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HRH Princess Sarah graced ISB Borneo Global Issues Conference 2012 and delivered the sabda. Image taken from The Brunei Times.

The Royal Patron for ISB BGIC 2012, Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, officiated this year’s edition of Borneo Global Issues Conference at the International Convention Centre.

In her sabda, HRH Princess Sarah highlighted of the youth in our population are crucial to our development and it’s also important to empower them. Education is an important tool and so is health. This can lead to improve family values and carrying on to generations.

HRH also reminded us that the earth is facing unprecedented challenges such as decreasing natural resources and environmental degradation.

She praised ISB BGIC Secretariat who will be leading the committees of “political, environment, human rights and the security council”.

“These upstanding young global citizens are aware of the significant responsibilities resting upon their shoulders and the importance of working together to achieve fair and practical solutions towards serious global issues,” said HRH Princess Sarah.

For more of the write-up, you can click here. [Source: The Brunei Times]

Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman David Wootton, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Poverty Project, Hugh Evans and British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Rob Fenn

Hugh Evans stole the show with his inspirational story on his journey ever since he was 12 years old. He showed “What one man can do?” to make a difference in this world.

Richard Parker is on a short visit to Brunei and for your info, he’s the founder of BGIC and he’s impressed how BGIC has grown ever since

Vincent Ho, CEO of HSBC Brunei, shared his views on the bank’s involvement towards BGIC initiative

Performance from ISB students during the opening ceremony

Also present was Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman David Wootton and our Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Datin Paduka Hjh Adina.

Of all the speakers, it was the Aussie guy that caught my attention. Hugh Evans, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Poverty Project and did you know that he is Hugh Jackman’s brother? I’m pretty impressed with Hugh Evans @Hughcevans presentation and it made me realised a lot of things that I could have done to contribute to society. His presentation was totally inspiring to inspire volunteerism which is lacking in our society in Brunei Darussalam.

The ISB BGIC runs from 9th to 12th March 2012 and this is the 10th year that ISB has hosted such a big event. It’s good to see the local participation from local schools and also invited schools from overseas.

For the past two days, I could sense the fun factor experience from the students involved. Great job on the organisers and I shall be dropping by again today for the final day of ISB BGIC 2012 🙂

Datin Paduka Hjh Adina sharing a moment or two with Shazali Hj Sulaiman

I haven’t seen Richard (center) in a while. Great to bump into you again, buddy.

Sharleen managed to get a photo opportunity with Hugh Evans. It was her first BGIC and she has learnt quite a lot along the way and enjoying the process as well. She is representing Madagascar on the topic of environment.

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Last week, a press conference at the Rizqun Coffee House, the Mall, was organised by Tourism Malaysia and addressing the media was Director of Tourism Malaysia (Brunei), Jamilah Abd Halim.

F1 enthusiasts will be keen on the packages offered by Tourism Malaysia and Century Travel Sdn Bhd. Depending which hotel you choose, your package will include awesome grandstand tickets at F1 Sepang.

Tourism Malaysia in Brunei is set to promote the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2012 race through 3 days and 2 nights Kuala Lumpur Formula 1 Package in collaboration with Century Travel Sdn Bhd, beginning March 20 to 27. The package is priced at B$326 and it will be inclusive of two nights hotel accommodation; Formula 1 entrance Grandstand ticket worth a maximum of RM663, transfers (airport-hotel-airport) seat-in coach basis as well as transfer (hotel-Sepang venue-hotel) on March 25. So do grab these deals while it’s still available, peeps!!

Apart from that, patrons will be treated to the “1Malaysia GP Sale” that will be held from March 10 to April 15, launched recently by the Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen and other exclusive events such as the Malaysia International Shoe Festival (MISF) from March 29 to April 1; F1 Race Day from March 23 to 25 and the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta from March 15 to 18, all held in conjunction with the prestigious race.

The package, however, excludes air ticket, visa fee, travel insurance and personal expenses, but is rated in Brunei dollars with minimum 14 working days in advance for booking.

Aida of Tourism Malaysia (Brunei), Jamilah Abd Halim, Director of Tourism Malaysia (Brunei) and Peng Hui, Reservation and Ticketing, Century Travel Sdn Bhd at the press conference

There are lots to offer in Malaysia

Also in conjunction with the Grand Prix, Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd is pleased to announce their new products for F1-2 seater experience and international celebrities in Corporate Suit South – once in a lifetime experience – being driven in an F1 car by an ex F1 driver, pit and speed experience and certificate.

Famed celebrities will also make their special appearances during the event, such as Paul Walker, Camilla Belle, Owen Wilson, Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek and Eva Mendes. But for me, I’m more looking forward to Kylie Minogue who will be rocking Malaysia prior to the F1 Sepang Race. Wooohoo!!!

For further information, members of the public can contact the Tourism Malaysia at 673-2381575 or 673-2381576, and more details on the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2012 can be obtained from the website athttp://www.sepangcircuit.com/race/4.

This is great news!!! I hope I can catch her gig before F1 coverage 😀

Secret Recipe (Brunei) has opened its third outlet in Tanjong Bunut commercial area, adding to its current two outlets at The Mall, Gadong and Seri Delima in Serusop.

A soft opening was officiated yesterday by Awg Hj Abdul Rahman bin Hj Metasim, Director of M S Titanstar Restaurant Sdn Bhd, the master franchisee of the Secret Recipe brand in Brunei.

With the opening of this modern cafe, patrons will have the chance to enjoy mouth-watering cheesecakes and other culinary delights such as chocolate cakes, fresh cream cakes, baked products, international dishes, as well as Western and Asian classics.

Awg Hj Abd Rahman noted that with the opening of the third outlet, the company will be offering a refreshing and contemporary dining experience for patrons, especially those in the Tanjong Bunut vicinity.

Meanwhile, Mr Thompson Tan, General Manager of M S Titanstar Restaurant Sdn Bhd said, “We have launched some new items into our existing menu such as Mozzarella Baked Fish, Spaghetti Carbonara, Singapore Hokkein Mee and some other selections skewed towards local traditional taste-buds like Secret Recipe Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang.

“We have also introduced our new hot-selling cakes such as Durian Cheese and Pecan Butterscotch to our cake range.

In conjunction with the soft opening, Secret Recipe Tanjong Bunut is also offering promotions such as the B$9.00 three-course set meal that is available every day for dine-in and a 30 per cent discount off for a whole cake purchase for a limited time to commemorate the opening of the new outlet.

For more details and to make reservations, patrons may visit Secret Recipe Tanjong Bunut at Block E, Unit 8, Kampong Tanjong Bunut or simply contact them at 2672737. Text courtesy of Rokiah Mahmud of Borneo Bulletin.

The new outlet at Secret Recipe at Tanjung Bunut

It’s located same row with Guardian