Two weekends ago, families in Kampung Bolkiah found out that they could actually exchange their “trash” for food. The Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s Student Community Outreach Team (SCOT) gave rice and noodles to low income families in the village in exchange for their collected recylables. The students’ group aims to eradicate…
Category: Brunei Darussalam
6th Annual Pusat Ehsan Charity Bazaar
Yesterday’s charity bazaar at Pusat Ehsan in Bengkurong was a fun-filled and crowded affair. I missed the opening ceremony in the morning but dropped by in the afternoon to check it out. The kids really enjoyed themselves with the various games and activities which were on offer. It really reminded…
8th Abacus Travel Fair Kicks Off!
Abacus Distribution Systems (Brunei) Sdn Bhd launched its eighth Holiday and Travel Fair yesterday at the Atrium, Airport Mall, Berakas. The 8th annual Abacus Holiday Travel Fair was officially opened by Mr Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Office Royal Brunei Airlines and Chairman of Abacus Brunei. The…
The Business Icons of Brunei!
Ever wondered of the true story behind Hua Ho department store? or Abdul Razak Holdings? how about Chop Jing Chew or Harun’s Gym? Have you ever thought of why and how the individuals who are behind these brands went from managing small scale operations to such mammoth companies? Well then…
Tunjangan Hari Raya?
Did you know that in Indonesia Idul Fitri has a legally mandated salary bonus for all employees, known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) as enforced by Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration (“Kementerian Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi”)? That’s right folks. The mandated amount of this salary bonus differs by region….
A Retro Legend in the Making – The Finepix X100
Loaded – 1st July 2011 “Considering upgrading your standard camera but crave looking like a cool, retro ’70s snapper rather than a creepy paparazzi? Step this way. With superb colour modes, stunning low-light performances and awesome depth-of-field, it’s the thinking man’s camera…” EISA – European Advanced Compact Camera 2011-2012 “The…

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