Bandar Seri Begawan- Six locals will soon be attending the Sabah Gambus Festival 2007 to demonstrate their support for the Association of Brunei Community in Sabah (PMBS), which is organising the annual traditional Brunei musical fiesta. Led by Chairman of the Affiliation of Drama, Television Entertainment and Creative Artists (GAPHAR)... detail... »
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) and The Manila Times will mark today at the Club Filipino the first anniversary of The Moro Times, a pioneering monthly news supplement on Mindanao. The first issue of The Moro Times came out on July 28, 2006. It is edited by Amina Rasul, a leading Muslim leader, PCID president and fo... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The Postal Services Department has launched a special collection of "Commemorative Stamps", in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Bumbungan Dua Belas, (House of Twelve Roofs), one of the oldest buildings in Brunei Darussalam. The launching of the stamps was held at the Stamp Gallery at the Post Office Headqua... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussilam highlighted the importance of agidah, or faith, in producing a society that is progressive, productive and blessed by Allah SWT. In a titah to open the Knowledge Convention 2007 yesterday, in conjuncti... detail... »
Brunei-Muara- A workshop on Dikir Brunei came to a close yesterday with the presentation of certificate to participants at the Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque in Serusop. In his welcoming remarks, Hj Muslim Hj Abd Razak, the mosque‘s imam said that participants had shown great determination and put in alot of efforts to learn and memorise t... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- The Information Ministry and Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry are working together to promote traditional Malay songs through the Bintang Asli Remaja Kebangsaan 2007 competition. This Young Malaysians Traditional Malay Song Singing Competition 2007, is aimed at preserving and promoting interest in this genre of songs and... detail... »
If the writings in The Malay Mail were anything to go by, the British expatriate community seemed to have led an interesting life in olden Malaya. JOHN GULLICK recalls some anecdotes In 1954, The Malay Mail daily celebrated the installation of a spanking new rotary press, "the first of its kind in the federation", with a supplement, ... detail... »
Surabaya- While appreciation for traditional Indonesian culture seems to be declining in the homeland, Japanese dancer Uki Naka, 37, is busy vigorously promoting the archipelago‘s arts to her countrymen. In recognition of her efforts to promote Indonesian culture, Surabaya Mayor Bambang Dwi Hartono presented a sampur (a long scarf wo... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan– Ffteen contestants representing the country‘s four districts vied for the championship in the final of the Quran Recital Competition ( Tilawatul Quran) organised by Pertiwi Association, Brunei-Muara branch, yesterday. In her welcoming speech, Datin Paduka Hjh Jusnani Hj Lawie, the co-chairperson of the contest h... detail... »
Jakarta- Malaysian and Indonesian journalists should meet regularly to exchange ideas and increase understanding of issues affecting both countries to avoid misunderstanding, said a senior Indonesian journalist. ANTARA chief executive officer Asro Kamal Rokan said to this end, a permanent forum had been proposed as it could go a long wa... detail... »
Hundreds of houses with red roof and yellow wall are bathing under the summer sunshine at a small hill facing the sea in this Indonesian city of Banda Aceh. The hand-over ceremony of "China-Indonesia friendship village" donated by Chinese Charity Association and Chinese Red Cross Association to Aceh tsunami victims was held here on T... detail... »
Can traditional Malaysian music rock? I don`t mean like some hotel tourism stage show that we politely clap to, but as something we want as much as Gwen Stefani, the Chemical Brothers and Nelly Furtado. After decades of pop and rock, Westerners are now scouring the globe (and paying good money) for something different. And that`s ... detail... »
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