Features Features One voice to champion the rights of persons with disabilities The vice-president of the national disabilities council explains their plans to move towards a more inclusive society September 30, 2017 The Council for the Welfare of Persons with Different Ability will be a platform to advocate for the rights of disabled people in…
Features Arts & Culture Features Arts & Culture Uncovering the origins of Borneo’s legends, myths One of Brunei's renowned scholars shares the inside scoop on his upcoming projects -- and it's exciting September 29, 2017 In his upcoming book, Monsters, Dragons and Fairies: Myths and Legends from Borneo and Brunei, Hj Mohd Rozan Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yunos…
Features News National Features News National Brunei’s tourism sector goes online New Royal Brunei Holidays site offers one-stop solution for holidaymakers, level playing field for local biz September 28, 2017 Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has set up a one-stop solution that brings together the sultanate’s hoteliers, tour operators and other businesses involved in…
Features Features Top 3 things Bruneian teachers love about their job To commemorate Teachers' Day, we asked a handful of educators to share some anecdotes from the classroom September 26, 2017 “Se-la-mat Pa-gi Cik-gu!” The age-old welcome you hear when a teacher enters a classroom of gleaming young faces, ready to learn about the…
Features Features ‘My brother, my sons have autism’ Daughter of SMARTER Brunei founder shares her life journey dealing with autism, while rediscovering herself September 25, 2017 Facing financial difficulties, dropping out of university and the breakdown of her marriage — the responsibilities of caring for her loved ones with…
Features Arts & Culture Features Arts & Culture Insta-worthy flat lay tips from the pros Here's how you can take stunning flat lays akin to your favourite bloggers and social media influencers September 24, 2017 Unless you’ve been taking painstaking efforts to keep away from social media, chances are you probably have some idea of what a flat…
Features Features Coping with hearing loss: One girl’s struggle to find acceptance and inclusion Nurul Aqilah describes the social alienation and low-self esteem she felt growing up with a hearing impairment September 22, 2017 Nurul Aqilah Hj Abu Bakar spent most of her school years struggling — she struggled to cope with her studies, struggled to make…
Features Arts & Culture Features Arts & Culture Aziz Harun unveils new single ‘Jangan’ The Bruneian pop star talks candidly about his new song, the decision to take a year off his studies, and why his focus is now on music September 21, 2017 Fans will get to see a different side of Aziz Harun when his fourth single, Jangan, is released September 22. “This song is…
Features Food Features Food Reviving the art of Nyonya kueh Despite the painstaking nature of making traditional kueh, Caroline Lim wants to breathe new life into Peranakan cuisine September 19, 2017 With the faint scent of pandan leaves lingering in the air, Caroline Lim gingerly retrieves several small balls of green dough from a…
Features Features ‘Trust your instinct’ – How the CEO of Battle Pro made it to the big time Despite a shaky start to his event management business, Hj Syed Mohd Yassin persevered until he put together Brunei's biggest Hari Raya bazaar September 18, 2017 Not many would want to trade the security of a government job for the uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship. But, this was exactly what…