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Hotel Al-Afiah dibuka rasmi September 8, 2017 Oleh Imelda Groves HA BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 7 Sept – Sebuah hotel yang dimiliki 100 peratus oleh pengusaha tempatan, Hotel Al-Afiah dibuka secara rasmi hari ini dalam majlis pelancaran yang diadakan di Kampung Kiulap, di sini. Hadir bagi menyempurnakan majlis berkenaan ialah Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Yusof. Hotel yang diuruskan oleh keluarga Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Haji Adanan itu terletak di kawasan komersial Kampung Kiulap, berdekatan dengan Sungai Kedayan yang turut memberikan kemudahan kepada penginap hotel untuk bersiar ke Bandar Seri Begawan sama ada dengan menggunakan bot atau kenderaan lain. Hotel itu juga mempunyai jarak perjalanan 10 minit dari Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei dan juga berdekatan dengan Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Haji Adanan dalam temu bual ringkas menjelaskan Al-A...

Azli Azney BRUNEI-MUARA Sunday, May 22, 2016 BLUE waters, blue skies; it was a view that I enjoyed, among other things, one recent sunny day during a trip to Pelong Rocks – also known as the legendary Pulau Pilong-Pilongan – to discover scuba diving. It’s always been something that I’ve always wanted to try but did not have the courage to do on the account of not being able to swim , but since I recently gained the skill, I decided to give it a try. Pelong Rocks is located about five kilometres from the coast of Muara beach and aside from being one of the more popular beginner scuba diving and snorkelling locations; it’s also a location that is steeped in legend. So I set out with a group from the Meragang Sixth Form Centre’s Scuba and Swimming club, led by its head, Norkhairulaney Hj Damit, aboard the Lantaran, belonging to Dive Master Rosland Hj Suhaili and the Lantaran Recreational Dive Tours Brunei to experience what Brunei has to offer in term...

Adib Noor Bandar Seri Begawan Sunday, May 15, 2016 BRUNEI is truly the land of unexpected treasures, and rightly so. In the busy Beribi Industrial Area is the Sumbangsih Mulia Complex, a unique venue which aims to highlight the heritage of the sultanate via traditional handicrafts and local delights. The Sumbangsih Mulia Complex was officially opened in 2007 and houses close to a hundred vendors operating in the open food court area as well as a separate air-conditioned section that showcases hand-made intricate local handicraft for sale. One of the main aim of the establishment of the complex is to help local business entrepreneurs to have a place to sell their products and handicrafts and over the years, there is no denying it has done exactly that. “We’ve been operating here since it was opened, and it does get busy during lunch time especially during the weekdays,” said Layla who works for Soto CT, one of the popular vendors in the food court. ...

Hafiizah Maideen BELAIT Sunday, May 1, 2016 IT'S BEEN about three years since Pasarneka Kuala Belait was opened, selling fresh fish and meat, retail products, snacks and a place to dine under one roof. The elongated building, which can be easily spotted when driving to Kuala Belait town, might be fairly new, but the vendors are no amateurs. Most of them are seasoned hawkers for more than 20 years, relocated from the old Pasar Kuala Belait, which has now become a food hotspot on weekend afternoons. True to the nature of the word ‘pasarneka’, the place hosts a variety of stalls selling diverse products. The building is divided in three sections – fish and meat, light food and retail. The place to dine in is at the middle of the building. In addition, there's also a weekend market at the carpark vicinity. Taking into consideration the number of vendors from the old market, which is located further down the road, there are c...

Ikhwan Salleh BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Sunday, March 27, 2016 LOCALS are always on the lookout for new hype through social media, especially ones that are related to food. Just two months ago, photos of soto went viral on the Internet. What was special about a bowl of noodles soaked in flavourful soup topped with sliced chicken and garnished with herbs? Nothing out of the ordinary. However, what caught everyone’s eyes was the scenic view of Kampong Ayer in the background. People searched far and near for the eatery that is blessed with the breathtaking view of one of the nation’s heritage. Not long after, the location was shared and with the existence of GPS, it was not hard for anyone to discover Soto Pabo, which is situated in the nook of Pintu Malim. With only three months of operation, the new startup has garnered more than 15, 000 customers, who fell in love with the aromatic broth of soto as well as the scenery. Of course, the food choi...

Adib Noor Bandar Seri Begawan Sunday, April 17, 2016 TAMU Gadong night market, more commonly known as Pasar Malam, is one of the sultanate’s unique treasures. It’s charm, quaint ambience and the friendly hawkers are a big draw. People who had experienced the tamu’s pleasant atmosphere are bound to visit it again. Located close to Gadong, one of Brunei’s busiest central business district, Pasar Malam, comes alive as early as 4.30pm with brisk business until its closing time at around 11pm. The market provides visitors with a wide range of choice — from authentic traditional Malay Kueh to the popular grilled favourites such as Ayam Golek, Ayam Salai, BBQ fish and many more. This apart, there are fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, toys and accessories among other things. “I love Pasar Gadong, all I need is $10 and I can eat like a king,” says Rafie Nasiruddin. “Sometimes I get so much into it I buy more food than I can ...