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W ORLD CHAMPION Lando Norris expects Max Verstappen to stay in Formula One and fight for a fifth title despite the Dutch driver suggest ing he might leave because of his unhappi ness over the sport’s new rules. Red Bull’s Verstappen has been one of the loudest critics of the new engine era and what he calls “anti-racing”. “I also saw that he said he wants to win a fifth world championship so you know, I’m sure he’ll stay longer than people say,” Norris told reporters at a McLaren event at their Woking headquarters yesterday. Norris beat Verstappen by two points last season, ending his friend and rival’s run of four titles in a row. Verstappen, 28, won more races than anyone last year but Red Bull, with their own engine replacing the previous Honda power unit, have been far less competitive under the new rules.

Max void threat McLaren duo warn Verstappen exit would hit sport hard

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IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016, AND IN THE MATTER OF TRISILCO FOLEC HOLDINGS SDN. BHD. Co.

No. 653819-X (IN MEMBERS VOLUNTARY WINDING UP)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 459, Companies Act, 2016, that the Final Meeting of Members of the above company will be held at Suite 1603, Level 16,Plaza Pengkalan,Batu 3 Jalan Tiong Off Jalan Ipoh,51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur on 25th May, 2026 at 11.00 am to consider the following: 1.To receive and consider the Liquidators Statement of Accounts and any explanations therefrom. 2.To consider the disposal of the books, accounts and documents of the company. Signed ……………………………… Taufik Bin Mohd Salleh Liquidator Dated 24th April, 2026

watt calculations, that even he struggled to explain them in simple terms. “I still need to go through all the details of all the rules,” said the Australian. “I need someone smarter than me to explain what’s actually changed. But I think it’s a step in the right direction for sure.” Piastri said he had tried to explain the rules to friends during the off-season “and it was a pretty long conversation with a lot of follow-up questions. “But yeah, with the power units there’s not really an easy way to simplify them or the rules around them … it’s always going to be a compromise, and that’s what we have.” – Reuters

a contract to 2028 but with known break clauses, left in his prime. “I think Max has shown his calibre in the last 10 years and especially in the last five or six has been the benchmark,” he said. “So I think for everyone it would be a pretty big shame and obviously not a great look.” Formula One announced changes to the rules on Monday aimed at improving safety and addressing drivers’ concerns about how they go racing with hybrid power units now split roughly 50-50 between electric and combustion power. Piastri admitted the tweaks were so technical, involving megajoules and kilo

His long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to join McLaren at the end of 2027, a move Verstappen has said he gave his blessing to. “Max has earned the right to go and do whatever he wants,” said Norris. “It would be a shame and a miss for the sport if that does happen (Verstappen leaving) because he probably is one of the best drivers you’ll see in Formula One ever. “As much as he makes our lives incredi bly tough at times, he’s always good fun to race against … you always feel like you want to race against the best in the world.” Teammate Oscar Piastri agreed it would be a shame if Verstappen, who has

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PACE BOWLERS Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger shared five wickets between them as Rajasthan Royals defended a modest total of 159 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in the IPL on Wednesday. Burger, a left-handed quick from South Africa, struck two key blows including Mitchell Marsh for 55, and Archer took 3-20 to bundle out hosts Lucknow for 119 at the Ekana Stadium. Rajasthan bounced back from successive defeats to jump to sec ond in the table led by Punjab Kings. Lucknow faltered in the chase after losing three early wickets, with skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram both out for a duck. Burger had Pant caught behind in his first over before Markram miscued from Archer and skied a catch to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. “I am blessed – for two bowlers to bowl three-three (overs) in the powerplay was commendable,” said Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag of his pace duo. “The lengths and lines they bowled and the way we fielded, impressive.” Australia’s Marsh attempted to rescue Punjab with Nicholas Pooran (22) and then impact sub stitute Himmat Singh, who scored 15. Marsh reached his fifty with a six off Burger but the bowler got his revenge two balls later when the opener mishit a shot and Parag took a good catch. Medium-pace bowler Brijesh Sharma took two wickets in an over to further corner Lucknow, who survived just 18 overs in their fourth straight defeat. “I think it is difficult to explain, like it’s definitely our batting is let ting us down, but at the same time, we are disappointed as a team,” said Pant. “But at the same time, you’ve got to keep finding ways. You have to look for answers inside, not out side.” Archer, who reached a top speed of 151.6kph, mopped up the final two wickets to seal victory for Rajasthan. Rajasthan, who are second in the points table, next face Sunrisers Hyderabad tomorrow. – AFP Rajasthan duo turn up the heat

FILIPINA STAR Alexandra Eala enjoyed a strong start to her Madrid Open campaign on Wednesday, mov ing past Russian qualifier Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-3 to reach the second round at the event for the third straight year. The 44th-ranked lefty needed one hour and 31 minutes to dismiss Pavlyuchenkova, who was a semi finalist in the Spanish capital in 2021. The 34-year-old Pavlyuchenkova, a former French Open runner-up currently ranked 116 in the world, is 0-6 in tour-level main draw matches so far this sea son. Eala saved all four break points she faced and broke Pavlyuchenkova twice in a tightly-contested 54-minute opening set. The 20-year-old phenom briefly lost her advantage in the second set but swept eight points in a row to regain her lead and book a clash with 19th seed Elise Mertens. “I feel really great. I love Madrid, it’s an amazing tournament,” said Eala, who has been training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca for almost eight years. “Every time I come here, I feel very comfort able, I feel like I’m at home.” Pavlyuchenkova, who was playing with a heav ily-strapped right upper thigh, committed close to 40 unforced errors in what was her first meeting with Eala. “Every match at this level is a battle, all of us play ers we fight until the end and she’s been on the tour for many years. So I’m really happy with this win. She’s a great player and I’m really happy to be in the next round,” Eala added. In ATP action at the Caja Magica, Spanish teen sen sation Rafael Jodar had to dig deep to overcome Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 and notch his first-ever Masters 1000 victory on clay. Jodar, who was given a wildcard into his home tournament, was ranked 687 in the world this time last year but has rocketed up the charts to hit a career-high 42 in the world this week. Earlier in the day, 2021 Madrid finalist Matteo Berrettini crashed out to Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 6-3, 6-4. Meanwhile, former US Open champion Marin Cilic claimed his first Madrid Open win since 2022 with a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 performance against world number 44 Zizou Bergs. – AFP Eala sails into second round of Madrid Open

Alexandra Eala in action during her match against Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (not pictured) at the Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid on Wednesday. – REUTERSPIC

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF TRD (M) SDN. BHD. 198101002553 (68667-P) (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) At a Meeting of Members of the above named Company duly held at Suite 12B-23, Level 12B, Wisma Zelan, No. 1 Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur on 20 April 2026 the following resolutions set out below were passed: Special Resolution “That the Company be wound up voluntarily, as a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation, pursuant to Section 439(1)(b) of the “That Chan Pui Sze of Suite 12B-23, Level 12B, Wisma Zelan, No. 1 Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur be and is hereby appointed Liquidator for the purpose of such winding up. It was further resolved that the Liquidator be empowered to distribute to the members in specie any part of the assets of the Company and that the Company shall indemnify the Liquidator against all costs, charges, losses, expenses and liabilities to be incurred or sustained by her in the execution and discharge of her duties in relation thereto but shall not include any costs, charges, losses, expenses and liabilities that may arise as a result of her negligence as Liquidator of the Company.” Dated : 24 April 2026 RAJESH KUMAR DHAWAN A/L TILAK RAJ DHAWAN Director IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2016 AND IN THE MATTER OF TRD (M) SDN. BHD. 198101002553 (68667-P) (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the abovementioned Company which is hereby wound up voluntarily, are required on or before 25 May 2026 to send in their names and addresses of their solicitors (if any) to the undersigned, the Liquidator of the said Company, and, if so required in writing from the said Liquidator, are by their solicitors or personally, to come in and prove the said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof, they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before Companies Act, 2016.” Ordinary Resolution

Ryder Cup organisers defend steep 2027 ticket prices RYDER CUP ORGANISERS yesterday defended the cost of tickets for next year’s centenary tournament in Ireland after prices rose sharply compared to the last European event in Rome. Europe, it remains below the US$750 (RM2,972) fans paid to last year’s edition at Bethpage Black in New York, where Europe won 15-13 to retain the trophy. “Our prices are proportionate for a major global sporting event,” said Richard Atkinson, the European Tour Group’s chief Ryder Cup officer.

Explaining the ticket price rise to the BBC , Atkinson said “a lot has happened in the world” since the last Ryder Cup in Europe in 2023. Residents across the island of Ireland will be given an exclusive priority win dow to buy tickets starting this Friday, ahead of a global ballot opening on June 3. It will be the first time Ireland has staged the Ryder Cup since it was played at the K Club in County Kildare in 2006. – AFP

Daily general admission tickets for the three competition days on Sept 17 19 at Adare Manor in County Limerick are priced at €499 (RM2,323), almost double the €260 (RM1,210) it cost in Italy in 2023. Although the price represents a record high for a Ryder Cup hosted in

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“We’ve also made it as accessible as possible to a wide demographic of peo ple, including through our practice day tickets priced from €89 (RM414) and jun iors from €20 (RM93).”

CHAN PUI SZE Liquidator Suite 12B-23, Level 12B, Wisma Zelan, No. 1 Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur