Bandar Seri Begawan - The first day of the Seameo Voctech 19th Governing Board Meeting Roundtable Discussion commenced yesterday, with delegates from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei Darussalam taking part. This is an important meeting for Seameo Voctech as it allows all mem... detail... »
Jakarta - Idul Fitri holidays have passed but precious time to be with relatives usually lingers on until the end of the month. Having "long time no see" relatives come for a reunion is not complete without serving traditional family dishes and delicacies. For Betawi families, enjoying dodol, sticky rice cooked with brown sugar, is a must -... detail... »
Davao City - Ninety religious youth leaders from the Religions for Peace Asia and Pacific Youth Network representing Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Sikh, Zoroastrian and indigenous communities from 16 Asian countries have gathered here for the Asian Religious Youth Leaders Summit that starts today until the 16th at the Brokenshire R... detail... »
Bandar Seri begawan - It has been challenging this past fortnight to try all the traditional and rich food that has been on the table since the Hari Raya festivities began. Not just for those who had observed the full month of fasting but also for those who have been invited to the numerous open houses. For some of us, a day or two ... detail... »
Bobor, West Java - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on the people to continue creating and maintaining religious harmony among religious adherents without questioning their differences. "The people of West Java and of Indonesia in general, must create harmonious life, maintain peace, mutual respect, tolerance and care. We have to... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The second meeting of the Malaysia-Indonesia Eminent Persons Group (EPG) today paid special attention on the issue of migration between two countries. Former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam who led the Malaysian delegation, said the EPG would prepare a working paper covering various aspects of the issue for submissio... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture), now embraces Wisma Bahasa (WB) – an institution concerning on Indonesian language course for foreigners – to introduce Malay culture and language to the broader public in the world. Both insti... detail... »
Jakarta - Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Bill Farmer, on Thursday said goodbye to eighteen young Indonesians who would depart for Sydney on Sunday, October 12, for a two-month visit aimed at fostering friendship and understanding between the peoples of Australia and Indonesia, Australian embassy media release has said. "This youth exch... detail... »
Bangkok - The southern region of Thailand is home to both Muslims and Buddhists, with the majority of ethnic Malay Muslims in provinces bordering Malaysia. An activity encouraging better understanding among the young followers of the two religions has been initiated and appears to be enjoying very pleasant feedback. Let`s find out more in... detail... »
Jakarta - After about 30 years of living in exile, Tgk Muhammad Hasan Tiro, 83, former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leader, who has become a Swedish citizen, now has an opportunity to return home in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province. Hasan Tiro, who came from Tiro village in Pidie district, was expected to arrive at Sultan Iskandar Muda... detail... »
Malacca - For Malacca Chitty Cultural Association secretary K. Nadarajan Rajah, 44, getting married recently was more than just a matter of tying the knot. It was a chance to get in touch with his roots. The businessman decided to get married the traditional Chitty way with a three-week elaborate and colourful ceremony carried out at his ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - When the British High Commissioner to Malaya, Sir Gerald Templer, unveiled the Malayan Historical Society (PSM) on April 30 in 1953, the objective of this non-governmental organisation (NGO) was to install history as a crucial component in the nations development. From that very day the PSM that is now known as the Malaysia... detail... »