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... »
Malaysia- The Malays have a saying:Kuman di seberang laut nampak, gajah di depan mata tidak nampak — "you can see a germ across the sea but not an elephant in front of you". This is how we treat our neighbour, Singapore. Politics and our troubled relations in the past continue to cloud our feelings towards the republic and its pe... 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 activitie... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A newspaper catering to Malaysia‘s ethnic Indians published a front-page apology Thursday for printing an image of Jesus Christ holding a cigarette. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi criticized the action as hurtful and an insult to Christians, and called on people not to play with religion, the national news agency... detail... »
After almost four years of battling a deadly separatist struggle against a seemingly nameless foe in Thailand`s deep South, the Thai military have learned a thing or two. Firstly, they are now convinced that the main organizer behind the violence, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives since early 2004, is the BRN-Coordinate, the political arm of... detail... »