Thursday, May 22, 2008

May 24th-25th: Energy Week Mini Exhibition & Energy Fair


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From May 22nd: Private Higher Learning Institutions Exhibition

Date: From Thursday, May 22nd 2008 (Not sure until when..)
Venue: Ground floor, The Mall, Gadong
Who's there: Private Higher Learning Institutions such as BICPA Read On!...

May 22nd: Le Apple Cooking Class

Date: Thursday, May 22nd 2008
Time: 2.00 pm (Morning Session) 7pm (Evening Session)
Venue: No: 27, Ground floor, Haji Hassan Abdullah Building, Menglait, Jalan Gadong.
For more information, contact: 2447 885/6, 2423 789 or email: leapple@brunet.bn Read On!...

May 25th: H.A.P.P.Y (HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth) Roadshow for the Girl Guides Association of Brunei

Date: Sunday, 25th May 2008
Time: 9.30 - 12.00 pm
Venue: Girl Guides Headquarters
(Blok B12, simpang 32-66, Kampong Anggerek Desa BB3713
Ibu pejabat Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam
Attendance: 50 Girl Guide members
About HAPPY:
Up until the end of the year 2007, a total number of 37 cases were recorded in Brunei Darussalam, with 7 local new HIV cases noted
With response to this, 4 youths made the initiative to spread the awareness on HIV related matters to their peers all over Brunei!
Programme’s objectives are:
To elevate awareness on HIV
To encourage behavioural changes
To assist the target group to make the right choices
To broaden the knowledge gained to peers
Other Info:
The programme will be facilitated by the Sentient Team and will be supported by Penyinar Club, Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council youth members
The progamme is under the B-@ktif Competition 2008, organised by Youth and Sports Department, Ministry Youth Culture & Sports.
Participants will be engaged in a mini-workshop sharing session, discussion, audios and visuals, Q&A, sing alongs, and even have different perspectives of their lives after the short programme

Thanks to Anis Bakar for the info :)
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

May 27th: New Careers in Media & Communication Lecture

Date: Tuesday, May 27th 2008
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Central Lecture Theatre (CLT 1.17)
Title of Lecture: "New Careers in Media & Communication"
Conducted by: Prof Theo Van Leeuwen (University of Technology in Sydney, Australia)
Other Info:
Talk will discuss three new directions in media and communication, and the new career opportunities that arise from them such as communication consultancy, document design, as well as online and visual journalism
Prof Theo is the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Technology in Sydney
He is also an external examiner for the BA Degree Programme in English Language Studies offered by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics (DELAL), which covers three main areas in linguistics, literature and communication
For more information, contact: The Head of DELAL, Dr Mukul Saxena, at 2463001 ext 1415 or msaxena@fass.ubd.edu.bn. Read On!...

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

May 27th: Institute of Medicine Medical Lecture

Date: Tuesday, 27th May 2008
Time: 7.00 to 9.00 p.m.
Venue: Chancellor Hall, UBD
Title of Lecture: " Global Warming: Wake up and Act Now!"
Speaker: Dr Hj Haroon Pillay, Neurosurgery Specialist, Head of Neurosurgery Department, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha, Hospital Brunei Darussalam
Chairperson: Dr Timothy Doubell, Lecturer in Neuroscience, Institute of Medicine Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Other Info:
The lecture is CME/CNE accredited
Registration is free
For Registration or more information, contact: Dyg Siti Rohaiza binti Ahmad at Haiza@im.ubd.edu.bn or call 2463001 ext 1962


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Friday, May 16, 2008

May 17th: HSBC redhot deal 50% off at Escapade Sushi

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May 17th: H.A.P.P.Y (HIV Awareness Programme for Peers & Youth) Roadshow

Date: Saturday, 17th May 2008
Time: 2- 4 PM
Venue: Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School's multipurpose hall
Attendance: Form 4 students
About HAPPY:
Up until the end of the year 2007, a total number of 37 cases were recorded in Brunei Darussalam, with 7 local new HIV cases noted
With response to this, 4 youths made the initiative to spread the awareness on HIV related matters to their peers all over Brunei!
Programme’s objectives are:
To elevate awareness on HIV
To encourage behavioural changes
To assist the target group to make the right choices
To broaden the knowledge gained to peers
Other Info:
The programme will be facilitated by the Sentient Team and will be supported by Penyinar Club, Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council youth members
The progamme is under the B-@ktif Competition 2008, organised by Youth and Sports Department
Participants will be engaged in a mini-workshop sharing session, discussion, audios and visuals, Q&A, sing alongs, and even have different perspectives of their lives after the short programme


Thanks to Anis Bakar for sending the info to us!
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June 2nd & 4th: Seminar on Islamic Financing & Investment Contracts

Date: June 2nd & 4th 2008
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: UBD Senate, Chancellor Hall, UBD
Conducted by: Associate Professor Dr Abdulazeem Abozaid
About Workshop: Introductory approach to an understanding of various contracts forming basic types of Islamic financing & investments such as Al-Murabaha, Al-Salam, Al- Istisna' and others
Certification: Participants will receive a certificate for attendance signed by the Vice-Chancellor of UBD
Fees: B$390 inclusive of course materials, lunch & refreshments
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Basic Batik & Silk Screen Printing Course for Youths

Venue: Youth Centre, BSB
Fees: FREE!
Conducted by: Awg Zainal Abidin Haji Ibrahim
Targeted Group: Those age 15 - 25 years who are not working and eager to learn
Other Info:
Aims to teach youths the making of batik & enhance their imagination & creativity
Does not require a person to know how to draw but more to design in using colours
Get Entry forms fand mroe information at Youth Centre during office hours
The ocourse will run for the first three months and will start with a small group
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Thursday, May 15, 2008

May 28th-31st: Pesta Kerjaya 2008 (Career Day 2008)

Date: May 28th - 31st 2008
Venue: International Convention Centre, Berakas
What's there:
Wider range of employment opportunity
Knowledge and skill enhancement from invited local & overseas speakers
Walk-in interviews
Wide selection of potential workers/staff
Promote your company & unprecedented business opportunities
For more information, visit: 4th Floor, Labour Dept or call 2382676 or 2654497-98 or email pestakerjaya2008@yahoo.com / kwad@brunet.bn / kwad3993@yahoo.com Read On!...

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

May 11th-14th: The Coffeebean & Tea Leaf Mother's Day Promotion

Date: May 11th - 14th 2008
Venues: The Coffeebean Bandar & Gadong Branches only
Promotion:
With every purchase of $5, customers will get one free cookie
Spend more than $10, get any of the cakes on display for free Read On!...

May 28th: Ladies Networking Lunch

Date: Wednesday 28th May 2008
Time: 12 pm
Venue: Kota Batu Yacht Club
Aim: To provide an environment where business women, homemakers and women from all areas of our community can share ideas, talents and learn from each other by participation
Cost: $30 per head (includes four course luncheon, welcome drink and selected beverages as well as door prizes)
Other Info:
Limited seats available
A British Community Link Initiative
For ticket sales contact: daisychain.brunei@gmail.com
For further information contact: Pippa Morris at 8878 549 or email pippa@thepikes.net Read On!...

Rizqun Coffee House Gourmet Experience for May


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Friday, May 09, 2008

May 30th-June 1st: Family United 5-a-side Futsal Tournament

Date: May 30th - June 1st 2008
Venue: Mumong Sports Complex, Kuala Belait
Other Info:
Interested teams need to pay a registration fee of $90 not later than May 20 at 6pm
This tournament is only open to 32 teams on a first-come first-served basis
The draw will be held on May 21 at the Mumong Sports Complex at 7pm
The winning team stands a chance to walk home with $500, a trophy and a certificate of participation
$200 and $100 will be given to the runners-up and second runners-up
There are also cash prizes for fourth placed winner, best player, top scorer, best goalkeeper and best manager
Forms are available at Asmin Enterprise of the Delima branch
For more details, contact: Hj Julaihi at 8625408 or Noraini at 8967776 Read On!...

May 19th-21st: Emotional and Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) Training Programme

Dates: May 19th - 21st 2008
Venue: LR Asma Hotel, Jerudong
About Emotional and Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) Training Programme:
Designed to aid human resources development
A model that combines spiritual, emotional and intellectual intelligence to develop and improve the outlook of individuals
The model character is built on: One Value, Six Pillars of Islamic Faith (Principles) and Five Pillars of Islam (Actions)
For further details, please call: 2341103, 2331722 (fax) or its hotline at 8123165 Read On!...

The Youth and Sports Department Photography Competition

About Contest: To find Brunei's representative for the upcoming Asean+3 Youth Festival Photography Competition Capturing Nature in Singapore
For: Ages of 18 and 25
Other Info:
Camera used must be digital
Entry forms should be submitted before May 22 at 3pm to the third floor of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Building
A shooting location is planned in the capital on May 25 from 6.30am
Only one winner will be selected and rewarded with an all-expenses-paid trip to Singapore from July 28 to Aug 3, fully sponsored by the organiser
For more information, contact: Hj Mohd Sofian Hj Amit by calling 2381903 extensions 904 or 905, or from the Youth Centre's Administrator Pg Hj Norhalim BPHA Rahman at 2222900 Read On!...

May 10th-11th: HSBC redHOT Roadshow


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May 23rd: TAIB 1st Financial Talk "Offering You Financial Guidance"

Date: Friday, May 23rd 2008
Time: 8:30am
Venue: Cesar Grand Hall, Level 8, Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas
Topics Include:
Financial Planning from Islamic Perspective
Introduction to Basic Islamic Concepts used in Perbadanan TAIB
Global Economic Prospect and its Implication
Investment Instruments: Your Choices Today
Managing Your Investments in a Changing World
For more information and to RSVP, contact: NorRashidah 2266105 or Dk Haryanie 2239300 Read On!...

May 8th-11th: Dining Under The Stars Mother's Day Promotion

Promotion Dates: May 8th - 11th 2008 (Midnight)
Promotion:
Ticket A for $68 (complimentary upgrade to Ticket B)
Ticket B for $78 (complimentary upgrade to Ticket C)
For more information on "Dining Under The Stars", please go to: www.dining-under-the-stars.com or sms/call 8712366 Read On!...

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

May 9th-11th: Wanderers Challenge Trophy 2008 Fixtures

Thanks to God's Gift.. Sorry for the delay in posting the info!

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Celebrate Mother's Day at the Empire


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June 16th-19th: Children Novel Writing Workshop

Date: June 16th - 19th 2008
Other Info:
For citizens of Brunei Darussalam only
The workshop is limited to 30 participants
Those who have never attended a children novel writing workshop will be given priority
Entry forms should be returned to the workshop secretariat by Monday, June 9, at 4.30pm
For more details, contact: The secretariat of the Children Novel Writing Workshop, Book Planning Section of the Language and Literature Bureau, Old Airport Road, Berakas, or call Dyg Hjh Siti Zaleha bte Hj Kaprawi and Dyg Norhayati bte Hj Mohd Yusof at 2382511 extensions 198 or 186. Read On!...

May 17th: Storyteller, Musician Coming To Promote French Culture In Brunei

Date: Saturday, May 17th 2008
Venue: Songket Ballroom, Rizqun Hotel
Admission: Free
Other Info: Innocent Yapi and his musician Joro Raharinjanahary will be performing to promote diversity and the francophone culture Read On!...

Thursday, May 01, 2008

May 2nd: HSBC Red Hot Deal - 50% off at Vincci


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May 3rd, 4th, 9th-11th: Baiduri Masters Charity Golf Event


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May 11th: Expression Music Presents "The Dream Ascends"

Date: May 11th 2008
Venue: International Convention Centre, Berakas
What's there:
Concert promoter Mrs Lily Chiam performing 'live' from her debut album 'Together,' Powerful vocalist Vadsundhara Vidahur from Mumbai with Alana Marre Smith (choreographer) and Sadie Wilherni (Aerialist) from New York, Richard Fowler, a New York Producer and Simon Scouller the Production producer
Some 29 dancers from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports performing various cultural shows
Performances including Heal the World, Chinese Song, High School Musical - We're All in This Together and Start of Something New, Duet-Baracarolle, Piano Duet for Mozart Sonata in C & Grieg and others
Tickets: $100, $80, $50, $30 and $20 are available at Expression Music Read On!...

May 2nd: Lasik Public Educational Seminar

Date: Friday, 2nd May 2008
Time:
3pm - 3:30pm
7pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Ground Floor, The Mall Gadong
Conducted by: Dr Norazlina Bachik
Title: Vision Correction for Shortsightedness, Longsightedness, Astigmatism & Presbyopia (reading problem) Read On!...

May 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Charity Golf Tournament

Date: May 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2008
Venue: Royal Brunei Golf, Jerudong Park Country Club
Entry Fee: $100
Proceeds Go to: Pg Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah Foundation for Orphans Read On!...

April 29th-May 2nd: Sony Cybershot Smile Roadshow

Date: April 29th - May 2nd 2008
Venue: The Mall, Gadong Read On!...