Indonesia say it aims to reduce forest fires by 40-50 percent this year, following nearly a decade of devastating seasonal fires that release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, threaten critical orangutan habitat, and raise regional health risks. "Our target is to reduce them by 40-50 percent. We may never be able to eradicate fo... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Confident and bold, 10 young participants showcased their storytelling skills yesterday in a contest telecast live from a studio at Radio Televisyen Brunei in the capital. The students captivated the members of the audience with Asian folk stories at the Mari Bercerita Competition 2007. Ten boys and girls rangi... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Misusing the Malay language is an unfortunate but common practice among Bruneians these days, according to the Culture, Youth and Sports Minister. Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Awg Mohammad Hj Daud also expressed his concern over the use of bahasa rojak in everyday life and how... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak reminded Malays to hold firmly to the "glokal" concept, telling them that while they excelled on the world stage they should not forget their place of origin. He said Malays who sought and achieved success elsewhere, including overseas, should not forget the village they came... detail... »
Singapore- The "Great Singapore Duck Race" will make a comeback at the Singapore River in September. Personalities from all walks of life will be there, including ex-national swimmer Leslie Kwok and inspirational leader Dr William Tan. Six organisations will stand to benefit from this year`s event, which is sponsored by the Singapor... detail... »
Singapore- Over the next three weeks, close to 700 Silat exponents will compete in the National Pencak Silat Championship. The competition was officially opened on Friday evening and the first events will take place this weekend. There will be various categories, including the pre-junior category, which is for those under-14. ... detail... »
Tutong- The Hari Gawai celebration for the year 2007, organised by the Iban Brunei Association, was held at the Rumah Budaya Puak Iban, Sungai Basong Recreational Park, in Tutong. Hari Gawai is usually celebrated every year on June 1. Present as the guest of honour was the Acting District Officer of Tutong, Awg Haji Jamain bin Momi... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia- Indonesia‘s efforts to crack down on illegal logging are holding out some hope for endangered oranguntans, the red-haired apes that inhabit the Indonesian rainforest, the UN Environment Programme says. But hundreds of orangutans have fled their homes and ended up in "refugee" camps as illegal logging rapidly destroys ... detail... »
Jakarta- Malaysia and Indonesia are looking into at least six areas of collaboration to venture into the global market. Minister in the Prime Minister`s Department Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi said he discussed the potential areas in his meeting with Indonesian Minister for Economic Affairs Co-ordination Dr Boediono yesterday and would be... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu- Brunei Darussalam`s preparation for this year`s Sea Games in the boat race event was given a boost when they emerged champions in the 22nd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2007 at Likas Bay near here Sunday. Made up of a team of rowers assembled only a year ago for this year`s Sea Games in Korat, Thailand, the Bruneians dominate... detail... »
Kuala Belait- The Belait Malays Cultural Group conducted a cultural exchange visit to Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun in Kampong Bukit Udal, Tutong recently. The leader of the cultural group, Dayang Nordiana binte Hj Md Deru, said the exchange visit featured traditional dances that brought out the traditions and customs of the Belait group. ... detail... »
A diver taking a picture of the tengkolok in the underwater gallery Kuala Terengganu- Imagine going scuba diving and seeing, besides a variety of marine life, things like a keris, traditional Malay headgear and the famous Batu Bersurat. This is now possible with the construction of an underwater gallery, off Pulau Bidong, that displ... detail... »
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