PETALING JAYA: Police and other security agencies are beefing up security in the country after Israel apparently green-lit the targeting of Hamas operatives around the world.
In a statement yesterday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said his ministry took note of the existence of organisations that support the Palestinian people’s struggle in Malaysia.
“In this regard, the police and other security agencies have increased security in all aspects to maintain public order and security of Malaysians, including Palestinians in the country.
“I call on the public to remain calm because the security situation in the country is under control and remains good, ” he said.
IBA Foundation have announced the first charities to receive either
GBP 10,000 or
USD 10,000 from a new funding programme set up to support frontline legal aid providers around the world during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sternford Moyo, IBA President and Senior Partner and Chairman at Zimbabwean law firm
‘The chosen charities represent the manifold needs of people seeking help and whose difficult circumstances have often been sharply amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are the most vulnerable people in societies and are being denied full access to justice as legal aid is cut in many jurisdictions. I am delighted that, with the support of IBA members, we have been able to provide a financial contribution to the essential work of legal aid teams, and that through the invaluable assistance of our international law firm group members, charities with diverse focus and geographical spread have been identified to receive portions of this funding.’
Retail Intel: Hari Mari Preps for Retail Revival By Debuting First Flagship Store + More FN Staff
May 17, 2021: Flip-flop brand
Hari Mari has opened its first flagship store, in its hometown of Dallas. The two-level space is located at 3213 Knox St., in the heart of the recently revived Knox District. It was designed by the Dallas-based creative agency MoWax Visual and comprises not only retail space but also a bar that will serve complimentary ranch waters, Bloody Marys and a local craft beer, while the second floor will serve as a space for parties, yoga classes and corporate gifting events. Though brick-and-mortar retail has been challenged in the past year, the brand’s leaders are upbeat about their prospects. “Hari Mari believes we can go on the offensive by going into retail as the country returns to normal after the pandemic,” said president Jake Szczepanski in a statement. “Coupled with the fact that the brand saw momentum during the pandemic, we
Shares of Clearside Biomedical (NASDAQ:CLSD) rose after the company reported Q1 results.
Quarterly Results
Earnings per share decreased 85.71% over the past .
Amid increasing tension in the Middle East, the United States-based news network CNN has fired a Pakistan-based freelance contributor who tweeted recently and in years past his praise of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.