Bali - Indonesia has planted millions of trees to soak up an estimated 50,000 tons of greenhouse gases to be emitted during U.N.-led climate talks in Bali, Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar said on Monday. More than 10,000 politicians, officials, activists and journalists are expected to attend the December 3-14 talks on the tropi... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Bukit Shahbandar Challenge kicked off yesterday with almost 200 runners taking part in the competitive run through the Bukit Shahbandar Forest Reserve. It may be considered unlucky for some but number 13, Wong Siew Ming, was the first person to cross the finish line yesterday. In the C category for men o... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia`s prime minister has ordered his government to take a fresh look at recruitment levels of non-Malays, after thousands of ethnic Indians took to the streets to protest against what they say is years of discrimination. At least 10,000 people gathered in central Kuala Lumpur last week to demonstrate against t... detail... »
Marawi City - Oblivious to the tension gripping some parts of Makati City, representatives of various sectors in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte trooped to the gymnasium of Mindanao State University on Thursday to express their commitment to peace during the opening program of the Mindanao Week of Peace. With the theme "Building brid... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - RIGHT in the middle of the city is one of the busiest roads. Jalan Hang Tuah is busy almost all the time. The road connects Petaling Jaya through Jalan Dewan Bahasa Pustaka and the city centre through Jalan Bukit Bintang. It is a common sight to see police officers directing traffic to ease the congestion on t... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Education Ministry is planning to set up a centre of excellence for special education to fullfil and improve special education programmes produce individuals who are more independent and capable of contributing to the development of the country to the best of their abilities. Acting Minister of Education ... detail... »
Jakarta - Many of Indonesia‘s islands may be swallowed up by the sea if world leaders fail to find a way to halt rising sea levels at this week‘s climate change conference on the resort island of Bali. Doomsters take this dire warning by Indonesian scientists a step further and predict that by 2035, the Indonesian capital‘s airp... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur _ Charges of ethnic cleansing of Indians are ‘‘lies‘‘ designed to divide the races in this Muslim-majority country, an outraged Malaysian prime minister was reported as saying yesterday. He promised to resign if proved wrong. The Hindu Rights Action Force, which organised a banned Nov 25 rally to demand equality and fair trea... detail... »
Bangkok - In spite of the historical mistrust between state agencies and the Malay Muslim community in the deep South, medical personnel say they believe they have formulated a strategy for the two sides to coexist in peace and harmony. Dr Supat Hasuwankit said the community had put its findings in writing so other agencies could s... detail... »
Jakarta - As part of the government`s efforts to reach its target of seven million foreign tourist visits in 2008, the Culture and Tourism Ministry plans to promote some 100 international events throughout the archipelago next year. The ministry`s director general for marketing, Thamrin B. Bachri, said that as a facilitator, the ministry... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry will help 300 batik producers nationwide to penetrate the international market. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the efforts would include regional marketing where the government would take their products to other countries like Brunei and Singapore. "Batik produ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The importance of historical facts and its ability to increase the literary value of a writer`s creative output was discussed in detail amongst the panellists of the International Seminar of Southeast Literature 2007, held last Wednesday at the Seminar Hall, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. ... detail... »
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