Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia on Tuesday launched a major development project to spur growth in its largest state, Sabah on Borneo island, which is resource-rich but lags behind the rest of the nation. The economic masterplan, which aims to bring some 105 billion ringgit (32.4 billion dollars) in investment, is the fourth in a series of f... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A Religious seminar on Islamic `Tasawwuf` and its influence in society, particularly in Brunei Darussalam, was held at the Senate Room of Chancellor Hall, UBD yesterday. The one-day seminar was launched by the, guest of honour, UBD Vice Chancellor Dato Paduka Dr Hj Ismail Hj Duraman. According to the guest o... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Thailand may join Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in patrolling the Strait of Malacca to maintain security, the New Straits Times newspaper reported, citing Malaysia`s Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak. Thailand has expressed its keenness in joining the three Southeast Asian nations straddling the Strait of Malacca... detail... »
Jakarta - Culture belongs to everyone and arguments between Indonesia and Malaysia over the ownership of traditional songs and folklore should be avoided, the head of a heritage society said on the weekend. A recent dispute between the two countries over ownership rights to a traditional song was unnecessary because "culture is for... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Yesterday the Language and Literature Bureau held a meeting to discuss the new format of the Mari Bercerita Contest 2009 at the Laila Muafakat Conference Room, Language and Literature Bureau, Brunei. About 32 officers and staff members from the language and literate bureau attended the meeting. The meeting... detail... »
Singapore - Following record visitor numbers into Singapore last year, the tourism sector is expected to continue booming in 2008. Some attractions operators said they saw an increase of as much as 30 percent in receipts last year and are expecting the numbers to climb. To cater to growing demand, some attractions are planning to... detail... »
Singapore - The New Contemporary Art Centre will be opened in Beijing later this year. This centre will promote Singapore and Southeast Asian art to the Chinese as well as the international art community. To do this, a new partnership between the Singapore Art Museum and an Indonesian foundation, the Yayasan YDY Nusantara, has ... detail... »
Sabah - The latest ambitious blueprint for regional growth should spur the state to be on par with those in the peninsula by 2025. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman outlines his vision for the Sabah Development Corridor. THE idea initially was confined to Sabah`s east coast, specifically Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau. But it grew.... detail... »
Kuala Kangsar - Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah was yesterday appointed the state`s regent. He was officially appointed by Sultan Azlan Shah at a special ceremony at Istana Iskandariah here. The appointment will be effective from today until further notice. Present at the ceremony were Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Bain... detail... »
Cotabato City -A member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panel warned that the `threat` would be more on the side of the Philippine government in the event that the International Monitoring Team (IMT), the Malaysian-led ceasefire monitor, pulls out this year without a peace agreement forged between Manila and the MILF. Speaki... detail... »
Jakarta - Former Indonesian President Suharto, a U.S. Cold War ally whose controversial three decade rule was marked by human rights abuses and corruption, died today after slipping into a coma. "He went into a coma at noon, then cardiac arrest an hour later, and he died soon after," chief doctor of the presidential team, Dr. Marjo Subiand... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysian Nature Society and Badan Warisan Malaysia are going all out to preserve the natural and historical heritage of Federal Hill. DRIVING past the Jalan Travers Police Station from Bangsar towards Jalan Damansara, it is hard to miss the lush greenery on the left. Despite rapid development surrounding the area, that... detail... »
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