It wasn’t dramatic. No shouting match. No crowd. No one pulling out a phone. Just an old man in a wheelchair. An Indonesian helper beside him. And a stream of words that didn’t feel right. You don’t stop because you want to stare. You stop because something inside you tightens…
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When the Tap Goes Silent
Last week’s water disruption was uncomfortable. Buckets replaced showers. Routines became workarounds. It was inconvenient, but also humbling. For a brief moment, we were reminded how dependent we are on something we usually take for granted. How quickly comfort slips when a basic need falters. This was not a crisis….
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Brunei’s Own Road in 1963 – Bukan Menolak Tapi Menjaga
On 27th August 2025, the front page of Pelita Brunei carried a striking photograph: our beloved Sultan, Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, shaking hands with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. The headline read, “Hubungan NBD, Malaysia Kekal Erat, Mesra.” It…
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A Bruneian’s Take on Healthcare Reform: Balancing Progress and Compassion
As a proud Bruneian citizen, I deeply value the care our government provides for its people. The recent policy change, effective July 1, 2025, which ends free healthcare for non-citizens, including permanent residents with foreign nationalities and foreign spouses of Bruneians, has sparked much discussion. Reflecting on my own experience…
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Thoughts on Wawasan 2035
Assalamu’alaikum everyone. Over a teh-c kosong and roti kahwin, I’ve been reflecting on the Wawasan 2035 Supreme Council meeting chaired by His Majesty. With just a decade to go, the question is – are we on track for a Brunei our kids can be proud of? His Majesty’s push to…
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AI Fatigue. Legit?
In a world where technology leaps are synonymous with progress, we’ve embraced tools like ChatGPT with open arms, marveling at the ways they can streamline our lives, enhance our businesses, and even mimic human interactions. However, as we wade deeper into this digital expanse, a new phenomenon is emerging, one…