Pekanbaru, Riau - Municipal officials in Pekanbaru, Riau, are requiring school children to wear traditional Muslim dress every Friday as part of an effort to bolster the region’s Malay identity, an official said on Tuesday. The policy, which came into effect this week with the start of the new school year, means that pupils from elementa... detail... »
Ipoh, Malaysia - The Malays need to unite in facing challenges against their identity, dignity and survival, Raja Muda Raja Dr Nazrin Shah said yesterday. He said they should stop finding fault with. He said they should stop finding fault with each other and focus on building human capital to help them now and in the future. “The communi... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Ramuan, a little-known secret to unlocking health, beauty and overall wellbeing from ancient Malaysian culture, will be revealed to a global audience for the first time this summer with the launch of a new book, Health and Beauty from the Rainforest: Malaysian Traditions of Ramuan, and line of spa and wellness produ... detail... »
Jakarta - Malaysia and Indonesia resumed their negotiations Monday over the disputed oil and gas-rich marine territory of Ambalat in the Sulawesi Strait. The bilateral meeting, held in Putrajaya, Malaysia, will run until Tuesday, Antara state news agency reported. Indonesia is represented by Director General of International Treaties ... detail... »
Solo, Central Java - Sultan Paku Buwono XIII Tejowulan, the head of the ancient royal house that lords over a cultural kingdom centered on Solo in Central Java, has expressed outrage over the building of a new apartment tower here and has demanded the project be scrapped. “I demand the apartment project be put on hold. Otherwise, I wil... detail... »
Denpasar, Bali - This year`s Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) will be graced by the presence of several of Indonesia`s most celebrated authors, including the award-winning short story writer and essayist Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Initially Wayan Juniartha, the Indonesian Program Coordinator, as he told to ANTARA, in Denpasar, Monday, ... detail... »
Jakarta - Here it is, the country’s buzzword for the year: Creative industries. Batik, handicrafts, fashion, film, music, architecture and other related sectors that have been around forever have suddenly found a new collective label. The orchestrated movement that has sprung up to support the sector, so long taken for granted, is a n... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Citizens and residents of Brunei should be grateful that the country is blessed with a monarch and a leader who put great emphasis on peace, harmony and comfort for the people. Yesterday`s sermon said that the monarchy system in the Sultanate has been enforced for the longest time, where the king i... detail... »
Miri, Malaysia - The survival of the Malays in Sarawak will depend on the successful creation of a new generation which are able to contribute to the country`s development, Planning and Resource Management Minister II Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said. The new generation of Malays should therefore be equipped with skills and knowledg... detail... »
Beluran, Malaysia - The Sabah government will develop 4,000 hectares of state land in Ulu Lingkabau Sugut here for an agropolitan programme to benefit about 1,000 hardcore poor families in the area. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the rubber cultivation project which was also part of the Sabah Development Corridor plan, was to a... detail... »
Batam, Riau Islands - The Riau Islands provincial administration is to build airstrips in Bintan and Anambas regencies to open access to the two isolated regions, the governor has said. Governor Ismeth Abdullah said the airstrips, to be built in Tambelan Island (Bintan) and Jemaja Island (Anambas), would also play an important role in ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In the context of Malaysia`s foreign policy, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak`s first 100 days in office reflected Kuala Lumpur`s continuation -- of a vibrant, dynamic and progressive foreign policy, which is well respected by the international community. This was also within the context of Malaysia`s long-standing for... detail... »
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