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RB, Thai authority launch Amazing Bangkok

Tourists visit the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand. PHOTO: XINHUA

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have teamed up for Amazing Bangkok campaign, a joint initiative that runs until October 24.

RB Chief Executive Officer Captain Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid stated, “We are pleased to collaborate with the TAT to promote and connect Bangkok, an incredibly captivating destination. Our collaboration will provide RB’s guests with exceptional travel experiences while encouraging more international travellers from the region and beyond to explore and discover Bangkok’s many attractions. With our dedication to providing premium flight services with world-class Bruneian hospitality, we are confident that this initiative will enable more Bruneians and regional travellers to experience our flights and Bangkok’s beauty and excitement.”

As part the collaboration, RB is also offering special travel deals together with TAT that not only offer great value but also ensure seamless connectivity to Bangkok. The campaign will put the spotlight on Bangkok’s iconic landmarks, renowned street food, luxury shopping, and distinctive cultural experiences.

The Amazing Bangkok packages offer a four-day-three-night package inclusive of RB flight and accommodation options at various hotels around Bangkok. The special package, priced from BND520 per person, is a value for money deal that will give our guests the opportunity to explore Bangkok’s best attractions, culinary experiences, and accommodation options with a peace of mind about their investment.

The public can purchase the Amazing Bangkok packages from participating travel agencies, including Freme Travel Services Sdn Bhd, JJ Tour Service Sdn Bhd, Pan Bright Travel Services Sdn Bhd and Southern Cross Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd.

“This strategic collaboration shines a spotlight on Bangkok, a city that pulsates with life and offers a wealth of unique experiences for international travellers. From exclusive promotions to curated travel experiences and unforgettable cultural encounters, this campaign promises to showcase the best of Thailand’s dynamic capital,” said RB in a statement yesterday.

To kickstart the promotion, RB is collaborating with the Thai Embassy in Brunei Darussalam to promote the Thailand Bazaar at OneCity Shopping Centre held from August 29 to September 1.

In conjunction of the event, the first 50 daily new sign up for Royal Skies membership at RB’s booth will receive BND30 promo code for their next flight on RB.

Director TAT for Malaysia and Brunei Sirinthara Surakanitaya said, “The Thailand Bazaar provides an opportunity to showcase Thailand’s vibrant culture, rich heritage, and delectable cuisine. We believe that this will help strengthen the ties between our two nations. This year, Thailand has already welcomed 7,000 tourists from Brunei. We look forward to welcoming more visitors and sharing the authentic flavours and traditions of our beautiful country with the people of Brunei.”

Tourists visit the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand. PHOTO: XINHUA

Baiduri Bank highlights 30th anniversary at Financial Fun Fair

PHOTO: ENVATO

Baiduri Bank yesterday announced its participation as a key event partner in the BDCB Financial Fun Fair 2024, scheduled to take place on August 31 from 4pm to 10pm and September 1 from 2pm to 8pm at the Jerudong Park Colonnade.

Visitors of the fair can look forward to an engaging and interactive experience at Baiduri Bank’s booths, C1 and C2. As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the ‘From Dreams to Reality, With You Through Every Chapter’ campaign underscores the bank’s commitment to providing exceptional financial solutions to its clients.

Visitors can apply for any eligible Baiduri Credit Card, transfer their credit card balance to Baiduri Bank and enjoy benefits such as an annual fee waiver and a sign-up bonus.

Visitors can also receive a financial health check on the spot by consulting with our financial planners and discovering their financial personality through our quiz, financial planning calculator and risk profiling.

Those who have not yet signed up for Baiduri b-Digital Personal can explore the convenience of our digital banking app at the financial fun fair.

Visitors will gain insights into the importance of cybersecurity awareness in today’s digital landscape and learn how to stay safe from scams.

Visitors will have the chance to participate in exciting activities and stand a chance to win exclusive Baiduri Bank merchandise, making the experience both informative and rewarding. The BDCB Financial Fun Fair, themed ‘Digital Financial Literacy’, aims to promote a culture of saving, enhance financial literacy, and raise awareness of the financial products and services available in the Sultanate.

The event will feature interactive activities, including financial management games and performances, designed to educate and entertain participants of all ages.

Commenting on Baiduri Bank’s participation, Baiduri Bank Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Banking Manuel Bulens stated, “We are happy to participate in the BDCB Financial Fun Fair, which reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting financial literacy and engaging with the community. This event provides a valuable platform for us to demonstrate how Baiduri Bank continues to innovate and deliver exceptional services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

PHOTO: ENVATO

Brunei, Singapore sign MoU to enhance collaboration on alternative dispute resolution

The signing in progress. PHOTO: BDAC

Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Centre (BDAC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) at the Island Ballroom, Shangri-La in Singapore.

The MoU was signed by Judge Radin Safiee bin Radin Mas Basiuni as the BDAC chairperson and Justice Andre Maniam as the SMC co-chairman

The MoU is aimed to establish a framework for cooperation between BDAC and SMC, with a focus on promoting and developing the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, through fair and expeditious procedures thereby providing confidence and stability to the international ADR communities and enhancing the accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of commercial mediation.

BDAC attended the Singapore Convention Week 2024, hosted by Singapore’s Ministry of Law in partnership with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

The event, held from August 26 to 29, gathered experts, legal practitioners and policymakers. BDAC representatives also participated in a symposium titled ‘The Role of the Courts in Arbitration: An Asia Pacific Perspective’, focusing on the courts’ role in supporting arbitration to improve access to justice in Brunei.

BDAC, led by Radin Safiee, held bilateral meetings with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy and Maxwell Chambers. The discussions aimed to strengthen partnerships, exchange expertise and enhance BDAC’s arbitration capabilities and credibility in Brunei.

The signing in progress. PHOTO: BDAC

Islamic Da’wah Centre marks 40 years of establishment

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

The Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI), under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, held a special prayer ceremony yesterday to commemorate its 40th anniversary, marking its establishment on 1st of Muharram 1406 Hijrah, corresponding to September 16, 1985.

The event, themed ‘40 Years of Bringing Light of Propagation as a Nation of Zikir’, aimed to seek blessings and express gratitude to Allah the Almighty for the centre’s continued success in its Islamic propagation mission within the country and abroad.

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, attended as the guest of honour during the event at the Ash-Shaliheen Mosque.

The ceremony began with the Sunnat Hajat prayer, followed by the congregational Asar prayer led by mosque affairs officer at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque Haji Mohd Izzat Izzuddin bin Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Emran.

The programme continued with the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar, Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Yaasiin, led by religious officer Muhammad Nur Asymawi bin Awang Asli.

The recitation of Doa Kesyukuran was also held, led by Acting Director PDI Haji Ahmad Abdussalam bin Haji Abdul Rahman.

The event ended with a Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam by the mosque’s Haji Mohd Izzat Izzuddin. – Azlan Othman

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

State Mufti receives overseas delegates

State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned during the meeting. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned received a goodwill visit from a delegation from overseas attending Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA)’s 14th Hafl Al-Takharruj on Wednesday.

The delegation comprised of advisor of international affairs of Al-Azhar Ra’es Professor Dr Nehla Shai’idi; vice chancellor of Islamic University of Maldiv Sheikh Riad Bazou; vice chairman of the Foutowa Islamic Association in Lebanon Sheikh Riad Bazou; and director of international affairs at the Foutowa Islamic Association Sheikh Mohamad Abdallah El Moghrabi.

The meeting saw discussion on Islamic affairs and education. – Azlan Othman

State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned during the meeting. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

Roadshow promotes accounting profession

Guests at the roadshow. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY

The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE), in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants (BICPA), hosted a roadshow to promote the accounting profession at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) on Wednesday.

The event aimed to inspire students from UTB, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Politeknik Brunei, Institute of Brunei Technical Education, Kolej International Graduate Studies, Laksamana College of Business, Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology, KEMUDA Institute, and Micronet International College to consider a career in accounting.

The roadshow featured a talk by Secretary of BICPA and Director of BICPA Academy Adeline Lau Pik Wen, who discussed the benefits of professional qualifications and various career paths in accounting, including auditing, tax advice, financial analysis and consulting.

Partner at Deloitte and Touche and President of BICPA Dayangku Hajah Siti Khadijah binti Pengiran Haji Moksin also shared insights into her career journey and experiences in the field. – James Kon

Guests at the roadshow. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY

Belait students learn balanced approach to sugar consumption

Photo show students at the talk. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM

Some 83 students from St James’ School in Kuala Belait participated in a talk on the importance of a healthy and balanced sugar intake as part of an ongoing roadshow campaign, which began at the school yesterday.

The campaign, led by SWEET Smart – a group of six third-year medical students from the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) at the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), featured a talk focused on healthy sugar intake for adolescents.

The group’s assistant head Noor Yasirah Husna binti Haji Mohamad Yura Faizal said the campaign aims to educate the younger generation, particularly school students, on sugar consumption.

“Topics covered in our talk include the daily limit for sugar consumption, identifying hidden sugars in nutrition labels and the adverse health effects of excessive sugar intake,” she added.

Noor Yasirah also shared that the campaign is the initial phase of their collaboration with the school.

The group also plans to set up a booth at the school’s open day event tomorrow to provide further information on sugar’s impact on health. – Daniel Lim

Photo show students at the talk. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM

Operation unearths violations

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the operation in progress. PHOTO: INRD

The Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD), through the Law Enforcement Division Bandar Seri Begawan, carried out an operation in Mukim Kilanas recently.

A foreign national was arrested for allegedly working for a different employer and overstaying in the country after his immigration pass had expired.

The department also reported that Thi Lai Vo, a 36-year-old Vietnamese woman, was sentenced to three months in prison and fined BND1,000 for overstaying. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional four-month prison sentence.

The prosecution was made before Magistrate Nur Eleana binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Hairol Arni and conducted by INRD prosecuting officer Hadiyatul Majeedah binti Awang Usin.

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the operation in progress. PHOTO: INRD
PHOTO: INRD

Local man pleads guilty to outraging grandniece’s modesty

PHOTO: ENVATO

A 42-year-old Bruneian yesterday pleaded guilty to two charges of outraging the modesty of his 13-year-old grandniece.

Judge Pengiran Masni binti Pengiran Haji Bahar has set September 3 to hand down sentence.

The incidents, which occurred in July and August, were detailed in court by Prosecutor Aeny Zullizam.

The defendant, who lives in Mukim Kota Batu, was entrusted with the care of the victim during her visits to her father’s house, which is located nearby. The victim’s parents are divorced. Despite the position of trust, the court heard that the defendant used criminal force against the young girl on two separate occasions.

On the first occasion, the defendant invited the victim to his house on July 11 and agreed to come over assuming that she would be spending time with the defendant’s daughter, her cousin.

When she arrived, he hugged her from behind and proceeded to inappropriately touch her.

The victim managed to escape and returned to her father’s house immediately afterward.

The second incident occurred on August 7, where the victim visited the defendant’s house again, where he forcefully made her sit on his lap before committing further indecent acts.

The court heard that the defendant instructed her not to tell anyone about the incident and gave her BND10 a few days later.

The matter came to light on August 11, when the victim confided in her mother about the abuse. Her mother promptly lodged a police report, leading to the defendant’s arrest.

During the investigation, the defendant confessed to the offences. The court also noted that he has no prior criminal record.

The defendant now faces penalties of imprisonment for a term of no less than three years and no more than 10 years, with whipping.

PHOTO: ENVATO

Super league begins

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail with FABD executive members and Kelme representative holding the Kelme ball. PHOTO: JAMES KON

Brunei Super League (BSL) 2024/25 is set to kick off today following the launching ceremony officiated by Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail yesterday.

The president in his welcoming remarks shared the importance of the league as a platform for local football clubs to showcase their players’ talents and skills.

BSL 2024/25, he said, “will see the participation of local football clubs who will compete in two rounds of competition.”

He added, “FABD hopes that this year’s league will showcase quality competition and serves as a strong foundation towards building a glorious future of football in the Sultanate.

“We believe that the clubs will showcase their professionalism and determination.”

FABD also hopes that each player will do their best and inspire the younger generation.

The president then received the Kelme football from Kelme Brunei’s representative Ahmad Mas’oud bin Haji Muhd Halimi.

The competition committee shared that there are 14 local clubs competing in the BSL this year, compared to 16 last year. This year will also see import players in the league.

Today’s match-up will be between Indera FC and MSPPDB at the Tutong Sports Complex at 4pm. Other matches are: BSRC against Rimba Star at the Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) at 8.15pm; and Wijaya FC against Jerudong FC at the Track and Field of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex at 8.15pm. – James Kon

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail with FABD executive members and Kelme representative holding the Kelme ball. PHOTO: JAMES KON
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