Penang, Malaysia - The Muslims are now on their last two weeks of fasting on this month of Ramadhan 1428/2007. Apart from enduring the practice of “fasting,” many Malaysians are now busy making plans for celebrating the Eid‘l Fitre. Where to celebrate it? Which “kampong” or hometown to go home to? Which relatives to visit? When to schedul... detail... »
Singapore - The Singapore Tourism Board has shortlisted three agencies to propose a long-term digital brand strategy that will help enhance its presence in cyberspace as well as new digital platforms such as mobile and sensory media like interactive outdoor billboards, delivering an integrated seamless experience in the digital realm. ... detail... »
Manila - Malaysia has threatened to withdraw monitors overseeing a four-year ceasefire between the Philippine army and the country‘s biggest Muslim separatist guerrilla group because of delays in peace talks, sources said on Tuesday. Tension has risen lately between the army and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), with each side ... detail... »
Jakarta - As the Ministry of Tourism and Culture gets ready to launch Visit Indonesia Year 2008, it is worth returning to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono‘s description about the country‘s abundant tourist attractions. It is not just the country‘s natural beauty that we can use to lure visitors to Indonesia, but also its natural di... detail... »
Tutong - With an area of 1,166 sq km, Tutong is the third largest district in Brunei Darussalam after Belait and Temburong with a population in excess of 34,000. The district is accessible through a well-connected road and highway from Brunei Muara or Belait Districts. Its tremendous development has spurred the town to new heights... detail... »
Jakarta - This year‘s fasting month has seen a record number of weekend visitors use the recreational facilities at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta. "The second weekend of this month saw the number of visitors reach 40,000 -- and we saw 20,000 during the week," information manager Purnawidjaja Alibasa told Antara. ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The splendid country of Malaysia stores a rich stock of diversified heritage, traditions, and culture. The vivid mesh of different religious and racial backgrounds that feature the heritage of Asia in Malays, Chinese, and Indians and the cultural marks left by the Thai, Portuguese, Dutch, and English make Malaysia one ... detail... »
Batam - The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission in Riau Islands province has criticized a number of radio stations in Batam for selling airtime to religious groups from Singapore, allowing them to broadcast religious programs in foreign languages. The commission‘s provincial chairman, Hendriyanto, told The Jakarta Post that out of ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia aims to increase the number of foreign students studying in the country to 100,000 by 2010 from the current 50,000, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. To date, students from more than 150 countries are studying in Malaysia, making the country one of the most important providers of internati... detail... »
Davao City - Bills on the mandatory study of Moro history and Lumad (Indigenous Peoples‘) history have been re-filed in the Congress as the two bills reached only the committee level in the previous Congress. Introduced by Anak Mindanao party-list Rep. Mujiv Hataman, House Bill 1805 or “An Act providing for the mandatory study... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Yesterday saw the conclusion of the Youth Tedarus Al-Quran Programme for the month of Ramadhan with the closing ceremony held at the official residence of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, "Rumah Musfirah". Attending as the guest of honour was Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya S... detail... »
Malaysia - The Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB) Convention and Exhibition 2007 which will be held from Nov 30 to Dec 2, looks set to bring batik producers, trainers, retailers, enthusiasts, artists and buyers together in Kuala Lumpur. Themed The Business of Batik, the exhibition is open to anyone in the batik or related industrie... detail... »
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