Well-traveled `terung` a versatile ingredient Suryatini N.Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta Let us turn our attention to eggplants. In the Indonesian language, the vegetable is referred to as terung. With eggplants one can cook various appetizing dishes, traditionally or creatively prepared. Terung originated in India but is now widely a... detail... »
Mentawai Island: the secret to a swell time By Ben Johnson `THIS is surfing paradise,` I thought as I flicked easily off a wave, which seemed to be descending into the setting sun. Then I spotted noted big wave rider Tim Taplin and his dad Pete – and didn`t feel quite so cocky. Tim, 20, has threaded more tube rides at the aptl... detail... »
Indonesia‘s Islamic boarding schools defy stereotypes By Sugita Katyal and Adhityani Arga JAKARTA (Reuters) - When Pakistan‘s army stormed an Islamabad mosque housing a radical Islamic school last month, it raised questions in Indonesia: Was the Southeast Asian nation‘s own network of Islamic schools a breeding ... detail... »
Intimate Distance: pursuing feminist discourse within the context of art Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gua Garba, an installation in the lobby of the National Gallery duly reminds visitors about the issue of feminism that is portrayed at an exhibition titled Intimate Distance. The piece, presented in the form of a vagina c... detail... »
Saluting Indonesian Independence with a Grand Feast A Very Special Rijsttafel Celebration at the Kayumanis Jimbaran August 24-25, 2007. 8/4/2007) Bali‘s Kayumanis Jimbaram Private Estate is planning a sumptuous Rijsttafel to help celebrate the month of August and the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Indonesian Republ... detail... »
Art And Photography Contest Exhibit Opens At ICC By Sonia K Bandar Seri Begawan - The Art and Photography Competition Exhibition held in conjunction with the 61st birthday celebration of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was opened yesterday by the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Joha... detail... »
Winners of Quran recitation get prizes Nela Awang BRUNEI-MUARA WINNERS of the Quran recital competition (Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur‘an) organised by a local women‘s organisation, Pertiwi, were announced and subsequently awarded prizes, yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Jerudong Polo and Country Club. Prizes wer... detail... »
Queen Sirikit wants Buddhist monks to bring peace to hurting south by Weena Kowitwanij Queen‘s plan includes 347 Buddhist monks who have decided to move into hundreds of temples abandoned in southern Thailand as a result of violence perpetrated by Islamic separatists. Their goal is to bring peace and solidarity to a population af... detail... »
Colourful beauties of ASEAN country showcased in Hanoi Nhan Dan Online- Traditional arts and crafts and photos featuring the beauties of Southeast Asian nations have been on display from yesterday in Hanoi to mark the 40th anniversary of the Association of Southest Asian Nations (ASEAN). The exhibition, entitled `The Colours of ASEAN... detail... »
Sabah Festival Celebrates Gambus Music By Rosli Abidin Yahya Bandar Seri Begawan - A Cultural delegation from Brunei Darussalam recently attended the Sabah Gambus Festival 2007 in Papar to lend their support to the effort of the Association of Brunei Community in Sabah (PMBS) to popularise Brunei traditional music. Led ... detail... »
Festival a way to preserve Brunei‘s traditional games Nurkhayrul Salam BRUNEI-MUARA THE Kite Festival held in Tungku beach yesterday offers a host of activities to attract the whole family Hosted by the Brunei Kite Association,the annual Kite Festival and Family Fun Day, aim to heighten awareness of the great impo... detail... »
ASTERWANI To Host 9th Borneo-Kalimantan Dialogue By Rosli Abidirn Yahya Bandar Seri Begawan - The Association of Creative Writers of Brunei Darussalam (ASTERWANI) is set to host the 9th Borneo-Kalimantan Dialogue commencing today in an effort to forge a network among the scholars and creative writers towards mutual understanding a... detail... »
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