I will never forget the revitalising therapy I got by none other than the fish at Underwater World! It`s called the Fish Foot Reflexology,” says television actor Shruti Seth about a recent trip to Singapore. “At first, I wasn`t too sure about doing it but then I went ahead. It was exceptional — soaking my feet in a warm pool of water, with... detail... »
Malaysia held Dragon Boat race and rice dumpling wrapping race on Sunday to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, one of the Chinese traditional festivals. About 25,000 people gathered Likas Bay as early as 7 a.m. to watch the 22nd Sabah Dragon Boat race on Sunday in East Malaysia`s Sabah State. The annual event attracted 31 national... detail... »
Indonesian culture is extremely diverse. Every overseas visitor recognizes and appreciates that at first glance. The various parts of the archipelago have produced different cultural realms, each of which developed in its own way. For Indonesians these cultural differences can sometimes be confusing. If a nation is not only spa... detail... »
Padang- The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage has donated RM50,000 for the restoration of the Rumah Gadang, a traditional Minangkabau abode in Pagaruyung near Bukit Tinggi in Sumatra, which was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike on Feb 27. "The contribution is part of our efforts to conserve the culture of the Malay race. R... detail... »
Kota Baru- This is a case of "if you can`t come to us, then we will go to you". Owing to escalating unrest in the southern provinces of Thailand, which has deterred Muslim couples from crossing the border to get married, marriage syndicates have taken to bringing the jurunikah (person authorised to solemnise marriages) here. Couples are... detail... »
Belait Malays and Tutong Dusuns came together yesterday to celebrate their shared determination to preserve the culture and traditions of their respective communities. After more than five years, the Cultural Body for Belait Malays made their first visit to the Dusun community Pakatan Sang Jati Dusun (PSJD), in reciprocation of the Dusu... detail... »
Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, once stated in a speech: “Singapore`s success was due to the ability and industry of our young people, willing and eager to learn, prepared to work hard and pay their way in the world, finding pride and pleasure in constructive endeavor.. There is no law in nature which provides that lif... detail... »
The most populous Islamic country in the world, Indonesia, is emerging as a would-be peacemaker in the troubled Middle East and a moderating counterbalance to jihadist extremism. The steps are tentative, as perhaps befits a mystic land, as complex as the wayang, the popular Indonesian shadow play in which puppets are manipulated behin... detail... »
The `Majlis Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja` or the Royal Wedding ceremony, between Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil bin Pengiran Syed Haji Jaafari was formally closed with a `Majlis Istiadat Doa Selamat` and `Menutup Gendang Jaga-Jaga`, the playing of traditional musica... detail... »
Indonesia and Singapore launched Tuesday an electronic navigational chart (ENC) for express ferry services between the two countries. The Hydro-Oceanography Division (Jahidros) of the Indonesian Navy and the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore are set to work together on the system. The International Maritime Organization... detail... »
Petaling Jaya- Muslim countries need to work together to improve the quality of their public health which is in a sorry state. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, in making this call yesterday, said efforts towards capacity building such as this was important as the Organisation of Islamic Conference strove to move forward... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia and the rest of the Muslim world have much to learn from Indonesia`s progressive approach in Islamic education, said political scientist Dr Farish Ahmad-Noor. Indonesia had a big number of moderate scholars that even if a few radical groups emerged, the mainstream groups would quickly silence them, said Fa... detail... »