Baiduri Masters 2012 this weekend

This was the latest promotion posted outside a DVD store last night. Prices of DVD was as low as $1.

This is the usual pattern that we normally come across this incident where DVS shop retailers will be on the alert if any raids would be carried out. This time the Municipal Board is taking stern action against DVD retailers should they fail to comply with the regulations.

I remember how they would shut their business down temporarily before opening up again and the authorities won’t take any action and business goes as usual. I have to admit that I’m a sucker to pirated stuff when it comes to TV series and Korean movies. It’s either we watch TV series using streamline or download the epiosodes or what for the 4-episode compilation of the series at DVD store. It came to a point where consumers are not at fault because the laws are only focusing on retailers, not consumer ends.

Few weeks ago, the retailers were given a time frame before the authorities can take stern action. Hence you will notice how cheap the DVDs have become though the downside is that they hardly bring in new movie titles. TV series that used to cost as high as $4 per disc, now selling at $1.

Today was interesting as I saw a few familiar DVD outlets closed for business but without any notice on their roller shutters. This could be a temporary thing. We shall see.

The popular stores weren’t open for business today

Another popular gaming DVD store was closed

Ok, this popular retailer is still open for business

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There is still time to register for the biggest golfing charity event in Brunei – Baiduri Masters Charity Golf Tournament. As usual, it will be held for two weekends – May 25th to 27th and June 1st to 3rd – and it will be held at RBA Golf Club. This charity event has already drawn many support from the local community and this year won’t be any different.

All participants have a chance to win either a Porsche Boxster, a BMW 520 and a Mini Cooper, altogether worth around 300.000 as the hole in one prizes for the upcoming Baiduri Masters Charity Golf Tournament.

Besides the luxury cars, this year’s participants will also stand a chance to win two cash prizes of 20,000 each with other attractive tournament prizes.

The registration fee for the Baiduri Masters 2012 will be $120 for adults and $60 for juniors. The registration fee is inclusive of green fee, buggy buffet breakfast and lunch.

Participating golfers can play more than one game to improve their chances of winning. For the second and subsequent game, adult player will enjoy a 10 percent discount on the registration fee. The best score of any round played will be taken.

Registration deadline for the first weekend’s tournament is May 23 while for the second weekend’s tournament is May 30. The tournament’s registration details and schedule can be obtained at RBA Golf Club, Berakas. The public can also log onto www.baiduri.com for full details where they can also download the registration form.

The signing ceremony between Baiduri Bank and their event partners, QAF Group, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd and RBA Gofl Club

One of the cars that can be won through a hole-in-one

Defending champion Miguel Eleazer Ochoa will be back to defend his title and he will be flying from the Philippines. He scored a gross of 71 last year.

Last Friday, the Baiduri Bank Group is organising a career day roadshow, which will be held at the VIP Room, Level 4, the Rizqun International Hotel.

“We at Baiduri Bank Group are on the lookout for locals who share the same vision and goals as us; Bruneians who are looking for dynamic opportunities to develop and have a rewarding career,” said Veronica Chong, senior manager of the Human Resources and Finance Division.

“We want to show that Baiduri Bank is a first-class bank with an invigorating atmosphere in which to work,” she added.

The roadshow showcased the many activities that Baiduri Bank Group is involved in, including staff development, social and sports activities, as well as corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The roadshow aimed to increase awareness of the various functions in the banking services industry and to attract and identify potential candidates. Staff from different departments were present to discuss career opportunities and answer any questions. Images courtesy of Baiduri Bank.