to find ing. Yet, certain matters are becoming increas-
believes can match the world’s favourite Specialty Coffee Association. yields and fewer areas suitable for growing. an alternative supply”, said Pham Thi Diep ingly confused, mostly because nobody’s
bean, arabica, in quality and flavour. “We get bad quality from robusta, Arabica, which makes up around 60 Giang, deputy director general of Trung spoken frankly to others. The problem? This

POPEYE
Nguyen, one of Vietnam’s top coffee isn’t your role. However, you can encourage
brands. those who should be speaking up to do exactly
A tumble in arabica supply caused by that.

lEo Jul 22 - Aug 22

extreme weather in Brazil already helped
Vietnam earn $4 billion in 2022, a 32 per-
cent rise from a year earlier, the govern-
ment said in a recent report. The link between your ruler the Sun and fortu-
At a coffee fair in Buon Ma Thuot city, nate Jupiter, combined with that between
Venus and tough Pluto, suggests events are
farmer Hoang Manh Hung tries his best to
overwhelming. Yet, as a fiery Leo, your pride
convince visitors to take sips of his “fruity
says you must take action. While, ordinarily,
and elegant” robusta. that would make sense, this once, do nothing.
“I really wish more people would love You’ll soon realise how wise that was.
robusta, as it’s truly a ‘wow’ drink,” Hung
told AFP. ViRgo Aug 23 - Sep 22
The 53-year-old transformed a farm
that had produced low-quality coffee cher- While you’ve a talent for imposing order on
ries for decades, first under the French and chaos, now that things are finally under con-
then his parents. trol, you need a break. Take it, knowing yet
“We can now produce robusta with a more twists and turns are coming, but not until
completely different taste, and a scent that next week at the earliest. That being the case,

BLONDIE
anyone would love,” Hung said. make a point of relaxing and building up your
Key to the change, Hung said, is that the energy and resilience.

liBRA Sep 23 - oct 22

cherries are now hand-picked, and only
when they’re fully ripe.
“And they’re fully organic,” he added.
Robusta was first brought to Vietnam Although the Libra Full Moon took place last
by the French in the late 19th century, and week, you’re still dealing with the resulting
in 1991 the country exported its first beans unsettling issues. Urgent as these seem, this
– 104,000 tonnes. is more about others adding a certain drama
By 2022, that figure had climbed to 1.8 to matters that would have been dealt with
million tonnes – almost all of it as raw eventually anyway. Keep that in mind, and
material for instant coffee and other you’ll stop struggling to resolve the rest.

ScoRpio oct 23 - nov 21

blends – making it the world’s largest
robusta producer and the second-largest
coffee producer overall, after Brazil.
Still, outside the country, “Vietnam is As an idealistic yet practical Scorpio, you
regarded as the lowest-quality coffee there dream of things falling into place, but are sus-
is”, Fernandez of the Specialty Coffee Asso- picious when they do. You worry that some-
ciation said. body had a hand in arrangements or that the
Producers aiming for high quality will unexpected will cause disruption. While, in the
past, that’s happened, at the moment, things

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
have “a harder time because of this percep-
are just as good as they seem. Enjoy it.
tion”, he added.
SAgiTARiuS nov 22 - dec 20
But there are some positive signs. The
trend forecasting company WGSN says a
change in attitudes toward robusta has While, usually, your independent nature is a wel-
already begun. come virtue, at the moment it means you’re miss-
And Nguyen Coffee Supply – which says ing important ideas, offers and bypassing
it is the first specialty Vietnamese coffee worthwhile encounters. The reason? You’re not in
company in the United States – is now charge. Out of character as saying yes constantly
being sold by the high-end supermarket would be, it’s more worthwhile than ignoring
chain Whole Foods. everything. At least explore what comes your way.

cApRicoRn dec 21 - Jan 19

Meanwhile, at their hilly farms in Viet-
nam’s Central Highlands, Hung and Ngoc
are beginning to see their hard work pay
off. Although it was last week, the Full Moon
Their produce is gaining recognition accented the structure your life, at home and
domestically and is also being sold by out in the world. This suggests you faced
online roasteries in Germany, the United pressing decisions, some overwhelming. How-
States and elsewhere in Asia. ever, you also learnt from those events and the
“It’s the perfect time for Vietnamese resulting emotional ups and downs. Reflect on
fine beans to find their place in the world,” them and you’ll realise how much you learnt.

AquARiS Jan 20 - Feb 17

Ngoc said. – AFP

cRoSSwoRd
As an observant, and clever, air sign you’ve a

MY TREAT!
knack for spotting potential problems before
others realise that certain matters need to be
discussed. That is, in fact, the problem you’re
ACROSS 25. Bygone Turkish title 56. Make lots of money facing. Your words of warning are being
1. Loosed from bondage 27. Agreeable types? 60. Taunting remark
6. "Quiet down!" 30. Based on the number eight 61. Gas leak indicator ignored. The secret? Exchange rational discus-
10. "____ Was a Rollin' Stone" 32. Casbah setting 62. Emcee's opening lines sions for a more dramatic approach. That
14. Logical proposition 37. "Where the heart is" 63. Word before a discounted price should do the trick.

piScES Feb 18 - Mar 19

15. On the ocean 38. Candy and other sweets 64. It's carried by singers
16. Word with "screen" or "teen" 41. Crime boss 65. Earthy pigment
17. Not perfectly round 42. Prepares 66. Grows more antiquated
18. African spread 43. Sung drama 67. Tournament position
19. Break in the action 45. Oration platforms 68. Stops working Ordinarily you’ve a talent for spotting, and
20. Multipurpose ointment 49. Word on many price tags dealing with, misunderstandings before they
23. Before, in the beginning 50. Pants pressing line turn into genuine problems. At the moment,
24. Like a volunteer 55. Vicksburg combatant, briefly however, you’re urged to trust instincts that
SoluTion To TodAY’S
suggest you back off, and say nothing. Grad-
cRoSSwoRd
DOWN 33. Zamboni surface ually you’ll spot the certain unspoken issues.
1. Disk type 34. In-flight info, for short Once you have, do a little investigation. You’ll
2. Idolize 35. Get____ of (trash) be amazed what comes to light.

Birthday Today
3. Doesn't hold back 36. Evening party
4. Mideast bigwig 38. Frolicking about
5. Carpenter's groove 39. Capable of performing
6. Any port in a stonn 40. Opposite of paleo
7. Deplete 41. Police officer
8. Alabama march site 44. Point of no return?
As a quick-thinking, and fast moving Aries,
9. Pilgrim to Mecca (Var.) 46. "We hold these____ ... " you’ll often become interested in others’
10. It may be hard to swallow 47. Wish undone ideas or new, and intriguing, developments,
11. Flatterer 48. Absolutely hates get involved, then are distracted by yet
12. Having more than one spouse 51. Laugh-a-minute folks another promising idea or plan. However,
at a time 52. Provide, as with some quality judging by your birthday chart, the time has
13. Word indicating a tie 53. Square things come to learn to focus, and to stick with
21. One in mid-thrust 54. Reduce to bits
developments of this nature, even if over-
22. Tokyo, formerly 57. Custodian's collection
26. Public house potable 58. Christian designer?
whelmed by boring details. While this will
28. Country estate 59. Grimm beginning require steely discipline, and the recognition
29. Wearer of pointy footgear 60. ____ few rounds (box) you can’t rush things, the results will more
31. Kind of board than justify the effort, and patience, required.
16 MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3

NOTICE OF THE APPLI- NOTIS PERMOHONAN SABAH, MALAYSIA STATE OF SABAH NEGERI SABAH NEGERI SABAH
CATION FOR JUDICIAL BAGI PERINTAH PENOLONG PEMUNGUT IN THE MAGISTRATES’ LAND ORDINANCE LAND ORDINANCE
MANAGEMENT ORDER PENGURUSAN HASIL TANAH TUARAN CAP. 68 CAP. 68
KEHAKIMAN MALAYSIA COURT AT
MALAYSIA LAND ENQUIRY LAND ENQUIRY LAND ENQUIRY
IN THE HIGH COURT IN DALAM MAHKAMAH KOTA KINABALU NO. 78 OF 2019 NO. 77 OF 2019
NO 45 OF 2022
SABAH & SARAWAK AT TINGGI DI SABAH DAN SUIT NO: BKI- BETWEEN BETWEEN
SARAWAK DI SCHEDULE K
KOTA KINABALU
[RULE 14 (9)] A72NCvC-58/2-2023 HONG LEONG BANK RHB BANK BERHAD
ORGINATING SUMMONS KOTA KINABALU SAMAN BERHAD - CHARGEE
PEMULA NO.: BKI-24-39/3- ORDER OF SALE BETWEEN
NO.: BKI-24-39/3-2023 - CHARGEE AND
2023 BY COLLECTOR AT ANTHONY AND LIEW CHEN FUNG
IN THE MATTER of Eco INSTANCE OF CHARGEE ARPUTASAMY LOAN CHANG YUN SANG - CHARGOR
DALAM PERKARA Eco WHEREAS Public Bank SERVICES SDN. BHD.
Evergreen Sdn Bhd - CHARGOR
Evergreen Sdn Bhd
(Company No: Berhad the holder of charge - PLAINTIFF PROCLAMATION OF
(No Syarikat:
199101007858(218170-X)) 199101007858 (218170-X)) No. MC2110040047 (03) AND PROCLAMATION OF SALE
And Dan dated the 24th day of Octo- ALVIN LIEW YEEM MING
SALE IN PURSUANT of an Order
IN THE MATTER of the DALAM PERKARA ber, 2021 has applied to me IN PURSUANT of an Order of Sale by the Assistant Col-
proposed judicial (NRIC No. 831122-05- of Sale by the Assistant Col-
pengurusan kehakiman to order the sale of the lands lector of Land Revenue
management and the dan pelantikan pengurus thereby charged which are 5403) lector of Land Revenue KOTA KINABALU (ACLR)
appointment of judicial - DEFENDANT KOTA KINABALU (ACLR) at the instance of Chargee
kehakiman yang described hereunder and
manager pursuant to dicadangkan menurut at the instance of Chargee made on the 18th day of
whereof the registered own- made on the 29th day of
Section 404 and 405 of the Seksyen – Seksyen 404
ers is Daine Bin Sangkiu ADVERTISEMENT June 2020, NOTICE IS
Companies Act 2016 dan 405 Akta Syarikat 2016 August 2019, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
[NRIC No. 820704-12- PURSUANT TO HEREBY GIVEN that the
And Dan under-mentioned property
IN THE MATTER of Rule 8 DALAM PERKARA Kaedah 6175] of Kg. Bawang Jamal, COURT ORDER under-mentioned property will be sold by public auction
of the Companies 8 Kaedah-kaedah Syarikat P O Box 169, 89508 Kudat will be sold by public auction on Thursday, the day 13th
(Corporate Rescue (Mekanisme Penyelamat and whereas I have held on Thursday, the day 13th
To: April 2023 at 10.00 am at
Mechanism) Rules 2018 Korporat) 2018 enquiry and am satisfied April 2023 at 11.00 am at
the Office of the Assistant
Dan that default has been made Alvin Liew Yeem Ming the Office of the Assistant
And Collector of Land Revenue,
In the matter of the Rules Dalam perkara Kaedah- in the payments secured by No.9-3, 3rd Floor, Collector of Land Revenue,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
of Court 2012 Kaedah Mahkamah 2012 the said charge, I now order Block B Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
DESCRIPTION OF THE
that the land held under Title Damai Plaza Phase 4, DESCRIPTION OF THE
ECO EVERGREEN LAND REFERRED TO:
LAND REFERRED TO:
ECO EVERGREEN SDN BHD No. ST. 040507935, Tuaran Lorong Pokok Kayu Title No: CL 015518073
SDN BHD Title No: CL 105492832
(199101007858(218170-X)) shall be sold by public auc- Manis 2, Luyang Area: 349.8 sq metres more Area: 284.9 Sq. Mtrs.
(199101007858(218170-X)) - PEMOHON tion at 10.00 am on the 18th (3,066.64 Sq. Ft.), more or
- APPLICANT Commercial Centre or less
1. Notis dengan ini diberikan day of May 2023 at Pejabat The property: A Double less
1. Notice is hereby given Kota Kinabalu The property: Double
bahawa suatu permohonan Penolong Pemungut Hasil Storey Semi-Detached
that an application for untuk meletakkan syarikat Tanah, Tuaran and I appoint Sabah Storey Semi-Detached
placing the abovenamed House
yang dinamakan di atas Eco Messrs Rapat Auction- Term: 99 years commenc- House
company, Eco Evergreen Evergreen Sdn Bhd (“Pemo- TAKE NOTICE that an Term: 999 years commenc-
Sdn Bhd (“Applicant”) hon”) di bawah pengurusan
eers, Lot 6, Ground Floor, ing from 01.01.1981 -
action has been ing from 09.02.1925 to
under the judicial kehakiman seorang pengurus Block B, Compleks SEDCO, 31.12.2079
Locality: Lot No. 27, (DBKK 08.02.2924
management of a judicial kehakiman oleh Mahkamah Kg Air, Kota Kinabalu P O commenced against you in
Hse No. 55) Lorong Gunung Locality: House No. 2A (Lot
manager by the Court has telah difailkan pada 31 Mac Box No. 16040, 88868, Kota the Magistrate Court at 203), Taman Ria, Lorong
2023 oleh Pemohon tersebut Kinabalu to conduct the sale Ledang 4, Taman Milek
been filed on the 31st day of Kota Kinabalu in Suit No. Ria, Off Jalan Lintas (KK
Phase 2, Off Jalan Lintas,
March 2023 by the menurut suatu ketetapan and I order the purchase BKI-A72NCvC-58/2-2023 Ring Road), 88300 Kota Kin-
anggotanya dan lembaga 88300 Kota Kinabalu
Applicant pursuant to a money shall be paid to abalu
pengarahnya. by Anthony Arputasamy Reserved Price:
resolution of its members Messrs C.K Nar & Co of RM900,000.00 (Ringgit Reserved Price:
and board of directors. 2. Permohonan tersebut
Lot 10-2, 2nd Floor, Lorong Loan Services Sdn. Bhd. RM950,000.00 (Ringgit
diarahkan supaya didengar di Malaysia Nine Hundred
2. The said application is Lintas Plaza 4, Lintas Plaza, in which the Plaintiff’s Thousand Only) Malaysia Nine Hundred and
Mahkamah pada pukul 9.00
directed to be heard before
pagi pada 3 haribulan Mei Off Jalan Lintas, 88300 Kota claim is for RM40,015.84 All interested bidders are Fifty Thousand Only)
the Court at 9.00 a.m. on Kinabalu within ninety (90) being the outstanding required to register with All interested bidders are
2023, dan Encik Chin Wei
the 3rd day of May 2023
Teck yang beralamat di 46 days from the date of auc- amount due as at 9.2.2023 the Auctioneer appointed required to register with
and Mr Chin Wei Teck of the Auctioneer appointed
46, Taman Kim Leng 2A,
Taman Kim Leng 2A, Lorong tion. together with interest and by the Assistant Collector
Pokok Merbau, Jalan Bersatu The above order is subject of Land Revenue Kota Kina- by the Assistant Collector
Lorong Pokok Merbau, Damai, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, costs. balu and shall submit the of Land Revenue Kota Kina-
to the right of the owner of
Jalan Bersatu Damai, Sabah, telah dinamakan AND that it has been following: balu and shall submit the
88300 Kota Kinabalu, the said land to stop the
sebagai pengurus
sale at any time prior to the ordered that service of the (1) An amount equivalent following:
Sabah, has been nominated kehakiman. to 25% of the Reserved (1) An amount equivalent
as the judicial manager. fall of the hammer upon Writ in the said action on
3. Mana-mana orang yang Price. to 25% of the Reserved
3. Any person who intends berniat untuk menentang payment of the sum of you be effected by this
(2) Board of Directors’ Price.
to oppose the making of a pemberian suatu perintah RM111,017.15 (as at 11th advertisement. If you Resolution and Written (2) Board of Directors’
judicial management order pengurusan kehakiman October 2022) together desire to defend the said Authorisation where the Resolution and Written
under section 405 of the dibuat di bawah seksyen 405 with the costs of the action you must within bidder is a company bid- Authorisation where the
Companies Act 2016 may Akta Syarikat 2016 boleh Chargee which amount up ding through an authorised bidder is a company bid-
appear at the time of hadir semasa pendengaran fourteen (14) days from
to the present to the publication of this
person. ding through an authorised
hearing by himself or his dengan sendiri atau melalui
RM1,081.00 (as at 11th (3) Written authorisation person.
counsel for that purpose. peguamnya untuk tujuan
October 2022).
advertisement inclusive of where the bidder is acting (3) Written authorisation
4. A copy of the application tersebut.
the day of such as a proxy. where the bidder is acting
and its supporting affidavit 4. Suatu salinan permohonan
tersebut dan affidavit DESCRIPTION OF THE publication, enter an A deposit of 25% of the as a proxy.
will be furnished to any Reserved Price to be paid A deposit of 25% of the
creditor or member of the sokongannya akan diberikan LAND CHARGED appearance at the
by CASHIER’S ORDER or Reserved Price to be paid
Applicant requiring the copy
kepada mana-mana Locality: Unit 20 (B5-4-20), Registry of the by BANK DRAFT to
pemiutang atau anggota Fourth Floor, Block 5, by CASHIER’S ORDER or
of the application and its Pemohon tersebut yang
Magistrates’ Court at Kota Messrs Alex Pang & Co., by BANK DRAFT to
supporting affidavit from the Taman Telipok Ria, Phase Kinabalu, Sabah. In agent for Assistant Collector
menghendaki salinan Messrs Alex Pang & Co.,
Applicant upon payment of 1, 89200 Tuaran default of such an Land Revenue Kota Kina-
permohonan itu dan afidavit agent for Assistant Collector
the charge as specified in sokongannya daripada Area: 56.5 sq. metres more balu immediately after the Land Revenue Kota Kina-
appearance judgment may
rule 12 of the Companies Pemohon selepas dibayar caj or less fall of the hammer and the balu immediately after the
(Corporate Rescue sebagaimana yang Title: ST. 040507935 be entered against you. balance of the purchase fall of the hammer and the
Mechanism) Rules 2018. dinyatakan dalam kaedah 12 Description: Apartment price shall be paid within balance of the purchase
5. The Applicant’s registered Kaedah-Kaedah Syarikat Dated this 10th day of ninety (90) days from the price shall be paid within
and business address is at (Mekanisme Penyelamat Dated at Tuaran this 14th April 2023. date of auction. Failure to ninety (90) days from the
D-23-3, Block D, Unit 23, Korporat) 2018. pay the balance as stipu-
of March 2023 date of auction. Failure to
3rd Floor KK Times Square, 5. Alamat berdaftar dan lated above will result in
WL Chan & Associates pay the balance as stipu-
Phase 1, Off Coastal alamat perniagaan Pemohon FORFEITURE of the
lated above will result in
Highway, 88400 Kota adalah di D-23-3, Block D, (Advocate for the deposit.
Unit 23, 3rd Floor KK Times FORFEITURE of the
Kinabalu, Sabah. Plaintiff) The auction and all bidders
deposit.
6. The Applicant’s solicitors Square, Phase 1, Off Coastal shall be subject to the
Highway, 88400 Kota Suite 8-9-W8 & W9, The auction and all bidders
are Messrs Yong & Punai Conditions of Sale,
Chambers of Lot No. B802, Kinabalu, Sabah. 8th Floor CPS Tower, details of which may be
shall be subject to the
6. Peguam Pemohon adalah Centre Point Sabah Conditions of Sale,
8th Floor, Phase 2, Wisma obtained from:-
Tetuan Yong & Punai Kota Kinabalu 1. Messrs details of which may be
Merdeka, Jalan Tun Razak,
Chambers yang beralamat di Alex Pang & Co. obtained from:-
8800 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,
Lot No. B802, 8th Floor, Phase
Advocates & Solicitors 1. Messrs
Malaysia.
2, Wisma Merdeka, Jalan Tun
Lot 1-4, 2nd Floor, Alex Pang & Co.
SABAH, MALAYSIA
Razak, 8800 Kota Kinabalu,
Block A, Damai Plaza, Advocates & Solicitors
Dated this 31st day Sabah, Malaysia. PEJABAT PENOLONG PEMUNGUT
Phase 1, Jalan Damai, Lot 1-4, 2nd Floor,
of March 2023 HASIL TANAH
88300 KOTA KINABALU Block A, Damai Plaza,
Bertarikh 31 hari bulan PETI SURAT 4, 89600 PAPAR
Tel: 088 218100 Phase 1, Jalan Damai,
Solicitors for the Mac 2023 SIASATAN TANAH PPHT PAPAR NO. 53 TAHUN 2023
Applicant Fax: 088 219097 88300 KOTA KINABALU
Peguamcara bagi SCHEDULE XXIV (Section 120)
Messrs Yong & Punai 2. Messrs. Tel: 088 218100
Pemohon
Chambers NOTICE OF LOSS OF DOCUMENT OF TITLE Rapat Auctioneers, Fax: 088 219097
Tetuan Yong & Punai
Application having been made to the Collector at PAPAR by Hse No. 19, Lot No. 69, 2. Messrs. Nyen Nyen
Chambers
Note: Nota: (a) Mana-mana orang ABD GHANI BIN ABU BAKAR for a certified copy of NT. Taman Tanaki, Jalan Auctioneer,
(a) Any person who intends yang berniat untuk hadir 02306717 in the district of PAPAR on the ground that HAPSAH Inobong Penampang, No. 85, 1st Floor,
to appear at the hearing of semasa pendengaran BTE YUSOF, MAJID B YUSOP, FATIMAH BTE YUSOP P O Box No. 50545, 88725 Gaya Street, 88000
the application must serve permohonan itu mesti (D’CED) ABD RAHIM B YUSOP (D’CED), ZAITUN BTE KOTA KINABALU KOTA KINABALU
on the Applicant or its menyampaikan kepada MOHD YUSOP (D’CED) AND ABU BAKAR BIN KABUB Tel: 088 771598 / Tel: 088 426624 /
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hadir itu mesti disampaikan, to the Collector of Land Revenue for refusing this application, Fax: 088 413703 Fax: 088 413703
sama ada dengan sendiri the certified copy applied for will, subject to the provisions of THIS Proclamation of Sale is THIS Proclamation of Sale is
not later than twelve noon of atau melalui pos, tidak lewat
the 2nd day of May 2023 the said section, be issued. PREPARED AND PREPARED AND
daripada jam dua belas APPROVED by the ASSIS- APPROVED by the ASSIS-
(the day preceding the Dated at Papar this 03rd April 2023
tengahari pada 2 haribulan TANT COLLECTOR OF TANT COLLECTOR OF
hearing date of the applica- May 2023 (hari sebelum
tion) LAND REVENUE, KOTA LAND REVENUE, KOTA
tarikh pendengaran KINABALU. KINABALU.
permohonan itu).
This Notice is issued by Notis ini dikeluarkan oleh
Messrs Yong & Punai Tetuan Yong & Punai
Chambers, solicitors for the Chambers, peguamcara bagi
abovenamed Applicant Pemohon yang dinamakan di
whose address for service is atas yang mempunyai alamat
at Lot No. B802, 8th Floor, di Lot No. B802, 8th Floor,
Phase 2, Wisma Merdeka, Phase 2, Wisma Merdeka,
Jalan Tun Razak, 8800 Kota Jalan Tun Razak, 88000 Kota
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MAlAYSiA
home defeats. club remain eighth in the table.
in THE HigH couRT in
Those losses had piled the pressure on Messi’s 14th Ligue 1 goal of the campaign Marco Asensio and Vinicius combined
SABAH And SARAwAK
Galtier amid reports he may not even see that opened the scoring came at the end of for Madrid’s opener, with Torres deflecting
the latter’s cross into his own net. AT SAndAKAn
coMpAniES (winding
out the season. a week in which it emerged he was likely to
up) no. SdK-28ncc-3/3-
The result clearly meant a lot to Galtier, leave Paris when his contract expires in the The visitors levelled late in the first half
2023 (Hc)
who was in charge at Nice last season and summer. Before that, Danilo Pereira had when Chukwueze’s magical footwork left
defender Nacho Fernandez for dead, and in THE MATTER of Sec-
tion 465(1)(e) of the com-
expressed his displeasure at a banner already hit the woodwork for the visitors,
panies Act 2016 and the
unfurled by the home supporters aimed at who also saw injury-prone midfielder the Nigerian finished clinically past
Rules under companies
his mother. “My mum is 83 and has just had Renato Sanches come off hurt early on. Thibaut Courtois.
Madrid came out flying in the second (winding up) Rules,
1972;
cancer. Donnarumma saved well from Nicolas
And
“That’s all. And if these people in the Pepe and Terem Moffi before half-time, and half and Vinicius scored a brilliant goal of
stands have been watching games in Dante then sent an effort off the underside his own, nutmegging defender Aissa Mandi in THE MATTER of a
to leave a crowd of perusers behind him, petition by Maybank
islamic Berhad for the
Europe this season it is because of the work of the bar six minutes into the second half,
winding up Maxway
I did last season,” said Galtier, who led Nice with the ball bouncing down onto the line before slipping the ball home.
to fifth in his single campaign at the club. and then hitting the post. The Brazilian winger, on 21 goals across logistic Sdn. Bhd.
all competitions, should have matched his [co. no. 201201018818
(1004331-d)]
A win for PSG’s nearest challengers Lens It was an incredible let-off for the league
BETwEEn
on Friday had cut their lead at the top of the leaders, who were grateful to Don- tally of 22 last season but fired into the side
table to just three points before this game, narumma again as he made further stops netting after being teed up by Benzema. MAYBAnK iSlAMic
The French forward, who scored hat- BERHAd
[co. no. 200701029411
and before the top two meet in Paris next from Pepe and Youssouf Ndayishimiye.
(787435-M)]
weekend. Ramos made it 2-0 but there was still tricks in both his previous two games, was
“We knew we had a lot of pressure on time for Danilo to head against his own withdrawn before the hour mark to rest … pETiTionER
him for the Chelsea clash. – AFP And
MAXwAY logiSTic
our shoulders both because of our poor crossbar late on. – AFP
Sdn. BHd.
[co. no. 201201018818
Lazio Clippers close in on playoff berth (1004331-d)]
…RESpondEnT
AdVERTiSEMEnT
consolidate oF pETiTion
LOS ANGELES: Kawhi Leonard scored 27 ers in the third, then pushed the lead to as
points and Norman Powell added 23 off many as 19 in the fourth. noTicE is hereby given
the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers beat The Clippers win ensured that the Min- that a Petition for the Wind-
second spot ing-Up of the abovenamed
Company by the High Court
the Portland Trail Blazers 136-125 to edge nesota Timberwolves will be among the
closer to an NBA playoff berth on Satur- four play-in teams battling for two playoff dated 7th day of March,
2023 presented by May-
MILAN: Lazio strengthened their grip on sec-
bank islamic Berhad, the
day. spots, even after Minnesota’s monster 151-
ond place in Serie A with Saturday’s impres-
above said Petitioning Com-
The Clippers moved into fifth place in 131 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
pany and that the said Peti-
sive 2-1 win over Juventus, while Paulo Dybala
the Western Conference with the same Los Angeles, meanwhile, will try to con-
tion is directed to be heard
moved Roma just behind their capital city
before the Court sitting at
record as reigning champions Golden firm their playoff berth with a win over the
rivals with the only goal at Torino.
the High Court of Sabah
State. fourth-placed Phoenix Suns on Sunday in
and Sarawak at Sandakan
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Mattia
But their fight to avoid the play-in for what could be a first-round series preview.
at 9.00 a.m on the 25th day
Zaccagni struck the goals which sank Juve
of April, 2023 and any cred-
the seventh- through 10th-placed teams The Timberwolves drilled a season-
and gave Maurizio Sarri’s team a great
itor or contributory of the
will come down to the final day of the reg- high 24 three-pointers and set a franchise
said Company desiring to
chance of reaching the Champions League
ular season on Sunday, when every NBA record for points scored in their win over
support or oppose the mak-
next season.
ing of an order on the said
team will be in action. San Antonio. Anthony Edwards made four
With nine matches remaining Lazio are
Petition may appear at the
“We started a little slow,” centre Ivica three-pointers and scored a game-high 33
time of hearing by himself or
five points ahead of Roma in third and
Zubac said of the Clippers, who trailed points.
most importantly seven in front of Inter his counsel for that purpose
and a copy of the Petition
Portland by as many as 10 before cutting Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points
Milan, who have been knocked out of the
will be furnished to any
the deficit to six at halftime. for the T’wolves, who can finish no worse
creditor or contributory of
top four after drawing 1-1 at Salernitana on
“We knew we had to pick it up, we than ninth and could move up if they beat
Friday, the only point they have collected the said Company requiring
the same by the under-
needed a win so we came out with a lot of eighth-placed New Orleans in their regu-
from their last four matches.
signed on payment of the
energy and we got the job done.” lar-season finale on Sunday. – AFP
regulated charge for the
The Roman side were deserving winners
Leonard scored 13 points in the third The Pelicans will be looking for a win in
of pulsating match at the Stadio Olimpico same.
The Petitioner’s address is
quarter as the Clippers came alive, out- that game to keep the pressure on the sev-
which was won by Zaccagni’s brilliantly
scoring the Blazers 45-26 to seize control. enth-placed Lakers, who close the regular- at Lot 27, Block D, Lintas
Square, Jalan Lintas, 88300
taken goal seven minutes after half-time.
They made eight of their 12 three-point- season against Utah. – AFP
Italian winger Zaccagni was a menace all Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
night and ended a superb team move by The Petitioner’s Solicitors
Canadian outsider Jackson wins are Messrs cHin, MiRdin
& co., address is at MPT
sweeping home his 10th goal of the season
from Luis Alberto’s wonderfully disguised 4208, Lot 29-32, 1st Floor,
flick. women’s Paris-Roubaix classic Block C, Bandaran Baru,
Jalan Baru, 91000 Tawau,
Sabah, Malaysia.
“We’re all really happy because tonight’s
dated 10th day of April,
match was really important,” Zaccagni told ROUBAIX (France): Canada’s Alison Jackson won a six-way sprint
DAZN. to achieve the greatest victory of her career in the women’s Paris- 2023
Roubaix cycling classic on Saturday. Messrs. chin, Mirdin
& co.,
“Even in those final minutes when it was
Solicitors for
a bit on top we really didn’t concede very Italian Katia Ragusa of LIV Racing was second and Fenix-Dece-
much at all. It’s a big step forward. Being uninck rider Marthe Truyen of Germany was third as outsiders the petitioner
took the top six in a feared racing date known as the “Hell of the note: Any person who
intends to appear on the
second is much more important than my 10
hearing of the said Petition
goals.” North”.
Zaccagni had set up Milinkovic-Savic’s Rain during the week combined with bright sunshine on the must serve on or send by
day made the road surfaces slick. post to the abovenamed
Solicitors for the Petitioner
38th-minute opener, which Juve thought
notice in writing of his inten-
was scored after a foul and was cancelled EF rider Jackson was one of 18 outsiders who got away in an
out almost immediately by Adrien Rabiot, early escape that managed to stay ahead all the way home. tion to do so. The notice
This was thanks to last year’s champion Elisa Longo Borghini must state the name and
address of the person, or, if
and also had a goal ruled out for offside just
a firm, the name and
after putting Lazio ahead. bringing down the entire group of favourites on one of 17 sections
of the cobbled mining roads in northern France. address of the firm, and
must be signed by the per-
The hosts’ win is also great news for
son or firm, or his or their
Napoli, whose huge league has been cut “I could hardly believe it when I got across the line,” said the
Solicitors (if any) and must
back to 16 points but now no longer have to 34-year-old, who dominated the sprint from beginning to end.
“I’m going to use whatever force I have left to stagger up to that be served, or, if posted,
must be sent by post in suf-
worry about seventh-placed Juve.
ficient time to reach the
The Turin giants, who pushed in vain for podium, I am so, so ready for this,” said the exuberant Jackson.
a second equaliser late on, are hoping to Handed a huge cobble gleaned from the unused mining roads abovenamed Solicitors., not
near the border with Belgium, Jackson cut an exultant figure hop- later than twelve o’clock
noon of 24th day of April,
have a 15-point penalty for illicit transfer
2023.
activity revoked later this month but even ping up and down as she laughed with nerves.
if they succeed they would only be a point “It’s unreal, I’m lost for words. It’s a dream come true,” she said.
ahead of Lazio. – AFP – AFP
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Man City stroll, Chelsea

crash on Lampard return
LONDON: Erling Haaland struck twice as he changed the game. We lived two Anthony Martial edged United ever closer
Manchester City crushed Southampton 4- incredible decades with Cristiano Ronaldo to a return to the Champions League next
1 to close the gap on Premier League lead- and Lionel Messi but he is on that level.” season.
ers Arsenal, while Frank Lampard’s first Lampard made a surprise return to Despite the win, United boss Erik ten
game back in charge of Chelsea ended in a Stamford Bridge on Thursday when he was Hag took aim at his side’s congested fix-
1-0 defeat at Wolves on Saturday. appointed until the end of the season fol- ture schedule after Marcus Rashford
Haaland took his Premier League goal lowing Graham Potter’s sacking last Sun- limped off nine minutes from time.
tally to 30 this season, within four of the day after just seven months in charge. “We have to wait. He doesn’t look
single-season record, thanks to a clinical But the ex-Chelsea midfielder, who was well,” said Ten Hag. “It’s due to the sched-
header and a breathtaking overhead kick dismissed by the club’s former owner ule. It can’t be that you play three games
at St Mary’s. Roman Abramovich in January 2021, could in six days and we have to protect the
The Norway forward’s goals, which gave not provide an immediate lift for the players.”
him 44 in all competitions this term, came Blues. Third-placed Newcastle are above
either side of Jack Grealish’s strike against Matheus Nunes won it for Wolves in the United on goal difference after a 2-1 suc- Haaland (left) jumps to head home the opening
the league’s bottom club. 32nd minute with a superb half-volley into cess at Brentford made it five consecutive goal during the match against Southampton.
Julian Alvarez netted with a late penalty the far corner from the edge of the area. wins for the Magpies.
as second-placed City moved within five Chelsea remain 11th after a fourth con- Brentford forward Ivan Toney missed Son Heung-min put Tottenham ahead winner in the 79th minute.
points of Arsenal, who travel to Liverpool secutive game without a win. from the spot for the first time since 2018, with a superb long-range curler into the Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins
on Sunday. Sacked by lowly Everton in January but made amends when he converted top corner after 10 minutes. scored for Aston Villa, who climbed to
Arsenal remain firm favourites to end after less than a year in charge, Lampard another penalty in the 45th minute. It took the South Korean’s Premier sixth place after a 2-0 home win against
City’s reign as champions but with Haa- said of his Chelsea return: “There has been Newcastle equalised through David League tally to 100 goals, making him the third-bottom Nottingham Forest.
land in this mood and a home game a lot of change and that’s not an excuse Raya’s 54th-minute own goal as Joelinton’s first Asian player to reach that landmark. West Ham boosted their survival bid as
against the Gunners to come on April 26, but things need to improve. That perform- chip went in off the Brentford goalkeeper. Lewis Dunk headed Brighton’s Harrison Reed’s 23rd-minute own goal
there is no chance Pep Guardiola’s side will ance summed it up.” And Alexander Isak won it after 61 min- equaliser from Solly March’s corner in the sealed a 1-0 win at Fulham.
surrender without a fight. At Old Trafford, Manchester United utes with a blistering finish from the edge 34th minute. Bournemouth rose out of the relega-
“The second goal was amazing. It is not beat Everton 2-0 to stay fourth and leave of the area. Tottenham interim manager Cristian tion zone thanks to a 1-0 victory at second-
easy to pick the ball up in the sky and put the fourth-bottom visitors above the rele- Tottenham are three points behind Stellini and Brighton boss Roberto De bottom Leicester, who were booed off
it on the grass,” Guardiola said. gation zone on goal difference. Newcastle after beating Brighton 2-1 in Zerbi were both sent off after a touchline after Philip Billing’s 40th-minute winner. –

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“The first half was not our best level but Goals from Scott McTominay and north London. spat before Harry Kane lashed home the AFP

Lampard confident Blues Pep says

will rise to Real challenge Haaland on
In Loving Memory Of The Late
WOLVERHAMPTON: Newly-installed Chelsea interim
manager Frank Lampard dismissed suggestions he
should be fearing a trip to face Real Madrid on
same level
Wednesday after seeing his side beaten 1-0 at Wolves
in his first game back at the club.
Lampard was put in charge of the Blues until the
as Messi,
end of the season on Thursday, just over two years since
his first spell as manager at Stamford Bridge ended.
Defeat at Molineux left Chelsea still languishing in
Ronaldo
11th in the Premier League table despite spending a SOUTHAMPTON: Manchester City boss Pep
world record amount of over £500 million on new Guardiola said Erling Haaland is at the

MR JASON LEE CHUN SHING

players in one season. standard of Lionel Messi and Cristiano
But they have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Ronaldo when it comes to finding the net
Champions League, where they face holders Real in the after scoring twice on his return from injury
first leg in Spain. in a 4-1 win at Southampton on Saturday.
(24th DECEMBER 1973 - 19th MARCH 2023) Madrid were in sparkling form as they thrashed Victory took City to within five points of
AGE : 50 YEARS OLD Barcelona 4-0 in midweek to reach the Copa del Rey Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
final and made light work of Premier League opposi- Haaland has now scored 44 times in his
We, the family of the late MR JASON LEE CHUN SHING, would like to convey our tion in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 6-2 debut season with the English champions,
heartfelt thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Lee family, Kong family, Queen aggregate win over Liverpool. including 30 in 27 Premier League appear-
Elizabeth Hospital 1 doctors, and medical staff, all beloved families, relatives, “If you are worried, don’t come. The players should- ances.
friends, colleagues, acquaintances, management and staff of Fook Lu Siew n’t be,” said Lampard. The Norwegian’s second goal was special
Funeral Parlour, and whom we are unable to mention individually, for your kind “I’m very happy to be back. We have a huge game as the giant striker acrobatically volleyed
assistance, words of comfort, messages of condolence and sympathies, flower,
waiting for us on Wednesday where everything home Jack Grealish’s cross with an over-
wreaths, condolences messages through social media and generous
contributions rendered to us during our recent bereavement. changes.” head kick.
Despite the appointment of a third manager this “The second goal was amazing. It is not
DEEPLY MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY : season, there was little change on the pitch from easy to pick the ball up in the sky and put it
Father : LEE TAIN LUN @ LEE THAIN LUN (D)
Chelsea as they were again lacking in goal threat and on the grass,” said Guardiola, who coached
Mother : MADAM LU KUI JIN undone by one moment of magic in Matheus Nunes’ Lampard gestures on the touchline during Messi during four years as Barcelona coach.
superb winner. Chelsea’s match against Wolverhampton. “We need him. The first half was not our
PARENTS IN LAW : MR & MRS KONG HON YIN Lampard pointed to a lack of aggression from his have to have more aggression in your game, more
WIFE : KONG SIAU LING @ NATALIE
best level but he changed the game.
SON : EDWARD LEE KEAT WEI
players, but believes he does have the talent at his dis- speed and more competitive duels which go your way. “As a top scorer we lived two incredible
posal to turn things around. “The players need to be aware of that because with- decades with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel
“It’s a big task managing Chelsea. We know we’re

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

AS WELL AS ALL IN THE FAMILY out that you can’t win games. It was interesting to see Messi but he is on that level. He scores a lot
not in a position we want to be in,” he added. anyway, I’m here to help with that. It’s not stinging crit- of goals. I am very happy with 65 minutes
“I didn’t expect to solve everything in one day. You icism, I know there’s a lot of talent there.” – AFP after injury and he helped us again.”

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Guardiola was true to his word that he
was not thinking about Tuesday’s Champi-
De Ligt stunner keeps Bayern top ons League quarter-final, first leg against
Bayern Munich as Haaland’s return from a
BERLIN: A superb second-half strike from Manchester City in the Champions League. groin injury was the only change from the
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATE Matthijs de Ligt gave Bayern Munich a 1-0 A late goal from substitute Youssoufa side that thrashed Liverpool 4-1 last week-
victory at Freiburg, keeping them two points Moukoko took Dortmund to a nervy victory end.
clear atop the table as title rivals Borussia over Union. But the visitors failed to hit the same
Dortmund also won on Saturday. Dortmund took the lead midway heights for the first 45 minutes and could
Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over third- through the first half, Malen poking in a have been punished against a side with
placed Union Berlin maintains the pressure Raphael Guerreiro cross from close range, more firepower than the Saints.
on the perennial German champions’ bid his third goal in as many matches. Southampton remain rooted to the foot
for an 11th straight Bundesliga title. Union fought back in typical fashion, of the table and four points adrift of safety.
Bayern, who were eliminated by Freiburg Kevin Behrens levelling the scores with the Haaland opened the floodgates just
2-1 in the German Cup on Tuesday, had a away side’s first shot on target. before half-time when he stooped to meet

MDM. CHRISTINA ABAH @ AMUI, BSK

chance for revenge but lacked fluency Dortmund coach Edin Terzic brought on Kevin De Bruyne’s cross.
despite new coach Thomas Tuchel naming captain Marco Reus and teenage striker City went through the gears after the
an attack-heavy line-up. Moukoko with 15 minutes remaining and break as an eighth consecutive win in all
4TH AUGUST 1939 ~ 2ND MARCH 2023 Sadio Mane, starting for the first time the two combined for a crucial goal in Dort- competitions kept Guardiola’s men in the
AGE: 84 YEARS OLD under Tuchel, had Bayern’s best chance of mund’s bid to unseat Bayern as league hunt for a treble of trophies.
We, the family of the late MDM. CHRISTINA ABAH @ AMUI wish to express our heartfelt gratitude the first half, beating goalkeeper Mark champions. Moukoko revealed Terzic said Grealish is enjoying his best form since
and sincere appreciation to Rev. Fr. Joshua Liew and Church Members Of Holy Rosary Limbahau, Flekken but chipping inches wide. “when you come in, decide the game”. a £100 million ($124 million) move from
Datuk-Datuk, Datin-Datin and all beloved families, relatives, friends, colleagues and to all whom we Freiburg had a chance of their own just “I could smell it - it was striker’s instinct,” Aston Villa in 2021 made him the Premier
are unable to mention individually, for your assistance, words of comfort, messages of condolences before half-time, Ritsu Doan’s shot rebound- he added. League’s most expensive ever player at the
and sympathies, flower wreath, messages through social media, generous contribution and prayers ing off the underside of the bar. RB Leipzig won 1-0 at Hertha Berlin to time.
rendered to us during our recent bereavement. Bayern broke the deadlock early in the leapfrog Freiburg into fourth. He fired in at the second attempt after
The 40th Day Memorial Prayers will be held on 10th April 2023(Monday) at 3.00 PM followed by second half, De Ligt’s long-range shot taking With the first half winding down, his first effort was saved by Gavin Bazunu.
a rosary prayer at Kampung Novoung, Papar. All family members, relatives and friends are cordially a slight deflection and flying past a helpless Leipzig’s French defender Mohamed Grealish turned creator for the third as
invited. Flekken. Simakan rose high to meet a corner, with his his cross was finished in spectacular fash-
DEEPLY MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY: Freiburg nearly equalised late but Bayern scuffed shot falling at the feet of midfielder ion by Haaland.
HUSBAND: ABEL KUN HON MOSITOH (D) ‘keeper Yann Sommer got his foot to a Amadou Haidara, who tapped home. “You will never see me do that,” said De
Roland Sallai strike to preserve the visitors’ Leipzig wasted several chances to put an Bruyne of Haaland’s second goal.
CHILDREN GRANDCHILDREN GREAT GRANDKIDS advantage. end to the match but held on despite a late
GIDEON ABEL & CHRISTIAN G. ABEL & FANNY DIZONG CAYDEN, ALERIE, ALANA
“You would get me to Southampton hos-
MARIA GORETTI WONG GLORIA MAGDALENE G. ABEL & CHRISTIAN KHO CONSTANTINE GWENDOLYN
“We had many chances and we should charge from Hertha. Hertha are now win- pital if I do that!”
have used them better, but thankfully we less in five and could be in last place with That was the striker’s final touch as he
SUZIE ABEL & HARRY JUI BEVERN HARRY
did not concede a goal,” said De Ligt. seven matches in the season remaining then made way for Julian Alvarez for the
FAVERN HARRY
JEREN HARRY & SYLVIA DEBBE VETOR Bayern now have two wins and a loss depending on other results on Sunday. – final 20 minutes with one eye on Bayern’s
ENZO ANSELMO under Tuchel, ahead of Tuesday’s trip to AFP visit in midweek. – AFP
JOHNNY ABEL & ROSE JAMES JEREMY CLEOPHAS JOHNNY
JACQUES JOHNNY & VIVIAN VICTOR
JESPER WALTER JOHNNY
Bayern boss ready for ‘biggest test’ against City
JOY VELENTINO JOHNNY
JERALD NABOERY JOHNNY
BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Thomas performance.” ward Sadio Mane “made a big step for-
Tuchel says his side need “belief ” ahead of Tuchel masterminded a 1-0 defeat of ward” against Freiburg, as he continues his
PAULINE ABEL ARNOLD OSHEA UBU & PRUDENCE J. MOJUNTIN JOHN OSHEA “one of football’s biggest tests” at Man- Man City in the 2021 Champions League return from injury.
VANESSA UBU
ALEXANDER UBU chester City in Tuesday’s Champions final as Chelsea manager. Mane missed Senegal’s World Cup cam-
League quarter-final first leg. “The Champions League is a competi- paign with a leg injury and has not scored
OLIVER ABEL ~
Bayern edged to a 1-0 Bundesliga win at tion where matches are decided on the for Bayern since October.
OLIVIA ABEL & FAUZAN ANDRIAS POYOK Freiburg on Saturday to stay top of the day,” added Tuchel. “I think he made an important step for-
ANDRIAN LEN Bundesliga. “Anything can happen in football, when ward today. Defensively and offensively, he
“I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
“We have a few players carrying a knock you are ready and when you believe in was extremely diligent,” Tuchel said.
NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME” and City have been in great shape lately. yourself. “He had two good chances at goal
JOHN 14:6 But in football, it’s never that simple,” “It is one of football’s biggest tests... today, with a chip and a header. Probably
Tuchel said after his third match in charge “I haven’t looked into the match against that will help him, as it does with strikers.
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE. of Bayern. Man City yet, because we’ve been quite “He stayed useful for us today. It was a
“We’re going to get there with courage, busy ourselves.” big step forward, in comparison to the last
aware that we will need to produce a great Tuchel also said former Liverpool for- weeks, which pleases me.” – AFP
 Y OU R LOCAL V OICE I MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3 Sport 19

Koepka has eyes on the Masters prize

AUGUSTA: American Brooks Koepka has PGA Tour, who unlike the rebels have wished he had failed after a nightmare
his fifth major title in his sights as he places on the board of the rankings body. start to his third round.
heads into what will be a hectic final day Koepka’s formal ranking would make Woods, starting on the 10th hole, made
showdown with Spain’s Jon Rahm at the him the lowest-ranked player to win the two bogeys before double bogeys on the
rain-affected Masters. Masters since the rankings system was par-5 15th and par-3 16th left him bottom of
Koepka has a four-stroke lead over introduced in 1986. the leaderboard on six-over overall.
Rahm but has a marathon day ahead of The current holder of that distinction is By making the cut, Woods matched the
him with the leading pair still having 30 Angel Cabrera of Argentina, who was record of Fred Couples and Gary Player
holes to complete after Saturday’s third ranked 69th when he won the green jacket with 23 consecutive made cuts at the Mas-
round was cut short due to rain. in 2009. ters.
Should the Floridian triumph it will be The winner on Sunday will collect a Woods hasn’t missed a Masters cut
his first major since the PGA Champi- Masters record prize of $3.24 million since 1996 when he was playing as an ama-
onship at Bethpage in 2019 and since he unless it is amateur Sam Bennett, who teur. – AFP
left the PGA Tour for the breakaway, Saudi- plays on the college circuit for Texas A&M.
backed, LIV Golf series. Bennett will start on Sunday in third
The prospect of a LIV player putting on place on the leaderboard, having bogeyed
the green jacket is an uncomfortable one the par-5 second, seven strokes off the lead
for the American golf establishment but as he bids to become the first amateur to
creates a fascinating subplot to what is so win the Masters.
often a day of drama. Patrick Cantlay handled the challeng-
The third round will resume Sunday at ing conditions well as he rose up the
8:30 a.m. with the final 18 holes expected leaderboard with three straight birdies
to begin four hours later off the first and from the second hole and he was five-
10th tees in pairings. under overall through the 13th hole.
With puddles forming on the greens England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, the reigning
and players battling hard against weather Koepka plays a shot during the third round. US Open champion, was one of three play-
more akin to a British Open, organisers ers level with Cantlay on five under after
had little choice but to end Saturday’s C) and much less chance of rain. Rahm, on 9-under, had a nine-foot birdie making three birdies before play was
action early. In round three, Rahm and Koepka both putt. stopped.
In wet, cold and windy conditions, play- made birdies on the par-5 second but With the 32-year-old’s performances in Veteran Phil Mickelson, also on the LIV
ers huddled under umbrellas in between bogeys on the par-3 fourth and par-four the LIV Golf League, including last week’s tour, produced a superb long, curling putt
shots and Tiger Woods wore a woollen hat fifth from the Spaniard left Koepka with win at Orlando, not counting towards the on the par-3 sixth for his second birdie of
over the top of his baseball cap. his four-shot gap. Official World Golf Rankings, he is placed the day to briefly reach six-under but fol-
The weather forecast for Sunday is pos- Koepka, at 13-under-par, was on the at 118th in the world. lowed that with successive bogeys.

Woods withdraws from Masters

itive, however, with temperatures green at the seventh hole with an 11-foot That ranking more reflects the bitter Tiger Woods had to battle to avoid the

Masters
expected to rise to above 60 degrees F (15.5 par putt when play was halted while nature of the conflict between LIV and the cut but the 15-time major winner may have

payout hits Perak

record RM80m
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AUGUSTA: This year’s Masters will pay
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organisers said on Sunday. minimal tournament schedule, the
the winner a record $3.24 million (RM14.4
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million) from a highest-ever $18 million
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(withdraw) this morning due to reaggra- would have attempted to play 29 holes on
(RM80 million) prize money purse,
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vating my plantar fasciitis,” he posted on Sunday in order to finish.
Twitter shortly after organisers had In November, Woods cited the plantar Augusta National announced on Satur-
day.
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announced his decision. fasciitis in his right foot when he withdrew
“Thank you to the fans and to @The- from the Hero World Challenge event in But if leader Brooks Koepka captures
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and support. Good luck to the players Woods had battled to make the cut take home as much money as the $4 mil- 857/23 9.4.2023
today!” early on Saturday, playing in cold and wet lion he took by winning last week’s 54-
It is the second time in the past year conditions and limping at times. He even- hole LIV Golf League event in Orlando.
that Woods has been forced to withdraw tually made it into the final two rounds That’s the crazy state of the sport at the 1852 4519 3043 8109 5762 1377 7790 1772
from a major championship citing injury. after the cut-line rose to three-over par 147. first Masters since Saudi-backed LIV Golf
The 15-time major winner, who now By making the cut, Woods matched the launched last June, luring away several 2173 9114 1084 0621 8991
plays a very limited schedule on the PGA Masters record of Fred Couples and Gary big names from the PGA Tour with record
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compete in majors, had speculated before But Woods, who hasn’t missed a Mas- Augusta’s 2023 prize money payout— 3276 9083 0595 7266
the tournament that this may be one of his ters cut since 1996 when he was playing as which offers $1.944 million for second 6495 8031
place and $1.224 million for third—broke
5621/23 9.4.2023
last Masters. an amateur, made a dreadful start to his
“I don’t know how many more I have in third round. last year’s overall purse of $15 million,
me,” Woods had said on Tuesday, “So just Starting on the 10th hole, Woods made from which top-ranked Scottie Scheffler 6393 0904 5939 9059
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Jabeur books return to final

Historic by Masters standards, the $18
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have here and cherish the memories.” par-5 15th and par-3 16th left him bottom of
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impacted third round early on Sunday AFP purses, which include $20 for individual
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other three majors aren’t out yet but last 2400 1110
WASHINGTON: Second-seeded Ons Jabeur But the second semi-final, between top- year the US Open paid $17.5 million, the 6255 5807 3902 0170
booked a return to the WTA final in seeded American Jessica Pegula and 9828 5001 5974 3077
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PGA Championship paid $15 million and
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Charleston on Saturday, but she’ll have to fourth-seeded Bencic was also interrupted, the British Open paid $14 million.
wait to learn her opponent after rain and with heavy weather expected to The $760,000 prize money difference
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halted the second semi-final. linger, play was halted for the night with from Orlando, should Koepka triumph at
4,263,554.27
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Jabeur, who finished runner-up to their match in a second-set tiebreaker. Augusta, might be more than made up
Belinda Bencic on the green clay courts of Bencic had won the first set 7-5, but the for by the achievement of capturing a 4932 5931 2500 5965 9893 9971 9971 9893
South Carolina last year, said a rain delay second was knotted at 6-6 with Pegula up fifth career major title—which would 5228 6397 2820 7895 9893 7285 7285 9893
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geous in her 7-5, 7-5 victory over third- stopped as the light rain that had fallen from completing a career Grand Slam.
seeded Daria Kasatkina. through several games intensified. – AFP “The whole goal is to win the Grand 271,913.14
6,644,182.91
RAcing RESulTS
Slam,” Koepka said Friday. “I feel like all
the greats have won here and they have 1535 6963 6963 1535
all won British Opens as well. 1535 9606 9606 1535
Sunday 9TH April 2023 Race 3, Initiation 1100M, Sand Track “I guess it’s one more box for me to 6963 9606 9606 6963 9893
Race 1, Initiation 1000M, Sand Track 1. Hunter Champ (2) tick to truly feel like I’ve done what I 231,184.45 9971
1. Bulan (1) 2. Fight Again (4) should have accomplished in this game.” 7285

Richardson
2. Wattzilla (3) 3. Apin Apin Prince (7) – AFP
3. Dedek Girl (2) 4. Puteri Seroja (6)
100 875 244

storms to
4. Good Boy (4) 5. Victoria Glory (3)
5. Gembala Padang (5) 6. All Is Well (9)
07 11 12 30 38 44 24
6. Fortune Lady (11) LAST. Silent Witness (8)

100m win
LAST. Labuan Beauty (6) Forecast Div: RM40 88153
1,663,677.57
8153
Forecast Div: RM5 Four-Forecast Div: RM3,963.00
30,032.44
85616 153
Four-Forecast Div: RM47 Time: 1:23:52
00571 53
Time: 1:28:20 Tri-Fc Div: RM731
Tri-Fc Div: RM27 MIAMI: US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson
Race 4, Class 4 1000M, Sand Track won her first solo race of 2023 in sensa- 0 6 0 3 9 15 123,466.96
223600
15 22,348.48
tional style on Saturday, clocking a wind-
1 9 3 4 8
Race 2, Initiation 1100M, Sand Track 1. Dedek Beuty (6)
1. Mudsand (2) 2. Super Lady (3) aided 10.57sec to win the Miramar 22360 23600
2 2 0 2 6 01 5,608.11 2236 3600
2. Shahbandar Hero (1) 3. King Zackry (4) Invitational 100m.
223 600
3. Golden Angel (5) 4. Bandau (8) Only world record-holder Florence
4. Tamparuli Beauty (7) 5. Vegas Showgirl (1) Griffith-Joyner and Jamaica’s Elaine 7 9 9 7 0 03 7,587.22 22 00
5. Love Magic (8) 6. Great Soul (2) Thompson-Herah have ever run faster, and
6. Sejati Beauty (6) LAST. Hongkong Spider (7)
even benefiting from a favourable wind of 3 8 8 0 8 09 6,587.22
15 17 20 28 51 52
4.1 meters per second Richardson set a
LAST. Ginger Red (12) Forecast Div: RM8 tone for a season that will be highlighted
16,091,022.29
Forecast Div: RM2 Four-Forecast Div: RM345
Four-Forecast Div: RM173 Time: 1:10:63
by the World Championships in Budapest 4 0 2 2 10 20,670.40
in August.
Time: 1:25:26 Tri-Fc Div: – Richardson, who had opened her sea- 6 7 6 6 21 10,263.30 3 19 35 47 50 53
Tri-Fc Div: RM34 son with a 4x100m relay appearance at the
5,104,558.58
9 1 1 4 15 1,324.82
STEwARdS’ REpoRT
Texas Relays last week, was already cele-
5 19 30 36 38 43 7
brating when she crossed the line, with
Twanisha Terry a distant second in 10.83. 4 8 0 4 23 3,250.17
Sunday, 9rd April, 2023 It was another tantalising glimpse of 2,963,859.53
the 23-year-old’s talent. She dazzled at the 9 2 1 8 20 2,073.81
RACE 1 KARANAAN HANDICAP (1000M)
US Olympic trials in 2021 but saw her 540,748.52
Jockey Shabdanie (WAttzilla) was fined RM100.00 for being overweight. dream of Tokyo gold end when she tested 9 1 7 1 10 1,126.56
RACE 3 BUNIE HANDICAP (1100M) positive for marijuana and was suspended.
Coco Lady refused to be boxed and all tickets was refundable. Last year she failed to qualify for the US 8 8 7 6 21 942.06
RACE 4 KEBATANG HANDICAP (1000M) Olympic team for the World Champi-
APP.Fitri (Dedek Beauty) was certified unfit to ride and replaced by Jockey Hazreen onships in Eugene, Oregon. – AFP 4 9 7 5 07 1,793.60
 Man City Koepka
stroll, has
Chelsea eyes
crash on on the
Lampard Masters 20
return prize

Make full use Harimau Malaya thank JDT, TMJ

Y OU R LOCAL V OICE I MO ND AY, APRI L 1 0 , 2 0 2 3

of opportunities
to train and
KUALA LUMPUR: The national squad’s squad manager said here.
improved performance which saw them Malaysia jumped seven rungs from 145th
rising seven spots in the latest Fifa rankings to 138th in the Fifa rankings issued this

play abroad:
is partly due to an important role played by month following their two victories over
leading local club Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Turkmenistan and Hong Kong in Tier 1
according to a team official. international friendly matches in Johor last

FAM boss
National team assistant manager Datuk month.
Kamarul Ariffin Mohd Shahar said while it Commenting on the national squad’s
could not be denied that the appointment 12-day centralised training camp in Johor,
of Kim Pan Gon as head coach was instru- Kamarul Ariffin said the experience of
mental for the team’s resurgence, the training at the Padang Seri Gelam JDT
KUALA LUMPUR: The inconspicuous contributions of JDT were Training Centre in Johor Bahru and playing
national women and also a factor. two matches at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in
Under-17 (U-17) football Apart from the positive changes Iskandar Puteri had set a high standard for
teams have been brought by Pan Gon, the quality exhibited the national team. “Never before in my
reminded to make full by the current Harimau Malaya squad was career as national team manager and assis-
use of the opportunities also due to the fact that more than 50 per tant manager have I experienced such

Halim (right) with Ethan and Eva at the Citi Para

to train and play broad in cent of the first 11 were JDT players, said world-class facilities (as in Johor),” he said.

Swimming World Series in Ligano Sabbiadoro, Italy.

order to boost Malaysia’s Kamarul Ariffin. Kamarul Ariffin hoped that JDT’s role of
name on the international stage. “JDT have produced good players supplying high-quality players and TMJ’s
The reminder was issued by Football because of their facilities, (and) the willingness to allow the national team to
Association of Malaysia (FAM) president emphasis given by TMJ (Tunku Mahkota of train and play in Johor would be continued

Sabah’s Halim
Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin (pic) who Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim) at the for the benefit of the national team.
wants the Malayan Tigress and the club – aspects of professionalism, training “Without TMJ the national squad would
national U-17 squad players to give their field, training centre, and a world-class not have risen to 138th in rankings, as TMJ’s
best performance at upcoming tourna- coaching line-up. generosity in allowing them to train for 12
ments. “Even the smallest details like nutrients days in Johor has enabled the team to gain
“The experience of playing for the are decided by TMJ. So, it is undeniable that rankings point; TMJ has a ‘grand design’ for

sets a new
country should not be wasted because this is due to the hard work and diligence the national squad in the future,” he said. –
these opportunities only come to selected of TMJ,” the former national Under-19 Bernama

RTG: Shah did not expect to be listed

and special players. I believe that both the
U-17 squad as well as the (national)
women’s squad are capable of creating
surprises at the U-17 Asian Cup and the
2023 SEA Games.

Asian record
KUALA LUMPUR: Nations in Milton, Canada, early next
“Give your full commitment and dedi-
Despite being consid- month to get further developments
cation embroidered with prayers to the
ered as a national elite regarding the offer he will enjoy in the
country, I believe success will definitely be
athlete, track cyclist programme. Besides him, 2020
ours,” he said in a post on FAM’s official
Muhammad Shah Fir- Olympic Games men’s keirin silver
gl oh
Facebook on Sunday.
daus Sahrom (pic) did medallist and former world champion
onship to be held in Manchester, England Hamidin also reminded the players to
not expect to be listed Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang is also
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Para swimmer Abd from July 31-August 6. stay focused during training sessions and
in the ‘Road to Gold’ among the 15 names listed in the RTG
Halim Mohammad set a new Asian record Pestron (Sabah Sports and Recreation show consistency in every match.
(RTG) programme in Malaysia’s quest programme.
at the Citi Para Swimming World Series Association for People with Disabilities) The U-17 squad led by Osmera Omaro
to get the country’s elusive first gold Badminton dominates the pro-
held in Ligano Sabbiadoro, Italy last month. president Tan Hwa Koon was delighted will leave for Doha, Qatar Sunday to
medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in gramme with 11 shuttlers listed, includ-
He rewrote the old record of 34.87 sec- with the latest achievement from the ath- undergo training at the Aspire Academy
Paris. ing world champions and 2020 Tokyo
onds held by a Chinese athlete with his new letes. and are scheduled to play in several
Muhammad Shah Firdaus admitted Olympics men’s doubles bronze medal-
time of 34.77 seconds in the 50-metre “We are very happy that our athletes friendly matches there in preparation for
that he bears a heavy responsibility to lists Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, national
breaststroke event. continue to do well in the international the 2023 U-17 Asian Cup in Thailand from
repay the trust placed in him since he is professional men’s champion Lee Zii Jia
He also qualified for the Asian Para scene under the guidance of coach Eva June 15 to July 2.
now one of the country’s prospects to and women’s doubles Pearly Tan-M.
Games to be held in Hangzhou in October, Wong. Meanwhile, the Malayan Tigress
bring home gold in the world’s biggest Thinaah.
while fellow teammate Ethan Khoo who “I hope they can keep their momentum coached by Soleen Al-Zoubi are currently
sports games next year. Also selected are three professional
also competed at the Citi Para Swimming and train even harder for the forthcoming undergoing centralised training at Wisma
“First of all, thank God, I did not doubles pairs, two from the mixed dou-
World Series made it to Hangzhou as well. World Para Swimming Championships in FAM in Kelana Jaya from April 5 to 29 in
expect to be selected, we know in that bles camp namely Tan Kian Meng-Lai
The duo together with Brenda Larry and Manchester,” he said on Sunday. preparation for the challenge of the 2023
list that there is a world champion and Pei Jing and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai
Jaflee Jikol will next be taking part in the Meanwhile, Eva expressed her gratitude SEA Games in Cambodia next month.
an Olympic medallist, as for me noth- Jemie and the men’s doubles pair of
Para Swimming World series in Singapore to the management of Malaysia Sabah On Saturday, Hamidin spent time
ing yet (in the Olympics), but it is a Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi while two divers
from April 29-May 1 followed by the Asean Sports School and Penampang Sports Com- breaking fast with the players and coach-
privilege for me as well (to be selected). - Datuk Pandelela Rinong and Nur
Para Games in Cambodia from June 3-10. plex for the facilities provided while wait- ing staff of the Malayan Tigress and U-17
“The pressure is there but the impor- Dhabitah Sabri - complete the list of

Harimau Muda squad unfazed by Group of Death

The four athletes will also be participat- ing for the completion of renovation works squads at a hotel in Petaling Jaya. –
tant thing is that I am taking it posi- athletes in the RTG programme.
ing in the World Para Swimming Champi- at the Likas Aquatic Centre. Bernama
tively to be selected in the RTG... Meanwhile, Soon Huat, who was
meaning that I have to give 100 per cent grateful to make the cut in the RTG pro-
and indeed it is my responsibility to gramme, believed that it will definitely
deliver more (at the 2024 Olympic motivate them to qualify for the
Games),” he said. Olympic Games for the first time in
KUALA LUMPUR: The national Under-23 they faced a similar situation. injuries and the commitment of players is Asked about what is expected from France.
(U-23) squad still intends to make it to the “I have reminded the players and crucial, our target is still to enter the him in the RTG programme, the 2022 Soon Huat said he and Shevon can
men’s football finals at the 2023 Cambodia Elavarasan that we will play against Thai- finals,” he said recently. Commonwealth Games men’s keirin now heave a huge sigh of relief after all
South East Asian (SEA) Games despite land and Vietnam early in the group so it’s The 2011 gold medal was the last gold bronze medallist said discussions are their effort to get assistance, especially
being drawn in Group B, along with easy to plan the tactics. This happened Malaysia won in SEA Games football. They still being held with his coach John from the Youth and Sports Ministry,
defending champions Vietnam and when I was the manager and Datuk Ong lost in the 2017 final against Thailand in Beasley before finalising what is had finally paid off. “Our priority
favourites Thailand. Kim Swee was the coach (2011), where at Kuala Lumpur. required to help him race in Paris 2024. demand will be the support staff serv-
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) that time Malaysia was also in the group of Malaysia has been drawn into Group B, Muhammad Shah Firdaus, who is ices from the National Sports Council
president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin was death along with Thailand and Indonesia. with Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and currently undergoing training in and also National Sports Institute for
optimistic about the draw, stating that it “I think this time it may favour us Laos, while Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambo- Europe, said he will meet with the RTG the medical, physiotherapy and
was the best for the squad, coached by E. because we are up against a strong team dia, the Philippines and Timor Leste are in committee after returning from com- masseur (departments) during tourna-
Elavarasan, as Malaysia had won the gold early on and will meet seemingly lesser Group A. The football event will run from peting in the third round of the Cup of ments and training. – Bernama

Tang Jie-Ee Spurs star Son becomes first

medal in 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia when teams from then on. Focus, avoiding April 29 to May 16. – Bernama

Wei win
Orleans Masters
Asian to score 100 EPL goals
SEOUL: Son Heung Min has become the 100 goals in the Premier League.
KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles first Asian player to score 100 Premier The 30-year-old attacker dedicated his
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei were in a class of League goals, the latest milestone in a landmark goal to his late grandfather,
their own after becoming the first career full of many. who Son said passed away earlier this
Malaysian players to emerge champions of Son hit the century mark with a 10th- month.
the Orleans Masters Badminton Champi- minute strike against Brighton & Hove “This was something that I dreamed
onship on Sunday. Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in for. It is an amazing achievement which I
In the final match that took place at London on Saturday (local time). Son is wouldn’t have had without my team-
the Palais de Sport in Orleans, France, also the first player to register 100 goals mates,” he told BBC Sport afterward.
Tang Jie who was seventh seeded in and 50 assists for Spurs. “Scoring 100 goals in the Premier
the tournament with his partner Ee Tottenham won the match 2-1 to League is a massive thing. I was really
Wei, delivered a great game to triumph improve to 53 points, good for fifth place emotional because I have had tough
21-19, 21-17 in 35 minutes over the and three back of Manchester United, moments in the last few weeks. My grand-
Taiwanese pair of Ye Hong Wei-Lee reported Yonhap news agency. dad passed away, and it was not easy. I
Chia Hsin — for their first BWF (Badminton The right-footed shot from outside the want to send that goal to him,” he added.
World Federation) World Tour title. box was Son’s seventh of the Premier Son also said he hoped his success

Taiwan’s badminton ace Tai plans to retire at end of 2024

Son (left) vies with Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan.
It was the first meeting of Tang Jie-Ee League season and 11th in all competitions. would inspire young football players. –
Wei, who just paired up last November, Son is among 34 players with at least Bernama-Yonhap
against the pair from Taiwan who are
ranked 25th in the world.
On Saturday, Tang Jie-Ee Wei stormed
into the final after defeating the Indonesian
pair of Rehal Naufal Kusharjanto-Lisa Ayu KAOHSIUNG (Taiwan): That would be a wrap even if I still could released by the Badminton World Federa- Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, tying with
Kusumawati, who were the fourth seeds of After competing on the play then,” said the 2020 Tokyo Olympic tion (BWF) last August. Chen Shao-chieh for the best tourney
the tournament, with a 21-10, 21-16 victory. badminton court for over silver medallist, indicating she wanted to Tai started playing badminton at age record ever achieved by a Taiwanese
Tang Jie-Ee Wei’s best achievement was two decades, Taiwanese rest. five and began competing internationally female player in that category.
in last November when they created a sen- top female shuttler Tai Tai, now ranked fourth in the world, at age 15. Tai’s announcement on Saturday
sation by winning the 2022 Bangladesh Tzu-ying (pic) has has talked about retiring from time to She has had an illustrious career in implied that the Paris 2024 Olympics
International Challenge by defeating the announced she will retire time over the past two years, but this is the women’s singles. Among her accolades would probably be her last competition.
Thai pair of Phatharathorn Nipornram- at the end of next year. first time she has pinpointed the exact are three All England Open titles (2017, “My mindset coming into the game
Alisa Sapniti 21-15, 21-13. Tai, 28, revealed her retirement plan on timing. 2018, and 2020) and three BWF World now is to savour each moment I am still
They also proved their mettle when they Saturday when attending a commercial “My initial plan was to play until the Tour Finals titles (2014, 2016, and 2020). on the court, but I think I would play until
won the 2023 Iran International Challenge activity in her hometown Kaohsiung, end of last year (2021), but after complet- In addition to the Tokyo Olympics sil- the end of the season next year. I want to
by beating compatriots Hoo Pang Ron- according to Central News Agency (CNA). ing the season, I felt that I was good to ver medal, Tai also finished runner-up at rest even if I still could play then,” Tai said.
Teoh Mei Xing 21-19, 21-15 in February. – AFP “I plan to retire at the end of next year. continue,” she said in a recorded interview the 2021 BWF World Championships to – Bernama-CNA

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WAKTU SOLAT
Imsak Subuh Zohor Asar Maghrib Isyak
KK/Pantai Barat 4.54 5.04 12.21 3.26 6.26 7.36
Sandakan Timur 4.46 4.56 12.13 3.18 6.18 7.28
Sandakan Barat 4.50 5.00 12.17 3.22 6.22 7.32
Tawau Timur 4.43 4.53 12.10 3.16 6.15 7.25
Tawau Barat 4.47 4.57 12.14 3.20 6.18 7.28
Kudat 4.49 4.59 12.17 3.20 6.23 7.33
Pedalaman Atas 4.52 5.02 12.19 3.24 6.24 7.34
Kongsi kegembiraan Ketua Daerah didakwa
Pedalaman Bawah 4.55 5.05 12.22 3.27 6.27 7.37
Sheikh Mohamed imamkan ketibaan Syawal dengan kumpul wang haram ‘Ayah pilih tinggalkan

Sabah perlu
3,000 jemaah di Masjid Negeri > 2 orang memerlukan > 4 untuk tujuan kempen > 4 kami sekali lagi’ > 6

BN, Umno Sabah timbang agihan

peruntukan
pembangunan
buka kerjasama politik kesihatan
Hayati Dzulkifli
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional (BN)
hati rakyat di negeri ini,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Abdul Rahman mem- lebih besar
dan Umno Sabah sedang menimbang beritahu pemberita bahawa secara perib-
adi beliau tidak mempunyai masalah KOTA KINABALU: Ketua Menteri, Datuk
untuk membuka pintu kerjasama politik
dengan kepimpinan Bung Moktar. Seri Hajiji Haji Noor menerima kunjun-
dengan mana-mana parti termasuk
“Saya nampak kita perlukan kekuatan gan hormat daripada Menteri Kesihatan
Warisan pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN)
semua, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar sudah Malaysia, Dr. Zaliha Mustafa di kedia-
akan datang.
lama menjadi pemimpin, dan tidak ada man rasmi Ketua Menteri, Sri Gaya, pada
Ketua utamanya Datuk Seri Bung Mok-
masalah antara kita semua. Ahad.
tar Radin berkata mereka kemungkinan
“Kami mahu berkhidmat kepada parti Hajiji diberi taklimat program dan
besar akan mempertimbangkan parti
dengan hanya satu harapan bahawa projek pembangunan kesihatan yang
atau parti yang boleh menyumbang
Umno Sabah akan kembali menjadi parti telah dan akan dilaksanakan oleh
kemenangan kepada BN dan Umno di
teras dalam kerajaan Sabah,” katanya. Kementerian Kesihatan di Sabah.
Sabah.
Mengenai jawatankuasa kepimpinan Hajiji mahu Menteri Kesihatan
Bagaimanapun, beliau berkata kemu-
utama baharu Umno Sabah, Bung Moktar memberi keutamaan kepada Sabah dari
ngkinan itu masih perlu dibincangkan
berkata perubahan yang telah dilakukan segi agihan peruntukan pembangunan
dalam mesyuarat biro politiknya untuk
dalam jawatankuasa baharu itu termasuk dan menaiktaraf fasiliti kesihatan di
memeriksa parti yang akan bekerjasama
15 pelbagai majlis, sekretariat dan biro, Sabah.
dengan mereka.
antara lain bertujuan memastikan Umno Katanya, Sabah merupakan antara
“Satu mesyuarat biro politik akan
terus relevan di Sabah. negeri yang mempunyai jumlah hospi-
diadakan untuk mengkaji siapa rakan
Bung Moktar (duduk tengah) dalam sidang media sambil diapit timbalannya
Katanya, beliau telah memberi tal dan klinik kesihatan yang terbanyak
(politik) kita yang berminat untuk beker-

Potensi besar melabur

Abdul Rahman (kiri), Setiausaha Perhubungan Datuk Jafry Ariffin (kanan) dan
penekanan bahawa Jabatan Pilihan Raya di negara ini, dan kebanyakannya dalam
jasama dengan kita pada pilihan raya
seluruh jawatankuasa induk baharu Umno Sabah di Bangunan Umno pada Ahad.
dan Jabatan Penerangan dan Media Sosial keadaan usang dan daif.
negeri akan datang.
perlu direvolusikan secara besar-besaran “Justeru, Sabah amat memerlukan
“‘Kawan’ (politik) ini bermaksud
untuk menunjukkan Umno tidak lapuk agihan peruntukan pembangunan yang
mereka yang memberi impak kemenan-

tenaga lestari: Phoong

dan ia adalah parti yang mahukan saksama dan lebih besar berbanding
gan untuk membantu kami menang
perubahan positif dengan perjuangan negeri-negeri lain, termasuk untuk
dalam PRN akan datang.
yang tidak akan melawan arus. pembinaan baharu dan menaik taraf
“Kami akan mempertimbangkan
“Saya yakin barisan kepimpinan infrastruktur dan fasiliti kesihatan sedia
bukan sahaja Parti Warisan, tetapi mana-
baharu Umno Sabah 2023 – 2026 adalah ada di negeri ini”, tegasnya.
mana parti yang membawa kemenangan
pemimpin mantap yang pernah berada Turut hadir Timbalan Ketua Pen-
bersama kami, kami akan pertim-
di sana semasa suka dan duka serta ketika garah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr.Norhayati
bangkan,” katanya.
kita menang dan kalah dalam pilihan Rusli dan Pengarah Kesihatan Negeri,
Bung Moktar yang merupakan KOTA KINABALU: Terdapat potensi besar pelabur berpotensi yang boleh mem-
raya. Datuk Dr. Rose Nani Mudin.
Pengerusi BN Sabah merangkap Ketua untuk melabur dalam tenaga lestari di bantu negeri membangunkan loji
Perhubungan Umno Sabah berkata “Kami akan bekerja keras dan memas- Sabah, menurut Menteri Pembangunan janakuasa tenaga hijaunya, kita mesti
demikian kepada pemberita selepas tikan bahawa kami akan mendapat man- Perindustrian dan Keusahawanan Negeri merebut peluang,” katanya.
mempengerusikan mesyuarat Umno dat rakyat untuk menjadi kerajaan Sabah Phoong Jin Zhe. Phoong turut mempengerusikan
Sabah, di bangunan Umno, di sini pada pada pilihan raya negeri akan datang,” Beliau berkata demikian selepas bersama mesyuarat meja bulat bersama
Ahad. katanya. bertemu dengan beberapa duta negara. Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Antara-
Beliau mengulas sama ada Umno dan Mengenai tindakan tatatertib ter- Phoong baru-baru ini bertemu den- bangsa dan Industri, Liew Chin Tong di
BN Sabah akan mempunyai rakan politik hadap beberapa pemimpin Umno, Bung gan Duta Besar Jepun ke Malaysia Tuan ibu pejabat Lembaga Pembangunan
pada PRN akan datang dan menjawab Moktar berkata tiga Adun daripada parti Yang Terutama Takahashi Katsuhiko, Pelaburan Malaysia (MIDA).
Presiden Warisan Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie itu telah dipecat iaitu Adun Sugut Datuk Duta Besar Sweden ke Malaysia Tuan Yang “Ini adalah mesyuarat meja bulat
Apdal menunjukkan kesediaannya untuk James Ratib, Adun Tempasuk Datuk Terutama Joachim Bergström dan juga antara agensi utama kedua yang saya
bekerjasama dengan Umno Sabah pada Mohd Arsad Bistari dan Adun Pantai Dalit Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Australia di Malaysia, pengerusikan sejak saya mengangkat
pilihan raya Sabah akan datang. Datuk Jasnih Daya. Tuan Yang Terutama Dr Justin Lee. sumpah sebagai menteri,” kata Phoong.
Memiliki timbalan ketua baharu Beberapa bulan lalu, dilaporkan Mesyuarat itu turut dihadiri Timbalan “Saya juga ingin merakamkan ucapan
Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan dalam ketiga-tiga Adun itu dan Adun Balung Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi, terima kasih kepada Timbalan Menteri
kepimpinan tertinggi Umno Sabah, Bung Datuk Hamidd Awang meninggalkan Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. Miti kerana menganjurkan mesyuarat

POLIS melakukan siasatan di

Moktar berkata beliau yakin gabungan Umno untuk menyokong Datuk Seri “Mesyuarat itu membuahkan hasil meja bulat untuk membincangkan

tempat kejadian – Gambar: Info X

beliau dan Abdul Rahman akan mem- Hajiji Haji Noor dan menyertai Parti kerana duta berkongsi kepada kita bagaimana Sabah boleh melonjak dalam

Lelaki ditahan
bentuk pemangkin yang lebih baik untuk Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS). bahawa Sabah mempunyai potensi besar pembangunan perindustrian,” katanya.
memastikan Umno Sabah kekal relevan Manakala Adun Tanjung Keramat dalam membangunkan loji janakuasa Mesyuarat meja bulat itu tertumpu

selepas
di negeri itu kerana kedua-duanya adalah merangkap Ahli Parlimen Putatan Datuk mampan kerana ia adalah serampang kepada mencari sumber tenaga alternatif
ahli politik berpengalaman di peringkat Ir. Shahelmey Yahya yang merupakan dua mata, membekalkan tenaga sambil bagi permintaan yang semakin
Negeri dan kebangsaan. Menteri Kerja Raya Sabah, katanya hanya selaras dengan Matlamat Pembangunan meningkat untuk kegunaan industri

tikam isteri
“Datuk Abdul Rahman baru menjawat digantung tugas. Mampan (SDG) yang ditetapkan oleh Per- Sabah. Mesyuarat itu turut dihadiri Ketua
jawatan timbalan ketua Umno Sabah Menjawab satu soalan, beliau berkata tubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, ” kata Pegawai Eksekutif Suruhanjaya Tenaga

hingga mati
tetapi sebenarnya beliau sudah lama Adun Tanjung Batu merangkap Ahli Par- Phoong dalam satu kenyataan, di sini, Sabah, Datuk Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid.
dalam parti. limen Kalabakan Datuk Andi Muham- Ahad. Phoong mengakui permintaan yang
“Kami berdua adalah ahli politik mad Suryady Bandy, yang dilantik “Saya juga mengambil kesempatan meningkat terhadap bekalan kuasa dan
berpengalaman di peringkat negeri dan sebagai pembantu menteri Pembangu- untuk menjemput Duta Besar dan Pesu- menggesa agensi membantu Sabah

Langgar polis, pengedar dadah mati ditembak

nasional dan melalui gabungan ini, kami nan Perindustrian dan Keusahawanan ruhjaya Tinggi melawat Sabah bagi mem- dalam merancang lebih awal bagi ran-
akan menggunakan kepakaran kami dalam kerajaan Sabah pimpinan GRS, bincangkan lebih lanjut mengenai cangan pembangunan perindustriannya KOTA KINABALU: Seorang lelaki
untuk memastikan Umno Sabah kekal di tidak diambil tindakan tatatertib. perkara itu dan juga memperkenalkan pada masa hadapan. didakwa menikam isterinya sehingga
mati dipercayai kerana cemburu, di
gerai sayur di Jalan Pahlawan di
Kepayan, di sini, Sabtu lepas.

Azmie lim
Mangsa berusia 38 tahun itu yang
suspek,” katanya. bekerja di sebuah kedai kopi dibawa ke
Menurut Rohan, suspek kemudian Hospital Queen Elizabeth di mana dia
LAHAD DATU: Polis menembak mati seo-
memecut untuk mengelak ditahan tetapi disahkan meninggal dunia akibat
rang lelaki berusia 28 tahun dipercayai
dilihat terbabas kira-kira 400 meter dari kecederaannya susulan kejadian 1.30
pengedar dadah selepas dia merempuh dua
tempat kejadian. tengah hari itu.
anggota polis dalam cubaan mengelak dita-
Rohan berkata, pemeriksaan kemudian Pemangku Ketua Polis Bandaraya
han di tepi jalan Jalan POIC Fasa 2, Sabtu
mendapati suspek tidak sedarkan diri dan Supt Kalsom Idris berkata, penemuan
lalu.
terbaring di tempat duduk penumpang awal mendapati wanita itu sedang
Ketua Polis Daerah, ACP Rohan Shah
sebelah kiri. Suspek disahkan meninggal membantu kakaknya di gerai sayur
Ahmad dalam satu kenyataan pada Ahad
dunia oleh pegawai perubatan yang datang itu ketika dia didatangi lelaki berke-
berkata, sepasukan polis dari Bahagian
ke tempat kejadian. naan.
Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik (JSJN) melancar-
“Suspek dikenal pasti sebagai lelaki tem- Lelaki itu menikamnya berkali-kali
kan ‘Op Tapis’ kira-kira jam 11.45 pagi sebaik
patan dan menganggur. Semakan ke atas di belakangnya sebelum melarikan
menerima maklumat mengenai aktiviti
suspek mendapati dia mempunyai lima diri.
pengedaran dadah.
rekod lampau membabitkan pelbagai Wanita yang cedera parah itu dike-
Katanya, ketika mengarahkan suspek
kesalahan jenayah narkotik dan komersial. jarkan ke hospital dengan ambulans
memberhentikan Perodua Viva yang dipan-
“Polis turut merampas dadah seberat 7.45 tetapi meninggal dunia pada jam 2.21
dunya, suspek tiba-tiba mengundurkan
gram dipercayai syabu bernilai RM1,490, petang.
keretanya secara agresif dan melanggar
dua pedang Samurai dan sebuah Perodua Lelaki itu ditahan lewat hari yang
salah seorang anggota pasukan itu.
Viva,” katanya. sama sekitar jam 8.30 malam.
“Suspek kemudian membuat pusingan U
Rohan berkata, kes itu disiasat mengikut Siasatan awal mendapati tindakan
sebelum memecut melawan arus dan
Seksyen 307 Kanun Keseksaan dan Seksyen lelaki itu bermotifkan cemburu.
melanggar seorang lagi anggota pasukan
39A(1) Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952. Sebilah pisau yang dipercayai digu-
yang cuba menghalangnya.
Beliau turut menggesa orang ramai nakan dalam kejadian itu turut dite-
“Bagaimanapun, anggota polis berke-
supaya menyalurkan sebarang maklumat mui polis.
naan sempat melepaskan satu das
PERODUA Viva yang dipandu suspek.
mengenai aktiviti berkaitan dadah supaya Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 302
tembakan ke arah kenderaan itu bagi
tindakan segera dapat diambil. Kanun Keseksaan kerana membunuh.
mempertahankan diri sebelum dilanggar
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KKM beri perhatian keadaan

hospital, klinik di Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Keadaan hospital dan Antaranya ialah mendapan tanah Farmasi dibina pada tahun-tahun
klinik di Sabah diberi perhatian sewa- yang menyebabkan rekahan pada ban- berikutnya.
jarnya oleh Kementerian Kesihatan gunan dan pagar klinik, rekahan pada Di Hospital Papar, beliau melawat
Malaysia (KKM). bidur apron, keretakan dan kebocoran tapak projek naik taraf untuk mendengar
Menteri Kesihatan Dr Zaliha Mustafa pada bumbung rata, siling rosak akibat taklimat dan mendapatkan maklumat
HAJIJI bersalaman dengan Sheikh Abdel Aziz
membuat lawatan kerja rasmi ke Klinik air menitik dari bumbung rata, dan lanjut mengenai status projek.
(dua dari kanan) sejurus tiba di Masjid Negeri.

Sheikh Mohamed imamkan

Kesihatan Luyang, Klinik Kesihatan masalah pendawaian elektrik. Dilaporkan bahawa projek RM98.5 juta
Kinarut, Hospital Papar dan Hospital Untuk rekod, Klinik Kesihatan Luyang itu yang dibiayai Persekutuan, meng-
Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah di sini, adalah yang pertama di Sabah menga- hadapi kelewatan dalam pembinaan dan

3,000 jemaah di Masjid Negeri

Sabtu. malkan konsep Pusat Sehenti dan mener- telah mencapai 62 peratus siap, akan
Di Klinik Kesihatan (KK) Luyang, ima kira-kira 800 pesakit setiap hari. beroperasi pada Mac tahun depan.
beliau meninjau kawasan operasi dan Dr Zaliha kemudian melawat Klinik Pada sebelah petang, Dr Zaliha men-
keadaan kemudahan perkhidmatan Kesihatan Kinarut yang beroperasi sejak gakhiri lawatan kerjanya di Hospital
kesihatan yang disediakan untuk pen- 1979, dan dinaik taraf dengan bangunan Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah (HWKKS),
duduk sekitar, di mana didapati pelba- baharu pada 2005 untuk menempatkan hospital kerajaan pertama di Malaysia
gai isu memerlukan perhatian serius dan Unit Kesihatan Ibu dan Anak, manakala yang memberi tumpuan kepada perkhid- KOTA KINABALU: Nama Pendakwah Datuk Bungsu @ Aziz Jaafar, Setiausaha
bebas, Sheikh Mohamed Abdel Aziz Mah- Kerajaan Negeri, Datuk Seri Safar Untong,

Cuepacs cadang
tindakan lanjut daripada Kementerian. Unit Pesakit Luar, Unit Makmal dan Unit matan rawatan sakit puan dan pediatrik.
moud Ghonim tidak asing di negara ini. Pengarah Jabatan Hal Ehwal Agama Islam
Beliau yang fasih berbahasa Melayu Negeri Sabah (Jheains), Datuk Saifulza-

gaji diawalkan
dengan loghat Kelantan merupakan Ahli man Sangul, Timbalan Yang DiPertua
Majlis Fatwa Al-Azhal Al-Sharief Tanta Muis, Malai Ali Malai Ahmad, Pengerusi

14 April
Mesir sering berada di Malaysia untuk Perbadanan Baitulmal Negeri Sabah
menyampaikan ceramah. (PBNS), Datuk Dr Omar Raisul As-Salam
Di Masjid Negeri, beliau mengi- Syah Sulaiman Omar, serta ketua-ketua
mamkan lebih kurang 3,000 jemaah jabatan negeri dan persekutuan, di samp-
dalam Solat Isyak dan Solat Sunat Terawih ing pengerusi-pengerusi masjid dan surau
KUALA LUMPUR: Kongres Kesatuan di Masjid Negeri sempena Sambutan jemputan dari seluruh daerah.
Pekerja-Pekerja Di Dalam Perkhidmatan Nuzul Al-Quran Peringkat Negeri Sabah Terdahulu, Hajiji yang diiringi Ruslan,
Awam (Cuepacs) mencadangkan supaya 1444H/2023M, Sabtu lepas. Shahelmey dan James menyampaikan
tarikh pembayaran gaji kepada penjawat Pada majlis itu, Sheikh Mohamed bantuan zakat serta bakul makanan
awam diawalkan kepada 14 April ini. Abdel Aziz juga menyampaikan tazkirah Baitulmal kepada 20 pelajar Maahad Tah-
Presidennya Datuk Adnan Mat berkata khas kepada jemaah termasuk Ketua fiz Al-Quran Nahdatul Ilmiah Taman Sem-
ia bagi membolehkan penjawat awam Menteri Sabah, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, pelang sebelum berbuka puasa dan
membeli barangan untuk persediaan Timbalan Ketua Menteri III, Datuk Ir. Sha- menunaikan Solat Maghrib berjemaah.
Aidilfitri yang dijangka disambut pada 22 helmey Yahya, Menteri Pembangunan Sambutan Nuzul Al-Quran dimulakan
April ini. Masyarakat dan Kesejahteraan Rakyat, dengan majlis tadarus selepas Solat Zohor
“Cuepacs yakin bahawa kerajaan Datuk James Ratib dan Pembantu Menteri dan disusuli majlis khatam Al-Quran yang
mampu melaksanakan perkara tersebut Kepada Ketua Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama), disertai kira-kira 2,000 umat Islam, selain
kerana ia tidak melibatkan proses yang Datuk Ruslan Muharam. pengagihan 1,000 pek bubur lambuk oleh

Ewon, Zaliha bincang pembinaan

sukar selain dapat memberi kemudahan Hadir sama, Mufti Kerajaan Negeri, Jakim Cawangan Sabah.
kepada kakitangan kerajaan sendiri.
MASIUNG menyampaikan sumbangan salah satu pasangan pengantin.

KK3 Penampang yang tertangguh

“Cuepacs juga menyeru agar majikan di
Turut kelihatan ialah Grase dan PPM, Tokyo @ Hashim Omar (kiri).

243 pasangan pengantin di Tongod

peringkat swasta turut berbuat demikian
sebagai salah satu usaha menjaga keba-
jikan warga pekerja,” katanya ketika

terima sumbangan ehsan

dihubungi Bernama pada Ahad.
Beliau berkata Cuepacs juga berharap KOTA KINABALU: Menteri Pembangunan dapat dimulakan pada tahun hadapan
pembayaran gaji awal itu turut meli- Usahawan dan Koperasi Malaysia, Datuk sebaik proses perolehan secara tender
batkan Bantuan Khas Kewangan Aidilfitri Ewon Benedick mengadakan perbincan- yang dijangka memakan masa sehingga
berjumlah RM700 yang dijadualkan diba- gan dengan Menteri Kesihatan, Dr Zaliha enam bulan diselesaikan pada tahun ini.
PENANGAH (Tongod): Seramai 243 pasan- kehidupan baharu berumah tangga. yar pada tarikh penerimaan gaji iaitu 17 Mustafa berkenaan pembinaan Klinik “Projek ini merupakan salah satu
gan pengantin direkodkan menerima Pada Ahad, Masiung dan isteri, Datin April ini. Kesihatan Kelas 3 (KK3) Penampang yang agenda yang saya letakkan dalam
sumbangan ihsan di daerah Tongod meli- Grase E. Ebin menyampaikan sumbangan Sabtu lalu, Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri telah lama tertangguh. Jawatankuasa Pemantauan Projek-Projek
batkan perbelanjaan RM243,000 sejak kepada 21 lagi pasangan pengantin dalam Anwar Ibrahim dilapor berkata akan Perbincangan tersebut yang berlang- Berimpak Tinggi di Penampang selain
program itu diperkenalkan pada April satu majlis di Kampung Alitang, Penangah mempertimbang supaya pembayaran gaji sung Sabtu lepas turut dihadiri Pengarah daripada projek lain seperti pembinaan
2018. dekat sini. penjawat awam pada bulan April dapat Jabatan Kesihatan Sabah dan pegawai- baru Tamu Donggongon, projek Pan Bor-
Bantuan pasangan pengantin yang Pasangan pengantin berkenaan yang diawalkan, sebagai persediaan untuk pegawai Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. neo, projek sekolah dan tebatan banjir.
berkahwin kali pertama itu diperkenalkan tiba di sebuah rumah rehat di kampung menyambut Aidilfitri. Ewon menyatakan penyegeraan pembi- “Saya komited memastikan projek-pro-
menerusi manifesto peribadi Wakil Rakyat kelahiran Wakil Rakyat itu kebanyakanya Adnan berkata Cuepacs menghargai naan tersebut penting untuk memberi jek yang telah dijanjikan kepada rakyat
Kuamut, Datuk Masiung Banah semasa mengenakan pakaian tradisi dan diraikan keprihatinan Perdana Menteri terhadap perkhidmatan kesihatan dan rawatan Penampang sebelum ini dapat dilak-
kempen pilihan raya umum negeri ke-14 dalam satu majlis mengikut tradisi Orang perkara itu kerana inisiatif bayaran gaji pesakit luar kepada masyarakat Penam- sanakan pada penggal ini dan juga beber-
pada April 2018. Sungai. awal dapat memberi kelegaan kepada pang. Beliau yang juga Ahli Parlimen apa projek baharu seperti hab
Menerusi bantuan eshan itu, setiap Masiung adalah satu-satunya Wakil penjawat awam. Penampang berkata, Jabatan Kerja Raya keusahawanan dan sebagainya,” katanya.
pasangan warga Tongod yang berkahwin Rakyat di Sabah yang memperkenalkan “Khususnya bagi mereka yang pulang (JKR) Sabah akan melaksanakan proses Terdahulu Zaliha mengadakan lawatan

Langkah perluas bantuan

menerima sumbangan RM1,000 untuk bantuan kepada setiap pasangan Raja ke kampung, mereka boleh membuat perolehan projek tersebut melalui tender kerja ke beberapa hospital di Kota Kina-
pembelian lebih awal berbanding saat- pada tahun ini. balu dan Papar. Beliau turut mengadakan

Banteras gelandangan sering

menampung perbelanjaan memulakan Sehari di kawasan beliau di Kuamut.
saat akhir pada minggu terakhir “Saya telah menyatakan kepada Dr Zal- kunjungan hormat kepada Ketua Menteri

e-Dompet bukti kerajaan

Ramadan,” katanya. – Bernama iha agar kerja-kerja pembinaan tersebut Sabah.

dengar suara mahasiswa ganggu ketenteraman awam: LDP

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan memperluas golongan yang tidak mempunyai penda- KOTA KINABALU: Semua melaksanakan operasi bersepadu untuk dorong rakan di negara asal mereka agar
bantuan e-Dompet 2023 kepada semua patan dan tempoh pengajian memer- pihak berkuasa di sini menangani perkara ini. tidak melawat negeri ini.
mahasiswa yang berkelayakan menun- lukan sekurang-kurangnya empat tahun, digesa bekerjasama “Kini dapat dilihat ramai dalam kalan- “Sudah tiba masanya pihak-pihak
jukkan bahawa kerajaan mendengar justeru keputusan memperluas golongan dalam membanteras gan gelandangan yang mengalami berkuasa di sini bergabung tenaga
‘suara’ mahasiswa selain menyedari golon- penerima bantuan e-Dompet itu akan peningkatan kumpulan masalah kesihatan mental, kanak-kanak bersama-sama selesaikan masalah ini.
gan itu perlu dibantu tanpa mengira membantu lebih banyak pihak. gelandangan yang dili- tanpa negara berkeliaran di Bandaraya. “Usah menuding jari berkaitan di
kumpulan umur. Seorang penuntut Ijazah Sarjana Muda hat sering mengganggu “Berdasarkan aduan daripada seorang bidang kuasa siapa dan sebagainya,”
Setiausaha Agung Majlis Perundingan Pengurusan Hotel dan Pelancongan Uni- ketenteraman awam. pengguna facebook, didapati gelandan- katanya.
Pelajar Kebangsaan (MPPK) Rasydan versiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, Naib Presiden Parti Liberal gan berkenaan cuba memasuki kedainya Sim Fui mencadangkan agar satu tal-
Mohd Hassan berkata pemberian inisiatif Siti Sarah Zulkifli, 24, berkata keputusan Demokratik (LDP) Sim Fui (gambar) dengan mencungkil pintu,” katanya ian hotline diwujudkan khusus untuk
itu relevan sejajar dengan ambilan kema- kerajaan itu dapat membantu lebih ramai berkata, kejadian seumpamanya sudah dalam kenyataan di sini, pada Ahad. menerima aduan mengenai gelandangan
sukan mahasiswa ke universiti yang bukan mahasiswa termasuk dirinya yang sudah lama berlaku di Bini tetapi pihak Beliau berkata, imej Sabah khususnya ini.
sahaja terdiri daripada mereka berusia 18 mendirikan rumah tangga dua bulan lepas. berkuasa gagal untuk mengatasi masalah Bandaraya ini sudah pasti terjejas seki- Katanya, beliau sering menerima
hingga 20 tahun, sebaliknya ada juga “Saya sudah berkahwin dan suami (24 itu. ranya pelancong diganggu oleh gelan- aduan daripada orang ramai mengenai
melepasi peringkat umur tersebut. tahun) saya di tahun akhir pengajian “Tidak kiralah ia terletak di bawah dangan ini. perkara ini.
“Sekiranya kita hanya mengklasi- Ijazah Sarjana Muda (Pengurusan Hotel bidang kuasa siapa, Dewan Bandaraya Katanya, gangguan itu sudah pasti “Walaupun sudah dilaporkan kepada
fikasikan mahasiswa itu kepada beberapa dan Pelancongan) di sini (UiTM). Jadi bila Kota Kinabalu (DBKK), Imigresen dan akan menyebabkan mereka tidak lagi pihak berkuasa berkaitan, tindakan yang

Kerajaan rangka strategi perkukuh keterjaminan makanan

peringkat umur sahaja, ia mungkin tidak kerajaan umum bantuan RM200 (e-Dom- Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) perlu mahu datang ke Sabah, selain akan men- diambil gagal menyelesaikan perkara ini.”
adil kepada mereka yang bergelar maha- pet) akan diperluas kepada semua maha-
siswa tetapi tidak berada dalam kumpulan siswa, kami lega sebab dapat perbelanjaan
umur tersebut,” katanya kepada Bernama. tambahan yang boleh digunakan untuk
Rasydan berkata bantuan RM200 itu pengajian dan keperluan.
sedikit sebanyak dapat meringankan “Jumlah memang tidak banyak, tetapi KUCHING: Kerajaan dalam usaha “Kita akan melihat kepada keselu- memberi ruang kepada blok itu membuat
beban perbelanjaan golongan pelajar di boleh bantu kami berdua untuk mendap- merangka beberapa strategi untuk mem- ruhan rantai nilai... maknanya kita kena tawaran bagi menjalin kerjasama dengan
institusi pengajian tinggi. atkan barangan keperluan asas. Bila dah perkukuh keterjaminan makanan di melihat kepada kualiti benih dan input kerajaan.
Presiden Kesatuan Pelajar Universiti kahwin ini, komitmen kami bertambah, negara ini, kata Timbalan Perdana pertanian, baja, baka, makanan haiwan “Mereka perlu buat tawaran kepada
Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia Aliff Naif jadi boleh guna untuk perkara seperti itu,” Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. dan sebagainya… dari situ juga, kita akan kita secara black and white dan dari situ
Mohd Fizam pula berpendapat langkah katanya. Fadillah, yang juga Menteri Perladan- selaras dengan semua kementerian ter- nanti, apabila kita sudah terima tawaran
memperluas bantuan itu merupakan pen- Pada 7 April lepas, Perdana Menteri gan dan Komoditi, berkata pihaknya serta masuk kementerian saya kerana ia juga itu, kerajaan akan tubuhkan pasukan
dekatan inklusif oleh kerajaan bagi Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengu- Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan melibatkan sektor perladangan,” katanya untuk kita berunding dengan mereka.
memastikan kebajikan golongan maha- mumkan akan memperluas bantuan e- Makanan yang diterajui Datuk Seri kepada pemberita selepas menghadiri “Kita akan lihat apa skop kerjasama
siswa terus terjamin. Dompet 2023 kepada semua mahasiswa Mohamad Sabu, bertanggungjawab di Program Bubur Lambuk dan Sumbangsih yang boleh dilakukan antara kedua-dua
“Inisiatif ini menunjukkan bahawa ker- yang berkelayakan di negara ini bagi peringkat teknikal bagi menilai serta Ramadan Media Sarawak Liansin di sini pihak seperti yang berlaku dalam kera-
ajaan tidak mendiskriminasi golongan memastikan bantuan tersebut dapat memberi input berkaitan isu pertanian pada Ahad. jaan terdahulu iaitu ada tandatangan
sebelum ia dibentang di peringkat Kabi- Beliau berkata strategi keterjaminan MoU (Memorandum Persefahaman Trans-

Rumah terbakar, lapan penghuni sehelai sepinggang

mahasiswa yang memerlukan,” katanya. dimanfaatkan oleh golongan berkenaan.
Aliff Naif berkata mahasiswa adalah – Bernama net. makanan secara keseluruhannya akan formasi dan Kestabilan Politik antara ker-
memberi penyelesaian kepada teknologi ajaan Persekutuan dan Pakatan Harapan),
yang sesuai dalam memastikan Malaysia jadi ada terma dan syaratnya,” katanya.
mempunyai bekalan mencukupi dan Fadillah berkata tiada tarikh akhir
mampu dimiliki rakyat. ditetapkan untuk pihak pembangkang
R. Gonzales Abdul Gapar berkata, pihaknya mener- menyebabkan api merebak dengan cepat Terdahulu, Fadillah mengagihkan mengemukakan tawaran jalinan ker-
TUARAN: Lapan penghuni warga asing ima panggilan kecemasan jam 2.22 namun penghuni sempat keluar menye- 2,000 pek bubur lambuk kepada orang jasama itu dan kerajaan terbuka bagi
tinggal sehelai sepinggang selepas petang. lamatkam diri. ramai sempena program anjuran sebarang rundingan sekiranya kedua-dua
rumah yang mereka diami musnah Seramai 11 anggota bergegas ke lokasi “Harta benda dan sebahagian doku- Persekutuan Persatuan Wartawan blok tidak mencapai kata sepakat.
dalam kebakaran di Kampung Tambu- kejadian dengan satu jentera dan satu men penting milik penghuni juga tidak Sarawak (FSJA) dan Liansin Trading Sdn Pada Isnin lepas, Perdana Menteri
laong di sini, Jumaat lalu. kenderaan utiliti Unit Bantuan Perkhid- sempat diselamatkan,” katanya. Bhd itu. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim di Dewan
Tiada penghuni dilaporkan cedera matan Kecemasan (EMRS). Menurutnya, kebakaran dapat Mengulas pertemuannya baru-baru ini Rakyat berkata Ahli Parlimen pem-
atau mengalami kemalangan jiwa dalam “Sebaik tiba di lokasi, pasukan bomba dikawal pada jam 3.20 petang dan dita- dengan Ketua Whip Pembangkang Datuk bangkang perlu berbincang dengan
insiden jam 2.20 petang itu. mendapati rumah jenis tidak kekal itu matkan 1 jam 11 minit kemudian. Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, yang juga Ahli Fadillah yang ditugaskan mengetuai
Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat musnah 100 peratus. “Punca kejadian dan anggaran keru- Parlimen Kota Bharu, beliau berkata ia pasukan untuk menguruskan isu perun-
(BBP) Daerah Tuaran, Abdul Qawie “Angin kuat selain cuaca panas gian masih dalam siasatan,” katanya. merupakan perjumpaan awal untuk tukan kepada mereka. – Bernama
harianekspres S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I I S NI N, 1 0 APRI L, 2 0 2 3 Tempatan 3

Peranan muzium promosi

pelancongan Sabah dipuji
KOTA KINABALU: Menteri Pelancongan,
Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar Datuk
Christina Liew memuji usaha Jabatan
Muzium menganjurkan program yang
boleh menyumbang kepada sektor
pelancongan.

Kekurangan guru di
Ini termasuk Pameran Hijriah yang
mempromosikan aktiviti masyarakat Islam
mengikut Kalendar Hijriah serta aktiviti
yang diadakan sempena ulang tahun ke-21

Sabah, Sarawak serius

Muzium Tamadun Islam Sabah.
“Selaras dengan fungsi Jabatan
Muzium untuk mengembangkan
pengetahuan orang ramai melalui
pamerannya, saya percaya pameran ini
amat bertepatan untuk menggalakkan
orang ramai datang ke muzium.
“Kalendar Hijriah adalah sistem PADA 30 Mac, timbalan Menteri Pen- akan guru untuk profesion, tetapi ia ter-
kalendar yang sangat penting bagi umat didikan Lim Hui Ying memberitahu had kepada sekolah swasta dan antara-
CHRISTINA (tengah) ketika melancarkan program itu.
Islam sebagai rujukan tarikh-tarikh fardu, Dewan Rakyat bahawa enam mata pela- bangsa di Malaysia.
sunat dan wajib bagi umat Islam di jaran teras telah dikenal pasti meng- Universiti swasta boleh bekerjasama
seluruh dunia. Semoga pameran ini dapat lambang perpaduan masyarakat majmuk ulang tahun ke-21 Muzium Tamadun Islam hadapi masalah kekurangan guru. dengan kerajaan untuk memenuhi
memberi pengetahuan tentang Kalendar negeri ini. termasuklah Bazar Ramadan, pawagam Subjek itu adalah Bahasa Melayu, keperluan guru dalam sektor penga-
Islam Global.” “Saya berharap pameran ini akan dapat luar, gunting rambut Rahmah, dan Bahasa Inggeris, Pengajian Islam, Reka jaran awam. Mereka juga boleh mem-
Beliau demikian berkata ketika mencapai objektifnya dan mampu pertandingan reruai tercantik, yang akan Bentuk dan Teknologi, Pendidikan Seni berikan sokongan untuk sekolah dan
merasmikan program itu di Muzium menarik lebih ramai pengunjung dilaksanakan sepanjang bulan Ramadan. Visual, dan Sejarah. komuniti yang kurang mendapat
Tamadun Islam Sabah, di sini, Rabu, mengunjungi muzium Sabah. Hasrat kami “Dengan pelaksanaan pelbagai aktiviti Isu kekurangan guru amat teruk di perkhidmatan.
sambil menambah bahawa program itu juga adalah untuk memastikan sektor sepanjang bulan Ramadan ini, Sabah dan Sarawak. Bagaimanapun, isu Universiti juga boleh membantu
memberi pendedahan kepada masyarakat pelancongan ini dapat dipulihkan,” diharapkan dapat melahirkan insan yang itu bukanlah perkara baru bagi meringankan masalah kekurangan
tentang keindahan kepelbagaian kaum

Pelancong Ireland tertarik keindahan panaroma di Sabah

katanya. seimbang dari segi rohani, jasmani, emosi, Malaysia, tetapi ia semakin serisu sejak guru melalui beberapa cara. Salah sat-
dan agama Sabah, yang merupakan Antara aktiviti yang diadakan sempena intelek dan sosial,” katanya. beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini den- unya ialah menawarkan program
gan peningkatan bilangan guru yang dalam talian dan hibrid yang lebih flek-
memilih untuk bersara awal. sibel untuk pelajar yang mungkin bek-
Dalam satu kenyataan bertarikh 18 erja atau mempunyai komitmen lain.
April 2022, Kesatuan Perkhidmatan Per- Universiti juga boleh menjalinkan
Clarence Dol guruan Kebangsaan (NUTP) berkata perkongsian dengan sekolah menen-
RANAU: Kehadiran pelancong dari luar mengikut anggarannya, lebih 10,000 gah awam untuk mewujudkan program
negara ke Sabah, membuktikan penularan guru telah menyerahkan surat permo- yang menggalakkan pelajar untuk
wabak Covid-19 kini semakin reda dan honan mereka setiap tahun untuk memasuki kerjaya perguruan.
meyakinkan masyarakat antarabangsa bersara awal sejak beberapa tahun Mereka juga boleh memberi peluang
bahawa Malaysia selamat untuk kebelakangan ini. kepada guru semasa untuk mendap-
dikunjungi. Ini adalah tambahan kepada bilan- atkan sijil tambahan atau ijazah lanju-
“Kami datang melancong ke Malaysia gan guru dengan jumlah sama yang tan.
atas kepercayaan kami bahawa ia selamat akan meninggalkan perkhidmatan eko- Perkongsian ini boleh membantu
untuk pergi ke negara ini, terutama di ran persaraan wajib. untuk mewujudkan laluan lebih lancar
Sabah dan daerah Ranau atau Kundasang Ramai pendidik memilih untuk ke dalam profesion perguruan, di
yang sangat cantik dengan keindahan bersara awal kerana banyak subjek yang samping menyediakan sokongan
panoramanya. perlu mereka ajar ditambah pula den- berterusan dan peluang pembangunan
“Gunung Kinabalu yang hebat dan gan tugas pentadbiran yang diletakkan profesional untuk guru semasa. Terda-
agung serta hutan hijaunya yang belum ke atas mereka. pat juga keperluan bagi mengubah
disentuh adalah perkara yang membawa
LAURA (kanan) dan Tan Eng Sing (empat dari kanan) sempat bergambar
Sesetengah mata pelajaran berada di persepsi perguruan sebagai kerjaya
kami ke sini hari ini,” kata Laura Desmond,
bersama kumpulan Aireland sempena lawatan mereka ke RRF.
luar bidang kepakaran mereka, memer- yang kurang diingini. Ini boleh
29 dari Ireland. lukan usaha dan masa tambahan untuk dilakukan dengan menekankan nilai
Laura, yang mengetuai sekumpulan menyemak dan menguasainya sebelum pengajaran melalui usaha jangkauan
lima pelancong dari Ireland, ditemui juga berpeluang mengenali penduduk kami yang semuanya baik dengan asfalt mereka boleh mengajar. Banyak aduan seperti acara awam, kempen media, dan
ketika melawat Ranau Rabbit Farm (RRF) setempat yang cukup mesra dan baik hati. yang cantik. telah dikongsi oleh guru tentang sistem perkongsian dengan organisasi komu-
yang terletak 6.3 kilometer dari pekan “Walaupun orang yang kami temui “Tetapi persekitaran di negara kami pendidikan negara dan tekanan kerja niti.
Ranau pada Ahad. tidak pandai berbahasa Inggeris, ia tidak tidak sehijau seperti di Ranau. Gunung- yang menyebabkan mereka rasa lemah Dengan menonjolkan kepentingan
Menghadiri lawatan ke RRF juga ialah menghalang kami untuk berinteraksi gunung semua dilitupi ‘Ais’ sangat sejuk semangat dan mendorong mereka dan impak guru kepada masyarakat,
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kesejahteraan dengan cukup mesra dan positif dan tidak cantik,” tambah Laura sebelum untuk berhenti daripada profesion itu. lebih ramai individu berbakat boleh
Bandar (JKDB) pekan Ranau, Tan Eng walaupun tidak memahami bahasa meneruskan lawatan ke daerah Sandakan Menggantikan guru veteran ini tertarik untuk menyertai profesion per-
Sing. ibunda mereka. pada sebelah petang. adalah antara cabaran terbesar yang guruan. Akhir sekali, universiti boleh
Laura menyifatkan kunjungan sulung “Satu-satunya perkara yang tidak Kumpulan itu, berhasrat untuk dihadapi Kementerian Pendidikan. menyokong pendidikan berterusan dan
mereka ke Ranau dan Kundasang sebagai begitu baik yang kami lalui ialah keadaan kembali ke Ranau dan Kundasang dengan Sememangnya pengalaman dan pema- pembangunan profesional untuk guru

Lelaki bertindak seperti

bertuah kerana selain berpeluang jalan yang berlubang, selekoh tajam dan cadangan untuk mendaki Gunung haman mereka tentang subjek yang sepanjang kerjaya mereka melalui
melawat beberapa lokasi menarik, mereka

SESB disaran
sempit berbanding jalan raya di negara Kinabalu. diajar adalah kritikal. bimbingan dan program lain.
Bagi sesetengah pihak, isu kekuran- Memandangkan Malaysia mengam-

samseng jalanan ditahan guna teknologi

gan guru mungkin dilihat sebagai pelu- bil langkah bagi menangani isu keku-
ang untuk menyediakan lebih banyak rangan guru yang berlarutan, adalah
pekerjaan kepada graduan pendidikan. penting untuk menangani pelbagai

baharu kesan
Tetapi sementara menunggu guru baru cabaran yang menyumbang kepada
diambil dan dilatih, kelas masih perlu masalah ini.

sambungan haram
diteruskan. Ini bermakna guru lain Universiti boleh memainkan per-
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Polis menahan seorang berlaku pergaduhan. perlu mengisi kekosongan ini. anan penting bukan sahaja dalam
lelaki yang dipercayai bertindak seperti “Pemandu kereta dilihat telah men- Satu jalan yang menjanjikan untuk menangani kekurangan guru tetapi
samseng jalanan dengan merosakkan geluarkan satu objek dari bahagian menangani isu ini adalah untuk kera- juga meningkatkan kualiti pengajaran
nombor plat sebuah lori dalam kejadian belakang keretanya sebelum merosakkan jaan menimbangkan laluan alternatif untuk generasi akan datang.
KOTA KINABALU: Presiden Barisan untuk tenaga pengajar.

33 saman trafik dalam Ops

Jalan Permatang Janggus menghala ke nombor plat hadapan lori berkenaan,”
Permatang Pauh, di sini, semalam. katanya dalam kenyataan, Ahad. Pengguna Sabah Nordin Thani berkata Banyak universiti swasta menyedi- Pensyarah kanan
Ketua Polis Daerah Seberang Perai Ten- Katanya, pemandu kereta itu yang Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) perlu
menggunakan teknologi baharu untuk

Samseng Jalanan di Sandakan

gah (SPT), ACP Tan Cheng San, berkata merupakan warga tempatan kini direman
rakaman video kejadian membabitkan dan kes tersebut disiasat menurut Seksyen mengesan sambungan kuasa haram
lelaki yang memandu sebuah kereta Pro- 427 Kanun Keseksaan. yang menyumbang kepada kerugian
ton Saga berwarna merah itu turut tular Sementara itu dalam perkembangan pendapatannya.
sejak semalam sebelum pihak polis men- lain, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Barat Daya, Dalam satu kenyataan di sini, Ahad,
jalankan siasatan menahan suspek berusia dalam kenyataan hari ini, memaklumkan Nordin berkata sistem amaran perlu
30-an tersebut. pihaknya menyita sebanyak 18 buah moto- dimasukkan ke dalam sistem pengen-
dalian SESB yang boleh mengesan Winnie Kasmir dibenarkan, antara lain.
“Berdasarkan siasatan awal yang sikal geng mat rempit mengikut Seksyen SANDAKAN: Sebanyak 33 saman dikelu- Ketua Polis Daerah ACP Abdul Fuad
dilakukan mendapati kejadian per- 64(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 dan lokasi tepat dengan segera sekiranya
berlaku kecurian kuasa atau gangguan. arkan atas pelbagai kesalahan trafik Abdul Malek berkata polis akan terus
gaduhan itu membabitkan pemandu mengeluarkan 131 saman kerana pelbagai dalam Ops Samseng Jalanan yang menjalankan pemeriksaan bagi memban-
kereta dan pemandu lori tersebut diper- kesalahan dalam Op Samseng Jalanan “Paling penting, SESB tidak seharus-
nya membiarkan kecurian kuasa men- dijalankan di sini, pada Sabtu. teras kesalahan trafik di daerah ini bagi
cayai berlaku di Jalan Permatang Janggus yang dijalankan di daerah itu, awal pagi Operasi jam 8.30 malam itu tamat jam memastikan keselamatan pengguna jalan
menghala ke Permatang Pauh semalam tadi. jadi punca peningkatan kos penjanaan
dan pembekalan elektrik kepada peng- 1 pagi Ahad membabitkan pegawai kanan raya.
namun masa kejadian tidak dapat Menurut kenyataan itu, operasi dan tujuh anggota Bahagian Pen- “Orang ramai khususnya golongan
dipastikan. dijalankan di sekitar kawasan tumpuan guna akhir,” katanya.
“Pengguna tidak kisah untuk mem- guatkuasaan dan Siasatan Trafik San- muda digesa mematuhi peraturan jalan
“Dalam video tular berdurasi dua minit mat rempit sering melakukan aksi berba- dakan. raya.
50 saat itu, sebuah kereta dan lori masing- haya atau berlumba haram seperti di bayar sebarang kenaikan tarif dengan
syarat mereka menikmati kesan kesta- Kesalahan itu termasuk tidak mempun- “Jangan membahayakan keselamatan
masing berhimpit-himpit di antara satu Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Choong Eu, Jalan yai lesen memandu, tiada insurans kereta, anda dan orang lain. Marilah kita beker-

Pusat Latihan Dakwah Al-Bukhary Usia Kota Marudu siap hujung tahun: Sapawi
sama lain dan akhirnya kedua-dua Sultan Azlan Shah dan Persiaran Bayan bilan kuasa dan kebolehpercayaan yang
ditawarkan kepada mereka,” katanya. dan kenderaan diubah suai, termasuk jasama memastikan jalan raya selamat
pemandu rkenaan berhenti sebelum Indah. – Bernama motosikal, yang tidak menepati spesifikasi untuk semua,” katanya.

Iskandar Dzulkifli juta untuk kerja-kerja penyiapan yang akan “IKDAR akan bekerjasama dengan Usia
KOTA KINABALU: Kerja-kerja menyiapkan bermula selepas Aidilfitri ini dan siap dalam menyediakan latihan TVET kepada
Pusat Latihan Dakwah Al-Bukhary Per- sepenuhnya penghujung tahun ini juga,” pelajar lepasan tahfiz ini sehingga ke per-
tubuhan Islam Seluruh Sabah (Usia) di Kota katanya. Beliau berkata demikian ketika ingkat Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) dan
Marudu yang terbengkalai sejak lima tahun ditemui selepas menyempurnakan Majlis Diploma malah peringkat Ijazah.
lalu, akan bermula selepas Aidilfitri ini. Berbuka Puasa Usia Pusat di Hotel Klagan, di “Pengambilan pelajar dan proses berkai-
Yang Di Pertua Usia, Datuk Sapawi sini, baru-baru ini. tan untuk program di bawah IKDAR ini akan
Ahmad berkata, kerajaan negeri telah Terdahulu, Sapawi turut menyampaikan bermula dalam bulan Julai tahun ini,”
menyalurkan peruntukan untuk tujuan itu peruntukan Usia Pusat berjumlah katanya.
dan pusat itu akan siap sepenuhnya RM58,000 umtuk diagihkan kepada semua Dalam perkembangan lain, Sapawi turut
penghujung tahun ini. bahagian Usia bagi memperkasa aktiviti memaklumkan salah satu Pusat Pendidikan
Katanya, sebaik siap, pusat yang terletak dakwah dan pengurusan masing-masing. Islam Usia untuk kanak-kanak di Kampung
di Kampung Marasinsim, Kota Marudu itu Sapawi berkata, pusat itu kelak akan Tanjung Aru kini sedang dalam pembinaan.
akan dimanfaatkan untuk memperkasa berfungsi untuk Program Latihan Teknikal Katanya, projek itu telah siap 25 peratus
pelajar lepasan Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran di dan Vokasional (TVET) bagi memperkasa dan apabila siap sepenuhnya kelak, ia akan
negeri ini dalam bidang kemahiran. pelajar lepasan tahfiz di Sabah dalam menyediakan pendidikan agama peringkat
“Kerja-kerja menyiapkan pusat ini adalah bidang vokasional dan teknikal (TVET). awal kepada kanak-kanak di kawasan itu.
kesinambungan daripada kerja-kerja pem- Katanya, bagi merealisasikannya, Usia “Usia Bahagian Sandakan, Tawau serta
binaan sebelumnya yang telah siap 70 pera- akan bekerjasama dengan Institut Kemahi- Semporna juga telah menyediakan kemuda-
tus namun terhenti atas sebab-sebab tidak ran Islam Darul Redzuan (IKDAR) dan satu han sama dan kita akan berbincang dengan

SAPAWI (dua dari kanan) menyerahkan replika cek RM58,000

dapat dielakkan. Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) antara Jabatan Kemajuan Islam (Jakim) untuk mewu-

untuk diagihkan kepada semua bahagian USIA di majlis itu.

“Kita telah perolehi peruntukan daripada kedua belah pihak akan dimeterai selepas judkan persefahaman berkaitan pengisian
kerajaan negeri berjumlah RM2 juta ke RM3 Aidilfitri ini. pembelajaran di pusat-pusat ini,” katanya
 4 Tempatan S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I I S NI N, 1 0 APRI L, 2 0 2 3 harianekspres
Puspakom anjur kempen
pemeriksaan kenderaan percuma
SHAH ALAM: Pusat Pemeriksaan Kender- (Selangor), Taman Bukit Maluri (Kuala
aan Berkomputer (Puspakom) mengan- Lumpur) dan Pasir Gudang (Johor) dari 8
jurkan kempen Pemeriksaan Kenderaan pagi hingga 5 petang.
Sukarela Secara Percuma kepada semua Beliau berkata Unit Pemeriksaan Berg-
pemandu dan pemilik kenderaan erak juga ditawarkan bagi pemeriksaan
persendirian bermula hari ini (Isnin) percuma di beberapa lokasi terpilih yang
hingga 20 April sebagai langkah memas- disenaraikan dalam laman web www.pus-
tikan keselamatan pemanduan pada pakom.com.my atau Facebook, Puspakom
Aidilfitri. Sdn Bhd.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya Menurut Mohammed Shukor pemerik-
REDONAH (tengah) menyampaikan sumbangan kepada mereka yang memerlukan sambil diperhatikan oleh Annabell (tengah, kiri).
Mohammed Shukor Ismail berkata pemi- saan secara sukarela itu tertumpu kepada
lik kenderaan yang ingin mendapatkan aspek keselamatan termasuk pemeriksaan
pemeriksaan percuma boleh hadir secara brek, pelincir sisi, tayar, asap, lampu,

Kongsi kegembiraan ketibaan terus ke mana-mana cawangan Puspakom

di seluruh negara kecuali Shah Alam
bahagian bawah dan atas kenderaan serta
cermin gelap.

Syawal dengan orang memerlukan LIMUS

(tiga dari kiri)
SANDAKAN: Kelab Kebajikan Kemajuan mampu memberikan mereka kegembi- “Semoga segala usaha murni yang kita menyampaikan
Sabah dengan kerjasama Perbadanan raan dan senyuman untuk mereka di pagi lakukan akan terus diberkati oleh Allah sumbangan
Baitulmal Negeri Sabah berkongsi kegem- Syawal nanti,” katanya. dan sentiasa berjalan lancar dari semasa kepada salah
biraan bagi merayakan ketibaan Syawal Bagi Majlis Berbuka Puasa pula, sera- ke semasa,” katanya lagi. seorang
dengan mereka yang memerlukan. mai 300 peserta terdiri daripada anak- Dalam pada itu, Annabell turut men- pengerusi
Pengerusinya, Annabell Perian berkata anak yatim dan asnaf yang juga menerima galu-alukan orang ramai untuk turut masjid pada
usaha itu adalah satu usaha bagi sumbangan Jom Shopping Raya dan sama beramal dan menjalin kerjasama majlis itu.
mendekati dan menyantuni komuniti komuniti sekitar turut sama memeri- dengan persatuannya bagi tujuan aktiviti
khasnya golongan yang kurang berke- ahkan majlis. kemasyarakat dan kebajikan kepada

Sumbangan raya untuk masjid, surau di Kuala Penyu

mampuan untuk memberi keperluan hari Hadir sama dalam kedua-dua acara komuniti.
raya. tersebut ialah perasmi, iaitu Setiausaha “Persatuan amat berbesar hati untuk
“Program Cahaya Ramadan terdiri dari- Politik kepada Ketua Menteri Sabah, Datuk bekerjasama dan berkolaborasi untuk
pada Jom Shopping Raya dan Majlis Redonah Bahanda dan Pengerusi Baitul- bersama menjayakan program-program
Berbuka Puasa yang kita anjurkan ini mal Negeri Sabah, Datuk Dr. Omar Raisul kemasyarakatan dan yang dekat dengan Iskandar Dzulkifli Limus yang juga Pembantu Menteri
antaranya adalah bertujuan untuk As-Salam Syah Datuk Sulaiman Omar. komuniti kita, seperti mana yang kita KUALA PENYU: Usaha wakil rakyat Kuala Kerja Raya berkata, sumbangan peribadi
berkongsi dan memberi sedikit sinar Menurut Annabell, program jalankan ini. Penyu, Datuk Limus Jury untuk bersama itu selain meraikan masyarakat islam
kepada saudara-saudara seagama kita seumpama itu dirancang untuk dijadikan “Kita sedar, betapa pentingnya dan memeriahkan bulan Ramadan diteruskan setempat, ia juga bertujuan meringankan
yang kurang berkemampuan untuk sebagai program tahunan persatuan itu betapa perlunya kita semua bersatu dalam dengan memberikan sumbangan raya sedikit beban golongan asnaf menyambut
menyambut Syawal yang bakal tiba dalam memandangkan kerana program itu komuniti untuk bersama-sama mem- kepada 21 masjid dan 23 surau di seluruh Aidilfitri yang bakal tiba.
masa lebih kurang dua minggu lagi. adalah bertepatan dengan konsep bantu mereka yang kurang bernasib baik kawasan ini. Katanya, pihaknya turut menyam-
“Hari ini kita bersama 100 anak-anak mendekati komunuti dan masyarakat. dan memerlukan. Turut menerima sumbangan sama 103 paikan sumbangan bakul makanan
yatim dan asnaf dari kawasan Parlimen “Kita berharap untuk tahun seterusnya, “Sesungguhnya ini adalah amalan orang terdiri daripada pengerusi masjid kepada 4,027 ketua keluarga beragama
Libaran, Sandakan yang kita bawa ke kita mampu meneruskan dan men- mulia yang insyaAllah pasti bakal menjadi dan surau termasuk 1,352 golongan asnaf Islam di kawasan itu sempena program

Wartawan masih barisan hadapan pelapor maklumat

Mydin Mall di sini untuk memberi keper- gadakan lebih banyak program seumpa- antara saham kita di sana kelak, mudah- yang disampaikan beliau di Program Ramadan anjuran Pejabat Ahli Dewan
luan baju hari raya mereka. manya ini, berkongsi dengan mereka di mudahan diterima oleh Allah,” ujar beliau Ziarah Ramadan, di Masjid Nurul Hayat, di Undangan Negeri (Adun) Kuala Penyu.
“Kita berharap dengan usaha ini kita bulan Ramadan dan Syawal. lagi. sini.(5 April). “Usaha melalui program seumpama ini
sudah dimulakan sejak saya menjadi wakil
rakyat Kuala Penyu dari tahun 2013 dan
berterusan setiap kali Ramadan tiba
sehingga kini.
KUALA LUMPUR: Kepentingan wartawan tugas wartawan kini berdepan satu digital membolehkan maklumat bagi menghilangkan keresahan “Ia bagi bersama-sama masyarakat
profesional dan media arus perdana lagi cabaran dengan kewujudan dikongsi dan disiar sesiapa sahaja sekali masyarakat,” katanya kepada Bernama. islam memeriahkan Ramadan dan pada
sebagai mata dan telinga rakyat tidak citizen journalist atau wartawan warga gus memungkinkan berita palsu dan fit- Senada dengan Wan Syamsul Amly, masa sama menunjukkan walau berlainan
boleh disangkal terutama dalam era dig- yang menyebarkan maklumat mengenai nah disebar luas sehingga mampu meng- Presiden Kelab Media Putrajaya (KMP) agama, keharmonian serta toleransi
ital apabila sesiapa pun boleh menjadi sesuatu kejadian di media-media sosial gugat keharmonian masyarakat Wan Zairul Azri Wan Mohammad Sudin adalah budaya rakyat Sabah,” katanya.
penyampai maklumat dengan hanya untuk tatapan umum tanpa asas terutamanya yang menyentuh isu kaum berkata sesuatu maklumat atau laporan Pada program anjuran bersama Unit
berbekalkan telefon pintar. kewartawanan. dan keselamatan. berita tidak sahih yang sering ditularkan Pemimpin Pembangunan Masyarakat
Bersempena Hari Wartawan Nasional Presiden Kelab Media Kuala Lumpur & “Sebahagian (yang disebar) adalah di platform atau aplikasi media sosial (UPPM) Kuala Penyu itu, beliau turut
(Hawana) 2023 yang bakal disambut Selangor (KamiKLS) Wan Syamsul Amly berita palsu dan fitnah yang memerlukan menuntut pengamal media menjadi ‘ejen berkesempatan menyampaikan sumban-
bulan depan, kelab-kelab media melihat Wan Seadey berkata kepesatan teknologi wartawan untuk membuat pengesahan penangkis berita palsu’. – Bernama gan raya kepada kanak-kanak yang hadir.

Kumpulan pertama jemaah haji mula berlepas 24 Mei

Polis perluas JAKARTA: Kumpulan penerbangan per-
tama jemaah yang menunaikan ibadah
melaksanakan perkhidmatan haji mesra
warga emas pada tahun ini.
warga emas) akan berlepas ke Tanah Suci
tanpa syarat, dalam keadaan tertentu atau,
haji 2023/1444 Hijrah akan berlepas ke “Kita perlu melengkapkan pegawai- pemergian mereka akan dibatalkan,” kata

kawasan mencari Arab Saudi pada 24 Mei, melalui 14 titik

perlepasan di seluruh Indonesia, kata
Kementerian Hal Ehwal Agama.
“Ketika ini, selepas pandemik Covid-19
(keadaan bertambah baik), jumlah jemaah
pegawai kita dengan ilmu, kemahiran,
ketahanan, (dan) dedikasi kerana cabaran
agak besar tahun ini. Jumlah warga emas
dalam kalangan jemaah haji agak ramai,
hampir 20-30 peratus (daripada jumlah
Latief.
Tambahnya, jumlah jemaah haji wanita
mencapai 52 peratus daripada jumlah
keseluruhan jemaah.
Sehubungan itu, kementerian berke-

juruterbang haji (Indonesia) kembali normal (seperti

sebelum wabak), dengan kuota 221,000
orang,” kata Ketua Pengarah Pelaksana
Haji dan Umrah (PHU) di kementerian itu,
Hilman Latief di sini pada Sabtu, seperti
jemaah haji),” katanya.
Salah seorang jemaah haji berusia 105
tahun, katanya. Justeru itu, jemaah haji
akan diperiksa kesihatan mereka oleh
pegawai terlebih dahulu sebelum berlepas
naan meningkatkan bilangan pegawai haji
wanita dengan ketara, mengikut arahan
Menteri Agama Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama melak-
sanakan Bimbingan Teknikal Tugas dan

diculik
mana laporan portal Antaranews.com. ke Arab Saudi, katanya. Peranan PPIH bermula 7 – 16 April bagi
Beliau membuat kenyataan itu semasa “Kemudian, kementerian akan memu- meningkatkan koordinasi dan perkhid-
“Bimbingan Teknikal mengenai Tugas dan tuskan sama ada mereka (jemaah haji matan 1,234 petugas haji. – Agensi
Peranan Jawatankuasa Pengelola Haji
(PPIH)” di Asrama Haji Pondok Gede
JAYAPURA, Papua: Usaha menyelamat Kapten Merthens dijadikan tebusan Jakarta Timur.
juruterbang Susi Air yang dijadikan tebu- selepas pesawat yang dikendalikannya Menurut kementerian, kuota itu terdiri
san oleh kumpulan pemisah bersenjata mendarat di lapangan terbang Paro dan daripada 203,320 jemaah haji biasa dan
(KKB) Papua yang diketuai Egianus dibakar oleh KKB. 17,680 jemaah haji khas. Selain itu, 67,000
Kogoya kini diperluaskan ke daerah “Egianus Kogoya dan beberapa daripada jumlah keseluruhan jemaah
Yahukimo dan Puncak. anggotanya dikesan di Koyawage, Daerah adalah warga emas. Justeru itu, Kementer-

Gempa bumi
“Pencarian juruterbang New Zealand Lanny Jaya, tetapi apabila pegawai TNI- ian Hal Ehwal Ugama komited untuk
(Kapten Philip Mark Merthens) yang Polri tiba, dia dan pengikutnya tidak keli-

magnitud 6.0
dijadikan tebusan sejak 7 Februari lalu hatan dan dikatakan kembali ke Nduga,”
dilanjutkan ke daerah Yahukimo,” kata Rahmadani memaklumkan.
ketua Operasi Damai Cartenz, Pesuruh- Salah satu punca yang menghalang

gegar Aceh
jaya Kanan Faizal Rahmadani, di Jayapura usaha menyelamat Kapten Merthens
pada Sabtu, seperti mana dilaporkan por- ialah kawasan pencarian terlalu luas
tal Antaranews.com. meliputi empat daerah di Tanah Tinggi
Kawasan pencarian iperluaskan ker- Papua iaitu sekitar 35,378 kilometer
ana kawasan tersebut saling berkaitan, persegi, katanya. Oleh itu, ia akan
KETUA Daerah Kepulauan Meranti Muhammad Ali, tengah, diiringi
jelasnya. Terdahulu, pencarian tertumpu mengambil masa untuk mencari juruter- JAKARTA: Gempa bumi sederhana pada
penyiasat anti rasuah di bangunan KPK di Jakarta pada 7 April lalu.

Ketua Daerah didakwa kumpul

di daerah Nduga dan Lanny Jaya. bang berkenaan. kekuatan magnitud 6.0 menggegarkan
Rahmadani berkata beberapa usaha Selain itu, Kogoya mempunyai rekod Kota Sabang, Aceh, pada Ahad.
dijalankan untuk menyelamatkan kes pembunuhan. Justeru itu, Rahmadani Lapor portal Beritasatu.com, Badan

wang haram untuk tujuan kempen

juruterbang itu termasuk membabitkan dan pasukannya perlu berhati-hati Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika
pasukan perunding yang terdiri daripada berhubung ancaman bunuh yang dikelu- (BMKG) melalui laman rasminya memak-
ketua masyarakat daerah Nduga yang arkan oleh Kogoya. lumkan gempa tersebut berlaku jam 5.31
telah dikerahkan oleh pemangku ketua Rahmadani berkata, keselamatan petang Waktu Indonesia Barat (WIB).
daerah Nduga. Bagaimanapun, rundin- Kapten Merthens menjadi keutamaan Pusat gempa itu direkodkan berlaku di
gan itu tidak membuahkan hasil. pasukannya. 389km di barat laut Kota Sabang, Aceh,
Pun begitu, Polis Negara (Polri) dan “Biasanya, Kogoya tidak sekadar pada kedalaman 115 kilometer. JAKARTA. Bupati (Ketua Daerah) Kepu- Marwata, memetik laporan portal Jakarta
Angkatan Pertahanan Indonesia (TNI) menipu dan akan melakukan apa yang Setakat ini gegaran itu tidak berpotensi lauan Meranti Muhammad Ali dituduh Globe.
mengumpul wang sebanyak Rp 26 bilion “Wang itu bertujuan untuk digunakan

Menantu Naib Presiden meninggal dunia

akan meneruskan usaha mencari dan dia katakan. Kita mesti berhati-hati den- menyebabkan tsunami, menurut BMKG. –
membebaskan juruterbang itu, katanya. gan kes ini,” tambahnya. – Agensi Agensi ($1.7 juta) secara haram daripada orang dalam kempen politik dan usahanya untuk
bawahannya sendiri dan sebuah syarikat menjadi calon gabenor di Riau pada 2024,”
pelancongan untuk kepentingan peribadi, tambahnya.
termasuk untuk bertanding sebagai Ketua daerah itu didakwa telah mener-
gabenor pada pemilihan umum 2024. ima bayaran daripada sebuah agensi pelan-
Adil, yang secara kontroversi mengan- congan umrah tempatan yang memenangi
cam untuk melakukan bantahan mengenai kontrak daripada kerajaan Kepulauan Mer-
JAKARTA: Ahli Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat duki Baidlowi, jurucakap naib presiden, Prix Dunia Moto2.
perkongsian hasil tidak seimbang dengan anti. Dia juga didakwa mengarahkan orang
Muhammad Rapsel Ali meninggal dunia mengenai Rapsel. Beliau berkahwin dengan Siti Nur
kerajaan pusat pada Disember lalu, bawahannya memotong bajet bahagian
di kampung halamannya di Makassar “Kami semua di pejabat naib presiden Azizah Ma’ruf, anak perempuan keempat
ditangkap melakukan rasuah semasa ser- masing-masing sehingga 10 peratus dan
pada Ahad pada usia 51 tahun. mengucapkan takziah atas kehilangan naib presiden, pada tahun sama apabila
buan di daerah itu, kata Suruhanjaya Pem- menyerahkan wang itu kepadanya.
Lapor portal Jakarta Globe, ahli politik itu dan semoga pemergiannya dalam beliau dipilih sebagai ahli parlimen pada
basmian Rasuah (KPK), Jumaat lalu. “Saya memohon maaf kepada pen-
Parti Demokratik Nasional (Nasdem) itu keadaan husnul khotimah (penutupan 2019. Kenyataan keluarga berkata Rapsel
“Bukti awal dalam kes rasuah menun- duduk Kepulauan Meranti atas perbuatan
merupakan menantu kepada Naib Presi- yang indah).” meninggal dunia sekitar jam 8:30 pagi
jukkan dia telah menerima wang tunai saya,” kata Adil ketika ditemui media di
den Ma’ruf Amin. Rapsel dikenali sebagai presiden waktu tempatan ketika dirawat akibat
berjumlah Rp 26.1 bilion daripada pelbagai bangunan KPK di Jakarta pada Sabtu.
“Beliau meninggal dunia semasa pasukan perlumbaan motosikal Pertam- serangan jantung di Hospital Grestelina
sumber yang akan disiasat lebih lanjut,” Tetapi beliau enggan menjawab banyak
lawatan kerja ke kawasannya,” kata Mas- ina Mandalika SAG yang beraksi di Grand di Makassar. – Agensi
kata Timbalan Pengerusi KPK Alexander soalan daripada wartawan. – Agensi
harianekspres S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I I S NI N, 1 0 APRI L, 2 0 2 3 Tempatan 5

MENTERI Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar, Datuk Christina Liew telah mengadakan sesi libat
RIBUAN umat Katolik hadir di Katedral Hati Kudus Kota Kinabalu untuk merayakan Jumaat Agung, memenuhi urus dengan Jabatan Muzium Negeri Sabah baru-baru ini. Beliau melahirkan rasa puas hati dengan pencapaian
kedua-dua Katedral dan Dewan Paroki untuk Misa Bahasa Inggeris pada pukul 3 petang. Misa Jumaat Agung jabatan setelah diberi taklimat oleh Pengarah Arif Abdul Hamid tentang projek, program dan aktiviti yang
disambut hampir kembali normal seperti sebelum pandemik, kerana tiada lagi had untuk bilangan umat yang dilaksanakan oleh jabatan tersebut pasca pandemik Covid, serta cabaran-cabaran yang dihadapi dalam usaha
dibenarkan berkumpul. Semasa Veneration of The Cross, yang merupakan upacara melutut dan mencium membangunkan lagi Muzium Sabah. Gambar menunjukkan Liew (kesembilan dari kanan), diapit oleh Arif
salib sebagai mengenang Kesengsaraan Kristus, ada yang memilih untuk tunduk dan bukannya mencium (sebelah kanan Liew) dan Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap I, Mary Malangking, bersama pegawai dan kakitangan
salib, di tengah-tengah kebimbangan mengenai Covid-19. Jabatan Muzium di belakang rangka

BERSEMPENA dengan bulan Ramadan, Anggota Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) BRUNEI Breast Cancer Support Group dengan kerjasama Syarikat Kim Teck Cheong
Karamunting George Hiew Vun Zin mengagihkan kurma dan air minuman kepada 11 buah Consilidated Berhad telah menyampaikan sumbangan kepada penduduk terpilih di
masjid dan surau di kawasan DUN Karamunting. Gambar menunjukkan George (tengah), Kg Sapok dan Kg Luagan, Sipitang, baru-baru ini. Kelihatan bekas pemimpin
yang juga Pengerusi Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Cawangan Batu Sapi, bersama wakil pembangunan masyarakat DUN Sindumin Sani Miasin mewakili Presiden Brunei
daripada 11 jawatankuasa masjid dan surau berkenaan di Masjid Al-Falah, Kampung Breast Cancer Support Group Aminah Mamin menyampaikan sumbangan berupa
Karamunting, baru-baru ini. – Mardinah Jikur bahan makanan dan roti gardenia itu di Surau Baru kg Sapok. – Ahmad Apong

SERAMAI 30 asnaf
dalam kawasan
Libaran menerima
s u m b a n g a n
Ramadan yang
disampaikan Ketua
Bersatu Libaran,
Yunus Nurdin pada
Majlis Berbuka
Puasa dan Terawih
di Masjid At-Taqwa
dekat Taman
Merpati, Sandakan,
baru-baru ini. Pada
majlis sama, turut
disampaikan agihan
400 bubur lambuk
kepada hadirin dan
penduduk sekitar.
SERAMAI 43 orang menerima sumbangan madani dalam Majlis Iftar Ramadan 2023 JPJ Kelihatan Yunus
Peringkat Negeri Sabah, baru-baru ini. Para penerima terdiri daripada 18 kakitangan (ketiga dari kiri)
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Sabah dan 25 pelajar Maahad Tahfiz Nurul Furqan. menyampaikan
Sumbangan berbentuk wang tunai itu disampaikan oleh Timbalan Ketua Pengarah JPJ sumbangan kepada
Malaysia (Perancangan dan Operasi), Aedy Fadly yang diiringi Pemangku Pengarah JPJ wakil masjid terlibat.
Sabah, Azman Poji di Masjid Baiturrahman Ibu Pejabat JPJ Sabah dekat Bundusan. – Mardinah Jikur
Kelihatan Aedy (kedua dari kiri) diiringi Azman (tengah) menyampaikan Sumbangan Madani
JPJ kepada salah seorang penerima.

KOMUNITI Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Kg.Palu-Palu, Kuala Penyu tidak ketinggalan

menganjurkan Program Gerak Rahmah 2023, Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk yang diadakan
secara serentak di seluruh negara pada 1 April lalu. Pengerusi KRT Kg.Palu-Palu, Lis
Halimah Hj.Ag.Kanak memberitahu program tersebut, yang dianjurkan dengan matlamat
memperkukuhkan tapak integrasi dan membangunkan Komuniti Rahmah, dilaksanakan
KUMPULAN Yayasan Sabah telah menganjurkan Majlis Berbuka Puasa Bersama Pengurusan Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah bertempat bersama Ahli JawatanKuasa Jabatan Pembangunan Keselamatan Kampung (JPKK),
di Masjid Kg. Tempurong, Kuala Penyu, baru-baru ini. Turut hadir, Pembantu Menteri 1 Kerajaan Tempatan dan Perumahan Negeri Ahli Jawatan Kuasa Masjid Nurhidayah Kg.Palu-Palu dan penduduk kampung. –
Sabah merangkap Wakil Rakyat Klias, Datuk Isnin Aliasnih dan Pegawai Bertanggungjawab, Yayasan Sabah Zon Pedalaman Khamis Ahmad
Selatan, Latip bin Taip. Majlis tersebut yang dihadiri sekitar 150 orang penduduk Kg. Tempurong turut menyaksikan Kumpulan Yayasan
Sabah memberikan sumbangan kepada golongan Asnaf dan Masjid Kg. Tempurong. Gambar menunjukkan Latip (keempat dari kiri)
menyampaikan sumbangan kepada Pengerusi Masjid Kg. Tempurong, Mohd Yussof bin Hanifah sambil disaksikan oleh Isnin (tengah)
dan Penolong Pegawai Daerah Kuala Penyu, Joumat bin Haji Bisnim (ketiga dari kiri).

USAHA wakil rakyat Kuala Penyu, Datuk Limus Jury untuk bersama memeriahkan bulan
Ramadan diteruskan dengan memberikan sumbangan ‘Raya’ kepada 21 buah masjid
dan 23 buah surau di Kuala Penyu. Turut menerima sumbangan sama 103 orang terdiri
daripada pengerusi masjid dan surau termasuk 1,352 golongan asnaf yang disampaikan
SEBANYAK 43 Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) di Ranau bergotong-royong memasak lebih seribu bungkus Bubur Lambuk di beliau pada Program Ziarah Ramadan, di Masjid Nurul Hayat, di sini, baru-baru ini.
Dewan Kg Kilimu baru-baru ini. Ia merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif Program Gerak Rahmah 2023: Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk Limus yang juga Pembantu Menteri Kerja Raya berkata, sumbangan peribadi itu selain
yang diadakan serentak di seluruh negara. Bubur itu kemudiannya diagihkan kepada kakitangan Hospital Ranau, Balai Bomba dan meraikan masyarakat Islam setempat, ia juga bertujuan meringankan sedikit beban
Penyelamat Ranau, APMM Ranau, IPD Ranau dan beberapa rumah anak yatim di kawasan Lohan. Gambar menunjukkan peserta- golongan asnaf menyambut Aidilfitri yang bakal tiba. Kelihatan Limus (ketiga dari kiri)
peserta program tersebut bersama Ahli Parlimen Ranau, Datuk Jonathan Yasin yang turut membantu menjayakan aktiviti tersebut. menyampaikan sumbangan kepada salah seorang pengerusi masjid pada majlis itu. –
– Clarence Dol Iskandar Dzulkifl
 ‘Ayah pilih tinggalkan kami sekali lagi’
6 Hiburan S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I I S NI N, 1 0 APRI L, 2 0 2 3 harianekspres

P
ENYANYI Syada Amzah melu- dirinya dengan pelbagai gaya. Hantaran itu sekali gus mengesahkan
ahkan kekecewaan terhadap bapa- Dalam perkembangan berkaitan, spekulasi mengenai ND Lala bernikah
nya, Datuk ND Lala menerusi surat penyanyi yang baru muncul dengan sin- lagi satu selama ini.
terbuka yang dimuat naik di Instagram gle Hasrat itu berkata, dia dan adik- Sebelum ini, bapa kepada penyanyi
(IG), Ahad. beradik sudah lama menghidu popular, Shila Amzah itu dikaitkan den-
Menerusi hantaran itu, Syada atau hubungan bapanya, namun dengan gan dakwaan kononnya berkahwin
nama sebenar, Nursyuhada Amir segala pendedahan berlaku, ia ibarat baharu dengan wanita yang jauh lebih
Hamzah, 25, mendakwa tindakan sudah terang lagi bersuluh. muda daripada isterinya.
menulis surat terbuka dibuat berikutan “Kami sudah lama tahu mengenai Difahamkan, Siti Munirah bukanlah
kesukaran dihadapi untuk menghubungi hubungan itu, tetapi baru kini segala- asing dengan keluarga Fauziah dan ND
bapanya yang juga pelakon, penyanyi galanya terungkai dengan jelas. Lala kerana dia adalah rakan sekolah Shila.
dan pengacara 1980-an itu. “Semoga itu semoga ini dengan Mereka sama-sama pernah belajar di
“Wahai ayah, tiada lagi foto ayah kehidupan yang ayah pilih. Selamat Hari Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Setapak
bermula hari ini. Surat terbuka ini ditulis Raya,” ungkap Syada. Indah, di Kuala Lumpur, dan Siti Munirah
kerana tiada siapa mempunyai akses Konflik rumah tangga ND Lala terce- sering berkunjung ke rumah mereka
menghubungi ayah. tus apabila isterinya, Datin Fauziah Sar- untuk majlis-majlis tertentu terutama
“Pertama sekali, selamat menyambut man mendedahkan wajah wanita keluarga.
ulang tahun kelahiran ke-62. Terima bernama Siti Munirah Abd Ghani dengan Malah, Shila pernah memuat naik
kasih atas pengorbanan untuk membe- keterangan gambar ditulis ‘penyondol’ di hantaran di Instagram sedang mencari
sarkan kami empat beradik. Instagram miliknya. Siti Munirah, baru-baru ini. Ia dipercayai
“Bagi pihak adik-beradik, kakak, Pada hantaran sama dikemas kini berhubung mengenai spekulasi terbabit.
Syafiq, Syahir dan saya, kami terima semula, Fauziah memuat naik foto Pada 3 April lalu, Fauziah hadir ke

Dolla tak habis-habis kontroversi

SYADA Amzah meluahkan kekecewaan terhadap bapanya, Datuk ND
hakikat dan reda apabila ayah memilih wanita terbabit dengan keterangan gam- Mahkamah Rendah Syariah Hulu Langat,

Lala menerusi surat terbuka yang dimuat naik di Instagram, Ahad.

meninggalkan kami sekali lagi,” coret bar ditulis, ‘Isteri Dato’ ND Lala... Datin Bandar Baru Bangi untuk memfailkan

Shila Amzah Bayar tak

Syada mengiringi empat keping foto Siti Munirah Abd Ghani’. perceraian terhadap ND Lala. – BH Online

dedah diri setimpal,

Faizal tolak
mangsa
KANVAS perjalanan seni empat gadis

tawaran iklan
remaja yang menggelarkan diri, Dolla ini

dera emosi,
penuh pancawarna.
Di sebalik warna ceria terlakar, ada
juga rona hitam dan kelabu yang men-

kewangan
jadikan kanvas seperti dirundung awan
gelap. BAYARAN tidak
Bermula isu cuba meniru kumpulan setimpal menjadi
pop sensasi Korea Selatan, Blackpink punca pelakon
ketika awal kemunculan, kontroversi Faizal Hussein
terus menghambat Dolla apabila imej (gambar) menolak
“SAYA mangsa pen- seksi menjadi bahan perdebatan dalam tawaran untuk
deraan emosi, media sosial. berlakon dalam
fizikal dan kewan- Baru hendak menarik nafas lega, Dolla sebuah iklan pro-
gan.” Demikian dianggotai Sabronzo, Syasya, Angel dan duk jenama antara-
pendedahan dibuat Tabby sekali lagi diserang netizen apabila bangsa.
penyanyi Shila video muzik Look At This iaitu single terba- Faizal, 55, berkata, tawaran harga
SETIAP anggota Dolla diberi kebebasan untuk melakukan projek
Amzah (gambar) haru mereka dikatakan cuba mempro- diberikan kepadanya terlalu rendah
solo asalkan komitmen terhadap kumpulan tidak tersasar.
yang mendakwa mosikan simbol illuminati. jika dibandingkan dengan status
dirinya pernah men- Saat diajukan pertanyaan, Dolla keli- jenama tersebut yang terkenal di selu-
jadi mangsa pender- hatan terpinga-pinga sambil mengakui mula meledak menerusi lagu Dolla Make Sabronzo. ruh dunia.
aan. tidak tahu menahu mengenai simbol You Wanna dan Watch Me Glow ini mem- Hampir tiga tahun berada dalam dunia “Saya terima dua tawaran berlakon
Bagaimanapun, Shila tidak meny- dimaksudkan itu. inta individu yang membuat tuduhan seni, Dolla bukan sahaja semakin selesa iklan, satu daripada jenama produk tem-
atakan secara terperinci punca sebenar “Bagaimana simbol sebenar Illumi- supaya berfikir secara rasional dan tidak membina nama, malah turut mempunyai patan dan satu lagi antarabangsa. Saya
yang menyebabkan dia mengeluarkan nati? Saya sendiri tak berapa pasti kerana terpengaruh dengan teori konspirasi itu. peningkatan dari segi kualiti diperlukan pilih untuk terima tawaran iklan produk
kenyataan sebegitu. mengikut pemahaman kami ‘gaya jari’ “Ketika membuat rakaman video sebagai kumpulan penyanyi wanita. tempatan.
Shila, 33, mengambil pendekatan men- yang dipaparkan adalah melambangkan muzik, kami memang tak terfikir lang- Bagaimanapun, ada juga suara nakal “Sebab bayaran iklan untuk produk
gunci mulut mengenai hal terbabit ker- mata yang mempunyai alis lentik. sung ia akan dikaitkan dengan isu itu. yang mengatakan vokal Dolla masih antarabangsa itu lebih rendah berband-
ana dikhuatiri akan membuka aib “Gaya jari itu sebahagian koreografi “Lagipun, lagu ‘straight forward’ dan berada di takuk lama dan perlu diper- ing jenama tempatan. Jadi, kita kenalah
individu tertentu. yang disusun oleh pereka tari. Jujurnya, simbol itu sangat berbeza dengan gerak baiki. ajar macam itu kan,” ujarnya ketika dite-
“Saya tidak boleh cerita perkara ini kami tak terfikir langsung yang gerak jari tari yang kami tunjukkan. Mengulasnya, tanpa berselindung, mui semasa sesi bersama media dan
secara terperinci untuk bagi orang faham. itu melambangkan simbol illuminati “Isyarat jari yang dipaparkan antara Sabronzo menjelaskan mereka wujud pelakon anjuran Viu, di Kuala Lumpur,
“Perkara ini bukan soal dihalang atau seperti didakwa,” kata Sabronzo kepada koreografi dan ia melambangkan mata berdasarkan pakej. Sabtu.
bukan cinta. Tetapi mengenai isu besar. BH Online. dan alis yang lentik. “Kami bukanlah sebuah kumpulan Tidak terlalu memilih, namun pelakon
Kalau saya cakap, orang akan tuduh saya Ditanya apakah tidak bimbang jika “Tak perlu hendak rasa bersalah kerana bersandarkan kepada vokal semata-mata, filem Bunohan itu berpendapat tawaran

Kami reda dengan takdir Allah – Yusof Haslam

membuka aib,” katanya menerusi siaran dikaitkan mempunyai hubungan dengan memang tiada ada niat langsung mahu tetapi kami jual tarian, imej dan gaya yang datang perlu mengikut standard
langsung dalam TikTok. pertubuhan rahsia itu, kumpulan yang mempromosikan simbol illuminati,” tegas persembahan. – BH Online jenama berkenaan. – Kosmo! Online
Dalam pada itu, penyanyi yang juga
popular di China itu memaklumkan
bahawa masalah kegelisahan dan trau-
manya mula menganggu jika terbaca
nama individu yang terlibat yang SAYA dan isteri, mendoakan yang baik- “Kami reda dengan apa saja keputu- “Kami akan terus menjaga hubungan
melakukan penderaan terhadap dirinya. baik saja buat Syamsul dan menantu san esok. Semuanya adalah ketentuan baik ini, saling bertanya khabar dan
“Nama-nama yang kalian sebut selalu kami, Puteri Sarah untuk keputusan esok daripada Allah. Kita memang nak berkunjung ke rumah masing-masing
menyumbang 50 peratus daripada (Isnin). Kami reda dengan apa saja kepu- mereka terus bersama, tapi Puteri Sarah untuk berhari raya bagi menggembi-
trauma yang saya kena hadapi. tusannya. Semoga keputusan itu baik juga ada sebab dengan keputusan dibu- rakan cucu-cucu kami yang dikasihi,
“Perkara terbabit merangkumi semua untuk kedua-dua belah pihak,” kata atnya. Syaikul Islam dan Sumayyah,” katanya
termasuk boyfriend (teman lelaki), suami penerbit, Datuk Yusof Haslam (gambar). “Sempena Ramadan ini dan tidak kepada Harian Metro.
dan keluarga. Yusof, 63, dihubungi berkata, beliau lama lagi nak berhari raya pula, saya Ditanya juga kehadirannya di
“Setiap kali sebut (nama-nama terli- dan isterinya, Datin Patimah Ismail harap semuanya selesai dengan baik. mahkamah hari ini (Isnin), Yusof
bat), truma dan kegelisahan saya mula menyerahkan segalanya kepada Syamsul Saya dan isteri akan terus menjalin berkata beliau tidak akan hadir. Jelasnya,
terganggu. Namun, tidak mengapa ker- dan Puteri Sarah untuk menyelesaikan hubungan silaturahim yang rapat den- cukup hanya titipan doa semoga semua
ana semuanya akan baik-baik sahaja,”

Nabil enggan terpedaya individu ‘jual’ cerita sedih

masalah rumah tangga itu dengan kepu- gan besan kami, keluarga Puteri Sarah baik-baik saja sama ada mereka terus
ujarnya. – Kosmo! Online tusan sudah dicapai mereka. seperti selalu. bersama atau sebaliknya. – HM Online

PELAWAK, pengacara dan penyampai Menurutnya, dia bersyukur kerana

radio, Nabil Ahmad (gambar) tidak akaun Instagramnya diuruskan oleh
mudah mempercayai individu-individu isterinya, Nazirah Ayub.
yang menggunakan gambar dan kisah “Nasib baik bukan saya yang uruskan
sedih di ruang mesej Instagramnya, yang akaun Instagram saya sebab isteri saya
pada masa sama cuba menjeratnya den- yang uruskan. Kalau TikTok pun, isteri
gan cinta. saya izinkan saya urus sendiri sebab untuk
Nabil berkata, ujian yang hadir urusan kerja,” katanya.
kepadanya adalah dalam bentuk gambar Sebagai suami dan ayah kepada tiga
serta kisah-kisah yang dianggap sebagai cahaya mata, Nabil mengajak mereka
palsu. yang bergelar pasangan suami isteri
“Ujian yang datang kepada saya, untuk saling bersabar kerana dalam
adalah dalam pelbagai bentuk contohnya rumah tangga akan ada pasang surutnya.
gambar-gambar. “Saya tak nafikan, dalam rumah
“Ada juga yang mengaku sebagai janda tangga, akan ada pasang surutnya dan itu
anak satu yang perlukan bantuan. Ada merisaukan. Tapi, kita kena banyak
KONTROVERSI filem Mentega Terbang tidak memberi impak
yang meluahkan, sanggup menjadi isteri bersabar dan lakukan tanggungjawab

Isu Mentega Terbang, Viu kaji

negatif kepada Viu yang bertindak selaku platform tayangan.
kedua dan ‘melamar’. sebagai suami, dengan betul.
“Katanya, dia boleh menjaga rumah “Kalau tak, satu hari nanti Allah akan
dan keluarga saya. Tapi, saya tak percaya buka aib kita dan ia akan menjadi

kandungan sebelum tayang

semua gambar dan cerita itu kerana boleh masalah kepada anak-anak,” katanya. –
jadi, ia adalah rekaan dan palsu,” katanya. HM Online

‘Saya takkan bermadu, dia bukan suami orang lagi’

FILEM kontroversi, Mentega Terbang men- awal sampai akhir projek. Saya akan PELAKON Tash Yong memang rapat dengan saya. Tapi, seki- “Tidak perlu kami mencanang perkara
jadi pengajaran kepada platform penstri- pastikan apa yang boleh atau perlu (gambar), 33, ranya sampai jodoh kami, saya tidak ‘dalam kain’ yang akan mengaibkan. Plat-
man Viu agar lebih berhati-hati dalam dielakkan. menafikan dia akan perlu bermadu dengan sesiapa. form media sosial ini, kami cuba jadikan
memilih kandungan untuk tayangan “Kami juga bekerja rapat dengan Per- hidup ‘bermadu’ seki- “Sekarang, status dia (Boss Kay) bukan untuk berkongsi hal-hal membabitkan
kepada penonton. badanan Kemajuan Filem Malaysia (Finas) ranya sampai jodoh suami orang. Dia sudah pun bercerai urusan kerja seperti promosi produk-
Pengarah Produksi (Fizikal), Viu dan sebolehnya mengikut garis panduan dengan lelaki dike- dengan kedua-dua isterinya,” katanya produk ‘client’,” katanya.
Malaysia, Imillya Irwani Roslan berkata, yang ditetapkan mereka,” ujarnya usai nali, Boss Kay atau kepada Harian Metro. Terdahulu, hangat di media sosial
pihaknya akan mengkaji semula semua majlis berbuka puasa bersama artis Viu, di nama sebenar Enggan mengulas lanjut, Tash berkata mendakwa Tash atau nama sebenarnya,
kandungan luar yang ditayangkan dalam Kuala Lumpur, Sabtu lepas. Khaireel Azlee Abdul Aziz. dia menerima apa sahaja komen yang Nur Natasha Shazlia Rosli dikatakan
platform berkenaan agar tidak menyen- Dalam pada itu, Imillya berkata, kon-
Walaupun selesa tidak membicarakan dilemparkan netizen kepadanya kerana sudah berkahwin dengan Boss Kay seba-
tuh sensitiviti agama dan masyarakat. troversi filem Mentega Terbang tidak
soal percintaannya buat masa ini, namun mereka tidak tahu perkara sebenar. gai isteri ketiga usahawan itu oleh seo-
“Selepas isu ini kami lebih berhati-hati memberi impak negatif kepada laman
Tash tidak menafikan hubungan rapat “Kalau nak cerita pun panjang dan rang warga maya.
dan akan pantau semula serta rujuk penstriman berkenaan.
kepada pihak sepatutnya jika terdapat Isu tersebut juga tambah Imillya, lang- yang kini terjalin antaranya dan Boss Kay akan membuka aib saja. Jadi, terpu- Ia berikutan, pasangan ini dikatakan
keraguan berkaitan perkara sensitif. sung tidak menjejaskan operasi bisnes atau popular sebagai TikTok Guru pada langlah nak kata apa (sebab) kerana sering membuat perkongsian video yang
“Berbeza dengan kandungan original dan jumlah langganan mereka. – Kosmo! kalangan TikToker. kami memilih untuk berkongsi ‘content’ memperlihatkan kemesraan mereka den-
yang mana kita sememangnya kawal dari Online “Kami berkenalan pada hujung tahun yang ceria, gembira dan positif saja di gan berpelukan di tempat awam. – HM
lalu dan kini dia adalah lelaki yang media sosial. Online
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Pengganas bunuh 44
penduduk di Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU: Sekurang-kurangnya 44 terkorban pada keesokan harinya,” mengakibatkan beberapa orang terbunuh.
orang awam terbunuh manakala ramai katanya. Keganasan dilaporkan semakin
lagi yang cedera dalam serangan Menurut penduduk kampung, kawasan meruncing dalam tempoh beberapa tahun
kumpulan pengganas di dua buah mereka menjadi sasaran disebabkan lalu susulan peningkatan penduduk yang
PENDATANG Yahudi memenuhi pekarangan Masjid Al-Aqsa sambil diberikan kawalan
kampung di Timur Laut Burkina Faso, perbuatan membalas dendam, selepas dua menyebabkan kawasan untuk

Pendatang Yahudi serbu

keselamatan ketat oleh pasukan keselamatan Israel, pada Ahad. – Gambar AFP
berhampiran sempadan Niger. pengganas mati dibelasah penduduk pembangunan ladang diperluaskan.
Leftenan Gabenor Wilayah Sahel, kampung beberapa hari sebelumnya Ia menyebabkan tanah ragut terbuka
Rodolphe Sorgho, berkata serangan kerana cubaan mencuri ternakan lembu. bagi lembu menjadi semakin terhad,

Masjid Al-Aqsa pada Ahad

disifatkan keji dan biadap itu dilancarkan Ia adalah salah satu serangan berdarah mendorong puak penternak dan peladang
Khamis lalu, menyasarkan kampung paling teruk sejak Kapten Ibrahim Traore sering berbalah.
Kourakou dan Tondobi di Timur Laut mengambil alih pucuk pimpinan dalam Pengerusi kerajaan tempatan Otukpo,
Burkina Faso. rampasan kuasa September lalu. Bako Eje, berkata serangan itu menyusuli
Menurut Sorgho, seramai 31 maut di Februari lalu, 51 askar terbunuh dalam kes berasingan di negeri sama pada Rabu
Kourakou dan 13 lagi di Tondobi, serangan ke atas Deou, di utara negara itu. lalu di kampung terpencil Umogidi, di
manakala pegawai wilayah itu berkata, Jun lalu, dua serangan serentak mana pengembala disyaki membunuh JERUSALEM: Pendatang Yahudi menyerbu Rabu.
pasukan tentera berjaya menghentikan berhampiran perkampungan Seytenga penduduk. halaman Masjid Al-Aqsa di Baitulmaqdis Serangan roket dari Semenanjung Gaza
tindakan kumpulan pengganas mengakibatkan 86 orang awam terbunuh Penasihat keselamatan kepada gabenor Timur sambil dikawal ketat polis dan Lubnan dilancarkan selepas provokasi
bersenjata daripada terus melakukan dalam pemberontakan yang sudah lama negeri Benue, Paul Hemba, berkata, Israel pada Ahad, lapor Agensi Anadolu. berkenaan dan Israel bertindak balas
pembunuhan. berlarutan. sebanyak 46 mayat ditemui selepas Anggota polis mula dikerah dengan serangan udara, lapor Agensi
Beliau turut memberi jaminan bahawa Sementara itu, kira-kira 74 terbunuh di serangan Rabu lalu itu. mengelilingi Masjid Qibla dan tidak Anadolu.
usaha untuk mengembalikan keamanan negeri Benue di Nigeria dalam dua Presiden, Muhammadu Buhari, dalam membenarkan rakyat Palestin yang berada Dalam satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan
ke kawasan itu sedang dijalankan. serangan berasingan oleh lelaki bersenjata satu kenyataan Sabtu lalu, mengutuk di dalam masjid, untuk keluar. selepas mesyuarat agung luar biasa
Sahel yang juga kawasan penempatan minggu ini. pembunuhan baru-baru ini di negeri Pendatang Yahudi kemudiannya diberi Jawatankuasa Eksekutif OIC, kumpulan itu
miskin, sedang bergelut dengan Jurucakap polis negeri Benue, Catherine Benue di mana puluhan orang anggota kawalan keselamatan ketat ketika mengutuk “sekeras-kerasnya tindakan
perjuangan selama tujuh tahun dengan Anene, berkata 28 mayat ditemui di kem komuniti Umogidi terbunuh. memasuki Masjid Al-Aqsa. pasukan dan pendatang Israel yang
pejuang jihad yang dikaitkan dengan Al- untuk pelarian di kawasan kerajaan Beliau turut mengarahkan pasukan Terdahulu, polis Israel tidak berulang kali menyerbu Masjid Al-Aqsa”.
Qaeda dan kumpulan Daesh. tempatan Mgban, antara petang Jumaat keselamatan meningkatkan pengawasan membenarkan golongan belia Palestin OIC meminta Israel bertanggungjawab
Salah seorang penduduk Kourakou hingga pagi Sabtu. di kawasan yang terjejas. memasuki kompleks Masjid Al-Aqsa untuk “atas sebarang akibat hasil tindakan
memberitahu AFP bahawa sebilangan Namun, sehingga kini punca serangan Dalam ke keganasan lain, penduduk menunaikan solat subuh. Warga Palestin provokatif, menerusi serangan kejam yang
besar pengganas menceroboh kampung masih belum dapat dikenal pasti tetapi memaklumkan, lelaki bersenjata menculik yang tidak dibenarkan masuk menunaikan sistematik, provokasi yang disengajakan
itu, lewat Khamis lalu. menurut saksi, terdapat lelaki bersenjata sekurang-kurangnya 80 orang di negeri solat subuh di luar masjid. dan hasutan untuk mencetuskan
Dalam perkembangan lain, Pertubuhan konfrontasi agama.”

Iran pasang kamera kesan wanita tidak bertudung

“Kami mendengar bunyi tembakan memasuki kawasan mereka dan mula Zamfara, bagi mendapatkan wang
sepanjang malam sebelum melihat ramai menembak secara rambang, tebusan. – AFP Kerjasama Islam (OIC) pada Sabtu Organisasi yang berpangkalan di Jeddah
memberi amaran tentang “konfrontasi itu menyeru masyarakat antarabangsa,
agama” berikutan serbuan Israel ke atas khususnya Majlis Keselamatan PBB, “untuk
kompleks Masjid Al-Aqsa di Baitulmaqdis. mengambil tindakan segera dan langkah-
Keganasan semakin memuncak di langkah yang perlu bagi menghalang dan
seluruh wilayah Palestin sejak beberapa menghentikan provokasi Israel dan semua
TEHRAN: Polis Iran pada Sabtu lalu akan mencemarkan imej Iran selain ia pakaian wajib itu dengan sewenang- hari kebelakangan ini selepas tentera Israel langkah dan dasar haram yang
mengesahkan pihak berkuasa itu berupaya menyebarkan mesej bagi wenangnya dan meluas di pusat membeli- menyerbu kompleks Masjid Al-Aqsa dan menjejaskan bandar Al-Quds dan kesucian
memasang kamera di tempat awam dan menyemai perasaan tidak selamat. belah, restoran, kedai dan di jalan seluruh memaksa jemaah keluar selama dua Masjid Al-Aqsa tanpa pilih kasih.” –
jalan raya bagi mengenal pasti serta Sehingga kini dilaporkan, semakin negara.

Tujuh maut dalam kebakaran di Filipina

malam berturut-turut pada Selasa dan Bernama-Anadolu
mengambil tindakan terhadap wanita ramai wanita Iran bertindak Malah, video yang memaparkan wanita
tidak bertudung. menanggalkan tudung sejak kematian tidak bertudung menentang polis moral
Menurut polis, tindakan itu dibuat bagi seorang wanita Kurdish, Mahsa Amini, 22, membanjiri media sosial.
mengekang peningkatan jumlah wanita semasa dalam tahanan polis moral selepas Kenyataan polis mengenai undang-
yang melanggar kod pemakaian wajib itu dipercayai melanggar kod pemakaian itu undang hijab semalam turut menggesa
MANILA: Kebakaran yang melanda terkawal sejam kemudian, lapor Xinhua.
di Iran. September lalu. pemilik perniagaan untuk memantau
kawasan kejiranan padat di timur Manila Kebanyakan mangsa dilapor
“Selepas mereka dikenal pasti, pesalah Susulan itu, beberapa siri protes dengan serius terhadap pematuhan
meragut tujuh nyawa, termasuk seorang terperangkap di dalam rumah mereka,
akan menerima amaran melalui teks mesej diadakan bagi menuntut keadilan pemakaian tudung itu dengan melakukan
kanak-kanak perempuan berusia dua dan mayat ditemukan di lantai dapur
berhubung kesan perbuatan itu,” katanya terhadap kematian mangsa sehingga pemeriksaan secara bersungguh-sungguh.
tahun dan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki dan bilik air, menurut polis.
dalam kenyataan yang disiarkan agensi menyebabkan pasukan keselamatan Di bawah undang-undang syariah Islam
berusia 12 tahun, menurut polis Filipina Kebakaran itu turut menyebabkan
berita Mizan. terpaksa mengawalnya dengan langkah Iran yang dikuatkuasa selepas revolusi 1979,
pada Ahad. lebih 60 keluarga hilang tempat tinggal.
Menurut polis, tindakan itu bertujuan lebih tegas. wanita diwajibkan untuk menutup rambut
Kebakaran memusnahkan lebih 40 Biro Perlindungan Kebakaran sedang
bagi mengekang perbuatan menentang Namun, walaupun wanita yang tidak mereka dan mengenakan pakaian labuh
buah rumah di bandar Taytay pada menyiasat punca kejadian. – Bernama-
undang-undang pemakaian tudung. bertudung berisiko ditangkap, terdapat lagi longgar yang tidak menampakkan
malam Sabtu sebelum dilaporkan Xinhua
Katanya, ini kerana perbuatan demikian segelintir mereka yang melanggar kod susuk tubuh badan mereka. – Reuters

Shah Firdaus tidak sangka

Sukan

tersenarai dalam program RTG Messi, Ramos kurangkan

tekanan ke atas Galtier
KUALA LUMPUR: Kejohanan Piala Negara-Negara di
Walaupun dianggap Milton, Kanada, awal bulan depan bagi
sebagai atlet elit mendapatkan perkembangan lanjut
negara, pelumba berhubung tawaran yang bakal
berbasikal trek dinikmatinya dalam program berkenaan.
Muhammad Shah Selain beliau, pemenang pingat perak PARIS: Lionel Messi menjaringkan satu gol
Firdaus Sahrom keirin lelaki Sukan Olimpik 2020 serta dan mengumpan satu lagi untuk Sergio
(gambar) tidak bekas juara dunia Datuk Mohd Ramos ketika Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
menyangka tersenarai dalam program Azizulhasni Awang juga merupakan meraih kemenangan 2-0 ke atas Nice pada
‘Road to Gold’ (RTG) bagi memburu antara 15 nama yang tersenarai dalam awal pagi Ahad untuk mengembalikan
emas sulung negara pada Sukan Olimpik program RTG. kelebihan enam mata di tangga teratas
2024 di Paris, Perancis. Sukan badminton pula mendominasi Ligue 1 dan mengurangkan tekanan juru-
Muhammad Shah Firdaus mengakui program tersebut apabila seramai 11 latih, Christophe Galtier.
memikul tanggungjawab berat untuk pemain tersenarai iaitu juara dunia dan Messi menyudahkan hantaran lintang
membalas balik kepercayaan diletakkan pemenang pingat gangsa beregu lelaki Nuno Mendes pada minit ke-26 sebelum
kepadanya memandangkan beliau kini Sukan Olimpik Tokyo 2020 Aaron Chia- Gianluigi Donnarumma menyelamatkan
merupakan antara prospek negara untuk Soh Wooi Yik, jaguh profesional lelaki beberapa percubaan bahaya dan per-
membawa pulang emas dalam temasya negara Lee Zii Jia dan beregu wanita cubaan Dante pula dinafikan palang.
sukan terbesar dunia tersebut tahun Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah. Ramos kemudian mengesahkan keme-
depan. Turut terpilih adalah tiga beregu nangan PSG apabila menanduk masuk sep-
“Pertama sekali syukur alhamdulillah profesional iaitu dua wakil dari kem akan sudut Messi ketika perlawanan
saya tak sangka terpilih, kita tahu dalam beregu campuran Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei berbaki 14 minit, untuk membuktikan
senarai itu ada juara dunia dan Jing dan Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai mereka sudah bangkit selepas mengalami
pemenang pingat Olimpik, jadi macam Jemie serta beregu lelaki Ong Yew Sin- kekalahan berturut-turut di laman sendiri.
saya ini tiada apa lagi namun ia Teo Ee Yi manakala dua wakil terjun iaitu Kekalahan itu menambah tekanan ke
merupakan penghormatan bagi saya. Datuk Pandelela Rinong dan Nur atas Galtier di tengah-tengah laporan
“Tekanan memang ada namun apa Dhabitah Sabri melengkapkan senarai beliau bakal diketepikan musim ini.
PERTAHANAN Nice, Youssuf Ndayishimiye (kiri) cuba menghalang penyerang
yang penting saya ambil positif dapat atlet dalam program RTG. Keputusan itu jelas amat bermakna buat
PSG, Lionel Messi semasa perlawanan tersebut. – Gambar AFP
terpilih dalam RTG...bermakna saya perlu Sementara itu, Soon Huat, yang Galtier, yang mengendalikan Nice musim
beri 100 peratus dan sememangnya ini bersyukur kerana terpilih dalam lalu dan meluahkan rasa tidak senangnya
tanggungjawab saya untuk sumbangkan program RTG percaya ia pasti akan terhadap sepanduk yang dibentangkan “Kami tahu kami mempunyai banyak perlawanan dalam semua pertandingan
lebih banyak (di Sukan Olimpik 2024),” memberi mereka motivasi untuk oleh penyokong tuan rumah yang ditu- tekanan di bahu kami kerana prestasi buat Nice sejak bekas pemain tengah PSG
katanya kepada Bernama. melayakkan diri ke Sukan Olimpik buat jukan kepada ibunya. buruk kami dan kerana Lens menang, dan Didier Digard menggantikan Lucien Favre
Ditanya mengenai apa yang bakal kali pertama di Perancis. “Ibu saya berumur 83 tahun dan terutamanya kerana Nice adalah pasukan sebagai jurulaih pada Januari. Kelab milik
dimintanya dalam program RTG, Soon Huat berkata beliau dan Shevon menghidap kanser. Itu sahaja. Dan jika yang sangat bagus yang menunjukkan Ineos itu kekal di tangga kelapan.
pemenang pingat gangsa keirin lelaki kini boleh menarik nafas lega selepas mereka yang berada di tempat penonton prestasi yang hebat,” kata Galtier kepada Terdahulu, pasukan tercorot Angers
Sukan Komanwel 2022 itu berkata segala usaha mereka untuk menonton perlawanan di Eropah musim penyiar Canal Plus. meraih kemenangan Ligue 1 pertama sejak
perbincangan masih dilakukan dengan mendapatkan bantuan terutama ini, ia adalah kerana kerja yang saya “Ia pastinya bukan prestasi terbaik kami September apabila mereka menewaskan
jurulatihnya John Beasley sebelum daripada Kementerian Belia dan Sukan lakukan musim lalu,” kata Galtier, yang musim ini tetapi para pemain berjuang Lille 1-0.
memuktamadkan keperluan dimahukan akhirnya membuahkan hasil. membawa Nice ke tangga kelima dalam untuk satu sama lain dan ia jelas tiga mata Pemain gantian Halid Sabanovic men-
bagi membantunya berlumba di Paris “Permintaan utama kami adalah kempen tunggalnya di kelab itu. penting. jaringkan gol tunggal perlawanan ketika
2024. perkhidmatan kakitangan sokongan Kemenangan buat pencabar terdekat “Ia adalah lebih baik untuk mempunyai aksi berbaki enam minit untuk mena-
Muhammad Shah Firdaus, yang kini daripada Majlis Sukan Negara dan juga PSG, Lens, pada Jumaat lalu mengurangkan kelebihan enam mata daripada dikejar matkan kemarau 21 perlawanan tanpa
sedang menjalani latihan di Eropah Institut Sukan Negara untuk perubatan, kelebihan mereka di tangga teratas kepada selepas defisit enam mata, tetapi kami tahu kemenangan kelab itu. Mereka
berkata beliau akan berjumpa dengan fisioterapi dan tukang urut semasa hanya tiga mata sebelum perlawanan ini, kami mempunyai perlawanan penting bagaimanapun kekal di tangga tercorot

Sasaran ke final skuad Harimau Muda kekal meski diundi dalam kumpulan ‘maut’
jawatankuasa RTG selepas pulang kejohanan dan latihan,” katanya. – dan sebelum dua pasukan teratas bertemu hujung minggu ini.” dan 12 mata dari zon selamat ketika
daripada beraksi pada pusingan ketiga Bernama di Paris hujung minggu ini. Ia adalah kekalahan pertama dalam 15 berbaki hanya lapan perlawanan. – AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Sasaran skuad Bawah 23 turut disertai Singapura dan Laos namun Jakarta, Indonesia. “Saya rasa lebih baik kumpulan ini April hingga 16 Mei ini menghimpunkan
Tahun (B-23) kebangsaan untuk layak ke Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia “Saya sudah tanamkan kepada pemain kerana kita lawan pasukan kuat lebih awal Indonesia, Myanmar, Kemboja, Filipina
final acara bola sepak lelaki Sukan SEA (FAM) Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin dan Elavarasan... Thailand dan Vietnam dan akan jumpa pasukan dari kumpulan dan Timor Leste.
2023 di Kemboja Mei ini tidak berubah menganggap sebaliknya. (kalau) kita jumpa awal lagi senang yang dikatakan laluan mudah… tetapi Kali terakhir Malaysia merangkul emas
meskipun terpaksa berdepan dua pasukan Beliau berkata undian itu adalah yang bergantung kepada taktikal. Ini terjadi bagi kejohanan karnival, tumpuan, ialah pada edisi 2011 apabila
pilihan iaitu Thailand dan juara bertahan terbaik buat Harimau Muda dan halangan semasa saya jadi pengurus dan Datuk Ong kecederaan dan komitmen pemain menundukkan pasukan tuan rumah
Vietnam dalam saingan Kumpulan B. yang menanti anak buah Elavarasan jadi jurulatih (2011) … ketika itu penting... sasaran kita tetap masuk final,” namun gagal mengulangi pencapaian
Biarpun tanggapan orang ramai pernah dilalui skuad bimbingan Datuk dipanggil juga kumpulan maut apabila katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini. sama pada edisi 2017 di Kuala Lumpur
bahawa skuad bimbingan E. Elavarasan itu Ong Kim Swee yang akhirnya berjaya Malaysia, Thailand dan Indonesia satu Saingan Kumpulan A bola sepak lelaki selepas tewas kepada Thailand di final. –
diundi dalam kumpulan ‘maut’ kerana meraih pingat emas pada edisi 2011 di kumpulan. Sukan SEA 2023 yang dijadual bermula 29 Bernama
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Messi, Ramos
harianekspres kurangkan
S U AR A TE MP ATAN AND A I I S NI N, 1 0 APRI L, 2 0 2 3 tekanan ke 8
atas Galtier

Malayan Tigress,
Abd Halim skuad B-17 diingat
manfaat peluang
lonjak nama negara
catat rekod KUALA LUMPUR: Pasukan bola sepak
wanita dan skuad Bawah 17 Tahun (B-17)
kebangsaan diingatkan
memanfaatkan sebaik mungkin peluang
menjalani latihan dan beraksi di luar
supaya

baharu Asia
negara sekali gus dapat melonjakkan lagi
nama Malaysia di pentas antarabangsa.
Peringatan itu diberikan Presiden
Persatuan Bolasepak Malaysia (FAM) Datuk
Hamidin Mohd Amin yang mahukan
barisan pemain Malayan Tigress dan skuad
GL Oh Hangzhou. B-17 negara, masing-masing
KOTA KINABALU: Perenang Para Sabah, Dua perenang itu bersama Brenda mempamerkan persembahan terbaik pada
Abd Halim Bin Mohammad mencatat Larry dan Jaflee Jikol seterusnya akan kejohanan yang bakal disertai tidak lama
rekod baharu Asia pada Siri Dunia Renang mengambil bahagian dalam siri Dunia lagi.
Para Citi yang diadakan di Ligano Renang Para di Singapura dari 29 April-1 HALIM (kanan) bersama Ethan dan Eva semasa Siri Dunia “Pengalaman beraksi untuk negara
Sabbiadoro, Itali bulan lepas. Mei disusuli Sukan Para Asean di Kemboja Renang Para Citi di Ligano Sabbiadoro, Itali bulan lepas. tidak harus disia-siakan kerana peluang ini
Dia mengatasi rekod lama 34.87 saat dari 3-10 Jun. hadir kepada pemain-pemain terpilih dan
yang dipegang oleh seorang atlet China Keempat-empat atlet itu juga akan “Kami sangat gembira kerana atlet datang,” katanya pada Ahad. istimewa sahaja. Saya percaya tidak kira
dengan masanya 34.77 saat dalam acara menyertai Kejohanan Renang Para Dunia kami terus melakukan dengan baik di Sementara itu, Eva mengucapkan skuad B-17 mahupun skuad wanita mampu
50m kuak dada. yang akan berlangsung di Manchester, persada antarabangsa di bawah terima kasih kepada pihak pengurusan untuk mencipta kejutan pada saingan Piala
Dia juga layak ke Sukan Para Asia yang England dari 31 Julai-6 Ogos. bimbingan jurulatih Eva Wong. Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Sabah dan Asia B-17 dan Sukan SEA 2023 nanti.
akan diadakan di Hangzhou pada Presiden Pestron (Persatuan Sukan dan “Saya harap mereka dapat Kompleks Sukan Penampang atas “Berikan komitmen serta dedikasi anda
Oktober, manakala rakan sepasukan Rekreasi Orang Kurang Upaya Sabah) Tan mengekalkan momentum mereka dan kemudahan yang disediakan sementara disulam dengan doa kepada negara, saya
Ethan Khoo yang turut bertanding di Siri Hwa Koon gembira dengan pencapaian berlatih lebih gigih untuk Kejohanan menunggu kerja-kerja pengubahsuaian di percaya kejayaan pasti akan menjadi milik

Harimau Malaya tidak jadi lawan Jepun

Harimau Malaya
Dunia Renang Para Citi turut layak ke terkini para atlet itu. Renang Para Dunia di Manchester akan Pusat Akuatik Likas selesai. kita,” katanya dalam hantaran di Facebook
rasmi FAM pada Ahad.

berterima
Hamidin juga mengingatkan barisan
pemain untuk kekal fokus semasa sesi
latihan dan menunjukkan konsistensi

kasih kepada
dalam setiap perlawanan.
KUALA LUMPUR: Impian peminat tetapi mereka ada komitmen dan kita aksi persahabatan antara Malaysia dan Skuad B-17 kendalian Osmera Omaro

JDT, TMJ
tempatan untuk menyaksikan skuad sudah ada pasukan lawan lain, mungkin Jepun pada jendela perlawanan berlepas ke Doha, Qatar pada Ahad bagi
Harimau Malaya berentap dengan Jepun kemudian kita akan jumpa (dengan antarabangsa FIFA pada September. menjalani latihan di Akademi Aspire dan
pada jendela perlawanan antarabangsa Jepun). Pan Gon akan melihat peluang Kali terakhir Malaysia membuat dijadual beraksi dalam beberapa aksi
Persekutuan Bolasepak Antarabangsa itu selepas November. perhitungan menentang Jepun, yang persahabatan di sana sebagai persediaan
(FIFA), September depan tidak “Sepatutnya selepas November sudah juga juara Piala Asia empat kali, pada menghadapi saingan Piala Asia B-17 2023 di
KUALA LUMPUR: Peningkatan prestasi kesampaian selepas pasukan nombor perlu lawan dengan pasukan lebih besar aksi persahabatan ialah pada Piala Thailand bermula 15 Jun hingga 2 Julai ini.
pasukan negara sehingga melonjak satu Asia itu mempunyai komitmen lain. tetapi ada kemungkinan berjumpa pada Cabaran Kirin 2004 yang menyaksikan Skuad Malayan Tigress bimbingan
tujuh anak tangga dalam kemas kini Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak Kelayakan Piala Dunia 2026/ Piala Asia pasukan negara tewas 0-4. Soleen Al-Zoubi pula kini sedang
terbaharu ranking Persekutuan Malaysia (FAM) Datuk Hamidin Mohd 2027, Jepun dan Korea Selatan… atau Sementara itu, Hamidin berkata menjalani kem latihan pusat di Wisma FAM
Bolasepak Antarabangsa (FIFA) Amin, bagaimanapun berkata tiga mungkin Disember sebelum pergi ke pasukan negara merancang untuk di Kelana Jaya dari 5 hingga 29 April sebagai
dipengaruhi antaranya peranan penting pasukan lain berminat untuk menguji Doha,” katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru berangkat ke Doha 10 hari lebih awal persiapan menghadapi cabaran Sukan SEA
tanpa disedari yang dimainkan kelab skuad Harimau Malaya bimbingan Kim ini. sebelum saingan Piala Asia 2023 2023 di Kemboja, bulan depan.
gergasi tanah air, Johor Darul Ta’zim Pan Gon dalam tempoh tersebut iaitu Pada masa sama, disebabkan faktor membuka tirai bermula 12 Jan hingga 10 Sabtu lalu, Hamidin meluangkan masa
(JDT). Taiwan, China dan Kuwait. lokasi, Hamidin secara peribadi Feb bagi melakukan persiapan terakhir. berbuka puasa bersama barisan pemain
Penolong pengurus skuad Menurut beliau pasukan negara merasakan Taiwan dan China merupakan Malaysia mencipta sejarah layak serta staf kejurulatihan skuad Malayan
kebangsaan, Datuk Kamarul Ariffin Tigress dan skuad B-17 di sebuah hotel di

Tang Jie-Ee Wei

masih berpeluang bertemu skuad lawan ideal pasukan negara yang secara merit ke Piala Asia selepas 42
Mohd Shahar berkata tidak dinafikan Samurai Biru, sekiranya diundi bersama merancang untuk beraksi di luar pada tahun pada Jun tahun lepas. Petaling Jaya. – Bernama
keberhasilan peningkatan prestasi dalam pusingan Kelayakan Piala Dunia September, namun beliau berkata Pan Kali terakhir Malaysia beraksi di Piala

juara Orleans
pasukan adalah disebabkan pemilihan 2026/Piala Asia 2027 bermula November Gon terlebih dahulu akan membuat Asia adalah pada edisi 2007 ketika
dibuat Presiden Persatuan Bolasepak ini, selain ketika dalam persediaan pilihan. menjadi tuan rumah bersama, namun

Masters
Malaysia (FAM) Datuk Hamidin Mohd terakhir sebelum menghadapi Piala Asia Sebelum ini, Hamidin memaklumkan lebih empat dekad gagal layak secara
Amin dalam melantik Kim Pan Gon 2023 di Qatar pada Januari 2024. FAM sedang menunggu jawapan merit sejak edisi 1980 di Kuwait. –

Harimau Muda pertajam corak permainan di Qatar

sebagai ketua jurulatih skuad negara. “Kita sepatutnya berjumpa Jepun berhubung perancangan mengadakan Bernama
Namun di sebalik perubahan positif
dibawa Pan Gon, Kamarul Ariffin
berkata kualiti dipamerkan skuad KUALA LUMPUR: Beregu campuran
Harimau Malaya ketika ini adalah negara, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei berada
kerana mutu barisan pemain itu sendiri di kelas tersendiri apabila menjadi
dengan lebih 50 peratus yang mengisi KUALA LUMPUR: Siri jelajah latihan pusat latihan pusat yang sudah bermula sejak pasukan pilihan Piala Asia B-17 iaitu Arab pemain Malaysia pertama muncul juara
kesebelasan utama sejak akhir ini skuad Bawah 17 (B-17) negara di Doha, Januari yang lalu, bagi membolehkan Saudi di sini pada 8 Jun sebelum berlepas pada Kejohanan Badminton Orleans
merupakan pemain JDT. Qatar yang bermula pada Ahad hingga 21 jurulatih Osmera Omaro menyediakan ke Bangkok. Masters di Orleans, Perancis, pada Ahad.
“JDT melahirkan pemain yang baik April akan menjadi medan mempertajam skuad terbaik di kejohanan Piala Asia B-17 Sebelum ini, Persatuan Bolasepak Pada aksi final yang berlangsung di
kerana fasiliti mereka, kerana apa corak permainan skuad negara menjelang Jun depan. Malaysia (FAM) meletakkan sasaran tinggi Palais de Sports, beregu nombor 26 dunia
ditekankan TMJ (Tunku Mahkota Johor saingan Piala Asia B-17 2023 di Bangkok, “Ini merupakan perancangan kita untuk skuad B-17 negara iaitu dapat dan pilihan ketujuh kejohanan itu
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim) di kelab Thailand pada Jun. untuk menambah baik corak permainan beraksi buat pertama kali di pentas Piala menampilkan permainan hebat
iaitu aspek profesionalisme, padang Pengurus pasukan B-17 negara bagi menghadapi persaingan sengit dari Dunia B-17 hujung tahun ini, dengan menoktahkan kemenangan 21-19, 21-17
latihan, pusat latihan dan barisan Christopher Raj berkata segala persiapan negara-negara besar Asia yang akan merebut empat tiket automatik mewakili dalam tempoh 35 minit ke atas pasangan
kejurulatihan, semuanya bertaraf dunia. telah diatur dengan rapi termasuk tiga berentap merebut empat slot mewakili Asia. Taiwan, Ye Hong Wei-Lee Chia Hsin.
“Sehinggakan serendah-rendah perlawanan persahabatan di Doha yang pasukan Asia ke Piala Dunia B-17 hujung Skuad negara yang diletakkan dalam Ini merupakan pertemuan pertama
perkara seperti nutrien pun TMJ sememangnya penting bagi tahun ini,” katanya dalam kenyataan pada Kumpulan A akan memulakan saingan Tang Jie-Ee Wei yang baru digandingkan
tentukan. Jadi semua (peningkatan) ini meningkatkan tahap persediaan pemain. Ahad. Piala Asia B-17 berdepan Yemen pada 15 pada November lalu dengan gandingan
hasil kerja keras dan ketekunan TMJ, “Seramai 38 pemain dan pegawai akan Dalam pada itu, Christopher berkata Jun, diikuti menentang tuan rumah dari Taiwan yang berada di kedudukan ke-
kenyataan ini tidak dapat disangkal,” berlepas ke Doha, Qatar Ahad ini selama skuad B-17 negara akan mengadakan Thailand (18 Jun) dan Laos (21 Jun). – 25 dunia itu serta gelaran kedua musim

Haaland bantu Man City belasah Southampton, Chelsea tewas

kata bekas pengurus skuad Bawah 19 dua minggu untuk menjalani fasa ketiga perlawanan persahabatan menentang Bernama ini. – Bernama
Tahun (B-19) kebangsaan itu kepada
Bernama, di sini.
Malaysia naik tujuh anak tangga
daripada kedudukan 145 untuk berada
di posisi 138 dalam ranking FIFA yang
dikeluarkan bulan ini susulan dua LONDON: Erling Haaland meledak dua Anthony Martial membawa United
kemenangan ke atas Turkmenistan dan kali ketika Manchester City membelasah semakin hampir untuk kembali ke Liga
Hong Kong pada aksi persahabatan Southampton 4-1 untuk merapatkan Juara-Juara musim depan.
antarabangsa Tier 1 di Johor, bulan jurang dengan pendahulu Liga Perdana, Walaupun menang, bos United, Erik
lepas. Arsenal, manakala perlawanan pertama ten Hag membidas jadual padat pasukan-
Mengulas mengenai pengalaman Frank Lampard sebagai pengendali nya selepas Marcus Rashford dikeluarkan
pasukan negara mengadakan kem sementara Chelsea berakhir dengan sembilan minit sebelum tamat per-
latihan pusat selama 12 hari di Johor, kekalahan 1-0 di Wolves pada Sabtu. lawanan kerana kecederaan.
Kamarul Ariffin berkata berlatih di Haaland membawa jumlah jaringan- “Kami perlu tunggu. Dia tidak keli-
Pusat Latihan JDT Padang Seri Gelam, nya di Liga Perdananya kepada 30 musim hatan baik. Ia disebabkan jadual. Anda
Johor Bahru dan bermain dua ini, hanya kurang empat daripada rekod tidak boleh bermain tiga perlawanan
perlawanan di Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, untuk satu musim, hasil tandukan dan dalam enam hari dan kami perlu melin-
Iskandar Puteri telah mencipta satu sepakan akrobatik yang menakjubkan di dungi pemain-pemain,” kata Ten Hag.
standard yang tinggi. St Mary’s. Pasukan tangga ketiga Newcastle
“Tidak pernah dalam karier saya Gol penyerang Norway itu, yang mem- berada di atas United menerusi per-
sebagai pengurus dan penolong berikannya 44 gol dalam semua per- bezaan gol selepas kemenangan 2-1 di
pengurus skuad kebangsaan merasai tandingan musim ini, mengapit jaringan Brentford memberikan lima kemenangan
fasiliti bertaraf dunia (seperti di Johor),” Jack Grealish menentang kelab tercorot berturut-turut untuk Magpies.
katanya. liga itu. Penyerang Brentford, Ivan Toney ter-
Justeru, Kamarul Ariffin berharap Julian Alvarez melengkapkan jaringan lepas penalti buat pertama kali sejak 2018
peranan dimainkan kelab JDT dalam menerusi penalti ketika City, yang berada namun menebus kegagalannya apabila
‘membekalkan’ pemain bermutu tinggi, di tangga kedua, merapatkan jurang dia menyempurnakan satu lagi penalti
selain kesudian TMJ membenarkan kepada hanya hanya lima mata di pada minit ke-45.
PENYERANG Man City, Erling Haaland menjaringkan gol ketiga pasukannya
pasukan negara berlatih dan beraksi di belakang Arsenal, yang akan berkunjung Newcastle menyamakan kedudukan
dengan sepakan akrobatik yang menakjubkan. – Gambar AFP
Johor, dapat diteruskan bagi menjamin ke Liverpool. menerusi gol sendiri David Raya pada
perkembangan positif pasukan Arsenal kekal sebagai pasukan pilihan serta Lionel Messi, tetapi dia kini berada gol dari tepi kotak penalti. minit ke-54 apabila percubaan Joelinton
kebangsaan. untuk merampas gelaran juara daripada di tahap itu.” Chelsea kekal di tangga ke-11 selepas dipantulkan ke gawang sendiri oleh pen-
“Tanpa TMJ skuad kebangsaan tidak City, tetapi dengan Haaland berada pada Lampard kembali ke Stamford Bridge empat perlawanan berturut-turut tanpa jaga gol Brentford itu.
akan mencapai kedudukan ranking ke- prestasi terbaik dan perlawanan menen- pada Khamis apabila dia dilantik sebagai kemenangan. Alexander Isak menjaringkan gol
138 kerana jasa TMJ membenarkan tang Gunners pada 26 April, tidak pengendali sehingga hujung musim “Terdapat banyak perubahan dan itu kemenangan selepas 61 minit dengan
skuad kebangsaan berlatih 12 hari di mungkin pasukan Pep Guardiola itu susulan pemecatan Graham Potter Ahad bukan alasan tetapi banyak perkara perlu rembatan menarik dari tepi kotak penalti.
Johor dapat memberi lonjakan mata menyerah begitu sahaja tanpa berjuang. lalu selepas hanya tujuh bulan mengen- diperbaiki. Persembahan itu meru- Tottenham ketinggalan tiga mata di
ranking dan TMJ adalah grand design “Gol kedua amat menakjubkan. Bukan dalikan kelab itu. muskannya,” kata Lampard mengenai belakang Newcastle selepas menewaskan
untuk skuad kebangsaan di masa mudah untuk mengambil bola di udara Namun bekas pemain tengah Chelsa kepulangannya ke Chelsea selepas Brighton 2-1 di utara London.
mendatang,” katanya. dan meletakkannya di atas rumput,” kata itu, yang dipecat oleh bekas pemilik kelab dipecat oleh Everton pada Januari lalu. Son Heung-min meletakkan Totten-
Grand design merujuk kepada apa- Guardiola. Roman Abramovich pada Januari 2021, Di Old Trafford, Manchester United ham di hadapan dengan rembatan jarak
apa jenis rancangan tindakan yang “Separuh masa pertama kami tidak gagal membawa impak serta merta untuk menewaskan Everton 2-0 untuk kekal di jauh selepas 10 minit.
disengajakan dan dalam istilah politik, berada pada tahap terbaik tetapi dia meningkatkan Blues. tangga keempat manakala Everton Ia membawa jumlah jaringan pemain
ia membawa maksud strategi menukar rentak permainan. Sebagai pen- Matheus Nunes menjaringkan gol berada di atas zon penyingkiran Korea Selatan itu di Liga Perdana kepada
menyeluruh ataupun pelan jangka jaring hebat, kita menikmati dua dekad kemenangan untuk Wolves pada minit menerusi perbezaan gol. 100 gol, menjadikan dia pemain Asia per-
panjang. – Bernama yang luar biasa dengan Cristiano Ronaldo ke-32 dengan sepakan voli ke sudut pintu Gol daripada Scott McTominay dan tama meraih pencapaian itu. – AFP