UBD Sharks girls playing AWAY

assalamualaikum and hello everyone...i really havent gotten into the mood of writing for a while cause of my hectic work schedule and school work but i tot id take time out to post this blog just to promote the UBD sharks and the girls efforts in their last game.

As you might of noticed ive learned how to do screen shots..:) hehehe and took some of my last article which was posted on a number of sites which i think you all might be particularly familiar with.

I reached the game half way through and was greeted by of course qeelz,javon and halim along with an already muddied Naj and Adlina..hhehehe.im sorry if forgot some who were there.I prefer touch rugby as opposed to the real deal as it does not involve much physical contact as the name suggest.rugby can and does incur numerous injuries.despite the risks the game is enjoyed by millions around the world including myself...that is when i am the spectator.

As i expected an entourage of male fans was also present as i would think no straight guy would give up the prospect of seeing the female species slugging it out in the mud.(you can comment on this if you like)

Its nice to write on the blog again what with all the mounting assignments coming my way but i am in no way complaining as i am thoroughly enjoying my time studying.I love Uni life and I love my friends that god has bestowed upon me to accompany me through this noble journey of academic pursuits.

I leave you this time not so much with advice but a rather reminder not only to you but myself as well.

"Dirikanlah Solat,Jauhi Maksiat and Sentiasalah Mengingati Allah" Insyallah we will all benefit from this in a time where calmities and natural disaster are befalling us all.

Living On The Brink Of Danger

Loose soil around the landslide
Hj Zaini and his wife .he is Pointing to the area which collapsed.

Worrying bird's eye view of the collapsed section

The monsoon month is giving hillside residents sleepless nights as occupants of a house along Spg 842-45 in Kg Jangsak bore witness to a series of landslips following heavy downpours.

Hj Zaini Hj Mahrop, whose house belongs to his wife, said the latest rumble caused the concrete and the fence of the compound to collapse. The debris can be seen scattered in a nearby ravine.
According to Hj Zaini, the incident occurred at about midnight when most of them were asleep. One of their Indonesian workers who was awake said he heard a rumbling sound and dashed out to inspect the situation only to see that the back portion of the compound had caved in. A call was made to authorities and the Fire and Rescue Department as well as the police arrived shortly after.

Hj Zaini said that they have been residing in the house for the last 11 years and this is not the first time they have experienced landslides, the first of which happened on Oct 26 this year. No noticeable damage occurred during the first incident.

He said that there had been a roof over the area that had collapsed but following the first landslide, the authorities had recommended it be removed, for fear it may crumble during another landslide and adversely affect the structural integrity of the building.

However, during heavy rain, the area now exposed proved to be worsening until its ultimate collapse. He also added that levelling work, which had taken place nearby, might have also aggravated the problem.

According to him, fortifying the hillside with a retaining wall to prevent a major catastrophe may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, thus relocation may seem to be an alternative. The family of 11 currently living in the house is eagerly awaiting word from the authorities for further action. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

P2F Moves To Jerudong Park Amphitheatre For Next Concerts

Panel of judge which included hans anwar and some other ppl..:)

dayat's winning performance

During the sixth instalment of popular local reality TV series P2F held at the Dewan Raya RTB, contestants Asde, Ina and Ifa were eliminated. The night showcased contestants battling it out with invited local talents who had earlier auditioned to pit their wits against the P2F singers.

Some nine outside challengers - Firda, Arffa, Jush, Mariya, Siti, Ajez, Fyqa, Yaya and Manny - tried their luck against the P2F students, but none were able to outperform any of them in the challenges. While P2F student Dayat gave the night's best performance, the winners of every PK challenge walked away with a Samsung MP3 player sponsored by local distributor Panacom.

P2F also introduced the Vote Back Contest, whereby eliminated candidates like Asde, Ina, Ifa, Emel and Ter would have an opportunity to rejoin the remaining contestants. For the upcoming seventh concert, contestants who qualify for the finals will have the chance to walk away with a brand new Toyota Vios after being crowned the winner. Other prizes, worth over $35,000, are also up for grabs.

In view of the public's positive reception and support, the P2F 2008 organisers - RTB and GreenCity Concept Sdn Bhd, jointly announced that the show's remaining concerts, including the finals, will be held at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre from 8pm starting this Saturday Dec 20. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Kamarul Arifin, Awg Hidop Win Religious Competition

Awang Hidop reciting his winning piece

The guest of honour presenting a trophy to kamarul arifin as champion of the friday sermon competition

In conjunction with Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque's silver jubilee celebration a Khutbah Jumaat (Friday Sermon) reading competition for mosque youth nationwide and a poetry writing prize presentation were held at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital.

Emerging as the champion of the Friday Sermon reading competition was Kamarul Arifin bin Zaharif from Zone II, Brunei-Muara District, who represented Kg Sungai Besar Mosque. Meanwhile, Awg Hidop bin Hj Mohamad Zin won first place in the poetry writing competition with "Menggapai Impian". Present as guest of honour to present the prizes to the winners was Awg Hj Mohd Mandi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Hj Awg Abdul Rah-man, Permanent Secretary II, Ministry of Religious Afairs. Also in attendance at the event were Pg Bahrom

bin Pg Hj Bahar, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs; Awg Hj Amir Hisham bin Hj Masri, Acting Director Mosque Affairs Department; as well as directors, assistant directors and senior officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The event began with the recital of surah al-Fatihah, followed by a welcoming speech by Awg Haris bin Hj Suboh, joint chairman of the event.

He said that the Friday Sermon reading competition is one of the annual activities of the Department of Mosque Affairs that has been jointly organised through the Library & Technology Department and Imarah Department to enliven the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque's silver jubilee celebration.

The competition aims to instil noble and positive qualities amongst participants in line with the teachings of Islam, as well as to give further exposure to Muslim youths.

Throughout the competition, participants had to go through three stages to reach the finals, in which only eight out of 28 representatives were selected for the Zone/Area Level. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Positive Response To UNISSA's Korban Ceremony

In conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration, a Korban and Aqiqah ceremony was organised by Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) at the mosque in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).

After the mass Asar prayer, the ceremony began with the recital of al-fatihah, followed by a welcoming speech by the UNISSA Dean of Student Affairs, Pg Hj Saiful Bahrin Pg Hj Kula.

The dean said that one-third of the Korban meat will be distributed to the poor and needy through the assistance of a number of chosen village heads, one-third would go to the participants who took part in the Korban and Aqiqah, and the balance would go to members and staff of UNISSA.

He added that this year's ceremony has been well received and as many as 15 participants signed up for the Korban event while five others took
part in the Aqiqah.

He expressed hopes that such ceremonies will continue to garner positive response to celebrate important dates in the Islamic calendar.

Deputy Minister of Education (MOE) and UNISSA Rector, Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad Pg Hj Abdul Rahman, was the guest of honour to distribute the Korban meat to the deserving recipients. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Family hosts thanksgiving dinner for SSEAYP participants

A thanksgiving dinner for Dyg Halinah Apong and and Dyg Fauziah Hj Salleh was held at the SotoRindu Restaurant recently.

The two hosted a buffet dinner with close relatives and were joined by two foster daughters - Patricia from Indonesia and Saridah from Malaysia - from the 35th SSEAYP. Dyg Halinah had recently completed her Master's Degree in Social Science Education while Dyg Fauziah completed her Bachelor's in General Sciences. Dyg Fauziah has enrolled in UBD to do her postgraduate studies.

The event was a personal milestone in their lives and was made even more joyous as both have received their degrees during UBD's recent convocation ceremony, which marked the university's 20th anniversary.

Dyg Halinah has been a 'host family' for participants of SSEAYP since 2005. "It is always an exciting experience to host the young participants and entertain them at home, " she said.

RBAF's Training Institute gets new commandant

By Haji Ahmed Shaheeb

A change of Command ceremony took place yesterday between the outgoing Commandant of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Training Institute, Colonel Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin and his successor, Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Colonel Mohammad Taweh bin Abdullah, which was held at Penanjong Camp in Tutong.

Present at the ceremony were the acting commanding officer of the Support Battalion of the Royal Brunei Land Forces, commanding unit officers at Penanjong Garrison Camp, officers and staff of the Training Institute, education officers, as well as recruits and civilian staff of Penanjong Garrison Camp.

In his speech, Colonel Haji Aminuddin Ihsan said that officers and staff should continue to be abreast with current trends in order to raise the level of service provided by the Institute in terms of training and management. He added that competitiveness, determination and an open mind are a vital part of every member at the Institute.

Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Colonel Mohammad Taweh also called for every individual involved to work towards making the Training Institute a centre of excellence, recognisable not only at the national level but in the global arena as well. He also reiterated that professionalism and rational decision-making were of utmost importance.

The ceremony ended with a group photo session as well at a get together session at the training institute dining hall.