Enhancing its reputation as one of Asia`s key entertainment hubs, the program for this year`s 30th Singapore Arts Festival features acts ranging from eclectic dance to cutting-edge drama, classical ballet to global music and of course, the ever-popular free public events and family-friendly activities. As the region`s premier performing ... detail... »
Recently, Ireland‘s Independent said that Turkey was in crisis because of a wife‘s headscarf _ Hayrunisa Gul, 42, wife of Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, who had been named the ruling party‘s presidential candidate and was almost certain to win the post until he announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Separately, a university... detail... »
Despite the escalating violence in the country`s deep South, the directors of four schools in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are hopeful that the next academic year will bring higher enrolment in their kindergartens, thanks to the introduction of some major changes in educational practice into their classrooms. "Using Patani-Malay as the... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Understanding, accepting and respecting other cultures and religions are vital to spreading Islam, as these make it easier for non-Muslims to comprehend the ways of Islam. These sensitive approaches are to be emphasised during the six-day Basic Dakwah Course that will be attended by 65 participants - officers and s... detail... »
EUROPE‘S colonial powers never had much respect for the "possession is nine-tenths of the law" attitude to empire building. Almost 500 years ago, convinced that the Islamic sultanate and trading port of Malacca would make a great strategic base in the East Indies, Portuguese seafarers simply sailed in and seized it. They built a f... detail... »
Are you beautiful? Singapore`s Asian Civilisations Museum aims to define the elusive concept in a new exhibition that provides eye candy as well as thought-provoking displays ranging from Barbie dolls to ancient artifacts dating back 2,200 years ago. "Beauty is a very universal topic, yet it is very subjective," said Gauri Parimoo Kris... detail... »
Yogyakarta- Malay culture has developed since the glory of Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century ago. During that length of time, Malay culture has established interaction and acculturation thus resulted in Malay cultural backgrounds as found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, southern Thailand, and even So... detail... »
The International Rafting Expedi-tion along Sungai Pahang held successfully for the 7th consecutive year recently demonstrated that Pahang has many activities to offer in the tourism industry. The expedition saw the participants who loved challenges on water pitting their skills against each other for glory. Some had ea... detail... »
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic Religious Secondary Girls‘ School (SUAMPRIPAD) on Saturday organised a poetry recital and debating contest to mark the conclusion of the "Malay Language and Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) Week". It was attended by Vice Principal Ustazah Hjh Sarimah Hj Ahmad, senior officers, teachers and 430 students... detail... »
Singapore- You can now see the best architectural projects in Singapore, by going to just one place - the top projects are now part of an exhibition at the National Museum. Entitled "Singapore Built and Unbuilt", the exhibition includes projects like the Integrated Resort at Marina Bay, the city centre and one-north. This is the s... detail... »
Temburong District, which is known as the green jewel of the country, is one of the eco-tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, and is popular amongst domestic and foreign tourists who enjoy its natural beauty. The land, still covered by about 80 per cent of rainforests, promises to provide visitors with exciting and valuable experiences... detail... »
On any given afternoon at the Taman Sari Park in downtown Banda Aceh, Indonesia, the approach of sunset bears little on the tireless energy of children playing. High-pitched laughter — of children thumping to the ground from jungle gyms and chasing each other through the grass — can be heard from blocks away. The sound lasts into the ... detail... »
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