Borneo Bulletin articles from December 2010

Borneo Bulletin archives from December 2010

Daring car chase near Kuala Lurah.
December 31, 2010... A daring car chase recently took place near the border of Kuala Lurah after a Bruneian woman, who allegedly smuggled over 400 cartons of cigarettes into the country, stepped on the gas when she was approached by personnel of the Anti-Vice &...

Fun activities await visitors at Consumer Fair 7.
December 31, 2010... Some 170 companies attended a briefing for exhibitors of the Consumer Fair Part 7 by the event organisers, Sunlit advertising Sdn Bhd at their headquarters in Beribi. Ms Eileen Li, Marketing Manager of Sunlit advertising Sdn Bhd briefed the...

Orphans receive donations in annual RBAF programme.
December 31, 2010... The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday morning held a handover of donations ceremony called 'Sentuhan Kasih ABDB' for three non-Muslim orphans of an RBAF former Special Force Regiment (SFR) personnel - the late 9363 Sergeant Jamily Utis...

Ministry of Religious Affairs holds event after strong winds tragedy.
December 31, 2010... In light of strong winds that affected a few areas on December 18 this year, especially in the Brunei-Muara District, the Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday held mass Sunat Hajat prayers and recitals of the Surah Yaasin, tahlil as well as...

Immigration operation finds unmarried couple living together.
December 31, 2010... The Immigration Enforcement Division's Kuala Belait branch recently carried out an operation dubbed 'Ops Cekap JIPK 179/2010'. Led by the senior immigration officers and nine others, an inspection of various houses as well as those for rent...

RBC holds high-tea reception for major clients, business partners.
December 31, 2010... "In our effort to stay competitive in the market, Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) is facing various challenges. The changing trends by our customers being cautious in their spending habits has contributed to a slight drop in demands for all RBC...

'Learning Is Fun' promotes value of education.
December 31, 2010... Best Eastern Bookstore launched their 'Learning is Fun!' competition yesterday in conjunction with the grand opening of their new branch at the Times Square shopping centre. With their 'Learning is Fun!' theme, Best Eastern is inviting...

Belait Indian Association celebrates X-Mas.
December 31, 2010... The Indian Association of the Belait District recently organised a Christmas and New Year celebration at the Indian Association Hall in Seria. People from different walks of life and different nationalities attended the event with great...

Getting ready for school term.
December 31, 2010... As schools re-open this Monday, parents and their children are busy making preparations for the new school term. For the past few days, books and stationery stores were busy attending to customers purchasing school necessities. Roads leading to...

'Bridging Brunei Darussalam' couple's triumphant return.
December 31, 2010... Local adventurer Norhayati binti Abu Bakar and her husband, Harun Kurt Eichbauer, were celebrated yesterday at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) for returning triumphant from the 'Bridging Brunei Darussalam to the World 2010'...

Another milestone for HSBC.
December 31, 2010... As an international bank centred on its globally connected financial services capabilities, HSBC Brunei recently celebrated its Asia Pacific milestone on surpassing its one-millionth Premier customer mark, the first HSBC in the region to...

Status update: MIPR reaches out to the community with Facebook.
December 31, 2010... In an effort to serve the community more effectively, the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR) has decided to tap into the power of the social-networking site, Facebook, as a means of reaching out to the public. The Minister of...

Stocking up Brunei's blood bank.
December 31, 2010... The Blood Donation Unit under RIPAS Hospital yesterday held a campaign to collect blood in order to maintain stock levels ahead of the three-day New Year's holiday. The unit managed to collect 85 pints of blood from 85 donors at their blood...

Enlightening visit to Temburong.
December 31, 2010... The members of Women's Bureau of Mukim Ukong in Tutong recently made a study tour to Temburong. The visit started with a briefing on the development of the district and its 'One Mukim, One Product' delivered by Ampuan Noorirawaty binti Ampuan...

Strengthening teamwork over the weekend.
December 31, 2010... A total of 35 management and staff team members from Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP) recently attended a two-day, one-night Islamic Team Building programme held last weekend at The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong. This customised workshop...

CAE to buy CHC Helicopter's training business.(Company overview)
December 31, 2010... Flight simulator and training company CAE Inc in Montreal will train CHC Helicopter Corp pilots and maintenance engineers after agreeing to acquire the oil and gas industry transportation company's training operations and its four simulators,...

Grand final of iSurvive Challenge to be held on Jan 1.
December 31, 2010... The Empire Hotel and Country Club is beckoning the public to bring families and friends to celebrate the first day of 2011 with a fun day in the sun on January 1, 2011 at the hotel. According to a press release, the 11,000 square meter Lagoon...

Tchung vows to satisfy customers.
December 31, 2010... Prices of homes have increased by 20 per cent since 2009. However, the response from the public on what is being offered by the developers is still being received with enthusiasm. This was said by Jessie LJ Chin during the official opening of...

Clarification.(Correction notice)
December 31, 2010... In the news item "Brunei representatives for Quran reading competition in Thailand", which was published on December 30, the Ministry of Religious Affairs clarified that it is not a competition, but rather just an "event". This isn't the first...

Don't wait for something to happen...
December 31, 2010... Photo taken on Wednesday (December 29) shows a collapsed bridge in Kg Ayer. Residents of the Water Village and surrounding areas have been advised to do everything they can now to make sure their houses are sturdy and weatherproof, and to not...

Minister makes working visit to Ong Sum Ping Health Centre.
December 31, 2010... The Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlwawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Adanan Bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mohd Yusof, made a working visit to Ong Sum Ping Health Centre yesterday. He was accompanied by...

Don't wait for something to happen: residents told.
December 31, 2010... Residents of Kampong Ayer and surrounding areas have been advised to do everything they can now to make sure their houses are sturdy and weatherproof, and to not wait for something to happen before actually making whatever reinforcement or...

Local leaders, residents can help ensure community safety.
December 31, 2010... Penghulu Mukims and village heads have been reminded that their roles include ensuring the safety of those who are under their jurisdiction, and that they are responsible for bringing up matters that are of public concern to their respective...

Foreign delegates eye business prospects at YES event.
December 31, 2010... The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Awg Halbi yesterday officiated the Year End Showcase (YES) at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. It was highlighted with the...

JAPEM lends helping hand to underprivileged students.
December 31, 2010... Ninety-one underprivileged students nationwide yesterday received financial assistance amounting to $11,300 from the Community Development Department to kick start the approaching school term in 2011. The handing over of the financial...

Police Log.
December 31, 2010... The Royal Brunei Police Force recorded 21 theft cases between December 23 and December 28, 2010. Among the items reported stolen were: seven gas cylinders, five rice-cookers sets, one handbag, two wallets, three mobile phones, five laptops,...

Oxford helping Brunei develop Halal Brand.
December 30, 2010... The Brunei Halal Brand is in itself a solid investment. Not only does it place Brunei on the global map, but also towards diversifying, and potentially increasing, the country's source of income, whilst establishing a more sustainable economy....

Financial tips for newly-registered employees.
December 30, 2010... The Employees Trust Fund (TAP) through its Corporate Communication Department, yesterday continued a talk on Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP), Supplemental Contributory Pension (SCP) Schemes and Financial Planning for newly-registered employees...

Ops Benteras targets 'pirate' shop.
December 30, 2010... A store that sells CDs in the heart of the capital was instructed to stop copying pirated audio materials in the joint operation 'Operasi Benteras 28/2010" led by the Law Enforcement Unit of the BSB Municipal Board last week. Some 15...

Exciting end-of-year discounts for Hua Ho MasterCard members.
December 30, 2010... Standard Chartered Bank customers can enjoy purchasing all their New Year necessities with great value as the bank brings in the Hua Ho End-of-Year promotion exclusively to its Hua Ho MasterCard members, a press release stated. From this...

Minister of Education continues working visit to Wasan Vocational School.
December 30, 2010... One of the targets in the National Education System of the 21st century is to provide opportunities for students to follow courses in technical and vocational fields, which is in consistency with the direction and policies in the education...

A weekend to celebrate New Year at The Empire.
December 30, 2010... Celebrate the New Year 2011 with families and friends to an exciting weekend and special dining deals at The Empire Hotel & Country Club. A special deal for one-night stay at the hotel is available at a reasonable offer at $400 per Deluxe...

Darussalam Holdings' 1st Muslim Tour to Japan.
December 30, 2010... Thirty people took the opportunity to bring their families on a special holiday package by Darussalam Holdings, which was dubbed the 8-Day Japan Muslim Tours. The group departed on December 15, 2010. They visited various historical and...

Police personnel learn to say 'NO' to cigarettes.
December 30, 2010... There are 4,000 chemicals in a cigarette and 400 of them are poisonous, while 60 of the chemicals can cause serious diseases as well as cancer. Among the chemicals that are dangerous to the human body are nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar. ...

Fire Drill at PGGMB Building.
December 30, 2010... The Bandar Seri Begawan Fire Station recently conducted a fire drill at the PGGMB Building in the capital on Dec 27. The fire drill was held with the aim of testing the effectiveness of the BSB Fire Station Standard Operational Guidelines on...

Exciting activities await parents, children at Times Square.
December 30, 2010... This December, S Team Solutions and Best Eastern Bookstore aim to gather all parents and children to participate in the games and activities held at Times Square Shopping Centre from December 30 until January 2, 2011. With the theme "Learning...

Announcement by Postal Services Department.
December 30, 2010... As the closing of the banks' year-end accounts falls on this Friday, Dec 31, and due to the public holiday to mark the new year on Jan 1, 2011, the Postal Services Department wishes to inform the public that all its counters will be closed...

Prince receives farewell call from Nigerian High Commissioner.
December 30, 2010... His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday received a farewell call from Peter Jonathan Ethansor Anegbeh, the outgoing High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Balai...

UNISSA marks Hijrah New Year with forum.
December 30, 2010... The Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) through the Student Affairs Division once again hosted a Hijrah New Year Celebration yesterday. The event was held to mark Prophet Mohammad's (pbuh) journey from Mecca to Medina. ...

Museum Department presents prizes to winners.
December 30, 2010... In conjunction with the school holiday, the Museum Department organised various activities for the students. Yesterday, a prize presentation was held at Museum Brunei in Kota Batu for those who participated in the activities, which were held...

AWE staff awarded for system's unique name.
December 30, 2010... Adinin Works & Engineering Sdn Bhd (AWE) recently launched a new HSSE Web Base System - SIARON (Speedy Incident/Accident Reporting Online Notification). The system is the creation of a small group of employees, designed to accelerate the...

Clarification.(Correction notice)
December 30, 2010... Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Brunei-Muara District Office conducted visits to the residence of Hajah Siti Norhasinah binti Pehin Penyurat Hj Md Salleh at No 55-1, Kg Sg Kebun in Mukim Sungai Kebun following the publication of...

Brunei Cyber Games returning in 2011.
December 30, 2010... The Brunei Cyber Games (BCG) has officially returned and is set to take the stage at the upcoming Brunei Consumer Fair 2011 from January 6-9. The return of the BCG was cemented yesterday with a signing ceremony between the organisers,...

Gen Y charity holds press conference before the main event.
December 30, 2010... In the name of charitable deeds and for a good cause, some 100 youths comprising of those seriously involved in the entertainment industry will be performing at the 'Gen Y Musik Fiesta - Malam Amal Penuh Cinta' charity drive, scheduled to be...

Intracorp Sdn Bhd celebrates 10-year Anniversary Sale.
December 30, 2010... In conjunction with the Brunei Salebration 2010, Intracorp is now having a very attractive offer at its new branch located at Spg 15, Jalan Gadong. The 4-Day Special Offer will last from December 28 - 31, 2010. To celebrate Intracorp's 10th...

Calling for Bruneians to climb Mt Everest.
December 30, 2010... The organisers of a proposed project to climb the summit of Mount Everest, tentatively, scheduled for March 2013 are calling interested members of the public to sign up for the expedition. They are currently looking for avid Bruneian...

What it should have been.
December 30, 2010... In the news item "Making it easier to get new businesses up and running", which was published on December 29, 2010, Pengiran Harun bin Pengiran Haji Abdullah is the Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary at MIPR and Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman bin...

Taking gaming to the next level in Brunei.
December 30, 2010... Brunei Darussalam could well be on its way to having its own "e- sports body" called the Brunei eSports Association (BeSA), where the ultimate goal would be to make video gaming as a professional sport in the Sultanate. The name of this...

Local woman faces court over illegal house extension.
December 30, 2010... A local woman was recently brought to court to face a charge under Section 6(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Control) Act, Chapter 143, for carrying out extensions to a residential building on a piece of land within a...

Ex-cops face court over $40 bribe.
December 30, 2010... Two ex-police personnel - PC 4483 Amirul Izzat bin Haji Yahya and PC 3813 Mat Zidi bin Haji Jumat - were brought before the Magistrate's Court, Bandar Seri Begawan, on one count of offence under Section 6 (a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act...

Power outages in Temburong.
December 30, 2010... The Department of Electrical Services informed residents living along Jln Batang Duri, Jln Temada, Jln Kg Rataie in Temburong and its surrounding areas that there will be power outages today (December 30). The outages are due to the transfer...

Call for more vigilance to curb smuggling, illegal and 'gambus' activities.
December 30, 2010... Beer and cigarette smuggling near the border, violation of work permit by foreign workers, attitude of intoxicated drivers and related safety of pedestrians near the Kuala Lurah control post and the need to add more enforcement officers to...

'YES' Expo at the ICC today.
December 30, 2010... The Year End Showcase (YES) kicks off today at the ICC in Berakas. 'YES' is a two-in-one interactive event featuring Small Medium Enterprise (SME) selling products and services that will be displayed at the Plenary Hall of the ICC along with...

Brunei representatives for Quran reading competition in Thailand.
December 30, 2010... Two Quran readers will represent Brunei in the Quran Reading Competition in Nong Chok, Thailand. The representatives were sent off yesterday at the Brunei International Airport. The male category will be represented by Awang Haji Ismail bin...

Making it easier to get new businesses up and running.
December 29, 2010... One of the main issues faced by entrepreneurs when wanting to start their own business is the time-consuming process of obtaining approval from several government agencies. Research done in 2008 conducted by the Prime Minister's Office...

Minister visits agricultural areas around Brunei-Muara.
December 29, 2010... The Minister of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR), Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, on Monday held a working visit to the Horticultural Business Centre in Rimba and the agricultural development areas for paddy planting in...

More movie screenings at The Mall's Cineplex.
December 29, 2010... Moviegoers in the country have something to smile about since the beginning of this month. The Mall Cineplex has increased its capacity by adding another four movie theaters. The new movie theatres, which are across the Cineplex are of deluxe...

Prison staff attend briefing on integrity.
December 29, 2010... A total of 34 officers and prison staff attended a briefing conducted by the Training Centre, Department of Prisons recently. Present as the guest speaker from the Civil Service Institute (IPA) was Dayang Linda Aini binti Abdullah, Senior...

Huge turnout for Flower Expo Sale.
December 29, 2010... Kampong Kupang Consultative Council in Mukim Keriam launched the Flower Expo Sale and 7th Kampong Kupang Tamuneka for 2010, which started on Dec 26. The expo received an encouraging response from the public, both inside and outside Tutong....

Crazy four-day sale at all Nazmi Textile Malls.
December 29, 2010... All Nazmi Textile Malls nationwide are launching its four-day 'Crazy Sale' starting today, offering double discounts on quality fabrics and back-to-school items that will run until the first day of New Year (January 1). Nazmi Textile Managing...

A special treat for the kids.
December 29, 2010... Most parents will know Carrie Junior as the preferred brand for their beloved children. Over the years, Carrie Junior has delivered trusted products for the Bruneian market. To show their appreciation towards the market, Carrie Junior will be...

Reap fantastic rewards with SCB's Priority Banking.
December 29, 2010... From now till February 28, 2011, new customers who sign up for Priority Banking at Standard Chartered or existing customers who upgrade to Priority Banking at Standard Chartered can enjoy the rewards of any one of the following welcome gifts:...

Steer clear of shooting range in Muara.
December 29, 2010... The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) informed the public that fireworks and firecrackers testing would take place this evening (Wednesday, December 29) at 8pm in Jalan Aman Shooting Range in Muara. The public is advised to steer clear of the area.

Power supply interruption in two areas.
December 29, 2010... The Department of Electrical Services (DES) informed residents of Simpang 346 to 382, 413 and 444 in Kg Mentiri and its surrounding areas that there will be power outages today (Wednesday, December 29). The power interruption will begin at...

Walking for a good cause.
December 29, 2010... A Charity walkathon was held recently at the Kg Batang Tuau, Mukim Bangar in the Temburong District. It was attended by the Acting Temburong District Officer, Awg Hj Haris bin Othman and other members of MPK Kg Batang Tuau. The event began with...

Beat the long queues on bonus day with E-Banking.
December 29, 2010... The nation's civil servants received their annual bonus yesterday as banks and motorists struggled to manoeuvre through endless queues and traffic, raising the question of whether E-Banking would provide an effective solution. "Everyone is...

Clarification.(Correction notice)
December 29, 2010... The headline of the news item on changes in student visa processing, which was published on Page 3 of the Weekend Bulletin on December 25, 2010, should correctly read as: "Australian High Commission announces changes in student visa processing".

More Chinese women detained in anti-vice raid.
December 29, 2010... Four Chinese women between the ages of 24 and 37, suspected of being prostitutes, were detained after personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), acting on a public tip-off, raided a hotel in Beribi yesterday. The women were staying in...

Local man faces court over stabbing of younger brother.
December 29, 2010... A 26-year-old local man was recently brought to court to face a charge of "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" for allegedly stabbing his brother in the chest with a knife during a scuffle this month. The charge against Mohd Safrin bin...

Seria Health Centre lined up for possible revamp.
December 29, 2010... The government health centre in Seria may be at the receiving end of plans for some refurbishment following a working visit made by the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan to Seria and Kuala Belait...

Yayasan SHHB contributes houses to two Belait families.
December 29, 2010... Two underprivileged families of new converts will soon be staying in brand new homes, thanks to contributions from Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan SHHB). Both houses, which are being built next to each other, officially began...

All roads lead to banks.
December 29, 2010... Traffic jams were seen at Kiulap, Bandar and Gadong areas yesterday as public servants received their year-end bonus and salary simultaneously with long queues also built-up at ATM machines and bank counters especially in the morning. A bank...

RBPF presents 90th Anniversary posters.
December 29, 2010... The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) will mark the anniversary of its establishment every January 1st and the upcoming celebration will be themed "Membudayakan Professionalism dan Integriti" or 'Embracing Professionalism and Integrity'. In...

Filipina jailed and fined for overstaying.
December 29, 2010... A 37-year-old Filipina was fined and jailed for overstaying in the country. The Bandar Magistrate's Court heard that Aniluz Craso Calimoso was arrested at a rented room of the Chiong Mansion Flat in Kg Pusar Ulak on Monday December 27. The...

Zero tolerance on security personnel with criminal records.
December 28, 2010... The services of as many as 18 private security personnel, mostly locals, were terminated this year after it was discovered that they had past criminal records. This is why it's important for security agencies to screen their staff. This...

Villa Mauri offering New Year's Eve Special promotion.
December 28, 2010... As the New Year is just around the corner, Villa Mauri is now offering customers its own brand of celebration - in the form of a New Year's Eve Special promotion. Featuring a four-course meal, the promotion is clearly designed to fulfil the...

Anthony Tours offers direct flight to Taipei on CNY.
December 28, 2010... Anthony Tours has specially chartered RBA 777 latest aircraft in celebrating Chinese lunar rabbit new year with direct fly to Taipei. The departure flight from Brunei is on the first day of Chinese New Year (Feb 3) at 7pm and will arrive back...

Concepts Computer extends trade-in promotions.
December 28, 2010... Concepts Computer is extending its trade-in promotions until the first week of 2011, after more than 300 units of rundown computers, printers, monitors and laptops were traded in from the public since the start of the cost-saving drive on...

6 foreigners nabbed during joint operation.
December 28, 2010... Six foreign nationals were detained yesterday during a joint operation that was conducted in Kampong Junjongan, led by the Royal Brunei Police Force. The joint operation was a collaboration between the Limau Manis Police Station, the...

Police force marks Hijrah New Year.
December 28, 2010... A Hijrah New Year celebration was held yesterday at the multipurpose hall of the Police Training Centre in Gadong. Present at the ceremony was the Acting Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Pehin Orang Kaya Pendikar Alam DCP...

SCB & Brunei Press pick winners of World Aids Day Quiz.
December 28, 2010... To commemorate World Aids Day, which was observed globally on December 1 this year, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in partnership with Brunei Press Sdn Bhd organised an awareness quiz on HIV/AIDS ran from December 1-20, 2010 through Borneo...

HSBC's lucky customers rewarded.
December 28, 2010... Whether it is paying your bills or making purchases locally or abroad with your HSBC credit card, with HSBC's current promotion, patrons stand a chance to receive back what they have spent up to BND1,000. More customers have recently been...

UBD students head to KK for dance festival.
December 28, 2010... A group of students and an officer from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) recently departed for Kota Kinabalu for the Third Borneo Dance Festival. The group will perform during the festival, which will be held at UiTM Sabah, Kota Kinabalu....

Citizen unveils Eco-Drive models for ladies.
December 28, 2010... Citizen Watches of Japan recently released its latest range of eco- friendly watches targeted at the female market. These beautifully crafted timepieces are very stylish and fashionable and fit nicely into the Citizen brand's DNA of producing...