Bandar Seri Begawan - A replica of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, a symbol of Brunei Darussalam`s deeply-rooted Islamic faith, is one of the 21 mosque replicas that will be featured at the Islamic Civilisation Garden at Pulau Wan Man in Terengganu, Malaysia. The construction of the 21 replicas is expected to be completed by the ... detail... »
PETALING JAYA - RTM is in the final stages of rebranding its second television channel to create a more multi-racial flavour and at the same time promote the National Language. Information Minister Datuk Seri Zainuddin Maidin said programmes on RTM2, including the news, would have more Malaysians of different ethnic backgrounds.&nb... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia is always at the crossroads between cultures and ideas. On one hand, we have our own diverse cultures. On the other hand, there are modern ideas which always try to negotiate the boundaries. Architecture is not only a product of cultures, but it is also a product of thoughts and ideas. Therefore, Indonesian architect... detail... »
Singapore - Singapore achieved a new record for its tourism sector when it received its 10 millionth visitor last week. Mr Sanjeev Bhandari 36, landed at Singapore‘s Changi Airport early this morning to a surprise welcome from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Mr Bhandari, who is in Singapore for holiday, was accompanied ... detail... »
Jakarta - Amid the coarse intrigue between neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia in traditional songs` copyright and origin, an artist dares to combine artistic values between both countries yet still cite the origin of the intellectual copyrights. Anuar Zain, a 37-year-old Malaysian male singer, did not hesitate to dig money out of his o... detail... »
Putrajaya - Malaysia wants frequent meetings to be held at various levels, and with different groups from Indonesia to iron out issues. Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the meetings should also include sessions with the republic`s media. Apart from exchange programmes, Malaysian leaders visiting the country should als... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - ASYIK means to be mesmerised or transfixed in Bahasa Malaysia. It is also a type of Malay royal court dance with mesmerising and hypnotic qualities, which has its roots in palace and temple traditions. It was an apt title for Asyik ... The Beauty of Classical Dance, a recent production by the Dance Department of the National A... detail... »
Kota Baru - The landing site of the Japanese army during the invasion of Malaya and World War 2 relics will be promoted to attract tourists. The Kelantan Tourism Action Council plans to capitalise on the state‘s history to attract foreign visitors, especially from Japan. Council general manager Sulaiman Ismail said that Kelantan was rich in loc... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Top Malaysian film director Ahmad Ibrahim expressed that local drama productions can increasingly improve if players were given the opportunity to learn from their experienced counterparts through courses, workshops and seminars. Best known as Mat London, Ahmad Ibrahim - the current president of Film Director... detail... »
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam underlined that Brunei showcase its grand image as a fountain of peace and harmony. In delivering his `titah` to mark today`s Feast of Sacrifice, His Majesty said this is a reward from Allah that promises to reward peace unto those who multiply their praise to Allah or `Zik... detail... »
Manila - The adherence of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to the peace process has brought relative peace and order to Mindanao, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported Saturday. In its executive summary of the peace and order situation, the AFP attributed the peaceful situation to the ceasefire agreement, which resu... detail... »
Tutong - Concerted efforts have been made by the Tutong District office to help raise the standard of living of the poor in the area. Speaking to the media, Tutong District Officer, Haji Jamain Momin said that collaborations have been made with various government and private agencies to provide better housing, food and other ameniti... detail... »