Bandar Seri Begawan - Malai Yunus Malai Yusuf of Universiti Brunei Darussalam entered the final of regional category of "The Malay-Language International Oratory Competition 2008" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In a telephone conversation, Malai Yunus said he would try his best to come out top again at the final as a gift to his countr... detail... »
Singapore - Asean will establish a Committee of Permanent Representatives similar to the arrangement in the United Nations and European Union in a move to strengthen its Secretariat. The committee would be set up on Jan 1 next year upon the ratification of the Asean Charter, Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo said at the ... detail... »
Sangklaburi, Thailand - Burma`s Mon people are celebrating their national day on Friday, despite attempts by the military regime to discourage such displays of national pride. Hundreds of young people traveled by motorbike to the Mon State capital, Moulmein, to join in the celebrations of the 61st Mon National Day. Public observance... detail... »
Gombak - The Government has allocated RM4mil to the Orang Asli Museum in Gombak to boost its arts, culture and heritage, said Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Dr Rais Yatim. The funds would be used to increase the collections of artefacts and research books, as well as come up with a cultural festival for the orang asli in... detail... »
Banda Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam joined hundreds of his subjects to perform the Maghrib and Isyak prayers at Jame‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah yesterday evening in conjunction with the 24th National Day which the nation celebrates today.... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The infiltration of modern technology and negative elements that could dilute the minds of youths was highlighted by religious authorities yesterday on the eve of the National Day celebration. In a Friday sermon Imams said, to show love for the nation. "Let us educate the people for the sake of contributing to ... detail... »
Philippine - The nation`s Catholic bishops are united in giving moral guidance to the people, Archbishop Angel Lagdameo of Jaro, Iloilo, head of the Catholic Bishops` Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), said yesterday. Although the bishops may sometimes have different opinions on certain issues, they are one when it comes to givi... detail... »
Travelers spending more Manila - More foreign tourists visited the Philippines and spent more money here last month despite the political turmoil created by accusations of corruption in a cancelled government deal, figures showed. International tourism receipts surged 24.2 percent to $394 million in January on the back of a 7.8-perce... detail... »
Hungduan, Ifugao - Much has been said and written about the majestic Eighth Wonder of the World, described also as “stairways to heaven.” But there is more to appreciate in Ifugao than just the terraces. Safeguarding the spectacular rice terraces of the Philippines begins with preserving the culture of those who created them. The rich cu... detail... »
Jakarta - In an attempt to boost the number of museum visitors, Surabaya-based non-profit organization, House of Sampoerna, has published a brochure advertising seven museums in Indonesia. The publication is part of the "Wisata Museum" program, which promotes museum tourism. "Tourism is not merely related to recreation or havi... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Soon, visitors to the Orang Asli museum in Gombak, will be greeted by tall Senoi statues. Used for worship by the ethnic group in the past, the statues will be brought in as part of the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry`s efforts to bring in more visitors. At a cost of RM4 million, the museum will be extended to... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Establishing a resilient family institution and fostering a caring Malaysian society are highly emphasised under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP). In achieving both goals, a number of family development oriented programmes has been rolled out especially to assist those vulnerable to social ills. The government`s effor... detail... »
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