Chillin‘ in Sawai A national park, bird sanctuary, scenic limestone hills, fresh seafood and a laid-back lifestyle are some of the things you‘ll find in Sawai. By LIZ PRICE I spent all my free time sitting on the veranda of my floating house, admiring the view. It was perfect – stilt houses sitting in the sea, clear water... detail... »
Cubadak island: Welcome to the ‘paradise‘ village Budi Putra, Contributor, Padang, West Sumatra I have been here many times, but frankly I‘m never too bored to stay here for a couple of days. It‘s really a nice quiet island. If you need to escape the hectic schedule of your daily activities come here feel the difference. T... detail... »
Right royal dance SCENE & SEEN By MANSUR TUN ABDUL AZIZ Society‘s movers and shakers are, well, moving and shaking to an addictive Indonesian import. THE first time I witnessed it was at buddy Sherry K‘s wedding a few years ago. Emcee Mahadzir Lokman deftly created a line of guests behind him, guiding them along wi... detail... »
Malaysia not to hamper flow of Indonesian films and music Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA News) - Malaysian Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin said his country would not hamper the flow of Indonesian music and flims into Malaysia despite protests from Malaysian musicians and entertainment industry. ‘Malaysia has always been open to the... detail... »
Well-traveled `terung` a versatile ingredient Suryatini N.Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta Let us turn our attention to eggplants. In the Indonesian language, the vegetable is referred to as terung. With eggplants one can cook various appetizing dishes, traditionally or creatively prepared. Terung originated in India but is now widely a... detail... »
Mentawai Island: the secret to a swell time By Ben Johnson `THIS is surfing paradise,` I thought as I flicked easily off a wave, which seemed to be descending into the setting sun. Then I spotted noted big wave rider Tim Taplin and his dad Pete – and didn`t feel quite so cocky. Tim, 20, has threaded more tube rides at the aptl... detail... »
Indonesia‘s Islamic boarding schools defy stereotypes By Sugita Katyal and Adhityani Arga JAKARTA (Reuters) - When Pakistan‘s army stormed an Islamabad mosque housing a radical Islamic school last month, it raised questions in Indonesia: Was the Southeast Asian nation‘s own network of Islamic schools a breeding ... detail... »
Intimate Distance: pursuing feminist discourse within the context of art Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gua Garba, an installation in the lobby of the National Gallery duly reminds visitors about the issue of feminism that is portrayed at an exhibition titled Intimate Distance. The piece, presented in the form of a vagina c... detail... »
Saluting Indonesian Independence with a Grand Feast A Very Special Rijsttafel Celebration at the Kayumanis Jimbaran August 24-25, 2007. 8/4/2007) Bali‘s Kayumanis Jimbaram Private Estate is planning a sumptuous Rijsttafel to help celebrate the month of August and the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Indonesian Republ... detail... »
Art And Photography Contest Exhibit Opens At ICC By Sonia K Bandar Seri Begawan - The Art and Photography Competition Exhibition held in conjunction with the 61st birthday celebration of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was opened yesterday by the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Joha... detail... »
Winners of Quran recitation get prizes Nela Awang BRUNEI-MUARA WINNERS of the Quran recital competition (Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur‘an) organised by a local women‘s organisation, Pertiwi, were announced and subsequently awarded prizes, yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Jerudong Polo and Country Club. Prizes wer... detail... »
Queen Sirikit wants Buddhist monks to bring peace to hurting south by Weena Kowitwanij Queen‘s plan includes 347 Buddhist monks who have decided to move into hundreds of temples abandoned in southern Thailand as a result of violence perpetrated by Islamic separatists. Their goal is to bring peace and solidarity to a population af... detail... »