Borneo Bulletin articles from October 2009

Borneo Bulletin archives from October 2009

Young patient suffers in silence.
October 31, 2009... The family of a 13-year-old girl with McCune-Albright Syndrome, a genetic disorder of the bones and hormones, is looking for honest answers from RIPAS Hospital doctors after a surgery to replace a nail in her right femur left her bedridden and...

Performance package plus enhances performance of the AMG model.
October 31, 2009... Enhanced driving dynamics ex-factory for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: the new Performance Package Plus is an attractive optional extra that is designed to appeal to the power-hungry sports driver. The Performance Package Plus increases output by...

Chinese festival honours senior citizens.
October 31, 2009... Pengiran Abbas, Brunei's lone delegate to the First China International Chongyang Festival, left Beijing yesterday after attending the five-day celebration for senior citizens in the Chinese capital. The festival was held from October 24 to 28...

UBD to host Korean Language & Culture Week.
October 31, 2009... A make-your-own-kimchi-and-taste-it demonstration will be conducted by spouses of Korean diplomats and embassy staff next Saturday during the 2009 Korean Language and Culture Week at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Kimchi...

Kg Lorong Tiga Selatan Seria votes for new village leader.
October 31, 2009... About 100 villagers of Kg Lorong Tiga Selatan, Mukim Seria, Belait District voted for their new village leader in an election held at the multipurpose hall of Sekolah PSN Pg Mohd Yusof yesterday morning. The voters had to make their choice...

Two embrace Islam.
October 31, 2009... Two non-Muslim men - 28-year-old Sujib Sophian bin Jabing (Iban) and 19-year-old Amyrrul Hareman bin Duraman (Dusun) - converted to Islam yesterday afternoon. Sujib who is now called Muhammad Sufian bin Abdullah Jabing already has two siblings...

Kg Kupang expo to market village's flowers, fruits.
October 31, 2009... A five-day Live Flowers and Tamunika Expo yesterday opened at the Kampong Kupang market in the Tutong District with the aim of giving exposure to fruits and flowers cultivated in Kampong Kupang and Mukim Keriam. On hand to officiate the...

Taiwanese hair artist to woo locals.
October 31, 2009... IA Salon is set to host an "In House Workshop" at its premises in The Mall Gadong at 3 pm on November 2, featuring a prominent hair artist from Taiwan, Dr Lee Chung Yuan. Dr Lee, along with the salon's makeup artists, will present the latest...

Two more weeks to go for QQeStore promo.
October 31, 2009... QQeStore's Unbeatable Sale 2009 will come to an end on November 15, according to a press release. Themed "Shop, Dine and Win", the promotion is jointly held by QQeStore, QQ Mobile Shop, Gripps Cafe and Cheezbox Cafe. The promotion not only...

ISB celebrates UN Convention.
October 31, 2009... The Convention on the Rights of the Child was the first instrument to incorporate the complete range of international human rights, including civil, cultural, economic, political and social, as well as aspects of humanitarian law. The annual...

JIS students learn about shaping of Singapore.
October 31, 2009... A group of 'A' Level Geography students from Jerudong International School (JIS) recently spent four days in Singapore finding out more about the decision-making processes that helped shape the city; making it a great place to live, work and...

Hawkeye on kids on www.
October 31, 2009... Launching a country-wide offensive against Internet predators, Brunei's series of seminars since May has been educating parents on how to check their kids online. Parents need to equip themselves with the basic cyber skills and security...

JPMC entertains guests, colleagues.
October 31, 2009... The management and staff of Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) recently entertained their guests and colleagues with some singing and dancing performances, as well as a best dress competition and a lucky draw. JPMC's General Manager Tan...

Brunei wins in KFC challenge.
October 31, 2009... Brunei took home four awards for the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Regional Champ Challenge that was held recently in Kuala Lumpur. The KFC Brunei Team did the staff proud by performing competitively at the challenge organised by YUM! as a...

Charity Carnival at Stadium.
October 31, 2009... In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Stella's School, its PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) will be holding a Charity Carnival tomorrow at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium's car park area from 9am to 4.30pm. The purposes of this event are...

UBD undergrads learn quality lesson.
October 31, 2009... A group of undergraduates from University of Brunei Darussalam undertaking a Quality Management course recently journeyed to Superwater Marketing Sdn Bhd (SMW) located at Jalan Mulaut on an educational field trip. According to one of the...

University of Hull representative in Brunei.
October 31, 2009... A representative from the University of Hull in the UK will be meeting with prospective students today at James Hon Marketing and Management. Rob Moore will be available at James Hon's Office on Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31. There...

Philippine Embassy to teach the art of Hilot.
October 31, 2009... The Philippine Embassy through the Philippine Overseas Labour Office will be conducting a free training session on physical therapy on Sunday, November 15, at 1:30pm at the embassy's multi-purpose hall. Sponsored by the Overseas Workers...

Boustead to hold family event for charity.
October 31, 2009... Boustead Sdn Bhd, BSB will be holding a family day event to raise money for a humanitarian fund dedicated to the victims of the Indonesia earthquake and Philippine typhoon. The family day event will be held on Sunday, November 1, at the vicinity...

Securicor merit promotion awards.
October 31, 2009... G4S Security Services Sdn Bhd recently held its third Quarterly Merit and Promotion Award for 2009. The presentation was held together with Sphere Secure Services Sdn Bhd (S3), a locally owned Security Services Company managed by G4S. The...

SJS students visit Narcotics Control Bureau, RTB.
October 31, 2009... Year nine students of St John's School organised an educational field trip to the Narcotics Control Bureau and Radio Television Brunei in the capital, as an activity after their Peperiksaan Menengah Bawah examination recently. The objectives...

Royalty at Toyota Classics.
October 31, 2009... Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah graced the Toyota Classics performance last night at the ICC. At last night's performance, the 15th of Toyota Classic series, 'A World Harmony 2009', a total of...

Royalty in KL.
October 31, 2009... Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha and HRH Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar with Malaysia's Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah and Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (R), at a dinner in KL on Thursday.

Cultural lesson in Kampong Ayer.
October 31, 2009... Sixty students from Chung Hwa Middle School Bandar Seri Begawan paid a visit to Kampong Ayer after sitting for their PSR examinations. The students from Year IV were led by their teacher Pauline Leena. The objective of the visit was to gain...

HSBC invites youths to participate in Entrepreneur Awards.
October 31, 2009... The HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards is back for yet another year in the Sultanate and will also run concurrently in Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines and Bangladesh. The regional business plan writing competition is now in its ninth year where...

Body Shop offers amazing prizes for 'Love etc' patrons.
October 31, 2009... The Body Shop will be holding a three-day event on the recent launch of 'Love Etc' products this month. A variety of the products will be sold ranging from eau de parfum, lotion and body wash, among others. Five lucky winners from the 'Love...

'Taste of Nations' at ISB's International Day.
October 31, 2009... The 'Taste of Nations', which brings together a variety of food from around the globe, was held yesterday during the International Day at the International School Brunei (ISB). The event was organised by the school to commemorate the United...

Climate change and protection of the environment.
October 31, 2009... I was marvelling at the beauty and majesty of nature, as evident in this picture. Although, I think we can all agree that Brunei has a natural beauty that is second to none. This week we have seen a lot of news regarding climate change and...

Royal Malaysian Armed Forces trained at Megamas.
October 31, 2009... The Royal Malaysian Armed Forces RMAF (Tentera Udara DiRaja Malaysia - UDM) from Squadron No seven Kuching, Sarawak, led by Lt Col Tan Lai Hock, including seven other TUDM personnel, were given military training at the Megamas Training...

JPMC to hold car boot sale Nov 1.
October 31, 2009... The Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) will hold its first car boot sale this Sunday, Nov 1, from 7am to 2pm, at the JPMC beach car park. It is an opportunity for members of the public to get the best deals from second hand goods or brand...

Era scheduled to leave today.
October 31, 2009... Najibah Eradah Al-Sufri (Era) will be leaving Brunei today, for the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition's final preparations and press conference in the UK before flying from London to Chile on Wednesday, November 4. The Kaspersky...

300 ducks released in Temburong.
October 31, 2009... Some 300 ducks were released yesterday during a ceremony held at a duck farm in Kampong Puni, Temburong. The ducks were released by members of Kampong Puni and Ujong Jalan Consultative Council. The objective of the ceremony was to allow the...

Founder of 'Forest Voices' to share knowledge on forest environments in November.
October 31, 2009... Noah Jackson from Forest Voices, a new environmental NGO that works with indigenous communities, will be in town from November 3 to 6 to give a series of lectures titled Playing with Gibbons, Dancing with Kids: Lessons Leaned from a Forest...

Her Royal Highness at Toyota Classics.
October 31, 2009... HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah presenting the mock cheque to Dr Sharina Yunus, the President of Learning Ladders Society at last night's Toyota Classics World Harmony 2009 at ICC. James Kon

Local students chosen to further studies in London.
October 31, 2009... Brunei International Airport, in recent weeks, was swarmed with family members and relatives bidding adieu to their loved ones who will be furthering their studies abroad especially in the United Kingdom. Among the students were two members...

Promoting fair competition with APR.
October 31, 2009... All financial institutions in the country will publish an annual percentage rate (APR), which comprises advertising rates for any financing products and quotations, as well as agreements to help customers compare the actual cost of financing. ...

RBAF completes house renovation for former personnel.
October 31, 2009... A former personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday thanked RBAF, Department of Community Development (JAPEM) and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah during a handing-over ceremony held to mark the completion of renovation work...

New Mac line-up unveiled.
October 31, 2009... The main distributor of Apple Products in Brunei, AV Electronics Sdn Bhd, yesterday unveiled the latest Macbook, iMac and Mac Mini to the local market. According to the company's marketing manager, Hj Yussoff Soffian Hj Md Freddie, the new...

Speed indicator, road safety banner set up at Belait bypass.
October 31, 2009... As part of ongoing efforts to promote the Brunei "Tell-A-Friend" road safety campaign, a speed indicator was mounted on a police vehicle along the Badas-Seria Bypass during peak hours yesterday afternoon. The campaign is a continuous...

Travel fair gets rave reviews from the public.
October 31, 2009... The majority of the public's feedback during the two-day Abacus Holiday Travel Fair was 'positive' with travel agents offering even cheaper deals. However, there were also expressions of disappointment in the limited number of seats available...

Learning Ladders strives to help children with autism.
October 31, 2009... What started as a parent support group has now grown into a society. Co-founded by Dr Sharina Yunus and Norhaslinda Ibrahim, the Learning Ladders Society has made some strides since its establishment. Dr Sharina and Norhaslinda are mothers of...

Assault cases: Call to review penalty.
October 30, 2009... Can someone come in and break your nose and get away with paying just a $2,000 fine? Or smash your head with a baseball bat rendering you unconscious? And, how much have you to pay for it? You guessed it. That is right, $2,000, of course. ...

Islamic experience in Australia.
October 30, 2009... Imam Shady Alsuleiman, an Australian Islamic scholar, made a courtesy call yesterday on Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Mohd Zain bin Haji Serudin. He was welcomed by Haji...

R&D for national health policy.
October 30, 2009... Promoting research and development is recognised as one of the strategic objectives supporting the achievement of our vision, said Deputy Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Awang Hj Hazair bin Hj Abdullah...

Forum discusses the economics of climate change.
October 30, 2009... Why many developing countries, such as Brunei, have to pay the price for environmental damages caused by early industrialisation activities in developed western countries? People asked this question yesterday after an open forum on 'the...

Deals galore as 6th Abacus Holiday Travel Fair opens.
October 30, 2009... Abacus Distribution Systems (Brunei) Sdn Bhd launched its sixth holiday and travel fair yesterday at the Sutra Hall of Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. The sixth annual Abacus Holiday Travel Fair was officiated by Awang Haji Mahmud bin...

HSBC educates students on climate change.
October 30, 2009... HSBC's Climate Champions, Ms Eva Ng and Mr Lim Boon Teck, recently visited Chung Hwa Middle School in the capital in a bid to educate the students on climate change, where 40 students attended the event. "We are very proud and happy for the...

Sharing ideas and experience through workshop.
October 30, 2009... A workshop on Inspectorate and Quality of Education (School Inspection - Strategies for Development) ended yesterday with the chief guest, Dyg Hjh Norjum binti Hj Yusop, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Corporate Services) Ministry of Education...

Construction work begins for widow's new house.
October 30, 2009... A ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of houses for 65- year-old Dayang Sintan binti Itam was held yesterday at Kampung Junjongan, Mukim Pengkalan Batu in the Brunei-Muara district. The construction project costing $27,000 is...

Doa selamat for Fire and Rescue Dept's pilgrims.
October 30, 2009... The Fire and Rescue Department yesterday morning held a doa selamat for its staff going to perform the haj this year. The four staff are Senior Supt Pg Sabli bin Pg Damit, Supt Janadi bin Hj Gunong, Mohd Nor bin Hj Ahad, and Abdul Mukimin bin...

Grand Dorsett hosts dinner for the media.
October 30, 2009... Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel formerly known as Sheraton Labuan Hotel is participating in the two-day Abacus Holiday Travel Fair at Sutra Hall, Rizqun International Hotel in Gadong, on invitation from Tourism Malaysia. General Manager of the...

MS Costa Classica docks at Muara Port.
October 30, 2009... The berthing of the majestic MS Costa Classica yesterday marked a new addition to a number of cruise ships calling at the Muara Port. This is also in line with the Ministry of Communications' strategic objectives for cruise operators to dock at...

Air crash exercise at airport.
October 30, 2009... Normal services at the Brunei International Airport ground to a halt yesterday as rescue personnel braved the stormy weather to save 80 'passengers' from a Boeing 767 aircraft in a full-scale air crash exercise. According to a press release...

TOYOTA Classics is back in town.
October 30, 2009... The highly anticipated 15th edition of the TOYOTA Classics featuring well-known Prague Chamber Orchestra will be performing at the International Convention Centre in Berakas tonight, according to a press release. According to Mr Ninan Chacko,...

New association to explore cultural, family ties in region.
October 30, 2009... Bruneian Pg Hj Abu Bakar Pg DP Hj Mohamad attended a gathering cum pro-tem meeting to form an association entitled Ikatan Budaya Nusantara dan Antarabangsa (Ibunda) in Kuala Lumpur, recently. The aim of Ibunda is to explore cultural and family...

20 teachers visit Asean Corner.
October 30, 2009... Twenty teachers from Amar Pahlawan Primary School visited Dato Othman Primary School to have a look at the school's Asean Corner, which recently won in a 'Asean Corner' competition. Welcomed by the principal, Cikgu Hajah Salina Haji Abd Karim,...

Kawaii Tokyo boasts Halal certified products.
October 30, 2009... Kawaii Tokyo is currently introducing the Brunei public to its range of skincare products at its branch located in The Mall, Gadong. Opening its doors until Sunday, the Japanese brand is simple yet effective and boasts to be the first Halal...

Interhouse launches Canon EOS 7D.
October 30, 2009... Aimed at bridging the gap between skilled amateurs and professional photographers, Canon yesterday launched its long-awaited DSLR camera, EOS 7D, a class higher than Canon's popular 50D, built for advanced amateur photographers who would invest...

Training and qualifications are essential for tour guides: WFTGA.
October 30, 2009... Today tourist guides are true professionals, they have a passion and enthusiasm about the area they work in. They are true frontline ambassadors for the nations they work in. Very often, they are the locals that visitors will get to know...

Thumbs up to 'This Is It' in Brunei.
October 30, 2009... Brunei Darussalam together with other countries around the world began screening Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' yesterday. All three cinemas in Brunei received an overwhelming response from the public. The documentary which runs for slightly...

ILO statistician gives LMI presentation.
October 30, 2009... A presentation on Labour Statistics and Labour Market Information delivered by a Senior Statistician of the Department of Statistics, International Labour Organisation, took place at Bilik Serbaguna, Department of Labour, October 29. The...

Drill successful, says RIPAS Hospital CEO.
October 30, 2009... The CEO of RIPAS Hospital, Hjh Siti Mariam binte Hj Ja'afar, said she was satisfied with the performances of the emergency crew during the air crash exercise. "There are more than 50 doctors from various departments in RIPAS Hospital as both...

Minister says satisfied with drill, more to come.
October 30, 2009... More air crash exercises are being planned following the drill held at the Brunei International Airport yesterday. Minister of Communications, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, who was present at...

Drastic proposals to face climate change.
October 30, 2009... Drastic times call for drastic measures. Heavy tax on a third car and enactment laws for household to use energy-saving light bulbs are some of the ideas that can used by the government to respond to the serious global issues on climate change....

More details of TED's new TOL application.
October 30, 2009... The prosecution yesterday called its 18th witness in the trial of former Development Minister Pg Indera Wijaya Pg Dato Dr Ismail. Zahiah Hj Abd Samad, worked at the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) as a Town and Country Planning...

Minister of Health opens National Dental Training Centre.
October 30, 2009... Local dentists will now be trained in the country with the launching of the training centre in Block C, National Dental Training Centre in Berakas, yesterday. Present to officiate the opening was the Minister of Health, Pehin Orang Kaya...

Fire engulfs popular 'waterhole' across border.
October 30, 2009... The safe haven to have a few swigs for people across the border (between Brunei and Limbang) was almost entirely destroyed during a Tuesday night fire. The middle section of the area - which housed a number of convenience shops, barbeque...

Belait office spared from fiery end.
October 30, 2009... A Belait office was almost reduced to ashes if not for quick- thinking staffers who were able to swiftly put out a fire sparked by an overheated electrical socket. The fire quickly spread to the office curtain, but within minute, was...

Missing since Sept 10.
October 30, 2009... The police is seeking public assistance on the whereabouts of a domestic helper who has been missing since Sept 10. Last seen at Simpang 340-26-20 in Kg Mata Mata, Kartin is of medium built, standing at five feet three inches. Anyone with...

'Programme is great credit to Brunei'.
October 29, 2009... "When the Department of Dental Services started the Dental Hygiene and Therapy training programme three years ago, there were many challenges we had to face, which at the time seemed insurmountable," said Dr Awang Haji Shamshir bin Haji Zainal...

Technology has redefined ways of teaching, learning.
October 29, 2009... Technology plays an important role in assisting teaching and learning. Teachers commonly use technology as a 'medium' to explain a certain concept in teaching whereas students use technology to help them understand and consume information...

Contract signing for supply of cleaning equipment.
October 29, 2009... The signing of a contract agreement between the Education Ministry and two local supplying companies, awarded with the contract of supplying cleaning equipment, took place yesterday at the Administration and Services Department Office, Ministry...

Milestone as Brunei produces first batch of dental therapists.
October 29, 2009... Dental hygienists cum therapists are being trained "to address the huge dental decay and gum disease burden amongst the population of Brunei Darussalam". Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister...

IWCB donates to Philippine typhoon victims.
October 29, 2009... The International Women's Club Brunei (IWCB) yesterday presented its donation to the Philippines Relief Effort to aid victims of Typhoon Ketsana at the Philippine Embassy. IWCB President Ungku Datin Fanzah Ungku Osman presented to Philippine...

Participants from Ministry of Development complete 'Sekapur Sirih' Outward Bound.
October 29, 2009... About 60 officers and staff from various departments of the Ministry of Development were presented with certificates that marked the completion of their participation in the "Sekapur Sirih" Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam course. The guest of...

Talk on Islamic medicine for BAG Networks.
October 29, 2009... BAG Networks yesterday invited a speaker from Pusat Da'wah Islamiah to talk about traditional versus Islamic medications. Ustaz Hj Anuari spoke to some 20 staff members of BAG Networks on the background and history of Islamic medicine, as...

Motivational workshop for staff of MoH.
October 29, 2009... The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoH)yesterday held an Effective Motivational Workshop for its personnel. Some 21 personnel who are Division 4 staff members took part in the three-day workshop at the Public Service Institute in Rimba that was...

KUPUSB appoints new Students Association.
October 29, 2009... The closing of the Students Association for Session 2008/2009 and the appointment of the new Students Association 2009/2010 were held yesterday at the Seri Begawan Religious Teaching University College (KUPUSB). The event's guest of honour...

PTEM elects PTA members.
October 29, 2009... The Pusat Tingkatan Enam Meragang (PTEM) held its first Parent- Teacher Association (PTA) meeting recently to elect the committee members. In her opening speech, Principal Chong Li Chen who is also an advisor to the association thanked the...

New home for unemployed convert.
October 29, 2009... It was a dream come true for Awang Muhammad Shelmi bin Abdullah and family to finally own a new house thanks to a joint effort and initiative by Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei-Muara District Department, Brunei Islamic Religious...

Prince Sufri leaves for Vietnam.
October 29, 2009... His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) left for Hanoi yesterday to attend the 3rd Asian Indoor Games which will be held from Oct 30 to Nov 8. Accompanying HRH is Pg...

UBD students join tree-planting initiatives in support of Green Project.
October 29, 2009... In building the knowledge of preservation and restoration of the degraded Kerangas Forest, more than 60 students from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)got their hands dirty in support of UBD Green Project to make UBD a Green Campus and to...

Singapore delegation tours capital.
October 29, 2009... A group of 20 key representatives from the Singapore government led by Rear Admiral (NS) Sim Gim Guan of the Ministry of Information, Communication and Arts visited the Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery yesterday. The visit was part...

Dim Sum and tea treat for HSBC customers.
October 29, 2009... The HSBC Global Markets team treated over a hundred of their corporate customers to a Dim Sum high tea event at The Emperor's Court in Hua Ho Manggis Mall, recently. "As we move forward, the relationship we have with our customers will become...