Kuala Lumpur- Umno founder Datuk Onn Jaafar has been announced as the ‘Tokoh Anak Gemilang Malaysia‘. The decision was announced by the head of the jury panel, Tan Sri Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid after 10 lobbyists presented their respective cases in a programme lasting two-and-a-half hours and broadcast live by Astro and Radio Television Malaysia (... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Literature plays a big part in the mentoring of budding writers. Not only can it inspire individuals to take up writing, it can also influence those with a passion for written words to raise their creativity level, thus improving their knowledge on literature. In relation to this, the Language and Literature Bureau (... detail... »
Jakarta- Wherever you go in Indonesia, you will almost always be able to find some variety of tempe. There is, among others, tempe gembus, which is made from the sediment left over from the tofu-making process, and tempe benguk, made from the benguk bean. But the most popular and well known tempe is that made from soybeans. Surely you have seen te... detail... »
Malaysia- NN Gallery in association with the National Culture and Arts Department of the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry presents “Warisan Seni — Anyaman Mengkuang” an exhibition of the traditional Malay art of mengkuang tapestry. On display until Sept 21 are mengkuang handicrafts of Ismail Salleh from Kelantan. Mengkuang weaving i... detail... »
Indonesia- Vibrant textiles made in Indonesia offer a glimpse into the ceremonies in which they‘re worn, and into the ritual of handweaving itself John Goddard Rural villagers across Indonesia conduct their lives with ceremony and ritual. When corn is planted, cotton is picked, or rice advances to a more mature phase, villagers ... detail... »
Malaysia- The tradition of wearing the Tengkolok or the Malay headdress dates back to the times of the Malay sultanate. Back then the headdress for men was a status symbol. Only the rich wore it and more prominently it was part of the royal costume. There were specially appointed skilled artisans to make Te... detail... »
Indonesia- Naingolan shunts the excavator into high gear and tears into a patch of smoldering forest on Borneo island, clearing the way for yet another palm oil plantation that Indonesia hopes will tap into a surge in global demand for biofuels. Despite government claims pristine jungles are escaping the effects of the "green solution" t... detail... »
Malaysia- Armed with decades of experience in the art world and countless visits to world-renowned museums, our writer checks out the newly refurbished National Art Gallery. AFTER remaining closed for 10months, a 10-month closure for renovations, the National Art Gallery (NAG) reopened just in time to celebrate Merdeka with a f... detail... »
Indonesia- Sumatra represents a vast natural resource in the archipelago. Some parts are still extensive, a good place for wild animals. Traveling in the transmigration area where most locals come from Bugis, Banjar and Java, people will see the contrasts that exist in the soon-to-be prosperous land in the jewel of Indonesia. Along t... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia has done everything to handle the alleged assault of an Indonesian karate referee by four police personnel in a respectful manner, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said. Syed Hamid said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had personally contacted Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yu... detail... »
Brunei- John Bowie travels to Brunei as it prepares for the Sultan‘s birthday and finds it a charming and clean spot in Asia, with a hint of the Arabian. IF YOU‘RE PLANNING a trip up Borneo way—and it should be on any traveller‘s agenda—then put a ring around July 15. That‘s the Sultan‘s birthday and one of the world... detail... »
Pontianak- Malaysian state of Sarawak will still send its delegation to the 8th West Kalimantan `Bumi Khatulistiwa` Cultural Festival to be held here from September 5 to 8. "There is no cancellation. They are ready to participate in the FBBK in spite of recent demonstrations against Malaysians in the country following Malaysian police brutaliz... detail... »
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