Studies of human DNA have found genetic changes or mutations over time that are distinct to certain groups of people. These distinctions are found in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA, passed down continuously only from mother to daughters) as well as Read More …
Tag: Malaysia
Puteri Santubong – Mythical Princess of Sarawak
A tour guiding & research trip to Sarawak brings back this perennial tale. By A. Najib Ariffin In the Damai area not far from Kuching, the bustling state capital of Sarawak, lies a set of picturesque low mountains. An even better Read More …
Salams from Jakarta, Indonesia on the Day of the Bombs
Today Friday 17 July was a sad day in Jakarta. I woke up this morning to the sound of explosions at several points in the city, especially two prominent hotels, the Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott (this poor hotel was Read More …
School of Kings, King of Schools
Nestled in one of the most scenic and heritage-filled settings of Malaysia, is the Malay College, a fully residential secondary school that is unique not only to the country but even to the world.
Pekan, Pahang- Heritage & Architecture study trip
A serene Royal Town well worth preserving for its history and for tourism Pahang’s Royal Town of Pekan is located near the mouth of the Pahang River, about 50km south of the state capital Kuantan. It is an attractive place Read More …
Matrade “Malaysia 50 Years Economic Transformation” Exhibition
Held at the Matrade Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Nov-Dec 2007 in conjunction with Malaysia’s 50th celebration of Independence Malaysia is internationally regarded as one of the world’s most successful developing nations, having risen from a poor backwater ‘Third World’ country Read More …
‘What’s Malaysia’s Best Shared Heritage?’
Nadge’s initial comment on What’s Malaysia’s Best Shared Heritage.
Kerjaya membawa Pelancong
Kursus Pemandu Pelancong (Tourist Guide Course) – oleh A. Najib Ariffin Masih tak disedari oleh ramai dalam masyarakat, tapi Pelancongan (Tourism) merupakan industri penting dan kedua terbesar dalam ekonomi Malaysia, dan bidang ini berpotensi sebagai punca rezeki yang baik. Nadge Read More …
The Smart Ticket that shows you where you need to go
A brilliant new technology from Malaysia winds up elsewhere. Feature Story by Elián E. González , www.donquijote.org/spanishlanguage/press The little card actually lit up, indicating a direction to follow. “Ya, just follow the light on the card,” said Hazrein Yong Abdullah, Read More …
The Legend of Mu, and how the Malay people and Atlantis got their names
At 08:20 PM 3/22/01 , ak wrote: … “Melayu” is a word that existed long before the Europeans ‘discovered’ our wonderful little paradise… but its meaning in Javanese is not flattering either… Nadge’s feedback: I’d suggest that it is neither Read More …