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Results last weekend

Results last weekend

Politeknik Brunei (PB) last weekend came back from a goal down to salvage a 1-1 draw against Curtin University in Group ‘A’ of the BIBD At-Tamwil University Cup 2015 at the Padang Kebajikan.

Curtin University, the only foreign team in the tournament, took the lead late in the first half as Tisalona Anak Joannes connected with a cross from Thad Bess Chia.

With a majority of the possession and numerous goal attempts, PB could not break the deadlock. Curtin goalkeeper, Jeremy Dom, was on impressive form to thwart PB’s front line of Mohammad Ikmal Hakim and Nur Adi Zulhusni.

The goalkeeper could only do so much when PB super substitute Mohd Hazim Hamzah’s flick header in the 74th minute curled into the goal. The goal was enough to earn PB a point in their last game of the tournament.

PB has now collected four points and sit in third position in Group ‘A’.

Meanwhile, Laksamana College of Business (LCB) beat Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology 2-1, thanks to an injury time goal (90+2) from Muhammad Azizan Akmal Haji Mataii.

Curtin University will next play UNISSA on June 3 at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium at the Police Headquarters.

The next match for the BIBD At-Tamwil University Cup 2015 will see a top of the table clash between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) on June 2 at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium at the Police Headquarter. Kick off will be at 7.45pm. Text courtesy of James Kon of Borneo Bulletin and images courtesy of Fazizul Haqimie.

For more updates, you can follow their Facebook page or instagram @attamwil_universitycup

Match between IGS and LCB

Match between IGS and LCB

Match between IGS and LCB

Match between IGS and LCB

Match between IGS and LCB

 

Hj Mohd Maszaiwardy bin Hj Masri, Assistant General Manager of Sales, Takaful Brunei Keluarga, Hjh Mahana binti Hj Ajak, Deputy General Manager of Takaful Brunei Keluarga and Nooramal Fitriyah Abdul Rahim, Sales Executive Officer, Sales Department of Takaful Brunei Keluarga

The popular short term investment is back!! Takaful Brunei Keluarga (TBK) previously held this special promotion two years ago back in 2013 and it was a big hit. This time round, the stakes are way better. For those who are not aware of Nur Savings from TBK, it’s basically a short term investment (maximum two years) where you will be insured and also gain interest from the savings at a profit of 2% per annum for two years.

The single minimum payment os BND 2,000 and there is no cap for the payment. Previously it was capped at BND 50,000 but now interested parties can inject any amount they feel comfortable with. The 2% interest is a pretty high return as compared to the banks in Brunei. Hence not only you save and get protected, you also earn the extra 2% from your savings. So imagine yourself investing BND 500,000 or even BND 1 million. That would be a great returns in a space of two years only. Awesome deal!!!

This promotion is open to all residents of Brunei Darussalam which means as long as you have an IC (green, purple or yellow), you will be eligible. For those interested parties, you can call TBK’s Certified Financial Planners at 223 1100 during office hours.

The media asking questions during the press conference

Hjh Mahana explained to the media the benefits of Nur Savings

 

Be a member of Skin Food and enjoy the privileges

Be a member of Skin Food and enjoy the privileges

The once a year members’ day is back at Skin Food Brunei. From 31st May – 2nd June 2015, members are entitled to enjoy a 30% discount off the original price on all items. The event comes as a means of thanking Skin Food Brunei’s loyal customers.

For those of you non-members who are eager for the hefty discount, worry not, as Skin Food is giving the opportunity to sign up for membership with just a $10 transaction, generously reduced from the usual $40. New members will also receive a lovely welcoming gift. Benefits include 10% discount on purchases, birthday vouchers and exclusive members-only promotions.

Skin Food is also giving away lots of fun free gifts, such $5 vouchers for purchases up to $50, while purchases above $88 get a limited edition manicure set. Purchases above $108 will receive a highly collectable Black Sugar enamel pouch, suitable for travelling with your favourite products!

Skin Food is one of the top skin and body care brands, that is well known for their plant and fruit based products that incorporate natural ingredients to “feed the skin”. Among some of their latest product lines is the introduction of the Argan Oil Silk Hair Care Range, and their Premium Tomato whitening skin care range.

 

The winners of the AMBD Treasure Hunt – Team Victorious Secret. Image courtesy of Armtrix Enterprise.

1st runner-up of the AMBD Treasure Hunt – Team A Square who won themselves two iPad Mini. Image courtesy of Armtrix Enterprise.

2nd runner-up of the AMBD Treasure Hunt – Blackjack who won two Garmin F15 watches. Image courtesy of Armtrix Enterprise.

We have winners from AMBD Treasure Hunt last weekend. The response was overwhelming and the organizers had to turn down others because it was only limited to 30 teams of two. The treasure hunt went on for two hours and there were given tasks to complete and the top 5 winners will be awarded. The first prize was a pair of tickets to Kuala Lumpur and it was won by team Victorious Secret where they also earned a trophy and a Good Life coin bank.

AMBD Day 2015 had been a successful event, spanning over 3 days and it was showcased at the ICC to create awareness on savings among the community. There has been many queries to the new notices and directives from the AMBD but then it’s all for the benefit of the community and also educating them on the importance of savings.

On 28th May 2015, they have released five notices – Total Debt Service Ratio, Unsecured Personal Credit Facility, Unsecured Personal Financing Facility, Consolidation Loan Scheme and Service Fee/Charges. You can read more of the notices here, taken from the AMBD website.

The Total Debt Service Ratio may be taken in the wrong context but if you look deeply, the positive aspect is that it will ease the burden of the borrower and also allow the borrower to have a better and sufficient disposable income. The other good point is that now the applicant can get a loan up to 18 times its net salary as compared to the previous one by 12 times. The maximum repayment period remains unchanged at six years.

These new directives may not be favourable for the banks in terms of gains but it will be a win-win situation for both the financial institution and consumers in a long run. Ok, enough on my rant on loan caps. Congratulations to the winners of the AMBD Treasure Hunt.

Group photo with the treasure hunters. Image courtesy of Armtrix Enterprise.

Participants hunting for crew

Participants hunting for crew

Participants hunting for crew

Participants hunting for crew

Piccolo Cafe enjoying brisk business during AMBD 2015 event and I had a photo with the founder of the cafe

 

There’s a clearance sale at Harajuku Boutique until 15th June. The boutique is located near Thien-Thien Gadong.

The owner of Harajuku Boutique is also looking for a buyer for the shop.

 

Skin Food Brunei launches the renewed Premium Lettuce & Cucumber Watery line. It is an upgraded version of the previous Lettuce & Cucumber line which had been in the market for the past 8 years..

The Premium Lettuce  & Cucumber Watery Line has a higher percentage of the key ingredients and contains premium grade of sustainable lettuce and cucumber plants from one of Korea’s 100 stars farm , the Jang-an farm. In addition the line contains witch hazel extract and parsley extract which hydrates and prevents break outs.

The line has six products ranging from cream to toner and a skin mist spray which helps to cool and refresh the skin after a hot day.

Skin Food is one of the top skin and body care brands, that is well known for their plant and fruit based products that incorporate natural ingredients to “feed the skin”.

 

In conjunction with the upcoming 2015 Australian Open, Grand Motors Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in Brunei Darussalam conducted the Kia Lucky Drive to Australia promotion from 1st September to 30th November 2014.

Almost 650 customers who purchased Kia vehicles were qualified in this promotion. However, only 10 participants were shortlisted last 3 December to qualify for the grand draw.  The grand draw was held as culmination of this promo at the Kia Showroom last 5th December. Present during the draw was Grand Motors Sdn Bhd’s Managing Director – Mr. Frankie Ho, Executive Director – Haji Shaiful Rizal Bin Pehin Dato DR Haji Ahmad, Baiduri Finance Berhad’s Sales Manager Sales Manager – Hj Muhammad Ali Bin BM Hj Metusin and from BIBD AT-Tamwil Berhad’s Operation Manager Hj Md Said Bin Hj Zania, Assistant Marketing & PR Manager – Asharul Bin Norshari Kamaluddin.

Maslina Bte Baha was the lucky winner who walked away with a trip for two to Australia while Budiman Bin Ambai won with a Macbook Air, while Md Ridaudin bin Ahmad Obaidah won a brand new iPhone 6.

Maslina Bte Baha won a trip for two to Australia, Budiman Bin Ambai won with a Macbook Air and Md Ridaudin bin Ahmad Obaidah won a brand new iPhone 6

The prizes as part of KIA lucky draw prizes

 

ZALORA, Asia’s Online Fashion Destination, launched its first ever digital pop-up store at the DST Carnival 2014.

The 300 square-feet pop-up store is equipped with iPads and tablets that will allow customers to browse through the ZALORA website with ease. Shoppers had the opportunity to try on the apparels in the store and at the same time experience online shopping with the cashless transaction offer at the digital pop-up store.

“We are excited to join the DST Carnival in Brunei. We are giving Brunei shoppers a chance to experience a new form of shopping,” said Marketing Director of ZALORA, Luca Barberis. “ZALORA is committed to delivering the latest fashion anywhere in South East Asia and now it’s the time for Brunei shoppers to enjoy the digital pop-up store experience,” he added.

During the carnival, shopaholics in Brunei had the chance to explore a new shopping experience exclusively from ZALORA, featuring ZALORA’s own private labels such as ZALORA and ZALIA. Items at the store ranged from between BND12 to BND76, the store displayed an assortment of shoes, bags, dresses and other ensembles and was open to walk-in customers for three days, with exclusive and exciting discounts available during the final hours of the DST Carnival.

Marketing Director of ZALORA, Luca Barberis, at ZALORA first ever digital pop-up store at DST Carnival 2014 last weekend