Jakarta - Friends and family gathered for the funeral of poet WS Rendra on Friday, with prayers at Jami Nurul Yaqin Mosque in Depok. He was later buried at the compound of his art workshop, the Bengkel Theater, also in Depok. The graveside was crowded with a few hundred mourners, including family and friends. All seemed eager to share the... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Naggore Aceh Darussalam - The post-conflict reintegration process in Aceh province needs a total sincerity to overcome misunderstanding among the once-conflicting parties. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the statement at a function to dedicate Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Aceh province on Thursday. ... detail... »
Surabaya, East Java - Oerip Sudarman, the heir of national hero Wage Rudolf Supratman who created Indonesia`s national anthem, has presented Supratman`s belongings to the Surabaya government. “I let the government to take care of then,” he said at the Surabaya Regional Cultural and Tourism Office yesterday (6/8). Oerip who is Supratman... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - It is essential that students have a sense of patriotism for religion, the Sultan and the country, in order to produce quality human resources in Brunei, said the director of Information Department yesterday. This is the educational policy the Sultanate intends to achieve so that the survival of t... detail... »
Kota Baharu, Malaysia - In the 1950s there were plans to demolish the throne room at the royal residence of the Raja Dewa Tuan Zainal Abidin, the son of Kelantan`s Sultan Muhammad III. Raja Dewa`s residence was located close to the Istana Balai Besar in Kota Baharu and the wooden throne room built in year 1900 was to make way for the expa... detail... »
Seoul, South Korea - A small Indonesian ethnic group with no written version of its language has decided to adopt the Korean alphabet known as Hangul, a scholar involved in the project said on Thursday. It is the first case of Hangul, a phonetic alphabet, being used by a foreign society, said Seoul National University professor Lee Ho-... detail... »
Ipoh, Malaysia - The Malays and Malay Rulers cannot be separated and whoever conceives that the system of Constitutional Monarchy in the country is no longer relevant is a traitor and is trying to stoke the sentiments of the Malays, said the general secretary of the 4B Youth Movement, Datuk Wira Jamaluddin Abdul Rahim. “If there are Mala... detail... »
Kota Batu, Malaysia - Bukit Marak, the site where the legendary Puteri Saadong was said to have resided, may disappear forever as the local villagers are indiscriminately cutting the hill and selling the earth. Situated in Ketereh, about 24km south of here, Bukit Marak is one of the last hillocks in the district. Apart from the possibl... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appealed to all parties Tuesday to preserve security and peace in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to lay a strong foundation in the development of the province. “Aceh is now secure and peaceful. Don`t miss the chance to develop Aceh in pursuit of a better future,” he said ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Malaysia and Brunei on Wednesday renewed their commitment to further strengthen close bilateral relations and cooperation, including in trade and investment. Following a four-eyed meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei at the 13... detail... »
Buleleng, Bali - Artists performing at the International Conference and Festival on North Bali`s Cultural Heritage mesmerized their audiences despite all being above the age of 60. Held on Thursday night at the Banyualit hotel in Lovina, Buleleng, the cultural night featured performances by Luh Menek, 70, Made Kranca, 66, Dalang Sidia, 6... detail... »
Shah Alam, Malaysia - Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the prime minister, was Monday conferred a honorary doctorate in education by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) for her contribution in the field of childhood education in the country. UiTM Chancellor, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, presented the Honorary Doctorate... detail... »
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