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Methven UK staff take on 'gruelling' fundraiser to support Australian colleagues
Move for Australia challenge will see staff walk, run, cycle and swim 10,569 miles
Published: January 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm
Staff at Methven UK are uniting to take part in a gruelling fundraising challenge in order to show support for their Australian colleagues following the devastating bushfires.
As part of the fundraiser, members of staff will embark on a challenge to 'Move for Australia' later this month, aiming to walk, run, cycle and swim 10,569 miles – the distance between the Methven UK Experience Centre in Warrington and the Caroma-on-Collins showroom in Sydney.
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All proceeds from the challenge will be donated to the Red Cross disaster relief appeal, providing practical help and support for the thousands of people affected by the bushfires.
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We are humbled by both their courage and resilience and whilst we are too far away to offer any practical assistance, we wanted to do something. We are looking forward to challenging ourselves and working as a team to raise money for this vital cause."
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Schedule 4 — Appeals and applications to Charity Tribunal
the reference in that paragraph to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this
Schedule included a reference to any other provision
relating to appeals to the Tribunal which is contained in
Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Charities Act 2005.
Schedule 1D
Section 2A(4)
References to Charity Tribunal
References by Commission
A question which—
has arisen in connection with the exercise by the
Commission of any of its functions, and
involves either the operation of charity law in any respect
or its application to a particular state of affairs,
may be referred to the Tribunal by the Commission if the
Commission considers it desirable to refer the question to the
Tribunal.
The Commission may make such a reference only with the consent
of the Attorney General.
The Commission shall be a party to proceedings before the
Tribunal on the reference.
The following shall be entitled to be parties to proceedings before
the Tribunal on the reference—
the Attorney General, and
with the Tribunal's permission—
the charity trustees of any charity which is likely to
be affected by the Tribunal's decision on the
reference,
any such charity which is a body corporate, and
any other person who is likely to be so affected.
References by Attorney General
A question which involves either—
the operation of charity law in any respect, or
the application of charity law to a particular state of affairs,
may be referred to the Tribunal by the Attorney General if the
Attorney General considers it desirable to refer the question to the
The Attorney General shall be a party to proceedings before the
the Commission, and
Powers of Commission in relation to matters referred to Tribunal
This paragraph applies where a question which involves the
application of charity law to a particular state of affairs has been
referred to the Tribunal under paragraph 1 or 2 above.
The Commission shall not take any steps in reliance on any view
as to the application of charity law to that state of affairs until—
proceedings on the reference (including any proceedings
on appeal) have been concluded, and
any period during which an appeal (or further appeal)
may ordinarily be made has ended.
paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (2) above are
satisfied, and
the question has been decided in proceedings on the
the Commission shall give effect to that decision when dealing
with the particular state of affairs to which the reference related.
Suspension of time limits while reference in progress
Sub-paragraph (2) below applies if—
paragraph 3(2) above prevents the Commission from
taking any steps which it would otherwise be permitted or
required to take, and
the steps in question may be taken only during a period
specified in an enactment ("the specified period").
The running of the specified period is suspended for the period
begins with the date on which the question is referred to
the Tribunal, and
ends with the date on which paragraphs (a) and (b) of
paragraph 3(2) above are satisfied.
Nothing in this paragraph or section 74A of this Act prevents the
specified period being suspended concurrently by virtue of sub-
paragraph (2) above and that section.
Agreement for Commission to act while reference in progress
Paragraph 3(2) above does not apply in relation to any steps taken
by the Commission with the agreement of—
the persons who are parties to the proceedings on the
reference at the time when those steps are taken, and
(if not within paragraph (a) above) the charity trustees of
any charity which—
is likely to be directly affected by the taking of
those steps, and
is not a party to the proceedings at that time.
The Commission may take those steps despite the suspension in
accordance with paragraph 4(2) above of any period during which
it would otherwise be permitted or required to take them.
Paragraph 3(3) above does not require the Commission to give
effect to a decision as to the application of charity law to a
particular state of affairs to the extent that the decision is
inconsistent with any steps already taken by the Commission in
relation to that state of affairs in accordance with this paragraph.
Appeals and applications in respect of matters determined on references
No appeal or application may be made to the Tribunal by a person
to whom sub-paragraph (2) below applies in respect of an order or
decision made, or direction given, by the Commission in
accordance with paragraph 3(3) above.
This sub-paragraph applies to a person who was at any stage a
party to the proceedings in which the question referred to the
Tribunal was decided.
Rules under section 2B(1) of this Act may include provision as to
who is to be treated for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) above
as being (or not being) a party to the proceedings.
Any enactment (including one contained in this Act) which
provides for an appeal or application to be made to the Tribunal
has effect subject to sub-paragraph (1) above.
In this Schedule—
"charity law" means—
any enactment contained in, or made under, this Act
or the Charities Act 2005,
any other enactment specified in regulations made by
the Secretary of State, and
any rule of law which relates to charities, and
"enactment" includes an enactment comprised in
subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the
Interpretation Act 1978), and includes an enactment
whenever passed or made.
The exclusions contained in section 96(2) of this Act (ecclesiastical
corporations etc.) do not have effect for the purposes of this
Schedule 5 — Exempt charities: increased regulation under 1993 Act
Exempt charities: increased regulation under 1993 Act
Power to require charity's name to be changed
In section 6 of the 1993 Act (power of Commission to require charity's name
to be changed) omit subsection (9) (exclusion of exempt charities).
Power to institute inquiries
In section 8(1) of the 1993 Act (power of Commission to institute inquiries
with regard to charities but not in relation to any exempt charity) after "any
exempt charity" insert "except where this has been requested by its principal
regulator."
Power to call for documents etc.
In section 9 of the 1993 Act (power of Commission to call for documents and
search records) omit subsection (4) (exclusion of documents relating only to
exempt charities).
Concurrent jurisdiction of Commission with High Court
Section 16 of the 1993 Act (concurrent jurisdiction of Commission with High
Court for certain purposes) is amended as follows.
In subsection (4)(c) (application for Commission to exercise powers may be
made by Attorney General except in case of exempt charity) omit "in the case
of a charity other than an exempt charity,".
In subsection (5) (jurisdiction exercisable in case of charity which is not an
exempt charity and whose annual income does not exceed £500) omit
"which is not an exempt charity and".
Further powers of Commission
In section 17(7) of the 1993 Act (expenditure by charity on promoting
Parliamentary Bill needs consent of court or Commission except in case of
exempt charity) omit the words from "but this subsection" onwards.
Power to act for protection of charities
In section 18 of the 1993 Act (power of Commission to act for protection of
charities) for subsection (16) substitute—
subsections (1) to (3) apply in relation to an exempt charity,
subsections (4) to (6) apply in relation to such a charity at any
time after the Commission have instituted an inquiry under
section 8 with respect to it,
and the other provisions of this section apply accordingly."
Schedule 6 — Group Accounts
Power to give directions about dormant bank accounts
In section 28 of the 1993 Act (power of Commission to give directions about
dormant bank accounts of charities), omit subsection (10) (exclusion of
accounts held by or on behalf of exempt charity).
Proceedings by persons other than Commission
Section 33 of the 1993 Act (charity proceedings by persons other than
Commission) is amended as follows.
In subsection (2) (proceedings relating to a charity other than an exempt
charity must be authorised by the Commission) omit "(other than an exempt
charity)".
In subsection (7) (participation by Attorney General in proceedings relating
to charity other than exempt charity) omit "(other than an exempt charity)".
Power to order disqualified person to repay sums received from charity
In section 73 of the 1993 Act (consequences of person acting as charity trustee
while disqualified), in subsection (4) (power of Commission to order
disqualified person to repay sums received from a charity other than an
exempt charity) omit "(other than an exempt charity)".
Group Accounts
After Schedule 5 to the 1993 Act insert—
"Schedule 5A
This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.
A charity is a "parent charity" if—
it is (or is to be treated as) a parent undertaking in relation
to one or more other undertakings in accordance with the
provisions of section 258 of, and Schedule 10A to, the
Companies Act 1985, and
it is not a company.
Each undertaking in relation to which a parent charity is (or is to
be treated as) a parent undertaking in accordance with those
provisions is a "subsidiary undertaking" in relation to the parent
charity.
But sub-paragraph (3) does not have the result that any of the
following is a "subsidiary undertaking"—
any special trusts of a charity,
any institution which, by virtue of a direction under
section 96(5) of this Act, is to be treated as forming part of
a charity for the purposes of this Part of this Act, or
any charity to which a direction under section 96(6) of this
Act applies for those purposes.
"The group", in relation to a parent charity, means that charity and
its subsidiary undertaking or undertakings, and any reference to
the members of the group is to be construed accordingly.
For the purposes of—
this paragraph, and
the operation of the provisions mentioned in sub-
paragraph (2) above for the purposes of this paragraph,
"undertaking" has the meaning given by sub-paragraph (7) below.
For those purposes "undertaking" means—
an undertaking as defined by section 259(1) of the
Companies Act 1985, or
a charity which is not an undertaking as so defined.
The charity trustees—
of a parent charity, or
of any charity which is a subsidiary undertaking,
must ensure that the accounting records kept in respect of the
charity under section 41(1) of this Act not only comply with the
requirements of that provision but also are such as to enable the
charity trustees of the parent charity to ensure that, where any
group accounts are prepared by them under paragraph 3(2), those
accounts comply with the relevant requirements.
If a parent charity has a subsidiary undertaking in relation to
which the requirements of section 41(1) of this Act do not apply,
the charity trustees of the parent charity must take reasonable
steps to secure that the undertaking keeps such accounting
records as to enable the trustees to ensure that, where any group
accounts are prepared by them under paragraph 3(2), those
In this paragraph "the relevant requirements" means the
requirements of regulations under paragraph 3.
Preparation of group accounts
This paragraph applies in relation to a financial year of a charity if
it is a parent charity at the end of that year.
The charity trustees of the parent charity must prepare group
accounts in respect of that year.
"Group accounts" means consolidated accounts—
relating to the group, and
complying with such requirements as to their form and
contents as may be prescribed by regulations made by the
Secretary of State.
Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (3),
regulations under that sub-paragraph may make provision—
for any such accounts to be prepared in accordance with
such methods and principles as are specified or referred to
in the regulations;
for dealing with cases where the financial years of the
members of the group do not all coincide;
as to any information to be provided by way of notes to the
Regulations under that sub-paragraph may also make provision—
for determining the financial years of subsidiary
undertakings for the purposes of this Schedule;
for imposing on the charity trustees of a parent charity
requirements with respect to securing that such financial
years coincide with that of the charity.
If the requirement in sub-paragraph (2) applies to the charity
trustees of a parent charity in relation to a financial year—
that requirement so applies in addition to the requirement
in section 42(1) of this Act, and
the option of preparing the documents mentioned in
section 42(3) of this Act is not available in relation to that
year (whatever the amount of the charity's gross income
for that year).
Sub-paragraph (2) has effect subject to paragraph 4.
Exceptions relating to requirement to prepare group accounts
The requirement in paragraph 3(2) does not apply to the charity
trustees of a parent charity in relation to a financial year if at the
end of that year it is itself a subsidiary undertaking in relation to
another charity.
trustees of a parent charity in relation to a financial year if the
aggregate gross income of the group for that year does not exceed
such sum as is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of
Regulations made by the Secretary of State may prescribe
circumstances in which a subsidiary undertaking may or (as the
case may be) must be excluded from group accounts required to
be prepared under paragraph 3(2) for a financial year.
Where, by virtue of such regulations, each of the subsidiary
undertakings which are members of a group is either permitted or
required to be excluded from any such group accounts for a
financial year, the requirement in paragraph 3(2) does not apply to
the charity trustees of the parent charity in relation to that year.
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Four Pillars of an SSI Network
Governance is critical to universal interoperability in an identity metasystem because all participants must be able to make their own decisions about who and what to trust. Governance gives assurances by providing process and accountability.
Network Operations
Supporting effective network operations is one of the key operational functions of the Sovrin Foundation . This includes coordinating code releases and supporting Stewards. The Foundation Ops Team monitors the nodes which run the Sovrin Network to ensure they operate in accordance with the Governance Framework and the network meets important requirements, like censorship resistance.
Creating the internet's identity layer has never been done before, and in order to be done right, it requires a great amount of coordination between individuals and organizations from all around the world. Some of these players include standards bodies, governments, enterprises, developers, NGOs, and regulators. As a nonprofit organization, the Sovrin Foundation acts as the unbiased, nonpartisan support, bringing together all of these voices to build a global public utility for self-sovereign identity.
The fourth key function of the Sovrin Foundation is evangelizing self-sovereign identity (SSI) and bringing people and organizations together to spur adoption. This includes building awareness of and affinity for self-sovereign identity, channeling marketing efforts around the individual projects and their own respective value propositions, highlight, promote, and research and promote awareness around individual use cases and what Sovrin-enabled systems can do for customers across many industry verticals.
A digital identity system needs more than just technical standards. We often hear that the internet is a product of standards, and while that's true, it also only exists because people strung cable, wrote code, created rules, built organizations, and formed alliances. SSI has similar needs and meeting them won't happen just because we define nice protocols and write some open source code.
A functioning network for an identity metasystem is a social system, and building it requires a means of building coherence to align the actions of people and organizations. We created the Sovrin Foundation to do that. Over time its role may change, but right now, there are important tasks that must be done to create coherence.
Building a functional SSI network requires that, in addition to the technical standards, we work on several core areas: governance, community, operations, and adoption.


The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with SFJAZZ, has announced a distinctive new initiative that will bring together promising young musicians and illuminati of the jazz world: The Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) program will be the first collaboration of its kind in which a world-class music conservatory is formally linked to an award-winning jazz concert venue and its all-star resident ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective. The inaugural, four-year bachelor's degree program will welcome its first-ever class of Roots, Jazz, and American Music majors in the fall of 2017, which will also mark SFCM's 100th anniversary of delivering an extraordinary education to some of the world's most talented musicians. The Conservatory is pleased to kick off the next century with this exciting new partnership, in which students will have the opportunity to hone their craft directly with members of the award- winning SFJAZZ Collective, the repertory group of the SFJAZZ Center. Comprising eight of the most legendary performers, composers, and teachers in the jazz world today, members of the Collective include alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, trumpeter Sean Jones, trombonist Robin Eubanks, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, pianist Edward Simon, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Obed Calvaire.
President David H. Stull of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced the landmark partnership at the Conservatory's annual gala on March 21. The gala honored trustee William K. Bowes, Jr. and featured performances by pianist Jeremy Denk, the SFJAZZ Collective, and Conservatory students.
Randall Kline SFJAZZ Founder and Executive/Artistic Director, feels the collaboration is "one- of-a-kind, and meant to be." He says that he conceived the tremendous potential of a partnership two years ago and approached Stull, who immediately embraced the idea.
"The two institutions play vital roles in the artistic life of San Francisco, and are literally within sight of one another in the cultural hub of San Francisco's Hayes Valley," says Kline. "The instrumental, compositional, and ensemble virtuosity of the Collective is a great match with the rigorous excellence of one of the country's preeminent conservatories. This will be a program unlike any other in the world, and we look forward to making this innovative initiative fulfill its immense potential."
Donald Derheim, Chief Executive Officer of SFJAZZ, has also worked closely with Kline and Stull as they embarked on bringing their collective vision to fruition. "The partnership between SFCM and SFJAZZ is further proof of jazz's popular resurgence," says Derheim, "and helps fill the need for higher education in the American art form."
Distinguished jazz artist and educator Simon Rowe has been appointed by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as executive director of the Roots, Jazz, and American Music program. Lauded for his exceptional work in education and for having a prodigious understanding of jazz music, its history, and its development as an art form, Rowe also leads the acclaimed Simon Rowe Trio and has appeared with numerous jazz greats. Currently, he serves as executive director of the Brubeck Institute at the University of the Pacific, where he established an accelerated jazz performance degree track; created Take 5, an innovative jazz club; and developed local, national, and international coalitions to forward the mission of the Institute. Rowe will take leave of his position at the Brubeck Institute before beginning his appointment at SFCM in August.
music over the last several hundred years. They will also have the coveted opportunity to perform side-by-side with the SFJAZZ Collective in both concerts and outreach events at SFJAZZ and throughout the Bay Area. Additionally, Roots, Jazz, and American Music majors will apprentice to the uniquely democratic structure of the Collective, in which the group collaborates equally on a range of administrative and artistic issues, from auditioning new members to programming.
A passionate advocate of jazz education and for the process of developing community around the arts, Rowe believes in equipping young musicians to one day assume leadership positions within their communities, not just in music, but wherever their paths take them. With a desire to "mold citizens, in addition to great performers," Rowe will work in consort with SFJAZZ's education department to explore ways for students to participate in outreach activities and initiatives. Currently, SFJAZZ presents programs in underserved schools and communities throughout the Bay Area. Rowe says that in contributing to these events, SFCM students will cultivate a deeper understanding of the emotional impact and strengths of the music they are creating.
Elements of the Roots, Jazz, and American Music program will be on display this June at the highly regarded Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony. The intensive, weeklong workshop will be presented in partnership with SFCM, SFJAZZ, and Sonoma State University, and will take place at Sonoma State's Green Music Center. Members of the SFJAZZ Collective will be among the faculty at the festival, along with some of the most talented high-school jazz musicians from throughout the U.S. and countries such as the United Kingdom, Finland, and Australia, among others.
For information on the Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, visit www.sfcm.edu/rjam.
For a calendar of events and for information on the Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony, visit www.pacific.edu/Brubeck-Home/What-We-Do/Summer-Jazz-Colony.html.


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Malaysia 2017 | FINANCE | INTERVIEW
TBY talks to Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Finance II, on the potential of Islamic banking, building a sharia-compliant marketplace, and Islamic wealth management.
Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani started his career as an auditor at the international accounting firm, Peat Marwick & Co. (now KPMG). He has held key positions in several companies listed on the KLSE, especially in fast food industries, manufacturing, and agriculture. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Minister of Finance in June 2016, he served as the Group Managing Director of C.I. Holdings and Chairman of UDA Holdings. He has been active in politics for more than 28 years and was appointed as a Supreme Council Member of the UMNE. He obtained a degree in accounting from Institut Teknologi MARA, before continuing his studies in the UK, where he became a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.
Malaysia holds more than a quarter of the world's Islamic assets. What is your vision for moving the industry forward and making Malaysia the global driving force?
Malaysia's decades of work in Islamic finance has created a leadership position and led to the mainstreaming of the industry globally. In the Malaysian context, Islamic finance has become a key segment in the domestic financial system. Islamic banking assets now stand at about 27% of total banking system assets, surpassing the 20% target as originally intended in Bank Negara's Financial Sector Masterplan. There is also greater acceptance of takaful, with its increased penetration rate to 14.8% of the population. Backed by a robust sharia screening methodology, more than 70% of total listed securities in the country are sharia compliant, thus providing a wide array of selection for investors. Globally, Malaysia, with a consistent global sukuk market share of more than 50%, over the last 10 years, has sustained its position as the market leader. Progress is also evident in our agenda toward becoming the center for Islamic fund and wealth management. We emerged as the largest hub, with 35% market share and the highest number of Islamic funds. While achievements in various market segments have placed us at the forefront, more ground-breaking initiatives are needed to seize the opportunities in new growth areas and to re-energize the industry. An honest assessment of the existing business models and product offerings must be undertaken to recognize gaps and issues, which is a crucial step toward realizing the true value propositions of Islamic finance. The Malaysian brand of Islamic finance must also transcend beyond borders and beliefs as the industry has become part of growth strategies of global financial players, indicating greater appreciation of its value proposition. This is evident by the increasing presence of global banking players from diversified regions, including Japan, Europe, and the Middle East, in Malaysia.
Recently, Bursa Malaysia launched the Bursa-I platform, creating a sharia-compliant marketplace. What are your thoughts here?
It is worth noting that sharia-based equity investing has become a significant contributor to the growth of the domestic equity market in the past decade. Sharia-compliant securities in Bursa Malaysia now amounted to MYR1.1 trillion and account for about 64% of total market capitalization. Continued efforts and initiatives of the Securities Commission Malaysia as well as its Sharia Advisory Council not only have played an invaluable role in enhancing the depth and breadth of the Islamic capital markets but also facilitating the development of innovative products that we have today, such as Islamic REITs, Islamic ETFs, and retail sukuk. As such, it is encouraging to see Bursa Malaysia taking this leading role in strengthening the ecosystem by championing exchange-based, sharia-compliant investing and providing new options for those who wish to invest based on the principles of Islamic finance. Indeed, principled investing practices based on sharia are one part of the equation to living life responsibly, through investing responsibly. It is envisaged that this new platform will position Bursa Malaysia as the leading exchange in the Islamic capital market for sharia investments, and to be globally recognized as "The Marketplace" for sharia-compliant trading activities among domestic, regional, and global issuers and investors.
What role do you envision for Malaysia in driving Islamic finance across ASEAN?
Further intensification of financial linkages within the ASEAN region will indeed position Malaysia in good place to reap the benefits from the recently envisioned ASEAN Economic Community. ASEAN is home to a rapidly growing capital market, in which total market capitalization amounted to about USD2.3 trillion or 90% of GDP in 2015. With ASEAN households having one of the highest savings rates at about 30%, there is tremendous opportunity to bring sharia-based financial services to the 600 million people in ASEAN. Malaysia is now positioned at the forefront of international developments with increasing connectivity between financial centers, and more cross-border Islamic financial transactions.
Malaysia has walked the talk in recent years, not only ensuring tangible diversification, but also altering international perceptions about what makes its economy tick. Free from oil and gas, the country is thriving and flexing its muscles internationally.
Charting a Wide Course Through a Narrow Sea
Deft Malaysian diplomacy reassured Beijing of its good intentions without making major concessions in security, trade, or maritime travel; subtly maintained strong ties to the United States; kept Japan in the loop; and held ASEAN together in the face of mounting Chinese pressure.
Inside Perspective
Y.A.B. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister, Malaysia
Y.A.B. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on global stability, the growth of ASEAN, and trends in the Muslim world.
HE Maithripala Sirisena, President , Sri Lanka
TBY talks to HE Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka, on the growing bilateral relationship, the benefits of an FTA between Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and his hopes for the direction of relations.
Joko Widodo, President , Indonesia
Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, on facing down domestic and global challenges, educating the youth, and looking at the future with eyes wide open.
Focus: The ASEAN Economic Community
Great potential, greater responsibilities
Often overlooked for its nexus at one of the most peaceful junctures of the world—and hence as somehow less dynamic than the Middle Kingdom or as awe-inspiring as the ever-exciting Middle East—the ASEAN block is nonetheless not to be taken lightly.
Apiradi Tantraporn, Minister of Commerce , Thailand
TBY talks to Apiradi Tantraporn, Minister of Commerce of Thailand, on the future of ASEAN, the potential of TPP, and one of the world's strongest relationships
Tun Musa bin Hitam, Chairman, World Islamic Economic Foundation (WIEF)
TBY talks to Tun Musa bin Hitam, Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Foundation (WIEF), on doing business across religious lines, improving global Muslim society, and implementing ethical lending systems.
A Broad Approach
Malaysia is living the dream of a diversified economy, with an array of FTAs also boosting growth across all sectors.
Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister, International Trade and Industry (MITI)
TBY talks to Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), on economic integration, investments in infrastructure, and the future of free trade.
Dato' Azman Mahmud, CEO, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
TBY talks to Dato' Azman Mahmud, CEO of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), on downstream investments, the Eleventh Malaysia Plan, and smart manufacturing.
Dato' Sri Idris Jala, CEO, Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU)
TBY talks to Dato' Sri Idris Jala, CEO of the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU), on the National Transformation Program, closer ties with Singapore, and the impact of TPP.
Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation (JCorp)
TBY talks to Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President & Chief Executive of Johor Corporation (JCorp), on managing a wide portfolio, the new Ibrahim International Business District, and the role of China in the region.
Focus: 11th MALAYSIA PLAN
11th Malaysia Plan implemented by Economic Planning Unit (EPU)
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Former Minister, Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia,
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Malaysia, on reducing oil dependency, boosting sustainable infrastructure, and preparing for rainy days.
Dato' Dzulkifli Mahmud, Former CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
TBY talks to Dato' Dzulkifli Mahmud, Former CEO of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), on youth entrepreneurship, attracting Fortune 500 firms, and high aerospace aspirations.
Datuk Zainal Amanshah, CEO, InvestKL
TBY talks to Datuk Zainal Amanshah, CEO of InvestKL, on global aspirations, becoming an FDI hub, and synergizing with China.
The Talent Tree
TBY recently gathered some of Malaysia's top businesspeople to discuss the role of fintech, the innovation ecosystem, and the outlook for the next five years.
Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman, Sunway Group
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman of the Sunway Group, on sidestepping conventional wisdom, the importance of regional trading blocs, and the benefits of a China-ASEAN relationship.
Focus: One Belt, One Road
Connecting Lives
OBOR has the potential to reshape global trade, connect major economic blocs, and affect the lives of 4.4 billion people in 65 countries.
Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael O.K. Yeoh, CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Michael O.K. Yeoh, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), on infrastructural opportunities, the ASEAN economic community, and smart cities.
All Part of the Vision
According to Credit Suisse, the CNB is forecast holding on rates in response to recent ringgit instability.
Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister, Finance II
Datuk Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Governor , Bank Negara Malaysia
TBY talks to
Datuk Muhammad bin Ibrahim, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, on the openness of the Malaysian economy and enhancing growth potential.
Focus: Legacy Of Tan Sri Zeti Aziz
The departure of Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz from Negara's top position kept many uneasy for a period of time. While a satisfactory successor has been chosen, Aziz leaves behind a legacy of one of the world's most renowned central bank leaders.
Focus: SME FINTECH FUNDING
Banking on Success
Malaysia is a major financial hub and the sector is looking at new ways to increase access to financial services for all consumers.
Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President , Bangkok Bank
TBY talks to Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President of Bangkok Bank, and Piti Sithi-Amnuai, Chairman of Bangkok Bank Berhad, on the bank's strategies for different markets and future plans.
Review: Capital Markets
Not One to Ignore
Ever innovative, Malaysia's capital markets are stretching the field through local innovation and regional initiatives.
Chung Chee Leong, President & CEO, Cagamas Berhad
TBY talks to Chung Chee Leong, President & CEO of Cagamas Berhad, on supporting asset purchases, the importance of sukuk issuing capacity, and strategies for overcoming currency volatilities.
Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, CEO, Kenanga Investors
TBY talks to Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, CEO of Kenanga Investors, on the range of services required to meet the investment needs and working towards unlocking the Islamic wealth pool.
Review: Insurance
Under Cover Operations
Well organized and set for consolidation, Malaysia's insurance universe will belong to those who rebrand themselves as service providers, and not product vendors.
The state power company is key in supporting Malaysia's energy sector and has played a significant role in helping the country to transform into a developed nation.
Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Managing Director/CEO , PETRONAS Chemicals Group (PCG)
TBY talks to Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Managing Director & CEO of PETRONAS Chemicals Group (PCG), on the group's major achievements in recent years, prospects for expansion, and pursuing further opportunities.
Focus: Pengerang Industrial Complex in Johor
The Pengerang Industrial Complex is set to be come a cornerstone of Malaysia's industrial and energy sectors as a result to its prime location and wide array of services.
Focus: Diversification in Palm Oil Sector
Success in the Palm Of Your Hand
Palm oil industry players have the potential to significantly increase their revenues by exploring options further down the downstream sector.
Mohd Zamzam bin Jaafar, CEO, Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC)
TBY talks to Mohd Zamzam bin Jaafar, CEO of the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC), on the progress being made on the path toward nuclear energy, the international and national guidelines that are being followed, and the regional perspectives on nuclear energy.
INDUSTRY & HIGH TECHNOLOGY
Making the Future
With growth in many sectors of manufacturing, Malaysia is turning up the heat on some of its regional competitors.
Y.B. Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister , International Trade and Industry
TBY talks to Y.B. Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister for International Trade and Industry, on the benefits of cooperating with China, focusing on technological advancements, and its areas of focus under the Eleventh Malaysia Plan.
Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President & CEO, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
TBY talks to Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, President & CEO of Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), on how to incorporate innovation into traditional fields of expertise and the importance of partnership in encouraging fresh ideas.
Dato' Madani Sahari, CEO, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI)
TBY talks to Dato' Madani Sahari, CEO of Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), on creating the optimum environment for energy efficient vehicles, developing the human capacity to bring this industry to Malaysia, and the potential the automotive industry has for Malaysia and the wider region.
Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Chairman, Top Glove Corporatio
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, Chairman of Top Glove Corporation, on listing in Singapore, maintaining global share, and the importance of introducing new products for an ever-changing market.
Focus: 3+2
Energizing Manufacturing
The government is looking to diversify its industrial sector with a focus on more manufacturing to produce high-value goods.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor, Executive Deputy Chairman & Managing Director , Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC)
TBY talks to Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor, Executive Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), on leveraging experience and partnerships to branch out into global markets and how recent developments are shaping the ambitions of the company going forward.
Tomorrow's IT Today
As Malaysia strives to develop its knowledge economy, the ICT industry is playing an integral role in this transformation, driving growth and creating opportunity in a vast array of different areas.
Datuk Seri Panglima Madius Tangua, Minister, Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI)
Datuk Seri Panglima Madius Tangua, Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI), on changing the outlook of private business, reducing poverty, and smart cities.
Mark Rozario, CEO, Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM)
TBY talks to Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM), on new ventures and the mentality of innovation in Malaysia.
Ashran Dato' Ghazi, CEO, Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC),
TBY talks to Ashran Dato' Ghazi, CEO of Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), on the company's partnership with Uber, entrepreneurship development, and the many resources at MaGIC's disposal.
Innovation Malaysian
TBY sat down with leaders in the innovation scene in Malaysia and discussed raising the country's competitiveness in new and emerging sectors.
Focus: GLOBAL SERVICE CENTERS
GROWING SERVICE
Malaysia's global services sector has become an international leader thanks to the nation's well-equipped population, robust tech infrastructure, and governmental policy that actively targets foreign investment.
Mark Britt,, Co-Founder & CEO , iflix
TBY talks to Mark Britt, Co-Founder & CEO of iflix, on the attractiveness of Malaysia, changing demographics, and successful regional expansion.
Muhammed Raja Talib bin Dato' Raja Mohamad Abdullah, CEO, OIC Today
TBY talks to Muhammed Raja Talib bin Dato' Raja Mohamad Abdullah, CEO of OIC Today, on Malaysia's participation in OIC, Islamic finance, and the effect of the changing oil price on Malaysia's economy.
Datuk Ir. Khalilur Rahman Ebrahim, Executive Chairman, System Consultancy Services (SCS)
TBY talks to Datuk Ir. Khalilur Rahman Ebrahim, Executive Chairman of System Consultancy Services (SCS), on projects with the government and military, cyber threats, and the extent of the company's presence in Malaysia.
Destination Cloud 9
Great strides have been taken to nurture Malaysia's aerospace industry, such that major international names today look to its quality workforce, while local firms are active across the supply chain.
Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Senior Director, Sectoral Policy Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
TBY talks to Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi, Senior Director at the Sectoral Policy Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, on what initiatives are accompanying the Aerospace Blueprint and how the sector will help Malaysia become a sector leader in ASEAN and beyond.
Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, CEO, National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO)
TBY talks to Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, CEO of the National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (NAICO), on ambitions for the sector, including the 3M Global Aerospace Future Landscape project between Malaysia, Mexico, and Morocco.
Datuk Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Managing Director, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB)
TBY talks to Datuk Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), on the ambitions of Kuala Lumpur International Airport's expansion and MAHB's plans for its surrounding land, as well as overseas plans.
Focus: AEROPARKS
Aerodynamism
Seeking to be the number-one country in aerospace by 2030, Malaysia is ramping up plans to develop and revamp aeroparks around the country in a bid to capitalize on its strengths and advancements in the sector.
Saji Raghavan, Country Director-Malaysia & Brunei, Rolls-Royce
TBY talks to Saji Raghavan, Country Director-Malaysia & Brunei at Rolls-Royce, on the local demand for a strong aerospace industry, the role partnerships will play in meeting the Malaysian Aerospace Blueprint, and its strategy going forward.
Farther Along
Malaysia has long had one of the most advanced infrastructures of any country in the region. New developments throughout the country, especially in rail and road, are going to help the country develop an even stronger one.
Mohd Azharuddin Bin Mat Sah, CEO, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD)
TBY talks to Mohd Azharuddin Bin Mat Sah, CEO of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), on the KL-Singapore rail line, peer-to-peer taxi, and land use.
Noormah Mohd Noor, CEO, Express Rail Link
TBY talks to Noormah Mohd Noor, CEO of Express Rail Link, on the KL-Singapore high-speed rail, the company's preferred status among riders, and areas of growth.
Focus: HIGH-SPEED RAIL
A high-speed rail would cut commuter times and increase the connectivity of Malaysia to its neighbor Singapore. It will also be a major boost to domestic travel.
Focus: Public Transport
Investments in transportation infrastructure have begun to reap benefits, with commuters and the economy benefiting from continued improvements in public transportation.
An ambitious set of infrastructure projects across sectors and states will play a large role in powering economic growth in Malaysia.
Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong, Minister, Prime Minister's Department
TBY talks to Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, on opportunities with the OBOR, encouraging SMEs and entrepreneurs, and micro-credit.
Teck Guan Lim, Managing Director, Doka Malaysia
TBY talks to Teck Guan Lim, Managing Director of Doka Malaysia, on current projects, building high rises, and the company's worldwide footprint.
Focus: Smart Cities
Funky Cold Medini
A host of foreign investors are working in tandem with Malaysian officials to turn Medini Iskandar into Malaysia's flagship smart city.
Focus: MERDEKA PNB 118
HOW HIGH
The PNB118 tower will become the tallest in the nation upon its completion and give Kuala Lumpur's skyline another symbol of its economic development.
AGRICULTURE & PLANTATIONS
Seek Not Thy Fortune On An Empty Stomach
The agriculture sector remains strong despite the focus on more high-tech areas of the economy, with palm oil continuing to drive real growth.
Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister, Plantation, Industries and Commodities
TBY talks to Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister of Plantation, Industries and Commodities, on the role of commodities in the national economy, driving innovation, and the potential for the rubber industry.
Datuk Dr. Sharif Haron, Director General, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
TBY talks to Datuk Dr. Sharif Haron, Director General of Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), on fruit diversity, working with universities, and innovation in domestic rice production.
Focus: MyFoodSave Campaign
Though the agriculture and processed food sector in Malaysia has high potential for growth, more work needs to be done to combat food loss from harvesting or processing.
EXECUTIVE GUIDE
Review: Doing Business
Malaysia continues to stand out as the destination of choice for foreign investors as a result of the government's open economic policies, strategic infrastructural planning, and central location in ASEAN.
Review: Legal
An Introduction to the Malaysia Economy
Philip Teoh, a Partner and the Head of the International Trade & Shipping Practice at the Malaysian law firm of Azmi & Associates, runs down everything you need to know before investing in the country.
Dato' Azmi Mohd Ali, Senior Partner, Azmi & Associates
TBY talks to Dato' Azmi Mohd Ali, Senior Partner at Azmi & Associates, on the expected issues with the AEC, its work on Islamic banking, and improving the regulatory environment.
Beyond The Benchmark
With an economy hungry for not just growth, but smart growth, Malaysia's education sector is under pressure to deliver the next generation of innovators, equipped with the skills needed to deal with the fast pace of the employment market.
Raja Singham, Managing Director, Brickfields Asia College
TBY talks to Raja Singham, Managing Director of Brickfields Asia College, on its partnership programs with foreign universities, its innovative free education platform, and supporting startups.
Focus: RESEARCH
Malaysia seeks to boost its research output through partnerships with foreign universities and domestic industry.
Clean Bill
The government has invested consistently and heavily in the public healthcare system and has implemented strict guidelines to make excellence not an option, but compulsory.
Sherene Azli, CEO, Malaysia Health Travel Council (MHTC)
TBY talks to Sherene Azli, CEO of the Malaysia Health Travel Council (MHTC), on tapping into growing markets from around the world, creating medical hubs across the country, and goals for the future.
Lau Beng Long, Managing Director, Sunway Healthcare Services
TBY talks to Lau Beng Long, Managing Director of Sunway Healthcare Services, on developing medical personnel in the country, its collaborations with universities, and the synergies within the Sunway group.
Dato' Seri Dr. Mohd Azhari bin Yakub, CEO, National Heart Institute (IJN)
TBY talks to Dato' Seri Dr. Mohd Azhari bin Yakub, CEO of National Heart Institute (IJN), on the key achievements of the institute, its strong focus on quality, and its preventative care initiatives.
Lim Kon Lian, Managing Director, LKL International Berhad
TBY talks to Lim Kon Lian, Managing Director of LKL International Berhad, on its international target markets, R&D services for clients, and the government's support for the medical equipment sector.
Albert Yesudian, CEO, Diamagnetic Physio Centre
TBY talks to Albert Yesudian, CEO of Diamagnetic Physio Centre, on the center's work on diamagnetic treatment, expanding overseas, and his growth targets for the center.
Focus: The Three Corridors
Seeking to attract even more medical travelers and leverage on its existing strengths in the healthcare sectors in Penang, Malacca, and Johor, the Malaysian government seeks for these three corridors to drive the industry forward.<br>
The government is using the Malaysia Tourism Transformation Plan 2020, a part of the wider Vision 2020, to develop the tourism sector as a whole and increase both tourist arrivals as well as tourist receipts.
Tuan Syamsani Tuan Mansor, COO, Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
TBY talks to Tuan Syamsani Tuan Mansor, COO of the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), on the growing MICE segment, working to increase the exposure of the center, and plans for the future.
Focus: SEPANG CIRCUIT
To host a Formula One race brings great prestige as well as a boost for the local economy and its reputation.
Focus: LANGKAWI
Naturally Langkawi
Though tourism remains the lifeblood of Langkawi, the island has much more to offer and seeks to diversify economic activity.
Tan Sri Khalid Bin Ramli, CEO, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA)
TBY talks to Tan Sri Khalid Bin Ramli, CEO, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) on the sector.
Vip Interview
The Most Important Motivation
"Every stakeholder dealing with us will benefit somehow, for example the regulators."
"The message is clear: Islamic finance is here to stay."


Blessings can be found in our sorrows.
I have seen this to be true in my own life. I never would have imagined being thankful for all I have learned from Zachary's death, but I have grown a great deal as a person as a result. Yes, I want my son back every day, but I see that I have discovered so many gifts in this life post-loss.
My son helped me find my voice as a writer and artist. He helped me appreciate my living children and life in general. He gave me a mission: to support people like myself who are forced to live this "new normal" after loss. Zachary helped me rediscover who I am as a woman and a mother. Those are priceless gifts.
Each and every day I am thankful to be alive and eager to enjoy the ride.
I hope these quotes speak to you and encourage your heart. Please comment below with which one you enjoyed – or even another quote that you would like to share. Thank you for reading and being a part of this community.
you really stop to look fear in the face.


Last week the general stock market was weaker than expected as both gold and the treasury bond sharply declined. The S&P 500 index has formed an 1-month symmetrical triangle pattern, and is waiting for a breakout. A short-term downward wave could be triggered if prices break to the downside of the triangle. The broad stock market is projected to be in a short-term bearish time-window until 10/24/2016.
The Broad Market Instability Index (BIX), measured from over 8000 U.S. stocks, closed at 17 on Friday 10/7/2016 (up from 13 the previous week) which is below the panic threshold level of 42 and indicates a bullish market. The Wilshire 5000 index is above the 89-day exponential moving average, and the momentum is negative. Based on the forecast of LWX, the broad stock market is projected to be in a short-term bearish time-window until 10/24/2016. (see the second table above).
The following table is the percentage change of sectors and major market indexes against the 89-day exponential moving average (EMA89). The Wilshire 5000 index, as an average or a benchmark of the total market, is 0.85% above the EMA89. Outperforming sectors are Semiconductors (8.70%), Oil Equipment (6.00%), and Internet (5.06%). Underperforming sectors are Precious Metals (-13.84%), Real Estate (-5.16%), and Utilities (-4.98%).
Upward primary wave [X] started in mid-February is typically a wave inside the complex W-X-Y wave structure to link two corrective sequences. The next wave after wave [X] will be primary wave [Y] that should be a major downward wave as a zigzag correction, and it would be more dramatic than the flat correction of wave [W].
Currently the SPX is in downward primary wave [Y] and it will have an intermediate corrective (A)–(B)–(C) wave sequence. Now it is in downward intermediate wave (A).
Intermediate wave (A) will have 1–2–3–4–5 sub-waves. Current upward sub-wave 2 is a sideways market confined in an 1-month symmetrical triangle pattern. Downward sub-wave 3 will be the next once prices break below the lower boundary of the triangle.
In the following weekly chart, the German DAX index is in a primary corrective [A]–[B]–[C] wave sequence. Downward primary wave [A] had an intermediate (1)–(2)–(3)–(4)–(5) five-wave sequence. Currently the index is in upward primary wave [B] which will have (A)–(B)–(C) intermediate waves. Now it is in downward intermediate wave (B) and it could be a sideways market.
The India Bombay Stock Exchange 30 Sensex index has broken below the lower boundary of the 8-month rising wedge pattern. Based on this bearish breakdown, the downside price target is projected at 25740.
Since the middle of last year, downward intermediate wave (A) has developed a falling wedge on the Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index with a 1–2–3–4–5 sub-wave sequence. Sub-wave 5 is the last downward wave of intermediate wave (A). Once wave (A) ends, upward intermediate wave (B) starts.
Currently the index is in a bottoming process and prices are still confined in an 8-month ascending triangle pattern. The lower boundary of the triangle pattern would be a support to test.
Last week the Chinese stock market was closed due to the national holidays.
In the following weekly chart, the U.S. dollar has formed a 21-month horizontal channel. The dollar is neutral in a trading range between 93 and 100 before prices break out from the channel.
The 30-year U.S. treasury bond index is forming a 17-month ascending broadening wedge pattern. The lower boundary of the wedge would get tested.
The gold index has broken below the lower boundary of its 8-month rising wedge pattern. Based on this bearish breakdown, the downside price target is projected at 1200.
The silver index broke below the lower boundary of its 3-month horizontal channel between 18.50 and 20.75. Based on this bearish breakdown, the downside price target is projected at 17. Please note that fast moving prices are very near the price target.
The crude oil has broken above the upper boundary of its 6-month symmetrical triangle pattern. Based on this bullish breakout, the upside price target is projected at 59.


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Philippines, Russia vow to boost trade, military partnership
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his willingness to expand trade ties with Russia during his talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (R) and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (Source news.abs-cbn.com)
Manila (VNA) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his willingness to expand trade ties with Russia during his talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
According to a statement of the Philippine government released on November 14, Duterte said Manila plans to set up a place in Moscow where Filipinos can showcase their products for the Russians to see them.
He thanked Russia for its military assistance at a crucial moment during the operation against militants in Marawi city.
Medvedev welcomed the Philippines' plan to promote trade with Russia, reiterating his country's desire to strengthen ties with the Philippines in all areas such as politics, culture, trade and economics.
Russia is ready to help the Philippines in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism, he said-VNA
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Indonesia works to prevent speculation in cooking oil
Indonesia's law enforcement agency will step up the implementation of measures to prevent speculation in cooking oil products in the context of inflation, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Panjaitan said on February 9.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the northern coast of Papua province of Indonesia on February 9.
Malaysia needs to climb out of middle-income trap: Deputy PM
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on February 9 said that the country must climb out of the middle-income trap after languishing more than two decades in the upper middle-income bracket as per the World Bank classification.
Lao province's leader appreciates Vietnamese investors
Vietnamese businesses have been always good and effective investors in Laos that have generated stable jobs and offered vocational training for the host country's people, according to Somboun Heuangvongxa, Vice Governor of Champasak province.
Cambodia, France promote bilateral collaboration in all fields
Cambodia and France have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields.


The estate has associations with Dean Swift. Traditional breeds of poultry in open paddocks, deerpark, ornamental pigeons in dovecote, walled garden trails.
The famous hill fort, capital of the Kings of Ulster from 600BC, is interpreted at the nearby Navan Centre.
A day in the life of the palace (1776) guided tour. Visits to the ice house and the Archbishop's chapel. Horse-drawn carriage rides. Crafts, coffee shop.
History of the regiment, 1793-1968. Displays of medals, badges, uniforms and regalia of the 87th and 89th and militia battalions.


Commercial bank is an entity that lends money to the individuals or the business. The source of the money lent is the money that is deposited by the consumers. With the help of the commercial banks in the rise, there are many ways with the help of which small businesses can gain many advantages.
In order to get loans from the commercial banks, there is a need to maintain a good record of accomplishment of the finances. Some reasonable salesprojections are the main requirement of the commercial banks. It has been seen that the small business are one of the fastest growing parts of the modern economy. The commercial banks offer a great variety of interest rates. These rates are used by the banks to compete for the small business. There is a certain amount ofcollateral required by the commercial banks, which is reduced by the commercial banks as they offer the loan.
One of the main ways to grow a business is by making sure that the incoming profits are invested for further growth of the business. This area is covered by thecommercialbanks as they have many options of stocks, shares and money market accounts that are defined by the areas in which the small business owners can make investments.
With the help of the book keeping services, the commercial banks become a great savior for the small business. All the expenses can be categorized as well as organized with the help of bookkeeping. On the other hand, the commercial banks are also known to create profit and loss statement for the businesses. Thesebanks have been extremelyhelpful, as they have helpedin creating the financial statements and importantrecords of the businesses. Some of these important financial documents that have been helped with by the commercial banks include tax based documents, deductible expenses, taxable income as well as exempt income for the small business.
Thereby from ere it can be seen that that the commercial banks helps the businesses in the maintenance of finances and the money. It is known that the commercial banks also work with the consumers but these days they have become more popular with the small businesses. The commercial banks have thereby become a reliable entity. In the case of the small businesses, it is seen that the owners do not care about the proper maintenance of the financial records. This leads to more losses as the owners learn later on the importance of the proper and more accurate maintenance of the cashbooks and the credit statements. This is the main financial data that helps the companies in changing and making new and better strategies for the maintenance of the business.


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Army Sgt. Hancock shoots for Olympic gold in London
AUSA Staff
In double record-setting fashion, Sgt. Vincent Hancock became the first shotgun shooter to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's skeet July 31 at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London. Hancock, 23, a soldier in the U.S. Army Marksmanship...
Asia-Pacific region important to U.S. security goals
Douglas J. Schaffer
AUSA's Institute of Land Warfare recently released a new National Security Watch publication, "Linking Latin America and the Pacific: A Strategy for the Long Term" (National Security Watch 12-3, July 2012), that presents a case for tying Latin...
Leaders from 27 nations discuss Asia-Pacific challenges
Senior Army personnel from 27 Pacific nations are developing relationships and exchanging views during the 36th Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS) in Canberra, Australia's capital, in mid-July. PAMS, the U.S. Army, Pacific's largest theater...
Odierno arrives at army seminar
Building partnerships with the armies of Asian and Pacific nations is the focus of Gen. Ray Odierno's trip through Australia and Thailand in mid-July. Odierno, the Army chief of staff, visited first with Lt. Gen. David Morrison, his counterpart in...
101st Airborne Division adds realism to network test
While thousands of soldiers maneuver across the New Mexico desert to assess the Army's future tactical communications network, a smaller group, more than a thousand miles away, is playing a quieter but essential role in the Network Integration...
2011 Annual Meeting's professional development forums pave the way for 2012 Association's event
The Association of the United States Army – "Voice of the Soldier – Support for the Army" – is the Army's professional organization. AUSA offers specialized programs and exhibitions for soldiers of all ranks – active, National Guard, U.S. Army...
Design Center evaluates tactical communications systems
Since its stand up in October 2011, the Army's System of Systems Integration Directorate has lead the Army's integration efforts and served as a key acquisition team manager supporting the service's new acquisition model known as the Agile Process...
Heilman, Moss – Named best 2012 Army drill sergeants
Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmie W. Spencer
Fort Eustis, Va., was the site of a four-day competition designed to identify the very best drill sergeants for the year 2012. Competitors from both active duty and United States Army Reserve units endured physical and mental challenges during the...
New Army network gets a thorough workout at NIE 12.2
Stretched across vast distances and punishing terrain, the Army's new tactical communications network showed its promise as a combat enabler during the service's Network Integration Evaluation 12.2, soldiers and leaders said. With the 3,800 soldiers...
NIE 12.2 tests Army network equipment for soldiers
The secretary of the Army, John McHugh, spoke to soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, during a walkthrough of the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment's tactical assembly area at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 2nd Heavy...
NIE tests, Agile Process bring changes to the future fight
Experts from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) discussed the Network Integration Evaluations and Agile Process during the Virginia Peninsula Gen. Douglas MacArthur Chapter of the Association of the United States Army professional...
TRICARE health-care fees remain very controversial
Julie Cameron Rudowski, Assistant Director Government Affairs
You can't make this stuff up! "The truth of the matter is the spiraling cost of health care requires us to adjust some fees and co-pays – fees and co-pays that really have not been adjusted since the TRICARE program was put into place in 1994." That...
Warrant officers play a critical role in operational test
Highly specialized military network technology experts, Network Operations warrant officers, played a key role in keeping the network strong as its capabilities were stressed and evaluated during the major operational test of the second generation...
'Smartphones' empower soldier-leaders with better commo
As he maneuvered his squad across the desert, securing objectives in villages along the way, Staff Sgt. Jesus Vasquez tracked his squad's movements not with a note pad or map, but with an Army-issued handheld device. Flipping open the smartphone-...
Army drops national NASCAR team sponsorship
After this year, the Army will no longer sponsor a NASCAR team as part of its national branding and accession efforts. But, the service will continue other programs to attract new soldiers and keep itself in the public eye. "We do a wide array of...
AUSA honors 2012 legislators of the year on Capitol Hill
AUSA, in its signature event on Capitol Hill, recognized Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., and Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., as the Association's 2012 Outstanding Legislators at a ceremony in the Rayburn House Office Building July 25. McKeon,...
Company Command Posts 'magnify the battle field'
In the harsh desert and mountains of the southwestern United States, soldiers relied on transportable headquarters operation centers to extend mission command capabilities to the edge of the battlefield during the Army's Network Integration...
Military Family Forums focus on 'reintegration,' 'resilience'
Patty Barron
"Reintegration" and "Resilience" are the terms resonating through Army family program support in 2012. With the end of operations in Iraq and the reduced number of troops in Afghanistan, many Army families are happily reuniting with their soldiers...
Retiree seminars highlight SBP, employment initiatives
There are three special events scheduled for retirees and veterans at the 2012 Association of the United States Army Meeting and Exposition Oct. 22 – 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Retiree Seminar The Retiree Seminar will provide...
Rifleman Radios improved communication in Afghanistan
The Army's 75th Ranger Regiment is already reaping the benefits of advanced encryption tools for their Rifleman Radios in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, as a direct result of successful participation in the Network Integration Evaluation...
Women soldiers will test new female-specific body armor
Today, both male and female soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men. But, the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of body armor, designed for them, that will be shorter in the torso with more customized adjustments...
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Iskcon Ujjain celebrating Guru Purnima by worshing Sandipani Muni "Spiritual Master of Krsna and Balaram".
Guru Purnima is a vedic festival when Guru is worshiped and glorified.
Ujjain a secred place where Krsna Balaram studied, under Sandipani Muni 5000 year back is prominent place in central India. Being in such holy place of Ujjain, Iskcon devotees celebrated Guru Purnima by worshing Sandipani Muni in noon, because of Lunar eclipse in evening. All devotees attended Arti and sang Guruastakam followed by Hare Krsna mahamantra.


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It's time for my latest thrift store finds! This time I went to my favorite thrift store and to a flea market. The flea market was really busy, to busy for my taste. And it was a big mess. It was raining outside and it looked like the tent was build when it was already raining. There were big pools of water everywhere, inside and outside the tent. But we found some great items, so in the end it was worth it. My favorite item? The vintage typewriter pictured above. I really wanted one and I finally found one! And for just 3 Euro's!
See more of my latest thrift store finds after the jump. . .
I also found a few vintage cameras. I love the Polaroid camera. The film is 18 Euros for 8 Polaroids so I'm not going to use it any time soon I'm afraid. But still, a nice find and I'm definitely going to use them someday.
Last time I showed you the vintage alarm clock I found. Now I've found another one! Exactly the same! I love to have two of them.
This vintage collecting-boxes are also a great find. They even have little coins in the lid. They make a noise like there is already money inside the collecting-box.


The two new notebooks will be released in April with Exynos 5 Octa processors and sub-$400 price tags.
Yesterday's leaks of new Samsung Chromebooks with the faux leather look of its Galaxy Note 3 phones and tablets appear to be entirely accurate, as the company has just officially announced two new models, complete with that same trim.
Another difference is in that exterior cladding. The smaller laptop will be available in either white or black, while the 13.3-inch unit will come in gray. As you can see in the photo above, the case includes a stitched texture that resembles leather. Samsung also hopes to differentiate its latest family from the increasing number of Chromebooks through its bundled software, which includes Wunderlist Pro and Air Droid Premium. The latter assists you in interacting and transferring files with your Android smartphone.
As with other Chromebooks, Samsung's new Chromebook 2 systems are affordably priced to appeal to students and the education market in general. When they arrive in May, the 11.6-inch flavor will cost $319.99 and the 13.3-inch version will be priced at $399.99.


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Q: flask LoginManager and PyMongo This is my first post on here, glad i reached as this code is whipping my mental energy, enjoying it all the same :) So I'm trying to build the blog project using PyMongo and flash-login, LoginManager, but its just returning errors. I'm following along with the code from Miguel Grinbergs awesome blog videos. I've been scratching my head on this for a few days now and would really appreciate the input. Thanks and Happy Friday
import os
import env
import model
from model import User
from flask_login import LoginManager, current_user, login_user
from flask import Flask, render_template, url_for, flash, redirect
from flask_pymongo import PyMongo
from forms import LoginForm
from werkzeug.security import generate_password_hash, check_password_hash

app = Flask(__name__)

# SSSSHHHH
app.config['SECRET_KEY'] = os.environ.get('SECRET_KEY')
app.config["MONGO_URI"] = os.environ.get("MONGO_URI")

mongo = PyMongo(app)
login = LoginManager(app)

@app.route('/')
def base():
    return render_template('base.html')

@app.route('/index')
def home():
    return render_template('index.html', title='Home')

@app.route('/login', methods=['GET', 'POST'])
def login():
    if current_user.is_authenticated:
        return redirect(url_for('index'))
    form = LoginForm()

    # IF ITS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
    if form.validate_on_submit():
        user = User.mongo.db.find_one(username=form.username.data).first_or_404()
        if user is None or not user.check_password(form.password.data):
            flash(f'Invalid username or password')
            return redirect(url_for('home'))
            #flash('Login success for user {}, remember_me{}'.format(
            #form.username.data, form.remember_me.data))
        login_user(user, remember=form.remember_me.data)
        return redirect(url_for('home'))
    return render_template('login.html', title='Log In', form=form)

if __name__ == '__main__':
            app.run(host=os.environ.get('IP'),
            port=int(os.environ.get('PORT')),
            debug=True)

import os
from mini import login
from flask_login import UserMixin, User

@login.user_loader
def load_user(_id):
    return User.mongo.db.find(toInt(_id))

class User(UserMixin, db.Document):

    _id = ObjectId (primary_key=True)
    username = StringField (unique=True)
    email = StringField (unique=True)
    password = StringField (default=True)

    # REPR TELLS PYTHON HOW TO DEAL WITH OBJECTS OF THIS. CLASS
    def __repr__(self):
        return '<User {}>'.format(self.username)

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(function() {
    'use strict';

    angular
        .module('gpmrApp')
        .controller('HomeController', HomeController);

    HomeController.$inject = ['$scope', 'Principal', 'LoginService', '$state', 'DataCounter', 'MetricJava','$log'];

    function HomeController ($scope, Principal, LoginService, $state, DataCounter, MetricJava, $log) {
        var vm = this;

        vm.account = null;
        vm.isAuthenticated = null;
        vm.login = LoginService.open;
        vm.register = register;

        vm.dataCounters = null;
        vm.normals = null;

        $scope.$on('authenticationSuccess', function() {
            getAccount();
        });

        getAccount();

        function getAccount() {
            Principal.identity().then(function(account) {
                vm.account = account;
                vm.isAuthenticated = Principal.isAuthenticated;
            });
        }
        function register () {
            $state.go('register');
        }

        vm.loadAll = function() {
            DataCounter.query({
                page: 1,
                size: 100,
            }, onSuccess, onError);
            function onSuccess(result, headers) {
                vm.dataCounters = {};
                for (var i = 0; i < result.length; i++) {
                    vm.dataCounters[result[i].vtype] = result[i].value;
                }
            }
            function onError(error) {
                AlertService.error(error.data.message);
            }
            DataCounter.query(function(result) {
            });

            MetricJava.get(function(result) {
               vm.javaMetric = result;
            });

            MetricJava.get(function(result) {
               vm.javaMetric = result;
            });
        };
        vm.loadAll();
    }
})();


Drawbacks of Composite Fences. Composite fencing is generally more expensive than vinyl fencing. Because the fence has some wood in it, it does expand and contract somewhat with the changes in weather and may warp in extreme temperatures.


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Marina Green Excursion
A Short Level Walk in a Park near San Francisco Bay
HERE'S YOUR FREE ON THE LEVEL EXCURSION IN SAN FRANCISCO
Length of Excursion
Start: Enter Marina Green from Marina Blvd. at Scott St. or the gate between Fillmore St. and Webster St. Walk can start anywhere on the square. At the northwest corner there are curb cuts to either the path around the Green or the Promenade.
Use the map to guide you to the start. Drive and park or take MUNI.
Parking: Ample parking anywhere along the Bay side except in spaces marked as permit parking only;11 accessible spaces (see map).
Public Transportation: Bus routes are listed in here on the Excursions page.
Length of Excursion: Any length up to .8 mile if you walk once around the square.
• If you enter through the gate between Fillmore St. and Webster St., you may see a sign imposing a parking limitation. This only applies to the spaces on the east side of the Green and to those areas clearly marked as special use.
• If you like benches to stop and rest, stay on the Promenade or north side of the Green.
• Consult the map for curb cuts to cross from the Promenade to the path around the Green.
• Beware, there are no guard railings on the water side of the Promenade. However, the pathway is 10 feet wide and uncrowded.
Description of the Area: Marina Green is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. If you are a local, you may dismiss this excursion as one you have done many times. I encourage you to explore it once more! You may have some pleasant surprises in store. The Green is a large rectangular lawn with a seawall on the Bay side. A paved walkway around the Green affords a remarkable view regardless of the direction you are traveling. To the west — the Golden Gate Bridge and the sunset; to the north — the Bay, Angel Island and Alcatraz; to the east — a harbor, Russian Hill and the City skyline beyond; and to the south — beautiful Marina homes from the 1920's.
As you explore the area, you will find that the Green was the site of the first successful helicopter flight in the Western United States and was used as an airstrip for mail delivery in the 1920's. Today Marina Green is owned and managed by the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department.
Until 1912 this area was dominated by fishermen's shacks surrounded by brackish water. The vision of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition changed that. The fairgrounds was created from 635 acres of marshland. The area was filled in with rubble from the 1906 earthquake and the seawall was built in only 18 months. Magnificent temporary buildings and displays replaced the fishermen's shacks. The Green was designed as a colorful park-like setting and was known as the North Gardens. During the fair, it was here that people met or relaxed before setting out to explore the many exhibits.
Now the excitement of the Fair is replaced by Marina homes and apartments and the Green remains a gathering place with activity everywhere: people feeding birds, flying kites, roller blading, walking, jogging, picnicking and playing frisbee. Bring your own blanket and enjoy this uncrowded area! My favorite section is the Promenade, the wide path along the water's edge.
Points of Interest (in the order you encounter them along a route starting at the northwest corner of Marina Green):
The points of interest are best viewed from the red paved walkway around the Green. Those that can only be viewed from the Promenade are noted.
Yacht Harbor and Marina — Several hundred sailboats and cruisers are berthed in the Marina which extends from Lyon St. to Laguna St. A 2,500 foot long breakwater shelters the harbor complete with two yacht clubs and a 30 foot miniature lighthouse.
Wave Organ — Look toward the north, at the end of the breakwater, you will see a collection of rocks known as a Wave Organ. Built of architectural stonework rescued from the seawall, it incorporates pipes set at and below water level. Here you can listen to the varying sounds of the waves as they splash around and into the pipes. You can reach the Wave Organ via Lyon St. and the St. Francis Yacht Club. The last block of the path leading to the Wave Organ is an uneven gravel surface.
William C. Ralston statue — The plaque says, "He blazed the path for San Francisco's onward march to achievement." (1826-1875) Ralston made his fortune with the Bank of California which he founded in 1864. His success in banking allowed him to invest in railroads, mines, mills and the Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco. But, Ralston also had a shady side; by some he is remembered for his trading in fortunes, ruining other peoples' economies, and collapsing banks by his shaky investments. His elaborate home in Belmont is available for touring.
Cross to the Promenade to view the next two points of interest:
Naval Magnetic Silencing Rangehouse — Stop here and read the sign describing the distortion to the earth's magnetic force caused by large steel objects such as Naval ships.
Debris from the 1906 earthquake — The debris is visible at low tide if you are looking down to the water's edge from the Promenade. You may wonder why all this is here. Two-thirds of the city was destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and there were not enough dumps! Because the Marina area was marshland, it became the dumping grounds. Eventually homes were built over the debris.
Boats — Spend a few minutes looking at the Bay and you will undoubtedly observe: sailboats (their colorful spinnaker sails can often be seen on Saturday and Sunday afternoons), cargo ships, tugboats, speed boats, Bay cruise boats and even large cruise ships. Naval vessels arrive here during Fleet week in October. A highlight is the Parade of Ships which passes by Marina Green.
Birds — Gulls stand guard along the stone wall by the Bay. Pigeons may seem to block your path but they always move as you approach. Graceful brown pelicans can be seen flying low to feed and to take advantage of the lift from the water's surface. If you have a sharp eye, there are many other varieties of birds and ducks to be seen.
California Sea Lions — They are abundant in the Bay and may be spotted swimming to meet their friends and families at Pier 39. This population of sea lions once lived on the Seal Rocks by the Cliff House at the end of Golden Gate Park. Mysteriously, in 1989, they left the Seal Rocks and moved to the abandoned piers next to Pier 39.
Parcourse — Exercise equipment and a Parcourse stop is at the southeast corner of the green. There are several exercise stops along this route and the stops extend to Upper Fort Mason. Although the Parcourse is more than twenty years old, most of these stops are still usable. Parcourses became popular in the mid-1970's and were installed at several city parks. The Parcourse is so-named because at each stop, there is a suggested number of repetitions of the exercise based on your level of fitness.
Kites — On most afternoons you will see a variety of kites flying over the Green. The multi-colored stunt kites are an impressive sight and are expertly steered through the sky. I've never seen a mishap but I usually stand back if it is a very windy day.
Flag pole and Memorial Plaques — It is here at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Casa St. that you learn about some of the unique uses of Marina Green throughout the years. The memorial plaques speak for themselves. Commemorating the first Western helicopter flight, "At this site on August 10, 1944 — Stanley Hiller, Jr. — Pioneer helicopter designer. Made the first sustained and successful public flight of a helicopter in the Western U S. This single-place rotor-craft, the XH-44, was the first helicopter designed and built in the West and America's first successful co-axial helicopter". Commemorating Marina Air Field, "The first terminus of the United States Post Office Dept. Trans-Continental Air Mail Service. The first scheduled mail-plane landed here on September 9, 1920."
Marina Blvd. homes — What is now the Marina district was once largely part of San Francisco Bay, until completion of the tidal land fill project which provided the site for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. All of these homes were built after the exposition buildings were dismantled. Most of them date from the 1920's and 1930's. Many homes in this area were damaged and a few completely collapsed in the 1989 earthquake due to the unstable nature of the land fill on which they are built. However, repairs were made quickly and many were reinforced to protect against future quake damage.
Entrance to the walkway around the Green,
with the William C. Ralston statue and Marina homes in the background
Homes on South side of the Green:
393 Marina Blvd. — This home, at the corner of Casa St., has Mediterranean styling and is painted in a pastel tone which is typical of many of these homes built in the 1930's. Other typical features include large Bay windows.
485 Marina Blvd. — Notice the red tile roof with interesting towers. The wrought iron fence surrounding this corner property has a shield theme.
499 Marina Blvd. — It is worth the time to cross the street and get a closeup of this building which has a nautical theme. In the courtyard there is an 8-sided star-shaped fountain, created with painted tiles. A jade seal sits in the center of the fountain.
Themes for repeating the walk: •Birds/ducks •Flowers •Flags •Plaques •Homes •Views •Passing ships •Sunset
Exploring San Francisco on the Level, Marilyn Straka © 2000
Map by Ben Pease
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CBP's Air and Marine Operations Unveils New Coastal Interceptor Vessel
WASHINGTON– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO), celebrates the unveiling of its next generation Coastal Interceptor Vessel (CIV) with multiple events throughout the D.C. area including a Capitol Hill congressional operational demonstration, a media day, and two static displays at CBP headquarters and at the Department of Homeland Security.
Air and Marine agents aboard new Coastal
Interceptor Vessel.
"We are excited to share this new vessel with our stakeholders, including those on Capitol Hill, within our Department, and the American public whom we serve and protect," said Executive Assistant Commissioner for AMO, Randolph D. Alles.
AMO's Marine Interdiction Agents will operate the CIV in coastal waters to combat maritime smuggling and defend the waterways along our nation's borders from acts of terrorism. The vessel will provide agents with additional speed and maneuverability, and improve comfort and safety. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art marine navigational suite.
AMO currently operates a fleet of high-speed interceptor vessels which are approaching the end of their service life. The new CIV will incorporate technological advances in hull design, safety equipment and electronics packages, to enhance operational effectiveness. AMO's contract with SAFE Boats International will allow for delivery of up to 52 vessels.
The history of AMO's marine program dates back to 1789 when the United States established the U.S. Customs Service and deployed a fleet of vessels to patrol U.S. coastal waters and prevent the smuggling of contraband. AMO's newest CIV, the Alexandria, is named after one of the early Department of Treasury collectorships.
Today, AMO has approximately 1,660 federal employees, including 1,200 federal agents, 240 aircraft, and 300 marine vessels operating throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
To learn more about how AMO secures the maritime border, please check out this video.