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... »
The Brunei Book Festival 2007 will be held for 10 days from Aug 27 until Sept 5 at the Muhibbah Hall of the Brunei-Muara district office in Berakas. The festival is organised by the Village Consultative Councils of Kg Tasik Meradun, Kg Bunut, Kg Bunut Perpindahan, Kg Madewa and Telanai in collaboration with the Mosque committee of Kg Bunut i... detail... »
Jakarta- A book to celebrate the friendship between the people of Singapore and Indonesia was launched during a Singapore National Day celebration in Jakarta on Thursday evening. Titled ‘Gotong Royong‘, which means ‘mutual cooperation‘ in Bahasa Indonesia, the book chronicles the ties between the two nations through the eyes of non-gov... detail... »
Malaysia-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will meet the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, here tomorrow for the 11th Annual Leaders‘ Consultation aimed at enhancing bilateral ties between the two friendly nations. Abdullah will be accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah. During the last meeting in Kema... detail... »
Singapore- The first Malay Arts Festival was launched at the Malay Heritage Centre on Saturday. The festival is seen as one of the key platforms to nurture and promote traditional arts. In launching the festival, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts Dr Lee Boon Yang said it will contribute to the continued development and ... detail... »
Pekanbaru, Riau- President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on Muslims and other public communities not to be pesimistic or even desperate in face of problems now and in the future. The head of state made the call at Agung An-Nur mosque in Pekanbaru, Riau province, on Saturday evening, when attending an Isra Mi‘raj commemoration. Isra is ... detail... »
The Willows Oval at Australian National University (ANU) is still quiet at 9:30 a.m. Only a few people have shown up, although the event should start at 9 a.m., according to the timetable. It is a lovely sunny morning. The sky is clear and blue. The green of the Willows Oval‘s grass is quite brilliant in the sunlight. However, the weather i... detail... »
The best thing about a stopover in Asia is not just the break in travel, but the opportunity to search out the exotic, inexpensive and delicious. Penang, once popular for resort-style holidays, has recently earned a reputation among budget travellers for its exceptional value and unique cuisine. The cultural flavours of Penang date back... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The road leading to Serasa Beach was jam-packed yesterday as people eagerly went to view the Regatta Boat Race and Jet Ski Fiesta, held in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam‘s 61st birthday celebrations, at the Serasa Water Centre, Muara. People and participants flocked to ... detail... »
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