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... »
Singapore- It`s a movie based on a love story that spanned two cultures and two countries. And now, "The Home Song Stories"` appeal is shaping up among those in the arts community. This, by word of mouth, even before its commercial run begins. The film, which stars internationally-acclaimed actress Joan Chen and Singapore ac... detail... »
Philippine- The integration of peace education in schools is long overdue, Councilor Peter Laviña said. "Given the culture of violence in our society, peace education among our children in school is a must," Laviña said Thursday. Laviña said this is a support to the incoming forum by the Alternative Forum for Research in Mindanao (A... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A One-day Jawi seminar, themed "Jawi Writing as a Reflection of Malay Identity", was held yesterday at Balai Sarmayuda of the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP), Old Airport Complex in Berakas. Present as the guest of honour was Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Awang Haji Ah... detail... »
Philippine- COFFEE buddy Paringbert a.k.a. Fr. Albert E. Alejo SJ lent me a book by Japanese historian Shinzo Hayase ("Mindanao Ethnohistory Beyond Nations, Maguindanao, Sangir, and Bagobo Societies in East Maritime Southeast Asia", Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2007) highly recommending it as a good read. It has been over a month since h... detail... »
Singapore- The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore - or MUIS - conferred on Saturday the MUIS Awards to three individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Singapore Muslim community and Singapore. The award ceremony was held on Saturday morning at the Malay Heritage Centre. Mosque activist Ibrahim Mohd Noor, and Moh... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Malaysia`s welfare association in Brunei Darussalam (PKMSM) organised a tahlil and thanksgiving ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Malaysia`s independence. More than 150 of the association`s members attended the function at the Malaysian High Commission, yesterday. The Brunei Times spoke to PKMSM Presid... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Language and Literature Bureau`s efforts to promote interests in Jawi scriptures by organising a seminar was greatly appreciated as old manuscripts were often forgotten and ignored, said a senior officer at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Speaking at the the Jawi Scriptures in the Era of Globalisation se... detail... »
Thailand- Prince George Art & Frame will exhibit more than two dozen paintings drawn by Asian elephants through Sept 22."Pachyderm Painters: Paintings by Asian Elephants," features the works of 16 elephants from Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia.The show features acrylic works on paper in abstracts and fauna designs. All of the artwork is for ... detail... »
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