Singapore- Mosques are the traditional places for Muslim youths to learn about Islam, but soon they can find out more about the religion at blogsites, online forums and even sports clubs. And students can forgo the dreary prospect of tests and examinations as schoolwork will consist of field trips, group discussions and journal writing. Th... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia marks the 50th anniversary of its independence later this week at a time when it is increasingly questioning its own identity amid rising Islamisation and racial polarisation. Since winning independence from Britain, Malaysia has been transformed into one of the Muslim world‘s most developed countries, compl... detail... »
Singapore- The Alliance Francaise de Singapour and Société Générale are proud to present Art of the Ancestors, a tribal art exhibition showcasing exquisite artefacts on loan from private collectors in Singapore. Art of the Ancestors displays artefacts found in various Southeast Asian tribes, particularly of the Batak, Nias, and Dayak. This ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - A Traditional dance troupe from Brunei will be taking part in the 3rd Sabah International Folklore Festival (SIFF), which will be held from Sept 2 to 9 in Kota Kinabalu and Penampang. Dance groups-from 12 countries have confirmed their participation, including from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Japan, ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Non-Malays must also champion the use of Bahasa Malaysia as it is not only for the Malays but for all Malaysians, said Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. "It is the duty of all citizens of this country to enhance the status of Bahasa Malaysia at the international level. "I hope to see Bahas... detail... »
Bangkok- Thailand wants to join three other Southeast Asian countries to patrol the Strait of Malacca in an effort to prevent terrorist and pirate attacks, the Thai prime minister said Saturday. Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore already run coordinated sea patrols in the strait, through which about 65,000 vessels pass through each ... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Indonesia- Indonesia will build a $7.4 million museum in Aceh province in memory of about 170,000 people who died there in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, its architect said on Wednesday. The museum in the provincial capital Banda Aceh will feature a building that looks like a traditional house elevated on stilts, said ... detail... »
Singapore- Singapore‘s Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) is injecting S$500,000 into a fund for part-time madrasahs in mosques. The fund, which now stands at S$1.2 million, is used to ensure every Muslim child receives some religious education. It is also used to subsidise the training of teachers. This was announced during... detail... »
Kuching- There has been encouraging response to The 4th Borneo Tourism Conference, a statement from the Sarawak Tourism Board said. More than 70 participants have signed up so far, the statement issued on Tuesday said. The conference aims to develop and market Borneo as a major tourist destination, promote tourism-related act... detail... »
Singapore - Muslim officials, teachers and parents are backing a drive to get all 68 mosques in Singapore to follow a core curriculum by 2010, news reports said on Monday. The programme, called "ALIVE" for Learning Islamic Values Everyday, emphasizes interactive learning and character development. It was initially launched at ... detail... »
Malaysia- Following the tradition of flying in VIP chefs from around the world to introduce and publicize the cuisine of their country, the Malaysian Friendship and Trade Center and Malaysia Tourism is marking the former British colony‘s half century of independence with the Malaysia Truly Asia promotion at the Sunworld Dynasty Hotel‘s Le P... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Mukim Pengkalan Batu was declared the winner for the Domestic Science Exhibition 2007, at the launching and prize presentation ceremony at‘ the international Convention Centre, yesterday. Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha officially launched the annual exhibition, which was organised by the Pe... detail... »