Archive for January, 2009

ISB BGIC: Nathan Chasing Horse will be the keynote speaker at the International School of Brunei’s seventh annual Borneo Global Issues Conference next month which will envisage the attendance of 300 students from various schools and institutions from local and abroad.

As the press release by the school highlighted that the previous conference held in 2004 saw Professor Wangari Maathai and a few other professors as guests, this year a four days student-run conference will be held aiming the students aged between 15 and 18 years old.

Results out now: Students of the two science institutions, Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan and Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar Secondary School can now view the results by two methods. As for Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan, results may be viewed through its school website while for Sekolah Menengah PJN PH Abu Bakar, results are viewable from the school itself.

A big congratulations to Veroney Sahlan from Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar for obtaining 8 ‘0′ Levels in the past Cambridge Brunei General Certificate of Education (BGCE).

LAST DAY for Gourmet at Rizqun International: Eat all you can is back at Rizqun International Hotel’s Coffee House. Gold Master Card holders will enjoy exclusive 15% discount, Master Classic Card 10% discount, An-Naim Card 10% Discount and BIBD ATM Card Holders will enjoy a total of 5% discount on the orders made.

Promotion for Chinese New Year ends today, 31st January 2009.

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Farewell: The Class will be missing their Physics teacher starting next week. Cikgu Addie Putra, being the teacher of 29 (formerly 30) has been with The Class for one year and one month, 2008 until 31st January 2009. The replacing teacher will be a teacher well-known for his Harry Potter look according to Ckg Addie; he is non other than Cikgu Wan Suzairin.

The Class in 2006 (Click to enlarge)

Cikgu Addie during the CNY Party

Grind all your way: Cookery hasn’t been this fun before. Not until the introductory of this new alien-looking grinder which claimed to grind any type of delicacies, including tiny beans, “You name them, It can do it”. Many people cite the best cookeries comes from expertise, but this could be proved wrong by this new technology and innovation. Keep staying with us for more information and coverage.

The easy functional grinder

Notice the splashing green beans

Oranges could be in too

Yes, make you freshest peanut butter

Jualan Antarabangsa: For those residing in Kuala Belait, you guys may want to visit the sale which is on going at the Tamu Tudung Saji until the 8th February 2009 (next Sunday), from 10 am until 10 pm.

For your guide: The Tamu Tudung Saji

Susu Kambing, cool

Diamonds for the beauties

A consumer talking to my mum

Alai, Alimin’s big brother

Prayer the highest meditation

More from WenYee’s Gathering: Comments had flown into my inbox since I last posted the photos yesterday, and today I maybe uploading another batch of photos taken during the reunion/party. Having time with my crews is uneasy as my schedule is packed with activities and meetings.

Jasper and VT

New pose: The refugees style

VanceTan.com crews; good-looking right?

Wen Yee’s CNY bash: The last few days of Chinese New Year had been a whirlwind of open houses with tremendous joy and pride. Yesterday’s open house was much-anticipated, as it was predicted to be out of the blues. It was an enjoyable one. When I first stepped into the house, the whole house was filled with joy and I was welcomed with open hands.

However, the attendance of the rest of the gang were daunting, one four turned up at around 7.30 that night. Wen Yee was trying to assure me that the rest will arrive in a tick of the clock. We were jubilant when some members of the gathering turned appeared at under the silhouette of the staircase.

The next few hours saw us going through plates and plates of food stuffed into the mouth, as the food served were more than awesome. Of course, I ran up and down being the official photographer of the night, attending to all the attendee’s photography needs.

Playing the guitar hero

The guest and the host

An artistic view of the staircase

Some of the foods served

Nerissa turned up too

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Chit-chatting to remove the trepidation

Lion’s decoratives

Performances under the blue moon

The lion-keeper with his flag

House owner touches the lion

Good-looking people at the party

Celebrity News: Awg Iskandar from Oil and Gas Discovery Centre plans to move on to another career, according to a post on his blog, www.iskandarworld.blogspot.com, dated 28 January 2009.

The current head expresses that he had been in OGDC for 6 years and now it’s time for him to move on although a final decision hasn’t been made. The illustration below shows the webpage of Iskandar World with his statement. Image taken by VanceTan.com.

More open houses: More open houses seemed to bombard the mail box as yesterday was believed to be the best day of Chinese New Year to hold open houses and gathering, either with friends or families. A total of 30 people attended the open house gathering yesterday at a gathering at Kampong Pandan, including all ages and walks of life.

Red, red and red surrounding the house

Family and friends watching a telemovie

Curry laksa prepared by the house owner

Yee Sang to boost up the spirit of New Year

An alternative in celebrating CNY: Some asked for leaves, others decided to stick to the schedule. Well, the choice is in your own hands. However, these guys had made the right choice. They were part of the “Usher @ Gong Xi Fa Cai event”. Each get their hands on Mandarin oranges, sweet and cute.

The Class did not miss their teacher, counting him in for the event. The mini-event lasted for about 10 minutes before they continued the lessons according to the lesson scheme.

A batch of students and their teacher tasting Mandarin Oranges

Guess who? Eny and the gang!

Nadiah presenting the left-overs

“O” for orange

No comment on this romantic picture

Orange through the eyes

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Did you know? Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Mumong was formerly known as Sekolah Menengah Mumong until it was officiated by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar DK. PHBS. PJK on the 29 Rabiulakhir 1419H corresponding to 22 August 1998.

Kuala Balai’s Open House: Blasting you with more pictures on the Chinese New Year Open House 2009 which took place at Kuala Balai. Lion dances performances by Chung Hua Middle School, Coverage by Vikki Shim, Images by Vikki Shim, Post by VanceTan.