Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince `Abdul Malik yesterday called on Muslims to make more donations and be more involved in charity work during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadhan. HRH Prince `Abdul Malik said this in his sabda when he initiated the distribution of dates yesterday to Penghulu Mukim and Heads of Village fr... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu- What should be the correct length of a baju kurung uniform for students? Can teachers tear the uniform if it is short? Sabah Umno Youth is asking these questions after a teacher in the east coast Beluran agricultural district tore the baju kurung uniforms of 13 secondary students as she found them too ... detail... »
Singapore- More carrots are in place for students to complete the Malay or Chinese Special Programmes, which are four-year courses for the study of a third language, over and above one‘s mother tongue. The Malay Special Programme, introduced in 1986, is particularly important for non-Malays as Singapore makes an effort to engage its ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Twenty Japanese visitors from Shizuoka Prefecture visited Universiti Brunei Darussalam yesterday to attend a cultural exchange at the Multi Purpose Hall. The event, jointly organised by the UBD Language Centre and the BJFA UBD Chapter, enabled the students to learn more about each other`s culture. According ... detail... »
Tutong - Brunei National Solidarity Party (PPKB) held a religious gathering at a restaurant in Jalan Tutong on Thursday to mark the Israk Mikraj celebration. The event began with the recital of a poem, entitled "Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Prophet of Allah and an Islamic Leader", penned by PPKB president Dr Haji Abdul Latif bin Chuchu an... detail... »
Malaysia is a crossroads of cultures. It‘s influenced by China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, even Japan - and you‘ll find each represented at the table. I was introduced to Malaysian food two years ago at Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine in Minneapolis. The restaurant was packed with students and professionals. Chinese noodles were serv... detail... »
Brisbane- Indonesia will have the opportunity to show arts and cultural performance as well as demonstrating national foods at the Home and Garden exhibition in Melbourne, Australia, on August 26, 2007. Indonesia`s Consul General in Melbourne, Budiarman Bahar, him from Brisbane on Friday said he would promote Indonesia`s tourism on the occasio... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - More than 50 people from Asia and Europe recently took part in the International Kite Festival 2007 held in Padang of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Brunei Darussalam was among those who took part in the three-day event. The Sultanate was represented by Hj Ahmad Abdul Rahman, Hj Abdul Jalil Hj Bakar, Hj Mohd Yassin Mu... detail... »
The political insurgence of up to now moderate Muslim nations goes pretty much unreported by the Western MSM and when those moderate Muslim countries are mentioned, they are painted in a positive light as shinning examples of Muslim living peacefully with other religious sects. Malaysia is one such moderate Muslims nation tha... detail... »
RI plans power grid with neighbors Indonesia- Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Thursday to build three interconnected power transmission networks using up to US$1 billion in investment. Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the agreements, signed at the sidelines of an ASEAN Energy Ministries Mee... detail... »
An Indonesian flavour and vibe ruled on Thursday when the internationally renowned dance group of the Indra Dance Studio from that island nation performed at the Mamelodi Community Centre. Hundreds of children - the beneficiaries of the colourful event - from schools in the surrounding area cheered on the dancers‘ every move. Among t... detail... »
Kota Baharu- They say it is easy to fall in love and this runs true for 39-year-old Harry Mulder and wife Annamieke, a year his junior. However this time, this Dutch couple fell for their "adopted" country, Malaysia. Four years after setting foot in this country, the Mulders decided to stay longer and had constructed homesta... detail... »