Several Malaysian artistes arrived in the Sultanate yesterday afternoon to represent Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) at the annual Pantun Festival with Radio Television Brunei (RTB), which will be recorded and shown during Hari Raya Adilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha. Singers Zahid, Siti Sarah, Haziq and Natasha with actors Imuda, Bell ... detail... »
A tough childhood without parents drove a woman to pour her old age nest egg into an orphanage. For that, she was named a Lifetime Humanitarian last year. Kicking off the search for nominations this year, BRENDA LIM and SUGANTHI SUPARMANIAM catch up with Embun Mohd Ali and the home she set up. A BULLDOZER sits in the middle of a cleari... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- With the national flag hoisting ceremony Sunday marking the beginning of celebrations of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan`s 61j birthday, a series of cultural and sporting events will be held across the country in all four districts for nearly two months. The next big event on the calendar is the Solat Fa... detail... »
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam last night upheld Brunei`s close and friendly relations with Malaysia while urging both the nations to work together for find opportunities in trade and investment in the region and around the world. His Majesty, in a titah, also lauded the Heart of Borneo (HoB) project la... detail... »
Singapore- Racial harmony and heritage events were in full swing across the island on Sunday to ensure that Singaporeans understand more about one another`s culture. Tampines Central Community Club was Harmony Pit Stop number two for MPs as they toured the North East district where non-Chinese Singaporeans like North East CDC Mayor Zain... detail... »
The Malaysian Federal Court has referred the case of Lina Joy, a woman seeking legal recognition of her conversion to Christianity from Islam, to the Islamic Court. The decision increases fear already present among many non-Muslims that religious freedom guaranteed by the Malaysian Constitution cannot co-exist with Islamic law. Kuala ... detail... »
Brunei - Muara- The world has evolved and tastes have changed. While most people are now into western contemporary music, there are still those who are still devoted to Tausyeh songs. Most interestingly, however, these faithfuls are teenagers, whom in the future will continue to protect the Malay Muslim Monarchy national philosophy. ... detail... »
Bandar Sire Begawan- Ten contestants, including officers from the Brunei Darussalam Kite Association (BDKA), will take part in the Borneo International Kite Festival 2007 next month in Bintulu, Sarawak. BDKA President Hj Maidin Hj Ahmad said other participants will come from host country Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Ph... detail... »
Bandar Sire Begawan- Malaysian and Bruneian artistes, who will be participating in a pantun festival between Radio Television Brunei (RTB) and Radio Television Malaysia (RTM), yesterday spent their day rehearsing at RTB`s Studio I in the capital for the first series of recordings, which is scheduled to commence today. Present to witness... detail... »
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) ended a three-day conference in Jakarta on Tuesday with recommendations that the government and the House of Representatives revise the nation`s disaster management policies and do more to protect the people. Walhi held the conference to raise public awareness on preventing and facing both... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- The legendary Malay warrior Hang Tuah`s fabled phrase `Never Shall the Malays Vanish from The Face of Earth` is a reminder of the Malay superiority during the glorious days of the Melaka sultanate. But with the country nearing its 50 years of independence and developing at a furious pace, there are some would beg to differ,... detail... »
Banda Aceh- The United Nations Agency, UN Habitat, has completed at least 3,500 houses for earthquake and tsunami victims in Aceh province, while another 1,000 are still under construction. Director of UN Habitat for Nairobi, Daniel Biau, said after launching a book in Banda Aceh on Tuesday said that building of the houses was to meet ... detail... »