Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Museums Department yesterday held an appreciation lunch and a certificate presentation ceremony at Nurizna Restaurant in Gadong. Guests arrived early for the function, which started around loam. Present as the event‘s guest of honour was the department‘s Acting Deputy Director Pg Dr Karim Pg Hj Osm... detail... »
Singapore - As part of ongoing efforts to produce better madrasah students and ensure that they remain relevant, three out of the six Islamic religious schools will start offering, in phases, specialised curricula from 2009. Under the Joint Madrasah System (JMS), Al-Irsyad will offer only primary education while Aljunied and Al-Arabia... detail... »
Seremban - An expert said today it is not impossible for makers of the "keropok lekor" snack made of fish meat sold to largely Malay customers to evolve into producers of breakfast sausages for the world. Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Director-General Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin said they would only have to se... detail... »
Singapore - Asian contemporary art took centre stage at the Borobudur Auction this weekend. Touted as one of the biggest auctions in Asia, the event drew some 2,000 international art collectors. The collection of artworks by Indonesian contemporary artists stood out at the auction. A painting, named "Silent Road" by Putu Su... detail... »
Kalimantan - Despite the pressures on Indonesian rain forests, there is still hope for the long-term survival of the orangutan in parts of Borneo. Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan covers 416,000 hectares, which is roughly the size of Cornwall. As well as over 4000 orangutans, this bio-diversity hotspot is home to 30 ot... detail... »
Malacca - A total of RM3.3 million is being spent to make the Historic City a haven for families, especially children. "By attracting the children we can promote the state as a ultimate family destination," said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, especially when touching on the transformation of the Sungai Melaka and its s... detail... »
Singapore - Credit Suisse Group has begun a three- year sponsorship of the Singapore Art Museum with an exhibition of works by Indonesian expressionist painter Affandi, the first long- term corporate partnership in the museum‘s history. The Zurich-based bank will present a series of exhibitions through 2010, including artists from Viet... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A birthday celebration for Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha was hosted by the spouses of top ministers and officials at the Royal Berkshire Hall, JPCC, yesterday afternoon. The event was hosted by the spouses of Cabinet ministers along with the wife of the Confidential Secretary of His Majes... detail... »
Singapore - Islamic schools in Singapore are planning to become more specialized in a move aimed at raising academic standards and efficiency, news reports said on Saturday. Three of the six full-time schools in the city-state will focus on areas where they have an edge and not provide comprehensive education at both primary and secon... detail... »
Manila - Respecting the Bangsamoro‘s right to self-determination and holding a referendum are significant steps towards bringing peace to Muslim Mindanao. This was the assertion made by Prof. Abhoud Syed Lingga at a media forum entitled, “Rethinking State Policies and Minority Rights: Getting the Mindanao Peace Process Moving” organized by th... detail... »
Pattani, Thailand – The security measures to protect teachers from violence attack will be improved in the upcoming new semester after Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda oversees the issue by himself, according to Deputy Education Minister Varakorn Samkoses. The new army chief has arranged the new administrati... detail... »
Kepala Batas - The country is ready to tap the international multi-million ringgit herbal product market. With that in mind, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants further research into its home-grown herbs to give the country‘s herbal industry a bigger boost. “We are blessed with rich natural herbal an... detail... »
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