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Lazy Days
Autumn in New Zealand.
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Great Finds
Understated Singapore attractions.
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Holiday Heist
Malaysian souvenirs worth getting.
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Perfect Surprise
Unfamiliar grounds to explore in Melbourne.
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Dry Run
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From left: Captain
Czarena Hashiem,
Senior First Officer
Nadiah Khashiem
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Officer Sariana
Nordin.
Dear Guests,
Welcome aboard Royal Brunei Airlines (RB).
23 February, 2016 marked a special milestone
for Royal Brunei Airlines and the nation. We not
only celebrated Brunei’s 32nd National Day, but
also witnessed our first female pilot trio flying the
Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Bandar Seri Begawan
to Jeddah. Their photo was widely featured on
social and print media around the world and
noted for their achievements.
They have made both Brunei and RB proud
and we hope they continue to inspire women
across the globe to believe they can achieve
their dreams. RB has over forty percent female
representation in our Senior Management Team
and a strong women presence throughout the
rest of the organisation.
All this would not be possible without the strong
support of His Majesty’s Government under the
Ministry of Education for providing scholarships
and support to talented Bruneians through our
Cadet Pilot Training Scheme (and the Engineering
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Apprentice Scheme for engineers). Brunei, with
an estimated population of 405,000, is punching
well above its weight for producing highly skilled
pilots and engineers working on the very latest
aircraft models.
Last but not least, we would like to wish our
Muslim travellers “Selamat Berpuasa” (Happy
Fasting) with the holy fasting month of Ramadhan
approaching this June.
A sincere word of thanks to all our guests for
choosing to fly with RB. We value your continuous
support and loyalty to our airline.
Warmest regards,
Karam Chand
Chief Executive Officer
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WELCOME ONBOARD INSIGHTS
INSIDE RB
Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.
OPENING OF
RB OPERATION
CONTROL CENTRE
RB Operations Control Centre
(OCC) was officiated by Guest
of Honour YB Dato Paduka Haji
Bahrin Bin Abdullah, Minister of
Development and Chairman of
Royal Brunei Airlines. The event
was held on 18 March, 2016 at
Brunei International Airport.
11TH BELAIT TRAVEL FAIR
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) was proud
to host this year’s 11th Belait Travel
Fair (BTF), which took place from
5-6 March, 2016 at Pusat Insani, Seria.
The BTF grand lucky draw winners
were presented with their prizes on
5 April, 2016.
The fair was supported by Sabre
Travel Network Brunei (Official Global
Distribution System), Baiduri Bank
(Official Bank), Bank Islam Brunei
Darussalam (BIBD), DST Sdn Bhd
and Tourism Malaysia. Participating
travel agents were Anthony Tours,
At-Taqwa Travel Tours, Century Travel,
Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd, Freme
Travel Services, Pan Bright Travel
Services and Southern Cross.
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CELEBRITIES ONBOARD
RB was featured in Danang’s music
video launched on 18 April, 2016.
Do check out the D’Academy Asia
winner’s video at: www.vidio.com.
RB was also featured by two
Taiwanese TV hosts for ‘Supertaste
Me’, Hsieh Hsin-Hao and Chen
Bing-Li, who held a reality tv show
around Brunei with RB Brand
Ambassador, Wu Chun. Catch their
show in the upcoming months.
MIRI OFFICE OPENING
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) launched its newly refurbished
and rebranded office at CentrePoint Commercial
Centre (Phase 2) located on Kubu Road, MCLD in Miri,
Sarawak. Officiating the event was RB Headquarters
representative and RB Head of Sales, Christina Chua and
RB East Malaysia Country Manager, Christopher Chang.
RB Miri Office was established in 1994 to oversee travel
agencies in Sarawak and cater to RB’s customers in Miri.
RB DONATES TO
PUSAT BAHAGIA
As part of RB Corporate Social
Responsibility, RB’s Welfare & Benefits
and Management Information System
teams donated 27 units of computers
to Pusat Bahagia under the auspices
of the Ministry of Culture Youth and
Sports on 19 April, 2016.
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If there were a season of
sentiments, autumn in
New Zealand takes the cake.
Words REDZA ISMAIL
Images TOURISM NEW ZEALAND
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LAZY
DAYS
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Nature casts a mantle of
golden colours across the
landscape in Arrowtown.
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Balloons assembled
ready for the Hamiton
Night Glow in Waikato.
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Balloons Over Waikato
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Autumn in New Zealand is a time of plenty in every
imaginable way. During the months of March, April and
May, skies are blue and foliage is ablaze with golden
colours. Fruit harvests are underway and New Zealanders
are heading out at weekends to play and compete
alongside visitors in a jam-packed calendar of events.
Kiwis have mostly returned to work or school and
university after their summer break, leaving a playground
for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Popular destinations
are uncrowded at this time of year, and it’s easy to travel
between towns and within cities. Now’s the ultimate time
to swim with dolphins or seals, visit rare native birds in
their home environment, gaze upon stars in crystal-clear
night skies, picnic among the drifts of leaves carpeting
the ground at lakesides and in parks, and join Kiwis at
sport and play in the great outdoors.
The seasons in New Zealand are the opposite of those
in the northern hemisphere. As winter-weary residents
north of the Equator watch for signs of spring, New
Zealand’s long, languid summer days are gradually giving
way to autumn, bringing cooler evenings, brilliantly clear
skies and gorgeously burnished landscapes.
While the native flora is evergreen, there are also many
introduced deciduous varieties which lose their leaves
when summer has past. Nature casts a mantle of golden
colours across the autumn landscape. The countryside
is alight with trees decked out in orange, yellow and fiery
red, set against deep blue lakes and skies, and mountains
in the distance dusted with their first sprinkling of snow.
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Hawke’s Bay Marathon
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Look out for playful
seals at Tonga Island
Marine Reserve.
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Enjoy running through
a natural landscape of
orchards, beach front
in late autumn.
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Vaughan Brookfield
FEATURES
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Routeburn Track is one of the nine designated
“Great Walks” perfect for hiking.
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Queenstown Bike Festival combines the best of
amazing alpine scenery with mountain bikes.
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Savvy photographers and film crews head here at this
time of the year to capture the exquisite light and intense
colours. All through the length and breadth of the
country, you can feast your eyes (and camera!) on the
changing of the guard in the gardens of heritage sites
such as Pompallier House and Kerikeri Mission Station
in the Bay of Islands, at themed and botanic gardens
like Hamilton Gardens and Hadley Park in Christchurch,
while you’re passing lavishly planted homesteads and
backyard plantings, and the tree-lined shores of the
South Island’s alpine lakes.
Settled conditions and the smaller numbers of private
boats out and about mean you can enjoy water-based
activities without dodging sudden rainstorms or having
to compete for space. You can choose your preferred
level of water sport excitement, from exhilarating jetboat
rides exploring scenic outposts in the Bay of Islands or
Shotover River canyons outside Queenstown, to boat
tours further offshore to observe wildlife on protected
islands like Kapiti near Wellington, to swimming with
dolphins or watching them at play at destinations on the
North Island’s east coast or coastal waters off Kaikoura
in the south. The calm, clear waters provide excellent
visibility for snorkelling around the Poor Knights Islands
marine reserve 23 kilometres off Northland’s east coast.
Your hosts provide wetsuits, and a hot shower and cup of
soup on board when you surface.
Hiking and cycling tracks are usually dry and uncrowded
during this time, too. It’s a pleasant time of year to take
a spin along some of the trails in New Zealand’s growing
cycle network, which covers all grades of difficulty from
gentle gradient to challenging downhill runs. You’re also
not too late to tackle one of the New Zealand Great
Walks. Completing the world-renowned Tongariro Alpine
Crossing, which involves traversing a multi-cratered
active volcano, in a single spectacular day provides the
kind of memories no souvenir could outclass.
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Destination Queenstown
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FEATURES
Fruit trees would also be groaning with produce
– rosy apples and pears, juicy oranges and plump
green and gold kiwi fruit. The grape harvest is
underway, and festivals offering delicious fresh
food and other delectable nibbles and tipples
are popping up everywhere. Many restaurants
also refresh their menus to reflect local seasonal
produce. At growers and farmers markets in
towns and cities across the country, opportunities
abound to rediscover old food favourites and
sample bold new tastes.
On any day, anywhere in the country, you can
count on New Zealanders’ good nature, good
humour and generous hospitality. Providers are
increasingly looking to provide environmentally
friendly tourism, including accommodation in
boutique lodges and retreats that combine green
credentials with luxurious appointments in inspired
natural settings.
Whether you’re an adrenalin addict wanting to pit
yourself against the elements or the competition,
a nature lover seeking solitary rambles in unspoilt
habitats or beautifully curated gardens, a peopleperson wanting to hang out with the locals, or
a connoisseur with an appetite for good food,
autumn in New Zealand ticks all the boxes.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Melbourne daily for connections to New Zealand.
Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration
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Venture Southland
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Grapes ready for
harvesting at
Central Otago.
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Fresh plump Bluff
oysters line up at the
Bluff Oyster Festival.
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Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
FEATURES
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GREAT
FINDS
Go beyond the attractions touted in
Singapore guidebooks. These underrated
bunch have opened quietly, but we’re
shedding light on the ones that could
have slipped under the radar.
There is no doubt about it. The stars of the museum are definitely
Prince, Apollonia and Twinky, the three diplodocid sauropod
skeletons found in the United States. But, the recent addition of
the Jubilee Whale, a nearly complete skeleton of a 10.6-metre
sperm whale, and the 2,000 specimens and interactive displays at
this museum located at National University of Singapore makes a
visit here anytime simply awesome.
Singapore’s one and only natural history museum is an incredible
world of biodiversity. Divided into Biodiversity Gallery and Heritage
Gallery, visitors walk through different exhibits that showcase the
relationship between Singapore’s development and its natural
history. Some exhibits are displayed in curiosity cabinets, further
engaging visitors into discovering the displays in a unique way.
Book tickets through sistic.com.sg.
James Tan
THE LEE KONG CHIAN
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Words ASHLEY KUMAR
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URA
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Lee Tiah Khee
Walk along Neo Tiew Woods and look out
for birds and reptiles, such as woodpeckers
and monitor lizards. At the Marsh Station,
visit one of the bird hides for a chance to
observe shy marsh birds such as the Purple
Swamphen and Common Moorhen. Then
enjoy a panoramic view of Kranji Marshes
and Kranji Reservoir from the top of Raptor
Tower. During the raptor migratory season
between November to March, you may just
spot visiting species such as the Black Baza
and Japanese Sparrowhawk from here.
Lee Tiah Khee
KRANJI MARSHES
GUIDED WALK
One of the largest freshwater marshes in
Singapore is now ready to be discovered
by visitors. Known for its rustic charm,
Kranji Marshes is a 56.8-hectare freshwater
marshland and home a unique biodiversity.
With the latest guided walk by National
Parks Board, you can walk past pristine
array of flora and fauna, catch sight of any
of the 170 species of birds, 54 species of
butterflies and 33 species of dragonflies
that call this place home.
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MOSH!
FEATURES
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MOSH!
MOSH!
MOSH!
Did you know that you can orchestrate a symphony of
fireworks with a flick of your hand? Or that whatever your
creative imagination desires can be realised on screen and
more? This is the premise of MOSH! (pronounced “moshi”)
at Sentosa. Okay, it’s a place designed more for the kids, but
who says the kid in you can’t enjoy it as well?
Described as a creative future space, it utilises state-of-theart immersive multimedia technology to create a stimulating
virtual environment. Like in Paper Plane Adventure, kids are
taught to fold a paper airplane then aim it at the screen.
Once the plane hits the screen, an animation of a plane
continues to fly across varied landscapes. There’s also
Doodle Aquarium where your drawn caricature can be
scanned and “transported” to another big screen that
looks like a giant aquarium. What will make the child (and
adult) squeal in glee is that each technological masterpiece
identifies your gesture and motion and uses that to
create an immersive virtual experience which is real-time,
responsive and reactive. Now, that’s cool.
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National Gallery Singapore
FEATURES
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National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
SINGAPORE
National Gallery Singapore
Okay, this one did not quite open quietly, but it had to make
the list. Whether you’re a fan of the arts or otherwise, a visit to
this decade-in-the making museum will inspire and leave you
breathless. Marrying two of Singapore’s iconic monuments,
the former Supreme Court and City Hall building, the Gallery
is more than just a hallowed hall for exhibits. Apart from being
the home to the original painting printed on the Singapore
SGD50 note – the “Drying Salted Fish”, curated in 1978 – it
also lets you peek into stunning spaces, once off-limits to the
public. This includes the secret library for Singapore’s lawyers
and judges, the Rotunda Dome, with its awe-inspiring hall and
purpose-built circular tables; the beautifully-terrazoed floors
of the Supreme Court foyer and the Padang Atrium with its
filigree veil roof that allows for a dazzling play of light.
For exhibits, explore the works of Singapore’s homegrown
artists at the DBS Singapore Gallery and the UOB Southeast
Asia Gallery that presents the largest South-East Asian
modern art exhibition in any space.
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Singapore 2x daily.
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FEATURES
Holi day
Heist
Ten unconventional souvenirs to
bring back from Malaysia.
Words & Images TOURISM MALAYSIA
Remember the last souvenir you received? Chances are, it’s
hidden deep in your closet or collecting dust somewhere. So
the next time you’re souvenir hunting, forget the fridge magnets,
keychains, t-shirts and little trinkets that your friends won’t know
what to do with. Here are some unconventional souvenir ideas
to bring back from Malaysia that your friends will love.
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Texti les –
Bati k & Songket
Batik and songket are traditional Malaysian
textiles, each with its own unique designs.
Malaysian batik is renowned for its
vibrant colours and bold prints.
The songket on the other hand, is
a brocade of woven silk or cotton
interwoven with either silver or golden
threads. The intricate designs on the textile make
great decorations around the home as tablecloths, pillow
cases or even as a statement art piece.
Duri an
Chocolates
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Whether you’re a fan of durian or
not, durian chocolate is a great gift to
introduce friends to the King of Fruits.
Love it or hate it, it’s sure to bring a great
reaction out of them! The chocolates are
often odourless, so they are safe to carry
onboard or packed in the luggage.
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Instant
White Coffee
The coffee culture in Malaysia began in the olden
kopitiam (coffee shop) days. It was a common
sight to have the young and old enjoying a cup of
freshly brewed coffee while reading the newspaper
or chatting with one another. While kopitiams have
evolved, Malaysian coffee has remained a favourite
among the locals. Thanks to a special roasting
technique involving margarine, Malaysian white
coffee has a unique flavour and aroma that is loved
by many. Creamy and rich in taste, the instant packs
offer a convenience for the perfect cup of coffee
at any time. Some of the more popular brands are
OLDTOWN, Ah Huat and Aik Cheong.
Curry Paste,
Spi ces & Sauces
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Share a taste of Malaysia with those at home.
From curry pastes to satay sauces, there are
many different types of ready-to-cook sauces
for you to bring home. Look out for Brahim’s
or Baba’s for the most authentic flavours.
Some brands have ready-to-eat curries and
sauces that need only to be heated up. Vacuum
packed in convenient sachets, these are also a
favourite with Malaysians abroad craving for a
taste of home.
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FEATURES
MyKuali Penang
White Curry
Instant Nood les
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MyKuali Penang White Curry instant noodles is as
authentic as it gets for instant noodles. What sets this
instant noodles apart is the chilli paste and non-dairy
creamer that gives the soup a rich and creamy texture.
When it was first launched, these noodles were so
elusive that people went into a frenzy trying to get their
hands on them. Some would even buy them in bulk
from the factory in Penang to share them with friends
back home. Thankfully, they are now easily available at
most supermarkets.
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Gamat Products
A species of sea cucumber, gamat is rich in
protein and has medicinal healing values.
Processed gamat is available in pure liquid
form, also known as “air gamat” (gamat
water), that can be consumed, and a mixed
type, known as “minyak gamat” (gamat oil)
that is used for external application. It is
useful in healing cuts, burns, injuries and
even toothaches.
Nutmeg Oi l
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Nutmeg oil is traditionally
used to relieve muscular pains,
sprains, cramps, headaches and
stomachaches. It is made from the
extract of the nutmeg seed. Just
apply the oil on affected areas,
and you’ll find relief. A popular
brand of nutmeg oil is Cheong Kim
Chuan which has a shop in Penang
where you can find other nutmeg
products, too.
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Boh Tea
You might have seen the spectacle of teh tarik –
Malaysia’s local tea – at the stalls, but the British
also brought their love for English-styled tea
when they colonised Malaysia. Founded in 1929
by J. A. Russell, BOH Plantations is the largest tea
producer in Malaysia with tea gardens along the
slopes of Cameron Highlands. Besides black tea,
they also produce unique flavoured teas such as
passion fruit, lime and ginger, mango, earl grey
with tangerine and lemon mandarin.
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Half-Boi led Egg
Cooker
Half-boiled eggs remain a breakfast favourite
across generations in Malaysia. This useful,
nifty gadget makes it easy to make the perfect
half-boiled eggs – soft egg whites with runny
yolks. Just put your eggs in, pour hot water up to
the indicator line, and wait for the water to slowly
drip into the bottom container. No fiddling with
timers and stoves early in the morning!
Adopt a Turtle
Want to give a gift that makes a difference? Adopt a
turtle in your friend’s name and help save the turtles in
Terengganu. By adopting a turtle, you will be helping
WWF in their efforts to protect this national icon to ensure
that they are around for generations to come. You’ll receive
a cute turtle plush toy, an info card and a certificate that
you can give to your friend. Donations start from
MYR 38 monthly. For information, go to WWF Malaysia –
Adopt A Turtle www.pandashop.my/adoptaturtle
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An imaginitive shot of
Flinders Street Station
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Perfect
When the familiar becomes unfamiliar.
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Kayak Melbourne
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For a city that
is so familiar to
many, there are
still unfamiliar
grounds that can
be explored.
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Get active and
see another side
of Melbourne
from a kayak.
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The city of Melbourne is often touted as
vibrant. Its rich café scene and European vibe
are the pride of the locals and, for visitors,
among the things that pull them to explore.
For the frequent visitor, there is always the
yearning to find something more. As though
Melbourne, with its plethora of events and
attractions, remain yet unexplored. That we
have only scratched the surface, and like the
proverbial tip of the iceberg, there remains
much of the city hidden and just waiting to be
discovered.
For a city that is so familiar to many, there are
still unfamiliar grounds that can be explored.
Kent Cuthbert have long had a passion for
the outdoors and living an active lifestyle.
From participating in sports from an early age
right up to competing in 5 Ironman Triathlon
events, Cuthbert never tire of reasons to
spend time outside. After fifteen years in the
corporate world, and realising others should
also be shown how amazing Melbourne
outdoors is, he started Kayak Melbourne.
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Freddy’s Bike
Tours have
got bike lovers
covered to
explore the city.
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Bikes for hire so
you can discover
Melbourne on
your own.
Through Kayak Melbourne, Cuthbert not
only facilitates others to get active, but also
enables visitors – especially locals – to see
another side of Melbourne they have not
seen before. For many who has taken the
meandering opaque waters of Yarra River
for granted, kayakking provides an incredible
way to sightsee the city from water level. The
river really comes to life as the journey takes
you past century-old landmarks as the city
looms above the trees along the riverbank.
For locals, it can be pleasantly disorienting,
seeing the everyday in a different light.
Another tour that will cast a new lens over
the city is with DJB Photography Walks. With
your digital camera or smartphone, the folks
at DJB will bring you on an intimate photo
tour of Melbourne while sharing with you
tips on how to take photos like a pro. Their
two-hour photography “walk-shop” (as they
like to call it) is part guided exploration to the
city’s different areas and part photography
tutorial. Knowledgeable guides, or mentors
as they are referred to, often shed new light
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Melbourne after
dark can be so
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There are always
new and creative
ways to cast
new lens over
Melbourne.
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Locals may find
it pleasingly
disorienting seeing
the everyday in a
different light.
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to what’s often familiar around the city. Among
them, Brunswick Street where the scene changes
everyday and makes for an amazing discovery.
From the paddling to walking, there’s one more
excursion left to do. And that’s on two wheels.
Freddy’s Bike Tours have got bike lovers covered
to explore the city and the surrounds. Bikers start
at Federation Square under the guide’s watchful
eyes before being led out on Melbourne’s
cycling paths to see the most unexpected rock
climbing wall in the city, the balmy riverbanks and
its gum trees before heading out to Brunswick
north of the neighbourhood. The historical
commentary that accompanies the ride will
help you to understand more clearly than ever
how Melbourne came to be. It’s like being in an
outdoor classroom, except this is more fun and
leisurely.
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Brink
DRYRun
The mocktails are having a moment.
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Redemption
Redemption
Redemption
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Redemption
If sober is the new sexy, the English are
at the forefront of teaching the world a
new way to enjoy happy hours. With pubs
quintessentially a cultural phenomenon, dry
bars are now popping across the UK, merging
trend with tradition. The feel remains a
classic bar – good grub, friendly banter, great
environment. The only thing missing is the
booze, hence the word “dry”.
REDEMPTION in London is fast becoming an
institution for sexy mocktail concoctions and a
space dripping with coolness. Owner Catherine
Salway came up with the idea after realising that 32
percent of London adults who don’t drink could do
with a place that is other than a coffee or juice bar.
From being turned away with an idea that seemed
ridiculous by many in the beginning, Redemption
now has two outlets: one in Shoreditch, the other in
the swanky neighbourhood of Notting Hill.
Among the bar’s brightly coloured drink ensemble
includes the Coco-Rita, coconut water, lime,
agave and pink salt. Another, Lettuce Spray, is a
bold interpretation of Japanese flavours made of
iceberg lettuce, lime, cucumber, wasabi and aloe
vera. Redemption also takes pride in a menu that
is sugar-free, wheat-free and vegan. There’s kelp
noodle and lemongrass laksa and maki rolls filled
with red and black quinoa, avocado and enoki
mushroom. For Mimi Karim, a frequent Malaysian
visitor to London, Redemption’s honest menu and
alcohol-free environment appeals to her and her
Muslim friends. “I think for the longest time my
London friends and I feel kind of alienated by the
whole bar-after-hours culture,” she says. “A place
like Redemption, with its cool vibes, makes it feel
more like a proper night out with the gang.”
Redemption
For a nation known to take their drinks
seriously, the rise of dry bars may seem
ironic, if not somewhat surprising. But, with
an increasing awareness to create a healthier
lifestyle, especially among the young, dry
bars are proving to be a recipe for success.
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Brink
In Liverpool, the BRINK took home the Bar of the
Year title at the Liverpool City Region Tourism
Awards 2015 despite it being a dry bar. This unique
enterprise, managed by Action on Addiction,
was set up to help those recovering from alcohol
addiction. Today, beyond a place where alcohol-free
drinks are served, Brink also doubles up as a venue
that showcases a range of monthly and exclusive
events including fashion fairs, tea tastings, comedy
and much more.
“Perhaps what differentiates a dry bar from the
usual coffee places is the range of drinks on offer,”
says mother of two and local girl Leticia Kramer.
“With the mommies, we want to feel slightly grownup and yet have a decent time without getting
sloshed.” Mocktails, she says (and Brink does them
brilliantly), are more sophisticated than say, a glass
of orange juice drunk in every single outing.
Historically, dry bars first came into the scene in
the late 19th century. Back then, “temperance bars”
run by herbalists mushroomed, selling beverages
like ginger beer and sarsaparilla. But today’s dry
bars are a far cry from the Victorian forerunners.
The scene is vibrant, the crowd lively. And drinks
are taken very seriously.
“Just because they are non-alcoholic does not
mean we cannot make them interesting,” says
mixologist Ian Graham. You can play around with
seasonal syrups, like sour cherry and raspberries,
and use them in flower-scented tea base drinks.
Kimchi juice, jalapeno peppers can all be used as
infusions. The idea, he says, is to ensure mocktails
also have the various layers of body, such as spice,
acidity and complexity that, when taken with
meals, can create an exciting pairing.
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Sobar
Sobar
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At SOBAR in Nottingham, it’s not
just about Coke or tonic with lime.
Mixologists and their martini shakes
create drinks that are to be sipped
and not downed in a single gulp. Like
their Rainbow Road, a concoction of
strawberry and kiwi cordial, citronade,
lemon juice and blood tonic topped off
with candy floss and glow sticks.
“Dry bars do not just mimic the pub
experience,” says Pete Mortensen,
a law student at Nottingham Trent
University. “We have a healthy student
community here, with varied religious
backgrounds – and not everyone
drinks.” Sobar, he says, provides just the
right combination for a great hangout
without the hangover. “It’s sumptuous
than a coffee bar, and you can dress
in your glad rags for a good night out
without anyone turning nasty.”
Sobar
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The aromatic
Etlingera elatior,
torch ginger.
Season
Spice
wit
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Rediscover one of Brunei’s most
beautiful botanicals from nature.
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The turmeric grows
wild in the forests of
South and Southeast
Asia. It is one of the key
ingredients in many
Asian dishes. The whole
plant is edible; the roots
are boiled, dried and
ground up to produce
turmeric powder, the
leaves make a wrap for
steamed fish, and even
the flowers can be eaten
as an exotically beautiful
vegetable, like lettuce –
but with a kick!
For anyone familiar with wild ginger flowers, they can
immediately attest to its beauty. The unusual botanical
may be red, pink or orange and technically, it is a
rhizome (herb). Used in an ornamental decoration,
ginger flowers can be a showy piece in a tropical
flower arrangement while gardeners love them for
their elegance and amazing symmetry.
While many species grow in the wild, some like the
torch ginger – a pale pinky-red inflorescence – is also
edible. This often grows in the home garden, blooming
from colourful bracts and growing from the ground
up, resembling a torch (hence the name). The floral
variation within the genus is amazing.
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Ginger flowers are found largely in the
rainforests of Africa and Southeast
Asia. The stunning and versatile torch
ginger flower is also known by other
names, such as Porcelain Rose or Torch
Lily. The exuberant colours also make it
popular in traditional cooking, spicing
up the look of cultural local dishes and
flavour. In local Bruneian cooking, for
instance, the whole bud is often used
as a garnish to add flavour to dishes
such as nasi ulam, a rice dish tossed
with finely shredded local herbs such as
jungle pepper leaves, Indian pennywort,
cashew leaves and of course, torch
ginger. The subtle nuances of the torch
ginger along with the other fresh herbs
complement the fragrant rice. The torch
ginger is also used extensively in other
dishes such as the tamarind broth of
the assam laksa (a sour fish-based
rice noodle soup), as a salad to be
dipped in local sambal (chilli relish) and
even made into a simple sauce using
soy sauce and vinegar. When used in
cooking, the waxy hard petals of the
outer later are usually discarded and
only the inside red buds and tender
petals are used.
The Etlingera elatior, or locally known as
bunga kantan in Malay, has been used by
the local people in Borneo for centuries.
The shoots and flowers are traditionally
used as a vegetable or rather as a
condiment, the finely chopped young
inflorescence is an essential part of
some versions of laksa, and the fruits
may be eaten or used as a natural
shampoo. The leaves have the highest
antioxidant, antibacterial, and tyrosinase
inhibition activities.
The ginger plant, as well as the
turmeric, cardamom and galangal
plants belong to the Zingiberaceae
family. This herbaceous perennial is
a hot and fragrant spice frequently
used in cooking. They are often
pickled as a snack or cooked as an
ingredient in many Asian dishes.
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Of course, not all ginger flowers are
the same. In Brunei Darussalam, there
are 77 species of gingers recorded.
Several are used as ornamental, while
others are prized for its medicinal
properties. One local hotspot where
46 species of ginger was recorded is
at the Ulu Temburong National Park
by Dr Axel Dalberg Poulsen, during a
rainforest expedition in 1991-1992.
Edible ginger represents only a
few of the nearly 1,300 species
of plants in the ginger family. The
torch ginger has yet to be popular
in cosmeceutical use and yet,
scientific data have revealed its
various active compounds and
properties. This includes it being rich
in phenolic compounds particularly in
chlorogenic acid that defends against
photoageing and support the skin’s
moisture and hydration.
To discover one of Brunei’s edible
torch ginger one needs only to visit
the local markets, or tamu, such
as Tamu Kianggeh. Usually sold in
bunches, you only need a stalk or
two to add flavour to any dish. Slice
the buds thinly to release the floral,
often grassy aromatics and you’ll
understand why this flower is loved in
local cuisines.
On 7 April 2016, the Forestry Department of Brunei
Darussalam held the Princess Rashidah Young Nature
Scientists Award (PRYNSA) 18 Awarding Ceremony. The
flora selected for this year’s theme was the Etlingera
elatior, or commonly known as the torch ginger.
The bunga kantan bud
used as a condiment in the
preparation of the asam
laksa and local cuisine.
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Etlingera
fimbriobracteata.
Rencah
&Rempah
Kenali keindahan alam botani
halia liar Negara Brunei Darussalam.
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Etlingera elatior.
Mereka yang mengenalinya pasti akan
mengakui kecantikan tumbuhan halia hutan.
Halia jenis ini adalah sangat unik, kelazimanya
berwarna merah, merah jambu dan jingga, dan
secara teknikal herba jenis ini mempunyai rizom.
Flora halia hutan kelihatan sangat menarik jika
digunakan dalam gubahan bunga tropika, dan
sering menjadi pilihan penyeri laman kerana
kelihatan elegan dan juga mempunyai simetri
yang sungguh menakjubkan.
Terdapat banyak spesis yang tumbuh liar,
contohnya bunga kantan yang boleh digunakan
sebagai salah suatu ramuan hidangan
tempatan. Bunga kantan selalunya ditanam di
laman rumah, di mana ia mekar dari permukaan
bumi dan juga dikenali dengan nama ‘torch
ginger’ kerana kelihatan seperti obor api. Variasi
genus ini juga begitu menakjubkan.
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Halia hutan lazimnya ditemui dalam
hutan hujan Afrika dan Asia Tenggara.
Ia dikenali dengan pelbagai nama,
seperti Porcelain Rose atau Torch Lily.
Warnanya yang seri serta rasa eksotik
menjadikannya pilihan dalam masakan
tradisional dan hidangan tempatan.
Contohnya, dalam masakan tempatan
Brunei, bunga kantan digunakan
sebagai hiasan dan juga sebagai
penambah perisa kepada hidangan
seperti nasi ulam – nasi bersama herba
tempatan seperti daun gajus. Bunga
kantan menyerikan hidangan ini secara
halus, dan bersama dengan herba
segar lain, membantu mengharumkan
hidangan nasi ulam. Bunga kantan juga
digunakan dalam penyediaan hidangan
asam laksa, sebagai ulaman dengan
sambal, dan juga boleh dijadikan sos
ringkas dengan sedikit kicap soya
dan cuka. Dalam masakan, kelopak
bunga yang keras dan berminyak akan
dibuang, dan hanya isinya yang merah
dan lembut digunakan.
Bunga kantan, yang diberikan nama
saintifik Etlingera elatior, sudah
berabad digunakan oleh masyarakat
tempatan Borneo. Pucuk dan bunganya
dianggap sayuran dalam masakan, atau
sebagai perencah kuah laksa apabila
isinya dihiris halus. Buahnya juga boleh
dimakan, malahan, tumbuhan ini boleh
digunakan sebagai syampu semulajadi!
Daunnya pula mempunyai ciri-ciri
antioksidan, antibakteria, dan perencat
tirosinase.
Tumbuhan halia hutan mempunyai
ciri yang serupa. Di Negara Brunei
Darussalam, terdapat sejumlah 77
spesis tumbuhan halia yang direkodkan.
Ada beberapa jenis yang digunakan
Etlingera brevilabrum.
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sebagai hiasan, dan ada pula digunakan
dalam rawatan perubatan tradisional.
Satu kawasan yang kaya dengan spesis
halia hutan adalah Taman Negara Ulu
Temburong, di mana 46 jenis telah
direkodkan hasil penerokaan Dr Axel
Dalberg Poulsen dalam ekspedisi pada
tahun 1991-1992.
Dari lebih 1,300 spesis dalam famili halia,
terdapat hanya beberapa jenis halia liar
yang boleh dimakan. Halia hutan buat
masa ini belum lagi digunakan dalam
penghasilan produk kosmetik, namun
kajian saintifik menunjukkan potensi
yang memberangsangkan kerana ada
kehadiran kandungan bahan-bahan aktif.
Antaranya ialah kehadiran bahan aktif
fenol khususnya dalam asid klorogenik
yang diketahui menyokong kelembapan
dan hidrasi kulit, sekaligus mampu
mengekalkan rupa muda jelita.
Untuk merasai halia hutan yang boleh
dimakan di Brunei, awda boleh melawat
mana-mana pasar tempatan atau tamu,
seperti Tamu Kianggeh. Selalunya bunga
kantan dijual dalam jambakan, dan awda
hanya perlukan setangkai dua untuk
menambah perisa hidangan atau salad.
Hiris kuntumnya dengan halus dan awda
akan dapat menikmati keharumannya
– dan akan memahami mengapa bunga
kantan sudah sekian lama menjadi
pilihan dalam masakan tempatan.
Pada 7 April 2016, Jabatan Perhutanan Negara Brunei
Darussalam telah mengadakan Majlis Penganugerahan
Saintis Muda Alam Semulajadi Puteri Rashidah (PRYNSA)
ke 18. Flora yang dipilih untuk tema tahun ini ialah Etlingera
elatior, atau lebih dikenali sebagai bunga kantan.
Rizom lengkuas digunakan
dalam pelbagai masakan di Asia:
contohnya di negara Thai dan Laos,
ia digunakan dalam masakan tom
yum. Walaupun rasa halia sedikit
seperti lengkuas, kebanyakan
tukang masak yang menggunakan
kedua-dua rizom ini tidak akan
menggantikan satu rasa dengan
yang lain.
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MAKEOVER
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The Mercedes-Benz GL becomes the GLS.
And it is setting standards – with an ample spaciousness,
agile dynamics and luxurious comfort.
Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting
standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its
position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only fullfledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV
segment boasts ample spaciousness and combines
luxury with impressive levels of comfort, agile
dynamics and also best-in-class safety. Whether put
to everyday use or venturing off the beaten track
– the GLS meets all requirements effortlessly and
comfortably. Compared with its predecessor, the new
generation features improved efficiency, extended
DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes, the latest
stage of development of the air suspension system
AIRMATIC with enhanced damping system ADS, the
nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission,
state-of-the-art assistance systems and the latest
telematics generation with internet access.
The revised styling also means more power, more
dynamism and more equipment offered by the new
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC. With a peak output
of 430 kW (585 hp), independent suspension and
the revised AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC
transmission, it represents the pinnacle of the GLS
model series. Features which come as standard
on-board include the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
transmission modes which provide optimum flexibility
and the rear-biased AMG Performance all-wheel drive.
Inside, a new, dynamic exterior and revised, luxurious
interior underscores the impressive character of the
GLS. State-of-the-art connectivity and infotainment
are optionally provided by the latest generation of
COMAND Online including a 20.3 cm (8-inch) colour
media display as well as the intuitive touchpad. An
extensive package of free Standard Services and
Remote Online Services is available for the GLS as
part of the Mercedes me connect service. Standard
Services include automatic emergency call (eCall),
Accident Recovery and also breakdown assistance
and after-sales service. The Remote Online services
(standard with COMAND online and usable free
of charge for the first three years) allow access
to vehicle information from anywhere at all times,
including the status of windows and doors, mileage,
tyre pressures and other diagnostic data.
The GLS 350d uses a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine,
which produces 258 hp and 620 Nm of torque, and
emits 199 g/km of CO2 (down from 209 g/km).
The 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic gearbox is
standard, making for greater efficiency and smoother
shifts, as well as DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes. An
optional off-road package for the 350d adds a centre
differential lock; low-range gearbox; extra modes for
the DYNAMIC SELECT system and three additional
heights for the suspension, to increase ground
clearance to 306 mm and wading depth to up to 600
mm. Also included are underbody protection panels,
and an off-road function for the headlights. With a
peak output of 585 hp and peak torque of 760 Nm
from just 1,750 rpm, the 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8 in the GLS
63 offers even more power (+28 hp), more dynamism
and higher equipment levels than before. Standard
features include a revised AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS
7G-TRONIC transmission with AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
transmission modes which provide optimum flexibility,
and rear-biased AMG Performance all-wheel drive.
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Nurturing
RIGHT
Founder Zaliza
Alias of Idrissi,
the world’s first
Eco-Islamic
School, shares
her thoughts on
building from
scratch and the
best approach to
foster every child’s
individual potential.
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There are already various International and
Islamic-standard schools in Malaysia. What
inspired you to conceive the idea of a school
like Idrissi?
I always believe that teaching and learning is not
just about the technical aspects of academics,
like grades and exams. Learning is about how
you feel and how you should react responsibly
upon yourself, others and the world. It’s all about
character development and instilling faith as a
servant of the One Creator.
Children need something tangible for character
development; something that they can see and
do every day. What better than working with the
Earth? On a daily basis at Idrissi, for example,
kids begin their day by watering the plants before
going to class. They also have weekly and monthly
programmes such as the Eco-Scouts programme
– scouting missions based on an environmental
lifestyle, and engaging in community work like
river cleaning, forest replanting and such.
How do you see Idrissi’s approach to education
benefiting the students, parents
and community?
Every parent is made compulsory to volunteer,
at the very least to serve meals for the children
or plant a tree for the children to care. Getting
parents involved allow them to see their children
more than just the grades while engaging with
the teachers that have been entrusted with their
children’s education. By fostering this childparent-school relationship, we hope to encourage
learning that is not limited to the classroom. This,
we hope, can nurture children who will maintain
best habits as they integrate into their community.
Idrissi’s concept advocates the homeschool
environment. In your opinion, what is the
appeal in Homeschooling and how is this
reflected at Idrissi?
I homeschooled my children. I believe every child
is unique and not every child is suited to the same
education approach. Our education system in
Malaysia is great; in fact one of my daughters is
in a government boarding school now. But there
are some children who need the homeschool
approach, where the school is like home and
there is flexibility of various learning programmes
to explore individual talents and interests. God
willing, Idrissi is here to provide that alternative.
While Idrissi is part of the Eco School fraternity,
how do you hope to manifest your own course?
We are the first Islamic eco-school in the world.
Every activity is designed for a wholistic character
development, with awareness and care for the
environment made with references to the Qur’an
and Sunnah (examples) of our Prophet (peace
be upon him). When we do our river cleaning
activity, for example, the children are reminded of
references from the Qur’an that describes rivers
in Paradise that flow with unimaginable beauty
and taste. The lesson being we cannot pollute the
rivers here if we wish to have beautiful rivers in
Paradise.
What are your start-up challenges, if any?
I remember briefing the teachers the day before
we started school: “I don’t know where you come
from – from which part of the world; I don’t know
how you got here. I don’t know how we can start
this school and what will happen tomorrow and
the next day. But I know that Allah has sent all of
you here and made all plans for this school to
happen.” It was indeed a heartfelt and humbling
moment for us all. Due to time and budget
constraint, we only had less than three months to
build and market the school before it commenced
in January 2015. God willing, we received our first
50 children intake and the journey began.
Idrissi is basically educating the Gen Zs, those
that have predictors saying will be realists, the
ones empowered to impact the world and find
solutions that are out of the box. What are your
thoughts on educating the young generation
now and which country’s school education
inspires you and why?
I believe no matter what generation they are, all
children need love. Children may not remember
what we teach or say, but they will definitely
remember how we make them feel. If we nurture
them with love, they will spread love. First we need
love, then everything else will fall into place. Even
to empower them to think out of the box Gen Z
needs to love what they do, to love the people
they work with, and to love the reason for doing it.
No country has a perfect school education; but
I love any nation that takes time to nurture their
children and mould their character before the
academic technicalities and rankings.
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LIFESTYLE THE BUZZ
WHAT’S
NEW
Trends and
gadgets from
around the globe.
CLEAN BEAUTY
A lip balm so natural you can eat it
(though we admit, we’ve yet to try!). But
what we’ve tried is all the universallyflattering colours from Lük Beautifood’s
Lip Nourish. All are 100 per cent natural,
made using real food ingredients like
sesame seed oil, avocado oil, honeycomb
and spices. With stuff like these, who
needs the nasties?
lukbeautifood.com
HEAVEN SCENTS
Inhale the scent of blooms everyday
and shower your face with skin-loving
botanical oils that hydrate, balance and
address all skin concerns. Herbivore
Botanicals uses no fillers; only effective
natural ingredients, such as blue tansy,
rosehip oil and camellia flower oil.
herbivorebotanicals.com
TIMELY REMINDERS
SWITCH UP
Change your look in a snap and
have fun while doing it. This
pendant set from Sifani jewellery
has an individual circular piece that
can be turned to show different
coloured diamonds on the flip side.
You can choose to have a glittering
array of all white diamonds
or be inspired to reflect your
creativity with up to 10 different
combinations to choose from.
sifani.com
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Gifts and essentials that are purposeful in more ways
than one. Get your daily dose of caffeine, reminders
and more from Remindworks. Apart from ceramic
coffee mugs and tumblers, they also do t-shirts,
hoodies and stickers, all aimed at integrating good
morals in the everyday life.
remindworks.my
SEAMLESS STYLE
A premium day-to-day essential carry
workhorse, The Everyday Messenger by
Peak Design is for photographers, travellers,
commuters and everyone in-between. Quick
adjusting strap, a metal latch design that allows
for a one-handed closure and a weather-proof
top zipper all help make this bag a winner.
peakdesign.com
GRAIN END
Wood wallets are trending for their durable qualities
and how they age gracefully through time. Slim Timber
Wood Wallets are all minimalist, but more than makes
up in strength. Crafted from a single piece of walnut or
maple, the leather strap rounds off the design to securely
hold your cards and cash in place.
slimtimber.com
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LIFESTYLE TAKE 5
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Inspiring
ISTANBUL
Half-Europe. Half-Asia. Istanbul is a
sprawling metropolis where historical and
modern times intersect seamlessly.
Images JACQUELINE WONG
SEE
Many of the historical gems are found in the Old City, with most located within
a walking distance of each other in the Sultanahmet District. The Hagia Sophia
was originally designed as a basilica, but became a mosque in the 15th century.
Opposite it is the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, or more popularly known as the Blue
Mosque, for the blue tiles decorating its interior. From there, it’s just a short walk
to the Hippodrome and the Basilica Cistern, as well as the Topkapı Palace.
DO
One of the unique things you can do in Istanbul is to have breakfast in
Europe with the view of the sunrise coming up from Asia, then later in the
day, have tea or dinner in Asia with the view of the sunset in Europe.
SHOP
For fine carpets, jewellery and antiques, head to Nuruosmaniye
Caddesi, a pedestrian boulevard that leads up to the Grand Bazaar.
Along the way, tuck into local desserts, like Turkish delights, nougat
and baklava through the many stalls that dot the street.
STAY
Built as a bank, Vault Karaköy hotel oozes discreet exclusivity
with a modern twist. Located in one of Istanbul’s artsy
neighbourhoods, it’s a great launch pad to discover the
densely packed city. It’s got a spa, plenty of elegant decor
and an in-house art curator, but you’ll still find traces of
the former financial institution, including the cast-iron
bank vaults (hence the name).
Royal Brunei Airlines flies Dubai daily for codeshare connections to Istanbul on
Turkish Airlines.
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WHAT’S
ON
3-7
UNITED KINGDOM
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
May
If you appreciate beauty and
the intricacy and value of
craftsmanship, this is the event
for you. London Craft Week will
take you through a journey of over
130 events that encompasses
hidden workshops and unknown
makers, alongside celebrated
masters, famous studios, galleries,
shops and luxury brands. You can
see fragrances being created,
porcelain being hand-painted
and glass being blown in various
locations across Central London.
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
with Royal Skies, our frequent flyer
programme. Not yet a member?
www.londoncraftweek.com
Register on www.flyroyalbrunei.com/
royalskies
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SINGAPORE
PICASSO & MIRÓ:
PASSION & POETRY
SAVOUR
Picasso & Miró: Passion &
Poetry features the best works
of both artists from around
the world at the Burj Khalifa
Annex. The narrative at the
exhibit crosses figures and
themes that characterises the
graphic experience of Pablo
Picasso and Joan Miró, linked
by a common thread which
intertwined their lives.
If you are a foodie, this is an event you cannot
miss. Michelin star chefs from Singapore and
around the world will gather and present their
award-winning cuisine at the Bayfront Avenue.
Avid cooks will have the chance to get up close
and personal with their favourite celebrity chefs.
Look out also for the gourmet market that will
bring in unique and artisanal produce.
www.savour.sg
12-15
Now til
17
May
www.picassomiro.com
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
May
18TH CONSUMER
FAIR FEATURING
FOOD FEST
One of the most popular
events in the country
returns in May at BRIDEX,
Jerudong. As with previous
fairs, visitors can expect
a vast variety of products
and services. Foodies will
be happy to note that this
year’s theme will revolve
around food. Be sure to visit
with your stomachs empty!
www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
25-29
May
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Devereaux & Huskie Glassworks at Vessel Gallery
LIFESTYLE TRAVEL DIARY
Marking the commemoration
of the day the Royal Brunei
Armed Forces was formed, a
nationwide celebration will be
held to honour their dedication
and sacrifice. His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan
of Brunei Darussalam, will be
present to oversee the parades
by various military divisions,
artillery displays and other
military-related demonstrations.
www.bruneitourism.travel
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
The Brunei Times
ROYAL BRUNEI
ARMED FORCES DAY
AUSTRALIA
Now til
31
Jul
200 YEARS OF
AUSTRALIAN FASHION
31
May
MALAYSIA
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Everyone’s favourite ogre will be bursting
onto stage in a riot of colours and catchy
songs at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Both children and adults will be swept away
in this magical tale filled with action and
adventure. Follow Shrek’s journey as he and
Donkey, his trusty sidekick, bumbles their
way out of his swamp, meet Lord Farquaad
and get sent to rescue Princess Fiona!
Australian fashion has been shaped
by geographic, seasonal and
cultural variant since settlement.
Melbourne’s NGV will host a
showcase of over 120 works from
more than 90 designers in this
exhibition, traversing two centuries
of design from the early dressmaking
establishments of Brisbane to
mid-century salons of Collins Street
and to the contemporary studios by
Bondi’s beaches.
www.ngv.vic.gov.au
www.ticketcharge.com.my
2-5
June
7-PAPERHOLIC
Alvin Yiu/The Commandment
Exhibited at Oi! Gallery, works are
inspired by the daily life in North Point,
with the artists documenting their
thoughts and impressions of the old
district in their pieces. As part of the
exhibition, there will be activities to
bring participants around the streets
and alleys in the area to explore creative
ideas. Various types of paper-art
workshop at Oi! will also be held.
www.lcsd.gov.hk
Now til
HONG KONG
24
Jul
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WELCOME ONBOARD
SELAMAT DATANG
Selamat Datang means
‘Welcome’ in Malay, and your
seamless journey begins here.
with the Eco 9-Inch personal touch screen
monitors filled with great entertainment
content. Each seat also comes with a USB port
as well as shared power supply.
Business Class
RB Impian Inflight Entertainment
The Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner
Business Class cabin features “Contour” seats
that reclines to a 180 degree flat bed, along
with a plush duvet and larger pillow, offer a
peaceful rest. Each seat is equiped with a 15.4
touchscreen LCD Monitor with Panasonic
eX2 in-flight entertainment system; as well as
in seat power connecter. The Business Class
cabin lavatories are also equipped with bidets
for passengers convenience.
Economy Class Comfort
Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner Economy
cabin offers comfortable seats with semiarticulating recline and adjustable headrest,
and with very spacious leg-rooms for
passengers comfort. Each seat is intergrated
RB Impian Inflight 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 Impian entertainment
guide located in the seat pocket in front
of you for the list of movies, TV and audio
programmes. For Business Class seats;
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 787s.
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.
JOURNEY
THROUGH
THE DECADES
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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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, combining both
Western and Oriental flavours using the best
seasonal and fresh produce available.
For our Business Class passengers on
long-haul 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
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 allpassenger 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.
> Services to Bangkok and Manila
were added.
> RB accepted the delivery of its Boeing
757 aircraft that featured a redesigned
livery combining Brunei’s traditional
royal colours on 16 May, 1986.
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 alcoholfree flights to all destinations.
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.
Exceptions to the new regulations are
medicines and dietary supplements needed
during a flight, including baby food. Proof of
need may be required.
Use of Electronic Equipment
Electronic devices such as Citizen’s band (CB)
radio, remote-controlled devices (such as
radio controlled toys), and transmitting devices
that emit radio frequencies are not to be used
at any time during the flight. These devices
may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic
equipment, compromising aircraft safety and
endangering the lives of passengers and crew.
The following devices may be used on board,
except during take-off, initial climb, approach
and landing; mobile phones (which must be
1990s
2000s
2010s
> 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.
> In October 2012, RB launched a rebranding journey with a
new logo and livery.
> Two more Airbus A320s were delivered in December
2003 and January 2004.
> RB launched “A betterfly”, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and
commenced its first commercial flight from Bandar Seri
Begawan to Singapore on 18 October, 2013, followed by flights
to Dubai and London on 1 December, 2013 and to Melbourne
on 2 April, 2014.
> 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.
> The opportunity to expand regional connections saw
RB establishing a service to Surabaya in 1997.
> 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.
> Direct services to Shanghai were re-launched in March 2010.
> 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.
> RB commenced four-times weekly flights to
Melbourne in March 2011.
> RB unveiled its new heritageinspired uniforms on
21 February, 2014.
> The first of RB’s two A320 CEO
aircraft arrived in Bandar Seri
Begawan on 26 September, 2015.
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WELCOME ONBOARD
switched to flight mode), personal computers,
FM receivers, calculators, electronic shavers,
audio and video recorders, hand-held computer
games, and playback devices..
Lithium Batteries
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.
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 nonrechargeable must be carried as cargo/
freight in accordance with current Dangerous
Goods Regulations. High-Powered 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.
Passenger Comments
Your comments and suggestions will help us
enhance our services. Please e-mail us at:
feedback@rba.com.bn.
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Brunei International Airport’s computerised
passenger and cargo handling facilities can
handle 3 million passengers and 50,000
tonnes of cargo a year. Among the facilities
offered at the airport are the Airport Prayer
Hall (Surau Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa
Brunei Darussalam), telephones and Free
Wi-Fi services, restaurants and shower
facilities for passengers who want to rest or
freshen up before their flight.
For customer comfort and convenience, RB
Service Centre is located on the Departure
Hall area. Passengers can make reservations,
ticket purchase, book tour packages and
redeem Royal Skies miles. The Customer
Service Centre at the Brunei International
Airport operates 7 days a week, from 8am to
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9pm Mondays to Saturdays, and 8am to 5pm
on Sundays; except for Friday midday break
from 12noon to 2pm.
prior to their flights. Complimentary massage
chairs, shower rooms, ablution areas and
High Definition TV are available.
Our Business Class and Royal Skies Elite
passengers can now enjoy the service of
our RB porters at departure curb-side for
baggage assistance and trolley service to
the check-in counters. The premium checkin lounge offers our Business Class and
Royal Skies Elite passengers with a relaxed
check-in experience.
Duty-free shops offer consumer goods
at competitive prices. There are several
outlets, including a money changer located
at the 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.
RB Economy class passengers and groups
booking may proceed to RB check-in counter
Row B.
A mobile application app has been
developed by the Department of Civil
Aviation to help passengers/visitors
experience the newly refurbished Brunei
International Airport seamlessly through the
‘iFLYBRUNEI’ app on the smartphone.
Business Class and Royal Skies Elite
passengers are able to access the SkyLounge
STAYING FIT
At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your
general 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.
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 14day visits. Nationals of Australia are issued
visas on arrival at the Brunei International
Airport for visits not exceeding 30 days.
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.
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).
Duty-free Allowance* The import of
the following products is subject to
restrictions imposed by Brunei’s Customs
and Excise Department.
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.
Transportation The airport is about 11km
from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and
buses are available.
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.
* The visa and duty-free allowances are provided as a guideline and may change without notice.
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. All F&B
businesses, including hotel restaurants,
close for Friday prayer 12pm to 2pm.
For hotel guests, room service dining
operates as usual.
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.
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ROUTE MAP & DESTINATIONS
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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: (61) 3 8651 1000
T: Toll Free Aust wide
1300 721271
E: melrba@rba.com.bn
MCH AVIATION HOLDING
AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Suite 6, 7-9 Mallet Road,
Tullamarine Vic 3043
T: (61) 3 8318 5100 / 5109
M: (61) 4 3046 3324
BRUNEI
DARUSSALAM
BANDAR SERI
BEGAWAN (BWN)
BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 8 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus BND1 • Taxi BND25
Airport Tax BND12, BKI: BND5
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND)
Language Malay, Mandarin,
Hokkien, English
GMT +8
RB OFFICE
RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BS 8811
T: (673) 2 212 222 /
2 240 500
F: (673) 2 244 737
AIR LOGISTICS SDN BHD
Unit 6, Ground Floor,
Madang Complex, Berakas
BC3715, Negara Brunei
Darussalam
T: (673) 865 7913
CHINA
HONG KONG (HKG)
CHEK LAP KOK AIRPORT
Airport-City 32 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • 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
E: hkgres@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED
1205A, 12th Floor, Tower II,
Cheung Sha Wan Plaza ,
833 Cheung Sha Wan Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
T: (852) 2328 0278
F: (852) 2328 0221
M: (852) 9161 1747 / 9181 9146
GUANGZHOU (CAN)
BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 28 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus CNY19 • Taxi CNY2.6
Airport Tax CNY90
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Cantonese,
Mandarin
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR (CHINA) LTD.
Room 2915, Tower B, China
Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Road
West, Tianhe District,
Guangzhou, China
T: (8620) 8332 3120 /
8332 1575
F: (8620) 8332 6369
SHANGHAI (PVG)
PUDONG INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 35 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to City
• Bus CNY50 • Taxi CNY160
Airport Tax CNY90
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Chinese
(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) 21 5302 7288
F: (86) 21 6304 7686
E: shasales@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Room 1631, No. 333, North
Chengdu Road, Jing’an District,
Shanghai, China 200040
T: (86) 21 2215 7645
M: (852) 9161 1747
INDONESIA
BALI (DPS)
NGURAH RAI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City approximately
16 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • Bus IDR25,000
• Taxi IDR70,000 - 90,000
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa
Indonesia, English
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Suite #3, Lobby Level, Kuta
Paradiso Hotel, Jl Kartika
Plaza, Kuta, Tuban Bali (ID)
T: (62) 361 757355
F: (62) 361 757785
E: dpsrba@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Wisthi Sabha Builing, 2nd FI,
Room 19, Ngurah Rai
International Airport, Tuban
80361, Bali, Indonesia
T: (62) 361 936 3345
F: (62) 361 936 0284
JAKARTA (JKT)
SOEKARNO-HATTA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 50 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • Bus IDR7,000
• Taxi IDR150,000
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa
Indonesia, English
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Wisma Tamara, 6th Floor #668,
Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 24,
Jakarta 1290, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 520 6338
F: (62) 21 527 9990
E: jktrba@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Suite 3K, 3rd Floor, Wisma
Soewarna, Soewarna
Business Park, Block E,
Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata
International Airport, Jakarta
19110, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 5591 1311
F: (62) 21 5591 1662
M: (62) 81 2165 799 22
SURABAYA (SUB)
JUANDA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 17 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • Taxi IDR29,500
Airport Tax IDR150,000
Currency Indonesian
Rupiah (IDR)
Language Bahasa Indonesia,
English, Madurese
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
PT DEKS AVIATION
INTERNUSA
Wisma BII, 6th Floor #606,
Jalan Pemuda No: 60-70,
Surabaya 60271, Indonesia
T: (62) 31 535 6377
F: (62) 31 535 6166
E: subrba@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS GROUP
Suite 3K, 3rd Floor Wisma
Soewarna, Soewarna
Business Park, Block E,
Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata
International Airport, Jakarta
19110, Indonesia
T: (62) 21 5591 2839
F: (62) 21 5591 1662
M: (62) 81 653 6501
MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR
(KUL)
KUALA LUMPUR
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 80 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • 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: (60) 3 2070 7166 /
2070 6628
F: (60) 3 2070 6899
E: kulrba@rba.com.bn
APPLE AVIATION SDN BHD
No 57-59 (3FL), Jalan Bukit
Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
T: (60) 3 2145 2029 /
2143 8877
F: (60) 3 2143 8876
M: (60) 12 388 5319
KOTA KINABALU (BKI)
KOTA KINABALU
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 8.5 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • Taxi MYR13.50
Airport Tax MYR26 To/
Transit via Brunei: MYR20
Currency Malaysian Ringgit
(MYR)
Language Malay, 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
E: sskkoff@rba.com.bn
RB MIRI OFFICE
Lot 1378 (Sub Lot 7) and
Lot 1345, Block 10, Miri
Concession. Land District, Kubu
Road, Centre Point Commercial
Centre, Miri Sarawak, Malaysia
T: (60) 85 426 322 / 426 334
F: (60) 85 426 355
PHILIPPINES
MANILA (MNL)
NINOY AQUINO
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 9 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus PhP13 • Taxi PhP120
Airport Tax PhP750
Currency Philippine Peso (PhP)
Language Tagalog, English
GMT +8
GENERAL SALES AGENT
AVIA-RH INC
4/F Le Rose Building,
832 A. Arnaiz Avenue,
San Lorenzo Village,
Makati City, Philippines.
T: (63) 632 886 7513
F: (63) 632 886 7494
E: mnlres@rba.com.bn
AIR CARGO PARTNERS
CORPORATION
True North GSA Inc., Unit 26
Cargo Village Complex, Ninoy
Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City
Metro Manila, Philippines 1700
T: (63) 2 500 9114
F: (63) 2 854 0244
SAUDI ARABIA
JEDDAH (JED)
KING ABDUL AZIZ
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airport-City 25 kms (from
North Terminal); 15 kms
(from South Terminal)
Approx. Fare from Airport
to City • 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) 665 7143 /
661 2679 / 665 7908
E: jedrba@rba.com.bn
LEISURE CARGO FZCO
Saudi Airline Cargo Terminal
Building, Jeddah, K.S.A
(SITA DXBFBAB)
T: (966) 56 512 5101
M: (966) 56 512 5101
SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE (SIN)
CHANGI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 20 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • 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
E: sinrba@rba.com.bn
AIR-ABDA (S) PTE LTD
Room 234-236, SATS
Airfreight Terminal 3,
105 Airport Cargo Road,
Singapore 819462
Airmail Transit Centre, P.O.Box
0846, Singapore 918154
T: (65) 6543 2290 / 2260
F: (65) 6543 2296
M: (65) 9679 2259 / 9641
0393 / 9651 3944
THAILAND
BANGKOK (BKK)
SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
Airport-City 25 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus BHT150
• Taxi BHT200-250
Airport Tax BHT700
Currency Baht (BHT)
Language Thai, English
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR THAILAND
4th Floor, C.P. Tower, 313 Silom
Road,Bangrak 10500, Thailand
T: (66) 02 638 3050
F: (66) 02 638 2969
ABDA CARGO INTERNATIONAL
999 Moo 7, B-FZ Cargo
Terminal, Room 302, 3rd
Fl, Suvarnabhumi Airport,
Bangphli. Samutprakarn 10540
Bangkok, Thailand
T: (66) 2134 2305 / 6
F: (66) 2134 2307
M: (66) 86 392 1132
UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES
DUBAI (DXB)
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Airport-City 4 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Taxi AED20 + 50 fils for
every 500m
Airport Tax AED30
Currency Dirham (AED)
Language Arabic, English
GMT +4
RB OFFICE
Centurian Star, Shop Number
3, (new RB office), Opp. Deira
City Centre, Deira, Dubai, UAE
T: (971) 4334 4884
(Reservation) / 4686 (Sales)
F: (971) 4334 4585
E: dxbres@rba.com.bn,
dxbrba@rba.com.bn
Tower 400 (UNB Building),
Shop 7-10, Al Soor Area,
Sharjah, UAE (SHJBI0301)
T: (971) 6005 24444 /
6575 8575
Oman Road, Nakheel, Shaikh
Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasmi
Street, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
(RAKBI0301)
T: (971) 7227 2847 / 7228 9987
Al-Ain Tower, East 4th Road,
Almouror, Electra Street, Al
Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(AUHBI0301)
T: (971) 2815 3444 / 2815 3450
M-201, Paris Gift Palace
Building, Zayed Bin
Sulthan Street, Al-Ain, UAE
(AUHBI0301)
T: (971) 3764 1410 / 1990
LEISURE CARGO
Office No 3069, Air Cargo
Terminal Building, Dubai Cargo
Village, P.O. Box 293051 Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (SITA
DXBFBLT)
T: (971) 4 286 9666
F: (971) 4 286 9995
M: (971) 55 954 6066
Office No. M25 Freight Gate-4,
Dubai Airport Free Zone, P.O.
Box 54385, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (SITA DXBFBLT)
T: (971) 4 299 7924
F: (971) 4 299 7989
M: (971) 55 221 6289
UNITED
KINGDOM
LONDON (LHR)
HEATHROW AIRPORT
Airport-City 35 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • 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
E: lonrba@rba.com.bn
AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED
Cargo Terminal 4, East
Midlands Airport, Castle
Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA
(SITA LONALXH)
T: (44) 0 1332 850021 /
7885 875184
F: (44) 0 1332 811961
E: airlogistics@airlogistics.
co.uk / operations@
airlogistics.co.uk /
sales@airlogistics.co.uk
2nd Floor, Building 558,
Shoreham Road West,
Heathrow Airport Hounslow,
Middlesex TW6 3RN
T: (44) 0 208 759 8686
F: (44) 0 208 990 9005
M: (44) 7713 506614
E: sales@airlogistics.co.uk
VIETNAM
HO CHI MINH CITY
(SGN)
TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT
Airport-City 7 kms
Approx. Fare from Airport to
City • Bus VND8,000
• Taxi VND160,000
Airport Tax USD20
Currency Vietnam Dong (VND)
Language Vietnamese,
Mandarin, English, French
GMT +7
GENERAL SALES AGENT
DEKS AIR VIETNAM SERVICE
Ground Floor, Citilight Tower,
45 Vo Thi Sau St., Dakao
Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam
T: (84) 8 3820 7327
F: (84) 8 3820 7329
E: SGNRBA@rba.com.bn
7th Floor, 163 Ba Trieu St.
Ba Trieu St., Le Dai Hanh
Ward, Hai Ba Trung Dist,
Hanoi, Vietnam
T: (84) 4 3820 2828
F: (84) 4 3974 3595
AIR CARGO LOGISTICS
VIETNAM CO. LTD
Air Logistics Limited, Room 06,
2nd Floor, New TCS Building,
46-48 Hau Giang Str., Ward 4,
Ho Chi Minh City
T: (84) 8 3848 8567
M: (84) 9 0380 7939
Air Cargo Logistics Vietnam
- HCM City, Unit 206 - New
TCS Building, 46 Hau Giang
Street, Tan Binh District, Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam
T: (84) 8 7305 0988 Ext 8400
F: (84) 8 3547 0004
Room 1308A, 13rd Floor, Dao
Duy Anh Tower, No. 9 Dao Duy
Anh Street, Phuong Mai Ward
Dong Da District, Hanoi City
T: (84) 4 3577 2454 / 3577
0942
F: (84) 4 3577 2146
M: (852) 6892 4588 /
(84) 9 0380 7939
E: hansales@airlogisticsgroup.com
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WELCOME ONBOARD
CAPITAL ATTRACTIONS
ABODE OF PEACE
Small in size but big in attractions,
Brunei’s capital has lots to offer.
Brunei Darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage.
It is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern
shore of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. Come and
discover Brunei, a Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures.
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 of just over 408,000 is made
up of two-thirds ethnic Malay, with the remainder
being Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups.
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.
www.bruneitourism.travel
For more information
on Brunei, email:
info@bruneitourism.travel
Images DAVID KIRKLAND/
BRUNEI TOURISM
Brunei-Muara
1
2
3
THE OMAR ‘ALI SAIFUDDIEN
MOSQUE
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.
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.
LAPAU AND DEWAN MAJLIS
The Royal Ceremonial Hall features an
exquisite golden dome and hosts all of the
Sultanate’s traditional royal ceremonies.
MUSLIM PRAYER TIMES in Brunei Darussalam
May 2016
Rejab 1437 / Sya’aban 1437
Date
Hijriah
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31
23
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Fri
Sat
Fri
Sat
Tue Wed
Day
Sun Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun Mon
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun Mon
Tue
Imsak
4.38 4.38 4.38
4.37
4.37
4.37 4.36 4.36 4.36
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.32
Subuh
4.48 4.48 4.48
4.47
4.47
4.47 4.46 4.46 4.46
4.45
4.45
4.45
4.45 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43 4.42
Syuruk
6.09 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06
6.32
6.31 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30
Doha
Zohor
Asar
6.31
Tue Wed
6.31
6.31
Thu
6.31
6.31
Sun Mon
6.07
6.07
Sun Mon
12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.19 12.19 12.19 12.19
3.38
3.38
3.39
3.39
3.39
3.39 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40
3.41
Maghrib 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.26
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27
6.27 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29
Isyak
7.39
7.40
7.40
7.40
7.40
7.41
7.41
7.41
7.41
7.42
70
3.36
7.38
3.36
7.38
3.36
7.38
MUHIBAH
3.36
7.38
3.37
7.38
3.37
7.39
3.37
7.39
3.37
7.39
3.38
7.39
7.39
3.41
7.42
3.41
7.42
3.42
7.42
3.42
7.43
3.42
7.43
3.42
7.43
3.43
7.43
3.43
7.44
3.43
7.44
3.43
7.44
3.44
7.45
4
THE ROYAL REGALIA
BUILDING
7
8
9
10
BRUNEI MUSEUM
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.
5
6
ISTANA DARUSSALAM
Located on Jalan Sumbiling,
this wooden palace captures the
architectural heritage of old
Malay palaces. Visitors may
view only from outside.
THE SULTAN HAJI
HASSANAL BOLKIAH
FOUNDATION COMPLEX
The capital’s most popular
shopping venues, it combines
both traditional Malay and
modern architecture.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Brunei’s national museum spotlights
Brunei’s role in Southeast Asia’s
history. The Islamic Art Gallery has
historical pieces of Islamic art and a
commendable Quran collection.
Temburong
11
12
13
ULU TEMBURONG
NATIONAL PARK
BRUNEI ARTS AND
HANDICRAFTS CENTRE
Brunei’s ancient and traditional arts
and crafts – kain tenunan, silver &
brass ware, wood carving and basketry
– are showcased in this centre, aimed
to preserve its rich legacy.
TAMU KIANGGEH
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.
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.
Tutong
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.
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.
KAMPONG AYER
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.
June 2016
Sya’aban 1437 / Ramadhan 1437
Date
Hijriah
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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27
28
29
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27
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Tue Wed
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Fri
Sat
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Tue Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Tue Wed
Thu
Sun Mon
Sun Mon
Sun Mon
Sun Mon
30
Imsak
4.32
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33
4.33 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34 4.34
4.35
4.35
4.35
4.35 4.36 4.36 4.36 4.36
4.37
4.37
4.37
Subuh
4.42
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43
4.43 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44
4.45
4.45
4.45
4.45 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.46
4.47
4.47
4.47
Syuruk
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07
6.07 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.09
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.10
6.11
6.11
6.11
6.11
6.11
6.12
6.12
Doha
6.30
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.31 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32
6.33 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35 6.36 6.36 6.36
Zohor
12.19 12.19 12.19 12.20 12.20 12.20 12.20 12.20 12.21 12.21 12.21 12.21 12.21 12.22 12.22 12.22 12.22 12.22 12.23 12.23 12.23 12.23 12.24 12.24 12.24 12.24 12.24 12.25 12.25 12.25
Asar
3.44
3.45
3.46
3.46
3.46
3.47
3.48
3.48
3.48
3.48
3.49
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.31
6.31 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32
6.33
6.33
6.33
6.33 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35
6.35 6.36 6.36 6.36
Isyak
7.46
7.46
7.47
7.47
7.47
7.48
7.49
7.49
7.49
7.51
7.51
7.51
7.51
7.51
7.46
7.47
3.47
7.48
3.47
6.33
3.45
7.45
3.46
6.33
3.45
7.45
3.45
6.33
Maghrib 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30
7.45
3.44
6.33
7.48
7.48
3.49
7.49
3.49
7.50
3.49
7.50
3.49
7.50
7.50
3.51
7.51
3.51
7.52
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What colours were on the original
Rubik’s Cube?
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What was Crocodile Dundee’s first name?
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Who was not an original Pac-Man monster?
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What shape was the original Chia pet?
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What were jelly shoes made out of?
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1. Red, orange, yellow, white, green and blue 2. Michael 3. Stinky 4. Ram
5. Rubber 6. “Killed The Radio Star” – The Buggles 7. Three apples tall
8. Elektra 9. Walkman 10. Jane Fonda
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29 Dressed in
30 Moved quickly
32 Rubber band
35 Large lizard
38 Prongs
39 Fruit drink
41 Mormon state
42 Unmannerly
44 Prophetic sign
47 Bullring cry
48 Christmas ___
49 Never used
50 Explosive
letterrs
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1 Consumed
2 Give ___ break!
(2 wds.)
3 Married woman
(abbr.)
4 Aware of
5 Fortuneteller’s
card
6 First number
7 Los ___,
California
8 Temperature unit
9 Observer
10 Isn’t, incorrectly
11 Unites
16 Naval officer
(abbr.)
20 Student’s
assignment
21 Dads’ partners
22 Rewrite text
23 Electricity
source
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40 Blushing
41 Seventh planet
43 Altar response
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45 King ___
46 Penance
51 Busy activity
52 Cleopatra’s river
53 Flat
54 Feminine
pronoun
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56 Politician ___
Gingrich
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9 Carpenter’s tool
12 Shore bird
13 Green Gables
girl
14 Diner dessert
15 Holiday hunter’s
prize (2 wds.)
17 Discontinue
18 Lennon’s
spouse
19 Puts up
21 Actress ___
Ryan
24 Least fresh
26 Certain poems
28 Teeter-totters
31 Short skirt
32 Snaky curve
33 Above
34 Free from germs
36 Olden times
What was Sony’s portable cassette
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April O’Neil, Elektra.
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