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Digital Scrapbook – A Bruneian Student in UK

November 10, 2010

Share your experience of education in the UK with the British High Commission and you could win an iPhone, iPad or other valuable prizes! The High Commission hopes to entice Bruneian students currently in the UK, or any Bruneian who has studied there, to take part in a competition called ‘The Digital Scrap Book – [...]

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Learning how to point – Chef Mauri’s Bolognese Festival

November 9, 2010

Salah ni liau Mauri… Ahhh… ani baru ya…. From 8th until 28th November 2010, Chef Maurizio will be showcasing a popular Italian dish, the Bolognese.  For only BND 8.80, have the chance to tickle your taste buds with our authentic Bolognese dishes. With 6 different choices of dishes to choose from, you will not want [...]

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TelBru Let’s Give Back Visit to Pusat Ehsan

November 8, 2010

Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) lent a helping hand to the Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam though a cleaning campaign held at its branch in Kampong Bengkurong today. A team of around 50 TelBru volunteers under the ’Let’s Give Back’ initiative set about first thing in the morning to clean the classrooms and surroundings of the [...]

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Sweet Sweet Victory! Barracudas 71-56 Patriots

November 7, 2010

After losing in the first match against the Philippines Patriots in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Season 2 a few weeks ago, the Brunei Barracudas redeemed themselves  last night with a sweet, sweet victory of 71 to 56 at the National Indoor Stadium. It was an awesome game with the Patriots putting up a [...]

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Blue Eden offers new menu items

November 5, 2010

Chicken Mayo Lumpia Beef Steak

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HRH Crown Prince launches TechXpo 2010

November 4, 2010

Pics from this morning’s launching of the IFB TechXpo 2010 at ICC which was graced by HRH the Crown Prince. Took Abigail 2.0 out for a spin and put her through her paces. After so long off full frame, it felt AWESOME

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Getting ready for TechXpo 2010

November 3, 2010

Brunei’s first technology exposition, "TechXpo 2010", is set to be the perfect platform for consumers, businesses and industry players to meet and exchange knowledge on the global technology related trends, developments as well as ideas. Organised by InfoCom Federation Brunei (IFB), a nonprofit that serves as the voice of Brunei’s ICT industry, with the support [...]

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A Borneo 2.0 Weekend

November 1, 2010

Last weekend was spent in Kota Kinabalu where I was invited to speak at the B2.0 Borneo Bloggers + New Media Dialogue organized by Borneocolours.com, an “independent organization that promotes borneo island as a single branded destination, working with the Borneo community and bloggers closely.” B2.0 is a social gathering that focuses on networking, collaboration [...]

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THiNK BIG Technology Forum 2010

October 29, 2010

Today’s pics brought to you by my guest photog, Karyawan. From RTB: It has been 10 years since e-Government was introduced to the country and most had been focused on the infrastructure and the back end of the system. After the launch of the e-Government Startegic Plan in May 2009 the main focus for e-Government [...]

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View from Menara Taming Sari

October 28, 2010

This 80 meter tower, fashioned after the famed Keris of the Legend Hang Tuah, stands tall over downtown Melaka, overseeing the Melaka River, the Stadthuy’s, the St. Paul Church and the adjoining A Famosa Fort, and the route the Melaka Duck Tours takes through Jalan Merdeka. Much like Jerudong’s now defunct rotating tower, or the [...]

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The Mall Cineplex goes 3D

October 27, 2010

Yup that’s right folks! The Mall Cineplex is now showing movies in 3D glory! Last night was the premiere launching of the 3D cinema with a screening of Toy Story 3D. It’s the fourth time I’ve watched it in 3D and it still ROCKS!! To Infinity… and BEYOND! In a press statement released by the [...]

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Melaka Duck Tours

October 24, 2010

This was the point in the trip that I’ve only realized that we are not actually touring a duck farm of some sort… I present to you, Melaka’s Duck Tours. Billed as Malaysia’s only Land & Sea Adventure, this is a great way to showcase Melaka’s importance historically, in terms of it’s strategic importance as [...]

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Friday Fright Nite with HSBC!

October 23, 2010

Pics from last night’s AWESOME media appreciation event hosted by HSBC. The theme for the night was fright night and my were there some “scary costumes on so many levels” as HSBC CEO Tareq Muhmood put it! It was a thoroughly enjoyable night and my hat goes off to the HSBC gang who put this [...]

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BruKent Society celebrates belated Hari Raya in Canterbury

October 21, 2010

On the 16th of October 2010, despite the ending of Syawal, Bruneians in Kent still celebrated Hari Raya with joy and vigour no less. The event was held at Darwin Missing Ling, in Peter Brown Room. A selection of delicacies was provided by the committee members while others brought dishes of their own making the [...]

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A Famosa Fort

October 17, 2010

Reedz sez: Happy Sunday everyone! In case you didnt realize, my guest blogger Souljah has been posting his travel journal on his visit to Malacca and Johore recently, which was organized by Tourism Malaysia. Based on the accounts so far Malacca is a fascinating destination with Kampung Morten, Stadthuys Square, and of course Famosa Fort. [...]

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Painfully close… Brunei Barracudas 67 vs 71 Philippines Patriots

October 17, 2010

Some of the Facebook comments from the game: Ak Muhammad Hafiz Chris Garnet need to improve on his game, especially, on ”defense” if the Brunei Barracudas need to win a ball game.. but if his playing style stay the same, they need to get rid off him and bring Mike Pilgrim back on the court. [...]

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Stadthuys Square

October 15, 2010

There’s no denying, the first images you will conjure up when thinking about Melaka, is the distinctive red buildings and the historical ruins. And my knowledge of Melaka is usually limited to that. What better way to gain more info on Melaka than by being in Melaka itself right? Stadthuys literally means town hall in [...]

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What will happen to Autistic Bruneians?

October 13, 2010

This letter appeared in BB today: Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder’ that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have problems with social and communication skills. Many people with ASD also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to sensations. It is part of a group of [...]

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Kampung Morten – Villa Sentosa

October 11, 2010

Tuan Hj Ibrahim Hj Hashim, the younger brother of Mr Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim posing in front of Villa Sentosa, located at a bend in the Melaka River. Tuan Abdul Rahim is the curator of this living museum, and son of the late Tuan Haji Hashim bin Dato Demang Haji Abdul Ghani, the founder of [...]

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Happy 6th Anniversary Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group

October 10, 2010

The Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group held its 6th Anniversary dinner cum Hari Raya gathering last night at KTM Thai Restaurant in Jerudong. I managed to drop by and take a few shots. Congrats on your 6th year guys and I look forward to the formation of a Brunei Darussalam Cancer Support Group as an [...]

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Fam Trippin’ to Melaka

October 9, 2010

A group photo with Exco Negeri Melaka, Datuk Seet Har Cheow and Mr. Marwan bin Azar, of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, and the Travel Agents operating in Melaka at the welcoming dinner at the Naza Talyya hotel in Melaka last Monday. At the welcoming dinner, travel agents from Brunei and Melaka [...]

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Radisson launches in style!

October 8, 2010

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, held its grand opening on Wednesday evening in collaboration with the Board of Hotel Associates Sdn Bhd and Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific. YB Guest of Honour accompanied by hotel management & board members Present to officiate the opening was Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Yahya Begawan [...]

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Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar

October 7, 2010

The 5th annual Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar took place last weekend and I managed to catch the first day of it (as opposed to the tail-end last year).

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Something special is coming to Deals!

October 6, 2010

Last night was the first time I set foot in the Radisson Hotel since it changed management from Sheraton. Some subtle changes were visible both outside and inside the building, but the interior decor of the new and improved Deals restaurant was verrry nice indeed! Perfect place for an evening of fine dining in an [...]

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Business School Entrepreneurship Week Carnival

October 5, 2010

Something special is coming to Deals. Click here for more! The Entrepreneurship Week Carnival last weekend was part of the activities lined up during the Entrepreneurship Week last week. The line-up of activities throughout the week included entrepreneurial talk by Cikgu Md Saifullah DP Hj Mustajab, talk on importance of advertising by Cikgu Fujiminori Hj [...]

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The Faceshop opens its 4th outlet at Times Square

October 3, 2010

Congratulations to The Faceshop on the opening of its 4th retail outlet in Brunei Darussalam situated at Times Square, Brunei’s latest shopping destination. The opening ceremony this morning was attended by HE Mr Kim Dae Sik, Korean Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, and Mrs Kim. It seems Korean cosmetics have gained a substantial following judging by [...]

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b2.0: Borneo Bloggers + New Media Dialogue

October 2, 2010

Bloggers and new media practitioners from Borneo Island and South East Asia Region will have their first meet up for networking and dialogue session on 29th to 30th October 2010, held at 1Borneo Grand Ballroom, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. The event dubbed as B2.0 Borneo Bloggers + New Media Dialogue will be a social [...]

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Come join us for a humanitarian cause this Sunday!

October 1, 2010

We know da gangsta’s gonna be there… Kurapak’s coming… So’s Tiger Lim… The HSBC gang’s gonna be there… Question is… ARE YOU?? Yesterday, the Pakistani High Commission held a bloggers’ and press conference to announce the walkathon for Pakistani Flood Relief which is taking place this Sunday, 3rd October at the National Stadium. The event [...]

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Bloggers, know your rights & responsibilites!

September 24, 2010

TigerLim, Anakbrunei and Da Gangsta will be attending! Title of talk: A Blogger’s Rights and Responsibilities & the other legal issues on the use of Social Media in Brunei Darussalam Are you a blogger? Like bloggers elsewhere, Brunei bloggers publish on a multitude of topics ranging from the mundane to those with attention grabbing content. [...]

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A night at the Opera

September 23, 2010

Every year, during the mid-autumn mooncake festival, the chinese opera troupe from Xiamen come round to perform at the Chinese temple in BSB. I missed it last year so this year I made it a point to drop by. Apologies to my buddy the chief for having to step out from his raya function early [...]

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Congratulations Hj Kamal Bahrin, Chevening Scholar 2010

September 22, 2010

Bandar Seri Begawan – The British High Commission together with the Centre for British Teachers Education Services (CfBT) yesterday awarded a Brunei Mathematics teacher the CfBT Chevening Scholarship that will see him take an MSc at the University of Sussex. Hj Kamal Bahrin Jamal, a Maths teacher for the past six years at the Pengiran [...]

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Lebaran 1431

September 20, 2010

Hari Raya this year has been bitter-sweet. Spent mostly in the company of family and close friends, its been a week of reflection and thanks-giving. I feel lucky to be able to spend it at home this year after having to leave the night before eid last year. At the same time, I am sad [...]

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Here’s to a peaceful, spiritual, non-political eid ul fitr everyone…

September 9, 2010

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allah is Great, Allah is Great Allahu Akbar Allah is Great La illaha il Allah there is no God, but Allah Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Allah is Great, Allah is Great walilahil Hamd to Him belongs all Praise

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SMARTER Brunei celebrates 9 years

September 9, 2010

Last night, SMARTER Brunei celebrated its 9th Year Anniversary with a breaking fast ceremony in Sengkurong. Present were all the SMARTER Brunei families and staff of the SMARTER Brunei Center. Handing over proceeds from Momz Mooncake sale

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Breaking Fast with Brunei Forever Forum

September 7, 2010

Pics from the Brunei Forever Forum Sungkai event which took place last weekend.

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Have you been to the Expo?

September 4, 2010

The one at the indoor stadium that is… some interesting stuff there… Most notably the awesome Biskut Batang Buruk Each “batang” is packed with mung bean goodness Original recipe from Johor

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Sungkai with the BHC

August 31, 2010

Bandar Seri Begawan – The British High Commission would be launching a project entitled "Digital Scrapbook for Brunei Students in UK" soon with the aim of analysing the experiences of Bruneians who have spent several years in British universities. Mr Rob Fenn, the British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, said this during the hosting of [...]

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BruKent Sungkai Get-Together between seniors and freshers!

August 31, 2010

The Bersungkai Get-Together was held last Thursday, on the 26th August 2010 in conjunction of the holy month of Ramadhan and to celebrate the initiative of close ties between seniors and juniors by BruKent Society. This unprecedented event was held at the Coffee Zone in Gadong branch of which 21 individuals had come to break [...]

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Life on the Google Nexus One – Set 1

August 29, 2010

Dinner at Al-Mashriq with Damissus The cemetery I pass by everyday Showcase Cinema De Lux Lunch at KAYU

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Double Standards…

August 25, 2010

This came in my email inbox this morning and I thought it was a nice way of conveying a sensitive message. Thanks Habib for this

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