Malaysia, Indonesia Agree To Step Up Cooperation In Information Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Thursday to enhance cooperation in broadcasting, information and culture, and organize news, documentary and journalist exchange programs. The agreement was reached at the 8th Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Committee on Information min... detail... »
N. Sumatra To Punish People Who Give To Beggars Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Giving money to street beggars might soon carry a penalty in North Sumatra, with the administration planning a fine of Rp 6 million (US$666). Head of North Sumatra Social Services Office Nabari Ginting said Thursday the draft local ordina... detail... »
UCAN: Catholic communicators agree to adapt folk culture for church apostolates BATAM, Indonesia (UCAN) – Jesus‘ use of stories and images suited for local people, such as the parable of the Good Samaritan or his metaphor of the Good Shepherd, was cited recently as a model of teaching through folk culture. This methodology remains r... detail... »
Indonesian Art: The Undercutting Edge By JASON TEDJASUKMANA/JAKARTA The soaring value of contemporary Chinese and Vietnamese art has been one of the art world‘s most widely documented phenomena of recent years. But if you‘re a would-be collector who feels priced out of the market, is there anywhere else to look? Try Indone... detail... »
Pattaya City Welcome Seameo Members From Eleven Countries Eleven country Members of SEAMEO (Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization) were welcomed by Pattaya city to join the meeting to promote equality and quality in education in Southeast Asia. On the 31 July 2007, at 06.00 pm, at Ambassador City hotel, Jomtien, Mr. Ch... detail... »
Pahang Views Partnership with Palembang PALEMBANG (Indonesia)- Pahang and South Sumatera in Indonesia have a huge potential for working together in various areas including education, economy and tourism. Chairman of the Pahang State Committee for Science, Innovation, Information and Information Technology Datuk Mohd Sha... detail... »
Art of kite making, flying Japanese way By Aemy Azlena Two Japanese experts in the art of kite making and flying, Mr and Mrs Ohashi, yesterday held a workshop and demonstration at the Riverview Hotel in Gadong. Mr Eiji Ohashi has had many years of experience in international level kite competitions and exhibiti... detail... »
Spouses Of ASEAN Officials Treated To Philippine Art, Culture Preciosa Dumlao - AHN Manila, Philippines (AHN) - Spouses of the foreign ministers attending the five-day 40TH ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and 14th ASEAN Regional Forum got a glimpse of Philippine art and culture during a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Manila alo... detail... »
Eid ul-Fitr Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated as simply Eid, sometimes spelled Eid al-Fitr in the Roman alphabet, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means `to break` and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all sinful habits. On the day of the celebration... detail... »
Many expressways flaunt their Rest & Service Areas (RSA), but few can match the ones offered by the North-South Expressway (NSE) operator, Plus. After extensive upgrading work, the Seremban RSA, located at KM261, is a shining example of mod-cons for the traveller. Re-opened last October, Palm Garden is a mini-destination i... detail... »
Perched on the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore`s small size belies the huge number and variety of bazaars, markets and malls which make it a shopper`s paradise. Located at one of the major intersections of the world, Singapore`s strategic position has allowed it to grow into a major centre for trade, communication and tourism - and ha... detail... »
Syney- The international tourism campaign “Malaysia Truly Asia” promotes the country as a multicultural paradise, proud of its natural wonders and its world-class shopping centres and business facilities. It makes much of Malaysia`s food, festivals and historic buildings, but what about contemporary art? Like many other aspects of Malay... detail... »
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