George Town, Malaysia - The sweet smell of incense from a centuries-old Chinese temple, the perfume of a Hindu shrine decked in flowers and the call to Muslim prayer. The old Malaysian trading port of George Town makes a powerful assault on the senses, through the peaceful co-existence of Asian races and religions, all crammed toget... detail... »
Singapore - William Farquhar has long been associated with Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore. But the first British Resident and Commandant of Singapore was also a naturalist and explorer. His legacy of documenting nature is finally coming to the forefront, thanks to a new exhibition which is part of the National ... detail... »
Brunei, Muara - Since the age of six, Hjh Nooraini Md Yusof was always keen in joining her grandmother on "jungle expeditions" to search for herbs, roots and plants for their medicinal values. Forty years later, the entrepreneurial mother of two now has a small shop in one of the busiest shopping complexes in Kiulap, selling an all-Br... detail... »
Indonesia - In the wake of peace, Acehnese living in Malaysia are thinking about return. But it can be tough leaving a new life to start afresh back home. Sunday afternoon in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. I‘ve been invited to join a Maulid celebration to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Mohammad with the one of the numerous Acehnese commu... detail... »
Seremban, Malaysia - A group of Singaporean journalists on a visit here to sample Malaysia‘s offerings during Ramadan, wished the same atmosphere existed at Ramadan bazaars back home. Although the Singaporean government set up bazaars during Ramadan, they were not as lively as the ones in Malaysia which were more like night markets an... detail... »
Mindanao, Philippine - A tripartite meeting of the Philippine government, the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which is a former secessionist group in Mindanao, is likely to take place after the Muslim holy month Ramadan, a senior Department Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said on Sund... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - During this fasting month, many Bruneians will be going out to buy new clothes to celebrate the upcoming Eid ul Fitr, the month of celebration after a whole month of fasting. In Brunei, not just for the ladies but for the gentlemen too, they have to get the whole ensemble from top to bottom. That means including buyi... detail... »
Indonesia - They came for edible sea slugs. They left behind fabric, flags and tales of a vigorous trade under way long before Captain Cook set foot on our shores. The little-known tales of how Makassans from Sulawesi arrived on Australia‘s northern coast in search of the much-prized delicacy were among those playwright Julie Janson heard ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) received a Brunei- Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) consultant from Tarakan Business Council yesterday morning in the effort to explore opportunity towards the formation of BruneiSarawak-West Kalimantan Business Council (BSWKBC... detail... »
Singapore - As artwork become a more fashionable and prized asset among the expanding elite in Thailand, Thai art lovers will have a chance to appreciate the works of some up-and-coming as well as more renowned artists in Asia at the largest contemporary art exhibition to be held in early October in Singapore. ‘‘This is the largest and th... detail... »
Bangkok - The recent ‘‘World of Muslim‘‘ exhibition was a credibly organised, modestly attended but ultimately forgettable attempt to boost Thailand as a plausible centre of halal (religiously authentic Islamic) goods and services, primarily food. Held on the last weekend before Ramadan, the World of Muslim and exhibitors did their best to d... detail... »
Singapore - Philippine art is getting more popular in Singapore. An art gallery here says many of the works have been flying off the walls at sold-out shows. Due to this growing demand, it has prompted more Filipino artists to travel to Singapore to showcase their works. According to Filipino artists, like Virgillio Pandy Aviado, Sing... detail... »
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