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... »
Jakarta - Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Bill Farmer has announced that the giant puppet theater company, the Snuff Puppets, was hosting a residency by Indonesian artist and stage manager Johan Didik Handianto from October to December 2007. "This is an exciting opportunity for the Snuff Puppets to continue their creative collaboration with... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A call was made to relate the learning of Al-Quran . recital to the national education policy. The call was made by Dato Paduka Haji Abd Rahman bin Haji Mohiddin, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in his speech as the guest of honour at yesterday`s Al-Quran Recital Competition for religious ... detail... »
Singapore- Some 560 art pieces by Southeast Asian and Chinese artists will be auctioned off this weekend at The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. This will be Southeast Asia`s largest auction. The total value of the pieces is estimated at S$15 million. Heading the list of Southeast Asia works are pieces by well-known Indonesian c... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - THE movie about our country`s history of independence, 1957 Hati Malaya, is currently screening in cinemas nationwide. It is about how Malaya gained its independence and intersperses footage of actual events with contemporary scenes. The film`s presentation is unique as the story is narrated by five young peopl... detail... »
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