Brunei-Muara- Australian and Canadian manufacturers have indicated an interest in using in the sukaruite`s halal accreditation said acting director from agriculture department, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the State Mufti`s Office and the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) on the publicat... detail... »
Whether you are looking for a relaxing or active holiday, a lively atmosphere or to discover your host country, Club Med will meet your need. With more than 90 villages in 40 countries across five continents, Club Med is today, undoubtedly one of the world‘s most well-known holiday brand names. With beaches, gardens, nature reserves and... detail... »
Singapore- Bringing ASEAN museums together – that is the aim of Singapore`s National Heritage Board (NHB), which has organised the first ever ASEAN Museum Directors Symposium. At the symposium, museum leaders from the region are discussing possibilities of combining their strengths to promote ASEAN culture and heritage worldwide. Th... detail... »
As the Federal Constitution celebrates its first half-century, LexisNexis Malaysia is publishing a collection of essays by a range of experts about the signposts along the way. The following is the third of an exclusive fortnightly series of six excerpts from the book to be published next month. THE years 1957 to 1963 were an emotional ... detail... »
Public opinion will continue to trail Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein over the politics of the keris but he is on solid ground in Umno and is well on his way to joining the vice-presidents` circle, going by the response he has been getting at the party`s annual division meetings. Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein arrived for ... detail... »
St. Paul– The sights, sounds and smells of Asia will consume Lake Phalen on July 14-15 at the 11th annual Dragon Festival. The event continues with the dragon boat races, ethnic entertainment, foods and activities, and will also feature an Indonesian wedding and curry cooking demonstration. In addition to the 24 dragon boat teams paddli... detail... »
Jakarta- At least 10 teams from Malaysia, Singapore and China are taking part in "Pangandaran Kite Festival 2007" being organized in Pangandaran coast of West Java, Indonesia on Saturday. From Indonesia, 20 teams are joining the two days competition. They are from islands of Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, Asep Nurdin of... detail... »
The 17th Meeting of the Asean Working Group on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity started yesterday at the Conference Room of the Empire Hotel and Country Club. Representatives from ten Asean countries are participating in this year`s talk, which is being hosted by Brunei through the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation un... detail... »
Jakarta- A 30-member troupe of the Puspo Budoyo Group will take part in the 9th International Folklore Festival to be held in Schagen, the Netherlands, on July 9-15. "This will be the first time for us to participate in an international festival," head of the group, Lies Luluk Sumiarso, said on Thursday. At the festival the team wou... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Bruneian women feel that they are moving forward, but at the same time they need to strike a balance between work and family. "Times have changed. Before, most women stayed at home, (maybe) to sleep and are unheard of. Now we are moving forward with time," said a 50-year-old finance officer at the Ministry of Edu... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- The Halal Journal will have a Bahasa Malaysia version by year-end to cater to local industry players. KasehDia Sdn Bhd, its publisher, will issue 7,000 copies for the pilot run. The Bahasa Malaysia version would will focus more on the local halal industry, featuring key industry insights, useful trade news and the ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The role of women in Brunei Darussalam is significant as they play a major part in contributing not only towards their families but also to the country`s development. This observation was made by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Dato Major General ( Rtd) Hj Awang Mohammad bin Hj Daud who was the guest of ... detail... »