"Poetic song? Is that a local genre?" asked my editor when I informed her about the Tembang Puitik Indonesia, or Indonesian Poetic Songs concert on Aug. 8 at Erasmus Huis, Jakarta. Then it struck me: this actually is a local genre, almost unknown outside Indonesia. The performers are also very Indonesian: Ananda Sukarlan, possibly Indo... detail... »
Malaysia- Concern is growing that Sunday‘s national referendum in the deep South might be marred by a language barrier. According to local Muslim leaders, little has been done to bridge the language gap and help Malay-speaking residents of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat properly understand the charter‘s content. Of the 19 million charter c... detail... »
Indonesia- has agreed to help Thailand find a solution to violence plaguing the southern part of the country. Indonesian Foreign Ministry director for East Asia and Pacific affairs Yuri Thamrin said Thai leaders had asked the Indonesian government for suggestions on how to overcome conflict in several Muslim-majority provinces in the south... detail... »
Balikpapan- At length and in great detail about forests and their biological diversity, and becomes more impassioned when it comes to the Sungai Wain Forest Reserve in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, a 9,872.80-hectare conservation area. It was Agusdin who spearheaded action to prevent the primary rain forest‘s total devastation when it was en... detail... »
Brunei- WinnerS of the National Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2007 are finally ready to compete at the international level after having officially completed their intensive course, which was celebrated at a closing ceremony yesterday. The course was hoped to be beneficial for the country, especially to those who would be representing Brune... detail... »
Indonesia- The government launched Monday the annual fifth National Historical Trip (Lasenas) for high school students and history teachers from across the country. During the six-day trip held from Aug. 13 to Aug. 18, 200 participants will visit several historical sites and cultural destinations in Padang, Bukit Tinggi, Sawah Lunto, Lima... detail... »
Brunei‘s Top Qari, Qariah Complete Intensive Course Bandar Seri Begawan - The top three Qari (male readers) and Qariah (female readers) of this year‘s national level al-Quran recital competition for adults have recently completed an intensive religious programme. A ceremony was held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Building... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The first of the three Thai performing groups who will be showcasing two hours of joint traditional cultural performances, called Alai Krathong, arrived in Brunei Darussalam yesterday. The show, in which leading artistes from Brunei Darussalam and Thailand will be participating, comes under the Memorandum ... detail... »
Indonesia- A volcano erupted on Indonesia‘s Sulawesi island early Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke and hot ash shooting 1,500 meters (yards) into the air, officials said. There were no reports of injuries or damage, but villages along Mount Soputan‘s base were covered in volcanic dust and many residents were wearing face masks, local volcano... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Model Ugama School Awards was announced yesterday at the Plenary Hall of ICC in conjunction with the National Celebration of Isra‘ Mi‘raj 2007. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to present the award to the winners from the three categories namely Administrative, Academic and... detail... »
South African-The Indonesian Embassy is to join with South African schools, artists and cultural organisations to host a festival celebrating arts and culture later this month. The events will take place in Pretoria and Johannesburg between, 22 and 24 August and will be free to the public, although seats are limited. "The program, under th... detail... »
Kuching- Traditional sports like top spinning and blowpipe shooting are among the 12 events to be contested in the biennial "Sukan Borneo II" to be held here from Nov 19 to 25. State Social and Urbanisation Minister Datuk Seri William Mawan said today the other sports were athletics, football, hockey, sepaktakraw, tennis, badminton, lawn bowl,... detail... »
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