Pagaralam, Indonesia - A Mesolithic cave was discovered by the residents in Talang Kubangan Hamlet, South Dempo sub-district, North Sumatra. The three-storey cave located on a hilly and deep a forest has two entrances and seven rooms and also showed some human footprints. Due to natural causes of rock sedimentations, the cave`s room... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Kalimantan has expressed interest in taking part in the joint ecotourism package that Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak have been actively promoting, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources said at a press conference yesterday. Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah Hj Abd Wahab said delegates from the I... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - The Minister of Education expressed concern that the Malay language could be marginalised due to students' inability to speak the language fluently and skilfully. Speaking to primary and secondary school leaders in a dialogue session yesterday, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdul ... detail... »
Hulu Selangor, Malaysia - Land, welfare, and life-style change. These are three issues raised by many traditional villages inhabited by Orang Asli in Hulu Selangor. For example in Kampung Serigala, Sungai Selisik, the majority of 33 families are satisfied by government attention but they still want land matters solved. "This is a cri... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The eagerly awaited international marine event of Sail Banda 2010 has been officially launched by Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Fadel Muhammad at the scenic eastern Indonesian city of Ambon. At the ceremony in Ambon on Friday night, Minister Fadel Muhammad called on all parties to support the event an... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - In an effort to enhance the Malay language amongst youths, in particular secondary students, the Ministry of Education through the Co-Curriculum Education Department has organised the 2nd National Malay Language Drama Theatre Competition amongst secondary schools and colleges. Twenty-two second... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Institute of Ethnic Studies at Malaysia National University, Prof Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin said "Kerajaan" formation exists across the world, but with no serious conceptual, analytical and theoretical framework established to deliberate, elabor... detail... »
Ambon, Indonesia - To be highlighted with a series of international seminars, the international marine event of Sail Banda 2010 is expected to yield an Ambon Declaration. Maluku Governor Karel Albert Ralahalu said here on Saturday that the event was expected to produce an Ambon Declaration to save the province`s small islands which are ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Jakarta is a city with a remarkable history. True, sometimes this history can be rather dark and even gruesome but it is a fascinating history all the same. History, heritage and culture are variously represented by the city’s numerous museums, but these museums are quite a mixed bag themselves. It is beyond di... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - At Vredeburg Fort, A. Yani Street No. 6 Yogyakarta (04/14) Gawai Nabiak Sintang was held with a title “A Tribute from Sintang Regency for Indonesia”. The event was opened at 08.00 a.m. West Indonesian Time. There was the performance of Dayak dancing by students in Yogyakarta. The event was held three days fro... detail... »
Banjarmasin, MelayuOnline.com - The three day Banjar Cultural Congress II was closed on April 7, 2010, in Gedung Bundar Taman Budaya, Banjarmasin. The congress closing cost 1.5 billion with the performance of Opera van Banjar by Banjarmasin artists. Besides the Governor of South Kalimantan and staff, the closing congress was attended by a... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Bruneians are not only required to master the Malay Language but also, equally important, to have an awareness that the language is the national identity that must be upheld, loved and cherished while recognising the value of other languages in gaining knowledge and information, Director of Researc... detail... »