While it is encouraging to note that Bruneian brides-to-be are showing an interest in the booming wedding industry, they should not neglect traditional Brunei Malay weddings.

In this regard, the Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources is working closely with the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports to keep the tradition alive by conducting workshops for Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) involved in the wedding industry so that they will have a better understanding of Brunei Darussalam’s customs and traditions.

To provide more assistance to these SMEs, both ministries concerned will ensure that whatever they plan “will be what SMEs want”.

This observation was made by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources, Hajah Normah Suria Hayati binti PJDSMDSU (Dr) Haji Awang Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri, during yesterday’s launching of the Bliss Wedding Showcase (BWS) 2012 at the Indera Pura Lounge of The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

“There is no denying that the wedding industry is a very lucrative business in Brunei (but) there is still more that can be done,” she said, adding that this was evident, as she herself receives three to five wedding invitations on a weekly basis. This is why the ministry is taking the initiative to hold more discussions on how to promote local weddings with help of experts from the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports, she explained.

“We do not want the customs and traditions to die,” she said, emphasising that Brunei’s Malay weddings are a “highly valuable heritage” that can be used to promote tourism. Text courtesy of Aziz Idris of Borneo Bulletin.

The promotional poster for Bliss Wedding Showcase

Masamichi Studio is located near Indera Pura Lounge

Candid Syndrome took a big space at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom

Check out White Room Studio near the entrance

SinahBisc makes awesome cakes for all kinds of occasions

This is one of the cakes on display. Do click the image to find more amazing cakes and most of them are custom made!!

Check out Mustaqim booth at Indera Kayangan Ballroom

Apparently Laily’s Bridal have been around for 20 years

Tanjong Pagar United FC only won once so far in the Sleague and many would have predicted an easy win for DPMM FC. Well indeed earlier in the match it was when DPMM FC had a healthy cushion of a three goal lead. However, Tanjong Pagar fought back with two goals for a nervy 3-2 finish and DPMM FC are back on the summit again in the S.League.

“This grass … It’s special,” smiled the DPMM FC head coach while pointing to the field. “We have never lost in the S-League playing at home. I don’t consider that 6-1 loss to Home United in 2009 (when the team were down to eight men) as a defeat. “The fans have brought us on top and they have kept us on top. We are doing this together,” insisted the Croatian after a rain-drenched match. Images below are courtesy of S.League Facebook.

It was drenched night alright

Shahrazen just can’t stop scoring

They are always united in celebration after every goal

DPMM FC substitute was heavily marked

Next match will be against Home United in Singapore. Do check out the special packages offered by Royal Brunei Airlines but not sure of the pricing right now as this advert (below) was posted more than a week ago.

So do call 221 2222 for reservations.

Do check out the packages if you are interested to catch DPMM FC against Home United

Football Kickoff finals, Win a Golden Ticket, FIFA PS3 Finals, 3-a-side Football showcase and many more at b.mobile final roadshow at The Airport Mall this weekend

b.mobile finale roadshow and the last day is tomorrow (Sunday)

It’s not easy as it seems using the binoculars

In one of the obstacles, you need to do the juggling trick

It’s not easy to maintain balance after spinning a couple of times on one spot

There’s also an elimination knock out for PS3 FIFA gamers though registration is already closed

The 3 aside football was organised by ADSEM and the responses have been overwhelming too

This can be tiring even though it’s only a 10 minute game

The official jerseys for EURO2012 are now available in-store. Many more to come soon. FES Retro also have a limited selection of Authentic TechFit jerseys (which are worn by the players) and these come with an exclusive EURO2012 bag.

The official numbering for the countries are also available for customers to choose from.

Their pricings are as follows:

Official Jerseys – BND85 nett
Official namesets – BND48 nett (with free heat pressing)
Techfit Jerseys – please visit Fes Retro for the price