Manila - The Philippine-based Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Centre for Biodiversity (ASEAN-ACB) has opened a five-day workshop on the enhancement of capability of ASEAN member-countries to manage the region`s 27 "heritage" parks with rich biodiversity resources in Hanoi, Vietnam. The program, organized by the ACB, in coop... detail... »
Malaysia - The sound of kompangs is often heard in Malaysia at functions such as the Malay weddings, welcoming VIP guests or at football matches. Kompang is a traditional hand drum played in groups using interlocking movements to produce various composite rhythms. It is played with legs crossed when sitting, standing or walkin... detail... »
London - Indonesia took part in a "Sajam Gast" tourism and culinary festival held in Split, Croatia, recently, an Indonesian diplomat based in Budapest, Hungary, reported. "It was the first time for Indonesia to take part in the event," First Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in Budapest, Octaviano Alimudin, t... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam underscored the need to protect the environment to sustain human security and economic well-being and added that only through cooperation can we sustain a healthy and productive environment. His Majesty said this in his Commonwealth Day message. ... detail... »
Jakarta - The government will need to work extra hard to lure foreign visitors with this year`s ambitious Visit Indonesia Year campaign, in the light of health and hygiene issues mentioned in a recent report. The report, issued March 4 by Switzerland-based World Economic Forum (WEF), cited Indonesia`s poor health and hygiene conditi... detail... »
Manila - The City Council of Manila is urging the public to support the campaign for the inclusion of the national marine park in Palawan in the new Seven Wonders of the World. In his resolution, Councilor Numero Lim of the second district of Manila said the Philippines may claim a place in the new Seven Wonders of the World or new ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia`s Islamic opposition party said Sunday it has no plans to immediately shut down nightclubs and gambling dens, or ban alcohol in a northern state where it won elections. The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, or PAS, also pledged to respect ethnic minority rights and said it would not unilaterally implement strict... detail... »
Jakarta - The media should not highlight Muslim hardliners who take the law into their hands in the name of religion, academics said Tuesday during a discussion organized by the German Embassy called Islam, Democracy and Media Freedom. The two-day discussion started Tuesday and is set to include scholars, philosophers and members of... detail... »
Jakarta - The Societal and Cultural Research Center of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) has launhed a book on footprints of Putuguese culture in Indonesia. Titled "Bunga Angin Portugis di Nusantara" (Flowers of Portuguese Winds in Indonesia) and containing a collection of articles by the late LIPI researcher Paramita Rah... detail... »
Berlin - Indonesian stand in International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, put on display a replica of the "Garuda Wisnu Kencana" statue symbol of environmental rescue in the event which will last until March 9 and participated in by several Asian countries. Indonesian Ambassador to Germany Makmur Widodo and Marketing Director ... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- the eagerness of Brunei Darussalam to be the center of culture and history of Borneo Malay is totally huge. Some efforts intended to preserve and develop the culture and history of Borneo Malay are continually taken place. As the time goes by, some governmental departments, especially those who concern ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A New format will be introduced next year for the annual story telling or ‘Mari Bercerita‘ competition whereby participants will have to convey their stories based on pictures on computers provided by the organiser. In line with the introduction of the new format, a workshop was held yesterday for government ... detail... »
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