APB exhibition ends with high note

24 April 2011 Sunday - The Academy Of Brunei Studies (APB), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) yesterday afternoon concluded its three day traditional industries exhibition. The exhibition which started last Friday (22 April 2011) at the Times Square Shopping Complex, Berakas concluded yesterday (Sunday, 24 April 2011) at 4:00pm.

The exhibition which are held in conjunction with UBD 25^th anniversary and to celebrate the tenth year APB producing graduates are conducted by APB third year undergraduates features over 50 research conducted by the students which focused on the traditional industries in Brunei ranging from food industries, services industries as well as crafts and skills industries. Also been featured during the exhibition are research conducted by APB second and final year undergraduates.

According to one of the APB undergraduates exhibiting his research Mohd Zaiem said “During the exhibition the public response are very overwhelming, most of them applaud the APB as well as UBD effort in exposing such traditional industries as they see the exhibition can be a foundation to expose the rare as well as unknown traditional industries which are not known to the public” He also added that during the three day exhibition a Gulingtangan performance as well as quizzes are held for the visitors.

Meanwhile a members of public from Lambak Kanan said “We as public see the students effort are good as such exhibition not only help to expose the students to expose their research results but at the same time it can be a way to help the local Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) to expose their products to the public through its students.”

This year exhibition was bigger than the previous edition where it saw the involvement of nearly 150 APB students, UBD Volunteering students as well as APB lecturers. It also attracts over 500 visitors from all ages which are recorded during the three day exhibition. The committee also would like to thanks all parties especially researched individuals and sponsors for making the research and event a successful event.

The Core food court opens to public

The food court at the UBD new residential college located at the central building or popularly known as "The Core" had extended its operation to the public residing at the nearby areas.

Currently they are five operators operating each doors of the shops at "The Core". Since its soft launching few months back the public response at the food court are overwhelming. The food court opening is not only able to cater the UBD students residing at the new residential college complex but it also open to the public as an initiative by UBD to bind ties with the local community

According to one of the officer at the new residential college Mrs Raianon Hamid said "Since the operators started operations one by one few months back the public response are very overwhelming especially during lunch time. Currently the food courts operators served various food according to their field such as fast food, Indian food, Malay food and beverages". She also added that currently the UBD management are under progress to expand the "The Core" building usage and not only concentrate on food court but more shops such as souvenir shops and minimart will be open soon.

Currently there are five operators operating their shops namely The Ideal Cafe and Grill, The Ur-Got dessert and snack which is newly established at UBD, Sabra restaurant and catering, Jessamina Restaurant and Cafe and UBD corporation beverages shop.

Unboxing my Canon EOS 550D

Both camera and speedlite in their boxes

After unboxing

EOS 550D

Tadaaaa......

Dust in the sensor

Note the black spot on the white surface. It is how the dust on the DSLR sensor. This photo was taken after the "torture session" with my new Canon EOS 550D (18-55mm) 18 mega pixels. The Canon recommended sensor cleaning is by using air blower.

Monkey at UBD

My first National Day photography trip

Just realise si Fatin (FBEPS) pun ikut jua

UBD contingent posing happily

Before going back

My first National Day photography trip last 23rd February 2010 is full of smile and patriotism. As usual the prioroty of the trip is to shoot fire appliances a.k.a fire appliances "hunting". Anywhere thanks to Cgu.Ali (UBD SAS) for providing transport for the trip hehe also thanks to Dr.Nurol for "mendulur-ing" me to use her Canon EOS 1000D. Although the light drizzle make stressed me for a while however with the N.Day spirit and many "unknown" faces whistling me for snapping their pictures it makes me happy to be part of the photographer of the day. Will see you all again in next years n.day parade.

All smiles during National Day

Happy faces of the Brunei Firefighters

Smile and cheers =)

Belait District Contingent

Nation defenders also smile and being friendly.