Manila - The third week of the National Arts festival is the week of visual arts, cinema and architecture. Two of the festival`s main events, PA(ng)LABAS: architecture, cinema, performance, and Sinerehiyon, started February 17 and 18, respectively, and are still ongoing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). PA(ng)LABAS is a tra... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - "To me, painting is like praying. When I paint, I am dealing with my heart, my work and God." These words of Malaysia`s legendary painter Datuk Ibrahim Hussein are found in the web page of the Ibrahim Hussein Musuem and Cultural Foundation. Better known as Ib, - the man who was once nearly jailed for his art work -- began ... detail... »
Jakarta - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is slated to start his maiden Indonesian trip Friday as the two Southeast Asian giants look to boost ties. Shortly after his arrival, Abhisit will hold talks with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on a range of issues, including Thai-Indonesian bilateral relations and ASEAN, which Thailand ... detail... »
Singapore - Nurlidyana, Darwisyah and Azeera are late for English class but the girls do not seem to mind as they giggle and chat about school and their hopes for the future. Their ambitions vary -- Nurlidyana wants to be a doctor, Azeera a teacher and Darwisyah is still undecided. Yet the 16-year-olds do agree they have gained a good fo... detail... »
Surakarta, Central Java - The public dialog held by the Surakarta Administration concerning on the plan of a hotel construction in the Vastenburg Port area has not yet produced any solution. Eko Budiardjo, Chairman of the Semarang City Development Protection Council, said he agreed that the heritage, which is now being dominated by priva... detail... »
London - Londoners will get a peek at Malaysian craft at a promotion in Harrods London, writes Meera Murugesan. Striking, trendy designs in rich colours and traditional fabrics will be the highlight of a fashion show that is set to captivate London when the Malaysian Craft Promotion is launched at Harrods London on Feb 26. This promotio... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - Prof. Hendrik M. J. Maier, an expert on Malay Literature from the University of California Los Angeles, once took a visit to Balai Pinang Lima, the office of the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPBM) on Monday (16/2/2009). Appearing to welcome him were Mahyudin Al Mudra – the head ... detail... »
Jakarta - Mr. Kasit Piromya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, paid an Introductory Visit to the Republic of Indonesia during 10-11 February 2009. During the visit, Foreign Minister Kasit had a four-eye and a plenary meetings with Dr. N. Hassan Wirajuda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, who hosted a luncheon in his honour, fo... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) does not negate the status of the Malay language but will ensure that the young can compete globally. Cheras Education Foundation chairman Datuk Syed Ali AlHabshee said PPSMI was needed so that students could grasp the concept of subjects in an internatio... detail... »
Denpasar, Bali - Dozens of children, from elementary school to senior high school students, were introduced to Bali‘s traditional culture by competing in a city held arts competition Sunday. The competition, held at the Bali Museum and Jagatnatha temple, saw the children compete to make the best offerings including sanggah cucuk (bamb... detail... »
Jakarta - Malaysia is prepared to share its experience with Indonesia in developing impoverished villages at the common borders of both countries, Rural and Regional Development Minister Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib said. He said Malaysia had put in place a systematic development programme covering infrastructural development since the sta... detail... »
Denpasar, Bali - Bali is to host a one-week International Yoga Festival from March 3-10, 2009, Bali-India Foundation chairman Dr Somvir said here on Monday. He said the festival would involve hundreds of yoga instructors from various countries around the world. "Themed Yoga for Peace and Health, such an international activity will b... detail... »
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