If there is a paradise for tourists in Asia, the Malaysian province of Sarawak may be it. Tropical jungle treks, beaches, some of the world`s most exotic wildlife, golf, cultural diversity, scuba diving, river rafting - Sarawak has it all. And more... Sarawak is probably best known for the variety of cultural experiences it offers and... detail... »
Groups insist faith must be recognised as the national religion in new charter Buddhist groups are increasing pressure to have the faith recognised as the national religion in the new constitution. They have threatened to reject the charter if it is not. Movement leader General Thongchai Kuersakul talks to Pravit Rojanaphruk. Below are... detail... »
Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung "I`m a singer doing the regent`s job as a hobby," are the words often uttered by Central Lampung Regent Andy Achmad Sampurna Jaya when asked about his background. Andy is indeed the only Malay pop singer who has served as regent for two five-year terms, from 2000 to 2010. Andy`s state... detail... »
By Bavani M. KUALA LUMPUR City Hall`s (DBKL) duties are not just about sweeping roads, cleaning drains and cutting trees. There are other aspects to the local authority`s role including show-casing Malaysia`s multi ethnic culture to the world via its cultural dance troupe. And with this year being visit Malaysia Year, the troupe has be... detail... »
By Zasika Musdi HASSANAL Bolkiah Boys Arabic Secondary School was named overall champions of the Malay Debating Competition between secondary schools, colleges and private education institutions yesterday. Along with the best speaker of the competition, Adi Aismat bin Lamat, they opposed the motion "Punishment for traffic offenders s... detail... »
NEW YORK-- Malaysia kicked off Friday a series of cultural and culinary events under its week-long Malaysia Festival here in the presence of a high-powered delegation headed by the Raja Perempuan of Kelantan Tengku Anis Tengku Abdul Hamid along with the royal family. The first event, which was held in the ECOSOC chamber of the United Nat... detail... »
Kota Belud: Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said Malaysians took pride at having been united through a common language. Being able to communicate in the Malay language, the people of various racial backgrounds had inevitably promoted a Malaysian identity, he said. He was launching the Malaysian Pribumi Community ... detail... »
Though islamic nations called for an end to clashes between Philippine government troops and Muslim rebels that have killed at least 12 people, Manila officials vowed to continue efforts to capture a firebrand guerrilla commander. The secretary-general of the 57-member Organization of the Islamic Conference, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, appe... detail... »
By Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)`s Institute for the Study of Food, Medicine and Cosmetics has claimed that many drugs and cosmetics widely available in Indonesia might contain substances considered not to be halal. "Drug and cosmetic products with certain active ingredients that are yet to be approved... detail... »
KUALA LUMPUR- The incessant urgings of friends seeking herbal remedies and traditional treatment prompted Datin Sharifah Anisah Barakbah to delve into the field and her success is now documented in a book. The chairman and founder of the Nona Roguy group of companies took lessons in herbal medicine and traditional treatment from her mo... detail... »
By Assim Siddiqui "People say I have two of the most important government portfolios: climate change and terrorism," joked Dr Yaacob Ibrahim to me on my visit to Singapore last week. Dr Ibrahim is Singapore`s dynamic yet down-to-earth minister for the environment and water resources and minister for Muslim affairs. He epitomises... detail... »
PATTANI, Thailand: Hundreds of Muslims blocked a main road in insurgency-wracked southern Thailand on Saturday to protest the killing of three youths in a confrontation with soldiers, officials said. Troops had shot dead three Muslim boys ages 13 to 15, and wounded two others Friday night in clash in Pattani province, said police Col. S... detail... »
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