Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The adult generation in the 1950s and 1960s will recall the Wayang Pacak, literally movies being screened in open areas using a projector and a screen affixed on two poles. But there is more to it, just before and in between the screening, messages for the benefit of the society were relayed. The Wayang Pacak w... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Ask any young child about popular TV series like Hannah Montana, iCarly and Zoey 101 and he or she might give you an earful on these shows. Next, try asking about Malay folk tales like Puteri Gunung Ledang, Si Luncai, Pak Pandir or Bawang Putih, Bawang Merah. Don`t be surprised if the child appears puzzled or asks ... detail... »
Jakarta - The Jakarta-based Asean Secretariat officially launched its Women‘s Wing on Friday in a bid to boost regional awareness among women and children in member countries. The Women‘s Wing is a not-for-profit entity that seeks to reinforce the work of the Asean Secretariat, particularly in the area of public outreach. “The Asean... detail... »
Jakarta - Close neighbors Indonesia and the Philippines will this year celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The relations between the two countries have remained conspicuously devoid of any major issue of discord during the last 60 years, says the Philippine ambassador to Ind... detail... »
Jakarta - The century-old national publishing house Balai Pustaka (Bureau of Literature), noted for producing some of the country`s classic novels, has relaunched a special collection of Indonesian literary works on topics ranging from nationalism to folk culture. The event, aimed at promoting classic titles to readers of all ages, drew ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam--Following the successes of the Mandarin Language Month and English Language Month, Chung Hwa Middle School (CHMS) BSB launched its Malay Language Month yesterday morning at the school‘s Darussalam Hall. The Advisor of the Board of Director of CHMS, Dr Chan Sui Kiat, in his welcoming remark stress... detail... »
Alor Setar, Malaysia - The Malays can become a strong race and respected by others if it can unite ethnic, religion, culture and race, said an Indonesian professor. Prof Dr Syarif I. Alqadrie of Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak in Kalimantan said a race based only on ethnic and religion would not be strong enough to withstand a revolut... detail... »
Blora, Central Java - The residents of the small town of Blora, 105 kilometers from Semarang, were surprised earlier this year when the most intact fossilized elephant skeleton ever found in Indonesia was unearthed nearby, a senior archeologist said on Thursday. The recovery of the skeleton was completed last month and it has been taken... detail... »
Ternate, North Maluku - The Wallacea Foundation (TWF) is campaigning throughout the Wallacea area to global communities as an effort to realise its plan to set up a biodiversity research center in Ternate, North Maluku. The maiden campaign is to be held in Beijing during the Indonesian Week on June 17 to 21 followed by an event in Geneva ... detail... »
Makassar, South Sulawesi - Since the 1800s, literary scholars have attempted to preserve “La Galigo” — a piece of Indonesian literature written in the dying language of the Buginese of South Sulawesi, and which experts call the longest ethnic document in the world, exceeding even the Hindu epic “Mahabharata.” Major threats to “La Galig... detail... »
Jakarta - Jakarta‘s biggest exhibition, the Jakarta Fair, opens today in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, offering more products and entertainment than before. Held annually for the past 42 years under different names, the Jakarta Fair Kemayoran is organized to commemorate the anniversary of Jakarta‘s founding, which falls on June 22. I... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Federation of National Writers` Associations of Malaysia (Gapena) supports the teaching of English as a language in schools so long as this is not done at the expense of Bahasa Malaysia. Gapena representative Borhan Md Zain said the government should make subjects such as Malay Literature and English Literature co... detail... »
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