Brunei Darussalam can be a role model in the region and in the forefront of moving towards Smart Society and Smart Government (Government 3.0) due to the small size of the country, which is ideal in implementing global pilot projects. This was highlighted by Dr Seang-tae Kim, the President of…
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Farewell Dato Malcolm and Datin Carola
Last week, Brunei Shell Petroleum Company (BSP) Sdn Bhd held a hi-tea event in honour of Dato Seri Laila Jasa Dato Malcolm Brinded, the executive director of Upstream International of Royal Dutch Shell, who will be retiring from his post next month. Held at the Indera Samudera Hall, Andy Brown,…
Grid-Tied Residential Solar Energy Systems
There has been plenty said about the electricity tariff hike which came into effect this year. I have yet to assess the impact it has on my home’s electricity cost but looking at the cumulative records, it looks quite significant. Thankfully though, electricity cost is no where near what it…
New Friends and Old Friends
Last weekend’s awesome picnic with old friends from my years in sixth form really brought back some good memories. It was also heart-warming to see our kids striking up friendships with each other. Brought to mind this poem about friendship by Welsh poet Joseph Parry: Make new friends, but keep…
ON|OFF Indonesia: Dinner with Indonesian Bloggers
After a full day’s journey, your’s truly finally arrived in Jakarta. After checking in to the Kartika Chandra, we proceeded to FX Mall to meet up with the Indonesian blogger community. Great meal, awesome company. Its been a long day and I’m beat. Night night.
Bentornato Maurizio!
Hi folks! After a long absence, my buddy Mauri is back in the kitchens of Grazie Mauri to cook up a storm! He’s making up for lost time by inviting all Italian food lovers in Brunei to come on over to Grazie Mauri in Gadong to have a go at…

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