Makassar - Many still remember the Phinisi Nusantara, the South Sulawesi vessel famous for its voyage to Vancouver in Canada to join the International Vancouver Expo in 1986. At the time, the ship drew a great deal of international attention because of its traditional construction and solid build, tough enough to cover 17,702 kilometers... detail... »
Singapore - Historic Lau Pa Sat was transformed to look like it did in the 1960s, for the launch of the Singapore Food Festival last night. And the guest of honour, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan gamely tried his hand at cooking up char kway teow. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and Peter Knipp Holdi... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The first Indonesian Product Expo was launched yesterday, with the aim of showcasing Indonesian products as well as adding further value to and strengthening bilateral trade relations. Officiating the launch was Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pg Anak (Dr) Hj Kemaludin Ibni Al-Marhum Pg Bendahara Pg Anak Hj ... detail... »
Johor - SIXTY-five researchers and writers have been selected to write on the state‘s history over the past eight years. State Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Asiah Ariff said they were chosen after attending workshops organised by Yayasan Warisan Johor. She said the workshops were organised to chronicle the histor... detail... »
Singapore - Try engaging in a casual conversation with a Singaporean and you’ll soon find the all-consuming topic of breakfast, lunch or dinner being inevitably whisked into the discussion. Not to be mistaken as a cultural tendency towards ‘gluttony of excess’, the passion Singaporeans share towards food is closely knit to the very heart... detail... »
Jakarta - A driving passion to bring a group of high school students to perform traditional angklung music around Europe despite a very tight budget has led Maulana M. Syuhada to experience miracle after miracle. Not only did the team of 35 students from Bandung, who finally departed for Europe after borrowing some 8,000 euros from their... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam last night assured Thailand of Brunei Darussalam`s lasting commitment in doing all the country can to strengthen both countries` traditional friendship and enhance much-valued cooperation in his titan during the official dinner with the Prime Minister of T... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Minister at the Malaysian Prime Minister`s Office Dato` Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday paid a visit to Brunei Ministry of Religious Affairs in Jalan Menteri Besar. Accompanying the Malaysian minister were Malaysian High Commissioner in Brunei Darussalam Dato` Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, Director of Wakaf, Zakat and H... detail... »
Quebec - Indonesia is among 41 States Parties to the World Heritage Convention which will present properties for inscription on UNESCO`s World Heritage List During this year?s session, hosted by Canada to coincide with the 400th anniversary celebration of the founding of Quebec City, on Wednesday (July 2). Among the 41 States Partie... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The nation will be a hive of activity for the next two months. July 15 is the much-awaited date for the citizens and residents of the country. From now till the end of August, pomp and pageantry will mark His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam 62nd birthday. Among the highlights of the c... detail... »
Johor Baru - The Pulau Batu Puteh issue just would not go away, leaving Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman to explain to the state assemblymen at the Johor State Assembly Tuesday various issues concerning the case. One of the issues was on why it was not possible to appeal the decision by the International Court of Justice and ... detail... »
Banda Aceh - Britain-based Islamic Relief has donated 150 houses to victims of the 2004 tsunami in Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya Districts, and Banda Aceh city, Aceh Province. The houses were officially presented on Monday, according to acting Communication Director of the Aceh-Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) Ridwan Muchtar... detail... »
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