Kaliurang-Yogyakarta (MO)-Saturday (2/6), 21 people of MelayuOnline crew gathered to hold unusual activity: work meeting (raker) in Wisma Bumiputra, Kaliurang, Indonesia. The choosing of this outlying area surrounding Merapi Mount as the place for coordination was to refresh the crew‘s minds after prolonged concentration on finishing the... detail... »
Indonesia - Wednesday‘s massive earthquake near Indonesia was distressingly similar to the one that killed over 220,000 people in December of 2004. Both happened off the coast of Sumatra and put at least a dozen other countries at risk of tsunami. Yesterday‘s magnitude-8.4 quake was smaller than the 9.1 of 2004, but only slightly. Tall bui... detail... »
Singapore - Auction houses are reporting brisk sales for art pieces amid the rise of the nouveau riche in Asia. They also say they‘re seeing new money pouring in from the Middle East and Russia. With individuals amassing dramatic sums of wealth in the Asia Pacific and even Eastern Europe, auction houses say sales are brisk, ... detail... »
Indonesia - In order to attest validity of products to boost its sales internationally, well-known batik designer Iwan Tirta recently held a seminar in Tokyo to repeat his calls for establishment of an authorized batik mark. He said the batik stamp is required as it would help set apart authentic Indonesian handmade batik from similar go... detail... »
Pattani - Secretary-general of an Islamic organisation in Pattani called on insurgents not to stage violent activities during the Ramadan period. Niyeng Jaeday, secretary-general of the organisation, said he will pray for the Allah to lead those who are misguided. He called on the Muslims to do good deeds to wash away what they have done ... detail... »
Makassar, Indonesia - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Malaysia and Indonesia need to strengthen bilateral relations by developing strategic cooperation beyond the traditional axis. The deputy prime minister said that although both countries shared strong traditional ties in terms of stock, culture, history and faith, current demands ... detail... »
Mindanao - Mindanao lawmakers on Thursday called on the government for a ceasefire in Mindanao during the observance of Ramadan starting September 13 to October 13. Representatives Datu Pax S. Mangudadatu Al Haj of Sultan Kudarat and Mujiv S. Hataman of Anak Mindanao made the appeal to Malacanang and the Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) ... detail... »
Singapore - The island of Singapore is readying itself for six months of festivals, with the first already underway. A galaxy of lights will illuminate the country right up until February, with Chinese lanterns, fairy lights and elaborate multicoloured displays on show. One of the main events is Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, which ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Islamic Da‘wah Centre has allocated a total of $23,800 as well as food and beverages for mosques, surau prayer halls and religious bodies for converts in the country to carry out religious activities during the fasting month of Ramadhan. The financial assistance was given to Kampong Benutan Mosque and Kampong Tak... detail... »
Jakarta - Draped in a demure brown headscarf, Martini, 70, prays at her parents‘ graveside like thousands of other Indonesian Muslims ahead of the holy fasting month, lending a festive air to cemeteries here. Muslims in Indonesia, the world‘s most populous Islamic-majority nation, are set to begin Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Muslim... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A thanksgiving ceremony of "Ristaan Kejayaan Gemilang" for participants of Brunei who competed at the Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran International Level in Kuala Lumpur was held recently at the Imperial Jade Riverview Hotel in Gadong. The event was organised by the Islamic Quran Readers Association (IQRA). Present at the ceremony ... detail... »
Singapore - Singapore‘s education system aims to provide a global oriented education, with a strong focus on innovation. The world‘s leading educators have said there is a very low correlation between grades and future performance. Speaking at the Forbes CEO conference, William R. Brody, President of The John Hopkins University, said: "Be kind to t... detail... »
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