Aceh - The island of Sumatra is unfortunately probably best known recently for being devastated by the tsunami of a few years back. Whole areas of the island were devastated, with the Aceh province almost completely ceasing to exist as a population centre with the city of Bandah Aceh being completely obliterated. Darwin didn`t need t... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The National Flag is the pride of the nation as it represents the symbol of the nation`s sovereignty. The flag is an important channel to instil and raise the spirit of patriotism and love for the nation. Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Hj Daud, Minister ... detail... »
Singapore - Some of the Middle East`s best and brightest will be heading to Singapore in August as part of a prestigious postgraduate scholarship programme at the National University of Singapore business school, where they will be groomed as future leaders for the Middle Eastern region. NUS, one of Asia`s top business schools, is am... detail... »
London - Two dancers hailing from Bali who had been living in Spain for quite a long time Ketut Diatmika and Endang Kadeg, along with dancers from the Indonesian Embassy‘s women‘s organization in Madrid taking part in the 28th Folklore Festival at the Feria De Madrid auditorium, received a warm welcome. In front of about 700 viewer... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A Literary event, the Independence Poetry Recital Road Show in all four districts, will be organised starting from tomorrow night to commemorate the 24th National Day as a contribution of literature figures and lovers to demonstrate their solidarity in celebrating the occasion. The first Kembara Baca Puisi Merd... detail... »
Jakarta - HAD he been president of Indonesia, not France, Charles de Gaulle might have modified his famous saying about cheeses and asked how to govern a nation with over 700 different languages. The answer, as elsewhere in South-East Asia, was to impose a “national” tongue. As the region`s countries became independent, most wanted th... detail... »
Jakarta - Some Islamic schools have begun teaching students that safeguarding the environment is "the most profound act of worship", an expert on Islam, Saleem H. Ali, told Adnkronos International (AKI). Ali said Islamic fatalism, which has often led many Muslims to see environmental issues as trivial, is no longer pervasive among I... detail... »
Tagum City - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said yesterday the government is close to having a final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as the government negotiating team is preparing a new draft paper on creating a homeland for Muslims, the most contentious issue derailing the ongoing peace talks in Mind... detail... »
Penang - Listen to the people, correct your mistakes and overcome your weaknesses, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has told Barisan Nasional leaders. The Prime Minister said if this was done, the people would continue to support the ruling government and give the mandate to the coalition to continue to lead the country. ... detail... »
Singapore - The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced its 2008 targets at its annual Tourism Industry Night, setting an ambitious goal of nearly US$11 billion in tourism receipts and 10.8 million visitor arrivals for this year. Singapore`s tourism sector has developed significantly in the past few years. Since 2004, visitor arriva... detail... »
Jakarta - Members of the House of Representatives are entering a tough battle over whether to ratify the newly signed ASEAN Charter, with some lawmakers expressing support for the charter a day after others questioned its benefits for Indonesia. Lawmaker Marzuki Darusman, who represents Golkar, said his party would ratify the chart... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - In an effort to strengthen ties with local youth associations, as well as to learn Brunei`s life and culture, 18 Indonesian youths representing Indonesian Batavia Youth Forum on Monday made a study trip to the Sultanate. Led by Rachmat Hassan, the delegation leaves Brunei today. Over the past two days, the g... detail... »
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