Brunei-Muara- Brunei Darussalam is in compliance with the international agreement to lower the use of chemicals that are harmful to the ozone layer, said the Director of Environment, Parks and Recreation of the Ministry of Development. According to Hj Zakaria Hj Saruddin, the Sultanate has managed to decrease the Volume of imported ozon... detail... »
Singapore- Singaporeans are becoming more aware of their heritage. Many also feel that heritage plays a positive role in their lives and are supporting efforts to preserve it, according to the latest survey by the National Heritage Board. The level of heritage awareness among Singaporeans has increased by 20% compared to five years ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today hailed a conference on Malaysia-Indonesia relations being held here as a platform that could forge greater cooperation in education between the two countries. He said the 50th Merdeka Conference on Malaysia-Indonesia Relations, organised by the Faculty of Arts and Socia... detail... »
Colombo- Sri Lankan Malays lament over the non-representation of their community in the legislature and appeal from the All Party Representative Committee to grant opportunity for the non-represented communities in a future constitution. Sri Lankan Malay community numbers well over 70,000 although some say the statistics of the census i... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysians must re-look into history to help them appreciate what the nation has gone through and how the Malaysian society has evolved since independence almost half a century ago. Tun Musa Hitam states that; "We not only have come a long way in terms of nation building. We have come a long way in terms of establishing a r... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Some 20 literary activists comprising writers, thinkers and university lecturers attended a get-together recently at the Restoran Koperasi Serbaguna Polis in Delima Jaya Complex of Serusop to discuss ways of improving literature in the country. Organising Chairman Hj Ahmad Hussain, also the Penghulu of Mukim Berakas... detail... »
Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Province- A local legislator of the Bangka Belitung Island Province have called for mangrove conservation in order to prevent coastal area erosion "At present, mangrove forest in Babel is seriously damaged. If the damage continues to get worse, it will trigger erosion at the province‘s coastal area and w... detail... »
BALIK PULAU: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has advised Muslims not to be divided by sectarianism. The Prime Minister said Muslims should uphold the basic teachings of Islam that emphasised peace, tolerance and love. “We must preserve our spirit of brotherhood and avoid conflicts,” he told newsmen after performing Frid... detail... »
Our leaders had constantly re-examined and refined their ideas that accompanied the journey to independence. The shifts in approach reflected the passage of time and brought people of different races together, writes PRABHAKARAN S. NAIR. THE process of adjustment to the realities of the times was reflected in the change of Umno`s slogan... detail... »
When is humour just silly slapstick and when is it subtle satire? One wonders. IS it proper for a prominent Islamic scholar to fool around with an idiot? More precisely, should the director-general of the Government`s Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Islamic Understanding or Ikim) associate himself with P... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Cross-cultural marriages can strengthen national unity, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. The former prime minister said different cultural backgrounds should not be a barrier for couples to tie the knot. "Islam accepts anyone of diverse upbringings and traditions. And, it does not stop Muslims from practising their own cult... detail... »
The pre-wedding meeting between the bride`s and the groom`s parents will determine the dowry that is to be given to the bride as well as the date of the solemnisation. This may be as early as a year before the wedding itself so that arrangements could be made in advance. Often the wedding is held on one convenient weekend so as to accommoda... detail... »
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