Singapore - Singapore has unveiled plans whereby Muslim youths can learn about Islam at blogsites, online forums and even sports clubs. This is part of a new strategy by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to expose more youths to religion. The strategy was unveiled at a convention last Sunday where it was reviewed by about 900 reli... detail... »
Indonesia - Come rain or high water, Indonesia in the end still manages to remain a sunny paradise for tourists worldwide. Its white sandy beaches, pristine nature and rich culture are unscathed by security problems, natural disasters and even outbreaks of disease. Yet, in today‘s increasingly competitive tourism sector, Indonesia can no longer a... detail... »
Thailand - Malaysia and Thailand should work together on halal food processing to maximise their advantages on both sides of the border, the president of the World Halal Forum Khairy Jamaluddin said yesterday. Mr Khairy, who brought a 30-member delegation to Thailand, said there remained tremendous opportunities in terms of capacity expansion and i... detail... »
Malaysia - WITH reference to some of the recent updates on what our educationists and Education Ministry have been doing, I think they have missed out on some very simple principles. From the acronym C.E.O. we can find some basic strategies that must be in place in order for things to be right in the first place. C = Consistency. Aft... detail... »
Jakarta - The annual Betawi Festival opened Friday in Situ Babakan, South Jakarta, with musical performances and dances that recalled the strong Chinese influence on native Jakarta culture. One striking performance featured gambang kromong music that accompanied seven artists performing a traditional Betawi dance. While the dance was Betawi, the... detail... »
Sydney - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Saturday offered to show to Thailand how to use a community project to solve the violence in Thailand‘s deep South.Government Spokesman Yongyuth Maiyalarp said Lee made the offer during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont at the Observatory Hotel in Sydney.Lee made the offer af... detail... »
Singapore - Celebrations for Hari Raya Aidilfitri have begun. Geylang Serai was awash with a vivid colour on Saturday evening to mark the occasion. A traditional Malay dance welcomed guest-of-honour, Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam. He joined hundreds who had gathered for an evening of performances and spectacular light displays. But it ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - The month of Ramadan is around the corner and many hotels and restaurants are getting ready to woo the crowd with their buka puasa spread. While many families break their fast at home, it has now become the trend, especially in cities and big towns, for people to try the meals offered at various food outlets.With the endless variet... detail... »
Kuala Belait - About 300 Indonesian Muslims working in the Mumong area recently held a Doa Arwah for their elders as well as for those who have passed away at the Kampung Pandan Mosque in Kuala Belait. Also present at the event were members of the Indonesian Women Association, members of the Indonesian Community Association and the Imam of Kampung ... detail... »
Indonesia- Muslim Aid has started its new program called Small Grants Delivery For CSOs (Civil Society Organisation) in Aceh last September the 6th 2007 In an effort to improve the capacity of local CSOs in Aceh, Muslim Aid, funded by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Multi Donor Fund is coordinating forty local CSOs to ... detail... »
Singapore- A dance troupe is all set to dance their way into the audience‘s senses. From the 14th to 16th September, the Dance Horizon Troupe (Singapore) presents ‘Senses‘, a contemporary dance item at The Arts House. ‘Senses‘ is a dance presentation aimed at bringing the audience into a journey of their five senses, and perhaps, even tr... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Muslims in Brunei were urged to use natural resources, especially oil and gas, in a correct way that is blessed by Allah (swt), and to always make an effort in enhancing their commitment towards Allah, as a sign of gratefulness for the resources, during the Friday sermon yesterday. Brunei is fortunate to be blessed with thes... detail... »