Sorowalio, Southeast Sulawesi - In an elementary school here on the remote Indonesian island of Buton, a teacher named Abidin recently began to show students how to write their endangered native language -- in the Korean alphabet. Mr. Abidin carefully copied some Korean letters from a textbook onto the blackboard and asked his fourth-gr... detail... »
Jakarta - The sweepings against Malaysian citizens by a number of civilians several days ago have tarnished Indonesia`s image and diplomacy in the neighboring country. That`s why, according to three observers, the president as the head of the government has been urged to be proactive in solving the dispute with Malaysia diplomatically an... detail... »
Denpasar, Bali - The Ministry of Tourism and Culture launched a program of a thousand patent rights to protect and preserve national cultural assets, on the other hand, artist‘s enthusiasm and interest have been alarmingly declining. "The main purpose of this program is to protect art copyrights from plagiarism, but it is now feared it... detail... »
Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has expressed regret over the sweeps reportedly being carried out against Malaysian nationals in Indonesia. “I hope there will be no excessive actions that are against the law [taken] by any of us, such as the sweeping operations against Malaysian nationals. Sweeps are not a good thing to do,”... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says whatever the situation existing between Malaysia and Indonesia right now, as Home Minister he guarantees the safety of Indonesians who are here in Malaysia. “I do not see the rationale behind this issue because the people of both countries are living in peace and there has been... detail... »
Jambi - Displaced Kubu tribespeople forced from their traditional homelands are living in a state of uncertainty along the Trans-Sumatra highway, with most begging to survive. While many members of the Kubu tribe live in the Bukit Duabelas and Tigapuluh National Parks, where the state has guaranteed them land to carry out their customs a... detail... »
Hanoi, Vietnam - Military ties between Singapore and Vietnam will grow stronger under a new defence pact inked by both countries. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said the defence cooperation agreement, which was signed on Tuesday, will allow the armed forces in both countries to build up a strong partnership. This... detail... »
Probolinggo, East Java - The annual Tengger tribal ritual Yadnya Kasada, held at the base of Mt. Bromo in Probolinggo, East Java, during the Ramadan fasting month, is a symbol of harmony and tolerance between people of different faiths living in the area. The sound of the Islamic morning call for shubuh prayer from a nearby mosque started... detail... »
Bogor, West Java - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has officially recognized batik as an Indonesian cultural treasure, Coordinating Minister for People`s Welfare Aburizal Bakrie said on Monday. “We have received notification from Unesco that batik has now been listed as part of Indonesia`s cultural he... detail... »
Pekalongan, Central Java - Local sarong manufacturing company PT Pisma Putra Tekstil Pekalongan is exporting 70 percent of its production and has therefore difficulty meeting increased domestic demand, a spokesman said. Destinations of the company`s exports include the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam, Anis Sungkar, PT... detail... »
Ipoh, Malaysia - The yee sang is no longer a dish only for Chinese New Year. Assam House, one of the few halal restaurants here specialising in Asian cuisine, is sharing this bit of Chinese culture with its Muslim patrons by offering “Loh Sang Raya” for the Ramadan and Hari Raya season. The dish is a Malaysian version of the t... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Songket, a hand-woven piece of fabric, is usually taken out of the wardrobe just a few times a year — Hari Raya and Malay weddings, mostly. But if Royal Terengganu Songket has its way, songket will be the sexy evening gown for a red carpet event. Or a shawl for a casual evening out. Or Christmas ornaments for t... detail... »
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