Apparently BIBD will be launching their BIBD Online tomorrow. It was hinted during the Think Big Innovate 2011. Now the time has come. Follow @BIBD on Twitter for updates

DST have quite a big space at the TechXpo. They are going aggressive with their branding – The Future. Now

This is a cool design and they are expanding their wings to other areas

ITPSS will also be participating at TechXpo

ITPSS is also running a website design competition and you can find more about it during the TechXpo. Click image to see more details

The AITI booth will be showcasing the companies that have been given grants for their ICT projects

Oh, guests can also participate in a raffle quiz and you can stand a chance to win fantastic prizes

b.mobile will be unveiling their own Android tablet at TechXpo

The worker is rushing to be on time for the TechXpo opening

This is the first time Concepts Computer taking a huge space to showcase their latest powerful notebook – Acer Aspire S3

Richard from Acer talked about the power of the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook. Price will be BND 1,188 and there will be mystery gifts given while stock last and you can also purchase Acer Ext HDD 500G for BND 39 only if you get the notebook. This deal is only applicable at TechXpo.

Mel from DST holding the Angry Birds sign for the upcoming contest at TechXpo

You can pre-register by printing this out and there will also be walk-in registration at TechXpo. There will be daily prizes from Thursday to Sunday for top scores. Click image for bigger image to print. Good luck!!

Taiwan exhibitors are here too and there are a few companies from Taiwan

EGNC have a massive booth as well. You can learn about the e-darussalam portal

Comms Harris & Co will be showcasing their touchscreen and targeting corporate companies

There’s a section called “Incrediworld” inteactive theme park where you have to pay $3 to enter and there will be a mirror maze, some optical illusions and many more.

The STEP Centre of Ministry of Education will be taking care of the Robot competition which was quite popular last year

The much anticipated N9 will make its debut at TechXpo. Price unsure yet.

This was taken by @Jo8bean and it posted on Twitter this evening. Apparently this was at Jangsak area and it caused a lot of traffic congestion. It was not known what was the cause of it.

Another picture by @Jo8bean. Imagine if it was crude oil *lol*

Image taken from Midz’ FB. A close-up view of the water bursting from the road.

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Get your tickets now and enjoy our local talented students

LANEIGE Broadway Musical is back again this year to be held on 26 November 2011. The responses from secondary schools have been very encouraging. There are 20 secondary schools that are going to compete in this charity competition performing some famous scenes from popular Broadway musicals like The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, The Sound of Music, Mama Mia, Oliver, Wicked, Grease, High School Musical, etc.

This is the 2nd year that LANEIGE co-organizes the competition with the Department of Schools, Ministry of Education. It was a remarkable, educational and meaningful occasion in 2010. There were great opportunities in discovering young peoples’ talents, energy, imagination and leadership skills. These were recognized in their contributions to each performance. There was a variety of development and creativity in music, communication, teamwork and culture exchange. Students were able to be part of and enjoy a number of musical performances within the local arena and this had never been experienced before.

On another level, LANEIGE and the Ministry of Education wishes to emphasise that the main objective of organizing this charity competition within schools is really to raise the awareness in the public to look after those who are less fortunate. Through this charity competition, LANEIGE and the Ministry of Education wants to particularly encourage a wide spectrum of our youths today on the need to be more caring and compassionate. Our youths are our future: they would be the ones to continue to look after and manage the country. This charity competition is at the same a way to provide a platform and to expose students’ talents and creativity.

Another important reason is we to give an opportunity to students to communicate, perform and develop artistically in English language. With the continuous support of Ministry of Education and generous sponsors including: HSBC, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Jasra Harrisons Sdn Bhd, Milo, Royal Brunei Catering Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Shalim (B) Sdn Bhd, Nyuk Lian Printing Company, Ranoadidas, Red Dot Studio, CFBT, Studio Scene and Brunei English Language Teacher Association.

In addition, there will more to explore during the event, delicious irresistible foodies will be available on the day at the event like Bunny’s Yummies, Scoop Frozen Yogurt, Chicken pie by RBC, and many more food surprises to be arranged by the kind support of Brunei Food Bloggers.

The LANEIGE Broadway Musical Charity Competition 2011 will be held at the ICC Main conference Hall on 26 NOV 2011 at 1pm. Tickets are now available on sales at all LANEIGE branches (the mall 2428222, Kiulap 2232282, K.B. 3347217). 100% of ticket sales would be donated to KACA and Pusat Bahagia. To enjoy a meaningful and enjoyable afternoon of Broadway Musicals,for a good cause, get your tickets now for a wonderful afternoon with family and friends.

At the press conference last Monday held at STPRI

The coaches and teachers also attended the press conference

The media wants to be part of it too? :p

Patricia, Marketing Manager of LANEIGE holding the poster

Group photo with committee, sponsors, judges and coaches

Images from last year’s Musical Broadway at OGH

Images from last year’s Musical Broadway at OGH

Royal Brunei Catering will launch the Malaysia Food Festival at The Airport Restaurant on 27 October 2011 (Thursday).The multi-cultural, multi-colours of life with its traditional culinary delights such as Nasi Lemak, Satay, Roti Prata, Penang Fried Kway Teow, Sarawak Laksa, Asam Laksa and Tea Tarik and many more choices. According to Chef Izan, the food will be represented by 14 States of Malaysia so you will get a variety of dishes and they have 5 cycles in a week.

Also “Mr Meor, the Raja Tea Tarik / Raja Canai specialist” and “Mr Jack, the Caricaturist (Cartoonist)” specially flown in from Kuala Lumpur is back in town to serve and draw your portrait throughout the promotional period.

This is a joint effort with all RBC promotion partners for Malaysia Food Festival 2011. They are namely Tourism Malaysia, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad, Cyberview Resort and Spa, Kuala Lumpur, Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort & Spa, Pulau Duyong, Kuala Trengganu, Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik and Century Travel Sdn Bhd.

During the promotional period, there will be Buffet Lunch and Dinner available at The Airport Restaurant. The Buffet Lunch served daily from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm at B$19.90 per adult andB$10.00 per child. The Buffet Dinner served daily from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at B$29.90 per adult and B$15.00 per child. For reservations, please call 2339207 / 2331853.

On the other hand, the Ala Carte menu for the Malaysian food is available at Seasons Restaurant during the Malaysia Food Festival from 27 October to 9 November 2011. Dishes include Sup Ekor Lembu Bangsar, Prawns with Cereal, Lamb Shank Beryani, Satay Kajang and Assam Laksa Penang. For further details, please call 2422291 / 2.

There will be exclusive discounts for BIBD cardholders during the promotional period. BIBD MasterCard Gold 10%; BIBD MasterCard Classic and BIBD Debit Card 8%.

Plenty of dishes to choose from such as briyani and satay kajang (bigger in size) and the satay sauce is different. The Kueh are Nyonya ones

Sambal prawn petai, one of the Nyonya dishes, available during the Malaysian Food Festival

Chef Mohd Izan and Noramizah will be serving you with a smile

There will be 12 Lucky Draw Prizes to be won in this food promotion which is the 1st time they have the most lucky draw prizes in one promotion. The prizes are sponsored by Tourism Malaysia, Ri-Yaz Hotels Sdn Bhd and Resort and Century Travel.

Lucky Draw Prizes sponsored by Tourism Malaysia.
1) One return air ticket with Hotel Package to Penang.
2) One Hotel Package to Kuala Lumpur.
3) One Hotel Package to Malacca.

Lucky Draw prizes sponsored by Ri-Yaz Hotels & Resort Sdn Bhd
4) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Deluxe Chalet with breakfast for two persons at Cyberview Resort and Spa, Kuala Lumpur. See pictures below of the Resort.
5) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Deluxe Chalet with breakfast for two persons at Cyberview Resort and Spa, Kuala Lumpur.
6) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Serambi Deluxe Chalet with breakfast for two persons at Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort & Spa, Pulau Duyong, Kuala Trengganu.
7) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Serambi Deluxe Chalet with breakfast for two persons at Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort & Spa, Pulau Duyong, Kuala Trengganu.
8) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Superior Room with breakfast for two persons at Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik.
9) One Voucher of 2 days 1 night stay in a Superior Room with breakfast for two persons at Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik.

The Deluxe Queen room and this room looks pretty cozy and ideal for a getaway. Click image to enter their official website and find out more

The view of the pool waterfall.. Fantastic scenery at CyberView Resort & Spa

The Sembunyi Spa at CyberView Resort & Spa

Lucky Draw prizes sponsored by Century Travel
10) B$100 century vouchers which customers can use to purchase tours/ hotels/packages in Malaysia.
11) B$50 century vouchers, which customers can purchase either tours/hotels/packages in Malaysia.
12) B$50 century vouchers, which customers can purchase either tours/hotels/packages in Malaysia.

Minister of Communications YB Pehin Dato Hj Abdullah delivering his keynote address at ThinkBig Innovate 2011 last week. He was talking about innovation and holding a classic cassette tape. Image by Sim of Media Permata.

“Being a relatively small populated country, Brunei does not as yet have a critical mass of local ICT talent that is able to fully leverage and offset ICT related jobs, professions and positions in the government, as well as the private sectors. Hence we are now seriously looking into further building a pool of local ICT talent as such. The new talent pool will become ‘the foundation for our home grown base of ICT experts,’ professionals that will eventually meet and aspire to meet worldwide standards in ICT competency.” – Quote from The Minister of Communications. For more story, click here, courtesy of Izam Said Ya’akub of The Brunei Times.

Speaking of cassettes, I thought this caption is hilarious

There are lots of positive comments from Sri Lembayung, a new authentic Padang Food Restaurant in town and it is located at Kiulap (Behind HSBC Kiulap and this place was also formerly known as Seafood Paradise). The official opening was last Saturday and it was officiated by Datin Hjh Maimoonah Hj Omar, spouse of the Minister of Home Affairs.

According to Farah Abdullah, there are more than 40 different dishes to choose from and of course, there is also a choice to be spicy if you want. They will have a karaoke section upstairs which is still not opened yet.

The last day of promotion is 27th October, Thursday and the current promotion is 50% of the current menu. For bookings, you can 223 – 1788 and you can [click here] for more pictures.

Guest of honour officiating the opening of Sri Lembayung. Click image to see more photos

The media trying out the delicious dishes at Sri Lembayung. Click image to see more photos

The different dishes to choose from.. One of them is Cow’s Brain *lol*

The waiters will be there to serve to your table