Bandar Seri Begawan - The sultan of oil-rich Brunei has issued a New Year`s warning on the dangers of corruption, a newspaper reported Tuesday. "When we are clean from corruption, Allah the Almighty will surely bless our country and us," Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said in his New Year message, according to the Borneo Bulletin. Hassana... detail... »
Bangkok - Restoration of peace and order in Thailand, particularly in the three violence-plagued southern provinces, was what most people wanted to see in 2008, according to a poll conducted recently by Suan Dusit Poll. The survey made on 8,367 people between December 10 and 30 found up to 49.36 per cent of total respondents wanted to see ... detail... »
Nias - Stone jumping (hombo batu) and surfing are the two most well-known attractions for tourists coming to the island of Nias, 75 miles west of Sumatera, which only take place in Teluk Dalam on Nias` south coast. Young Nias men jump over 2-meters stone walls for Rp 50,000, in the village of Bawomatoluo. Meanwhile, surfing was intro... detail... »
Muscat - The Philippines embassy yesterday celebrated the 2007 Jose Rizal Day, commemorating the 111th death anniversary of their national hero Dr Jose P. Rizal. The theme for the Jose Rizal Day was Diwang Rizal: Gabay sa Matatag na Bansa. A flag raising ceremony led by Dr Mac Arthur F. Corsino, charge d`affaires, followed by a song and drama... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The traditional wedding ceremonies of the various ethnic groups should be preserved to promote unity and attract more tourists to the country, said film producer/director, Senator Tan Sri Jins Shamsudin. He said the effort would also make the younger generation realise that Malaysia had a rich, unique cultural heritage... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Regarded as the grandest wedding ceremony of the year, the marriage of Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah, the fourth child of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Sa... detail... »
Singapore - The Inter-Religious Organisation Singapore (IRO) has launched a book entitled "Religious Customs and Practices in Singapore". The handbook, which took the organisation two years to compile, reflects the multi-religious dimension in Singapore society. It is a brief introduction to the religious beliefs and practices of th... detail... »
Wonogiri, Central Java - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged all layers of Indonesian society to take good care of the country`s forests in order to prevent floods and landslides such as had happened in a number of regions lately. "Thereby, we will be taking care of the Earth in a smart way," the President said in a dialog... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Heart of Borneo (HoB) initiative that took place earlier this year marked a historic declaration by Brunei Darussalam to preserve some 220,000 square kilometres of vibrant tropical rainforests, home to a vast array of unique flora and fauna. Brunei, along with Malaysia and Indonesia, signed an agreement ear... detail... »
Singapore - More teachers will undergo training to help them better teach students with special needs. Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced this at the Dyslexia Association`s graduation ceremony on Saturday. He said this is in line with the Ministry`s aim for every school to have a group of teachers who are highly ... detail... »
Kuta - Malaysia`s 4,600 students in Indonesia are the country`s best minor ambassadors to help further enhance ties between the two nations, said Information Minister Datuk Seri Zainuddin Maidin. He was happy to note that the Malaysian students, most of whom are pursuing further studies in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in 13 univer... detail... »
Jakarta - With a wide range of promotional programs both at home and abroad, the government is optimistic that the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 campaign will draw at least 7 million foreign tourists. "I‘m optimistic that we can reach the target and book US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange earnings, as we‘ve done many campaign activities bo... detail... »
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