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The launch earlier today at The Energy Kitchen

The Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Sari Setia Awang Hj Adanan with Wu Chun, the founder of The Energy Kitchen blending some healthy drinks

Superstar Wu Chun has been busy himself, flying here and there, and this afternoon, he is back in Brunei Darussalam to launch his very own healthy restaurant Energy Kitchen. Today it was launched with the grace of the honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Sari Setia Awang Hj Adanan, the Minister of Health, who is also a very conscious when it comes to food.

Today 31st October, The Energy Kitchen celebrated its grand opening and this is a great way to educate the public on the presence of healthy food and let’s hope with the power of the media (RTB, newsprint and blog), we can carry the message across and promote healthy food. It won’t be an easy task but it has to start somewhere indeed.

According to Wu Chun, the founder of The Energy Kitchen, this is the first truly healthy restaurant in Brunei and their mission is to show Brunei that a healthy meal which is good for your body, can also be simple, innovative and tasty too. He encourages the local to join the Eat Smart Revolution. He is happy with the help of the Health Promotion Centre (HPC) which helps to promote healthy eating in Brunei. HPC has already started the initiative in providing a healthy lifestyle option when it comes to food. The tools are out there but we just need to choose a healthier option and it’s also up to the individuals.

Wu Chun has been grateful that the response has been encouraging ever since the soft launch a few months ago as the locals are beginning to be aware of eating healthier food.

The Minister of Health praised Wu Chun and his team on opening the restaurant which is line with the Ministry’s vision for a healthier lifestyle in Brunei Darussalam. He believes such presence can slowly educate the public and this will have a long term effect where it will reduce Non Communicable Diseases in the country.

From today until Sunday 2nd November, you can enjoy free dessert for every main meal ordered, there will be colouring activities and balloons for kids. You can also stand a chance to win gift certificates and REAL FOOD t-shirts exclusively designed by Wu Chun at The Energy Kitchen. You can also follow their updates on instagram @theenergykitchen

For reservation, you can call 223 3323.

The Minister of Health being interviewed by the press

Also present were the children from YASKA

Group photo with the team from The Energy Kitchen

The healthy drinks

Healthy food being served

Sheena and Rach

Hello Jo 😀

 

From 1 October to 31 December 2014, earn additional Reward Points when you pay at least three bills each month using MyBillPayment app or via www.mybillpayment.biz with your Standard Chartered Credit Card. Most of the bills that we pay are quite common and why not make use of Standard Chartered Bank’s reward campaign when you pay through online or your smartphone (through apps).

You can stand a chance of winning lucky draw prizes such as the Samsung Galaxy K or the Samsung Galaxy Tab for the month of November if you purchase POWERinstant or EASI Recharge using MyBillPayment. Awesome, right?

Some of the bills that can be paid using MyBillPayment are EASI Recharge Card, POWERinstant, DSTcom-Prima Broadband, Kristal Astro, TelBru, Electrical Department and Water Department to name a few. Hence, to be eligible for the rewards and the lucky draw, the bill payment must be made through MyBillPayment wesbite or their app.

For more information, you can call Standard Chartered Bank at 265 8000. Where else can you can enjoy perks while paying your bills online or through your smartphone? I’m gonna make use of recharging my EASI card through this system 😀

You can download MyBillPayment on your smartphone (IOS And Android)

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Check out the roadshow at Times Square until this Sunday

Test driving the Citroën DS3 and DS4: What a wonderful experience indeed!! My first try out was the DS3 and don’t be fooled by the size because this car was such a joyride during my four day trial. The design itself makes a sporty, futuristic presence and it lives up to the performance. This is comparable with the Mini Cooper in terms of size but the DS3 is much more of a affordable car.

I was slightly concern if space would be a factor in the driving seat but it was pretty accommodating for me. Well, I know I might have gain a few pounds or so but it was almost perfect for my driving experience. The only fuss I had when sitting was pulling the seat belt over as I struggle using my left for the reach *lol*

I love the handling of the car as well especially during turns and roundabouts. It just made me think twice about letting go of my current car too. You will be surprised how efficient and well handled the DS3 is.

The DS3 sports a 1.6 litre four-cyclinder engine with a four-speed transmission and for me, it’s more than good enough since I’m not much of a fast driver. It will be a huge transformation if I was to convert to a mini car, coming from an SUV lover but I wouldn’t mind a secondary car for leisure and comfort just like the DS3.

My affair with the Citroën DS3

It was such a comfort ride with the Citroën DS3

I was torn between the Citroën DS3 and the Citroën DS4. Of course, the DS4 is definitely bigger and it has a more robust, fluid built with sharper lines and subtle curves. Brunei has just introduced these models in the market last year and slowly the public is noticing its strength and uniqueness as most of us are already familiar with other European brands in the market.

The interior is spacious and I love the interior finishing which is more refined and more attention to details. I was amazed that they have a massage chair option for the delight of the driver and passenger but I wasn’t too focused on that option. Just to let you know that you could fully recline the chair and switch it to massage mode 😀

I kinda like the neon-blue effect on the display on the speedometer and fuel indicator. I haven’t fully tested in terms of its speed but man, the DS4 can be an excellent ride along the highways especially if you commute back and forth from KB to Bandar. Sometimes I don’t even realise I’m driving over the speed limit because the ride was simply smooth.

In all, the DS4 packs a punch and I would highly recommend you to check out this model at Times Square this weekend. Even the price range is quite affordable for the specs that the DS4 boasts.

In comparison, both the Citroën DS3 and DS4 have their own strengths and it depends on what purpose you want to use the car for. What sold me about the DS4 is the bluetooth audio device which is not available for the DS3 since I listen to my music and podcasts while on the road.

Another great edition from Citroën the DS4

The interior of the DS4

Check out the rims at the Citroën showroom

Mission Hills Group, a pioneer in China’s hospitality, sports and leisure industry, hosted its third annual Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am as part of its effort to create the world’s largest leisure and entertainment destination around golf. The tournament, from October 24-26 at the Mission Hills Haikou Resort on China’s tropical island of Hainan, united leading A-list film and music industry icons, champion golfers and other sports legends from the U.S., China and around the world.

“We are thrilled to bring together such high profile celebrities and sports superstars in an event that positions China on the world map of golf, while showcasing Mission Hills, and the country as a whole, as a must-visit destination for travelers, whether they are golfers or not,” said Mission Hills Group Chairman and CEO Dr. Ken Chu. “We remain committed to popularizing the game of golf and creating a world-class entertainment resort that builds on the rapidly evolving sport.”

Demonstrating the shifting tastes in leisure among the Chinese, the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am is uniquely centered around golf and the film industry. As part of the event, 24 celebrities and 24 professional golfers will come together at Mission Hills’ premier facilities for a range of golf, gala events, and other entertainment activities, such as an exhibition of the new combination sport that Mission Hills recently introduced to China, football golf.

Top ranked professional golfers include 2013 U.S. Open champion Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, multiple Major winners Gary Player and Greg Norman, ex-Masters champion Ian Woosnam, former Open Championship winner Darren Clarke and Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup Captain, Paul McGinley. During the tournament, it was broadcasted in 160 countries and territories worldwide, the teams faced off over two rounds of four-ball, competing for an individual prize of one million dollars.

Also in participation were the heavy hitters of China’s booming film industry, to celebrate the recent opening of Mission Hills Movie Town – the film-themed complex and brainchild of famed Chinese director Feng Xiaogang. In addition to its state-of-the-art film studios, entertainment and leisure activities, the attraction also features vintage street settings from Feng’s classic movies, paying homage to the only Chinese director with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.Sponsors of The Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am include American Express, Porsche, Stella Artois, Tibet 5100, Kohler, Biem.L.Fdlkk, Lindt, San Pellegrino and Appletiser.

Representing the largest golf club and mineral springs spa in the world and formerly accredited as the world’s largest spa resort by Guinness World Records, Mission Hills Haikou Resort exudes leisure and entertainment through its 550-room five-star hotel, 10 golf courses, 168 hot springs, 20 square kilometer mixed-use retail-tainment complex of prominent retail shops and restaurants, movie town entertainment zone, IMAX cinema, ice skating rink, nightlife, and hotel developments including The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, and Hard Rock Hotels. As part of its effort to promote golf to a new generation, three Mission Hills courses allow anyone under 16 to play for free, and 44 junior golf tournaments were also staged in the past 18 months in the quest to find the first Tiger Woods of China. As the cradle of golf in China, Mission Hills has hosted more than 100 international tournaments, including five editions of the World Cup of Golf and the WGC-HSBC Champions.

Images courtesy of Wu Chun.

Celebrity Wu Chun at Golf tournament at the Mission Hills Haikou Resort on China’s tropical island of Hainan

The evening with the celebrities

Of course with that aside, our very own celebrity Wu Chun from Brunei attended the prestigious sporting event in Asia. Here is what he has to say.

“This spectacular tournament is definitely the pre-eminent sports and entertainment event in Asia. Its truly an East meet West Cross-Cultural event where so many superstars from different industries and countries unites in such a groundbreaking event. And the thing that excites me is that everyone came here with a heart full of love hoping to raise fund to protect our lovely planet and helping so many children around the world that needs our attention.”

“I had the chance to hang out with some of the big names in the hollywood and its a dream come true opportunity…I was surprised to know that the golf legend, Greg Norman was in Brunei many years ago and him sharing with me how lovely Brunei is and would love to be back again. I also had the chance to express my admiration to Kenny G personally as his talented music has accompany me since i was 15 years old. “

“”What makes this event even more memorable is a compliment i received from the very fit and beautiful mother, Jessica Alba where she told me, ” You are so cute!” That really makes me feel on top of the world hahaa! As Fitness Zone is a monthly subscriber of Self Fitness Magazine and she has recently appeared on the cover, i also brought the magazine along so i can exhibit her autograph at Fitness Zone’s celebrities gallery which makes this a perfect wrap up for this glamorous and meaningful event.”

With Donnie Yen

Morgan Freeman

With golf legend Greg Norman

With Wu Chun’s music idol – Kenny G

With Jessica Alba

With Chris Evans

With Yao Ming

 

Paul Hyde (3rd L) , Progresif Cellular’s Chief Executive Officer, with the winner of the Facebook Fanpage Like Contest, Latifah Hj Mohd Akin (2nd L). Image courtesy of Progresif Cellular.

Latifah Hj Mohd Akin took home a Huawei Media Pad X1

Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd (Progresif) recently revealed the winner for the Facebook Fanpage Like Contest with a Prize Presentation at its Beribi Headquarters.

Latifah Hj Mohd Akin took home a Huawei Media Pad X1. The prize was presented by Paul Hyde, Progresif Cellular’s Chief Executive Officer.

The Facebook Fan Page Like contest was held from September 15 until September 31.

Progresif Cellular Sdn Bhd Chief Marketing Officer, Devin Edwards said to the media, “We are happy to give back to our valued customers and to support our technology partners, such as Huawei.”

He also added that there will be more to come for Progresif subscribers where there will be an end of year promotion coming soon and he advised subscribers to watch out.

Latifah said, “I am very happy and surprised to have won the prize. I am definitely looking forward to use the media pad.”

Paul Hyde Progresif Cellular Chief Executive Officer said, “The Facebook contest was one of our ways to reward our customers of their support and patronage. There will be more great things to happen in the near future and we are confident it will be exciting.”

Progresif took over the business and operations of B-Mobile Communications Sdn Bhd on July 1 this year, and Progresif recently appointed two C- Levels hire, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd, it is poised to be a competitive and sustainable mobile operator in Brunei Darussalam, offering innovative products and services to its customers.

Promotion coming up from Progresif Cellular and to be announced tomorrow (1st November)

 

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The 3D T-shirts from the Mountain has been doing very well in the USA. The Mountain is a manufacturer of high quality hand-dyed garments and they are well known for their unique designs and exceptional quality. This weekend sale, Malppy.com is going to feature more than 20 different designs from The Mountain’s 3D Creative Printing T-shirts.

As they mentioned it’s a Weekend Sale so this offers only valid for 3 days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)! The clock is ticking away and if you have got that special someone you know who would love 3D Mighty Tiger T-shirt or 3D Armour T-shirt for a gift, just visit their website now at www.malppy.com and order away!

Before I end this post, I’d like to remind everyone again, especially BIBD customers that Malppy has recently collaborated with BIBD and launched their latest online payment service called the eBayar (Direct BiBD bank transfer) and their existing eTunai (Mobile QR Code Scanning payment method) on Malppy.com. To further understand how to use these online payment services on malppy.com, you can simply click http://malppy.com/etunai and http://malppy.com/ebayar for the guide. As a complementary, the first 50 customers to pay their purchases at Malppy.com with either of these services will get a B$10 Starbucks coffee voucher FREE. Support your local bank that supports Malppy.com. Have a Great weekend ahead.

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The anniversary cake from Brunei Speakers’ Club

The members and guest this week’s meeting of Brunei Speakers’ Club

Enjoying the refreshments from BSC

It was meant to be a colourful theme but only a few of us showed up colourful 😀

UBD Toastmasters also celebrated the occasion last Monday

Gary the model for Brunei for the anniversary

Happy 90th anniversary Toastmasters International

 

Have you ever tried to experiment what Philips and Nutella can do? Apparently there are many outcomes you can make out of nutella with Philips products. So in the next five days starting tomorrow (Saturday), you can check out the food sampling with collaboration between Philips and Nutella at Utama Grand Superstore, The Mall.

This initiative was also following up with the momentum of PanaCom the distributor of Philips products where they had an aggressive promotion on “A Bite of Philips” Cooking Championship and now they will want to focus more on promoting health care products of Philips.

The demo has been ongoing for Philips Air Fryer and the best part about using the Air Fryer is that it doesn’t require any oil which is great for those who are health conscious. Philips also carry this slogan “ A healthy breakfast and meals always start with Philips”.

There will be 12 recipes to be demoed and shared to the public on what the Philips Air Fryer can do especially with Nutella hazelnut spread. Interesting, right? And this is ideal especially for food e-vendors who are doing their food business online through means of social media.

The Philips Air Fryer can prepare dishes such as sandwiches, muffins, cakes and even pizza.. Yes, Pizza.. and the demonstration will show how this works with the recipe of Nutella.

Present during the press conference was Angus Nio, General Manager of PanaCom (Philips), Mark Su, Product Executive of Handsome Enterprise (Nutella) and Erin Koh, Manager of Hardline/Merchandiser, Utama Grand.

So do check out the special promotion (five free gifts when you purchase the Philips Air Fryer) and demonstration and today is the LAST DAY at Utama Grand Superstore and do try their food sampling and what Philips Air Fryer can do.

Erin Koh, Manager of Hardline/Merchandiser, Utama Grand, Angus Nio, General Manager of PanaCom (Philips) and Mark Su, Product Executive of Handsome Enterprise (Nutella)

Making a pastry with nutella product using the Philips Air Fryer

It’s easy to make and prepare

Give it at least 12-15 minutes for it to be baked

And this is how it looks like after 15 minutes

It’s as hard as a cookie and no oil required

Promotional gift – recipe book when you get the Philips Air Fryer

Promotional gift – a cake tray when you get the Philips Air Fryer

Promotional gift – a blu-ray disc when you get the Philips Air Fryer

Promotional gift – a table lamp when you get the Philips Air Fryer

Promotional gift – a mini fridge when you get the Philips Air Fryer

 

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His Majesty presents certificates to 416 ITB graduates

Late post: His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Chancellor of Intitut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), awarded certificates to more than 400 ITB graduates at the institute’s second convocation at the International Convention Centre (ICC) last week.

66 graduates from four undergraduate programmes received their Bachelor’s Degrees and 350 graduates from 13 BDTVEC (Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Education Council) programmes received their Higher National Diplomas from His Majesty.

Accompanying the Monarch was His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the prime Minister’s Office and ITB Pro-Chancellor. Text courtesy of Rabiatul Kamit of The Brunei Times.

His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Chancellor of Intitut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) with ITB graduates

The ITB Graduates

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Adi Putera and I

 

Alberix Niigata vs DPMM FC highlights

Adi Said back in scoring form and scored the vital goal. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

Report by Redzwan Kamarudin from Singapore: They have one hand on the Great-Eastern Yeo’s S.League trophy, and only need one more win to lift it.

Brunei DPMM are only one win away from becoming S.League champions after they defeated Albirex Nigata 1-0 at the Jurong East Stadium last night.

Adi Said’s header just after the hour mark, his seventh goal this season, proved to be the only difference as DPMM fought hard and snapped their five games winless streak.

The result means that a win from their showdown against defending champions Tampines Rovers this Friday at the Jalan Besar Stadium will see the Bruneian outfit be declared champions.

Speaking after the match, DPMM head coach Steve Kean said: “It feels great to be back in control. I don’t think we’ve been playing badly recently, but we just haven’t been ruthless.

“We haven’t been getting clean sheets, and I’ve been giving my defenders a hard time because of it. They’re paid to defend, and we haven’t had any clean sheets.

“But tonight they threw their bodies on the line and I’m so proud of them, and I expect the same from the team on Friday.”

The first team line up from DPMM FC last night. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

Azwan Salleh taking the captain role for DPMM FC last night. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

Roy O’Donovan arguing with the referee last night. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

DPMM will also become only the second foreign team to win the league, after French outfit Etoile FC who were the winners in the 2010 season.

Kean’s men came into the match on the back of a draw with Balestier Khalsa (1-1), a loss against fellow title contenders Warriors FC (3-2), Home United (3-4) in the RHB Singapore Cup semi final, and nothing but a win would keep their title hopes alive and in their own hands.

Tampines and DPMM have met twice this season, with the Stags defeating their Bruneian counterparts 2-1 on both occasions. Yet Kean remains unfazed.

He said: “I don’t pay much attention to past games. When it’s the last game of the season, anything goes.

“We always want to create chances, no matter what kind of formation we’ll play. And against Tampines we don’t want to just hang on and play their kind of game, but we want to take the game right to them and score the goals.”

Roy O’Donovan shown the red card in the dying minutes. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean talking to the press. Image courtesy of Halim Hakim of S•League

Beating the defending champions is already a tall order, but DPMM’s task isn’t made easier after marquee signing Roy O’Donovan was sent off late into injury time for a disagreement with a referee.

The suspension means that the Irish hitman won’t be available for the crucial match against Tampines, and they will have to rely on the league’s top scorer Rodrigo Tosi (30 goals) to lead them up front.

DPMM and Warriors are both locked on 50 points atop the league table with Kean’s men leading just by goal difference (34 to DPMM, 17 to Warriors).

Even if DPMM fail to beat Tampines this Friday, they can still lift the title providing Albirex beat Warriors at Chua Chu Kang Stadium.

Kean though, isn’t expecting any favours at all from his counterparts.

He said: “We’re still in control of our own destiny.

“We’ve been working hard for the past 11 months. We want to show how much we’ve improved, and we’re going to go all out for a win.”

 

Check out the great deals from BIBD on the current roadshow of Luminox watches at The Mall until this Sunday

Luminox has taken Brunei by storm and it’s great to know that many Bruneians are aware of the Luminox brand. The brand had a major exposure when Scott Cassell, an expert counter-terrorism operative and a consummate undersea explorer, came to Brunei and promoted the Luminox brand last year and that has helped to escalate the awareness of Luminox watches to the Bruneians.

Yesterday was a great occasion as the Minister of Communications Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, officiated the launch of Luminox “Space and Time Converge” Exhibition at The Mall which will end on 2nd November. This is the first time that Luminox under the partnership of Crystal Time (Singapore) and Chang Ein Hong hold an exhibition for Luminox. This will be a week long event as they will give time for the public to learn and be educated on the strengths of Luminox brand.

Of course, the biggest draw of the lot is the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi where Brunei became the only 3rd country in the world besides Singapore and Malaysia to have the watch available in the market. Awesome!! Of course, the other draw is the presence of a giant model of Lynx Mark II spacecraft by XCOR at the atrium of The Mall. If you are lucky enough, you will also get a chance to take some selfies with the astronaut.

It was such a soothing occasion as the guest of honour is also fond of space exploration to begin with especially during his younger days as a student. He shared his knowledge of the Sputnik and the Apollo. Of course, the popular iconic figure Neil Armstrong was mentioned as the first man to land of the moon and hence the famous phrase came about – “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”.

I didn’t even know that the Minister himself is a fan of watches. He cleverly linked time pieces with the ongoing advancements that we have been going through such as transportation, electronics and computers. He sees this exhibition as an avenue to spark creativity among the Bruneians in terms of invention and also for the betterment of our country.

Also present were Abdul Mutalib Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Hj Md Yusof, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Communications, Mohammed Riza Dato Paduka Hj Mohammed Yunos, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Communications, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad Hj Daud, Jennifer Tan, Executive Director of Crystal Time (Singapore), Pamela Tan, Brand Manager of Crystal Time (Singapore) and Chong Ain Hong, General Manager of Chong Ein Hong Watch Dealer.

The Minister of Communications is huge fan of space exploration and I learnt a few things from his speech. Insightful!!

Jennifer Tan, Executive Director of Crystal Time (Singapore), thanked the Minister and also the team for making the exhibition possible

Pamela Tan, Brand Manager of Crystal Time (Singapore) shared a few things what the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi is capable of withstanding (even from a blender and a microwave)

The invited guests from yesterday’s launch

The ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the showcase of Luminox

The VIPs looking at the range of Luminox available

The Minister touring around the exhibition

Members of the public are welcome to visit the Luminox “Space and Time Converge” Exhibition during this period and enjoy special privileges on purchases of Luminox watches. Exclusively for BIBD Debit Card holders, with every Luminox purchased, they will receive a free Luminox Adventure Knife and take part in a lucky draw to win a Luminox watch. Awesome!!

Also do follow @luminoxbn on instagram and they are currently running an IG competition and who knows you can stand a chance to win a Luminox Space Goodie Bag.

Another reason for the exhibition for Luminox is spread awareness that Luminox has been chosen to be the official timepiece for the pilots of XCOR Space Expeditions. So far, Luminox have covered all three dimension of mankind – land, sea and air. Now with this new time piece, Space is the limit. It was also shared that almost 30 Luminox watches were sold last Sunday alone which shows a good demand for the said brand. Remember, peeps, do watch out for the counterfeit products that are deceiving and do buy and promote genuine watches from Luminox.

Magdelene Tan of Crystal Time with Aziz Idris from Borneo Bulletin sharing a moment with the astronaut

Malcolm Lim, Managing Director of Kingston Beverage & Creamery is a Luminox fan too

The astronaut holding the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi watch

The Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi watch

I wore the watch for a good two minutes 😀

The Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi watch is pretty cool

 

First ever episode of The Reel Show with the full review of Fury with spoilers too [Beware]

 

Recently, the Health Promotion Centre, Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Brunei Cancer Centre (TBCC) and LANEIGE Brunei Darussalam conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign from 15th – 19th October in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is celebrated yearly in October.

The event held at the Atrium, The Mall, Gadong with the theme “Your Health is in Your Hands”, with the objective to raise continuous awareness of breast cancer and its prevention to the community, in particular amongst young women in the working age group in Brunei Darussalam.
The closing ceremony was held on Sunday, and was graced by Dr Hajah Maslina binti Mohsin, Director of Health Services, Ministry of Health. As part of the activities of the final day, a “Healthy Snack Competition” was held, in which students from MTSSR studying catering and food services competed to prepare healthy and delicious snacks and drinks from ingredients that were selected beforehand.

The guest of honour, as well as supporters of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign were invited to “Have-A Go” at preparing their own healthy snacks and drinks.

Laneige Brunei Darussalam presented a mock cheque amounting to $7000.00 to the Dean of the Institute of Health Sciences, University Brunei Darussalam, which was raised from activities and the sales of t-shirts throughout the month of October which will go towards cancer research.

The successful Breast Awareness Campaign two weekends ago at The Mall

Happy faces

Healthy food competition

Food blogger Thanis Lim

Supporting for a good cause and raising awareness

The Jerudong Park Medical Centre celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an attractive offer on Breast Screening Package valued at only BND99. The promotion will run until 14 November 2014.

Last week, this was announced in a press conference by Aini Zulfa binti Hj Asbinin, the Marketing Executive, and Dr Shyja Abraham Sequeira, Radiologist from JPMC’s Department of Diagnostic Imaging (DDI).

The screening package entitles a patient to One Doctor’s Consultation and Mammography. While waiting for the medical results, patient will be given a complimentary breast self-examination lesson, which is excluded from the normal price.

The aim of a screening mammogram is to detect cancer at an early stage, where the hospital can offer treatment options and control the spread of the tumour.

During the mammography procedure, most women think the process is painful. There will be a little discomfort as the breast will be compressed between two plates, which are done to flatten and spread the breast tissue. It gives optimal compression to the breasts without causing excess pain to the patient. Each session of the four x-rays lasts for a few seconds.

According to statistics, the numbers of breast cancer in Brunei are quite high where patients suffer more as it spreads causing disabilities. If we detect at the early stage, it will limit the sufferings of the patients as well as family members. Through this breast screening programme, not only to detect cancer at an early stage but also educate the public.

Chances that abnormality is cancer during mammogram are very rare as maybe only one out of thousand persons screened will be cancer positive. Risks of having breast cancer are if you have a first degree relative with breast cancer, such as mother or sister who developed breast cancer before the age of 50.

“As part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Programme, we are pleased to hold this promotion to draw women’s attention to the importance of breast screening. We advise women to practice self-examination at home monthly and report any suspicious abnormality like a lump or nipple discharges to their doctor even if they have had a recent normal mammogram,” mentioned Aini Zulfa binti Hj Asbinin, the Marketing Executive of JPMC.

“Every woman should have a breast screening once every two years. For ages 40 to 49 years, breast screening should be done once a year. Ages 50 to 69 years should have it done once every two years”, stated Dr Shyja Abraham Sequeira, Radiologist from Department of Diagnostic Imaging (DDI) of JPMC.

Women must be 40 to 69 years old to be entitled for the screening package as this is the age range where most abnormalities are detected. If patient had a mammogram less than a year back, they are not advised to take up the screening at this juncture.

Physically disabled women can undergo the screening as the machine used also caters for immobilize persons if they are able to sit on a wheelchair with extra effort but the screening cannot be done for bed-ridden patients.

Patient is required to set up a pre-appointment where they can contact the Department of Diagnostic Imaging (DDI) directly at 261 1433 ext. 2224 or e-mail to ddireception@jpmc.com.bn. Patients are advised to come 15 minutes prior to the appointment.

If patient is new to JPMC, they are required to pay a one-time fee of BND10 at the Main Reception, Level 2 of JPMC. Patients must bring their passport or identity card for registration purposes. Package inclusions are not exchangeable with other services and any unutilized tests or services are non-refundable.

JPMC’s Department of Diagnostic Imaging (DDI) is one of the most modern imaging departments in Southeast Asia. They offer a comprehensive range of services such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Multi Slice CT Scanner, Digital Dental Imaging, CR Radiography (X-Ray). The clinic is open every Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday from 8am to 12noon. For more information, please visit their website at www.jpmc.com.bn.

Today’s article in The Brunei Times 28•10•2014

John Cena who was recently in KL gave words of encouragement to all the cancer warriors out there

 

The Jerudong Park Medical Centre is offering an attractive promotion for professional teeth whitening treatment valued at BND799 (Usual price is BND1000) with free initial consultation. This promotion will run from 15 September to 15 November 2014 and can be redeemed till 30 December 2014.

This was announced at a press conference by Ak Danny Pg Tajuddin, the Marketing Officer, and Dr Ravi Pai, Consultant Endodontist and Head of Dental Department of JPMC. Also present was Dr Dharma Rai, Consultant Prosthodontist at JPMC.

“Oral health makes a huge presence in our lives especially in our simple daily activities. With our promotion, it can help to enhance the whiteness of your teeth in just a single visit to our Dental Clinic”, mentioned Ak Danny Pg Tajuddin, the Marketing Officer of JPMC.

“Professional In-office Teeth Whitening Procedure is the quickest way to whiten teeth under carefully monitored conditions which allow for the safe, controlled use of whitening gel – yielding results that are visible immediately”, stated Dr Ravi Pai, Consultant Endodontist and Head of Dental Department of JPMC.

Teeth discoloration is caused by natural darkening and yellowing as people age, drinking tea, coffee or fizzy drinks, natural and artificial food colorings, smoking and tobacco stains.

Ak Danny Pg Tajuddin, the Marketing Officer of JPMC, Dr Ravi Pai, Consultant Endodontist and Head of Dental Department of JPMC and Dr Dharma Rai, Consultant Prosthodontist at JPMC

An appointment is required for the treatment, where patients are advised to come 15 minutes earlier prior to the appointment time. Before deciding whether teeth whitening is suitable for the patient, the dentist will first conduct a comprehensive examination of their teeth and gums to ensure proper teeth healthcare which is free during the promotion period.

They will also consult on their oral hygiene and lifestyle habits to determine if they will benefit from the treatment. Patients with extensive dental work, expectant mothers and children below 16 years old are not recommended to go through the procedure.

The procedure takes up approximately 2 hours. Patient’s gums and mouth are first protected with isolation materials. The dentist will carefully apply the whitening gel to their teeth and uses a patented blue light to oxidize the gel during the procedure.

The procedure is normally painless; however a very small percentage of patients may experience a minor sensitivity during or after the procedure. A sensitivity relief gel will be used to tackle the sensitivity.

The teeth whitening treatment can last up to 2 years if the patient take care and maintain the brightness of their teeth.

JPMC’s Dental Clinic offers a comprehensive range of dental services such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, implantology, oral surgery, general dental procedures and more. The clinic is open every Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday from 8am to 12noon. For more information, please visit their website at www.jpmc.com.bn.

 

Are you a trucker?

At first, I thought it was a name of person when I saw the invitation. Well, of course, it’s a name of person but it was more of a company’s name. Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd is a company that deals with transport and logistics and currently under the contract of Brunei Shell and they have been using Mercedes-Benz trucks for many years.

Now why did an event take place yesterday for Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd and Jati Transport (authorised Mercedes-Benz Distributor) in Brunei? Well, the biggest reason is because nine of the Mercedes-Benz commercial trucks from Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd have achieved an average of over 1.5 million kilometers without engine overhaul over a period of 10 years running 24 hours daily. Now isn’t that an amazing feat? My own car has overhauled twice in a space of 12 years *lol* but then again that could be my own wrongdoing for not servicing my car.

Nonetheless the statistics is even mind boggling to begin with. I’ve hardly heard a commercial vehicle that can reach such mileage of 1,500,000 kilometres without an overhaul. My car is currently at 230,000 kilometers in the past 12 years. So this really shows how much durable the Mercedes brand is even when it’s on heavy duty.

The award presentation was commenced by Mr. Alfred So, General Manager of Jati Transport Sdn Bhd followed by Mr. Richard Hall, General Manager of Commercial Vehicle from Daimler South East Asia/Pacific.

Mr Alfred So said, “We are extremely proud and pleased with this remarkable achievement. This record doesn’t come easy as we need a good quality vehicle, high level of after-sales service and disciplined personnel from Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd to achieve it. I would like to thank to take this opportunity to thank Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd for trusting us (Jati Transport) to provide the after-sales service.”

“At Mercedes-Benz, we believe that when our customers purchase a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, they’re assured with positive ownership experience. Not only do we strive to make that experience pleasant, we also pride ourselves in going that extra mile to ensure their journey with us is rewarding.”

The award was presented to Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd, Mr. Tay Kim Swee, its Operation Manager and Major PG Hj Jali, Transport Safety Officer and to Alfred So, GM of Jati Transport Sdn Bhd. The memento was presented by Mr. Richard Hall, General Manager of Commercial Vehicle from Daimler South East Asia/Pacific.

I kind like the slogan of Mercedes-Benz trucks – “Trucks you can trust” and the action does speak louder than words where they have proven how durable and solid their commercial trucks are. Did you know there are more than 600,000 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in the world? So just remember the three things that these trucks are known for – quality, durability and reliability.

Before I end, there are a few achievements that I wanted to share. The Mercedes-Benz Actros has received multiple prestigious wards such as “Green Truck 2013”, “The World’s most economical series-production truck”, “Truck of the year 2012”, “Best Commercial vehicles of 2011”, “Truck of the decade in Great Britain and Ireland”.

Mr. Alfred So, General Manager of Jati Transport Sdn Bhd is proud of this achievement

Mr. Richard Hall, General Manager of Commercial Vehicle from Daimler South East Asia/Pacific

Drivers of Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd

An award to Zainal Daud Sdn Bhd and Jati Transport Sdn Bhd

Representatives from Zainal Daud and Jati Transport Sdn Bhd

Inside the Mercedes-Benz Actros Truck

Do you think I pass being a trucker? 😀

Nice Tee

 

Eia (Maria Grace Koh) successfully launched her latest single “That’s My Way” on iTunes last Saturday

Maria Grace Koh, 22, better known under her stage name ‘Eia’ is one of Brunei’s singer-songwriters and is known for her catchy honest, heartfelt, fun and  edgy original works reflected in a spectrum of genres such as Pop, Soul, R&B and a little bit of Funk.

Eia recently returned home from Hollywood after working closely with the team at Indasoul Records for the release of her new Single, “That’s The Way”. The single, which is being released on iTunes was already available on Saturday, 25th October 2014, which happens to coincide with her birthday.  Support our local artists and be in for a treat with this new, hip and infectious track by Eia!

At a listening party earlier in the week, hosted at the Brunei Hotel and supported by City Neon, Eia announced plans to record the rest of her songs with the producing team with the hope of releasing a full album in the near future.

You may know her as an ex-national swimmer who was selected to represent  Brunei at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but due to some unfortunate events, the
team did not proceed. This was how she discovered her ability to write songs – where she wrote her first song at 15, “Hello World”  which is already available on iTunes).

She has most recently come back from WCOPA, Hollywood representing Team Brunei where she bagged 4 Gold & Division Champion Awards for all of her
original songs, as well as 1 Silver and 1 Bronze. She then went on to record her original songs with Marc ‘M. Doc’ Williams (Madonna, Kelly Rowland, Jordin Sparks, K-Ci & Jojo) and C-Ray (EMI Music Publishing, K_Ci & Jojo) of Indasoul Records.

Eia sharing her thoughts with her guests and fans

The guests last week at The Brunei Hotel

 

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The final tier round hasn’t been smooth sailing for DPMM FC. Having a six point cushion at one stage and losing two home games, DPMM FC have themselves to blame for the major slip but they can bounce back and make their final home match count against Balestier Khalsa FC tonight at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.

The back-to-back home defeats have piled pressure on DPMM FC and the two week break was much needed for DPMM FC to get back on the drawing board and learn from their mistakes. I do hope that the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup qualifiers won’t have a draining impact on the players as most of the DPMM FC players were being featured for the qualifiers and they only have two days rest before continuing the S•League match.

DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean felt that it won’t be a disadvantage for DPMM FC players (after returning from a taxing AFF Suzuki Cup qualifiers) who will go up against a crucial tie against Balestier Khalsa in the remaining fixtures of the S•League. He shared that most of the young players were being featured and it shouldn’t be a problem especially to the senior players when they play tonight at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.

The only player that might be doubtful is Shahrazen Said who nursing a slight hamstring strain but Kean is happy to have Rodrigo Tosi returned after serving his suspension which will give more attacking options for DPMM FC. The imports have been training on their own when the local players were in the AFF competition.

Kean felt that the points on board more important and if DPMM FC can win all their remaining fixtures, the S•League title will be DPMM FC’s first. Currently Warriors FC are leading by four points though DPMM FC have two games in hand. Hence it’s vital that DPMM FC get all three points tonight and put pressure on title contenders Warriors FC.

It’s sad news for Tampines Rovers as their title defence came to an end two nights ago when they lost to Warriors FC. The result meant that there will be a new champion in the S•League and it will be a two horse race between Warriors FC and DPMM FC. Albirex Niigata FC (S) still have a mathematical chance of winning unless Warriors lose their last game of the season.

Do catch DPMM FC tonight against Balestier Khalsa FC and the match entrance is FREE. Do spread the news.

Steve Kean being interviewed by the press

A customary part of training to work as a team

The standing so far

 

Car Boot Sale organised by Jerudong Park Medical Centre in collaboration with Jerudong Park Country Club.

 

A message from Mewsum Wong of Raw Food Asia: Come join us for a wellness weekend of healthy presentations, talks & of course healthy and fun stalls.

It all kicks off 10 am Oct. 25th. We have famous guest speakers from UK, USA & Singapore. England’s premier Iridologist Susan Laing will be showcasing the most advanced iridology equipment for an insight in to your health and well being.

America’s authority on Durian, Lindsay Gasik will be presenting an in depth look at the King of Fruits and its health benefits.

The inspirational Singapore Blade Runner will be visiting the Kingdom for the first time to give us an insight on his amazing life achievements.

Iridologist and Nutritionist Susan Laing, Durian Researcher Lindsay Gasik, Founder of Raw Food Asia Mewsum Wong and Senior Consultant at Astera Consultant Siti Kaprawi. Image taken by Rebecca Oi of The Brunei Times.

Report from Rebecca Oi of The Brunei Times: Reconnect to health and happiness by joining in the Wellness Weekend — an event that seeks to assist members of the public in nurturing their mind, body, and spirit — today and Sunday.

The two-day event organised by food movement, Raw Food Asia, is held at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR).

Join in the many activities such as high intensity training and zumba sessions or connect with health experts who will share some of the biggest myths around nutrition and health that keep you from feeling your absolute best.

Take the opportunity to meet Susan Laing, an iridologist and nutritionist from the United Kingdom who will share her expertise on Iridology. Laing said just by looking at one’s iris, she is able to discover the root cause of imbalances such as food intolerances as well as deficiencies in basic minerals and vitamins.

She is also trained in nutrition, therefore will be teaching participants on how to make super foods, which is good not only for the gut but will assist in cleansing the liver and gallbladder.

Laing will also be providing an eye test with prescription and Iris photos for the price of $49.99 and it is available only by making an appointment.

If you need someone to motivate you, look no further than Singapore’s very own Blade Runner Md Shariff Abdullah, who runs with a prosthetic blade. The 45-year-old professional athlete and motivational speaker has taken part in almost 20 over marathons and has completed more than 1,500 kilometres worth of races from 2009 until 2012.

Be inspired by his exceptional story and his dream of running in the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon to celebrate Singapore’s 50th Anniversary in 2015.

Durian fans, on the other hand, can look forward to hearing from Lindsay Gasik. The durian researcher from the United States will be on hand to share her scientific outlook on the king of fruits.

She, along with her husband Rob Culclasure, has been to 12 different countries in the past two years to research and record the various types of durians and will be imparting her knowledge on the different varieties, which are found throughout her travels.

Gasik has also written ‘The Durian Tourist’s Guide to Thailand’ which provides everything one would need to know such as harvesting the fruit on organic farms to arranging lodging in orchard guesthouses.
Founder of Raw Food Asia Mewsum Wong and Senior Consultant at Astera Consultant Siti Kaprawi said that the Wellness Weekend is a perfect opportunity for Bruneians to come together to relax and rejuvenate and connect with health experts.

Kaprawi told The Brunei Times that children from ages seven to 10 are invited to join a free durian drawing competition which will be held from 9am to 10am on October 26.

Drawing papers will be provided but participants have to bring their own colouring materials.

The event is sponsored by Sunshine Borneo Tours, The Brunei Hotel, NHF Astera Consultant, MSK Sdn Bhd, Brunei Detox Bar, Forever Green Organic, Superwater Marketing, Fruitime, Chambray Blue, Bath & Beauty by Charlene, The Borneo Pantry, Project SAFE, RFA Youth and RFA Fruit Enzyme.

For more information regarding the event or to book your tickets, please call Mewsum Wong at 895 7528.

Blade Runner Md Shariff Abdullah is in town. Image courtesy of Elizabeth Sim

 

Reunion Homecoming Party. You can get your tickets at the door!!

Yesterday International School Brunei (ISB) held their International Day at their school with the theme the 60s. ISB continues the yearly tradition and it was a huge success where students, teachers and even parents dressed up for the occasions. I missed yesterday’s event but thanks to social media, I can share the photos taken yesterday at ISB.

Don’t forget that there will be a Reunion Homecoming Party for all the ISB Alumni and it will take place at ISB from 3pm to 8pm and the ticket ($15) will be available at the door. I shall be there as well to do some coverage of the occasion.

 

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Henry Lee, Logitech Merchandiser (Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines), Chia Yuan Yeong, Channel Manager, MCL Distribution And Bhd (Logitech for Brunei and East Malaysia), KP Sim, Country Business Manager of Logitech (Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines) , Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Compute, Alice Chan of Concepts Computer, Wendy Pao of Concepts Computer and Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer during the official launch of Logitech showroom at Concepts Computer

The ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch

Concepts Computer, one of the largest and oldest IT retailer in Brunei Darussalam, and with the support of international peripherals brand Logitech, has gone through a facelift for their new range of Logitech products. Incorporating new visual enhancements such as new artwork and adornments, Concepts Computer will be kicking off the new product range with a new face for their showroom.

The new range of products includes a wide range of gaming peripherals like gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, gaming headsets, gaming joysticks, gaming controllers and steering wheels made specifically for PC car racing games. Some of these gaming peripherals are traditionally wired but the more high end ones will be available in wireless connected format, making users gaming experience much better and untethered.

Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer said, “We at Concepts Computers are not only renewing our vow to provide the best IT retail experience in Brunei Darussalam but we would also would like to provide the best in-store shopping experience through our showroom’s facelift.”

Also in town was KP Sim, Country Business Manager of Logitech (Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines) and he is excited to partner with Concepts Computer and he believe this will give more exposure to Logitech products to the consumers. They also allow the customers to get a feel of their products so they will be aware of the quality that Logitech has to offer. He shared about the new Bluetooth device from Logitech which carries the motto of “wireless is more” and this product will come in handy especially for older speakers that are not wifi or bluetooth ready. It makes me one to invest in one too and it’s only less than BND 60. Awesome!!

Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer added, ”With Logitech, WIRELESS IS MORE ; more freedom, more stability and more experience. We are not only relying on Concepts’ good name but also the international recognition that Logitech brings into the Bruneian market. ”

To celebrate the introduction of the new line of Logitech products and facelift to the Logitech section of Concepts Computer, three models of Logitech mouse will have promotional prices. The Logitech T400, will be available for $18 ; the Logitech M525, will be available for $29 ; and lastly, the Logitech V470 will be available for $29.

For more information regarding Logitech products or any other IT related questions, please visit your nearest Concepts Computer showroom or call 2233551/2233552/2233553 for more information.

Check out the new showroom for Logitech products

Lucky winner James Kon of Borneo Bulletin winning a mouse product from Logitech

They also sell Logitech ear phones

Wendy holding a Logitech mouse

I’m eyeing on this interesting bluetooth gadget 😀

The keyboard from Logitech

TV Cam HD

Ideal for gaming purposes

 

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We had a food testing last week and it was my first experience of the Big Cheesy Box. They have included different food items to the delight of their patrons. The previous version will still be available but the key word here is “cheese”. For cheese fans out there, this is it!! You won’t be disappointed with what’s in store for Big Cheesy Box.

Inside the box, you will enjoy the Golden Stuffed Crust Pizza (with your selected toppings), Cheese Sticks, Cheesy Tuna Potato Pie (I like), New Orleans Wings and cheese cake.

The new big box is priced at only $34.90 with a saving of $16.60 and can serve up to four people. They also have a special promotion where you can have 50% off on any large pizza or 40% off on any regular pizza when you buy the Big Cheesy Box. Awesome deal, right?

According to the Junior Marketing Brand Manager of Olive Tree Corporation Sdn Bhd Jeremy Chung, Honey Garlic Pizza is still their top selling and it’s no surprise that you can order that topping for the Big Cheesy Box. The other toppings you can choose are either Maui Zoey or Tuna Delight (my favourite).

To make your orders, you can call 222 6111.

Bloggers and media being invited for the Big Cheese Box latest promotion

 

Happening this Sunday. Call for more info.

A message from PSB Sport and Wellness. This Awareness program is cater to WOMEN only who are majorly concern on the knowledge or perceptions towards the situation and facts on SELF DEFENSE. It is only RECOMMENDED for you to join 1 TIME ONLY as our mission is to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment.

With this special program on 1st COME 1st SERVE BASIS; we will only be accepting 12 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION. When they receive more than 12 registrants, you will be push forwards to next slots which will fall on the following Sunday at 230pm – 430pm.

This program will be happening EVERY SUNDAY (until we finish with all registrants):

-1st Session | at 12PM – 2PM

-2nd Session | at 230PM – 430PM

A tip to all interested parties: “The sooner you register, the higher the chances you will be included with the upcoming sessions”. Upon registration, only then they will inform you on which slots you are entitled to. If you are not available with the time slots, they can be flexible to enroll you on your availability.

For more info, you can reach them at 3221282.

 

Have you ever tried to experiment what Philips and Nutella can do? Apparently there are many outcomes you can make out of nutella with Philips products. So in the next five days starting tomorrow (Saturday), you can check out the food sampling with collaboration between Philips and Nutella at Utama Grand Superstore, The Mall.

This initiative was also following up with the momentum of PanaCom the distributor of Philips products where they had an aggressive promotion on “A Bite of Philips” Cooking Championship and now they will want to focus more on promoting health care products of Philips.

Starting tomorrow, there will be a demo using Philips Air Fryer and the best part about using the Air Fryer is that it doesn’t require any oil which is great for those who are health conscious. Philips also carry this slogan “ A healthy breakfast and meals always start with Philips”.

There will be 12 recipes to be demoed and shared to the public on what the Philips Air Fryer can do especially with Nutella hazelnut spread. Interesting, right? And this is ideal especially for food e-vendors who are doing their food business online through means of social media.

The Philips Air Fryer can prepare dishes such as sandwiches, muffins, cakes and even pizza.. Yes, Pizza.. and the demonstration will show how this works with the recipe of Nutella.

Present during the press conference was Angus Nio, General Manager of PanaCom (Philips), Mark Su, Product Executive of Handsome Enterprise (Nutella) and Erin Koh, Manager of Hardline/Merchandiser, Utama Grand.

So do check out the special promotion and demonstration from 25th October to 30th October 2014 at Utama Grand Superstore and do try their food sampling and what Philips Air Fryer can do.

Erin Koh, Manager of Hardline/Merchandiser, Utama Grand, Angus Nio, General Manager of PanaCom (Philips) and Mark Su, Product Executive of Handsome Enterprise (Nutella)

The Philips Air Fryer will having a special promotion starting Saturday till 30th October

 

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Malppy has brought back their ever popular weekend sale last week and with the glimpse of a blink, it’s another weekend again. As far as I could remember, the 7Princess range of handbags was launched before earlier in April at Malppy.com and it received many positive feedbacks since then. In fact, it was one of their quality best sellers. So this week Malppy decided to spoil all of their valued customers with this fashion handbag that comes in 6 different bright, candy colors which will definitely put a smile with those savings.

As they mentioned, it’s a Weekend Sale so this offers only valid for 3 days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)! Don’t miss out on their great deals now. Go visit their website now at www.malppy.com and let your fingers do the clicking away!

Before I end this post, I’d like to remind everyone especially BIBD customers that Malppy has recently collaborated with BIBD and launched their latest online payment service called the eBayar (Direct BiBD bank transfer) and their existing eTunai (Mobile QR Code Scanning payment method) on Malppy.com. To further understand how to use these online payment services on malppy.com, you can simply click http://malppy.com/etunai and http://malppy.com/ebayar for the guide. As a complementary, the first 50 customers to pay their purchases at Malppy.com with either of these services will get a B$10 Starbucks coffee voucher FREE. Support your local bank that supports Malppy.com. Have a great weekend!!

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Now you can pay using BIBD eBayar

 

Dyg Hjh Rosnah Bte Awg Mohd, Director of Masros Electrical Group, Mr. Masaki Matsumae, General Manager, Regional Market Development Centre, Sony South East Asia and Mr. Juraimi bin Haji Masrah, General Manager of Bestvesion Electric Company

The Sony Showroom is under the flagship of Bestvesion Electrical Company and it’s the only retailer that offers the latest and most complete range of Sony products in Brunei. You will see some other resellers come and go but this particular company has a strong commitment in delivering the best range of Sony products ranging from cameras to flat screens to smart phones.

Congratulations to the newly launched showroom at Bangunan Hasbullah 1, Gadong (same row with Nyonya Restaurant) this morning and for customers, you can enjoy their promotion in conjunction with their grand opening.

Present during the opening was Mr. Juraimi bin Haji Masrah, General Manager of Bestvesion Electric Company, Dyg Hjh Rosnah Bte Awg Mohd, Director of Masros Electrical Group, Mr. Masaki Matsumae, General Manager, Regional Market Development Centre, Sony South East Asia and Mr. Wong Kok Phing, General Manager of Multitrons Sdn Bhd (sole distributor of Sony products).

The Sony Showroom will be having an ongoing promotion from 22nd October to 9th November 2014 and you will also get a free gift from Bestvesion Electric Company. In addition, a very “Special Surprise” awaits customers as huge discounts are up for grabs for the said promotional period.

Mr. Masaki Matsumae giving a few words before the opening

Wong Kok Phing, General Manager of Multitrons Sdn Bhd, Dato Paduka Rahman and Jackson Ting, Managing Director of Sunlit Advertising

Check out the latest product from Sony

Sony 4K TV

Blu-ray player from Sony

Of course, the biggest highlight of the event was the lucky draw for the attended invited guests where only one grand winner will win the latest Sony Xperia Z3 smart phone. This is the most powerful Sony Smartphone in Brunei and it does give a fight to the big names such as Samsung and Apple.

The phone itself scored way better than the Apple iPhone 6 (4.9 score) and the Samsung S5 (5.3 score) while the Sony Xperia Z3 scored an amazing 8.3 at the GSMarena website.

The usual is still there such as it being water proof but it has one of the best camera on a smartphone and the selling here is also the battery life (Superb) and the hi-res audio which is ideal for music and video lovers. The other great feature is that you can still see your screen on a super bright day and still retains its sharpness.

I looked at all the features of the Sony Xperia Z3 and I am super impressed with it from the start. You can check out the latest smartphone at their showroom. Congratulations to Greg Chin of Inspire Magazine for winning the lucky draw :p

The latest Sony Xperia Z3. Taken from the Verge

Greg Chin, winning the Sony Xperia Z3