Malacca - The state, through its Museums Corporation, will set up a RM2mil museum on Pulau Besar off Umbai to feature the history and legends of the island. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the museum would be established with the help of Safuan Abu Bakar, 50, better known as Uztaz Ana Faqir, who had amassed a large collection... detail... »
Gowa - Forty-two kingdoms from across the country will participate in the sixth Nusantara Kingdom Festival (FKN) to be held in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi, on Nov. 14-17. Head of Gowa`s Tourism Agency, Andi Rimba Alam, is organizing the event. "All of those 42 kingdoms have registered with us. Furthermore, some of the kingdoms` repre... detail... »
Jakarta - "Look, this is an easy way to roll up a newspaper. Just roll it slowly," Bachruddin told participants recently at a workshop on how to make handicrafts from used newspaper. The 20 students followed his instructions carefully. They were learning how to make a simple picture frame using old newspapers. The workshop was part of ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two local poets are currently participating in a poetry festival at Niah National Park in Miri as the effort to create awareness on the richness of the natural beauty, flora and fauna and the need to safeguard them for future generation. Organised by the Department of National Heritage, Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts ... detail... »
Singapore - Singapore, which has a Chinese-majority population, one day can possibly have a minority race prime minister, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. However, Lee said, it would not happen anytime soon, local media reported Sunday, quoting him at a dialogue with about 350 grassroots Malay leaders here Saturday. In the session, Le... detail... »
Medina - Will Malay become the second language of residents in the Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina in the next 100 years? Looking at the present situation, this is not impossible because Malay has already been used widely by traders in both Holy Cities, making it the second widest language used in the Arabian Peninsula. As a result of h... detail... »
Singapore - A MUSLIM cleric in Malaysia has called on Muslims to stop doing yoga exercises, but some religious experts in Singapore do not share that sentiment. They are largely of the opinion that yoga is harmless as long as its spiritual aspects are not practised. Professor Zakaria Stapa, a lecturer at University Kebangsaan Malaysia`s... detail... »
Penyenyat Island, Riau Islands - "That is a great island and is an important part of Indonesia`s history," an elderly resident of Tanjung Pinang in Riau Islands province said as he pointed a crooked and shaking finger out to sea. At first glance it seems unlikely that such a small island could have an important role in the country`s histor... detail... »
Tawau - Are you looking for good quality hand-me-down apparels? Head for the pasar rombengan and you would not be disappointed with the goods offered here. Just name any of the worlds leading brand names like Yves Saint Laurent, Polo Club, Lazenger, Giordano, Boss, Edwin, Nautica and many more. All of them are available here. Men`s and la... detail... »
Gombak-The Orang Asli put on a great show during the Orang Asli Cultural Show held at the Muzium Orang Asli in Batu 14, Gombak recently. Held over three days, the orang asli performers were dressed in their traditional attire with Hibiscus flowers on the head and padi stalks wrapped around their bodies. They also played instruments and t... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Though there are differences between the Chinese and Malay population of Brunei Darussalam, both communities share the common faith of the Sultanate`s culture and traditions. Sharing the same patriotic sense and allegiance towards His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam under the proud banner of t... detail... »
Jakarta - "Let your nose guide your way" is the method the city`s tourism agency is using to gather a crowd at the Fatahillah Park in the Old Town area, West Jakarta, this weekend for the 2008 Old Town Tourism Attraction. Some 50 people, from amateur cooks to professional chefs, will cook up a storm in the food competition. They will have... detail... »
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