Jakarta - Javanese puppeteer Ki Joko Edan will perform wayang kulit (leather puppetry) in the atrium of Cilandak Town Square, South Jakarta, from 7 p.m. today. The show “Bale Segala-gala” (“Community House”) is the second of five performances from the Bima Series. The show is being supported by the Lontar Foundation, which promotes In... detail... »
Singapore - Collecting in Southeast Asia in the late 19th century and early 20th century was often driven by scientific objectives, like the desire to learn about the area`s unique flora and fauna, or to better understand the indigenous tribes living on the region`s many islands. Some of the early collectors, like the great American natural... detail... »
Denpasar, Bali - A group of Balinese poets and musicians will participate at the 1st Aceh International Literary Festival, to be held from Aug. 5-6. The group comprises poet Tan Lioe Ie, bassist Putu Indrawan, guitarist Gede Subawa and drummer Nyoman Gariyasa. Since early this year, the group has experimented with fusing blues with poet... detail... »
Kuching, Malaysia - Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin attended the 218th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at the State Assembly Building in Petra Jaya here Thursday. He was accompanied by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The meeting was attended by all the Malay rulers except for Kelantan, which was repre... detail... »
Singapore - Ask Malay dancer and choreographer Som Said what adjectives she hopes people will remember her by, and the 58-year-old laughs and says: “People always associate me with `traditional`, so let it be that.” Then she adds, firmly: “But not conventional.” The founder and artistic director of Malay arts company Sri Warisan Som Said... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Two documentaries entitled “Inside Silat”, produced by Finas and Technonius Sdn Bhd, and “Bumi Peribumi” from Finas and Q-Plex Communications Sdn Bhd bagged two awards each at the 2009 Malaysian Documentary Awards Festival here tonight. “Inside Silat” won in the Best Art and Culture Category and Best Editing Cate... detail... »
Jakarta - Ignoring protests from environmentalists and Flores residents, the Ministry of Forestry on Tuesday said it would proceed with plans to move 10 Komodo dragons from Flores Island to a reserve on Bali. Ministry officials said the move was a temporary measure to protect the Komodo dragons, an endangered species, and help them mult... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malay and Bumiputera contractors must hone their skills in the sectors of information technology, tourism, and oil exploration to get projects from major companies and government linked companies (GLC), Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin said. With experience and specialised skil... detail... »
Davao City, Philippines - The Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has joined various sectors in welcoming the July 23 suspension of offensive military operations (SOMO) by the Philippine government and the July 25 suspension of military actions (SOMA) by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). In a thre... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - Fierce debate on the government‘s definition of “religion” versus “local belief” of the Sumbanese, including the devotees of Marapu “religion” in Sumba, appeared on a monthly discussion themed “The Marapu Religion: Divine Concept and the Sumbanese‘s View on Ancestors.” Coming as the keynote speaker was Lukma... detail... »
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia - The Terengganu Ancient Culture Society with cooperation of the Terengganu Museum Board will organise the Terengganu Open Keris competition here on Aug 1. Museum assistant curator, liaison and marketing Azlaizie Razali said the inaugural event is open to keris enthusiasts not only in Malaysia but also those ... detail... »
General Santos City, Philippines - With another long dry spell or El Nino Phenomenon looming to hit the Philippines and Indonesia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has intensified the continuing buildup of the region‘s emergency rice stocks to avert a possible food shortage in the coming months. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, ... detail... »
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