Denpasar, Bali - Few people today are interested in the country‘s ancient history, says archaeologist Kristiawan, who teaches at Udayana University in Denpasar. "We have just 15 students studying archaeology and the number who apply goes down every year. That‘s why we have developed an outreach initiative. We go to villages and schools ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - His majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam last night extolled the great relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines and that Brunei is always ready to offer whatever help as a close neighbour and regional partner. His Majesty delivered the titah at a State Banquet hosted by Philippine Pres... detail... »
Mojokerto - Standing tall and dignified in the searing heat of Mojokerto, East Java, Gapura Wringin Lawang is a silent witness to a rich historical past. Unlike other historic buildings in Trowulan, which in their day functioned variously as temples, gravesites, waterways and reservoirs, this majestic - it is 15.5 meters tall - and eleg... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - Three delegates of Brunei Darussalam`s Majlis Ilmu once took a visit to Balai Pinang Lima, the office of Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture) on Wednesday (28/1/2009). The three delegates are Dato Ahmad Bukhari Abu Hanifah – the head of Majli... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - Timed precisely with the celebration of MelayuOnline.com‘s second anniversary on Tuesday (20/1/2009), the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPBM) has named 13 outstanding figures/institutions to receive the 2009 MelayuOnline Awards. Amongst four of the above 13 outstanding figures... detail... »
Jakarta - The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah has given his consent for the silver jubilee celebrations marking his 25th year on the throne to be held on Feb 3. The office of the Sultan of Perak said in a statement to Bernama that the Sultan, who is concerned about the current economic situation, wanted the celebrations to be held on a modest s... detail... »
Yangon - Myanmar official newspaper the New Light of Myanmar Saturday stressed the need to strive for continued flourishing of Myanmar national culture amid infiltration of alien culture. "At a time when efforts are being made for the emergence of a new modern and developed nation, it is incumbent upon the entire people to strive for continued flo... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - The celebration of MelayuOnline.com’s Second Anniversary has just been over on Tuesday (20/01) night at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta Building, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The peak celebration was a cultural speech by Mahyudin Al Mudra, the founder and director of MelayuOnline.com. In the speech he asserted that the inte... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com - Once more, Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture) launched a new cyber portal namely CeritaRakyatNusantara.com on Tuesday (20/01). The launching itself was part of the celebration of MelayuOnline.com`s Second Anniversary that was centered at Taman B... detail... »
Putrajaya - The success of Malaysia`s education system will be used as reference by the Philippines and Brunei in empowering their education systems, Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said today. He said the success of the system had also drawn the Philippines` and Brunei`s attention to enhance their bilateral relations with M... detail... »
Jakarta - Malaysia and Indonesia are to cooperate in the fisheries industry, including in efforts to overcome dwindling fish numbers, as fish is a staple food in the region. Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister, Datuk Mustapa Mohamed, and Indonesia`s Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Minister, Freddy Numberi, came to an agreement on this at t... detail... »
Jakarta - With many findings on illegal logging cases and smuggled timber trading on border areas shared by Indonesia and Malaysia, the two countries which share their cultural roots and beliefs need to harmonize their anti-timber smuggling procedures. Due to the lack of harmonized procedures, Malaysia`s commitment to combat illegal logging and ti... detail... »