Johor Baharu, Malaysia - The creation of a Malay Language Attache by the Foreign Ministry at the Malaysian missions abroad was proposed Monday in efforts to spread the language as an international language. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, in making the proposal, said the official appointed for the post should not only have a... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The positive attitude adopted by Malaysians of various races will help preserve unity that has existed among them, Minister in the Prime Minister`s Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said on Sunday. “We have to continue to have a positive attitude although there are differences among us. The important thing is we ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak described former Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Rahim Abu Bakar as a champion of UMNO and the Malay language, and his death as a great loss to the nation. “I am saddened by his death because I have known him for a long time, and he was a person committed to fighting for ... detail... »
Nias, West Sumatra - Nias, an island to the west of Sumatra, is known as home to a living megalithic culture with its iconic hombo batu (stone jumping) tradition portrayed in an Rp 1,000 banknote in the early 1990s. Sorake beach and Lagundri bay are famous among the world`s best surfing locations. It also has traditional villages like ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Tourism Ministry has a new logo. It reflects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak‘s 1Malaysia spirit. The logo features photos of the Petronas Twin Towers, a group of Malaysians from different ethnic groups and beaches. “These are things related to Malaysia,” said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Y... detail... »
Seoul, South Korea - Predominantly Muslim Indonesia is pushing for government, civic and religious leaders in Asia and Europe to move beyond dialogue and engage in more concrete collaboration. The opening of the Fifth Asia European Meeting (ASEM) Interfaith Dialogue on Thursday also saw co-host Finland calling for more women to sit in on... detail... »
George Town, Malaysia - The Penang Indian-Muslim community has expressed disappointment that nasi kandar and pasembur have not been included in the list of 100 types of heritage food and drinks on the National Heritage website (warisan.gov.my). Restoran Kapitan chairman Abdul Wahab Mohamad Hanifah said nasi kandar is “definitely a Mala... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The KL Lantern Festival 2009, to be held here on Saturday night, will feature a 300-metre tall lantern shaped in the 1Malaysia logo as part of the event‘s unique attraction. The festival‘s advertising and promotions manager, Mak Soon Peng, told Bernama that the festival, the fourth in its series, expects around... detail... »
Bandung, West Java - The uproar over Malaysia claiming the pendet dance is over and the matter is considered resolved following explanations from the Malaysian and Indonesian authorities. Malaysian Embassy in Indonesia head of chancery Raja Reza Raja Zaib Shah said the 6,000 Malaysian students at 13 universities in Indonesia should no lon... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - International migration and globalisation have turned most Western nations into hybrid states where the idea of a “national culture” is hard to conceive. And debates about integration, social cohesion and national values reflect anxieties over this issue. Prof Ien Ang from the Centre for Cultural Research, Uni... detail... »
Jakarta - After a successful Sail Bunaken 2009 in Manado, North Sulawesi, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry will organize a similar international event in Banda, Central Maluku, next year. To be called Sail Banda 2010, the event would be the brainchild of Maritime and Fisheries Minister Freddy Numberi, Alex Retraubun, director... detail... »
George Town, Malaysia - The issue of the RM25 million federal allocation for conservation projects in George Town`s Unesco-listed heritage zone has taken a new turn after it was learnt that RM20 million has been released to government investment arm Khazanah Nasional in Penang. Penang state executive councillor Chow Kon Yeow said he foun... detail... »
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