Jakarta - Indonesian President Susilo BambangYudhoyono said that world leaders have a moral obligation to prevent religious or cultural defamation as depicted in the film "Fitna". “I am of the opinion that the world leaders have a moral obligation to prevent religious defamation as depicted in Fitna film, in bringing about peace in ... detail... »
Davao - Asian religious groups want an end to the decades-old conflict that is destroying the southern peninsula of Mindanao, and will do whatever it takes to assure peace and stability in the region. This is the result of the meeting among representatives of the World Conference of Religions for Peace, held in Davao last M... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Eleven literary scholars will be representing Brunei at the 47th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia Language Council (MABBIM) conference at Jakarta, Indonesia from April 7-11. The delegation will be headed by Dr Mataim bin Bakar, Director of Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) and Chairman of the Brunei Daru... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com – Prof. Dr. Pudentia, MPSS., M.A, the chairman of Asosiasi Tradisi Lisan-ATL (Oral Traditions Association), was surprised as she was given a special welcome by Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture) during her visit to the center, Satur... detail... »
Jakarta - Little-known Indonesian artists such as Heri Purwanto and D.S. Teddy may soon rival rising stars like I. Nyoman Masriadi and Agus Suwage if yesterday`s auction results in Jakarta are any indication. Collectors at a sale by Sidharta Auctioneers paid a combined 607 million rupiah ($66,000) for 146 paintings mainly by emergi... detail... »
Singapore - Product and fashion designers from Singapore are staging a joint initiative in April in a bid to bring their design disciplines closer together. The collaborative project, called Blueprint 2008, has been organised through the government-backed DesignSingapore Council, and will take place at a number of venues across th... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia held a jewelry exhibition in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday (March 30), according to a press release from the Indonesian consulate general in Dubai on Monday. The jewelry exhibition was organized by Mutumanikam Nusantara, a non-profit organization founded by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono. "Mutu... detail... »
Mindanao - THE World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP), an umbrella organization of world religions, offered its help to ensure the forging of a peace agreement in Mindanao. In a report posted at www.luwaran.com, around 17 members of WCRP reportedly held a dialogue with leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Marc... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A new government department called e-Government National Centre has been formed, the Prime Minister`s Office said in a statement yesterday. By command of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister`s Office stated that His Majesty has consented to the formation of the new... detail... »
This year`s Cultural Night boasted a return to the competition format, more participants from the various area clubs, exciting new guest performers and a staggering attendance. Festivities began at 7 p.m. Saturday with an international fashion show featuring the traditional costumes of all participating nations. Nepal, Thailand, ... detail... »
Beirut, Lebanon - In what they hope to be the first of many events to introduce Indonesian culture to the Lebanese, the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) and the Indonesian Embassy held a joint celebration of Indonesian Cultural Day on Thursday and Friday. The celebration included food tasting, a brief documentary on... detail... »
Thailand - During the forthcoming university entrance examinations, you will be able to see thousands of teenagers armed with books and stationery, gathering in front of cram schools in and around Siam Square. While most will be dreaming of careers as doctors, lawyers or engineers, if you are looking for someone who wants to beco... detail... »