Singapore- They share the same Malay cultural roots and the Islamic religion, but the shoddy treatment of Indonesian workers in Malaysia has soured relations between the South-east Asian neighbours. Political commentators see the clash as one arising from class rather than ethnic differences. In the latest flare up, thousands of young In... detail... »
Malaysia- The new Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Dato‘ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, urged the Malaysian community to keep the good name and image of Malaysia, while at the same time respect and obey rules and regulations of the Sultanate. The community must maintain and respect the people and their culture here said the ... detail... »
Brunei- Keriam Malay Association (PESAKA) has been invited to represent Brunei at the 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival 2007 which began on Sept 2 and will end on Sept 9. The delegation, comprising 25 participants, is led by Awg Ahanapi bin Haji Mahadi, chairman of PESAKA. The event began with the welcoming dinner hosted for the 13 par... detail... »
Singapore- Singapore will once again celebrate the three ethnic festivals of Mid-Autumn Festival, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Deepavali from September through November, and visitors can look forward to a first-hand cultural experience of the festivities through a host of activities specially designed for them. From learning about the mythical t... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian court has ordered a couple to separate, declaring their marriage a same-sex union as the husband was a woman, local media reported on Tuesday. An Islamic court in the central state of Malacca ruled as void the marriage between 40-year-old Mohd Sufian Mohamad and 43-year-old Zaiton Aziz after medical examination... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Seameo Voctech 18th Governing Board Meeting opened yesterday with all Seameo members along with Germany and France as affiliate member present at the Seameo Voctech Regional Centre. The three day meeting is aimed to inform all members of the board on the implementation of its mandate in strengthening and improving vo... detail... »
Jakarta- As ASEAN continues to grow in relevance and power, the strings of puppets may be one way to better tie together the peoples of the region. For many observers, traditional puppetry could be just one way of using Southeast Asia‘s shared cultural heritage to enhance cooperation between citizens. The secretary general of ... detail... »
Indonesia- Vice President Jusuf Kalla has suggested batik become fashionable in its country of origin and has called on Indonesian people to use batik apparel for formal occasions. "We should become more accustomed to dressing in batik on formal occasions and make it a part of our lifestyle," Kalla was quoted as saying by Antara news wir... detail... »
Singapore- For the second time in a row, Singapore will celebrate three ethnic festivals at the same time this year. A slew of activities have been lined up from September to November to mark Hari Raya Puasa, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25, Hari Raya Puasa on October 13 and De... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Hardline Islamic law could be introduced across Malaysia under reforms proposed by the country‘s chief justice.As the nation in south-east Asia celebrated 50 years of independence from Britain yesterday, its government was preparing to discuss a plan that would revolutionise the legal system put in place by its former ... detail... »
Jakarta- In view of the thousands of Indonesians flocking to Singapore every year for brief visits and the thousands more who reside there to work or study, a question arises: How familiar is that neighboring cosmopolitan melting-pot -- one almost without its own grassroots culture -- with Indonesian contemporary arts and culture? Aside... detail... »
Kalimantan- Last week teachers from East Kalimantan gathered to discuss education issues in Balikpapan. The Jakarta Post was invited to cover the training program by The Tanoto Foundation, which is owned by business tycoon Sukanto Tanoto. During the four-day event, prominent education expert Dr. Anita Lie took time out of her busy schedule... detail... »
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