Archive for April, 2014
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It’s great to be back again but not dreading for work. I have countless piles of work pending and I don’t even know where to begin with. Probably an assistant would have suffice. I tend to be freer whenever I’m abroad and I feel under pressure whenever I’m in Brunei. Some even suggested that I get a PR status in Singapore since I was born there too. Singapore was fun. My trip was shy of a fortnight and I had a splendid time with my family especially my mom who is recovering from a minor surgery. I was also there in Singapore to celebrate her birthday earlier this week before I head back home.
A few highlights for me was the Earth Hour in Singapore, the release of the Adidas FX Flux in Singapore (though there is a big downside to that) and also the quick sneaks of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hosted by Sony Pictures (Singapore). And of course, I was able to catch up with a few of my buddies in Singapore too. I shall be making another trip back if time permits and I hope to be there in time for the exclusive premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 before it will be released the following week.
I have yet to settle here back in Brunei and I’ve been spending more time catching on my deprived rest. I know this myself that I need to organise my things to get back in shape. I’m also pretty behind in my fitness level as I have registered for the 21km race for Sundown, end of May, in Singapore. So there are many things under my checklist before mid year kicks in and time has been flying pretty fast I must say. The other guilty thing(s) that I’m aware of are my resolutions for 2014 which I pledged for myself on 1st January 2014. I would say that I’m only 2% on it and this is already mid April *lol* Talk about commitment, aye? I hope my baby steps can give a much needed boost to get me going for my resolution.
I recently attended the BIT Council meeting and I learnt quite a few things that were shared among the members of the BIT Council. This actually stands for Brunei Information Technology Council and it’s spearheaded by the Minister of Communications. We recently were given a book which has a case study on Brunei’s indices rating on technology and it is being reported that we are pretty far behind when it comes to affordability. Many of us have questioned the credibility of the findings as it contradicts the predicted patterns of the consumer ends side of the things. Perhaps there wasn’t much explanation given in-depth on the findings and I believe the government have spend quite on a fortune on it too.
Recent weeks have been challenging indeed. Making new friends, reconciling ones and sustaining the closer ones. I have learnt the different types of characters that I’ve gone through and it was also a great reflection of myself too. Despite the awareness that I have, the choices I have made may not be favourable in the eyes of some. I have yet to reach my highest self and give myself a kick in the butt that I can do better. My connections with my trusted ones have been haywire to say the least. I have probably judged my own being too and allow others to judge my well being and actions. For now, it’s a rebuilding journey ahead. Lessons after lessons with many distractions along the way. Well, that’s how life is, right?
I’m gonna enjoy my Sunday and recover back from my sleepy eyes. Have a great Sunday, peeps!!!
Oh, below are some of the photos that I felt like sharing with your guys.
During my mom’s birthday earlier this week. Thank you, mom, for being a great provider to the family and continuously supporting us since Day 1. I surprised her with some flowers I bought from Takashimaya. Though there aren’t as big as others but this small gesture has more meaning and it was the first time I actually handed a bouquet of flowers to my mom personally 😀
Yazid Yakub what sapped me this picture earlier this afternoon and I wept a little seeing this photo. It shows how much I missed my high school years back in Geelong Grammar School, Victoria, Australia. Yesterday there was our class reunion on 94’ and sadly, I wasn’t able to join Yazid and the rest down under. The picture was taken during our final year prom night to mark the end of our high school years. Thank you for the memories 😀
A nameless soft toy given to me by @lilmopiko @timelessrealm. I have no idea why I was so attached to this toy and I carried with me wherever I went. Not until my trip to Penang in 2012, I lost it and till today, I couldn’t let go that feeling of attachment. Many lessons can be learnt here.
A match that I didn’t bother to catch live on TV but just rely on social media for updates. This was the rematch between Manny and Bradley and the Filipino managed to avenge his defeat by an unanimous decision. This is a great shot by the way.
Some billed this as a title decider. I think not. There are still plenty of points to play for. Should Liverpool beat Manchester City and Chelsea this month, it’s a high possibility the title could be virtually Liverpool’s. The season hasn’t been this exciting for many years as it has become a three horse race.
I tried these Burger King’s Drummets and I was impressed. It’s available now at our local franchise store at Bandar
I caught Wrestlemania and my reactions were pretty mixed. I love the finale though but the saddest part is to see The Undertaker’s streak to end by Brock Lesnar. Then again, it has to happen one day and Brock is a much better candidate to do so. Hulk Hogan didn’t do much to host Wrestlemania so I don’t see why the big hype. By the way, I had to fork out USD 60 for the PPV as I was watching it on WWE.com on my notebook.
These wireless Jabra earpieces are awesome especially for my runs. The only problem which can be annoying is when it’s trying to pair with my phone device. It may take some time to detect. A few days ago, I accidentally left these earpiece on the McDonald’s tray at Singapore. There goes my Jabra piece. How careless of me!!!
Great deals for those purchasing the Acer Smartphones at Concepts Computer. If you are senior citizen or even a teacher or a student, you can now get these Acer smartphones and you will be given a 2600 mAH powerbank (while stock lasts). Pretty cool, aye? So do drop by Concepts Computer and check them out. I shall be writing more on these special promotion by tomorrow. Stay tune!!
Chef Cathy from Royal Brunei Catering was participating in the recent FHA 2014 Culinary Challenge. She didn’t win in her category but she really enjoyed the experience. Her colleague Chef Ahmad bagged Silver Medal under the “Class 3B Pastry Showpiece”. RBC sent 8 chefs to compete in the Culinary Challenge recently held in Singapore.
There was quite a crowd at the recent FHA2014 held at the Singapore Expo. My feet were aching just walking through most of the halls. There were 10 halls altogether. Apparently those who attended previous FHA events said that there weren’t much difference.
Finally it rained in Singapore after weeks of dry spell. I’m also sporting my current favourite walking shoes too – Adidas FX Flux though I’m still bummed out that I missed out the Prism Flux edition.
I bumped into an old friend at the Changi Airport and she was transiting from her Umrah trip via Singapore. We kinda have matching head covers 😀
BIBD presentation for the final monthly “Barakah 5” winners presented by Caitlina Hj Haliluddin, Assistant Managers of Products & Segments, BIBD. Each of the winners received 100,000 Hadiah Points. The winners will join all the previous monthly winners for the grand prize of the Jaguar XF.
There will be a garage sale today. From 9am to 2pm. Venue: Simpang 38 House No. 22 Jalan Chempaka. Call 8989132 for details. Expect some toys, books, home decor and many more. The earlier the better. Who knows you will find some classic gems 😀
The UBD Spectacle 2014 is here.. I shall be paying this a visit pretty soon 😀
Some of the art installation at the UBD Spectacle 2014. Image courtesy of The Brunei Times.
Fiona the podiatrist was trimming my new customized insole for my running Adidas shoes and thank you so much for the great service. I shall talk about this soon and share with you my experience at The Sole Clinic at SOHO2, Singapore. I would definitely recommend you to try this place if you have problems with your feet or leg especially for runners.
The interesting phenomena that took Brunei by storm. This was the most trending picture last Tuesday. This image belongs to Rachael Yeo 😀
If you happen to be in Singapore, do visit Pasarbella. Interesting place with
Such a sad news to know that the Ultimate Warrior passed away. He was just on Wrestlemania 30 and came on RAW and passed away a day later. He is definitely a legend superstar for WWE and it was good to see him being inducted in the Hall of Fame
Another friend I bumped into in Singapore and we did a quick shopping at Zara. Happy belated Aziimah 😀
Mom bought a stack of this iTunes card at Qisahn at Far East Shopping Centre, Orchard Road. A USD 15 card only costs BND 20. Good deal, aye?
I miss this place already. This was my regular jogging spot at the Singapore Botanics Garden. The only place that I can appreciate nature and the green while burning my calories. The swing does bring some childhood memories.
A failed attempt to join the tai chi group at the Singapore Botanics Garden
Kristal FM taking snippets of the new menu at Sapphira bandar branch. More on that soon.
Gundam fans out there? Well, this special promotion is only at ISETAN at Shaw House, Singapore until 17th April
My Adidas haul in Singapore recently. Thanks Mom 😀
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Yes! Yes! Yes! were the chants as DPMM FC steamrolled past basement club Harimau Muda in the S•League at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium last night. Steve Kean, DPMM FC’s head coach, was very proud of his lad for not just scoring but also keeping a clean sheet which they failed to do in the past three games.
DPMM FC welcomed back Subhi Abdillah in right back position and Aziz Tamit has been giving a first team role for the past few games taking over Shahrulrizal’s defensive duties and he has been adapting quite well and a great support to Boris Raspudic who has been ruthless in defence as well.
The 5-0 victory put DPMM FC back to the summit and amazingly, DPMM FC has scored 19 goals in the past seven games. A big shout must go the the 12th man which were the fans that turned up last night and it was perhaps the biggest attendance on home soil this season.
It was a pity that Harimau Muda had to face DPMM FC who are on a hot streak and the visitors are still chasing for a point in the 12-team competition. They were unfortunate when Azrun Nizam was given his marching orders for a professional foul on Roy O’Donovan which I thought was a bit harsh. However, I thought that didn’t affect the gameplay as DPMM FC already had a 3-0 goal cushion prior to the sending off.
Sairol Sahari who just celebrated his birthday two days ago was on the score sheet and he was very pleased with his performance and the goal was a belated birthday gift for him. He also thanked Joe Gamble for helping him through the injury recovery he has been sustaining.
It was good to see Roy O’Donovan scoring a brace once again and it shows what an important acquisition the club has made on the striker who is still recovering from a thumb injury. Rodrigo Tosi scored the 4th goal in the match after the red card incident and it was a great set piece of a free kick which, I believed, paid off from training. Tosi was doubtful earlier in the week with a calf strain but he managed to last 70 minutes on the pitch before being replaced by Shahrazen Said.
Shahrazen has yet to find the net but with more field presence, I am confident he will break his duck. Shahrazen, who has been DPMM FC’s top scorer in the past few seasons, has been giving the bench role as the partnership of Donovan and Tosi have been fruitful and promising. This shows the depth that DPMM FC squad has and this can prove to be an important difference as the season goes by.
“We showed tonight that we gave them all the respect but we are trying to impress by going higher up the pitch and get an early goal and the most important of us is to get a clean sheet. The defence starts from the front (Roy and Rodrigo) where they have to close the ball down enough and we have done that really well,” said Steve Kean.
He was still questioning himself to why the pace was slightly slower than the first half and maybe he said it could have been the sending off the middle of the second half. He instructed his players to keep switching play to tire their opponents and the tactic works.
DPMM FC now will face Hougang United FC in their next match. Hougang United broke Tampines Rovers undefeated streak last week but had a shock upset against Geylang International FC last night despite leading 2-0. Can DPMM FC carry their momentum when they face Hougang next week? We shall see.
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This is it. After a fresh win from Courts Young Lions with a 6-1 score line, DPMM FC is in high mood and they won’t be taking Harimau Muda very lightly indeed despite the visitors being on the basement of the S•League.
DPMM FC can be back on top should they win tonight against Harimau Muda but league leaders Tampines Rovers will have a game in hand.
DPMM FC coach Steve Kean is gunning for all three points and also a clean sheet. Kean was disappointed on how DPMM FC were unlucky to concede against Courts Young Lions through a deflection but he feels defiant that DPMM FC will step up a gear and aim for a clean sheet tonight at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.
He won’t be taking any team for granted even Harimau Muda. “If we don’t start properly like in our last match, the other team can score and make it difficult for us. I’m confident that we will get all three points after the way we finished last Sunday,” shared Kean during the interview.
“We need to get a clean sheet. We need to get back to where we were the first three games. We already know we can create chances and score goals. It is not just Wardun (keeper) and the back four, everybody needs to think like a defender once we lose possession and put pressure.”
Fans will be delighted to see the return of Subhi Abdillah who was missing from the last game due to a minor injury. Rodrigo Tosi was doubtful earlier this week but he managed to shake off the injury and he will be fit for tonight’s match as well. Tosi has instrumental in DPMM FC’s surge to the top with a few goals under his belt.
Will any of them be featured in the match tonight? I believe so 😀
Harimau Muda B coach Razip Ismail hopes his team won’t suffer the same fate as Courts Young Lions. He urged his team to double the efforts and just simply avoid any embarrassment and do not show fear to their opponents.
Did you know that Harimau Muda has conceded 17 goals in 6 games as compared to DPMM FC’s 4 goals? Many fans have predicted a comprehensive victory but this kind of games can be very tricky indeed. A point for the visitors will definitely put a smile on their faces. Harimau Muda has yet to earn a single point after six matches.
Tonight DPMM FC will take on Harimau Muda at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium and there will be another lucky draw for the supporters who will watch the match tonight especially those with $5 and $8 ticket. The first prizes will be an air fare for one to Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia and 8 consolation prizes. The winners will be announced at half-time of the match tonight.
Associates of bruniehalal at the 11th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Image courtesy of bruneihalal
Brunei Halal is showcasing its latest product ranges at the prestigious showcase. Representatives from Ghanim International Food Corporation, the marketing and trading arm of the brand, are also present to receive any queries or comments from buyers and trade visitors.
Ghanim International Food Corporation sees MIHAS as the best entry point for Brunei Halal to make its presence known in the global Muslim and ASEAN markets in particular. The company is currently in talks with parties for retail penetration of Brunei Halal products soon.
Today, MIHAS is the premier event that is not limited to the ASEAN region alone but is also supported internationally by the participation of over 400 International Pavilions in various industries from countries across the globe.
The Brunei Halal booth is located in Hall 5, Booth numbers 27, 28, 29 and 30. MIHAS is open to registered trade exhibitors from 10.00am to 7.00pm for the 4 days of the exhibition.
Some of the products being showcased
Some of the products being showcased
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HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, officiating the opening of the Sports Gallery at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas yesterday. Image courtesy of Md Asdeny Yakub of The Brunei Times.
The Sports Gallery is open for public viewing at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium. Image courtesy of Tuan Hj Rozan Yunos.
There’s also a small gallery on DPMM FC
DPMM FC club were present during the opening of the Sports Gallery
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Repairs being carried out to the collapsed roof of the petrol station. Image courtesy of Joana Tan of The Brunei Times.
When queried by The Brunei Times, the petrol station’s manager said they had discovered the roof structure to be “out of place” the day before. Tajuddin, manager of Taib Delima Retail Station said that upon realising the situation, the part of the station that houses three pump booths was shut down. Contractors were then contacted to assess the damage and carry out necessary repairs today. He added that business would carry on as usual as other areas of the station were unaffected and did not pose any hazards.
An apology from Brunei Shell Marketing (BSM) was issued yesterday with a statement notifying the public that no injuries or damages were sustained by any other persons or vehicles aside from what was reported. The station will be temporarily closed until further notice for repair and renovation works. Further enquiries can be directed to the BSM hotline at 2244739.
Text courtesy of Joana Tan of The Brunei Times.
The debris yesterday from parts of the roofing at the petrol station. Image from Whatsapp
A car being cover by some of the fallen debris. Image from Whatsapp
The $2 Sushi only on Monday and Wednesday
Mark your calendars because every Monday and Wednesday is a Sushi Day at Sushi Tei!
From 11am until 10pm, all sushi plates, which are usually priced from $5 to $7, are reduced to only $2.
With more than 80 types of dishes, which include bestsellers Salmon Sashimi, California Maki and Cheesy Tori Katsu Maki, indulge your appetite for Japanese food at a special deal. For the adventurous, give exotic dishes such as the Rainbow Roll, a set of three sushi made from Squid, Tuna and Hamichi (Amberjack fish), and Salmon Cha Soba, cooked salmon served with noodles that can be prepared hot or cold, a try.
For more information, or to make a reservation at Sushi Tei, please call 2449977, 7152691 or 8990579. The outlet is located on the ground floor of Block C in Gadong Central. Text courtesy of Ikhwan Salleh of The Brunei Times.
Some of the dishes from Sushi Tei. Image courtesy of Ikhwan Salleh of The Brunei Times.
Sushi Tei also does delivery. Do call 244 9977 for details.
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DPMM FC’s line up last night against Courts Young Lions at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium. Image courtesy of @ahmad_ajeeb
The drizzle didn’t cause much problem for DPMM FC’s gameplay but it didn’t turn out well for the visitors who let in 6 goals and handed DPMM FC, one of their biggest victory in the S•League.
Steve Kean was already wary of the Under-23 and he felt it will be a challenging match as the Lions were out there to prove a point. They stole a point at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium last season so they would want to better their efforts.
However, the quality of DPMM FC was too much for the depleted Lions who were missing two key players.
Young Lions had a shocking lead through Sherif El-Masri in the 23rd minute through a deflection and that somehow was the final threat that the Young Lions had on DPMM FC’s Wardun Yussof.
Roy O’Donovan, DPMM FC marquee player, scored his first goals on home soil with a brace despite nursing an injured thumb. His team mate Rodrigo Tosi scored a brace as well, followed by goals from Roberto Alviz and Azwan Ali.
Azwan became the first home grown player to score for DPMM FC this season and it was the icing on the cake as he scored in injury time to make it 6-1.
The win put DPMM FC back to second spot in the S•League, two points behind league leaders Tampines Rovers who suffered their first loss of the season against Hougang United a few days ago.
DPMM FC head coach didn’t expect a flurry of goals as DPMM FC registered the largest marginal win this season. Steve Kean shared the goal difference can be very important in the near future.
He was happy that DPMM FC took their chances as compared to previous matches where they failed to make their chances count and dropped points.
Aide Iskandar, Courts Young Lions head coach, was very confident prior to the match but reality sunk in as his players couldn’t cope with the pressure as DPMM FC went on attack mode till the final whistle.
DPMM FC will now take on Harimau Muda, basement team in the S•League, this Friday at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.
Image courtesy of @ahmad_ajeeb
Courts Young Lions at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium
Steve Kean sporting an unusual white top
Roy O’Donovan scored the equalizer and it was downhill for Young Lions from there
”Masmeah” pose??
This was how they celebrate
Azwan Ali scored his first goal this season
Well, I won’t say that we show the whole movie but I managed to be invited by Sony Pictures (Singapore) as the bloggers from Singapore and I were invited to a press sneak preview of the first 15 minutes of Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. So, of course, I won’t be spoiling to you guys what we saw. Some scenes were more elaborated from the trailers that we are familiar with.
What blew me off is Golden Village Cinema (GVC) GV MAX 3D experience. It’s not the IMAX version but it’s the 3D experience that I enjoyed so much. This may sound cliche but the 3D format for the sequel is “AMAZING”. I can’t wait to come here again for the special premiere later this month at Golden Village Cinema at Vivo City.
A big shout out to Tiffany for recommending me and also to Sony Pictures Singapore for the special invitation. I’m truly honoured and I also get to meet other local bloggers from Singapore. One interesting blogger I met was Rachel who is a music blogger who covers on concerts and music in general and another was Hisham, a blogger who blogs about tech stuff and arts, well, mostly tech stuff.
Anyway, do listen to my latest podcast on our take on the characters as well as the experience at the Golden Village Cinema’s GV Max theatre powered by dolby Atmos Surround Sound.
The 3rd official trailer of The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Andrew Garfield as The Amazing Spider-Man and Jamie Foxx as Electro in the upcoming blockbuster
A blogger enjoying the artwork of Spider-man
@smithankyou also came for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 sneaks last Saturday
Thanks Tiffany Yong for the invite and met new blogger friends Jasmine and Michelle too. A selfie moment after the sneaks screening at GV MAX at Golden Village Cinema at Vivo City.
@tiffanyyongwt being interviewed for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 reaction
We are gonna be on TV *Woohoo* … well, kinda..
Met another blogger Melvin Lee of Awinsomelife.org
Blogger Huneyz being interviewed as well
Interesting art pieces during the private screening
I have always wondered how it is behind the scenes at Royal Plaza on Scotts, a hotel that has been around for 40 years and still growing strong. Today it’s running on full capacity and apparently it has been in this state for many weeks already. This just shows that Royal Plaza on Scotts is one of the most sought hotels among travelers and this is also a favourite hotel among Bruneians.
Last week I had the privilege to tour around the work place area of Royal Plaza on Scotts and I was impressed how this prestigious hotel take care of their associates in the hotel. Thank you, Julian, for the tour and I finally get to meet the General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts, Patrick Fiat who has been part of the hotel since 1998.
One of the rooms that that caught my eye was the CHILLAXLOUNGE where the staff of Royal Plaza is able to relax and chill during their breaks. Occasionally there will be a masseuse to pamper the staff. Thumbs up to the management in making this environment for the internal staff of Royal Plaza on Scotts.
You can follow them actively on Facebook, Twitter @royalplazatweet and instagram @royalplazaonscotts
Royal Plaza on Scotts recently had a mini carnival for in-house staff to commemorate 40 years of existence
The Wall of Fame to recognize the associates of RP
The Chillaxlounge
The sofa and bean bag area
I would love to hang out here too 😀 but it’s off limits
Patrick Fiat talking to the associates of RP before the anniversary night
Photo opportunity with Patrick Fiat from France
The pigeonhole at the office
Syed the doorman of Royal Plaza on Scotts during one of the family day events few decades ago
This is Syed currently and still working with RP for 37 years. A great man indeed.
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Catch the match tonight between DPMM FC and Courts Young Lions
This is an important game for DPMM FC to get back to winning ways after only gaining 1 point in the last two games. DPMM FC will take on Courts Young Lions who have been struggling in the S•League with only one point in the five games they have played. Despite the visitor’s being 2nd from bottom of the league, DPMM FC won’t take this match lightly.
Did you know the Young Lions are Singapore U-23 team? Their results may not be favourable but they came close in getting points against Woodlands and Tampines Rovers only to have their hopes dashed by late goals. They were also one of the teams to gain a point at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium with odds heavily against them last year. So this could be DPMM FC’s bogey team if DPMM FC fail to capitalize their home ground advantage.
Steve Kean expressed his thoughts, saying how challenging these matches can be tonight.
“I always think that these games are in a strange way just as difficult… if not, more difficult than playing against teams at the top of league,” said Kean in an interview with Yee Chun Leong of The Brunei Times yesterday at the Jerudong Mini Stadium.
“We may be better on paper but we all know that games are not won on paper. We will respect the other team and make sure we give them that,” he said. “They are a team filled with young players who will be eager to impress and try to get results. We must try to grab control of the game as early as we can. If we play anywhere near like against Tampines then I’m sure we will do very well,” continued the former Blackburn Rovers coach.
Aide Iskandar, coach of Singapore U-23 team, hopes his team can cause an upset against DPMM FC.
“Hopefully DPMM FC will be over-confident that my players are young and them slightly. Then they will see what my players are capable of, “ said Aide in an interview with Redzwan Kamarudin of The New Paper. “We still don’t have one of our main strikers, Sahil Suhaimi, and Jordan Webb is suspended so we are not at full strength.”
To those who are watching tonight, you can stand a chance to win an air ticket to Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta and there will be 8 other consolation prizes.
On another note, it was a surprise to see Tampines Rovers conceded 3 goals in the first 12 minutes as they suffered their first lost of the season in a 4-2 defeat by Hougang United.
DPMM FC coach Steve Kean (R) speaks to his players during yesterday’s training session at the Jerudong Mini Stadium. DPMM FC will play the Young Lions at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas tonight. Picture: BT/ Yee Chun Leong
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What’s blue, is the name of a South American city and is coming to KFC and the cinemas in Brunei? Rio 2 the movie’s merchandise will be selling in KFC outlets across Brunei ahead of the movie’s premiere date of 11th April 2014.
The merchandise, in the form of stationery box comes in two designs and it includes one pencil case, one eraser and one ruler each. Available as KFC Chicky Meal collectibles, customers can get the stationery sets for free when they purchase the Chicky Mini meal for only B$6.50 or they can buy the Chicky Mighty meal and get it with a top up B$3.00.
The Rio 2 Stationery box is now available at all outlets in Brunei for a limited time only while stock last.
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Catch the match this Sunday between DPMM FC and Courts Young Lions
Will we see future DPMM FC players from Sports School one day? This is a sure possibility as Sports School’s aim is to produce quality athletes and football is one of their schemes. Yesterday DPMM FC club management and players came to pay an official visit to Sports School.
Steve Kean, head coach of DPMM FC, hopes for a strong relationship between DPMM FC and Sports School and hopefully from there, they can identify new potential players.
Did you know that Azwan Ali used to be part of Sports School programme? Now he is playing for featured as DPMM FC’s first team player and he’s settling in well in his position, giving DPMM FC more attacking options.
Kean highlighted that Sports School can be a breeding ground in nurturing players as DPMM FC doesn’t have a youth academy so the bonding between DPMM FC and Sports School is vital.
DPMM FC had a motivational talk to the U-15 players football team from Sports School. DPMM FC club also gave match tickets to the Sports School to catch DPMM FC’s next home against Courts Young Lions this Sunday at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.
DPMM FC club manager Pg Hj Mohd Waslimin PSJ Pg Hj Abd Momin handed over the tickets to Sports School deputy principal Norilham Hj Jais
Steve Kean talking to the Under-15 players at Sports School
A question form the audience
Steve Kean, head coach of DPMM FC, giving some motivation to the students. Image courtesy of Yusri Adanan of The Brunei Times.
Photo opportunity with the players
Selfies with Steve Kean. Image courtesy of @_yaaaanneeee
Happening soon this month
Sukan Ria is back again and it’s happening from 27th April to 25th May 2014. This is another important event as it helps to create a bonding relationship between companies based in Brunei Darussalam through means of sports.
Registration is now open for company employers and employees wanting to compete for attractive cash prizes, medals and trophies in the 4th Sukan Ria Antara Syarikat (inter-company sports fest).
You can register yourself at D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Sunlit Advertising) or you can download the registration form here. You can contact the Marketing Department ad D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd at 245 3666 or email to event(a)dsunlit.com
For those registering, you will need to bring along your individual photographs of participants, registration fees and other supporting documents to D’Sunlit office in Beribi. You can check out their comprehensive details on the website but it’s a bit laggy because of the flash they have installed.
The competitive events will be Hiking Challenge, basketball, badminton, bowling, futsal and netball. The 4th Sukan Ria Antara Syarikat will kick-off on 27th April with hiking challenge and fun hike in the morning followed by Inter-Company Basketball Tournament.
The Sukan Ria Antara Syarikat 2014 is organised by the Labour Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is managed by D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd.
The registration deadline for each of the sports listed
Ronaldo Hotbox from KFC. Image courtesy of The Brunei Times.
Limited edition KFC & Ronaldo USB Thumb drive. With 6 different cool designs of 8gb Thumb drive up to choose from. Image courtesy of The Brunei Times.
With just months away from the world’s biggest sport tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, KFC is drumming up several promotions with Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most iconic sport figures in the world.
First is the Ronaldo Hotbox which features four signature burgers – Colonel Burger, Colonel Fish Burger, Zinger Burger and Cheesy Zinger Burger. Each Ronaldo Hotbox comes with a piece of chicken, 4 pieces of potato hash-round, and a regular size of carbonated drink. Customers can choose between the Colonel Burger Ronaldo HotBox (B$6.50), Colonel Fish Burger Ronaldo HotBox (B$7.90), Zinger Burger Ronaldo HotBox (B$8.90), and Cheesy Zinger Burger Ronaldo HotBox (B$9.50).
Then for KFC & Ronaldo premium collectors, watch out for the limited edition KFC & Ronaldo USB Thumb drive. With 6 different cool designs of 8gb Thumb drive up to choose from, KFC is ready to strike goals with their customers. The Ronaldo thumb drive is available for only B$10 with purchase of any KFC products. “ With Ronaldo winning the prestige FIFA Ballon d’Or award earlier this year, we are confident that the Ronaldo tied up promotions will be doing very well and we have some more coming up soon,” says Jonathan Bong, Senior Marketing Manager, KFC (B) Sdn Bhd.
Both the Ronaldo Hot Box and the Ronaldo USB Thumb drive is now available at any KFC outlets in Brunei for a limited time only while stock last.
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Check out the bruneihalal’s flatbreads
bruneihalal is proud to announce the addition of Flat Bread type products to their wide variety of ready-made meals under the brand’s flagship.
Among the products being launched is bruneihalal’s Multi-Grain Naans that combines an interesting medley of multi-grains over scrumptious flatbread, guaranteed to brighten up any bread basket. Others available are the plain naan, onion kulcha, garlic & coriander naan, aloo paratha and gobhi paratha.
The flatbreads have already hit the shelves and are available at major supermarkets in the country. This will add to the variety of BruneiHalal products that are already on the market, such as sparkling juices, microwaveable rice, ready-made cooking sauces, their ready-to-eat Dishes of India range and the recent addition of the locally-produced dipping sauce range available in original, extra hot, smoked fish (tahai) flavours and multi-purpose dipping sauce.
Members of the public are invited to drop by for a free sampling of the various bruneihalal selections at Jaya Hypermart until 4 April. The new flatbread range will also be available for tasting.
A list of supermarkets which retail bruneihalal products can be found at www.brunei-halal.com, or on the brand’s official Facebook page: Brunei Halal and also follow them on instagram @bruneihalal
Now you can try the samples of the bruneihalal’s flatbreads
Now you can try the sampling at Jaya Hypermart until tomorrow 4th April
His Excellency Zakaria Ahmad, Brunei High Commissioner to Australia (center) cutting the cake to officiate the launch of the first flight of Boeing 787 from Melbourne to Brunei Darussalam. Image courtesy of @marul69
Yay!! It’s almost complete. Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has finally launched their inaugural flight of the Dreamliner Boeing 787 of Royal Brunei Airlines from Melbourne city, Australia. Today also marked the first time that RB will use the new uniform on all RB flights. There have been many positive points on RB’s new uniform and this is part of RB’s rebranding program and it’s no surprise that its rebranding program has received a Distinction Award in 2014 100 Global Awards.
In officiating the inaugural event was His Excellency Zakaria Ahmad, Brunei High Commissioner to Australia. The 787 fleet departed for Brunei today bringing the first passengers from Melbourne to Brunei Darussalam.
Congratulations RB on the milestone and they have just received their 3rd 787 fleet in Brunei. There is so much too boast about the Dreamliner and this is a sign that RB is heading to the right direction, not just for the comfort of their passengers but also a profitable business in a long run. A big shout out to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for their leadership in reshaping RB into a boutique airline.
There are still more processes that need to refined and the biggest project to date is the renovation of the Brunei International Airport which has been undergoing major renovation under the direction of Brunei Economic Development Board.
Too bad I wasn’t able to join the inaugural flight from Melbourne due to the inaccessibility on my visa application. Good to know my social media buddy @marul69 was able to make it and hence, most of the pictures taken below are from his instagram 😀
His Excellency Zakaria Ahmad, Brunei High Commissioner to Australia launching the event before passengers go on board
His Excellency speaking to Brett McDougall, Country Manager Australia at Royal Brunei Airlines
The Dreamliner looks beautiful in the hangar
RB cupcakes anyone?
Passengers about to board the Dreamliner 787
Have you tried the Business Class of the 787?
The new uniform of RB is now officially being used
@marul69 with a cabin crew in her new uniform
I miss Melbourne and it was raining there lately
Fadhil, Fitri and Marul going for a Melbourne tour
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As I jogging pass the Adidas store at Pacific Plaza, Singapore earlier this morning, I was feeling devastated and heartbroken. I was so close yet so far. I missed the queue to get hold of the Adidas Flux Mulitcolour edition yesterday.
This pair was the most sought model among the Flux series. I can’t even buy on Adidas website as it stated “sold out”
The queue yesterday during the launch of the Flux series at Adidas store, Pacific Plaza. The queue started as early as 7:30am *sigh sigh*
This picture was taken the day before it was released and I thought I would have a great chance in owning a pair. Instead I ended up getting the other pairs of the printed Flux series. Boohoo
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