SCB Celebrates 50 years in Brunei

Terima Kasih!

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Pics taken during a luncheon hosted by Standard Chartered Bank to celebrate its 50th year in Brunei. The Regional CEO, Ray Ferguson flew in especially for the occasion. Present at the event were over 100 customers, diplomatic corps and senior government officials including YB Minister of Finance II, YB Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, YB Minister of Health, and Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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SCB Brunei CEO Siew Chuen, in her speech,
expressed pride on the bank’s long history in the country.

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Ray Ferguson with YB Minister of Industry & Primary Resources

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A bonza sailing afternoon!

Voting closes at 9am today!

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend two sailing events, the Mike Pike Memorial Trophy and the Borneo Optimist Championships which took place at the Royal Brunei Yacht Club in Serasa. Taking part in both events were sailors from Kota Kinabalu Yacht Club, Sarawak Sailing Association, Piasau Boat Club, Sandakan Yacht Club, and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sailing Club. It was an extremely HOT but awesome afternoon out on the water capturing these athletes trying to outdo each other! Thank you very much Kem and Andrew for your hospitality!

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Splish splash!

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Left: Some of the kids at the pre-race briefing
Right: Rufina Tan, Asian Games sailing gold medallist

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Left: Kem and Andrew, my wonderful hosts
Right: A fellow photog who has incriminating pics of me! Hahaha!

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Brunei Tourism and KNK flag bearers Yannick Marcillat and his sailing partner cooling off
while waiting for the wind to pick up. Did I mention it was a SCORCHING afternoon?

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7 Hills 7 Challenges

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photo by RJ63

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Yes folks thats what this year’s SMARTER Seven Hills Challenge is all about, aside from raising funds for the Autism Adult Center. Its about the seven essential living skills that these special kids need to learn as they transition into adulthood. They are:

  1. Personal Management
  2. Home Management
  3. Leisure and Spiritual Management
  4. Academic Skills Management
  5. Vocational Management
  6. Employment Management
  7. Family Life Management

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Registration and donation time

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Presenting certificates to the sponsors, DST Group and Kristal-Astro. MUCHAS GRACIAS!

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Warming up!

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Safety prayer before starting the hike

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