Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) to step up efforts in promoting the use of Bahasa Malaysia among the communities. He said as the agency responsible in dignifying the language, DBP must involve all levels of society, both in the public and private sectors, bes... detail... »
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Sabah‘s annual showcase of its colorful and diverse cultures was launched on Saturday night with a special twist–a little known dance of a Kadazandusun tribe from the remote interior was performed for the first time in public. The crowd that thronged the Sutera Harbour Resort were enthralled when women from the D... detail... »
Jakarta - The scene opened with shadows of tanks and other symbols of war projected against the stage wall, followed by a series of explosions. A postman (Whanie Dharmawan) then greeted the audience with a “Good evening”. When the audience responded in a chorus of "Evening", the postman said, "Silly audience, you pay to watch this show, ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - icon of Malaysian dance and a passionate champion of the arts, Datin Marion D`Cruz has at various times been a student, performer, choreographer and educator. Malaysians will get to know more about her journey of dance in Gostan Forward at The Annexe Gallery in Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur fro... detail... »
Jakarta - Health Ministers of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries were scheduled to meet in Thailand on May 8 following the swine flu issue, a statement said. ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan made the remarks through a press release issued by the ASEAN secretariat here Friday. The planned meeting of the ASEAN health... detail... »
Pekalongan, Central Java - Indonesian batik is superior to similar products from Malaysia or China, and therefore the country‘s batik producers should not worry about the competition, Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said. Pangestu made the statement at a function to open International Batik Week (PBI) here on Thursday. “We don‘t ... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Datuk Zawiyah Baba, a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of the Malay World and Civilization in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, recently received the Outstanding Librarian Award (Gold Medal) at the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) conference in Hanoi, the Congress announced today. Zawiyah, ... detail... »
Karangasem, Bali - Women from Kawan, a tiny village in Budha Keling, Bali, have been weaving the songket (a traditional sarong) for centuries. “We don`t know how long our family has done this – it`s been forever. I started when I was very young,” says 68-year-old master weaver Ida Ayu Nyoman Asmani. She explains that learning to creat... detail... »
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The caricatures of Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid, or better known as Lat, have tickled the funny bones of Malaysians for decades. “When I started my career in the 60s, we never heard of the term cartoonist,” says 57-year-old Lat. “People draw cartoons as a hobby. I was lucky I started during a time when people needed som... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - There may have been some scepticism at home about the 1Malaysia concept introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, but people outside the country appear to be attracted to it. This could be seen from the numerous questions on the concept posed to Najib during his two-day visit to Brunei wh... detail... »
Padang, West Sumatra - The Soul of Minangkabau orchestra, led by Dwiki Dharmawan, will perform at the opening of the international bicycle competition, Tour de Singkarak, tonight at Haji Agus Salim Sport Center in Padang around 7pm. 30 students from Andalas University, 40 musicians from Padangpanjang Art Insititute (STSI), and other 20 ... detail... »
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Brunei`s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah had a meeting here yesterday, setting the way for the two neighbours to further enhance bilateral relations. The meeting, which took place at Istana Nurul Iman and was followed by a state banquet, provided an excellent oppor... detail... »
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