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... »
Mindanao - The Department of Tourism (DoT) is eyeing the province of South Cotabato as a major tourist attraction that will help sustain the growing international traveler and investor interest in Mindanao. "Mindanao is very rich in terms of culture and natural attractions. The region is also steeped in history and tradition. It is onl... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia-led ceasefire monitors will stay in the southern Philippines for now but Kuala Lumpur wants progress in stalled peace talks between Manila and Muslim rebels, a report said Thursday. "They (Malaysian troops) will be extended but their extension cannot be indefinite," Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak w... detail... »
Malaysia - It`s a moving experience to watch the sunset from the bridge in Kuala Kedah`s fishing town, the point where the Muslims and the British came up against each other for the first time in history and local Muslims battled to avoid bowing to colonization. Nevertheless, when they ran short of power, the British invaded the country and ... detail... »
West Sumatra, Indonesia - The dominant role of women and their power to rule are apparent among the Minangkabau people of west Sumatra, who practice a unique matriarchal system, in which family property and wealth is passed down from mother to child. This unique structure or way of life is strongly influenced by the worship of Mother Eart... detail... »
Batangas, Philippines - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong will join the ASEAN Schools Tour which will visit Tanauan City in Batangas on Oct. 12.The ASEAN Schools Tour is a project of the ASEAN Secretariat intended to acquaint more than 4,000 students across the region with the regional... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The call by Indonesian lawmakers for action against Malaysia for using the "Rasa Sayang" folk song in its "Truly Asia" tourism campaign which Indonesia has claimed to be its traditional song, has been described as unrealistic. Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the issue should not have ari... detail... »
Singapore - From landmark churches to picturesque prewar shop houses, the Joo Chiat and Katong area is an undisputed hotbed of architectural diversity and the historical home for the local Eurasian and Peranakan community. Given its unique mix of exquisite architecture, history and culture, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has ... detail... »
Jakarta - An apparent explosion has levelled high-rise buildings in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, triggering a security alert. It‘s the work of an Islamic superhero, a giant, confused teenager who sneezed. Jabbar the Powerful, the alter-ego of teenager Nawaf Al-Bilali, is the first of 99 superhero characters in an Islamic culture-b... detail... »