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The top three winners of the Kia promotion and one of them won a pair of tickets to watch the World Cup 2014 semi-finals in Brazil
As a major sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Grand Motors Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in Brunei Darussalam conducted FIFA-themed roadshows and test drive activities from March – May 2014.
Awesome activities in the roadshow were also available for all customers to enjoy like the Kia Speed Kicker game and Take a Selfie with Fuleco. Kia fans had the chance to check out their favorite Kia vehicles and even win exclusive KIA-FIFA merchandise. Those who participated in the test drive activities were given an original KIA-FIFA World Cup T-shirt and raffle form for a chance to win a Trip for Two to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals live in Brazil and other fantastic prizes like Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE 4G, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. Those who do test drive and/ or purchase any Kia model from 01 March to 31 May 2014 are eligible for this promotion.
With a very successful turnout of over 1,000 participants, a grand draw was held as culmination of this promo at the Kia Showroom in Beribi last 6th of June. Present during the draw was Grand Motors Sdn Bhd’s Managing Director – Mr. Frankie Ho, Executive Directors – Hj Shaiful Rizal Bin Pehin Dato Dr. Hj Ahmad and Pg Hj Abdul Qahar Bin PSD Maj Gen (R) Pg Hj Ibnu Basith, Baiduri Finance Berhad Hj Muhammad Ali Bin Hj Metusin and from BIBD AT-Tamwil Berhad Mr. Irwan Lamit.
Winning the Grand Prize of 2 Tickets to Brazil to watch FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals was Lee Huan Yee, while Rohani Bte Hj Badar took home the 2nd Prize of a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE 4G. While Muhd Noor Firdaus won the 4th prize of an all new Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, Siti Nurhazwani Bte Mahali scored herself a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.
The third prize winner.
The winners and the consolation winners
After months of toil and coding, local IT start up DotRoot Technologies saw their app FoodFuel go live in the Google Play Store. To herald the event, DotRoot hosted a LaunchFest at the iCentre, teaming up with popular local e-vendors such as WonderMama, Wing-It!, Pvintaj Cupcakes, Baker Blush and many others to sell their delicious goods and also introduce them to the apps’ potential.
According to Khairul Anwar, FoodFuel is essentially an ordering application developed for the local market in Brunei to facilitate and ease the pains of ordering food from restaurants, simply with a few clicks. Users can browse through a list of participating restaurants, go through their menus and even place their orders with a few clicks. On the restaurant’s side, among the features provided is the ability to see how many users frequent the app and who are their top customers, all in a tablet which is provided upon their subscription to the FoodFuel app services.
“One year on, there have been numerous ups and downs, constant revisions, and more than one moment that tested our tenacity as individuals and as a company.
But amidst all the variables and fluctuations, there was only one constant, that we were going to launch FoodFuel, and put that vision on the map,” said Saufi Jumahat, CEO of DotRoot Technologies, in a speech during the launch ceremony.
Congratulations to DotRoot Technologies
Saufi Jumahat, CEO of DotRoot Technologies being interviewed by The Brunei Times
Some of the food vendors during the launch
The founder of @wondermamabn
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The 10 Brunei representatives heading to Hollywood with the sponsors at Frescho
The sneak preview of the performances unveiled 10 Bruneian representatives — Elizabeth Sim, Joanna Kwan, Md Rizal Azhiman Md Rasid, Norhidayat Hj Ahim, Bridget Ang, Ruby Chong, Md Adi Farhan Hj Md Daini, Md Hafizuddin Abd Karim, Maria Grace Koh and Esther Chiam Shian Li — who will compete at the upcoming World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), which will be held in Hollywood.
One of the highlights of the team is junior participant, 15 year-old violinist Chiam, who told The Brunei Times that she was honoured to represent the Sultanate.
“I’ve played for 11 years and I could see that Bruneians are talented and musical in every way,” she continued, “There are more talents that need to be discovered.”
Chiam mentioned that she will performing five pieces of which three will be original creations dedicated to her mother, who will be joining the trip. “She’s been supporting me throughout the years and I love her for that.”
Organiser of the press conference, Licensed National Director of WCOPA in Brunei Darussalam, Prismworks Sdn Bhd, fondly recalled last year’s glorious participation and the hopes for Team Brunei in this year’s competition.
National Director of Prismworks Jeffrey E Cadayong said, “This is the second time Brunei is joining,” he added, “It represents the spirit of Bruneian team,” upon recalling last year’s win of the ‘Best in Team Spirit’ award.
“It is the biggest opportunity to expose these talents in the capital of entertainment and all we need to do is support them,” he added.
Cadayong also took the opportunity to thank generous sponsors who were present during the press conference, who were representatives from Baiduri Bank, Laneige Brunei, KFC and Aewon.
The Brunei WCOPA team is set to fly to Los Angeles on July 11 and will stay there for nine days. There, the team will battle against 50 countries for gold medals, the coveted title of ‘Grand Champion Performer of the World’ as well as US30, 000 ($37,552.80) scholarships to Millennium Dance Complex and US100, 000 ($125,176) grants from the renowned New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts School for Film and Television.
For enquiries on how to be a partner or sponsor, kindly contact Prismworks at brunei@wcopa.tv or follow its Instagram at @officialwcopabrunei.
Shian Li with her mother Lily Chiam also heading to Hollywood. Good luck! Image bt Ikhwan Salleh of The Brunei Times.
All the best Elizabeth Sim. Image bt Ikhwan Salleh of The Brunei Times.
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#StayingPresent
The full video of Happy Brunei to be launched next week
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I’ve been away for a while now and currently in Penang. Hence, the minor updates on my blog since Monday. I shall be back soon enough and back to full force 😀 Right now, I’m just taking a minor break and spending time with wonderful people around the world.
It’s great to be back here in Penang and this is my fifth year visiting Penang and it brings a lot of good memories with different walks of life. I will be in Penang for the new few days before heading back to Singapore. So if you want catch my updates, I suggest you stalk me on instagram @ranoadidas 😀
Below are pictures taken from my recent Ipoh trip which took place a few days ago. Have an awesome weekend, peeps!
Support and cheer for The Les Bleus of France! The Albicelestes of Argentina! Seleção of Brazil! Selecção of Portugal! Three Lions of England! Die Mannschaft of Germany, Azzurri of Italy, Red Fury of Spain’s National Team and the Oranje of The Netherlands!
The tournament in Brazil is sure to be a carnival with incredible colours, noises and atmospheres. To celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup, here is another round of special promotion today and Saturday for all the footie fans in Brunei!
Waste no more time as we have the shirts in all their glory. This shirt is relaxed and suave all at once. The pure cotton fabric is designed to keep you cool and comfortable. So, hurry! Simply explore www.malppy.com to start ordering your shirts. Shop and cheer!
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#yasminepose instagram contest
So the #yasminepose instagram contest is in full force. Get the chance to attend the first ever gala premiere in Brunei, meet the stars of yasmine and win exclusive origin merchandise by instagram-ing your best yasmine pose. Don’t forget the hashtag!
Contest runs from the 3rd -30th June 2014!
It’s time to get excited by our Service Clinic, a complimentary 30-point vehicle health screening and consultation by our Land Rover expert on 16 – 21 June!
Early birds get to enjoy complimentary engine oil change! Terms and conditions apply.
Hurry, please call 6732391000 or 6732390123 to book now! Slots are limited. By appointment only.”
Complimentary 30-point Vehicle Health Screening and Consultation at Inderea Motors Sdn Bhd
Kia Motors hands over vehicle fleet for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Kia Motors, a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart, conducted a handover ceremony today at Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the supply of a fleet of official vehicles to ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of teams, officials, delegates and official VIP visitors from all over the world during the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™
Free 25-points vehicle check, 30% discount on original parts and 20% discount on labour. Check out the dates for the Mazda Privilege campaign.
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#DPMMFCconductsClinic
[Report by Yee Chun Leong]: Their Royal Highnesses Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Prince ‘Abdul Muntaqim laced up their football boots to participate in a football clinic conducted by Singapore League (S-League) leaders DPMM FC yesterday.
Two sessions were held for two different batches at the International School Brunei (ISB) in Berakas – the first for Years 1 to 3 and the second for Years 4 to 6.
Each session consisted of three 10-minute drills, and once completed, the students competed in a 10 minute game.
Speaking to The Brunei Times, DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean felt that the standard of football in the school is good.
“Technically, the children are very good (and) I was mentioning that to the management and players,” said Kean before the start of the second session yesterday.
“What is good is that we have split the kids into positions where we have attackers, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers – so we have our players that play in those positions doing some individual coaching.
“It was really good for the kids to spend time with their favourite players – especially those that play the same position,” continued Kean, who handed out pesambah in the form of jerseys to the two princes.
Other students also had the opportunity to meet Kean and DPMM FC players as well as grab their autographs during a meet-and-greet session mid-way through the event at the school’s hall.
Brunei’s only professional club also handed out 100 tickets for their S-League match against Home United at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas on Friday.
DPMM FC had previously visited the Sports School in April and Muda Hashim Secondary School in Tutong in May. However, only question and answer sessions were held then.
Images courtesy of ISB.
His Royal Highnesses Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel
His Royal Highnesses Prince ‘Abdul Muntaqim
Signing ceremony
Steve Kean speaking to the students
DPMM FC are looking to carry their Singapore Cup momentum into the S-League after demolishing Global FC of the Philippines 7-0 in their Singapore Cup opener at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on Saturday.
DPMM FC continue to lead the S-League standings with 31 points from 13 matches.
Warriors FC closed the gap to four points after beating the leaders 1-0 at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium in Singapore on May 22, the result ending DPMM FC’s seven-game S-League winning streak.
Three-time defending champions Tampines Rovers follow on 25 points while Home United are further adrift by a point.
Albirex Niigata FC (S) round off the top five on 23 points.
Group photo
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#SundownCompleted
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Sundown 21km completed last Saturday
Sundown galore. This is my second attempt in 21km and I have to admit I wasn’t really prepared for the race. Firstly, my training sessions have been woeful to say that least. I hardly train and I only had like 3-5 sessions since February on my run. Bad, right? By the way, I was just 20 mins away from the cut-off time to earn my 21km finisher medal. Phew!!!
Perhaps I was focusing more on tennis and swimming lately in the final month before Sundown which exactly doesn’t do much for my 21km but maybe more into swimming since it improves my fitness slightly.
My timing wasn’t that great either and I had the same mentality as last year which is to complete the 21km. The first 4 kilometer was great because I was on my actual pace 7.15km/hr until I hit the 5km mark and things started to slow down. My pacer Alice was already far ahead of me after the 3km mark. She finished an hour earlier from me and she’s a great runner but she hardly trained.
Between 8km to 17km, I was power walking because of the cramps that I had to endure and the worst was yet to come when I had blisters on my left foot which made running difficult. The final 3km of the route, I managed to jog and increase my pace. I believe it was the hot, cooling cream that I applied after the 17km mark and it helped the cramps to slowly subside.
My friends finished earlier than me too. Well done to Zuraidah for finishing her first ever 21km and she said that it will be first and final registered 21km race *lol* I’m proud of my sister Muji for completing her first ever full marathon 42km. I know this is one of my bucket list but if this is to happen for me, I will have to seriously train myself seriously.
The Sundown Marathon Singapore was another great experience. However, the overall feel and minor things (of logistics) of the event was slightly a let down. I wasn’t happy with the drinking station for a start and some of the routes are dangerous for running as I saw a lady trip due to the uneven path and good luck she didn’t bleed on her face as it scratched on the cement path.
Thank you Sundown Singapore for another experience. Next year again? Probably yes..
Alice, myself, Muji, Zahrin and Badee at the Sundown last Saturday. Only Alice and I ran the half marathon while the rest ran 42km. Well done 😀
The iconic Singapore Flyer at the Sundown Marathon
Handover ceremony as FJ gave her bib to Alice as she couldn’t run
The race pack collection. I collected mine a few hours before the race.
Our runners group chat and well done to all of you
I can’t believe I signed up for this again 😀
The full marathon runners from Brunei
Taping before the race but I still have cramps halfway through 🙁
Alice was my pacer but I lost her at 4km mark *huhu*
The long queue of the portable toilets
Representing Brunei. I wonder how many runners from Brunei that join this marathon.
The 15km mark..
Rubbish everywhere especially after the hydration check points
At the 20km mark, I pretended to hail for a cab *lol*
My priceless moment when both my friends Jessie and Joanne showed up to cheer for me at the finishing line. Thank you so much, ladies. It means a lot to know you were there 😀
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#RoyHitsHattrick
The highlights between DPMM FC and Global FC
Report by Syarif Rasani of The Brunei Times: DPMM FC tasted sweet revenge as they thrashed Global FC 7-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Singapore Cup at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore last Friday.
Their previous clash in last year’s edition of the tournament saw Global FC of the Philippines knocked them out 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.
DPMM FC’s goal scoring machines – Roy O’Donovan and Rodrigo Tosi – were again on target as they shared a total of five goals between them in a game that proved the total dominance of the Bruneian club.
O’Donovan capped his stellar performance with fine a hat-trick scoring in the 59th, 78th and 89th minutes to make him the leading scorer in the Singapore Cup.
Tosi, who is currently the top scorer in the Singapore League with 12 goals, hit the back of the net in the 57th and 70th minutes.
The remaining goals were knocked in by Azwan Salleh in the 80th minute and Shahrazen Said in the 90th, who was a late substitute in the 82nd minute for Tosi.
DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean felt that his boys played a fantastic game in the second-half.
“I felt that in the first half probably our players were all too wide,” Kean told the media.
“We were making it very easy for the Global FC’s full backs, so what we did after half-time was play very narrow on the pitch because I felt that Global FC’s two holding midfield players were getting on the ball too much.
“We really turned the middle of the pitch to our advantage so that Joe Gamble, Hendra Azam and Rosmin Kamis could control the game from middle, making it difficult for the two central players of Global FC.
“I also pushed another player up front because I wanted Tosi to drop in midfield a little bit when we didn’t have the ball. I told to him just stay up as a striker and let’s just try to win the ball in the middle and then play off the front end quicker and squeeze the game much higher.
“Historically, we don’t have a good record in this competition but I don’t believe that history comes in always because every year you have a new team.
“I think the main thing for us is that we just have to keep trying hard to keep clean sheets both in the S-League and now in this competition.
“I said at the beginning of the season I think that we have a competitive squad that can compete in the three competitions, so why not win this competition because it’s a fantastic one to win,” added Kean.
DPMM FC will be joining Tanjong Pagar United, Balestier Khalsa, Geylang International, Albirex Niigata (S), Tampines Rovers and Home United in the quarter-finals.
The DPMM FC line up against Global FC at Jalan Besar Stadium. Image courtesy of Great Eastern Yeo’s S League Facebook Page.
Goal celebration after Tosi scored. Image courtesy of Great Eastern Yeo’s S League Facebook Page.
Najib in action for DPMM Fc. Image courtesy of Great Eastern Yeo’s S League Facebook Page.
Great clearance by Subhi as he clears the ball for a corner. Image courtesy of Great Eastern Yeo’s S League Facebook Page.
Roy scored a hat-trick while Tosi scored twice.
After the match
DPMM FC celebrated at the dressing room
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#TakingItEasy
Our podcast review with my co-host Del Goh on Maleficent. Click play to listen to our review.
2010 Baiduri Masters champion, Seruji Hj Setia, who led the pack with a gross score of 69
The Baiduri Masters charity golf event kicked off today with a total of 85 golfers vying for top positions in the various categories.
Day one started with 2010 Baiduri Masters champion, Seruji Hj Setia, who led the pack with a gross score of 69.
Coming in with 7 points behind were Ali Rashid, Pg Hj Ahmad Zaki Al-Hakim Pg Hj Jambol, Hj Shaiful Rizal PD Dr Hj Ahmad and Pg Razali Pg Sabli with a gross score of 76 each.
Wan Man Hj Wan Hil came in sixth with his gross score of 77, while Pg Saiful Rizal PPN Pg Hj Omar came in seventh with his gross score of 78.
Close behind were Irfan Rahman (gross score 79), Idris Sirat (gross score 79) and Hj Hussin Hj Abd Rahman (gross score 80).
Concluding the top 12 gross players of Day 1 in the Baiduri Masters 2014 were Hj Mohd Roger Abdullah and Murni Hj Ahmad with a gross score of 82 each. Images and press release courtesy of Baiduri Bank.
Pg Hj Ahmad Zaki Al-Hakim Pg Hj Jambol in action yesterday
The leader board as of 30th May 2014
Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer (2nd from left) with the representatives from Epson (Malaysia) and Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer
We are accustomed to printers printing A4 size and smaller size ones. Maybe that’s easier to sell since not many will want to have something more than A3 size paper documents or pictures. Nowadays, it’s a slightly different story. You will see especially those in offices or even for presentations of floor plans and such, bigger and faster performance for A3 printers is a new trend.
Ever since Concepts Computer brought in Epson printer models, the business have been flourishing due to the capabilities of the Epson L series printers. Now Epson has taken a step further and launched two new A3 printers – the Epson L1300 ($598) and the L1800 ($758).
You want good quality architectural drawings or even making your posters, this is a cost effective approach and you will be surprised by the quality that these printers deliver. I’m particularly impressed with the L1800 Epson A3 printer. It is ideal for enthusiastic photographers.
So you just not paying for the money but you will know where that money is invested when you look at the result as well as the print quality.
This is one solid printer
This images was taken years ago actually
The Epson L1800 has six colours
Check out the inked bottles from Epson
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Yasmine the movie is almost coming to local theaters and it’s slated for a 21st August 2014 release date as it was announced yesterday on the launch of the first official trailer. There was another short trailer (30 secs) which was the teaser trailer of Brunei’s first featured film. The latest trailer lasts 2 and a half minutes and I can’t wait for its official release.
Origin Films Sdn Bhd led by Siti Kamaluddin invited the local media for the sneak preview of the trailer at Times Cineplex. Last month, Origin Films teased the public with a four-minute clip of behind-the-scene actions from the set of Yasmine at Film Festival UBD 2014.
So guys do watch the official trailer of Yasmine the movie and all the best, guys!! Love the energy from guys of Origin Films and they all do bond like a family.
The official trailer of Yasmine the movie
Siti Kamaluddin and her crew from Origin Films at Times Cineplex yesterday
Siti talking to the members of the media
The Yasmine pose for the camera
Some dreams are worth fighting for
Liyana Yus the main lead of Yasmine
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Brunei’s first Chicco shop “The House of Happiness”, reflects the brand message “Happiness is a journey that starts when you’re a baby”. It is specifically drawn to meet the purchasing needs and offer solutions to parents and their babies in Brunei. This is a real store designed by family for family, and will be the new Chicco shop’s format all over the world.
The new Chicco store offers a real “retail experience” to all customers and their baby needs. The area is fitted with guided paths in order to make the purchase simple, and to support parents by orienting them between all their baby’s needs. These include decorations filled with colors, easily readable icons, and information for different category products: well-being, feeding and soothing, cosmetics, sleeping, toys, juvenile and fashion.
Mothers and fathers have at their disposal a comfortable place rich in encouragement and information to enjoy with their babies. Family and friends will also have plenty of options and guidance to make their gift shopping experience simple and enjoyable. Inside the new enchanted space, Chicco permits parents and all customers to find all answers to a baby’s needs, while babies feel the warm atmosphere in “The House of Happiness”.
You can check out Chicco on 1st floor, Mabohai Shopping Complex and also visit their Facebook page for updates.
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#EdgyIndeed
Podcast review of Edge of Tomorrow featuring co-host Del Goh and special guest Seng Yee
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#ItJustGotReal
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Want to win a GoPro Hero 3+? Check out #kickItBrazil Peugeot Brunei competition. Competition starts 12th May. Click image to enter Facebook page for more details. Last night was a done deal. The new Executive Committee (ExCo) of Brunei Speakers Club 2014-2015 have been elected and their roles will come to effect by 1st July 2014. Stuart Lee, the current President of Brunei Speakers Club, has done a tremendous stint during his term and rose the club to greater heights as the club reached a high score of 10 out of 10 for Distinguished Club Programme. Let’s hope the new batch will continue the momentum and in Hazwan Kamarulzaman’s inaugural speech as the new elected President, he promised to bring the best out of the club and I trust him for leading the club after his wonderful contribution in his previous role as Sergeant at arm in the Brunei Speakers Club.
new elected ExCo of Brunei Speakers Club – Standing L-R: Sheila Obedoza (Secretary), Joel Loo (Treasurer), Amran Jamaluddin (Sergeant at Arms), Chang Seng Yee (Vice President Public Relations). Seated L-R: Allen Ang (Vice President of Education), Hazwan Kamarulzaman (President), Stuart Lee (current and outgoing President), Reubin Chin (Vice President Membership)
Chris Woo of Brunei Speakers Club put the club on the international map after he won the International Speech Contest 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia, two weeks ago and he will represent the club in District 87 at the World Convention in Kuala Lumpur in August. I shall mark my date and give my support and wish you to the best, Chris.
This is the first time I heard of Founder Institute. Apparently it’s the World’s Largest Startup Accelerator with over 1,000 graduate companies and it’s making its way to Brunei as the first session will be launched this Friday. The Founder Institute is based in the Silicon Valley and with chapters across 61 cities and 33 countries, the Founder Institute has helped to aspire “technopreneurs” launch over 1,116 companies which have created over 10,000 new jobs.
Basically it’s not a done deal just yet as Brunei is still it’s exploratory stage. For a start, the organiser will host pre-curriculum activities which will kick off by a Startup Founder 101 session with Nick Wong as the invited speaker and the agenda is to share information on the basics of being a startup founder. The venue will be at “Co-Working Space 1 (Tru), 3, Telanai Avenue, Simpang 175, Jalan Telanai”. The session will be on Friday 30th May 2014. You can check out the other future sessions from here.
There are also mentors in this program and notably the presence of Dato Timothy Ong, Chairman Asia Inc Forum who is no stranger when it comes entrepreneurship and his vast knowledge and wisdom through his experiences. Other mentors include our very own resilient Keeran Janin, Founder of Chrends, who kinda hit the money shot with his latest app #Chrends and he is definitely a good role model for young, hungry entrepreneurs and of course, Nicky Wong, the owner of Linknet Solutions and the founder of the successful qqestore.com
Catch Nicky Wong this Friday and learn what is it like be to a startup founder and it’s FREE.. Click image to book your seat.
Through the Founder Institute’s part-time four-month program, existing and prospective entrepreneurs can launch a company with expert startup training, feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs, while not being required to quit their day job. The company’s mission is to “Globalize Silicon Valley” and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
Leading the Founder Institute’s efforts in Bandar Seri Begawan are Md Hadi Shafie, a serial entrepreneur recently relocated to Bandar Seri Begawan from Google, and Nurul Ain Jaafar, one of the people spearheading efforts for SME development in the past.
“There is no time like the present to start a business,” says Hadi.
If you would like to help bring the Founder Institute to Bandar Seri Begawan, then be sure to complete an Interest Form by 2014-06-22 at http://fi.co/apply/bandar_seri_begawan. If enough people complete the form, then the Founder Institute will formally launch a chapter in Bandar Seri Begawan on 4th September 2014. Come on, peeps!! I think we can do this. I will be signing up for this definitely.
Group photo with D’Sunlit the organiser of Asean Consumer Fair with the partners of the said event
THE 14th edition of the country’s largest, most popular shopping and entertainment event, styled as the Asean Consumer Fair 2014, will see bargain-hunters and fun-seekers rejoicing with the amazing range of products and services from Asean and beyond.
Themed ‘Bringing the Best of Asean and BIMP-EAGA to the World,’ the fair will feature an extensive array of quality goods and services unique to or specialised in by Asean member countries, including the BIMP-EAGA areas. Recently, D’Sunlit, the organiser, inked an agreement with the event and activity partners during a ceremony held at the Audiovisual Room of D’Sunlit office in Beribi. The event will be held on 25th to 29th June 2014.
Present to sign on behalf of D’Sunlit was its Executive Director Dato Paduka Hj Danial bin Hj Hanafiah, and witnessed by Marketing Manager Sherly Tan.
Other event partners include RTB as event broadcast TV, BIBD as official bank, Kristal Media Sdn Bhd as event broadcast radio, Aewon Garment and Embroidery Sdn Bhd as event apparel provider, Oregon Systems as event CCTV services provider, IBIC Sdn Bhd as event drinking water provider, and Ranoadidas.com as event social media partner.
Meanwhile, the activity partners include Brunei Wafirah Holdings Sdn Bhd, Origin Films, Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Perniagaan Malar Setia and Topform Co Sdn Bhd (The Body Shop. The upcoming fair will also see the presence of the Thailand Grand Fair, featuring beautiful handicrafts, ethnic cuisine and delicious fruits, while other countries beyond Asean and BIMP-EAGA’s boundaries includes China, Iran and Taiwan.
Visitors to the fair will be spoilt for choice by the sheer multitude of goods ranging from food and beverages, mobile phones and accessories, home appliances, interior décor and banking and financial services. To learn more about the Asean CF14, log on to www.bruneiconsumerfair.com or call D’Sunlit at 2453666.
The Asean CF14 is organised and managed by D’Sunlit in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources.
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The t-shirt for the event
From IBIC Sdn Bhd
From Oregon Systems
From Brunei Halal
From Brunei Halal
From Kingston Beverage & Creamery
From Origin Films
From The Body Shop (Brunei)
Late post: Creative advertising and design strategies were the main highlights of DST’s “Future Meet Ups” session on Friday 23rd May 2014 at DST’s Signature Store Training Room in Airport Mall, Berakas. The intensive knowledge sharing and creative workshop session gave participants from Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering (MKJB), Brunei Polytechnic College and DST, insight on how to effectively market products together with the dynamics of understanding creative work in the current business market, as well as learn and apply advertising strategies that result in creative strategic campaigns. The session was facilitated and conducted by Jordan Yau and Reuben Chin from Madmilk Design and Services, two local specialists in the field of creative communication, design and advertising.
Dayang Hjh Safrina binti Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman, Manager of Group Corporate Communications, shares her view that local start-ups and potential technopreneurs need to be well versed not only with technical ICT skills but also in areas of business and marketing which are fundamental of successful businesses especially in dynamic business markets which fluctuate according to consumer demands.
The communication specialists from Madmilk were positive about Future Meet Ups as a platform knowledge sharing. In a statement by Jordan Yau he shares, “The session is great because in a world of specialists, you may be really good at one thing, but it turns out you lack knowledge and expertise in other areas so a platform like Future Meet Ups for knowledge transfer is definitely good because everybody gets to learn from one another including ourselves.”
Reuben Chin added enthusiastically that the session was beneficial not just to the receivers of knowledge but to the presenters, “As facilitators not only did the students learn something but we also learn something.
“Future Meet Ups”” is part of DST’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, “Future Series” which is an initiative to create platforms to nurture promising Bruneian ICT individuals through investing in the individuals to generate business opportunities aimed to drive innovation and creativity in Brunei.
At “Future Meet Ups”, participants can connect and network with other participants, brainstorm together and share ideas as well as download information and learn from the session. The upcoming “Future Meet Ups” will take place on Friday 6th June 2014. For more information, please email corporate@dst-group.com Press release and images from DST.
Reubin Chin and Jordan Yau from Madmilk Design and Services facilitating the session on creativity and design
Future Meet Ups Participants engaging in a Creative Thinking Activity to “Think Outside the Box” at this week’s sessio
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Dato’ Mohd Ali Abd Samad, one of the Board of Directors for Malaysia International Franchise Sdn Bhd, Selina Cho, Deputy High Commissioner of Australia, Fauzi Awang, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gloria Jean’s Coffees Malaysia & Brunei, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud as the guest of honour, Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Afflon Dato Hj Hamidun, Gloria Jean’s Coffees-PGGMB franchise partner cum Managing Director of Altco Jaya Sdn Bhd and Haznah Md Hashim, Deputy High Commissioner of Malaysia cutting the ribbon to officiate the 3rd GJC outlet at PGGMB building last weekend
When those working in town heard about Gloria Jean’s Coffee coming to the capital, there were a lot of happy faces especially those who love their drinks and this also gives a healthy competition and more choices for customers in Bandar. Brunei has been a booming place for franchises and it’s no surprise that GJC is making its mark in Brunei. The third outlet was opened recently at Persatuan Guru-Guru Melayu Brunei (PGGMB) building. This building itself has a history and I remember back in early 2000s there were supposedly two to three eateries at the ground floor of PGMMB but the plan didn’t materialised and Brunei Shell Marketing instead took over the ground floor for its office.
Fast forward to 2014, history was made when GJC becomes the first food & beverage outlet to open its door on the ground floor area of PGGMB and I do hope this will spur more businesses to open at PGGMB to bring more traffic to town.
For your info, GJC is an Australian brand and it started off from Sydney. The good part about GJC franchise model is that the franchisor is able to give the franchise to different business owners instead of just one company. So in Brunei, the three outlets of GJC have three different owners unlike other well known franchise brands. This system has been successful and who knows we will have more different owners of GJC in the near future.
Last Saturday, Altco Jaya Sdn Bhd collaborated with Wonderful Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, the master franchise partner of Gloria Jean’s Coffee in Malaysia and Brunei, to open its third outlet at PGGMB. The guest of honour was Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud. Also present was Gloria Jean’s Coffees-PGGMB franchise partner cum Managing Director of Altco Jaya Sdn Bhd Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Afflon Dato Hj Hamidun; Manager of the Gloria Jean’s Coffees Mohammad Radhi Afflon; the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gloria Jean’s Coffees Malaysia & Brunei, Fauzi Awang; one of the Board of Directors for Malaysia International Franchise Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Mohd Ali Abd Samad; Deputy High Commissioner of Malaysia Haznah Md Hashim and Deputy High Commissioner of Australia Selina Cho.
To celebrate the new branch, loyal customers can get the chance to enter the exclusive Football Mania “Guess the Team” promotion, available at all branches that is held in conjunction with 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will last until June 21.
Thank you, Amiel Afflon, for the invitation 😀
Guest of honour signing the book
A toke of appreciation for guest of honour
Group photo with the guest of honour
During the opening of the 3rd outlet
The interior of Gloria Jean’s Coffee at PGGMB
Awesome teamwork from the barista last weekend
Amiel Afflon with his friends during the opening
The location of Gloria Jean’s Coffee at PGGMB
Have you bought yours yet?
Now this will take some time to get the groove going. I bought my first sticker album and so far only purchased 3 stickers and I have yet to open it *lol* But the craze has been happening already and the usual hot spot for the gathering has always been the food zone at Gadong Properties. The gatherings have been quite a popular one and today will be another gathering at Food Zone from 4pm onwards.
I have even saw an article that Justina Baharun has completed three World Cup sticker albums and she spent 10 boxes of stickers.. Now that’s what you call a fanatic. I will definitely be a late bloomer for this craze and big shout out to Ho Tai Sdn Bhd for making this craze possible. The local company is the sole distributor of Panini stickers in Brunei and they have been running some contest as well.
You can click here on their Facebook page and follow updates.
The gathering is today later at Food Zone
One of the gathering nights at Food Zone for swapping and trading
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