Putrajaya - Indonesia wants to be acknowledged when dances or songs originating from its culture are used by Malaysia. It also wants the courtesy of being informed when "shared songs" like Rasa Sayang are used by Malaysia for commercial purposes, such as in the Tourism Malaysia campaigns. Indonesian Culture and Tourism Ministe... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Prophet Muhammad`s (peace be upon him) hijrah or migration from Mekah to Medina is one of the most significant events in the history of Islam, so much so that Khalifah Umar (ra), one of the prophet`s close companions, made the date of the hijrah the beginning of the Islamic year. According to an article from Be... detail... »
Jakarta - A combination of the thick scents of sandalwood, jasmine and incense filled the air of Sasono Utomo at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on late Wednesday, an inkling of the unusual ceremony that was about to take place. Chants of dzikir (prayer) were heard amid the subtle sound of a gamelan orchestra while guests entered. Se... detail... »
Hyderabad - A Formula One race in the night, a flyer – an iconic architectural marvel of a giant wheel of 43 stories offering a panoramic view through a capsule, integrated resorts, marine parks, new botanical gardens, et al, Singapore is offering these and much more to the discerning traveller this year. “Singapore offers a lot to ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam will be sending an additional four member team for its fourth contingent of army officers to the Philippines this January 15 for a monitoring mission. The four officers will be joining six others who are already in Mindanao in southern Philippines since September last year to assists the Mala... detail... »
Jakarta - Despite the arrival of Visit Indonesia Year 2008, museums in Jakarta have no special programs planned, instead offering their usual range of programs, including puppet exhibitions, kampung tours and the Batavia Art Festival. The Puppet Museum in West Jakarta will have its regular programs, including weekly puppet shows, said t... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to attend the Islamic New Year 1429 Hijrah national celebration held at the Jame` `Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kampong Kiarong last night. The arrival of His Majesty at the ceremony was welcomed by Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Uta... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in Malaysia Thursday for a visit aimed at improving relations between the neighbours which observers have said are at their lowest point in decades. In talks Friday with Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the leaders are expected to tackle irritants lik... detail... »
Shah Alam - Stop using the derogatory term "Indon" when referring to Indonesians. Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said most Malaysians were unaware that the term was not used in Indonesia and that Indonesians were offended by its usage here. Speaking at the Malaysian-Indonesian (Malindo) Dialogue 2008, he urged Malay-sians to ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of National Education, Republic of Indonesia, Prof Dr Bambang Sudibyo made a one-day official working visit to Brunei yesterday and visited the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Vocational and Technical Education and Training (SEAMEO VOCTECH) to gain information on its mandate. Prof Dr Bambang Sudibyo is a... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, who arrived here yesterday for a three-day working visit, was bestowed Malaysia`s highest award – the Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara (DMN). The award was presented to Susilo by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, at a ceremony at the Istana Negara he... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Singapore is set to hold its first halal exhibition, with an aim of capturing a larger slice of the lucrative food industry, at the Singapore Expo from January 2427. The Singapore International Halal Showcase (Sihas) hosted by the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry and organised by Adex Communicat... detail... »
Today 
Yesterday 
Last week 
Last month 
