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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Man charged with illegal possession of 4,000 litres of diesel in Pasir Puteh
KOTA BARU: A 25-year-old man was charged in the Sessions Court here today with dealing in nearly 4,000 litres of diesel without valid authorisation in Pasir Puteh in February last year. Afiq Hazwan Azmi, however, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read before Judge Zulkifli Abdullah. The accused allegedly committed the offence at Lot PT 150, Jalan Kampung Gong Kala, Sungai Petai, Pasir Puteh, during a joint operation conducted by the state Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and the Pasir Puteh district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Department at 5am on Feb 2, 2024. During the raid, the accused was allegedly dealing in 3,993 litres of diesel stored in several Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). The accused and several others were said to have fled the scene but were later tracked down by police and investigating officers. He was charged under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961, read together with Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. The prosecution was led by ministry prosecuting officer Muhammadi Iman Masjuri, while the accused was represented by the legal firm Azrul Hasyimi & Co. The prosecution proposed bail at RM30,000 with additional conditions, including monthly reporting to the ministry's Kelantan office, refraining from contacting witnesses, and surrendering his passport to the court. The court set bail at RM15,000 with two sureties and fixed July 27 for mention and submission of documents.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bossier Parish Community College hosting free small business expo
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is hosting a free Small Business Expo open to the public. Shreveport mourns loss of victims in tragic house fire According to a press release, the Expo supports and celebrates local entrepreneurship while connecting aspiring business professionals with valuable educational and financial resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Network with local entrepreneurs and small business owners Explore vendor booths featuring products and services from area businesses Attend a financial literacy session hosted by JP Morgan Chase at 11 a.m. Learn about BPCC's business programs and scholarship opportunities The release added that BPCC's College of Business and Information Technology faculty will be available to discuss the college's associate and certificate programs, which are aligned with industry-based certifications (IBCs) to prepare students for success in today's workforce. Programs highlighted include: Accounting Business Management Customer Service Human Resource Management Small Business Entrepreneurship Money and Banking Retail Management Culinary Arts Healthcare Management Bossier City Animal Control Center adopts new caring approach to save pets The Expo will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Building F, Room 203, on BPCC's campus, 6220 East Texas St. in Bossier City. 'Whether you're a small business owner, a student exploring career paths, or simply interested in learning more about local commerce, the Small Business Expo at BPCC offers something for everyone,' the release stated. 'Join us for a day of networking, learning, and opportunity!' For more information, contact Nathaniel Manning, Program Director for Business Administration, at 318-678-6214 or nmanning@ Visit for more information on Business and Information Technology programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
07-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mary Kay Inc. Names Tara Eustace Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer
DALLAS, March 7, 2025 /3BL/ - To empower future growth, iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay announced the appointment of Tara Eustace as Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer. A trailblazer and long-time Mary Kay executive, Eustace will lead the Global Opportunity and Sales organization with a core mission: to put the 'Mary Kay Opportunity' at the center of all entrepreneurial business strategies. She will oversee all Mary Kay regions, leading the team of region presidents and general managers in over 40 markets around the world. Eustace's newly formed organization will focus on transforming the Independent Beauty Consultant (IBC) experience, elevating them as personal beauty advisors for Mary Kay's product portfolio, brand, and opportunity. With the core mission at the forefront, Eustace will be inviting the next generation to join the entrepreneurial journey. To achieve the vision, she and her team will digitally empower all generations of IBCs with every opportunity to connect their businesses with consumers through digital upskilling, innovative digital tools, and e-commerce solutions across integrated platforms and channels. Eustace will drive the streamlining of global sales operations, activating four strategic areas: global salesforce development and education, global salesforce experience, global salesforce insights & analytics, and global salesforce social commerce and communications. This includes a commitment to expanding Mary Kay's footprint to empower women to pursue the dream of owning their small businesses wherever they are. 'Tara and her team are on a mission to ignite passion around the Mary Kay Opportunity, putting it at the forefront of everything we do,' said Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mary Kay. 'With her entrepreneurial and visionary mindset and a track record of breaking into new markets, Tara will be instrumental in shaping the future of the business for our Independent Beauty Consultants and their customers, leveraging technology and elevating our unparalleled experience to new heights in the beauty and direct-selling industries.' Eustace has served in various leadership positions worldwide over the course of her more than thirty-year career. Her unwavering commitment to women's entrepreneurship has contributed to reshaping the direct selling industry, touching the lives of millions of women, from personal growth to financial rewards and more. Eustace has led Mary Kay's growth in Europe and beyond, spearheading the most recent Mary Kay expansions into Hungary in 2023 and Kyrgyzstan in 2024. 'When Mary Kay Ash founded our company, she knew that no greater opportunity existed for women than the one we have to offer. I am energized to ignite innovation, empower our Independent Beauty Consultants to sell with confidence wherever they are, and connect the next generation to a vibrant, sustainable, and dynamic earning opportunity,' said Tara Eustace, Mary Kay's Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer. 'Every single one of our Independent Beauty Consultants is a small business owner who directly benefits from the sale of Mary Kay products. When local customers purchase Mary Kay products from Independent Beauty Consultants, they support a family. And when they support a family, they support a dream.' Eustace holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Studies and International Relations from the University of Virginia, United States. She serves on the European Direct Selling Association's (Seldia) CEO Council Board. As International Women's Day (IWD) approaches, this leadership appointment by Ryan Rogers honors Mary Kay Ash's legacy of empowering women. At Mary Kay, women make up 54% of the executive team, 63% of the global workforce, and 63% of the R&D team1. Did you know:
