BRUNEI TIMES - BRUNEI is hosting the Asean Book Publishers Association (ABPA) Executive Meeting today at Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas.

“The meeting will discuss the ABPA strategic plans especially in verifying tasks and responsibilities of committee in each member country,” said Hjh Aminah Hj Momin, director of language and literature bureau during the launching of the Book Fair 2010 yesterday.

The meeting will be attended by representatives from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, she said.

Through its participation in the ABPA the bureau, the director explained, would be able to gain knowledge in editorials and publishing because ABPA serves as a platform for exchange of information and sharing sessions.

“The bureau’s participation in the meeting can also make the process of information exchange possible as well as putting ideas and views into reality as well as provide training and experts counselling services which could enhance cooperation among member nations,”she said adding that this would benefit Brunei in terms of exposure and knowledge.

According to Hjh Aminah, Brunei has been tasked to handle the Training and Development Committee for two years and had carried out the responsibilities of holding workshops, forums, seminar courses in illustration and publishing.

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Hill’s music video “Stay in the Middle” was premiered at the Empire Cinema two days ago as part of the “An evening with Hill” organised by CoolTones and 3g.com.bn. The video was shot in London whereby the shooting took two days. Vance Tan was the only authorised photographer for the shooting and you can click here to view the shoots during the video making.

The single was released on iTunes last year and you can download the single for USD 0.99 cents. The video also had a special cameo appearance by Mariah Carey and the song also featured British singer Samantha Mumba. Amongst other popular Brunei singers that attended the night were AJ and Adeeb.

Thanks to my media friend, Rano for the photo permissions. I couldn’t make it since I was covering the UBD Open Day. More photos on my Facebook (please click here).

The Language and Literature Bureau (DBP), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is currently organising the Book Fair in conjunction with the nation’s 26th National Day celebration. Members of the public can visit the fair effective from 21st February 2010 to 2nd March 2010; at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Indoor Stadium, Berakas.

Have you seen Wolfman? It’s a Joe Johnson film presented by Universal Pictures. This is a relatively adventurous movie, pretty awesome and full of suspense throughout the movie. I caught it yesterday at the Mall Cineplex with Shala and Shely, with full treat from both of them (thanks!) Overall Verdict: B. Here’s the trailer.

Laneige Brunei Darussalam will be holding a grooming class on 27th March 2010, next month. Anyone who participate will receive gifts worth $90.00. For more information, please contact 2232282. The booking deadline’s 10th March 2010, so better act fast.