November 2011

World AIDS Day Tomorrow

November 30, 2011

Hello & salam all! Tomorrow is World AIDS Day. Please share the attached information. The highest number of HIV infection including Sexually Transmitted Infections, is among young people i.e.,teenagers and the young productive age-group in Brunei and young Bruneians are well connected on the internet. We’d like to take this opportunity to use your blogging [...]

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Are you ready to Trek??

November 30, 2011

Following with Telekom Brunei Berhad‘s (TelBru) annual ‘Let’s’ Campaign, this years‘ biggest customer event is TelBru “Let’s Trek, and the Explorers of Unseen Treasures“ which will kick off on Friday, 2nd December and finishes on Sunday, 4th December. According to officials from TelBru, this will be the first 48-hour race in Brunei from 3:00PM on [...]

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The BIBD Media Cook Out!

November 27, 2011

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad (BIBD) recently held a media appreciation night to express its gratitude to members of the media at the Royal Brunei Recreational Club. “It is a good opportunity for the management and staff of BIBD to get to know the media in Brunei in an informal outing session and at the [...]

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Silla Korean Restaurant

November 24, 2011

Although an acquired taste with its bold and spicy flavours, Korean cuisine is slowly garnering a following in Brunei. To date there are probably a handful of Korean restaurants in town.A couple of nights ago, da missus and I checked out this new Korean restaurant called Silla which just opened down the road from our [...]

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HSBC Retro Night!

November 20, 2011

This year’s theme for HSBC’s Media Appreciation Night is RETRO, and this includes mod, disco, flower power, and funky pop. I chose to go as a hippie and just as well cos I blended in well with quite a number of other media folks who chose to turn up in hippie gear as well! The [...]

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Deepavali Nal Valtukal – PWM Deepavali Night 2011

November 17, 2011

Excerpt from the organizing committee chairman, Raja Segaran Suppiah: This celebration is another effort of PWM to bring all community in Brunei to come together and to have better understanding of another culture. Deepavali has become an occasion for social togetherness, both within the Malaysian community, Bruneians and friends of all races in Brunei. This [...]

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Geek In White does Bali

November 16, 2011

The ASEAN Blogger Conference is currently happening in Nusa Dua Bali and Brunei Darussalam is being represented by our very own GeekinWhite. Unfortunately, yours truly was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Wishing Marul all the best at the conference. SocMedBN reprezent! In an effort to increase public awareness and community outreach establishment of [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels

November 14, 2011

Today is World Diabetes Day. I am a diabetic and as part of WDD, I am taking the initiative to share as much information as possible about diabetes as possible for the next week or so. Most of the info will be stuff that I’ve gathered over the years but I still find useful as [...]

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Convergence 2011. From Success to Significance

November 13, 2011

The first youth-led leadership forum, targeting Brunei’s Next generation – Convergence, took place at the BMW Showroom in Beribi Industrial Area last night, attended by over 100 invited guests ranging from students, fresh-graduates, entrepreneurs, visionary executives, innovators and members from the Local creative industry. The forum, the first of its kind to be held here, [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

November 12, 2011

Facts: Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in diabetes, accounting for some 50% of all diabetes fatalities, and much disability. On average, people with type 2 diabetes will die 5-10 years before people without diabetes and most of this excess mortality is due to cardiovascular disease. People with type 2 diabetes are over twice [...]

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WDD 2011 Feature: Diabetes and Kidney Disease

November 11, 2011

Facts Diabetic kidney disease occurs in approximately one third of all people with diabetes. Kidney failure typically occurs after 20-30 years of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is 2-3 times higher in someone with microalbuminuria compared to a person with normal albumin excretion. Type 2 diabetes has become the [...]

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Megastrike Bowl Opens Tomorrow!

November 10, 2011

There’s a new bowling alley in town and its slated to open tomorrow, 11/11/11. Megastrike Bowling is located on the 3rd floor of the Airport Mall. Megastrike brings up the standard of bowling centres with plush carpeting, 22 lanes, and best of all, that brand new smell! I might just join a league since its [...]

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Telbru Korban Celebration 1432

November 9, 2011

As an initiative of Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) to celebrate Hari Raya Aidil Adha, TelBru organized a Korban or ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ ceremony. The ceremony was held at TelBru Tutong branch this afternoon. Among the activities implemented during the ceremony were the recital of ‘takbir’ hari raya, the distribution of the sacrificial meat to the [...]

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Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidil Adha

November 7, 2011

Aidil Adha is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a commemoration of Ibrahim‘s (Abraham‘s) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail for Allah. It is one of two Qur’anic Eid festivals that Muslims celebrate. Aidil Adha is the 10th day of the month of Zul Hijjah of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities sometimes [...]

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SEA Games Flag Handover Ceremony

November 6, 2011

His Royal Highness Prince Hj Sufri Bolkiah yesterday expressed high hopes for the national contingent to be able to borne their responsibilities and duties as professional athletes at the 26th SEA Games, by emphasising on the importance of discipline, commitment and confidence in the biennial multi-sport event. HRH in his capacity as President of the [...]

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World Diabetes Day. Call to ACTION.

November 5, 2011

Hi folks, today’s post is a community message aimed at bringing awareness to the public about World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes [...]

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol – Telbru Premiere Screening

November 3, 2011

Hey folks! Stand a chance to win passes to TelBru’s special premier screening of MI:IV Ghost Protocol in December! YOUR MISSION: Should you decide to enter the draw, is to LIKE the TelBru FB page and FOLLOW @TelBru on twitter AND send an email to cc.unit@telbru.com.bn stating your full name, IC number and FB and [...]

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Getting to Zero – An invitation from BDAC

November 2, 2011

Looking for gorgeous shawls to match with your beautiful clothes/dresses ? Cahaya Butik Outlet has it all. Cahaya Butik Outlet has varieties of beautiful shawls; satin shawl, printed shawls, pashminas, exclusive cotton, our popular shawl scarf from Orsay.com and jewelled patchwork shawls with a perfect combination of colours just what you are looking for! Simply [...]

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