Jakarta- Culture can serve as a means to bridge differences among ASEAN member countries, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda said at the opening of an ASEAN arts event here. By getting to know each other`s cultures, the peoples of ASEAN member countries would be able to develop greater mutual understanding, Wirayuda sai... detail... »
Petaling Jaya - The Cybertorium at Menara Star, Petaling Jaya, hosted another public forum recently and this time around, it was not about politics. Organised by Malay web portal MStar Online, big names in the local film industry engaged in a discussion entitled Filem Melayu Tidak Laku...Betul Ke? (Is it true that Malay films are not do... detail... »
Jakarta - Art lovers in the capital, especially those who live in southern Jakarta, will have more opportunities to enjoy art performances with the establishment of the Salihara Community on Jl. Salihara in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. "We observed that people in South Jakarta often went to Ismail Marzuki Park or TIM (in Central Jakar... detail... »
Bandung, MelayuOnline.com - On Tuesday (5/8/08), the Archipelago Manuscript National Symposium discussed extensively the efforts to save ancient manuscripts through research, not solely physical preservation anymore. Research on ancient manuscripts is badly needed for its abundant advantages for humankind. The opinion above a... detail... »
Dubai - With over 100 different cultures present in the UAE, a growing community of Singaporeans are set to gather in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to commemorate their 43rd national day. Singapore celebrated its first National Day in 1966, one year after Singapore`s independence on August 9, 1965. The theme of this year`s National Day P... detail... »
Singapore - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) which was created during the Cold War era has one most important achievement since its inception 40 years ago -- keeping the region at peace. Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo said Asean, which some had dismissed as being a mere talk shop, had managed to fo... detail... »
Malacca - total of 15 programmes have been lined up for the month-long festivities in conjunction with the declaration of historic Malacca city as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said that the festivities would begin on Aug 1, next to the 17th century Dutch Stadhuys complex and would be officiated ... detail... »
Penang - Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to develop the border areas of both countries and enhance cooperation in ensuring peace, security and stability. Army field commander Lt-Gen Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor said the two countries also discussed resolving the common problems therein and promoting matters of mutual i... detail... »
Jogjakarta - The Education Ministry wants to learn from Indonesian schools on the agriculture vocational education, and arts and culture curriculum, said its minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. With the global food crisis, he said Malaysian schools should adopt a more dynamic agriculture vocational syllabus while instilling cul... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday hailed the "one identity" of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in a statement commemorating Asean Day 2008. HRH praised the theme of this year`s Asean Day "One ASEAN Identity; One Asean Community", saying that i... detail... »
Borneo - Local traditional boat and powerboat enthusiasts are looking forward to the Borneo Level Regatta race, which will be held this weekend at the Serasa Watersports Complex in Muara. "The competition is held in conjunction with His Majesty`s 62nd Birthday Celebration," said championship co-chairman, Awg Hj Maidin yesterday. "This... detail... »
Yogyakarta - From pop culture we head for the exotic Oriental climes, where the traditional is being transformed into the contemporary. Artisans in Indonesia are transforming plentiful wood supplies into batik handicrafts. Their works are then offered as mementos for tourists, helping to expand the market for art done in the traditional wa... detail... »
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