The ladies during the launch of the “She Runs” event at Fitness Zone. Check out details below. Image courtesy of Fitness Zone.

Here I present to you, Brunei, the Kingdom of Expected Runs. There are a few runs that will take place in the whole month of May. I told myself that I won’t be getting involved in any runs per se and focus more on loosening up my muscles rather than focusing on my mini jogs. I learned that I won’t be able to improve my stamina and running time because I tend to get injured easily after 7-8 km. My bucket list is still the full marathon and I hope to do that by 2016.

What’s interesting about all the runs are that they have their own purpose and agenda. There’s a first time for a ladies only charity run organised by Fitness Zone called “She Runs”. Set to benefit the Children’s Cancer Foundation (YASKA), the charity run will take place on May 17 at Fitness Zone Serusop. ‘She Runs’ is dedicated to empower women to become a better self from the inside out and we hope to accomplish this in two ways – fitness goal and giving back to the society. You can click here for more details.

The next one is Scot Run 2K15 which focuses on fighting poverty through education and this is organised by @scot_brunei (Society for Community Outreach and Training). I like how they categorize the runs into three – Hopeful fighter (3km), Passionate fighter (5km) and Knowledgeable fighter (10km). The Scot Run 2015 also symbolized the 4th year anniversary of @scot_brunei. Registration has already closed and it will be held on 10th May 2015. You can click here for more details.

Next is the WBC Charity Run on the 3rd of May. This is also a first time that the Women’s Business Council Brunei Darussalam organising such an event. Though it is slated for 3rd May (during Brunei’s Family Day), the registration is still open until 21st April. The event on that weekend also include a two-day bazaar and a lucky draw. The run will begin at 6am from the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. It aims to raise money for Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Fund for Orphans. For more information, please call 2422721 or through WCB email at wbc.bru@gmail.com. You can also visit the council’s website at www.wbcbrunei.wordpress.com

Finally the biggest run in May will be “The Run” which is focused more towards Pusat Ehsan and it’s happening on the 24th May at the Indoor Stadium. It has been announced that the registration and payment has been extended to 18th April 2015 by noon. This is another popular running event and it will be the fourth time that they are hosting a charity marathon. The theme for this year is “Where Every Step Matters” and they also carry a lot of backings from sponsors and partners. They will also have the half marathon for the Open category. For more information, you can click here.

So which run suits you or are you gonna take that challenge and do more than one or all? I know of a few friends doing at least 3 runs from the ones being mentioned. Good luck to all the participants and yes, Brunei is a kingdom of expected runs.

The WBC Charity Run. Click image to find out more.

She Runs event organised by Fitness Zone. Click image to find out more.

The Scot Run 2015 organised by @scot_brunei. Click image to find out more. Registration has been closed btw.

The Run organised by Pusat Ehsan. Click image to find out more.

 

Within one kilometre radius, Burger King has taken the initiative to deliver around Bandar area for the benefit of BK fans working in town. Of course, you can check the menus available on their Facebook page or on Foodpanda as well. I did verbally propose to them that I don’t mind being a temporary delivery boy for BK in town. I would actually love that experience.

According to the poster from BK that the delivery by foot will be from 9am to 4pm and the minimum order is $7. Did you know that Burger King is one of the popular food eateries in Foodpanda? So it does make sense to offer this service around Bandar since it’s really hard to find parking even for motor cyclists and it’s only within the 1 kilometre radius. Now wouldn’t you want a piece of the Taro Turnover Pie at your doorstep? 😀

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Carlos Reamon of CSSD won the Employee of the Month for Team Leader category and Murugavel Manivasagam of The Rehabilitation Department won Employee of the Month for Front of House category

Group photo of JPMC employees

The Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) today held a special event to present the Employee of the Month awards and to celebrate last month’s birthday celebrants. This event was organized by JPMC’s Human Resources Department.

Present at the event were senior management and staff.

The Employee of the Month for Front of House category award was awarded to Murugavel Manivasagam of The Rehabilitation Department while Carlos Reamon of CSSD won the Employee of the Month for Team Leader category.

“The event aims to honour employees’ birthdays and show appreciation for their contributions to the company,” said Human Resources Officer Norfadilah Haji Mahamud.

“This event also was to encourage team bonding among our staff and their superiors in a joyful occasion”, she added.

JPMC’s Employee of the Month reward programme recognises employees’ outstanding performances and contributions towards the company for the past 12 months. Images and text courtesy of JPMC.

 

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam hosted the royal banquet in honour of the royal couple

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince (right) and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia (YAM) Pg Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah Pengiran Hj Bolkiah

Late post of The Royal Wedding: His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia (YAM) Pg Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah Pengiran Hj Bolkiah were feted during the royal wedding banquet last Sunday.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty the Raja Isteri hosted the banquet in honour of the royal couple.

The royal couple were all smiles as they walked and waved to their guests who lined up along the red carpet to greet them.

His Royal Highness was dressed in a black ceremonial outfit, while the bride wore a purple traditional dress embellished with gems.

Foreign guests included Malaysian state rulers Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah of Pahang; Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin of Perlis; Al-Qathiqu Billah Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu; Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor; Tuanku Muhriz of Negri Sembilan; Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak and Sultan Ibrahim of Johor.

Other guests were Dato Laila Utama Tun Pehin Sri Dr Hj Abdul Taib Mahmud, head of Sarawak state; Sabah Chief Minister Dato Seri Paduka Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman; Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak Minister of Resource Planning and Environment II, Minister of Public Utilities, Minister of Industrial Development.

An aroma of fresh flowers filled the banquet hall, with guests treated to live music by a mini orchestra throughout the evening. The banquet ended with a spectacular fireworks show. Text by Rachel Thien of The Brunei Times and images taken by Fazizul Haqimie.

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia (YAM) Pg Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah Pengiran Hj Bolkiah

YAM Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi

YAM Tengku Amalin A’Ishah Putri binti Sultan Ismail Petra, spouse of YAM Pg Muda Abdul Qawi

The invited guests at the Royal Banquet

The invited guests at the Royal Banquet

The invited guests at the Royal Banquet