February 2009

Buku Adalah Masa Depan

February 28, 2009
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The media briefing

February 27, 2009

Pics from last week’s media briefing for the Silver Jubilee National Day celebrations. As da gangsta pointed out, nearly 500 passes were issued to media including “new media” bloggers. Thank you very much indeed to the folks at the information department for acknowledging new media as a bonafide media. To the folks from traditional print [...]

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SOAS Memorial Lecture

February 26, 2009

Mr BR says it all here. I was waiting for something… My auspicious ticket This is what you get with a 50mm lens Up close and personal Special prize if you can guess whose hand that is! Hi Rachy

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BIBD Media Appreciation Night

February 26, 2009

Pics from BIBD’s Media Appreciation Night which was held over the weekend at Ligong Restaurant at the Empire. According to BIDB Acting Managing Director Javed Ahmed, the objective of the Media Appreciation Night was to enable BIBD staff to interact with the media vice versa.

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Brunei sejahtera bumi tercinta

February 25, 2009

Brothers Intek Melaya The long wait… Ohayo gozaimasu! This pic is what I call a "decisive moment"

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Turkish Deeeelite!

February 25, 2009

In conjunction with the new great campaign “Lapar nyenta? Lets go Sheraton”, the hotel has lined up exciting promotions at its outlets for YOU. Sheraton’s first ever Turkish Food Festival is starting from 24th to 28th February at Tasek Brasserie! For just $35 plus 10 per cent service charge per person during buffet dinner from [...]

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Saya ANAK BRUNEI!

February 24, 2009

Jimmy wavin da flag! Sword Drum Senior officials from Ministry of Home Affairs Lovely smile Ladies from Ministry of Health

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I LOVE Brunei Darussalam!

February 23, 2009

This morning’s 25th National Day Celebrations at the stadium could not have gone any better! Weather was perfect (HOT but perfect!) and the crowd was HUGE! Hats off to the organizers and all those who were involved in making this Silver Jubilee National Day a great success! Now, excuse me while I go to sleep… [...]

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Full Dress Rehearsal Part 2

February 22, 2009

This series could probably go on till part 20 but I think this is about it on this site anyway. More on Facebook Flag bearers Ikrar This chap looks familiar… Notice he’s the only one smiling during the march past?   The Telbru Gang!

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The Full Dress Rehearsal

February 21, 2009

Man what a scorcher this morning was! A sign of things to come… Its gonna be a really hot morning at the National Stadium on Monday and unlike downtown where u can duck into the airconditioned Bean for a break from the punishing heat, there will be no such thing at the Stadium. Hmmm… perhaps [...]

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How do you find the time to blog?

February 20, 2009

If you happen to be looking for accommodation in KB, this newly refurbished 5b/3bth home is now available for rent. Located 5 minutes from KB town, its perfect for the family! Click here for more pics or call 8757130 for more details. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been asked this question many times [...]

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How do you become a Royal-Court painter?

February 19, 2009

Mr. Steven Doma-Mikó, born in Füzesgyarmat, a picturesque city of Hungary, is one of the three Royal-Court Painters in the world with talent that is highly appreciated by royal families, other notabilities and celebrities in different regions. During the last three decades Mr. Doma-Mikó founded several museums, and art collections, like the first Japanese Museum [...]

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Just before the Carnival

February 18, 2009

Congratulations to RTB on the successful conclusion of the Anugerah RTB 2008 Carnival last weekend! I dropped by the ICC on the first day but unfortunately it was already 6pm and most booths were closed for the day. These were all I got. More awesome pics at Karyawan’s site.

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More from the Polar Girls Fundraiser

February 17, 2009

Its gonna be a really hectic day today… BRING IT ON! Sugar Cane (?) Pocho pocho time! Put yr hands up in the ayer! Tired but happy bunch The girls doing the walkathon flag-off The rumbling hoarde arrives

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Inside the lion’s head

February 16, 2009

Long overdue pics from last week’s Chap Goh Meh celebration at the Firm’s HQ. Customers were treated to some fantastic performances by three very cheeky lions Ever wonder what it looks like INSIDE?

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Not so lazy Sunday

February 15, 2009

Pics from this morning’s activities. Will have limited access to internet at home for the time being cos I’ve been TOSSED! Thank you berry much to those responsible The morning started real early at the Kianggeh jetty The boyz monkeying around Group hug! Then it was off to the stadium to see this… and this…

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Football for a worthy cause

February 14, 2009

Haven’t decided where to celebrate your love this weekend? Click here Pics taken during last night’s Charity Football Match between DPMM FC and FFBD XI. The match was organized by the Football Federation of Brunei Darussalam . All proceeds (nearly B$100k from what I gather) will be donated to the Fund for Flood and Landslide [...]

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UBD Open Day

February 13, 2009

Yes it does… Dr Zul taking time to explain Generation Next to a potential applicant   Some of the many booths where potential applicants can find out more about UBD and its programmes. I love the layout this year!

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Brumesh Bags Top Prize

February 12, 2009

The Think Big Business Plan Competition, the first ICT-focused business plan competition in Brunei Darussalam organised by iCentre, today announced the winners of the competition in a prize giving ceremony held at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom, The Empire Hotel & Country Club. Present to honour the prize giving ceremony was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah [...]

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Bon Apetito!

February 11, 2009

I’ve forgotten how therapeutic cooking is for me, but was reminded a couple of nights ago when I hosted a small dinner at chez moi. All pics taken by Nia. More at Foodie Tales. Serve the Frittelle ripiene del gamberetto (Cucur Udang) While folks are enjoying the antipasti, dress the salad Plate the linguini… while [...]

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Raising the Flag Part II

February 10, 2009

UBD will be organising an Open Day themed “Opportunities to Transform Your Life” from 12  FEB @ 2pm until 15 FEB 2009 at the MAIN HALL, CHANCELLOR HALL UBD.  Members of the public are welcome to visit us and find out more what is happening during the event. Highlights of the event: Introduction to the [...]

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SMASH!

February 9, 2009

Pics taken during the Firm’s annual badminton tournament over the weekend. Yours truly was roped in to play as well. Thankfully no pics of THAT ordeal! Heheh! About to SMASH!

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Raising the Flag

February 8, 2009
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Deals

February 7, 2009

Thanks for the wonderful meal and excellent company W

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The brief respite…

February 5, 2009

Looks like I’ll have to prepare an alternative route home… Hats off to the folks at Bruneimotors.com on a job well done outlining all the no-go areas during heavy rain. Great job guys!   More pics from the recent fisheries carnival organized by the fisheries department at Muara fish landing complex.

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Life Is a Gift

February 4, 2009

Pics from a walkabout at Tasek Lama last weekend. Much thanks to Mr BR for sharing this email he received: Today before you say an unkind wordThink of someone who can’t speak. Before you complain about the taste of your foodThink of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or [...]

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SMARTER 2009

February 3, 2009

SMARTER held their AGM last Sunday at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital. During his opening remarks, SMARTER President, Malai Hj Abdullah touched on SMARTER’s plans and expectations for 2009 and beyond, while highlighting a number of accomplishments last year. Among the achievements in 2008 was the World Autism Awareness Day [...]

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A day at the pier

February 2, 2009
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Fisheries Carnival 2009

February 1, 2009

Dropped by the fisheries carnival at Muara yesterday to check it out. Pretty interesting with a variety of local products on offer but more interesting was the fresh, local seafood! Bought a nice white fish which made a lovely lunch! Yummmzzz! Keropok Lekor from the folks at MPK Sungai Matan I love Marimin prawn crackers! [...]

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