Kota Kinabalu - Sabah is still lacking books that provide an insight into the pre-independence period as well as on the contributions of people towards achieving the country‘s independence. Historian, Prof. Dr Danny Wong, said it was important to understand and give due appreciation to the contributions of those that led to the formation ... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesian has been the country`s official language for 80 years, but it now faces marginalization as regions look to preserve their local dialects and the country strives to learn English to keep up with globalization. Dendy Sugono, head of the National Education Ministry Language Center, said the public was concerned that the ... detail... »
Singapore - SINGAPORE has been ranked as one of the best global cities in the world in a study by the influential Washington-based magazine, Foreign Policy. The country was ranked seventh in an index of the top 60 global cities, defined as cities that radiate influence, wealth and sophistication. It was hailed as a place to get a degr... detail... »
Jakarta - Students from different universities in Jakarta joined forces Monday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Youth Pledge with an exhibition showcasing the finest of Indonesian batik. Having decked out Atmajaya University in South Jakarta as a big kampung, the Kampoeng 80, the students presented 80 pieces of fine batik from var... detail... »
Jakarta - About 300,000 people are expected to be at the town square in Yogyakarta Tuesday afternoon (28/10) to see the Pisowanan Agung, a parade of 45 kings from throughout Indonesia. ”They come from Yogyakarta as well as other cities in Indonesia,” said the parade‘s coordinator Himawan Pambudi. The parade will be started at 2pm on th... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The Faculty of Dance of the National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy (Aswara) in Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, presents Huminodun — The Nabahu Princess from today until Saturday. The show is based on a popular legend among the Kadazandusun people of Sabah which is closely associated with the Harvest Festival or Kaamat... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Last September 26th marked the Golden Jubilee anniversary of the Sultan Omar `Ali Saifuddien Mosque, which was celebrated with a series of events. Following these celebrations, the high-committee of the Sultan Omar `Ali Saifuddien Mosque Golden Jubilee Celebration will organise yet another grand event, which is the ... detail... »
Bali - Hosts Indonesia topped the medals tally as the curtain came down on the inaugural Asian Beach Games at a colourful closing ceremony here yesterday. Indonesia picked up another gold on the concluding day in the men`s beach volleyball final to consolidate their position and finish with 23 gold, eight silver and 20 bronze and an... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said the role of the national language as a unity tool warrants more serious attention as unity among the races could be easily threatened if people forget about the national language. "Differences of religions, beliefs, ideology, culture and others can lead to split and racial dis... detail... »
Jakarta - The Indonesian National Language Center has since the 1970s researched and documented a total of 746 different languages across Indonesia, an official with the language department said. The number represents 12 percent of the number of languages existing in the world, Antara news agency on Friday quoted Dendy Sugono, head of the... detail... »
Sungai Petani - A border regiment will be set up to safeguard the Malaysia-Indonesia border in Sabah and Sarawak. Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Ismail Jamaluddin said the border regiment would beef up security at the Sarawak-West Kalimantan and Sabah-North Kalimantan borders. On its implementation, Muhammad Ismail said it would dep... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu - Strengthening the national language will be the main focus in capacity building especially in this era of globalisation and a borderless world, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He said under the National Education Blueprint 2006-2010, his ministry had placed capacity building as the main thrust to... detail... »
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