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Head of student representatives Muhd Romulus bin Muhd Roland speaking on behalf of the scholars
Last year it was above 40. This year, Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) awarded 54 students for scholarship programs and it is also the first time that a few scholars will be sent to Germany in August to pursue Mechanical Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
The scholarship program has been one of the most sought program and they have been many applications as demands are increasing in these fields. In actual fact, around 234 people applied for this year’s program. Furthermore, there are many students who are taking such subjects and interests and it’s pretty evident on the increase numbers of intakes for this year’s edition. Forty students will be heading to the UK, two in the United States, two in Germany and ten in Brunei Darussalam.
Before being awarded, the scholars had to undergo a tough assessment set by BSJV. Did you know that BSJV have sent over 600 students and this is back dated from 1972. Amazing!! The scholars will also be given the opportunity to be placed for attachment during summer to gain more experience.
Present during the event were Azhar Hj Yahya, Commercial Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) and the guest of honour Hjh Rosmawatty Hj Abd Mumin, Permanent Secretary (Upstream), Energy Department at the Prime Minister’s Office.
There was also tokens of appreciation to First Class Achievers and they are Lim Jong Hau, Han Wenxiu, Fiona Shim Siew Ying, Izzah Mardhiah Zulkipli and Farah Azyan binti Ali Umar Safri and they all received mini iPads :p
Congratulations to all the beneficiaries of the BSJV scholarship program and do make them proud and contribute back to the economy of Brunei 🙂
Azhar Hj Yahya, Commercial Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) with the scholars
Students pursuing Masters
Students pursuing Masters
Fiona Shim receiving a token as a First Class Achiever
Lim Jong Hau receiving a token as a First Class Achiever
Han Wenxiu receiving a token as a First Class Achiever
Farah Azyan binti Ali Umar Safri receiving a token as a First Class Achiever
Izzah Mardhiah Zulkipli receiving a token as a First Class Achiever
Elizabeth Sim and her co-host Kevin Lo interviewing Chris Woo at Timeout with Liz last weekend
I missed the first show of Timeout with Liz and I didn’t realise it has been a year already. Good job on Elizabeth Sim to keep the show going despite the challenges that she has to go through over the period. Venue has always been a problem and it looks she has found a proper setting for her show. Last weekend she had two special guests – Chris Woo and Bridgette Ang as well as Joanna Kwan. There was also a food demo by Hip and Healthy during the 3rd segment of the show.
Overall the energy was great and so was the turn out. Great to see Zainal Bostaman and Joanne Tan to be involved in the show as well as Liz’ co-host Kevin Lo.I would like to congratulate Elizabeth on her one year anniversary of her show and things can only get better from here. I’m looking forward to your future shows this year and let’s start the 2nd year with a bang.
Chris Woo sharing his experience as a toastmaster and his world championship final experience
All of them have something in common. There are all WCOPA Brunei representatives
Joanna Kwan doing the Asian thing
Joanne Tan helping out with the show. Good to see you again.
Bridgette Ang, another WCOPA participant and I love her vocals
Zainal setting the tone of the evening
The ever charismatic Zainal
Such a great turn out last weekend
The couple behind Hip and Healthy
Liyana Yus and Nadiah posed with a fan last week at the DST event
As part of DST’s “Ihsan Kasih” community program, over 30 orphans accompanied by their parents and guardians from the Tutong District between the ages of 8 and 17 were treated to movie outing to watch Brunei’s local film “Yasmine: The Movie” as well as have the opportunity to meet and greet the stars from the local Brunei film “Yasmine”.
The outing began with a welcoming reception at Dewan Kemasyarkatan in Tutong town by DST’s “Ihsan Kasih” volunteers where the children accompanied by their guardians were provided bus shuttle return transportation to the cinema in Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong. At the cinema, the orphans were greeted by DST “Ihsan Kasih” volunteers.
DST also treated the children with a free popcorn and drink before they were ushered to their seats in the cinema joined by the stars themselves.
According to Elixsurian Hj Busu, Manager of Group Corporate Communications on the Ihsan Kasih initiative with Orphans, “DST have been proactive in arranging activities for orphans from fun futsal tournaments in Brunei-Muara district, educational trips to places like the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC) in Seria, Belait District, and now a movie outing to the cinema. We are glad that we have the means and opportunity to give the orphans in Tutong a movie outing as currently Tutong does not have its own resident cineplex. At the same time, DST have the opportunity to share the enjoyable experience with the children and get to know them better”.
He also adds his positive views on the chosen film for the outing, “Feedback from many local viewers have recommended Yasmine as a movie that is universal for all ages as it also comes with various life lessons that can be learned. Also, as the movie is produced by our own local talents, it is also a means to inspiring the orphan children to believe that anything they dream of can be possible. We are fortunate that the director and actresses have taken their personal time to meet the children and to get to know them during this short time.”
After the movie the children were given the opportunity to an exclusive surprise meet and greet photo session with the stars from “Yasmine: The Movie”- Liyana Yus, Nadia Wahid, the movie director from Origin films, Siti Kamaluddin. The visit ended with DST providing DST “Ihsan Kasih” goodies to the children before their departure back to Tutong.
Also invited to the movie outing were DST’s corporate and premium clients as a token of appreciation for their loyalty and support to DST’s products and services throughout the years.
“Ihsan Kasih” is DST’s community program aimed to gather DSTians for voluntary work and to do beautiful things out of love, to help the less fortunate Bruneian, orphans and special needs community.
A great turn out from the DST event last Friday
Radin Sufri of DST with the crew of Origin Films and the stars of Yasmine
Photo opportunity with the stars
Siti Kamaluddin appreciating DST and the audience
The screening of Yasmine
A great turn out last Friday
Gotcha Liyana :p
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“With advanced technology and the creativeness of designers, clothing these days can be very unique and interesting. This week Malppy introduces, Creative 3D T-shirt (without the use of 3D glasses!). They are designed and printed in a way that those objects or cute animals are three-dimensional. Be the topic of the crowd with these t-shirts for B$33.90 instead of B$39.90 for this week promotion. Go to Malppy’s website and type “3D Creative T-shirt Unisex” to see the full range of designs that we have for you. Happy shopping and have a great weekend ahead!”
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Galleria YMRM Tungku Link Branch
Galleria YMRM have quite a selection of fabric for “cara melayu” and what impressed me the most is the IMA fabric which is the Japanese cotton material. The price is higher than the normal type but now they have a promotional price where it’s being slashed from $15.90 to $12.90 per meter. What’s great about this material is that it’s of high quality and it’s pretty cooling and soothing to the skin. Last year, they have 20 different colours and this year, they have 60 different colours with the IMA material. This really shows how good the material and the trust it has coming from customers. You can look elegant wearing one without to fork out so much.
They also have good quality ones for the ladies for Baju Kurung and they have different price range from the affordable ones to the high end and of course, the quality is guaranteed. It’s no surprise that most of the tailors in Brunei make their fabrics and textile according to the management. For the ladies, if you want something more elegant as in Kebaya type, then I recommend you go fo the laces and YMRM have tons of those in both branches.
Perhaps the ladies will be more interested in the Italian silk that just arrived at YMRM stores, direct from Italy. The prices are at premium but you will see why it is expensive because of the quality and the designs are pretty unique as well. YMRM are only bringing limited designs and quantity so at least the ladies will feel more privileged.
Galleria YMRM are not only popular for selling fabrics for men and women but they are also selling in-house lights and also “cucul” lights for Hari Raya. So if you need some new lightings in your house, they have a wide selection to choose from. YMRM already have tents outside their premise selling deco lights (cucul) and this have been their trademark for a few years already.
The containers just keep coming every week just to stock up on new items and another good reason why customers keep coming back for more
The interior of YMRM at Batu Satu
Customers making selections of fabric at YMRM
Galleria YMRM Batu Satu branch
The chandelier from YMRM
Many lights to choose from at YMRM
The place is just full of old and the new
Check out the Songkok
Name of the songbook is Darussalam
Check out the IMA fabric collection ideal for Cara Melayu
Wide selection to choose from
Senjang for the guys
More senjang for the guys
Ask for the assistants from YMRM
I highly recommend you to buy this particular material for Cara Melayu
YMRM has actively been giving back to the community by having special discounts every now and then. Furthermore, customers can even buy fabric as low as $1 per meter. Galleria YMRM Director, Hitesh Ramesh Bhawnani, shared how successful the crazy hour sales have been and thanked the media for the overall success. He said that customers even have to park along the highway to get into YMRM at Tungku Link. For those who didn’t know, YMRM Tungku Link held two sessions of “Special Happy Hours” sale few weeks ago.
Guess how much fabric was sold in one night alone? Believe it or not, 40,000 meters. These materials are mostly the Cara Melayu fabric and these materials come from Egypt, Japan, Korea and others. So it’s good to see more patrons coming in and buying at really affordable prices in time for Hari Raya. The usual $20 per meter was slashed to $4 per meter for that night as well.
Do stay tune for more updates on YMRM on my blog and social media platform.
These newly imported Italian silks just came to YMRM a few days ago
They only brought in limited designs
Loving the colours of the Chanel textile from Italy
Maybe the ladies will like the new trend and design from Italy
Light colours to suit your taste
Don’t forget to buy cucul for your home for Hari Raya
Something new to give more attraction of your home
More lights at YMRM
Something to buy in preparation for Hari Raya
Chairs also for sale
It’s always affordable to shop at YMRM
Shopping overload at YMRM *lol*
This Ramadhan, KFC wants to celebrate with you with some exciting news for the occasion.
First is the new product of Tangy Crunch now available at all outlets. A new creation with the tagline Liven up your taste buds!, the Tangy Crunch chicken features an irresistible combination of tangy and crunch with a marinadethat includes lime and a special blend of spice. Available in two combos, Combo A comes with 2 pieces of chicken, 4 pieces of Onion Rings, 1 Colonel Rice, 1 Colonel Soup and a regular carbonated drink for only B$8.50 and Combo B comes with 3 pieces of chicken, 1 butterscotch bun, Cheezy Wedges and a regular carbonated drink for only B$9.50. During this time, Hot and Spicy will temporary be replaced by the Tangy Lime.
Secondly, majority of the KFC outlets will be operating from 11am to 2am daily during the Ramadhan month to cater to the customer’s sahur needs. Customers that spend B$5 and above in a single purchase will also receive a complimentary gift. Beside that, customers doing their pre Raya shopping at Airport Mall, The Mall and Yayasan is also up for an extra treat as the KFC outlets in these Malls will give customers a car parking rebate up to B$2 for any purchase worth B$15 in a single receipt.
Fans of Doraemon can also expect the arrival of Doraemon blanket towels later this month which comes in six different designs and colours. KFC would like to take this opportunity to wish all a Happy Ramadhan.
KFC Tangy Crunch
Origin Films with St. Andrew’s School principal, staff and students during Origin Films visit to St. Andrew’s School last week
As you know, Yasmine the movie has been getting a lot of publicity in the media and they have been aggressive in their exposure especially in government and private schools to increase the awareness of Yasmine’s movie as well as educate the students the essence of film making and more of behind-the-scenes moments. For your information, Yasmine is a Brunei featured film produced by Origin Films Sdn Bhd, and the movie has created good waves to be featured in Shanghai Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival.
Recently Origin Films’ cast and crew paid a visit to schools – St. George’s School, St. Andrew’s School, Yayasan Primary School, Maktab Sains School and ISB to name a few. Of course, the main draw of the visit is Liyana Yus who plays the main lead role in Yasmine. Also accompanying her were Siti Kamaluddin the director of Origin Films, Din Kamaluddin, the producer of Origin Films, Chan Man Ching, action director of Origin Films and Nadiah Wahid, co-star of Yasmine.
They have been warmly received during the ASEAN Consumer Fair where Origin Films made their presence felt with appearance of the lead actor Liyana. It was a successful project initiated by her co-star Nadiah Wahid and her efforts paid off.
Below are pictures from St. Andrew’s School and ISB. Ah, the memories of SAS and it was great to be back and the school hall still feels the same *lol* It was great to catch up with my former teachers and it’s amazing that they are still teaching in St. Andrew’s School. Anyway, enjoy the pictures.
A student asking question for Origin Films
Students listening to the presentation of Origin Films project on Yasmine
Another student from Hollis asking a question
The students managed to do some silat poses with Liyana
Siti Kamaluddin doing a selfie with the students
Preparing for the customary Yasmine pose
Trying out the Yasmine pose
And they did a good job
Adam Hanif of Origin Films was a popular figure among the ladies
More selfies and selfies
Students feeling Fai’s hair
Liyana Yus with my former Malay teacher Normah
Selfie with SAS Students
More selfies
Nadiah and Mariah giving their signatures
For all the Yasmine fans out there, you can stand a chance to win a ticket for two to Jakarta for the Yasmine Gala Premiere. Awesome, right? This is because the Gala night is only by invitation and it’s not for sale. So refer to the posters below for the questions and email your answer to marketing(a)bruneipress.com or enquiry(a)origin artistic.com by 21st July 2014 and the winner will be announced on 25th July 2014. For more information, you can visit their facebook.com/yasminethemovie and you can follow them on Twitter and instagram @yasminethemovie
Check out the original song from the soundtrack of Yasmine, song entitled “Menang Demi Cinta by Nidji
Students were excited to see the guys behind Yasmine
We are gonna catch the premiere *woohoo*
The Yasmine pose with the ISB students
It’s signing with fans session
It’s good to see Liyana being an inspiration for others
Thank you, ISB, for the wonderful energy
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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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