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Celebrating Chinese New Year in Cardiff

February 8, 2011

Today’s post is brought to you by guest blogger Jules Lo who writes about her recent CNY celebration together with other Bruneian students in Cardiff. Thank you very much for your heart-warming post Jules! I see some familiar faces from my visit to Caerdydd last year. First, let me introduce myself, my name is Juliana [...]

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iPhone 4, iPad and other prizes up for grabs!!

January 30, 2011

Hey peeps! Just a gentle reminder that the competition to find the best video about the Bruneian experience of UK education, the so-called “Digital Scrap Book”, is on for another month. The competition, organised by the British High Commission, involves making and posting an online video of up to three minutes in length, documenting the [...]

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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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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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World Diabetes Day 2010 – Let’s Take Control of Diabetes. Now.

November 14, 2010

Diabetes currently affects more than 300 million people worldwide. A further 350 million are at high risk of developing diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation predicts that by 2030, close to half a billion people will live with diabetes worldwide. Over the past 30 years the global figures for the number of people living with diabetes [...]

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1 day to go to World Diabetes Day

November 13, 2010

1. Tomorrow – the first day of our future As the world gets ready tomorrow to mark another World Diabetes Day, we would like to share with you a message from the President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Professor Jean Claude Mbanya: "People from all corners of the world will literally bring diabetes to [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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AB & damissus go walkabout – Eurodisney

August 7, 2010

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Honeymoon in London?

June 28, 2010

Damissus is currently visiting and as a run up to our little honeymoon getaway in Paris next week, we decided to do the London tourist thing and hop on the Original London Tour. Tower Bridge Lunch at Jom Makan

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AB talks to Bruneian Students in UK – Ihsan

June 15, 2010

Cambridge PhD candidate Ihsan Nazurah Zulkipli Tell me a bit about yourself All about myself. Hmmmm, let’s see. Well, I’m the eldest of 6 and the only one (so far) to do sciencey stuff. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Bristol, a BSc in Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. By the [...]

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A night at Yen Sushi

June 14, 2010

After the “inda berapa” experience at Yo! Sushi in Leicester earlier this year, I resigned myself to the fact that I would be sushi deprived for the duration of my stay in Leicester. But last weekend, a new sushi bar opened and it served up some pretty good sushi. So the karaoke gang and I [...]

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AB talks to Bruneian Students in UK – Armacester

June 11, 2010

Extracted from BT on 4th May 2010: While officiating the Art & Design Exhibition at the Meragang Sixth Form Centre, Education Minister Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman said the new education system (SPN21), art was a subject that the ministry encouraged students to take. "Doing art doesn’t mean you’re going to be an artist. You [...]

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JOB VACANCY AD

June 9, 2010

Received this really good ad in an email from da sista. POSITION: Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include [...]

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End of exam BBQ at Linton St

June 5, 2010

Chillaxin Lovin the feel of this pic

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BruKent’s “Amazing” Race

April 21, 2010

A few weeks ago, BruKent Soceity organised the BruKent Race, which is the 3rd event that they have organised after its establishment in February. BruKent Race is a competition that more or less like Amazing Race or Treasure Hunt which contain clues, riddles and tasks for the competitor to solve. The event was took place [...]

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So, what are you studying Reedz? – The Dissertation

April 17, 2010

Today I thought I’d shed a bit of light on what exactly am I researching at the moment for my dissertation. But first things first, what exactly IS a dissertation? A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification presenting the author’s research and findings. For [...]

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So, what are you studying Reedz?

April 12, 2010

This is perhaps the most asked question that I get next to “Where are you studying Reedz?” So I decided to answer the question with today’s post. I am also planning to post some of the more interesting stuff that I find in my readings for my dissertation. So for those of you who are [...]

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The Pre-Easter Break Makan

March 30, 2010

Happy 8th Birthday to Nina the Bartina! Hope you had an awesome day today! I Love You sweety! After spending the morning in Nottingham covering the BruNotts Easter Games, I made my way back to Leicester to join some friends for a good old makan-makan geder-geder heheh. Some lovely Bruneian food to help soothe away [...]

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BruNotts Easter Games – Part Two

March 29, 2010

But first, a message from my friends down under: Assalamualaikum and Hello Friends, Welcome back to Melbourne! We trust everyone has had a good holiday and are settling in well! BSSMelb are hosting a "Potluck Picnic in the Park" event to welcome New and Old friends to Melbourne. We hope in particular to assist new [...]

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BruNotts Easter Games 2010 – Part One

March 28, 2010

Made my way down to Nottingham yesterday to catch the Brunotts Easter Games which was being held at the Uni of Nottingham sports centre. At least 800 Bruneian students turned up for the annual event which included futsal, netball, squash, and badminton tournaments. It was awesome to see so many young Bruneians in one place [...]

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Maul does Birmingham

March 25, 2010

Last weekend, on the way back to Leicester after the uber successful Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium in London, I stopped over at Birmingham at the invitation of fellow anak Brunei and martial arts guru, Maul, who was conducting one of his Silat Suffian Bela Diri seminars there. Among those present at the seminar were international martial [...]

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Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium 2010 – Part 2

March 23, 2010

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Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium 2010 – Part 1

March 21, 2010

The second Bruneian Postgraduate Seminar was held yesterday at the Brunei Gallery in the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. The Brunei Gallery was a gift from HM to University of London There was a donation box for SMARTER and the CUBS fundraising marathon Mr BR’s arrival

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MAD PAINTBALL 2010 – By Fatin Safri

March 17, 2010

The 27th of February 2010 was a day to remember. Students from around the UK arrived in coaches at 7 in the morning at the Cosford Paintball Site in Wolverhampton, all geared up for the day’s events. That’s right. The yearly Mad Paintball tournament was back and better than ever! Getting into their military style [...]

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Seri Brunei – Bab Kedua

March 15, 2010

Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate student in UK? If so, have you registered for the Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium yet? The show continues… Upacara bertunang. Check out this hilarious skit here! Signing the contract Lucky Draw! Upacara bebadak

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Seri Brunei – Bab Pertama

March 14, 2010

In conjunction with 26th Brunei National Day celebration, the Brunei Darussalam Student Society Wales (BDSS) in collaboration with Brunei Student Union organized and event in Cardiff entitled ‘Seri Brunei’. The theme for the day was ”The traditional Brunei wedding” which showcased a Bruneian wedding which is steeped in Bruneian culture and tradition. There were also various performances such as Malay traditional dance [...]

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Croeso i Caerdydd, Prifddinas Cymru

March 13, 2010

Arrived in Cardiff yesterday for the weekend. I’m attending the Brunei Darussalam Student Society Wales’ annual national day event which this year carries the theme, Seri Brunei – A Traditional Brunei Malay Wedding. Last night I attended the rehearsals and it was great to see a few familiar faces and quite a few more new [...]

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SME Financing explained to UBD undergrads

March 10, 2010

Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate student in UK? If so, have you registered for the Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium yet? The Bruneian Postgraduate Society is holding its second Bruneian Postgraduate Symposium on March 20 with the theme: ‘Sustainability and Growth: Securing our Nation’s future’. The main panels for this year’s symposium are National Identity and [...]

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MAD Paintball 2010!

February 28, 2010

Pics from yesterday’s MadPaintball 2010 event which was organized by the folks at Brumingham. Unfortunately I was not able to make it, so these pics are borrowed from Munir, Masrina, Rauhah, Qidah, and Azriah on Facebook

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BRULeics is formed

February 25, 2010

Pics from last night’s inaugural meeting of the Leicester Brunei Students’ Society, BRULeics. It was an informal affair which began with a discussion about the new society, followed by a nice pot-luck dinner. Thanks for coming guys and lets keep this ball rolling! Enjoy the pics! Mimi’s doodle Abhar introducing his brother Amirul Writing the [...]

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Menyambut Hari Kebangsaan Ke-26 di kota Leicester

February 24, 2010

French Crepes with Nutella and Whipped Cream… yummm Adam the top salesman

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Bersiar-siar di Kota London – Part 3

February 10, 2010

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Bersiar-siar di Kota London – Part 2

February 8, 2010

National Art Gallery Trafalgar Square The Lions of the Empire I wonder how many times this area has been photographed Especially these lions

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