Ternate, Indonesia - North Maluku is expected to host an international marine event of "Sail Morotai" to promote marine tourism in the province. After a successful Sail Bunaken 2009 in North Sulawesi and Sail Banda 2010 in Maluku, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wants North Maluku to host similar event, called "Sail Morotai." Addre... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - Miss Tourism Indonesia 2009 Andra Rainy Ayudini said she would promote Maluku’s tourism potentials to foreign tourists. "As Miss Tourism , I have a responsibility to Indonesia, especially Maluku province as a tourism destination. I will introduce Maluku to both domestic and foreign tourists," Andra said at... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Highlighting language as the tool and provision for the development of national character, the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports hosted a Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia Malay Language council (Mabbim) lecture yesterday morning. The lectur... detail... »
Bali, Indonesia - A colorful flotilla of local fishing boats, known as jukung, was one of the highlights of the Sanur Village Festival in Bali, an annual event held to promote tourism at the coastal resort that wound up on Sunday. The theme for this year’s five-day festival was “Saha Nuhur,” the origin of the name Sanur. Saha means wish... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The successes Indonesia scored by organizing its Sail Bunaken 2009 and Sail Banda 2010 have inspired President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to stage another such event, namely "Sail Morotai" in North Maluku in the near future. Speaking at a ceremony in Ternate, North Maluku, marking the relocation of the province`s ca... detail... »
Sanur, Bali - Suasana panggung seni "Kampoeng Art" tiap malam semakin seru di ajang "Sanur Village Festival (SVF) 2010. Pada Kamis malam (5/8), tarian Saman dari Aceh mampu memukau penonton, selain itu juga ada pementasan pembacaan puisi oleh Moch Satria Welang, pementasan teater sahaja, live musik trio No Stress, serta pemutaran film doku... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Kiarong Primary School has emerged as champions of the 34th National Hadrah Competition for Primary Schools this year, beating their way to the top spot during the finals yesterday at the Mukim Sengkurong Community Hall. It was a slim win for Kiarong Primary School as the five judges awarded runne... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - The annual Darwin-Ambon Yacht Race and Rally, which is the main feature in Maluku’s Sail Banda event, will continue to be held as part of the sister-city program between Darwin and Ambon, the Australian city’s mayor said on Monday. Speaking in Ambon, the capital of Maluku province, Darwin’s mayor, Graeme Sawyer, said... detail... »
London, England - A swirl of giant batik with the theme “Landscape of Diversity” flows through South Molton Lane in central London’s exclusive Mayfair district. The sight is rare, not only because batik is hard to come by in London, but also because instead of fabric, the creation is made of plywood. The installation was the work of ... detail... »
Kendari, Indonesia - Participants of Sail Banda will celebrate Indonesia`s Independence Day on August 17, 2010, in Wakatobi District, Southeast Sulawesi Province. "Part of Sail Banda`s foreign participants have arrived in Wakatobi, after stopping by in Banda earlier," Wakatobi District Head Hugua said in Wanci, Wakatobi`s capital, Satu... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Maktab Duli PMAMB held a Culture Day on Tuesday. Its theme was `Smile & Greet'. Organised by the Public Relations (PR) Prefects with the collaboration of student councillors and other prefects, the Culture Day was a success. The guest of honour was the college's Acting Principal, Marina Chek ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Malay language must not only be inherited but also learned, said a Bruneian expert at the Knowledge Convention 2010 yesterday. "Being Malay does not necessarily mean one can speak the language well," said Dato Paduka Hj Alidin Hj Othman, a former Language and Literature Bureau director. D... detail... »