Machang - Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat today questioned the recognition accorded by international Muslim scholars to the Islam Hadhari (Civilisational Islam) concept. He said the Al-Azhar University Alumni Multaqa (conference) recently was a waste of public funds as it was held for political reasons. "The ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - In A bid to improve public service delivery, the Department of Information will be holding an official website competition for ministries and departments under His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam`s Government, according to a media release. "The move is aimed at improving the imag... detail... »
Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged to member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), as a regional organization, to prepare themselves for establishing cooperation with the international community, ANTARA news agency reported. "And for now, the effort can begin with internal consolidation,... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Delegates of Asean Book Publishers Association (ABPA) arrived in the Sultanate yesterday afternoon for the Brunei Book Fair 2008, which will also have a series of activities and exhibitions from various member nations in a bid to promote the region‘s books and the publishing industry. ABPA will have its own p... detail... »
Indigenous lingos help fight illiteracy Jakarta - The Education Ministry said the use of indigenous languages during a pilot project for teachers instructing students in informal schools had been conducted with some success. Dendy Sugono, the Ministry‘s language center director, told a forum here Monday the pilot project had inc... detail... »
Tutong - Poems on independence echoed around Tamu Serambangun, Tutong Sunday night to paint the colour of liberty and the nation‘s sovereignty in an effort to stimulate the spirit of patriotism and nationalism in conjunction with the 24th National Day celebration. Officiated by the Acting Tutong District Officer, Hj Muhd Suffian bin Hj Bungs... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is among the top five markets for Malaysian tourism as 1.17 million tourists from the Sultanate visited the neighbouring country last year, Bernama reported. In December alone last year, some 145,386 Bruneian tourists crossed the border. Limbang, Labuan, Kota Kinabalu and Miri remain the main attrac... detail... »
Manila - The progress of Philippine tourism requires the developments of establishments featuring accommodation services. This is why Fraser Hospitality, an international Gold-standard serviced residence owner took a major step to expand its brand in Manila by changing its name from Fraser Serviced Residences to Fraser Place Man... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, MelayuOnline.com- MelayuOnline.com‘s opportunity to set cooperation in Brunei has been opened widely. Several governmental institutions in Brunei such as Language and Library Council and Brunei History Center, cordially welcomed the arrival of MelayuOnline.com‘s crews in Brunei. The crews will arrange some meetings with ... detail... »
Tutong - The Belia Cinta TanahAir 2008 project was launched yesterday in the Tutong District. The event‘s guest of honour was Hj Ahmad Hj Abd Rahman, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Also present were State Council member (Ahli Mesyuarat Negara) Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Taha Abd Rauf, Hj Me... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Tourist arrivals hit 20.97 million mark in 2007, surpassing the 20.1 million target set by the government and brought in total revenue of RM46.1 billion, which exceeded the target of RM44.5 billion. Tourism Malaysia in an announcement here, said the tourist arrivals for 2007, which coincided with Visit Malaysia Year,... detail... »
Manila - The Taiwan Film Festival and “Enchanting Taiwan” Photo Exhibit formally opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Tomas Aquinas Research Center of the University of Santo Tomas. Shown in photo are (from left) Robert Rivera of RPN Channel 9, Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila, National Artist for Literature Dr. Alejandro Roces,... detail... »