The world food crisis is skyrocketing – steadily rising prices are squeezing billions and triggering food riots from Bangladesh to South Africa. Aid agencies say 100 million people are facing starvation. In response, the United Nations is convening an emergency summit of world leaders in Rome this week. There is…
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Pesta Kerjaya 2008
advertlet Pics taken yesterday, the last day of the Pesta Kerjaya 2008 organized by the Labour Department, Ministry of Home Affairs. It was a successful and well organized event judging from the record number of jobseekers who visited the fair. All exhibitors at the fair received quite a few job…
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Learning Ladders Launched
Pics taken at yesterday afternoon’s launching of the Learning Ladders Society, a local non-profit organisation which augments the efforts of SMARTER Brunei by focusing on the early detection and intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah consented to grace the event. Also present…
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
This year, we celebrate WTISD under the theme “Connecting Persons With Disabilities: ICT Opportunities For All” and ITU member countries are urged to focus on this theme and address the special requirements of those with special needs. This should be taken into account in all actions and projects targeting the…
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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…