Penang - The Malays only fear two things in life - swearing by the Quran in the name of Allah and the consumption of pork. "If you are not scared then swear by the Quran" or "I am willing to swear by the Quran" are phrases often uttered by Malays when challenging another to prove his innocence. Normally, those challenged to swear wil... detail... »
Singapore - The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) organised a children art cum charity competition titled `Singapore in my Imagination` at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on Saturday. This was the second time initiative from the STB to organise this type of art competition. Main attraction of this year` ... detail... »
Jakarta - A parade of traditional Indonesian fabrics ranging from hand-painted batik to ikat weaves and songket cloths utilized in contemporary designs could be said to summarize Festival Mode Indonesia -- Jakarta Fashion Week 2008. Modern cuts, combined with traditional fabrics used as accents or even as whole outfits, were seen on m... detail... »
Jakarta - The legend of Ken Arok, founder of the 13th century Hindu-Buddhist kingdom Singosari, is one of deception, murder, power, desire and revenge. In the midst of it all is the deadly weapon which brought him to power and death -- the asymmetrical dagger -- the kris. In the Pararaton Script, commoner Ken Arok becomes the leader of ... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- The Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKBM) in cooperation with the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies of Gadjah Mada University (PSSAT-UGM) will hold International Academic Writing Competition on “Asean Malay World: Globalism and Multiculturalism.” The competition is open for pub... detail... »
Singapore - The most anticipated Asian contemporary art fair will be here once again to set the visual arts scene ablaze over five days from 10 13 October, 2008 at Suntec Singapore, International Convention and Exhibition Centre. About 110 art galleries from 16 countries will be showcasing US$30 million worth of artworks ranging from painti... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia will host an initial meeting of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) Indonesia-Malaysia on Aug. 29-30 in Jakarta to discuss issues for improving people-to-people contact, misperception and generation gap, member of EPG and Indonesian former Vice President (1992-1997) Try Sutrisno told reporters on Friday. The meeting i... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A thanksgiving ceremony and appreciation certificate presentation for the 62nd birthday celebration committee members in the Tutong district was held yesterday. The guest of honour, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Haji Md Yussof, Minis... detail... »
Singapore - Visitors to Singapore are in for a treat this August to November as Singapore sparkles with three festivals observed by the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities – Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali respectively – in quick succession. Reflecting Singapore`s unique multi-cultural heritage, the ethnic distric... detail... »
Zaragoza - Graceful dancers from West Java `swayed` visitors during their performance at the Balcony of Cultures, Expo Zaragoza. They were here on the invitation of Indonesia Pavilion who was at the same time commemorating Indonesia`s National Day. The 30 minutes sessions were always fully booked and many of them need to sit on the floor as... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The "National Youths Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran" is an excellent programme that helps shape the character of Muslim youths in Brunei Darussalam. This observation was made by the Minister of Culture, Youth & Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Awang Mohammad bin Hj Daud, a... detail... »
Malacca - IT was a grand celebration befitting a historic occasion when Malacca kicked off month-long festivities to mark the city`s inscription as a world heritage site. Thousand of locals and tourists made their way to the renowned 17th Century Dutch Stadhuys complex as early as 7.30pm on August 1 to get a good spot to witness the cele... detail... »
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