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Grand Raya Package at Peugoet and promotion ends 15th September. Click image to enter website.

 

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Black Angus Ribeye is back!! For Two!! Only at Deals Restaurant, Raddison Brunei. Click image to enter facebook page.

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Black and white photo shoot happening right now.. It’s not too late! 😀

 

Munirah Mohamad, President of E@C (3rd from right) with the committee of E@C during their Hari Raya gathering

It was my second visit to the Entrepreneurship @ Campus (E@C) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam and I had a great time. I initially didn’t plan to stay longer but I ended staying until the event finished. I learnt something new and that was my friend David Chen whom I thought all this while I knew who David was but my ignorance proved me otherwise. Ah, more about him later but first’s thing first.

I’m amazed by E@C growth in the past few months. They recently launched their initiative a few months ago and this is in collaboration with Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) with the support of iCentre and now they have three to four incubatees stationed at E@C to date and the facilities are free to use. You must be a student at UBD or at a higher institution or tertiary level to be eligible for a space at E@C.

Why I was at E@C was because they had an open house and invited the stakeholders, friends and students from UBD and students from other colleges to enjoy the festive occasion as well as being entertained by the committee. They also invited local speakers especially those with entrepreneurship background: Harold and David Chen of Sunland Agri-Tech Pte Ltd, Delwin Keasberry, Programme Manager of Asia Inc Forum, Hj Azaman, Chairman of Google Development Group Brunei and Sabrina Wong of Sab Five Five, L’Orient.

I’m amazed by Sabrina Wong’s journey and it’s good to know that the public is getting to be aware of her product – Sab Five Five – and she’s the designer behind it. I’ve seen how she is behind the scene and it’s no surprise that she’s successful in her dreams and she has such a loving husband and two adorable kids. She’s even being invited to the Nanning Expo 2013 to showcase her product, thanks to MIPR. Good luck and you have all our support.

Next up was Hj Azaman and wow, many people were just so fascinated with the Google Glass that he was demo-ing to the participants. He is one of the lucky 8,000 owners of the Google Glass right now and it’s still in the beta stage and it’s not available in the market just yet. He shared that the Google Glass he has costs $1,500 and once it’s launched (delay) by first quarter of 2014, the price might be doubled or more. We shall wait and see.

Some entertainment before the speakers delivered their talks

Quite a turn out that day

Sabrina Wong inspiring the audience with her passion

Hj Azaman, Chairman of GDG gave a sneak preview of the Google Glass

David Chen and Harold share personal insights about their vision. I was impressed.

Now this was the highlight for me – the duo of David Chen and Harold. For some reason, I thought I knew David already. I was wrong. I was googling past articles and found that he has been busy with his father’s company, SunLand Agri-Tech Pte Ltd. Previously I just knew him as a friend who’s passionate about fencing and heads up, he’s organising an open competition soon too. Also under the flagship is Harold who has an interesting approach to business. I believe most of us fall to the trap of the real purpose of having a business. We forget or even take less notice of the values that it can bring to the community but focusing too much on reaping revenues and profits and expansion. One thing I learned from Harold was the means of doing business, is it an ethical approach? He has forgone previous businesses that brought less meaning to society despite its financial success. Awesome sharing, buddy. I was moved.

The last speaker was a celebrity social media guru Delwin Keasberry popularly known as @bruneitweet and he shared about the challenges and the experiences he went through as an entrepreneur and an employee of Asia Inc Forum. He regarded himself as a hybrid entrepreneur because of his dual role. I believe many Bruneians also fall into this category and it’s not easy to run a business or be engaged on a daily basis but still fun if you are loving what you do.

Good job, E@C on the wonderful event and a great mixture of speakers too. Selamat Hari Raya.

Delwin Keasberry showing how the reality we are living in

Tib playing his original number

The incubatees’ desks at E@C

Some terminologies for the members

Cool lounge area for members to hang out. So far there are 40-50 members under E@C

 

The incubatees’ desks at E@C

The 10th Abacus Holiday Fair launched in full swing on Friday 30th August 2013 with eager travelers arriving at the Dewan 1, Bridex, Jerudong as early at 8am to take advantage of the great fares and deals on offer.

Officiating the event at the opening was the Minister of Communications, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, who was welcomed by Mr Dermot Mannion, Chairman, Abacus Brunei.

“The Abacus Holiday Travel Fair has truly a place of honour in Brunei Darussalam’s travel industry history,”said Mr Mannion. “Abacus Brunei’s initiative was and continues to be supported by Royal Brunei Airlines, Abacus International, Brunei Tourism Development Board, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International as well as Associations of Travel Agent Brunei.”

“On behalf of Abacus Brunei, I would like to thank all our partners, our travel agents, members of all the media and the travelers for their tremendous support and contribution for the past and present Abacus Holiday Travel Fairs,” he added.

During the opening ceremony, the guest of honour presented mock cheques of $2000 donations to representatives of Pusat Ehsan and SMARTER as part of Abacus’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme. 

Minister of Communications, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, the guest of honour with Dermot Mannion, Chairman of Abacus and Deputy Chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines (RB)

You can start posing here

The cake cutting ceremony

Do visit RB for amazing fares!!

Among the deals being served up for the Holiday Travel fair, are some delicious deals from Royal Brunei.. They have all-in return economy class fares to Singapore from as low as $299 and London from $1442. In addition to the low fare offered at the travel agents, (starting from $259!!) to Kuala Lumpur, RB are also offering discounted one way KLIA Express tickets at their booth, all to make your journey a whole lot smoother. Visitors can also make enquiries about their bookings at the RB booth, all to give you the best customer service experience, from our beloved National Airline!

Don’t forget to take a picture with their icons and upload it to Instagram, tagging with #RBTRAVELMANIA2013 and also tagging the official RB Instagram account, @RoyalBruneiAir. Who knows you may win a seat on their Dreamliner! (Hi RB! Did you see my picture yet? XO Aliya) Tourism Malaysia have gone all out in their pavilion, for the launch of the promotional campaign of ‘Visit Malaysia Year 2014’ in Brunei. Check out the booths for Malaysian Airlines, Sabah Tourism Board, Labuan Corporation, Palm Beach Resort and Spa Labuan, Imperial Group of Hotels, Brighton Travel & Tour, Tiara Labuan Hotel and Educore Paradize, which is promoting the Looney Tunes Classroom Capers Musical LIVE in Kuching, this coming November 21-24 2013.

Great turnout yesterday morning

Guest of honour receiving memento from Tourism Malaysia

Teh Tarik demonstration at Tourism Malaysia booth

Visit Tourism Malaysia booth as they have exciting stuff

Guest of honour touring Legoland promotion at Tourism Malaysia booth

Visitors to the pavilion will enjoy Malaysian Cultural Performances and Sarawak Traditional Music by the famous Sape player, Jerry Kamit. There will also be Teh Tarik Demonstration (with FREE SAMPLES!), a feature on Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism, which is a growing sector of tourism, and a Batik painting demonstration.

There are also special package deals being offered especially for “Visit Malaysia 2014”. For example, the newly introduced “Jejak Kasih Packages” for travel to Kuching, Sarawak feature 3 Day 2 nights Golf by the Sea and The Mountain, starting from  B$406 per person. Labuan Wreck Diving packages start from $155 per person, which is 1 day diving at the American Wreck & Australian Wreck). For more enquiries, check out the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion!

Lego Fans and enthusiasts have to check out the BULAT, Brunei Usergroup Lego and Technic display to promote Legoland Malaysia. The “Find The Hidden Miniatures” contest will be held daily at the pavilion, and will have up to 3 winners daily winning a pair of adult admission tickets worth RM280 to the toy brick heaven, courtesy of Legoland Malaysia. The position of the figures change daily.. so if you didn’t win yesterday, do not worry! There still is a chance!

Additionally, Tourism Malaysia is providing RM20 Parkson Shopping Vouchers per customer purchasing any travel arrangements to Malaysia through participating agents and Malaysian sellers throughout the travel fair.

Awesome fares at Malaysia Airlines.. Flying KL is pretty cheap and I like their 30 kilo baggage allowance too.

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Malaysia Airlines will be offering irresistible air fares in conjunction with Abacus’ 10th Holiday Travel Fair and Malaysia’s Independence Day for three days only at Hall 1, Bridex Jerudong.

From 30 August to 1 September 2013, travelers can purchase all-inclusive return tickets on Economy Class between Bandar Seri Begawan to Kuala Lumpur from as low as BND 247, BND 337 to Jakarta, BND 517 to Phuket, BND 505 to Kochi, BND 695 to Chennai, BND 710 to Kathmandu, BND 767 to Dubai, and BND 1408 to London.

The fares are for travel period of 30 August 2013 until 30 June 2014.

Mindful of enthusiastic travelers who may not be able to make it the travel fair, Malaysia Airlines will also be offering these promotional fares through the airline’s website www.malaysiaairlines.com, Malaysia Airlines’ ticket counter in Bandar Seri Begawan or participating travel agents from 2 until 13 September 2013.

All adult and child passengers traveling on Malaysia Airlines will enjoy 30, 40, and 50 kilograms free baggage allowance respectively for travel on economy, business and first class.

 

I’m here again in Singapore for the uummptheen time!! I caught the MRT from Changi to Orchard. Fun!!

Someone says my mom looks younger than me… hahaha

Have you tried a double dosage of these? It’s brain freezing yet delicious

I feel I don’t have enough rest everyday but loving the comfort of the bed at Royal Plaza on Scotts

A few reasons why I’m here in Singapore for the weekend

It’s been raining here so I hope tonight’s gig won’t be raining 😀

Camel made its appearance on Orchard Road

Having dinner here at E18theen Chefs at Cineleisure Orchard and it’s awesome!!!

This dish is the bomb – It’s called Heart Attack