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FEATURES
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Sphere and There
The art of handmade globemaking, UK.
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Timely Revival
Revisiting Fremantle, Western Australia.
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Visual Power
Vietnam’s backstory through art.
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City Explorer
A Kuala Lumpur staycation.
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Proud Nation
The National Museum of Singapore.
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LIFESTYLE
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WELCOME ABOARD
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Deputy Chairman’s
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Inside RB
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Brunei International Airport
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JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2016
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WELCOME ONBOARD DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
RB Senior
Management
and Heads of
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(Missing from
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Security and
Environment,
Head of Quality
Assurance,
Chief Pilot, Head
of Corporate
Branding and
Deputy Head of
Engineering).
Dear Guests,
Welcome aboard Royal Brunei Airlines (RB). This is
the first edition of Muhibah for 2016 and I extend
my best wishes to all passengers for a healthy,
prosperous and peaceful New Year.
A very popular feature in past Muhibah issues has
been our focus on staff in different areas of the
organisation. Feedback suggests that readers really
enjoy this unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at how
staff go about their duties with such pride and
dedication. In this issue, the spotlight falls on our
senior management team, who are geared up and
ready to lead their respective teams into the New
Year with great optimism. We are especially proud
of the number of bright young Bruneians who have
scaled the ranks in recent years to assume senior
management positions. The future of RB is secure
in their hands.
RB recently held our Staff Awards and Appreciation
Night which was a very important event on the
annual calendar. This yearly gala event provides
us with the opportunity to honour the hard work
of our staff and bestow special awards to our long
service personnel. For the first time, RB was proud
to be able to honour three staff members who
have been loyal to RB since its inception. Joan
Lim, Hjh Hajijah Hj Abas and Zainal Abidin Md Ali
have now each completed 40 years of service. We
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congratulate each one of them for their dedication
and extend our best wishes for their future.
In the year ahead, we look forward to continuing our
partnership with Wu Chun, RB’s International Brand
Ambassador. Wu Chun is a humble young Bruneian
who has become a superstar in music, film and now,
reality TV in China and around the region. I invite you
to read his story (on page 54) that highlights his pride
in his role as RB Ambassador and how much he has
enjoyed the experience.
RB also begins the new year by marking 30 years of
flying to Jakarta, Indonesia. The first flight took place
on 3 January, 1986 and, with the support and loyalty
of our staff and passengers, RB has retained Jakarta
as a destination ever since.
Finally, a sincere word of thanks to one and all for
choosing to fly with RB today and, for our part, we will
do our very best to retain your support in the future.
With warm good wishes,
Dermot Mannion
Deputy Chairman
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WELCOME ONBOARD INSIGHTS
INSIDE RB
Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.
AN ANNIVERSARY AND
AN ARRIVAL
RB has a lot to be grateful for in
November. On 18 November, 2015 RB
held a simple thanksgiving ceremony to
commemorate its 41 years of service. It
could not have come at a better time as
the following day, RB welcomed its second
A320 NEO into its fleet, ending a sweet
note to its anniversary celebrations.
RB STAFF APPRECIATION & AWARDS NIGHT
RB held its annual Staff Appreciation
and Awards Night on 4 December,
2015. Present at the event as Guest
of Honour was RB’s Chairman, Yang
Berhormat Dato Paduka Hj Bahrin
Abdullah. RB presented long service
awards to its staff who have been
with the company for 20, 30 and for
the first time, 40 years. RB Melodi
was also held that evening where
Team Aman emerged as champion.
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RB WINS TRAVEL MEDIA AWARDS 2015
RBRC WEDDING SHOWCASE
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has been declared winner
of the Travel Media Innovative Campaign and
Content of the Year Award at the inaugural Travel
Media Awards on 9 November 2015 in London. This
prestigious award was received for a collaborative
social media campaign between RB, Good Relations,
iAmbassador and Sabah Tourism; to promote RB and
Brunei as the gateway to the island of Borneo.
Royal Brunei Recreation Club (RBRC) held its first
Garden and Poolside Wedding showcase from
27 to 29 November, 2015. Organised by Zella Event
Management and Songket Wedding, the event
was officiated by YM Datin Hjh Asmah binti Hj
Abdul Rahman, spouse to Pehin Orang Kaya Indera
Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi bin Hj Osman,
Minister of Education; and Mr Dermot Mannion,
Deputy Chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines.
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RB SIGNING CEREMONY IN INDOSIAR
Furthering RB’s Cadet Pilot Scholarship
scheme by RB and Brunei’s Ministry
of Education, three cadet pilots –
Md Nur Khalaf Khabilah Hj Md Daud,
Md Shahrezza Alfie Masri and Asma
Zamriah Hj Ariffin – were recently
inducted into the programme. The
official signing ceremony was held on
3 November, 2015. The cadets will now
undergo a 14-month training course in
CTC Wings, New Zealand.
A signing ceremony was held between RB and PT. Indosiar
Visual Mandiri for the D’Akademi Asia which premiered on
11 November, 2015 on Indosiar. RB was represented by
Mr Dermot Mannion, RB Deputy Chairman while Indosiar
was represented by Mrs Harsiwi Achmad, Director of SCM.
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SPHERE
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THERE
The art of handmade globemaking
is alive and thriving in North London.
Words EMMA RAMSAY Images BELLERBY & CO
The tube doesn’t serve Stoke Newington,
a city of about 10 kilometres north of
London; but for those willing to train it
(from London Liverpool Street) or bus it
(67, 73, 76, 106, 149, 243 and 393 stop
outside Abney Park), you’ll find yourself
in one of London’s leafiest boroughs and
among a unique bohemian community.
But that’s not all Stoke Newington
(Stokey to the locals) is known for.
Down a mews off Stoke Newington
Church Street (London’s longest street
name) – a lovely street filled with
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boutiques, flower shops, vintage
stores, patisseries and cafes – sits
an unassuming building. Stand long
enough outside and you’ll find about
20 to 30 workers going in and out
at any given time. Among them:
furniture makers, a handbag designer,
architects, art directors, journalists
and painters. The scene makes for a
good Arthur Conan Doyle premise but,
the reality is even more intriguing. This
is the epicentre and final bastion of
one of the few globemakers left in the
world – Bellerby & Co.
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Despite the flurry of activities on the
outside, the workshop – a big beautiful
open space and full of light – is a study
in quiet focus and preservation. There
is a small team of six busily working
daily at various stations. Everyone
comes from diverse creative and artistic
backgrounds. All around them are halfmade worlds, finished globes waiting
to be mounted, strips of gore (painted
paper) pegged across the room to dry,
pots of brushes and paints, and more
odd-sized spherical balls than one has
ever seen.
The workshop is now a bit chilly, but
come summer, the studio opens into a
rooftop terrace and becomes a place
to mingle after work. The high ceilings
and huge windows make for a beautiful
and inspiring setting. Everyone is very
friendly with each other and collaborates
on projects from time to time. The
camaraderie is unmistakable. They borrow
things from each other, ask opinions on
their work and exchange advice on the
best way to do something.
Amidst this friendly atmosphere sits Peter
Bellerby, a kind of Jedi Master to his team
of Padawans. A self-starter, Bellerby had
no interest in globemaking other than
his high school fascination for maps and
cartography. But a frustrated quest trying
to gift his father the perfect globe for his
birthday would change all that. Faced with
the option of a lazy version of a globe,
where Borneo island appears as a blob
on the map, or an antique that has long
passed its use, Bellerby decided the way
to go was to build his own globe. That was
in 2008.
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Today, the globes made by Bellerby &
Co are valued for its bespoke design,
modelled on a couple made in the
War for Churchill and Roosevelt, and
meticulous attention to detail. It takes
pride in having revolutionised a globe
design that sits on roller bearings,
allowing for fluid movement that was not
possible with the traditional axle and
meridian methods. Every bit – from the
painstaking process of papering to the
detailed shading and painting – is done
by hand. The former is the most arduous
part because working with wet paper
requires you to train your body and move
your hands very slowly – ensuring there
are no creases, overlaps or tear. If any of
that happens, the goring process starts
all over again. It’s easy to understand
why a trainee normally requires a good
half of the year to master this skill.
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And, it is not uncommon for the team
to collaborate especially when it’s a
big project.
Bellerby remains very hands-on with the
craft and the business. He trains his team
to re-learn parts of globemaking that had
been lost for centuries. He passes on
the lessons his learnt so that this limited
edition craft continues. For even after
all this while, there remains no available
training on this artisanal trade.
In a world where GPS and Google maps
seemed to have taken over, Bellerby &
Co’s globes are a pleasant reminder that
handcrafted globes remain in existence,
letting us to daydream of faraway places
and romanticise this world of ours.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.
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Timely
Revival
Freo is the way to go.
Words SELENA OH
Images TOURISM WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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A wonderful view of the
Fremantle coastline.
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Fremantle Markets is one
of the city’s most iconic
places with over 150 stalls!
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Don’t expect boring,
flavourless food at
Fremantle’s Raw Kitchen.
Jarrad Seng
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Cappuccino Strip is
legendary for its many
outdoor cafes and
restaurants.
Jarrad Seng
Western Australia’s port city of
Fremantle has been named a “must
see” destination for 2016 by one of the
world’s most respected international
travel publishers, Lonely Planet. Ranked
seventh on the book’s list of Top 10
Cities 2016, Fremantle was described
as “a raffish harbour town with sea-salty
soul to burn,” in the travel guide.
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Australian Olympic gold medallist and
co-owner of Fremantle dining venues,
Bib & Tucker and May St Larder, Eamon
Sullivan says Lonely Planet’s recognition
of Fremantle is well-earned. “It’s easy
to see why so many people love visiting
Fremantle – it’s home to world class
beaches, heritage architecture and
a flourishing food scene attracting
thousands of visitors each year.”
Fremantle is famed for its welcoming
atmosphere, vibrant entertainment,
historic streetscapes and spectacular
Indian Ocean backdrop. It is one of the
most visited places in Western Australia.
The eclectic port city of ‘Freo’, as it’s
known to locals, is a cultural and creative
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melting pot of artists, musicians, designers,
writers and performers.
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The city is also best defined as eclectic
and multicultural. There are scenic cafes to
browse, boutique artisan producers to visit
and, is currently undergoing a once-in-ageneration revitalisation. More than AUD$1.3
billion worth of development is in the pipeline
including a number of hotel developments,
new restaurants, small cafes and retail spaces
which will take the city to new heights in its
appeal as a global tourism destination.
Tourism Minister Kim Hames commented
that the city was undergoing its biggest
transformation since the America’s Cup
defence in 1987. “When you consider all the
city has to offer, it’s no wonder that Fremantle
should be on everyone’s travel list for 2016.”
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Experience a working
port up close at the
Fishing Boat Harbour.
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The city has
a deliciously
mouthwatering cuisine
from all over the globe.
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Fremantle makes for a great weekend
escape from Perth. Visitors can catch a
train on the Fremantle line from Perth
Station; or do a 30-minute drive. If you’re
seeking a more leisurely experience,
follow the Swan River downstream on
a ferry from Barrack Street Jetty. Once
in Fremantle, the city is serviced by a
convenient and free shuttle-service
known as the Central Area Transit (CAT).
Paul Smyth
Apart from its bohemian vibe, part of
Fremantle’s charm is its well-preserved
heritage that provides guests with a rich
cultural experience. The city boasts
the best preserved example of a 19th
century port streetscape in the world.
In fact, over 150 buildings in the port
city are classified by the National Trust,
including The Round House (1831),
The Esplanade Hotel (1890s) and the
Fremantle Prison (1850s).
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High Street is lined by
a significant number of
heritage buildings.
Jarrad Seng
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Find Perth’s talented
artists, craftsmen,
designers and F&B
couturiers at MANY 6160.
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In this city that prides itself in being
authentic with an anything-goes
attitude, it does not take visitors long
to craft their own unique itinerary. No
matter when you time your visit, there
will always be a Freo experience to
take back home with you.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Melbourne daily for
connections to Perth.
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Roel Loopers
Established in 1829 as a port for
the fledgling Swan River Colony,
Fremantle also has a fascinating
maritime and convict history.
Today, the city retains its strong
connection to the sea and is home to
a 500-strong fishing fleet, hundreds
of yachts and pleasure craft, and two
significant historical replica ships The
HMS Endeavour and the Duyfken,
which was the first Dutch vessel to
chart the Australian coastline in 1666.
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The stunning white sands
of Port Beach.
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Experience tasty street
food from around
the globe, arts and
entertainment at Bathers
Beach Sunset Markets.
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In pursuit of the sublime, expert-led trips on
themes of art have gained popularity with
travellers looking to appreciate culture and
add more variety to their vacation itinerary.
The advantage of this is you don’t have to
stray from the well-worn tourist track to
discover new experiences. A visit to the local
museum, with an expert as guide, can bring
a painting – and history of a country – to life,
like no audio or museum guide could ever do.
Vietnam makes for a great case study where
art lends fresh eyes to the country’s history.
While the world is all too familiar with the
Vietnam War, it is rare to be able to peel back
and see the lives underneath. Ultimately,
Vietnam’s people are the best to narrate its
journey and today, the country’s emerging
artists become the storytellers.
Young Girl and
Lotus Flower
by Nguyễn Sang
(1923 - 1988)
1972
Oil on Canvas
94 x 127.5 cm
WER
“The lives of artists are always fascinating
because they approach the world in a
different way and they use their work to
communicate their experiences,” says Sophie
Hughes, founder of Sophie’s Art Tour. Sophie
has had her finger on the pulse of HCMC
arts scene since 2009 and, what began as a
personal research project eventually led her
to discover that like her, there were visitors
to Vietnam who were also seeking a deeper
understanding of the country’s history
through art.
Sophie’s Art Tour introduces visitors to
some of the places Sophie herself finds
intriguing. In HCMC’s San Art, this non
profit arts organisation supports artists and
arts professionals, helping them to shape
contemporary art practice in Vietnam by
opening up more opportunities for local
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WHILE THE WORLD IS ALL TOO FAMILIAR WITH
THE VIETNAM WAR, IT IS RARE TO BE ABLE TO
PEEL BACK AND SEE THE LIVES UNDERNEATH.
artists as well as from South East Asia.
One of their major projects, the Laboratory
programme, is a residency programme that
takes on three artists every six months
in a self-described artists ‘boot camp’.
Rising stars that have emerged from this
programme include Phan Thao Nguyen,
a multimedia artist who uses painting,
installation, video and performance
to depict historical and contemporary
concepts; and Le Phi Long, whose intricate
drawings of mangrove forests explore
man’s relationship with nature and the
destruction of it.
The tour itself has been fashioned to focus
on the lives of artists who studied, fought,
witnessed and documented major changes
in 20th and 21st century Vietnam. It brings
guests through private collections and
homes of artists, and of course the grand
halls of the National Fine Art Museum and
leading contemporary art galleries. “It is
not just for art lovers, but also for those
who want to gain a deeper understanding
of Vietnam’s history and meet some of
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North, Central
and South in a
Spring Garden
by Nguyễn
Gia Trí
1988
Lacquer
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3/ Girls
by Hoang
Duong Cam
2015
Oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
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the experts who have made it their life’s work to
document and preserve this part of history.” As
long as anyone is interested in Vietnam, they will
discover a great deal through the tour – surprising
those who have a lot of knowledge and lighting the
way for those who are arriving with none.
More recently, she and her team of experts have
expanded the tour to include Hanoi, where guests
are introduced to Manzi, a fantastic art cafe that
also offers many works for sale. There are Le Thuy
who paints beautiful works on silk; Nguyễn Hoàng
Giang who illustrates the hopes, dreams and
fears of young Vietnam; and Le Giang whose work
creates imaginary utopias. Another stop on the
tour is Nha San Collective, offering a pioneering
platform for contemporary art with a programme of
exhibitions, performances and screenings, working
with young performance artists like Nguyễn Thủy
Tiên, whose work heavily questions women’s roles
in contemporary Vietnam.
“IT IS NOT JUST FOR ART LOVERS, BUT ALSO FOR THOSE WHO WANT
TO GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF VIETNAM’S HISTORY AND
MEET SOME OF THE EXPERTS WHO HAVE MADE IT THEIR LIFE’S
WORK TO DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE THIS PART OF HISTORY.”
“Hanoi was made possible thanks to Artist/Curator
and Founder of Manzi Art Café, Bill Nguyen; and
Culture Journalist and Founder of And of Other
Things, Fabiola Buchele,” Sophie explained. Together,
they spent an incredible seven months gathering
materials, visiting artists studios and galleries where
they talked and shared stories about life, art and
history, and what it means to be an artist in Vietnam.
“It was illuminating, hilarious, sometimes sad; but all
of it shed a light on this incredible country and its
culture. It was a beautiful journey and we heard so
many amazing stories,” she recalled.
The tours in both cities complement each other and
respectively offer an insight into the development
of the cities’ distinct art scenes as well as give an
overview of Vietnam’s history as a whole. Tours are
limited to a maximum of 10 people, but larger
groups and smaller private group arrangements are
also possible.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Ho Chi Minh City 4x weekly.
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Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
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City
Explorer
Looking for a vacation without leaving KL?
Here’s a guide on how to play tourist.
Words SURIANI ARIFF
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Sometimes the best vacation to have
is actually in your own backyard.
Staycations, or stay-at-home-vacations,
are fast gaining traction especially when
many people today take a discretionary
approach to spending. And what’s there
not to love about them? You don’t have
to pay for an airline ticket, apply for long
leave (because you can do it over a
weekend), and fret over who’s taking care
of the pets back home.
The beginning of the year is an excellent
time to plan for one. The tourist crowd is
tolerable and the schools have started
their term. Kuala Lumpur will be a pleasant
place to explore once more. To begin,
book yourself into the Grand Hyatt Kuala
Lumpur. There is a reason this hotel
is a perennial favourite. Located right
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in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, you are
just minutes away from the city’s best
attractions.
This Green Building Certified hotel is the
ultimate respite surrounded by the green
space of KLCC Park. The experience
begins when guests are whisked to the
Sky Lobby, checking in at the highest floor
for a jaw-dropping, 360-degree view of
the city’s skyline and the iconic Petronas
Twin Towers. You can soak in more of
the views from many of the guestrooms;
each boasting floor-to-ceiling windows.
Splurge on the Grand Suite room and
enjoy the benefits of access to the Grand
Club Lounge, complimentary amenities
such as “Hyatt has it” service that
offers something you didn’t bring along
with you, like talcum powder and yoga
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Petrosains
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mat. The Nespresso machine in-room
rounded up the experience nicely. For
nourishment, there are three dining
options, but don’t pass on THIRTY8 with
lively kitchen shows and more panoramic
views of downtown KL.
The Grand Hyatt hotel is also one of the
stops along the Green route of the free
GOKL City Bus. Hop on, enjoy the free
wifi onboard, then transfer to the Blue
line for Masjid Kampong Bharu. Here, you
want to register for the free guided tour
of KL’s last remaining village, Kampong
Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Petrosains
Then, take a leisurely stroll to Suria KLCC,
a mall that’s like a city with food service,
cinemas, entertainment, a science
museum and an art gallery. The free
Petronas Gallery is often bursting with art
shows and exhibition. A few doors away
from it is Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
that often keeps things interesting with
mini exhibitions and interactive shows.
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Nobu Kuala Lumpur
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Bharu, founded in the late 19th century
(email: [email protected]). The
tour begins at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman,
every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from
4.30pm to 7pm. Along the way, discover
how this Malay village struggles to remain
relevant in a metropolis, visit a herbal and
sundry shop, marvel at 1930s traditional
Malay homes with its intricate woodwork,
and enjoy a feast at a typical Malay food
street.
You can also take the Purple Line for KL
Tower to explore the last green lung of the
city that is called KL Forest Eco Park. The
canopy walkway is the main draw, so call
ahead to check that it’s open. The trails
are paved and make for a nice jog, and
don’t forget to bring along a mossie spray
to keep the bugs away.
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Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Finally, wind down your way back to Grand
Hyatt. Cap your day with a visit to Level
56 of Menara 3 Petronas. Mere minutes
from the hotel, this is the Malaysian
outpost for the world’s most recognised
Japanese restaurant, Nobu. Grab a drink
and enjoy it at the lounge for a real closeup view of the Twin Towers. Nibble your
way through the meat-filled yet dainty
Nobu tacos, have the Jumbo Prawn / Sea
Bass with Shiso Salsa for main, and finish
it off with the simple but refreshingly
clean Green Tea Shaved Ice with Red
Bean Paste and Mochi.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Kuala Lumpur 2x daily.
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PROUD
A revamped museum makes for a great excuse to discover Singapore’s past.
Words SUMITRA S. Images NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE
NATION
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Of the many award-winning museums in Singapore, the National
Museum of Singapore holds a special place in the hearts of the
locals. With a history dating back to its inception in 1887, the
National Museum of Singapore is the nation’s oldest museum with
a progressive mind. Its galleries adopt cutting-edge and multiperspective ways of presenting history and culture to redefine
conventional museum experience.
A cultural and architectural landmark in Singapore, the Museum
hosts innovative festivals and events all year round – the
dynamic Night Festival, visually arresting art installations, as
well as amazing performances and film screenings – in addition
to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions involving critically
important collections of artefacts.
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“Tree” installation
in Transforming the
Landscape section.
Last year, in celebration of Singapore’s Jubilee, the Museum reopened its permanent galleries after a three-year redevelopment.
All the National Museum’s permanent galleries have been carefully
designed to incorporate elements of the themes and time periods,
which they explore or are set in. The choice of colours, textures
and specific design elements contribute to create immersive
experiences for visitors. The designs for the display of artefacts
also took into account the backstories and context so the
audience can better appreciate their significance.
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For example, the Modern Colony
gallery is designed to resemble a
pre-war colonial bungalow with the
scent of afternoon tea in the verandah
to welcome visitors. There is also the
contextual set-up of an HDB kitchen
of the 1970s and 1980s, to show how
the space and appliances on display
reflect the modern conveniences and
lifestyles desired by Singapore families.
The galleries contain 12 interactive
stations, including scent stations. There
are over 60 multimedia stations located
throughout the galleries that provide
more information, stories, personal
accounts and archival footages of
significant historical events and
important artefacts. These stations
include a specially commissioned
zoetrope for the Growing Up Gallery,
among others. For the first time, the
museum has also commissioned and
located an art installation within the
Singapore History Gallery as part of the
gallery’s narrative.
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The zoetrope tells the
story of Singapore’s first
three female Olympians.
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A peek into a 1970s
HDB flat.
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The Ambient Scents
and Scent Stations add
another dimension to the
museum experience.
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A glided armchair, circa 1925 - 1935.
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Yue Tai Cheong Tailor shop box,
circa 1925 - 1935.
07 & 08
Artefacts during the Japanese
Occupation 1942 - 1945.
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Magic mirrors in the back room of the
Modern Colony gallery immerse the
visitor in Singapore’s colonial past.
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The Ambient Scents and Scent Stations in
particular is worth to note. Swiss perfumer and
fragrance maker Givaudan has sponsored a
series of ambient scents and scent stations for
the museum’s galleries. Ambient scents add a
sensory dimension to the visitor experience in
galleries. They greet visitors as they step into
certain sections of the galleries, such as the “After
Rain” scent in the Transforming the Landscape
section in the Singapore History Gallery, and the
“Afternoon Tea” scent that greets visitors to the Life
in Singapore: Modern Colony Gallery. Some of the
galleries also feature scent stations, such as the
various floral scents in the Goh Seng Choo Gallery.
The two scents in the Singapore History Gallery’s
Transforming the Landscape section – Tembusu
flowers and the polluted Singapore River – were
conceptualised to convey the different milestones
of Singapore’s environmental story. As part of the
collaboration, Givaudan has also launched “City”,
a new fragrance created especially for Singapore’s
50th year of independence. “City” is sold at the
National Museum’s Museum Label shop and
proceeds will be donated to the museum.
With a refreshed layout and updated narrative,
visitors can look forward to a more engaging and
immersive experience; a bit like stepping back in
time to the different periods of Singapore’s history.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Singapore 2x daily.
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CRIMSON
TIDE
Chinese New Year 2016, the
Year of the Monkey, falls
on 8 February. Elaborate
dragon dances, colourful
parades, and the exchange
of ‘hong bao’ envelopes
– these are the scenes of
colourful Chinese New Year
celebrations across RB’s
destinations.
Words EMMA RAMSAY
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KEMERIAHAN
ARUS MERAH
Tahun Baru Cina 2016 atau
Tahun Monyet dalam zodiak
Cina, jatuh pada 8 Februari.
MUHIBAH melawati destinasi
RB dan suasana sambutan
perayaan Tahun Baru Cina yang
merangkumi tarian naga menarik,
perarakan berwarna-warni serta
pertukaran sampul ‘hong bao’.
Teks EMMA RAMSAY
SHANGHAI
Red decorations in Shanghai
traditionally signifies prosperity. Flamboyant
lion and dragon dance, loud celebrations –
these are some of the features that mark the
Lunar New Year in Shanghai. The city also puts up a
spectacular display of fireworks to round off the occasion.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Shanghai 3x weekly.
SHANGHAI
Di Shanghai, sambutan perayaan Tahun Baru Cina dengan
perhiasan berwarna merah-kemerahan merupakan suatu
tradisi yang melambangkan kemakmuran. Tarian singa dan
naga yang menarik dan perayaan yang meriah merupakan
ciri-ciri yang menandakan Tahun Baru di Shanghai.
Bandaraya Shanghai juga memaparkan suatu
pertunjukkan bunga api yang menakjubkan
sempena perayaan ini.
Penerbangan Royal Brunei ke
Shanghai 3x setiap minggu.
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HO CHI MINH CITY
Lunar New Year in Vietnam is known as
Tet. Visit Nguyen Hue Street with many scenic
views and lovely spring blooms. Do try the Vietnamese
traditional food like banh chung, banh day or banh tet.
These dishes are special for this occasion.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Ho Chi Minh City 4x weekly.
BANDAR HO CHI MINH
Tahun Baru Cina di Vietnam dikenali sebagai Tet.
Kunjungilah Jalan Nguyen Hue yang mempunyai
pemandangan yang indah dan pelbagai bunga yang
berkembang pada musim bunga. Rasai makanan tradisi
Vietnam seperti banh chung, banh day atau banh tet.
Ia merupakan hidangan khas untuk perayaan ini.
Bandar Ho Chi Minh 4x setiap minggu.
HONG KONG
Chinese New Year celebration in
Hong Kong was listed by Forbes as one of the
world’s 10 best festival extravaganzas. Be part of the
big International Chinese New Year’s Parade in the streets
of Tsim Sha Tsui on 8 February, and see an impressive
fireworks with choreographed pyrotechnics display over
Victoria Harbor on 9 February.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Hong Kong daily.
HONG KONG
Sambutan Tahun Baru Cina di Hong Kong telah disenaraikan
oleh Forbes sebagai salah satu daripada 10 perayaan yang
terbaik di dunia. Sertailah Perarakan Antarabangsa
Tahun Baru Cina yang akan bertempat di Tsim Sha Tsui
pada 8 Februari, dan saksikan pertunjukkan tarian
piroteknik bunga api yang mengkagumkan di
Pelabuhan Victoria pada 9 Februari.
Hong Kong setiap hari.
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LONDON
London hosts one of the largest
Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.
Thousands descend on the West End to wish each other
Xin Nian Kuai Le (‘Happy New Year’ in Mandarin) or
San Nin Faai Lok (in Cantonese). Chinese New Year festivities
in Central London take place in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown
and Shaftesbury Avenue.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.
LONDON
London merupakan tuan rumah kepada salah satu sambutan
Tahun Baru Cina yang terbesar di luar Asia. Beribu-ribu orang
mengunjungi West End untuk menukar ucapan Xin Nian Kuai Le
(‘Selamat Tahun Baru’ dalam bahasa Mandarin) atau
San Nin Faai Lok (dalam bahasa Kantonis) antara satu sama
lain. Sambutan Tahun Baru Cina akan diadakan di
Trafalgar Square, Chinatown dan Shaftesbury Avenue
di pusat London.
London setiap hari dari Dubai.
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JAKARTA
The Lunar Chinese New Year’s celebrations in
Indonesia is known locally as Imlek. Head to Chinatown,
or pecinan to the locals, located just south of Jakarta’s
Old Town. The area’s main roads – Jl. Pancoran, Jl. Kemenangan
and Jl. Perniagaan are abuzz with red decorative lanterns, banners,
lamps and angpau envelopes. The festival’s signature dish is the dodol
Cina, a toffee-like sweet and sticky cake made from glutinous rice flour
and caramel sugar, on sale at nearly every street vendor.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Jakarta 6x weekly.
JAKARTA
Sambutan Tahun Baru Cina di Indonesia dikenali sebagai Imlek.
Kunjungilah Chinatown, atau pecinan yang disebut warga tempatan,
yang terletak di selatan Bandar Lama Jakarta. Jalan-jalan utama –
Jl. Pancoran, Jl. Kemenangan and Jl. Perniagaan -- dihiasi dengan
tanglung merah, panji-panji, lampu dan sampul angpau. Hidangan
kegemaran perayaan ialah dodol Cina, kek lekat yang manis
seperti tofi yang diperbuat daripada tepung pulut dan
gula karamel, dijual hampir semua penjual jalanan.
Jakarta 6x seminggu.
KUALA LUMPUR
In this multiracial and multifaith city, the heart of
Chinese New Year is ultimately the ‘open houses’ to mark
the New Year with family, relatives and the community.
On New Year’s Eve, families get together for a reunion dinner.
This is traditionally held at the home of the elders, parents or
the oldest male in the family. The whole celebration, lasting for a period
of 15 days, culminates with the Lantern Festival known as Chap Goh Mei.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Kuala Lumpur 2x daily.
KUALA LUMPUR
Di bandar berbilang kaum dan kepercayaan, rumah terbuka merupakan
intipati Tahun Baru Cina dalam menyambut perayaan tahun baru dengan
keluarga, saudara-mara serta komuniti. Pada malam Tahun Baru Cina,
keluarga berkumpul untuk menikmati majlis jamuan makan bersama.
Jamuan makan malam ini secara tradisinya diadakan di rumah
warga emas, ibu bapa atau ahli lelaki tertua di dalam keluarga.
Keseluruhan sambutan ini akan berlangsung selama 15 hari,
berakhir dengan Pesta Tanglung yang dikenali sebagai
Chap Goh Mei.
Kuala Lumpur 2x sehari.
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SINGAPORE
Singapore starts its celebration early –
three weeks prior and the air is festive with colourful
processions and riotous lion dances. Shopping malls,
Chinatown and major streets come alive with seasonal
markets selling New Year goodies, as well as displays of innovative
decorations created by students from Singapore University of
Technology & Design (SUTD) in collaboration with the festivities.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Singapore 2x daily.
SINGAPURA
Singapura memulakan sambutan perayaan tiga minggu
lebih awal dan suasana perayaan penuh dengan perarakan
yang berwarna-warni serta tarian singa yang mengujakan.
Pusat membeli-belah, Chinatown dan jalan-jalan utama penuh
sibuk dengan pasar bermusim menjual barang hiasan
Tahun Baru Cina, serta hiasan inovatif yang direka oleh
pelajar Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)
untuk menambahkan kemeriahan perayaan ini.
Singapura 2x sehari.
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MANILA
Binondo Market in Manila is where
Chinese Filipinos, who make up roughly
25 per cent of the local population of Manila,
go to celebrate the New Year.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Manila daily.
MANILA
Pasar Binondo di Manila merupakan
tempat di mana kaum Filipina Cina,
yang membentuk kira-kira 25 peratus daripada
penduduk tempatan di Manila, berkumpul
untuk merayakan Tahun Baru Cina.
Manila setiap hari.
MELBOURNE
In recent years the festival has been one of
Melbourne’s most celebrated festivals and is great for
the whole family. A Chinese dragon, lions, street performers
and cultural activity will fill the streets of Chinatown on
Chinese New Year Sunday. During the “Dragon’s Awakening
Ceremony”, the Dragon will parade through the streets of
Melbourne starting in Little Bourke Street on 14 February.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Melbourne daily.
MELBOURNE
Pada tahun kebelakangan ini, sambutan Tahun Baru Cina telah
menjadi salah satu perayaan terkenal di Melbourne dan juga merupakan
suatu pengalaman untuk seluruh keluarga. Pertunjukan naga, singa,
penghibur jalanan dan aktiviti kebudayaan memenuhi jalan-jalan
Chinatown pada hari Ahad sempena Tahun Baru Cina. Pada
“Dragon’s Awakening Ceremony”, perarakan tarian naga akan
melalui jalan-jalan di Melbourne bermula dari Jalan
Little Bourke pada 14 Februari.
Melbourne setiap hari.
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BANGKOK
Chinese New Year brings one of the most
exhilarating celebrations to Yaowaraj, Bangkok’s
Chinatown. Enjoy some fabulous acrobatic dance
performances and concerts. Shopping malls and street
markets offer special promotions and great discounts.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Bangkok 8x weekly.
BANGKOK
Tahun Baru Cina merupakan salah satu daripada perayaan
yang paling menyeronokkan di Yaowaraj, Chinatown
Bangkok. Nikmatilah persembahan tarian akrobatik yang
menarik serta pelbagai persembahan lain yang akan
diadakan. Pusat membeli-belah dan pasar jalanan akan
menawarkan promosi istimewa dan diskaun hebat
sempena perayaan ini.
Bangkok 8x setiap minggu.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
While the Chinese community in Brunei
represents approximately 10 per cent of the
total population, the Chinese New Year celebrations
have been taking place in Brunei for centuries. Open house
is a popular tradition. A grandly celebrated event and one of
the highlights is with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui’zzaddin
Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and
the Royal Family attending the annual open house of the TiongHwa
community held at the International Convention Centre annually.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Walaupun kaum masyarakat Cina mewakili kira-kira 10 peratus daripada
jumlah penduduk di Brunei, sambutan perayaan Tahun Baru Cina telah
berlangsung di Brunei berabad-kurun. Rumah terbuka merupakan suatu
tradisi popular. Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui’zzaddin Waddaulah,
Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam berserta
Kerabat DiRaja berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Ramah Mesra
Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina masyarakat TiongHwa
yang merupakan satu acara kemuncak yang
disambut secara besar-besaran
setiap tahun.
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LIFESTYLE IN PERSON
2
nd
TERM
RB has extended your appointment as
their Brand Ambassador. Tell us how the
last year had been.
2015 had been an interesting year. Riding
on my celebrity status in China, we (RB and
I) visited various cities to meet my fans. We
have been indirectly promoting Brunei as
there are still many in China who is unaware
of where Brunei is, and what we have to
offer. Through these sessions, we have had
the opportunity to present what Brunei has
to offer and we are very confident we have
created awareness for the RB Shanghai
route. According to Dermot Mannion,
RB’s Deputy Chairman, the number of
tourists coming in from China has grown
substantially in the one short year.
For the China market this year, we
are looking at more promotions and
awareness campaigns via group and
media partnerships instead of having
meet the fans events. We know it takes
time and we are glad and very encouraged
to see larger numbers of tourists from
China especially from Hong Kong and
Shanghai coming in to Brunei not only
as a stopover to Melbourne or other RB
destinations via Brunei but to visit the
Sultanate as well!
What were some of the lessons you’ve
taken from a year of partnering RB?
It is one aspect to promote Brunei via
RB, Brunei Tourism and travel agencies.
However, I feel Bruneians too have to
equally play their role because whenever
a tourist or visitor comes to Brunei, all of
us play a part to contribute to their overall
experience. I am sharing my previous
media experience in showbiz with RB to
maximise our impact in promoting Brunei
abroad. I feel very positive and encouraged
about this year’s promotion activities.
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Appointed for the second year,
RB Brand Ambassador Wu Chun shares
his experience of the past year and
his aspirations moving forward.
How has this partnership benefited you
individually?
In some ways, RB is an endorsement
of me in Brunei, and for Brunei. I might
not be as well known in Brunei as I am
overseas in China, Hong Kong and
Taiwan so this brand endorsement with
RB too allowed more Bruneians to know
me better.
I took two years off showbiz to spend
more time with my family and my
newborn son. So while ‘grounded’ in
Brunei, I took the opportunity to spend
more time doing things I have always
wanted to do: concentrate on promoting
a healthy lifestyle to Bruneians,
launched a Taiwanese franchise bakery
and hair saloon.
We should celebrate our diversity.
For example, while Brunei has now
implemented the Syariah law, we still
honour other cultures. During the
Chinese New Year celebrations for
example, His Majesty and the Royal
Family joins the Chinese community at
a gala dinner, visits our homes and join
in the festivities. This unique Bruneian
trait is what we should showcase to
the world.
What are your aspirations as second
term brand ambassador for RB?
His Majesty is placing emphasis on
tourism with the restructuring of
the Ministry of Industry and Primary
Resources (MIPR) to the Ministry of
Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT).
This means tourism is given priority in
economic diversification towards Vision
2035. This is in line with RB’s vision in
promoting Brunei locally and abroad. As
the recipient of the “Youth Award 2015”
from His Majesty recently, I am further
inspired to do my part as a Bruneian, as
an international celebrity, and as a father
and family man to realise this vision.
Bringing awareness to the RB brand
must be tough, particularly with
competition from regional airlines
including no-frills carriers. How do you
face this challenge?
I must say RB tries – which to me is the
Number ONE attitude. RB has invested
in a new fleet of aircraft – the Boeing
Dreamliner and Airbus Neo. By the time
RB takes delivery of all the aircraft, it will
have the newest fleet in the region. Their
recent rebranding exercise promotes
more Bruneian traditions, heritage and
culture. More local dishes have been
introduced in the Sky Lounge and
RB inflight meals such as nasi lemak,
rendang and local cakes/desserts such
as kuih batik and bingka susu. With
the re-launch of the Royal Skies cards
providing more benefits to its valued
members, RB is also garnering more
awareness via new member acquisition.
RB is also spreading its reach by having
code share flights with other airlines.
Bruneians need to be ready, too. What
experiences we have we need to try
to put them in place and work with the
government agencies and support His
Majesty’s vision. Again, to be successful
we need a collective effort: “Teamwork
makes the dream work”.
Last year you spoke of some of Brunei’s
interesting features/places to visit
for the first time visitor. What can you
recommend a return visitor to Brunei do?
Besides discovering the must-see sites
in Brunei, I would like returning visitors
to try something different. Instead of
staying in hotels, they could perhaps
experience a homestay or stay with
friends in Brunei to truly experience the
local culture, take part in Brunei charity
runs to explore Brunei while running with
locals, have a picnic and take a leisure
walk on any of Brunei’s pristine beaches,
go fishing, take a boat ride around
the water villages, shop at the local
traditional markets. These are some
simple but interesting daily activities to
‘see’ Brunei.
You have been busy. What projects are
you working on?
Last year, I was privileged to meet
Michael Jordan in Shanghai as he
marked the 30th anniversary of Air
Jordan. Michael Jordan is a legend and
he inspires me. Part of the celebration
was an immersive basketball court
simulator experience called “The Last
Shot”. As an appreciation of loyalty to
the brand, I was deeply honoured to be
selected as one of the 12-team members
of Team 23, alongside retired Chinese
tennis player Li Na and retired Chinese
hurdler Liu Xiang, to shoot some balls.
I have some showbiz projects in the
pipeline. Right now, I am looking at a
script for a Hollywood sci-fi movie.
Filming starts soon in Australia for about
one and a half months. I am looking
forward to the experience. It will be my
first English language film. Every project
and person I meet, I learn something
new. Learning never stops for me. It
challenges me to keep improving and to
be better.
I also hope to work on a healthy
lifestyle campaign with the Ministries of
Health, Education, and Culture, Youth
& Sports to instill healthy eating habits
in children and help them be more
mentally and physically active. Brunei’s
statistics for coronary, stroke and
diabetes are high. By educating them
young, I believe we can change and
lower those statistics for this and the
next generations to come.
One of my dreams is also looking to
establish schools in remote villages
in Tibet and dream of starting my own
foundation. And last but not least,
my family keeps me busy. Despite my
busy schedule, I would dearly love to
spend more time with my young family.
If we surround our lives with love then
everything will just falls into place.
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LIFESTYLE MOTORING
PACKED
TECH
with
The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the world’s
first luxury compact SUV convertible.
Positioned at the pinnacle of the Evoque portfolio, the
new convertible enhances the desirability of the Evoque
family, taking the Land Rover brand to a new audience
of customers looking for a unique combination of roofdown luxury and refinement. Available in two luxurious
specifications – SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic – the Evoque
Convertible provides a four-seat interior, Jaguar Land
Rover’s next-generation infotainment system, InControl
Touch Pro and unrivalled all-terrain convertible capability.
The Evoque Convertible retains the elegant design
proportions of the five-door and coupé derivatives with
its acoustically-lined fabric hood open or closed. Interior
volume and luggage capacity also remains highly versatile,
regardless of the roof’s position. Underlining Evoque
Convertible’s position at the top-of-the-range, customers
can choose from luxurious SE Dynamic or HSE Dynamic
specification. In both cases, the convertible features a
deeper, more aggressive front bumper with enlarged air
intakes and slimline LED fog lights (HSE Dynamic only).
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Body-coloured side skirts visually lower
the vehicle while the dynamic rear bumper
houses distinctive twin exhaust outlets.
A dynamic front grille with enlarged
geometric mesh area, vent surrounds and
a selection of 11 alloy wheel designs and
finishes, ranging from 17- to 20-inches
adds further design differentiation. The
all-new alloy wheel designs are available
for 18-, 19- and 20-inch fitments.
At night, an eye-catching puddle-lamp
graphic is projected from the base of the
door mirrors. Uniquely featuring an outline
of Evoque Convertible, the puddle lamps
illuminate the ground around both front
doors for maximum convenience and a
highly distinctive appearance.
Despite appearing identical to Evoque
coupé below the glasshouse, the
bodywork behind the front doors has
been substantially re-engineered to
accommodate the stowed roof mechanism.
The upper portions of the rear fenders
have been carefully redesigned to
seamlessly integrate with Evoque
Convertible’s packaging requirements,
while an all-new tailgate and spoiler have
been designed.
The rear spoiler houses the LED
stoplight and optimises aerodynamics
to improve handling. The innovative
hinge mechanism allows for a larger
tailgate aperture, providing exceptional
versatility. A wide range of accessories
allows customers to add their own stamp
of individuality, whether it’s for design
or practicality purposes. The Evoque
Convertible can be specified a cabin in
machine-polished, Anodised Gear Shift
Paddles, Anodised Red Rotary Shifter and
Union Jack Sport Mat set. On the outside,
Bright-finish Side Tubes; Carbon Fibre
Side Vents, Bonnet Louvres and Mirror
Covers; and stylised Valve Caps all create
a vehicle that stands out from the crowd.
The Evoque Convertible is capable
of towing up to 1,500kg and for
those needing additional practicality
a detachable tow bar can also be
specified. SE Dynamic derivatives feature
perforated Grained leather seats in a
sophisticated Ebony/Ebony dual-tone
colourway. HSE Dynamic introduces
perforated mid-section Oxford leather
seats and elegantly tailored centreribbed sections, available in Ebony/
Ebony and Lunar/Ivory. HSE Dynamic
also offers three exclusive colourways
in full Oxford leather: Ebony/Pimento,
Ebony/Vintage Tan and Lunar/Ice.
Luxurious eight-way electric memory
seats (heated optional) are included
in SE Dynamic’s standard specification,
while HSE Dynamic derivatives feature
12-way electric adjustment. Optional 14way climate and massage seats can be
specified. To maintain outstanding levels of
crash protection, the Evoque Convertible
features a number of engineering
innovations: the vehicle’s A-pillars have
been strengthened to ensure excellent
roll-over protection; new under-body
bracing maintains the torsional rigidity of
coupé derivatives without impacting on
Evoque’s off-road capability; and a RollOver Protection System, concealed within
the rear quarter, deploys in 90 milliseconds
should a roll-over situation be detected.
The ATPC allows the driver to set a speed
between 1.1mph to 19mph (1.8km/h to
30km/h), in forward or reverse gears, and
without pedal inputs constantly monitors
and adjusts vehicle settings to optimise
traction and maintain progress. As such,
ATPC reduces driver workload to simply
steering the vehicle in challenging off-road
situations where maintaining smooth, safe
progress may otherwise prove difficult.
The intuitive system is initiated via a switch
in the centre console, controlled via the
steering-wheel-mounted cruise-control
interface, and can be overruled by pressing
the accelerator or brake pedal. ATPC can
even be used from a standstill in slippery
conditions to ensure a composed getaway
every time.
Advanced fuel-saving technologies include
piston rings and tappets coated with a
low-friction finish; a sheet-metal exhaust
manifold that shortens the engine warmup phase to reduce emissions on short
journeys; and an advanced electronic
management system for precision control
over the combustion process. An advanced
ZF 9-speed automatic transmission forms
part of Evoque Convertible’s standard
specification. Designed specifically
for its transverse application, the ZF
9HP transmission features nine closely
staggered ratios for excellent acceleration
and peerless efficiency.
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LIFESTYLE THE BUZZ
WHAT’S
NEW
Trends and
gadgets from
around the globe.
GREAT COVER Modest active wear
can be a challenging combination.
But thanks to Ash Be Nimble, you
can now have both. This sporty hijab
is sweat-wicking to give you comfort
while the mid-waist length keeps the
look modest. Available in teal, navy
blue, pink and black.
ashbenimble.com
GOOD ETHOS Get your
unique piece with Less Is Moi.
Designer Freya Pearson makes
bespoke and ethical handbags
and accessories with local
artisans. Whether sourced
from Sub-Sahara, Africa or
Mexico, indigenous methods
are paired with contemporary
designs for a product that is
truly one-of-a-kind.
HARD CORE KOR is
changing the way we view
water bottles. Behind its
sleek and edgy design is
a coconut carbon filter
that filters out all the
chlorine and odours you
might find in tap water.
So fill up, hydrate and
drink worry free.
lessismoi.com
korwater.com
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TRUE SECOND
The JaegerLeCoultre Geophysic
True Second is for
those who truly
appreciate a stable
and precise second
hand. The latestgeneration automatic
Calibre 770 ensures
each second is as
close to the centre of
the watch’s movement
as possible. And, with
a round design and
simple lines, this watch
is a winner.
jaeger-lecoultre.com
GET FLOORED Designer rug maker Ilulian
is hoping to capture a younger fan base. Their
recent Kids Collection will definitely catch the
imagination of the young ones, thanks to the
lively colours and adorable design. As with
all their rugs, these are carded and knotted
manually to ensure the test of time.
EASY SQUEEZE What’s not to love about Original
Sprout Face & Body Sunscreen? It’s non-greasy,
easy to apply and can be used on the whole family.
It contains none of the titanium dioxide, nano
particles or other nasties that many sunscreens do
and is totally effective. Highly recommended for
sensitive, dry and eczema prone skin.
illulian.com
originalsprout.com
GO GLOW Let your
body shine. Literally.
Linden Leaves Gold
Shimmer Mousse easily
gives the body an
instant glow. Enhanced
with natural red rice
extract for improved
skin elasticity and tone,
it is also enriched with
organic cold pressed
chia oil to nourish skin.
lindenleaves.com
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LIFESTYLE TAKE 5
CAPTIVATING
COPENHAGEN
Hidden beneath its modern veneer,
Copenhagen is filled with historical jewels.
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SHOP
When you think Copenhagen, you think
Danish designs. Minimalist approach,
functional, inspired by nature and the
northern climate. What’s there not to love?
Izabel Camille makes beautiful jewellery
that really captures the Nordic essence.
Or get yourself to Stroget shopping street
to brand browse the likes of Sand
Copenhagen and Mads Nørgaard.
STAY
SEE
Antiques, linen from Geismar, B&O BeoVision
10 TV, BeoSound 8 iPod docking station and
BeoCom 5 telephone are some of the delicious
offerings that make Nimb Hotel the choice stay
in the city. All the rooms (except three) have
open fireplaces with birch wood while some
overlooking the charming Tivoli Gardens. With
just 17 uniquely decorated suites, it’s best to
book early especially during high season.
Royal life of the past and present at the
Amalienborg Museum. It is considered one
of the greatest works of Danish Rococo
architecture. Catch the changing of the guard,
where they march from their barracks to
Amalienborg. Other castles of interest include
Rosenborg Castle, which houses royal art
treasures, the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia;
and Kronborg Castle, one of northern Europe’s
finest Renaissance castles, famous worldwide
from Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Dubai & London daily
for connections to Copenhagen.
DO
Nimb Hotel
Just a short distance from Copenhagen Central
Station, a visit to the famous Tivoli Gardens is a
must! With its lush gardens and rides to match
the exotic architecture, this amusement park
is for both young and old. Hop on a train to
Frederikssund for the opportunity to experience
the life of a viking at the Viking Village.
The settlement consists of five pit houses
that are historically accurate along with a
25 meter longhouse that served as permanent
housing for the Vikings.
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LIFESTYLE TRAVEL DIARY
WHAT’S
ON
Now til
29
May
A world of adventure and new
experiences await you when you
fly with Royal Brunei Airlines. Make
your trip even more memorable
with free flights, seat upgrades
and other privileges with
Royal Skies, our frequent flyer
programme. Not yet a member?
Some of the most exceptional objects
and treasures are on display at the
National Museum of Singapore. With
over 238 exhibits that encompasses
more than two million years of culture
and history, visitors can admire relics
that hail from ancient civilisations of
Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the
Americas, and Oceania.
nationalmuseum.sg
Register on www.flyroyalbrunei.
com/royalskies
SINGAPORE
HONG KONG
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BEACH BUNCH’S TRAIL
CHALLENGE
Psych yourself up for the first run of the year.
Runners and outdoor enthusiasts will love the
21km and 42km challenge. Adding an added
edge to the race, the trail traverses the sandy
terrains of The Empire Hotel & Country Club,
Tungku and Berakas beaches for a test of your
endurance and stamina. Full marathoners
can look forward to experiencing a piece of
the city’s green lungs before the trail joins the
beach. Don’t forget the sunblock!
20-27
Jan
7TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Happening across the city, world-renowned
violinist and Artistic Director Cho-Liang Lin has
invited a unique collection of artists to play at
this festival. There will be five concerts and more
than 20 free outreach and educational activities
designed to enhance the experience for the public.
www.pphk.org
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beachbunch.net
28
Feb
National Museum of Singapore
TREASURES OF THE WORLD
FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Marcus Peel
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
14-16
Jan
BRITISH MUSEUM OF FOOD
Located at Borough Market, one of London’s oldest food markets,
Bompas & Parr presents the world’s first cultural institution devoted
to the history, evolution, science, sociology, and art of food. With
a series of exhibits that are both interactive and immersive, get to
know your food like never before.
www.bmof.org
Now til
UNITED KINGDOM
23
Jan
MALAYSIA
HANKOOK 24H DUBAI 2016
Get ready your earplugs as Dubai
Autodrome plays host to this 24-hour
endurance car race. Be on the lookout
for ‘hot hatches’, GT3 machinery and
purpose-built race cars. With an
established structure of classes and
liberal technical regulations in place,
see how teams strategies work to
compete and win.
www.24hseries.com
HELLO KITTY
GO AROUND!!
IN MALAYSIA
19
20-21
Now til
Jan
This is an event no Hello
Kitty fans should miss.
With carnival rides, games,
workshops, performances,
exclusive merchandise
and gifts, as well as food
and beverages, the whole
family will be entertained by
the iconic mascot and her
friends. Head over to Viva
Home Expo Hall in Kuala
Lumpur to meet Japan’s
best-known ambassador!
www.hellokittygoaround.com.my
Feb
whitenightmelbourne.com.au
John Gollings
WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE
Starting from sundown (7pm) and lasting
until morning (7am), White Night Melbourne
is a celebrated cultural event where the city’s
creative industries rule the night. Artists
from all disciplines take over the city streets
offering the public free events and wholesome
entertainment. This is Summer at its best.
AUSTRALIA
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SELAMAT DATANG
Selamat Datang means
‘Welcome’ in Malay, and your
seamless journey begins here.
Business Class
The Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner
Business Class cabin features “Contour” seats
that reclines to a 180 degree flat bed, along
with a plush duvet and larger pillow, offer a
peaceful rest. Each seat is equiped with a 15.4
touchscreen LCD Monitor with Panasonic
eX2 in-flight entertainment system; as well as
in seat power connecter. The Business Class
cabin lavatories are also equipped with bidets
for passengers convenience.
Economy Class Comfort
Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner Economy
cabin offers comfortable seats with semiarticulating recline and adjustable headrest,
and with very spacious leg-rooms for
passengers comfort. Each seat is intergrated
with the Eco 9-Inch personal touch screen
monitors filled with great entertainment
content. Each seat also comes with a USB
port as well as shared power supply.
SkyShow Inflight Entertainment
Royal Brunei’s SkyShow Entertainment
system gives passengers a number of
entertainment options throughout their flight.
A library of hit movies, classic Hollywood
films and TV and audio programmes for
all ages are available onboard. Refer to
the Impian entertainment guide located
in the seat pocket in front of you for the
list of movies, TV and audio programmes.
For Business Class seats; the sockets for
earphones and channel/volume remote
control are located in your seat armrest.
Seatback-mounted personal screens are
only available on our Boeing 787s. Elsewhere,
passengers can avail our service, sit back
and relax with our overhead movie screens.
For more information, please contact your
nearest Royal Brunei Airlines office.
JOURNEY
THROUGH
THE DECADES
As Brunei Darussalam’s national carrier, Royal
Brunei Airlines serves not only as the coming
of age of this tiny Sultanate, but today cements
itself as a serious competitor in the region.
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Cuisine
Everything we serve has been carefully
chosen for freshness and flavour. In fact,
there’s nothing you can’t enjoy even when
dining at 35,000 feet. Our award winning
menu has been meticulously created by our
Royal Brunei Catering chefs, combining both
Western and Oriental flavours using the best
seasonal and fresh produce available.
For our Business Class passengers on
long-haul flights, you can now select your
desired meal times. Our ‘Dine upon Request’
service is available throughout the flight up
until 90 minutes before landing. Passengers
on all classes also enjoy our ‘Food Fit to Fly
by’ service menu that features healthier and
lighter meal options, complemented by our
award-winning cabin service from our crew.
Special Meals
Royal Brunei offers a variety of tasty culinary
solutions to suit our passengers’ special
dietary requirements. Special meals can be
1970s
1980s
> The maiden Royal Brunei Airlines
flight to Singapore left Bandar Seri
Begawan on a Boeing 737-200 on
14 May, 1975.
> RB added a Boeing 737, the quick
change convertible aircraft, to its fleet.
This aircraft allowed for either an allpassenger or an all-cargo configuration,
or a combination of both.
> Two Boeing 737 aircraft were put
into service flying five times a week to
Singapore, two times to Hong Kong,
and seven times to Kota Kinabalu.
> Services to Bangkok and Manila
were added.
> RB accepted the delivery of its Boeing
757 aircraft that featured a redesigned
livery combining Brunei’s traditional
royal colours on 16 May, 1986.
ordered when you make your reservation;
please confirm your request at least 24
hours before boarding your flight.
Alcohol-free Environment Policy
Royal Brunei Airlines operates alcohol-free
flights to all destinations.
Hand Luggage
For your safety and comfort, you may store
your hand luggage in the overhead lockers
or under the seat in front of you. Please do
not hesitate to ask our cabin crew for help in
stowing your luggage properly. Be careful when
opening the overhead luggage compartments,
as items dislodged by aircraft movement may
fall on you or fellow passengers.
Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAG)
Various countries have implemented
restrictions on the carriage of liquids,
aerosols and gels in compliance with new
guidelines set by the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO). Passengers
transiting through airports and carrying any
liquids, pastes and gels in containers over
100ml may be asked to dispose of the items
at security checkpoints.
These restrictions may affect your ability to
carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft.
Customers are advised to check with duty free
personnel before making their purchases. All
liquids, aerosols and gels must be carried in
containers of no greater than 100ml/3.3oz
capacity (approximately 100gm in weight)
and placed in a transparent, resealable plastic
bag. The plastic bag must be removed from
carry on baggage and presented to security
personnel at the checkpoint for inspection
and separate x-ray screening.
Exceptions to the new regulations are
medicines and dietary supplements needed
during a flight, including baby food. Proof of
need may be required.
Use of Electronic Equipment
Electronic devices such as Citizen’s band (CB)
radio, remote-controlled devices (such as
radio controlled toys), and transmitting devices
that emit radio frequencies are not to be used
at any time during the flight. These devices
may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic
equipment, compromising aircraft safety and
endangering the lives of passengers and crew.
The following devices may be used on board,
except during take-off, initial climb, approach
and landing; mobile phones (which must be
1990s
2000s
2010s
> RB took delivery of the first of three leased Boeing 767200ER aircraft in June 1990 and set a long distance world
record for twin-engine commercial airlines.
> RB took delivery of two new Airbus A319 aircraft in August
and September 2003.
> In October 2012, RB launched a rebranding
journey with a new logo and livery.
> Two more Airbus A320s were delivered in December 2003
and January 2004.
> RB launched “A betterfly”, the Boeing 787
Dreamliner and commenced its first commercial
flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to Singapore
on 18 October, 2013, followed by flights to
Dubai and London on 1 December, 2013 and to
Melbourne on 2 April, 2014.
> The delivery of Boeing 767-200ER aircraft enabled RB’s
route to extend to London Gatwick in November 1990.
> Twice-weekly flights to London Heathrow began
in May 1991. The route became a daily service on
1 December, 1996.
> RB employed the use of a Fokker 50 aircraft to service
Miri and Labuan in Malaysia, two destinations that were
significant to the growth of Brunei’s oil and gas industry.
> The opportunity to expand regional connections saw
RB establishing a service to Surabaya in 1997.
> In January 2010, RB introduced Royal Brunei Holidays,
a revamp of its Golden Touch Holidays, which offers
passengers value-for-money holiday packages available
locally and abroad.
> Direct services to Shanghai were re-launched in March 2010.
> RB’s newly-leased Boeing 777-200ER aircraft took off
on its first commercial flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to
London via Dubai in June 2010.
> RB unveiled its new heritage-inspired uniforms
on 21 February, 2014.
> RB commenced four-times weekly flights to Melbourne
in March 2011.
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switched to flight mode), personal computers,
FM receivers, calculators, electronic shavers,
audio and video recorders, hand-held computer
games, and playback devices..
Lithium Batteries
The abundant stored energy that makes
lithium batteries practical also makes them
dangerous when they are not packed and
carried properly. Royal Brunei takes the
initiatives to increase the safety onboard
with the carriage limitations (from industry
initiatives, ICAO and IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations guidance) to mitigate against
the risks of the hazards.
Low and medium powered rechargeable
batteries in equipment and limited quantity
of spares are recommended as carry on
baggage. All spare units must be in the
original packaging or packed to insulate
the terminals. Medium and large nonrechargeable must be carried as cargo/
freight in accordance with current Dangerous
Goods Regulations. High-Powered batteries
are not permitted onboard passenger aircraft.
Information of safe carriage of lithium
batteries on-board RB flights are also available
at the RB websites www.bruneiair.com.
Non-smoking Policy
Royal Brunei Airlines operates non-smoking
flights to all destinations.
Reconfirmation
Reconfirmation is not required except for
passengers travelling to and from the Middle
East. Please reconfirm your departure flight
at least 72 hours in advance with the local
Royal Brunei Airlines office or your travel
agent. Failure to do so could result in the
cancellation of your reservations.
Online Booking
Fly through the airport. You can now book
online at www.flyroyalbrunei.com, check in
online and print your own electronic ticket
(e-ticket). Online check in is available
24 hours before flight departure and closes
60 minutes before departure time.
Check In
Check in counters at the Brunei International
Airport are open three hours before flight
departure. Passengers are advised to check
in at least two hours before departure to
allow for security and baggage checks.
Check in counters will be closed 45 minutes
before departure, after which no boarding
passes will be issued. Royal Brunei Airlines
also advises its passengers to reach the
boarding gate 20 minutes before the flight
departs to avoid missing their flights.
Passenger Comments
Your comments and suggestions will help us
enhance our services. Please e-mail us at:
[email protected].
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Brunei International Airport’s computerised
passenger and cargo handling facilities can
handle 3 million passengers and 50,000
tonnes of cargo a year. Among the facilities
offered at the airport are the Airport Prayer
Hall (Surau Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa
Brunei Darussalam), telephones and Free
Wi-Fi services, restaurants and shower
facilities for passengers who want to rest or
freshen up before their flight.
For customer comfort and convenience, RB
Service Centre is located on the Departure
Hall area. Passengers can make reservations,
ticket purchase, book tour packages and
redeem Royal Skies miles. The Customer
Service Centre at the Brunei International
Airport operates 7 days a week, from 8am to
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9pm Mondays to Saturdays, and 8am to 5pm
on Sundays; except for Friday midday break
from 12noon to 2pm.
prior to their flights. Complimentary massage
chairs, shower rooms, ablution areas and
High Definition TV are available.
Our Business Class and Royal Skies Elite
passengers can now enjoy the service of
our RB porters at departure curb-side for
baggage assistance and trolley service to
the check-in counters. The premium checkin lounge offers our Business Class and
Royal Skies Elite passengers with a relaxed
check-in experience.
Duty-free shops offer consumer goods
at competitive prices. There are several
outlets, including a money changer located
at the departure/transit hall. On sale are
portable electrical goods with international
warranties, designer goods, perfumes and
confectionery. Brunei International Airport is
a smoke-free airport.
RB Economy class passengers and groups
booking may proceed to RB check-in counter
Row B.
A mobile application app has been
developed by the Department of Civil
Aviation to help passengers/visitors
experience the newly refurbished Brunei
International Airport seamlessly through the
‘iFLYBRUNEI’ app on the smartphone.
Business Class and Royal Skies Elite
passengers are able to access the SkyLounge
STAYING FIT
At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your
general well-being onboard our flights, we would recommend the basic inflight exercises.
Ankle circles
While seated, raise one foot
and draw a circle with your
toes. Rotate clockwise for 15
seconds and repeat the same
counterclockwise. Repeat
with the other foot. You can
do one foot at a time or both
simultaneously.
Knee lifts
Lift and hug your knee
to your chest as close
as you can. Hold for
15 seconds. Alternate
knee. Repeat 10-15
times for each knee.
Shoulder roll
Relax shoulders then
hunch them forward.
Rotate gently 10-15 times.
Neck roll
With shoulders relaxed,
drop ear to shoulder and
gently roll neck forward
and back, holding each
position about five
seconds. Repeat five times.
Upper back flex
Stretch hands forward,
then pull back slowly as
far as possible. Repeat
10-15 times.
Trunk flex
With both feet on the
floor and stomach held in,
slowly bend forward and
walk your hands down the
front of your legs toward
your ankles. Hold stretch
for 15 seconds and slowly
sit back up.
TRAVELLER’S GUIDE Brunei Visitor Information
Visas* Austrian, German, Malaysian,
Singaporean, British nationals with the
right of abode in the United Kingdom, The
Netherlands and New Zealand nationals
are exempted from the requirement to
obtain a visa for visits not exceeding
30 days. American passport holders
can enter Brunei Darussalam for three
months without visas. For nationals
of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France,
Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg,
Republic of Maldives, Norway, Oman, The
Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand and The Principality
of Liechtenstein — visas are waived for 14day visits. Nationals of Australia are issued
visas on arrival at the Brunei International
Airport for visits not exceeding 30 days.
All other visitors entering Brunei
Darussalam must have visas obtainable
from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic
mission abroad. These visas are normally
issued for a two-week stay but can be
renewed in Brunei. Visitors must hold
onward tickets and sufficient funds to
support themselves while in the country.
N.B. For more details, please contact your
nearest Brunei Embassy or diplomatic
representative.
Currency Bearer Negotiation
Instrument Declaration Passengers
entering or leaving Brunei who carry
physical currency or bearer negotiable
instruments valued at BND15,000 or more
are required to complete a declaration
form and submit it to a customs officer
(if arriving in Brunei) or an immigration
officer (if departing Brunei).
Duty-free Allowance* The import of
the following products is subject to
restrictions imposed by Brunei’s Customs
and Excise Department.
Cigarettes: Passengers will be charged duty
on cigarettes of $0.25 tax per stick, equal
to $5 per pack of 20 sticks of cigarette,
and $50 for one carton of 10 packs.
Other tobacco products - Import duty on
other tobacco products has increased
significantly. Passengers will be charged
duty for the import of tobacco products.
Alcohol: Non-Muslim passengers may
bring in two bottles of liquor plus 12 cans
of beer for personal consumption only;
and a reasonable quantity of perfumes.
Transportation The airport is about 11km
from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and
buses are available.
Currency The Brunei dollar is on a
par with the Singapore dollar, which is
also accepted in Brunei. Banks, hotels
and many department stores will cash
traveller’s cheques.
Language Malay is the official language
but English is widely used. Other languages
include Chinese and its dialect variants and
other indigenous dialects. Although the
official religion is Islam, other faiths including
Christianity and Buddhism are practised.
Clothing Light clothing is advisable as
the climate is generally warm and humid.
Women are requested to dress modestly
in keeping with local customs.
* The visa and duty-free allowances are provided as a guideline and may change without notice.
Health Doctors provide private medical
services for a nominal charge. There are a
number of state health clinics and hospitals.
Credit Cards Hotels, department stores and
other major establishments generally accept
all internationally known credit cards.
Tipping Optional. Some hotels add a 10
per cent service charge to their room rates.
Telephones Overseas calls can be made
from hotel rooms through the operator,
or via international direct dialling (IDD).
There are also coin and phonecard
operated public telephones.
Utilities Power supply is 220 - 240v,
50 cycles. The PAL and NTSC systems
are used by local television. Tap water
is generally safe to drink although some
take the precaution of boiling it.
Media Radio Television Brunei has nightly
news bulletins and a range of popular
entertainment in both English and Malay.
Cable network and Malaysian television
programmes can also be received. There
are three local daily newspapers namely:
Borneo Bulletin (English), The Brunei
Times (English) and Media Permata
(Malay). Other regional and international
publications are also available at newstands.
Food For the adventurous, the food
stalls offer Malay favourites, such as
satay (barbecued meat on a skewer)
and local dishes prepared with curry or
coconut milk. Chinese, European and
Indian cuisines are also available. All F&B
businesses, including hotel restaurants,
close for Friday prayer 12pm to 2pm.
For hotel guests, room service dining
operates as usual.
Hotels Accommodation in the capital
ranges from international standard to
middle range hotels. Service apartments
are also available at reasonable rates.
Shopping Department stores and shops
offer goods ranging from cosmetics and
stereos to local handicrafts such as the
keris (an ornamental dagger), miniature
brass cannons, and kain tenunan, a cloth
woven with gold or silver threads.
Festivals and Celebrations National Day,
23 February, Hari Raya, the end of the
Muslim fasting month, and His Majesty
The Sultan’s birthday, 15 July. Other public
holidays include Chinese Lunar New Year
and Christmas.
Customs and Courtesy
• In mosques, visitors should remove their
shoes and should not pass in front of
people at prayer. A woman should ensure
that her head, knees and arms are covered
before entering mosques. Robes are
provided at the entrance to the mosque.
• A Bruneian shakes hands lightly and
brings his hands to his chest. Members
of the opposite sex do not shake hands.
• It is impolite to point with the index
finger (use the right thumb instead) or
to beckon someone with fingers and
palm facing upwards. Instead the whole
hand should be waved with palm facing
downwards. The right fist should never
be smacked into the left palm.
• Gifts, particularly food, are passed with
the right hand.
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ROUTE MAP & DESTINATIONS
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MUHIBAH
AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE (MEL)
TULLAMARINE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 22 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus AUD16 • Taxi AUD85
Airport Tax AUD38
Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language English
GMT +10
RB OFFICE
Level 10, 45 William Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
T: (61) 3 8651 1000
T: Toll Free Aust wide
1300 721271
MCH AVIATION HOLDING
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Suite 6, 7-9 Mallet Road,
Tullamarine Vic 3043
T: (61) 3 8318 5100 / 5109
M: (61) 4 3046 3324
BRUNEI
DARUSSALAM
BANDAR SERI
BEGAWAN (BWN)
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 8 kms
City • Bus BND1 • Taxi BND25
Airport Tax BND12, BKI: BND5
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND)
Language Malay, Mandarin,
Hokkien, English
GMT +8
RB OFFICE
RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BS 8811
T: (673) 2 212 222 /
2 240 500
F: (673) 2 244 737
AIR LOGISTICS SDN BHD
Unit 6, Ground Floor,
Madang Complex, Berakas
BC3715, Negara Brunei
Darussalam
T: (673) 865 7913
CHINA
HONG KONG (HKG)
CHEK LAP KOK AIRPORT
Airport-City 32 kms
City • Taxi Kowloon HKD300,
Hong Kong HKD400
Airport Tax HKD120
Currency Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
Language Cantonese,
Mandarin, English
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR (HONG KONG) LTD
Room 1804-5, Jubilee Centre,
18 Fenwick Street, Wanchai
T: (852) 2529 3883
F: (852) 2527 7300
AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED
1205A, 12th Floor, Tower II,
Cheung Sha Wan Plaza ,
833 Cheung Sha Wan Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
T: (852) 2328 0278
F: (852) 2328 0221
M: (852) 9161 1747 / 9181 9146
GUANGZHOU (CAN)
BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 28 kms
City • Bus CNY19 • Taxi CNY2.6
Airport Tax CNY90
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Cantonese,
Mandarin
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR (CHINA) LTD.
Room 2915, Tower B, China
Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Road
West, Tianhe District,
Guangzhou, China
T: (8620) 8332 3120 /
8332 1575
F: (8620) 8332 6369
SHANGHAI (PVG)
PUDONG INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 35 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to City
• Bus CNY50 • Taxi CNY160
Airport Tax CNY90
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Chinese
(dialects include Mandarin,
Shanghainese)
GMT +8
PASSENGER SALES AGENT
BEIJING LONGWAY
INTERNATIONAL
Room 0, 22nd Floor,
Zhiyuan Building, No.768
Xietu Road, Luwan District,
Shanghai, China
Post code: 200023
T: (86) 21 5302 7288
F: (86) 21 6304 7686
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Room 1631, No. 333, North
Chengdu Road, Jing’an District,
Shanghai, China 200040
T: (86) 21 2215 7645
M: (852) 9161 1747
INDONESIA
BALI (DPS)
NGURAH RAI
Airport-City approximately
16 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • Bus IDR25,000
• Taxi IDR70,000 - 90,000
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa
Indonesia, English
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Suite #3, Lobby Level, Kuta
Paradiso Hotel, Jl Kartika
Plaza, Kuta, Tuban Bali (ID)
T: (62) 361 757355
F: (62) 361 757785
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Wisthi Sabha Builing, 2nd FI,
Room 19, Ngurah Rai
International Airport, Tuban
80361, Bali, Indonesia
T: (62) 361 936 3345
F: (62) 361 936 0284
JAKARTA (JKT)
SOEKARNO-HATTA
Airport-City 50 kms
to City • Bus IDR7,000
• Taxi IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa
Indonesia, English
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Wisma Tamara, 6th Floor #668,
Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 24,
Jakarta 1290, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 520 6338
F: (62) 21 527 9990
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Suite 3K, 3rd Floor, Wisma
Soewarna, Soewarna
Business Park, Block E,
Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata
International Airport, Jakarta
19110, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 5591 1311
F: (62) 21 5591 1662
M: (62) 81 2165 799 22
SURABAYA (SUB)
APPLE AVIATION SDN BHD
No 57-59 (3FL), Jalan Bukit
Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
T: (60) 3 2145 2029 /
2143 8877
F: (60) 3 2143 8876
M: (60) 12 388 5319
PHILIPPINES
MANILA (MNL)
JUANDA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 17 kms
to City • Taxi IDR29,500
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa Indonesia,
English, Madurese
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Wisma BII, 6th Floor #606,
Jalan Pemuda No: 60-70,
Surabaya 60271, Indonesia
T: (62) 31 535 6377
F: (62) 31 535 6166
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Suite 3K, 3rd Floor Wisma
Soewarna, Soewarna
Business Park, Block E,
Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata
International Airport, Jakarta
19110, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 5591 2839
F: (62) 21 5591 1662
M: (62) 81 653 6501
NINOY AQUINO
Airport-City 9 kms
City • Bus PhP13 • Taxi PhP120
Airport Tax PhP750
Currency Philippine Peso (PhP)
Language Tagalog, English
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
AVIA-RH INC
4/F Le Rose Building,
832 A. Arnaiz Avenue,
San Lorenzo Village,
Makati City, Philippines.
T: (63) 632 886 7513
F: (63) 632 886 7494
AIR CARGO PARTNERS
CORPORATION
True North GSA Inc., Unit 26
Cargo Village Complex, Ninoy
Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City
Metro Manila, Philippines 1700
T: (63) 2 500 9114
F: (63) 2 854 0244
MALAYSIA
KING ABDUL AZIZ
Airport-City 25 kms (from
North Terminal); 15 kms
(from South Terminal)
to City • Taxi SAR50
Airport Tax SAR50 except Haj
& Umrah pax, diplomats and
escorts for human remains
Currency Saudi Arabian
Riyal (SAR)
Language Arabic, English,
French
GMT +3
GENERAL SALES AGENT
ELAF AVIATION
Al Nakheel Centre, Madina
Road Jeddah 21414,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
T: (9662) 665 7143 /
661 2679 / 665 7908
LEISURE CARGO FZCO
Saudi Airline Cargo Terminal
Building, Jeddah, K.S.A
(SITA DXBFBAB)
T: (966) 56 512 5101
M: (966) 56 512 5101
KUALA LUMPUR
(KUL)
KUALA LUMPUR
Airport-City 80 kms
to City • Bus Luxury RM25
• Taxi Budget MYR70-80,
Limo MYR100-120
Airport Tax MYR51
Currency Malaysian Ringgit
(MYR)
Language Malay, English,
Cantonese, Tamil, Mandarin
GMT +8
RB OFFICE
Lot 25, 1st Floor, UBN Tower
(Shangri-la Shopping Arcade),
P.O. Box 99, Jln P. Ramlee,
50250 Kuala Lumpur
T: (60) 3 2070 7166 /
2070 6628
F: (60) 3 2070 6899
APPLE AVIATION SDN BHD
No 57-59 (3FL), Jalan Bukit
Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
T: (60) 3 2145 2029 /
2143 8877
F: (60) 3 2143 8876
M: (60) 12 388 5319
KOTA KINABALU (BKI)
KOTA KINABALU
Airport-City 8.5 kms
to City • Taxi MYR13.50
Airport Tax MYR26 To/
Transit via Brunei: MYR20
Currency Malaysian Ringgit
(MYR)
Language Malay, Mandarin,
English
GMT +8
RB OFFICE
Lot BG - 3B Ground Floor,
Block B, Komplex KWSP,
Jalan Karamunsing,
8000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
T: (60) 88 242 193 / 6
E: sskkoff@rba.com.bn
SAUDI ARABIA
JEDDAH (JED)
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE (SIN)
CHANGI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 20 kms
City • Bus SGD1.40 • Taxi SGD18
Airport Tax SGD21
Currency Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
Language Malay, English,
Mandarin, Tamil
GMT +8
RB OFFICE
81 Clemenceau Avenue,
#03-13, UE Square Shopping
Mall, Singapore 239917
T: (65) 6235 4672
AIR-ABDA (S) PTE LTD
Room 234-236,
SATS Airfreight Terminal 3,
105 Airport Cargo Road,
Singapore 819462
Airmail Transit Centre, P.O.Box
0846, Singapore 918154
T: (65) 6543 2290 / 2260
F: (65) 6543 2296
M: (65) 9679 2259 / 9641
0393 / 9651 3944
THAILAND
BANGKOK (BKK)
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Airport-City 25 kms
to City • Bus BHT150
• Taxi BHT200-250
Airport Tax BHT700
Currency Baht (BHT)
Language Thai, English
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR THAILAND
4th Floor, C.P. Tower,
313 Silom Road,
Bangrak 10500, Thailand
T: (66) 02 638 3050
F: (66) 02 638 2969
ABDA CARGO INTERNATIONAL
999 Moo 7, B-FZ Cargo
Terminal, Room 302, 3rd
Fl, Suvarnabhumi Airport,
Bangphli. Samutprakarn
10540 Bangkok, Thailand
T: (66) 2134 2305 / 6
F: (66) 2134 2307
M: (66) 86 392 1132
UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES
DUBAI (DXB)
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 4 kms
to City • Taxi AED20 + 50
fils for every 500m
Airport Tax AED30
Currency Dirham (AED)
Language Arabic, English
GMT +4
RB OFFICE
Centurian Star, Shop
Number 3, (new RB office),
Opp. Deira City Centre,
Deira, Dubai, UAE
T: (971) 4334 4884
(Reservation) / 4686 (Sales)
F: (971) 4334 4585
E: [email protected],
[email protected]
Tower 400 (UNB Building),
Shop 7-10, Al Soor Area,
Sharjah, UAE (SHJBI0301)
T: (971) 6005 24444 /
6575 8575
Oman Road, Nakheel, Shaikh
Saqr Bin Mohammad Al
Qasmi Street, Ras Al Khaimah,
UAE (RAKBI0301)
T: (971) 7227 2847 / 7228 9987
Al-Ain Tower, East 4th Road,
Almouror, Electra Street, Al
Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(AUHBI0301)
T: (971) 2815 3444 / 2815 3450
M-201, Paris Gift Palace
Building, Zayed Bin
Sulthan Street, Al-Ain, UAE
(AUHBI0301)
T: (971) 3764 1410 / 1990
LEISURE CARGO
Office No 3069, Air Cargo
Terminal Building, Dubai
Cargo Village, P.O. Box
293051 Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (SITA DXBFBLT)
T: (971) 4 286 9666
F: (971) 4 286 9995
M: (971) 55 954 6066
Office No. M25 Freight
Gate-4, Dubai Airport Free
Zone, P.O. Box 54385, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
(SITA DXBFBLT)
T: (971) 4 299 7924
F: (971) 4 299 7989
M: (971) 55 221 6289
UNITED
KINGDOM
LONDON (LHR)
HEATHROW AIRPORT
Airport-City 35 kms
City • Bus GBP7 • Taxi GBP40
Airport Tax F & J Class Pax:
GBP80; Y Class Pax: GBP40;
PSC: GBP9
Currency Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language English
GMT +0
RB OFFICE
49 Cromwell Road, London SW7
2ED, England, United Kingdom
T: (44) 207 584 6660
AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED
Cargo Terminal 4, East
Midlands Airport, Castle
Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA
(SITA LONALXH)
T: (44) 0 1332 850021 /
7885 875184
F: (44) 0 1332 811961
E: airlogistics@airlogistics.
co.uk / operations@
airlogistics.co.uk /
[email protected]
2nd Floor, Building 558,
Shoreham Road West,
Heathrow Airport Hounslow,
Middlesex TW6 3RN
T: (44) 0 208 759 8686
F: (44) 0 208 990 9005
M: (44) 7713 506614
VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY
(SGN)
TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT
Airport-City 7 kms
City • Bus VND8,000
• Taxi VND160,000
Airport Tax USD20
Currency Vietnam Dong (VND)
Language Vietnamese,
Mandarin, English, French
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR VIETNAM SERVICE
Ground Floor, Citilight Tower,
45 Vo Thi Sau St., Dakao Ward,
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
T: (84) 8 3820 7327
F: (84) 8 3820 7329
7th Floor, 163 Ba Trieu St.
Ba Trieu St., Le Dai Hanh Ward,
Hai Ba Trung Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
T: (84) 4 3820 2828
F: (84) 4 3974 3595
AIR CARGO LOGISTICS
VIETNAM CO. LTD
Air Logistics Limited, Room 06,
2nd Floor, New TCS Building,
46-48 Hau Giang Str., Ward 4,
Ho Chi Minh City
T: (84) 8 3848 8567
M: (84) 9 0380 7939
Air Cargo Logistics Vietnam - HCM
City, Unit 206 - New TCS Building,
46 Hau Giang Street, Tan Binh
District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
T: (84) 8 7305 0988 Ext 8400
F: (84) 8 3547 0004
Room 1308A, 13rd Floor, Dao Duy
Anh Tower, No. 9 Dao Duy Anh
Street, Phuong Mai Ward Dong
Da District, Hanoi City
T: (84) 4 3577 2454 / 3577 0942
F: (84) 4 3577 2146
M: (852) 6892 4588 /
(84) 9 0380 7939
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WELCOME ONBOARD
CAPITAL ATTRACTIONS
ABODE OF PEACE
Small in size but big in attractions,
Brunei’s capital has lots to offer.
Brunei Darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage.
It is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern
shore of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. Come and
discover Brunei, a Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures.
Brunei is arguably best known today as an oil
producing country. The nation became independent
in 1984 and, thanks to its large reserves of oil and gas,
now has one of the highest standards of living in the
world. Its population of just over 408,000 is made
up of two-thirds ethnic Malay, with the remainder
being Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups.
The Sultanate has four districts: Brunei-Muara
(which includes the capital Bandar Seri Begawan),
Temburong, Tutong and Belait. ‘Darussalam’, the
Arabic word for ‘Abode of Peace’ describes Brunei’s
Islamic history that dates back some 1,500 years.
Today, Brunei remains the world’s only Malay Islamic
Monarchy with an unbroken royal lineage that has
ruled the nation for the past 600 years.
www.bruneitourism.travel
For more information
on Brunei, email:
[email protected]
Images DAVID KIRKLAND/
BRUNEI TOURISM
Brunei-Muara
1
2
3
THE OMAR ‘ALI SAIFUDDIEN
MOSQUE
Brunei Darussalam’s iconic landmark, the
mosque was completed in 1958 and is
named after the 28th Sultan, the late Sultan
Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, who is referred to as
the Architect of Modern Brunei.
ISTANA NURUL IMAN
The official residence of His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin
Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam. Although not open to
public, except during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri,
its golden domes and vaulted roof can be
viewed from Kampong Ayer.
LAPAU AND DEWAN MAJLIS
The Royal Ceremonial Hall features an
exquisite golden dome and hosts all of the
Sultanate’s traditional royal ceremonies.
MUSLIM PRAYER TIMES in Brunei Darussalam
January 2016
Rabiulawal 1437 / Rabiulakhir 1437
Date
Hijriah
Day
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Fri
Sat
Fri
Sat
Sun
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
4.55
4.55 4.56 4.56
4.57
4.57
4.58
4.58
Subuh
5.05
5.05 5.06 5.06
5.07
5.07 5.08 5.08 5.08 5.09 5.09
5.10
5.10
Syuruk
6.28 6.28 6.29 6.29 6.30 6.30
6.31
6.31
6.31 6.32 6.32 6.32
6.33
6.52
6.55
6.55
6.55 6.56 6.56 6.56
6.57
6.57
6.57
Imsak
Doha
Zohor
Asar
Fri
Sat
6.53
Sun Mon
6.53 6.54 6.54 6.54
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
4.58 4.59 4.59 5.00 5.00
Sat
Sun Mon
5.01
5.01
5.01
5.02
5.02
5.02
5.03
5.11
5.11
5.11
5.12
5.12
5.12
5.13
6.33
6.33 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
6.35
5.03
Tue Wed
Thu
5.03 5.04 5.04 5.04
Sun Mon
5.05
5.05
5.05
5.05 5.06 5.06
5.13
5.13
5.14
5.14
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.15
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36
5.14
6.57 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.58 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59 6.59
5.16
7.00
5.16
7.00
12.24 12.25 12.25 12.26 12.26 12.27 12.27 12.28 12.28 12.28 12.29 12.29 12.30 12.30 12.30 12.31 12.31 12.31 12.32 12.32 12.32 12.33 12.33 12.33 12.33 12.34 12.34 12.34 12.34 12.34 12.35
3.48
3.48
3.49
3.49
3.50
3.50
3.51
3.51
3.52
3.52
3.53
3.53
3.53
3.54
3.56
3.56
3.56
Maghrib 6.19
6.19 6.20 6.20
6.21
6.21 6.22 6.22
6.23
6.23
6.23 6.24 6.24
6.25
6.25 6.26 6.26
6.27
6.27
6.27 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.30 6.30 6.30
6.31
6.31
Isyak
7.34
7.35
7.36
7.37
7.37
7.38
7.39
7.39
7.40
7.40
7.41
7.43
7.43
70
3.46
7.33
3.47
3.47
7.34
MUHIBAH
7.35
3.49
7.36
7.36
3.51
7.38
7.38
3.53
7.39
7.40
3.54
7.41
3.54
7.41
3.55
7.41
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
7.43
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THE ROYAL REGALIA
BUILDING
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8
9
10
BRUNEI MUSEUM
The museum is home to a
collection of royal regalia, including
the royal chariot, gold and silver
ceremonial armoury, the jewel
encrusted crowns used during the
coronation and a replica of the
throne, which is used by the Sultan
on state occasions.
5
6
ISTANA DARUSSALAM
Located on Jalan Sumbiling,
this wooden palace captures the
architectural heritage of old
Malay palaces. Visitors may
view only from outside.
THE SULTAN HAJI
HASSANAL BOLKIAH
FOUNDATION COMPLEX
The capital’s most popular
shopping venues, it combines
both traditional Malay and
modern architecture.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Brunei’s national museum spotlights
Brunei’s role in Southeast Asia’s
history. The Islamic Art Gallery has
historical pieces of Islamic art and a
commendable Quran collection.
Temburong
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12
13
ULU TEMBURONG
NATIONAL PARK
BRUNEI ARTS AND
HANDICRAFTS CENTRE
Brunei’s ancient and traditional arts
and crafts – kain tenunan, silver &
brass ware, wood carving and basketry
– are showcased in this centre, aimed
to preserve its rich legacy.
TAMU KIANGGEH
The Tamu, or open air market, on
the banks of the Kianggeh River is a
popular local market for traditional
dishes, fruits, vegetables, flowers
and handicrafts.
Explore Brunei’s lush virgin forest
through lofty canopy walkways, scenic
hiking trails and a thrilling river ride to
the park on the Temburong River.
Tutong
TASEK MERIMBUN
Brunei’s largest lake that curves in an ‘S’
has an island in the centre accessible
via a wooden walkway and various
facilities for picnics and recreation.
Belait
OIL & GAS DISCOVERY CENTRE
An ‘edutainment’ facility, this interactive
science centre aims to make science
exciting and accessible to all with more
than 100 hands-on exhibits in themed
areas to explore.
KAMPONG AYER
The world’s largest water village that
is home to more than 30,000 people
living on unique wooden houses on
stilts over the Brunei River.
February 2016
Rabiulakhir 1437 / Jamadilawal 1437
Date
Hijriah
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1. In 2013, researchers found that people tend to take advantage of
“temporal landmarks”, such as New Year’s, a new job, or a new month,
to make some kind of resolution. Which school of business in the
States discovered this co-relation?
2. Forbes reported that out of the 52% of people who make resolutions,
how many actually stick to them?
3. How many percentage of people generally do not make resolutions?
4. Volunteering is one of the top 10 commonly ___ New Year’s resolutions.
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resolutions each year. Out of that, 25 percent would have abandoned
their resolution by which week of January?
6. At ___ months, people who make New Year’s resolutions are more than 10
times as likely to keep them as people who don’t follow the annual tradition.
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actually doing it?
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stick is to make it a habit. True or False?
10. According to Psychology Today, making resolutions unrealistic is one
of the reasons why resolutions fail. True or False?
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But we all know it’s a struggle to keep to them. You’re not alone.
Here, understand the challenges of resolutions and hopefully
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