Kuala Lumpur - Indonesia hopes for more interaction between its people from all levels and Malaysians, including journalists, culture proponents, undergraduates and youths. Acting Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia Tatang B. Razak said the leaders of both countries had agreed to strengthen relations between their citizens following th... detail... »
Aceh - Indonesia has held a ceremony to hand over the 100,000th rebuilt house in Aceh and Nias, which were devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. A spokesman of the agency overseeing reconstruction in the wake of the tsunami, says 138 houses were symbolically handed over to residents of one of the villages worst hit by the tsunami. ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The participants of the ship for Southeast Asia Youth Programme (SSEAYP) Brunei have returned enriched with insights into other Asian cultures. Natasha Halim, the assistant youth leader for the participants of Brunei Darussalam, who had the opportunity to go on the ship for a period of 52 days alongside 28 othe... detail... »
Bengkulu - Bengkulu province - rocked by a major earthquake several months ago - planned to hold a "Raffles Beach Festival" in May 2008 which will involve neigboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, a spokesman said. Edy Nevian, head of Bengkulu provincial tourist office said here Friday, the festival which will take place on th... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The Penans of Sarawak are a misunderstood tribe. Whilst their nomadic way of life is regarded uncivilised by the outside world, the Penans are only too contented to call the remote interiors of Sarawak their home. Their hunting prowess and the abundance of food in the jungle further strengthened their resolve to remain... detail... »
Singapore - Asian students who traditionally looked to English-speaking Western countries for higher education are increasingly turning closer to home - to Singapore, educators say. Backed by a government-led initiative to capture a slice of the great paper chase in Asia, Singapore has managed to woo more than 16 of the world`... detail... »
Davao City - Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Sec. Jesus Dureza cited Libya`s continuing role in peace and development efforts in Mindanao. During the courtesy call of Saif Al-Islam Muammar Al-Qaddafi, President of the Qaddafi Foundation for Charity Associations and Development on President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last Dec.... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - MALAY students have fallen behind other races in academic performances, especially in O Level English, according to the Education Ministry`s latest 10-year examinations report card released on Friday. In 2006, 80.6 per cent of students passed the subject, down almost five per cent from 85.1 per cent in 2005. The d... detail... »
Introduce your family to a 2,000-year-old craft known as "batik." Originally practiced in Central and Southeast Asia as well as Japan and Africa, it is an art tradition that continues in popularity, particularly on the island of Java in Indonesia. Batik designs are commonly seen on clothing, tablecloths and wall hangings in vibrant c... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam`s entry into the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) opens up a window of opportunity to acquire technical expertise and human resource development training, Mr Francesco Frangialli, Secretary General of UNWTO, met with the Brunei Tourism Board yesterday, notably the CEO of Brunei To... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Malay linguists and experts from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in Pekanbaru, Riau last week to promote the vision for Malay language to be adopted as the sixth language of the United Nations within the next 10 years. Attending the cultural convention was Dr Mataim Bakar, the Director of... detail... »
Nusa Dua, Bali - With two terrorist attacks, SARS, an avian flu outbreak and travel warnings imposed by several developed countries, the island of Bali is suffering from tourism setbacks. Bali, one of world`s favorite tourist destinations, has been the backbone of Indonesia`s tourism industry, with the majority of foreign tourist ar... detail... »
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