Satu-satunya anak perempuan Sultan Johor, Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim, 31, khabarnya akan mengakhiri zaman bujang dengan bernikah dengan Dennis Muhammad Abdullah, 28, di Istana Bukit Serene, Johor Bahru, 14 Ogos ini.
Menurut laporan dari Harian Metro, Yang Dipertua Majlis Jumaah Diraja Johor Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli berkata, istiadat persandingan pasangan Pengantin Diraja akan diadakan di Bilik Singahsana Istana Besar Johor Bahru pada 8 malam, hari sama.
Tunku Aminah dilahirkan pada 8 April 1986 di Johor Bahru, Johor merupakan anakanda kedua dan puteri tunggal bagi pasangan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Mahmud Iskandar dan Yang Maha Mulia Raja Zarith Sofia. Beliau mempunyai enam orang adik-beradik dan mesra disapa sebagai “Tunku Inah.
Dennis dilahirkan di Lisse, Belanda dan memeluk masuk Islam pada 31 Mei 2015. Ada sumber yang mengatakan jejaka pilihan hati Tunku Aminah ini merupakan seorang model yang popular di negara kelahirannya. Jom lihat foto-foto Dennis.
Anak pasangan Martin dan Henriette Varbaas itu menerima pendidikan di Floretti College Hillego The Netherlands dan kemudian meneruskan pelajaran vokasional dalam bidang kejuruteraan mekanikal di ROC Leiden, The Netherlands.
Dipetik dari laporan Kosmo, selain gemar bermain bola sepak, Dennis Muhammad bekerja dengan Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Johor sebagai Pengurus JDT Concept Store and Cafe dan selepas itu sebagai Pengurus Pemasaran Kelab Bola Sepak Tampines Rovers Singapura.
Menurut Abdul Rahim, Dennis Muhammad memeluk Islam pada 31 Mei 2015 di Pejabat Kadi Johor Bahru dan dipimpin oleh pegawai agama bagi mempelajari Islam termasuk solat, berpuasa Ramadan, pengajianal-Quran, akhlak dan tulisan jawi selain dididik dalam Bahasa Melayu, budaya, etika serta protokol istana.
Dennis Abdullah yang merupakan seorang Pengurus JDT Concept Store and Cafe yang bekerja dengan Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Johor ini bukanlah seorang kerabat diraja, sebaliknya merupakan seorang rakyat mahraen yang berasal daripada Belanda.
Tetapi, tahukah anda, selain Tunku Inah, terdapat ramai lagi puteri diraja yang telah mengambil keputusan untuk berkahwin dengan orang biasa?
1. Putri Madeleine
Putri Madeleine dari Swedia memutuskan menikah dengan seorang lelaki ‘biasa’. Lelaki dikenali Christopher O’Neill yang diketahui berprofesi sebagai banker asal New York City. Pernikahan puteri bungsu Raja dan Ratu Swedia itu digelar di Konigstein, Jerman pada 17 September 2013.
2. Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hayu
Keraton Yogyakarta menggelarkan perkahwinan diraja yang menarik perhatian umum pada 22 Oktober 2013. Pimpinan Keraton Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X menikahkan puteri keempatnya Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hayu dengan seorang lelaki yang bukan berasal dari keturunan raja.
Lelaki tersebut adalah Haryo Notonegoro yang langsung mendapat gelaran Kanjeng Pangeran selepas bernikah. Haryo diketahui bekerja di Syarikat biasa dan bertemu dengan puteri sang sultan ketika sesi reunion sekolah mereka.
3. Puteri Victoria
Satu lagi pernikahan dari Kerajaan Swedia yang begitu mengejutkan dunia. Kali ini pernikahan Puteri Victoria yang merupakan anak sulung Raja Carl XVI Gustaf sekaligus pewaris utama kerajaan. Puteri Victoria berkahwin dengan pegawai peribadinya.
Pernikahan tersebut dilangsungkan pada 19 Jun 2010 di Stockholm Cathedral, bersamaan dengan ulang tahun pernikahan ke-34 orang tua pengantin wanita.
4. Puteri Sayako Kuroda
Bernikah dengan seorang lelaki biasa yang bukan keturunan raja atau bangsawan, Sayako Kuroda harus merelakan untuk melepaskan gelaran ‘Puteri’ dari dirinya.
Dia bukan lagi pewaris Kerajaan Jepun setelah bernikah dengan Yoshiki Kuroda, seorang perancang bandar yang bekerja di Tokyo. Meski demikian pernikahan mereka pada tetap meriah di Hotel Imperial, Tokyo.
5. Puteri Alexandra
Seperti Puteri Sayako dari Jepun, Putri Alexandra Christina juga rela melepas statusnya sebagai pewaris kerajaan ketika memilih berkahwin dengan lelaki yang bukan berketurunan raja. Alexandra bernikah dengan fotografer Martin Jorgensen yang berusia 14 tahun lebih muda darinya pada 3 Mac 2007. Martin sendiri merupakan anak kepada Jacob Jorgensen, pemilik syarikat produksi filem ternama di Denmark.
6. Puteri Felipa
Pernikahan diraja ini antara Putri Felipa dari Bavaria dengan seorang penerbit filem bernama Christian Dienst. Pernikahan tersebut berlangsung di Steingaden, Jerman pada 12 Mei 2012. Puteri Felipa merupakan anak kedua dari Prince Leopold (Poldi) of Bavaria.
7. Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Bendara
Pada tahun 2013, pernikahan puteri bongsu Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Bendara berlangsung dengan rakyat biasa. Wanita yang mesra disapa dengan nama Jeng Reni itu bernikah dengan lelaki yang bukan berketurunan raja.
Pengantin lelaki yang bernama Achmad Ubaidilah sekaligus mendapat gelaran Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo. Sebelum bernikah dengan GKR Bendara, Achmah Ubaidilah bekerja sebagai Pegawai Negeri di Sekretariat Wakil Presiden (Setwapres).
8. Puteri Mako
Puteri Mako, cucu perempuan Maharaja Jepun memilih untuk mendirikan rumah tangga bersama dengan kekasih hatinya, Kei Komura yang mempunyai bakat meluncur air, bermain violin dan memasak.
What is Forex Trading?
Forex trading can be an excellent source of supplementary income for people who understand the market and are comfortable with the trading platforms. Here's more...
Foreign exchange market or Forex is the market for buying and selling currencies. Currencies from all over the word can be traded in Forex, which is an OTC (over the counter) market. It is loosely regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The National Futures Association (NFA) has regulatory authority over retail brokers and market makers. Forex, the most liquid market in the world, operates round the clock.
Forex Trading
Cross Rate: In the Forex market, currencies are always quoted in pairs. For example .709471 EUR/USD means that 1$ = 0.709471 Euros. When USD is not one of the currencies whose exchange rate is being determined, the exchange rate is referred to as the cross rate.
pip: The smallest price movement in a currency is called a pip (percentage in point). Profits are measured in terms of pips. For the EUR/USD pair, 1 pip = 0.0001. Hence if EUR/USD increases by 1%, it would mean an increase of 100 pips.
Bid-Ask Spread: The difference between the bid (trader's sale price or the dealer's cost price) and the ask (trader's cost price or the dealer's sale price) is called the spread. The bid and ask are quoted in pairs. For example .709474-71 EUR/USD would mean that 0.709474 is the bid price and 0.709471 is the ask price. Market makers quote both bid and ask prices, and profit from the bid ask spread.
Spot and Forward Rate: Spot rate is the price of a currency in the spot market. Forward rate is the predetermined rate at which a currency can be exchanged for another in the forward market.
Market Participants
Governments and Banks: Governments and central banks of various countries deal in the Forex market with the intention of maintaining their foreign exchange reserves. Many a time, governments buy and sell currency with the intention of achieving a favorable balance of payment (BOP) situation. For instance, if a country is interested in increasing its exports, it might sell its currency. This would increase the supply of the currency. An increase in supply would result in currency depreciation. Once the currency depreciates, exports increase; making the current account balance favorable and the BOP satisfactory. Since governments and central banks have unlimited authority and access to money, they can exercise significant influence on the direction of the market.
Business Firms: Firms deal in the Forex market mainly to hedge against unfavorable exchange rate movements. For example, a firm in the U.S. engaged in the business of supplying corn to Europe would receive payments in Euros. Suppose Euro depreciates, the U.S. based firm would suffer. This is because, the firm can now buy fewer dollars with the euros. In order to avoid this situation, the firm can enter into a futures contract to lock in a favorable rate at which Euros can be exchanged for dollars. This process is known as hedging.
Banks and Financial Institutions: Banks and other financial institutions also participate in the Forex market. Banks profit from the bid-ask spread. They deal in a particular segment of the market known as the interbank market. In this market, banks who have credit relations with each other indulge in trading currencies. The size of the bank in monetary terms would determine its credit relation and its importance in the interbank market. Individuals who need to exchange currency can approach their local banks.
Hedge Funds: Hedge funds indulge in speculation by trying to judge the direction of the market. They profit by buying low and selling high. Their intention is to profit from sales, and not take delivery of the currency.
Retail Forex Brokers : Retail brokers allow individuals who participate in the market with the intention of making money through speculation. There are many online retail brokers who allow people to create an account for the purpose of trading. They also allow people to trade on margin. This means that for every 1$ in their account, they are allowed to borrow up to 100$ (say). Online brokers provide trading platforms. People are generally allowed a demo account that can be used to test the platform. The product can be customized to suit the needs of the user. The user is also provided with an e-book that provides training. The user has access to news, currency quotes, and technical analysis tools, and can buy and sell many currency pairs. A wide selection of plotting tools are also provided to help the user plot his own charts. Many of these products automatically signal when to buy and sell. A good Forex platform will allow the trader to profit from market movements that are repetitive nature. However, many of these products may not deliver. They might be useless or too complicated for the user. In order to avoid getting scammed, one should always look for a regulated broker before deciding to trade online.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/forex-trading-what-is-forex.html
Forex trading can be an excellent source of supplementary income for people who understand the market and are comfortable with the trading platforms. Here's more...
Foreign exchange market or Forex is the market for buying and selling currencies. Currencies from all over the word can be traded in Forex, which is an OTC (over the counter) market. It is loosely regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The National Futures Association (NFA) has regulatory authority over retail brokers and market makers. Forex, the most liquid market in the world, operates round the clock.
Forex Trading
Cross Rate: In the Forex market, currencies are always quoted in pairs. For example .709471 EUR/USD means that 1$ = 0.709471 Euros. When USD is not one of the currencies whose exchange rate is being determined, the exchange rate is referred to as the cross rate.
pip: The smallest price movement in a currency is called a pip (percentage in point). Profits are measured in terms of pips. For the EUR/USD pair, 1 pip = 0.0001. Hence if EUR/USD increases by 1%, it would mean an increase of 100 pips.
Bid-Ask Spread: The difference between the bid (trader's sale price or the dealer's cost price) and the ask (trader's cost price or the dealer's sale price) is called the spread. The bid and ask are quoted in pairs. For example .709474-71 EUR/USD would mean that 0.709474 is the bid price and 0.709471 is the ask price. Market makers quote both bid and ask prices, and profit from the bid ask spread.
Spot and Forward Rate: Spot rate is the price of a currency in the spot market. Forward rate is the predetermined rate at which a currency can be exchanged for another in the forward market.
Market Participants
Governments and Banks: Governments and central banks of various countries deal in the Forex market with the intention of maintaining their foreign exchange reserves. Many a time, governments buy and sell currency with the intention of achieving a favorable balance of payment (BOP) situation. For instance, if a country is interested in increasing its exports, it might sell its currency. This would increase the supply of the currency. An increase in supply would result in currency depreciation. Once the currency depreciates, exports increase; making the current account balance favorable and the BOP satisfactory. Since governments and central banks have unlimited authority and access to money, they can exercise significant influence on the direction of the market.
Business Firms: Firms deal in the Forex market mainly to hedge against unfavorable exchange rate movements. For example, a firm in the U.S. engaged in the business of supplying corn to Europe would receive payments in Euros. Suppose Euro depreciates, the U.S. based firm would suffer. This is because, the firm can now buy fewer dollars with the euros. In order to avoid this situation, the firm can enter into a futures contract to lock in a favorable rate at which Euros can be exchanged for dollars. This process is known as hedging.
Banks and Financial Institutions: Banks and other financial institutions also participate in the Forex market. Banks profit from the bid-ask spread. They deal in a particular segment of the market known as the interbank market. In this market, banks who have credit relations with each other indulge in trading currencies. The size of the bank in monetary terms would determine its credit relation and its importance in the interbank market. Individuals who need to exchange currency can approach their local banks.
Hedge Funds: Hedge funds indulge in speculation by trying to judge the direction of the market. They profit by buying low and selling high. Their intention is to profit from sales, and not take delivery of the currency.
Retail Forex Brokers : Retail brokers allow individuals who participate in the market with the intention of making money through speculation. There are many online retail brokers who allow people to create an account for the purpose of trading. They also allow people to trade on margin. This means that for every 1$ in their account, they are allowed to borrow up to 100$ (say). Online brokers provide trading platforms. People are generally allowed a demo account that can be used to test the platform. The product can be customized to suit the needs of the user. The user is also provided with an e-book that provides training. The user has access to news, currency quotes, and technical analysis tools, and can buy and sell many currency pairs. A wide selection of plotting tools are also provided to help the user plot his own charts. Many of these products automatically signal when to buy and sell. A good Forex platform will allow the trader to profit from market movements that are repetitive nature. However, many of these products may not deliver. They might be useless or too complicated for the user. In order to avoid getting scammed, one should always look for a regulated broker before deciding to trade online.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/forex-trading-what-is-forex.html
