Interreligious dialogue at the heart of Pope’s visit to Indonesia

Interreligious dialogue at the heart of Pope's visit to Indonesia

As Indonesia welcomes Pope Francis’ visit, an Indonesian priest, who is an official at the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, speaks of the significance of the Pope’s 45th Apostolic Journey abroad. Sep 04, 2024 Jakarta welcomes Pope Francis (AFP or licensors) By Linda BordoniPope Francis’ 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, taking him to four nations in Asia … Read more

Celebrating Shared Heritage And Future Opportunities

Even with the 1824 Anglo-Dutch Treaty, which delineated our lands into British and Dutch spheres, the cultural threads linking us remained unbroken. In Kalimantan Barat, I was particularly struck by the linguistic and cultural similarities between Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. With approximately 85% of their vocabulary being remarkably similar, it felt as though I … Read more

From cruising down a river to rocking a rubber estate: Malaysian and Indonesian performers think out-of-the-box with ‘live’ shows (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Performing ‘live’ the best way for artists and musicians to promote their music and showcase their talents. Most performers would prefer ‘live’ shows in more conventional venues such as event spaces or a stadium. For the more adventurous, and creative — there’s going against the norm and picking out more … Read more

AirAsia’s direct route to Labuan Bajo to boost Malaysia-Indonesia connectivity

AirAsia announced its 21st route between Malaysia and Indonesia: a direct route to and from Labuan Bajo. Featuring three weekly flights, the new route is also AirAsia Malaysia’s first international flight to the Indonesian island destination. The Labuan Bajo route is available for booking on the AirAsia MOVE app as well as through its official … Read more

IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur Presented by Bank Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the national economic growth measures, Bank Indonesia, together with the Government, is consistently working hand in hand to develop Islamic economy and finance, part of which is the Modest Fashion sector. Bank Indonesia, along with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, the Embassy of the Republic … Read more

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia over sexual abuse claims, Cancels Malaysia Pageant- Republic World

Image: Representative/AP | Image:self The Miss Universe Organisation has ended its relationship with the Indonesian franchisee and will be canceling a forthcoming pageant in Malaysia. This action comes in response to contestants’ complaints filed with the police, alleging instances of sexual harassment involving the local organisers. In an announcement made on Saturday, the organisation, headquartered … Read more

Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products | Daily Express Malaysia

Indonesian cosmetics brands see opportunity in halal products Published on: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 By: Nikkei, FMT Text Size: Indonesian beauty brand Esqa offers halal-certified makeup with vegan ingredients. (FB/Esqa) JAKARTA: Companies offering halal cosmetics in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, are aiming to boost the international appeal of their products in Southeast Asia … Read more

13 cafes and restaurants for the best food at The Exchange TRX in KL

Now there’s one more mall to look forward to the next time you make that weekend trip to KL. Nestled in the heart of Malaysia’s international financial district – Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) – The Exchange TRX pulsates as a vibrant lifestyle nucleus. Of course, the new shopping destination is also home to some of … Read more

Envoy: 23,000 Indonesian domestic helpers approved to work in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: About 23,000 Indonesian domestic workers have been approved and processed for matching with employers in Malaysia. Indonesian Ambassador Hermono said the workers will be arriving in groups from mid-August once a pilot project is in operation through the One Channel System (OCS). “The pilot project through OCS will start in mid-August when the … Read more

Here are five budget-friendly international destinations you can visit

For many people, travelling serves as more than simply a kind of recreation; it is a requirement to sate irrational cravings. Travelling abroad is exciting, delightful, and, most importantly, adventurous. The budget is the most crucial factor to take into account while selecting a holiday. Planning a trip on a tight budget can be difficult, … Read more