New Restaurant Open In Gadong

Located at Bangunan Haji Tahir, Gadong. The Flavour’s Chinese and Western Restaurant which was opened for the past three weeks had become one of the popular restaurant for teenagers and patrons who are searching for new delicacies. This restaurant serve the Chinese and Western food. This restaurant image is following the typical Chinese Style Coffee Shop or Kopitiam.

Among the top delicacies and bestselling foods at the restaurant are Curry Laksa Noddle, Swedish Chicken, Crispy Kuey Teow to name few. While the popular beverages is the unique “Tapai Float” and Java Float along with other floats and shakes which are served by the restaurant. As part of their soft opening the restaurant offers free drink for $5 above dine in.

For those who are searching for this restaurant it is located at the former Curry House Shop at the Bangunan Haji Tahir, Gadong (next to Little Bean Electrical Shop) or you can reach them by calling 244 8111 or 8737 389 and at the same time this restaurant also cater catering request

Kepala Emu / Emu Head

Menunaikan Kewajiban

Dibulan Ramadhan Al-Mubarak ini jangalah kita lupa menunaikan zakat fitrah kepada amil-amil yang betugas di masjid2 terdekat.

Durians

Photo taken using Panasonic DMC FX-10. Just a random shoot during this fruit season. Location: Kampong Kiudang, Tutong.

UBD RAKIS showcase their talent

9 August 2009 (Wednesday) – To further encourage and support Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Rakis club talent, the Rakis club recently organised an appreciation night – “Malam Rentak Rasa”. The event was held at the UBD Female Residential College multi purpose hall.

The guest of honour was UBD Dean of Students, Dk Dr Nurolaini bte Pg Hj Muhammad Kifli. Also present was UBD Deputy Dean of Students, Dr Hj Ramlee bin Tingkong, academic staff as well as representatives from the UBD Student Representative Council (PMUBD). The event was not only attended by those who are residing at the UBD residential college, but also interested members of the public.

The event saw various performances from the Rakis club like the Mahsuri legendary drama, a comedy drama titled “Jangan” and also a special performance by the new UBD students called “GenNext performance”.

The performances were then concluded with a video presentation of “3 premier” in which the Rakis members shot three different movies around the UBD campus

One of the Rakis members said, “The objective of the event was to foster relationship between the senior and junior members of the club. It also helps the students to enhance their skills and creativity in organising such a event.”

One of the musical perfomance during the night

The Rakis club members also set up a mini bazaar at the female residential college foyer. Various food items, clothes and literature books were available at the mini bazaar.

The Rakis club is currently under the UBD Student Association (PMUBD) and is supervised by the UBD Malay Literature academic staff. Members of the Rakis club are mostly Malay Literature students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS). The club is well known for performing drama shows in UBD as well as at public events.

BFRD & NDMC @ BRIDEX 2009

Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) and National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) set up its booth at the Brunei Pavilion during the 2nd BRIDEX 2009 held at BRIDEX Centre, Jerudong. Among the equipment exhibited are the Rosenbauer Brega firefighting suit which is the latest firefighting suit used by BFRD and also showcase several new system used by the BFRD such as the Fire Rescue Management System (FRMS).

Meanwhile NDMC showcase its functions and role during disaster. NDMC also exhibited their uniforms and also the disaster survival backpack.

UBD organise art fest

UBD Vice Chancellor (L) at the UBD photography club booth

August 12 2009 (Wednesday) – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) organize an Art Fest to showcase its student creativity. Various exhibitions, demonstrations and performance are done during the event. The Art Fest also done with coincidence of the International Youth Day.

The Art Fest is participated by the UBD Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE) students, UBD Photography Club, UBD Educational Technology Centre (ETC), UBD Dance Club, RAKIS and UBD Gulingtangan club. Present to witnessed the Art Fest at the UBD Taman Selera (Cafeteria) is the UBD Vice-Chancellor Dr.Hj.Zulkarnain, UBD Faculties and section deans, senior staffs and Student Representative Council.

During the afternoon art fest the students enjoy the performance from the UBD RAKIS club which showcase their poem and drama and also an energetic traditional dance from the UBD Dance Culture club. Cikgu Ali Sabri an officer from the Student Affairs Section (SAS) “This event is conducted to showcase the UBD students talents and at the same time it is also to promote the clubs activities to the UBD student especially the new intakes”.

Some of the UBD Art Fest exhibitions such as the arts will be showcased at the Taman Selera for the students. While some of the Clubs also conducting several activities for the students such as the UDB Photography Club which organize a portrait photo shoot.

Unsung heroes of UBD

10 August 2009 (Tuesday) – A forest fire occurred near Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) guard post and near a water tank at UBD during the lunch hour at 12 noon. Two fire appliances from Jerudong and Lambak Kanan rushed to the scene to fight the fire. Also helping was the SPSS security guard and also traffic police who direct the traffic.

Forest Fire near UBD guard post

The situation worsened in the afternoon when another fire sparked at a hill behind the UBD Chancellor Hall and also the UBD Sport Complex as well. More fire support arrived at UBD in the afternoon to fight the fire. At the UBD Chancellor Hall, the fire was worsened with the strong wind. The firefighters are supported by the SPSS Security guards at the Chancellor Hall and a UBD student.

According to Tuan Ranee from the BFRD C Operational Command and in-charge of the operation, the fire are spreading rapidly which is fueled by the dry vegetation and strong winds. He added that every firefighters are on standby at the fire points to extinguish and control the fire before it reaches properties around it. During the operation firefighters from Jerudong, Berakas, Lambak Kanan and Women Operational Unit are involved.

The firefighters are lucky as all fire hydrants around UBD operational with high water pressure, thus making their operations worked well. Also supporting were the Women Operational Unit also on the fire site to provide drinks and food ration for the firefighters on duty. Public Works Department (PWD) water tankers are also on scene providing water supply support.

PWD Water Tanker assisting a fire engine

Meanwhile UBD Sports Complex, the forest fire ravaged the forested area around the hockey field and also the UBD football field B. Due to the vast area of fire, the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) sent their helicopters to provide water drop and support the firefighters. According to a firefighter in-charge of the area he said “Luckily the forest area behind the Female Residential College already burned few months back, thus it become a natural fire-break”.

The firefighters worked around the clock to extinguish all fires at UBD and its surroundings. Until night time, firefighters and their appliance still can be seen extinguishing fires and on standby at the site. The firefighters also seen damping some of the forested areas at UBD and its surroundings to ensure the fire will not affect it in the future.

UBD Fire Rescue Cadet (initial phase)

UBD is searching for interested students to join the 1st UBD Fire and Rescue Cadet (Kadet Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat) . Open to all interested male and female UBD students.

Interested students can call or contact Hj.Afiq at +673 8783287.

Enjoyable firefighting and rescue activities will be conducted for you

Thanks

Perayaan KB 22 July 2009

22 July 2009, Wednesday. Just strolling around at Tudung Saji KB with my bestfriends and at the same time looking around for potential subjects for my photography. =) Not too bad the perayaan, still like before where a lot of people come and see.

New addition to my camera family: Lenspen and 2GB Kingston SD card

Lenspen: Digiklear lens and screen cleaner

My new SD Card with my Lenspen Digiklear

Today just bought two new addition to my camera/gear family. The Kingston 2GB SD Card and also the Lenspen Digiklear screen and lens cleaner. Actually I just target to buy the SD card but since my i saw the Lenspen at the same time in affordable price so just bought it. It is also my target to own a Lenspen since my lens always get dirt.

Lenspen Digiklear: B$17.90
Kingston 2GB SD Card: B$15.00*

*bought at Nanyang, KB. At other shop B$30-$40 plus for 2GB.
** Lenspen is proud to use their goat fur brush.=)

Tiang Elektrik

Tiang elektrik di kala senja.

The day the sky turn yellowish

Thursday 16 July 2009 - Belait Town and its surrounding area experienced yellowish color sky as a result of major forest fire at the border. Photo taken using my Panasonic FX10

Baby durian

Unripe baby durian being felled by the monkeys.

Dirgahayu Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'Izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam

Dirgahayu Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’Izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Hamba Duli Tuan Patik Menyembahkan Sembah Kesyukuran
Sempena Hari Puja Usia Ke 63 Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik.
Ddidoakan Semoga Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik Kekal Karar
Memerintah Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Encrusted in Ice

A gas tank seen encrusted in ice. No idea how it happened. Photo taken at Tamu Gadong.

Belait River waterfront

Yutong Vs Nissan Diesel

Nothing to do in the morning during the Kejohanan Sukan Staf Universiti2 Borneo ke-2 (KSSUUB ke-2) so just patrolling the bus and coahc staging area to shot some nice photo of the impressive looking coahces parked at the staging area.

Boring ni mun membuntuti this thing =)

Most Bruneians hate trucks

Even cat know how to cross the road!

Weird but true, a cat seen crossing the road using the Zebra crossing as seen at Bangar Town, Temburong District. If cat can use zebra crossing why not us human?

Useless lid

A useless dustbin lid.

Job Opportunities (serious and urgent matter)

To all UBD and ITB students:

Hyatt will be having another walk-in interview for His Majesty’s event. It will be held on the 23rd June (Tuesday), from 9am til noon at SHBIE Faculty, UBD. The exact room number is not yet informed.

Bring along your passport picture, photocopied IC and your friends if they are interested.

Twin cranes

Two plant cranes seen at BSP yard in Belait Town

The chosen photo =)

The original photo taken on 6 June 2009 at Mumong.

The chosen picture of the day, published in Brunei Times on Monday June 8, 2009.

My 2nd photo to be published in Brunei Times after my first and the photo of the day which was published on 2nd week of April. My second photo about the decoy was published on Monday June 8, 2009.

Enveloped by smoke

Trip to Berakas Fire and Rescue Station 3 June 2009

Group photo with the BFRD personnel

On 3rd June 2009 (Wednesday) a group of 27 UBD Students headed by Hj.Afiq (Head of ICT and Publicity Exco) and supported by Bazilah (Health, Safety and Environment Exco) conducted a trip to the Berakas Fire and Rescue Station. The group arrives at the station around 8:30am and they proceed to the Special Squad Unit Lecture Theatre to hear briefing from SO Norzali, and fire officer Fairul and Aflan about history, role and jobs of fire rescue and also career opportunities.

A UBD-ian getitng ready for Flying Fox

From briefing the group proceed to the Special Squad training tower where SO Rozita brief about the Special Suqd and witness the Special Squad personnel demonstrating the building abseiling technique such as Spiderman technique, Victim rescue technique, General abseiling and the famous flying fox. Some students are given chance to flying fox.

Special Squad personnerl demonstrating "Spiderman" Technique

Their last stop is the Women Operation Unit Station where they tried the fireman sliding pole and seeing around the station. Lastly, they are brief about various fire appliances used at the station and given chance to have a ride on the station sole Hydraulic Platform (Snorkel) appliance.

At last PMUBD would like to say thanks to the Brunei Fire and Rescue Department personnel, Berakas FRS, Women Operational Unit and Special Squad members for being friendly and cooperative during the visit. Insyallah, 2nd trip to the fire station will be conducted in next semester.

The students enjoying the Snorkel ride

Iguana again !

An iguana spotted at the UBD connecting bridge near the HEP and UBD Library

Road closure @ Jalan Tengah.

Road closure again in Seria, now another bridge at the Jalan Tengah closed for renovation cum anti flooding project.

Visit to Berakas Fire and Rescue Station 3rd June 2009

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2009

Venue: Brunei Fire and Rescue HQ and Berakas Fire and Rescue Station, Old Airport Road, Berakas.

Time: Scheduled arrived at the HQ at 8:30am and ends at 11.00am (gather at CH at 7:45am)

Persons involved: 45 persons

Payment for the trip is B$5 and payment can be made at PMUBD office. Registration is open now. Last payment is on 3rd June 2009.

For more info just contact Hj.Afiq (co-ordinator) at 8783287

PMUBD through Head of ICT and Publicity Exco with cooperation from Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Exco and Project, Recreation and Visit Exco (KERPL) will be conducting a trip to Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Headquarters and the nearby Berakas Fire and Rescue Station.

Among the objectives of the trip is to expose students to the real-life of the firefighters, as a foundation to firefighting career and as self awareness program for emergency.

*Insyallah, 2nd trip will be held next semester possibly August.

** Certificates will be processed ASAP. =)

Ships and Boat photography

Sony Vaio

Sony Vaio keyboard, bukan aku punya lappy ni he he =)

Hangout di WYWY,

21 May 2009, just chilling with F at WYWY. Nothing to do this holiday.

Pin Hole mode

Another mode in my Panasonic Lumix FZ28 "Scene" mode this mode is known as 'Pin Hole' mode.

Film Grain mode

Just discovered a new mode in my Panasonic/Lumix FZ28 in "Scene" mode which is the Film Grain.

Sephia effect

Nothing to do just sephia-ing my lovely WRT6 picture using Photo Impression supplied by Panasonic with my Panasonic Lumix DMC FX-10 camera

Jalan Tengah bridge had been opened

At last a relaxing moment for KB-ians after the Jalan Tengah bridge which had been closed for several months.