Heating.

LLRC Premier 2 champions

By Sahrol Daud, Borneo Bulletin
LLRC FT were crowned DST Group Brunei Premier 2 League champion and will play in Premier 1 next season. They confirmed the title last night after beating Menglait FC 2-1 in an entertaining match played at the Berakas Sports Complex. "I am very delighted with my players' performances tonight although the opponents played very well. On top of that, I am also very pleased that we will be playing in Premier 1 next season," said LLRC FT team manager, Zunira bte Hj Abd Kamis. The team manager added that with the experience and maturity shown by her players after playing in the Premier 2, they can cope and fight with the teams in the Premier 1 next season. "We learn a lot from our previous matches and every player had shown improvement. With that as a guarantee, I am sure we can face any team," said the jubilant manager. LLRC FT who finished second last season were almost one goal ahead through Hj Annuar Hj Seidil's effort but Menglait FC's goalkeeper Ak Muhd Mu'izzuddin Pg Ismail managed to stop the ball with a clean save. Menglait FC on the other hand had their opportunity coming several minutes later. However Ak Muhd Nurhikman Pg Rajid's freekick sailed wide after his teammate Amdesnas Esai failed to capitalised on the situation. to score a few minutes earlier, Muhd Nurhikman stepped forward once again to take a freekick after LLRC FT player Hj Saiful Nairul Azli Hj Hassan committed a foul. The well-taken freekick by Muhd Nurhikman went to the right top corner of LLRC FT goalpost putting his team 1-0 ahead in the 28th minute. However, the celebration for Menglait FC was shortlived two minutes later with a goal scored by Md Azri Jebri in the 30th minute. LLRC FT's Md Azri once again scored after the interval after receiving a through pass before blasting the ball with a low drive in the 49th minute to put his team 2-1 ahead till the final whistle. In another Premier 2 match, Kilanas FC beat Perkasa 4-3.

Promoted to Premier 1 next season

This is one very good LLRC FT player

Celebrating the only goal for Menglait FC

Anxious LLRC FT supporters waiting for their big moment

A very happy LLRC FT's Manager & Asst.Manager with FFBD's Dep.Sec.Gen.Lt.Kol.Dr Baharin

Very good!

GCE exam results out

The Examinations Department under the Ministry of Education has released the Brunei-Cambridge GCE 'A', 'AS' and 'O' Level results for the October/November 2009 session.
Out of the 3,073 candidates who sat for the GCE 'A' Level examination, as many as 2,452 or 80.12 per cent have achieved at least 1 'A' Level, an increase of 0.49 per cent compared to results for 2008.
According to statistics released by the Ministry of Education, 52.72 per cent have achieved at least 2 'A' Level where 54.49 per cent comprises school candidates whilst 21.82 per cent are private candidates.
Sixty candidates or 2.21 per cent obtained at least 4 'A' Level's including one candidate from Maktab Duli, two from PTE Katok and 1 from Sayyidina Ali Secondary School who achieved 5 'A' Levels.
From the figures, 13 candidates achieved excellent results by obtaining grade A's in at least four 'A' Level results comprising 7 candidates from Maktab Duli, two from PTE Berakas and four from Sayyidina Ali Secondary. Thirty-six candidates obtained grade A's in three 'A' Level subjects where 14 are from Maktab Duli, 5 from Maktab Sains, four from PTE Berakas, two from PTE Katok, one from Sayyidina Othman Secondary School and 10 from Sayyidina Ali Secondary whilst 69 candidates have obtained grade A's in two 'A' Level subjects comprising 30 candidates from Maktab Duli, nine from Maktab Sains, six from PTE Katok, 12 from PTE Berakas, two from Sayyidina Othman, seven from Sayyidina Ali and three private candidates.
In all, 10 subjects have shown between 2.46 per cent and 25 per cent compared to candidates in 2008. The subjects include Malay, Art and Design, Economics, History, Hafaz al-Quran, Computing, Thinking Skills, Psychology, Business Studies and Sociology. A 100 per cent pass was achieved for Further Mathematics compared to 2008.
Meanwhile, for GCE 'AS' Level, 1,276 out of 1,617 or 78.91 per cent obtained at least one 'AS' level, which is an increase of 0.8 per cent when compared to 2008.
Overall, candidates who have achieved at least 2 'AS' level is 52.63 per cent or 851 candidates, which is an increase of 7.97 per cent whilst 53.39 per cent of school candidates have increased to 8.03 per cent compared to 2008. Overall, 87 candidates from 1,617 candidates or 5.38 per cent have achieved one grade 'A' in at least two subjects.
For GCE 'O' Level, from 7,555 who sat for the exami-nation, as many as 3,986 or 52.76 per cent have managed to obtain at least 3 'O' Level, which is an improvement of 0.42 per cent compared to 2008. From a quality stand point, as many as 898 candidates or 11.89 per cent have managed to achieve 8 to 12 'O' Level, an increase of 47 candidates or 0.16 per cent. As many as three schools have achieved 100 per cent in obtaining at least 3 'O' Level and 23 schools comprising 17 government schools and 6 private schools, which shows an increase of between 0.66 per cent and 26.32 per cent compared to 2008.
Total candidates who have achieved at least 3 'O' Level in government schools is 53.12 per cent. Meanwhile, as many as 252 candidates or 3.58 per cent have achieved grade A's in 5 to 10 subjects, which is an improvement of 0.25 per cent. This achievement includes 171 candidates or 2.43 per cent from government schools, which is an increase of 0.12 per cent compared to 2008.
As many as 41 candidates or 0.58 have achieved excellent results with aggregate 6 and grade 1 in six to nine subjects. The figure is an increase of 0.11 per cent compared to 2008. Two candidates from Chung Hua Middle School, Kuala Belait have obtained grade's A1 in nine subjects whilst four candidates have achieved grade's A1 in eight subjects including 3 from Chung Hua, BSB and one from PJN Pg Hj Abu Bakar Secondary School (A), 11 obtaining grade A1s in seven subjects including 3 candidates from Chung Hua Secondary School, Kuala Belait, two from Chung Hua Secondary BSB, two from Maktab Sains, three from Chung Ching Secondary, one from Sayyidina Hassan Secondary and one from Yayasan Secondary School.
Twenty-four students obtained grade A1's in 6 subjects comprising nine from Maktab Sains, three from PJN Hj Abu Bakar (A), three from Chung Hwa Secondary BSB, three from St Andrew Secondary, three from PJN Pg Hj Abu Bakar (B), one from Ma'Had Islam Brunei, one from Muda Hashim Secondary and one from Seri Mulia Sarjana Secondary.
As many as 252 candidates, or 3.58 per cent, obtained grade A's in 5 to 10 subjects, an increase of 0.25 per cent from 2008. The candidates comprise two students or 0.03 per cent who obtained grade A's in 10 subjects that include one from Chung Hwa Secondary, BSB and one from Chung Hua Secondary KB. Nine students or 0.13 per cent obtained Grade A's in 9 subjects comprising one from Maktab Sains, three from Chung Hwa Secondary BSB, one from St Andrew's and four from Chung Hua Secondary School KB.
Meanwhile, 19 candidates or 0.27 per cent have obtained grade A's in eight subjects comprising seven from Maktab Sains, one from Sayyidina Hasan, two from PJN Pg Hj Abu Bakar (A), one from PJN Pg Hj Abu Bakar (B), seven from Chung Hwa BSB and one from Chung Ching Secondary.
As many as 58 candidates, or 0.82 per cent, have obtained grade A's in 7 subjects, 83 or 1.18 per cent have obtained grade A's in six subjects and 81 candidates or 1.15 per cent have obtained grade A's in 5 subjects.
Students who have achieved at least 3 'O' level from two schools, namely Maktab Sains and Chung Hua Secondary BSB, total up to 90 per cent and 96.40 per cent respectively.
Overall, candidate performance who achieved grades A-C for subjects in Mathematics Syllabus D, Mathematics Syllabus E, Biology, Chemistry, Science (Physics and Biology) and Science (Chemistry and Biology) has increased between 1.25 per cent and 100 per cent compared to 2008.
It is also reminded that candidates who wish to obtain their result slips may do so at their schools whilst private candidates may obtain their result slips from the Examination Department, MOE (office hours). [By Siti Hajar-Borneo Bulletin].

Raise your flag.

Salam, good day. Rakyat and residence of Brunei Darussalam are asked to hoist the national flag at their residence, offices and commercial buildings. For Pengirans to hoist their personal flag so as for the Pehins. While for others to hoist the national flag of NBD. This morning the giant flag of Brunei Darussalam hoisting ceremony took place at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex. The theme for this year's national day is 'Negaraku Brunei Darussalam'.

Flag Description

The rectangular shaped State flag of four component portion, two parallelograms and two trapeziums - is cut across by a parallelogram from a point 6.35 cm below the top left corner to a point of the same distance from the bottom corner on the right side.

The standard measures 82 cm long by 91.4 cm wide. The parallelogram dividing the rectangle in this manner leaves two similar trapeziums at the top and bottom of the flag, with the lower trapezium assuming the inverted form of the upper trapezium. The parallelogram is again divided into two parallelograms of unequal depths, the upper being 2.54 cm wider that the lower which is 19.05 cm in width. The State crest in red superimposes the center of the flag. The forefingers of the upright arms, which support the red crest, are equidistant at 61 cm from the left and right sides of the flag. Embodied in the crest in yellow Arabic script is the state motto, which can be roughly translated: Always Render Service by God's Guidance. Four colours are incorporated in the flag, red for the crest, yellow for the trapeziums, white for the upper parallelogram and black for the lower parallelogram.

The National Crest of Brunei Darussalam

The National Crest of Brunei Darussalam has developed from a Royal emblem and in its original form still maintains its status as one of the Royal emblems. The present National Crest was super imposed on the National flag after promulgation of the 1959 Brunei Constitution. The crest consists of: Bendera - the flag. Payung Ubor-Ubor - the Royal Umbrella. Sayap - the wing. Tangan (Kimhap) - the handBulan - the crescent. The Bendera and Payung Ubor-Ubor have been Royal regalia's since the creation of the crest. The Sayap - the wing of four feathers - symbolizes the protection of justice, tranquility, prosperity and peace. Tangan or Kimhap - the hand - signifies the Government's pledge to promote welfare, peace and prosperity. Bulan - the crescent - is the symbol of Islam, the national religion of Brunei Darussalam. The characters inscribed on the crescent is the National slogan, "Always in service with God's guidance". The scroll beneath the crest reads "Brunei Darussalam" which means "Brunei, the abode of peace".

Be more cautious.

Salam, good day. For the past three days, I came across with three road accidents. This is really really bad! All of them were at the highway, one at Tungku Link and another two at Hassanal Bolkiah Highway either way. What should we do? Be more cautious:)

5th Feb Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Airport to BSB (1)

5th Feb Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Airport to BSB (2)

4th Feb Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, BSB to Airport (1)

4th Feb Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, BSB to Airport (2)

3rd Feb Tungku Link Highway (1)

3rd Feb Tungku Link Highway (2)

Pride of Brunei Darussalam.

Salam, good day. This morning I attended the Media Conference for Kapersky Lab Commonwealth Antartic Expedition cum Welcoming Brunei Polar Girl at the Sheraton. In his speech, Mr Harry Cheung the Managing Director of Kapersky Lab Asia Pacific has formally and officially congratulate Dk Najibah Eradah (aka Era, the Polar Girl) on becoming the first Bruneian to complete the 900km overland journey to the South Pole. Era's adventure began in February 2009 when she was selected from among 800 applicants worldwide to be part of the first all-women team to attempt the trip to the South Pole. Wooo, this is really a big thing! Congrats to Era as well to her family:)

Dk Najibah Eradah aka Era the Polar Girl

On board Russian Aircraft

Mr Harry Cheung, MD Kapersky Asia Pacific.

Ya, not more than...

I didn't get his name, such a very good guy.

Group photo with Mr Eugene (see the backdrop)

Frankie of Pilihan FM was there too

Both of them been to the South Pole

I prefer PUMA. But, who is this?

Oh ya, Mr Rano Iskandar!

Back to work.

Salam, good day. Another glittering RTB Awards 2009 was held last evening which gathered producers, personalities as well as RTB supporters at the International Covention Centre Berakas. The guest of honour was Dato Paduka Haji Hamdillah bin Haji Abdul Wahab, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources with spouse. Also present to grace the 'Malam Anugerah' were YAM Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil and YAM Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Wadood Bolkiah. Haha, the atmosphere was really hot and the ICC Main Hall is very very very packed inside out! Among the categories contested were the Most Popular DJ which goes to DJ Sharin Embran of Hamroni FM whilst Mesra Muhammad grab the Most Popular Newscaster. Alright, both are my friend. Good on you:)

The Guest of Honour (2nd from right) with some distinguished guest

Impersonating P.Ramlee and Saloma *haha*

Mohamad Taha (4th from right) is last year's Most Popular Newscaster

The theme is 60's

I'm very sorry *unable to get in*

Impersonating Apek and Marjina *not bad*

The nominees for the Most Popular DJ and the Most Popular Newscaster

One of the winners was Suriani Rias

The nominees for the Most Popular Singer

DP Hj Danial Hj Hanifah also presenting the award

You see this...such a big crowd this year!

Labu Labi segment

The nominees for the Most Popular Actor/Actress

Zul F belting out his popular number

The men behind RTBMC and Malam Anugerah *standing in black*

Daffy with the winners

Back up singers with the line up of musician

The Most Popular Singer goes to Maria

The smiles which means...

...success! DJ Sharin of Harmoni FM voted as the Most Popular DJ.

Relax 'uncle'...*for the live broadcast*

What? Is it wrongly taken?

What have you got guys?

Oooh bad. Please show her some...

The main hall unable to cater a large crowd

Service over.

Salam, good day. Yonex Brunei Open Ike-Shio Cup 2010 which has started on the 24th January ended last evening at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex Indoor Stadium. The six day long tournament has attracted more than 400 participants in various categories which also has pulled large crowd to watch the matches. Beside the final matches last evening, also as the main attraction was the exhibition match by the Japanese Olympic shuttlers of Reiko Shiota and Shintaro Ikeda as well as another two players *I didn't get their names, but they are really really really exhilirating*. Big big big round of applause to Brunei National Badminton Association and Nippon Badminton Association with the support of the Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports on their efforts to organised such tournament in the Sultanate:)

The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Setia Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Ahmad bin Haji Jumat (6th from left) the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports and on his left is His Excellency Mr. Hirose Noriki, the Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam.

The most awaited pairing Reiko Shiota and Shintaro Ikeda

Large crowd turn out last evening at the Indoor Stadium

This mixed double partner represent the host nation *not really bad*

Prizes for the lucky draws *i'm not lucky either*

Another Japanese doubles. One...

Two...

Three...

Arguing the umpire *haha, hilarious*

Matsuda smashing out to the crowd

As well as Reiko Shiota

Haha...almost falls just to grab the shuttle from Reiko

This is one very good emcee...tri-lingual (Bahasa Melayu, Japanese & English) *I should have learn from now*

Open Double winners

Junior Double winners