Borneo Insider's Guide (BiG) Jan-Mar 2015

JANUARY 3 MAULIDUR RASUL BRUNEI, SARAWAK, SABAH In Brunei, thousands of Muslims honour the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W’s birth with prayer readings and a traditional procession through the streets of the capital, led by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.

JANUARY 21 “FALLEN HEROES” OF PETAGAS SABAH An annual memorial service held at the Petagas War Memorial to remember and honour Sabah’s local war heroes, who fought and fell during the Second World War to defend their country.

JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1 BRUNEI CONSUMER FAIR BRUNEI The leading consumer and trade event in Brunei Darussalam, the Brunei Consumer Fair showcases a wide range of products and services. Held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), this will be the 15th edition of this extremely popular event which is held bi-annually.

FEBRUARY 7 MIRI COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 SARAWAK Time to dust off that ol’ cowboy hat and head to the Miri Country Music Festival (MCMF). Following the success of the first festival, it is back again this February for another knee-slapping good time with a line-up comprising musicians from Czech Republic, Malaysia, U.S. and Singapore.

biG dates Get out and about; let us show you what you can do around Borneo this quarter.

biG scoop We scour around town and discover the newest and best products for you to love and desire this quarter.

biG feature Take a closer look at what the Borneo Islanders are up to.

biG trail Follow our plucky writers as they bring you stories from around Borneo.

biG talk We chat with personalities and discover their specialities.

biG focus See who and what we’re pointing our cameras at.

biG special Festive celebrations put people in a good mood and we show you how it’s done.

biG buzz We put our ears up and find out what is buzzing in town.

biG appetite We try the food so you can follow suit. Check out our food journeys.

biG getaway Expand your horizons. Pack your bags and explore beyond our shores.

biG listings We make a list of places to eat, drink and chill.

biG essentials Here are some helpful tips for visitors just stepping onto our shores.

biG directory Find travel agents & operators, and places to stay in Brunei.

biG navigator Find your bearings in Bandar Seri Begawan, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching with our walking maps of hot spots around the capital.

biG screen See what’s playing in the movies around town.

FEBRUARY 19 LUNAR NEW YEAR BRUNEI, SABAH, SARAWAK All over the world, the Chinese will welcome the Year of the Sheep on the first day of the new Chinese year with traditional lion dances, feasts and firecrackers crackling through the night! Celebrations will continue until the fifteenth day when the moon is at its brightest point.

FEBRUARY 23 NATIONAL DAY BRUNEI The streets of Bandar Seri Begawan come alive with the celebration of Brunei’s 31st National Day as locals and visitors gather at the city centre to watch the grand parade and enjoy the fireworks.

MARCH 13-15 BORNEO TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP BRUNEI Reviving a once prestigious competition between Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak, Brunei will be hosting the Borneo Track and Field Championship – a historic event last held in the 1980’s. This year, nine athletic associations from Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia will be arriving in Brunei to compete in various track and field events.

MARCH 21-22

STATE LEVEL OPEN FISHING COMPETITION SABAH Held in conjunction with the Sabah Agricultural Park’s 14th Anniversary, anglers are invited to bring their hooks, lines and sinkers and head on over to the park! This two-day event will also include other activities for families to enjoy including karaoke sessions and a colouring contest.

MARCH 28 EARTH HOUR BRUNEI, SARAWAK, SABAH Borneo joins the world to celebrate Earth Hour – a global collaboration to switch off all electrical equipment for one allocated hour in an effort to reduce the greenhouse effect on Earth.

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Editor’s Note Hello 2015 and what a great year we anticipate it to be! I always feel renewed in the beginning of a new year and am filled with new hope and new energy. At BiG, we want to start the year off with some good intentions and work on the health aspect of our lives so in this first issue of the year, we tackle health and fitness with vigour and motivation.

If you have ever envied anyone glowing with good health and shining with confidence and wished you had an ounce of what they have, then we encourage you to put on your fitness togs and get cracking this year. We check out some of the fitness joints buzzing with energetic and determined people. If pedaling is the action you seek, read our feature on bikes and cycling in Brunei. In Sabah, run amok in the Tun Fuad Stephens Park or climb the Fairy Caves in Sarawak and get a fantastic view of the Bau region. We know that it ’s not enough to work on the physical side without paying attention to our diet and we are not alone on this. Eateries around town are running away with the eating clean concept and introducing healthier options with superfood and organic ingredients in their menus, and nobody gets it better than our very own healthy lifestyle ambassador, Wu Chun, who is changing the way we eat at his new restaurant. Taking the natural road a little further is our guest for BiG Talk - Raw Food Asia founder Mewsum Wong - who is driving the raw food movement of eating natural all the way.

Finally, we celebrate Brunei’s 31st National Day on February 23. For us folks who live in this country, we know what we love about Brunei and the places that make us feel peace and gratitude. We asked a few friends of BiG to share their favourite spots in Brunei with us. Where is your favourite spot? If there is a place in Brunei that is special to you, do share it with us on our Facebook page – BIG: Borneo Insiders Guide. It would thrill us to hear from you!

biG stands for Borneo Insider’s Guide. It is a quarterly magazine that aims to entertain and share with readers the best there is to offer on lifestyle and travel in enigmatic Borneo and beyond. It is distributed at travel fairs, international events and Brunei high commissions abroad.

biG is available at the arrival hall of Brunei International Airport, Brunei Tourism offices, Royal Brunei Airlines business class, all hotels, popular food and beverage outlets and foreign missions in Brunei.

biG has a distribution network in the neighbouring states through the Sabah and Sarawak Tourism Boards as well as via prominent hotels in the respective capitals. Besides being Brunei’s very own publication for bridging its residents with a myriad of commercial and cultural offerings within the country, each issue also serves as the world’s window into the rich tapestry of Borneo’s life and culture.

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Cyclists of Brunei take note: there is a way to enjoy cycling under the hot blazing sun in comfort and in style too. Rapha – the crème de la crème of cycling sportswear and accessories – has a solution for cycling in hot, humid weather: their Super-Lightweight jersey designed for riding in the heat. The jersey is made from extremely lightweight proprietary fabrics that are fast drying with anti-bacterial treatment. Practical rear pockets with reinforced construction and breathable mesh side panels plus Rapha’s trademark classy design means that you will look super cool in the heat.

Check out Rapha’s online store at www.rapha.cc

The Body Shop’s new Red Musk fragrance is a wickedly bold scent with an attitude. This is Body Shop Musk Collection’s first unconventional no-flower scent featuring cruelty-free synthetic musk with notes of spicy pepper, cinnamon and tobacco. The result is a smouldering blend of spices that is simply irresistible. This red-hot fragrance is set to heat things up with its Eau de Parfum and Perfume Oil. Both are now available at all The Body Shop Outlets.

The Body ShopGrd Flr, The Mall, Gadong, Brunei DarussalamTel: (673) 245 0339www.thebodyshop.com

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More than your average pedometer, the Polar Loop is a 24-Hour activity tracker that serves as a fitness instructor in a bracelet. This smart bracelet is equipped with Bluetooth and has a mobile app that is compatible with both IOS and Android systems, helping you track your daily progress and calorie intake. It also tracks your sleeping hours and features an Activity Guide to help you reach your goal, track your training progress and even remind you to move every hour if you’re getting too complacent in your office chair. So strap one on, take the stairs instead of the elevator or go for a run instead of watching television and let Polar Loop keep you active.

Available exclusively at all Fitness Concept Stores around Sarawak and Malaysia. Visit www.fitnessconcept.com.my for more details.

During and after a run, you’d be glad to have one of these on. Compression socks help to improve your running performance and post-run recovery by applying consistent compression to the calf, increasing the flow of oxygen-rich blood and maintaining overall leg health. CEP compression socks have been medically tuned to ensure proper compression on the calf and ankle, giving you just the right support you need. And with its range of eye-catching colours, you will feel and look good too.

Where to get it:

Performance SportzGround Floor, Likas Golf Driving RangeKota Kinabalu, SabahTel: (6088) 212268www.performancesportz.com

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A year ago when Patricia and Adrenne went on a quest to find organic products to use on their children, they realised that the products on the market either contained a lot of harmful chemicals or if they were all natural, were not affordable

to them. Deciding right then not to depend on store-bought products, these two cousins started making their own and The Natural Bar was born.

The Natural Bar is a line of reasonably priced natural products that include balms, body oils, moisturisers, scrubs and even a handy insect-repelling balm. Each one is purely handmade with natural ingredients like organic shea and cocoa butter, unrefined

beeswax and organic coconut oil - which are good for users with eczema and sensitive skin. The Natural Bar products are safe for you

and your loved ones and here’s an added bonus - they smell terrific!

For more information on The Natural Bar, contact:

(SAMO Furniture) Unit 27, Blk D, Lim Eng Ming Building, Kiulap, Brunei DarussalamTel: (673) 884 2488 / 874 5556Instagram: @thenaturalbar

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Follow the Fitness Frenzy

Choosing the right fitness programme for yourself nowadays so is easy. There are more and more fitness trends popping up with fun, challenging and addictive workouts in supportive environments

that will help you get fit, stay fit and keep you going back for more.

Curious about what kind of fitness trends are happening around Borneo? The BiG team laced up their sneakers and

hit some workout studios (and the countryside!) to find out what is getting people hot and sweaty these days.

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Feeling sluggish and envying all the body-beautiful people power-walking out of fitness clubs? Well envy no more because you can be one of them too. Getting fit and healthy takes effort. You can’t pop in a pill then sit on the couch and wait for good health to be released into your bloodstream. If you want to get fit, you have to exercise and you have to do it regularly, not only when there’s a full moon. Work towards a healthy body and healthy mind, and the beauty will exude from within. When you feel good, you will look good. Let the BiG team show you where the hip and fit crowd is working out so you can join in and get a slice of that good-feeling pie too!

What it is Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art combining elements of combat, music, acrobatics and dance. Recognised as the national sport of Brazil since 1954, Capoeira is an integral part of Brazilian culture and is actively promoted through school programs, national and university tournaments and shows.

What to expect Workshops cover basic Capoeira movements and sequences. As a holistic discipline that touches on elements of art, combat, music, this art form is easily adapted to each individual’s strengths and goals.

Thumbs-up factor Capoeira is a multi-faceted sport and art form that promotes strength, coordination, flexibility, mental focus and creativity. Capoeira’s basic stance, the ginga (pronounced jeeng-ga), activates the whole body and builds strong back and core muscles.

Newbie tip In the beginning, movements are slow and purposeful as the body learns to move with the music and rhythm. Strength, agility and confidence are built over time and participants can find themselves moving fluidly through sequences they never thought they could before.

Where This is still rather new in Brunei and the workshops move about town. To join a class, contact by e-mail: [email protected] or follow their posts on Instagram #capoeirabrunei

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Thumbs-up factor Fun and easy-to-pick-up moves coupled with cool music makes this totally enjoyable and doesn’t feel like a workout at all.

Newbie tip New steps may be confusing in the beginning but once you get the hang of it, you can make it more fun by adding your own flair and strut your stuff!

Where Dojo StudioUnit 21&22, Delima Square, BerakasBandar Seri BegawanTel: (673) 868 0484

What it is A new group fitness program that is rapidly spreading across the globe. The movements are done to music but it’s not exactly a dance workout. Participants ‘draw’ letters and numbers with their feet while moving in rhythm to music. Their philosophy is, ‘If you can move and you can spell, you can do Bokwa’.

What to expect You will learn the basic steps that are structured as letters and numbers. There is no step counting so you will have to just feel the music and move freely with it. There’s no choreography, just follow the instructor’s steps during the session. The best part of Bokwa is that’s it is done to popular music that’s energizing and addictive.

What it is Boot camp is a group physical training program designed to build strength and fitness through a variation of moderate to intense interval training over a 45-minute to one-hour session. Boot camp may be conducted outdoors.

What to expect Sessions start with stretching and running, followed by a wide variety of interval training including lifting weights/ objects, pushups, situps, squats, burpees, plyometrics and various types of intense routines.

What it is Cross fit is a strength and conditioning

program incorporating constantly varied high-intensity movements

and challenging workouts. Workouts incorporate weightlifting, plyometrics,

powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman and more.

What to expect Workouts known as WOD or ‘workout of the day’ is posted on the board for

everyone to follow and work out within a time frame. You’ll get to use equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, gymnastic rings, jump ropes, kettlebells, medicine

balls, pylo boxes, resistance bands, rowers and various objects. Each day the workout will test a different part of your functional

strength or conditioning with a goal of building a strong and resilient body.

Thumbs-up factor Every muscle group is engaged and

utilized, giving a well-rounded workout of the body with the aim of improving

endurance, stamina, power, speed, coordination, agility and balance.

Newbie tip There’s one workout each day but it is scalable based on your skill. Though you can scale the load and intensity,

recognize your own physical capabilities and bear in mind your limitations while attempting the exercises.

Where Get Fit Cross Fit

Lot 19990, Grd Flr, Taman AlamSpg 29, Jln TelanaiKg Beribi, Gadong

Bandar Seri BegawanE-mail: [email protected]

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The idea is that everyone involved works at their own pace as they team up and work towards one goal, either in pairs or small teams. Sessions usually finish with stretching.

Thumbs-up factor Many of the exercises using weights and/or body weight are used to help lose body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, increase strength and help people get into a routine of regular exercise.

Newbie tip They offer a free trial for first timers. If a participant cannot cope then they will advise personal training as an option. They also have advanced and intermediate high, low and moderate fitness classes.

Where Classic Bootcamp (B) Sdn BhdUnit 9&10, 1st Flr, Telanai AvenueSpg 175, Kg TelanaiBandar Seri BegawanTel: (673) 720 9800/(673) 822 8017 or email: [email protected]

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Located 50km away from the capital are two famous tourist attractions at the Bau region: the Wind Cave and the Fairy Cave, two breathtaking and picturesque limestone caves.

The Fairy Cave is so named because of the stalagmite structure at the entrance that resembles a Chinese deity. Inside the cave, photographic opportunities abound: the shadowy darkness of the cave is greatly contrasted by the light that enters it, highlighting the rich green moss around and the grey and brown colours of the cave walls.

If you’re not here to explore the caves, then there’s only one other reason why you should be at the Fairy Cave: to climb its walls.

The Fairy Cave might only sound like a pretty cave to visit, but it is well-known to locals and rock-climbing enthusiasts as the best climbing area in Sarawak and one of the best in Borneo and Southeast Asia. Located within Gunung Sireh, there are eight climbing walls here: the Stage Wall, the Orchid Wall, the Paw Wall, the Tiger Wall, the Staircase Wall, the Fairy Cave Wall, the Nepenthes Wall and the famous Batman Wall.

At the Fairy Cave, there are walls that anyone and everyone can climb - including children. For absolute beginners, there are a number of places to put up an abseil line - an

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ideal way to train progressively and build up enough confidence to go on longer runs.

The most challenging wall is the Batman Wall – so named because of the ‘Batman’ start that is required from the lip of the wall where the climber is hauled up to the lip of the roof to start the climb. The Batman Wall also differs from the other walls in the area because of the overhangs that need a lot of upper body strength while not requiring precision footwork and the chimneys and pillars in the rock

formations are unique too. There is a row of stalactite that keeps both rain and sun off the wall making this wall climbable in any weather condition. The Batman Wall, considered one of the most challenging to climb in Borneo, is graded between 6A to 7C.

Fairy Cave is also the venue for the annual ‘Rock On’ climbing festival where climbers from all over the world would come to the Bau Region to scale the Fairy Cave walls.


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How Rock Climbing is Good for Your Body and MindRock climbing is a great form of exercise Completing a route relies on physical factors including upper body strength, intricate footwork, lower body strength and lean muscle mass. A one-hour climb session burns well over 700 calories.

It boosts brain function The way to the top is not as direct as you think - climbing up a route demands body awareness and problem-solving skills, and takes a focused mind to work out where to grab and where to step.

It reduces stress. It has been proven that exercise reduces stress by increasing levels of norepinephrine - a chemical that balances our brains’ response to stress. But climbing itself has an added advantage: climbers who are absorbed in the activity can create a sense of euphoria and even block pain.

It instils valuable life skills Rock climbing is a very empowering sport. Mentally, it teaches you focus, balance and determination. No climber is a stranger to overcoming challenges.

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Rock climbing in Sarawak began in 1997, when Eunice and Malcolm Jitam along with a group of climbers from Australia bolted walls at the Royal Mulu Resort. The following year, the group bolted the Batman wall at the Fairy Cave. Malcolm runs Base Adventure Management, a company that provides training, equipment and guidance for anyone interested in climbing the Fairy Cave walls.

To find out more about rock climbing at the Fairy Cave, contact Base Adventure Management:

T: (6012) 888 6460E: [email protected]

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A trend that is gaining traction in Sabah is outdoor sports. Sabah’s wild and rugged countryside is the perfect training ground for a variety of challenging outdoor activities. Events such as The Most Beautiful Thing (an ultra-trail race that goes up to 100km) and most recently, the Ranauthlon (a moderate trail run up to 21km through a tea plantation) has inspired more runners to trade in the indoor treadmill for the great outdoors.

Robert and Paula Blake could not be more supportive of this growing trend. Expatriates living in Sabah and regular trail runners themselves, Robert, 65 and Paula, 62, competed in both the super tough Mt Kinabalu Climbathon and the Ranauthlon in a span of just six days. “I think we were just nuts, “ quips Robert.

Trying out something new is always exciting and it is what keeps the motivation level up. Sisters Jennifer and Georgina Jinu, and Hana Sue Harun have done numerous marathons and even a couple of 100km ultra trail races.

A Fit CommunityBeing fit and healthy is a choice you make. And it’s not all about age or gender. Choosing the right exercise that will keep you motivated and excited each time you put on your training kit and step out the door is a huge factor.

They took it a step further and recently teamed up with a few friends to complete the arduous Viper Challenge, dubbed Asia’s toughest obstacle event, in Kuala Lumpur. Even though they were more accustomed to running road and trail races, it was an outdoor challenge they could not turn down. The opportunity to push the limits of one’s physical and mental strength is tempting and Sabah is waking up to this

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rising need for more local races. The Borneo International Marathon, Sabah Adventure Challenge, Mt Kinabalu Climbathon and The Most Beautiful Thing are now the mainstays on every hard-core fitness enthusiast’s competition calendar and every year, you see more and more new faces turning up. It’s fantastic to see how Sabah’s natural landscape is engaging more people to exercise outdoors and build up a community of recreational and competitive fitness buffs.

But if the outdoors is not your cup of tea, you can challenge yourself by picking up a new indoor pursuit.

Nova Renata took up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), a combat sport and a type of ground-based martial art that emphasizes the use of leverage, momentum and techniques over strength and power. BJJ has its roots in Kodokan Judo and although its called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it was actually founded by Mitsuyo Maeda, a Newaza (groundwork Judo) expert from Japan.

“When I started, I couldn’t do one single push up but over time, BJJ training has improved my overall strength greatly,” says Nova. “I also believe that Jiu-Jitsu is not just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. I have met great friends, adopted

a healthier lifestyle and gained a brighter outlook in life as a whole. It’s amazing!”

Nova was more interested in promoting BJJ to other women and empowering them through the sport than competing in the sport itself so she started an all-female BJJ class. The first batch of women BJJ exponents is already outshining Nova and she couldn’t be more proud.

“Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone - young, old, male, female, lean or heavy - and I believe everyone should give it a try.”

Getting into fitness, whether it’s outdoors or indoors, can be intimidating for some people especially if they’re trying to keep up with the latest trends in exercise regimes, shoes, apparel and fancy gadgets but remember this - the great outdoors is free, there is no fashion police around and there is no pressure to win an Olympic medal, so just get on with it!

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BOB SUFRIZALType of cyclisT: Road bike cyclistcurrenT ride: Cervelo and Cannondale

Bob manages the Belait Cycling Club comprising competitive cyclists who regularly compete in local races. He and his team also organise the annual Belait Bicycle Club race – a hugely successful race that takes groups of cyclists on a scenic route through the streets of Belait. The next race is tentatively scheduled for June and that covers 230km from Lumut to Rasau.

As for himself, Bob’s favourite cycling route starts from the Lumut Bypass to Kuala Belait, where the road conditions are good and the road shoulder wide enough. He never cycles without a helmet, that, he says, is the most essential accessory for cycling on the road.

Any Advice To Aspiring cyclisTs?

“Plan on the type of cycling that you want to take up and start from there. Never rush in purchasing expensive bikes and never expect to be super fast straight away!”

JOHAN ANNUARType of cyclisT: Freerider / Downhill

Johan has always been an extreme sports enthusiast and considers himself an aggressive cyclist. He rides once a week, usually at the bike trail that he and his friends made at the Berakast Forest Reserve. Typically, he cycles a distance of about 800 meters with more than 10 obstacles to clear at a break-neck speed. On a good day, he can complete the route in less than 3 minutes!

Johan and his group have cycled around Malaysia. They have been to Mount Kiara –

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one of the best bike trails in Malaysia, the world-class Putra Jaya Extreme Bike Park, Penang Bukit Bendera and the fast and obstacle-ridden trail at Mount Erskine in Penang. From his travels, Johan learns from other trail experts how to build trails and obstacles so as to ensure that the bike trails in Brunei have similar standards and challenges.

For anyone wishing to take up the sport, Johan advises using nothing less than full safety gear: a full face helmet, goggles, full finger gloves, knee guards and a neck brace. As is true with all extreme sports, a cyclist must prioritise his safety.

Any Advice To Aspiring cyclisTs?

“Everybody can do this sport – all you need is a bicycle, a good helmet and the right guidance.”

Where Cycling Takes YouWhether it’s for sports, charity, fitness, recreation or an environmental choice, the BiG team bravely dons Lycra shorts and hits the road to visit a bike shop in Belait, learn more about cycling sporting events, talk to a few local cyclists and check out the adventurous trails at the Berakast Forest Reserve.

JOHN LIMType of cyclisT: Mountain bikercurrenT ride: Lapierre Zesty AM 327, a 150mm travel full-suspension mountain bike

John is an active cyclist – cycling two to three times a week at an average of 30-40km per ride (and longer on the weekends). He bikes with friends for pleasure and health, preferably off the beaten track.

His favourite routes include the Berakas Forest Reserve for short trails and for longer rides, he does a route mixing road and trail from the Bio-Innovation Corridor to Empire Hotel and back to Berakas Forest Reserve via Tungku Beach. He also does climbs and downhills on trails from Jangsak to


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Geotrax Bike ShopSince Geotrax first opened its doors to the local cycling community in October 2011,

its business has been growing. Currently the shop offers road and mountain bikes as well as

cycling accessories and it plans to start selling recreational,

folded and cyclo-cross bikes in the near future.

Bicycle brands currently available at the Geotrax

include: S-Works, Cervelo, Cannondale

and Giant

Contact or visit the Geotrax showroom at:

No. 13A, Jln Pantai Liang, BelaitTel: (673) 886 7568

Check out these other bicycle shops in Brunei:

Triple Star EnterpriseA6, Setia Kenangan Complex

Kg KiulapBandar Seri Begawan

Tel: (673) 223 1628

Awang Tum Tum CyclesJalan Jerudong, BG3122

Tel: (673) 899 3659

Bicycles for rent:If you want to explore

the gorgeous landscaped surroundings of The Empire Hotel & Country Club, what

better way than to use a bike? The Empire rents bicycles out to their in-house guests to use within the resort area at a rate of B$8 per adult and B$5 per

child for one hour. Call (673) 241 8888 for more details.

Jerudong. He hopes to one day take his bike up the National Park in Kota Kinabalu and is currently planning a ride to Melilas and Sukang in Kuala Belait in the near future.

Above all else, John is a safe rider. He advises to never go without a good fitting helmet, protective padding for rough downhill rides, a good pair of cycling shorts, spare tubes and tools for minor repairs and a phone for emergencies.

Advice to Aspiring cyclists?

“Ride responsibly. Wear safety equipment. Be visible. Go with the flow of the traffic. Ride defensively and be mindful of cars popping out of junctions. You will enjoy cycling better if you get a bike that is properly sized and fitted to you. And if you’re looking to ride trails, don’t try to ride alone. Falls and slips do happen, so make sure you go with someone more experienced to show you the ropes.”

JUNAIDI BAHRUMtype of cyclist: Off-terrain and road cyclistcurrent ride: Saetta 27.5

hardtail for mountain trails; Specialised Allez SL alloy for road cycling

Junaidi is a self-professed MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra) except that he is only 32. He rides at least four times a week, usually on a route that takes him from the Brunei National Stadium to Kampong Rimba and then to UBD, but on weekends he enjoys a nice, long easy route from Shahbandar to Tutong. He was a member of the team that took part in the Ride for Sight last year and hopes to do a Brunei – Kota Kinabalu route sometime this year with a few off-terrain cyclists.

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“Put on that tight shirt, let your tummy out and have fun! Cycling is not about who’s the fastest or who has the best accessories – it’s the fun of having the wind in your face, the different perspective you have on your bike that you wouldn’t have in your car, the satisfaction of just powering through with two legs pedaling and the friends you make on your journeys! “

SOFIAN THANItype of cyclist: Competitive and adventurouscurrent ride: Anything with

2 wheels and human power

Sofian is in it to win it. Always challenging himself, he regularly takes part in local and regional races, and he has won races with his local cycling team G530. He has taken part in races in Miri, Kuching and Singapore. He also competes annually at the Inter-Ministry Sports event, representing the Ministry of Education. Sofian used to cycle for fun in his younger days but only just got back on the saddle again in 2008 in a bid to stay healthy. He lost 30 kg in two years and has not stopped cycling since.

His favourite off-road cycling routes include the McFarm Trail, Sungai Bason/Bukit Ambuk Trail and the trail at the Berakas Forest Reserve. On road, he likes to take the route beginning at the National Stadium to the Empire Hotel and back again.


“Keep on riding and stay safe!”


Pedaling to Work It makes perfect sense. Instead of driving back and forth to work every day – spending money on gas, increasing your stress levels and contributing to air and noise pollution – why not put your leg muscles to use and pedal to the office? You get to burn some calories, get an energy boost, whizz by traffic jams and get to work on time (or early!).

The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awg Haji Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, sets a sterling example to the citizens of Brunei by commuting to his office by bicycle. Pehin Hj Yahya, who is 60 years of age, was kind enough to share with us just why he prefers to cycle than drive to work.

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Berakas Forest Reserve - Everybody’s Bike TrailThere’s more to building a bike trail than just moving around rocks and dirt. A lot of hard work goes into the implementation of a bike trail, both logistical and physical. The bike trails that you ride on are usually the result of collaboration and careful, diligent planning to factor in environmental and geographical concerns to serve the needs of multiple users and groups. Point of the matter is: if you’re enjoying a good bike trail, there’s probably someone you’ll have to thank for that.

If you’ve ridden the trail at the Berakas Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpanan Berakas (HSB), then you should be tipping your hat to Johan Annuar and his group of friends.

Johan: “ A lot of work is involved in making a trail. An obstacle will take around 1-2 weeks to complete, depending on the size, the condition of the soil and the raw materials we can utilise around us (we usually use fallen trees), not to mention the weather conditions. We started building our first small obstacle course in HSB in 2010, but since then we’ve added bigger and better obstacles – in trying to keep up with the bike trail standards from other countries. We have many things to put into consideration: things like alternative routes for riders and hikers, the safety of the riders, and since HSB is a reserve forest, we ensure that the trails and obstacles do not intrude into areas we shouldn’t disturb.

Thankfully, we have help from the government and private sectors for racing events. Companies such as Malar Setia sponsors the races and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports assists in building obstacles. They also conduct local and international races here.

However, the building and maintenance of all obstacles and tracks is a collective effort from all the riders. If we want to ride, then we have to build!

How oftendo you cycle

to work?

Every day.

How far do you cycle?

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from work.

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Cycling to work offers me freedom to go anywhere and to enjoy the sight, sound and

smell of the surrounding areas. I want the public to be more

receptive to the idea of cycling to work or to any destination

in Brunei.

At the Berakas Forest Reserve, we have trails for every kind of cyclist. Everybody is welcome to ride here.”

The trail at the Berakas Forest Reserve is open 7 days a week and closes at 6.30pm daily. Entrance is free for anyone who wishes to ride here.


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The governing body for all things to do with cycling in Brunei, the Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation has a lot on their plate. Formed in 1986, the federation works towards maintaining and gradually upgrading the entire toolkit of the cycling industry in Brunei, which includes organising and coordinating races at international, regional and domestic levels, encouraging local riders to participate in these races, organising training activities, producing potential national athletes and at the same time, governing all cycling associations and clubs in Brunei.

For races in Brunei, the rule is simple: no license, no racing. All cyclists in Brunei are expected to register with the federation to get a license before they compete for any national series events.

There are usually five national series and five mountain bike races in a year (subject to change). The federation is hoping to organise an International Mountain Bike competition and to participate in the ASEAN Mountain Bike competition in 2015. The biggest cycling competition in Brunei was the Tour de Brunei last held in 2012 and the federation is hoping to run it again in 2015.

“One thing about cycling,” said Omar Ali Hj Ibrahim, Secretary General of the federation, “is that it can really promote Brunei. No other sport covers the country like Tour de Brunei.”

Learn more about the Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation and keep track of racing events domestically, regionally and internationally at www.bruneicycling.org.

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The Sabah Trail Seekers is a fun bunch. Meet Symus Dimok, one of the members who gleefully comes up with taglines like ‘we are loving every wonderful horrible minute of this’ while others chip in with quotes like ‘if the bones not showing, just keep going’ and ‘the only things that suck are the leeches’. Symus did his first long distance trail run in 2013 on the 24km track from Kibambangan to Terian which is part of the historic Salt Route linking Penampang to Tambunan district in the interior. Muscle cramps, numerous rest stops, rolled ankles and 12 hours later, Symus ended his epic introduction to trail running on a walking stick. Perhaps this experience and his sense of humour inspire him to come up with such creative taglines and keep him going back for more.

Sabah Trail Seekers was formed just over year ago and it has built a solid base of keen trail runners. Like Symus, many had to go through aches and pains to overcome that first hurdle but once that was over, the real satisfaction of trail running became more apparent. Eric Seidlitz, one of the group founders says, “The jungle trails feature some spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and even the sea, and they take the runners across rivers, sometimes by suspension bridge. But we’re never alone on

Sabah’s Trail SeekersText: Pamela Fletcher

those trails as we have many leeches that come along for the ride!”

If you’re not too fond of leeches, you can try the roads from Kiansom to Kokol Hill. These aren’t exactly trails but the roads do have significant inclines and are good for building up leg muscles. Hit the hills early and on a clear day, you will be rewarded with stunning views of Mt Kinabalu at sunrise.

The group also organises races for its members and those interested to cut their teeth on trail running. Forget about high registration fees and sponsored goodie bags, these are backyard races with minimal entrance fees that go into a pool to be shared amongst the winners. Volunteers man checkpoints, pick up rubbish along the route, share their snacks with you and pat you on the back for a race well run.

Members of the Sabah Trail Seekers treat each other like family. They watch your back, ignore your pitiful whining and egg you on till you cross, crawl or roll over the finish line.

So if you’re ready to hit the trails of Sabah, give Sabah Trail Seekers a buzz at [email protected]

Trail running is definitely on the rise in Sabah. From the popular Tun Fuad Stephens Park near the city with its short hill tracks to long forest trails winding through the hilly ranges of the Penampang district, you will see familiar faces trudging up and down with smiles and grimaces all over their faces. These are the Sabah Trail Seekers and pain is their game. Seriously.

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India’s blues band, Soulmate, captivated

the crowd with their performance that

featured vintage-styled electric soul blues and showed off some slick guitar picking and the powerful voice of their lead singer Tipriti.

A DJ gig was featured for the first time this year. Crowned as ‘Malaysia DJ Champion’ for three consecutive years, DJ RoundHead spun his array of music during the break between performances

on both nights and got the crowd moving.

The idea behind the festival was to address

the low peak season of tourist arrivals in the Northern region of Sarawak in October. The event successfully attracted visitors from Brunei, Sabah, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the other regions. Visitors to the Asia Music Festival were not just treated to the live bands and the carnival atmosphere, there were also festival memorabilia, local handicrafts and tattoo booths that provided some side interests. It looks like The Asia Music Festival is set to become another iconic event in Sarawak after the success of the Rainforest World Music Festival held in Kuching and Miri’s other music event, the Borneo Jazz Festival.

THE second edition of the Asia Music Festival 2014 provided an extraordinary weekend of live music from the Asian region. The event was spread over two days (October 3 and 4) against the stunning backdrop of the Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club, Miri and there was top-notch entertainment throughout with an energetic crowd, fun fringe sideline events and great food.

Live music was provided by a mixed genre of musicians playing rock, pop, hip-hop, blues and reggae music, giving this festival its own unique flavor. The organiser, Sarawak Tourism Board, raised the bar this time with a superb line-up that included DrumCall (Sarawak), PISCO (Taiwan), Masia One (Singapore), Pancake 80 (Philippines), Salammusik (Malaysia), Misaluvi & Motion Family (Miri), SoulMate (India), Restrospect (Thailand), Mad August (Malaysia) and Ras Muhammad (Indonesia).

Reggae acts from Salammusik, Ras Muhammad and Masia One dominated the scenes during the two-day festival with their addictive rhythms and sing-along lyrics. To the surprise of the audience, all three reggae performers collaborated for a finale on the second night to perform Bob Marley’s popular song ‘Get up Stand Up’.

The beat went on and the audience let their hair down to some high octane tunes by the rock and alternative bands Mad August, Pancake 80, PISCO and Restrospect.


200 steps up the steel ladders to the very top of the canopy bridge. This was no time to worry about fear of heights even though the top of the canopy walk is 40 meters above the ground. The brave soul would be rewarded with a wondrous 360-degree view of the national park and beyond. For birders, it was a treasure trove as they spotted a number of endemic birds in the treetops. But for the casual observer, like myself, it was enough just to be able to witness the amazing view.

The teams from Hong Kong, India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand covered a total of 1000 kilometers of rainforest, coastal regions, freshwater swamps, lowland forests and mountain ranges of Borneo by the end of the week-long race. Dr Jethva Bharatkumar of the Gujarat Birdwatchers Club in India had this to say about the experience, “It was so enjoyable to meet the international clubs of birders participating in this race. Our experience at Temburong, the boat rides, the canopy walk, all these are lifetime memories. And of course, we were able to see birds like the rhinoceros hornbills, owls and falcons, here at the Ulu Temburong National Park. What you have here in Brunei is such a pristine rainforest and after travelling around Borneo I believe it really is the very best of any rainforest that we have ever seen.”

The Wild Bird Society of Japan won the overall champion of the 2nd Borneo Bird Race with a total of 160 bird species and 18 endemic bird species spotted throughout Borneo. Of the 160 bird species, 92 were found in Brunei.

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An Unforgettable Birding ExperienceText: Intan Abu Daniel

The 2nd Borneo Bird Race only just started its Brunei leg on October 1, 2014, but the travel-weary participants had already been on a birding rampage since the race started the week before. A group of 24 bird-watchers from 7 countries, along with 30 sponsors, media representatives and coordinators from host countries Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei started the race on September 24 in Kota Kinabalu at the Kinabalu Park and later at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan. The bird party moved on to the Borneo Highlands Resort in Kuching before finally arriving in Brunei.

The final leg of the bird race began bright and early in Brunei’s iconic water village, Kampong Ayer. Each team went their separate ways, either choosing to spot shore birds around the water village and the mangrove trees or going further upstream passed the Istana Nurul Iman.

The next segment took place at the Ulu Temburong National Park, an area only accessible by boat. It was an hour’s journey upriver through the deep mangroves before the teams were transferred by coach to the riverside where they boarded long boats that took them to the Ulu-Ulu Temburong Resort – an eco-lodge nestled by the river in the national park.

Armed with cameras with lens the length of an arm, the birders – known to sacrifice comfort and meal times to sight a bird – scattered out in various directions of the jungle. By this time, the day was overcast with a light smattering of rain but that did nothing to dampen the birders’ enthusiasm.

Many of the birders had been looking forward to sighting birds in the virtually untouched rainforest of the Ulu Temburong National Park. Borneo is home to over 622 species of birds – 49 are endemic to Borneo – and most of the birders were hoping to spot a ‘lifer’ (a first-ever sighting of a bird species by the observer) here.

Wayne Hsu of The Wild Birds in Taiwan, explained, “The challenge of bird-watching in the rainforest attracts many birders because it gives you the satisfaction of seeing these endemic species all in one site like hornbills, trogons, parrots and kingfishers. These are unique birds that birders from the Northern Hemisphere region don’t see every day.”

The final segment of the race began at the crack of dawn the following day. This time, the teams took the trail to the famous canopy walk - climbing 800 steps up the hill and another

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The Importance of Bird-WatchingNature-lovers of a feather flock together. Bird-watchers understand the importance of protecting the environment to keep birds flourishing. These days, birds face challenges to their existence from increased urbanization and unlawful wildlife trading, thus widening the network of bird-watchers will in turn broaden the support needed to protect birds and their nesting grounds.

One successful effort to spread awareness among the locals was the first ever Brunei Darussalam Bird Race, held on September 29 at the Tasek Lama Recreational Park. Armed with cameras and binoculars, 26 local birding enthusiasts raced against the clock to take as many photos of birds as possible in the area. Trophies went out to those who found and recorded the most bird species, 5 winners were awarded for the best photographs and one motivational prize was given to the race’s youngest contestant: 14-year-old Gan Ken Ji.

The goal of the race was to raise awareness of the importance of nature conservation in the country and also to promote bird-watching tourism in Brunei.

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Have You Seen This Bird?The mysterious Spectacled Flowerpecker has eluded birders and photographers for years. This rare bird was first sighted at the Borneo Rainforest Lodge at Danum Valley in Sabah in June 2009 by Richard Webster, a biologist from the University of Leeds in the UK, who published his account and first photographs of this new bird species. Since then, there have been no sightings of the bird.

On August 31, 2014, bird enthusiast and photographer Asmali Asli and his group, the Brunei Wildlife & Nature Photography Club, gathered for a birding session at the hills of Labi. One bird landed on a branch at eye level for just about ten seconds and before it took off, Asmali snapped a picture of it. It wasn’t until a few days later that Asmali realised it was the same bird that Richard Webster saw in 2009. Asmali’s picture is the second photographic evidence that this bird exists.

The Brunei Wildlife & Nature Photography Club invites any aspiring nature and photography enthusiast to join and become a member of the group. You can find out more about the club on Facebook under the profile name: Ali Photos.


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Raw and

Lovin’ ItImage: Ebi

The concept of eating raw food is certainly not a new one. It is said that humans ate raw food for millions of

years before they discovered fire. These days, there are a growing number

of people who are switching off their stoves and turning to a diet of uncooked

vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs and grains in their natural state.

To learn more about the Raw Food movement, BiG sits down with Mewsum Wong – founder of Raw Food Asia - who shares with us how a diet of raw food

has changed her life, for the better.

BiG: Can you describe your lifestyle and food philosophy?My lifestyle and food philosophy is dictated by the food I ingest as fuel. That nourishment is completely natural, unprocessed, unadulterated and is the kind of sustenance that man has evolved to eat over many millennia. I have shunned modern junk food to go back in time and start my evolutionary process again.

Thus, my lifestyle in a nutshell is organic. We should be chemical free and as natural as possible, just take a look at every other species on Earth. They eat what is raw and natural to them, I simply strive to do the same every day.

BiG: Please explain to us what your diet consists of? My diet is anything that grows and is edible. I’m among a growing cadre of people who are consciously living on entirely uncooked fare.

BiG: Tell us what made you decide to switch to this kind of lifestyle? I’ve always strived to be healthy, and to feel and look my best. I’ve tried fad diets that have come and gone over time but they have not worked for me. I came across eating naturally on the social media where I saw the incredible health results achieved by people who simply cut out processed foods and replaced them with natural foods. I’m now perfectly healthy, my acne has cleared up and my arthritis is non-existent.

BiG: Do you get bored with this limited selection? How do you mix things up? Boredom with natural foods is impossible as I’m constantly discovering new fruits,

BiG: Can a raw food diet be adopted on a short-term basis, like as a cleansing step or a detox? Or do you need to be doing it all the time in order to reap the benefits? The raw food diet can work wonders in just a few days to rid your body of toxins. I find that when people with health issues try it and reap rewards from it, they often continue with it or at least begin to advocate it to others. This is why the movement has gathered so much pace recently, it is because people are spreading the word.

BiG: How do you recommend transitioning to a raw food diet? People have spent their whole life eating processed, cooked foods so it will be challenging to change habits. Some may feel unwell from the experience. It’s important to learn what is going on at this initial stage and embrace it as a sign of something changing inside your body.

A good way to get nutrients flowing in the body is at breakfast: eliminate refined processed meals with nutrient-dense whole foods. Freshly extracted juices and smoothies will be more easily assimilated by the body than eating solid foods.

BiG: Do you miss the food you used to eat before adopting the raw food concept?I no longer eat to survive; I eat to thrive so I no longer miss the old dietary habits I once had. My body has adapted to the changes - cravings for chicken burgers have been replaced by cravings for durian! I relish the taste of fresh produce and the goodness I get from it. I always say “don’t count the calories, count the chemicals!”

vegetables, herbs and spices. Mixing and matching really is fun. Who needs Ribena when I can substitute it with a roselle and stevia chilled infusion?

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Real Food @ The Energy Kitchen

Occupying the ground floor of the Fitness Zone headquarters in Kiulap, The Energy Kitchen interior runs on the theme of green and natural. Wooden crates filled with fruits and vegetables adorn the

Vegetables are front and center in most of the dishes. The Superfood Salad in particular is a huge and satisfying bowl starring a number of greens such as edamame, roasted broccoli, avocado, cucumber, marunggai, sprouts and served with feta, toasted seeds and quinoa. The Vietnamese-style rolls are big and crunchy parcels of rolled-up vegetables complete with a spicy cashew sauce for added zing, and the Burrito Bowl has all the goodness of a burrito – just without a tortilla.

But healthy eating isn’t just about the salads. Other innovative dishes stand

front counter and bare light bulbs strung up on wooden beams give the feel of a trendy country kitchen-hipster café. Two large chalkboard listing the restaurant’s specials flank a chipboard with the Energy Kitchen logo which carries a marunggai (moringa oleifera) leaf – a highly nutritious plant which has joined the ranks of superfoods.

“What is Real Food @ The Energy Kitchen”? For a start, they serve real food that is minimally processed, using fresh ingredients that are, where possible, locally produced, all of which are grilled, steamed or baked – never deep-fried.

Who says healthy eating has to be boring? Ready to debunk the myth that healthy eating is bland or monotonous, The Energy Kitchen is here to change your perception of eating well by serving meals that are innovative, tasty and very healthy.

Text: Intan Abu Daniel | Images: Ebi


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I am a genuine ‘foodie’ in the truest sense of the word. A passionate lover of all edible

delights, it is this passion that fuels my dedication to share my culinary interests and

knowledge with the world. I first started cooking at the age of 15 and since then, it’s been a part of my DNA. I am always exploring recipes and

trying to recreate great dishes I’ve tasted.

Eating clean is a big part of my life. I have traveled to many places, eaten at a lot of

restaurants, and I have always wondered: why doesn’t Brunei have a healthy restaurant? It’s my mission to make it a part of every Bruneian’s

life – it’s never too late to start living healthy! I want to start an EAT SMART Revolution in Brunei. It’s going to require commitment,

dedication and patience, but our team is ready and prepared to take off.

The Energy Kitchen was born out of a love for food and the belief that real food should

fuel you. We want to make healthy eating easy, delicious and exciting to Brunei. We

have eight innovative and driven chefs in the kitchen, spearheaded by a very passionate chef

director who has spent a lot of time in the UK and USA exploring clean and healthy eating. The team has worked hard to craft a wide

range of nutritious meals with bold flavours. Wherever possible, everything on your plate is made from scratch – from our nut butter to our

homemade chilli sauce.

At the end of the day, our aim is to show Brunei that you can go for a healthy makan that is simple, innovative, tasty and good for you. Remember:

it’s not about eating less, it’s about eating right. At The Energy Kitchen, we make healthy food easy, not hard. And when we give you our

food, we give you our heart.

out like the hearty Roast Pumpkin Soup, Salmon Soba

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broccoli) and the very popular, The Energy Burger - juicy grilled herbed chicken breast topped with caramelized onions and beetroot pickle sandwiched between two whole wheat buns and served with sweet potato wedges – a huge, satisfying and scrumptious meal.

For beverages, the menu gives you a comprehensive choice of slow-pressed juices and smoothies, as well as conventional coffee and tea options. Try their 9oz size bottles juices such as the detoxifying Cleanse!, the refreshing Burst!, and Supergreens - a health boost in a bottle comprising spinach, pak choi, marunggai, green apple and lemon.

Brunei has been taking positive steps towards promoting the benefits of healthy eating to the public. Even though there is still a regrettable lack of healthy options when it comes to dining out, The Energy Kitchen has made a timely entrance. Finally, here is a place where you can literally have your (flourless and dairy-free) cake and eat it too.

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The Canopy Walk in Ulu Temburong National Park. It’s really wonderful to be able to look out over the rainforest that is pristine and unchanged in a thousand years as the sun comes up.

My personal favourite spot in Brunei is the playground at Muara Beach because it reminds me of the times I had picnics with my family while playing in the sand as a child.

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LIYANA YUS | Actress, Singer

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Brunei celebrates its 31st National Day on February 23rd and to commemorate this occasion, we ask you:

I’d have to say that my favourite spot in Brunei is the BSB Waterfront. It’s the perfect balance of historic, modern and natural elements surrounding you in 360 degrees. From Kampong Ayer, the old shop lots, the modern buildings to the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the museums that represent Brunei’s proud historic and cultural values flanking the boardwalk, walking along the Waterfront makes me feel proud to be Bruneian.

Tasek Lama Recreational Park is my favorite place for two reasons: 1. It has been my regular escape for running since I first arrived in Brunei. When you enter these beautiful Borneo jungles and spend time going through them you will experience a vast amount of wildlife and sounds, you then realise how unique and special it is. 2. Tasek Lama is the first place in Brunei my children experienced the Borneo jungle and they have been walking these jungles with me for the past four years.

Meragang Beach. A great place to connect with nature and it’s always best to pay a visit before sunrise and appreciate the beauty of what Brunei has to offer. There is also less pollution and rubbish in comparison to the other beaches in Brunei.

I would say the Ulu-Ulu Resort at the Ulu Temburong National Park. I was there a few years back with my wife and the place is breathtaking! The river is clean and the canopy walk is awesome. I plan on going back there again with my kids soon.

Tungku Beach. Whenever we think of beaches, we use words like ‘retreat’, ‘escape’, ‘blissful’ etcetera. Something very strange happens to ME when I look at the sea. It is always the overwhelming feeling of calm, wellbeing and oneness with the big blue expanse before me that is so magical! I love the South China Sea’s sunset in Brunei and now, if you’ll excuse me, I am off for a little sea view therapy on the beach… See ya!

The Secretariat Building. One of my early childhood memories is visiting my father at work in the early 1970s. He was a Senior Administrative Officer at the State Secretariat or SUK as it was known then and his office was next to the State Secretary’s in the Secretariat Building. My father would write arithmetic problems on pieces of paper and I will solve them while waiting for him.

Majestic mosques, nostalgic historic monuments, magnificent sunsets and rare endemic flora and fauna in our pristine rainforest and mangroves – this is

the Brunei Darussalam that we live in and at

the BiG office, we are thankful for the beautiful

sights that we as residents here are privy to.

where’s your favourite spot in Brunei?

A Special Place in My Heart

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BIBD Appreciates ALAF Supporters

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) has seen a successful year with their ALAF (Advocating Life-long Learning for an

Aspiring Future) program. The program, aimed at providing assistance to underprivileged and orphaned students through sponsorship of basic needs, educational items and welfare, as well as mentoring and counseling, has seen significant contributions in the past year, indicated through the progress, achievements and successes shown by the students under their care and observation.

On November 29, 2014, BIBD held an appreciation ceremony for the teachers and committee members of the BIBD ALAF 2014/2015 program at the Parkview Hotel in Kg Jerudong. The event was held to acknowledge the involvement and hard work of Student Welfare teachers from the Ministry of Education and Department of Islamic Studies in the ALAF program and in appreciation of their dedication toward the ALAF students.

BIBD Deputy Managing Director, Hjh Noraini binti Hj Sulaiman, commented in her speech, “I understand that as educators, you are faced with various challenges. However, with your extensive experience and skills, as well as a strong spirit and faith, In Sha Allah you will be able to overcome any obstacles and ordeals that come your way.”

The hard work of the ALAF task force, whose management and efficacy has been a key component in the success of ALAF thus far, was also acknowledged during the event. The bank also took the opportunity to congratulate ALAF students for their achievements in the PSR examination.

Certificates and tokens of appreciation were handed out to the individuals involved in the ALAF program from its inception, and monetary awards were given to students in the hope of encouraging them to attain further success in their studies.

The bank emphasised that in order to ensure sustainability of the ALAF program, a collaborated effort from all parties is crucial. With these collaborations, the bank hopes to align its initiative in supporting His Majesty’s 2035 vision of achieving a 100 percent level of education, bringing forth educated and highly skilled youths who will one day lead the country to greater success.

To further support the aspirations of this program and to enable students to pursue their education and dreams, the public is welcome to contribute to this cause by donating a minimum of B$1.01 via BIBD Online Banking, BIBD Mobile application, BIBD ATM machines or by using a BIBD standing instruction to pay into the ALAF account 1018181811.

01A group picture with personnel from BIBD, Ministry of Education, Department of Religious Studies and Ababil Resources (NGO)

02 L-R: Sheikh Haji Abdulkadir Abdullah, Haji Abdul Rahim bin Derus , Hjh Noraini Hj Sulaiman (Deputy Managing Director of BIBD), Hjh Rusita Haji Yahya and Hjh Nurul Akmal Hj Mohd Jaafar at the event

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A Better Race with a Cause

A Good Night for HEART

flagged off to start the race, the competitive crowd scrambled for the finish line.

At the end of the races, Dato Paduka Hj Bahrin Abdullah, Chairman of RB and Deputy Minister of Finance was on hand to present prizes to the winners. The aviation theme was further emphasized on the trophies and wing-shaped medals to represent the flights of RB. The ‘Corporate Team Challenge’ male and female categories were both won by the DST Group and they each took home a BiG Magazine-sponsored challenge trophy.

The Great Race is a great addition to the causes from RB’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Proceeds from The Great Race went to two worthy causes: the Brunei Paralympics and Green Brunei, for their Mangrove Rehabilitation Project along Sungai Damuan at Kampong Bengkurong.

The Royal Brunei (RB) Airlines inaugural charity run, The RB Great Race, took off with a bang on October 19th last year. The Royal Brunei (RB) Airlines management, staff and crew welcomed an incredible crowd of 3,500 men, women and children, all donning white T-shirts resembling a pilot’s uniform in line with the aviation theme of the day.

This unique charity race, held as part of Royal Brunei Airlines’ 40th Anniversary celebrations, consisted of seven categories to suit runners of all different levels – the ‘Long Haul 10km’ for male and female, the ‘Short Haul 5km’ for male and female, the ‘Happy Flight 3km’ and the ‘Corporate Team Challenge’ for male and female. The organisers added a fun twist to the ‘Long Haul 10km’ race, making it more challenging by adding obstacles for the runners to conquer. As soon as the Deputy Chairman of RB Dermot Mannion

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It was a big night for HEART (Humanitarian Emergency Aid Response Team). The first big scale charity event organized

by HEART, the Charity Night Cycle, Walk and Run 2014 event had a strong turnout of over 1,700 participants and raised over B$50,000 which would go towards the

underprivileged and patients who need assistance.

The event which took place from 7pm to 11pm on the evening of November 29th last year

around the Indoor Stadium consisted of three categories: the walk event with distances of 3 and

5 kilometers, a 10km run and a 30km cycle.

The guest of honour Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Awg Halbi bin Hj Mohd Yussof, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, was on hand to give out trophies and lucky draw prizes

sponsored by Panacom to the participants.

The guest of honour, along with Datin Paduka Hjh Adina binti Othman, Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth

and Sports, also participated in the 3km walk.

HEART is a non-profit organization founded by Paul Chiew in 2012. The group actively contributes their

time and energy to help the nation’s underprivileged and needy community. To learn more about HEART,

call (673) 875 0169 or visit their Facebook page: Humanitarian Emergency Aid Response Team -

HEART Volunteers Group.

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Fancy a Plate of Fish n’ Chips?

MARILYN CAFÉ

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In this issue, we go hunting for a dish of fried fish and fries, otherwise known as Fish n’ Chips, a menu staple that has found its way into many restaurants worldwide. In Brunei, the best plates of fish with chips are the ones that upholds the standards of Britain’s famous culinary export but at the same time managed to diverge ever so slightly from tradition: breaded instead of battered, sea bass instead of the typical haddock or cod. Whatever the style, our pick of restaurants serving fish and chips manage to excel at the basics: crispy batter, tender and flaky fish, creamy tartar sauce and crunchy fries – and maybe, just maybe, we can find some mushy peas to add to the dish!

At Marilyn, you can choose to have their hot favourite fish and chips with dory fish and coleslaw or their super-duper version with fresh snapper and fresh salad topped with their special pickled onions. Both are served with crinkly fries and their own-made tartar sauce that’s tangy and creamy. The snapper is dependent on availability as they are sourced fresh from the local market but on the lucky day that you do get to try their snapper fish and chips, you will be glad you ordered it because the fish is a generous chunk in crispy batter that’s good to the last bite.

Price: with fresh snapper – B$15 with dory fish – B$7.50

42, Jln Pretty, Kuala Belait

Tel: 333 3066

TASEK BRASSERIE @ RADISSON HOTEL

FISH & CO

At Tasek Brasserie of Radisson Hotel, even the simple Fish n’ Chips is elevated to gourmet class. Their version uses a big cut of sea bass fillet encased in a thin and crispy batter and it comes with shoestring fries and a bowl of tartar sauce. The combination of the flaky, tender fish with the fries and the tangy tartar sauce was a well-balanced treat on the senses. As a matter of fact, their tartar sauce was so good we wanted to bring it home to use as a sandwich spread.

Price: B$9.00

If there is a competition for best variety of fish and chips in a restaurant, Fish & Co will win hands down – two pages of its menu is dedicated to fish and chips only. At this well-known seafood franchise, you can try fish done in 10 different styles from all over the world but there is one that you should home in on - the confidently named, award-winning “The Best Fish & Chips in Town”. What makes this dish special is their choice of white fish instead of the traditional cod, that is coated in a light and crispy batter and topped with their signature lemon butter sauce. A big helping of seasoned thick-cut fries and a piquant tartar sauce rounds up the dish perfectly.

Price: B$8.95

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam Jalan Tasek, BS8211, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 224 4272

18 & 19, Grd Flr, Citis Square Kg. Jaya Setia, Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 239 2555

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MAMA WONG’S RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY

ROVANSIL RESTAURANT & CATERING

CASBAH LONDON KEBAB

There’s only one reason to go to Mama Wong’s – eat their famous fish and chips! They’re known for their speed in packing up a serving of fish and chips to go but if you have time, pull up a chair and enjoy your fish on the spot. Their menu features four different types of fish, each fried to golden perfection: Atlantic cod, hake, tenggiri and tropical black salmon. We opted for the hake that arrived at our table on a bed of thick-cut fries and a bowl of their homemade tartar sauce. It has all the signs of Fish n’ Chips greatness: moist and flaky fish, delicious fries (although regrettably not as crispy as we would like) and flavourful tartar sauce. Pay an additional B$3.50 for a bowl of mushy peas and that is as close to Britain’s culinary classic as we can get!

Price: B$10.95

One of the new kids on the Kg. Jaya Setia block, Rovansil offers a variety of seafood dishes on their menu so we expected the restaurant to know what to do with its fish. Thankfully, they did not disappoint. You can have the option of fish in batter or breaded – we chose the latter. One serving comes with two moist dory fillets encased in a crunchy and seasoned breaded exterior, a helping of tasty, though unremarkable, crinkle cut fries, tangy tartar sauce and a slice of lemon shaped like a mouse. The end result was so good we came back the next day to order another plate.

Price: B$9.90

Fish and chips might be the last thing you’d expect to find in a restaurant famed for its meaty kebabs but Casbah London Kebab’s fish and chips is a very popular dish here. Each serving has two large pieces of red snapper fillet covered in a crunchy batter with thick cut chips on the side and a dollop of creamy tartar sauce. The batter is crispy and uncomplicated which is a good thing as it makes the fish stand out. The fish, even though fried, was not as oily as some others, which is a huge win when it comes to dining on deep-fried goodness. The next time you wander over to Casbah, you might want to consider not ordering the kebab but the fish instead!

Price: B$8.30

B25, Grd Flr, Bangunan Habza Spg. 150, Kg Kiarong, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 726 3878

#36-38, 1st Flr, Citis Square Kg. Jaya Setia, Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 233 7129

#G2A, Grd Flr, Times Square Complex Kg. Jaya Setia, Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 234 3001


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First ImpressionsAn airconditioned ‘inside’ is matched by an alfresco ‘outside’. Tribal Stove aims to bring a slice of Bario - the Central Borneo Highlands - to Kuching. Photo walls in the interior, ethnic décor, mats, plain wooden furniture reinforce the concept.

FoodTribal - the staple is Bario Rice, known throughout Sarawak for its fragrance and flavour. Jungle and garden leaves form an important part of the cuisine, together with fish prepared in a number of ‘highland’ ways, chicken cooked in bamboo and the like. The menu is mainly captioned in Kelabit with translations or descriptions for the uninitiated. Tribal Stove serves no pork.

DrinksThere is a good selection of soft drinks and teas, together with equally traditional tribal rice wine.

First ImpressionsLocated in one of the older sections of the city with narrow streets and back lanes, Sri Latha is clean, airy and laid-back with that typical neighbourhood coffee shop kind of feel. It seems to be a favourite with local and foreign tourists.

FoodWe did brunch to sample a bit of their breakfast and lunch menu together. We had the tosai and coconut chutney, roti jala with grated coconut and sugar from the breakfast menu and from the lunch menu, we chose their popular banana leaf set. You can ask for your tosai to be crispier but I liked mine just the way it was. The chutney and curry was a bit mild but we added a side dish of mutton curry which was a definite highpoint – an aromatic and flavourful curry with tender meat, smooth on the palate and not too over-powering. You can have either plain rice or biryani with your banana

Tribal Stove Text and Images: Heidi Munan

10 Block H, Jalan Borneo (across the road from main entrance of Hilton Hotel), 93100 Kuching

Tel: (6082) 234 873 - restaurant, (6082) 413 313 - office

OPENING HOURS: 11.30am-10.30pm (Mon-Sat)

Sri Latha Curry HouseText and Images: Pamela Fletcher

No 28, Jln Bandaran, Bandar Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu

Tel: (6088) 253 669

Open Daily: 7am – 5pm

Verdict

Highland folks living in Kuching congregate here for a ‘slice of home’. For visitors, Tribal Stove is within easy walking distance of the major hotels if they wish to try something different once in a while. Dry-crumbled fish with pumpkin leaf anyone?

Verdict

Probably one of the most popular Indian restaurants in the city, its reputation for freshly cooked authentic Indian food is well deserved. Well-prepared, not too greasy and the flavours are nicely balanced. Top service and a really pleasant place for a quick roti and teh tarik, or a lip-smacking curry and banana leaf feast.

ServiceThe service is pleasant but depending on what is ordered the kitchen may take its time. There is an excellent buffet for those who are in a hurry.

PriceBy Kuching standards, on the high side. Lunch for 4 persons comes to RM 105 or so.

leaf set with sides of mutton, squid or chicken curry. The vegetables and pumpkin with mint and mango chutney were fresh and complemented the entire spread perfectly. Don’t forget to order their fried bitter gourd chips, it’s so good.

DrinksStandard coffee shop hot and cold drinks with their signature all-time favourite sweet and tangy mango lassi.

ServiceFast, friendly and very helpful in recommending the menu.

PriceWe averaged about RM15 per person for food and drinks which is not too heavy on the wallet.

First ImpressionsAnjung Saujana – the flagship and the latest restaurant of Royal Brunei Catering is a timely addition to Brunei International Airport’s newly renovated interiors – located on the first floor overlooking the arrival hall with a view of the spectacular Surau. There is a busy vibe in this chic restaurant brightly lit by a modern ceiling light with an overlapping circle pattern. A soothing colour scheme and tasteful décor give the restaurant a classy, timeless look.

Anjung Saujana & Cilantro’s Gourmet PatisserieText: Intan Abu Daniel, Images: Royal Brunei Catering

Departure Hall, Level One, Brunei International Airport, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: (673) 233 1853 / (673) 233 9207

OPEN DAILY 6.30am - 11pm

Just a couple of steps away beside the restaurant is the contemporary Cilantro’s Gourmet Patisserie, decked out like a classic gourmet French cafe offering a mouth-watering selection of desserts.

FoodLike its décor, the menu at Anjung Saujana is timeless, sticking to a variety of classic dishes. Asian Delights is the most comprehensive section of the menu, covering most of the culinary classics from Asia: Murtabak, Nasi Dulang Mandi, Laksa Lemak Anjung Saujana, Kashmiri Lamb, Pho Bo, Ayam Penyet, Thai Green Curry Chicken and the distinctly Bruneian Belutak Goreng. Such everyday home favourites are presented like works of art, making even chicken chop looked like an haute cuisine.

The sweet selections are equally delectable at Cilantro’s Gourmet Patisserie with its elegant collection of award-winning chocolate praline miniatures and a pleasing assortment of macarons, available along with fresh

Verdict

Anjung Saujana and Cilantro are certainly not just for travelers. With their good classic dishes, it is a fine place for a night out for those staying put in the country as well.

pastries, scrumptious muffins and mouth-watering cakes to choose from as well as savoury treats like curry puffs and chicken pies. Also available is a selection of Bruneians’ favourite cake, Kek Batik from Kak Ros – a popular brand of a traditional Malay cake, made to order for events or as gifts. However, their fresh oysters and a selection of international caviar remain the stand-out here.

DrinksA distinctive variety of gourmet coffee with unique concoctions like the Very Cherry Latte and Snickers Latte, and refreshing mocktails. But if you’re not feeling adventurous, you can still order a cup of the nation’s favourite drink, teh tarik or a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

ServiceService is warm and polished. Queries are handled efficiently in an informative manner.

PriceDepending on your choices, starters and soups are priced from B$5.50 onwards and main courses ranges from B$5.50 for a plain murtabak to B$38.50 for a flavourful marbled sirloin steak.


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A Night at the Playboy MansionText: Wan Zainal AbidinImages: Dorchester Collection

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terrace and soaking in the London vibe while capturing some of the best views of The Shard and The London Eye to post on my Instagram account, much to the envy of my friends. Of course one of the star attractions of my stay was having perfect steaks and salads created by the chefs at Cut, Wolfgang Puck’s debut restaurant in Europe. What makes this restaurant special is the constant flow of guests - from eccentrics and ladies-who-lunch to media darlings and starlets - who flock to this restaurant for its outstanding cuisine. While Cut offers some of the best dining experiences in London, The Dorchester offers some amazing cuisine from Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse and halal Cantonese options from China Tang. As a matter of fact, my host organized quite a few in-room meals for me from the Dorchester kitchens including the most scrumptious scones from The Promenade.

The Bar at 45 Park Lane, with its perfect setting, lavish Art Deco detailing and a sumptuous bar menu with Wolfgang Puck’s dishes that include mini kobe beef sliders and spicy tuna tartar cones, seems to be the favourite hangout of visiting scenesters who come in to indulge in pre-dinner cocktails and nightcaps. With so many offerings within this hotel, it is very easy to not want to venture out at all. But then the myriad designer boutiques just behind the hotel lining Mount Street are begging to be discovered.

45 PARK LANEMayfair, London W1K 1PN Tel: (44) 20 7493 4545

As a big fan of the Dorchester Collection, I’ve been longing to visit 45 Park Lane in Mayfair, formerly the site of the notorious Playboy Club, for a long time. This legendary gentry playground was reopened in September 2011 as The Dorchester Collection’s third outpost in the UK - after The Dorchester which is just steps away from it, and Coworth Park - bringing high class hospitality to Hugh Hefner’s former London haunt.

I arrived at 45 Park Lane on a sunny October afternoon and was immediately greeted by a dedicated host who guided me through the hotel and completed the check-in procedures in the comfort of my own suite. Each guest is assigned a host who looks after your every whim and fancy from arrival to departure - an experience that is usually associated with the finest private clubs.

Thierry Despont, the famous French designer who is responsible for the interiors of most of the hotels in the Dorchester Collection, has successfully infused a contemporary edge with an Art Deco design into this landmark building featuring distinctive aluminium fins that wrap around the exterior of every floor. The hotel is well-known for its dynamic art collection that includes paintings and unique prints by art luminaries such as Sir Peter Blake, Christian Furr, Brendan Neiland and Damien Hirst.

I was assigned the luxurious London Suite that has an adjoining living and dining room and a wraparound balcony. The suite is so big it occupies one corner of the sixth floor of this 45-room hotel. I spent most of my evenings having pre-dinner cocktails on the

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ANJUNG SAUJANA & CILANTRO’S GOURMET PATISSERIE Departure Hall, Lvl One, Brunei International Airport (673 233 1853)

BELLUNO CAFÉ #2 Blk C Kiarong Complex, Kg Kiarong (673 242 9010)

DANES CAFÉ (non-halal) #102, Bgn Batu Bersurat, Jln Batu Bersurat (673 242 8914)

FLAPJACK HOUSE #6 Spg 235 Jln Pasar Baru, Kg Kiarong (673 245 0987)

KITCHEN OF JASMINE BY ARANDA CAFÉ #17, Blk E, Atiya Complex, Spg 100, Jln Jerudong (673 899 7333)

PANCAKE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL #1 Tian & Chuan Building, Kg Kiulap (673 223 5250)

PRONTO BRUNEI 1st Flr Times Square Food Court, Kg Jaya Setia (673 723 8837)

HOME-GROWN TALENT FAVOURITE HOME BR ANDS

A.AYAM RESTAURANT Spg 122 Jln Bengkurong Masin Kg Masin, Bengkurong (673 265 2711)

AMANAH HARITH 683 Spg 681, Jln Jerudong (673 261 2140)

AMINAH ARIF 2 & 3 Blk B Grd Flr Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 223 6198) – Call for other branches

ARTHINI CAFÉ & CATERING 1 & 2 Bgn Assyirah Spg 11 Jln Haji Halus, Bunut (673 265 2699)

BABU’S KITCHEN C44 Blk C Grd Flr Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 245 7868)

CHOP JING CHEW 10 Spg 5 Jln Gadong, Kg Menglait (673 242 4132)

FAYZE JAYA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ 38, 39 & 40 BT Complex, Kg Jaya Setia (673 242 4385)

JESSAMINE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 26B Grd Flr Delima Jaya Complex, Berakas (673 234 1394)

KAKA RESTAURANT 2 & 3 Spg 100 Jln Jerudong (673 267 2333)

KAYU NASI KANDAR 2, 3 & 4A Blk B Spg 593-3, Beribi (673 265 3886)

MY FAVOUREAT RESTAURANT 9 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Munchit & Hjh Rapiah, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 9410)

NASI KATOK MAMA EXPRESS 3 Blk A Grd Flr Kompleks Madang, Madang (673 864 1681)

NYAMAN RESTAURANT A2 Grd Flr Seri Purnama Complex, Kg Kiulap (673 223 1788)

RESTORAN MAKAN & SOTO ROSMINI 1 Spg 15, Jln Gadong (673 871 9946)

RICE BOWL 72 T.C.Y Building, Batu Bersurat (673 853 0665)

ROVANSIL RESTAURANT 1st Flr Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 7129)

SERAIMAS RESTAURANT Grd Flr Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia (673 880 1109)

THE ENERGY KITCHEN Grd Flr Fitness Zone Kiulap (673 223 3323)

SAPPHIRA CAKE HOUSE 3 Grd Flr Seri Anigma, Kiulap (673 223 2021)

SELERA ALAM KITANI RESTAURANT & CATERING 24 & 25 Grd Flr Blk D Kg Delima Satu, Berakas (673 233 3733)

G S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Sri Aman Complex, Tutong (673 422 1882)

GOLDEN LEAF COFFEE HOUSE Blk 1 Grd Flr PAP Hjh Norain Building, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 0422)

GRATITUDE CAFÉ Grd Flr Serusop Complex, Kg Delima Satu (673 234 1123)

HADFA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Development Area Phase 4 Rimba Horticulture, Gadong (673 710 6168)

HAMBERLY HILLS CAFÉ Sumbangsih Corner Sumbangsih Mulia, Beribi (673 245 7126)

HOT POINT CAFÉ & RESTAURANT 101 1st Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 242 6719)

HOT POT KING STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT A12 & 13 Grd Flr Blk A Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 4548)

HUA HUA RESTAURANT B1 Urairah Complex, Kg Kiulap (673 222 7796)

I-CRAVE KOPITIAM Grd Flr iCentre, Kg Anggerek Desa (673 233 8282)

IMPIAN RASA RESTAURANT 5 Grd Flr Bgn Pg Hjh Rafeah (673 265 3858)

JADE CRYSTAL KOPITIAM & CAFÉ 25 Grd Flr & 1st Flr Blk D Madang Complex, Berakas (673 233 6238)

KIMBALL RESTAURANT & CATERING 24-28 1st Flr Blk C Complex Muhibbah, Kg Menglait (673 242 0976)

LAMEE RESTAURANT 10 Grd Flr Blk C Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 243 0113)

LAGUNA DUA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 31 Grd Flr Airport Mall, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 6219)

LEE LOI FATT 4 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Gadong (673 223 6432) – Call for other branches

SEASONS RESTAURANT Lvl 2 The Centrepoint, Gadong (673 242 2291)

SERIKANDI 18 & 19 Blk B Qlap Complex, Kiulap (673 246 0432) – Call for other branches

TATY’S CAFÉ A9 Grd Flr Muara Centre, Muara Town (673 878 9393) – Call for other branches

ASIAN DELIGHTS DELICIOUS ASIAN FARE

AYAM PENYET AP 20 & 21 Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 242 7342)

AXTIVO RESTAURANT Spg 13 Hj Uthman Complex, Berakas (673 233 5642)

BAN HIONG 1 Grd Flr Spg 600, Kg Bunut (673 265 2426)

BERRY WAN HOT POT 101 Bgn Kumbang Pasang Gadong Properties, Jln Gadong (673 242 6336)

BIG MAMA’S RESTAURANT (BMR) 26 Q-Lap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 6699)

CERI CAFÉ 23 Grd Flr Blk B Delima Jaya Complex, Berakas (673 233 9997) – Call for other branches

CHATTERBOX KOPITIAM 2 Grd Flr Bgn Hasbullah 2, Gadong (673 820 1212)

CHENG WAH 14 Jln Sultan Omar Ali, Seria (673 322 5938)

DIM SUM RESTAURANT 4 Bgn Yong Siong Hai, Gadong (673 245 6413)

FARMBASKET SNACK BAR A1 Blk A Grd Flr Urairah Complex, Kiulap (673 223 4666)

FILIO RESTAURANT & CATERING 32 Blk D Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 244 9009)

FULL HOUZE RESTAURANT 1 Grd Flr Blk A Seri Purnama Complex, Kiulap (673 866 5809)

FUN TOAST KOPITIAM 36 Grd Flr Airport Mall, Kg Jaya Setia (673 223 2888)

FUN WOK HONG KONG RESTAURANT 4 & 6 Grd Flr Kiulap Plaza Hotel, Kg Kiulap (673 223 2397)

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MOMO RESTAURANT There are three simple steps towards enjoying a premium grilled cuisine at Momo Restaurant: First, you choose your meat, then you select from a unique list of sauces, and then take a pick from the wide variety of side dishes. We heartily recommend the OP Nolan Ribs with a rosemary shallot sauce accompanied with a bowl of creamy truffle oil infused mashed potatoes. Don’t forget to order the Ginger Crème Brulee for dessert! | OPEN DAILY 11.30am - 2.30pm /6.30pm-10.30pm, Grd Flr StarLodge, JERUDONG (673 261 1618)

KITARO LODGE Its subtle décor doesn’t give away much, but it ’s a good indication of the quality of food in this restaurant to see Japanese expats frequently dining here. The attention to detail in their food presentation is also worthy of a mention, making their dishes some of the most Instagram-friendly in town. | OPEN DAILY 11am-2.30pm/6pm-10.30pm; Unit 5-7 Grd Flr The Centrepoint, GADONG (673 245 7373) or Grd Flr StarLodge, JERUDONG (673 261 1618)

COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF Despite new coffee shops popping up around town, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf undoubtedly remains the most popular purveyor of caffeine in Brunei with over five branches throughout the country. This global coffee chain continues to brew their specialty coffee for the masses, including their ever-popular Ice-Blended coffee drinks. | OPEN DAILY 8am-11pm; 36 & 37 Maya Puri Building, JLN SULTAN (673 222 0589) or #1-16A 1st Flr The Mall, GADONG (673 245 7460) – Call for other branches

MARILYN CAFÉ If you’re looking for a good meal in Kuala Belait, drop by this gem of a café along the main street in town. Serving a wide variety of café fare, beverages, pastries and desserts, this cozy place is a staple for reasonably-priced tasty meals in Kuala Belait. Try their meaty Marilyn Burger, Cookie Monster drink and chocolate moist cake. | OPEN DAILY 6am-midnight; No 42 Jln Pretty, KUALA BELAIT (673 333 3066)

BELLO CAFÉ ‘Bello’, which is Italian for ‘beautiful’, is certainly the right name for this elegantly designed café with their beautifully-styled food. Offering a tasty range of snacks, desserts, western and local main dishes, they are famed for their Swiss Burger and Chocolate Lava Pudding. |OPEN DAILY Mon-Fri 7.30am-10pm, Sat 7.30am-11pm, Sun 8am-10pm; L1/12 Seri Kiulap Mall, KIULAP (673 223 3989)

PHONGMUN RESTAURANT Serving families since the mid-80’s, Phongmun is probably the oldest Chinese restaurant in town and has always been a favourite place for a good meal with its traditional Chinese ambience. Phongmun has plenty of delicious

Guidelines : : The restaurants and eateries listed are arranged by food types, and not in order of our preference. Reviews are written from a typical diner’s perspective and written based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the prior knowledge of the restaurants. Information given on menus, hours or prices may change and should be checked. In Brunei, all restaurants are closed between 12 noon and 2 pm on Fridays.

meals to offer: from dimsum, to a variety of roasted meats and great selections from their ala carte menu. Must try: Lobster Salad. (Non-halal). | OPEN DAILY 7am-10pm; 2nd Flr Teck Guan Plaza, JLN SULTAN (673 222 9561, 673 222 9562)

CASBAH LONDON KEBAB Pick lamb, chicken, beef or fish and have it dressed and wrapped your way – tikka, kebab, doner or shawarma style! A quick and deliciously meaty meal for hungry diners on the go. | OPEN DAILY ; #G2a Grd Flr Times Square Complex, KG JAYA SETIA (673 234 3001) (Times Square Branch) or #204 Spg 210 Kg Lambak, JLN BERAKAS (673 880 3183) – Call for other branches

DEALS This modern, refreshing and contemporary restaurant offers an extensive menu. Enjoy a gastronomic experience featuring new dishes such as roasted slipper lobster with black pepper and roasted garlic butter, Grilled Australian ribeye and many more popular dishes. | OPEN 7pm onwards (Mon-Sat), closed on Sundays and public holidays; Radisson Hotel Jln Tasek, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (673 224 4272)

TASEK BRASSERIE A perfect spot to dine with family and friends in the heart of the city, Tasek Brasserie provides casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Customers can enjoy light snacks and a cool mocktail while lounging at the outdoor pool, or dine on the variety of cuisine from their ala carte menu or sumptuous buffets. | OPEN DAILY 6am-6pm; Radisson Hotel Jln Tasek, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (673 224 4272)

GOLDIANA CAFÉ & LOUNGE Open 24 hours a day, the Goldiana Café & Lounge is widely popular

for its monthly themed buffets. Customers have a choice of dining on the wide selection offered at the buffet or ordering from the ala carte menu which offers a variety of Western, Malay and Chinese cuisine. For dessert, there is a mouth-watering selection of cakes at their lounge area. | OPEN DAILY; 1st Flr Orchid Garden Hotel, KG ANGGEREK DESA (673 233 5544)

VANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT Vanda’s popular Sunday dimsum brunch buffet brings families over there every week. The restaurant is similarly packed on other days, as Vanda has proven its reputation as one of the premier Chinese restaurants in town with the array of delectable cuisine from their ala carte menu. | OPEN DAILY 1st Flr Orchid Garden Hotel, KG ANGGEREK DESA (673 233 5544)

PIZZA HUT An introduction hardly needs to be made here – this international franchise has been delivering pizzas to our homes since 1993, and it’s still going on strong today. Visit any of its 16 restaurants and delivery outlets around Brunei or simply pick up the phone and order up a hot and fresh pizza right to your doorstep. | OPEN DAILY 10am-10pm (9am-11pm on Tues, Thurs and Fri), delivery orders from 10am-10.30pm; Units 2&3, Grd Flr Blk J, Kompleks Abdul Razak, GADONG (673 222 6111) – call for other branches

DAIRY QUEEN (DQ) Creator of the delicious Blizzard, this international franchise serves up delicious ice-cream dishes and ice-cream cakes for any occasion, plus a variety of hot dogs. Go to any of their 10 stores across Brunei for an Oreo Blizzard Treat served to you upside down! | OPEN DAILY 10am-10pm; #G35 Grd Flr The Mall, GADONG (673 242 3606) – call for other branches

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SAFFRON RESTAURANT 8 Blk C Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 223 5888)

SAGAR RESTAURANT 5 Grd Flr Blk C Aman Complex Kg Delima Satu, Berakas (673 233 3718)

SAMEER RESTAURANT & CATERING G1 Grd Flr Sg Akar Sentral, Berakas (673 872 8172)

SAWADDEE HOUSE 6 Grd Flr Yong Siong Hai Jln Pasar Gadong, Gadong (673 242 6619)

SERI DAMAI RESTAURANT & CATERING 10A Grd Flr Bgn Hau Man Yong, Kg Kiulap (673 223 0356)

TANDOOR.COM 3 & 4 1st Flr Bgn Majid Mohamad Jln Pasar Baharu, Gadong (673 245 0182)

THE GHURKA PALACE Lot 47 1st Flr Jln Bunga Melor, Seria (673 322 1474)

YA-NUR RESTAURANT 7 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Tahir 2, Gadong (673 245 2186)

ZAIKA RESTAURANT A4 Lot 308 Bgn Maju Jln Bunga Raya, Kuala Belait (673 334 7430)

WESTERN STAR ENJOY THE BEST FROM THE WEST

BISTRO CHEZ FIO 13 Grd Flr Blk A Q-Lap Complex, Kg Kiulap (673 223 4933)

BUCCANEER STEAK HOUSE 92-93 (B) 94 Grd Flr Jln McKerron, Kuala Belait (673 333 0406)

BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE 1 & 2 Grd Flr Halimatul Saadiah, Gadong (673 242 6769)

CHARCOAL BBQ & GRILL RESTAURANT Grd Flr Le Gallery Suites Hotel, Jln Tutong (673 222 1171) – Call for other branches

CHEEZBOX CAFÉ External Café Ramp A The Mall, Gadong (673 242 5506)

CHOICES CAFÉ The Brunei Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 2372)

DE’ OLDE COTTAGE 2 Grd Flr Blk C Sempurna Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 242 6982)

DELI BITES Grd & 1st Flr Jubilee Plaza Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 1481)

FISH & CO 18 & 19 Grd Flr Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia (673 239 2555)

IDEAL CAFÉ & GRILL 7 Blk H Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 242 0596) – Call for other branches

MAMA WONG Grd Flr Bgn Habza, Kg Kiulap (673 887 0877)

MODESTO BISTRO & GRILL 8, 9 & 10 Abraco Building, Batu Bersurat (673 233 2000)

MUNCH CAFÉ N’ GRILL Jeruton Hotel, Jerudong (673 261 2213)

NEW COTTAGE GRILLS C-3 1st Flr Warisan Mata-Mata Kompleks, Gadong (673 242 6230)

PADDINGTON HOUSE OF PANCAKES 3&4 Spg 58, Berakas (673 233 1668)

RIZQUN COFFEE HOUSE Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong (673 242 3000)

RMS DINER A4 Bgn Maju Jln Bunga Raya, Kuala Belait (673 334 7430)

SECRET RECIPE 1.28 & 1.33 1st Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 245 7123) – Call for other branches

SENJA RESTAURANT 9 Grd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 720 3734) – Call for other branches

SWENSEN’S 2.34-2.36 2nd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 245 1864)

THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT & COFFEE SHOP Brunei International Airport, Berakas (673 233 1853)

TRADERS INN CAFÉ Traders Inn Blk D, Jln Gadong (673 244 2828)

SAVY’S BRASSERIE 204 Lvl 2 Mabohai Shopping Complex, Mabohai (673 224 0829) - Other branches 22/23 Wisma Hajah Fatimah Jln Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 2919)

LOOK EAST ORIENTAL DELIGHTS

AIKO SUSHI 3 & 4 Blk A Wisma Pengiran Haji Apong, Kiulap (673 223 3626)

EXCAPADE 4 & 5 1st Flr Blk C Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 874 0012) – Call for other branches

GOHAN SUSHI AND SHABU-SHABU RESTAURANT 2 1st Flr Spg 181-22, Kg Kiarong (673 242 8100)

ICE BAR & CAFÉ SYABU SYABU 15-17 1st Flr Kiulap Plaza Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 3031)

IKURA SUSHI C36 & C37 1st Flr Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 242 2020)

KAIZ CUISINE 42 & 43 Blk C Gadong Central, Gadong (673 244 9977)

KITARO 5-7 Grd Flr The Centrepoint Hotel, Gadong (673 245 7373)

KO-RYO RESTAURANT B16 Bgn Lim Eng Ming, Kiulap (673 223 9837)

KOREAN HOUSE RESTAURANT 6 & 7 Blk C Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Gadong (673 245 7644)

KIMCHI RESTAURANT 19 Grd Flr Blk B Regent Square, Kiulap (673 222 2233)

MISATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5 Grd Flr Blk D Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 223 9159) – Call for other branches

PINES RESTAURANT 4 & 5 1st Flr Blk E Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 242 5461)

SHABULICIOUS RESTAURANT 1 & 2 Blk C Delima Square, Berakas (673 233 8333)

SUSHI TEI 42 & 43 Grd Flr Blk C Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 244 9977)

YAM YAM SARANG KOREAN RESTAURANT 6 Blk J Grd Flr Bgn Pg Hj Menuddin & Anak-anak, Batu Bersurat (673 860 7830)

YUGO BBQ AND SHABU SHABU RESTAURANT B23 Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 878 5398)

EUROPEAN LEAGUE ITALIAN AND SPANISH CUISINE

CALIENTE 7 Blk B 1st Flr Regent Square, Kiulap (673 223 4549)

CAPERS CAFE & RESTAURANT 2nd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 8996)

DE MARGARITA RESTAURANT FC3 Giant Hypermarket Tasek Rimba, Kg Rimba (673 246 0829)

DIN’S BISTRO 8 Blk E Grd Flr Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 878 6160)

PASTAMANIA 9 Grd Flr Blk H Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 245 7441) – Call for other branches

RISTORANTE BUON GUSTO 46 Blk C Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 242 7322)

SORRISO RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 14 Blk B Grd Flr Regent Square, Kiulap (673 223 3030)

VILLA MAURI Spg 369 Jln Muara, Kg Sungai Tilong ( 673 233 5585)

SPAGHETTINI The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

LITTLE HOTPOT RESTAURANT 25 Grd Flr Blk B Regent Square, Kiulap (673 223 4399)

LUCKY RESTAURANT 1st Flr PAP Umi Kalthum Building, Jln Tutong (673 222 0181)

MANGROVE Z’YAN RESTAURANT Mangrove Paradise Resort, Kota Batu (673 278 6868)

MARISCOS 7-10 Roof Top Bgn PSI Lorong Sharifful Bahri, Kg Tungku (673 247 0355)

MILLENNIUM RESTAURANT Blk C Scouts Centre, Kg Mata-Mata (673 242 4168)

MY PLACE CAFE 1 Blk B Spg 508 Jerudong Complex, Jln Jerudong (673 261 0741) MYTOWN EATING HOUSE Grd Flr The Crown Princess Complex, Jalan Tutong (673 224 1880)

NYONYA 3 Grd Flr Bgn Hasbollah, Gadong (673 244 7090)

OLD TIME KOPITIAM G2 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Ibrahim, Kg Menglait (673 244 8282)

PEMODO 1 Grd Flr Bgn Awg Hj Ibrahim, Kg Beribi (673 265 6245)

PHO REAL 1st Flr Times Square Food Court, Kg Jaya Setia (673 897 1266)

PONDOK SARI JULIA D-9 Grd Flr Blk D Tanjung Bunut Place, Bunut (673 267 1420)

PONDOK SARI WANGI RESTAURANT 12-13 1st Flr Blk A Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 244 5043) – Call for other branches

PURELAND VEGETARIAN HOUSE 15 Blk B Bgn Hj Awag Ahmad bin Hassan, Kiulap (673 223 6503)

RESTORAN UMMI SALOMEH 2 Blk B Bgn Pg Hj Menuddin, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 245 3672)

SCR EXPRESS 10 Bgn Hasbullah 2, Gadong (673 244 5355) – Call for other branches

SEAWORLD NEPTUNE 12-8 Spg 791, Jerudong (673 261 2613)

SERI KAMAYAN 1st Flr Utama Bowling Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 6217)

SHIKAI 1 & 2 Blk E Grd Flr Sempurna Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 245 6222)

SING U ME RESTAURANT B14 Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Gadong (673 242 1860)

SINGAPORE TABLE 10 Grd Flr Bgn Hasbullah 3, Gadong (673 245 0099)

SUI HENG RESTAURANT Grd Flr Hj Munchit & Hjh Rapiah Complex, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 8321)

SWEET N SAVOURY CAFÉ No. 3, Grd Flr, Blk C, Warisan Mata-Mata, GADONG (673 242 1203)

TAI KA LUK RESTAURANT 4 Blk C Delima Square, Berakas (673 233 2639)

THIAM HOCK RESTAURANT 5 Yong Siong Building, Kg Menglait (673 244 1679)

THIEN THIEN RESTAURANT 10 Grd Flr Mas Panchawarna Complex (673 222 2435) – Call for other branches

TRIO HOTPOT RESTAURANT 25 Blk B Grd Flr & 1st Flr Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 4495)

VIV VIV RESTAURANT 3A Spg 103 Grd Flr Bgn Hassanin 2, Gadong (673 242 7337)

WYWY RESTAURANT C1-C2 Blk C, Kg Sengkurong (673 266 0196) – Call for other branches

WAROENG PENYET 1st Flr Times Square Shopping Complex, Kg Jaya Setia (673 234 0848) – Call for other branches

YOU ME RESTAURANT 13 & 14 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Hassan Abdullah, Kg Menglait (673 245 3940)

FINE CHINA CHINESE CUISINE AT ITS FINEST

ALL SEASONS RESTAURANT 17 1st Flr Times Square Shopping Centre, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 8068)

DYNASTY RESTAURANT Grd Flr The Centrepoint Hotel, Gadong (673 243 0185)

EMPEROR’S COURT 3rd Flr Hua Ho Manggis Mall, Berakas (673 233 2880)

I-LOTUS 20 Spg 12-26 Perumahan Rakyat Jati, Kg Rimba (673 242 2466)

LI GONG The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

SHINOBU RESTAURANT F3 1st Flr Times Square Shopping Centre, Kg Jaya Setia (673 233 7986)

VANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT Orchid Garden Hotel, Kg Anggerek Desa (673 233 5544)

THE SPICE ROUTE SPICY DISHES FROM AROUND THE REGION

AHAN THAI 10 Blk B Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 245 2852)

AQIL SHAFIEE 6 Blk A Jerudong Centre, Jerudong (673 261 2870)

AWAIS’S RICE N GRILL PAKISTANI RESTAURANT 144A Grd Flr Jln Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 5397)

BANN NUCHA RESTAURANT 2.31 2nd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 245 6122)

BLUE EDEN 5 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 223 9476)

BOMBAY PALACE 9 Blk B Grd Flr & 1st Flr Bgn Pg Mainudeen, Batu Bersurat (673 242 7313)

C’ FU CURRY HOUSE 5 & 6 Bgn Hj Mohd Salleh, Jln Gadong (673 245 7000)

HALEEM’S AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE 14 Grd Flr Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia (673 234 1231)

KTM THAI SPECIAL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1 & 2 Spg 632, Kg Jerudong (673 261 0140)

KAFE KAUSAR Grd Flr Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 882 9495)

LE TAJ 2-3 2nd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 8996)

LEMONGRASS RESTAURANT 7A Grd Flr Bgn Urairah, Kg Kiulap (673 223 0316)

LOTUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 27B Grd Flr Delima Jaya Complex, Berakas (673 234 2049)

MOD THASANAN THAI FOOD 1 Blk A Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 4139)

NUR WANITA 10 Blk B Kiarong Complex, Kiarong (673 242 6789)

POPULAR RESTAURANT 5 Grd Flr PAP Hjh Norain Building, Jln Tutong (673 222 1375)

RAJAH’S RESTAURANT 3 Grd Flr Blk A Bangunan PAP Umi Kalthum, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 0379)

RANGMAHAL RESTAURANT 3A Bgn Mas Panchawarna, Jalan Tutong (673 222 7379)


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BAR TZAR BISTRO Lot 12 The Waterfront Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu (6088 260 211)

BELLA ITALIA 69 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 313 366)

BORNEO WILD TREASURE Lot 27-0 Blk C Lrg Bundusan Square1D, Kota Kinabalu (6088 732 222)

BRASS MONKEY Lot 1-0 Lorong Lintas Plaza 4, Kota Kinabalu (6088 261 543)

CAFÉ DE VIE Lot D-0-6 Lorong Metro Town 3, Kota Kinabalu (6088 393 863)

CIRCLE RESTAURANT Hotel JW Marriott, Kota Kinabalu (6088 322 222)

EMPEROR’S DELIGHT Lot 6 Grd Flr Jln Pantai, Kota Kinabalu (6088 288 686)

FONG IP CAFÉ Lot 100 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 213 618)

FULL HOUSE G7&1-10 Suria Sabah Jln Tun Fuad Stephens (014 559 9306)

GAM TONG HONG KONG RECIPE Lot G-823 1Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 485 454)S-0-2 Lot 2 Blk A City Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 484 367)

GRAND PORT VIEW SEA VIEW RESTAURANT 16 Jln Tun Fuad Stephen, Kota Kinabalu (6088 538 179)

HANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Lot S21&S22 Blk E City Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 848 367)

HOT ROD SAUSAGE HOUSE No 1-G-02 Blk A Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu (6016 804 3999)

HUT STEAK HOUSE & RESTAURANT 29 Blk E Damai Plaza, Kota Kinabalu (6088 238 558)

JOTHY’S FISH HEAD CURRY & BANANA LEAF Blk 1 Lot G9 Api Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu (6088 261 595)

K. SANBA’S CURRY SPECIALS Blk F Lorong Plaza Utama 1 Alamesra, Kota Kinabalu (6016 860 5827)

KAMPUNG NELAYAN Taman Tun Fuad Bukit Padan, Kota Kinabalu (6088 231 003)

KIRISHIMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT Cititel Express No 1 Jln Singgah Mata 1 Asia City, Kota Kinabalu (6088 217 868)

KOHINOOR NORTH INDIAN RESTAURANT Lot 4 The Waterfront Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu (6088 235 160)

KOREAN CLUB RESTAURANT 4 Jln Aru, Kota Kinabalu (6088 233 213)

KUDOS BISTRO 69 Gaya Street (inside Jesselton Hotel), Kota Kinabalu (6088 313 366)

LA FUENTE G-816 Grd Flr 1Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 486 609)

LITTLE ITALY Grd Flr Hotel Capital Jln Hj Saman, Kota Kinabalu (6088 232 231)

MAN YAI THAI ORCHID RESTAURANT Lot 13 KK Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu (6088 234 841)

MDM ING FISH NOODLE Lot 21 Towering Koidupan Perdana Jln Tambunan, Penampang (6016 827 9296)

MR HO’S FINE FOODS L-72-G Grd Flr Blk L KK Times Square Phase 1, Kota Kinabalu (6088 222 623)

NAGASAKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT No 19 Grd Flr Bangunan Harrison Jln Hj Saman, Kota Kinabalu (6088 216 623)

NAM CHAI RESTAURANT BAH KUT THE 10 Blk D Bdr Nam Tung, Sandakan (6089 612 603)

NAN YANG CHIC KUT THE Grd Flr Lot 47 Jln Pantai, Kota Kinabalu (6016 833 5722)

NATURAL KITCHEN Lot No B10 & B11, Suria Sabah Shoppin Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 489 180)

NISHIKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Shop 4 Grd Flr 63 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu (6088 230 582)

OCTOBER COFFEE HOUSE Blk B The Peak Vista Lorong Puncak 1 Tjg Lipat, Kota Kinabalu (6010 947 8921)

PANCAKE HOUSE Concourse Flr 1Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 448 110) Lot G94-94A Karamunsing Complex, Kota Kinabalu (6088 319 768)

CAFÉ CULTURE THE BEST OF CAFÉ FARE

ANOTHER CAFÉ #2 Grd Flr Blk A Bgn Hj Abd Rahman & Hjh Siti Ajar, Kiulap (673 223 3593)

MR BAKER’S CAFETERIA C47 Blk C Grd Flr Gadong Central, Menglait (673 242 7554)

BAKERLYN CAFÉ 3 Grd Flr Blk C Bgn Hj Abd Rahman & Hjh Siti Ajar, Kiulap (673 232 2328)

BUNKER BISTRO The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

CAFÉ AULAIT 3 Grd Flr Seri Q-Lap Mall, Kiulap (673 223 1901)

CHILL-V CAFÉ 1 Grd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 242 0430)

COUNTRYPATCH CAFÉ 3 Grd Flr Blk D Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 233 2368) – Call for other branches

DE ROYALLE CAFÉ Grd Flr Jln Sultan Bangunan Haji Ahmad Laksamana, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 223 2519)

DELIFRANCE Grd Flr Badi’ah Hotel, Jln Tutong (673 222 0074) – Call for other branches

DEPOT VLO CAFÉ 6 Grd Flr Blk B Kiarong Complex, Kiarong (673 222 5555)

FA SPORTS CAFÉ 6 Grd Flr Blk K Batu Bersurat Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 245 042) - Call for other branches

FLEUR-DE-LYS L1/1 Seri Q-Lap Mall, Kiulap (673 223 1777) – Call for other branches

FRANGIPANI BISTRO AND CAFÉ 7 Grd Flr Sengkurong Complex, Sengkurong (673 267 1100)

FUN BREAD CAFÉ 1 Grd Flr Blk E Abd Razak Complex, Gadong (673 245 1028)

GARDEN COTTAGE CAFE 3 & 4 Spg 58 Jln Serusop, Berakas (673 223 7764)

GLORIA JEAN’S COFFEE G17 Citis Square, Berakas (673 233 8452)

HIGH FREQUENCY LIFESTYLE CAFÉ 1st Flr Unit 5 Blk B Sempurna Complex, Batu Bersurat (673 242 8262)

LE STADIUM Spg 8, Kg Rimba (673 245 6755)

MATADOE 55 & 56 Lvl 1 Airport Mall, Kg Jaya Setia (673 234 0581)

MAWAR COFFEE GARDEN The Brunei Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 2372)

N.M DESA CAFÉ 16-17 Bgn Desa Delima Serusop, BERAKAS (673 233 8990)

PALM CAFÉ Palm Garden Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 3323)

PICCOLO CAFÉ #11 Jln McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 1558)

RED CANOPY CAFÉ 5 Blk C Sempurna Complex, Jln Batu Bersurat (673 718 4878) – Call for other branches

RIVIERA CAFÉ Riviera Hotel, Kuala Belait (673 333 5252)

TT BLUES CAFÉ 12 Jln Gadong Yong Siong Hai Building, Gadong (673 242 4527)

TAUREAN CAFE @ THE ARCH 229 Grd Flr Bgn The Arch, Gadong (673 245 6389)

THE COFFEE ZONE 4 Grd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 9333) – Call for other branches

TOMATO CAFÉ 4 Grd Flr Blk C Bgn Hj Abd Rahman & Hjh Siti Ajar, Kiulap (673 223 2883)

TWELV CAFÉ 1 Grd Flr Blk D Bgn Hj Abd Rahman, Kiulap (673 223 9771)

VINTAGE ROSE CAFÉ 31 Blk D Lim Eng Ming Building, Kiulap (673 223 3688)

XIMPLY CHRIZ CAFÉ 8 Blk B Regent Square, Kiulap (673 223 4918)

ZEST CAFE The Empire Hotel & Country Club, JERUDONG (673 241 8888)

WHAT A VIEW MEALS WITH A STUNNING VIEW

ATRIUM CAFÉ The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

FRATINI’S RESTAURANT Blk H Yayasan Complex Waterfront Side, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 223 1466) – Call for other branches

KAIZEN Yayasan Complex Waterfront Side, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 6336) – Call for other branches

PANTAI RESTAURANT The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

RMS PORTVIEW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1st Flr Yayasan Complex Waterfront Side, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 223 1465)

TARINDAK D’POLO Royal Brunei Polo & Riding Club, Jerudong (673 261 2500)

TARINDAK D’SENI Brunei Arts & Handicrafts Centre, Kota Batu (673 224 0422)

LOBBY LOUNGE The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8888)

QUICK PICKS QUICK AND EASY MEALS

ROSE EMMA FOOD CORNER S11 1st Flr Food Court Times Square Shopping Centre, Kg Jaya Setia (673 245 2036)

MEI KONG COFFEE SHOP 108 Jln Permancha, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 0688)

BIG PAPA’S RESTAURANT A8 & A9 Grd Flr Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 223 3333)

HOMMED BAGA 9 Spg 32-18 Kg Anggerek Desa, Berakas (673 879 8150) – Call for other branches

TASCONI’S PIZZA C5 Spg 145 Grd Flr Blk C, Serusop (673 233 5222)

INVIGORATETHE SPA AT THE EMPIRE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8222)

PEARL HEALTH CARE 3 Grd Flr Blk B Seri Purnama Complex, Kiulap (673 223 6668)

THANN SANCTUARY 8/9 1st Flr Bgn Seri Kiulap, Kiulap (673 233 5599)

THE SPA ZONE 2.22 2nd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 244 8491)

ZEN SPA 9-11 2nd Flr, Suria Kiulap (673 223 7777) – Call for other branches

PALM SPA Palm Garden Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 2211)

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PARTY PLAY 117 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 311 210)

PASTA PASTA 108 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 280 790)

PEPPERMINT VIETNAMESE CUISINE No. 85 Grd Flr Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6012 802 4582)

PORT VIEW SEAFOOD VILLAGE Lot 18 The Waterfront Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu (6088 221 753)

RESTAURANT BABA & NYONYA RECIPE Blk E Grd Flr Grand Millennium Plaza, Penampang (6088 733 993)

RESTORAN MAKANAN SEDAP No 1-0-1 Blk B Jln Kolam Centre Phase 2 Jln Lintas, Kota Kinabalu (6088 247 459)

SAILORS Lot 36 1st Flr Grand Millennium Plaza, Penampang (6088 731 960)

SANTOLA CAFÉ Lot 14 Blk B Damai Point, Kota Kinabalu (6088 260 188)

SENG HING RESTAURANT Ruang Sinsugan 2, Kota Kinabalu (6088 211 594)

SEREMBAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Lot 126 Blk O Plaza Permai, Kota Kinabalu (6088 484 922)

SUANG TAIN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Lot 12 Blk A Grd Flr SEDCO Complex, Kota Kinabalu (6088 223 080) SUGARBUN CAFÉ Lot 48 Jln Pantai, Kota Kinabalu (6088 218 326)


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MEDAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 56, Jln Mdn Setiaraja, Mukah (6084 874 145)

MERRY RESTAURANT 187 Jln Song Thian Cheok, Kuching (6082 240 118)

METRO CAFÉ 781 Jln Bangkita, Limbang (6085 215 488)

MIN HUA (89) RESTAURANT G 13 Jln Bintang Utara, Bintangor (6084 693 240)

MOMOYAMA Wisma Phoenix, Kuching (6082 420 561)

NAM HOI RESTAURANT 110 Jln Penrissen Bt 7, Kuching (6082 612 379)

ORION TROPICAL Jln Merpati, Miri (6085 418 417)

PADUNGAN RESTAURANT 268 Jln Tunku Abd Rahman, Kuching (6082 233 417)

PIN PIN CAFÉ 18 Jln Krokong Bau (6082 763 486)

POPULAR CORNER SEAFOODS RESTAURANT Bda Shahida Commercial Centre, Bintulu (6086 319 688)

PORTICO 17A Lorong Park Lane, Kuching (6019 819 8046)

POT & GRILL RESTAURANT 9 Jln Tun Abd Rahman Yaakub, Kuching (6082 425 525)

REJANG RESTAURANT 6 Lrg Lanang 2 Sibu (6084 320 733)

ROBATA YAKI 493 Jln Rambutan, Kuching (6082 235 372)

ROCK ROAD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1230 Jln Rock Bt 2½ , Kuching (6082 241 575)

SAJIAN WARISAN RESTAURANT 537 Jln Gartak, Miri (6085 422 911)

SALLEH’S CORNER CAFÉ RPR Phase 2 Shoplot Jln Astana Petra Jaya, Kuching (6019 819 8046)

SEA VIEW RESTAURANT G Pusat Tmn SDagang, Bintulu (6086 334 929)

SEVENTY2 RESTAURANT 894 Jln Permaisuri, Miri (6085 418 272)

SHABU-KUN RESTAURANT 253 Jln Tj Bt, Bintulu (6086 317 311)

SHERATON RESTAURANT 37 Psn Brooke, Sibu (6084 336 341)

SIN LUNG SHENG FU TIAO QIANG RESTAURANT 10788 Jln Simpang Tiga, Kuching (6082 231 260)

SIN SOON CHIN RESTAURANT 2415 Jln Boulevard 2, Miri (6085 414 282)

SRI MENANTI COFFEE HOUSE RESTAURANT 15 Lrg Pahlawan 7b, Sibu (6084 218 196)

SURABAYA RESTAURANT 288 Jln Bendahara, Miri (6085 411 239)

SUSHI KIN The Spring, Kuching (6082 245 355)

SUSHI TIE-TTS Wisma Sanyan, Sibu (6084 342 875)

TEN-ICHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 317 Jln Padungan, Kuching (6082 331 310)

TEO CHIANG HAWE 122 Jln TARahman, Kuching (6082 255 262)

TEO SEAFOOD 787 Jln Kg Buntal, Kuching (6082 846 532)

THE BANQUET 4560 Jln Datuk Tawi Sli, Kuching (6082 451 414)

THE JUNK RESTAURANT 80-G Lbh Wayang, Kuching (6082 259 450)

TIAN XIAN RELISH RESTAURANT 313 Jln Melaka Raya, MC (6016 288 1120)

TONG LOK RESTAURANT 1367 Jln Buangsiol, Limbang (6085 216 188)

TONG XIN COURT RESTAURANT 151 Lrg Datuk Abang Abd Rahim 5a, Kuching (6082 482 252)

TRIBAL STOVE Blk H Jln Borneo Taman Sri, Kuching (6082 234 873)

WANG HIN RESTAURANT 1 Soon Hup Comm Complex, Miri (6085 413 129)

WARUNG NASI KUNING Jln Tun Jugah, Kuching (6016 809 1286)

WEI THIAN RESTAURANT Golden Square, Siburan (6082 862 968)

XIN TSUI SIANG KITCHEN Wisma Nation Horizon Blk D, Kuching (6082 414 616)

YUN YAN RESTAURANT Stutong Comm Centre, Kuching (6082 366 115)

ZHUN SAN YEN VEGETARIAN FOOD Lot 165 Jln Chan Ann, Kuching (6082 230 068)

INVIGORATE

AC BEAUTY LANE #2-10B Lvl 2 Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 487 242)

CHI, THE SPA Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Jln Aru, Kota Kinabalu (6088 327 882)

HAKOD OASIS DAY SPA Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu (6088 487 700)

JARI JARI SPA Blk B 2nd Flr Plaza Tanjung Aru, Jln Mat Salleh, Kota Kinabalu (6088 272 606)

MANDARA SPA The Magellan Sutera, 1 Sutera Habour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu (6088 318 888)

SOUTH SEA SANCTUARY SPA Jln Tugu Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu (6088 248 221)

BORNEO ODYSSEY SPA Blk 13 Hilltop Wing, Damai Beach Resort, Santubong (6082 846 999)

DAMAIPURI RESORT & SPA Teluk Penyuk, Santubong (6082 846 900)

JUNGLE SPA Borneo Highlands Resort, Jln Borneo Heights, Kuching (6019 828 0790)

MIRAGE SPA Lot 151 Sect 28, KUCHING (6082 424 022)

PUTRI SEJINJANG SPA Rumah Kedai Mara, Heritage Jargen, Jln Rahman Yaakob, Kuching (6082 428 660)

SABAH

SARAWAK

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A ONE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Lrg Chew Siik Hiong 1, Sibu (6084 215 803)

ABSOLUTE TRIBAL RESTAURANT Hills Shopping Mall, Kuching (6082 237 469)

ALFIAN RESTAURANT 52 Pekan Marudi, Marudi (6085 755 215)

ALL JOY CAFÉ 8-1 Jln Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching (6082 243 535)

APOLLO SEAFOOD CENTRE 4 Jln Yu Seng Selatan, Miri (6085 420 813)

APPLE RESTAURANT 78 Jln Tun Ahmad Zaidi, Bintulu (6086 333 377)

AROMA CAFÉ 126 Jln Tabuan, Kuching (6082 417 163)

ASIAN EXPRESS RESTAURANT G40 The Spring, Kuching (6082 414 088)

BEE HIONG RESTAURANT CAFÉ 157G Jln Muhibbah, Lawas (6085 285 137)

BEEI JING RESTAURANT SDN BHD 157 Jln Kg Nyabor, Sibu (6084 330 955)

BISMI RESTAURANT 27 Jln Sommerville, Bintulu (6086 331 835)

BITES BY THE BATIK 38 Jln Pandungan, Kuching (6082 422 845)

BOARDRIDERS CAFÉ Plaza Merdeka Jln Pearl, Kuching

BOULEVARD RESTAURANT 2228 Jln Saberkas, Lutong (6085 658 176)

BUENAS FILIPINO LECHON & RESTAURANT 329 Jln Tj Batu, Bintulu (6086 310 860)

CAFÉ MIN XIN Lot 1126-27 Riam Comm Centre, Miri (6085 628 839)

CAPITAL RESTAURANT 86 Jln Keppel, Bintulu (6086 331 160)

CARVERY RESTAURANT Jln Abell, Kuching (6082 239 449)

CASABELLA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT Crown Square, Kuching (6082 346 612)

CHEF AT HOME Lorong Green 1 Blk 10, Kuching (6016 858 5159)

CHUAN HONG RESTAURANT 123 Jln Council SAman (6083 322 466)

CLOUD-99 Precinct 99 Jalan Song, Kuching (6016 866 2716)

CROWN DYNASTY RESTAURANT Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Bintulu (6086 335 908)

DA MI XIANG GU TOU BAO RESTAURANT Tabuan Hts Comm Centre, Kuching (6082 458 952)

DYNASTY CHINESE RESTAURANT Oil Town Comm Complex, Miri (6085 424 000)

EAST COURT CHICKEN RICE 867 Jln Club SAman (6083 326 818)

EDEN EVERISE Wisma Nation Horizon, Block C, Kuching (6082 256 022)

ESCOBAR SF3 Damai Cenral Pantai Damai Santubong, Kuching (6082 846 030)

FAC BRAVO RESTAURANT 7778 Jln Sultan Iskandar, Bintulu (6086 316 920)

FARLEY RESTAURANT 1721 Jln Salim, Sibu (6084 228 819)

FISHERMAN RESTAURANT 4 Jln Chew Geok Lin, Sibu (6084 316 888)

FRATINI’S RESTAURANT 2512 Jln Boulevard 3, Miri (6085 422 115)

FU LAI SIANG RESTAURANT 108 Jln Pekan Bt Niah, Bt Niah (6085 737 168)

GOLDEN CITY RESTAURANT 87, Jln Ong Chu Seng, Saratok (6083 436 139)

HIGHLANDS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 298 Jln Tj Bt, Bintulu (6086 318 828)

HOCK CHU LEU RESTAURANT 28 Jln Tukang Besi, Sibu (6084 316 523)

IMPERIAL DUCK RESTAURANT 313 Jln Padungan, Kuching (6082 336 313)

JUBILEE RESTAURANT 49G Jln India, Kuching (6082 245 626)

KHAN’S BILAL RESTAURANT 229-G Jln Maju, Miri (6085 418 440)

KIM BAY RESTAURANT The Spring, Kuching (6082 239 308)

KOREANA RESTAURANT 10002 Jln Tun Jugah, Kuching (6082 575 072)

KUCHING NOODLE PORRIDGE HOUSE 115-1 Wisma Saberkas, Kuching (6082 426 005)

L.L. BANANA LEAF 7G Lorong Rubber 1 Jln Rubber, Kuching (6082 239 404)

LIM HOCK ANN 96 1 Jln Kg Kuntal, Kuching (6082 846 533)

LOK THIAN RESTAURANT 317 Jln Padungan, Kuching (6082 3313 310)

LU LAI VEGETARIAN 3641, Lrg 2 Off Jln Rock, Kuching (6082 242 863)

LUCKY RESTAURANT 65C G Pekan Marudi, Marudi (6085 755 562)

LYN’S THANDOORI RESTAURANT 7 Jln Song Thian Cheok, Kuching (6082 234 934)

MANGO TREE RESTAURANT Kikyo Tei, Kuching (6082 235 353)

MAP RESTAURANT Bang Terminal, Kuching (6082 459 087)

MARCO POLO RESTAURANT 116A BDA Shahida, Bintulu (6086 332 458)

Eat(Sarawak)

SUPUL KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT Lot S-1-8 1st Flr City Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 448 844)

SUSHI KIN Blk C 1Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 447 437)

SUSHI TEI Lot G-68 Grd Flr Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 485 595)

TOSCANI’S Lot 14 The Waterfront Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu (6088 242 879)

WAH SAN RESTAURANT D2-G Blk 17 Jln Pryer, Sandakan (6089 212 626)

YAMAGOYA RAMEN Lot 109 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 253 701)

YOSHIMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu (6088 488 388)


BRUNEI

BanksBanks in Brunei Darussalam are usually open Mondays to Fridays, 9am - 4pm and on Saturdays, 9am - 11am. Some banks have branches with later closing times. Islamic banks follow the same operation hours except on Fridays when they are closed for prayers between 11am - 2.30pm. Cash withdrawals and deposits can be made from Automated Teller Machines (ATM) that can be found in various shopping complexes and bank branches all over the country. ATM cards affiliated with the international Plus or Cirrus systems are accepted at most ATMs.

Friday Prayer TimeAll retail, food and beverage outlets and business offices are closed between 12 noon and 2pm on Fridays to observe the Friday prayer time for Muslims.

Credit cardsThey are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and major shopping complexes. Most widely accepted cards are VISA and Mastercard. Some establishments accept American Express.

Money changerThis service is available at the airport, banks, hotels and some licensed money changers. To cash or exchange travelers cheques, visit major international banks in the capital.

Money remittance / TransferTransferring money overseas can be done at all major banks or remittance agencies in Brunei.

TelecommunicationsMost public phones operate on calling cards such as Hello card, Netkad and Payless. These cards can be purchased at any store and comes in $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations. Prepaid calling cards for the two mobile telephone operators, DST and Progresif Cellular, can be purchased from their respective authorised dealers in all major shopping areas.

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Lost/stolen Passports and Credit CardsIf you ever do find your passport missing, go to the nearest Police Station to lodge a police report and inform your embassy to seek further assistance. If your credit cards get lost, make sure you call your bank to cancel the cards immediately.

Islamic EtiquetteAlthough Islam is the state religion of Brunei Darussalam, it is also a country that prides itself on the diversity of its people – including their religions. Visitors are welcome to mosques, provided some etiquette is followed. In general, proper attire is required; women are required to cover their head, shoulders, and knees. Some mosques will provide simple robes and shawls to meet these standards. Shoes are to be removed before entering a mosque. Please do not pass in front of people in prayer, and do not touch the Al-Quran. Please ask for permission before taking photographs – particularly inside! Mosques are usually closed on Thursday and Friday, and during prayer times – your hotel, tour guide, or even friendly muslim locals can help you determine a good time to visit.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned areas in Brunei Darussalam. Smoking is banned in specific places, including government buildings, hospitals, recreational and educational centres, public transport and restaurants. Offenders could be fined.

Tourist Information CentreLocated at 2 places around Brunei - the arrival hall of the Brunei International Airport (opening hours 9am - 5pm) and Kg. Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery (9am - 2pm). Visitors can obtain information about Brunei and related pamphlets and maps free from here. All centres are closed between 12 noon and 2pm on Fridays to observe the Friday prayer time for Muslims.

BusesThere are six bus routes servicing the BSB area: the Central Line, Circle Line, Eastern Line, Southern Line, Western Line and Northern Line. Normal operating hours are from 6.30am - 6pm. Bus fares start from B$1.00. Buses heading to other towns in Brunei such as Tutong, Kuala Belait and Seria depart from the bus terminal located at the multistorey carpark on Jalan Cator in BSB.

TaxisTaxis can be found at the airport, hotels, shopping centres, and the central bus station in Bandar Seri Begawan. There are no metered taxis in Brunei, therefore it is advisable to negotiate your fare before getting into one. For your convenience it is also recommended to take you preferred taxi driver’s number to organize prearranged trips.

Water TaxisUnique to Brunei, the water taxi is the most common means of transportation in Kampong Ayer. You can hail a water taxi from the numerous jetties along the banks of Brunei River. The water taxi is an ideal way to view the water village up close. Fares are negotiable but usually a standard ride costs about B$1.00. Regular boat services to Temburong operate between 7.45am to 4pm daily and a round trip costs B$15.00.

Ferry ServicesPassenger ferry services to the Malaysian island of Labuan operate from 7am to 4pm and departs from the Serasa Terminal in Muara town. The journey takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

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FOREIGN MISSIONS

ADVERTSPACE

EMERGENCY

Police : 993

Fire : 995

Ambulance : 991

Directory enquiries : 113

Darussalam Hotline : 123

FLIGHT INFORMATION

General : 2331747

AIRLINES

Royal Brunei Airlines 2212222, 2240500

Air Asia 2333045

Malaysian Airlines 2224141/2, 2223074

Singapore Airlines 2244901/2/3/4

Cebu Pacific Air 2222666, 2227965, 2239888

MEDICAL SERVICES

RIPAS Hospital 2242424

Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) 2611433

Gleneagles JPMC 2611212

Tutong Hospital 4221336 Ext 991

Kuala Belait Hospital 3332366 Ext 991

Temburong Hospital 5221526 Ext 127

NUMBERS TO NOTE

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Australia | 222 9436/426

Bangladesh | 223 8420

Cambodia | 242 6450

Canada | 222 0043

China | 233 9609

France | 222 0969/961

Germany | 222 5574

India | 233 9685

Indonesia | 233 0180

Japan | 222 9265/6867

Korea | 233 0248

Laos | 238 4382

Malaysia | 238 1095/1097

Myanmar | 245 1960/1965

Pakistan | 242 4600

Philippines | 224 1465/1466

Russia | 261 2142

Saudi Arabia | 279 2822/2823

Singapore | 226 2714/2742

Thailand | 265 3108

United Kingdom | 222 2231

USA | 238 4616

Vietnam | 265 1580/1587

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Abdul Razak Hotel Apartments T. 224 1536 F. 224 2301 E. [email protected]

D’Anggerek Service Apartment T. 234 5222 F. 234 5333 E. [email protected]

Kompleks Mohd. Yussof Service Apartment T. 223 5532 F. 223 5528 E. [email protected]

LeGallery Suites Hotel T. 222 1228 F. 222 1132 E. [email protected]

Palazzo de Qaseh Service Apartments T. 245 9898 F. 247 9898 E. [email protected]

The Capital Residence Suites T. 222 0067 F. 222 0069 E. [email protected]

SABAHTelecommunicationsIt is possible to make IDD phone calls at payphones using coins or call cards. Prepaid calling cards are also widely available by authorized dealers at shopping malls. Most major hotels have WIFI facility either in their guest rooms or public areas. An increasing number of restaurants now have WIFI zones too. Cybercafés offer very affordable rates for

internet services.

TaxisTaxis are available at both airport terminals and cost about RM30.00 to get to the city. The journey takes between 10-15 minutes. Within the city, taxi stations are located next to major shopping malls and hotels. Long distance taxi services can be found next to Padang Merdeka.

Ferry ServicesJesselton Point is the main terminal for boats to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park islands and to Labuan Island. If you wish to drive to Labuan, use the ferry terminal at Menumbok south of the city where car ferries are available.

Air TravelKota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia and is the main terminal for Malaysia Airlines, MASWings, Firefly, Royal Brunei Airlines, Dragonair, Silkair and Asiana Airlines. Terminal 2 caters to low-cost carriers Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Eastar Jet.

Sabah Tourism Board Jalan Gaya Tel: (6088) 212 121

Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sinsuran Complex Tel: (6088) 232 121

Tourism Malaysia (Sabah) ApiApi Centre Tel: (6088) 211 732

Visitors’ Information Centre Terminal 1 Tel: (6088) 413 359

Visitors’ Information Centre Terminal 2 Tel: (6088) 447 075

Brunei | (6088) 236 113

Finland | (6088) 431 336

Indonesia | (6088) 218 600

Japan | (6088) 254 169

Sweden | (6088) 431 336

Australia | (6088) 267 151

France | (6088) 726 797

Denmark | (6088) 483 888

United Kingdom | (6088) 251 775

Tourist Information Centre

Tourist Information Centre

Consulates

BanksBanks open from 9am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays andare closed on Saturdays and Sundays.ATM machines are available 24 hours.Major shopping malls also have ATM machines and are available during operating hours.

Credit CardsVisa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards at hotels, restaurants and major shopping malls. Some establishments do accept American Express.

Money ChangerLicensed money changers can be found at the airport, shopping malls, hotels and major banks.

BusesThere are three main bus terminals that operate regular services. The terminal along Jalan Tun Razak provides services within the city and its outskirts. For destinations south of the city (Papar, Beaufort, Tenom, Tambunan, Keningau), use the terminal near Padang Merdeka. For any other destinations north of the city and all the way to the east coast towns of Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Semporna, you have to take a bus to the Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal in Inanam and from there proceed to your destination of choice. Kinabalu Park is located en route from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

SARAWAK ferries to Brunei and onwards to

Labuan island and Kota Kinabalu.

Air TravelKuching International Airport services airlines to destinations within Malaysia and overseas via Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Firefly, Tiger Airways, Royal Brunei, Silk Air and Batavia Air (Pontianak, Kalimantan).

A network of services using smaller aircrafts provides access to remote destinations within Sarawak such as Bario, Mulu and Ba Kelalan.

Kuching Visitors’ Information Centre Tel: (6082) 410 944/2

Miri Visitors’ Information Centre Tel: (6085) 434 181

Sibu Visitors’ Information Centre Tel: (6084) 340 980

Money ChangerLicensed money changers can be found at the airport, shopping malls, hotels and major banks. Some money changers may not accept foreign currency in small denomination or notes with a date or serial number that they don’t approve of.

TelecommunicationsIt is possible to make IDD phone calls at payphones using coins or call cards. Prepaid calling cards are also widely available by authorized dealers at shopping malls. Most major hotels have WIFI facility either in their guest rooms or public areas. An increasing number of restaurants now have WIFI zones too. Cybercafés offer very affordable rates for internet services.

BusesA free city-tram service is available for

sightseeing around Kuching with pick

up points at various designated hotels.

A bus service between Kuching and the

airport operates daily from 6am to 7pm

and takes about 40 minutes. The main

intercity bus terminal is at Penrissen Bus

Terminal southeast of Kuching. Long

distance buses to Pontianak (Kalimantan)

BanksBanks open from 9.30am to 3pm from Mondays to Fridays and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. ATM machines are available 24 hours. Major shopping malls also have ATM machines and are available during operating hours.

Credit Cards Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards at hotels, restaurants and major shopping malls. Some establishments do accept American Express.

and Brunei are also available from this

terminal. Ask Tourism Information

Centres for bus timetables; there is a

new ‘green bus’ in the Kuching area

that also goes to Santubong (SCV)

TaxisTaxi fare from Kuching airport to

the city cost about RM22.00 per

way. Taxies are easily found at large

hotels, or at taxi stands in all the

major towns in Sarawak. Taxis don’t

use meters so always negotiate the

fare before getting into a cab!

Express Boats and Ferry Services A boat service locally known as

tambang is available for the short trip

across Kuching River to the riverside

villages on the other side and along

the river for sightseeing. Fast and

comfortable express boats connect

coastal towns (Kuching, Sibu, Kapit)

and villages on the major rivers in

Sarawak. The Express Ferry Terminal

in Kuching offers trips to Sibu and

onwards to Kapit for upriver journeys.

Take a bus from Sibu to Miri for

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Brunei Darussalam Travel Agents And OperatorsAntara Travel & ToursT. 223 7935 E. [email protected]

Anthony Tours & Travel Agencies Sdn BhdT. 224 1198 / 222 7969 E. [email protected]

Bonasia Holiday ManagementT. 223011 E. [email protected]

Bruvacation Sdn BhdE. [email protected]

Century Travel Centre Sdn BhdT. 222 1747 E. [email protected]

Continental Yachting Sdn BhdT. 223 3200 E. [email protected]

Darussalam Holdings Sdn BhdT. 223 1964 E. [email protected]

Freme Travel Services Sdn BhdT. 333 5025 E. [email protected]

Halim Tours and Travel Sdn BhdT. 222 6699 E. [email protected]

HASA Incentives Sdn BhdT. 876 6796

Intrepid ToursT. 222 1685 E. [email protected]

Jasra Harrisons Sdn BhdT. 224 3911 E. [email protected]

J.J. Tour Services (B) Sdn BhdT. 245 3110 E. [email protected]

Jasra Harrisons Shipping & Agency Services Sdn BhdT. 224 2362/ 224 3911 E. [email protected]

Ken Travel & Trading Sdn BhdT. 222 3127 E. [email protected]

Mas Sugara Travel Services Sdn BhdT. 2423963 E. [email protected]

MegaBorneo Marketing ServicesT. 222 4026 E. [email protected]

Naquina NQ Inbound ToursT. 887 3416 E. [email protected]

PGGMB Travel ServiceT. 222 3694/5 E. [email protected]/[email protected]

Pan Bright Travel ServicesT. 224 0980 E. [email protected]

PJ Majestic ToursT. 244 6509 E. [email protected]

S.FFNB Inbound Tours Sdn BhdT. 887 5252 E. [email protected]

Southern Cross Travel Agencies Sdn BhdT. 245 4719 E. [email protected]

Straits Central Agencies (B) Sdn BhdT. 222 4054 E. [email protected]

Sunshine Borneo Tours & Travel Sdn BhdT. 244 6509 E. [email protected]

Tenaga Travel Agency Sdn BhdT. 222 3924 E. [email protected]

Titian Travel & Tours Branch Hajj & UmrahT. 245 3111 E. [email protected]

Trandie Marina Resorts Sdn Bhd T. 223 1570 E. [email protected]/[email protected]

Travel Hub Tour & Travel Sdn BhdT. 266 0688 / 872 0725 E. [email protected]

Wing On Travel & Trading Sdn BhdT. 222 0486 E. [email protected]

Zura Travel Service Sdn BhdT. 245 6475 E. [email protected]

Luxury Resort Accommodation

Empire Hotel & Country ClubT. 241 8888 F. 241 8999E. [email protected]

Rainforest Resort Accommodation

Ulu-Ulu Resort, Ulu Temburong National ParkT. 244 1791 F. 244 1790E. [email protected]

Business & Tourist Accommodation

Rizqun International Hotel T. 242 3000 F. 242 8000 E. [email protected]

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam T. 224 4272 F. 222 1579 E. [email protected]

The Centrepoint Hotel T. 243 0430 F. 243 0200 E. [email protected]

Orchid Garden Hotel T. 233 5544 F. 233 5444 E. [email protected]

Riverview Hotel T. 223 8238 F. 223 7999 E. [email protected]

The Brunei Hotel T. 224 4828 F. 222 6193 E. [email protected]

Terrace Hotel T. 224 3554 E. 222 7302 E. [email protected]

Jubilee Hotel T. 222 8070 F. 222 8080 E. [email protected]

Grand City Hotel T. 245 2188 F. 245 2110 E. [email protected]

Traders Inn T. 244 2828 E. 243 1188 E. [email protected]

Star Lodge T. 2611618 F. 2611619 E. [email protected]

Parkview Hotel T. 2611998 F. 2610426 E. [email protected]

Palm Garden Hotel T. 2233448 F. 2234448 E. [email protected]

Kiulap Plaza Hotel T. 2232251 F. 2232253 E. [email protected]

Times Hotel T. 2337878 F. 2337879 E. [email protected]

Badi’ah Hotel T. 2222888 F. 2222889 E. [email protected]

Hotel Apartments

Guest & Lodging Houses – Bandar Seri Begawan

Outside Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei Darussalam Accommodation

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Halim Plaza Hotel - Tutong T. 426 0688 F. 422 2668 E. [email protected]

Intrepid Guesthouse - Temburong T. 222 1685/6 F. 2221687 E. [email protected]

RoomZ Hotel - Seria T. 322 3223 F. 322 3225 E. [email protected]

Plaza Sutera Biru – Kuala Belait T. 334 7268 F. 334 7269 E. [email protected]

Riviera Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 5252 F. 333 1052 E. [email protected]

The Swiss Hotel Apartment - Kuala Belait T. 333 1668 F. 333 1638 E. [email protected]

Sea View Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 2651 F. 334 2770 / 331950 E. [email protected]

Sentosa Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 1345 F. 333 1129 E. [email protected]

Hotel Koperasi Seria - Kuala Belait T. 322 7592 / 859 F. 322 7604

V Plaza – Kuala Belait T. 334 7868 F. 334 7866 E. [email protected]

Keoja Hotel – Kuala Belait T. 334 7733 F. 3347 668 E. [email protected]

Tat Place – Kuala Belait T. 334 7277 F. 334 7288 E. [email protected]

Likut Intan Guesthouse - Temburong T. 522 1078 889 6162

Intrepid Units T. 222 1686 F. 222 1687 E. [email protected]

Nazira Guesthouse T. 261 1666 F. 261 2201 E. [email protected]

KH Soon Services & Resthouse T. 222 2052 F. 233 7264 E. [email protected]

Youth Centre T. 222 3936/2900 F. 222 9423 E. [email protected]


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H5 Arts & Handicraft Centre, Tarindak D’Seni Restaurant

C3 Royal Brunei Golf Club

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B4 Berakas English School

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B5 Science School

B4 Serusop & Delima: Hua Ho Supermarket & Department Store, HSBC Bank, Baiduri Bank, Fitness Zone, Firoz Jaya Textile Mall, Nazmi Textile Mall, Lee Loi Fatt, Secret Recipe, Mum’s Bakery, Lof Bakery

B6 Hua Ho Manggis Mall: Hua Ho Supermarket & Department Store, BIBD Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Emperor’s Court Restaurant, Mothercare, Bebeland, Best Eastern Bookstore, Guardian Pharmacy, Dairy Queen

C5 Islamic Da’wa Centre

C5 International Convention Centre

C4 National Stadium

D5 Ministry of Finance

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D5 Embassy Row and Yayasan School

D5 Department of Immigration

D4 Ministry of Communications

D4 Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources (Brunei Tourism Board)

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D4 Ministry of Religious Affairs

D4 Audit Department / Petroleum Unit

E4 Akrib Negara

E4 Brunei Legislative Council Building

D4 Edinburgh Palace

C3 Ministry of Defence

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City Hotel, Guan Hock Lee Specialty Food Store, Taurean Too Cafe, Soon Lee Supermarket, Liyana Satay Restaurant

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F1 Warisan Mata-Mata Complex: Growing Star Home Decor, Haus Home Decor, Bajoo Boutique, Sweet & Savoury

G1 Car Showroom Area

F3 RIPAS Hospital

G3 Ministry of Law & Attorney General’s Chambers

G3 Batu Satu: Le Gallery Suites, Charcoal Restaurant, Plaza Athirah, Utama Bowling, Rangmahal Indian Restaurant, YMRM Textile Mall

F1 Mata-Mata

E1 Police Headquarters

F1 Scout Headquarters Complex: Supasave, Millennium Restaurant, Patisserie, Traders Hotel

E4 Mabohai Shopping Complex: Supasave, Royce Chocolates, Toys R Us

F2 Jame’ Asr Mosque

C3 The Royal Regalia Building

E2 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

E5 The Brunei Hotel

A3 Radisson Hotel

B4 Terrace Hotel

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E6 Kianggeh Markets

E3 Taman Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien

E4 Royal Brunei Airlines Plaza: Royal Brunei Airlines offices, Royal Skies, Abacus, Imprimis, Piper

F4 Maya Puri Building: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Western Union

F4 HSBC Bank

G4 Standard Chartered Bank

F4 Bangunan Hj Laksamana: Malaysia Airlines,

Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Pan Bright Travel Agent and D’Royalle 24 Hour Cafe

F4 Takaful IBB Building

F4 Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam

E4 TAIB Bank

G4 Waterfront Promenade: Break Water Cafe, Pines Restaurant, Kopi Bandar

D3 Brunei History Centre

D3 Secretariat Building

D4 Lapau

E4 Clock Tower at crossroads

D4 Post Office

D5 Pusat Belia (Youth Centre)

B6 Chung Hwa School

D2 Radio Televisyen Brunei

E3 Dewan Bahasa (Library)

C2 Syariah Courts

A2 Tamu Selera (Hawker Stalls)

G5 Royal Customs House

D5 Electrical Departmnet

E5 Chinese Temple

E5 PGGMB Building

F5 Wisma Setia: Mekong Coffeeshop, Big Papa’s Restaurant, Food Court

F3 Ayamku Fast Food

F3 WZA Rice ‘N’ Grill Pakistani Restaurant

G4 Darussalam Complex: Century Travel Agents, Citibank

G5 Chop Jing Chew Bakery

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• Jubilee Hotel

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E1 Kampung Kiulap: Nasi Katok stalls, Topaz Cafe, Regent Square (Excapade Sushi, Sorisso Italian Restaurant, Kimchi Korean Restaurant, Skin Inc Skincare), Suria Kiulap (Court Furniture, BIBD Securities, Zen Spa)

F4 Virgo Boutique, AV Electronics (Authorized Apple Dealer)

F3 Woodstock Furniture and Crimson Square

F5 Makrojaya, Lof Bakery

F5 The Mall: The Mall Cinema, Utama Grand, Chang Ein Hong, Patchi, Secret Recipe, Beard Papa’s, Food Court, Iora, Bata Shoes, Pizza Hut, Best Eastern Bookstore, Fun Bread Bakery, AV Electronics (Authorized Apple Dealer), Swensen’s Restaurant, Dreamcones, Diamond & Platinum

G5 Rizqun International Hotel

E3 The Centrepoint Hotel: Kitaro Japanesse Restaurant, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Fratini’s Italian Restaurant, Coffeezone, Jollibee Fast Food, QQ Mobile Station, Euroclassic Gifts & Homewares, Zaza Hair Salon

E3 Jaya Hypermart Centrepoint

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B3 Oslam Restaurant, Clothesline Launderette

B3 Bright World Optics, C.A. Mohammad

C3 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex Block D: Incomm, Sugar Bun and Ayamku

C4 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex Block E: Fun Bread Cafe, Cal’s Health & Beauty Studio

C4 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex Block F: Mohan’s Carpet Palace

C4 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex Block C: Excapade Sushi Restaurant, La Mee Restaurant

B6 Bangunan Hj Tahir A, Little Bean

C6 Bangunan Hj Tahir B: Sunraise Bakery

D5 Aquarium, The Mobile Shop, Hamberly Hills Restaurant, London Kebab Restaurant

D4 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex B: Cutting Crew Hairdressers, Ahan Thai Restaurant

D5 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex A: Pondok Sari Wangi Indonesian Restaurant, Nazmi Textiles

D6 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex J: Pizza Hut

F5 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex I: Sin Kew Hin Department Store

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E4 Abdul Razak Shopping Complex H: McDonalds, Pastamania, DeeJay Electronics

D2 Hua Ho, Buffalo Steak House

C2 Mercedes Benz Showroom

D1 Nazaaha Singaporean Restaurant

C1 R&T Electronics, Singapore Chicken Rice

C1 Nyonya Restaurant, Million Goldsmith

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Adapted from the beloved book series by Michael Bond, this is the story of a young Peruvian bear who dreams of an exciting life in Britain. When an earthquake destroys his home, the bear travels to London to search for a better life – but instead finds himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, making him realise that city life is not all he had imagined it would be. Featuring the voice of Colin Firth and starring Sally Hawkins.

Spongebob Squarepants leaves his pineapple under the sea to go on a quest to find a recipe stolen by an evil pirate, taking him to our dimension for his most super-heroic adventure yet, with help from Patrick Star, Mr Krabs, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward and Plankton. This second feature film of the famous cartoon series stars Antonio Banderas as Burger-Beard the Pirate and features the original voices of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke and Rodger Bumpass.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Cinderella follows the story of Ella – a young girl left in the hands of her cruel stepmother after her father passes away. When an open invitation is sent to attend the palace ball, Ella’s hopes of going is dashed when her stepmother rips apart her dress, until a kindly beggar woman with a pumpkin and some mice steps forward to give a helping hand – and changes Ella’s life forever. Starring Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter.

In this epic adventure in space, Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) was born under a night sky with signs predicting she was destined for great things. Now grown up, she dreams of the stars but wakes up to a job cleaning houses. When a genetically engineered hunter (Channing Tatum) arrives on Earth to track her down, Jupiter learns her fate: she is next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos. Also starring Eddie Redmayne and Sean Bean.

The real life maritime disaster that inspired Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, this film is based on the real life events of the New England whaling ship Essex that was attacked by a sperm whale in the winter of 1820. The surviving crew is stranded at sea and as the captain searches for a way home, the first mate seeks to bring the whale down. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Cillian Murphy. Directed by Ron Howard.

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THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 3D

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Unscrupulous art dealer and part-time rogue Charlie Mortdecai (Johnny Depp) travels the globe armed with his good looks and debonair charm in search of a stolen painting – while juggling the British Mi5, angry Russians, an international terrorist and his wife - that is reportedly linked to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. Based on the Mortdecai Trilogy book series by eccentric crime novelist Kyril Bonfiglioli. Also starring Ewan McGregor and Gwyneth Paltrow.


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