European Union to support education in Myanmar with EUR 221 million
By Mizzima Friday March 22, 2019 Photo: European Union in Myanmar NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar On 21 March 2019, in the presence of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, […]
North Sumatra University (USU) ‘Suara USU’ student website faces permit revocation for publishing LGBT-themed story
The Jakarta Post Fri, March 22, 2019 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community activists celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central […]
‘Dharma Pātañjala’: a compelling look at yoga practices in ancient Bali
JOSA LUKMAN THE JAKARTA POST Mon, March 11, 2019 Enlightenment: In the pre-Islamic era, Balinese and Javanese people regularly practiced yoga for spirituality, lovemaking and preparing for their imminent death. […]
Bigger Thingyan celebrations in Mandalay this year
Kyaw Ko Ko The Myanmar Times Wed March 6, 2019 Last year’s Thingyan celebration in Mandalay. Photo – Kyaw Ko Ko Mandalay city will expand the area set aside for […]
Bali to shut down over Nyepi
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Tue, March 5, 2019 Hindus carry offerings during a Melasti procession at Padang Galak Beach in Denpasar, Bali, on Monday. The self-purifying ceremony served […]
Thousands flock to Bali’s beaches for Melasti purification ritual
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Mon, March 4, 2019 Balinese Hindus walk along Lembeng Beach in Gianyar, Bali, during Melasti, a purification ceremony held ahead of the holy day […]
Denpasar airport, Bali, to close 24 hours for Nyepi (Day of Silence)
Ni Komang Erviani The Jakarta Post Thu, February 28, 2019 / 02:38 pm DENPASAR, Bali, Indonesia – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, is temporarily suspending all […]
Indonesia is Market Focus Country at the London Book Fair 2019
The 12 authors represent the diversity of Indonesia’s literary sector LONDON, UK: Indonesia has been selected for the Market Focus Programme at The London Book Fair (LBF), offering the unique […]
Islands of Imagination: An Indonesian Cultural Late’ in London
Dr Rizal Sukma, Indonesian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ireland and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), addressing guests From left: Joshua, Bekraf; Laura, The National Organising Committee; Hana Satrijo, Ambassador’s spouse […]
UK agency calls for most vulnerable to be given a say in Myanmar’s future
By Mizzima February 19, 2019 UK’s development minister Penny Mordaunt (centre) meets women in Yangon who are being protected from trafficking, gender inequality and other risks by working for UK-funded projects. […]
Myanmar delegate joins guests from 187 countries at the Kumbh Mela 2019 in India
By Mizzima February 23, 2019 Foreign delegates from 188 countries who visited Kumbh Mela 2019 at the invitation of the Indian government, including a delegate from Myanmar. Kumbh Mela is a […]
Khmer dancers ready for Chingay Parade in Singapore
Mom Kunthear and Khy Sovuthy / Khmer Times Khmer Times February 8, 2019 Group photo of the Khmer dances pose with Minister Pheoung Sakona (blue jacket) and Hun Many (blue polo). KT/Chor […]
‘Bukan biasa-biasa’: Now former Malaysia PM Najib moves to endorse ‘bossku’ apparel, choc milk
By Zurairi AR Malay Mail February 7, 2019 Najib has used the ‘Bossku’ image as proof of his newfound popularity as the people’s champion. — Picture via Instagram/RonKamisan KUALA LUMPUR, […]
Now there’s a ‘Malu apa bossku’ song, and the rapper wants former Malaysia PM Najib’s forgiveness
By Danial Dzulkifly Malay Mail February 2019 The former prime minister has tried to portray himself as a man of the people.— Picture via Facebook/Najib Razak KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — […]
Jakarta Police to question lecturer for likening holy books to fiction
NuTrul Fitri Ramadhani The Jakarta Post Wed, January 30, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The Jakarta Police will question philosophy lecturer and government critic Rocky Gerung on Thursday over a remark […]
