Brunei Darussalam

Min of Culture, Youth & Sports visits UK

December 17, 2011

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports recently ended a five-day working visit to the United Kingdom where he paid visits to several points of interest, including the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, the Department for Culture, Media and Sports and the Olympic Park the venue for the 2012 Olympic Games, and held a dialogue [...]

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Telbru Movie Night ROCKED!

December 16, 2011

It was an exciting night for 100 loyal customers of Telekom Brunei Berhad (Telbru) as they were invited to the first screening of Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol at the Empire Hotel Cinema, Jerudong. The invited hundred were the lucky winners of TelBru’s “Movie Night 2011 with TelBru” competition. Prior to the movie night. TelBru [...]

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Ristorante Buon Gusto

December 14, 2011

Ristorante Buon Gusto opened its doors for business last weekend serving high end italian cuisine to an increasingly sophisticated market of Bruneian diners. Buon Gusto means “good flavour” in Italian and from the pre-opening menu tasting that we had a few weeks ago, the food is definitely going to be making an impression!

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Brunei HAS got talent!!

December 12, 2011

After weeks of nerve-wracking preparations, Cheenyca Ong proved that she has what it takes to emerge as the champion of the B-Mobile "Who’s Got Talent?" Season 3 talent competition. The songtress, who went up against nine other finalists at the grand finale at The Airport Mall, Berakas last night walked away with a grand prize [...]

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Anugerah Pelangi 2011

December 11, 2011

Congratulations to Zul Faden, Chosen Male Vocalist, Qeez Idrus, Chosen Female Vocalist, A Band Once, Chosen Group, and Jazz Hayat and Fakhrul Razi for Chosen Song! The Anugerah Pelangi award is one of the highest recognition in local entertainment industry. Hosted by Pelangi FM of Radio Brunei, this year’s Anugerah Pelangi is the fourth to [...]

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Chevening Scholarship Applications Open!

December 9, 2011

The Chevening Scholarship – Brunei programme for the academic year of 2012/13 is now open for applications. The programme funds full-time postgraduate study for one-year course at a UK university. Applications are accepted in any discipline in line with the socio-economic development of Brunei, which include, but are not exclusive to Knowledge Economy and Economic [...]

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Energy: Your Future Horizon

December 8, 2011

Morning folks! The Oil and Gas Job Fair 2011 approaching soon! This is an initiative led by the Energy Department of the Prime Minister’s Office in close collaboration with the oil and gas operators in Brunei Darussalam. The main objective of this fair is to advance the employment of local in the oil and gas [...]

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Telbru Let’s Trek ROCKED!

December 7, 2011

Brunei’s biggest and first 48-hour event organised by Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) kicked off on December 2nd and ended today at 3.00pm at the Jerudong Park (JPCC) Amphitheatre in Jerudong. The winners of Let’s Trek Challenge were team number 313, consisting of Mohd Danny bin Aimi, Harrisman Ashady and Mohammad Akif. The winners drove home [...]

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World AIDS Day Tomorrow

November 30, 2011

Hello & salam all! Tomorrow is World AIDS Day. Please share the attached information. The highest number of HIV infection including Sexually Transmitted Infections, is among young people i.e.,teenagers and the young productive age-group in Brunei and young Bruneians are well connected on the internet. We’d like to take this opportunity to use your blogging [...]

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Are you ready to Trek??

November 30, 2011

Following with Telekom Brunei Berhad‘s (TelBru) annual ‘Let’s’ Campaign, this years‘ biggest customer event is TelBru “Let’s Trek, and the Explorers of Unseen Treasures“ which will kick off on Friday, 2nd December and finishes on Sunday, 4th December. According to officials from TelBru, this will be the first 48-hour race in Brunei from 3:00PM on [...]

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The BIBD Media Cook Out!

November 27, 2011

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD) recently held a media appreciation night to express its gratitude to members of the media at the Royal Brunei Recreational Club. “It is a good opportunity for the management and staff of BIBD to get to know the media in Brunei in an informal outing session and at the [...]

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Silla Korean Restaurant

November 24, 2011

Although an acquired taste with its bold and spicy flavours, Korean cuisine is slowly garnering a following in Brunei. To date there are probably a handful of Korean restaurants in town.A couple of nights ago, da missus and I checked out this new Korean restaurant called Silla which just opened down the road from our [...]

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HSBC Retro Night!

November 20, 2011

This year’s theme for HSBC’s Media Appreciation Night is RETRO, and this includes mod, disco, flower power, and funky pop. I chose to go as a hippie and just as well cos I blended in well with quite a number of other media folks who chose to turn up in hippie gear as well! The [...]

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Deepavali Nal Valtukal – PWM Deepavali Night 2011

November 17, 2011

Excerpt from the organizing committee chairman, Raja Segaran Suppiah: This celebration is another effort of PWM to bring all community in Brunei to come together and to have better understanding of another culture. Deepavali has become an occasion for social togetherness, both within the Malaysian community, Bruneians and friends of all races in Brunei. This [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels

November 14, 2011

Today is World Diabetes Day. I am a diabetic and as part of WDD, I am taking the initiative to share as much information as possible about diabetes as possible for the next week or so. Most of the info will be stuff that I’ve gathered over the years but I still find useful as [...]

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Convergence 2011. From Success to Significance

November 13, 2011

The first youth-led leadership forum, targeting Brunei’s Next generation – Convergence, took place at the BMW Showroom in Beribi Industrial Area last night, attended by over 100 invited guests ranging from students, fresh-graduates, entrepreneurs, visionary executives, innovators and members from the Local creative industry. The forum, the first of its kind to be held here, [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

November 12, 2011

Facts: Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in diabetes, accounting for some 50% of all diabetes fatalities, and much disability. On average, people with type 2 diabetes will die 5-10 years before people without diabetes and most of this excess mortality is due to cardiovascular disease. People with type 2 diabetes are over twice [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Kidney Disease

November 11, 2011

Facts Diabetic kidney disease occurs in approximately one third of all people with diabetes. Kidney failure typically occurs after 20-30 years of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is 2-3 times higher in someone with microalbuminuria compared to a person with normal albumin excretion. Type 2 diabetes has become the [...]

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Megastrike Bowl Opens Tomorrow!

November 10, 2011

There’s a new bowling alley in town and its slated to open tomorrow, 11/11/11. Megastrike Bowling is located on the 3rd floor of the Airport Mall. Megastrike brings up the standard of bowling centres with plush carpeting, 22 lanes, and best of all, that brand new smell! I might just join a league since its [...]

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Telbru Korban Celebration 1432

November 9, 2011

As an initiative of Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) to celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Adha, TelBru organized a Korban or ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ ceremony. The ceremony was held at TelBru Tutong branch this afternoon. Among the activities implemented during the ceremony were the recital of ‘takbir’ hari raya, the distribution of the sacrificial meat to the [...]

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Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidil Adha

November 7, 2011

Aidil Adha is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a commemoration of Ibrahim‘s (Abraham‘s) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail for Allah. It is one of two Qur’anic Eid festivals that Muslims celebrate. Aidil Adha is the 10th day of the month of Zul Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities sometimes [...]

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SEA Games Flag Handover Ceremony

November 6, 2011

His Royal Highness Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah yesterday expressed high hopes for the national contingent to be able to borne their responsibilities and duties as professional athletes at the 26th SEA Games, by emphasising on the importance of discipline, commitment and confidence in the biennial multi-sport event. HRH in his capacity as President of the [...]

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World Diabetes Day. Call to ACTION.

November 5, 2011

Hi folks, today’s post is a community message aimed at bringing awareness to the public about World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes [...]

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Telbru Premiere Screening

November 3, 2011

Hey folks! Stand a chance to win passes to TelBru’s special premier screening of MI:IV Ghost Protocol in December! YOUR MISSION: Should you decide to enter the draw, is to LIKE the TelBru FB page and FOLLOW @TelBru on twitter AND send an email to cc.unit@telbru.com.bn stating your full name, IC number and FB and [...]

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Getting to Zero – An invitation from BDAC

November 2, 2011

Looking for gorgeous shawls to match with your beautiful clothes/dresses ? Cahaya Butik Outlet has it all. Cahaya Butik Outlet has varieties of beautiful shawls; satin shawl, printed shawls, pashminas, exclusive cotton, our popular shawl scarf from Orsay.com and jewelled patchwork shawls with a perfect combination of colours just what you are looking for! Simply [...]

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TechXpo 2011 Takes Off

October 28, 2011

BRUNEI’s second run of the Technology Expo (TechXpo) 2011 opened yesterday as the Sultanate’s premier destination for technology-based attractions for consumers and investors at the International Convention Centre. Gathering 60 companies from both local and foreign countries, the TechXpo offers visitors and participants a wide range of IT and IT-related products and services ranging from [...]

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HM launches UNISSA Mushaf

October 25, 2011

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday underscored the need for everyone to have their own ‘identity’ while at the same time urging them, particularly the undergraduates, to think and act wisely in order to glorify their identity. His Majesty also stressed on the importance of maintaining high accuracy of the [...]

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JIS Art & Design Technology Exhibition

October 24, 2011

BRITISH High Commissioner Rob Fenn commented that Brunei could have a “distinctive voice” in the creative industry during his speech yesterday at the official opening of the Jerudong International School (JIS) “Eleventh Art and Design Technology”. Held at the new Arts Centre, the High Commissioner stated that some Bruneians should not worry about the conflict [...]

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#SocMedBN ROCKED!

October 22, 2011

Bandar Seri Begawan – The first-ever social media conference in Brunei Darussalam ‘Brunei Online, Social Media: There’s Where It’s @’ was successfully held yesterday at Radisson Hotel in the capital. Nearly 80 social media aficionados joined the conversation at the informal gathering. Among them were renowned entrepreneurs and individuals who apply the tools of social [...]

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Social Media: That’s Where It’s @

October 17, 2011

The Conference The Social Media Conference is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and individuals who apply the tools of social media in their lives – whether it be for business or as an individual member of society. The Topics The Backbone of Social Media Dude, Where’s My Traffic? 140 Characters or Less: Why Join the [...]

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Di Tanjong Katong, airnya biru…

October 16, 2011

Last night’s Singapore Association Annual Dinner was characterized by fun, entertainment, and of course multiculturalism. The venue was packed solid with folks from Singapore and their friends and family. There were performances from Pei Pei, Yani, and local band Prodigy. The emcee for the night was Singaporean funnyman Suhaimi Yusof who got the crowd chuckling [...]

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Nerds or Superheroes – Baiduri Media Nite

October 15, 2011

Despite the Nerds or Superheroes theme, it was the invasion of the nerds at the Baiduri Bank Media Appreciation Night last night where the nerds clearly outnumbered the superheroes! Those who WERE dressed as superheroes were AWESOME though! Baiduri GM Pierre Imhof was fortunate that he didn’t take an SMS suggestion from a friend asking [...]

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Baiduri/JPMC Stroke Awareness Talk

October 11, 2011

Last night, yours truly attended an awareness talk organised by Baiduri Prestige, the bank’s exclusive programme in collaboration with Jerudong Park Medical Centre, the highly acclaimed Head of Neuroscience Stroke Rehabilitation Centre in JPMC, Professor Datin Seri Laila Jasa Dr Uta Meyding-Lamade conducted a talk on stroke awareness at the Radisson Hotel yesterday in conjunction with the [...]

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Bentornato Maurizio!

October 10, 2011

Hi folks! After a long absence, my buddy Mauri is back in the kitchens of Grazie Mauri to cook up a storm! He’s making up for lost time by inviting all Italian food lovers in Brunei to come on over to Grazie Mauri in Gadong to have a go at the variety of authentic Italian [...]

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Félicitations pour les francophones

October 9, 2011

Alliance Francaise de Brunei Darussalam (AF Brunei) held a ceremony of DELF Certificate Presentation to 8 DELF who have succeeded in their DELF Examinations in June 2011. Present as the guest of honour was His Excellency, Mr. Louis LE VERT, the French Ambassador in Brunei Darussalam to present the DELF Certifications to the 8 DELF [...]

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Bunker Bistro Launches New Menu

October 6, 2011

The Empire Hotel and Country Club’s upscale clubhouse restaurant – Bunker Bistro has launched its new menu early this month. The dining venue that overlooks the putting green, South China Sea and Country Club’s 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, is featuring a deliciously new appetizing menu, highlighting both local and international cuisine. marinated mushroom [...]

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UBD Student Community Outreach Promotes Recycling Culture

October 4, 2011

Two weekends ago, families in Kampung Bolkiah found out that they could actually exchange their “trash” for food. The Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Student Community Outreach Team (SCOT) gave rice and noodles to low income families in the village in exchange for their collected recylables. The students’ group aims to eradicate poverty and to promote “green” [...]

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6th Annual Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar

October 3, 2011

Yesterday’s charity bazaar at Pusat Ehsan in Bengkurong was a fun-filled and crowded affair. I missed the opening ceremony in the morning but dropped by in the afternoon to check it out. The kids really enjoyed themselves with the various games and activities which were on offer. It really reminded me of the Gurkha Fair [...]

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8th Abacus Travel Fair Kicks Off!

October 2, 2011

Abacus Distribution Systems (Brunei) Sdn Bhd launched its eighth Holiday and Travel Fair yesterday at the Atrium, Airport Mall, Berakas. The 8th annual Abacus Holiday Travel Fair was officially opened by Mr Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Office Royal Brunei Airlines and Chairman of Abacus Brunei. The two-day fair, organised by Abacus [...]

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Don’t Miss the Charity Bazaar Tomorrow!!

October 1, 2011

PUSAT Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam will once again organise a fun-filled Sunday for members of the public at their 6th Charity Bazaar tomorrow! The launching of the event will be officiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah at the grounds of Pusat Ehsan in Kg Bengkurong, where the Charity Bazaar will be held. [...]

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