Bandar Seri Begawan - A National Symposium on Kg Ayer: Culture, Heritage and Conservation will be held on Feb 4-5 at the Univesiti Brunei Darussalam. There will also be a four-day exhibition from Feb 4-7, and an amateur photo competition, according to the organisers, Institute of Medicine and Academy of Brunei Studies. The symposium, with the the... detail... »
Davao - Cafe Marco of Marco Polo Davao, which offers the longest buffet in town, will introduce Indonesian cuisine beginning January 16 for the Indonesian Food Festival. Lalu Malik Partawana, Indonesian Consul General, said during Wednesday`s edition of the Club 888 press forum at the Marco Polo Davao they will promote Indonesian cuisine until Feb... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has compiled a book to serve as a guideline for priests delivering Friday evening sermons in temples, with emphasis on national unity. The book was compiled in line with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi`s call for all religious institutions to play a proactive role in strengthening national unity,... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A price presentation ceremony was held yesterday at the Rizqun Hotel for the Syair (classical Malay poetry) and essay writing competition organized in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Brunei History Centre. The prizes were presented by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlaw... detail... »
Jakarta - Former Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas will be best remembered for his contribution in enhancing the diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Indonesia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. "To Malaysians, he was a dear friend. During his tenure as Indonesian foreign minister, he dedicated his efforts in fostering clo... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Muslims have to enhance their knowledge by always promoting education without any compromise, said Datuk Muhammad Salleh Majid, a principal fellow with the Faculty of Economics and Management of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. "The success of Muslims depends on their knowledge, creativity and literacy," he told Bernama on Tuesday. H... detail... »
Seremban - An Orang Asli wedding here has given new meaning to religious integration in the country. The couple, both Catholics, had a largely traditional Malay ceremony at a Temuan village in Labu yesterday. Murnirah Dongkok, 24, wore a baju kebaya, while her husband, Mardonah Langkap, 22, was dressed in baju Melayu with a tengkolok (head gear)... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Festival of Books, Brunei Book Fair 2009, with the theme `The future is books` will be held from February 27 to March 8. The festival is held in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam`s 25th National Day. The festival will be participated by local vendors, institutions and agencies and invitation has been sent overseas.... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- At least 14 kings of Malay-based kingdoms spread throughout the Archipelago have confirmed their willingness to attend MelayuOnline.com`s Second Anniversary Celebration that is to be centered at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta Building on January 20th, 2009. Those who have told their attendances are kings of Sekadau, Memp... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- Tuesday (1/20/2009) will be the celebration day of MelayuOnline.com`s second anniversary. The celebration is now being staged by several crews of Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture). It is going to be centered at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta Building,... detail... »
Jakarta - The Textile Museum received Thursday nine Betawi artifacts believed to date back to a century ago. The collectibles are seven Betawi batik cloths, a kebaya encim (traditional blouse) called Karancang Betawi and a crystal betel pot. Arie Budhiman, head of the city`s tourism and culture agency, officially presented the collection to the mu... detail... »
Jakarta - The government has set up a special team to investigate the extent of damage caused by construction at the ancient site of the Majapahit Kingdom in Mojokerto, East Java. The team will report back to the government any recommendations into how the site can be repaired. The University of Indonesia archeologist Agus Aris Munandar, who att... detail... »