Biggest Book Fair on Water

MV Doulos Last Voyage To Brunei
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - MV Doulos, the world's oldest ocean-going passenger ship, arrives at Muara Port tomorrow, from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Its upcoming visit to Brunei Darussalam, from Oct 27 to Nov 2, will most probably be the last for the ship.

Subject to international marine regulations, the ship is required to be scrapped by 2010. Therefore, this will be the last chance for Bruneians to board a ship that was built two years after the famous Titanic.

Currently the talk of the town, MV Doulos is known internationally for its onboard Book Fair, cultural performances, a multinational crew and a rich history.

Its stay in Brunei has been made possible by Diamond Sponsor NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd and Gold Sponsor Sheraton Utarna Hotel. The handling agency is Tri-Star Shipping & Trading Co Sdn Bhd.

It last visited Brunei Darussalam in 1999, when it was opened by the then Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Over 18,000 visitors, including His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, visited the Book Fair onboard.

Its next port of call is the Philippines where it will undergo its annual dry docking and technical maintenance.

Early next year, the ship will head to Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.

The 130-metre-long vessel offers the onboard Book Shop with over 6,000 titles on art, education, cooking, management, sports, dictionaries and many more, for sale.

These books are chosen to meet the educational and social needs of the local community; a large selection is devoted especially to children.

There will be many opportunities for the public to enjoy different events during the opening hours of the Book Fair.

The crew will entertain and give an open house on 'The World in Brunei'. Those interested can meet and befriend members of the international crew; learn more about countries around the world and life onboard this historic ship.

Short cultural programmes with colourful dances, songs and dramas from all around the world will be performed for the interest of the public.

Members of the public also can explore nations around the world and witness more of life and work onboard this unique ship.

Those who wish to visit the ship are required to bring their identification card for security clearance.

Entrance is free. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Quote of the week

"It's good to shut up sometimes."
--Marcel Marceau

Hari Raya Celebration with HM- @ICC

Our highlights for this week is the picture taken and posted in Brudirect and printed in BB today relating to the article below. Mainly the picture is the main highlight ...hehe...enjoy!

Scholars, Students Are Role Models Of Society
By Lyna Mohamad & Zaim Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Scholars in their respective fields have different roles to play in developing the nation and are the human capital generators, while students on the other hand must be seen as educated citizens. Scholars and students are role models on the basis of their ideals and characteristics.

"All of us and those who administrate educational affairs must provide them with support, not just morally but also financial support to achieve excellence," said the ruler.

As an example, added His Majesty, academic members who are aware of their respective expertise and have the authority to carry out research in their respective fields, should be able to find practical solutions to current issues that are being faced by the community, be they on economy, finance or medicine.

The global community today faces the dilemma of poverty and in this regard His Majesty asked why experts are not taken advantage of to study issues that are increasing poverty and how to overcome them.

The same applies in the field of economy. Experts should be used to guide, advise and create new ideas that are more innovative and progressive so that SMEs will develop to the extent of becoming catalysts in the nation's growth.

In the field of finance, His Majesty asked why experts are not involved in doing research on fundamental issues to develop finance and Islamic insurance.

His Majesty's pertinent points are hoped to be a reference to be shared by all. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

In Focus: Sonia Raj

How long is your hair?
Long! Below my shoulder
Last thing you drank?
Water!
Are you happy right now?
Yes, Very
What colour are your eyes?
Grey now. Sometimes brown, usually black (w/o contacts)
How was your weekend?
Good! Busy preparing for SSM3, *very nervous*, watching movies!
What is your favourite store/s?
This fashion in S'pore
What were your doing at midnight last night?
Chaterring on msn :)
Are your lefthanded?
No !
When is your birthday?
4th July 1986
How tall are you?
174cm :)
Who made your laugh today? Why?
I made myself laugh! -haha- (during lecture)
Are you the only child or do you have siblings?
1 elder bro, 2 younger sister - middle child syndrome :(
What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
If I could sleep 10 extra mins. PLEASE!
What is your favourite subject in school?
Biology
Lipton or Nescafe?
BOTH!
Sugarbun or Jollibee?
Neither! Don't like both
What’s one of your favourite things to do?
Have a good conversation with close friends
Favourite cartoon character?
Spongebob
What is the last thing you cooked?
Campbell mushroom soup (from the can)
What is your favourite smell?
Davidoff ECHO, Clinique Happy, very sexy scent!
Interesting vacation?
...Genting highlands, Penang, and of course home for SSM was a good vacation.

Hari Raya Celebration by Yayasan

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Hari Raya celebration at the Plenary Hall of ICC, Berakas.

Accompanying His Majesty were HRH Prince Haji Al Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office; HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, ILRH Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and HRH Prince Abdul Malik.

Towards the end of the event, His Majesty and the royal entourage consented to receive greetings from the participants.

His Majesty also posed for group photos with some of the participants. --

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Hari Raya Open House Pics

Here are some pics during the celebration. Pics taken during Dr Mas, Dr Nurol and Dr Roselina Open House.

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In Focus - Hai

How long is your hair?
2 inch
Last thing you drank?
Water
Are you happy right now?
Just ok
What colour are your eyes?
Black
How was your weekend?
Just ok
What is your favourite store/s?
Hua Ho
What were your doing at midnight last night?
SleepingAre your lefthanded?
No
When is your birthday?
27/3/73
How tall are you?
5 ft 4 inch
Who made your laugh today? Why?
so far no, smile only
Are you the only child or do you have siblings?
No. 5 siblings
What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
Breakfast
What is your favourite subject in school?
ARTLipton or Nescafe?
None
Sugarbun or Jollibee?
Sugarbun
What’s one of your favourite things to do?
Sports
Favourite cartoon character?
SpidermanWhat is the last thing you cooked?
IndomeeWhat is your favourite smell?
Chicken
Interesting vacation?
Miri

IM Hari Raya Open House Celebration

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

Alhamdullilah, another holy month of Ramadhan has come and gone. In conjunction with the Hari Raya Celebration (Eid Mubarak), I am pleased to inform you that there will be an IM Open House on Wednesday, 31^st October 2007 (Halloween day) beginning at 12.30 noon onwards @ 1^st floor, IM building. We hope that this celebration will be the time for all of us to seek forgiveness and bring our IM family closer together.

In regards to this, we would like to invite all staff to contribute food or drinks for our celebration (pot-luck). Students who wish to contribute food would be most welcome. Please let us know if you wish to bring food to the gathering so we don't duplicate the menu.

For your information, we will be inviting some UBD staff to join in the fun.

Your support in making this gathering a success is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Jazakullah Khair, Asallamualaikum warahmatulhi wabarakatuh

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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Medical Jokes

A List of Things You Don't Want to Hear During Surgery:

Oops!
Has anyone seen my watch?
Come back with that! Bad Dog!
Wait a minute, if this is his spleen, then what's that?
Hand me that...uh...that uh.....thingy
What do you mean he wasn't in for a sex change!
Damn, there go the lights again...
Everybody stand back! I lost my contact lens!
Well folks, this will be an experiment for all of us.
What do you mean, he's not insured?
Let's hurry, I don't want to miss "Bay Watch"
What do you mean "You want a divorce"!
FIRE! FIRE! Everyone get out!

Quote of the week

"We cannot do but read. Reading, almost as much as breathing, is our essential function."
--Alberto Manguel, _A History of Reading_

A little reminder

Have you pay your zakat?

(Taken from here)

Madpaintball

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