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... »
Jakarta - The new moon is here, and across the sprawling archipelago of Indonesia, Islam‘s most holy month, Ramadan, is officially about to begin. Members of the world‘s largest Muslim population will begin the annual ritual of abstinence from dawn until dusk - and some will try to impose Islamic morality on non-Muslims. VOA‘s Nancy-Amelia Collins ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The first secondary school to go on the four-day School Immersion Programme(SIP) to Singapore arrived safely at the Brunei International Airport, yesterday. Glad to be home, the students from PJN Pengiran Hj Abu Bakar Secondary School came back loaded with experiences to share with their peers particularly on the subject of l... detail... »
Kuching - Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei should together draw up a regional tourism development plan to market Borneo as a destination, said state Urban Development and Tourism Minister Datuk Wong Soon Koh. He said the plan should focus on the distinctive and unique tourism attractions of the respective regions. ‘‘Borneo and neighbouring K... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - China has expressed its willingness to assist Brunei Darussalam in the development and manufacture of the Sultanate‘s traditional medicines. This was revealed by China‘s Minister of Health, Prof Chen Zhu, during his meeting with Brunei‘s Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Suyoi. The... detail... »
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