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07
Jun

In need of help

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Victims and family members salvage remains from the fire at Kg Saba Darat A, Kg Ayer. Image courtesy of Saifulizam of The Brunei Times.

Report by Aliya Zin. It’s amazing to see how generous Bruneians can be from the quick response of donations from the general public. Volunteers from different organisations including PKBN were working throughout the day to sort items donated.

Some of the victims from the Kg Ayer Fire which happened on Thursday are staying at Pusat Belia.

Donations for clothing will be accepted until Sunday, but donations of food is hoped to be ongoing. Currently, volunteers were overwhelmed with the amount of clothes, and some of the clothing that were unsuitable had to be disposed of. The public is advised to donate much needed items such as children’s clothing, formula milk, diapers, toys, everyday necessities such as towels and toiletries.


Donations from the public and do keep them coming 😀


PKBN volunteers helping out at Pusat Beila


Kids receiving toys


The fire that broke out recently

 

Donations are welcome 🙂

 


The new Peugeot 508 now can be test driven. Do visit Peugeot showroom

Press release from Peugeot Brunei. With a new dynamic design, high driving quality and tailored comfort, the positioning of the Peugeot 508 is more substantial and meaningful in its proposition in the D-segment market. With the addition of the 508 Station Wagon and Allure, driving may just be the pleasure one is seeking.

T.C.Y. Motors is set to expand the 508 range, with the internationally acclaimed and award winning Peugeot 508 later this month. Two new variants, namely the Station Wagon and Allure-spec (Sedan) embodies the French carmaker’s latest design direction and incorporates the latest technologies to offer an exhilarating experience in ride and comfort.

This premium luxury station wagon and Allure standard-spec sedan will be targeted at executives and professionals that want a car with class, character and panache.

The 508 SW embodies the essence of Peugeot with their innovative design and top equipment features. At the front, it illustrates a unique floating front grill rendered in fluid style; 18” alloy rims and LED Daytime Running Lights with Xenon headlamps complete the look. Similarly at the rear, prominent red marks can be seen which is further enhanced by its LED lighting.

The passenger compartment is a luxury of its own, with its leather seats and generous room space, boasting a stylish dashboard and meticulous finish. All that, with the technologies on offer like the Keyless Entry, Power Start/Stop Button, Central Multi-control, Navigation System and Head-up Display, they contribute to the top-of-the-range feel of the interior.

As for the Peugeot 508 Allure, its features are minimal compared to the Premium sedan and SW, but it is nevertheless classy and consumers who are financially conscious can still experience quality in Peugeot. The Allure spec wears 17” alloy rims and does not include some premium features like the Keyless Entry and Navigation System, but it is compensated with other features worth mentioning below.

Both sedan and station wagon come with a Bluetooth Connection for phone and audio, a JBL HIFI sound system, USB port and quad-zone air condition for that intelligent touch of  technology with a hint of leisure. High level of active safety is not compromised as it is fitted with 6 airbags, and top-notch road-holding  thanks to the ESP traction control system. It groups the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Braking Assistance (EBA), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Intelligent Traction Control (TCS). There are also 10 parking sensors altogether with 6 in the front and 4 in the rear, which further showcases its innovative intuitiveness as an estate station wagon and sedan.

The Peugeot 508 SW and Allure Sedan have 240Nm torque @ 1400rpm, with a top speed of 220km/h. Its low combined cycle fuel consumption of 7.1L/100km is beneficial since it can travel up to 14km with just 1L of fuel. A unique panoramic glass roof which stretches as far as the back seats, creating extraordinary visibility and feeling of space, is only available on the Peugeot 508 SW. The boot is just as practical and roomy with a generous capacity and a motorised power tailgate which allows easy access through the boot with a touch of a button.

Named ‘Best New Car of 2011’  by the UK’s Fleet World magazine, it also has picked up several awards such as the Auto Trophy in Germany, 5 Stars Euro NCAP and Car of the Year in Algeria, Portugal and Spain. The 508 features perfectly balanced and streamlined contours reflecting an elegant yet robust build quality, reaffirming Peugeot’s presence and its ambitions in one of its traditional strong suits, the grand touring car segment.

For more information, you can drop by the Peugeot Kiarong Showroom, or call 2426969 to book a test drive today. You can also follow @PeugeotBrunei on Instagram or ‘Like’ Peugeot Brunei on facebook.com/PeugeotBru to stay updated with the latest Peugeot news and events.

 

 

 

 

05
Jun

Awesome RP

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The Royal Plaza experience

 

The common thing about Royal Plaza on Scotts is the crowd factor.. It’s the most popular hotel among Bruneians and I have lost count of the times I stayed at Royal Plaza on Scotts. It’s also my mom’s preferred hotel in Orchard too. During my four day stay in Singapore for the recent Sundown Marathon 2013, I had spent the final two days in Royal Plaza because it was convenient for shopping and hunting for food. Of course, the obvious reasons will be the affordability as well as the service the hotel provides.

Did you know Royal Plaza on Scotts is known for its prime location? It’s just 3km away popular meeting venues like Shenton Way for the business travelers and 3 minutes walk from the Orchard MRT station. Of course, you know how close ION Orchard, Takashimaya and Paragon, Lucky Plaza and Tangs are just walking distance away from Royal Plaza. As for Universal Studios Singapore, it is just 20 minutes away as well as the Singapore Flyer.

What else about Royal Plaza? It offers free internet and WIFI in all 511 smoke-free rooms and suites, providing the guests the ease of working on their laptops and mobiles. The guests can also enjoy a wide selection of free minibar beverages and the free use of Nespresso coffee machine and free local calls all in the comfort of their rooms. Truly a home away from home experience as they stay connected with their business counterparts and family and friends on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.


Our room at Royal Plaza on Scotts and we checked the night after the 21km run from the Sundown Marathon 2013


The mini-bar is also complimentary.. So I grabbed two of the orange drinks 😀


The free use of Nespresso coffee machine for RP guests


I ordered room service as I was craving for supper then


Just insert your room key and you can access the business centre on the 2nd floor


They were also guests of RP and he just completed the full marathon at Sundown.. Salute to you and the rest of the runners!!


Didn’t know Carousel has entertained that amount of guests… Awesome!!

Royal Plaza also won awards and accolades as Royal Plaza on Scotts was voted as Asia Pacific’s Best Independent Hotel by the prestigious TTG Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year and it was also a winner for Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2013. Now that’s a good milestone indeed!!!

Let’s not forget their award-winning buffet restaurant, Carousel, and yes, it’s halal too. Sadly, I didn’t have enough time to dine at Carousel during my last trip.

Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook Page and @royalplazatweet on Twitter for regular updates. You can also pay a visit to their website by clicking here.


We paid a visit to Lucky Plaza and this is the crowd every Sunday


It was such a long queue at this popular Indonesian food stall. Highly recommended and it’s located at Lucky Plaza.


Fina and Lisa enjoying their lunch at Minang House


Did you know it’s already the Great Singapore Sale season already? It ends 31st July


I spent almost 8 hours with Tiffany who accompanied for hi-tea, shopping and dinner. Thank you for showing up. Highly appreciated. Congratulations on your nomimation for Singapore Blogger Awards 2013 too 😀

 

04
Jun

Is it for real?

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Wild Birds Taiwan wins 1st Borneo Bird Race Brunei Leg

 

The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, presented the Bornean Bristlehead Trophy to ‘The Wild Birds Taiwan’ after the team was announced as the winner of the 1st Borneo Bird Race (Brunei leg) during the prize presentation ceremony of the 1st Borneo Bird Race at The Empire Hotel & Country Club last night.

Announcing the result was Cede Prudente, Chairperson of the Borneo Bird Festival and Race.


The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar presenting the Bornean Bristlehead Trophy to Wild Birds Taiwan

The Taiwanese club recorded a total of 81 species, which according to Cede far exceeded the average number of species.

The minister also presented souvenirs to other participating clubs namely the Bird Conversation Society of Thailand, the Nature Society of Singapore, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, Wild Bird Society of Taipei, Hong Kong Birdwatching Society, Wild Bird Society of Japan and Bird Society of Gujarat.

During the ceremony, a screening of a short feature presentation showcased the journey of the participants in Ulu Temburong National Park. Avid photographers and some of the birding enthusiasts marveled in awe of the beautiful greenery and lush rainforests situated in the heart of Borneo.

The journey for the eight participating clubs continues in the next leg in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Text and image courtesy of Fadhil Yunus of Borneo Bulletin.


AITI Essay & Drawing

 

Submission

• All submissions must be accompanied by a complete registration form downloadable from www.aiti.gov.bn/wtisd2013.
• All submissions must be endorsed by respective principals, class teachers or lecturers.
• Essays may be submitted via email in (.doc) format to wtisdcompetitions@aiti.gov.bn with the subject of the email: “WTISD Essay Writing Competition 2013, Secondary/Tertiary Category.

”Hardcopies must be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope marked with:

WTISD Competitions 2013
(Insert category)
ATTN: WTISD 2013 Competition
Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam
(AITI)
Block B14, Simpang 32-5,
Kg Anggerek Desa, Jalan Berakas
Bandar Seri Begawan BB3717
Brunei Darussalam

• The deadline for all submissions is on Friday, 14 June 2013 by 11:00 AM.

General T&Cs.

• Plagiarism will consider the entry void.
• AITI reserves the right to reject any submissions at its discretion. Appeals will NOT be entertained.
• All submissions will be evaluated and awarded at AITI’s sole discretion.
• All submissions and rights to them become the property of AITI and AITI reserves the right to amend or reuse them in whole or in part.AITI may edit and use the submissions for promotions or any other purposes, including putting them online or in newspapers without prior notification, permissions or compensation.
• AITI reserves the right to use the winners’ names in any advertisements or promotions relating to this competition without prior notification, permissions or compensation.
• Employees of AITI, direct family members of employees and judges of this competition are NOT eligible to enter. By submitting an entry, parents and guardians of each student acknowledges his or her understanding to these terms and conditions.
• Winners MUST bring a valid proof of identity to claim their prizes.
• Any enquiries may be directed to wtisdcompetitions@aiti.gov.bn with the subject “Enquiries” five (5) working days before the deadline.

 

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03
Jun

Seamless

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Vernys Boutique at Citis Sq

 


Susan Fong, Kim Wee and Rachel Kho officiating the opening of Vernys

Vernys, a high fashion clothing boutique, opened at Citis Square (1st floor) last Saturday morning. The boutique is owned by Susan Fong, Rachel Kho and Kim Wee, and features office wear, latest trend clothing, dresses, accessories and shoes that are of the quality that are available from Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. 

According to Rachel Kho, new clothing will be stocked monthly and the student discount of 5% is available year round. During the opening, Vernys had a few special promotions going on during their opening. There was a lucky draw to win $1000 in cash for any purchase, and a clothing recycling drive, where by bringing a piece of wearable attire, customers were entitled to purchase office wear at only $19.90.

At the opening, those attending enjoyed delicious refreshments and took the opportunity to snap themselves on the red carpet. Text by Aliya Zin.


Unveiling the boutique


The latest clothes from Vernys


The latest clothes from Vernys


Some of the invited guests last Saturday

 

Largest cupcake event next Sunday

 


Largest cupcake in town happening next Sunday 9th June. Click here for details.

 

Happy 8th, Laneige 😀

 


Group photo with Laneige Brunei and VIP members of Laneige at Laneige’s 8th year anniversary last Sunday

Laneige celebrated their 8th year in Brunei with their customers and VIP customers at The Rizqun International Hotel last Sunday. Laneige’s VIP members were invited to participate in an exclusive Korean Make-up workshop, where they were let in on the make-up secrets of Korean celebrities, and previewed the latest products to arrive in Brunei. The workshop was conducted by Yuji Tong, Laneige’s Hong Kong Training Manager, whose youthful, luminous skin was envied by all the ladies!

For the main celebration, over 100 people packed the room. There were plenty of opportunities to win products, and manager, Pat Lee, introduced the latest skin line, Trouble Relief, for those who had problem skin with acne and pimples. Yuji also shared his skin care regime, which included the Firming Pack and the Water sleeping pack, that he recommended especially for Brunei’s hot weather, after which he gave a short make-up demo. The winners of the Broadway Musical Charity Competition 2013 also received their prizes, baskets full of awesome products! Sales assistants from all the different branches were there to assist with questions, and also explain the different products, which were available and on sale on the day. Text by Aliya Zin.


Happy Birthday Laneige

 

 

 

02
Jun

1 down, 9 to go

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The journey of our 21km Sundown run

 


What a spectacle!! Around 30,000 runners participated in this year’s Sundown Marathon 2013 and it was such a great atmosphere to see the thousands in attendance. Image courtesy of Official Sundown Marathon Singapore Facebook page.


We managed to get our race pack a few hours before the race. This was for the late minute collectors. I thought this is a brilliant idea especially for those who are foreigners.


It was a great to see a lot of Bruneians participating compared to last year. I salute him for running the full marathon!! For you info, there are quite a number of them who ran the full marathon!!


My jogging buddy Fina back in Brunei and though we didn’t train as much but both of us managed to complete the race and that was more important


Lisa maybe be gutted that the Borneo Marathon didn’t happen early May hence completing the half marathon was a great achievement and she was emotionally happy after crossing the finishing line


Lisa striking a pose a few hours before the race


There are a lot of activities including Zumba!!


It was Zumba heaven and it drew more crowd as it got closer to the race


Fina and Lisa were pretty nervous before the race


Hats off to the volunteers that help to make the run more exciting and run smoothly. They deserve the recognition.


This was taken at the F1 pit


The food and beverage corner though I must say none of them even served H20 *lol*


New Balance is one of the official sponsor


….and they have a cool marketing glow in the dark gimmick for New Balance sneakers!!


Another representatives from Brunei 😀


Whenever you need something, you go there


The female shower area


They even have zones for those aiming at different pace times


Another Bruneian with her friends from HK


It was good to see friends supporting the runners


The balloon pacers


Well done @eyezar for hitting 2:15 hours for your 21km!! and Judy, thanks so much for the advice. It really helped 😀


Love the sentence


It was a great experience. I’m definitely coming back next year!!


A very useful area especially for runners like me *lol*


Well done to our Brunei representatives in completing the race


Lisa was so hyped up before the race. She was our entertainment icon then.


What a race!!!


The half way mark and I was still going strong


Lots of stretching at the 13km mark!! This was also when my battery ran out of juice :/


By 3:45 we were on the podium *lol* and Lisa came first among us


Perhaps the most important medal in my life


The stretching episode once reaching the hotel. We only slept 3 hours by 6am to continue the next marathon – shopping

 

The Run in 6 days’ time!!

 

More than 7,000 people are expected to participate in the Pusat Ehsan’s Charity Run 2013, which is being held for the second consecutive year aimed to raise funds to support the activities at the centre. The run will be held on June 9, and it starts and ends at the Indoor Stadium in Berakas.

Speaking at the press conference last week, Dato Paduka Mohd Alimin bin Abd Wahab, the chairman of the The Run, said that the press conference was to focus on the arrangement for the collection of running kits, the submission of donation cards, routes for The Run and the role of Brunei Darussalam Athletic Association (BAA), the official competent authority on athletics. The meeting was held at Orchid Garden Hotel (OGH) in Berakas.

Dato Paduka Mohd Alimin said, “We wish to reiterate that the collection of running kits for participants/runners will take place at the Indoor Stadium and not at the Multipurpose Hall as originally planned. The times and dates for collection of these kits are as follows – Thursday, June 6, at 9am to 9pm; Friday, June 7, at 9am to 12noon and 2pm to 9pm; and Saturday, June 8, 9am to 9pm.


The organising committee of The Run

Participants and runners are urged to submit their donation cards at the collection centre before proceeding to their respective counters to collect their running kits. In the interest, among others, of the final audit, the return of donation cards is compulsory on collection of the running kits. He said donation cards from collectors/non-runners/ non-participants are to be returned by May 31 with the bank deposit receipts to the designated outlets from where or whom they received the donation cards. Lost donation cards, bank deposit receipts or money must be reported to the police and an original copy of the police report must be provided to Pusat Ehsan.

The organising committee of Pusat Ehsan Charity Run 2013 has also appointed Hj Yahya bin Hj Sirat, the Secretary General of BAA as The Run Race Director.

He also announced that OGH has been appointed as the official hotel partner for Pusat Ehsan’s Charity Run 2013.

In conjunction with the event, OGH will be offering its hospitality package for two-day and one-night room stay for two persons. The package is valid for check-in on July 8 only and the package includes a carbo-loading buffet dinner.

“We always try and do our part in supporting the community and work with Pusat Ehsan on an annual basis. As the official hotel, we will also be supporting the event by sending some of our staff to participate in different categories of the run itself. We have been working with Pusat Ehsan for a number of years now, not just with The Run, but with other events as well. Our next proposed event will be the ‘Nasi Briyani Amal’ for the upcoming Ramadhan,” said Shamsul Bahrin Pehin Dato Dr Hj Ahmad, General Manager of Orchid Garden Hotel. The categories for The Run are 21km Male and Female Open; 12km Male and Female Open; 12km Male and Female Veteran Open; 5km Male and Female Open; 2.5km Fun Run, which is open to all and OBK (people with special needs).

The Run flag-off time will be at 5.30am for 21 km, 6am for 12km, 6.15am for 5km, 6.30am for 2.5km 6.45am for OBK. The inaugural event last year was a huge success with more than 5,000 participants turning up for the charity event.


The flag off times


The prizes for the top 3


The finishers’ medal

The top three local runners will receive trophy and cash prizes. He also explained that this event would not have been possible without the support, assistance and advice of its partners, donors, sponsors and volunteers.

The Run is part of Pusat Ehsan’s annual project blessed by its Board of Trustees and sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide opportunities for the public and corporate sector to make donations to the centre. The funds will be used to finance the operational programmes in learning, vocation and rehabilitation for special needs students. It is also to encourage the development of a positive mindset among the active youths and families blending sports with charity in promoting a healthy community.

On the issue of volunteers, Dato Paduka Mohd Alimin highlighted, “We may need about 800 volunteers and most of them will be students from the sixth form centres. This is to ensure that the event runs smoothly.” The Brunei Amateur Athletics Association meanwhile estimates that they will need some 100 volunteers. Text courtesy of Anchong Tanjong of Borneo Bulletin.


The route for 12 km


The route for 21 km

 

 

 

02
Jun

Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore

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Colours of 1 Malaysia

 

Recently Aliya of Ranoadidas was in Malaysia for the recent launch of the Colours of 1 Malaysia and her trip was sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia. The Colours of Malaysia was officially launched last week at Kuala Lumpur’s Freedom Square and it featured 4,000 participants who dressed in colourful costumes and it was like a very colourful parade indeed. The parade is to highlight the representatives of each of Malaysia’s 13 individual states.

This inaugural event will then be followed by a month-long fascinating cultural extravaganza, featuring traditional performances, colorful parades, exhibitions and fests that will illustrate Malaysia’s many diverse traditional arts and crafts while offering samplings of its rich cuisine which is as a matter of fact truly representative of the amalgamation of diverse cultures and ethnicities that make up the people of Malaysia.

The evening began with fireworks that lit up the sky which officiated the the annual event. There were performances highlighting food, festivals, sorts, parks and gardens, nightlife and so on. Did you know that Malaysia will celebrate Visit Malaysia 2014 next year? Hence this is one of the events leading to it.

This event will help boost tourism in Malaysia. Brunei alone contribute quite a high statistics to KL and yes, they are merely heading there to shop, shop, shop *lol* Just don’t forget there are a lot of places of interest and the connectivity via AirAsia can make that possible. I will be heading to Penang soon via AirAsia soon from Singapore. I can’t wait to go to Penang and I love the food there 😀

 

Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore

 

Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore (GMRS) is a great experience for me and apparently a few Bruneians have actually stayed here at the Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore. I know my trip here was long overdue (Sorry Jennifer) and I’m glad that I finally have the opportunity to experience my stay. The hotel is actually only 15 minutes away from the Changi Airport and definitely less busier in terms of human traffic as compared to the city area (Orchard). There’s a shuttle service that takes you from the airport to the Grand Mercure Roxy so I thought that is pretty convenient.

We were greeted by Jennifer Narcis, Director of Sales & Marketing of Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore upon our arrival at the airport. She was accompanied by Nora and Nicole and thank you so much for welcoming us and making sure we have a pleasant stay and we surely did!!!

For your info, the GMRS has a high occupancy rate (85% to 90% above) and their business normally picks up during week day and it will drop during the weekend. This is because the hotel caters a lot for business travelers.

The rates are pretty good I must say. A superior room starts at $170-ish and that’s pretty good for a hotel rate in Singapore. Taxi fare normally is around $7 to $8 from the hotel to the city so it’s still quite convenient. We actually tried the SMRT bus and it took 20 mins to 30 mins to get to the city. Just by the Ezy link card and you can use it on the SMRT bus and MRT 😀 Oh the only thing is that there isn’t a nearby MRT.

We checked in at the Junior Suite Room at GMRS and it was perfect stay for us. There is free wifi access as well and it’s pretty fast too. It is also a suitable choice for business travelers on medium to long business trips in Singapore with their partners or families.

The Junior Suite offers a view of the sea and is configured like an apartment. It has a bedroom, living room and a kitchenette. It is a great place for guests to entertain their clients or friends in town. The Suite is equipped with a bathtub, iron and ironing board, self-controllable air-conditioning, safe deposit box, cable television and radio channels, complimentary wireless or fixed line broadband Internet access, mini-bar, complimentary coffee and tea making facilities, telephone with IDD service, voicemail, hairdryer, over-mattress and bathroom amenities with bathrobe and slippers. Guests staying in the Junior Suite will enjoy the following exclusive services at the Executive Lounge located on level 17 (though for now it will be on level 3 due to renovation on the 17th floor).

On level 3, there’s a halal menu at Breez bistro.bar and the food was great. More post on that later. There’s also a 24 hour gym access to the hotel guests and the swimming pool is open from morning to 10pm. So if you want to make bookings while in Singapore, do try out Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore and click here for bookings. Don’t worry, it’s only 15 minutes from the city and for rooms less than BND 200, that’s a pretty good offer indeed.


Not bad.. Now they are using tablets instead of paper.. Thank you Lowis for helping us upon arrival


Someone’s recovering from lack of sleep


Finally we arrived the hotel via the shuttle bus from Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel


The lobby area and I saw some stewardess  :p


Our welcoming snacks at our room


The ladies enjoying their king size bed at the Junior Suite


It has only been a day and this is how the TV room looks like *lol*


Breez bistro.bar which serves halal menu


The 24 hour gym access


Thank you Jennifer for hosting us and our stay at the Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore


By the way, if you wanna shop, the Parkway Parade is just next door and there are more than 250 shops inside


The Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore

 

New UPS at Concepts Computer

 

In a modern IT-centric society, data loss due to power-outages is not only a business risk but also a risk for everyday users. In the US alone, businesses have lost billions of dollar worth of data due to power outages, and most studies does not even take into account personal lost of priceless data like family pictures and videos. Which is why Concepts Computer is proud to launch the full range of UPS solutions from APC – World Leader in Power Protection.

Known for its quality, innovation and industry leading service and support, APC (American Power Conversion) is working diligently to improve the manageability, availability and performance of data-critical systems through innovative solutions, and Concepts Computer is also working hard to provide affordable power-outage solutions from APC for both personal and commercial use.

First on offer, the APC BE500R-AS UPS, selling for $98 with a trade-in price of $68, is an affordable solution for home and small offices. Rated for 300 Watts at 500 VA, the BE500R-AS will be able to offer protection from surges, spikes and even lightning. To be made the BE500R-AS as user-friendly as possible, APC has provided it with a push-button circuit breaker for easy recovery from an overload or short circuit, making it the perfect solution at home.

Next on offer, is the APC BR550GI, a much more robust solution for large offices with critical data management needs. The BR550GI, rated at 330 Watts at 550VA, has early warning fault-analysis for battery life, and provides quick and easy battery replacements without specialized tools reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). The APC BR550GI will be available from Concepts Computer for $241 with a trade-in price of $214 only, usual price will be $268.

Next is a heavy-duty offering, with 230v of input and output, and rated at 865 Watts at 1500VA, the APC BR1500GI will be available from Concepts Computer for $682 with a trade-in price of $606 (usual price is $758). The APC BR1500GI is a heavy-duty extended run-time model, with hot-swappable replacement batteries, unattended shutdown mechanism, optimal adaptability for all power-conditions, auto self-testing and an LCD graphics display for modes of operation, system parameters and alarms. The APC BR1500GI is the ultimate in affordable UPS solutions for data-critical business with uninterrupted up-time needs.


Mr and Mrs Pao launching the new range of UPS at Concepts Computer


The APC products

Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer, speaking to the media, commented that, “Concepts Computer with APC UPS solutions is not only catering to large corporations but also more importantly, for everyday users. We understand the importance of our digital memories like family pictures and videos so it’s why we focused on providing affordable solutions for them.”

Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive at Concepts Computer also added, “As small-medium businesses evolves and move towards paper-free solutions, their data is becoming much more important to them, this is where Concepts Computer come in and provides affordable UPS solutions to protect their data from power-outages.”

  For more information on the full range of UPS solutions from APC, please visit your nearest Concepts Computer showroom or call 2233551/2/3 or 2448102/3. Press release by Concepts Computer and images courtesy of Concepts Computer.


Meanwhile a new product from Acer is available – Aspire P3 Ultrabook

 

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Sundown checked!!

Written by Rano Iskandar. Posted in RA News

 
We did it!!!!

 


I’m proud of my achievement as I conquered the 21km run at Sundown Marathon 2013 in Singapore last night. More on that tomorrow!! or you can check out my updates on FB and instagram @ranoadidas 😀

 

 

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