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... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A Syair Writing Competition on Brunei‘s history will be organised by the Brunei History Centre in conjunction with its 25th Anniversary. The Syair Writing competition is aimed at exposing writing talents in the Sultanate. It is also hoped to document historical Bruneian materials for publishing as well as to strengthen... detail... »
SINGAPORE : After years at the National Stadium and the Padang, Singapore‘s 42nd birthday bash moves to the waterfront at the Marina Bay on Thursday. aAs the country marked its first birthday celebration on water, the economy too seems to be going swimmingly well. Economic growth for this year has been revised upwards to between 7 and 8 p... detail... »
Denpasar, Indonesia - August is celebration time in Southeast Asia, where Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia are donning their best dresses and marking their respective independence days. However, while parades snake through the streets, fireworks light up the night sky and politicians try to outdo each other with poignant speeches and lists o... detail... »
The continuous dialogue within and by the coalition of Roman Catholic and Protestant bishops and Muslim Ulamas, otherwise known as the Bishops-Ulamas Conference (BUC), have been instrumental in keeping the conflict in Moro Mindanao under control. ‘As long as the BUC is there, it is highly improbable for a religious war to occur,‘ National Def... detail... »
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