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Nurturing Brunei’s entrepreneurs: a year of growth at Baiduri Enterprise HUB

This month, Baiduri Bank marked a key milestone with the first anniversary of Baiduri Enterprise Hub. This occasion was celebrated by a diverse group of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representing sectors as varied as creative arts, food and beverages, professional services, technology, and retail.

Baiduri Enterprise Hub has quickly established itself as a key player in Brunei’s entrepreneurial landscape. Since its inception, the Hub has been dedicated to fostering the growth and development of MSMEs by providing a comprehensive range of facilities within a modern co-working space. These include private pods, meeting rooms, event spaces, and an expansive networking area aptly named “Horizon.” Entrepreneurs can also benefit from free WiFi, audio-visual equipment, and hot-desking options designed to support both budding startups and established businesses looking to scale up.

A vision for empowering Brunei’s businesses

Launched in August 2023, Baiduri Enterprise Hub was created with a clear vision: to empower Brunei’s MSMEs by providing them with the resources, guidance, and community needed to thrive. The Hub was designed as a one-stop centre to foster business growth, offering not only physical workspace but also a nurturing environment where entrepreneurs could access specialised services, events  and mentorship opportunities. Since its inception, the Hub has been a catalyst for innovation and collaboration, helping to elevate the MSME sector in Brunei.

Over the past year, the Hub has transformed into a vibrant venue where entrepreneurs gather not only to work but to upskill, collaborate, and drive innovation. It has become a vital space where ideas flourish, connections are made, and growth is achieved.

Central to the success of the Baiduri Enterprise Hub are the strategic partnerships forged with key ecosystem partners. Held in partnership with Darussalam Enterprise (DARe), the Baiduri MSME Empowerment Series provides workshops and one-to-one clinics to build the skills and capacity of entrepreneurs. The Baiduri Power Coffee sessions jointly organised with the Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei (YEAB) facilitate peer support and industry collaboration, while our mentoring sessions with Shell LiveWIRE offer expert guidance to help businesses secure financing and achieve sustainable growth.

 Through these collaborations, the Hub offers holistic support to MSMEs and foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the entrepreneurial community. 

The impact of the Baiduri Enterprise Hub is perhaps best reflected in the experiences of its members. For instance, Billy Lim Jin Hoe, founder of Si Manja Pet Grooming Spa, shared, “Baiduri Enterprise Hub has been instrumental in our development, providing invaluable resources and networking opportunities that have helped us grow.”

Similarly, Bash Harry, owner of The Harry Knit, noted, “Being part of the Baiduri Enterprise Hub has been a game-changer. The nurturing ecosystem and Baiduri Bank’s tailored financial solutions have empowered us to transform our passion for knitting into a thriving business.”

These success stories highlight the role of Baiduri Enterprise Hub in empowering local entrepreneurs to turn their visions into reality. Head of Business Banking at Baiduri Bank, Mohammad Isa Liew Mohd Amin Liew, expressed his pride in the Hub’s achievements: “When we first opened our doors, we started with just a handful of members. Today, we have grown to over 100 MSMEs, each contributing to a dynamic and supportive ecosystem. This growth is a testament to the resilience and innovation of our members and reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering local businesses.”

As Baiduri Bank looks to the future, the commitment to Brunei’s MSMEs remains steadfast. The Bank’s Business Banking Unit continues to offer a range of tailored products and services, including specialised MSME accounts, invoice financing, and business advisory services. These offerings are designed to support MSMEs at every stage of their journey, from start-up to expansion, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to thrive.

Manuel Bulens, Deputy CEO, Consumer Banking, Baiduri Bank emphasised the significant potential within Brunei’s MSME sector, stating, “Baiduri Bank is committed to playing an integral role in unlocking this potential. The Baiduri Enterprise Hub will continue to adapt to the changing needs of our business community, driving growth and innovation for years to come.”

Celebrating three decades of excellence

As Baiduri Bank commemorates its 30th Anniversary, the achievements of the Baiduri Enterprise Hub reflect the bank’s long-standing dedication to Brunei’s business community. Over the past three decades, Baiduri Bank has played a vital role in supporting the nation’s economic development, offering financial solutions that evolve with the needs of its customers. Continuing this tradition, Baiduri Bank remains committed to empowering local businesses, especially within the MSME sector. The Baiduri Enterprise Hub embodies this ongoing mission, driving economic growth and fostering innovation across Brunei.

For more information or to explore the opportunities available at the Baiduri Enterprise Hub, MSMEs are encouraged to reach out to Baiduri Bank’s Business Banking Unit by calling 8196301 / 8163963 during office hours or by emailing enterprisehub@baiduri.com.

Casting light on shadows

ABOVE & BELOW: A family faces the ‘Evil Shadow’ in the 'Tales Of Rare Resilience' video series; and Tintoy Chuo. PHOTO: THE STAR

ANN/THE STAR – Wayang kulit, the ancient art of shadow puppetry, has traditionally been celebrated as a form of cultural entertainment. Today, it is transforming into a compelling tool for spreading awareness about pressing social issues.

Recognising its unique ability to captivate a wide audience, the Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA) has partnered with Fusion Wayang Kulit to spearhead a campaign that brings attention to the struggles faced by those living with lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs).

MLDA, a non-profit organisation, advocates for patients suffering from these rare metabolic disorders, which predominantly affect children and disrupt their growth and development.

The symptoms of LSDs are often elusive, affecting multiple organs or imitating more common conditions, making them particularly challenging to diagnose.

With only 16 rare disease specialists across Malaysia, the path to diagnosis can be long and frustrating, often taking months or even years. Although there is no cure for LSDs, treatments like enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) offer some relief but come at a staggering cost, frequently surpassing MYR500,000 per year, with expenses that can soar even higher based on the specific condition and patient needs.

According to MLDA, given the constraints of government-based funding, many patients find themselves in need of financial assistance from diverse sources to cover the expenses of ERT. There are also the additional costs of supportive therapies, such as physical therapy, pain management and dialysis to consider.

ABOVE & BELOW: A family faces the ‘Evil Shadow’ in the ‘Tales Of Rare Resilience’ video series; and Tintoy Chuo. PHOTO: THE STAR
PHOTO: THE STAR
ABOVE & BELOW: Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association president Lee Yee Seng; and a scene from ‘Patients Shunned By Society’. PHOTO: THE STAR
PHOTO: THE STAR

“MLDA serves as a voice for patients with LSD as they, together with their families and caregivers, have limited information and resources to cope with managing these conditions.

Few people understand the challenges of raising a child with LSD, or how symptoms can severely affect a patient’s independence and quality of life,” said MLDA president Lee Yee Seng.

“Treatment with ERT is essential to keep their condition from getting worse, relieve symptoms and prolong their lifespan. However, the cost is prohibitive for the average patient,” he added.

BEYOND THE SHADOWS

The Tales Of Rare Resilience project, developed in collaboration with World Rare Disease Day, comprises four videos that illuminate the physical and emotional hurdles experienced by patients with LSD, as well as their families and caregivers.

Each narrative explores various facets of their difficulties, ranging from social isolation and loneliness to the anguish parents endure witnessing their child’s suffering, the quest for an accurate diagnosis, and the financial strain of treatment.

“We hope that these stories will resonate with all Malaysians, who can surely relate to the pain and suffering of these patients, that they will be inspired to support our mission in any way they can,” Lee said, adding that MLDA welcomes all forms of assistance, from donations to volunteers.

Under the guidance of Tintoy Chuo, Fusion Wayang Kulit is renowned for blending traditional wayang kulit with elements of pop culture and science fiction, including Star Wars and folklore.

Established in 2012 by Chuo and Take-Huat, Fusion Wayang Kulit has embarked on a contemporary journey, combining shadow puppetry, storytelling, and digital/multimedia ventures. Its creations have also been showcased in local museums.

The Tales Of Rare Resilience initiative was unique and posed a significant challenge, with its multi-layered stories.

“It was MLDA that connected with us and asked whether we would like to work with them on the project,” Chuo said.

“After I read through the brief and understood what MLDA does, I felt that it was a very important project, one through which we could contribute to their work and do our part in helping patients with LSD, so I agreed to do it,” he added.

Based in Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) GMBB arts mall, Fusion Wayang Kulit began work on the project, utilising its dedicated studio space to meticulously craft each narrative for the campaign.

A regular wayang kulit collaborator Pak Dain (Muhammad Dain Othman), a well-respected Tok Dalang (master puppeteer), narrated the video series – in Bahasa Malaysia with English subtitles. A team of seven traditional musicians backed up the project.

“It took several brainstorming sessions (with MLDA) to decide what stories we wanted to tell. Living with LSD or someone with LSD is a very complex scenario, so we narrowed it down to two stories told from the parents’ perspective and two focusing on the children with LSD.

“The videos on the parents’ experiences talk about the physical and mental challenges in caring for a child with LSD. As for the kids’ perspective, we covered two common issues – being bullied and not being able to physically keep up with other kids,” Chuo said.

The team created five new wayang kulit puppets for this project, comprising the main characters: a mother, father, daughter, son and the ‘Evil Shadow’, a manifestation of the burden of the disease. – Hanis Maketab

Horseback archery rides high in Malaysia

ABOVE & BELOW: A young archer makes a practice run before sending arrows downrange; and Umar (left) and Shaidin fastening a saddle on Aura. PHOTO: BERNAMA

ANN/THE STAR – Retired civil engineer Shaidin Salim is among Malaysia’s most experienced horseback archers. After retiring, he turned to horsemanship, finding it a meaningful and fulfilling way to spend his time.

“I’ve always loved horses, and horsemanship is a valued practice in Islamic merit-making,” said the 67-year-old. Archery soon followed, and Shaidin merged the two disciplines, embarking on a journey of profound self-discovery. He found that horseback archery helped him conquer his temper.

“The discipline required in both horsemanship and archery has made me calmer,” he reflected.

Encouraged by peers, Shaidin grew passionate about perfecting his accuracy and consistency. He emphasises the importance of quality equipment, stating, “If you’re poorly equipped, you won’t progress in horseback archery.”

A turning point in his training came when he hosted a top international archer, from whom he learned the intricacies of proper form and effective techniques.

This exchange deepened his commitment to the sport, culminating in a 2019 trip to Turkiye, where he attended an expert-led course to refine his skills. However, the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted his practice.

ABOVE & BELOW: A young archer makes a practice run before sending arrows downrange; and Umar (left) and Shaidin fastening a saddle on Aura. PHOTO: BERNAMA
PHOTO: BERNAMA

As restrictions eased, Shaidin introduced his son Umar to the world of horseback archery.

After two years of dedicated training, the 24-year-old has become a rising star in the equine sports community.

“I passed my knowledge to Umar and trained him to become a champion,” Shaidin said proudly. Umar’s efforts paid off when he recently won the Indonesian Horseback Archers League tournament, earning widespread respect in the local archery scene.

While Shaidin no longer competes, he remains deeply involved as a horseman, focusing on training Umar.

His background in engineering has proven invaluable in designing practical solutions, such as a custom quiver, which played a significant role in Umar securing a top-10 finish in his first competition.

Umar now trains regularly, dedicating about an hour each day to riding and ensuring his horse is well-prepared and cared for.

“We start by making sure the horse isn’t overworked,” Shaidin explained.

Reflecting on his decision to introduce Umar to the sport, Shaidin said, “I wanted to keep him from being glued to his smartphone.”

The rigorous training has provided Umar with a much-needed digital detox, transforming him into a disciplined horseman.

Despite initial hesitation due to a fear of heights, Umar has fully embraced the sport, benefiting from having his own stable and horse for training. “With proper handling, you can get the best performance from your horse,” Umar advised.

Together, Umar and Shaidin manage Ladam Merah stable in Umbai, Melaka, where they offer horseback archery lessons for beginners.

“Our package includes six lessons, starting with the basics. By the fourth lesson, most learners can ride and shoot simultaneously,” Shaidin added. He firmly believes that no one is too old to take up horseback archery – a sport that, in his view, is accessible to all. – Sam Cheong

Heavy rains, storms affect over 36,200 across Laos

File photo shows flooding in Xaythany district of the Lao capital Vientiane in 2018. PHOTO: THE STAR
XINHUA – The tropical depression and Prapiroon storm brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Laos from July 18 to August 21, affecting more than 36,200 people across the country.
 
Heavy rains and storms affected 13 provinces across Laos, impacting 60 districts, 541 villages, and 17,548 households, Lao Army Television reported yesterday.
 
The storms and heavy rains have caused widespread damage to over 9,760 hectares of agricultural land, 177 roads, 12 bridges, 79 irrigation systems, 30 water supply systems, 334 fishponds, and livestock including 13,478 cattle, buffaloes, goats and poultry.
 
Three people lost their lives and one person is still missing. Additionally, 72 households had to be temporarily relocated and 125 houses were damaged, according to the report.
 
The Lao National Disaster Management Committee held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss various measures to enhance disaster preparedness and response, with a particular focus on ensuring timely and efficient coordination among relevant agencies.
 
Speaking at the meeting, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Chansamone Chanyalath stressed the importance of the committee’s role in effectively managing disaster response during the 2024 rainy season and urged continuous vigilance and prompt action in addressing emerging challenges.
 
File photo shows flooding in Xaythany district of the Lao capital Vientiane in 2018. PHOTO: THE STAR

Happy birthday!

Panda Yuanyuan who celebrated her 20th birthday, eats cake at the zoo. PHOTO: AP

AP – Well-wishers gathered to wish the Taipei Zoo’s oldest giant panda a happy 20th birthday.

Visitors crowded around Yuanyuan’s enclosure to take photos of her with a birthday cake in the shape of the number 20.

Yuanyuan was born in China and arrived in 2008 with her partner Tuantuan. He died in 2022 at age 18 but not before fathering two female cubs, Yuanzai and Yuanbao, now 11 and four respectively and still living at the zoo.

Danielle Shu, a 20-year-old Brazilian student in Taiwan, said she found online clips of the pandas an enjoyable distraction. “And I just find it really funny and cute,” Shu said.

Faced with declining habitat and a notoriously low birthrate, giant panda populations have declined to around 1,900 in the mountains of western China, while 600 pandas live in zoos and breeding centres in China and around the world.

Panda Yuanyuan who celebrated her 20th birthday, eats cake at the zoo. PHOTO: AP
People take photos during Panda Yuanyuan”s birthday party. PHOTO: AP

Weakening typhoon churns through Japan, six dead

A worker removes debris blown away by strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Miyazaki, Japan. PHOTO: AFP

AFP – Typhoon Shanshan weakened to a tropical storm yesterday but was still dumping heavy rains as it slowly churned through Japan, triggering transport havoc and landslide warnings, with up to six people killed.

The storm, which at landfall was one of the fiercest to hit Japan in decades, pummelled Kyushu island on Thursday with gusts of up to 252 kilometres per hour (kph). Yesterday the typhoon eased to 108kph as it moved up the archipelago.

Even before making landfall, a landslide caused by the heavy rains preceding the storm killed three members of the same family late Tuesday in Aichi prefecture, around 1,000 kilometres (km) away.

Government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi yesterday confirmed reports of one additional death, but said that “the relation to the typhoon was being studied”. Two more were feared dead and two others were missing, he added. Eight people were seriously hurt and 70 others had light injuries, Hayashi said, with many injured by broken glass after the typhoon smashed windows and ripped tiles off roofs on Thursday. Almost 200 buildings were damaged. Typhoons in the region have been forming closer to coastlines, intensifying more rapidly and lasting longer over land due to climate change, according to a study released in July.

A rapid attribution analysis issued yesterday by Imperial College London using peer-reviewed methodology calculated that Typhoon Shanshan’s winds were made 26 per cent more likely by a warming planet.

Without phasing out fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change, typhoons will bring even greater devastation to Japan,” said director of the Grantham Institute at Imperial Ralf Toumi.

The coming storm prompted Japanese authorities to issue their highest alert in several areas, with more than five million people advised to evacuate, although it was unclear how many did.

A worker removes debris blown away by strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Miyazaki, Japan. PHOTO: AFP

Israel air strike kills three Palestinians on third day of West Bank raid

A Palestinian woman stands in the doorway of her house along a street from which Israeli bulldozers dug out the asphalt in the Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarem in the occupied-West Bank. PHOTO: AFP

JENIN (AFP) – Israel said it killed three Hamas militants in an air strike in the occupied West Bank yesterday, taking the death toll from a large-scale military operation now in its third day to at least 19.

A top United Nations (UN) aid official meanwhile questioned “what has become of our basic humanity”, as the war raged on in Gaza and humanitarian operations struggle to respond.

The UN has warned the military operation which Israel launched in the West Bank early Wednesday is “fuelling an already explosive situation” in the territory and has pressed Israel to end it.

In the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris pledged she will not change Washington’s policy of supplying weapons to Israel if elected to the top job in November. But she stressed it was time to “end this war”.

Israel has killed at least 19 Palestinians since Wednesday, the military and the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

A Palestinian woman stands in the doorway of her house along a street from which Israeli bulldozers dug out the asphalt in the Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarem in the occupied-West Bank. PHOTO: AFP

The military said it killed three Hamas militants in an air strike near the northern city of Jenin yesterday.

Witnesses told AFP the strike hit a car in the town of Zababdeh, southeast of the city.

Israeli troops pulled back from other West Bank towns late on Thursday but fighting raged on around Jenin, long a hub of militant activity.

The AFP journalist reported loud explosions from the city’s refugee camp and thick plumes of smoke rising from the area.

In Gaza, Israeli artillery pounded western areas of Gaza City early yesterday, an AFP journalist said, while a medical source at the southern Nasser Hospital said an Israeli strike killed three people near the southern city of Khan Yunis.

The World Health Organization said Israel had agreed to at least three days of “humanitarian pauses” in parts of Gaza, starting tomorrow, to facilitate a vaccination drive after the first case of polio in a quarter of a century was recorded in the territory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the measures were “not a ceasefire”.

The Israeli assault in the West Bank has caused significant destruction, especially in Tulkarem, whose governor Mustafa Taqatqa described the raids as “unprecedented” and a “dangerous signal”.

The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group said at least 45 people had been detained in the West Bank since Wednesday.

The UN said on Wednesday that at least 637 Palestinians had been killed in the territory by Israeli troops or settlers since the Gaza war began.

In Gaza, Israeli shelling in the Jabalia refugee camp killed two people yesterday, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-ruled territory said.

The UN had to halt the movement of aid and aid workers within Gaza on Monday due to a new Israeli evacuation order for the Deir el-Balah area, which had become a hub for its workers.

“More than 88 per cent of Gaza’s territory has come under an (Israeli) order to evacuate at some point,” the acting head of the UN humanitarian office Joyce Msuya.

She said civilians were being forced into just 11 per cent of the Gaza Strip, already one of the most densely populated territories in the world before the war.

“What we have witnessed over the past 11 months… calls into question the world’s commitment to the international legal order that was designed to prevent these tragedies,” Msuya said. “It forces us to ask: what has become of our basic sense of humanity?”

Turkiye says over 100 suspected IS members arrested

People walk along a commercial alley in a street market at Eminonu area in Istanbul, Turkiye. PHOTO: AP

ISTANBUL (AFP) – Turkiye arrested over 100 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group this week, authorities said yesterday, the latest mass detention targeting the terror organisation.

The country has been hit by several major attacks claimed by IS, including a 2017 shooting that killed dozens of people.

The fresh raids took place across the country, including in the capital Ankara and Turkiye’s largest city Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The arrest of 119 people this week follows other mass detentions, including 99 announced in early August.

Since the 2019 collapse of the group, some suspected IS members have settled in Turkiye.

Turkish authorities said that since June 2023 more than 3,600 people with suspected ties to the extremist group have been arrested.

Two of the assailants who massacred 145 people at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow last March, an attack for which IS claimed responsibility, had spent several weeks in Turkiye before heading to Russia, according to local authorities.

People walk along a commercial alley in a street market at Eminonu area in Istanbul, Turkiye. PHOTO: AP

Germany deports first Afghans since Taleban government took control

Federal Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs Nancy Faeser attends the special session of the Bundestag's Committee on Internal Affairs in Berlin, Germany. PHOTO: AP

FRANKFURT (AFP) – Germany said yesterday it had deported Afghan criminals back to their home country for the first time since Taleban authorities took power in 2021, as Berlin faces pressure to get tougher on migration.

The 28 Afghan nationals were all “convicted offenders who had no right to stay in Germany and against whom deportation orders had been issued”, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said in a statement.

A chartered Qatar Airways flight bound for Kabul took off from Leipzig airport just before 0500 GMT with the Afghans on board, Der Spiegel magazine said.

The operation was the result of two months of “secret negotiations” in which Qatar acted as the intermediary between Berlin and the Taleban authorities, Spiegel reported.

Hebestreit only said Germany had “asked key regional partners for support in order to facilitate the deportations”.

Federal Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs Nancy Faeser attends the special session of the Bundestag’s Committee on Internal Affairs in Berlin, Germany. PHOTO: AP

More such deportations would follow, he said.

Germany completely stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul after the Taleban took power in August 2021. Among those sent back yesterday was an Afghan man who took part in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl, and another with over 160 criminal convictions, said the Justice Ministry of Baden-Wuerttemberg state.

“Our security matters, and our rule of law state is taking action,” said Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.

Green party co-leader Omid Nouripour welcomed the expulsion of convicted serious criminals, but said it did not signal the start of large-scale deportations to Afghanistan.

“Law-abiding people, especially families and children who have fled from radical extremists” are protected in Germany, he said.

Berlin faces growing calls to curb illegal migration and take tougher action against dangerous and convicted asylum seekers, following a series of high-profile crimes.

Germany is still reeling from last week’s knife attack at a street festival in the western city of Solingen that left three people dead, allegedly committed by a 26-year-old Syrian man with links to the Islamic State group.

The suspect was meant to have been deported to Bulgaria a while back but the operation failed after authorities were unable to locate him.

In May, a 25-year-old Afghan was accused of killing a police officer in a knife attack on a market square in the city of Mannheim.

Faeser had on Thursday already said deportations to both countries would resume “very soon” as part of a package of measures to tighten security and asylum policies.

Discontent about immigration is expected to play a key role in two closely-watched regional elections in eastern Germany tomorrow, where the far-right AfD party is expected to make big gains.

Rights group Amnesty International sharply condemned the decision to resume Afghanistan deportations, accusing Berlin of election tactics and of violating obligations under international law.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in an interview with Spiegel published yesterday, said the government “respects the constitution in everything we do”.

“But it’s clear that someone who commits a serious offence in our country cannot enjoy the same protection as someone who behaves decently.”

Venezuela reports power failure across country

Buildings stand in darkness during a power outage in Caracas, Venezuela. PHOTO: AP

CARACAS (AFP) – A blackout plunged most of Venezuela into darkness early yesterday morning, according to Communications Minister Freddy Nanez, who blamed the event on a “sabotage” of the national grid.

Venezuela experiences frequent blackouts, which President Nicolas Maduro’s government routinely attributes to unproven conspiracies to overthrow him.

“We are reporting that at approximately 4.40 am today, Friday, August 30, an electrical sabotage took place in Venezuela, a sabotage against the national electrical system, which has affected almost the entire national territory,” Nanez told the state-run VTV channel.

“All 24 states are reporting total or partial loss of electricity supply,” he said.

The worst countrywide outage to strike Venezuela, in March 2019, lasted several days.

Western regions such as Tachira and Zulia, once capitals of the oil industry, experience daily power outages. Maduro’s government has accused the United States and the political opposition of ochestrating the power failures.

Opposition leaders and experts, however, blame corruption and a lack of investment and expertise for the outages.

“It is a new electrical sabotage,” said Nanez.

“We have lived it in 2019, we know what it cost us in 2019, we know what it has cost us to recover the national electric system since then and today we are facing it with the proper protocols.”

Buildings stand in darkness during a power outage in Caracas, Venezuela. PHOTO: AP
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