A wave of attacks in southern Thailand forced the government to stop blaming "bandits" and acknowledge, for the first time in decades, that separatist militants were operating in the country. On 05 January 2004 Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared martial law in most of the affected region, the provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani... detail... »
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic Religious Secondary School for Girls (SUAMPRIPAD) on Monday launched "Malay Language and Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) Week" at the school`s multipurpose hall. The event is aimed at raising interest and improving knowledge of the Malay language and MIB subjects among students. ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan- Pre-school students, teachers, administrators and parents of St Angela`s School in Seria gathered to mark United Nations Day as well as to celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity of the school in a special ceremony yesterday morning. Students came in colourful traditional and national dress to celebrate the event.... detail... »
In the thick rainforest outside this town, about 150 km north of the national capital, the guileless Semai aborigines, famous to anthropologists for their for non-aggressiveness, are falling sick from stress brought about by sudden land development that threatens to uproot them. One day in March, tractors and earthmovers suddenly app... detail... »
It has received no international coverage, but a BBC Monitoring translation of an April 28 report from the Madagascar Tribune indicates as explosion of ethnic violence in the African island nation over the weekend. What began as a street protest by the political opposition (called to oppose austerity measures, according to a brief item on ... detail... »
Melbourne- The inaugural Nyonya Kebaya exhibition at the Immigration Museum here to be jointly officiated by Malaysia`s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Australia`s Prime Minister John Howard`s wife, Jannette tomorrow (Thursday), will not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia, but also expose the assimilati... detail... »
Bedford- At a table heaped with mangoes, durian, tamarind, and other exotic fruits, a show-and-tell of Filipino food is underway at Iskwelahang Pilipino , a Filipino cultural Sunday school. The air is aromatic with garlic, sauteed vegetables , and shrimp as husband-and-wife team Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan prepare the filling for lumpia , ... detail... »
Singapore- This time, Radio Singapore International is going to take you to have a brief sight on the works of some people who care about the development of Malay culture through the internet world. Yes, there is a portal on the global Malay world that is managed by Balai Kajian dan Pengembangan Budaya Melayu-BKPBM (Center for Research and... detail... »
Unidentified gunmen have shot at a mosque in southern Thailand exactly three years after Thai forces killed more than 100 Muslims there. No one was injured in the attack on the Krue Se Mosque, which authorities blamed on Muslim insurgents, AP reported. "Opening fire on the holy mosque is a desperate act of insurgents which is mean... detail... »
His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince of Brunei was among royalty and dignitaries present as Malaysia proclaimed its 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara yesterday morning in a glittering ceremony watched by millions of Malaysians on `live` television Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin of oil-rich Te... detail... »
Meulaboh, Aceh, Indonesia- To the rhythm of a single drum, the girls of the Tambora dance troupe move with graceful movements performed in unison. The nine-member ensemble is rehearsing a particular Acehnese dance traditionally performed as a welcome to guests. Half of the group is moving a brass plate in fine circles, symbolizing the p... detail... »
The Malay word `wayang` is derived from a word meaning `shadow` or `ghost`. These intricately cut and perforated shadow puppets are made from buffalo hide. `Kulit` means `leather` or `skin`. This unique theatre form employs the principle of light and shadow to bring to life its characters, depicted by intricately carved puppets. The flat... detail... »
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