Borneo Bulletin articles from January 2011

Borneo Bulletin archives from January 2011

Workshop to build strong team of leaders.
January 31, 2011... Since March 2010, the Ministry of Education has organised school leadership programmes (SLP) in which four cohorts of 483 leaders from 161 primary, secondary and technical schools have participated. The programme aims to increase the capacity...

PERLU going on strong with youth development.
January 31, 2011... An organisation or association should be sensitive to the environmental conditions, meaning, it should recognise the responsibilities and roles of each individual, particularly youths who need guidance that will eventually make them wise,...

Unis show genuine interest in iCube with Temburong trip.
January 31, 2011... Before representatives of the recently formed International Consortium of Universities for the Study of Biodiversity and the Environment (iCube) officially inked their commitments towards the study and preservation of Brunei's rainforests, they...

UBD scouts for debating talents.
January 31, 2011... Universiti Brunei Darussalam, through its Student Affairs Section (UBD SAS) and with the support of the newly formed Aspiration Club, recently held a selection process to unearth students with excellent oratory skills. Held at the UBD...

Representatives hail iCube as trove of opportunities.
January 31, 2011... Visiting representatives from the universities who recently signed on for the International Consortium for the Study of Biodiversity and the Environment (iCube) are confident that it can prove to be beneficial for all those involved, including...

Neighbours envy Brunei's 'solid as bridges' roads.
January 31, 2011... It is top marks for Brunei's roads when compared to that of its neighbour's, according to a senior Malaysian minister. That is the view of Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who visited the Sultanate last week. The...

Royalty at Family Fun Day.
January 31, 2011... HRH Princess Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah yesterday attended a Family Fun Day for the officers and staff of the Attorney General's Chambers at the Berakas Forest Reserve Recreational Park. Lyna Mohamad

Panaga Police marks anniversary with blood donation drive.
January 31, 2011... Thirty-two police officers and personnel donated blood in a blood donation drive to mark the 90th anniversary of the Police Day celebration this year. The campaign, which took place at the multi-purpose hall of Panaga police station, was also...

Rangoli competition at Indian High Comm.
January 31, 2011... A rangoli competition in conjunction with Pongal celebrations was held at the Indian High Commission in the capital yesterday. Fifteen participants took part in the event, organised by Mrs Swarnalatha and Mr Ravichandran from the Brunei...

JIS students scale African peaks with BSP sponsorship.
January 31, 2011... The International award referred to as 'The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award for Young People', offers students around the world the opportunity to discover something real about themselves, to prove that they are able to cope with mental strains and...

Next Element wins BoomBox Dance Showdown 2011.
January 31, 2011... Groups of dancers battled it out at the finals of the BoomBox Dance Showdown 2011 organised by Cityneon. The competition was one of the supporting events at the RTB Media Carnival at ICC, Berakas. The Next Element bagged the $1,000 cash prize...

Winners of photography contest receive prizes.
January 31, 2011... The Alliance Francaise de Brunei together with Baiduri Bank held a prize presentation ceremony for a photography contest last Saturday where several judges sat down together to decide the top three winners. Judges Tasha Ong (local...

Embracing the Japanese culture.
January 31, 2011... JENESYS 2010: UBD STUDENTS' EXPERIENCES IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN PART 3 Our next destination in Akita was the Akita Castle hotel. There, we checked-in and had an amazing dinner. It seems like we gained weight during the JENESYS...

PESAKA badminton team holds friendly match.
January 31, 2011... PESAKA Badminton Team from Keriam Malay Association (PESAKA), Tutong yesterday received a visit from badminton team for a friendly match, which was held at Keriam Primary School Hall, Tutong. The visiting team was led by Pg Husin bin Pg Hj...

Munif Hijjaz perfumes receive overwhelming feedback.
January 31, 2011... It was a huge success for Munif Hijjaz Sdn Bhd for marketing its product 'Munif Hijjaz' perfumes to the local market after taking part at the Brunei International Trade and Consumer exhibition at the just concluded Radio Television Brunei (RTB)...

Parents claim boy from welfare home.
January 31, 2011... It was a happy ending for the anxious parents of a little boy who was found wandering around Tamu Selara in the capital before midnight Saturday. The Bruneian parents picked up their little boy from the Belimbing welfare housing complex...

Pre-retirement course for civil servants.
January 31, 2011... Retirement can be the best time of a person's life. Free from the burden of earning a living, retirees have the time to enjoy life, something that they were not able to do in their working days. To provide civil servants with the information...

Royalty graces AGC's family fun day.
January 31, 2011... Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah yesterday attended a family fun day for the officers and staff of the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) at the Berakas Forest Reserve Recreational Park. HRH was greeted on...

Ministers participate in World Habitat Day 2010 celebration.
January 31, 2011... Over 200 cycling enthusiasts including Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, yesterday joined a bicyclethon held in conjunction with the World...

HSBC rewards long service staff for dedication, loyalty.
January 31, 2011... HSBC in continuing to be the best place to work recently recognised and awarded their long service staff for their ongoing commitment, dedication and loyalty to HSBC. There are two recipients for the 10 years service award and 13 recipients for...

Winners enter finals of Brunei Salebration Shopping Spree.
January 31, 2011... Mr Tien Fong Djoeng won a spot in the finals of the Brunei Salebration Shopping Spree competition last night when he outshopped another four teams to emerge as the winner of the 2nd round of the competition in Warisan Utamajaya Emporium and...

PEMODA elects new president.
January 31, 2011... Pg Hj Redzuan Pg Hj Ahmad was elected as the new president of the Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA) during the association's 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at a restaurant in Jerudong. The 8th AGM also saw the election of Pg...

Students brush up financial management skills with board game.
January 31, 2011... A group of students from Maktab Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah has found a unique way to learn about financial management through a board game called Cash flow. The group of students who are in the Entrepreneurial Eagles Club play the...

Teraja 2 Health Awareness Programme for diabetic patients.
January 31, 2011... A closing ceremony for the 'Teraja 2' Health Awareness Programme was held at the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Kuala Belait. The guest of honour was Director of Hospital Services, Dr Hjh Lailawati binti Haji Jumat. Nursing Officer Dyg...

MPM Berakas A holds first meeting for 2011.
January 31, 2011... MPM Berakas A held its first meeting for the year 2011 yesterday at Penghulu Awang Haji Ahmad bin Hussain's residence at Teratak Lela, Kampong Burung Pingai, Berakas. The chairperson of the event was Haji Ahmad Hussain. Among the attendees...

Thanksgiving prayers to mark 60th anniversary of Girl Guides Association.
January 31, 2011... A thanksgiving ceremony was held yesterday organised by the Girl Guides Association in Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with its 60th anniversary celebration which falls on February 1. The ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Girl Guides...

New wooden bridge for residents of Kg Burong Pinggai Ayer.
January 31, 2011... Residents of Kg Burong Pinggai Ayer in Kg Ayer now have a new wooden bridge linking the villagers to nearby facilities including the Sg Asam Sports Complex and Awang Semaun Secondary School as well as the government clinic. The repair work on...

All Bruneians in Egypt under embassy's care.
January 31, 2011... As anti-government protests in Cairo, Egypt entered into its sixth day following unrest sparked by public demand for the resignation of the country's president, governments across the world are doing all they can to ensure that their nationals...

SEAMEO VOCTECH spearheads centre's inter-collaborations.
January 30, 2011... Two Memorandums of Understanding were successively inked yesterday afternoon at SEAMEO VOCTECH, Gadong. The centre's Acting Director, Awg Alias bin Hj Abu Bakar attended the signing ceremony along with SEAMEO Centre Directors, Dr Gatot Hari...

Little boy lost.
January 30, 2011... Police are trying to solve the mystery of a two-year-old boy found wandering alone in Tamu Selera Food Court (opposite Terrace Hotel) last night. The stall holders tried to pacify the boy who was crying bitterly and then brought the boy to BSB...

Sultan receives new envoys.
January 30, 2011... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday afternoon consented to receive Letters of Credence from four foreign envoys to the Sultanate. The four newly appointed foreign envoys are, namely, Mr Tahir P Karimov,...

MIPR handouts after Tutong floods.
January 30, 2011... The floodwaters have dried up but in its aftermath, a trail of destruction to property and crops drew the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources to what has been the cash cow or rice bowl of many residents in these Tutong villages. Pehin...

Minister visits KB, Seria community hub to be completed next month.
January 30, 2011... The $15 million Seria community hub and bowling centre, a landmark project in the Belait District is expected to be completed next month. This was disclosed to the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji...

Young al-Quran readers awarded.
January 30, 2011... The number of students qualified for the al-Quran Reading Encouragement Scheme certified by the Ministry of Religious Affairs - introduced 20 years ago- are still relatively small compared to the number of students intake into religious school...

A new start for OYPD participants.
January 30, 2011... "By undergoing surveillance scheme, we hoped it could assist former drugs offenders in changing their attitudes especially in self-confidence and community acceptance. The Narcotic Control Bureau is also aware that some of the former drug...

Vibrant ACB-Media ties to serve public.
January 30, 2011... The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) hosted a Media Appreciation for members of the Malay, English and Chinese local newspapers at the Bowling Alley, Empire Hotel and Country Club, in Jerudong yesterday. The ceremony was to underscore the media's...

UM Photonics Professor holds UBD presentation.
January 30, 2011... Univeristi Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has the potential to act as a platform for developing products for optical networks in the country, providing an opportunity for UBD to become a major player in an industry that will eventually create spin-off...

Royal audience to new ambassadors.
January 30, 2011... His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented yesterday to receive in audience the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr Tahir P Karimov at the Istana Nurul Iman. It was one of four Letters of...

SMPDSM attends briefing at LCB.
January 30, 2011... In an attempt to provide students with more options upon completing their education at high school, LCB in cooperation with Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja (SMPDSM) Secondary School recently organised a briefing for students currently awaiting their...

Tinkerbell students fun-filled day.
January 30, 2011... A wet and fun-filled day awaited the children and adults of the Tinkerbell Learning School yesterday a they partook in the school's first activity day for the school year, with promises of many more fun events and activities to come. The...

LTD to be supplied with automated vehicle inspection system.
January 30, 2011... An agreement contract signing ceremony for the supply and commissioning of a computerised vehicle inspection system for the Land Transport Department's Tutong and Temburong Divisions, took place yesterday at LTD Beribi. The project, awarded...

RTB awards staff for quality shows, programmes.
January 30, 2011... Radio Television Brunei (RTB), as the main player in providing information, education and entertainment to members of the public, has the responsibility to ensure that all broadcasted materials are relevant, up-to-date and interesting to the...

UBD, International Unis go 'green' through iCube.
January 30, 2011... In furthering its commitment towards preserving the globe's greens and biodiversity, including those found in the Sultanate, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has recently announced the formation of the International Consortium of Universities...

Minister highlights importance of effective grassroots leaders.
January 30, 2011... The Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman has underlined the effectiveness of grassroots leaders in supporting His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of...

Brunei to bolster working relationship with UNICEF.
January 30, 2011... Following the three-day meeting of Asean Education Ministers that took place here in Brunei Darussalam, the Ministry of Education will soon embark on another project that will involve human capacity development with cooperation from the United...

The Brunei Hotel to open after facelift.
January 30, 2011... The Sultanate's first and oldest hotel will soon be opening its doors under as a boutique hotel, under a new name, The Brunei Hotel, and a new management. A facelift converted it into a 65-room boutique hotel that will offer intimate and...

Brunei's paraglider in critical condition.
January 30, 2011... Brunei's pioneer paraglider, Junaidi Hj Jumat, is in critical condition after a freak accident left him in a comatose state. According to those closest to him, he was on Tungku Beach, training a paraglider enthusiast. There were no plans to...

Prince Mohamed receives 4 envoys.
January 30, 2011... His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Brunei Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday received four newly-appointed ambassadors in audience at the Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan. The new envoys are Tahir P Karimov of the...

63 Prison Officers receive promotion.
January 30, 2011... The Department of Prisons held a promotion ceremony Thursday for its 63 Prison officers at the Maraburong Training Centre, Tutong where present, as guest of honour was Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home AffairsUstaz Hj Ismail Hj...

29 individuals, teams to battle out in CIPTA competition.
January 30, 2011... The biennial competition for Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA) competition will see 29 individuals and teams battling it out in CIPTA 2011 competition, according to a press release. The 29 individuals and...

What it should have been.
January 30, 2011... In our front page news item in the Weekend under the headline 'Exam results through SMS', the third paragraph should read, subscribers (students and parents) who wish to subscribe to this service are required to register online through the...

HECAS 2011 online application starts Feb 1.
January 30, 2011... The Ministry of Education announced that the 1st round of HECAS online application for the August 2011 intake to local higher education institutions, ie Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali and Institut Teknologi...

Man jailed for series of thefts at houses.
January 30, 2011... A 20-year-old local man was jailed for three years and six months for theft recently. He was arrested on November 16, 2010 at Berakas Police Station by members of the CID on suspicion of theft. Prior to his arrest, the defendant came to...

Feb 7 sentencing in nude spy cam case.
January 30, 2011... The Bandar magistrate's court is scheduled to pass sentence on February 7, 2011 on a 30-year-old local man who pleaded guilty earlier to filming a 29- year-old woman friend undressing in her bathroom at her home with a USB Spy Camera Pen Video....

Banned prawns on the loose.
January 30, 2011... Another consignment of banned Pacific white prawns destined for the Gadong fish market was seized by enforcement officers from the Fisheries and Royal Brunei Customs and Excise Departments yesterday following surveillance on Friday (Jan 28,...

Maid reported missing.
January 30, 2011... The police are seeking public assistance in tracing an Indonesian maid who went missing on January 10, 2011. She is 35-year-old Hasanah who holds a passport bearing the number AN 6630322 and her last address was No 28, Spg 73, Kg Pulaie,...

Two-year term for president to see out SEAMEO targets.
January 30, 2011... Extending the duration of the president's post to another two years would give an opportunity for the president to review matters derived during the SEAMEO Council Conference, to make a visit to 20 SEAMEO Centres and to give views and way...

Ang-pow for Rabbit.
January 30, 2011... It will be the usual explosion of colours and red packets to usher in the Year of the Rabbit, as the Royal Brunei Police Force yesterday revealed a list of approved firecrackers and fireworks that can be set off during the upcoming CNY...

European autos take a sales lead.
January 29, 2011... A veritable car war has erupted in the Sultanate where tough competition is the order of the day as notably two giant German automakers are apparently jostling in a battle for supremacy. Two of the world's top luxury car makers, BMW and its...

Malaysian fined $3,000 for alcohol smuggling.
January 29, 2011... A 33-year-old Malaysian identified as Peter Anak Luna was fined $3,000 by the Belait Magistrate's Court for smuggling alcohol. The permanent resident was fined after he pleaded guilty to charges of smuggling 24 bottles of whiskey and vodka in...

Strong turnout at Education M'sia fair.
January 29, 2011... Hundereds of people flocked to Orchid Garden Hotel yesterday for the two-day Education Malaysia Interview & Consultation exhibition as it makes its return for the third consecutive year. The event is dubbed the largest forum with...

RBAF personnel, family embrace Islam.
January 29, 2011... Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel 9115 WO2 Suhaimi bin Sungkai, his wife and two children recently embraced Islam in a conversion ceremony held at Kampong Batang Mitus in Tutong. Islamic Dakwah Centre officials were on hand to...

RBN commander receives prestigious military award.
January 29, 2011... SINGAPORE - Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Colonel Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Mohd Hanifah was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) - or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) - by Singapore's...

AirAsia calls on fans to join 'Make A Wish and Fly' campaign.
January 29, 2011... Fans of AirAsia can now expect more than just travel services from the world's best low-cost airline. You can now shop from the comfort of your home, with just a click of your mouse with airasiamegastore.com. An online portal focusing on...

Brunei Declaration 2011 for SEA School Principals Forum signed.
January 29, 2011... The signing of the 'Brunei Declaration 2011 for Southeast Asian School Principals Forum' was yesterday witnessed during a ceremony to mark the end of the 5th Round Table Meeting (RTM) and 3rd South East Asian School Principals Forum (SEASPF)...

Wives of Asean ministers visit Pusat Ehsan.
January 29, 2011... Wives of education ministers and participants of the 46th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education (SEAMEO) conference yesterday visited Pusat Ehsan Al- Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam in Kampong Bengkurong. On arrival, the group was greeted by Pusat...

Caring private sector gives single mother a new house.
January 29, 2011... The concern and caring attitude of the private sectors, who have contributed to the construction of a new house for a 49-year-old mother, have given new hope to her and family members. Present at the launching of the construction of the new...

UNISSA students lend a helping hand to Kg Penapar flood victims.
January 29, 2011... Some 44 students of UNISSA, led by Acting Rector Pengiran Anak Dr Haji Amiruddin Alam Shah bin Pengiran Anak Haji Ismail yesterday morning participated in the Flood Victims Relief Campaign at Kg Penapar in the Tutong District, according to a...

Red Crescent Belait members visit old folks home in Seria.
January 29, 2011... Following visits to several government departments, the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society Belait branch visited the old folks home in Seria yesterday morning. The group was led by Chairman Mr Chai Yum Fatt. According to the chairman,...

Exam results through SMS.
January 29, 2011... As we step into a digital age phenomenon with digital evolution and ICT advancement, almost anything can be acquired via convenience of remote access - even exam results are announced on Short Message Service (SMS). The Ministry of Education...

Brunei, S'pore ministers meet to discuss educational programmes.
January 29, 2011... Efforts in running educational programmes such as Teachers Immersion Programme Attachment, students educational exchanges, teaching of Malay language, school twinning and leadership programme, technical education, co- curricular activities and...

Pilihan FM to air Wu Chun's interview on first day of Chinese New Year.
January 29, 2011... Radio Brunei Pilihan FM recently interviewed Brunei-born Taiwanese actor cum singer of the popular boy band Fahrenheit, Wu Chun, on his success story, according to a press release. During the interview, Wu Chun also shared about his latest movie...

HSBC awards return air ticket to winner of Internet Banking.
January 29, 2011... Mr Abidin Abdul Hamid was all smiles after winning himself a return trip to Kuala Lumpur during the HSBC Personal Internet Banking prize presentation ceremony held at the banking hall of HSBC Bandar branch. Noor Sharon Tan, Manager of Channel...

RIPAHS Mosque to hold Zikir to mark Prophet's birthday.
January 29, 2011... To commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in February, the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (RIPAHS) Mosque will organise a 'zikir' ceremony for 12 nights, commencing Feb 3. The Takmir Committee is now extending invitation to...

Belait District closes 'Bilik Gerakan' in Sungai Mau.
January 29, 2011... The report on flash floods brought by heavy rains in the past few days in the Belait District has gradually decreased. There has been a significant change in some low areas that suffered from the flood which have fortunately receded.Therefore,...

Talented chefs whip delicious cuisine at cooking class.
January 29, 2011... Royal Brunei Catering (RBC) yesterday organised a cooking class at the Poolside Caf&e, Royal Brunei Recreation Club (RBRC). Three recipes were presented by two of its chefs, Kamarul Ghadafi Ramli and Kartene Lokman. Kamarul Ghadafi, who...

Four lions awakened at Chung Ching Middle School.
January 29, 2011... Four new lions and four existing lions sprung to life in an eye-dotting ceremony at Chung Ching Middle School Seria, to awaken them for the approaching Chinese New Year celebration. The new lions were unveiled by two permanent honorary members...

Exciting prizes up for grabs in 'Digital Scrap Book' competition.
January 29, 2011... A competition called "Digital Scrap Book", on for another month, is organised by the British High Commission involves making and posting an online video of up to three minutes in length, documenting the UK experience for Bruneian students.The...

Fardhu Kifayah workshop for mosque officials.
January 29, 2011... As part of a Fardhu Kifayah course, Department of Mosque Affairs through the Guidance and Training Section of the Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque recently organised a course on handling a corpse according to Islamic rites for mosque...

Maid killed in car crash.
January 29, 2011... A Vietnamese maid, aged 30, was killed when a car hit her yesterday. The accident occurred at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway at peak hours, when most people were attending their Friday prayers at Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, around 12.15 pm. The...

Product seminar for Brunei cargo agents.
January 29, 2011... Brujett, a local company and Cargo GSA for Cebu Pacific Airline, recently organised a product seminar for the cargo agents in Brunei. A total of 20 leading agents from the cargo industry were introduced to Cebu Pacific Airline Cargo Services...

First Emporium Jalan Tutong wins Volvic Display Contest.
January 29, 2011... The prize presentation ceremony for the Volvic Display Contest was yesterday held at the First Emporium. Photo shows the General Manager of Jasra Harrisons Sdn Bhd, Mr Lim Eng Thai (2nd R), presenting the award to the first prizewinner, First...

Thumbs up for RTB Carnival.
January 29, 2011... The Dungeon and the "Once upon a time" theme park are instant hits with the public at the RTB Carnival at the International Convention Centre. Going there is a perfect family outing for those who want to try their luck at News Reader Audition...

Musical drama stages a strong debut.
January 29, 2011... 'Sesal' or Regret, the first musical drama production from Brunei yesterday made a debut to a strong crowd of more than 300 at the RTB Media Carnival in the Main conference Hall. Actor Muhammad Rozaini bin Hj Mohd Husaini, the man behind the...