Bantul, Yogyakarta - Back in the old days, Yogyakarta`s royal carriages were more than just a way of carrying around the Javanese royal family -- they were also a symbol of grandeur, believed to be endowed with supernatural powers. Now they are treasured heirlooms, with 18 of them stored at the Yogyakarta Palace Carriage Museum. Yogyaka... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Although Malaysia can claim to be the rightful owner of historical documents kept overseas, it is not right to demand that they be returned, said Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal. “The documents and artefacts rightfully belong to the current owners. We cannot say that it`s our right an... detail... »
Bangkok - Amornchai Sirisai has been a regular visitor to the Thai-Cambodian border close to where a 10th century Hindu temple sits atop a steep cliff. But it is not tourism that takes the Thai national to the ancient site. He has been working for two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) engaged in clearing landmines on the Thai si... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Colourful umbrellas bloomed as rain fell on the second night of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam`s 62nd birthday celebrations in the capital. Bruneians, tourists and well-wishers from neighbouring countries, watched the stage shows for the month-long royal birthday celebrations at ... detail... »
Yogyakarta, Melayuonline.com- On Wednesday (16/7), three prominent universities from Indonesia and Malaysia organized “The Triune International Workshop, UGM-UKM-UNS” in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. This international workshop themed “The Mindset of Malay-Javanese” was held by Gadjah Mada Universit... detail... »
Denpasar - UNESCO (UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has named Indonesia`s "kris", a wavy-bladed ceremonial dagger, as a world heritage, Neka Ubud Museum director Pande Wayan Suteja Neka said here on Thursday. "The world has acknowledged the existence of Indonesia`s kris since November 25, 2005," Suteja Neka said, ad... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Museum recently hosted an appreciation reception in conjunction with the International Museum Day 2008. The guest of honour at the event was Awg Bantong bin Antaran, acting director of the Department of Museum. Also present were officers and staff under the Department of Museum. The event wa... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - There are only 78 weavers in the State. Surprisingly, these include some prisoners. According to Kraftangan Malaysia, the market share of Tenun Pahang last year was RM403,585 out of RM73 million in revenue from sales of traditional fabrics. Batik share is RM59 million while songket amounted to RM9.7 million. Deputy P... detail... »
Singapore - Not only has Singapore transformed itself in the last 150 years from a fishing village to one of Asia`s most dynamic cities, it`s also a centre for some of the best food in South East Asia. Settlers and traders from China, India and Malaysia have helped make the cuisine the unique mix it is today along with a strong determ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Royalties, foreign dignitaries and heads of states from around the world gathered for a regal feast last night during a royal banquet at the Istana Nurul Iman hosted by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for His Majesty`s 62nd Birthday celebration. Earlier in the day, a Royal Guard o... detail... »
Yala, Thailand - Thailand`s army is increasingly using controversial "re-education" camps to indoctrinate young Muslim men in the hope of stopping them from joining a bloody insurgency, officials and activists say. Detained suspects in Thailand`s southernmost provinces have been forced to go through re-education programmes since the... detail... »
Jakarta - An article printed in the City section of this newspaper on July 8, with the title "`Abang`, `None` just pretty faces", really intrigued me. First of all, I would like to thank the writer for watching the finals of the Abang-None (Mister and Miss) Jakarta pageant for the past six years without fail. It is indeed an entertai... detail... »
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