The two main problems faced by the Islamic finance industry in Muslim countries are that the markets are fragmented, which gives rise to different governing standards, and that the markets’ growth is very much region-centric. In this article, using a qualitative approach, we identify the obstacles facing the industry in its quest to unify the dif

Shorting involves selling stocks that one does not own. Advocates of shorting argue that it is needed to make the financial market a two-way (complete) market in which investors with bearish opinions can participate. To gain from shorting, short sellers hope to buy back the shorted stocks at a lower price. Obtaining ‘negative’ alphas or abnorma

Julia had just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. She is so excited and started to breastfeed him. Her son could latch very well but each time Julia nursed her baby, she will purse her lips in pain. When she checked her baby’s mouth, she noticed that her newborn baby has a tooth at his lower gum! Could this be the source of pain to her while br

This article discusses the latest trends in international waqf research for purposes of better management and administration in Malaysia. Its employs a doctrinal qualitative analysis, studying and analysing existing literature including research papers, statutes and primary authorities, in order to identify and recommends areas and the need for fut

Kelahiran seorang cahaya mata sememangnya dinantikan oleh kebanyakan pasangan yang telah berkahwin. Melalui detik-detik manis dalam perjalanan menjadi seorang ibu daripada mula hamil, melahirkan dan seterusnya menyusukan si bayi adalah sesuatu yang didambakan oleh seseorang wanita yang telah berkahwin. Namun begitu, ada segelintir wanita yang sudah

Oral health problem among pregnant woman has been shown to have possible association with preterm birth and low birth weight. Several studies found that pregnant women have limited knowledge of these adverse outcome .The aims of this study were to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women and to examine their practices in rel

Malaysia’s force has changed in the last 50 years.The percentage of women working in view of economic needs has steadily been increasing. More women are choosing to continue working while also balancing the traditional parenting responsibility.

Vertical living is common in Malaysia as well as other parts of the world. High cost of land and lack of strategic location for housing estates has influenced the developers to opt for vertical development. Stratified properties are divided into two; self-owned unit and common property which are commonly owned and managed by all owners of the strat

Five (5) states in Malaysia have introduced their own waqf laws. The other five (5) states are working on new laws and the remaining states maintain waqf matters in the general statutes on administration of Islamic law. The new developments which took place in the 5 states are expected and most awaited after voluminous researches reveal that the le

This article explores the possibility of implementing the concept of waqf within the financial management of a strata scheme for the purpose of covering the costs to maintain and manage common properties. High prices of land and the lack of strategic locations for housing has influenced developers to opt for stratified development. The challenge, m