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... »
Singapore- Nanyang Girls‘ High School turns 90 this year. But it is certainly in tune with the times, as its 90th Anniversary Art Exhibition focuses on one of today‘s pressing issues - the environment. Named A Green Dot, the art exhibition showcases contributions from students across the Nanyang cohort, ranging from those in kindergarte... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia- Nearly 90,000 followers of a hard-line Muslim group packed a stadium in the Indonesian capital Sunday, calling for the creation of an Islamic state and thunderously chanting ‘Allah is great!‘ Hizbut Tahrir, a Sunni organization with an estimated million members, is banned in some Asian and Arab countries, but drew support... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei History Centre is inviting local syair enthusiasts to participate in the first ever syair-writing contest to mark 25 years of the centre‘s establishment. Aimed at discovering new talents in history writing, the contest seeks to strengthen national identity and build a spirit of patriotism, according to a‘ pr... detail... »
Malaysia- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, in the run up to celebrating Malaysia‘s 50th anniversary on August 31 tried recently to justify continued affirmative action for the Malay majority by claiming that they had suffered over 400 years of colonisation before independence, and were, therefore, a race in need of prolonged ... detail... »
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