Davao City - THE governments of Northern Sulawesi in Indonesia and Southern Mindanao have continued to come up with measures to resolve problems on illegal fishing, particularly along the sea border shared by them. Shelley Sondakh, executive secretary of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia Philippines East Asean Growth Area Secretariat,... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Opposition parties have been urged to help the federal government in nurturing patriotism among the young to safeguard unity and curb negative sentiments such as disobeying the Malay rulers. "The young will suffer if we don`t become a role model like respecting other races, religions and the Malay rulers," said Unity... detail... »
Jakarta - The Malacca Strait has become increasingly secure since the launching of joint patrols by the three littoral countries, namely Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia (Malsindo) in one of the world`s busiest sea lanes in July 2004, Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General Djoko Santoso said. "It is increasingly secure. There was ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Kianggeh Market in the capital, which is open daily, is known to sell an array of items from fruits, vegetables, dried food, live poultries, dried seafood, medicinal items and many others. At one corner of the market, a vendor in particular for many years has actively been selling old and traditional ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Their Majesties King Abdullah II Ibni Al-Hussien King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah yesterday visited the Brunei Museum in the capital. Upon arrival, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania were welcomed by the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major Ge... detail... »
Jakarta - Kalau ada sumur di ladang Boleh hamba menumpang mandi Kalau ada umurku panjang Boleh kita berjumpa lagi (If you have a well at your farm Let me use the water for taking a shower If long-lived I am Let us, again, be together) Pantun is not boring poetry sitting dead in a book, waiting to be recited by a po... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Dzikir competition for Brunei mosque youths in conjunction with the Maulud Nabi ceremony was held at Kg Sinaut mosque yesterday. The competition was organised by the committee members of the Takmir mosque of Kg Sinaut. Chairman Hj Masri Hj Muhammad said that the competition was an annual event to expose the ... detail... »
Makassar - Phinisi Grand Prix (GPP) 2008, a traditional sailing ship competition, which was earlier scheduled to for August 2008, was postponed until August 28, 2008, Luther Barung, chairman of the GPP organizing committee, said here on Tuesday. Vice President M Jusuf Kalla was expected to officially see off the competition`s partici... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu - Young leaders of Umno, particularly in Peninsula Malaysia, should stop provoking the feelings of non-Malays by insisting on the issue of "Ketuanan Melayu" (Malay supremacy) as it may lead to the downfall of the Barisan Nasional (BN) Government. United Pasok Momogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (Upko) Vice Presi... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - WHY are Malaysians often drawn to movies directed by or starring the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee? Could it be because we can`t get enough of his inimitable acting skills or is it due to his exceptional directional prowess?Either way, it‘s no surprise that the Petronas Performing Arts Group (PPAG) has chosen to restage dance drama Se... detail... »
Singapore - Malay movies from Malaysia unexpectedly received overwhelming response at the Malaysia Film Week held here from Friday until today. Many Singaporeans were disappointed that they could not watch the latest flick, `Congkak` which will only be shown in local cinemas from this Thursday, as the tickets were all sold out. Be... detail... »
Jakarta - The natural disaster that struck Myanmar a week ago once again demonstrates the limited utility of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in dealing not only with its own members but also with a crisis situation. With the death toll from Cyclone Nargis now expected to reach more than 100,000, and around 1 million... detail... »