Community Announcement To world leaders: As citizens, we call for a global public "buy-in" to tackle the financial meltdown, instead of a "bailout" of reckless bankers. We urge you to agree on a bold public rescue package without further delay – taking stakes in the banks, fixing failings, and mobilising…
Month: October 2008
Brunei Darussalam
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RBA Berhari Raya
Dropped by for lunch at the RBA Open House at the sports center today. The theme for this year is "balik kampung" and the decor reflected the kampung atmosphere. Everyone, including the CEO, Ray Sayer, was in high spirits. The reception desk being manned womanned by Rita and her bevy…
Brunei Darussalam
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Eagle Eye
Went to catch Eagle Eye at the Empire last night with da missus. Thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced, action packed thriller! Apparently this is director Steven Spielberg’s attempt at creating a fear of technology like the fear of the sea he did with JAWS. In fact the premise of the story…
Brunei Darussalam
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Random Raya Revelry
It’s gearing up to be a super busy week, so I’m not sure when my next post will be. Till then, here are some random images from the last five days of revelry… Teh Tarik anyone? Another gorgeous house we visited. I hope to come back to this house soon……
Brunei Darussalam
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A time for family and friends
In this region, Eid is also commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Hari Raya Puasa. Hari Raya literally means ‘Day of Celebration’ i.e. ‘The Day’. Muslims in this region celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world. It is the biggest holiday in Brunei, Indonesia…