Corporate Events

Anugerah RTB 2010 – Persada Seni Warisan

January 31, 2011

The Anugerah RTB or RTB Award 2010 was the highlight of the RTB Media Carnival 2011. Quality work which is popular among the masses as well as continuously contributing in the field of broadcasting specifically in Radio Television Brunei, RTB was the platform in appreciating and recognising the works of RTB employees and local artistes. [...]

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RTB Media Carnival & BITC

January 30, 2011

The Radio Television Brunei (RTB) Media Carnival has returned for its third outing, and was officially launched yesterday at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. The carnival was launched by the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Dato PadukaAwang Haji Abd Wahab bin Juned. The RTB Media Carnival 2011 is part of RTB’s [...]

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Think BIG Business Plan Awards 2011

January 22, 2011
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BIBD Annual General Meeting

January 21, 2011

The BIBD AGM was held yesterday afternoon at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Also at the meeting were BIBD Board Members Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Junaidi bin Hj Masri, Kamran Faridi and BIBD’s Managing Director Javed Ahmad bin Kamil Hasan. Others in attendance were members from Syariah Advisory Body as well as officers and [...]

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Cooltones awards SMS quiz prize winners!

January 10, 2011

A prize presentation ceremony was held for the lucky draw winners of the Cooltones SMS quiz. The two lucky winners this week, Ak.Mohd Idzzat Amir Bin Pg Hj Abd Aziz, Maladiah Bte Liman and Hjh Nazliah Hj Nali were selected from the top 30 players of the Grand Borneo SMS quiz. Prizes were presented by [...]

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Checking out CF7

January 9, 2011

Today was a HOT day! And was it me or was the WHOLE of Brunei at the ICC checking out CF7? For some reason Japanese snacks were at the forefront this year Kimono-clad sales assistants help you pick a snack This guy was selling a simple but  interesting gadget Kurapak and crew

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Malam Amal Penuh Cinta

January 1, 2011

What an AWESOME night it was at the Green Frog Charity Concert `GEN Y MUSIK FIESTA – MALAM AMAL PENUH CINTA’ at the JPCC Mini Amphitheatre. Organised by KatakIjau Humanitarian Relief Support Group, the charity concert was held to raise funds for the Merapi and Mentawai Disaster Relief Fund, Fund for Learning Ladders Society Autism [...]

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A Bruneian in UK

December 27, 2010

Happy Monday folks! It’s the last Monday of 2010 and as we count down to the new year, I just wanted to show you a sample clip I made for the Digital Scrapbook competition which is being organized by the British High Commission in Brunei. I think this is a nice way of preserving memories [...]

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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens its 5th outlet

December 21, 2010

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf opened its fifth outlet at Times Square last weekend with an event which coincided with the grand opening of the shopping centre itself. During the event, Pusat Ehsan, KACA, and SMARTER Brunei, received contributions from The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Caring Cup Programme which was also launched in [...]

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Microsoft banks on Cloud Computing Environment

December 18, 2010

Emerging markets in Asia Pacific are well placed to increase national competitiveness and transform how they compete on the global stage in today’s Cloud Computing environment, emphasized Microsoft Corporation’s Chairman of Emerging Markets and Chief Advisor to the Chief Operating Officer Orlando Ayala. Speaking at Microsoft’s inaugural Accelerating Asia Pacific summit held in Singapore, Ayala [...]

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AB goes walkabout: Microsoft Accelerating Asia Pacific Summit 2010

December 14, 2010

Am in Singapore for two days of open discussion around the theme of ‘Technology and partnerships enabling governments and helping local communities and countries to grow and innovate’. The agenda will include panelists from Microsoft and their partners, and will cover a wide variety of topics from technology helping solve problems related to education, workforce [...]

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Checking out Fisheries Carnival 2010

December 13, 2010

FISH: live, fresh, cooked, processed and even ornamental were abound at this year’s Fisheries Carnival, which opened yesterday at the Fish Landing Complex in Muara to a steady stream of visitors eager to capitalise on the products on offer. Various species of crab and prawn, along with other seafood were also marketed by some 53 [...]

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BIBD Camp Gen-Y Day Two

December 12, 2010
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BIBD Camp Generation Y kicks off!

December 11, 2010

BIBD Acting MD Javed Ahmad with some of the participants BIBD kicked of its “Camp Generation Y” yesterday afternoon at Taman Rekreasi Kg Parit and judging from the pics, the response has been AWESOME!  The youth camp targeted at teenagers between the ages of 12 to 16 years is the first of its kind in [...]

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Checking out the carnival at BRIDEX

December 6, 2010

I think almost everyone in Brunei made at least one stop at the carnival at BRIDEX over the weekend. I dared not venture over there on Friday as the twittersphere was inundated with comments about traffic at BRIDEX. I knew Sunday would be even worse, so the gang and I decided to drop by on [...]

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Distinctly Bold

December 4, 2010
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AWESOME finish to Telbru Let’s Drive!

November 29, 2010

Zuriaddy Ariffin and Hjh Siti Fazriana drove home a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 auto (Lovin this pic by one of my crew, Wani!) Lim Ming Soon, the General Manager of TelBru giving his closing speech Brunei’s biggest and first 24-hour race organised by Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) kicked off on November 27 and ended yesterday at [...]

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BIBD Corporate Banking Invitational Bowling Tournament

November 27, 2010

Pics from last night’s bowling tournament which was held at Utama Bowling. There was a huge turnout of teams representing BIBD’s corporate banking customers. Your’s truly was supposed to be bowling for Telbru but had to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately, the Telbru team retained its title of overall champions with a total [...]

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Sambutan Hari Raya Aidil Adha di Telbru

November 23, 2010

Happy Tuesday everyone. Today’s pics are from the Aidil Adha sacrifice which was held at Telbru HQ in Berakas last weekend. If I recall correctly, a total of four cows were slaughtered and the meat distributed to orphans and the needy. The event began with a takbir and doa selamat followed by the distribution of [...]

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BTClick Launch at Tasek Lama

November 20, 2010

THE Brunei Times Camera Club (BT Click) held its first gathering of members today at the Tasek Lama Recreational Park in the capital, from 3pm to 5.30pm. Over 70 members turned up for the gathering. Recently set up, BT Click currently has 153 registered members. The purpose of the club is to bring together professional [...]

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BIBD Launches Camp Generation Y

November 19, 2010

After receiving overwhelming response from the country’s first ever endurance sports challenge for youths called “BIBD Cabaran – Anak Brunei 2009”, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee/initiatives has announced to organize its first youth camp ‘BIBD Camp Generation Y’. The youth camp targeted for teenagers between the ages of 12 [...]

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Digital Scrap Book: A Bruneian Student in UK

November 18, 2010

For all you Bruneian students in UK past and present, this is your chance to tell us about your experience in the UK in the most creative way and be in the running to win some awesome prizes! Spread the love #Brunei! The British High Commissioner, Rob Fenn today launched the Digital Scrap Book project, [...]

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Bruneimotors.com test drives the AWESOME 2012 Nissan GT-R Supercar

November 18, 2010

Couple of weeks ago, fellow blogger Haji Suhardi from Bruneimotors.com was among the first in Asia to test drive the new 2012 Nissan GT-R R35 on normal roads and race track in Sendai Highland Raceway located north of Tokyo. Along with him were other motoring journalists including from Top Gear. The undisclosed event was by [...]

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Telbru Lets Drive Campaign gets into gear

November 13, 2010

In the tradition of Telbru’s annual ‘Let’s’ campaigns, the theme for this year is “Let’s Drive: Fun and Adventure Come Alive“. The Let’s Drive concept is based on a car-related theme with TelBru customers put to the test of the ultimate driving adventure across Brunei Darussalam. In teams of 2, racers will drive in search [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Open house at the eye center

September 30, 2010

The BEDB i-Centre held their open house yesterday and yours truly decided to take a break from the dreaded dissertation and drop by to say hi to some good friends over there. Kwok Leong, the centre director speaking to guests Chit chat time   Hello ladies… My buddy Derek from DST was there

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Wanna study in Australia? Mark 8th Oct on yr Calendar!

September 28, 2010

Representatives from leading Australian educational institutions will be in Brunei for the annual Australian Education Exhibition organised by the Australian High Commission. The exhibition is one of the regular promotional events under  the  STUDY IN AUSTRALIA  banner being coordinated and managed by Australian Trade Commission across ASEAN region.  The upcoming exhibition  will be held at [...]

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Go Brunei Barracudas!

September 26, 2010

  Congrats to the Brunei Barracudas on their successful launching and press conference which was held this afternoon at the Mall. Look forward to a successful season in the ABL! Team owner giving her speech Guest of honour says a few words

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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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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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