Jakarta- Twenty Indonesian journalists will be making a week-long "Muhibbah" visit to Malaysia to know the country better in efforts to enhance understanding. While in Kuala Lumpur, they are expected to have a dialogue with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and meet Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar, several other mi... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The February 10 marks the beginning of the `Belia Cinta Tanah Air` programme organised by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports in conjunction with the 24th National Day of Brunei Darussalam. This nationwide initiative aims to flare up nationalistic pride for the country by involving the youths, from all di... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - I was immediately wheeled into the treatment room after arriving at the University Malaya Medical Centre`s Trauma Unit. Within minutes a team of doctors and nurses surrounded me. A medical specialist conducted a quick check up on me and a few hours later, I went through an operation that had in all probability, saved my... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has reiterated his commitment to creating a just and dynamic Malaysia that is owned by all citizens. "As Prime Minister, I am committed towards the creation of a Malaysian community that is dynamic, peaceful and harmonious, confident and competitive, as well as one ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Syariah Court launched a book entitled `Sejarah Penubuhan Mahkamah Syariah Negara Brunei Darussalam` at its multipurpose hall in the capital yesterday. Present to witness the launch were Syariah Court Head Judge, Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Abd Hamid Bakal; Chief Justice, Dato Seri Paduk... detail... »
Davao City - HATAG Kalinaw 2008, a project grant competition inculcating the ideals of peace is again offered to qualified schools and community-based youth organizations. This was announced today by the sponsoring agency, the British Council Philippines. "Hatag Kalinaw 2008 is a youth-led project grant competition for school and community-... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The interplay between Islam and indigenous cultures and how this newly formed tradition facilitated Brunei and its people to go global was the focus of discussion at the National Training Session on the Use of Information Technologies in the Preservation of Cultural Diversity held recently at Seameo Voctech. Pr... detail... »
Singapore - A Singapore primary school that insisted only halal food could be eaten or taken into its canteen is reversing the decision after an Education Ministry ruling, news reports said Tuesday. The ministry told The Straits Times that Boon Lay Garen Primary, about 20 per cent of whose 1,700 pupils are Muslim, had made a mistake in creating... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Protecting the environment came to the fore when the religious authorities called on the public and contractors to collectively do their part in preserving the earth from destruction. In a sermon yesterday, imams urged ummahs to be thankful to Allah for His blessings and for the creation of water, plants and ani... detail... »
Kota Baharu - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says Barisan Nasional (BN) which has governed the country for 50 years, has proven that what it has done clearly shows Malaysia is a welfare state. The prime minister told reporters here today that what the BN government had implemented for the people so far, including its national developmen... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia‘s resort island Bali is expected to organize 17 festivals, 14 of which already approved by the Minister for Arts and Tourism, to celebrate the "Visit Indonesia Year 2008", according to local media on Sunday. The festivals were expected to attract tourists to visit Bali, Antara news agency quoted head of the... detail... »
Jakarta - My hostess in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, was a very active lady. After a meeting until nearly 10 in the evening, she suggested a colleague and I take a sightseeing tour to visit places where traders sold the durian fruits that have made Pontianak famous. The thorny fruits, which Kalimantan elephants open in the jungle by stepping on it... detail... »