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... »
HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu`izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam met with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko yesterday (19/06), during a court luncheon at the exclusive inner grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The sovereign`s visit, which marks the close relations of Bru... detail... »
Islamic religious officials must not be afraid to modernise their approaches, the deputy prime minister said. Datuk Seri Najib Razak urged imams to do away with archaic translations and think of how Islam and the Quran were being taught to the masses. "Some scholars still choose to follow the way the religion was interpreted 500 year... detail... »
Singapore- The main message that has been sent out at a series of focus group discussions is that globalisation brings both opportunities and challenges, and the Malay community cannot afford to be left behind. Over 200 Malay youths, parents, professionals and entrepreneurs were involved in the discussions on how they can benefit from ... detail... »