Two days after the arrest of the former Batu Kawan Umno vice-chief, who was scheduled to meet agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on 1Malaysia Development Bhd, the FBI has started investigations into allegations of money-laundering, The Wall Street Journal reports today. The FBI’s probe was the latest international investigation centred on 1MDB, […]
TachoEasy: What to make of the recent decision of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers du Québec (Quebec Financial Market Authority)?
Recently, Quebec’s Financial Market Authority issued a decision banning any investment in the activities of TachoEasy, a company that provides geolocation “trackers” for cars or valuables such as handbags or precious parcels. The company has experienced rapid success with its business model which consists of actively involving consumers in communication and strategic development efforts. There […]
Mirwaiz blasts Indian (electronic) media for indulging in hype and jingoism
Srinagar, March 13, (Scoop News)-Kashmir’s chief cleric,Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday expressed his dismay and condemned the posturing of the congress party over the issue of release of political prisoners in the valley. Addressing the weekly congregation at the Historic Jamia Masjid, he said that it is extremely unfortunate that any step taken to redress […]
PM Modi approves Rs. 426.83 crore PMNRF aid for damaged houses in JK
Jammu, February 25, (Scoop News)- The Prime Minister today approved financial aid of Rs.426.83 crore out of the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for assistance being provided to the owners of severely and partially damaged pucca and Kacha houses. This aid will benefit 1.87 lakh owners of houses damaged in the floods. The Spokesperson […]
Bangladesh’s ‘fraud’ Islami Banking dilemma should end
Well, I’m not a specialist on banking and precisely Islami or Sharia-based banking. But a recent comment by the country’s finance minister has stunned me. I demand that the issue is clarified by the government and the state recognises and adopts the true path in line with the constitution. I know we’ve a lot of […]
“Of all the many opportunities my life has given me, I am most proud of having once been a soldier”, says Chuck Hagel
On February 13, 2015 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gave a farewell speech to the military. It was addressed to the men and women of the Department of Defense: When I joined the United States Army 48 years ago, I could not have imagined one day serving as secretary of defense. It has been a […]
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