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roya l b ru n e i a i rl i n e s | J a n ua r y - Fe b rua r y 201 3
Hid d e n Melbourne
M e lb ourn e , A ust r a l i a
M a rke t Marvellous
B a n g ko k , T h a i l a n d
Wa rho l I n Asi a
H o n g Ko n g , PRC
Brita in ’s Best S ales
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FEATURES
10 Market Marvellous
Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor market.
16 Warhol In Asia
Andy Warhol exhibition in
Hong Kong.
20 Britain’s Best Sales
UK’s best bargains.
28 Hidden Melbourne
Exploring the city’s laneways.
36 Seasonal Rhythm
Japan’s four seasons.
Art on Liverpool Street,
Melbourne.
Image: Ben King/Visions of Victoria
50 Best of Brunei
Brunei’s Best.
50 Keistimewaan Brunei
Terbaik Brunei.
LIFESTYLE
58Motoring Audi A4
60 In Person Michael Yamashita
62 The Buzz What’s New
64 Take 5 The Great Ocean Road
66 Travel Diary
Welcome Aboard
04 Deputy Chairman’s Message
08 Inside RB
68 Selamat Datang
70 Brunei International Airport
71
Traveller’s Guide
72 Route Map & Destinations
74 Abode of Peace
Award for Best Magazine
Indian International
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JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2013
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WELCOME ONBOARD DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
In this issue, I am delighted to pay tribute to our ‘Smile Squad’. This
group of dedicated RB staff were spotted on the streets in different
parts of Brunei Darussalam, spreading genuine smiles and good
cheer to the public. We believe that at the heart of our brand is
our staff, who will be the catalyst to redefine the journey on RB
in order to surprise and delight our passengers. Genuine smiles,
thoughtful gestures and small pleasures from our staff will create
lasting impressions.
In this issue of Muhibah, we embark on a journey to discover the
hidden secrets of Melbourne; al fresco eateries, one-off shops
and cafes that are off the beaten track, all nestled side-by-side in
city laneways that weave a maze through this wonderful arty city.
Speaking of arts, experience some of the best of Andy Warhol’s
works at the ‘15 Minutes Eternal’ exhibition at the Hong Kong
Museum of Art which runs until 31 March, 2013.
We also take a closer look at Japan’s picturesque landscape across
the seasons – from cherry blossoms in Spring to its spectacular
snow in Winter. Japan never fails to amaze, no matter when you
choose to drop by.
Royal Brunei Airline’s
(RB) ‘Smile Squad’
for the rebranding
teaser campaign.
Dear Guests,
Welcome aboard our aircraft and to our
first issue of Muhibah for 2013.
In common with the rest of the
industry, 2012 was a challenging year
for Royal Brunei (RB), but we have
emerged from a difficult but necessary
restructuring exercise in much better
shape to face the future. To underline
our renewed sense of optimism for
the future, RB officially launched our
first corporate rebranding exercise in
25 years in October.
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We took the first step of our rebranding
journey with the introduction of a new
lively and contemporary livery and
logo which, so far, has been very well
received. There are further plans to roll
out new passenger experiences over
the next year, including newly designed
in-flight items, a new ‘look and feel’ to
our website , a redesigned Muhibah
and changes to lounge, ticketing office
environments, uniforms and social
media. Completion of the rebranding
process is timed to coincide with the
entry into service of the 787 Boeing
Dreamliner in October 2013, making RB
the first airline in Southeast Asia to take
delivery of this ultra-modern aircraft.
For savvy shoppers, head over to London and get a headstart to
the best places for the ‘January Sales’. From department stores
to outlet villages, Britain provides a plethora of places to source
bargain treasures.
Alternatively, experience a different shopping experience at
Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor market –a largely unknown market that
provides one of the best local experiences. Ranked by CNN as one
of the best markets in the world, Or Tor Kor market boasts the most
enticing fresh produce and mouth-watering cuisines.
Finally, on homeground, we highlight a few of Brunei Darussalam’s
best treasures, from glistening mosques and historical royal
artefacts, to the culture-laden Kampong Ayer (water village), and
the breathtaking view of Brunei’s pristine rainforest. Brunei is a
haven for travellers seeking to experience both nature and culture.
I do hope you will find something of interest in the latest issue of
Muhibah, and may I take this opportunity to extend greetings of
peace and goodwill to all of our esteemed passengers at this time
of transition. We are determined to ensure 2013 will be a year of
continuing safety and comfort for you all. In addition, I think the
industry would settle for even a modest level of profitability in
these uncertain times.
I will close with a line from my favourite movie – Shawshank
Redemption: ‘Hope is a good thing; maybe the best of things and
good things never die.’
With warm wishes,
Dermot Mannion
Deputy Chairman
WELCOME ONBOARD INSIGHTS
Inside RB
Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam offers Royal Skies
Miles in Hadiah Plus
RB signs agreement with
Brunei Shell Marketing
Royal Brunei Airlines signed a fuel supply
contract with Brunei Shell Marketing
Company Sdn Bhd (BSM) on 27 November,
2012 at The Brunei Hotel. The contract
defines the mutual aid between RB and
BSM to work together on prospects that will
further enhance their relationship.
Signing on behalf of RB was RB’s Deputy
Chairman, Mr Dermot Mannion whilst
the Managing Director of Brunei Shell
Marketing, Hj Mohd Sufri Hj Sulaiman
signed on behalf of BSM.
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) and Bank Islam
Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) on 24 October,
2012 inked an agreement on BIBD’s
rewards programme – Hadiah Plus and
Frequent Flyer Programme to offer BIBD
customers the opportunity to redeem
their Hadiah Points for Royal Skies miles.
The signing ceremony saw the agreements
signed by BIBD’s Chief Financial Officer
Hajah Noraini Haji Sulaiman and RB’s
Chief Officer Group Services Maswadi Hj
Mohsin. Witnessing were BIBD’s Deputy
Head of Consumer Banking Division
Hajah Nurul Akmar Haji Mohd Jaafar
and RB’s Loyalty Marketing Manager
Yasmin Abdullah.
Social Media Masterclass with SimpliFlying
As part of the one year partnership with aviation strategy firm, SimpliFlying, Royal
Brunei Airlines organised a two-day social media masterclass from 19 to 20 October,
2012. The masterclass was held at The Centrepoint Hotel and attended by Royal
Brunei Airlines staff from various departments as well as staff overseas.
The two-day class covered various social media channels and how the airline can
utilise them to improve multiple stages of passenger experience. Discussions were
also held on the evolving landscape of social media in the airline industry.
SimpliFlying, an aviation strategy firm that has worked with over 25 airlines and
airports around the world, has been working closely with RB’s social media team since
September 2013.
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BIBD offers customers a chance to earn
two Hadiah Points for every BND$1 spent
with their BIBD Credit Card and one
Hadiah Point for every BND$2 spent with
their BIBD Debit Card. With Hadiah Plus,
customers can look forward to redeeming
cash back, annual fee waivers, an option
to donate to a charity body of their choice
and now Royal Skies Miles.
Customers who love travelling have the
option to exchange eight (8) Hadiah
Points for one (1) Royal Skies miles.
Redemption is in blocks of 8,000 Hadiah
Points. Royal Skies miles can be redeemed
by contacting BIBD’s call centre at 223
8181 or by filling in the air miles redemption
form at any of BIBD’s branches.
First Female Captain
Appointed
by a National Flag Carrier in the Region
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) reached yet another
milestone on 6 November, 2012 when B777-200ER
flight number BI 054 from Melbourne touched down
at Brunei International Airport. At the controls was
31-year-old Bruneian Senior First Officer, Sharifah
Czarena Surainy Syed Hashim, under the guidance
and supervision of Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Captain, Khalidkhan Hj Asmakhan. The successful
completion of this flight marked the final stage in the
command training process for Senior First Officer
Sharifah Czarena. She was received at the airport
by family and RB Flight Operations management.
A reception in her
honour was held
on 14 November,
2012 at the Muhibah
Room, Royal Brunei
Recreation
Club.
Present
at
the
event was guest
of honour Datin
Hjh Adina Othman;
Deputy
Minister
of Culture, Youth
and Sports together with officials from Ministry
of Education, Ministry of Culture, Youth and
Sports; Department of Civil Aviation and RB senior
management. Captain Sharifah Czarena’s proud
family and friends were also present to witness
the presentation of the captain epaulettes by Datin
Hjh Adina.
Captain Sharifah Czarena began her aviation career
as a cadet pilot in 2003 when she was sent to the UK
for intensive initial pilot training at the Cabair Flying
School, Cranfield. After graduating in 2004 she was
sent on secondment to Loganair as a junior First
Officer on the Saab 340 turbo prop aircraft before
returning to Brunei in 2006 to join RB as a First
Officer on the B767-300ER. She gained promotion
to Senior First Officer shortly thereafter and in 2010
underwent training to fly the B777-200ER.
Currently, RB has six female pilots in active service;
five on the Boeing fleet and one on its Airbus fleet.
In addition, RB has recently welcomed Dayangku
Nurul Hidayah bte Pengiran Hj Abd Wahab as its
latest female cadet pilot recruit.
Karnival Wisata in Jakarta
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) sponsored the first International Karnival Wista
(International Tourism Fair), held on 26 to 28 October, 2012 at the Jakarta
International Expo Convention Centre.
Throughout the three-day event, RB promoted special fares to various
exciting destinations, including Brunei, Melbourne, Dubai, Bangkok
and Shanghai.
Mr. Karam Chand, Chief Commercial and Planning Officer of Royal Brunei
Airlines stated, “Royal Brunei Airlines is excited to be one of the airlines for
the very first International Karnival Wisata in Indonesia – and we see this
fair as an amazing opportunity to showcase what Brunei has to offer to
all globetrotters visiting the fair. Our team from Royal Brunei Holidays has
prepared a variety of amazing holiday packages to cater to travel enthusiasts
of different needs and interests – we aim to leave a lasting impression and
to have everyone leave our booth, with smiles.”
On top of great fares and
packages, visitors to Royal
Brunei Airlines’ booth were
treated with games and
quizzes where they stood
to win RB merchandises and
holiday packages.
Royal Brunei Airlines
Rebrands
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) reveals its
new livery and logo on 30 October,
2012 at an event held at Hangar 1,
Brunei International Airport. The new
livery and logo was revealed on an
Airbus A319, which was painted by
RB’s own in-house engineering team.
Attending the event was the Minister
of Communications, Yang Berhormat
Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan
Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdullah
bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji
Bakar as Guest of Honour, as well as
RB’s Chairman and Board of Directors,
staff and other invited guests.
The new livery and logo is the first
step on RB’s rebranding journey. Over
the next year, RB will be rolling out a
new website experience (including a
new social media experience), new
uniforms and new lounge and ticket
office environments. The completion
of the rebranding process will be
timed to coincide with the entry into
service of the 787 Boeing Dreamliners
in 2013, making RB the first airline in
Southeast Asia to take delivery of this
ultra modern aircraft.
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Fresh local fruits for sale.
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01Fresh catch of the day.
02Ceramicware for sale.
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Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor
Market lived up to its
reputation.
Words & images Ena Hashim
Marvellous
Those who have often travelled to Bangkok
would be forgiven for not discovering the
Or Tor Kor market before. While it’s located
just opposite the famous weekend market
of Chatuchak, Or Tor Kor Market does not
share the same fame as its better known
neighbour simply because it’s not a tourist
hot spot. But sidestepping the market on
your way to Chatuchak may well deprive
you of one of the best local experiences
you’ll ever have.
Or Tor Kor, which basically translates to
’Marketing Organisation for Farmers’, was
last year ranked fourth by CNN as one of
the best markets in the world. A visit there
recently did not disappoint and indeed
revealed why this market truly is a must
visit destination.
Managed by Thailand’s Ministry of
Agriculture and Co-operatives, Or Tor Kor
brings together local farmers to help them
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Colourful beans and legumes.
sell their products to the locals directly. It is
regarded as the model for which all fresh
markets in Thailand should be run in terms
of cleanliness and food quality.
English is not spoken widely here at Or
Tor Kor; a sure sign that it really is a locals’
market, but you can get by by pointing to
what you want and using the calculator to
indicate prices. Housewives, cooks, chefs
– these are the crowd you’re most likely
to encounter here – come to the market
as early as 8am, and just by being there
allows you a rare glimpse into the lifestyle
of the community which truly revolves
around freshness and quality products.
Be prepared to have your senses go on a
delicious overdrive as you discover local
fruits, delicacies, food, spices and even a
small selection of handicrafts.
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The market itself is well lit, with wide lanes
separating the booths and is surprisingly
clean and dry. It is easily reached by
subway (stop at Kamphaeng Phet), and
takes a mere 20 minutes from downtown
Sukhumvit. You can just wander around the
stalls admiring the produce display. There
are local mangoes sold alongside sticky
rice, steamed and barbequed seafood
accompanied by hot chili dips, claypot glass
noodles cooked on the spot with fresh
river prawns, freshly steamed fish souffle
(hor mok talay) with steamed rice and an
assortment of local curries, and sesamecoated fried bananas and brown rice cakes
for the sweet toothed. Everything is packed
conveniently to take home, or you can join
local school kids and sit at the designated
food stalls to indulge in your purchase.
Then, wash it all down with a freshly cracked
open Thai coconut water.
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03 Floral wristlets for sale.
04Hot sweet desserts on
the spot.
05Freshly-fried banana
fritters.
... just by being there
allows you a rare glimpse
into the lifestyle of the
community which truly
revolves around freshness
and quality products.
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The backend of the market houses two
rows of seafood counters – everything
and anything you can find off the waters
of the Andaman Sea and the Chao Phraya
River are here. Everything smells fresh; the
absence of any fishy odour indicates the live
catch must have just probably been lifted
off the waters only hours earlier. Around
the corner from the seafood counter are
stalls selling all kinds of local condiments
and Thai rice, including organically grown
brown jasmine rice and a violet-coloured
herbal rice, its beautiful hue a result of the
natural dye from the butterfly pea and is
rich in antioxidants. These, including raw
palm sugar and spicy dried snapper fish
floss, are some of the things worthy to take
home. They are also essential ingredients
for whipping up delicious Thai dishes in
your own kitchen.
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You can spend hours ambling around the
market just admiring the colours, smells
and watching the sellers preparing their
food. Just be sure to visit the market now
– before the tourists come in the busload.
Royal Brunei Airlines flights to Bangkok operate daily from
Bandar Seri Begawan.
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06Local specialty: Fried fish floss.
07Fresh river prawn noodles.
08Spicy meals abound.
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Warhol
In Asia
Hong Kong hosts
Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal.
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From 16 December 2012, the largest
collection of iconic works by Andy Warhol
has been on display at the Hong Kong
Museum of Art. It will run until 31 March,
2013 on the 25th anniversary of the
artist’s death. The exhibition, sponsored
by BNY Mellon and organised by The Andy
Warhol Museum in Warhol’s hometown
of Pittsburgh, chronicles the breadth of
Warhol’s career and demonstrates the
scope of his interests.
Titled after a quote from the popular
artist himself, “In the future, everybody
will be world famous for fifteen minutes”,
Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal features
over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures,
film, and video of the legendary artist’s
works, marking the first time such an
extensive collection is exhibited in Hong
Kong and Asia. The exhibition will also be
accompanied by a wide range of associated
documents,
interactive
timelines,
photographs, and archival material.
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01 Jackie, 1964.
02A sewing machine, ca. 1952.
03Untitled (Sam), ca. 1954.
“Fascinated by the glitterati, Warhol remains
a complex and often misunderstood
persona 25 years after his death, whose
artwork depicting consumer objects such
as Heinz ketchup boxes, and paintings
of Marilyn Monroe and Mao Tse-Tung
have been imprinted into our collective
consciousness,” said Eric Shiner, director
of The Warhol. Shiner added, “We are
thrilled that BNY Mellon is bringing the life,
work and creative genius of Andy Warhol
to cities across Asia. This remarkable
and extensive collection celebrates anew
someone whose life and work define the
concept: fame is fleeting, art is eternal.”
“BNY Mellon’s global commitment to the
arts is designed to facilitate access and
deeper exploration of art through the
communities in which we live and work.
We are very proud to be supporting The
Andy Warhol Museum and bringing this
remarkable body of work to Asia,” said
Steve Lackey, chairman of Asia-Pacific,
BNY Mellon.
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04Wallpaper - Cow, 1966.
05Kimiko Powers, 1972.
06Flowers, 1964.
07Clockwork Panda
Drummer, 1983.
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Andrew Warhola (6 August, 1928 –
22 February, 1987), better known as
Andy Warhol, was an American painter,
printmaker, and filmmaker. He was a
leading figure in the visual art movement
known as Pop Art and was renowned for
using mass production of popular culture
such as advertising, comic books, and
brand products, as the basis of his art.
Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal features
his masterpieces including Jackie (1964),
Marilyn Monroe (1967), Campbell’s Soup
HL
(1961), Silver Liz (1963), Time Capsule
51 (1970’s), The Last Supper (1986), and
numerous iconic Self-Portraits.
Visitors to the exhibition will journey
through four different stages of Andy
Warhol’s life, starting from his early artistic
years in the 1940s to his final works in
the 1980s. The exhibition will present an
extensive range of important artworks from
the various phases of his artistic career.
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Among these, visitors to the gallery will be
introduced to Andy Warhol and the early
influences in his art. It will showcase his
drawings as a child, his first artworks as
a commercial artist and the blotted line
technique he created.
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A separate space will be dedicated to
recreating the Silver Factory, Warhol’s studio
in the 1960s in New York which was entirely
covered with foil. To provide an interesting
interactive experience, the space will feature
costumes for visitors to dress up and be ‘a
star for 15 minutes’, a photo booth to capture
the experience, a reproduction of the couch
from the Silver Factory from which visitors can
enjoy his avant garde films, and the whimsical
Silver Clouds (1966) piece made of floating
helium balloons.
Finally, visitors will be able to witness
Warhol’s venture into television media with
Andy Warhol’s TV and Andy Warhol’s Fifteen
Minutes. The diversity of his last decade
of creation includes such works as the
Endangered Species series, Rorschach series
and Oxidation Paintings.
Royal Brunei Airlines flights to Hong Kong operate daily from
Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Britain’s
Best Sales
Get your nose on the best places for
reductions at the ‘January Sales’ in Britain.
Words & images Visit Britain
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The ‘January Sales’ in Britain traditionally used to begin after
Christmas, but for many years the sales have sneakily started
to happen before 25 December, with many reductions available
from the middle of the month. From department stores to outlet
villages, there are plenty of places to source bargain treasures to
take home from your trip in Britain.
NWDA
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01The Victoria Quarter Shopping
Arcade, Leeds.
02The iconic Harrods department
store in Knightsbridge.
03Shopping in Manchester.
Though the biggest bargains go fast, the sales tend to last through
the month of January and occasionally into February with the
shops at their busiest immediately after Christmas. Although you
can get many of the same discounts online, the experience of a
‘January Sales’ has to be seen to be believed.
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The Victoria Quarter in Leeds
is one of the UK’s most
beautiful shopping centres.
The hardier shoppers actually set up camp
outside their favourite stores to ensure
they are the first in line to snag a bargain.
Sometimes, they can camp out up to a few
days before the sales actually start just to
be among the early ones to pass through
their favourite stores! In Oxford Street, you
can easily see queues forming outside
shops ahead of pre-dawn openings. And
yes, some shops do open at special times
just to celebrate the whole shopping
season!
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The most famous post-Christmas sale
is at Harrods, the iconic Knightsbridge
department store where superb reductions
make designer-wear slightly more
accessible to the masses. Even if you give
the sprawling floors of fashion a miss,
there’s still the massive food hall and the
large toy area that resembles more like an
adult playroom, both of which could give
you a run for your money.
04The entrance to
Harrods.
05 Bicester Village.
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The Knightsbridge store is also well known
for its elaborately crafted displays, making
window shopping just as fun as buying.
This Christmas, Harrods collaborated with
top designers to celebrate Disney’s iconic
princesses with glamorously re-imagined
outfits by internationally-known designers
such as Oscar de la Renta, Versace and
Elie Saab. You may still catch a glimpse of
your favourite Disney princess – whether it
is Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine,
Mulan, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White
or Tiana. And, with this being bargain
season, look out for bespoke and limited
edition items such as Cinderella slippers
for grown-ups and little princesses.
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As well as Knightsbridge for high-end
wear, the capital’s main shopping hubs of
Oxford and Regent Street thrive during the
sales, with shops like Selfridges, House
of Fraser and Marks & Spencer offering
good reductions. For teen and tweens,
they’ll love the flagship Topshop on Oxford
Circus, with styles and accessories catered
to the budding fashionista.
But why limit your shopping just to
London? The north of England is home to
some serious style cities. Leeds’s Victoria
Quarter is a shopping centre housed
in a Grade II listed building, with over
70 leading brands including the best of
British: Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood,
Reiss and Mulberry. Birmingham’s Bullring is
architecturally striking – if you can see past
the attractive discounts to appreciate it.
... the experience of a
‘January Sales’ has to be
seen to be believed.
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06Westfield.
07Regent Street shoppers.
08 West End vip Day, Oxford Street.
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Up in Scotland, Glasgow is known as
the style capital, with high street stores
offering big discounts, designer-wear in
the Merchant City and hidden independent
boutiques in the West End for something a
bit different. Down in Wales, the relatively
new St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff
is home to some fantastic brands, with lots
of unique one-off boutiques to explore in
the nearby historic arcades.
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09Find great bargains
at the UK sales.
10Burlington Arcade,
Piccadilly.
11A quirky Union
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Finally, there’s Bicester Village, just 60
minutes outside London. A great place for
snagging a bargain any time of the year, this
shopping outlet just outside Oxfordshire
is a label lover and bargain lover’s dream.
Many labels, many of them British icons
(Temperley, Mulberry, Anya Hindmarch,
Fred Perry), are available at slashed prices
and, as the name suggests, the shopping
ambience is akin to a ‘village’ rather than a
mall, making a day outing so much pleasant.
Savvy shoppers head over the week before
Christmas, when the sales have already
begun. Not many people know this, so the
outlet is relatively peaceful – just let’s keep
the secret safe, shall we?
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Hidden
Melbourne
Take to the city’s
underbelly for a
glimpse to another
side of Melbourne.
Words Jessica Milton
Images Visions of Victoria
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Classic in its design, Melbourne’s laneways
and alleys weave through the city’s grid in a
maze of modernist buildings and intimate
spaces. Like the marrow of the city, the
laneways have long been there, supporting
the city’s underbelly and creating a world
that is uniquely their own.
Away from the expansive streets and daily
cacophony, Melbourne’s laneways let you
into an almost illicit but thrilling realm.
Narrow lanes house hole-in-the-wall cafes
and covert boutiques; others come alive
with famed restaurants and funky jazz
venues. Then there are also the backalleys
that creatively turn colourful with their
walls plastered with some of the best street
art Melburnians have ever seen.
Beyond this, there are the great arcades
and architecture that make shopping and
hunting down bargains an adventure.
Cathedral Arcade (corner of Swanston
Street opposite the St Pauls Cathedral)
never fails to impress with its cuttingedge artwork and stunning design. It
has a distinctive dome with stained
glass and lead-lighting. Located in the
historic Nicholas Building, don’t miss the
chance to visit the upper levels and ride
in antique, hand-operated lifts where
you’ll find many eclectic shops. Among
these are the vintage clothier Retrostar,
the quaint button shop Buttonmania and
luscious haberdashery store L’uccello
(get their hand-dyed European thread and
vintage lace!).
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01Arts & Leisure Precinct
at Southgate.
02City Lights Art Project,
Hosier Lane.
03Gates of Hell laneway art
by Heather B. Swann.
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Ben King
04Cathedral Arcade, Swanston Street.
05Having coffee at Centre Place.
06Delicatessen on Flinders Lane.
07Coffee at Brother Baba Budan,
Little Bourke Street.
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At Block Arcade, which links Collins Street
and Little Collins Street, you can marvel
at the glass canopy and mosaic floored
laneway. As you walk past this, let your
eyes feast over the decadent cake displays
at Hopetoun Tearooms and lust over the
stylish accessories at Mimco. Cross over
to Royal Arcade, pass the giant statues of
Gog and Magog and set yourself up with
babushkas, boardgames, bling and super
style from Marais and Somewhere. Just
outside of the Royal Arcade are centuries
old buildings that have been given a new
lease of life where more niche boutiques
and stores reside. Or, disappear down to
Degraves Street where you’ll find Campbell
Arcade, a subway stop and an art space
with a rotating art exhibition. The boutiques
here are also worth checking out. Have
coffee at Cup Of Truth where the coffee
is consistently superb and you can enjoy
single origin beans.
In fact, wherever you look, the cafe-style
crowd is very much alive in Melbourne, and
the laneways are no exception. Other cafes
to check out include Degraves Espresso
Bar where you sit on recycled cinema seats
and benches from a former magistrate’s
court. Connoisseurs must not miss Brother
Baba Budan on Little Bourke Street. Owned
by Melbourne’s famous micro-roaster,
Seven Seeds, it provides only the finest
estate and single origin coffees where a
cup, dined in or taken away, will leave you
with quite an impression.
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08Exterior of the Majorca
Building in Centre Place.
09 Chinatown at night.
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And, if you’d again follow your nose, you’ll
even come to one of the most beguiling
quarters ever to emerge since the mid
19th century. When the Victorian gold
rush of the 1850s began, it drew huge
crowds to the city not just from Australia,
but all over the world. These included a
number of Chinese immigrants who came
to Melbourne seeking their fortunes. Some
of them set up shops along Little Bourke
Street that today has grown to become
Melbourne’s Chinatown.
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Walk past the arch that heralds visitors to
the quarters and you’ll find Sawasdee Thai
Restaurant, a Muslim halal eatery tucked
away on the first floor of Little Bourke
Street. Market Lane is equally exotic with its
mix of restaurants and eateries, including
the much awarded Flower Drum, the rock
and roll-themed music venue Ding Dong,
HuTong Dumpling Bar and the Korean
Palace. Try to stay on just before dusk to
see the streets illuminated with lanterns
and neon lights that really transport you to
the Orient.
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... in the historic Nicholas Building, don’t miss
the chance to visit the upper levels and ride
in antique, hand-operated lifts.
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10MoVida Next Door,
Hosier Lane.
11Street art is everywhere
in Melbourne’s laneways.
12Street art, Hosier Lane.
13Public art, Hosier Lane.
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Ben King
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On the off chance you’re looking for a
more creative sensorial experience, look
to Union Lane for inspiration. This long
stretch of laneway is filled with amazing
graffiti, or street, art. What is even more
amazing is that the art actually gets the
local council’s nod to be displayed, with
artists being provided street permits and
designated laneways to express their
creativity. These annual art commissions
provide the city with energetic working
galleries that involve challenging spaces
and provide the public a platform for
artistic exploration. Some other areas that
provide this visual feast are Hosier Lane,
Croft Alley and Caledonian Lane.
There are plenty of gems to discover in
the backlanes and alleyways. After just
spending a few hours exploring them, you
will finally get the sense of what Melbourne
is all about. Let your curiosity guide you,
and you’d be amazed at what you can
discover by trusting your instinct.
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The Land of the Rising Sun
puts up a panoramic show
with its four distinct seasons.
Words Jaki Hatori
Images Japan National Tourism Organization
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Everywhere you look
there is the opportunity
to communicate and
convene with nature.
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Japan is a country of history and traditions, of
leading-edge science and hypermodern technology,
and of anime and manga. No one can argue that the
country’s allure is wide and varied, but often times, it
is Japan’s distinct four seasons that have enraptured
visitors time and again.
In this Land of the Rising Sun, visitors encounter a
different Japan depending on the season they visit.
As the country’s landscape transforms throughout
the year with striking consequences, the natural
vistas provide delicious seasonal treats for all the
senses. From the cherry blossoms in Spring to the allwhite tranquillity of snow and ice in Winter, Japan’s
beauty is unmistakable.
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There is clean air, blue skies, colourful flowers, undulating hills
and the majesty of the mountains. Everywhere you look there
is the opportunity to communicate and convene with nature.
But it’s not just the breathtaking colours that will blow your
mind away, there’s also the different and delicious seasonal
food that becomes available, too. The fact is, the changing of
the season is always a time for celebration.
In Spring, one of the best places to catch the beauty of the
cherry blossoms is at the castle town Hirosaki in Aomori
Prefecture. Taking centrestage is the Hirosaki Castle which
was built in the 17th century and today is surrounded
by a beautiful park. During the Hirosaki Sakura-matsuri
(cherry blossom festival), the area turns magical with the pink
blush of the cherry blossom flowers in full bloom. The trees
adorn the park and the many pathways that lead to the castle,
including the areas around the moat.
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Summer brings a different light to Japan. In
Nagano Prefecture, visitors enjoy travelling
back in time to the Edo period at Tsumago
Post Town. The town still retains many
historical buildings of the Edo period, but it
is the walk from the train station to the town
that often excites visitors, with towering
cedar and Japanese cypress along the
path creating a pleasant ambience for a
leisurely stroll.
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01Hirosaki Castle.
02Cherry blossoms.
03Tsumagojuku.
04Nagiso-chou museum.
05 Nagiso-chou museum.
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In Autumn, no other place beckons more
than the town of Kyoto with its blazing red
foliage that dresses up many of the town’s
important structures. In Japan, viewing
the autumn leaves is called ‘Momiji-gari’.
Similar to the cherry blossom season,
families will come in drive to various public
parks to view nature’s colourful display.
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And when all the colours leave the land,
Japan still has one more final card to play:
Winter. While thoughts of winter often
conjure up images of cold darkness and
trees heavy with ice, in Japan, it’s the season
for spectacular ice and snow showdowns.
Taking place all across the land there is but
only one place that perhaps sums up the
romance of this land and its people – at
the picture-postcard Shirakawa-go in Gifu
Prefecture. A UNESCO World Heritage Site,
you’ll fall in love with the dreamy backdrop
of stunning village thatched roof houses,
a collection of traditional Shirakawago homes built almost 300 years ago.
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06Jinrikisha.
07Hozu-kyo Ravine.
08 Kiyomizu Pottery.
09Ski slopes, Gifu.
10Shirakawa-go.
Submerged in snow, these picturesque
farmhouses look even more enchanting
when they light up for the evening, lending
an air of tranquillity to the village that
seemed to have withstood the test of time.
The intense and ever changing facet of
Japan’s landscape never ceases to delight
and surprise visitors. There’s always a
unique Japanese encounter to discover.
So no matter what season you visit, be
prepared to have the ultimate sensorial
adventure greet you.
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SEVE
BALLESTEROS
THE MAN, THE MAESTRO,
THE MAGICIAN
Words David Facey
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Everybody has a favourite Seve story, regardless of
whether you were fortunate enough to have seen him
in action many times – as I was – or simply watched
him weave his magic on television.
My personal favourite dates back to a miracle shot he
played during the fourth round of the 1993 Swiss Open
at Crans-sur-Sierre, a beautiful course high in the Alps
that Seve later helped to re-design.
The Spanish maestro mounted a typical final day
charge, and birdied the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, AND 17th
holes to move to within a shot of the clubhouse leader.
That meant he needed to birdie the last hole as well
to force a possible play-off, but in typical fashion he
blocked his tee shot at the 410 yards hole way right,
and finished a few feet away from an eight feet high
concrete wall.
What happened next is best told by his caddie at the
time, Billy Foster, who went on to work for Ryder Cup
legends Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood.
Foster recalled, “It is a special memory and it shows
why he was the ultimate golfer, someone who did not
understand the word impossible when he had a golf
club in his hand.
“His ball was so close to that wall that I practically
begged him to chip out sideways. I thought he would
break his wrist, or get smashed in the face by either a
broken club or by his ball ricocheting back at him.
“I argued with him till I was blue in the face. I kept
saying: ‘Look, I know you are Seve Ballesteros but you
are not a magician. Just chip it out.’
“But Seve waved me away with his hand, and said: ‘Billy,
I can see a shot – and I have this shot. Just go away.’
“He proceeded to crouch down practically on his
hands and knees. He had half a backswing and a
pitching wedge with 150 yards to the green. He
somehow hit it over that eight foot wall, through a
gap in the pine trees the size of a dinner plate, over
a swimming pool, and his ball landed five yards short
of the green.
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“And what happened next – he chipped in for a birdie
of course! He just laughed, and I got down on my
hands and knees and bowed to him.
01 The Maestro.
02Seve Ballesteros
lifts the perpetual
16 kg solid silver
Royal Trophy.
“I have seen all the great champions from Arnold
Palmer and Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods and Phil
Mickelson, and there is not a chance in the world that
anybody else would have considered that shot, let
alone played it.
“Nobody could find trouble like Seve – and then
produce recovery shots that took your breath away. It
was simply miracle stuff. Sheer genius. There has never
been anyone else with the imagination of Seve, and
there never will be.”
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The anecdote becomes even more poignant when you
consider Foster remained so close to Seve that he was
one of the Spanish legend’s coffin-bearers when he
finally lost his brave fight against brain cancer in May
2011. But like most people who knew Seve, Foster’s
sadness soon gives way to a smile, as he remembers
his golfing brilliance, his charisma, and his status as a
genuine sporting icon.
Foster added, “We all miss him, and golf is a lot poorer
for not having him around. But when you consider his
legacy, it definitely helps you come to terms with such
a tragic loss of life.
“I can tell you one thing – the illness he fought against
for more than two and a half years would have seen
most of us off in a few weeks.
imagine any golfer who was more admired, respected
– and feared by his rivals – than Severiano Ballesteros.
From the moment he rocketed into international
prominence by finishing runner-up to Nicklaus in
the 1976 Open as a precocious 19-year-old, it was
clear he was a legend in the making. Not only was he
capable of playing the most outrageous shots – like
making a birdie from a temporary car park to win the
first of his three Open titles at Lytham in 1978 – he
was also blessed with movie star good looks, a smile
that lit up a golf course, and an intensity that made
him a ferocious competitor.
“But that was Seve, the ultimate warrior on and off the
course. That is why he was the people’s champion.”
Seve’s fist-pumping celebration after he won the 1984
Open at St Andrews – ‘the happiest moment of my
career’ – still brings goose bumps. Watch it on YouTube.
If the footage does not make the hair stand out on the
back of your neck, maybe you should consider taking
up another sport.
Even though Palmer was golf’s first real superstar,
attracting his own Arnie’s Army of followers, it is hard to
Also consider the fact that you only have to use his
first name and everyone knows instantly who you are
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talking about. In that respect, Seve belongs in the same
category as Pele, Maradona, Ali and Tiger. One name is
enough to identify them as true sporting greats.
Seve also became the first European golfer to win the
Masters in 1980 and repeated the feat in 1983, and
won 91 tournaments worldwide, including a record 50
on the European Tour. He topped the world rankings
for 61 weeks, and was never out of the top ten during a
remarkable 15-year period from 1977 to 1991 inclusive.
And amazingly, in a sport where players are usually
doing battle with 155 other golfers as well as the course,
he also managed to translate individual brilliance into a
peerless team ethic.
Seve almost single-handedly revived interest in The
Ryder Cup, although he later received glorious support
from fellow Spaniard José María Olazábal – and a few
other European Major winners.
And the Royal Trophy family is proud that he built
on that Ryder Cup success by becoming the driving
force for the annual Clash of the Continents, which
celebrated its sixth edition at The Empire Hotel
& Country Club in the Sultanate of Brunei. Seve
envisaged the Royal Trophy as the Asia-Europe
equivalent of The Ryder Cup, and predicted it would
fulfill a similar role in helping to raise standards in this
part of the golfing world.
03Seve Ballesteros and
Masahiro Kuramoto
lead Europe and
Asia respectively at
the inaugural Royal
Trophy.
04Seve Ballesteros and
Naomichi ‘Joe’ Ozaki
meet for the second
edition of the Royal
Trophy.
05The President of
the Kingdom of
Thailand’s Privy
Council with the
European and Asian
Teams at The Royal
Trophy.
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No-one who has witnessed the growth of the
competition since it was launched in 2006 – with
Seve appropriately appointed European Captain and
guiding them to victory – could dispute the great
man’s foresight.
After watching the 2011 match on television from his
home in Spain, Seve spoke movingly about how proud
he was of the incredible standard of play produced by
both teams, and of how the Event now commanded a
hugely prominent space on the golfing calendar.
Just a few months later his brave battle against cancer
ended, but his memory will live on at the Royal Trophy
and throughout the golfing arena. And it is fitting that
Olazábal took place as his successor as European
Captain at the sixth edition of the Matches, after they
did so much to alter the sporting landscape.
Ollie – another instantly recognisable name –
partnered Seve in 15 Ryder Cup shoot-outs, and they
emerged triumphant in 11 of them and halved two
more. It is a truly astonishing record.
They were also soulmates, and Olazábal made sure his
great friend’s legacy would be recognised at Medinah
in September, the first Ryder Cup to be played since his
death. Ollie had the silhouette of Seve in his famous
fist-pumping pose emblazoned onto the European
team’s golf bags, and outfitted them in the trademark
navy blue trousers and sweaters and white shirts he
always wore in the final round of the Majors.
It was meant to inspire the European players – and it
worked. Boy, did it work.
Europe completed the most amazing fight back in The
Ryder Cup history, overturning a 10-6 deficit by winning
the Singles matches 8½ - 3½ for a truly memorable
14½ - 13½ victory.
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An emotional Olazábal had no doubt Seve was looking
down on his players with his face illuminated by that
famous smile. He commented, “It is obviously a very
emotional time for all of us. But as for Seve, I’ve not
doubt he’s already smiling about it, and laughing
about it.
06The Royal Trophy visionary, the five-time
Major winner Seve Ballesteros.
07The golfing legend predicted that the
Royal Trophy will grow into ‘one of the
world’s greatest sporting competitions’.
08Seve Ballesteros and Lee Westwood at
the second edition of the Royal Trophy.
09The Royal Trophy provides a powerful
sporting inspiration to the youth.
“This Ryder Cup has been a very special week. For
Seve, it’s the first time that he’s not here with us at The
Ryder Cup. He passed away last year, but of course I
do have wonderful memories from my matches with
him. He was a very special man, and he’s very close
to my heart.
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“All these guys on this European team know how much
this week meant to me. And you know, I get emotional
about it; but I want to thank them for what they did.
They gave me the best week of my life. And I’m just
glad that I had the twelve men on my side ready to give
their best during the whole week.
“The start of the week was a tough one. Nothing went
our way, but these guys kept on believing. And I’m sure
that not just the silhouette, but the phone call Seve
made last time at Celtic Manor in 2010 and all the
images of Seve around the clubhouse, the locker room
and things like that, kept that spirit alive.
“So it’s not just me. I think these guys did it also
for him.”
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Olazábal led the tributes to Seve during the week of
14-16 December 2012 at The Empire Hotel & Country
Club in the Sultanate of Brunei as the Royal Trophy
broadened its horizons by being staged outside
Thailand for the first time, and attracted some of the
biggest names in golf from both Europe and Asia.
And the biggest tribute to Seve was both teams coming
together in the spirit he bestowed on the competition,
one of fierce competitiveness tempered by mutual
respect – and producing golf he would have been
proud to call his own.
Seve may not have been there in person at this latest
edition of the Royal Trophy, but his aura and legacy
lives on in the Championship as his final gift to the
golfing world.
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Terbaik
Mudah sekali untuk berjalan kaki menerokai pusat bandar
Bandar Seri Begawan. Mulakan kembara dengan melawat
kawasan Waterfront Promenade di sepanjang Jalan
McArthur. Terdapat juga papan-papan tanda yang akan
membawa awda ke pelbagai tarikan bersejarah seperti
Dermaga Kastam dan Eksais Diraja. Keindahannya lebih
terserlah di waktu malam, dengan limpahan cahaya lampu
bergemilapan menemani langkah awda.
Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien tersergam indah di
tengah-tengah bandar ini, megah berdiri sebagai mercu
tanda keunikan senibina Brunei. Sebaik-baiknya keindahan
masjid berkubah emas ini dinikmati ketika waktu terbit
matahari, dengan bayangan indahnya dipantul permukaan
air lagun yang tenang disekelilingnya, ataupun ketika
matahari terbenam dengan cahaya keemasan memarakkan
lagi keindahan bangunan.
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Brunei
Tidak kira kali pertama
mahupun seribu kali
menjejak langkah ke
Negara Brunei Darussalam,
pastinya ada sesuatu yang
baru untuk diterokai.
Teks & Imej Pete Wong
Brunei’
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Best
Whether you’re new to Brunei
Darussalam or otherwise, the
country ceases to surprise.
Words & images Pete Wong
Downtown Bandar Seri Begawan is easy to
explore on foot. Walk to the Waterfront
Promenade area along Jalan McArthur.
Look out for signs pointing to places of
historical interest like the old Royal Customs
House. At night with the lights on, a stroll
along the waterfront is even more pleasant.
Taking pride of place at the centre of town,
the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is
Brunei’s architectural showpiece. The goldendomed mosque is best viewed just before
dawn when you can see its reflection on the
surface of the surrounding lagoon, or before
sunset when the last rays of the setting sun
bathes the building in a golden hue.
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Nikmati hidangan sarapan tempatan ketika waktu
pagi hari Jumaat dan Ahad dengan mengambil
peluang melawat Tamu Kianggeh, pasar terbuka
yang terletak di tepi sungai, tempat warga
tempatan membeli-belah untuk buah-buahan
dan sayur-sayuran dan makanan laut segar,
rempah ratus serta keperluan sehari lain.
Kampong Ayer bertapak lebih satu abad dan
terdiri dari 40 buah kampung kecil. Anggaran
30,000 warga tinggal di Kampong Ayer, yang
lengkap dengan semua keperluan seperti masjid,
sekolah, kedai-kedai runcit, balai polis dan
bomba, antara lainnya. Tambang boleh dinaiki di
sepanjang pinggir perairan dan akan membawa
awda dari sebuah kampung ke kampung lain.
Mulakan lawatan awda dengan persinggahan ke
Kampong Tamoi. Awda juga boleh mengambil bot
ke arah selatan untuk menerokai kawasan paya
bakau, habitat monyet Belanda.
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On Friday or Sunday morning, enjoy a local
breakfast while checking out the action at
Tamu Kianggeh, an open-air market by the river
where locals shop for fresh fruits, vegetables,
seafood, spices and daily necessities.
Kampung Ayer, Brunei’s famed water village,
has existed more than a century is made up
of a cluster of over 40 villages. Around 30,000
people live here and it has its own mosques,
schools, provision shops, police and fire
stations, among other amenities. A water taxi
will take you to the village from the jetties
along the waterfront. Ask to be dropped off at
Kampung Tamoi for a start. You can also take
the boat further south to the mangrove area for
sightings of the famed proboscis monkeys.
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Bangunan Alat-alat Kebesaran Diraja terletak
hanya 10 minit perjalanan kaki dari Masjid
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, di mana alat-alat
kebesaran Diraja disimpan, termasuk Usongan
Diraja, peralatan senjata istiadat, Mahkota Diraja
bertatahkan batu permata serta pakaian Diraja yang
digunakan semasa upacara pertabalan. Pameran
di sini menyingkap sejarah, kesenian, kebudayaan
dan warisan Brunei sepanjang 600 tahun di bawah
naungan Kesultanan.
Satu lagi tarikan ialah Masjid Jame ’Asr Hassanil
Bolkiah, masjid terbesar di Brunei dan dikenali
di kalangan warga tempatan sebagai Masjid
Kiarong. Ia dibina untuk meraikan ulangtahun
ke-25 pemerintahan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha
Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang
Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, dan pastinya
setiap pelawat akan terpesona dengan keindahan
tamannya, air pancut, pohon rendang dan pintu
pagarnya yang dihiasi motif bintang.
Bagi peminat seni budaya, jangan lepaskan peluang
untuk melawat Pusat Kesenian dan Kraftangan
yang hanya terletak dua kilometer di luar bandar.
Pusat ini berfungsi untuk memelihara warisan
budaya tanah air dengan menjalankan kursus
mengukir kayu, seni perhiasan perak dan tembaga,
serta tenunan dan anyaman bakul. Inilah tempat
terbaik untuk mendapatkan cenderamata untuk
mereka yang tersayang.
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About 10 minutes’ walk from the Sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is the Royal
Regalia Building that houses His Majesty’s
regalia including the grand royal chariot,
ceremonial armoury, jewel-encrusted crowns
and costumes used during the coronation.
The displays portray history, art, culture and
Brunei’s heritage based on the 600-year-old
monarchy.
Another mosque you should not miss is the
Jame ’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the
largest in Brunei and known locally as Kiarong
Mosque. Built to commemorate the 25th
anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and
Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s reign,
you will be impressed by its gardens, fountains,
trees and star-studded gates.
If you are into arts and culture, head out to
the Arts and Handicrafts Centre, about two
kilometres outside town. The centre strives to
preserve the country’s heritage and conducts
courses in woodcarving, silverware, brassware,
weaving and basketry. You can also pick up
some souvenirs there.
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Pasar Malam Gadong adalah tumpuan warga tempatan
membeli makanan tempatan yang lazat dan siap disediakan
pada waktu malam. Saban tahun, pasar malam ini semakin
berkembang dan kini menjadi pilihan popular untuk mereka
yang mahu menjamu selera dengan hidangan tempatan
yang enak. Pasar ini bermula pada pukul 4 petang dan
dibuka sehingga 11 malam.
Untuk mereka yang menggemari sukan air atau mahu
bersantai di tepi pantai, perjalanan pendek selama 30 minit ke
timur laut negara akan membawa awda ke pantai peranginan
yang indah seperti Pantai Muara, Meragang dan Serasa.
Royal Brunei Yacht Club serta sebuah pusat sukan air terletak
di Serasa. Pengendali seperti Poni Divers menjalankan kursus
menyelam dan bersedia membawa awda menerokai tempat
menyelam yang paling popular.
Satu lagi tumpuan untuk pencinta alam ialah Taman Negara
Ulu Temburong, antara kawasan hutan hujan terbesar di
Borneo yang bebas dari kesan pencemaran. Awda boleh
mengemudi jeram dengan temuai untuk mengakses laluan
kanopi sepanjang 60 meter yang merupakan tarikan utama
dalam kawasan Hutan Simpan Batu Apoi ini.
Keajaiban Brunei dalam dua buah adegan ‘Nature’ dan ‘Heritage’ telah disiarkan melalui
saluran National Geographic Channels, Star World dan Fox Movies Premium bermula
10 Disember 2012 hingga Februari 2013.
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David Kirkland/Brunei Tourism
Jika lawatan awda lebih dari sehari, awda akan berpeluang ke
tasik terbesar di Brunei, Tasek Merimbun. Diiktiraf sebagai
kawasan perlindungan hidupan liar, tasik ini unik kerana
permukaan airnya yang gelap, disebabkan kandungan tanin
dari daun yang jatuh ke dalam perairannya. Awda boleh
menyewa bot untuk menerokai tasik ini tetapi berhati-hati
kerana terdapat buaya mengintai di perairan ini!
Gadong Night Market is where the locals get
freshly prepared and tasty local food in the
evenings. Over the years, the market has grown to
become a favourite haunt for those in search of
local delights. The market opens at 4pm and closes
by 11pm.
If you prefer sea sports or a visit to the beach,
travel 30 minutes north-east to beaches like Muara,
Meragang and Serasa. The Royal Brunei Yacht
Club and a watersport centre is located in Serasa.
Operators like Poni Divers conduct dive courses and
will take you out to some of the popular diving spots.
If you have more than a day to spare, travel deeper
into the heart of Borneo to explore Brunei’s largest
lake, Tasek Merimbun. Widely recognised as a
wildlife sanctuary, the lake is dark in colour from
tanin coming from leaves falling into the water.
Visitors can hire a boat to go around the lake. But
beware of the crocodiles lurking in the waters!
Another haven for nature lovers is the Ulu
Temburong National Park, one of the largest
tracts of untouched rainforest in Borneo. Located
within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve, the park is
accessible via longboat and features a 60-metre
canopy walkway.
A showcase of Brunei’s wonders, in two vignettes ‘Nature’ and ‘Heritage’,
are broadcasted over the National Geographic Channels, Star World and
Fox Movies Premium from 10 December 2012 through February 2013.
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LIFESTYLE MOTORING
Timely
Makeo
The new Audi A4 is
refreshed, exciting and
more efficient than ever.
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keover
The Audi A4 has always been a winner in the
mid-size class. In Fall 2011, the 10 millionth
unit rolled off the assembly line since its
predecessor model series, the Audi 80 was
launched. The most recent appearance and
technical updates have made the bestseller
more attractive than ever.
The Audi A4 Avant offers all the strengths
of the model family combined with the
most beautiful station wagon design in
its class and outstanding practicality in
everyday and recreational use. Its luggage
compartment holds between 490 and
1,430 litres (17.30 and 50.50 cu ft).
The Audi A4 is a spacious automobile. Its
body, comprising mostly high-strength
and ultra high-strength steels, is rigid,
lightweight and safe. The Sedan trunk has a
capacity of 480 litres (16.95 cu ft), with the
rear seat backs folded down is 962 litres
(33.97 cu ft). The xenon plus headlights
with included LED daytime running lights
can be combined with adaptive light, which
illuminates the road differently depending
on the situation at hand.
The revamped engine line-up of the A4
is particularly broad, featuring 13 forcedinduction power plants with direct fuel
injection. The update has reduced fuel
consumption levels by 11 percent on
average, despite the increased power and
torque of many of the engines.
Among the gasoline engines, the 1.8
TFSI with 125 kW (170 hp) is particularly
noteworthy for its groundbreaking
efficiency, consuming on average just 5.7
litres per 100 km (41.27US mpg).
The newly developed four-cylinder unit
features major innovations in a number of
areas: the control of the valves and their
lift, the thermal management concept, the
injection system, the turbocharger and the
integration of the exhaust manifold into the
cylinder head. A six-speed continuously
variable multitronic transmission will be
available for both the sedan and Avant variant.
Largely made of aluminium, the chassis of
the A4 has been further refined. The front
suspension is a five-link construction; with
a trapezoidal-link suspension at the rear.
The new electromechanical power steering
is sensitive and highly efficient. Audi also
offers the Audi Drive Select control system
with 3 driving modes.
The cargo area cover slides upward with
a gentle push. Roof rails and a reversible
cargo floor are standard; a load-through
hatch with a ski and snowboard sack is
available as an option. Audi also offers
an electromechanical power rear hatch, a
reversible mat and the cargo area package
with rails, telescoping rod and lashing strap
as options.
There are also virtually no differences
between the A4 Avant and the sedan when
it comes to equipment and trim. The driver
assistance systems, infotainment and
Audi connect put the Avant at the head of
its field. The same applies to the sportily
balanced aluminium chassis, which can
be combined with the optional dynamic
steering and damper control. The new
electromechanical power steering system
is also used in the Avant.
Find out more about the new Audi A4 Sedan
and Avant with 1.8 TFSI direct fuel injection
petrol engine via both Audi showrooms in
Kiarong 244 2333 or Lambak 239 0725.
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LIFESTYLE IN PERSON
Click
Happy
Michael Yamashita shares about
working with National Geographic
and why still photographers may just
be the last of their breed.
What’s it like being a photographer for
National Geographic?
For sure it’s the best job in photography.
When it comes to photojournalism,
National Geographic is the last of the big
magazines. I’m one of four photographers
who go back 13 years with them, and
it’s nice to have survived all these years
and still working. It’s great because
they give you access, the time to make
definite pictures from these stories, to do
many books.
Your work with Geographic focuses
mainly on the Asian continents. How
has your work in that area enriched you
personally?
Partly it’s a roots thing. I grew up in America
as a Japanese American. I have an Asian
face with no knowledge of Japan. I studied
Asian history in college and came to Asia
on a roots trip. I have been here eversince
basically, following my roots. Now I just
follow whatever is the cultural beat here.
Partnering Geographic has allowed you
to publish several books. What is more
challenging – shooting on assignment or
writing a book?
Writing is always a challenge. I don’t
consider myself a good one. And now I’ve
done more books than anybody on Asia
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– I have 10 now. I prefer showing pictures
rather than writing. In many cases I’m asked
to write a more personal account on the
book on what it took to shoot the pictures.
You get to build a body of work working for
the Geographic.
What do you take away from each travel
assignment?
I’m a curious person by nature, and you
know you learn stuff every day so what
more can you ask for? You see new
things with fresh eyes, and of course the
repeat also – every time you go back to a
place, you might see different things in a
different light. Basically, I like the lifestyle
of photography. It’s never been a job.
It’s a lifestyle.
You also lecture in your spare time.
What can you tell of the talents of the
future generation of photographers
you’ve seen?
I tell them to figure out how they manoeuvre
or make this a viable profession. You’re one
of the last still photographers in the career
of shooting professional still photography.
It’s going to be very rare in the future. There
are no other magazines to shoot for other
than Geographic. And not everyone’s going
to walk in there and walk out with a job.
The future is cloudy for the profession of professional photography
unless you talk about weddings or something else. I teach many
workshops and this is the question that comes up again and again,
how do I get into the game and do what you do? That is something
that they have to figure out – how they’re going to monetise their
skill and be able to have and afford the photography lifestyle.
The future is going to be the internet and right now the internet is driven
by video. Storytelling by video cam, sounds and motion is simpler than
still photography. For me, I’m not interested in video; it’s a team effort,
it’s something that’s very technical. I’m not that way. I will always be
in still photography. But the photographer in future will have to know
video or at least the way it stands now. The still photography business
is taken over by amateurs who don’t need to be paid. It’s cloudy.
What do you take away from your lecture and workshop stints?
I like to show pictures to people and learn a lot about their own
photography, what people hone in on or what they clap at. I listen
to the crowd. I learn something everytime I give a lecture, which is
often. We’ve called on to lecture quite a lot. In this rarified world,
we are standing out since they are so few of us left.
You’ve been very humble and described yourself still as an
amateur photographer. Some may find that hard to believe.
Care to explain?
I make that point because I started as an amateur with no
professional training, not even a correspondence course on
photography and I was passionate about it.
I bothered to study more than certainly your average photography
student does and just dreamed of some day being a photographer. I
wasn’t thinking of National Geographic. I just wanted to take pictures.
Maybe I was going to be a small photographer in a small town in New
Jersey with a studio, but I decided I wanted to be a photographer.
Ira Block
I looked at a lot of photographs and somehow ended up where
I am now. When I give my workshops and lectures to would-be
photographers, I am their best dream, because basically, I was one
of them who had a dream and had a passion and against all odds,
here I am.
From a hobbyist to one of the world’s most respected
photographers. How would you sum up your life thus far?
I always say, often on this trip, photographers are paid to be lucky.
So many unexplainable things happen and the picture is made
and it looks fantastic. For some reason you happen to be there
when the sun pops and the rainbow came out. Of course there
also happens when the sunrise didn’t happen, where that sun is
not going to come out, so you win some and lose some.
Michael Yamashita was in Brunei to film and showcase Brunei’s wonders, in two vignettes
‘Nature’ and ‘Heritage’ broadcasted over the National Geographic Channels, Star World and
Fox Movies Premium through February 2013.
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LIFESTYLE THE BUZZ
What’s
New
Highlights and trends
from around the globe.
Prose perfect
French niche perfume house
Jardins d’Ecrivains is known
for their romantic creations
inspired by gardens and
literature. From scented
candles to bath products,
they’ve now added a unisex
eau de parfum, George,
dedicated to 19th-century
writer George Sand. Notes of
neroli and bergamot are at
the top before ending with
muck and myrrh.
Nicely crushed
Road Warrior Luggage gives travellers a new option:
Collapsible luggage. Using space-saving Micro-PoP
technology, Road Warrior’s design allows the luggage to fully
collapse to half its depth. This means you only need half the
storage space of a conventional upright when you store it.
www.jardinsdecrivains.com
www.roadwarriorluggage.com
Morning ritual
For over 50 years, Proraso has provided the
pleasure of a smooth, perfect shave, like you would
enjoy from your trusted barber. Its Shaving Soap is
still made following the hot soap making process, left
to mature for 10 days in small production batches.
After this period, the soap is more concentrated and
ready to be poured into the bowl. A great shaving
accessory to have in the bathroom.
www.prorasoaustralia.com.au
Coffee fix
Want to have an espresso without going to the fancy cafes? Now you can have
one anytime you want. This compact, portable Handpresso Outdoor Espresso
Set lets you have the perfect shot of espresso everytime. Can be used with
pods from Starbucks, Lavazza and illy, to name a few.
www.handpresso.com
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Super slick
You can use it as a cleanser, a lip conditioner, for dry
skin emergencies, as a cuticle and nail softener, to style
hair, and lots more. That’s why Figs & Rouge balms
are hot picks among beauty buffs. Plus, they’re all 100
percent organic and natural and smell awfully gorgeous!
www.figsandrouge.com
Regal nod
Once a little-known beauty brand,
Royal Apothic got a royal celeb’s seal
of approval when Victoria Beckham
tweeted about it. The Los Angelesbased company is known for its
beautiful-smelling products, including
Beckham’s favourite hand cream,
Holland Park; a scented cocktail of
lemon, orange blossom and magnolia.
www.royalapothic.com
All purpose
If you could take one tool to a desert island,
make it the Leatherman Charge AL. This
multi-tool gadget includes scissors that
slice through just about anything, with
bevelled edges that allow them to get extra
close to whatever you’re cutting. Bit drivers
for versatility, diamond-coated files for
detailed work, and a 154CM clip-point knife
are all housed in 6061-T6, hard-anodised
aluminium alloy handles.
www.leatherman.com
It’s a date
Each of Mark’s Diary is created in
collaboration with hot artists and creators.
Every journal offers you a range with covers
incorporating new features and materials,
and scheduling pages you can choose
according to your work, needs and lifestyle.
You will certainly find one you like.
www.marks.jp/en
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LIFESTYLE TAKE 5
Australia’s
Wonder at some of the most
beautiful natural attractions in
Australia, ancient rainforests
and abundant local wildlife in
the Great Ocean Road region.
Great
OceanRoad
See Discover the dramatic rock sculptures
of the 12 Apostles, the mystical Bay of Islands
and the many viewing points along the Great
Ocean Road affording spectacular vistas of
the Southern Ocean. Walk in nature along the
breathtaking Great Ocean Walk from Apollo
Bay to the 12 Apostles. Watch southern right
whales from the shoreline at the nursery in
Warrnambool.
Do See the forest with Otway Fly Treetop
Adventures. The Tree Top walk elevates you
to 35 metres above ground level and there’s a
45 metre high lookout that provides awesome
views. The Zip Line tour lets you ‘fly’ across
tree tops for the ultimate adventure.
Shop Many of the coastal villages, such
as Queenscliff, Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port
Fairy, offer an array of specialty souvenir
shops, boutiques, and galleries. Take time out
to browse some of the unique gifts on offer,
discover the work of local crafts people or buy
some fresh gourmet delights.
Stay The Queenscliff Hotel is a heritage
treasure – one of the great 19th century
seaside resort hotels. Enjoy the warmth
and romance of this unique hotel with its
15 exquisite rooms. An ideal place for a
peaceful stay and to start your Great Ocean
Road adventure.
Royal Brunei Airlines flights to Melbourne operate seven times
weekly from Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Massage your thoughts amongst the green
sink into a realm where time has no relevance
Enjoy
the
experience
of
sailing
away in faraway thoughts while
unwinding your knots to the music of
waves licking the beach and breeze rustling the
leaves. Enjoy the ﬁx of a challenging swing, savour
endless beaches so pristine you wish you had wings.
LIFESTYLE TRAVEL DIARY
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 when you
become a member of Royal Skies, our frequent
flyer programme.
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Feb 2013
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM’s
29TH NATIONAL DAY
Join the entire nation as they come together to celebrate
the nation’s birthday. Bandar Seri Begawan will turn into
a live venue for spectacular performances, festivities
and parades. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam, will preside over the celebrations as he
joins his people to observe this special day.
MALAYSIA
LE TOUR DE
LANGKAWI
In its 18th edition, Le Tour
de Langkawi will feature
10 gruelling stages spread
over 10 days. To date, 22
teams have confirmed their
participation, including UCI
Pro Teams Astana and GarminSharp. This edition of the
race will also see an increase
in race difficulty, with three
HC category climbs – two in
Cameron Highlands and one
Genting Highlands.
www.ltdl.com.my
21-2
Feb
Mar 2013 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
HUAYI – CHINESE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Inaugurated in 2003, Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts has
grown into one of the most warmly embraced arts festival
in Singapore and a significant part of the Chinese New Year
festivities. Huayi will showcase the works of outstanding
Chinese artists of all genre, across various art forms,
including theatre, dance, music, visual arts and more. Head
to the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay for both ticketed
and non-ticketed programmes.
15-24
Feb 2013
www.huayifestival.com.sg
SINGAPORE
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15-17
Feb 2013
RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moam just two hours outside Melbourne,
the Riverboats Music Festival will see some of the biggest names in Australian
music perform. With the Murray River as backdrop and paddle-steamers
cruising along, there’s never been an idyllic venue.
www.riverboatsmusic.com.au
5-14
Jan
AUSTRALIA
HONG KONG
Feb 2013
16-9
Jan
KOOZA
KOOZA is Cirque du Soleil’s return
to origins and the most daring
of its performances. Combining
two circus traditions, acrobatic
performances and the art of
clowning, there are performers
on double-decker tightrope,
running on two huge
metal spokes 50 feet
above the stage, and
acrobats launching
themselves high into
the big top from a
seesaw. Expertly
crafted, KOOZA is
held for the first time
at the Royal Albert
Hall in London.
www.royalalberthall.com
Feb 2013
KIDSFEST 2013
Staged at the Drama
Theatre, Hong Kong
Academy for Performing
Arts, KidsFest returns
for its second year. The
largest children theatre
in English in Hong Kong,
parents and kids can
both look forward to five
live theatre adaptation
of best-selling books –
Horrible Histories Barmy
Britain, The Gruffalo, Mr.
Benn, Horrible Histories
Ruthless Romans and
Room on the Broom.
www.kidsfest.com.hk
UNITED KINGDOM
THAILAND
CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL 2013
Get ready to discover Chiang Mai’s varied blooms. The whole city will
be awashed in colour with displays of exotic plants, including orchids,
roses and Bonsai trees, many of which are available for sale. Don’t miss
the highlight of the event – a float parade laden with bright flowers
that makes its way to Suan Buak Haad City Park.
www.tourismthailand.org
1-3
Feb 2013
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WELCOME ONBOARD
Selamat Datang
Selamat Datang means
‘Welcome’ in Malay, and your
seamless journey begins here.
Business Class
In June 2010, the airline introduced its B777
Business Class cabins. Ergonomically designed
to offer a unique relaxing space, the Business
Class seat deploys into an angled full length flatbed which, along with a plush duvet and a larger
pillow, to offer peaceful sleep. Each seat comes
equipped with in-seat power connector and a
10.4-inch personal TV.
Economy Class Comfort
Economy Class offers seats with a 32-inch
pitch, and ‘winglet’ headrests for improved neck
comfort. Onboard our 777 aircraft, the seatbackmounted personal screen provides on-going
entertainment including video and audio ondemand choices. All Royal Brunei passengers
enjoy the same caring service from our ASEAN
flight attendants, along with skillfully prepared
meals and a wide range of inflight entertainment
options to choose from.
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 SkyShow entertainment
guide booklet located in the seat pocket in
front of you for the list of movies, TV and audio
programmes. 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 777s
and on selected routes. 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.
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,
Flying High
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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combining both Western and Oriental flavours
using the best seasonal and fresh produce
available.
For our Business Class passengers on longhaul 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 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.
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 all-passenger 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.
• RB accepted the delivery of its Boeing 757 aircraft
that featured a redesigned livery combining
Brunei’s traditional Royal colours on 16 May, 1986.
• Services to Bangkok and Manila were
added.
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.
These devices may interfere with the aircraft’s
electronic equipment, compromising aircraft
safety and endangering the lives of passengers
and crew.
Exceptions to the new regulations are medicines
and dietary supplements needed during a flight,
including baby food. Proof of need may be
required.
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.
Use of Electronic Equipment
Mobile phones cannot be used at any time during
the flight. They should be switched off as soon
as the cabin crew makes the announcement.
Other electronic devices included in this list are:
Citizen’s band (CB) radio, remote-controlled
devices (such as radio-controlled toys), and
transmitting devices that emit radio frequencies.
The following devices may be used on board,
except during take-off, initial climb, approach
and landing: Personal computers, FM receivers,
calculators, electronic shavers, audio and video
recorders, hand-held computer games, and
playback devices.
Lithium Batteries
1990s
2000s
• RB took delivery of the first of three leased Boeing 767-200ER
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.
• Direct services to Shanghai
re-launched in March 2010.
• Two more Airbus A320s were delivered in
December 2003 and January 2004.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
were
• RB commenced four-times weekly flights to
Melbourne, Australia in March 2011.
• The opportunity to expand regional connections saw RB establishing
a service to Surabaya, Indonesia in 1997.
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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 non-rechargeable must be
carried as cargo/freight in accordance with
current Dangerous Goods Regulations. HighPowered 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.
Transit Tour Programme
A complimentary transit programme is available
for transit passengers arriving in Brunei
International Airport for four hours or more.
Passengers who wish to join the tours can do so
by first completing the Immigration Arrival forms
distributed inflight by RB’s cabin crew for entry
clearance intro Brunei Darussalam. Upon arrival,
please contact our Ground Staff at the transfer
desk to register for the Window On Brunei transit
programme. Please be advised that seats are
limited and RB may not be able to accommodate
all requests.
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 1.5 million passengers and 50,000 tonnes
of cargo a year. Among the facilities offered at the
airport are a prayer room, telephones and internet
services, restaurants, a viewing gallery and day
rooms for transit passengers who want to rest or
freshen up before their flight.
For customers’ comfort and convenience, Royal
Brunei Airlines’ Service Centre and SkyLounge
are both located on the departure level. The
former is a one-stop centre providing services
such as reservations, ticketing and booking of
tour packages. Customers who book online
can get their tickets at the SkyLounge before
departure. Royal Skies members may also
redeem their miles here.
For Royal Brunei’s Business Class passengers
and Royal Skies’ Gold and Silver members,
the SkyLounge boasts plush seating for
120 people. Complimentary massage chairs,
shower rooms, ablution areas, and widescreen
plasma televisions are also available.
Duty-free shops offer consumer goods at
competitive prices. There are several outlets,
including a money changer located at the
main 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.
Brunei International Airport is also currently
undergoing a modernisation programme to
upgrade its facilities and allow for a smoother
journey for passengers along with expansion
for traffic growth. Airport renovations are
expected to be completed by November 2014.
WARNING!
AMARAN!
The trafficking and illegal import of controlled drugs are very serious offences
in Brunei Darussalam. The penalty for such offences is DEATH.
Mengedar dan membawa masuk dadah terkawal secara haram adalah
kesalahan yang amat berat di Negara Brunei Darussalam. Kesalahan
sedemikian membawa hukuman MATI.
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Staying Fit
shoulder
trunk flexroll
At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your general
upper back
back
neckflex
roll
neck
shoulder
shoulder
ankle
roll
rotation
ankle
trunk
rotation
flex
ankle
trunk
flexroll
liftshoulder
foot
flex roll
kneerotation
lift
footflex
flex kneeupper
upper
back flex
neck
roll
ankleroll
rotation
trunk
upper
flex
back
flex
knee
neck
liftroll
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.
trunks
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 14-day
visits. Nationals of Australia are issued visas
on arrival at the Brunei International Airport
for visits not exceeding 30 days.
Duty-free Allowance* The import of the
following products is subject to restrictions
imposed by Brunei’s Customs and Excise
Department.
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.
Transportation The airport is about 11km
from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and buses
are available.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
* The visa and duty-free allowances are provided as a guideline and may change without notice.
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Route Map & Destinations
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: (613) 8651 1000
T: Toll Free Aust wide 1300 721271
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Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan
(BWN)
Brunei International Airport
Airport-City 8 kms
• Bus BND1 • Taxi BND25
Airport Tax BND12, BKI: BND5
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND)
Language M
alay, Mandarin, Hokkien, English
GMT +8
RB Office
RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan
Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811
T: (673) 2212 222, 2240 500
F: (673) 2244 737
CHINA
Hong Kong (HKG)
Chek Lap Kok Airport
Airport-City 32 kms
• 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
Shanghai (PVG)
Pudong International Airport
Airport-City 35 kms
• Bus CNY50 • Taxi CNY160
Airport Tax CNY90
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language C
hinese (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 2153027288
F: +86 2163047686
Indonesia
Jakarta (JKT)
Soekarno-Hatta International
Airport
Airport-City 50 kms
• Bus IDR7,000 • Taxi IDR150,000
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa Indonesia, English
GMT +7
RB Office
World Trade Centre, 11th Flr
Jln Jenderal, Sudirman, Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920
T: (62) 21 5211 842-6/784
Surabaya (SUB)
Juanda International Airport
Airport-City 17 kms
• Taxi IDR29,500
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language B
ahasa Indonesia, English,
Madurese
GMT +7
General Sales Agent
PT. Surya Nayagatama
Plaza BRI, 6th Floor Suite 611
Jl. Jend. Basuki Rachmat No.122
Surabaya 60271
T: (62) 31548 1819
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Airport-City 80 kms
• 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: (603) 2070 7166, 2070 6628
F: (603) 2070 6899
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Airport-City 8.5 kms
• Taxi MYR13.50
Airport Tax MYR26 To/Transit via Brunei:
MYR20
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Language M
alay, 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
Philippines
Manila (MNL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Airport-City 9 kms
• Bus PhP13 • Taxi PhP120
Airport Tax PhP750
Currency Philippine Peso (PhP)
Language Tagalog, English
GMT +8
General Sales Agent
Global Air Services Corporation
G/F SGV II Bldg, 6758 Ayala Ave
Makati City, The Philippines 1200
T: (632) 864-0801 to 05
F: (632) 891-0435
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah (JED)
King Abdul Aziz International
Airport
Airport-City 25 kms (from North Terminal);
15 kms (from South Terminal)
• 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) 6657143 / 6612679 / 6657908
Thailand
Bangkok (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Airport-City 25 kms
• Bus BHT150 • Taxi BHT200-250
Airport Tax BHT700
Currency Baht (BHT)
Language Thai, English
GMT +7
RB Office
968, U Chu Liang Building, 17th Floor
Rama IV Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
T: (66) 2 6375 151
Singapore
Singapore (SIN)
Changi International Airport
Airport-City 20 kms
• 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
United
Arab EmirateS
Dubai (DXB)
Dubai International Airport
Airport-City 4 kms
• Taxi AED20 + 50 fils for every 500m
Airport Tax AED30
Currency Dirham (AED)
Language Arabic, English
GMT +4
RB Office
Ground Floor Shop No.5
Bu Haleeba Lamcy Building
319 Community
6B Street, Oud Metha Road, Bur Dubai
T: (971) 4334 4884/686
F: (971) 4334 4585
United Kingdom
London (LHR)
Heathrow Airport
Airport-City 35 kms
• 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
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Abode of Peace
Brunei Darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage. It
Capital Attractions
is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern shore Small in size but big in attractions,
Brunei’s capital has lots to offer.
of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. Come and discover
Brunei, a Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures.
Brunei-Muara
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The Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien
Mosque
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 is just over 370,000, made up of
two-thirds ethnic Malay, with the remainder being Chinese, Indian
and other indigenous groups.
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.
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.
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.
Muslim Prayer Times in Brunei Darussalam
January 2013
Safar 1434 / Rabiulawal 1434
Date
Hijriah
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Tue Wed
Thu
Tue Wed
Imsak
4.56
Thu
Fri
Sat
Fri
Sat
Sun Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
4.56
4.56
4.57
4.57
4.58
Sun Mon
4.58
4.59
4.59 5.00 5.00
5.01
5.01
5.02
5.02
5.03
5.03
5.03
5.04
5.06
5.07
5.07
5.08
5.13
5.13
5.13
5.01
Sun Mon
5.04
Tue Wed
5.04
5.05
Thu
Fri
Sat
5.05
5.05
5.05
Sun Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.16
5.16
5.16
5.16
Subuh
5.06
5.06
5.08
5.09
5.09
5.10
5.10
5.11
5.11
5.11
5.12
5.12
5.14
5.14
5.14
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.15
5.16
Syuruk
6.28
6.28 6.29 6.29 6.30 6.30 6.30
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.32
6.32
6.32
6.33
6.33
6.33 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36
6.53
6.53
6.56
6.56
6.56
6.57
6.57
6.57
6.58
6.58
6.58
6.59
6.59
6.59
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
Doha
Zohor
Asar
6.54
6.54
6.55
6.55
6.55
6.58
6.59
6.59
6.59
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
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 12.34 12.34 12.34 12.34 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35
3.48
3.48
3.48
3.49
3.49
3.50
3.50
3.51
3.51
3.52
3.52
3.53
3.53
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.54
3.55
3.56
3.56
3.56
3.56
3.56
Maghrib 6.20 6.20
6.21
6.21
6.21
6.22
6.22
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
6.31
6.32
Isyak
7.35
7.36
7.36
7.36
7.37
7.37
7.38
7.39
7.39
7.40
7.40
7.41
7.41
7.41
7.42
7.43
7.43
7.43
7.44
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3.47
7.34
7.35
MUHIBAH
3.51
7.38
7.38
3.53
7.39
7.40
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
3.55
7.42
3.56
7.42
3.56
7.43
7.43
3
6
7
8
4
5
The Royal Ceremonial Hall features
an exquisite golden dome and hosts
all of the Sultanate’s traditional royal
ceremonies.
The Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Foundation
Complex
Tutong
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.
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..
Lapau and Dewan Majlis
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Tamu Kianggeh
The Royal Regalia Building
Kampong Ayer
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.
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.
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.
Off the Beaten Track
Temburong
Ulu Temburong National
Park
For more information on Brunei, email:
[email protected]
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.
The capital’s most popular shopping
venues, it combines both traditional
Malay and modern architecture.
Images: Pete Wong &
David Kirkland/Brunei Tourism
February 2013
Rabiulawal 1434 / Rabiulakhir 1434
Date
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Hijriah
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Day
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Tue Wed
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Sun Mon
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Sat
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Thu
Imsak
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.07
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.06
5.05
Subuh
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.17
5.16
5.16
5.16
5.16
5.16
5.15
5.15
Syuruk
6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.32
6.32
6.32
7.00
6.59
6.59
6.59
6.59
6.59
6.58
6.58
6.57
6.57
6.56
6.56
6.56
6.55
6.55
Doha
Zohor
Asar
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
7.00
6.59
6.58
6.58
6.58
6.57
Sun Mon
28
5.05
12.35 12.35 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.36 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.35 12.34
3.56
3.56
3.57
3.57
3.57
3.56
3.56
3.56
3.56
3.56
Maghrib 6.32
6.32
6.32
6.32
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.33 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
Isyak
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
7.44
3.56
7.44
3.56
7.44
3.56
7.44
3.56
7.44
3.55
7.44
3.55
7.44
3.55
7.44
3.55
7.44
3.54
7.44
3.54
7.44
3.54
7.44
3.53
7.44
3.53
7.44
3.52
7.44
3.52
7.44
3.52
7.44
3.51
7.44
3.51
7.43
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ADVERTORIAL
Located in the scenic Jerudong Park Complex where the Jerudong Park Country Club
(JPCC) and Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) are housed, Gleneagles JPMC Sdn
Bhd (GJPMC) is the only tertiary cardiac centre in Brunei Darussalam. Set in tranquil
surroundings complete with patient wards facing the South China Sea, GJPMC enjoys an
ambience that promotes rest, recuperation and recovery.
The centre offers diagnostic services, consultation and treatment for an entire range
of heart problems. These include heart defects (e.g., hole-in-the-heart), heart rhythm
abnormalities, hypertension, aneurysm and other vascular problems, heart valve
abnormalities, heart failure and coronary artery diseases (blockage of the blood vessels
supplying the heart).
Inaugurated on 15 July, 2002 GJPMC is a joint venture between the Government of Brunei
Darussalam and Parkway Pantai Ltd, one of the largest international healthcare groups.
Heart diseases are a significant medical problem in most countries and Brunei is no
exception. For the years 2009 and 2010, heart disease was second only to cancer as
the most common cause of death in the Sultanate. Since its inception in 2002, our
Gleneagles
JPMC
A World Class Cardiac Centre
in Brunei
cardiologists and surgeons have performed in excess of 5,000 angiogram studies resulting
in 2,600 percutaneous cardiac interventions (PCI, ballooning and stenting of blocked
vessels supplying the heart) and more than 1,200 open heart surgeries. In 2011 alone,
the centre conducted over 800 angiogram studies and about 460 percutaneous cardiac
interventions. In addition, over 150 open heart surgeries were performed, comprising
mainly bypass surgery for blockage of coronary arteries.
As in other world-class cardiac centres, quality control and patient safety are top priorities
and GJPMC subjects itself to audits of its procedures and surgeries by internationally
renowned cardiac specialists on an annual basis. GJPMC is extremely proud of results and
outcomes comparable to the best centres in the region.
As a centre of excellence for cardiovascular diseases, GJPMC continually invests in, and
introduces, cutting edge technology in its services, procedures and surgeries. In the field
of cardiothoracic surgery, GJPMC was one of the first in the region to offer minimally
invasive coronary bypass grafting, off-pump bypass surgery and routine endovascular
vein harvesting. In interventional cardiology, GJPMC was also one of the first to provide
thoracoscopic ablation for atrial fibrillation and endovascular stenting for aortic aneurysms.
Recent noteworthy achievements in 2012 include the successful treatment of patients with
blocked coronary arteries using state-of-the-art bioresorbable stents and the implantation
of a device to prevent stroke occurrence in a patient with heart rhythm abnormalities.
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