As part of government reconciliation with the Malay-speaking south, the Education Ministry wants 882 Islamic teachers in state schools in five provinces. At present about 300 public schools in the provinces are involved in a pilot project. Islam, along with the Malay and Arabic languages, is taught alongside secular subjects. There are... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- The Brunei Museum yesterday launched posters to highlight the country`s endangered animal species, at the museum in Jalan Kota Batu. The guest of honour was the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Youth And Sports, Awg Hj Ahmad bin Hj Abdul Rahman, who said that the Endangered Species Act 1978 lis... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- A prize presentation for participants in the 1st Melabau Casing Championship Cup 2006 was held yesterday, at the Jade Restaurant. Present as guest of honour at the ceremony was Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Awg I lj Mohr] Yussof, the Min... detail... »
London- Indonesian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Prof. Salim Said, who is a Ph.D in political science and a film critic, launched a book on Indionesian literature "Harimau-Harimau" (tigers) translated into Czech by former Chech Ambassador to Indonesia Jaroslav Olsa, at Wisma Duta Praha. The book, written by Mochtar Lubis, recipien... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan - Sixteen primary pupils battled it out in the finals of the Azan Subuh (the calling for dawn prayers) and the memorising of Menghafal Ayat-ayat Lazim (memorising of Quranic verses) contests, yesterday. The principal of Sekolah Rendah Delima Satu, Hjh Rabea Hj Md Yusof said that among the objectives of the competi... detail... »
Turning 50 is a big deal. That`s precisely why Malaysia is taking its golden jubilee so seriously. Movies and TV specials are in the pipeline, among them Riak-riak Merdeka 2, a 13-episode docu-drama which chronicles our nation`s quest for independence from British rule. While the nation`s independence in 1957 is synonymous with Tu... detail... »
Hotelier group Landmarks Bhd expects the development plans for its RM4.07 billion "Bintan Treasure Bay" project on Bintan Island, Indonesia, to be finalised by the fourth quarter of this year. Its co-chief operating officer Lim Boon Soon said the plans were awaiting approval from the Indonesian provincial authority. "We are stil... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Starting next year, Brunei‘s National Day themes will have a different flavour, with the two-word Tunas Jaya proposed to herald the 2008 celebrations. The logo will remain the same, with minor changes to the background colour from the blue and green used in 2005 and 2006 to a brown colour. The theme, taken to ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- This is an Islamic state but that does not mean there are no vices being committed here, including gambling that hinder people from remembering Allah and performing their salat. Allah Most High says in the Holy al-Quran, "Satan‘s plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, an... detail... »
The relationship between Malaysians of different races and religions can be improved if they are more open and civil with one another. The Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, said that without effective communication, relations among the people would be strained by crisis and conflict, even if they shared a roof or lived in the sam... detail... »
Singapore- A grand concert was held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Friday evening, to mark the start of the Singapore Youth Festival. Guest of Honour, Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam was present at the event. Touted as the biggest indoor opening ceremony in Singapore, the event included a myriad of performances lasting m... detail... »
Though famous for its Buddhist cave temples, there are many notable mosques in Ipoh, writes EWE PAIK LEONG who also sets out in search of halal fare IPOH, the capital of Perak, is well-known as a former tin-mining town with famous Buddhist caves temples and excellent Chinese food. There is the misperception that few Islamic attraction... detail... »
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