Klang - The Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery here, whose exhibits include the personal collections of the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, will be promoted locally and overseas. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said she had asked officers from the ministry to update tourism products in Malaysia and Selangor and to i... detail... »
The concrete wall behind the altar of the Christian Church of Central Sulawesi in Palu, Indonesia still bears marks from two bullets just three inches to the right of a framed cross-stitch portrait of Jesus Christ. Four years ago, on 18 July 2004, the two bullets were among those fired from an assassin‘s automatic rifle which ended th... detail... »
Singapore- Asean and its dialogue partners have adopted the Singapore Declaration of the 15th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held here Thursday (24/07) and reaffirmed their individual and collective commitment to build upon the achievements of the ARF and strengthen dialogue and cooperation in existing and new areas to maintain and promote r... detail... »
Putrajaya- Malaysia`s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Datuk Dr Ismail Ibrahim was named as the recipient of this year`s National Prime Islamic Media Award Thursday night. Dr Ismail,71, who was awarded the Tokoh Maal Hijrah Award in 2002, previously had also been the head of the Abdullah Fahim chair at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia an... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia and Indonesia plan to set up a joint missionary foundation in an effort to enhance the religious education and thoughts in both countries, the Dewan Negara was told Thursday. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister‘s Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim said Yayasan Dakwah Malaysia and Indonesia (Yadmi) would lay th... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Sarawak plans to build the Tutoh dam may affect the Mulu National Park‘s status as a World Heritage Site, said an environmentalist. Centre for Environment Technology and Development Malaysia (CETDEM) Chairman Gurmit Singh told a news conference today that the proposed dam might submerge parts of the Mulu National Par... detail... »
Sanggau, MelayuOnline.com- Malay adat and culture are two important things greatly influencing the existence of Malay kingdoms in West Kalimantan. As the uniqueness and the glory of Malay kingdoms are established also upon those two factors, adat and culture need to be revitalized immediately and ceaselessly. The revitalization can ... detail... »
The Eighth International Conference on Philippine Studies (Icophil) opens today at the Philippine Social Science Center in Quezon City with the theme "Philippine Studies for the 21st Century, New Meanings, Critiques, and Trajectories." The conference seeks to reconceptualize Philippine Studies and chart new directions for the 21st cen... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - A painting on a kilometre-long cloth entitled "Jendela Dunia" (Window of the World) by artist S. Amin Shahab and free screening of films by the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas) are among the attractions at the Malaysia Week 2008 to be held for five days in London starting July 30. Deputy Secretary G... detail... »
Manila- Malaysia has agreed to ensure humane treatment of deportees amid its massive drive to flush out illegal migrants from Sabah state, officials said Tuesday (22 July). Malaysia will step up efforts to regularize the status of eligible Filipino immigrants, while children of illegal immigrants will be turned over to the care of appropr... detail... »
Pontianak, MelayuOnline.com- Cooperation agreement between the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPM) and Malay Adat and Cultural Assembly of West Kalimantan (MABMKB) found a bright view. The talk between those institutions was arranged on Saturday (19/7/2008) at Malay Traditional House of West Kalimantan – the of... detail... »
Pontianak, MelayuOnline.com- On Saturday (19/07/2008) morning, several crews of the Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture (BKPBM) departed from Yogyakarta to Sanggau District, West Kalimantan Province to take part at the West Kalimantan Malay Cultural Festival (FBMKB) which takes place during July 21 – 24, 2008. The Head ... detail... »