Bandar Seri Begawan- The Southeast Literature Council (MASTERA) will be conducting a series of lectures on comparative literature on July 28 at Balai Sarmayuda, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Brunei in the effort to bring a new, radical and pragmatic territorial perspective for local literature in relation with the archipelago context. ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The 2007 Brunei Darussalam National Silat Championships was officially launched at the Multi pupose hall, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex in Berakas last night. Held in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussala... detail... »
Jakarta- For the first time 12 government agencies with the Chamber Of Commerce and industry (Kadin) and the National Handicraft Council will hold an "Indonesian Cultural Products Week 2007" at the Jakarta Convention Center on July 11-15, 2007. The activity, which will carry the theme: "A Bunch of Flowers of Indonesian Cultural Product... detail... »
Kota Baharu- The Information Ministry will use "dikir barat" (a traditional Malay music) as a medium to instil patriotism for the nation among the people. Information Minister Datuk Seri Zainuddin Maidin Malaysia`s excellence and glory over 50 years of nationhood could be portrayed with more fervour to the people and the world through t... detail... »
Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi- The straps of my backpack cut into my shoulders and my legs ached as I struggled up the last steep rise through the pine trees. Ahead of me lay another two days of walking along 50 kilometers of mountain track, and I began to wonder if this was a good idea. As the ground levelled and a cooling breeze ran i... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - An exhibition on the crafts unique to the Malay archipelago, especially crafts from Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, is to be held at the Craft Complex here from July 26. The five day event themed `Craft - A Heritage of the Archipelago` is the fifth edition of the Archipelago Craft Promotions organised through... detail... »
Malaysia- The Traditional Music & Dance Festival will be held for 10 days beginning from July 20, to coincide with the Kuala Lumpur-Festival 2007, which celebrates the beauty and diversity of culture, arts and heritage in Malaysia. Organised by Central Market, it will present music and dances from various ethnic groups in Malaysia.... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The poetry-writing competition, which is part of the activities for the Knowledge Convention (Majlis Ilmu 2007) held in conjunction with His Majesty`s 61st birthday celebration, is still open for registration until July 28. This year`s theme is "Aqidah Kukuh Membawa Berkat". The objective of the competition is to en... detail... »
Thousands gathered at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar `Ali Saifuddien early yesterday morning to witness the Ceremonial Royal Guard of Honour Parade to honour His Majesty`s 61st birthday. His Majesty`s arrival at the Taman was marked with the beating of the `Hadrah`. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by YAM Pg Lela Cheteria Sahibun N... detail... »
Talk about the fifth Malay Archipelago Handicraft is in air! The event would commence on July 26, at Handicraft Complex in Jalan Conlay and would assemble handicraft creations from Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. The event will welcome around 160 industrialists, giving a scope to share the information on handicraft, art as well as cultur... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- AS THE Brunei Times celebrates its anniversary of being the new kid in the Brunei‘s newspaper industry, it is worthwhile to look at how the newspaper industry have fared since newspapers began to be circulated in Brunei. Brunei‘s media industry is relatively new compared to many other countries. Despite Brunei bein... detail... »
Bangkok- PM Gen Surayud Chulanont has pledged to promote education among residents of the southernmost provinces of Thailand as part of a long-term government plan to resolve unrest in the restive south. Addressing the public in his weekly TV programme on Saturday, Gen Surayud said education in varied subjects will be offered to young... detail... »
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