ASEAN- James Oseland is excited and delighted to showcase reci-pes from the diverse Asian community in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in his culinary book Cradle of Flavors, Home Cooking from the Spice islands of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Documenting best known dishes and signature techniques, embellished with choice 100 aut... detail... »
Jakarta- The Jakarta administration says one way of attracting more tourists is to better promote the culture of the people who are native to the city, the Betawi. "The city administration must preserve the already-blossoming Betawi culture as it now has the authority to do so, partly to help boost the tourism sector," Atma Senjaya, the ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Muda Hashim Secondary School yesterday launched its ‘Asean Day‘ in the presence of chief guest Dr Hj Mahali bin Momin, the Acting Director General of Education at the Ministry of Education. In his welcoming speech, Principal Hadion Lim Beng Guan said that the objectives of the Asean Day exhibition is to celebrate th... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia- An Indonesian cave used for meditation by Buddhist priests in the 12th century contains previously undiscovered sculptures depicting the spiritual journey of Buddha, a religious leader said Wednesday. The sprawling cave — a reminder of the rich Buddhist past in the world‘s most populous Muslim nation — was discovered ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Al- Falaah School yesterday held an Al-Quran Memorisation, Oratorical and Trilingual quiz competition as part of the school‘s annual activity. The competition was held at Al-Falaah School at Taman Manggis Manis. The competition was participated by students from Al-Falaah School and its branch in Jalan Ban 5. The ... detail... »
Malaysia- Back in 1957, the nation faced many challenges, among them was providing housing for a growing population that encompassed urban and rural divisions. As the nation grew and prospered, the settlements, kampungs and new villages of Malaya which once dotted the landscape eventually gave way to the sprawling housing estates and planned... detail... »
Los Angeles- Secretary Jesus G. Dureza, presidential adviser on the peace process, said last week it might take a long time before peace could be achieved in Mindanao. Last week, the government panel was about to resume peace talks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) but was postponed again. Observers sa... detail... »
Jakarta- A joint ministerial level meeting between Indonesia and Singapore in Bali on Wednesday highlighted significant progress in the development of the Batam, Bintan and Karimun free trade zones (FTZs). Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy Boediono together with Singapore`s Minister of Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang express... detail... »
Thailand- Special Report for Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) 8.30am + maybe FM90.5 Radio Thailand 6pm, both broadcast from Phuket City to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, FM108 Mazz Radio 7.30pm in Phuket & Phuket Cable TV Channel 1 at 7/11pm, Thursday 30 August 2007 & www.Thaisnews.com Batik shirts are a popular item sold in t... detail... »
Seremban- The recently-concluded Asian Karate Championship was marred by the last-minute pull-out of the Indonesian team after one of its officials was allegedly beaten up by plainclothes policemen. The official, who is Indonesia`s chief karate umpire Donald Pieter Luther Kolopita, was allegedly handcuffed and assaulted by four men s... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - The sight of teenagers in tight-fitting tops and pants in Brunei nowadays, and highlighted by the imams recently during a Friday sermon, has prompted members of the public to call on parents to rein in their children and reinforce the national identity. The Director of Community Development Services, Datin Hjh Adina,... detail... »
Cyberjaya- Asean education ministers will meet on Friday for informal talks on education issues in the region and efforts to foster closer ties among their youth. Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the ministers also wanted students across the region to know the countries and cultures of one another in order to lay the ... detail... »