31st March, Adat Istiadat Day.

Salam, good day. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at The Prime Minister Office, this morning has consented to officiate the launching of book 'Buku Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei', at The International Convention Center Berakas. The 700++ pages book was written by YB Pehin Dato Jamil, Head of Brunei History Center. Part of the launching was also seminar and exhibition. Since I was on duty this morning, I was only able to take few shots.

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HRH The Crown Prince

Upon arrival greeted by the the working committee

National Anthem

Queing for goodie bag

This team led by Hj Jahri Hj Gamok

RTB Crew for the live telecast

It's ain't red, it's 'brawn' instead!

Salam, good day. For me, it was a very eventful weekend that just left and another eventful week ahead. Yesterday at Dewan Raya RTB, Abdul Aziz Harun crowned as Bintang Kecil RTB-Kristal 2009 champion beating another 9 finalists. He is belting out 'Kau Ilhamku' and he is playing accoustic guitar as well. What a talent he was! According to him, he learned how to play guitar via the internet. Second place goes to Sabrina Eelini Mayalin and third place goes to Muhaidi Mohammad. According to the organiser, this year's competition was very tight with all the finalists belting out to their best. Wooo...it is the 32nd edition of Bintang Kecil since 1978 and it is getting better each year, expect another cracking competition next year. Congrats to all!

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The GOH, Pg Abdul Haris Pg Shahbudin

Permanent Secretary MoHA

The Champion

Abdul Aziz Harun belting out 'Kau Ilhamku'

Receiving his prize


Well done

Salute to the audience

1st Runner Up

Sabrina Eelini Mayalin

Last year she was third

2nd Runner Up

Muhaidi Mohammad

As usual, receiving his prize as well

Senior officers of MoHA, RTB and Kristal

Best Talent Award

Awarded to Ak Hamizan Pg Hamdani

The loudest shout was here

Hanny, Dk Syasya and Voon

All of them was the former champion

The emcees

Proper

Freestyle

Proper

Freestyle

Rizal Ibrahim

His job is to make the show sounds proper

No freestyle at all!

Grand finale

Allah bless you Bapa, Happy 70th Birthday.

Salam, good day. This morning I have attended the rehearsal for the launching of book 'Buku Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei' at the ICC. The book was written by Yang Berhormat Pehin Dato Jamil, Head of Brunei History Center. However the actual function is scheduled to be held on the 31st of March. I look forward to attend the function. While tomorrow the public are welcome to Dewan Raya RTB for the final of Bintang Kecil RTB-Kristal 2009. Who is going to be champion? Let's wait and see. Lastly for today's post, my tribute to my father who turns 70 years old. Alhamdulillah, I pray for your health, happiness and may you get stronger to overcome your health problem and able to do ibadat regularly. May Allah bless you, amin...love Azmi.

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Very high profile personnel

The Nobat team

The Gulintangan team

The Tag team,

Mr Hassan Kamis and Mr Redzuan Hashim of RTB

Before was Ak Tajuddin

Now is Pg Hj Tajuddin

Harun and Musa of RTB

Pg Dr Hidup, very busy

This man is Pg Serijaya of RTB,

very creative and talented designer

Top of the chart!

Salam, good day. Last evening was not the best of perfomance by Brunei DPMM FC against Sengkang Punggol FC but the three points was much more important. The only goal scored by Shahrazen Said 15 minutes after the restart and his first after six games. After the win, DPMM FC move up to the summit in the standing with 14 points, leaving behing Gombak United at 2nd place with 12 points and followed by SAFFC with 11 points at 3rd spot. The next match was against Tampines Rovers Fc on April the 3rd. Are we on top? Yeah...we are on top! Bravo!

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Members of the Royal Family

Aide Iskandar, Sengkang's Coach being interviewed
by RTB Crew

Abdel Hamid was energetic this time around

The largest turned out so far

Brunei DPMM FC

Sengkang Punggol FC

Sengkang Punggol the visitor tonight!

Salam, good day. The signing ceremony on sponsorship deal for Bintang Kecil RTB-Kristal 2009 was held yesterday at RTB Complex, between RTB and Kristal Media Sdn Bhd. Signing on behalf of RTB was the Acting Director Pg Hj Mahari Pg Hj Abdul Rajak, while signing for Kristal Media Sdn Bhd was Hj Matnarudin Hj Ibrahim, General Manager. This is the 11th year Kristal Media was being the title sponsor for the annual singing contest. Ten finalist will be vying for honour in the final this Sunday 29th March at Dewan Raya RTB.

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Hj Matnarudin of Kristal (left) with Pg Hj Mahari of RTB

The banner

RTB and Kristal personnel
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More pictures below which taken during my recent working visit to Singapore. Hopefully Bruneian expats in Singapore knows that their pictures are posted on bruneidaily. 'Biskita' was also being published on our local newspaper The Brunei Times on Friday's 20th March edition or log to on BT's website http://www.bt.com.bn/en/local_sport/2009/03/20/dpmm_edge_past_balestier_in_s_league

Warming up at Toa Payoh Stadium

The noise comes from them, some of them are

from The Brunei Darussalam High Commisioner Office.

One of them is Hjh Norsiah.

Woo...they are brave enough to silent the home

crowd. Hj Sharbini (blue) leading the applause.

Light moment before the match. The white shirt was

Nasarudin Abdul Jalil, Balestier Head Coach.

You are good! Thank you! Wait, granny was also

watching the match...emmm.

This is the back bone of DPMM FC

Pg Hamzah (left) & Md Wardun (right)

Shaw Brothers Tower at Orchard Road

The FIFA World Cup is only year left

Singapore is ranked No.1 in this region for Table Tennis

or Ping Pong