A host of themed events and culinary workshops are lined up for one of the most popular attractions on Singapore‘s calendar this summer, with food lovers flocking to discover the city-state‘s rich Malay, Indian and Chinese-influenced cuisine. The occasion is already attracting strong support from Middle East travelers who converge o... detail... »
While a lot of Pattani residents are trying to resettle outside the violence prone province, Prangsai Lanthaisong from Chonburi province is determined to make Pattani her new home for the next four years. Prangsai yesterday received a warm welcome at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, where she was starting her first year as ... detail... »
Singapore- Singapore will deal “firmly” with homegrown militants plotting to carry out terrorist acts, Minister of Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng said in remarks published yesterday. The minister‘s remarks came after his ministry announced on Friday five suspected Islamic militants had been arrested and detained under the Internal Security... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- In a bid to promote reading culture among youth and develop their cognitive ability, the Language and Literature Bureau has organised a story-telling contest which began yesterday. The first for the bureau, the competition is open to youths between the age of 13 and 20. In the competition contestants are requ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Hot and spicy or sweet and sour, if you are game to give a taste of Malaysia to the world, the Government is eager to give you a low-interest loan to kickstart your venture. However, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, those going overseas to open restaurants must guarantee that what they dish out... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu- CM Datuk Seri Musa said the Muslims will be respected and admired by the world community if all Malays and Islam communities in the world can unite and improve their skills and knowledge, especially in science and technology. He said there were some 300 million Islamic Malays and 1.3 billion people of the Muslim faith ... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu- State-level Unduk Ngadau Pageant Organising Chairperson Jornah Mozihim said all 36 contestants in the State-level Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant spoke in their own dialect when they introduced themselves at the start of the event on May 31. She said this was part of the rules and regulations governing the annual contest. ... detail... »
Batugade, Timor Leste- The Indonesian Embassy in Dili will build an Indonesian Cultural Center in Timor Leste‘s capital in cooperation with the central government, a spokesman said. Kiki T. Kusprabowo, counsellor at the embassy, told ANTARA News via phone on Saturday most Timor Leste people were quite able to converse, write and commun... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei- A two-week lavish wedding celebration for the daughter of Brunei`s sultan _ one of the world`s richest men _ culminated Sunday in a ceremony steeped in the royal tradition of this tiny, oil-rich nation. Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah, 31, and Khairul Khalil, 32, exchanged their vows Thursday and were offici... detail... »
Darul Karamah- THE rich Malay tradition of the Istiadat Berinai Diraja Ceremony for the groom on the eve of the Royal Wedding, was held last night at the Darul Karamah. The ceremony of Istiadat Berinai Diraja, or also known as Istiadat Berpacar entails the staining of henna paste on the palms of both the bride and groom. The cerem... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu- Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Mohd Ali Rustam said a person who is a Muslim, converses in Malay and follows the Malay traditions is considered a Malay. "It is easy to become a Malay, " he told a Press conference after Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman opened the Dunia Muslim Dunia Islam (DMDI) seminar, h... detail... »
The Malaysian government is setting its focus on Melaka`s treasures. Malaysia`s historic state Melaka is digging its way into its past to uncover more artifacts buried since the Portuguese landed in the then world sea port trading post in the 16th century. The unexpected discovery of a fort`s remnants dating back to the 15th century ... detail... »