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Epic Bali
I finally get to meet an inspirational icon for humanitarian, David Atthowe famously known as Nomadic Lion for his humanitarian project
He was excited to meet up my good friend SY and yes, David does own a smart phone (Nokia)
Did you know that his bag pack weighs at least 10 kilo? So what’s inside the bag? His notebook, camping gear equipment, hammock, 2 set of clothes, medical kit and survival kit to name a few. He uses a trolley which he hopes to refine to make it more practical for his walking journey.
Did you know that he loves cheese cakes? He applauded on the cheese cakes he tried at one of the places near Mount KK and the best he tried was in Europe. So peeps, anything with baked cheesecake, he is sold 😀
David walked from indoor stadium to Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources and he was greeted with the team from Tourism Development Department headed by Mariani Sabtu, Acting Director of Tourism Development Department.
During that 1 kilometre journey, he had some runners joining the short walk with him.
David talking to the media at the press conference
A notice that David will be heading to Sports School on Saturday morning
He prefers to walk in this than sneakers and he hardly gets blisters even on his sole. Amazing!!
Seng Yee’s wish came true and she caught up with David
ZALORA, Asia’s leading online fashion destination, unveiled an exclusive new collection during a private showcase event at Black Box MAP, Publika Solaris Dutamas, on November 4th. PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional features 18 looks that incorporate the symbolic pink ribbon in support of breast cancer awareness.
“It’s an honour for ZALORA to host this fashion show. We are truly inspired by the survivors and we anticipate great support from the public,” said Managing Director of ZALORA Malaysia, Giulio Xiloyannis. He further explained that all profits will be directed to Pink Ribbon Deeds (PRIDE) Foundation to aid in their research and treatment efforts for breast cancer patients. ZALORA hopes to raise over RM150,000 for the cause.
“Neither ZALORA nor Jovian Mandagie will make any profits from this launch, we seek to generate as much awareness as possible for PRIDE’s noble cause and both myself and Jovian are proud to have been given the chance to invest our time and abilities into something far more important than mere everyday business,” continued Xiloyannis.
The star-studded event was attended by local celebrities such as Megan Tan, Serena C. and Nadine Ann Thomas, socialites as well as esteemed members of the media. The event also showcased and celebrated some of PRIDE’s breast cancer survivors in honour of their resilience and strength against the illness.
“PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional is designed beautifully and with passion to celebrate the strong spirit that breast cancer survivors embody. It is the perfect representation to show how tough women can be” said local renowned designer, Jovian Mandagie.
Dato’ Azrene Abdullah, Chairman of PRIDE highlighted the importance of raising awareness for the cause “as breast cancer affects 1 in every 19 of all the important women in our lives. Which is why support from noble corporations such as from ZALORA, Jovian Mandagie and Bank Simpanan Nasional is important and would go a long way in creating more awareness and education for early detection, as early as college and secondary school level even,” she added.
Dato’ Azrene Abdullah, Chairman of PRIDE
Managing Director of ZALORA Malaysia, Giulio Xiloyannis
Jovian Mandagie introducing the PRIDE Collection at ZALORA
Inspired by the dignity and grace of a woman, Jovian dedicated this collection to the strong and courageous survivors of breast cancer. The collection comprises of an array of beautiful blouses, skirts and dresses that feature the significant pink ribbon in detailing and embellishments. The designer pieces are primarily fabricated in pastel coloured chiffon and are priced at RM 200 to RM 400 each.
The collection is the outcome of the combined efforts of ZALORA, Jovian Mandagie, PRIDE and Bank Simpanan Nasional. These four entities came together to generate awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Jovian putting his extraordinary talent into the design of the pieces, ZALORA fully funding several hundred thousand Ringgit or their manufacturing costs and distribution costs and Bank Simpanan Nasional fully funding the launch event and photo shooting sessions for the look book of the collection. All players are operating in a non-profit environment with regard to this collection, whereby all profits would go to PRIDE as sponsorship for their cause.
PRIDE Collection by Jovian Mandagie for ZALORA, brought to you by Bank Simpanan Nasional was released after the preview presentation on November 4th at 5.00pm and is now available on ZALORA.com.my and in Jovian stores.
PRIDE Shine Top, PRIDE Hope Skirt and PRIDE Hope Skirt. Click image to enter.
PRIDE Passion Top, PRIDE Faith Jubah and PRIDE Passion Top. Click image to enter.
PRIDA Phoenix Top, PRIDE Faith Jubah and PRIDE Precious Top. Click image to enter.
On top of that, you will get a taste of the savoury black pepper sauce on their dark coloured beef patties. With a tasty combination of sliced onions, what can go wrong with the new Black Pepper Beef Burger.
You can order in single, double of triple beef patties or you can also opted for their beef patty sandwich.
This is only a limited time promotion before the Satay Burger kicks in. You can order them at their existing outlets at Bandar and Brunei International Airport.
Get a taste of the Black Pepper Beef Burger from Burger King
You can order in a meal too
KFC’s Bombay Fiery Crunch
Made with fresh, succulent chicken, marinated with special spices and chilies, Bombay Fiery Crunch is battered with Crunchy Cornflakes and fried to perfection. “It’s specially made for spicy food lover with that added crunch and we know a lot of Bruneians are fans of both spicy and crunchy,” said Jonathan Bong, Senior Marketing Manager, KFC B Sdn Bhd.
The Bombay Fiery Crunch is available in two-piece chicken combo and three-piece chicken combo which comes with Cheezy Wedges, Butterscotch bun and Sjora Mango drink at B$7.40 and B$9.80.
For a bigger group dining in friends and family gathering, there are choices of Bombay Feast A and Feast B. Bombay Feast A comes with nine-piece Bombay Fiery Crunch, a large Cheezy Wedges, a large Whipped Potato, and a large bottle of Pepsi at B$27.70; Bombay Feast B includes fiveteen-piece Bombay Fiery Crunch, a Jalapeno & Onion Strips, a large Whipped Potato, and a large bottle of Pepsi at only B$42.40.
Bombay Fiery Crunch is now available at all KFC outlets for a limited time only.
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BIBD, via its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, showed its full support for Asari Rashid to become the first Bruneian to participate in the Polar Circle Marathon. BIBD’s support for Asari was aimed to create and raise awareness for developing a community that cares, whilst playing its role as an integral and strong partner of the community. This partnership is developed to encourage a positive influence and inspire other members of the community to support similar awareness raising efforts.
Asari is an epileptic PhD student from Newcastle University, UK and a lecturer in Institut Teknologi Brunei. He is also the 1st Bruneian to run the Polar Circle Marathon, participating in the Polar Bear Challenge, which tested his ability to run both the marathon and a half-run within the two days of the competition.
Earlier before the Polar Circle Marathon, Asari mentioned, “I’ve had a lot of people telling me it’s difficult but this is something I really want to try.” Asari, clearly unfazed by the idea of the run, continued, “I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2009 with tendency of having seizures but it has never stopped me from doing what I love. I am also very thankful to BIBD for providing me with the opportunity to embark on my dream, as together we are able to show the world that everyone has the ability to succeed, regardless of their drawbacks.
“I was inspired to take the feat in order to raise awareness of the needs of people with diseases and show that we are both resilient and determined not to let it become an obstacle in pursuing our dreams including achieving better education. Everyone needs education and it will start from their adolescence, children need to be given as much opportunity in life as possible.”
Asari is no stranger to long distance running, having trained with the Tyne Bridge Harriers running club, had already competed in numerous challenges including completed a Aviva Singapore Ironman 70.3, three marathons, and an Ultramarathon “The Wall” from Carlisle to Newcastle Gateshead, which saw him running 110km miles in an impressive 15hrs and 55mins. The Polar Circle Marathon included a classic 42.195km marathon and a half marathon. The Marathon was held in the worst running conditions of under – 20°C in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland for two consecutive days.
Starting at Kangerlussuaq, the run passes the endless ice and arctic tundra of Greenland, which makes up the glacial deposit landscapes and soundless arctic desert. Part of the route takes place on the 100,000-year-old ice sheet but the main part of the race is run on roads, mostly covered in snow that connects to the inland ice just north of the Polar Circle.
Asari Rashid, an epileptic PhD student from Newcastle University, UK and a lecturer in Institut Teknologi Brunei became the first Bruneian to run the Polar Circle Marathon. Image courtesy of Asari Rashid.
Asari Rashid with new found buddies at the Polar Circle Marathon
A similar effort for awareness, BIBD’s ALAF Programme (Advocating Life-Long Learning for An Aspiring Future), provides a similar avenue for all members of the public to support and provide assistance to underprivileged and orphaned students, through sponsorships of basic needs, educational items and welfare, as well as mentoring and counselling, so that the students can stay focused on their education and maximise their potential. Through ALAF, BIBD hopes to lend its support to His Majesty’s 2035 vision of achieving a 100 per cent level of education and over time, reduce poverty in Brunei.
To further support the aspiration of this program and to enable the deserving students to pursue their education and dreams, members of the public are welcome to provide contributions with a minimum of B$1.01 via the bank’s e-banking channels, BIBD Online, BIBD Mobile, or use any BIBD ATM machines. The public can also use the standing instruction function in their accounts to provide a continuous donation stream into the ALAF account at 1018181811.
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Netcom 19th Anniversary and you can stand a chance to win a notebook. So far there have been hundreds of shares and likes on Netcom Computer House Facebook page. So keep them coming. Click image to find out more.
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Happening this Sunday – Charity Car Boot Sale organised by Jerudong Park Medical Centre
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) has opened another window for applications to its “GRANT for the Development of Local ICT and Digital Media Industries” from 1 November 2014 to 31 December 2014.
The AITI GRANT offers partial funding opportunities for local businesses as well as foreign companies with local partners from the ICT and digital media fields to acquire enhancement, ownership and marketing assistance for their existing “Brunei-Made” product or prototype that has significant commercial viability. There are three (3) grant types available, namely:
a) Enhancement Grant – for improving and upgrading existing products;
b) Ownership Grant – for obtaining certification and quality management systems such as trademarks, patent, and IPR; and
c) Marketing Grant – for marketing and improving existing branding, packaging, design or labeling.
The grant amount varies depending on the type of grant applied and the classification of the businesses. Each applicant is allowed to apply for more than one grant type for the same product with a maximum cap of B$300,000 per category within eighteen (18) months project duration.
To be eligible for the AITI GRANT, an applicant must have valid AITI Accredited Business (AAB) Status and has financial capability to inject an initial amount of self-funding prior to the start of the GRANT project. The applicant must also have developed an existing product or prototype and wishes to obtain the grant to improve and enhance the technological aspects of the product, to improve marketing strategies, as well as to acquire a wider coverage of Intellectual Property Rights protection for their product.
Applications will be evaluated based on four main criteria: technical merits, commercial potential, financial resources, and project plan and capacity to deliver. Further evaluation will also emphasize on Brunei-Made elements of the proposed product as well as the relevancy to any of the following areas: application tools and platforms, communication, e-learning, financial industry application, government and public sectors, health and wellbeing, social inclusion and community, industrial application, media and entertainment technology, ICT research and development, retail and supply chain management, security, and sustainability and environment technology.
AITI Grant Scheme
AITI’s GRANT was initiated to assist the local ICT companies to further develop their ICT and digital media related products and encourage R&D activities and capabilities in producing local innovative Brunei Made products with commercial potential through Government funding.
Since its inception in 2010, AITI has awarded grant to fourteen local ICT and digital media related businesses with an overall amount of B$1.9 million funded under the National Development Plan. To date, ten recipients have already completed their grant projects where some of these products have been now made readily available in the market. The first GRANT recipient, MARS Enterprise, has successfully developed their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and has penetrated the overseas market within this region.
Two recipients, John Harith Technology Sdn Bhd and ZimacSilicon Technologies Sdn Bhd, have successfully run their pilot projects on Halal Food Traceability System and iCLID, respectively with the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Customs and Immigration Department. Other grant recipients include Crescent Sdn Bhd, Alif Technologies Sdn Bhd, BruGPS Technologies Sdn Bhd, Syarikat Indah Sejahtera Development and Services Sdn Bhd, Ambuyart Animations Company, Cinematicpro Services, Mediahikmah, PHMD Publishing Company, SocialBuzz Advertising, MeSixty Sdn Bhd and Giftbox Enterprise Sdn Bhd.
AITI is pleased to invite all eligible ICT and digital media businesses to apply for the AITI GRANT before the closing on Wednesday, 31 December 2014 by 4.30pm. For more information and guidelines on the AITI GRANT, please visit AITI’s website, www.aiti.gov.bn/AITIGRANT. Individual consultation sessions are also provided. For further enquiries, interested applicants can contact Farihah or Tajul Ariffin of Industry Development Group at 2366659/ 2366681 / 2323232 ext. 6681 (during office hours) or
via email at farihah.said@aiti.gov.bn / ariffin.hassan@aiti.gov.bn.
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