PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The book, 'Kenapa Islam: Menyanggah Pegangan Kaum Pluralis' (Why Islam: Refuting the Beliefs of Pluralists) published by the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) can be a guide to fend off attempts by certain quarters attempting to erode the confidence of Muslims regarding fundamental issues in the Islamic faith.
IKIM's Syariah Studies, Law and Politics Centre director Dr Mohd Farid Shahran said the publication of the book was timely, as religion and inter-religious relations within Malaysia's plural society had become an endless polemic. He said although different communities had been living in harmony for so long, problems began arising when certain parties subtly used the diversity as a 'weapon' to undermine the Muslim's beliefs, trapping them with the concept of pluralism. "In the context of ethnic and religious diversity, we cannot escape the issue of religious tolerance, that is, the importance of tolerating the differences between themselves and other religions. "Here, we have to be clear, that in religious tolerance, we (Muslims) can tolerate in terms of practising each other's religious beliefs. However, we cannot compromise on the truth of the Islamic religion, and firmly stand by our stance that Islam is the best religion," he said when discussing the book as a panelist here today. Also on the panel for the discussion held in conjunction with the Books and Comics Auction 2017 were Senior Fellow of the IKIM Syariah Studies, Law and Politics Centre, Md Asham Ahmad, who is also the book's author. Mohd Farid said differences and diversity of religion should not make Muslims pluralists, and the book justified the matter with basic and scientific evidence of the truth of the Islamic religion, the perfection of the Islamic Shari'a, the authority of messenger, the Prophet Muhammad SAW, and on how his teachings had been preserved till today. Meanwhile, Md Asham hoped the publication of the book could improve Muslim understanding of the true position of Islam, as well as remove all doubts arising from misleading pluralist agendas. The 70-page book is sold at RM25 and is available via online purchase at www.ikim.gov.my, or at the Penerbit IKIM Gallery, Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. -- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Eastspring Investments Bhd (EIB) has announced a gross income distribution of 0.027 sen per unit for Eastspring Investments Global Target Income Fund for the financial year ended May 31, 2017.
In a statement today, it said, unit holders who had maintained their unit holdings in the fund as at Oct 20, 2017 would be entitled to the income distribution. EIB is one of the leading asset management companies in Malaysia in both institutional and retail sectors, with over RM40 billion in assets under management in the country as of June 30, 2017. It manages unit trust funds, wholesale funds and private mandates. -- BERNAMA ONTARIO, Calif., Oct 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Perfectus Aluminum Inc. has issued the following: On October 12, 2017 the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), an industry group representing largely American aluminum extruders, posted to its blog a false narrative regarding a suit to which Perfectus Aluminum Inc. is a related party. The government is not “seeking unpaid duties from Perfectus for goods brought into the country.” Rather, the government is attempting to use a 2017 Department of Commerce determination to assess retroactive antidumping duties on goods imported as early as 2011. It is discouraging that AEC would tout such an obviously egregious government overstep as a “victory” to their members and the industry: were it one of AEC’s own members facing such an obvious violation of fair play and due process, it would rightfully argue that government overreach is a threat to manufacturers everywhere.
In addition to the hypocrisy of the AEC’s promotion of this case, its stance on the underlying issues warrant serious scrutiny. AEC’s position, which it has articulated in numerous filings before the Department of Commerce, is that permitting Perfectus’ product to enter the American stream of commerce would, in AEC’s words, “harm U.S. producers.” It bears repeating that at the time Perfectus’ products were detained—in direct response to AEC’s victory before Commerce—they were in a port leaving the United States. If the AEC gets its wish and Perfectus’ goods are indeed forfeited, they would be liquidated and would, by law, be released in some form into the open market: the very outcome AEC purports to fear most. Finally, allegations do not equate to guilt. Cherry-picking language from a civil complaint to promote a false narrative is both unethical and untruthful. To this end, Perfectus has attached its filing, in its entirety, at the end of this release. Please address any questions to Harris, Baio & McCullough at 215-440-9800. A link to the PDF is available here: http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d8d784b3-d89d-4b14-bbdc-a453d13731d8 SOURCE : Perfectus Aluminum Inc. SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- More4Apps, a leading provider of data integration solutions for users of Oracle E-Business Suite, will be attending Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) Asia. The event is to take place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on 21 and 22 November 2017.
David Wright, technical expert, and Stu Keast, Senior Account Executive for APAC/MEA, will be bringing their extensive experience in Oracle systems to SSOW Asia. The Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON), a premier professional network in the world market, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It holds SSOW events spanning the globe, and More4Apps is represented at the United Kingdom, Australia and Asia conferences. "We now have over 30 ‘out of the box’ solutions available for organizations charged with the responsibility of maintaining and loading data within Oracle's E-Business Suite,” Stu says. “Relating to SSOW Asia, many of our customers are running shared service centres and find that our tools save significant effort and improve accuracy compared to manual operation and other loader tools. With over 20,000 users globally this proves More4Apps’ product set is world class.” Paul Hassall, functional support analyst at More4Apps, attended SSOW Australia earlier this year. “SSOW is highly business driven and very professionally focused, where people making inquiries are particularly interested in procurement. Several of More4Apps’ products closely cater to this need,” Paul says. “Adding to this, there is great diversity within More4Apps. We have a global multicultural and multilingual workforce. This puts us in a great position to talk to new and existing customers at SSOW Asia.” Stu Keast is looking forward to networking with the Asian market at SSOW to help those seeking solutions for their data management needs. Earlybird passes are available until 20 October 2017 for attendees who register and pay by that date, enabling them to save SG$300 each on their entrance to SSOW Asia. Contacts More4Apps Gary Farrow, +64 7 959 7160 [email protected] www.more4apps.com Source: More4Apps TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Extech Electronic Co. (EEC) introduces the EST-300 series, a next-generation Hipot tester delivering industry-leading compact size combined with powerful 3-in-1 performance. This new advanced Hipot tester economically integrates AC/DC withstand and insulation resistance functionality in a single solution. The EST-300 series’ compact form factor makes it the optimal choice for mobility, while also allowing it to integrate readily into any confined testing environment.
“The EST-300 series is one of the world’s smallest and lightest devices of its type. We designed it with the dimensions of a piece of A4 paper and a weight of only 5.5kg. This reduced its length by 18.3 percent and weight by 43 percent compared to the industry standard,” said Brian Chen, EEC general manager. “This is a remarkable achievement, and gives manufactures the flexibility to move and alter their work area to maximize space usage.” The EST-300’s compact size does not compromise the device’s performance or reliability. The series delivers high testing efficiencies that show in every detail. The built-in ARC detection feature — utilized by many top-tier manufactures — detects abnormal circuit shorts, preventing poor gap spacing that can cause dielectric breakdowns while enhancing quality assurance. The ramp-high and charge-low functions increase efficiency, eliminating common errors from the DUT’s test results caused by current overshoots and faulty connections. Safety is always priority at EEC. The company’s exclusive patented fast discharge feature allows the DUT to efficiently released excess electricity within 50ms, ensuring maximum protection for operators. The EST-300 series is TÜV-certified for excellent reliability and safety for further assurance and peace of mind. The intuitive interface simplifies operation, allowing users to smoothly issue commands with the swipe of a finger, easily set up test parameters and steps, and program automation remotely via USB connection. Additionally, the EST-300 series allows expansion with a ground bond tester to create a more complete testing system. For more information about the new EEC EST-300 series Hipot testers, visit: http://global.eecgroup.com.tw/EST-300/ About Extech Electronics Co. For nearly 40 years, Extech Electronics Co. (EEC) has been producing cutting-edge electrical safety testers and AC power sources for a variety of industries. We strive to earn our customers’ trust by consistently offering dependable products, services, and reliable support for all testing applications. For more information visit http://global.eecgroup.com.tw/ Contacts Extech Electronics Co. Sasha Wang, +886-2-21653066 #2201 Jason Hung, +886-2-21653066 #2217 [email protected] Source: Extech Electronics Co. |
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