Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur or KL is the capital city of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the perfect gateway into Malaysia that offers full travel destinations into the city. It is a vibrant city that has the contrasts of old and new buildings. Within KL you will experience shopping malls, restaurants, hotels that range from budget hotels, 3 star h... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - "The terms ‘bomoh‘ and ‘clukun‘ are usually associated with people who heal others using magic that is against the teachings of Islam, as well as those who summon genies or evil spirits in treating their customers." This was stated by Datuk Haji Ismail bin Haji Kamus, Adviser of the Persatuan Perubatan Daruss... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia began its annual mass exodus Sunday when millions of people pour out of the major cities to return to their home villages to celebrate the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Thousands have started crowding bus and train stations in the capital, Jakarta six days before Eid al-Fitr to beat the mass e... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - While I was taking a much-needed break from the revels of the Malaysia Tatler ball recently, Datin Paduka Jamaiyah Daud, resplendent in turquoise satin, came up to me. She whispered to me, gently inquiring if I would like to sponsor the supply of mineral water, direct from the factory, to far-flung mosques for Mu... detail... »
Davao City – Efforts to integrate peace subject in the education mainstream are gaining grounds in Mindanao as government, academe, civil society and ODA groups here have recently converged to strongly advocate for Mindanao peace education institutionalization. During the Mindanao Peace Education Stakeholders Conference held here ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Members of the Federation of Brunei Malay Entrepreneurs recently organised a religious gathering in Kg Serusop to show members‘ appreciation towards the rule of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam who celebrated the 40" anniversary of accession to the throne on Oct 5. The thanksgiv... detail... »
Jakarta - In Indonesia kue-kue, sweet or savory snacks, are a familiar sight, found everywhere from food markets to star-studded events and grand weddings. However, during colonial times, kue-kue were not considered appropriate food for well-heeled individuals and it appeared only in traditional circles. It was only about 50 years ago t... detail... »
Singapore - Witnessing the creation of art in real-time may help to spur greater interest in visual art. That is why organisers of ArtSingapore 2007 partnered Ministry of Sound to bring art closer to the masses. At an ArtSingapore 2007 fringe event, three award-winning artists created their works in public. They were Arnewaty ... detail... »
Davao City – In the age of fastfood, communities shouldn‘t forget their indigenous food and cuisine, Tausug women said during the 7th Mindanao Culinary Festival here. Hadja Aisa Ismael, president of the Davao-based Mindanao Islamic Women‘s and Children‘s Welfare Foundation, said sidelining native food would mean undermining one‘s culture ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Local poet Hj Moksin bin Hj Abd Kadir, better known as "K Manis", departed for Bangkok, Thailand yesterday afternoon to accept the SEAWrite Award 2007 in recognition of his long involvement in local Malay literature. Hj Moksin will be this year‘s recipient for Brunei Darussalam along with nine other literary ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - When someone sees a batik cloth, the person may have two impressions about it. First, the batik is just a cheap product and can be worn daily or for any occasions. The second, batik is one of the splendid and exclusive form of Malay handicraft work and thus expensive and not meant for the masses. These two false no... detail... »
Singapore - A group of young children visited an old folks` home on Friday to bridge generation gap and promote inter-racial relations under a programme called "Project Ramadan Visit". These children are from the kindergartens run by the Young Women Muslim Association and the Young Women Christian Association. The visit is the f... detail... »