advertisement Earlier this week, a group of 33 officials from the Singapore Civil Service visited the i-Center. They were hosted by the folks at BEDB and briefed on Brunei’s efforts to create new economic opportunities. The delegation led by the Director of the National Security Coordination Center, Lee Ark Boon,…
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Smokers’ Sunset
Earlier this week, I attended a briefing session on the Tobacco Act which was held by officials from MOH for retail store operators. The Act is scheduled for full enforcement next month. During the session, retailers and vendors were briefed on the regulations of selling cigarettes. All licences for selling…
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Silat Suffian Bela Diri
Had the pleasure of catching up with fellow seria boy, Maul Mornie, who’s back from a majorly successful tour of Europe, conducting workshops and seminars on SSBD. Maul’s back only for a short break before he leaves for Europe, US, and Australia next month. Some people get to do what…
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Little Arief’s 3rd Birthday Bash
Last night, we had an impromptu small gathering to celebrate little Arief’s 3rd birthday, and also a belated Mothers’ Day cake-cutting. Many thanks to all who attended despite it being a weeknight. Thanks also to Arab-families for organizing the nasi talam at such short notice! Most of the pictures were…
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AB goes walkabout – Berlin (Part 2)
Happy Birthday Little Arief! You’re THREE today! Continuation from yesterday’s post on my Berlin walkabout: Sanssouci Palace near Potsdam was the favorite retreat of King Friedrich II – later known as Friedrich the Great. View of Sanssouci Palace from the courtyard The infamous Checkpoint Charlie, the crossing point between East…
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AB goes walkabout – Berlin (Part 1)
HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO ALL MOTHERS ESP TO MY MUM, AND OF COURSE, TO DA MISSUS, MOTHER OF MY CHILDREN 🙂 ——————————————– These pics were taken a few years ago when I was in Berlin, Germany. I was visiting CeBIT in Hanover, but had to stay in Berlin since all…