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…
Features Travel Features Travel 72 hours in the Land of the Pharaohs So much to see, so little time - here's a quick budget-friendly guide to Cairo September 16, 2017 An Egyptian man in his late twenties pushed a trinket into our hands. “This is gift for first time visiting Giza Pyramids, you…
Features Features Young, educated and self-employed At the prospect of not immediately being able to find work after graduation, university students take matters into their own hands September 15, 2017 In an ideal life, university graduates go on to land the job of their dreams. But this isn’t the reality. The reality is,…
Features Features Bronze medal win at SEA Games spurs young royals to seek further polo glory Their Royal Highnesses ready to represent Brunei in more international tourneys September 9, 2017 Known as the “sport of kings,” polo has long drawn royalty to its ranks. Anyone who has been to a professional polo match…
Features Food Features Food Churning out the ultimate curry puff Perfecting the recipe to create a brand Brunei can be proud of September 9, 2017 Believe it or not, contrary to its Malaysian namesake, the Old Klang chicken and sardine curry puffs are proudly made right here in…