Bangi, Malaysia - Historical records point that the Jawi script has been in existence in the Malay Archipelago since the 14th century with its origins being closely linked with the propagation of Islam from West Asia. It was once the dominant script for writing in Malay. For the Islamic society, Jawi is the medium to learn Islam. Yet, J... detail... »
Kuching, Malaysia - Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has no problem with a proposal to make English a compulsory subject to pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level as it would prepare the people to be bilingual. In agreeing to a proposal by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also education minister, that ... detail... »
Pekanbaru, Riau - Thousands of job hunters flocked a four-day job expo Monday in Pekanbaru, Riau, competing for more than 2,500 jobs on offer from around 85 local and national firms. "It is true that the number of vacancies is much lower than those seeking out jobs. But at least around 7 to 8 percent of attendees will be absorbed through... detail... »
Johor Baru, Malaysia - There is a need for greater cooperation between writers in Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu, Malaysia Translation and Creative Writing Association president Goh Hin San said yesterday. He said more translations of works needed to be done to further foster unity. Goh said the Bahasa Melayu version of Chinese classics s... detail... »
East Kutai, East Kalimantan - To live close to nature is probably something many in the city dream of. But rarely do we realize the great responsibility that comes with that privilege, one that Lidjie Taq, chief of the Wehea tribe, takes very seriously. “For us, the forest is a source of life,” says the leader of the 2,500 residents of Ne... detail... »
Merangin, Jambi - The success of Merangin regency, Jambi province, in dealing with illegal logging does not seem to have put an end to problems related to forest protection, as the presence of illegal forest dwellers has become a matter of increasing concern. Merangin Regent H. Nalim said recently that over 8,500 hectares of the regency`... detail... »
Putrajaya, Malaysia - Parents should think about the future of their children when deciding whether to agree or to oppose the Government‘s proposal to make a pass in English compulsory for a student to pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, said former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said, English was a necessary component for s... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bahasa Melayu teachers in Chinese independent schools will be given training in the language to help them teach better. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this would strengthen the students` command of Malay. It was also to honour the private schools` contribution to human capital development.... detail... »
Butuan City, Philippines - The replica of a historical wooden boat which did not use a single nail and was built in a lashed lug technique believed to have been used by Malay settlers in their vast sea travel during pre-Hispanic times will be used once more to circumnavigate the world. The boat, completed recently after 40 days of constr... detail... »
Jakarta - In his Jakarta home, Tahir Harahap has a most precious possession: a collection of ancient Islamic manuscripts found in a cave in the remote region of Central Java, illuminating hidden pages of the history of Islam in Indonesia. "The manuscripts used to belong to a religious guru of an Islamic boarding school in Central Java," T... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday called on Malaysians to move from racial tolerance to acceptance because it can strengthen the country. He said the move was necessary so that no race would feel they only needed to be tolerant of others when they actually needed to accept other races. "To be t... detail... »
Solo, Central Java - The 5th Indonesia Performing Art Mart closed on Saturday in Solo after four days of traditional art performances for representatives of cultural theaters and festivals from around the world. “The buyers are the impresarios of art performances at spectacular theaters throughout the world,” said Minister of Culture a... detail... »
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