Kuala Lumpur- Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) have embarked on a joint programme to produce a joint news bulletin known as `Warta Serumpun`. This is the first time that both broadcasting stations have forged cooperation in news broadcasting because past joint efforts were confined to entertainment p... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a congratulatory message to Dr Hj Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, on the occasion of Indonesian`s Independence Day. In his message, His Majesty expressed his pleasure at the continued close rela... detail... »
Colombo - The Conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) has decided to mark the Malay Language Day and the 48th death anniversary of Al Haj Dr. T.B. Jayah on August 24 from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. at the Abdul Ghaffoor Hall, Zahira College, Colombo 10. While the purpose of observing Hari Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language Day) is to populari... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Landscape and Flowers Exhibition held in conjunction with His Majesty`s 62nd birthday celebrations was launched yesterday at the Centrepoint in Gadong. Attending as the royal guest of honour was Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, who was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah... detail... »
Pekanbaru - The Indonesian province of Riau on the island of Sumatra has pledged to stop destruction of its forests and carbon-rich peatlands in an effort to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation by 50 percent by 2009. Riau Governor Wan Abu Bakar announced the temporary ban — which will remain in place until signed into law — at a ... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- Two NUS`s students, Alexander and Alexandra, who are joining an internship in the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (PSSAT) visited the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPBM) on Wednesday (13/08/08). Came also along the students were the Director of PSSAT Dr. Aris Arif Mundayat, the S... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- The Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPBM) embraces Wisma Bahasa and Umar Kayam Foundation to extend the efforts to preserve and develop Malay culture. The entourage arrived at Balai Pinang Lima building on Wednesday (13/08/08). Wisma Bahasa is a governmental institution concerning on Indo... detail... »
Buntu Kalando, Indonesia - The last king of Toraja was 93 when he took his final breath in July 2003. Five years later, he`s still part of the family, quietly residing in a small room in his former palace, shaded by two red parasols decorated with colored beads and gold fringe. By Torajan tradition, he isn`t really dead. He`s just sick. ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Over 100 local kite enthusiasts are set to battle it out in the Kite Festival on August 17 at Tungku Beach at 7.30am. The event is organised annually by the Organising Working Committee of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam`s birthday celebration to mark the monarch`s 62nd birthday. ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince `Abdul Malik yesterday stressed the importance of practising moderation - particularly in our spending and food consumption - during a launching ceremony for the distribution of dates for the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan. The dates are a personal gift from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang... detail... »
Jakarta – More than 35 organisations from all over the Southeast Asian region attending the 2nd Meeting of the Southeast Asian Forum on Islam and Democracy (SEAFID) between 12 – 14 August, in Jakarta, Indonesia, made a statement supporting the continuation of the peace process in Mindanao and the lifting of the temporary restraining order ... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- The role of information and communication technology (ICT) in preserving and disseminating indigenous knowledge is an important sphere to be utilized continuously. It is necessary to prevent either bad or good impacts of the globalization. Therefore, the awareness of preserving and developing cultural herit... detail... »