KL, Malaysia - The greatness of the Malay ancient empire and culture should be imparted to young people in efforts to produce resilient individuals, said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. He said young people, including the Malays, must have a strong character in the face of challenges like their f... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) administration expects to earn Rp 22.5 billion (US$2.63 million) in revenues from the Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 yacht race that will take place in part in the province. A fleet of 109 yachts crewed by 456 sailors got under way from Darwin, Australia over the weekend for the r... detail... »
Banda Aceh, Indonesia - The usually silent downtown of Banda Aceh erupted in noise Sunday as residents cheered on traditional dancers from other countries at the International Folklore Festival. “I was amazed to see foreigners in their traditional attire dancing on the streets,” Fitri Sulaiman, one of the spectators, said. Traffic came ... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sail Wakatobi-Belitong 2011 yacht race departed en masse from Darwin, Australia, on Saturday and the 111 participants will sail for more than two months, visiting 21 Indonesian regencies. The participants were seen off by Indonesian Maritime and Fisheries Ministry secretary-general Gellwynn Jusuf. “As many... detail... »
Singapore - A team of celebrity chefs prepared an unusual dinner on Sunday to mark the end of a two-day Malay food festival in Kampong Glam. French-trained chef Amri Abdul Azim and Italian-trained chef Andri Jamil - both finalists of the reality television show Chef Selebriti - created a unique five-course gourmet Malay meal for a chari... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - From March 23 until July 27, 2011 Togean charming islands will be more beautiful with the presence of Togean Festival 2011. This festival is a unique combination that blends the natural beauty of land and under water with a unique culturally diverse marine community. This festival is part of a grand campaign Tomini Sail... detail... »
Doha, Qatar - Many Indonesian children born and raised in Qatar are not familiar with their cultural roots that they are seemingly losing out their sense of national identity and belongingness. A spokesman of the Indonesian Embassy here said there is a growing concern among Indonesian parents in Qatar about the need to educate and rein... detail... »
Jakarta, Indonesia - As an effort to advance tourism potential and tourist visit, local and international, Central Jakarta Administration to hold Jalan Jaksa Festival on next July 23-24, 2011. It is planned that the event will be opened by Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo. Many of Betawi arts will enliven the event. "The event will be enliv... detail... »
Kansas, USA - Eighteen Indonesian students studying English at Kansas University are scheduled to perform dances and display traditional costumes at an event Wednesday evening on the KU campus. They will be joined by Fulbright students from 23 countries across the world, who will have tables set up with information from their own cult... detail... »
Kangar, Malaysia - A higher social status should be given to the Malay language as the dignity of Malaysians depends on the status of the language, which symbolises the sovereignty of the nation and its leaders, according to a socio-linguistics professor. Prof Dr Teo Kok Seong, who is the Principal Research Fellow at Institute of the ... detail... »
Washington, USA - From the cultural heart of Indonesia, the beauty and elegance of batik meets the heart of Americans. The Indonesian Embassy in Washington has launched the American Batik Design Competition, now ongoing from March through November, to promote Indonesian culture in the United States through batik and to further strength... detail... »
Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei Darussalam - Arts and literature, among them poetry, can be a medium for Islamic missionary. This medium was effective during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in defending the teachings of Islam and the prophet himself from attacks by the enemies of Islam. "The work ofpoets who served at that time,... detail... »
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