October 2010

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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View from Menara Taming Sari

October 28, 2010

This 80 meter tower, fashioned after the famed Keris of the Legend Hang Tuah, stands tall over downtown Melaka, overseeing the Melaka River, the Stadthuy’s, the St. Paul Church and the adjoining A Famosa Fort, and the route the Melaka Duck Tours takes through Jalan Merdeka. Much like Jerudong’s now defunct rotating tower, or the [...]

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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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Melaka Duck Tours

October 24, 2010

This was the point in the trip that I’ve only realized that we are not actually touring a duck farm of some sort… I present to you, Melaka’s Duck Tours. Billed as Malaysia’s only Land & Sea Adventure, this is a great way to showcase Melaka’s importance historically, in terms of it’s strategic importance as [...]

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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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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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A Famosa Fort

October 17, 2010

Reedz sez: Happy Sunday everyone! In case you didnt realize, my guest blogger Souljah has been posting his travel journal on his visit to Malacca and Johore recently, which was organized by Tourism Malaysia. Based on the accounts so far Malacca is a fascinating destination with Kampung Morten, Stadthuys Square, and of course Famosa Fort. [...]

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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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Stadthuys Square

October 15, 2010

There’s no denying, the first images you will conjure up when thinking about Melaka, is the distinctive red buildings and the historical ruins. And my knowledge of Melaka is usually limited to that. What better way to gain more info on Melaka than by being in Melaka itself right? Stadthuys literally means town hall in [...]

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What will happen to Autistic Bruneians?

October 13, 2010

This letter appeared in BB today: Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder’ that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have problems with social and communication skills. Many people with ASD also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to sensations. It is part of a group of [...]

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Kampung Morten – Villa Sentosa

October 11, 2010

Tuan Hj Ibrahim Hj Hashim, the younger brother of Mr Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim posing in front of Villa Sentosa, located at a bend in the Melaka River. Tuan Abdul Rahim is the curator of this living museum, and son of the late Tuan Haji Hashim bin Dato Demang Haji Abdul Ghani, the founder of [...]

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Happy 6th Anniversary Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group

October 10, 2010

The Brunei Breast Cancer Support Group held its 6th Anniversary dinner cum Hari Raya gathering last night at KTM Thai Restaurant in Jerudong. I managed to drop by and take a few shots. Congrats on your 6th year guys and I look forward to the formation of a Brunei Darussalam Cancer Support Group as an [...]

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Fam Trippin’ to Melaka

October 9, 2010

A group photo with Exco Negeri Melaka, Datuk Seet Har Cheow and Mr. Marwan bin Azar, of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, and the Travel Agents operating in Melaka at the welcoming dinner at the Naza Talyya hotel in Melaka last Monday. At the welcoming dinner, travel agents from Brunei and Melaka [...]

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Twitter Raya at Casa Esperanza

October 9, 2010

Pics from a small raya gathering at Senor Pablo’s crib which was held for the Brunei Twitter community. A fun evening of tapas, conversation, and laughter! It was nice to put faces to the names from twitter like @farah15 @ranoadidas @liyanayassin @andrewdy @icys @kurapak @AliyaZin @sonzK @mahzu @riyanla @thanislim @AfeldaGhani and of course the notorious [...]

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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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Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar

October 7, 2010

The 5th annual Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar took place last weekend and I managed to catch the first day of it (as opposed to the tail-end last year).

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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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Business School Entrepreneurship Week Carnival

October 5, 2010

Something special is coming to Deals. Click here for more! The Entrepreneurship Week Carnival last weekend was part of the activities lined up during the Entrepreneurship Week last week. The line-up of activities throughout the week included entrepreneurial talk by Cikgu Md Saifullah DP Hj Mustajab, talk on importance of advertising by Cikgu Fujiminori Hj [...]

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A Sunday morning stroll for a humanitarian cause

October 4, 2010

Today’s post is brought to you by the Purple Hippo Lens Blower – "One puff is enuff!" Choice pics from the Pakistan Flood Relief walkathon organized by the Pakistan High Commission yesterday. The turnout was AWESOME! Ministers, diplomats, businessmen, students, and people from all walks of life turned up to show support for this humanitarian [...]

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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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b2.0: Borneo Bloggers + New Media Dialogue

October 2, 2010

Bloggers and new media practitioners from Borneo Island and South East Asia Region will have their first meet up for networking and dialogue session on 29th to 30th October 2010, held at 1Borneo Grand Ballroom, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. The event dubbed as B2.0 Borneo Bloggers + New Media Dialogue will be a social [...]

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Come join us for a humanitarian cause this Sunday!

October 1, 2010

We know da gangsta’s gonna be there… Kurapak’s coming… So’s Tiger Lim… The HSBC gang’s gonna be there… Question is… ARE YOU?? Yesterday, the Pakistani High Commission held a bloggers’ and press conference to announce the walkathon for Pakistani Flood Relief which is taking place this Sunday, 3rd October at the National Stadium. The event [...]

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