Kuala Lumpur - IN the last 50 years since independence, our education system has undergone numerous changes based on necessities but, in many cases, not based on educational realities. To many of us, this sacrifice was worth the price we had to pay in other sectors. But now, it is time to take a look at our position in terms of econ... detail... »
Singapore - Singapore women under the age of 45 will no longer be able to travel alone on the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Under Saudi Arabian law, haj-bound Muslim women under the age of 45 must be accompanied by a close male relative. However, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore has over the past few years appe... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Language and Literature Bureau (DBP), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is set to organise the Brunei Book Fair 2008 in conjunction with the 24th National Day celebration next Feb, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas According to the DBP Public Relation Officer, Hajah Siti Zaleha Hj ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Around $190,000 in cash has been collected from about 80 companies and individuals from the private sector and handed over to the sponsorship committee for the 24th Brunei Darussalam National Day celebrations at a ceremony held at the Centrepoint Hotel. The biggest sponsorship of the day came from Brunei Shell ... detail... »
Bali - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yodhoyono urged more "synergic action" to best implement the concept of "common but differentiated responsibilities" in addressing climate change. "Now is the time that we specify more clearly how to best implement this concept of `common but differentiated responsibilities,` beyond genera... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Bersatu Malaysia, a national signature drive to promote peace, unity and national sovereignty will be launched this weekend to show support for the Barisan Nasional government here. Umno Youth Anti-Drug and Social Ills bureau chairman Datuk Idris Haron said yesterday: "We expect overwhelming response as a show of s... 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‘s le... detail... »
Zamboanga City – A leading state-run university here is considering the integration of "peace education" in its curriculum. Dr. Grace J. Rebollos, the newly installed president of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) said peace education is part of her agenda of making the university an instrument for promoting a "culture of peace"... detail... »
Singapore - The leaders of the 10 member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Singapore from 18th to 22nd of this month to give a further boost to regional integration of their economies. Singapore Prime Minister Mr. Lee Hsien Loong addressing a gathering of business leaders on the eve of the Summit meeting said that ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - FIVE groups of artists have come together to explore a question they deem pertinent: “Where is batik heading to?” However, they think they should not be the ones offering the answers. Hence, they are inviting everyone to explore the question with them through their installation arts. Initiated by events... detail... »
Klang - Four recipients experienced first hand Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah‘s graciousness and benevolence at the awards ceremony in conjunction with his 62nd birthday yesterday. The Sultan came down from the royal dais to confer awards to the four – the elderly Mother Mangalam Iyaswamy Iyer and S... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Hj Ahmad bin Hj Jumat, through the coordination of Brunei Tourism Development Department, will be hosting a two-day visit by Mr Francesco Frangialli, the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation (... detail... »
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