Jakarta - One of the most actively discussed topics at the moment is the character or "personality" of Indonesian fine arts. It is easy to be dismissive and say, "What personality"? And this unalloyed pessimism about the arts scene has been around now for quite some time. What we should know is that the entire narrative of Ind... detail... »
Singapore - Those interested in Southeast Asian history now have another valuable source of reference with the launch of "Penang Chung Ling High School Chronicles". Chung Ling High School, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, has published a Chinese book which chronicles the school‘s colourful history since it was founded... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A government minister Friday urged Indonesia to drop its claim of ownership over a Malay folk song used in Malaysia‘s tourism campaign and focus instead on boosting bilateral ties. The Indonesians have accused Malaysia of stealing the song "Rasa Sayang," or "Feeling of Love," from them and are considering... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia and several other developing countries have proposed the establishment of an international treaty to protect cultural heritage and folklore, says an Indonesian official. "We had a conference organized by the Foreign Ministry and World Intellectual Property Organization in June, and we agreed to propose an inter... detail... »
Jakarta - It seems Indonesian Muslims may not be able to celebrate Idul Fitri together, as the two largest Muslim organizations still differ on the official date to mark the holiday. Indonesia‘s second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, has confirmed Oct. 12 as the beginning of the holiday, while Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the la... detail... »
Penang - Work to develop Kampung Tanjung Tokong would start by the middle of next year after 251 families were relocated to a temporary settlement by year end, making way for the first phase of development. UDA Holdings Bhd managing director, Datuk Jaafar Abu Hassan said development of a new township at the site of the last Malay k... detail... »
Brunei-Muara - Officers and staff at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports gathered at the Di-Gadong Hall yesterday in a ceremony to remember the Nuzul Al-Quran. Present as the guest of honour were the Minister, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Muhammad Haji Daud. Also present was the ... detail... »
Jakarta - Indonesia on Wednesday gave the initial go-ahead for the world‘s longest road and railway suspension bridge across the 30km Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra. The $10bn (£4.91bn, €7.03bn) project is for a series of bridges carrying a six lane highway and double track railway traversing three small isla... detail... »
Singapore - Visitors transiting in Singapore don‘t necessarily have to miss out on the Lion City‘s fantastic shopping, unbelievable nightspots and diverse attractions. Those with more than six hours in transit can enjoy the FREE City Shuttle which takes you right into the heart of Singapore where you can while away your time at Little... detail... »
Brunei, Muara - For some couples, a traditional Malay wedding is a must. But for others, the cost of having one is simply too much. Previously, wedding logistics were handled by family and friends, but today‘s couples prefer commissioning bridal services to handle the affair. With so many ceremonies to observe, such as the Hant... detail... »
Singapore - Amara Sanctuary, Sentosa, the stylish new resort on Singapore‘s Sentosa Island has won the Urban Redevelopment Authority‘s (URA) Architectural Heritage Awards 2007. The 121 room Amara Sanctuary Resort opened earlier this year on the island of Sentosa, Singapore and includes carefully restored historic buildings from Si... detail... »
Bintan, Indonesia - Selamat detang,” welcome to Bintan!, Mohammad Nasir and his dance troupe warmly greeted us as we entered the hotel lobby of the Bintan Lagoon Resort. As we sipped on a refreshing lemon grass drink, the lively dancers performed a traditional Sumatran folk dance to herald our arrival. The dilettante in me was visibly... detail... »
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