Jakarta - I once was invited to Balikpapan by a friend who wanted me to taste the regional foods of East Kalimantan. The capital of the province and an important oil harbor, Balikpapan is a busy place. The second longest river in Kalimantan, the Mahakam, runs through it and on to many important areas in the region. East Kalimantan... detail... »
Singapore - government leaders met in Singapore last week to sign the historic Asean Charter _ making the 40-year-old association a rule-based legal entity with enhanced responsibility _ the violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Burma continued to cast a long, dark shadow. Unlike the crackdown in 1988, images and stories of the ... detail... »
General Santos City - The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) urged the international community to actively provide continuous political support to the Mindanao peace process. Mohagher Iqbal, chief peace negotiator of the rebels, asserted that future negotiations wouldn`t be that easy for the forging a final peace agreement possibly by ne... detail... »
Tutong - Tutong‘s famous lake will soon be expecting a hike in the number of visitors, particularly with the signing of an agreement between the Consultative Council of Kampung Tasek Merimbun and Mona Florafauna Tours Enterprise yesterday. The collaboration between the two parties is the first for the district and is a big step ... detail... »
Kualau Lumpur - Valentine Willie Fine Art announced Putu Sutawijaya`s second solo exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. This recent body of work marks a new transition in the artist`s development as he moves away from his signature androgynous bodies in motion to depict landscape and architecture. Inspired by the splendour of Angkor Wat duri... detail... »
Banda Aceh - Tourism authorities in Indonesia`s Aceh province hope that its practice of Sharia or Islamic law will attract visitors. "We invite international tourists to visit Aceh to observe how an Islamic community lives and how the Islamic code of Sharia is applied," said Cipta Hunai, an Aceh tourism official, in an interview with... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - HRH Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council, visited the karate and silat exponents bound for the SEA Games at the Menglait Sports Complex yesterday. HRH Prince Sufri was welcomed at the complex by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Major General ... detail... »
Jakarta - In addition to the government`s efforts to improve safety and infrastructure, ordinary Indonesians can also contribute to the success of Visit Indonesia Year 2008 by doing what they do best -- smiling and being friendly, according to a minister. Gearing up for the next year`s big challenge, the government, as well as impro... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - GUESTS at Batik Creations were impressed with the batik apparel worn by models during the fashion show, and had the opportunity to look at and try on more creations afterwards. “Today`s event was held to promote and introduce the gallery to the diplomatic corps,” said Yayasan Budi Penyayang CEO Datuk Leela Mohd A... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - A GROUP of students from Yogjakarta, Indonesia, mesmerised the audience with graceful dances during their cultural exchange stint. The students, aged between 17 and 19, were participating in the Indonesia-Malaysia Cultural Exchange programme in Lang-kawi from Nov 6 to Nov 16. They were accompanied by three teache... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Rumours of gold lying buried beneath a Malaysian beach have sent scores of villagers digging in the sand in hopes of striking it rich. People have flocked to a beach in the Mersing district of southern Johor state since residents reported finding gold deposits there last week. Police say the prospectors, including hou... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of 104 students and six teachers from Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic Religious Secondary Girls School (SUAMPRIPAD) went on an educational trip to Makam Di Luba, Malay Technology Museum as well as the Brunei Museum. Tuesday`s trip was organised by the school`s History Department as one of the year... detail... »
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