Borneo Bulletin articles from August 2010

Borneo Bulletin archives from August 2010

Royal congratulatory messages to M'sia.
August 31, 2010... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to His Majesty Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al- Muktafi Billah Shah, the Yang Di-Pertuan...

Dental service open during school holidays.
August 31, 2010... The Ministry of Health has announced that the dental service for children is open during the third term school holiday from September 4-18, 2010, except on Friday and Sunday. The service is located on the first floor, Block C of National...

Concern over big hole in Tutong.
August 31, 2010... Jalan Mungkom is the main road people use to visit the 'Wasai Bedanu' tourist attraction. A concerned public member said the hole was initially small but the condition of the road worsened due to the incessant rain over the past few days. ...

Over $600 donated to Learning Ladder Society.
August 31, 2010... The Katakijau Humanitarian Relief Support Group yesterday contributed over $600 to the Learning Ladder Society. The money was raised from donations collected during last weekend's Nasi Briyani Amal 2010 event, where 500 packets of Nasi Briyani...

Treat for young footballers.
August 31, 2010... In conjunction with the month of Ramadhan, the Manager of Muara Vella FC, Mohamad Tunjang, hosted a breaking of fast gathering for the club's U-14 (Under 14) players as an appreciation for their good performance as a team. The gathering, which...

Youths observe religious event during Ramadhan.
August 31, 2010... The students of Tilawah al-Quran Youth Scheme, Islamic Studies Department in the Brunei-Muara District held a khatam al-Quran event at the Beribi Religious School's hall. The event began with the recital of doa before the reading of al- Quran...

JASPER Brunei III organises religious event.
August 31, 2010... In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, the committee members of JAPSER Brunei III held a mass recital of surah yaasiin and doa tahlil at Rimba II Primary School Sukma Indera multipurpose hall recently. JAPSER Brunei III religious,...

Consultative Council holds khatam al-Quran ceremony.
August 31, 2010... Some 40 members from the Women Religious Body participated in a khatam al-Quran ceremony organised by the committees of the Women's Religious Body and Consultative Council of Kampong Panchor Murai at Kampong Panchor Murai Mosque. The guest of...

Farewell audience to Thai Ambassador.
August 31, 2010... His Royal Highness Prince Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, yesterday consented to receive in audience Mr Phithak Phrombubpha, the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand. Mr...

Tahlil for His Majesty's late parents.
August 31, 2010... Forty-six committee members and residents of Mukim Keriam organised a tahlil for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit at the Royal Mausoleum yesterday morning in...

Used gold trading business launched.
August 31, 2010... The Seria Malay Berhad Federation and Business Cooperative (KPPMS) held its 28th Annual General meeting in Seria, Belait District. The guest of honour, Chairman of Keris Emas Berhad Business Cooperative from Malaysia Encik Md Zamri Mohamad...

Tutong Khatam al-Quran.
August 31, 2010... Fifty adult class students in Kampong Bukit Panggal and Penanjong Garrison Tutong took part in a Majlis Khatam al-Quran held in the Bukit Panggal Tutong Primary School Hall. The ceremony started with the recitation of the surah al-fatihah led...

Remembering the dearly departed.
August 31, 2010... As the month of Ramadhan is coming to an end, families are visiting cemeteries to pay respect to the departed. The family of Hj Abdul Hamid bin PDP Hj Abu Bakar from Kampong Luagan Dudok Tutong visited the cemeteries at Pengkalan Jalur and...

Motivational talk by ex-students.
August 31, 2010... PAP Hjh Masna secondary school yesterday held a counselling and career forum to 167 students who will sit for their 'O' level examination this year. The speakers were three former students who excelled in their 'O' level examinations in 2008...

PAKATAN in Tutong holds khatam ceremony.
August 31, 2010... Various religious programmes have been held to enliven the Nuzul al- Quran celebration as well as the atmosphere of Ramadhan. In conjunction with this, more than 20 members of the female former government staff association (PAKATAN) in the...

Religious event at Kg Sinaut Mosque.
August 31, 2010... In conjunction with the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, various organisations are holding productive activities, such as the tedarus al-Quran, to seek blessings from Allah the Almighty. Recently, the Muslimah of Tutong District Mosques also...

64 orphans receive donations.
August 31, 2010... Sixty-four Muslim orphans from Kampong Sengkurong 'A', Kg Sengkurong 'B', Kg Tanjong Nangka, Kg Kulapis, Kg Lugu and Kg Katimahar recently received donations at Sultan Sharif Ali Mosque in Sengkurong. The presentation ceremony was organised...

QQeStore partners with Reebonz.
August 31, 2010... Brunei's leading online shopping website QQeStore in partnership with the Asia-Pacific region's largest online premium luxury store, Reebonz, is set to bring a unique online luxury and branded retail experience, offering a very wide range of...

SRHT Maths Week comes to an end.
August 31, 2010... The Academic Committee of Haji Tarif Primary School in Kampong Tamoi Tengah held a closing day ceremony for its Mathematics Week yesterday. The closing ceremony was held at the school's open hall and saw all students from pre-school to Year...

Fire leaves family of 8 homeless.
August 31, 2010... It was a sad day for the residents of a two-storey wooden house in Kampong Anggerek Desa as a fire engulfed their dwelling and left them homeless. To make matters worse, two cars parked beneath the house were completely destroyed in the...

New facilities at Kalamasi Cemetery.
August 31, 2010... The Kalamasi Cemetery in Kampong Kasat recently got upgraded with the addition of a new facility and renovation to the external flight of stairs. The construction work, which was completed prior to Ramadhan, is providing visitors with easier...

PESAKA holds donation ceremony for less fortunate.
August 31, 2010... Tutong's Keriam Malay Association (PESAKA) with the cooperation of the Keriam Village Consultative Council and the takmir committee members of the Keriam Mosque held a ceremony, which saw orphans and special needs individuals of the Keriam...

Nottingham Trent University representative in town.
August 31, 2010... A representative from Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Ms Emily Page, will be available to hold discussions with students interested in pursuing their studies at the university on September 1 and 2 at HRD between 2.30pm and 5pm. NTU is a...

Bruneian Chinese celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival.
August 31, 2010... Bruneian Chinese celebrated the Hungry Ghost festival to pay their respects for the souls of the dead. People observe the Hungry Ghost Festival in Brunei by offering prayers to the deceased relatives, burn joss sticks, paper money and offer...

'Nasi Briyani Amal 2010' coupons on sale at OGH.
August 31, 2010... In an effort to contribute to the needy and support the community in the holy month of Ramadhan, Orchid Garden Hotel is organising a "Nasi Briyani Amal 2010" charity drive. Over 500 packs of Nasi Briyani Chicken are on sale for $10 each since...

Eyesore at Sungai Kebun.
August 31, 2010... An old car has been abandoned by its owner at the Kampong Ayer residents parking lot near the Sungai Kebun Fire Station and Mosque. The irresponsible act has become an eyesore to the public and tourists. H Afiq

RBPF holds tahlil and charity event.
August 31, 2010... The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) organised a tahlil and charity for families and orphans of the B2 branch of the force. Commissioner of Police, Pehin Datu Kerma Setia Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin bin Jalani, attended the event and presented...

BIBD hosts 'iftar' for Taman Nurhidayah.
August 31, 2010... Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) hosted an iftar (breaking of fast) ceremony yesterday for individuals under the welfare home of Taman Nurhidayah at Tarindak Restaurant, Jerudong Polo Club. The event, held through BIBD's Corporate...

British High Commission to launch 'Digital Scrapbook for Brunei Students in UK'.
August 31, 2010... The British High Commission would be launching a project entitled "Digital Scrapbook for Brunei Students in UK" soon with the aim of analysing the experiences of Bruneians who have spent several years in British universities. Mr Rob Fenn, the...

Sengkurong 'B' women's group holds tedarus.
August 31, 2010... Sengkurong 'B' Village Consultative Council Women's Group committee members yesterday afternoon held a tedarus at the residence of its chairwoman, Hajah Rukiah binti Haji Md Yassin in the village. The event began with the recital of surah...

Man sneaks across forest to be with Bruneian children.
August 31, 2010... An alleged illegal immigrant has confessed to walking for more than four hours through a swampy forest at Sg Tujoh border to sneak into Brunei. The Malaysian Iban man was arrested in an operation conducted in Jln Perumahan Setinggan Api-Api,...

Family gathers for khatam al-Quran, religious events.
August 31, 2010... Haji Hamdani Omar (HHBO) and family members, including children, grandchildren and in-laws held a khatam al-Quran ceremony at his residence in Kampong Lambak Kiri Housing Scheme. Present at the event were Haji Ahmad Husain, Lambak Kiri...

Experiencing Pattani's way of life & culture.
August 31, 2010... I was allocated to teach in Satripathanah School, a female secondary school, STPRI Southern Thailand version, tucked away in the suburbs of Mueng Pattani (Pattani town), Kg Kerusue. There are 27 teachers comprising 16 teachers teaching...

Search continues for missing actor at Jerudong Beach.
August 31, 2010... The missing veteran actor Haji Rais bin Banih, popularly known as Liau Badar, was not found yesterday as a massive search conducted by the Fire and Rescue, Marine Police and Royal Brunei Armed Forces continued. He was reported missing on...

Ministry fetes 'School Leadership' educators.
August 31, 2010... The Ministry of Education has time and time again pledged its commitment in providing quality education for the youths of Brunei Darussalam through its numerous programmes not only for students but also for the nation's educators. Earlier...

37 nurses, midwives complete khatam al-Quran.
August 31, 2010... Some 37 nurses and midwives from Community Health Services division of the Health Services Department, Ministry of Health yesterday took part in a khatam al-Quran ceremony held in conjunction with the International Nurses and Midwives Day 2010...

Sengkurong orphans receive Raya hampers, donations.
August 31, 2010... With the eagerly anticipated Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival just around the corner, young children are especially excited as the celebration invites them to indulge in an array of goodies served in the homes of families and friends. In the...

Brunei journalists join China-Asean media tour.
August 31, 2010... Two local journalists left the country yesterday to attend the 2010 China-Asean Media Tour to Guangxi in China, from today till September 9, as part of efforts to promote the upcoming 7th China- Asean Expo (CAEXPO) in October. Pui Jeng Leong,...

3 killed in horrific crash.
August 31, 2010... Three Bruneian women, including a teenager, died in a horrific road accident Sunday near Lawas in the neighbouring Malaysian state of Sarawak while on their way back to Brunei. Their four-wheel drive vehicle was involved in a collision with...

New Brunei-Labuan vehicle ferry service ready for operation.
August 31, 2010... The trail run for the first ever Brunei to Labuan vehicle ferry service went smoothly yesterday, ready to transport vehicles to the duty free island by early next month. Operated by PKL Jaya Sdn Bhd, the Shuttle Hope vehicle ferry left the...

Coming together as one to ease burden of needy & less fortunate.
August 31, 2010... RTB's community project, "Jalinan Kasih", strives to ease the burden of the needy and less fortunate such as single mothers, senior citizens, special children, orphans and needy family members of RTB staff who have been identified through the...

Veteran actor feared drowned.
August 30, 2010... Brunei's veteran actor Awg Hj Rais bin Banih, popularly known as Liau Badar, has been reported missing and feared drowned after an empty boat and fishing net were found at Jerudong Beach yesterday. The 74-year-old was found missing around...

Showcase of Brunei artworks.
August 30, 2010... Young and veteran local artists now have a temporary platform to showcase their artworks and other creative skills after the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, in cooperation with Yayasan, Brunei Art Forum and Fifth Generation Artists,...

50 attend Tedarus al-Quran.
August 30, 2010... Fifty female government officers and staff attended a Tedarus al- Quran event at Sungai Hanching Muara yesterday. The guest of honour was Datin Hjh Edah bte Mohd Noor, head of BISTARI. The event began with a mass recital of al-fatihah. ...

Khatam al-Quran ceremony for adults.
August 30, 2010... Adult religious class students at Sekolah Ugama Pg Anak Puteri Rashidah Saadatul Bolkiah held a Khatam al-Quran ceremony. The 50 students taught by Dayangku Hajah Zaliha came from the religious school and from the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital...

Quran reading completion marks Nuzul al-Quran.
August 30, 2010... Forty participants completed the Quran reading ceremony held at Perpindahan Lambak Kanan Mosque in conjunction with the Nuzul al- Quran on the 17th day of the holy month of Ramadhan. The head imam, Hj Jofri bin Hj Abidin, led the recital of...

Teachers join Khatam al-Quran ceremony.
August 30, 2010... Two hundred forty one teachers and school administrators took part in a religious activity at the Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque yesterday morning. The participants from the Brunei I area recited the holy Quran followed by the recitation...

Bismi Trading ready to light up Hari Raya.
August 30, 2010... With just two more weeks to go before the Hari Raya festivities get under way, Bruneians are busy preparing for the upcoming celebrations by stocking up on cakes, furniture, decorations such as flowers and lights, as well as traditional clothes....

A culture of reading the Quran.
August 30, 2010... A culture of reading the Quran is actively supported in Brunei and is further encouraged during the holy month of Ramadhan in religious gatherings such as in khatam al-Quran ceremonies. The patrons of mosques in the Tutong District performed...

Khatam Al-Quran at Kg Kupang Mosque.
August 30, 2010... Ramadhan is the time of year when various religious events tend to be hosted by both individuals and organisations in the public and private sectors for the purpose of receiving multiple blessings. An organisation that was established on...

100 scout members hold tahlil at Royal Mausoleum.
August 30, 2010... Some 100 members of the Brunei Darussalam Scout Association hosted a tahlil for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit at the Royal Mausoleum yesterday. Present at...

Artist showcases 'Art from the Heart'.
August 30, 2010... Jadyn's Art Gallery is now showcasing the creative artworks and paintings of a Malaysian budding artist, Debora Teo at the art gallery in Jalan Pretty, Kuala Belait. Housewife and mother of two, Debora Teo, who had been creating artworks as...

Royalty at launch of art gallery.
August 30, 2010... His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul 'Azim, the Royal Patron of Brunei Art Forum, yesterday graced the Brunei Young Artists' Paintings Gallery at the open area of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports with...

Batu Marang Mosque holds first khatam al-Quran.
August 30, 2010... The first ever khatam al-Quran was held at the Batu Marang Mosque in conjunction with Nuzul al-Quran celebration. The khatam al-Quran was held for mosque youths of Zone II area and was organised by the mosque officers for Zone II in Brunei-Muara...

SCB hosts sungkai gathering.
August 30, 2010... More than 180 employees from Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) broke fast together at a sungkai gathering hosted by the bank's Recreational Club. The sungkai dinner was held at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom, The Empire Hotel and Country Club,...

18 orphans from Kg Masin and Bebatik receive donations.
August 30, 2010... The Kampung Masin Consultative Council and members of the committee held a donation ceremony to some 18 orphans from Kampung Masin and Bebatik that took place in Kampung Masin mosque. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Awang...

4-in-1 religious event at Kg Panchor Murai mosque.
August 30, 2010... Panchor Murai and Imang Village Consultative Council committee together with Kampung Panchor Murai Takmir Mosque committee yesterday held a four-in-one ceremony - khatam al-Quran, tahlil, donation for orphans and a talk - at Kampung Panchor...

Annual communal activity before Hari Raya.
August 30, 2010... The Keriam Consultative Council (MPK), Takmir committee members of Kg Keriam Mosque as well as the Malay Association of Keriam (PESAKA) held a communal work to clean the cemetery of Kabaran, Kampung Keriam and a mass tahlil. The communal work...

Importance of understanding al-sooq al-Islami.
August 30, 2010... Surah Al-Furqan (7) says, "What sort of an apostle is this, who eats food, and walks through the markets? Why has not an angel been sent down to give admonition to him? According to Surah Al-Furqan (20), "And the apostles whom we sent...

Coffee Bean introduces new Chai flavour drinks.
August 30, 2010... The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Brunei Darussalam has extended its brand product by introducing the finest Limited Edition Chai Family Beverages for the month of Ramadhan by adding two new flavours to the existing Chai Tea. They are the Limited...

Trial run for Muara-Labuan ferry today.
August 30, 2010... A trial run for the new Muara-Labuan-Muara vehicle and passenger ferry service will be held today. The Shuttle Hope will leave the Serasa Ferry Terminal at 9am, said Managing Director of PKL Jaya Sdn Bhd, Mr Chin Mook Seng. According to him,...

Free soup raises festive spirit in Seria.
August 30, 2010... More than 400 servings of green bean soup were distributed in an event organised by the Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria Village Consultative Council (MPK). Many residents in Seria made a beeline for the free green bean soup prepared by members of the...

Orphans receive donations at khatam al-Quran.
August 30, 2010... The SSEAYP (Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Programme) Alumni Association of Negara Brunei Darussalam (Bersatu) was established in 1987 with former Participating Youth (ex-PYs) aiming to strengthen existing friendships with their young...

Women's Bureau holds khatam al-Quran.
August 30, 2010... The Women's Bureau in collaboration with the MPK and AJK yesterday held a khatam al-Quran ceremony at the residence of Women's Bureau Land Scheme Head Selmah Haji Effendi. The day opened with a takhtim led by Salam Nurul Huda Farah Haji...

Restaurant needs to clean up its act.
August 30, 2010... Great emphasis has always been placed on the need for safety and hygiene at restaurants. However, some establishments choose to ignore this, thus possibly putting the public health at risk. At one eatery in Jerudong, the immediate surrounding...

LufBru Sungkai gathering.
August 30, 2010... Fresh from the success of the LufBru Summer Games, the Loughborough Students Union Brunei Society (LufBru) recently held an Iftar or sungkai gathering to welcome the new intake of students who will be pursuing their studies at Loughborough...

Memorial service prayer for HK hostages.
August 30, 2010... Bishop Cornelius Sim celebrated a memorial service prayer at the Parish Hall of the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption (COLA) for the Chinese Hongkong residents who died in a hostage situation in Manila last Aug 23. They also prayed "that...

Lifestyle under fire.
August 29, 2010... Blame a careless lifestyle pertaining to electricity, leaving candles and cooking left unattended, children playing with fire, old kerosene lamps, gas leak and stoves left 'on' contributed to most cases of house and building blazes in the first...

Polsara donates wheelchairs to retired officers.
August 29, 2010... Members of the Retired Royal Brunei Police Force Association (Polsara) has generously donated four wheelchairs for four of its members to honour their service and dedication in protecting the peace and interest of Brunei. Present to handover...

Road mishap at Kiulap.
August 29, 2010... Two cars were involved in an accident yesterday at the Kiulap area right before the Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque causing a major disruption in the traffic flow. Khairil Hassan

Mukim Seria residents promote culture of 'memucang-mucang'.
August 29, 2010... More than 20 people comprising members of Mukim Seria Consultative Council and Women's Bureau of Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria Village Consultative Council work together to cook and distribute 'Bubur Kacang Durian' for free to over 500 people. ...

Students exposed to basic office works.
August 29, 2010... Students from Pg Jaya Negara Pg Abu Bakar Secondary School were exposed to basic office works which is normally carried out in any offices, as part of the school's 'Basic Work Ethics Guidance' subject. The students were taught the use of...

Anthony Abell College helps out needy students.
August 29, 2010... In the spirit of giving during the Ramadhan month, Anthony Abell College (AAC) Seria organised an event to donate cash and uniforms to school orphans and also underprivileged students. The event also included celebrating four students who have...

Memorial service for hostage victims.
August 29, 2010... A memorial service for the victims of the Aug 23 hostage-taking in Manila will be held at 11am today in the Parish Hall of the Church of Our Lady of Assumption in Bandar Seri Begawan. Filipino community leaders and heads of religious...

Doing the crawl from Sungai Tujoh to Miri.
August 29, 2010... The long weekend due to the public holiday saw a long queue of cars yesterday leading towards the Sungai Tujoh Immigration checkpoint, stretching to 3km long. The traffic snarl started in the morning and continued into the afternoon as...

Hafiz al-Quran in every family?
August 29, 2010... Brunei has only 13 Hafiz al-Quran or people who have memorised the whole 30 Juzuk (chapters) of the holy Quran and are accredited by the Brunei Darussalam Tasmie Board. On the other hand, Pakistan has seven million people who have learnt by...

Car fire halts traffic on highway.
August 29, 2010... A car burst into flames yesterday as the owner was on his way to the fish market in Muara, halting traffic along the Muara-Jerudong highway. The 42-year-old civil servant who was travelling alone told reporters that he "smelled something...

Passenger injured in accident.
August 29, 2010... A four-wheel drive vehicle and a car collided at a traffic-light junction leading towards Madang at around 4.30pm. The front passenger in the car was rushed to the hospital with minor head injuries. No other injuries were reported. Hj Minor...

One step closer to my dreams.
August 29, 2010... Despite the multiple hardships faced as an orphan, Dayang Shunita Yong and Dayang Aszureen Nur binti Ahmad, have succeeded in overcoming the challenges and obstacles in their path by excelling in their studies, which has taken them one more step...

Do-It-Yourself with The Tool Box.
August 29, 2010... It was a superb morning for Ong Tiong Oh, the proprietor of Low San Hardware, when he officially opened the hardware store's second branch 'The Tool Box', on his birthday, yesterday. Located at Simpang 477, Kampung Sungai Hanching, the new...

517 Tutong District orphans receive $107K in donations.
August 29, 2010... A total of B$107,019 in cash as well as clothing were given away to 517 orphans of the Tutong District yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Tutong Community Hall. The donations were aimed at lessening the burden of the orphans in view of the...

Sultan extols Al-Quran's virtues.
August 28, 2010... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam last night expressed great pleasure on the recent developments of Quran reading in the Sultanate where more Tedarus activities are being carried out in the holy month of Ramadhan...

Visually-impaired can read al-Quran too.
August 28, 2010... The visually-impaired are blessed for they have the opportunity to read the entire al-Quran in Braille. This observation was made by Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad bin Pengiran Hj Abd Rahman during last...

Chinese woman embraces Islamic faith.
August 28, 2010... In the presence of officers from the Dakwah Islamic Centre, Ong Pei Sze embraced Islam as her new faith yesterday at a ceremony held at the residence of Barahan Hj Lamit in Kg Katok 'A'. Ong, who is now known as NurLeena Najeehah Qadriyya Abd...