DPMM FC vs Geylang United in League Cup Final. Catch on Astro 801 later at 8:30pm

Will the glory days be back?? DPMM FC are back in the finals of the S•League finals and the last time they won the Cup was back in 2009. That was DPMM FC’s best result on foreign soil.

Tonight they take on Geylang in the finals. Don’t be fooled that Geylang are no pushovers despite being on the bottom of the S*League table and earlier on, DPMM FC beat Geylang in the group stage 3-1 a few weeks ago. So will it be another victory for DPMM FC?

Good luck to DPMM FC tonight and you can catch them live on TV tonight on channel 801 (I hope).

So are you gamed??

I’ve witnessed many charity drives and initiatives through marathon/run/cycling events but I have to salute Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam for coming up with such an awesome initiative through their Corporate Social Responsibility programme and that is “Charity Expedition for ALAF” or CE-ALAF which aims at helping underprivileged students in their educational progress.

ALAF stands for Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future and under this program, BIBD has created this systematic approach of sponsorship where the public can help to support one of the most crucial element in our lives – education. I believe education is very important as it can open many doors regardless of your financial background. In a long run, this can benefit the recipients as they are able to be independent and stand on their two feet. This initiative gets a two thumbs up from me.

This year, BIBD is organising the CE-ALAF which consists of running, cycling and a charity bazaar. The date of the event is slated for 14th October 2012 and the venue will be at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.

You can check out the details of the run from the diagram below and BIBD has create two categories for Open and Brunei. I like the idea that the winners for the Bruneian category will be rewarded with marathon packages to selected destinations such as Melbourne, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. Now that’s such a great incentive for us locals to take up jogging and also promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Amazing prices for Open and Brunei category

The other great thing is that you can register yourself online and the first 400 online registrants will be entitled to free limited edition merchandise and also an option to purchase an exclusive sweatband. You can visit the website http://www.bibdcharityexpedition.com and follow the instructions.

For those who wants the physical forms, you can visit BIBD Bandar, Kiulap, Manggis, Temburong, Tutong and Kuala Belait but the forms are limited to 2,000 copies only. Scanned and copied forms will not be entertained. The final registration will be on the 15th September 2012.

Janice Yong, Business Development and Marketing Manger of AdXpert Marketing, Hazizah Osman, Deputy General Manager of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Hjh Nurul Akmar bte Hj Mohd Jaafar, Deputy Head of Consumer Banking and Head of CSR of BIBD, Md Nur Muizz’ Azmi Hj Hasnani, Creative Director of DSignku Enterprise, Chen Cheong Keng, Senior Account Executive of Active Network and Mr. Javed Ahmad, Managing Director of BIBD

Ahmad Nazmie bin Hj Omar and Mohd Zainol Amin bin Hj Mohd Jaafar presenting the demo for registering online

Yesterday was the official announcement of CE-ALAF from BIBD and there was also a signing ceremony between BIBD and the official partners of the event. The four companies involved are Active Network (Asia) from Singapore, DSignKu Enterprise, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd and AdXpert Marketing.

Active Network’s role is providing an online platform for the public to register themselves online and they are also responsible for updating any new information on the website bibdcharityexpedition.com. DSignKu Enterprise is the official creative partner and the designs and concepts of the campaign comes from Md Nur Muizz’ Azmi Hj Hasnani the Creative Director. Brunei Press Sdn Berhad will be helping to advertise and create more publicity of the said event starting today till the actual event. AdXpert Marketing are the event management of the campaign and they will help to coordinate the logistics and make sure that the event runs smoothly as scheduled. Last but not least, GetFit CrossFit will be supporting the event by conducting run/fitness clinics leading up to the event.

Hjh Nurul Akmar bte Hj Modh Jaafar, Deputy Head of Consumer Banking Division and Head of CSR, BIBD, hasn’t confirmed who will be the eligibel recipients of the education sponsorship but they are working closely with the ministries to identity those in need. She urged the public to take part in the upcoming marathon and cycle event and you will be helping for a good cause in making sure underprivileged students get the right access to education in Brunei Darussalam.

The late Dayang Sharifah Hjh Maimunah Syed Mohammad passed away and she has touched many people around her

Her passing has been heart felt by hundreds. I never really knew her in person but the late Dayang Sharifah Hjh Maimunah Syed Mohammad had a meaningful impact to the Brunei community during her younger days. Sharifah Hajah Maimunah, 72, passed awat at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in the early hours of Subuh last Wednesday, leaving behind her husband, eight children and 28 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

For your info, she was the founder of Seri Kandi Company and her role was in the food industry where she pursued her passion – cooking. She conducted numerous cooking lessons and her signature dishes were Rendang Syarifah Maimunah and Ayam Golek dishes at Seri Kandi Kitchen in KBRC.

She also attended numerous international food expos to promote local food. She published two cookbooks – Masakan Selera Srikandi 1 (1995) and Selera Srikandi 2 (2001). She had conducted cooking demonstrations on Radio Television Brunei and judged cooking competitions hosted by women’s associations nationwide.

Now Seri Kandi Company is run by her son, Shaikh Hj Khalid, who has turned the company into a huge success.

This was taken during ASEAN Food Fair in Japan and she was there to represent Brunei back in 1996

Messages of condolences and testimonials flooded the social network from those who knew her or of her. From these, we could see how much impact she has brought to the local community and touching other people’s lives.

Below are some of the comments extracted from Facebook and instagram.
 
Haslina Taib: I remembered my late father would be calling in my mom when he appeared on TV to watch her cooking new style and recipes. The community united and believed in their local stories. I do not knowher but the recalled events made my parents and my taste buds happy. She’s the mother that inspires the giving of great simple pleasures in life. She had lived to the fullest. She filled our lives. Al-Fatihah.
Md Shamdin: An icon must be remembered and honoured. Al-Fatihah.
Shah Shahrul Mazlan: Semoga pengorbanan dan titik peluhnya dikenang. Al-Fatihah.
Aazz Dii: Semoga rohnya di cucuri rahmat. She sincerely gave me her recipe book in person with her signature. I felt blessed by this gesture. Alhamdulillah. Semoga beliau tergolong ke dalam ahli syurga berkat di bulan Ramadhan. Amin.
Shaikh Khalid: Heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the outpouring condolence messages, prayers and presence at my late mother’s funeral. May Allah Subhanawatallah reward you for your good deeds and place her amongst the pious syurga dwellers!! Amin Ya Rabbil alamin! She was a great mother and a great woman.
Sabrina Mahmud: Indeed she was an icon to simply everyone. Ya Allah, Engkau masukkanlah dia kedalam syurga Mu bersama iman. Al-Fatihah to Allahyarhamah Nini Sharifah Maimunah.
Adzri Ja’afar: She was a true icon! Loved watching her when she did her TV shows all those years. She will be truly missed. Al-Fatihah.

I was given a quick run through on the make-up accessories brought in by Cecilia of IA Salon

Brunei Halal staff and associated volunteers will be holding a Charity Fundraiser on Saturday, 11th August from 2 to 5:30pm at the back of Lim Kah Sik Building, Simpang 461 in Kampung Jerudong (Behind HSBC Jerudong).

The fundraiser will include a garage sale, car wash and food sale. Proceeds from the sales will go directly to selected charities and individuals. The public is invited to bring along family and friends for this charitable event.

To do our part in helping the environment, please bring along recycling bags as plastic bags will not be available.

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I was given a quick run through on the make-up accessories brought in by Cecilia of IA Salon

I always wanted to know the importance of make-up or how much difference it can make one appear. I know of a friend where their peers won’t recogniser her because she didn’t apply any make-up. I never thought that would a make-up would make a difference.

Last week Cecilia of IA Salon presented a brief explanation and demo on the make-up brands she brought it for the benefit of their customers. She believes in the quality of the products that M•A•C and Make up For Ever deliver and it’s also an advantage to use a high quality brush to get the best effect.

So if you want to get some make-up done, IA Salon (located at The Mall, next to Guardian) can do wonders and this is ideal if you want to do some photoshoot session or preparing for an occasion. Cecilia also conducts classes for make-up for those interested.

The brush from Make Up For Ever and it’s so delicate

Tons of brushes to choose from

You can blend this colour and use it as lipstick too

You can make uses of this palettes and create a mixture of colours to tailor to your needs

Another good product from Make Up For Ever

These are water-proof and cream based. Lasting for 18 hours.

Cecilia did a quick 5 minute demo

See the difference from the right and left eye?

One of Cecilia’s portfolio for her make-up

YB Pehin Dato Hj Mohammad Yasmin, The Minister of Energy inspiring those attended the session last month

You need to start somewhere. You need to be aware too if such opportunity arises. The Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office urged the umemployed graduates to commit rather than treat the recruitment as a transitional period last month during the open dialogue session which received an overwhelming response from the public.

Brunei as we know is driven by the “Oil and Gas” sector and the opportunities are there if you make the effort and put your heart to it. It was a very demanding industry said the Minister and business is a reality for the oil and gas players.

It seeems that a lot of companies are facing similar issues where commitment has been questionable. The same goes to the local SMEs in Brunei where job hopping is quite common. Perhaps it’s all about educating the public and also shifting their mindsets of individuals.

It was good to see the Minister visiting the students from one table to another and asking any questions put forth by the graduates. He also encouraged the graduates to even set up their own businesses and be entrepreneurial.

The previous dialogue session was successful where 50 of them have secured jobs as apprentices and full-time employees. Let’s hope for a better return in the recent dialogue session.

The Minister asking students of their interest and see how they contribute to the Oil & Gas sector

Total E&P Borneo BV and Total E&P Deep Offshore Borneo BV invite qualified, energetic and passionate graduates interested to gain knowledge and experience and get exposure in the oil and gas industry to apply for position in the following department under its Intership programme.

1. Corporate Communications
2. Information Systems and Telecom
3. HSE
4. Operations [Engineering]

You can submit your resume and a non-returnable passport to the Head of Human Resources and Corporate Communications to tepb.recruitment@total.com and closing date is 13 August 2012 and this is only open to Brunei Citizens and Brunei PRs. Oh yeah, don’t be mistaken that this is a recruitment programme but more of a intership programme.

I never knew my friend Cecilia Lee is very passionate of her work. She really dedicated her two months in New York for one thing – an international workshop on make-up. Now she has more knowledge and new techniques for make-up.

The workshop classes she attended cover aspects such as lamour make up, lash,lip and brow excellence,perfect beauty and understanding airbrush make up. You can visit IA Salon at The Mall if you are interested to learn make up.

Below are pictures of Cecilia during her make-up workshops in New York.

The exhibition that Cecilia attended in New York

I’m amazed by the things that kids can benefit from Fun Bee Park. It’s like a day care centre but with a bonus of educational stuff such as books and games. What I’m impressed are the books they brought in from overseas and this can create interest in kids to be more curious and wanting to learn more.

For more information on Fun Bee Park, call 2467729 or send a text to 7178232. Fun Bee Park is located at A6 & A7, Ground Floor, Sempurna Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (near Happy Star, Batu Bersurat).

Kids can choose the books from Fun Bee Park

The books are quite educational and kids will definitely love them

I love the facts that the books have pop-ups to bring create more dimensions and interests to young readers

Check out this book!!

And this too!!

Fun Bee Park is a great place for kids to learn new things

Fun Bee Park is located at Batu Bersurat.