Seremban, Malaysia - A group of Singaporean journalists on a visit here to sample Malaysia‘s offerings during Ramadan, wished the same atmosphere existed at Ramadan bazaars back home. Although the Singaporean government set up bazaars during Ramadan, they were not as lively as the ones in Malaysia which were more like night markets an... detail... »
Mindanao, Philippine - A tripartite meeting of the Philippine government, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which is a former secessionist group in Mindanao, is likely to take place after the Muslim holy month Ramadan, a senior Department Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said on Sund... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - During this fasting month, many Bruneians will be going out to buy new clothes to celebrate the upcoming Eid ul Fitr, the month of celebration after a whole month of fasting. In Brunei, not just for the ladies but for the gentlemen too, they have to get the whole ensemble from top to bottom. That means including buyi... detail... »
Indonesia - They came for edible sea slugs. They left behind fabric, flags and tales of a vigorous trade under way long before Captain Cook set foot on our shores. The little-known tales of how Makassans from Sulawesi arrived on Australia‘s northern coast in search of the much-prized delicacy were among those playwright Julie Janson heard ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) received a Brunei- Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) consultant from Tarakan Business Council yesterday morning in the effort to explore opportunity towards the formation of BruneiSarawak-West Kalimantan Business Council (BSWKBC... detail... »
Singapore - As artwork become a more fashionable and prized asset among the expanding elite in Thailand, Thai art lovers will have a chance to appreciate the works of some up-and-coming as well as more renowned artists in Asia at the largest contemporary art exhibition to be held in early October in Singapore. ‘‘This is the largest and th... detail... »
Bangkok - The recent ‘‘World of Muslim‘‘ exhibition was a credibly organised, modestly attended but ultimately forgettable attempt to boost Thailand as a plausible centre of halal (religiously authentic Islamic) goods and services, primarily food. Held on the last weekend before Ramadan, the World of Muslim and exhibitors did their best to d... detail... »
Singapore - Philippine art is getting more popular in Singapore. An art gallery here says many of the works have been flying off the walls at sold-out shows. Due to this growing demand, it has prompted more Filipino artists to travel to Singapore to showcase their works. According to Filipino artists, like Virgillio Pandy Aviado, Sing... detail... »
Penang - In his novel Lost Horizon, author James Hilton described Shangri-La as an exotic place, brimming with Asian mysticism and absolute tranquility. Shangri-La‘s Mactan Resort and Spa is no different from the literary Shangri-La, and with their celebrated restaurant, Tides, overflowing with Asian delicacies, the mysticism so apparen... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - With Teacher‘s Day merely days away, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (Unissa) jointly held a tahlil ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum in Jalan Tutong. The ceremony was held, to commemorate the contributions made by Al-Marhum Sultan Hj Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khai... detail... »
Jakarta - Justice and Human Rights Minister Andi Mattalatta inaugurated Wednesday a copyright on Indonesian batik called "batikmark" -- a measure expected to provide a legal identity to Indonesian-made batik. The launch of the Indonesian batik copyright was held in conjunction with the opening of the Gebyar Batik Nusantara batik exhibit... detail... »
Singapore - Singapore‘s only sculpture competition attracted over a total of 162 entries for this year. Of these, more than 30 entries were shot-listed as winning pieces. They are all up for display at the Singapore Art Museum from September 20 till September 26. The Third City Developments Limited (CDL) Singapore Sculpture Awa... detail... »
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