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The campaign is back and it’s bigger and better than before. Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) today launched the “BIBD Blessing Rewards 2”, a special promotion for customers who sign up for any of BIBD eligible products or services. Oh yeah, this is eligible for new sign-ups on BIBD products and services.

This new campaign was a sequel to the most successful BIBD campaign which was the Blessing Rewards which ran last year (Sept to Nov 2011). So this time the campaign will run from today to 19th June 2012.

The grand prize will be a brand new and shiny Lexus IS300 Convertible Car. The grand draw itself will be held on 3rd July. Other prizes include 60″ Samsung LED Smart TV and packages of Apple products worth up to $5,000, $3,5000 and $2,000 for the third to fifth prizes. There will also be 3 monthly draws offering 10 Luminix watch each month.

Launching the campaign was Mr. Javed Ahmad, the Managing Director of BIBD, who unveiled the the grand prize. “What is unique about Blessing Rewards 2 is that customers have the opportunity to participate in monthly draws as well as the Grand Prize draw. So if a customer applies for and is approved for an eligible product or service in March, they will not only participate in the monthly draw for March and the Grand Prize draw but will allso be eligible to participate in monthly draws for the 2 next monthly draws,” said Javed Ahmad.

Oh yeah, did you know that those who sign-up for BIBD’s Rumah Plus campaign and once approved, you might be eligible as many as 120 entries into the prize draw (of course, subject to terms and conditions).

Other eligible products or services include BB Home Financing, Home Improvement Financing, Education Financing, Ar-Rahni, BIBD Debit Card, BIBD Online, Remittance, Term Deposits, new account opening, new Perdana World Banking customer and assignment of salary to BIBD amongst many others.

For more information on the campaign, customers can visit the nearest BIBD branch contact BIBD’s Call Centre at 223 8181 or log on to http://www.bibd.com.bn

Mr. Javed Ahmad announcing the grand prize for Blessing Rewards 2

BIBD associates with the grand prize, Lexus IS300 Convertible Car

Mr. Javed Ahmad trying out the Lexus

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The SEF Runners Enterprise held its first charity run yesterday, which was aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and well-being through the practice of sports, fitness and endurance amongst the citizens of Brunei Darussalam. The event was also to raise funds for Dana Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah.

The guest of honour was Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Mu’min, who participated in the Fun Run, flagged off the run and later presented prizes. The event received an overwhelming public response, with over 1,000 participants in all the categories; Men/Women Open (10km), Men/Women Veteran (10km), Junior Male/Female (10km) and the Fun Run (3km).

During the event, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Mu’min presented a cheque of $1,000 to Haji Brahim bin Haji Ismail, Managing Director of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation.

Abdul Malik bin Awg Hidup won the Men’s Open Category, while Alice Zytek claimed the top place in the Women’s Open Category. Pg Nordin Pg Hj Osman and Tan Siew King emerged as winners in the Men’s Veteran and Women’s Veteran Categories respectively.

Meanwhile, in the Men and Women’s Junior categories, Md Shahrifudin Md Salleh and Siti Noraziemah Mohd Khairuddin claimed top spot, with all of the winners receiving $300 and a medal each. Text by Jake Ten and images courtesy of Muiz Matdani.

The morning exercise before the run

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Mu’min flagged off the women’s category

Another category during the starting line

The guest of honour also joined run and I salute on your Adidas attire too 🙂

Abdul Malik bin Awg Hidup won the Men’s Open Category

Alice Zytek won the Women’s Open Category

Group photo with the guest of honour. Click image to enlarge

Ariba Ariba…


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For the month of March, the Tasek Brasserie Restaurant, all day dining restaurant at the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, is the perfect stop for your never ending quest for good Mexican food.

Menu includes sizzling fajitas, tacos, tostada, tamales, beef ribs, marinated chicken, gazpacho, beef with jalapeno salsa, stuffed peppers and our famous whole roast lamb on the spit, and much more. Available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for dinner, the buffet is priced at B$30.00 per adult and B$15 per child from 4 to 11 years old. Prices are subject to 10% service charge.

“For a complete Mexican food experience in Brunei Darussalam, come to the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam for dinner and enjoy the excellent food with the highest quality ingredients and friendly service,” said Cameron Lawless, the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager.

Tasek Brasserie is an all day dining restaurant located in the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam offering buffet breakfast, a la carte options for lunch and an international buffet spread every night. Brunch is available every Sunday inclusive of pool use.

Do call 2244 272.

The chefs were busy behind the counter to serve the patrons of Tasek Brasserie

Nice choices of appetizers to choose from

Beef and chicken enchiladas

Beef ball with onion rings

Stuffed pepper with mixed vege and eggs

The lamb stall is nearby the poolside

Yummm… look at the slab of beef

The best dish of the lot. I almost went for seconds but I just too full then. Highly recommended – Taco beef

My dinner companions that night :))