Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian court has ordered a couple to separate, declaring their marriage a same-sex union as the husband was a woman, local media reported on Tuesday. An Islamic court in the central state of Malacca ruled as void the marriage between 40-year-old Mohd Sufian Mohamad and 43-year-old Zaiton Aziz after medical examination... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Seameo Voctech 18th Governing Board Meeting opened yesterday with all Seameo members along with Germany and France as affiliate member present at the Seameo Voctech Regional Centre. The three day meeting is aimed to inform all members of the board on the implementation of its mandate in strengthening and improving vo... detail... »
Jakarta- As ASEAN continues to grow in relevance and power, the strings of puppets may be one way to better tie together the peoples of the region. For many observers, traditional puppetry could be just one way of using Southeast Asia‘s shared cultural heritage to enhance cooperation between citizens. The secretary general of ... detail... »
Indonesia- Vice President Jusuf Kalla has suggested batik become fashionable in its country of origin and has called on Indonesian people to use batik apparel for formal occasions. "We should become more accustomed to dressing in batik on formal occasions and make it a part of our lifestyle," Kalla was quoted as saying by Antara news wir... detail... »
Singapore- For the second time in a row, Singapore will celebrate three ethnic festivals at the same time this year. A slew of activities have been lined up from September to November to mark Hari Raya Puasa, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25, Hari Raya Puasa on October 13 and De... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Hardline Islamic law could be introduced across Malaysia under reforms proposed by the country‘s chief justice.As the nation in south-east Asia celebrated 50 years of independence from Britain yesterday, its government was preparing to discuss a plan that would revolutionise the legal system put in place by its former ... detail... »
Jakarta- In view of the thousands of Indonesians flocking to Singapore every year for brief visits and the thousands more who reside there to work or study, a question arises: How familiar is that neighboring cosmopolitan melting-pot -- one almost without its own grassroots culture -- with Indonesian contemporary arts and culture? Aside... detail... »
Kalimantan- Last week teachers from East Kalimantan gathered to discuss education issues in Balikpapan. The Jakarta Post was invited to cover the training program by The Tanoto Foundation, which is owned by business tycoon Sukanto Tanoto. During the four-day event, prominent education expert Dr. Anita Lie took time out of her busy schedule... detail... »
Jakarta- The North Sulawesi provincial administration is currently staging an exhibition of local products to boost small-scale industries and tourism in the province. North Sulawesi Governor Sinyo Harry Sarundajang said Saturday the 2007 Sulut Expo, being held at the Semanggi Expo center in Jakarta, was aimed at drawing foreign investme... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The Brunei Muara District received several appreciation awards yesterday during a ceremony held at the Fire and Rescue headquarters Multipurpose Hall. The certificates were presented by the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin- Siraja Khatib Dato S... detail... »
Central Sulawesi- It was early morning and the grass was still wet with dew. An elderly man was walking home to his village. The deep wrinkles on his face betrayed his age of almost 72, as he revealed later. Enthusiastic and agile, the grandfather of 14 was hospitable when he received The Jakarta Post early last month. To reach his hou... detail... »
Indonesia- Indonesia and Malaysia plan to build a 38-km bridge that connects the two countries crossing the border near Sumatra island, an official said Monday. The bridge will link Rupat island in the Indonesian province of Riau and Malaysia`s Port Dickson, said Riau Governor Rusli Zainal. According to him, the Malaysian government has app... detail... »
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