Archive for March, 2014
#RaidIsComing
DPMM FC vs Tampines Rovers FC
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Happening this weekend
It’s been happening this weekend which started yesterday at the Mabohai Shopping Complex. Yesterday there was a group build (Parisian Restaurant) among the BULAT members and there is also an ongoing competition on instagram for the hidden mini figures contest.
Just check out the posters below for details. Today (Saturday) will be the polybags speed building competition which will happen at 2pm. The competition is limited to the first 40 participants. The top 3 participants will be notified to come on Sunday 23rd March for the prize presentation. The top three winners will win Lego sets from BULAT.
Tomorrow Sunday there will be minfigures record attempt. Not sure what that actually means but I assume is the amount of minifigures to be displayed. The event is organised by Mabohai Shopping Complex and BULAT.
The customized ship build by a BULAT member
BULAT members setting up the display
@juloren documenting the Lego display
Speed building by BULAT members
Speed building by BULAT members
Speed building by BULAT members
The competition happening today
Prizes you can win for the speed building on Lego polybags
BULAT also join partnered with Bluebox Services, a sole distributor of Lego education products which are ideal for students to be creative and imaginative in building mechanical stuff made of Lego. There is a Robotic showcase on Lego education with students and teachers from Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School, who are the current champion of the Lego Robotic Competition. If you want more information about the Lego educational products, you can drop by the showcase area and meet up with Hjh Faridah of Bluebox Services.
I’m kinda impressed with the students on their creativity using Lego Robotics products. So do drop by Mabohai Shopping Complex this weekend and check out the Lego showcase.
Hjh Faridah of Bluebox Services being interviewed by Aziz Idris of Borneo Bulletin
A Lego product made by students
You can check out the showcase at Mabohai Shopping Complex today and tomorrow
The ongoing promotion at Badi’ah Hotel Restaurant every weekend
Currently they are having a special promotion – Badi’ah Fusion Buffer Dinner. The buffet dinner offers free flow of appetisers, soup, main course, noodles, porridge, seafood, hot dishes, desserts featuring Chinese, Malay, English and Japanese flavours prepared by the kitchen staff with 30 years of experience in the food and beverage field. The dinner also includes a free flow of beverages.
Some of the standard items for the buffet dinner includes Ayam Masak Merah, Salted Egg Chicken, Mongolian Lamb, Beef Rendang, Sweet and Sour Fish, Butter Egg Fish, Roasted Poultry, Mixed Vegetables with Oyster Sauce, Wantan Broccoli and an assortment of tantalising Japanese sushi and Chinese dim sum to choose from as well fruit tarts, assorted cakes, sandwiches and more for dessert.
However, the menu will be changed every weekend night, according to Joey Kong Siow Wei, the Manager of Badi’ah Hotel Restaurant. The buffet dinner starts from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, every Friday to Sunday. It is priced at $28.80 for adults and $14.40 for children. But good news is that they are having a 20% discount on the weekends until end of March.
They will also stand a chance to win a mini iPad and smartphone in a lucky draw session. The eatery also provides outside catering services as well as banquet services to which the hotel can accommodate a maximum of 800 people. For more information, call the Badi’ah Hotel at 7292221 or 222 073/4. You can also follow their updates on instagram @badiahhotelrestaurant
The buffet spread at Badi’ah Hotel Restaurant
For Japanese lovers, they even have sushi spread
The buffet is every weekend from Friday to Sunday
Do try out their $9.90 lunch set promotion
The mascots looking surprised at the Freshco Kids Carnival
Two more days left before the end of the Kids Carnival happening on the 1st floor of Freshco. For your info, Freshco is located at the building that used to be rented out to Soon Lee. So now the place has been revived and you will be surprised how much it has changed ever since the renovation.
So now you have a good reason to bring your family and the young ones to the kids carnival. They have activities such as pasta making, photo booth with props, face painting, hand bowling, a real angry bird game, basketball, bouncer, dart games and many more. They also have mascots to cheer the kids and to take photos with.
You will need to buy the coupons at the entrance valued at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The colour contest was just over and the next event will be the Kids Dress Up Competition this Sunday. The carnival times are from 11am to 9pm. Enjoy!!!
It’s located on the 1st floor and not the ground floor of Freshco
Need to buy the coupon in order to play the games
The dart game
The basketball game
Angry bird for real
You can wear the accessories and take a selfie
The most popular area for kids
You today (Saturday) and Sunday left to enjoy the Kids Carnival
Play podcast on my interview with the guys behind the Film Festival UBD 2014
Times Square Shopping Centre has always been great in creating events and exposure for participating tenants. After the successful Japan Festival 2014 event, TSSC held another interactive event for the public, targeting the younger generation with the gimmick called “Armed for the Undead”.
This event has been a success since Wednesday and sadly today will be the final day. I saw a lot of interest after my posting on instagram last Wednesday. The “Armed for the Undead” event or more commonly known as the Nerf versus Zombies experience is an innovative form of entertainment that Times Square Management has organized specially for this year’s first school term break. With an entry fee of only $3, customers get to choose their “weapon” or Nerf Gun and walk their way into the zombie infested arena. Supported by The Brunei Milsims Cosplayers, customers were also given a short briefing of the rules to ensure a safe playing environment.
Today it will be open by 11am and ends at 9pm tonight. So if you haven’t try, you still have a chance to do so. The cost per entry is $3 and those under 5 years old will not be allowed. You can check out their updates on instagram @timessquarebrunei
Be equipped with nerf guns to fight the zombies
$3 per entry for some cheap thrill
Be equipped with nerf guns to fight the zombies
How the set up looks like
Getting briefed before the entering
The infected zombies you have to go through
A note from Times Square Shopping Centre management: To all of the valued customers of Times Square Shopping Centre, it is almost that time of the year again. Last 18th December 2013, Times Square Shopping Centre announced the beginning of the 4th Series Lucky Draw Campaign and the first quarter of the campaign has ended on 21st March 2014 at 10.00 pm.
Times Square Property Management would like to remind the loyal customers that the first lucky draw will be held Sunday, 23rd March 2014 at the Times Square Atrium at 2.00 pm. With 20 receipts chosen daily, Times Square will be expecting quite a huge crowd of hopeful winners from 1800 receipts that have been collected since the beginning of the campaign.
Also, Lucky Draw coupon holders must be present at the Lucky Draw presentation, along with their Identity Cards (IC) as proof of identity and their Lucky Draw coupons. Representatives are allowed, but they must bring along their own ICs, as well as the photocopy IC of the winner along with the original coupon.
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#aintSlowingDown
DPMM FC vs Tampines Rovers FC
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Steven Leslie Black, the CEO of EPL Masters and Eunice Cespedes Capalad, Marketing Manager of S-Team Solutions exchanging documents as Dato Paduka Awang Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports looks on
After a year of hiatus, the EPL Masters is back. We have experienced two of these events so far in Brunei making its debut back in 2011. It will be called the EPL Masters Football Brunei 2014 which is bound to happen in September 2014. The signing ceremony for the event took place between S-Team Solutions and EPL Masters at the office of S-Team Solutions. Present as the guest of honour was Dato Paduka Awang Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
The sponsors of the event have yet to be announced but more details will be given in the near future.
Representing the EPL Masters were Steven Leslie Black, the CEO of EPL Masters and also John Ian Holahan who were in the Sultanate. During his welcoming remarks, Steven Black said that he will do his best to bring more familiar faces mostly from Manchester United and Liverpool. He mentioned name such as Lee Sharp, Nicky Barmby, Luis Garcia, Louis Saha and even Paul Scholes to name a few. Black also hinted that they will deliver something different this year too.
He hopes to bring other new players from the EPL such as former players from Tottenham and other European clubs. Other related activities will be held which are inclusive of football clinics and meet the fan sessions. Black shared that it’s not that hard to entice former EPL players to the tournament. He gave an example of Steve McManaman who came to Brunei two years ago and it was the first time he felt comfortable and relaxed despite it being a competition but with less pressure and he was also able to mingle with his former rival team mates such as Andy Cole. He wasn’t able to do that back in his footballing years with Liverpool. So from here, you can see that the EPL Masters is not only about showcasing football at the highest level but also a heart warming environment for all the footballers involved.
Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid was impressed that the EPL Masters is back. He hopes that this will help boost the football as well as the sports development in the country. This is an opportunity to improve sports tourism in the country. For your info, the Permanent Secretary used to be a national football player and he’s a Tottenham Hotspurs fan.
I’m excited for the upcoming EPL Masters Football Brunei 2014. Though it’s bound for September this year, time does fly quickly. Good luck to the organizer in making this a successful event.
Dato Paduka Awang Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, hope this event will elevate the sports industry and also the football industry in Brunei Darussalam
Signing the agreements between EPL Masters and S-Team Solutions
The guest of honour with representatives from S-Team Solutions and EPL Masters
Ian Pearce with the youth during a football clinic back in 2012
Ian Pearce with young enthusiastic footballers back in 2012
Guess who were playing back in 2012? Frank Lebeouf and Robbie Fowler. Will they be back this year? We shall find out.
Have your tried the Acer smartphones just yet?
So what does the BND 848 smartphone packed with? It’s entirely made of synthetic material. The Acer Liquid S2 has a combined headphone/microphone jack, which can be found on the top of the device. The USB 2.0 port on the side is primarily for charging the phablet but it can also be used to connect external storage devices or charging the device.
It uses Google Android 4.2.2 and of course, the features that I like are the Float UI (float caller, float apps etc). This means you can play your apps and not be interrupted by incoming calls as it will create another split screen for you (Ideal for Candy Crush, Flappybird players).
The webcam of the Acer Liquid S2 has a 1.2 MP resolution (1280×960 pixels) and offers decent results in good lighting. The main camera on the back of the device is a 13 MP sensor, which captures 16:9 (resolution of 4128×2322 pixels) and 4:3 pictures (4128×3096 pixels).
Perhaps the other strong point about the Acer Liquid S2 is the Ultra HD Video Capture which uses 4k technology. The Acer Liquid S2 has 16 GB storage. The Acer Liquid S2 has a 3,300 mAh battery which is pretty high.
There are many things to like about the Acer Liquid S2. I’m not a big fan of big size smartphones though. But for those familiar with the Samsung Note series, you might like what the Liquid S2 can do. I believe this is the only phablet that has LTE technology too.
Now it’s available at Concepts Computer and you can also visit their showroom for more details.
The five models that Concepts Computer and other resellers are selling for Acer smartphones
The Acer Liquid S2
The Acer Liquid S2. Click image to enlarge poster.
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#YOUC1000signsWithDPMMFC
Kathrine Hii, Manager of Hui Huang Enterprise withPg Waslimin PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin, DPMM FC’s Club Manager
A new sponsor was unveiled for DPMM FC yesterday at Charcoal BBQ & Grill. You might familiar with the H-TWO-O isotonic drink as it’s the official sponsor for the S•League season. Now DPMM FC have signed a sponsorship agreement with YOU•C1000 as the said product will be official isotonic drink for DPMM FC.
The agreement of the sponsorship deal was signed between Pg Waslimin PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin, DPMM FC’s Club Manager and Katherine Hii, Manager of Hui Huang Enterprise, the sole distributor of YOU•C1000.
The isotonic drink have a lot of benefits especially providing vitamin to your system. This is a perfect brand to partner with DPMM FC as it promotes a healthier life style. DPMM FC management team was very delighted with the sponsorship deal with Hui Huang Enterprise and this will also help to promote the branding of YOU•C1000 as a healthy isotonic drink.
YOU•C1000 will also be undergoing a study to choose an ambassador from DPMM FC squad to represent the face of YOU•C1000. The players will be shortlisted by the DPMM FC management and the principal of YOU•C1000 from the region will go through the profiles of the players and select an ambassador to be the face of YOU•C1000. More on that next time.
Hui Huang Enterprise will be sponsoring both the Lemon Water and Orange Water isotonic drink of YOU•C1000 (not the smaller bottles from the image). The bigger bottle are not gassy or fizzy like soft drinks and it contains 1,000 mg of Vitamin C. These drinks are better when served chilled.
As I was goggling about the product, did you know that a famous blogger Xiaxue also did a piece on YOU•C1000 back in 2010? The product has been around for 10 years but Brunei has only introduced this into the market 5 years ago. Another interesting ambassador for YOU•C1000 is Manchester United’s Rob Van Persie who was the face of YOU•C1000 last year.
My personal preference are the small bottles of YOU•C1000 which gives an adrenalin rush whenever I sip it. It’s concentrated with Vitamin C and also fizzy (the way I like) and tastes great too.
In other news, DPMM FC management announced that there will be a lucky draw for the upcoming match on Sunday. The grand prizes are one return ticket to Jakarta for one and one return to Kuala Lumpur for one. The prizes are sponsored by Royal Brunei Airlines. This draw is only eligible for paying spectators ($5 and $8) and the winners will be announced on the scoreboard at half-time during the match between DPMM FC vs Tampines Rovers FC this Sunday. There will be other consolation prizes as well.
The signing ceremony at Charcoal BBQ & Grill
Exchanging of documents between DPMM FC and Hui Huang Enterprise. Also in the picture is the DPMM FC management and a representative from Hui Huang Enterprise
DPMM FC will be provided with the bigger bottle of YOU•C1000 (lemon and orange). Image taken from Xiaxue’s blog.
Rob Van Persie was the face of YOU•C1000 in 2013
Catch DPMM FC this Sunday as they take on Tampines Rovers. Both have perfect records but DPMM FC has yet to concede a goal.
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#TheRaid2
I can’t wait for this movie
Two big movies that I look forward to are Captain America: Winter Soldier and The Raid 2: Berandal. But of course, for me, personally will be sequel of The Raid which have been receiving rave reviews after the early screening at the Sundance Film Festival 2014. I have been following the updates on Rottentomatoes and movie news on The Raid 2: Berandal and it just gives me more crave to catch it. The U.S. official release will be next weekend. However, it remains to be seen if Brunei will be showing it just yet at the same given time. Furthermore, Brunei will be focusing more on another certain blockbuster, Captain America: Winter Soldier, which has an earlier release than the U.S.
The sequel of The Raid 2: Berandal has a high score on Rottentomatoes 95% which received 21 fresh and only 1 rotten. Not many sequels can perform such better scores but Gareth Evans the director for both movies somehow managed to bring the series to another different level. Travis Hopson of Examiner.com said the action sequences are simply unreal; bigger, faster and more lethal than in The Raid. Cameroon Williams of The Popcorn Junkie praised it as “the new centre of the a** kicking universe”. Chris Bumbray of JoBlo’s Movie Emporium expressed that this is “the best action sequel since Terminator 2 and contains some of the most gripping action sequences ever shot.
So there you go.. My ongoing rant on The Raid 2: Berandal and I do hope the local cinema operators bring the sequel to Brunei. I will be flying to Singapore soon and I do hope it will be shown there too. Below are some of the trailers from The Raid 2: Berandal. If you haven’t caught the first movie The Raid: Redemption, I suggest you better do. It was my second top movie of 2012 just after The Cabin in the Woods.
The official teaser for The Raid 2: Berandal
The first trailer for The Raid 2: Berandal
The second trailer for The Raid 2: Berandal
Check out the scores on Rottentomatoes. Click to read more
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#energyweeknextweek
Catch DPMM FC this Sunday as they take on Tampines Rovers. Both have perfect records but DPMM FC has yet to concede a goal.
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Media briefing yesterday at the Energy Division at the Prime Minister’s Office
It’s happening on starting Monday at the BRIDEX Exhibition Centre and it is organized by the Energy Department at the Prime Minister’s Office. The theme for this year is ‘Sustainable Energy for Brunei Darussalam Prosperity’, Energy Week 2014 which aims to promote awareness among the community about the importance of energy sources, and the need to conserve them. Yesterday I attended the media briefing on what to expect for Energy Week 2014.
The organizer urged the public especially job seekers to attend the event as it will be a total of 5 days (the longest exhibition event being hosted so far) and there are many job opportunities up for grabs as well in the oil & gas industry. The interesting new opportunity is the Brunei Maritime Academy and they are also looking for new intakes. Hence this will be the best time to be part of the team and they will have a booth and exhibition for the youths to find out more about maritime opportunities. I can assure you that it will be a great experience.
I shall spare more details about Energy Week later today. For now, you can surf their official website here and mark your dates of Energy Week 2014 (24th March to 29th March 2014).
Mabohai Shopping Complex, in partnership with Brunei Usergroup Lego and Technique (BULAT), will be holding the Brunei Lego Meet 2014, from Friday, 21st March till Sunday, 23rd March 2014.
The Brunei Lego Meet 2014 will feature special activities which are geared to encourage more people to participate by bringing their own Lego sets and minifigures. Among the activities will include a community speed build, where members and those who are willing to participate can register on FB to bring their unbuilt sets and build them on the spot with other collectors which will then be exhibited. There will also be an Instagram game called “Find the Mini Fig”. On Sunday, 23rd March, everyone with Lego minifigurines is encouraged to bring them to Mabohai to help establish a record for the most minifigs in one location.
Globalart, the newest shop to open at the complex, will hold their Grand Opening on Sunday, 23rd March, 2104 as part of the festivities, and will hold a Lego themed colouring competition.
Lego Mindstorms will also be participating in the event with their “Mindstorms Camp”, a series of hands on activities that will teach participants to create robots out of Lego and program them with various commands. Lego Mindstorms will start their activity from Friday till Sunday.
Happening tomorrow at Mabohai Shopping Complex
The Management of Mabohai Shopping Complex said:
“The Brunei Lego Meet 2014 is one of our major activities to help the community, in this case the Lego enthusiasts and collectors. We are very happy to support the group by being the official venue partner for this prestigious event. We invite the public to be part of this event, either as participant or spectator and enjoy the passion of Lego building and collecting.”
For members of the public who would like to participate, please visit the Brunei Usergroup Lego and Technique FB page to register. Visit our website at Mabohai Shopping Complex for upcoming activities or visit our FB page and like us to get more updates.
Should you wish to book the Event Stage of the Mabohai Shopping Complex for your events and activities, please call us on 8111623 or 8653762.Or find us on Facebook, Instagram @mabohaibrunei and Twitter.
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#SerasaBeachReopens
Catch DPMM FC this Sunday as they take on Tampines Rovers. Both have perfect records but DPMM FC has yet to concede a goal.
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah with the Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Permanent Secretaries and senior officers at the launch of the upgraded Serasa Beach yesterday. Click image to enlarge. Image courtesy of Dean Kassim.
Once you enter Serasa Beach, it won’t be the same as before and this is a very much efficient project that have made praises from the public and mind you, this was just six weeks ago before the beach went through a major facelift.
The launching ceremony took place yesterday, officiated by His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah. The tour was led by the Minister of Development Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman.
Also present were the Minister of Finance II, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdul Rahman Hj Ibrahim, the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Hj Yahya Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar and the Minister of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awang Badaruddin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman.
There were accompanied by the Deputy Ministers and Permanent Secretaries from the relevant ministries.
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince at the official launch
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince upon arrival at the Serasa Beach
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince signing the plaque
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince touring the retail vendors
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince touring the retail vendors
One of the local vendors selling fabrics and clothes
One of the vendors talking to the Crown Prince
Photo opportunity with the Crown Prince
One of the vendors displaying antiques
Six weeks ago, Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance) at the Ministry of Development Awang Haji Muhd Lutfi bin Haji Abdullah as the personal representative of Minister of Development in an interview said the project aimed to further enhance the area which is prone to flooding during heavy rains and high tide. The said project is under the direction of The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation, Ministry of Development.
The project’s scope of work includes building a car park, a cycling track, a playground, gazebos, sports facilities, toilet/shower facilities, surau and landscaping. The beach now has an entrance for vehicles along with a separate pathway for pedestrians.
There are also some water recreational sports activities such as parasailing, banana boat and sailing to name a few.
Now let’s hope that the beach can be maintained and be taken care of and we, the community, have the responsibility of taking care of what is being provided and not take things for granted. Let’s not put to waste what the government has offered and delivered.
One thing that worries me is the mindset of the beach goers (well, not all) who are bound to litter at will which will spoil the image of the newly revamped Serasa Recreational Beach.
The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation, Ministry of Development, has already installed a signboard with a warning to the culprits. You can be fined BND 1,000 for the first offense and BND 3,000 for the subsequent charges and imprisonment not more than 3 months. So let’s hope the enforcers play their part also to create this awareness for the public.
Congratulations to the Ministry of Development and the relevant stakeholders involved in this project and I will definitely have my visit one of these weekends.
So peeps, the Serasa Beach is officially open to the public and this is such a timely manner because of the current school holidays. Images courtesy of Dean Kassim and Hock Sim.
Check out the video made by Rudolf Portillo of The Brunei Times
A great facelift on this area. I can’t seem to picture how the old area looked like.
The new look for the retail vendors
A surau at the Serasa Beach
A good time to visit Serasa beach during school holidays
The kids playground area
Some of the F&B retailer vendor
Sailing anyone?
I never tried this before
I know many people will love parasailing
The overview of the facelift on Serasa Beach. Click image to enlarge.
Let’s hope the enforcement will change the mindset and educate the public especially when it comes to littering
Check out Acer Liquid smartphones
Jeffrey Lai, Product Manager, Acer Sales and Services (Kuala Lumpur), Ting Meng Hung, Regional Manager, Acer Sales and Services (Sarawak Region), Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer and Richard Soo, Branch Manager from Acer Sales and Services showcasing the complete family of the Acer Liquid series
It was good to see Acer representatives from Malaysia, flying in to Brunei to showcase the features of the Acer Liquid smartphones at the Rizqun International Hotel. The size of the Acer Z5 is pretty handy – 5.7 inches wide and it’s pretty light too (150g). This is an ideal phone as a secondary phone and especially when I fly abroad.
You can slot up to 32GB on your microSD. The camera is only 5MP but uses an LED flash. It’s powered by Android Jelly Bean with a dual core processor.
Battery wise, it packs a 2,000mAh battery and it’s not interchangeable like other Acer smartphones. However, you might be impressed with the price – it only costs BND 238. Not bad, right, for a smart phone.
I guess the great thing I saw during the presentation was the Float Apps where you can do multitasking (from 3 to 5 apps) and the Float Caller where your running app won’t be closed when an incoming call is made. The screen will be split and giving you to the option to call or reject the incoming call while your app or game is still running simultaneously. Genius!!
So now you can get them at Concepts Computer (Acer distributor in Brunei) and other authorized resellers such as AV Audio & Video, Boulevard IT, DeeJay, QQ eStore and Yappe Enterprise.
I won’t be talking much about the other high end Acer Liquid S series but you can check out the Acer Liquid S1 and the Acer Liquid S2 on GSM Arena website for their specs and they have good ratings too.
Jeffrey Lai showing the features of Acer Liquid Z5 and the Acer Liquid S2 and also the features of the Acer technology in the smartphones
Members of the media and resellers were invited for the product presentation. Zee Yursi of Borneo Bulletin taking down notes and you should read her article today at Borneo Bulletin.
Guess what? Each of us were given an Acer Liquid Z5 smartphone 😀
Lai, you don’t have to win a lucky draw this time :p
Representative from QQ eStore receiving one as well
The Acer Liquid Z3s smartphone is a dual-core smartphone that is ultra-affordable for everyone’s everyday use.
Weighing in at 115g with a 3.5-inch HVGA (320 x 480) screen, the Acer Liquid Z3s packs a whopping 5MP camera. It is the perfect, unobtrusive but efficient companion that allows users to snap away anywhere, anytime without burning a hole in their pocket!
It also comes with the Acer Active Flip that sees quick access to its home screen once the cover is flipped open and automatically turns off the screen when the cover is closed.
The Acer Liquid Z3s comes with Acer Quick Modes with different UI (User Interface) that works to suit its users – Basic Mode, Senior Mode, Classic Mode and Keypad Mode.
The Acer Liquid Z3s maintains most of the features of its predecessor, the Acer Liquid Z3 that was introduced last year. The size, weight, dual-sim support and other well-loved functionalities are retained in the Acer Liquid Z3s.
Priced at BND158, this compact yet powerful entry smartphone is suitable for people of all ages.
Representatives from Acer (Malaysia) with General Manager of Concepts Computer and authorized resellers
Group photo with the media as well
The Acer Liquid Z3s, The Acer Liquid Z5, The Acer Liquid E2, The Acer Liquid S1 and The Acer Liquid S2. Take your pick!!
Some of the batteries of the phones are interchangeable
My unboxed Acer Liquid Z5
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#keepitup
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Reggie See, General Manager of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, in his welcoming remarks at the 60th anniversary event this afternoon. Image courtesy of Vincent Pao.
Borneo Bulletin has turned 60 and it’s the only newspaper that has lasted quite long in Brunei Darussalam. Who doesn’t know Borneo Bulletin? It’s one of the strongest brand in the Sultanate and perhaps the most read newspaper publication. The circulation is in the region of 20,000 at least on weekdays and higher on weekends.
Wednesdays and Saturdays are always popular because of the opinion sections where the public can express their thoughts on certain issues and hoping the relevant parties will reply accordingly on the next opportunity.
Because of their high circulation, their advertisement costs are higher than other publications and it has always been the preferred choice because of the reach it has. If I’m not mistaken, a full colour advertisement on Borneo Bulletin will cost in the region of BND 4,000 or lesser depending on the frequency. A quarter page in black and white will costs in the region of BND 400 and of course, the rates are more expensive on weekends (Do correct me if I’m wrong).
One of the respected person I have engaged with from Borneo Bulletin was Rex deSilva who left the company a few years ago. He was the Editor in Chief of Borneo Bulletin and he was one of the most beloved individual and he was working in BB for 21 years before heading to the States. His influence has definitely shaped where Borneo Bulletin is right now.
Reggie See, the General Manager of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, is now spear heading Borneo Bulletin under Brunei Press Sdn Bhd to greater heights as he aims at giving back more to the community with their corporate social responsibility initiatives.
I have an avid reader of Borneo Bulletin and I have established great relationship with my media friends who have helped me along the way too. I would like to acknowledge the media people that has assisted me along the way too – Aziz Idris, Dean Kassim, Lyna Mohd, Rokiah, James Kon, Hakim Hayat, Bahyiah Bakir, Azaraimy, Danial, Syazwani, Fadhil Yunus, Azrol Azmi, Fadley Faisal and a few more that I can’t think of. Thank you so much and I am very appreciative of your help.
Keep on growing, Borneo Bulletin and let’s continue the great friendship we have between each other and help spread the news to the eyes of the public for the good and the better of our community. Happy 60 😀
Below are pictures taken from my friends’ instagram on their event this afternoon, held at the Indera Samudra Hall, The Empire Hotel & Country Club.
Vincent Pao and Reggie See posing for the camera
Representatives from Royal Brunei Technical Services. Image courtesy of @amar606
Representatives from Baiduri Bank. Image courtesy of @maurina
Representatives from JPMC. Image courtesy of @akdanny2821
Reggie See with the media from Borneo Bulletin. Image courtesy of @hkmhyt
The entertainer of the day – Fakhrul Razi. Image courtesy of @hkmhyt
The Big 60. Image courtesy of @siews
Representatives from Interhouse Company with Puan Hazizah, Deputy General Manager of Brunei Press and David Chen. Image courtesy of @siews
Gerry Sim of HSBC. Image courtesy of @gerrysim71
Representatives from DST. Image courtesy of @donajohan
Fakhrul Razi and his band. Image courtesy of @fakhrul_razi_
My suckmed buddies were there. Image courtesy of @maurina
Goodies from the event. Image courtesy of Vincent Pao.
A great moment picture here in today’s Borneo Bulletin. The Prime Minister of Timor Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao serving drinks to guests even to the Minister. What a humble guy 🙂
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I love Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad. However, I couldn’t picture him leading a role just yet on the big screen. His role as the protagonist in Need For Speed is questionable. Is he really a hero after the two hour ordeal that I had to go through? Plot wise, this is nothing interesting and for many, they won’t care much about the plot as they have something to look forward to and that is fast, beautiful cars which ain’t a selling point for me.
The plus points for me was the camera style and technique on the car chase sequences. I would say that some of the scenes were slightly better than Fast and the Furious series. Maybe the director attempted to bring more realism with great score and sound editing along with it. Do listen to my podcast on the popcorn panel and yes, I have another quiz too but you have to answer them on my instagram handle to be eligible for the grand prize.
So far the reviews have been favourable among my peers. But an eight will be too high for my liking. Movie has many flaws to make this a classic. I still prefer the FF series. Verdict: 7/10 @abbylmf 6.8 Rottentomatoes 23%
Check out the podcast review for Need for Speed
I’m kinda excited for this event as I’m a movie buff and also my interest in film making is kinda high. This is the first time that UBD will be hosting a Film Festival that will feature some of the students’ modules of short films as well as some of the local house production short films. The actual event will be on the 19th and 20th of April which will take place at the Core, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The tickets are free but the seats are limited over the two day period.
Last night, I was being interviewed by the marketing committee of UBD Film Festival 2014 and I’m honoured to be part of their project. They also interviewed some local videographers and creative directors where Elizabeth Sim was the host for the TV show format interview. Well, why I was chosen was because of my own going podcast on movie reviews on Sound Cloud – The Popcorn Panel.
Ironically, I interviewed the director of marketing, UBD Film Festival 2014, Efah, and you will be able to catch the interview soon on the Popcorn Panel. Good luck to you guys and I can see how much effort have been invested in this event. So peeps, don’t forget to catch UBD Film Festival 2014 on 19th and 20th April at the Core, UBD.
UBD Film Festival 2014 are also running a short film submissions from the public and you can check out their terms and conditions on their website and you can also download the form if you are interested. Who knows your short film will be shortlisted and be shown during the said event. You can also follow them on instagram @filmfestivalubd2014
You can be part of the UBD Film Festival 2014
The marketing team of the UBD Film Festival 2014 documenting the interviews
A young talented videographer being interviewed
Behind the scenes
Make up before the shoot
Testing before the shoot
The form for those interested to feature your short films
Check out the first official trailer for Yasmine the movie
It was great to see the 30 second trailer of the much anticipated first featured film produced by a Bruneian entitled “YASMINE”. You may have heard about the movie on my older posts back last year and now it’s getting very close to reality that Yasmine the movie will be hit theaters and the producers have announced that the movie will be released by August 2014. Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia will be the first countries to release the movie though Yasmine will make its private screening at the Hong Kong International Film Festival (24-27th March) and Festival De Cannes: Marche Du Film (14-24th May).
As you can see that the Brunei’s film industry is still in its infant stage. So it’s great to see Origin Films taking a huge risk in creating this film which costs quite a huge sum of money. With the support of the Brunei Economic Development Board and the ministries involved in funding the project, Origin Films is confident that the Yasmine will translate not just exposure but also into box office success with Indonesia being the major market.
I have never been so excited about a local featured film for such a long time. The trailer itself have already raised my expectations on Yasmine and I have observed behind-the-scenes moments of Yasmine especially during shooting and I learnt so much about film making and I’m beginning to appreciate the efforts of even those who had minor roles in the film production.
Yesterday the media and bloggers were invited by Origins Film where Siti Kamaluddin, the director, introduced to the guests of the teaser trailer for Yasmine. She’s the lady behind the project with the help of Din Kamaluddin (producer), Chan Man Ching (stunt coordinator, action choreographer) as Action Director, Salman Aristo as Screenplay writer (Ayat-Ayat Cinta, Sang Penari), Cesa David Lukmansyah as Film Editor (Rumah di Seribu Ombak), Khikmawan Santosa as the Sound Designer, Aghi Narottama as the Music Director and Nidji, the composer and original songs on the soundtrack for Yasmine.
In attendance were representatives from Brunei Economic Development Board (LEAP Grant division), Baiduri Bank and Times Cineplex who were also impressed with the teaser trailer. Yasmine is very likely to be shown exclusively at Times Cineplex by August 2014. I shall keep you guys in the loop when the release date gets closer.
You can see some of the details of Yasmine the movie at their website yasminethemovie.com and you can also follow them on Twitter and instagram @yasminthemovie for updates. The web portal was also launched yesterday to give more hype on the movie before its release.
I shall be posting more behind-the-scene pictures in a few weeks’ time. Congratulations to Siti and her team on their tirelessly effort in producing a locally made film. You have my full support definitely.
Siti Kamaluddin, director of Yasmine and founder of Origin Films with her crew involved in the Yasmine project
Associates from the Brunei Economic Development Board were present
Members of the local media were also present
Siti Kamaluddin engaging with the guests about the latest development from the movie
YASMINE is a beautifully choreographed story that inspires us to revisit our dreams. Action, comedy and drama come together powerfully in this unforgettable journey. YASMINE being the first international feature film from Brunei has gained the attention of the film world and many international media. YASMINE has been featured in the Monocle (British Magazine) and has had articles in The Guardian (British Newspaper) and many other newspapers both locally and around the region. YASMINE will be introduced to the international film industry by appearing at the film market in the Hong Kong International Film Festival (24 March – 7 April) and the Cannes Film Festival (14-25 May) this year.
Liyana Yus in her lead role as Yasmine
Reza Rahadian, a well known Indonesian actor, playing as Yasmine’s father, Fahri
I have been a big fan of purchasing movie tickets online. One reason – I don’t have to worry about my booked seats being taken because I paid for my seats and if I don’t turn up, then that’s my loss. I’ve always bought my tickets online whenever I’m in Singapore. For Brunei, the furthest we could do is book the seats online without online payment. This would mean that our seats won’t be guaranteed and according to Benny Ang, the General Manager of Times Cineplex, they can easily lose 60% from simply phone bookings, meaning the supposedly patrons didn’t show up for the selected movies they booked.
Today Times Cineplex have introduced online payment system for customers. I applaud such move and this will give movie goers a piece of mind especially me when it comes to securing your seats at Times Cineplex. You will need your Debit and Credit Card for sure and there won’t be a surcharge or booking fee when using the card. So that’s great news for movie goers. This online payment systems is only available for Times Cineplex.
“Ever since we opened nearly a year and a half ago, we have always maintained that we will continue to try and provide the very best for our customers”, said Benny Ang.
“We are delighted that this online booking facility is the first of its kind in Brunei for cinemas in that there is no pressure on the customer to come and collect their tickets at a stipulated time before the show.”
“They can book, choose their seats, pay for it all from their own home. They just have to remember their booking number to collect their tickets when they come.”
Of course, the phone booking still exists which is the usual bookings being done if you are not physically over the Times Cineplex counter. But then, you will have to be early before the movie starts to get hold of your movie tickets or you will risk your seats to those walk-in customers.
Benny also highlighted that there won’t be any refund when you buy it online but you will be able to replace your ticket with other schedules or movies of your preference if you happen to change your mind. This is a fair enough deal indeed.
So do follow the steps below or you can go straight to tutorial [click here].
Now you can pay your movie tickets online. Check out their website by clicking this image.
For new users, you will need a sign up first
Choose what movies you want to watch
You can choose for adults and/or kids
The payment gateway is made possible by Baiduri Bank
You will get this e-voucher in your email. So all you need to do is tell your Confirmation number over at the counter to claim your tickets 😀
Did you know that you can already purchase tickets for Captain America: Winter Soldier online at Times Cineplex. You can try out the payment online for the upcoming blockbuster which will only be screening by Thursday, 27th March. So now you can purchase your seats online with a piece of mind and collect your tickets even 5 minutes before your show. Of course, I won’t recommend you to do that since you will still have to queue up and the queues tend to get longer especially with blockbuster movies showing on the opening weekend.
Times Cineplex is also running a special gimmicks where customers can get a Free exclusive set of Captain America Metallic Foil stickers for every four tickets purchased per customer. This offer while stocks last but for those buying tickets online, you will have to physically go to the counter to collect the stickers as they are based on first come, first serve as in ticket collections. I will be catching Captain America in Singapore 😀
Now you can purchase Captain America tickets at Times Cineplex website
Get these special set of Captain America Metallic Foil stickers for every 4 tickets purchased of Captain America movie tickets
The animation was based on an android who invents gadgets at amazing speeds, and is hunted by a villain who wants to abuse its ability. “Sam the Inventorbot” is created by Hj Khairul Azhar Hj Rosli, founder of Cinematicpro.
Last year he won himself first place in the AITI Next Innovation and Multimedia Award for Sustainable ICT Industry (ANIMASI) Pro-Digital Animation Challenge which also secured him a BND 35,000 development of ICT and Digital Media Industries grant from AITI. You can check out the Proof of Concept Trailer for Sam, the Inventorbot, a 3D animated series.
Hj Khairul thanked his team members involved in the project, AITI, BEDB, iCentre and all the professionals from Autodesk. He also thanked the consultant, gigglegarage and his production partners, tribeaudio and Banshee creative.
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This is another videography competition organised by The Brunei Times. Show your love for Brunei Darusalam in moving images and join The Brunei Times video competition in conjunction with Brunei’s 30th National Day celebrations. he competition, themed “Brunei Through My Viewfinder”, is open to ALL RESIDENTS.
The competition consists of Category ‘A’ (25 years old & above) and Category ‘B’ (Below 25 years old).
Click on this WEBSITE to register for the competition and find out more TERMS AND CONDITIONS on this SITE. The closing date for this competition is April 30, 2014 at 1500 hours.
The prizes are pretty attractive too. For Category A, winner can win a savings account sponsored by Baiduri Bank worth BND 7,000 and Dell Notebook sponsored by Netcom Computer House and Crystal Trophy sponsored by Mahkota Crystal Sdn Bhd. For Category B, winner can win a savings account sponsored by Baiduri Bank worth BND 3,000 and Dell Notebook sponsored by Netcom Computer House and Crystal Trophy sponsored by Mahkota Crystal Sdn Bhd.
Another way to showcase your videography talents.
Do join the competition and showcase your talents
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His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah receiving medals from the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports at the White Cane Charity 2014
HRH Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel at the finishing line
HRH Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah at the finishing line
Here is the second batch of pictures from the White Cane Charity Run 2014. Organised by the Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind (BDNAB), the charity event drew more than 2,500 participants sporting in bright yellow tops. This event hopes to raise awareness that the physically impaired communities aren’t at a disadvantage and they are still capable to contribute to the community.
It was to good to know that there is always royal support for running events. His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah. The guest of honour was the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah accompanied by its Deputy Minister, Datin Hjh Adina Othman.
Well done to the organizers and I had a good run though it was only at the fun run category.
BIBD recently held a prize presentation ceremony for its second monthly ‘Barakah 5’ winners. The ceremony was held in the afternoon, at the BIBD Headquarters in the capital. On hand to give away the prizes was Caitlina binti Haji Haliluddin, Assistant Manager, Products & Segments Marketing of BIBD.
The five monthly winners were all smiles as Dato Shofry bin Abd. Ghafor, Pg Hj Md Yussoff Bin Pg Hj Bahar, Hjh Aidah Redha Hayati bte Md Noh, Muhammad Sufi bin Hasmi, and Mahyon binti Haji Kahan were invited to receive their prizes. Apart from still being in contention of winning a luxurious Jaguar car in the grand finals, they each received 100,000 Hadiah Points for being one of the monthly winners.
The BIBD Barakah 5 is open to all new and existing BIBD customers who sign up for BIBD’s financing products including Home Financing, Home Improvement Financing, Education Financing and Naqad facilities. BIBD customers who apply for any of BIBD’s financing will be entitled to one entry for every B$10,000 financing amount, with fifteen entries for every B$100,000 financing amount.
BIBD Accountholders will also stand a chance to win by depositing in BIBD’s Wakalah General, tiered and foreign currency accounts (current accounts and savings accounts). Similar to the eligibility of entries for BIBD’s financing, depositors will receive one entry for every $5,000 amount deposited and fifteen entries for every $50,000 deposited.
The five monthly winners of Barakah 5 presented by Caitlina binti Haji Haliluddin, Assistant Manager, Products & Segments Marketing of BIBD. Image courtesy of BIBD
The campaign is also open to customers who assign their salary to BIBD during this promotion period, automatically giving them five entries. In addition, they can also double their entries to ten if they also sign up for any of BIBD’s eligible financing or deposit products, and these ten entries will be in addition to the number of entries received separately for these products.
Aside from the fantastic grand prize of a luxury Jaguar XF from Indera Motors Sdn Bhd, the official Jaguar importer and distributor in Brunei, BIBD Barakah 5 participants also stand a chance to win Apple products, as well as other exciting prizes such as Samsung gadgets, 60” LED TV, and 300,000 Royal Skies Miles.
The BIBD Barakah 5 will end soon on 31st March so customers are encouraged to sign up now for these eligible BIBD products and services to participate and win these fabulous prizes.
For more information on BIBD Barakah 5 campaign, or any other BIBD products or services, please visit your nearest BIBD branch or get in touch with the BIBD Contact Centre at 2238181 or alternatively log on to www.bibd.com.bn.
Hajah Normah Suria Hayati binti Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama (Dr) Hj Awang Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri, handing over an award to one of the recipients as Dermot Mannion looks on at the ceremony last Friday. Image taken by James Kon of Borneo Bulletin.
Last weekend, Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) feted more than 100 recipients – 20 year Long Service Awards to 122 recipients and 25 year Long Service Awards to 93 recipients. Present at the ceremony was Hajah Normah Suria Hayati binti Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama (Dr) Hj Awang Mohd Jamil Al-Sufri, a member of the board of directors, how was the guest of honour. Also in attendance were Junaidi Masri, Hj Abu Bakar Hj Ibrahim and Dermot Mannion, the board of directors of RB.
Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman of RB, was delighted for the loyalty shown by their long service staff. The event also marked the completion of the (first phase) renovation of the Royal Brunei Recreational Club where they have facelift and refurbished the facilities at RBRC.
He thanked those who traveled from overseas to receive the awards. He also acknowledged that RBRC is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and their facelift is an indicator that RBRC will continue to play a significant role in the recreational lives of both RB staff and the greater community in Brunei.
One interesting thing that Mannion pointed out was the possibility of using RBRC for connecting passengers from the Brunei International Airport. He acknowledged Hj Kadri and his team on the efforts that have been done on RBRC.
RB has been getting many praises as of late especially after winning a distinction award in the Global Rebrand Awards 2014 for the quality of their rebranding program. That award is definitely a morale booster for RB as they are competing against other multinational corporations worldwide. He thanked inhouse branding team led by Brand Communications Manager, Mardyyana Hj Kasim supported by Corporate Communications and the Commercial team from Royal Brunei Airlines.
Dermot Mannion, Deputy Chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines giving his welcoming remarks and thanking those involved
A moment of silence for #MH370
The award ceremony at Royal Brunei Recreational Club
Guest of honour touring the facilities at RBRC
Touring the gym area at RBRC. Image taken by James Kon.
A new meeting room
The lobby area of RBRC
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Maju Motors hosts
The big blockbuster this weekend – Need For Speed
It’s good to see Maju Motors (Volkswagen Brunei) creating activities for its customers from time to time. Previously they held a weekend carnival and also a meet-the-fan session for the DPMM FC players with the presentation of the grand lucky draw for the Volkswagen Jetta. This morning, Volkswagen Brunei invited its customers to The Mall Cineplex to enjoy a private screening of the much awaited Need for Speed movie which was premiered worldwide recently and more than 300 customers attended the private function catered just for them.
The Need for Speed movie, which saw its worldwide premiere just a few days back, showcases some of the world’s fastest cars like the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Koenigsegg Agera, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, McLaren P1, Saleen S7, and a rare GTA Spano as well as the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and a heavily modified 2014 Mustang equipped with a wide-boy kit. Although there were no Volkswagen models featured, but brands like the Bugatti and the Lamborghini are both part of the Volkswagen Group.
The event was held to show gratitude to its customers and also to strengthen ties between the customers and their families along with Maju Motors‘ employees. “2014 is an important year for us. Changes will be made to better serve you and it will all be done to assure your (the customers) satisfaction“, said Maju Motors Sdn Bhd Executive Director, Chan Key Hong. He added, “We are doing this to give you a better ownership experience.“
This was said after an introduction clip which explained “Why only Volkswagen can build a Volkswagen“, which was then followed by a few international advertisements from all around the world which were funny, catchy and entertaining. After the adverts were played, the Need for Speed movie was then featured, which is the highlight of the event.
The customers invited during the exclusive movie screening consisted of those owning any Volkswagen models ranging from the entry-level Polo, its bigger brother the newly launched Vento, all the way to the luxury SUV, Touareg.
Also invited were Volkswagen owners from the local Volkswagen-Audi Group (VAG), who are some of Volkswagen’s strongest supporters and a true example of the Volkswagen culture, made of young professionals and car enthusiasts. They portray the spirit of togetherness, friendship and family traits, this is what Volkswagen is about.
Private screening for Volkswagen owners
The customers waiting for the show at The Mall Cineplex this morning
Volkswagen customers registering at The Mall Cineplex
Volkswagen customers registering at The Mall Cineplex
Some clips from Volkswagen before the movie starts
Some of the Lamborghini collections at Maju Motors showroom… Vroom!!!!!
Rita Lim, Principal of Seri Mulia Sarjana International School, in her welcoming remarks
I stumbled across an article yesterday in the Weekend Bulletin as I read the news about Seri Mulia Sarjana International School (SMSIS) introducing their mobile apps exclusive for the SMSIS community. This mobile app is ideal for parents definitely who want to be up-to-date with the events and notifications from the said school. I believe this is the first school in Brunei that uses mobile apps and I won’t be surprise if other schools will follow suit as our society is very engaged when comes to mobile technology.
he school app is a one-stop portal for the parents of SMSIS that puts all school-related information at the parents’ fingertips. Forgotten circulars and missed school activities will now be a thing of the past as the school strives to build stronger parent–school relationship; a vital ingredient in assuring children’s success in school.
Datin Dr Hajah Asmah binti Haji Morni, Acting Director General of Education at the Ministry of Education, together with the founder of Seri Mulia Sarjana International School (SMSIS), Mary Lim were present during the launch. Parents were also invited for the launch of the mobile app.
Thumbs up to SMSIS for having this made possible. This is another useful tool to connect SMSIS with the parents of the students.
Alex Adjawi, Corporate Director of SMSIS presenting the benefits and features of the SMSIS App
Parents downloading the SMSIS app
I also downloaded the app on Apple store to have a look
A pretty useful app indeed especially for parents
From b•mobile: We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and concern to the family members and friends of the passengers and crew members involved in the missing aircraft MH370 since last Saturday, 8th March 2014.
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Chan Man Ching, Mariah Abdullah, Liyana Yus, Siti Kamaluddin and Fai Zaini (Team Brunei) at the Gala Premiere of Ikal Mayang 2014, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Late post: The voices through women are often unheard. It was interesting to know a film festival entitled “Ikal Mayang: Unspoken Truths” was showcased last weekend in Malaysia. It raises the awareness and sharing the women’s voices through filmmaking to reveal “Unspoken Truths”.
Ikal Mayang 2014 organised a 2-day festival at the Golden Screen Cinemas, in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The event comprised film screenings, arts installations and music performances in and around the venue.
The biggest highlight of the festival was the premiere of an anthology of six 11-minute short films directed by South East Asian directors which include our own Bruneian Siti Kamaluddin. The other directors are Niramon Ross (Thailand), Shireen Seno (the Philippines), A.D. Chan (Singapore), Nia Dinata (Indonesia) and Datin Paduka Shuhaimi Baba (Malaysia).
Apart from that, the film festival showcased ten 2-minute clips featuring original stories by local Malaysian personalities and most of them are making their directorial debuts.
Low Ngai Yuen, President of WOMEN:girls, wants to keep the conversation going after the success of the first Ikal Mayang. She hopes that the 2 minute films will give more exposure to the directors regionally, showcasing a more diverse stories and this will also encourage younger directors to take on the challenge.
The line-up of directors for Ikal Mayang: Unspoken Truths include a wide range of women and girls from all ages and backgrounds such as Eja (also known as Siti Shahrizah), Elza Irdalynna, Ineza Roussille, Nora Nabila, Soefira Jaafar, Deborah Henry, Leia Aljoffery, Sharyn Lisa Shufiyan, Junad M. Nor and Melissa Indot; who will be helming their films with the support of Creative Director, Ida Nerina and Executive Producer, Lee Su May. The scripts selected were from a call for submissions from the public held early August 2013.
Ikal Mayang is an initiative under WOMEN:girls produced by Garang Pictures & big EyEs Entertainment to increase the share of women’s voices through filmmaking and screened in conjunction with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 every year. WOMEN:girls is a non-profit organisation set to create an ideal world where women are empowered to be enablers for aspiring girls to achieve their dreams.
I’m trying to get hold of Siti Kamaluddin short film entitled “Mentari” which features a rising star Liyana Yus who was recently filmed in the upcoming movie called Yasmine, another film directed by Siti Kamaluddin.
Liyana Yus and Siti Kamaluddin at the Media Screening and Press Conference of Ikal Mayang 2014
Indonesian director Nia Dinata and Bruneian director Siti Kamaluddin
Niramon Ross, Nia Dinata, Siti Kamaluddin, AD Chan, Shireen Seno and Datin Paduka Shuhaimi Baba
The promotional poster for Ikal Mayang: Unspoken Truths 2014
Mentari, a film by Siti Kamaluddin
The official trailer of Ikal Mayang: Unspoken Truths 2014
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