Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysia is to reduce the preferential treatment in business that the country`s ethnic Malay majority receive as part of sweeping economic liberalisation measures announced yesterday to attract foreign investments. The relaxation of controls on foreign investment would also curb the powers of the Foreign Investme... detail... »
Seville, Spain - The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by IUCN. Under the 1972 World Heritage Convention, the World Heritage Committee can inscribe sites under serious threat on the List of World Heritage in Danger. It is intended ... detail... »
Solo, Central Java - Thousands of people lined Jalan Slamet Riyadi in the batik capital of the world on Sunday during the 2009 Solo Batik Carnival in Central Java. Participants decked out in costumes featuring the traditional artwork walked and danced the 10-kilometer route to the delight of those in attendance. Solo Mayor Joko Widod... detail... »
Semarang, Central Java - A structure believed to be an ancient bath was found near Ngempon Temple in Derekan village, Semarang, Central Java, tempointeraktif.com reported Tuesday. The ruins are located on a riverbank, 200 meters away from the Hindu temple. Ngempon stands on the other side of the river, close to hot and cold springs. W... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A passion for creating original Malaysian plays has led two brothers to establish their own theatre company, and they have roped in an award-winning mother and daughter who share their mission and vision. Calvin and Marvin Wong created The Electric Minds Project (EMP) early this year, and staged their first produ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - While some say Malaysian batik is boring and banal, there are a select few which are original and inspiring. There‘s the distinctive tribal batik motif by Datuk Tom Abang Saufi, Eric Tho‘s bold and bright cotton batik sarongs, and the chic and cheerful colours and patterns of Inai. The batik creations of ikarrti... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Unity and harmony among people of various races and ethnic groups are invaluable assets in enhancing the stability of the nation. The spirit of unity should be instilled in the younger generation. This was stated by Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Haj... detail... »
Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia - A Signboard with a picture of kompang and rebana points us to the workshop making the traditional instruments. Located on the main road in Sayong, on the outskirts of Kuala Kangsar, this workshop is where people from all over come to buy their kompang. The owner Hj Zainuddin Andika used to make traditional dru... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, said today understanding and effective communication among the diverse ethnic groups of Malaysian society were key to the continuous peace and harmony of the country. He said understanding and effective communication allowed people of different cultural, ethnic and religi... detail... »
Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands - Following the opening of the Suramadu Bridge, which now connects Java and Madura islands, the Riau Islands will offer a Rp 3.5 trillion (US$350 million) tender for the construction of a bridge to connect Batam and Bintan islands. “With the tender offer we can identify which investors are serious and can bui... detail... »
Jakarta - The music that came out of the cinema had faded away, the screen had darkened, but the theme song from the movie Garuda di Dadaku was still being hummed by the audience. The song goes: Garuda di Dadaku, garuda kebanggaanku, ku yakin hari ini pasti menang. The lyrics mean: Garuda (a large mythical bird that is the national em... detail... »
Jakarta - The fact that there are about 3,000 arts and cultural groups listed throughout the archipelago shows that Indonesians are active creators. Despite the artistic diversity and talent that can be found in the country, aspiring artists find little support. The Kelola Foundation for Arts and Culture is a national nonprofit organiz... detail... »
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