Bandar Seri Begawan - To mark the Israk Mikraj celebration, 27 Primary 6 students from Sungai Besar Religious School, Brunei II attended the Khatam al-Quran ceremony. The function was held to mark the completion of al-Quran recital by certain individuals and groups. The event, organised by the Sungai Besar Religious School Committe... detail... »
Malaysia- “REFLECTIONS on 50 years of Independence” by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and “Where We Want to See Malaysia Go” by his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak are among interesting topics in a book entitled Malaysia at 50: Achievements and Aspirations published by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Th... detail... »
Indonesia- Hikayat Hang Tuah, or "the tale of Hang Tuah", usually brings to mind images of brave, just and morally faultless warriors as well as a painful dilemma between loyalty to one‘s king or steadfastness to one‘s best friend. That the legendary and larger-than-life Malay hero Hang Tuah would ever be caught in a fatally difficult love a... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei tug-of-war team proved to be invincible by emerging champions in the Lawas Festival 2007 (Pesta Lawas 2007) held recently. The same team topped the championship previously in Pesta Tamu dan Gasing (GATA) in Sipitang, Sabah. The team which consisted of men from Ministry of Development was entrusted by Brunei ... detail... »
Singapore- Mosques are the traditional places for Muslim youths to learn about Islam, but soon they can find out more about the religion at blogsites, online forums and even sports clubs. And students can forgo the dreary prospect of tests and examinations as schoolwork will consist of field trips, group discussions and journal writing. Th... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia marks the 50th anniversary of its independence later this week at a time when it is increasingly questioning its own identity amid rising Islamisation and racial polarisation. Since winning independence from Britain, Malaysia has been transformed into one of the Muslim world‘s most developed countries, compl... detail... »
Singapore- The Alliance Francaise de Singapour and Société Générale are proud to present Art of the Ancestors, a tribal art exhibition showcasing exquisite artefacts on loan from private collectors in Singapore. Art of the Ancestors displays artefacts found in various Southeast Asian tribes, particularly of the Batak, Nias, and Dayak. This ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A Traditional dance troupe from Brunei will be taking part in the 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival (SIFF), which will be held from Sept 2 to 9 in Kota Kinabalu and Penampang. Dance groups-from 12 countries have confirmed their participation, including from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Japan, ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Non-Malays must also champion the use of Bahasa Malaysia as it is not only for the Malays but for all Malaysians, said Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. "It is the duty of all citizens of this country to enhance the status of Bahasa Malaysia at the international level. "I hope to see Bahas... detail... »
Bangkok- Thailand wants to join three other Southeast Asian countries to patrol the Strait of Malacca in an effort to prevent terrorist and pirate attacks, the Thai prime minister said Saturday. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore already run coordinated sea patrols in the strait, through which about 65,000 vessels pass through each ... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Indonesia- Indonesia will build a $7.4 million museum in Aceh province in memory of about 170,000 people who died there in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, its architect said on Wednesday. The museum in the provincial capital Banda Aceh will feature a building that looks like a traditional house elevated on stilts, said ... detail... »
Singapore- Singapore‘s Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) is injecting S$500,000 into a fund for part-time madrasahs in mosques. The fund, which now stands at S$1.2 million, is used to ensure every Muslim child receives some religious education. It is also used to subsidise the training of teachers. This was announced during... detail... »
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