Jakarta - Indonesian and international Islamic scholars are taking part at the 7th Annual Conference on Islamic Studies (ACIS) that opens in Pekanbaru, Riau province, on Wednesday. The director of the Higher Islamic Education at the Indonesian religious affairs ministry, Abdurrahman Masud, said the four-day conference is me... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - THE Dance Department of the National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy (Aswara) in Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, will be organising Asyik – The Beauty Of Classical Dance from Dec 14 to 16. Asyik is a continuation of its highly successful namesake last year, which won Aswara a Boh Cameronian Audience Choice Award for Best ... detail... »
Jakarta - The Indonesian government will present medals to foreign tourists who have visited the country at least 20 times, a senior official said Wednesday. "We hope that by presenting the medals, we will encourage more foreign tourists to come to Indonesia," Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik was quoted by the national Antar... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam recently participated in the Indonesia Book Fair, from Nov 14 to 18, under the pavilion of Asean Book Publishers Association (ABPA) of which the Sultanate is a member in the bid to promote local publications and writers to the region, at Jakarta Convention Centre in Indonesia. Leading the par... detail... »
Jakarta - There has been a controversy swirling over recent reports that Aceh-Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency (BRR) chairman Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said the implementation of sharia in Aceh was hindering development. To help clear the air, The Jakarta Post`s Riyadi Suparno and Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo interviewed Kuntoro about ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Commemorative stamps co-issued by Brunei Darussalam and other Asean member countries to mark the 40th anniversary of Asean were unveiled at the Stamp Gallery of the main post office in the capital yesterday. The stamp launching ceremony, which was the first of its kind in the Sultanate, was organised by Brunei ... detail... »
The Hague - "Sleepless in the Netherlands." This is what the Malaysian delegation working here tirelessly on the Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty dispute must have felt over the last few weeks. They only sleep for about two-and-a-half hours each night but early in the morning they are up and about, in high spirits, ready to tackle the cas... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The support of parents, schools, institutions and the government is important in helping to promote the Malay language. This was said by Director of Language and Literature (DBP) Director Dr Mataim bin Bakar as the guest of honour yesterday during a prize presentation for a writing competition for Mekar Magazin... detail... »
Jakarta - For years, Indonesia has made money by chopping down its forests. Now it wants to earn billions by preserving what is left. The huge archipelago, with about 10 percent of the world`s tropical rainforests, is pinning its hopes on next month`s U.N. climate talks in Bali. The government is backing a scheme that aims to make ... detail... »
Singapore - The Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) signs a charter on Tuesday, giving its 10 member states a legal identity, a first step towards its aim of a free trade area by 2015. The charter also aims to protect the region‘s environment and human rights. ASEAN‘s 10 members are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malays... detail... »
Bangkok - At "To Dine For," a restaurant chain serving Malaysia`s Muslims the cuisine of pork-loving Buddhist Thais, religion is no barrier to success. Businessman Thanee Laivarintr, a former architect, has won a national Malaysian award for best Halal Asian restaurant, for "To Dine For," the top outlet in his chain of 13 fine-dining... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with Brunei`s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports yesterday held a bridal and cultural showcase from Indonesia at Dewan Digadong, Ministry` of Culture, Youth and Sports building. Present as the guest of honour for the event was the ... detail... »
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