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Now both DeeJay Home Video and QQ Mobile Shop Gadong have got stock for 16G version. As of press time (6:30pm), DeeJay has 10 units left after one hour of arrival. Both shops selling at BND 1,888 and that’s the market price if you want it in your hands right now 😉

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Firstly, I have to say what an amazing New Arts Centre at Jerudong International School. It was officially opened last night and I had the privilege to tour around this mega huge Arts Centre and I’m still speechless while typing this out. I have no idea how much was spent on the new Arts Centre but salute to Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) for approving the multi-million dollar facilities.

I’m still figuring out how much was invested in this project because the facilities they have are top-notch.. The music room studio is equipped with iMacs and they have at least 10 of those machines in the room.

But most of all, I was super impressed with the 725-seat Auditorium at the Arts Centre. This place is perfect for a music concert and even drama/plays. Lily Chiam of Expression Music gave it two thumbs up on the Auditorium.

The auditorium has a huge projector at the front and I love how the video camera can capture all angles within the auditorium. The lightings were nothing short of spectacular and there are plenty of combinations to play around with the lightings.

I have a huge feeling this auditorium will be a huge seller and hats off to JIS for taking this huge leap but their efforts will be paid off by the looks of it. I even have my friends (reporters) wanting to send their children to JIS.

I foresee an increase for the next intake for JIS and with competent teachers and superb facilities, JIS are heading in the right direction and repositioning it to be the best private school in Brunei Darussalam. More updates on the Arts Centre in my next post.

The 750-seat Auditorium is simply gorgeous and I’m awed by the ambience as well

How the steps look like when the lights are dimmed

The comfy seats at the auditorium

Cool ceiling and some of the lightings (for stage purposes) are installed too

This is the deco of the wall of the auditorium

The front part of the stage can be elevated

The elevation takes a minute or so

Rahim and Aziz performed a number last night and the sound was just magnificient

How the auditorium looks like with the lights dimmed

Where all the action takes place in controlling the sound, lighting and the camera

Ok, this is not the Auditorium as you can see but this is taken from one of the music classrooms. All equipped with iMacs and accessories. So I have to say JIS really put their priorities right to get the best out of the students in every aspect. More pictures to follow.

Take advantage of the special promotional fare from AirAsia for as low as BND59 and enjoy the 1Malaysia Year End Sale

This was perhaps one of the most nerve-wrecking lucky draw events that I’ve witnessed. Thanks also to Edgar the emcee of the event for building up the hype to the quarterly lucky draw of Times Square (@timesSQBrunei) last Sunday and around 800 shortlisted people turned up as they wait for their lucky numbers to be called to the stage.

But the day belonged to Belinda On… Here is why? She wasn’t supposed to be in the Top 6 chosen one but she was the last to be called to the stage because one of the chosen ones is working under the management of Times Square so he was exempted from the grand draw.

Now that there’s another twist to the draw.. She randomly had to pick a ping-pong ball and guess what… She was listed last in the sequence of unlocking the door of the Proton Savvy among the Top 6. So what are the chances of that happening?? The crowd favourite was “Afiq” (spelling) as he is only 18 and plus he entertained the crowd with his balloon episode.

Present during the lucky ceremony were Sheikh Jimmy, CEO of Brunei Tourism Board and Simon Gelan, Managing Director of United Motors (Proton), Alfred Yong, Executive Director of United Motors, Carol, Marketing Manager of United Motors and Amal Majidah, Property Manager of Times Square.

Edgar building up the hype for the quarterly grand draw at Times Square last Sunday

Amal, Property Manager of Times Square, gave a welcoming remarks

Simon Gelan, Alfred Yong and Carol of United Motors were present

The new cool Proton Savvy. Call 242 3305 or 242 0699 for details

Afiq blew balloons but had difficulty to tie them up. He was last to finish to the delight of the crowd.

He was the fourth person to unlock the car and yet he picked the wrong key

They were at the edge of their seats as the fifth person failed to unlock the door of the Proton Savvy

Finally the lucky winner Belinda On officially unlocked the car

Belinda being congratulated by her hubby. Fact: She just got married a month ago and now teaching at Lumapas. Apparently, she bought some furniture from U-Home Gallery and she does come to Times Square often. She revealed that she drive the Proton Savvy to work. Congrats Belinda and I did bet on you to win

The key handover to Belinda by guest of honour, Sheikh Jimmy

The Business Women Council taking a photo opportunity with Belinda

I bet for Belinda to win the Proton and I won myself an Each-A-Cup drink 😀

No FEE to Attend.
Free of charge, but limited to only 80 participants on a first-come, first-booked basis. Email to conference(a)asiaincforum.com and please state your name, contact details, profession and which social media do you use if any. You will receive an email to confirm your seat accordingly. We have over 50 registered so far.. So better send in your details 🙂

The Conference
The Social Media Conference is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and individuals who apply the tools of social media in their lives – whether it be for business or as an individual member of society.

The Topics
• The Backbone of Social Media
• Dude, Where’s My Traffic?
• 140 Characters or Less: Why Join the Twitter Conversation?
• Is IP Crucial to the Technopreneur?

The Takeaways
Social Media is here to stay. If you are using Twitter, Facebook, or Linked-in as an individual, in your workplace or as part of your outreach in running your business, this is for you!

Dress Code
Smart casual. Come with your smart phone fully charged.

For more information please contact Andrew Dy at 2226555 or Rano Iskandar ranoadidas(a)gmail.com

This is one of the events that families look forward to. Not only can they support their kids playing football but there are tons of fun activities to participate other than football. There were activities such as tug-of-war, face painting, henna, some Scottish dance performances, penalty shoot out and many more.

I didn’t stay long since the heat was unbearable. I don’t know how the kids manage to play in such weather. Thumbs up to the JIS Parent Teacher Community Group for organising the eventful tournament/activity.