My first meeting with Christopher Tan, food writer from Singapore, was at the launch of the book "Inside the Southeast Asian Kitchen." Though we were contributors for our respective countries, we had only communicated with the book`s editor, Tan Su Lyn, and never with each other. But, at the end of the week, we shared stories and agreed... detail... »
This affluent city-state of 4.5 million people is aiming to be a sanctuary for the world`s wealthy and their money, Asia`s answer to Geneva and Zurich. Singapore, with its reputation for authoritarian order and safety, has long relied on luring multinational corporations for manufacturing jobs and economic growth. But with China`s rise as ... detail... »
Shah Alam- Kain telepuk, a rich fabric usually worn by Malay royalty and nobility since 300 years ago, will be introduced to state leaders and ordinary people to be worn at royal functions. Selangor Museum Board chairman Datuk Amzah Umar said the museum had submitted a proposal to the Selangor government for the purpose and with the aim ... detail... »
Islam is the religion of the Cham (also called Khmer Islam) and Malay minorities. According to Po Dharma, there were 150,000 to 200,000 Muslims in Cambodia as late as 1975. Persecution under the Khmer Rouge eroded their numbers, however, and by the late 1980s they probably had not regained their former strength. All of the Cham Muslims are... detail... »
With its explosive political (and geological) past, tourism in Indonesia has plummeted. All the more reason to visit these magical lands. Jessica Morris goes west of Java Two hands slam down on my shoulders from behind and Udin, our guide, yells " Run!" We are in the rainforest of northern Sumatra, supposedly on the hunt for orang... detail... »
In the Red Riding Hood book of travel, a destination that is wild, isolated and oozing with natural habitats is all the better through which to hike, climb or kayak. Indeed, finding remote places to explore is part of the quest of the adventure traveller. And in Borneo that quest culminates at Long Pasia. Nestled at the headwaters of ... detail... »
Many Americans coming to Indonesia, whether for business or pleasure, are nervous about Islam. On the one hand they hear that Indonesia`s tropicalized Islam is warm and friendly, not like the harsh desert variety. On the other hand they read about bombings and communal violence in places like Poso, wherever that might be. The situation i... detail... »
Singapore- The Singapore Malay Orchestra (Orkestra Melayu Singapura) will be performing at a prestigious cultural event in the Netherlands for the first time. The 20 musicians will be playing at what is known as the "Tong Tong Festival", from May 17 to 20. The band will be using Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western instruments in thei... detail... »
Cagayan de Oro City- Conservation programs, whether local or foreign-funded, come and go, their success or failure discernible only by `experts` and bureaucrats. Oftentimes, local communities mostly inhabited by indigenous populations, naďve and unwary of the real motives of both donors and implementers, would generally accept these exte... detail... »
The cuisine of Thailand is based on five fundamental flavors: spicy, sour, sweet, salty and bitter. The careful and precise marrying of coconut milk, lemon grass, chili peppers, galangal, turmeric, cumin, lime juice and various meats has traditionally served as the basic structure for Thai food, but over the years this foundation of rec... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- In conjunction with the Adau Gayoh festival celebration, Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun (PSJD) yesterday held a gandang competition and sports day at PSJD Hall in Kampung Padang, Bukit Udal, Tutong. Present as the guest of honour at the competition was Dr Yabit bin Alas, Head of Malay and Linguistic Department, Faculty of ... detail... »
Bangkok– Thailand`s Ministry of Education has prepared the first lesson of the Malayu language series to be distributed to officials to help them overcome the language barrier while they work in the three Muslim-majority southern border provinces. Patttani Malayu, also called Yawi, is a dialect of Malay that is spoken throughout Thail... detail... »
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