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Let’s help Azeemah who will be trekking at Mount Snowdon to raise funds for Syria through the Human Relief Foundation’s Blanket for Syria Appeal. It’s good to know that she has reached her target and the event is tomorrow. Saturday 15th November. You can still donate for the good cause and good luck, Azeemah :))
A message from Azeemah’s fundraiser page: I, Azeemah Natasha Hj Mohd Khairul Zaki from Brunei Darussalam, will be trekking Mt. Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales for the purpose of a charity hike organised by University of Sheffield’s Islamic Circle. However, to make this possible, I need to raise at least 150 pounds.
Inside the war-torn country, an estimated 3.2 million children have been forced from their homes. Another 1.5 million children have fled the country and are now living in over-stretched refugee camps or villages. The most vulnerable children are those who remain inside Syria, who risk death, illness, abuse and exploitation on a daily basis. The humanitarian needs are incalculable, thus we need your help to raise money and awareness for Syria through the Human Relief Foundation’s Blanket for Syria Appeal.
Thank you for your time and generosity! May God bless you. End.
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I managed to get a dosage on my way back from Bali the other day. It’s amazing how the Taro Pie is doing so well in Brunei. See, I told you that the Taro Pie is awesome 😀
Sinofood Express, the franchisee of the BURGER KING ® franchise, would like to apologize to all our guests for the insufficient stock of our Taro Turnover due to popularity which was not anticipated by us.
Our shipment for the Taro Turnover was delayed therefore this item will not be available for a couple of days in Burger King. We are trying our best to bring the Taro Turnover in for our guests as soon as possible and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
For further updates on Burger King® Brunei, visits our Instagram @burgerkingbrunei and Facebook at www.facebook.com/bkbrunei.
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Malppy.com is asking the ladies to brace themselves now as it’s that time of the year again when boyfriends/husbands decide to let his manhood go wild. Hey, they are talking about Movember here! This annual 30-day event involves the tradition of men growing moustaches during the month of November in order to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
Malppy.com is not letting go of this opportunity to raise some awareness as well and they are definitely doing it their way. Being an online fashion store, they are getting both the men and women to be involved this time around. Yes, I have spotted some female-friendly moustache items in the store and they are featured in this weekend sale! Yes, expect to see ‘staches here and there and even not, their deal is impossible to miss!
Members of Malppy can now express your fashion sense and at the same time show your care for this cause with Malppy.com as this offer only valid for 3 days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) If you haven’t registered yet, you better hurry and register right away to enjoy their knockout deal this weekend exclusively for members only! Visit their website now at www.malppy.com and don’t forget to Keep Calm and Shop Online.
OH WAIT! There’s MORE…. Malppy is also giving out FREE Movember String Bags throughout the month November for any transaction above $50, now how cool is that?
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Walk the Talk
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Who needs money when you can lead a simple life? Who needs a car or a bike when you can just walk? Who needs shelter when you can simply make your own or being offered/accepted by welcoming individuals to their homes?
There are many interesting questions or scenarios that many asked when I posted his picture on my instagram and it’s about a story about the David Attowe’s journey and he is a walking brand known as “Nomadic Lion” (you can also follow him on @nomadiclion instagram).
When he walks, he is able to tell a story or even hear stories from different walks of life and cultures. If he were to be given a lift by a car or other means of transport, that conversation won’t be as engaging as it will be only for a short time due to the convenience of a transport. Good point there!! He’s trying to send a message for all of us to slow down and appreciate every single thing in our lives and be grateful of what we have in front of us. I have to admit he is a true icon of abundance and he doesn’t need all the luxuries if you were to give him. That really shows how much of a visionary David is.
I recently met up with him after his interview on UBD FM last week and he is such a welcoming character and what caught my eyes was his trolley that he modified for his bag pack. Awesome!! So I brought him for so called “limteh” at Fleur de Lys and I didn’t know he’s a sucker for cheese cakes but of course, he still loves the cheese cakes back in his country (England).
I won’t waste much time now and I shall post the questions that were asked by my followers on instagram.
Follow David Attowe’s journey on Facebook and instagram @nomadiclion. Image courtesy of @nomadiclion
Yes, he showers everyday in fact. There was one situation where he would shower in the rain but at night if he happens to sleep outdoor. Shower butt naked *lol*
He will sleep every where possible but he tries to avoid sleeping by the roadside. In Brunei, he was fortunate that he was being offered to stay at a few places. His success rate of asking for shelter at people’s home in Borneo has been at 95%. Interesting.
The three fascinating things about Brunei are the people, the mangroves and the mini crocodiles. Yes, he is a big fan of mangroves and he believes Brunei has the best mangrove so far in Borneo.
He’s a big fan of noodles aka Maggi. He has eaten all flavours with egg but one that remains his favourite is Indo Mee.
The things that he brings in his bag are his notebook (Sony and he needs a new one since it’s almost broken), his camping gear, three sets of his Rasta colour top, medical kit and his SLR.
He wears the red, green and yellow top (like a Rasta man) because he used to live in Jamaica and stayed in the mountains for months. This top also catches the attention of the people whenever he walks.
He is an advocate humanitarian, a photographer, a videographer and an aquarium designer. Interesting, right? And he is still single.
Some of the challenges that he went through was such as lack of access to food and water, getting bitten by ants and mosquitoes but the biggest challenge is more on the mental quadrant. It’s important to stay happy and positive.
People of inspiration for him are Mahatma Ghandi, Vinoba Bhave & Bob Marley. He walks to create a change and inspire people. His inspiration song is from Bob Marley’s Soul Rebel.
Funnily enough he doesn’t have blisters and he wear the perfect sandals for his walk. He can just keep on walking and walking without feeling pain. I guess he has the right type of sole for his feet that makes a lot of difference. When I do my half marathon, I was already struggling at the 5k mark due to the minor pains in my joints and ankle.
Today he left bandar around 5:30am as he heads off to Miri which will take him at least 3 to 4 days. He has been in Brunei Darussalam for a good two weeks and he was also in good company. Sometimes in life, we always seek for more and more but not for David. He is more than happy on what he has and money hasn’t been an issue on his journey. Now how many of us can live the life that he is experiencing – abundance.
He is bound to be back next year to Brunei and I look forward for his presence. All the best, buddy.
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Enjoying Bali
Having a great time at Room 4 Dessert at Ubud, Bali, with my buddies. Awesome dessert too!!
Managed to play tennis twice at Maya Ubud and they even have a tennis partner there. Jodie and I gave the tennis partner lots of work to do under the hot sun 😀
An interesting place at Tanah Lot. It’s quite a fair drive which was 1 and half hours from Maya Ubud
Love the view here at Tanah Lot. One of the best places to catch the sunset too.
A group photo with Will (third from left standing) the owner of Room 4 Dessert. It was so good that we came back the following night.
If you are lucky, they have some live music at the garden area behind Room 4 Dessert
Great food in Bali and I’m always full whenever I dine out
Managed to enjoy the breeze at Potato Head at Bali.
Chilling with Sophia at Potato Head and l love their lychee drink 😀
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Epic Bali
I finally get to meet an inspirational icon for humanitarian, David Atthowe famously known as Nomadic Lion for his humanitarian project
He was excited to meet up my good friend SY and yes, David does own a smart phone (Nokia)
Did you know that his bag pack weighs at least 10 kilo? So what’s inside the bag? His notebook, camping gear equipment, hammock, 2 set of clothes, medical kit and survival kit to name a few. He uses a trolley which he hopes to refine to make it more practical for his walking journey.
Did you know that he loves cheese cakes? He applauded on the cheese cakes he tried at one of the places near Mount KK and the best he tried was in Europe. So peeps, anything with baked cheesecake, he is sold 😀
David walked from indoor stadium to Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources and he was greeted with the team from Tourism Development Department headed by Mariani Sabtu, Acting Director of Tourism Development Department.
During that 1 kilometre journey, he had some runners joining the short walk with him.
David talking to the media at the press conference
A notice that David will be heading to Sports School on Saturday morning
He prefers to walk in this than sneakers and he hardly gets blisters even on his sole. Amazing!!
Seng Yee’s wish came true and she caught up with David
ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination, unveiled an exclusive new collection during a private showcase event at Black Box MAP, Publika Solaris Dutamas, on November 4th. PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional features 18 looks that incorporate the symbolic pink ribbon in support of breast cancer awareness.
“It’s an honour for ZALORA to host this fashion show. We are truly inspired by the survivors and we anticipate great support from the public,” said Managing Director of ZALORA Malaysia, Giulio Xiloyannis. He further explained that all profits will be directed to Pink Ribbon Deeds (PRIDE) Foundation to aid in their research and treatment efforts for breast cancer patients. ZALORA hopes to raise over RM150,000 for the cause.
“Neither ZALORA nor Jovian Mandagie will make any profits from this launch, we seek to generate as much awareness as possible for PRIDE’s noble cause and both myself and Jovian are proud to have been given the chance to invest our time and abilities into something far more important than mere everyday business,” continued Xiloyannis.
The star-studded event was attended by local celebrities such as Megan Tan, Serena C. and Nadine Ann Thomas, socialites as well as esteemed members of the media. The event also showcased and celebrated some of PRIDE’s breast cancer survivors in honour of their resilience and strength against the illness.
“PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional is designed beautifully and with passion to celebrate the strong spirit that breast cancer survivors embody. It is the perfect representation to show how tough women can be” said local renowned designer, Jovian Mandagie.
Dato’ Azrene Abdullah, Chairman of PRIDE highlighted the importance of raising awareness for the cause “as breast cancer affects 1 in every 19 of all the important women in our lives. Which is why support from noble corporations such as from ZALORA, Jovian Mandagie and Bank Simpanan Nasional is important and would go a long way in creating more awareness and education for early detection, as early as college and secondary school level even,” she added.
Dato’ Azrene Abdullah, Chairman of PRIDE
Managing Director of ZALORA Malaysia, Giulio Xiloyannis
Jovian Mandagie introducing the PRIDE Collection at ZALORA
Inspired by the dignity and grace of a woman, Jovian dedicated this collection to the strong and courageous survivors of breast cancer. The collection comprises of an array of beautiful blouses, skirts and dresses that feature the significant pink ribbon in detailing and embellishments. The designer pieces are primarily fabricated in pastel coloured chiffon and are priced at RM 200 to RM 400 each.
The collection is the outcome of the combined efforts of ZALORA, Jovian Mandagie, PRIDE and Bank Simpanan Nasional. These four entities came together to generate awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Jovian putting his extraordinary talent into the design of the pieces, ZALORA fully funding several hundred thousand Ringgit or their manufacturing costs and distribution costs and Bank Simpanan Nasional fully funding the launch event and photo shooting sessions for the look book of the collection. All players are operating in a non-profit environment with regard to this collection, whereby all profits would go to PRIDE as sponsorship for their cause.
PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional was released after the preview presentation on November 4th at 5.00pm and is now available on ZALORA.com.my and in Jovian stores.
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PRIDA Phoenix Top, PRIDE Faith Jubah and PRIDE Precious Top. Click image to enter.
On top of that, you will get a taste of the savoury black pepper sauce on their dark coloured beef patties. With a tasty combination of sliced onions, what can go wrong with the new Black Pepper Beef Burger.
You can order in single, double of triple beef patties or you can also opted for their beef patty sandwich.
This is only a limited time promotion before the Satay Burger kicks in. You can order them at their existing outlets at Bandar and Brunei International Airport.
Get a taste of the Black Pepper Beef Burger from Burger King
You can order in a meal too
KFC’s Bombay Fiery Crunch
Made with fresh, succulent chicken, marinated with special spices and chilies, Bombay Fiery Crunch is battered with Crunchy Cornflakes and fried to perfection. “It’s specially made for spicy food lover with that added crunch and we know a lot of Bruneians are fans of both spicy and crunchy,” said Jonathan Bong, Senior Marketing Manager, KFC B Sdn Bhd.
The Bombay Fiery Crunch is available in two-piece chicken combo and three-piece chicken combo which comes with Cheezy Wedges, Butterscotch bun and Sjora Mango drink at B$7.40 and B$9.80.
For a bigger group dining in friends and family gathering, there are choices of Bombay Feast A and Feast B. Bombay Feast A comes with nine-piece Bombay Fiery Crunch, a large Cheezy Wedges, a large Whipped Potato, and a large bottle of Pepsi at B$27.70; Bombay Feast B includes fiveteen-piece Bombay Fiery Crunch, a Jalapeno & Onion Strips, a large Whipped Potato, and a large bottle of Pepsi at only B$42.40.
Bombay Fiery Crunch is now available at all KFC outlets for a limited time only.
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Serenity
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BIBD, via its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, showed its full support for Asari Rashid to become the first Bruneian to participate in the Polar Circle Marathon. BIBD’s support for Asari was aimed to create and raise awareness for developing a community that cares, whilst playing its role as an integral and strong partner of the community. This partnership is developed to encourage a positive influence and inspire other members of the community to support similar awareness raising efforts.
Asari is an epileptic PhD student from Newcastle University, UK and a lecturer in Institut Teknologi Brunei. He is also the 1st Bruneian to run the Polar Circle Marathon, participating in the Polar Bear Challenge, which tested his ability to run both the marathon and a half-run within the two days of the competition.
Earlier before the Polar Circle Marathon, Asari mentioned, “I’ve had a lot of people telling me it’s difficult but this is something I really want to try.” Asari, clearly unfazed by the idea of the run, continued, “I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2009 with tendency of having seizures but it has never stopped me from doing what I love. I am also very thankful to BIBD for providing me with the opportunity to embark on my dream, as together we are able to show the world that everyone has the ability to succeed, regardless of their drawbacks.
“I was inspired to take the feat in order to raise awareness of the needs of people with diseases and show that we are both resilient and determined not to let it become an obstacle in pursuing our dreams including achieving better education. Everyone needs education and it will start from their adolescence, children need to be given as much opportunity in life as possible.”
Asari is no stranger to long distance running, having trained with the Tyne Bridge Harriers running club, had already competed in numerous challenges including completed a Aviva Singapore Ironman 70.3, three marathons, and an Ultramarathon “The Wall” from Carlisle to Newcastle Gateshead, which saw him running 110km miles in an impressive 15hrs and 55mins. The Polar Circle Marathon included a classic 42.195km marathon and a half marathon. The Marathon was held in the worst running conditions of under – 20°C in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland for two consecutive days.
Starting at Kangerlussuaq, the run passes the endless ice and arctic tundra of Greenland, which makes up the glacial deposit landscapes and soundless arctic desert. Part of the route takes place on the 100,000-year-old ice sheet but the main part of the race is run on roads, mostly covered in snow that connects to the inland ice just north of the Polar Circle.
Asari Rashid, an epileptic PhD student from Newcastle University, UK and a lecturer in Institut Teknologi Brunei became the first Bruneian to run the Polar Circle Marathon. Image courtesy of Asari Rashid.
Asari Rashid with new found buddies at the Polar Circle Marathon
A similar effort for awareness, BIBD’s ALAF Programme (Advocating Life-Long Learning for An Aspiring Future), provides a similar avenue for all members of the public to support and provide assistance to underprivileged and orphaned students, through sponsorships of basic needs, educational items and welfare, as well as mentoring and counselling, so that the students can stay focused on their education and maximise their potential. Through ALAF, BIBD hopes to lend its support to His Majesty’s 2035 vision of achieving a 100 per cent level of education and over time, reduce poverty in Brunei.
To further support the aspiration of this program and to enable the deserving students to pursue their education and dreams, members of the public are welcome to provide contributions with a minimum of B$1.01 via the bank’s e-banking channels, BIBD Online, BIBD Mobile, or use any BIBD ATM machines. The public can also use the standing instruction function in their accounts to provide a continuous donation stream into the ALAF account at 1018181811.
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Netcom 19th Anniversary and you can stand a chance to win a notebook. So far there have been hundreds of shares and likes on Netcom Computer House Facebook page. So keep them coming. Click image to find out more.
Are you always in a rush? Simply throw on one of your favorite pair of jeans, a white tee, and one of our selections of scarves this weekend! We have chosen quite a few great designs that will elevate a simple outfit in one easy step. This weekend, you can layer yourself in this craze and shop gauzy, pretty prints of scarves for only B$11.90 instead of the usual B$19.90 exclusively for REGISTERED MEMBERS ONLY! Hence if you are not registered with Malppy yet, register right NOW. Let its refined look dress up a casual top, or make it even more chic by offsetting its slightly slouchy shape with your structured overcoats for this rainy season.
Weekend Members Special is only valid for 3 days from Friday till Sunday, so be fast before the price is back to original again. For your information, Malppy Weekend Sale will now be exclusively for REGISTERED MEMBERS only hence to enjoy this great deal coming from Malppy every weekend, you need to be registered as a Malppy user.
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Happening this Sunday – Charity Car Boot Sale organised by Jerudong Park Medical Centre
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) has opened another window for applications to its “GRANT for the Development of Local ICT and Digital Media Industries” from 1 November 2014 to 31 December 2014.
The AITI GRANT offers partial funding opportunities for local businesses as well as foreign companies with local partners from the ICT and digital media fields to acquire enhancement, ownership and marketing assistance for their existing “Brunei-Made” product or prototype that has significant commercial viability. There are three (3) grant types available, namely:
a) Enhancement Grant – for improving and upgrading existing products;
b) Ownership Grant – for obtaining certification and quality management systems such as trademarks, patent, and IPR; and
c) Marketing Grant – for marketing and improving existing branding, packaging, design or labeling.
The grant amount varies depending on the type of grant applied and the classification of the businesses. Each applicant is allowed to apply for more than one grant type for the same product with a maximum cap of B$300,000 per category within eighteen (18) months project duration.
To be eligible for the AITI GRANT, an applicant must have valid AITI Accredited Business (AAB) Status and has financial capability to inject an initial amount of self-funding prior to the start of the GRANT project. The applicant must also have developed an existing product or prototype and wishes to obtain the grant to improve and enhance the technological aspects of the product, to improve marketing strategies, as well as to acquire a wider coverage of Intellectual Property Rights protection for their product.
Applications will be evaluated based on four main criteria: technical merits, commercial potential, financial resources, and project plan and capacity to deliver. Further evaluation will also emphasize on Brunei-Made elements of the proposed product as well as the relevancy to any of the following areas: application tools and platforms, communication, e-learning, financial industry application, government and public sectors, health and wellbeing, social inclusion and community, industrial application, media and entertainment technology, ICT research and development, retail and supply chain management, security, and sustainability and environment technology.
AITI Grant Scheme
AITI’s GRANT was initiated to assist the local ICT companies to further develop their ICT and digital media related products and encourage R&D activities and capabilities in producing local innovative Brunei Made products with commercial potential through Government funding.
Since its inception in 2010, AITI has awarded grant to fourteen local ICT and digital media related businesses with an overall amount of B$1.9 million funded under the National Development Plan. To date, ten recipients have already completed their grant projects where some of these products have been now made readily available in the market. The first GRANT recipient, MARS Enterprise, has successfully developed their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and has penetrated the overseas market within this region.
Two recipients, John Harith Technology Sdn Bhd and ZimacSilicon Technologies Sdn Bhd, have successfully run their pilot projects on Halal Food Traceability System and iCLID, respectively with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Customs and Immigration Department. Other grant recipients include Crescent Sdn Bhd, Alif Technologies Sdn Bhd, BruGPS Technologies Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Indah Sejahtera Development and Services Sdn Bhd, Ambuyart Animations Company, Cinematicpro Services, Mediahikmah, PHMD Publishing Company, SocialBuzz Advertising, MeSixty Sdn Bhd and Giftbox Enterprise Sdn Bhd.
AITI is pleased to invite all eligible ICT and digital media businesses to apply for the AITI GRANT before the closing on Wednesday, 31 December 2014 by 4.30pm. For more information and guidelines on the AITI GRANT, please visit AITI’s website, www.aiti.gov.bn/AITIGRANT. Individual consultation sessions are also provided. For further enquiries, interested applicants can contact Farihah or Tajul Ariffin of Industry Development Group at 2366659/ 2366681 / 2323232 ext. 6681 (during office hours) or
via email at farihah.said@aiti.gov.bn / ariffin.hassan@aiti.gov.bn.
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Back in Bali
I’m currently in Bali, Depansar. So I won’t be updating as much.
The Ananta Hotel was so-so due to the small rooms but still love the exterior design
It’s great to be back in Maya Ubud after my last visit in November 2012
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DST has announced the release of various attractive package plans deal with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus package. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus will be made available to new and existing Prima and Easi customers when they sign-up for DST iPhone 6 or iphone 6 Plus package plans at all DST Branches except DST Rimba.
Present to officiate the event this morning was Yang Mulia Abdul Lattif Bin Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Md Yusuf, a member of DST Board of Directors. Also presents were Suhaimi Hussain, Chief Executive Officer DST and DST senior management.
DST introduced its most anticipated Package Plans on contract basis exclusively for its new or existing PRIMA and EASI subscribers.
The DST Package Plans for PRIMA subscribers offers 4G LTE PRIMA Package for as low as $220 upfront payment for iPhone 6 16GB handset under the $85.00 Contract Plan for a period of 24 months (where terms and condition apply). Other package plans are also available to compliment customer’s preferences.
New EASI subscribers will also enjoy attractive deals with the package of 4G EASI Mobile Starter pack and free reward of 1GB local data valid for 30 days upon activation (within one week from date of purchase) on iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus Package Plans.
For DST’s existing EASI subscriber will enjoy free simcard upgrade to 4G simcard and will be rewarded with free 2GB of local data, valid for 30 days when they sign-up for DST iPhone and iphone 6 Plus Package Deals.
The DST Package Plans has so much to offer. To top it up these package plans are also made convenient for our valued subscriber through installment financing arrangement from our participating financial institution.
Customers can also be able to purchase either iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus box sell models available at all DST Incomm branches.
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New lessons
Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer, talked about the new Acer monitors
Are you into gaming? or perhaps wanting a second screen for your work (like I do)? Do check out the the full HD LED monitors from Acer at Concepts Computer.
There are two options you can choose – 21.5 inch G227HQL and the 23 inch G237HL and you can choose the glossy or the mate screen too for your preference.
These monitors are the G7 Series and it’s good to know that all of them come in full HD which makes the visual display more surreal especially for gamers.
the monitors are eco-friendly and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant as well as mercury free. The advance EcoDisplay technologies and white LED backlighting, on the other hand, help to lower the electricity bills by saving power.
“Concepts Computer has always tried hard to be at the forefront of the IT industry in the country and with the help of Acer, we will like to bring the latest monitor technologies to IT consumers at a very affordable price without sacrificing quality,” said Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer.
The prices are of the monitors are BND 218 for the G2277HQL (21.5 inch) and BND 248 for the G2237HL (23 inch).
Just drop by Concepts Computer showroom or call 2233551 or 2233552.
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Off again
Now the new Touareg R-Line does look rugged. Check it out at Maju Motor Showroom at Jalan Telanai
Now the R-Line is almost complete and last week, Maju Motors Sdn Bhd had a mini launch of the Touareg R-Line after the existence of other R-Line series from the Tiguan and the CC models in Brunei.
I saw the presentation made by Pg Syed Addy Ammirul Ammar Pg Adnan, Marketing Executive of Maju Motors Sdn Bhd, and wow, the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line packs a punch and the best thing about this model is its presence and look, making it such a catchy view with a sporty feel.
If you want more power with the inclusion of off-road capabilities, you won’t be disappointed by the new Touareg R-Line. Of course, the price factor may a factor after I learned about the price tag. The idea here is to test drive and do watch the youtube videos on the capabilities of the Touareg R-Line and you will know that you made the right choice in buying the latest Touareg.
The wheels are solid and sports a 20-inch Mallory alloy wheels and what makes the SUV look sporty are the bumpers designed by Volkswagen R GmbH.
Now let’s talk about power. So do mind the car lingo here. The Touareg R-Line runs on 3.0 V6 TDI Clean Diesel unit. This engine has 245 bhp (3,800 rpm – 4,400 rpm) and 550 Nm (1,750 rpm – 2,750 rpm), consuming only 7.2 L/100km in the combined cycle. It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in only 7.6 seconds which is pretty good for a huge car and yes, ideally good for over taking on the highways *under speed limit :D*
Now you will be wondering how much the new Volkswagen Touareg R-Line costs. Well, the launch price is around BND 102,000. Judging from the youtube reviews, you will definitely getting more than what you are paying for. To know more, you can visit their showroom for a test drive too at the Telanai showroom.
Pg Syed Addy Ammirul Ammar Pg Adnan, Marketing Executive of Maju Motors Sdn Bhd doing a short presentation on Touareg R-Line
It feels like being back to class 😀
So which R-Line series do you prefer?
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Speakers: Reuben Chin, Pat Lee, Shinny Chia, Fitri Ali, Huifong Ng, Florina Tan, Delwin Keasberry and little Aman Izad-Ryan
The title says it all. This is a world wide event where it is known as PechaKucha and all the presenters have to do is a simple presentation with 20 images, each for 20 seconds while they talk about each of the images. They won’t have control of the flow of the images and you will just have to talk along to the images. All in all, the presentation is supposed to last exactly 6 minutes 40 seconds.
Brunei made history last Saturday when they organised their first PechaKucha which was held at TruSynergy office at Telanai. The responses were quite overwhelming and I’m impressed with the organisers for making this event possible. I’m a regular member of toastmasters and this is kinda similar but with imagery and of course, using your presentation skills with nice pacing.
There were 8 speakers last weekend to showcase their presentations and I was quite entertained because of the variety of knowledge that I learnt from their presentation. I learnt about how we shouldn’t trust the doctors just easily or learnt being inspired to be a traveller and the list could just go on.
I’m looking forward for the next PechaKucha and I’m eyeing myself to present one by 2015. The best presenter for me that night was Huifong Ng because of her great pacing and she hardly looked at the slides which made her presentation more effective. The most charming presenter went to the youngest presenter Aman Izad-Ryan who shared her hobbies on Minecraft and online games.
This is another creative avenue for the public to showcase their experiences and of course, bring back that message that will have an impact in our lives. Thank for making this possible 😀
Such a great crowd last Saturday
I was so intrigued by Huifong Ng’s presentation. The best speaker of the night.
I learnt so much from Florina’s experience and makes me mindful and aware next time
The most charming speaker of the night – 7 year old Aman Izad-Ryan
Isn’t she such a charmer?
Fitri Ali makes me want to just take that extra step to be more adventurous
Pat Lee shared her personal journey in helping the community and I was really touched with her commitment
Delwin Keasberry @bruneitweet shared the dangers of social media
Shinny Chia’s vision of bringing more creativity to Brunei and you have my support 😀
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Crowds thronged Paloma Home and Living store at The Mall last week for a partnership soft launch event between Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) loyalty programme Royal Skies and Paloma.
Aside from launch, members of the public as well as the media witnessed a MakeOver Contest where winners walked away with $120 Paloma Shopping Vouchers inclusive of the products that were used during the contest as well as a Bed Makeover contest where the winner also took home a $120 Paloma shopping voucher while others received consolation prizes of $20 vouchers.
Managing Partner of Paloma Julian Wee said the company strives to continuously develop itself as a brand that is synonymous with quality and value for money. “Paloma is very proud indeed to become the first retail brand to partner with Royal Skies,” she said.
Meanwhile RB Manager Yasmin Abdullah said that the national carrier is excited to introduce Paloma as its new partner.
“We are always looking for ways to provide our frequent flyers with new benefits and ways of redeeming their air miles,” she said.
Among the things that the company carries under the Paloma Perfumes & Cosmetics are a wide selection of cosmetics and well-being products from countries including the United States, Europe, Australia, Taiwan and Malaysia while at Paloma’s Home & Living Store, customers will be able to find a wide range of bed and bath products imported from United Kingdom.
Customers spending a minimum of $30 at participating Paloma outlets (Paloma Home & Living store, Paloma Perfumes & Cosmetics, Paloma Electronics Store and Paloma Duty Free Shops) will earn double RB miles.
The first 50 customers will also receive RB merchandise and Paloma shopping vouchers. Text and images courtesy of Rebecca Oi of The Brunei Times.
RB Manager Yasmin Abdullah (L) ,Managing Partner of Paloma Julian Wee (2nd L) with the winner of the MakeOver contest
Abacus and its partners concluded the final lucky draw for the 11th Abacus Holiday Travel Fair followed by the prize presentation today at the Emperor’s Court Restaurant, Manggis Mall last week.
“The annual 11th Abacus Holiday Travel Fair was held recently with a very encouraging turnout of visitors from across the state. The booking was increased by over 8% compared to last year, mainly due to the positive customer reviews of the annual fair.” Said Ms Irene Soon, General Manager, Abacus Brunei.
“Abacus would like to thank our partners: Royal Brunei Airlines, Baiduri Bank Berhad, Cityneon Brunei, Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Malaysia Airlines, MasWings, Royal Brunei Catering, Singapore Airlines and Tourism Malaysia as well as the participating travel agents: Anthony Tours & Travel Agency, Century Travel Centre, Darussalam Holdings, Freme Travel Services, Pan Bright Travel, Southern Cross Travel and Straits Central Agencies for their continuous support and participation.” Irene added.
All the winners with representatives from Abacus Brunei, Baiduri Bank Berhad, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines and Royal Brunei Catering
The winners of air tickets to Melbourne with representatives from Abacus Brunei and Royal Brunei
Tajuddin Hj Saban receiving on behalf of his daughter Nur Nasuha a return air ticket to Paris from Irene Soon
The Winners of the prizes sponsored by Abacus Brunei and Baiduri Bank
There were four promotion categories during the travel fair. The first category was for travellers who had purchased tickets on Cathay Pacific or Dragonair. The winner is entitled to win one economy class return air ticket from Hong Kong to Beijing sponsored by Dragonair.
Travellers who had purchased Malaysia Airlines tickets during travel fair stood a chance to win return economy class air tickets to Bangkok and Krabi sponsored by Malaysia Airlines in the second category.
The third category was for travellers who had purchased tickets on Royal Brunei Airlines. Two winners are entitled to one return economy class air ticket to Melbourne sponsored by Royal Brunei Airlines.
The fourth and final category was for all visitors who had purchased tickets during the travel fair. They were entitled to win one economy class air ticket to Paris, GoPro Hero3 and Momax iPower S2C (2 sets) in the lucky draw. The prizes sponsored by Abacus.
A lucky draw was conducted last Friday to pick the winners for all the categories. The draw was witnessed by representatives of Malaysia Airlines and travel agents.
On hand to present the prizes were Ms Irene Soon, General Manager, Abacus Brunei, Ms Lee Ai Cheng, Senior Manager – Sales & Service, Card Centre, Baiduri Bank, , Encik Zainal Abidin Sulaiman, District Manager, Malaysia Airlines and Ms Evelyn Ang, Country Manager Brunei Commercial Services, Royal Brunei Airlines.
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Happy Sunday
Today’s the final day
Dear brides to be, want to take the stress and fuss out of planning your dream wedding? Well, the answer to that is here. iLotus is hosting the Wedding Exhibition 2014, which launched on Saturday, has everything you could wish for under one roof to make the events of your special day run smoothly. The wedding fair is organised by i-Lotus Restaurant and supported by Songket Wedding.
From photographers and videographers who can capture the best moments, to dressmakers who can clad all your little flower girls and boys in the finest wedding couture, check out some awesome special deals by different vendors, who are offering you their best prices on their packages, exclusively for this wedding exhibition.
Get the best deal for your wedding catering with iLotus. Currently, they have two deals on, one for Chinese wedding package, book a minimum 10 tables, and get 1 table free. Baiduri cardholders can get this special deal up to 15th December. For their outside catering wedding package, bookings for min 1000 pax, gets free tents. Bookings made during the wedding showcase will get a voucher for a free make-up trial at The Body Shop, which also entitles ladies to 20% off make-up products.
For the trimmings of the all important gangsa, Simply Sayang have a variety of modern styles to match the overall important theme of your wedding. They’re currently featuring their 2015 collection at the exhibition, and have special deals on orders booked within the wedding showcase.
Looking for the perfect bling things? Diamond and Platinum are one of the exhibitors, and not only have some of the best modern choices for jewelry, but are offering precious memory keepsake boxes to store your pretties, when you spend on a pair of wedding rings worth $2500 and above in a single receipt. They also offer a $50 cash voucher with any purchase in a single receipt, which is only valid until November 16th.
The Wedding showcase, which runs from 10am to 9pm until November 3rd, is the perfect opportunity to check out the big names in the wedding industry.
Other Exhibitors include BJE Studio,Riley Jia Jia, Bajoo, City Hair Studio, JayMee, Ambience, Maszalina Boutique, Zella Boutique, RN Wedding, Divina, ISO Wedding, Santiago, Baking J, Essencia’s Kitchen and many more. Don’t miss the opportunity for great deals, and to see the beautiful dresses.
Image courtesy of Aiman Besar
Image courtesy of Aiman Besar
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