Archive for 04/03/2013

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Written by Rano Iskandar. Posted in RA News

Singapore Scholarship

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Lamb Spit is back!!

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Circus Firemen this month

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Yugo’s set lunch $6.90 only

Yugo BBQ lunch promotion from Monday to Thurs

Have you tried Yugo BBQ yet? I have made a few visits there already and the food is great.. Now they have a new lunch promotion for the Shabu-Shabu lunch whic is only $6.90.. You can choose either beef or chicken lunch set with a soup base selection of either chicken, beef, milk or curry. You can also have a choice of noodle or rice and you will be served with either cold or hot tea.

Now isn’t that a great deal for only BND 6.90 and the lunch promotion is only available from Monday to Thursday, from 11am to 2pm. For reservation, you can call 242 7790 or 878 5398 at Yugo BBQ. You can also follow updates on instagram @yugobbq

We tried the lunch set and we were kinda full but then again we ordered a few more side dishes

The lunch set comes with this

So you can either choose the chicken or beef

Do try out their home made spices

Fina loved the combo of the soup with the Kampung sauce. She’s definitely coming here again

The new Peugeot 408

Today’s the last day of the Peugeot Roadshow at Times Square

Last Thursday, the all-new 408 was unveiled to invited VIPs and guests at the Peugeot Kiarong showroom.

The guest of honour, His Excellency Mr. Jean – Yves Berthault, ambassador of Republic of France, Brunei was present and welcomed by the Chairman and the Managing Director of T.C.Y. Motors Sdn Bhd, Mr Teng Chin Ying and Mr Teng Chee Khiong respectively; where everyone that attended witnessed the launching of the new Peugeot 408, and there after a lucky draw in which the top prize was an Apple iPhone 5.

Officially debuting in the Brunei C-segment market, the 2.0L 408 is branded as an ideal choice for young professionals with families that looks for a car that offers space, quality and elegance.

For those who missed it, there is still a chance to view and test drive the all-new 408 at Times Square shopping centre as T.C.Y. Motors will hold a 4-day roadshow on the 1st of March 2013 until the 4th of March 2013. You can also drop by the Peugeot showroom or call 2426969 to find out more details. Like Peugeot Brunei on facebook.com/PeugeotBru to continue to stay updated with the latest Peugeot updates.

The winner of the iPhone 5 presented by Yves Berthault, Ambassador of Republic of France to Brunei

The new Peugeot 408 unveiled last Thursday

Teng Chee Kiong, Managing Director of T.C.Y. Motors

The French Ambassador trying out the new Peugeot

It was such a huge crowd despite the rain

At the reception area of the event

Singapore Food Festival

Group photo with Singapore High Commission to Brunei, Royal Brunei Catering, Baiduri Bank and Singapore Tourism Board at Dynasty Restaurant

Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) has once again brought back the Singapore Food Festival which was officially launched on, Wednesday, February 27, at Dynasty Restaurant in Gadong. The Singapore Food Festival last day is on the 12th of March.

The Singapore Food Festival has a special surprise for its patrons as RBC flew in Chef Lee Chin Choong from Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore, to prepare the best of Singapore flavours for Brunei patrons.

Chef Lee will showcase a range of delicious Singapore dishes from the rich, multicultural heritage of Singapore. Dishes like the famous Singapore Chili Crab, Classic Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Rojak, Fish Head Curry, Mee Rebus, Bugis Street style ‘Ayam Percik’ and many more.

The food festival was officially launched by the guest of honour Hj Mahrub Hj Murni, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office. Also present at the event were High Commissioner of Singapore to Brunei Jaya Ratnam; special guest YAM Pg Sanggamara Diraja Major General (Rtd) Pg Hj Ibnu Ba’asith Pg Datu Penghulu Pg Hj Apong; Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance; Director of RBC Sdn Bhd Hj Abu Bakar Hj Ibrahim, CEO of Baiduri Bank Pierre Imhof; General Manager of RBC Hj Omar Ali Hj Mohd Daud; and invited guests.

In his opening remarks, Hj Omar Ali said, “RBC is actively bringing food promotion after food promotion in which our objectives are to introduce to the food lovers in Brunei the variety of authentic cuisine from all parts of the world.”

“For the past five years, RBC’s Singapore Food Festival has served up more than 13,000 covers with an average of 2,600 covers for every Singapore Food Festival. Through out the two weeks of Food Festival, we are averaging 180 people a day for lunch and dinner,” added Hj Omar Ali of the Singapore Food Festival in the past.

Singaporean High Commissioner also presented a speech where he said, “the love for food is ingrained in our DNA and is a part of our national identity Food and eating have become the social thread which sutures Singapore’s multicultural and multiethnic tapestry.”

Hj Mahrub Hj Murni, Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, launching the Singapore Food Festival

YAM Pg Sanggamara Diraja Major General (Rtd) Pg Hj Ibnu Ba’asith receiving a memento from Hj Omar Ali Hj Mohd Daud, General Manager of Royal Brunei Catering

High Commissioner of Singapore to Brunei Jaya Ratnam giving his welcoming remarks

Lunch buffet price for the Singapore Food Festival is $19.90 for an adult and $10 for children meanwhile for the dinner buffet will be $29.90 for an adult and $15 for children. There will be a 10 per cent exclusive discounts for RBC Dining Privilege Card holders. Baiduri Bank Card members are also entitled to a special discounts during the food festival. There will be a 20 per cent for Infinite and Platinum card holders and 15 per cent for Gold, Classic and Debit card with double chances for the lucky draw.

Diners will also stand a chance to win special prizes such as one return air ticket to Singapore, courtesy of Singapore Airlines, with three days, two nights stay at Royal Plaza on Scott’s Singapore in the Executive Suite which also includes a breakfast for two and many more.

Also during the food festival, diners can send a photo of their Singapore Food Festival 2013 experience via the RBC Facebook page and stand a chance to win two sets of Blackberry phones. A photo booth is set up especially for dine-in customers to capture moments while at the food festival.

For more information and reservations, contact Dynasty Restaurant at 2430185/6. Text courtesy of Zatty Joanda of The Brunei Times.