Iligan City - A streamer declaring “we want peace not war. Stop Balikatan exercise!” provided the backdrop at the city‘s Freedom Plaza as civil society representatives talked about their opposition to the RP-US Balikatan 2008 in Lanao. “There were rallies in Cagayan de Oro, Pikit, Cotabato and in Davao. This means that the governmen... detail... »
Shah Alam - Selangor is aiming to compete with Singapore "apple to apple" in five years. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo said Selangor was not much different from Singapore except that it lagged in public transportation and IT facilities, and urban services quality. “Once we are more efficient in public tran... detail... »
Singapore - Southeast Asian countries told Myanmar barring pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from elections because she once was married to a foreigner would be odd and not in keeping with the times. However, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the region`s main political and economic bloc, which includes Myanmar, is powe... detail... »
Yogyakarta, MelayuOnline.com- Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (The Center for Research and Development of Malay Culture) will launch www.malaytourism.com. The launching of this portal is one of BKPBM`s efforts to introduce Malay tourism destinations including those in Indonesia and in other countries having Malay cultural back... detail... »
Malacca - The popular satay celup can now to be enjoyed by Muslims at Semabok Inn. The two-star hotel introduced the dish and the unique Indonesian-style ikan bakar (grilled fish) at a simple ceremony here recently. Guest of honour, Malacca governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob, gave some pointers when he officiated at the launch.&... detail... »
Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated on Sunday his call for all government offices and state officials to provide Chinese-Indonesians the same level of service afforded all citizens. In a speech marking the national commemoration of the Chinese New Year here, Yudhoyono said Chinese-Indonesians, as citizens, were... detail... »
Kedah - NOT many people are familiar with gulai batang pisang, but whenever the dish is served at wedding feasts, it is often the first one to run out. This Malay curry is made from the edible pith found in the trunk of a young banana palm and is a speciality in the north. Often cooked with beef as well, the curry can be consi... detail... »
Jayapura - Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Saturday asked Papua to use local wisdom to accelerate development and achieve the true potential of the resource-rich province. Addressing high-ranking Papuan officials during a work meeting here to evaluate development programs in the province, Kalla said governors, regents and mayors in P... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Members of the public are urged to show their support and commitment in enlivening the National Day celebrations which begin in just four days. The call was made by the Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Hj Daud, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, whe... detail... »
Indonesia - The late Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana, who was born in Natal, North Sumatra on Feb. 11, 1908, is recognized not only as one of Indonesia`s great writers but also as a philosopher whose ideas still exert a considerable influence in Indonesia`s contemporary literary studies and the development of modern Indonesian Language. Ma... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - A TOTAL of 52 participants from 42 countries will vie for the Deputy Prime Minister`s Trophy in an International Malay Elocution Contest, to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre from today till Feb 24. Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said there was encouraging response for the second edition of the c... detail... »
Jakarta - The beauty of a poem is often hermetically judged by the meaning it conveys and, consequently, it`s sound is considered secondary to what it represents. Thus, according to poet Sapardi Djoko Damono, a poem can easily meet its demise. "Many poets contemplate and strive for meaning so seriously that they forget the s... detail... »
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