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- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Emilia Hanafi, the former wife of well-known businessman Datuk SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin Kamal, was sent to Kajang Prison to serve a seven-day jail sentence starting Monday (June 27), for failing to comply with a Syariah High Court order on visitation dates for her three children. On Sept 4, 2019, the Syariah High Court sentenced Emilia to seven days in prison for contempt of court after her disobeying an order by unilaterally rescheduling the visitation dates for her children, aged 10 to 16, to be with their father SM Faisal. However, she was released on bail of RM5,000, pending appeal. Emilia, 43, in a white long dress and shawl, arrived at the Syariah Court here at 9.50am accompanied by her lawyer and family members. Syariah lawyer, Nazri Yahya, who represented Emilia, told reporters that his client was calm and mentally ready when she surrendered at the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court police office on Monday. In fact, he said that his … [Read more...] about SM Faisal’s ex-wife to serve seven days in jail for contempt of court

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin COVID-19, the rise of authoritarianism, and misunderstandings of rights, freedoms and privileges make it more important than ever to learn about and protect human rights. July 18 is Mandela Day, commemorating the 1918 birthday of Nelson Mandela, whose leadership brought democracy and human rights to South Africa. Mandela Day 2020 is the ideal time to give back to your community. Then you’ll feel good rewarding yourself by planning a post-pandemic trip to destinations that commemorate human rights. The world needs to ensure we don’t forget past atrocities so we can stop repeating them. Mandela Day 2020 Mandela Day takes place every year on July 18, Nelson Mandela’s birthday. The organizers of Mandela Day 2020 encourage everyone around the world to be active citizens within their communities to help change the world for the better. It can mean small things—giving blood, cleaning up a park, donating money to a good … [Read more...] about Mark Mandela Day By Planning A Trip To Commemorate Human Rights

Every year, around the world, tens of thousands of small businesses are badly disrupted by natural disasters (and sometimes man made disasters). I know that in Australia alone, we face fire, floods and cyclones constantly. The cost both financially and emotionally is huge. Businesses can be disrupted for anything from a few days to a few months. So what should you do to when disaster hits your business? 1. Start by setting up communication to the outside world. The first step in the rebuilding process is to make sure you are connected to the outside world and this normally means a working telephone and an email connection. It might mean hiring some computer equipment or getting your mobile phone set up for internet connection (if you haven't already. Even setting up a TV in your building helps to make you feel connected to the rest of the world. 2. Break the rebuilding process into smaller, more manageable chunks When standing in a devastated office, … [Read more...] about Your Business has Been Damaged or Destroyed by a Natural Disaster, What now?

Attached photo from the FB page of Rep. Pacquiao (Lawyer Jay Gerada (far right), Comelec provincial supervisor, and other members of the PBOC proclaims outgoing Sarangani Rep. Rogelio Pacquiao (second from right) as the winner in the province gubernatorial race) GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Deputy House Speaker and Sarangani Rep. Rogelio Pacquiao, younger brother of Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, was formally proclaimed Tuesday night as the newly elected governor of the province. The provincial board of canvassers (PBOC) led by election supervisor Jay Gerada convened around 6 p.m. at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall for the proclamation following the competion of the canvassing of votes from 569 clustered precincts in the province’s seven municipalities. Pacquiao, the standard bearer of political party People’s Champ Movement (PCM), garnered a total of 166,249 votes, which represents 73.42 percent of the total votes cast for governor in Monday’s polls. His closest rival, … [Read more...] about Pacquiao brod proclaimed Sarangani governor

Kris Bryant says he’s healthy and happy to be back and insists he doesn’t feel the pressure of trying to revive the stumbling Rockies. But he also knows that he’s not a miracle worker for a team that’s been in last place in the National League West since May 10. “They just want me to be myself, be a good teammate and be another guy here,” the left fielder said Monday before the Rockies (31-42) hosted the Dodgers (45-26) at Coors Field. “Going back to the offseason, that was the message that was preached to me and I enjoyed that type of team message. “I feel like when you go out there and try to be who you’re not, that’s when things just, kind of, don’t go your way. I just want to be the type of player that I am, and whether that’s a good day, a bad day or a so-so day, I’ll just keep putting the uniform on every day and continue to be who (I am).” Bryant, 30, who missed 44 games because of a lower-back injury that required two stints on the injured list, was scheduled to … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant returns to Rockies: “I just want to be the type of player that I am”

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Joe Biden is unlikely to dine with Kim Jong-un anytime soon. If he did, he might enjoy naengmyeon with a side of oi muchim . If Biden were to sit down with Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on the other hand, they might share a plate of khoresht-e hulu . A meal with Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela? Chivo al coco con mofongo might be on the menu. Over a seven-year period starting in 2010, residents of Pittsburgh could enjoy all of these delicacies at a take-out restaurant known as Conflict Kitchen . The premise was stunningly simple: Seven days a week, the proprietors served traditional dishes from nation-states in conflict with the United States. From Palestine to Cuba to Afghanistan, they rotated menus based on current events. For most of the proffered cuisines, Conflict Kitchen was the only option within driving distance. Although Conflict Kitchen is no longer open – and Pittsburgh is no longer a prime destination for chivo … [Read more...] about See The Provocative Designers Who Might Be The Next Nobel Peace Prize Winners At The Cooper Hewitt Museum

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Leaders of Group of Seven nations on Monday announced a support package for Ukraine, further sanctions against Russia and are reportedly nearing an agreement to set a price cap on Russian oil, a contentious issue as they debate ways to stave Putin’s war chest while mitigating spiraling inflation, soaring energy prices and an impending global food crisis. Key Facts Leaders of the G-7 —a group of the world’s seven largest economies which includes the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan— announced a suite of new measures against Moscow, including imposing higher tariffs on Russian goods, restricting Russian gold exports and imposing new sanctions on officials and organizations supporting the war effort. The group also unveiled a new support package for Ukraine, including the provision of military hardware, using the higher tariffs on Russian goods to help Ukraine and “financial, … [Read more...] about G-7 Leaders Nearing Price Cap On Russian Oil Funding Putin’s War Chest

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on June 20, 2022 - June 26, 2022. - A + A LAST week, CTOS Digital Bhd made a bold move to raise its stake in RAM Holdings Bhd (RAM), in which it already owns a 19.225% stake. This is the third acquisition that CTOS has undertaken within a year. CTOS, which bought into RAM shortly after it was listed in July last year, launched a general offer last week to buy out the remaining shares that it does not own in the credit rating agency (CRA) soon after it got the green light from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to own more than 51%. CTOS has so far spent the bulk of the RM173.8 million raised from a private placement in March on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). RAM will be the first local CRA to have a controlling shareholder upon the completion of the takeover offer. Dollars and cents aside, the takeover bid has prompted some quarters to question whether the independence of RAM’s rating … [Read more...] about Making sense of CTOS’ venture into RAM

Nayeon of K-pop band Twice dropped her first solo album Im Nayeon on Friday as the first member from the group to go solo. Ahead of dropping the album, Nayeon conducted a press conference in Seoul to discuss her first album. “I have very mixed feelings right now. I’m kind of relieved as I’ve been preparing this for so long, but at the same time, I feel excited and very anxious,” Nayeon said, sporting platinum-blonde hair and in an elegant black pantsuit. Seven years into her career as a K-pop artiste, Nayeon seemed more nervous than ever standing in front of the cameras, bursting into giggles, her cheeks flushing now and then. Nayeon of Twice held a press conference about her solo debut EP “Im Nayeon” in Seoul on Friday. – Photo: JYP Entertainment Nayeon is the first member to debut solo from Twice since the act launched under JYP Entertainment in 2015. While it may seem comparatively late that Twice bandmates are finally getting the solo spotlight, Nayeon said now … [Read more...] about Twice’s Nayeon overcomes limits with first solo EP ‘Im Nayeon’

“Westworld” is officially back, and the season four premiere was surprisingly good. Season three aired back in 2020, and it feels like it’s been a lifetime since we’ve had new episodes. Given the clunky nature of season three and the huge pause before the latest premiere, it’s reasonable to worry about what we’re going to get. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) It’s starting… Watch the Season 4 premiere of #Westworld at 9pm ET on @hbomax . pic.twitter.com/WN4LHq8u0M — Westworld (@WestworldHBO) June 27, 2022 Most notably, we know Dolores appeared to die at the end of season three, but Evan Rachel Wood is still very much involved in the new season as a character named Christina roughly seven years in the future from the end of season three. Is she a host? Is she a real person? Honestly, I don’t have a clue, and I think that’s the point. What we know is that Christina either knows more than she’s letting … [Read more...] about REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Gets Back On The Right Track With Its Season 4 Premiere