Tawau - It`s only 6am, but Suwardi Rapi, 28, from Kampung Sungai Melayu, Pulau Sebatik, is busy preparing his jongkong or long boat to ferry passengers and agricultural produce to Tawau. When the goods are stacked and the passengers on board, he is ready to manoeuvre the 15m boat, capable of carrying five tonnes of goods and 10 passenger... detail... »
Jakarta - The lion woke up and turned to his wife. "Good morning, wife", he said. "Ooohh," said the wife. "What bad breath you have!" "Noooo," said the husband, "my advisers tell me it is very sweet". With those words Thai storyteller Wajuppa Tossa began her audience on a journey where they become the storytellers, and the a... detail... »
Jakarta - Last July the country commemorated the 100th birthday of Mohammad Natsir (1908-1993), one of the country`s founding fathers. The statesman had complex thoughts and ideas but is better known for his stance on Islamic ideology. Author Imdadun Rahmat dubs him the "ummu al-radla`ah", the "wetnurse" of contemporary Islamic revival... detail... »
Kuching - Brunei`s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah joined thousands of people at the Sarawak Regatta on the third and final day of the popular annual event along Sarawak River. The royal visitor flagged off the main event – Raja Sungai (King of the River) – which offered a cash prize of RM10,000. This year`s event attracted over 6,000 part... detail... »
Singapore - THE second Singapore Garden Festival, which ended on Friday night, was a blooming success. Some 300,000 people attended the eight-day event held at the Suntec Convention Centre, and about 30 per cent were overseas visitors. The festival organised by the National Parks Board (NParks) is held once every two years. The ... detail... »
Malacca - The state will set up a special fund for archaeologists and historians to carry out research to prove the historic city of Malacca existed prior to the establishment of the 15th Century Sultanate. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the fund, comprising allocations from the state and the Heritage Ministry, would be ... detail... »
Manila - Samahan ng mga Papetir ng Pilipinas (SPP), in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), is set to launch the first Philippine Puppetry Festival on August 13, 14, and 15 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Huseng Batute. This 3-day event showcases the very best in local puppetry. The ... detail... »
Denpasar - His deep passion and strong drive for preserving Bali`s ancient lontar (dried palmyra leaves) heritage has cost him sleepless nights. But nothing can stop 20-year-old Ida Bagus Gde Subali Manuaba from getting more and more absorbed in this ancient art. Except for attending his daily classes at a literature department in a ... detail... »
Sri Lanka`s Hikkaduwa beach, on the island`s southwestern coast, is coming alive, with traditional dances and fireworks kicking off a carnival which is due to become an annual event that will draw visitor from all over the world. "The atmosphere is incredible; everyone has been so friendly," says Lisa Littlewood, a DJ from Scotland who... detail... »
Brunei - Two young sisters from Terengganu are currently participating in the Knowledge Convention or "Majlis Ilmu" exhibition held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas to promote batik and songket handicraft made in their hometown which has been in the forefront of Batik and crafts production in Malaysia Sisters Fuziah Jaafar... detail... »
Brunei - One of the world`s longest-reigning monarchs, Brunei`s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, marks the 40th anniversary of his coronation on Friday. But there was no sign that formal celebrations were planned for the occasion, a government spokesman said. "There is no indication so far,`` he said. Hassanal was formally crowned on August... detail... »
London - `Sekapur Sireh`, a Malay zapin number had never been this good to the ears. And it was even more so as the slow-beat song reverberates ascendingly at the Potters Fields Park right in the heart of London. The crowd, mostly Caucasian and other nationalities, whom might have been hearing this song for the first time were seren... detail... »
aujourd hui 
Hier 
La semaine dernière, 
Le mois dernier 
