Borneo Insider's Guide (BiG) Oct-Dec 2014

October | December 2014

Timeless Treasures

Preserving the Heritage of Borneo

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Events to look out for this quarter October 6

Editor’s Note Time seems to pass by quicker when you are busy up to your neck. Not only have we been busy with our stories for both BiG and our other publication SCION, we have been working on something big (pun fully intended!) I am happy to announce that both publications are now available at bookshops throughout Malaysia so we can bring the best of Borneo and SCION’s world of luxury to a wider audience.

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Borneo is an island with a film-worthy history and fascinating cultures. Although many indigenous inhabitants of this

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island have modernized over time, they still hold on to some

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of their centuries-old customs and traditional practices. In this issue we feature three people who pursue hobbies that spotlight the history of this verdant land and the practices of

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the Borneo natives. These three individuals have amassed a

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wealth of knowledge on their chosen interest over many years.

We have a gentleman who collects rare books on Borneo, a

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sketch artist who records fine details of woven tribal baskets

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and a writer who knows all about the colourful beads worn by

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timeless appeal and as the years go by, they will continue to tell

Brunei, Sarawak, Sabah

Also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, this holiday is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The occasion involves the sacrifice (korban) of lambs, goats or cows in accordance with religious rites, and the meat is distributed to families, neighbours, friends and the less fortunate.

Mountain runners take on Mount Kinabalu in this prestigious mountain race. Runners have an option of taking either one of two routes: an open category route which takes runners up a 23km route to the Layang Layang summit trail, or the second trail for qualified runners that goes from Kinabalu Park all the way to the summit of Mount Kinabalu before finishing in Kundasang.

features on Sinar Serapi, an eco-theme park resort in Kuching

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The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various writers in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of biG Magazine.

It’s lights up and holiday cheer at this special time of the year for Christians around the world.

Decorated trees, exchange of presents and a night of feasting with families and friends will mark this joyful occasion for the celebrants.

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BAMBOO MUSIC FESTIVAL Sabah

The Bamboo Music Festival in Tamparuli is out to prove there is more to the plant than you think. This festival will feature traditional music performances by the Bamboo Music Orchestra, traditional sports as well as an exhibition and sale of bamboo products.

December 31

Countdown 2015 Sarawak

Held at the Sibu Town Square, this is a celebration of the end of a successful year and the coming of the New Year. The night will feature a variety of entertaining performances by local talents.

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Contents 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Organized by Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB), the three-day 5th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology (BICET) aims to explore the ‘Developments and Advances in Engineering and Technology’.

November 30

Happy Holidays!

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Christmas Day

Brunei

The Borneo Talent Award aims to identify the most talented performers in the field of music and artistic entertainment. An annual event organized by the Sibu Municipal Council in collaboration with corporate organizations, this competition is open to Malaysians of all ages.

the end-of-the-year holiday feet starts tapping, check out our

Province, China.

December 25

BICET 2014

Sarawak

a round up of some of the top eateries in Kg Jaya Setia. And if

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November 1-3

BORNEO TALENT AWARD

of us get a high on this unique fruit so let us entice you with

and the luxurious Fuchun Resort on the scenic hills of Zhejiang

Come down with the family to the Sabah Agriculture Park in Tenom and take part in one of the many sports and recreational activities going on this weekend. A fun opportunity to enjoy quality time with the family!

November 20-23

you to the Pesta Durian and feast on this king of fruits. Not all

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Sabah

Celebrated by Hindus, Deepavali (or Festival of Lights) commemorates the victory of spiritual goodness over spiritual darkness. It is a colourful occasion with flower garlands, display of lighted candles outside houses and serving of traditional Indian sweets.

Sabah

In our other stories, we awaken your sense of smell by taking

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BAA… LET’S GO TO THE PARK

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28th MT. KINABALU INTERNATIONAL CLIMBATHON – ADVENTURE SERIES

the stories of the past and not disappear from our lives.

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DEEPAVALI DAY

October 18-19

the indigenous people of Borneo. These works of art have a

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December 6-7

October 23

HARI RAYA AIDILADHA

We give you ten interesting facts about the island of Borneo.

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

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We chat with personalities and discover their specialities.

biG getaway

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

biG appetite

We try the food so you can follow suit.

Check out our food journeys.

biG listings

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

biG essentials

biG navigator

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

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See what’s playing in the movies around town.

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

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

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Things we want, love & desire this quarter

Sweet Dreamz If you are looking for stylish and affordable furniture, Dreamz Living Concept is set to light up your home. Their wide showroom in Kiarong features living-room, dining room and bedroom sets that are modern, chic and dreamy. For a good night’s rest, check out their signature sleep product, the ‘Dreamz Mattress’ – specially designed with individual pocketed springs, turn-free feature and made with 100 percent memory foam. All kinds of stylish home accessories are also available here, from eye-catching wall art and brightly coloured rugs to easy-to-match floor and table lightings.

Timeless Elegance with Braun Buffel The Braun Buffel Autumn/Winter 2014 collection captures the romance of Europe with a timeless and elegant range. The new collection, spearheaded by the brand’s newly appointed creative director, Damiano Biella, showcases exquisite details and solid colours that are the hallmark of the brand. Practical shapes, luxurious materials and beautiful craftsmanship are all evident in the latest Braun Buffel collections for both men and women.

Dreamz Living Concept Units 2,3 & 4, Grd Flr Spg 21-1-12, Kg Kiarong, BSB Brunei Darussalatm Tel: (673) 242 8879

Available in Braun Buffel stores at Suria Sabah Mall and 1Borneo Hypermall in Kota Kinabalu

Spring in a Bottle Experience springtime in bloom in the British countryside with the new special edition ‘English Dawn White Gardenia Range’ from The Body Shop. The fresh floral fragrance of white gardenia flowers is infused with the glorious spring scents of bergamot, tuberose and sandalwood- one whiff of this scent will transport you to a pretty English countryside. The range comprising fragrance mist, eau de toilette, shower gel and body lotion is now available at all The Body Shop outlets.

The Body Shop Grd Flr, The Mall, Gadong Bandar Seri Begawan Tel: (673) 245 0339 www.thebodyshop.com

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*Made in Florence range not available at these stores

Gimme a Gim’s Burger As they say at Gim’s Burger, “Gim’s burger.

My burger” and if you haven’t tried one, you don’t know what you’re missing. The chefs at Gim’s are out to ensure that they make the ‘perfect burger’ using the freshest ingredients, buns that are baked daily and hand-made burger patties molded from good quality freshly ground meat. Considered

by Kuching residents as the first hipster burger joint, Gim’s is a cozy place with long communal tables so everyone can see each other enjoying their burgers. What else can we say? Pass the ketchup!

Gim’s Burger Grd Flr Lot 14946 Sub Lot 99 Stutong Com Centre, Jln Setia Raya Kuching, Sarawak Tel: (6014) 289 7741 Facebook: Gim’s Burger

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Collecting

Interests

No one knows Borneo better than its inhabitants. This is an island full of hidden beauty, fascinating cultures and a filmworthy history. While there is plenty about the island to be gleaned from the Internet, we spoke to 3 unique residents of Borneo who have spent a lifetime nurturing their special hobbies and cultivating an interest in the heritage of the people on this island. It is through these individuals’ dedication to their interest that enables the culture of this place to live on. Through their collections and research, they enlighten and educate us with the stories and history that are embedded in these works of art.

Meet the book collector, the sketch artist and the bead lady and read their stories about rare books on Borneo, the intricate art of basket weaving and the beads of the indigenous tribes of this island.

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The Book Collector Text: Intan Abu Daniel Images: Filzah Saiman 02

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One would not walk into Alley Framemaker

books because once these original editions

and expect to find a display of antique

are out of my hands, there’s no way I can

books, some dating back to as early as

get them back anymore. I may be able to

the 1800’s. It is a well-known shop to get

find a reprint but it won’t be the original.”

frames for pictures but they also exhibit and sell framed photographs and art by local artists. In a corner of this shop sits a book shelf displaying the proprietor’s ‘Borneo Collection’ and here is where history lives: Seventeen Years Among the Dayaks of Borneo (1911), The Head-Hunters of Borneo by Carl Bock (1881), a collection of Rajah Brooke’s Journals of Borneo and Celebes by Captain Mundy (1848) and other fascinating finds.

Owner and collector, Lim Eng Kiang, greets

What makes a book rare or valuable? The most valuable

us in the office above his shop. Lim speaks

books are associated with a particular author, era or

enthusiastically as he moves around his

historical event. These books are few in number, incredibly

office uncovering and unwrapping packages, revealing treasure after treasure. He

old yet in good condition and are very high in demand. Such

shows us several hardcover books with

books are coveted by rare book dealers and collectors the

yellowing binding and gingerly flips the

world over, and if they are about Borneo, it is very likely that

thin pages for us. His passion is infectious

you will find them in Alley Framemaker.

as he gives us a background on each book and points out the exact page in a book where there is a reference to Brunei, or an illustration or a photo of the country.

He should know because he read all these books, some even more than once.

Lim tells us that it was his interest in archaeological history that first spurred him to rare collect books ten years ago.

What started out as a business idea quickly turned into an interest. Even when the book business did not fare well financially, his love for collecting books burgeoned as time went by.

“Why do I hang onto this business when I know the outcome is not promising? Well,

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Presently he has amassed over 200 antique books and the total value of his collection would amount to slightly over B$100,000.

One book that is certainly not for sale is the most prized item in his collection: On the Fringe of Eastern Seas, which in UK is entitled The City of Many Waters.

This is the only known book in the world that contains an accurate account of Brunei at the end of the 19th century.

“I went all the way to London’s National Gallery to look for the author, Peter Blundell, in order to find this amazing book”, explained Lim. The book is about the author’s life in Brunei, recounted from the days when he arrived in this country till the time he became the first British

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Resident in 1906. “It’s a very interesting book. You would not get tired of reading it, over and over and over again, as I have!”

This book and a few others in his collection are deemed by Lim to be priceless. When asked if he would sell the book by Peter Blundell – a book which is, he revealed, coveted by many – he shook his head and laughed, “Books like this, I don’t want to sell! I’ve had many customers looking for this book, offering me a thousand dollars, but I’m not selling it.”

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And we think that is a wise decision.

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The ‘Borneo Books’ collection at Alley Framemaker

A rare book from Lim Eng Kiang’s collection

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The shop also displays antique maps of Borneo

The art and photography on display at Alley Framemaker

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On The Fringe of Eastern Seas by Peter Blundell

Rare books about Borneo dating back to the 1800s

Check out the other rare finds in Lim Eng Kiang’s collection at:

I’ve done my research and I know these

Alley Framemaker

books are rare. I am lucky to have acquired a lot of books that are no longer in publication.

Unit 2C, Shakirin Complex, Kg Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan

I have no intention of selling some of these

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An Expert on Beads Text: Iris Tan

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BEADS THROUGHOUT HISTORY Beads are wonderfully customisable and perfect for jewellery. Beadcraft make very popular fashion accessories and have certainly made its mark in the fashion industry.

Beads have been part of the Sarawak natives’ attire for a very long time. Traditional costumes that have been long donned by the natives in Sarawak and Borneo include the beaded cylindrical-shaped hats worn

by Bidayuh ladies during festive Gawai events, the colourful Iban marik empang beaded shoulder yolks that have become a popular Sarawak souvenir, and the Orang Ulu headgear that ranges from a simple beaded headband to a glorious ‘war bonnet’ elaborately decorated with beads, animal hair and feathers.

Beads are historical pieces linking cultures and continents. In Borneo, beads are part of traditions a thousand years old. Once, beads were used as tools in rituals for shamans, endowing powers and protection.

They were also used as status symbols: those who wore bead hats with certain decorative motifs came from an aristocratic class.

To learn more about beads, check out Heidi’s book: Beads of Borneo a fantastic book that explains the significance of beads in Borneo’s social, religious and cultural life.

Available on Amazon.com.

Image: Amazon.com

Image: Sarawak Tourism Board

As the honorary curator of beads at the Sarawak Museum, Heidi Munan certainly knows a lot about beads. This witty and articulate Swiss writer has been living in Sarawak since she migrated to the state in the 1960’s (a move, she confesses, was made for a young man).

Heidi’s first job in Sarawak was in a classroom where she spent a few years teaching history and literature to sixth form students. These first few years were also spent adapting to the initial culture shock that she faced moving from the West to this little slice of the East. Two of her books Culture Shock! Borneo and Culture Shock!

Malaysia – were written as a handy survival guide to help ease the foreign settler into this neck of the woods.

It has been 49 years since Heidi first moved to Sarawak and since then, she has learned – and continues to learn - more about Borneo and its cultures than Borneans would take the trouble to learn!

As a writer, Heidi has published more than 20 books on what she has learned and studied about the island and has received numerous awards for her work. In 2000, she was awarded the Hornbill Tourism Award and the Malaysia Tourism Award for Best Travel Writer. She has also won awards for Best Children’s Book in 2006 and 2008, and another Hornbill Tourism Award for Best Writer in the Literary Category in 2009.

Despite all her accolades, this energetic author is not resting on her laurels yet.

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In 2005, she published Beads of Borneo, a literary work on her lifelong passion - the beauty, history and mystique of beads and the bead culture in this part of Southeast Asia. Heidi’s interest in beads started when she came to Sarawak and learnt about the significance of beads in the social and traditional context of Sarawak’s indigenous people.

Local tribes throughout history have used beads made from a variety of materials such as bone, animal horns, stones, shells and glass in jewellery, costumes, tools and war bonnets.

Historically, beads have been used to identify one’s social standing in the community and they were even used as currency and spiritual amulets.

The history of beads goes further back than anyone can guess and Heidi has done extensive work and research on the topic. Material culture in Borneo is her main field of study - beads are considered a crucial segment of this subject - and the tremendous amount of work from her independent explorations and research has earned her much respect in Malaysia and worldwide.

She is considered the resident expert on the subject and is often called upon to give her opinions or to help identify different types of beads.

As for her own collection of beads, Heidi admits to having very few but she assures us that this is hardly an issue - as an honorary curator of beads at the Sarawak Museum, she can look at and admire the Museum’s collection as often as she likes!

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Lun Bawang ladies wearing their bead caps

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Avong - Orang Ulu value beads

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Weaving A Legacy Text: Pamela Fletcher Images: Jennifer Linggi 02

Baskets have always been an integral

many types and each ethnic group has a

the artistry and perseverance of the weaver

part of everyday life for the indigenous

specific name for them but most people

in creating such beautiful works of art.

people in Sabah. Jennifer Linggi sees the

only know them as bakul or wakid.”

beauty in these practical receptacles. She

in Sabah, she has also shown them in Kuching,

even weeks with different communities such

Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Tokyo. As a rule,

as the Lundayeh in Long Pasia, the Murut

Jennifer does not sell her artwork but prefers

Tahol in Kg. Maligan, the Dusun in Tambunan

to keep them for the general public, however,

and the Rungus in Kudat in order to record

having said that, she relented and sold two pieces

community’s culture and heritage.

their traditional craft accurately. The times

in Tokyo, much to the delight of the buyer.

Jennifer started sketching these baskets

the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences

as a hobby but as she began to sketch

in her life. She listened to their life stories

more and more baskets, it evolved into

and learnt about their close connection with

an obsession that led her to take note of

nature, their acceptance of life’s cycle, their

the intricate designs that are special to a

community spirit and how as a result of

particular community and the process that

keeping these traditions alive, they are more

goes into making one of these baskets.

in touch with themselves. This is in stark

each indigenous community captivating, especially the patterns and colours. No matter how simple the designs may look, they represent an important part of a

Murut heritage. She received her early

“I see it as a responsibility to document

education at St Francis Convent and the

a disappearing skill with the hope that

Sabah College before obtaining her BA

our people will see that these unique

(Hons) degree at Canterbury College of

crafts are our identity,” she explains.

Art, United Kingdom.

It is painstaking work. Jennifer has to

She enjoyed drawing from a young age

research the background of these baskets

and had aspired to be an art teacher.

and learn about the people who first

Her father, concerned about her career

made them. Her passion for basket shines

choice, suggested she study architecture

through with each piece of drawing -

instead. Sadly, her father passed away before she received her scholarship to continue her studies but she credits him for his advice and she went on to pursue

region of Sabah. She remarked that she was hopeless at weaving baskets so she took to drawing them instead. The main inspiration for her artwork stems from her deep interest in traditional craft.

“I discovered that we have a lot of beautiful crafts, such as baskets, textiles, hats, and

She is currently the curator and manager

accessories which drove me to research

of the Sabah Art Gallery.

and visually document our crafts as I felt that less and less people know their proper 01

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to the simple lifestyle of the people who make the crafts, but also the creativity and intricacy of the craft itself. She sees her work as an important legacy that needs to be preserved for the future.

information of the crafts. The main reason

rural community in the hilly southwestern

painting seriously.

Jennifer’s drawings are not only a tribute

documentation in addition to the technical

achieving her life’s goal.

20 years, and started drawing and

the constant changes in our fast-paced world.

the unique features of each basket.

2007 during a trip to Long Pasia, a small

Sabah in 2004, having been away for

much of these qualities are being lost due to

Jennifer offers her work as a visual

at Oxford Brookes University, finally

Begawan. Eventually she returned to

contrast to the society we live in now where

shadows in her sketches and accentuating

Jennifer started her basket drawings in

worked in London and Bandar Seri

she spent in these communities were some of

highlighting the delicate lines, adding

a post graduate diploma in architecture

After qualifying as an architect she

Although Jennifer has exhibited her work mainly

To research the baskets, she spent days and

finds the various designs that represent

Jennifer Linggi is of Kadazan Dusun

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names. Take baskets for example, there are

for doing this is that if anyone wishes to revive a craft, they can refer to her drawings. She says, “Many of the crafts are diminishing due to the lack of interest by the younger generation. That’s not surprising, as the whole process of making the crafts requires strength and much patience.

Many of the artisans I met are over 50

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years old and most of their children are not interested in picking up this know-how.”

Each basket design tells us about the ethnic groups that produce them including what their occupations are, whether they are farmers or fishermen. While sketching

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A ‘Reng’ a Lundayeh mediumsized basket

Detailed sketching of the intricate designs on a basket

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A ‘Barait’ - a flat bagpack

A ‘Saiyon’ - a basket used by a priestess

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What to Eat in Kg Jaya Setia Text: Iris Tan Images: Hanisham

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DINNER

We find that nothing hits the spot at the

There are Fish & Chips done in different styles

start of the day like a cup of teh tarik and a

from all over the world at the kids-friendly

plate of Seria kway teow from MY Favoureat

seafood restaurant Fish & Co (#G18-19

Restaurant (#9 Grd Flr, Hj Munchit & Hjh Dyg

Grd Flr, Citis Square), but don’t stop there –

Rapiah Complex), and if you have a stomach

there’s a menu full of other seafood dishes

of steel, try their spicy sambal that goes

to try out! Grab a plate of fresh sushi from

perfectly with the noodles. If you’re ready to

the sushi train at Excapade (#G1 Grd Flr,

splurge on a big breakfast, we find that the

Times Square Complex) or warm up to their

hearty combination of pancakes and eggs from

sizzling teppanyaki dishes. Get steamed up

Countrypatch (#G6A Grd Flr, Times Square

on shabu-shabu and barbeque at Shinobu

Complex) is a great way to start the day. For

(#F3 1st Flr, Times Square Complex). Go

a taste of local fare, Fun Toast Kopitiam (#36

Italian at Pastamania (#G8A-G10A Grd Flr,

Grd Flr, Airport Mall) - a self-service diner with

Times Square Complex). Their variety of

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a cozy kopitiam setting, sells kolo mee with

pasta and pizza dishes served with their

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fishcakes and freshly made red bean buns.

trademark speedy service will leave you with

Alternatively, you can have a traditional Indian

plenty of time for a movie. Buon Appetito!

Seria Kway Teow from MY Favoureat Restaurant

All Seasons Chinese Restaurant at Times Square Complex

breakfast and dine on murtabak dipped in spicy chicken curry from Fayze Jaya Restaurant (#38, 39 & 40 Grd Flr, BT Complex).

If you ask me what is there to eat in Kg Jaya Setia, I will say pretty much anything!

With nearly fifty restaurants scattered in five shopping complexes, you are sure to find one restaurant to satisfy your gastronomical craving for the day. The BiG team sets out for this local hotspot on a food trail to highlight the top places that people are flocking to.

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LUNCH

COFFEE & DESSERT Prepare your own frozen yoghurt sundae at Tutti Frutti (#G27 Grd Flr, Citis Square) – just don’t go too crazy with the choices of toppings!

Image: Pho Real

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Sprinkle toppings on frozen yoghurt

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Times Square Complex

The entrance to Shinobu at Times Square Complex

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A choice of toppings at Tutti Frutti

Dimsum is served steaming and fresh at the

Global coffee chain Gloria Jean’s (#G18-19 Grd

All Seasons Chinese Restaurant (#F7 1st Flr,

Flr, Citis Square) is brewing their specialty coffee

Times Square Complex), where Cantonese

and tea to go with a mouth-watering selection

cuisine is their speciality. When hunting for

of desserts. Matadoe Café (#55 1st Flr, Airport

A bowl of pho at Pho Real

duck penyet, Pondok Sari Wangi (#4 Grd Flr,

Mall) serves gourmet coffee in a warm and

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Citis Square) makes one of the best in town.

cozy surrounding. Grab a plastic cup of cold

Equally delicious is their ayam penyet. Simple

bubble tea from Sharetea (#8 Grd Flr, Airport

Vietnamese noodles and spring rolls can be

Mall). This bubble tea franchise from Taipei

found at the wittily named stall Pho Real at

makes inventive drinks like their bestselling

the Times Square Food Court (1st Flr, Times

Rock Salt Cheese drink – sounds like an odd

Square Complex). For hungry diners with

combination but it is delicious. Of course, don’t

little time to spare, they can grab a kebab or

forget to stop at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

crispy fish and chips at Casbah London Kebab

(#G26 Grd Flr, Times Square Complex) and

(#G2A Grd Flr, Times Square Complex). Health

have an Original Vanilla ice-blended coffee.

conscious foodies might want to take note

With over five branches across the country,

of Toompee (#15 Grd Flr, Airport Mall) and

this is one of the most popular coffee chains

try their chicken wrap washed down with a

in Brunei where you can enjoy a quality

refreshing glass of Go Green juice.

beverage with a copy of BiG magazine!

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HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD DURIAN

All Hail the King of Fruits!

Text: Intan Abu Daniel & Pauline Chan Images: Filzah Saiman

The Durian and Fruits Festival, held at Zone A of the Bio-Innovation Corridor in Kg Tungku, kicked off on August 18 with a ceremony launched by The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Hj Yahya Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, the Minister of Industry and Primary Resources.

The guest of honour toured the stalls with his wife, Datin Hjh Norlina, and even tried his hand at opening a durian with a ‘durian opener’ – a tool designed and developed by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood.

The week-long event featured an exhibition showing how the king of fruits is produced.

There were stalls selling agricultural products such as fertilizers, farm tools and machineries as well as plenty of activities such as durian cooking contests and colouring competitions for children.

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The real attraction was the long rows of tables laden with locally grown durians and other brightly-coloured fruits that were for sale. Many people turned up to sample the fruits and you could hear lively bargaining between vendors and customers over price.

Those who managed to strike the right bargain left cheerfully with plastic bags full of spiky durians. The most traffic was found at a handful of stalls that hosted an “Eat All You Can” durian promotion – at B$7 per head, eager durian fans wiped out a range of local durians such as Durian Kuning, Durian Pulu, Durian Suluk and Durian Otak Udang Galah.

The one-week event was a spectacular success that recorded an attendance of 20,574 visitors, fruit lovers and durian connoisseurs.

If you are out scouting for durians, how would you know if a durian is good or fresh? Here are some tips we learnt from a durian purveyor in Bandar Seri Begawan on choosing a good durian: Yellow-shelled durians foretell sweetness, but that doesn’t determine taste. Taste or flavour is a very individual thing. There is a variety of durian flavours: milky, creamy, bittersweet, plain bitter, XO flavour (a tinge of alcoholic aftertaste), nangka taste etc. Some people postulate that durians that drop on their own have more flavour compared to those that are cut from the branches. That cannot be taken as a rule of thumb as it depends on the tree. Cut durians will ripen in 2 to 3 days and they can be very flavourful as well.

In general, look for durians with a green shell, widely-spaced thorns and a ‘wobbly’ sound when you shake it, and you will most likely have a winner!

Sight check - Look at the spikes. Widely-spaced thorns indicate fleshy content while narrowly-spaced thorns mean skinny helpings inside.

Long, big thorns and thorns that grow inwards indicate a higher grade of fruit so expect to pay premium for it. Check the bottom, if it is cracked, it may be over-ripe but that is not necessarily a bad thing. If the crack is less than 3 inches, the quality may not be affected. Take a peek inside and see if the fruit looks firm, then give it a try because it may still be delicious.

Smell check - Smell the durian, if there is a strong smell, it is very likely that it’s good. If there is no smell, it is probably not ripe yet.

Sound check - Scrape the durian surface with a small knife or anything solid that is handy, if it sounds crispy it is fresh because the thorns are still sharp and hard. Soft thorns mean they have been sitting around for some time and hence a duller sound is produced.

Shake check - Shake the durian and feel if there is movement within.

Movement means it is ripe and the texture will be good. A durian that produces no wobbling sound means it is either unripe or too ripe, and the texture will be too hard or too watery.

Burrowing insect check - Look for holes around the durian, if there is a tiny hole somewhere, there could be a worm (larva of an insect) that has burrowed into it.

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biG trail Sinar Serapi has been opened to the public since 2010. Its main feature, for the eager young visitors anyway, is the ‘lake‘ - a large, shallow body of water that is ideal for all sorts of sports.

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Splash!

Sinar Serapi is officially designated as an Eco-Theme Park Resort, but as far as the under-20s of Kuching are concerned it’s a waterpark.

Bring along sunglasses, a big hat, sunscreen and a change of dry clothes!

On a fine Sunday afternoon it can be thronged with a colourful variety of craft. There are kayaks, propelled in a straightforward way with double-bladed paddles. On a breezy day, miniature sailing boats skim the surface. And then there are pedalos that look something like floating bicycles - a pedal mechanism powers a small screw at the stern while a rudder steers the contraption around the lake. Hardly steerable, but immensely enjoyable are the ‘bubbles’. These are large well-padded plastic cylinders, agitated by the person or persons seemingly trapped inside. During one of my visits, a bunch of lads were screeching and hollering in a ‘bubble’, trying to move it in one direction by running up the curved inside slope and not getting very far, until an elder brother kindly kayaked out and towed them back to shore.

The lads in question didn’t even bother to towel themselves off and

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straightaway headed for the ‘next lot of water’ and spent the rest of the afternoon getting wetter, thoroughly exhausted, and hungry. The ‘next

Sinar Serapi may be best known as a day-trip destination, but

lot of water’ is a sort of shallow river maze, meandering round in curves

it is possible to spend a weekend or a longer holiday there too.

and spirals with the water streaming in a mild current to encourage

Well-appointed ‘kampung-style’ bungalows can accommodate

gliding and slithering along. It’s the ideal aquatic space to encourage

groups of six to eight persons with breakfast thrown in. Suites

young children - those who haven’t learnt to swim yet and are maybe

and individual rooms can be rented by smaller parties. It’s a place

a little afraid of water - to trust themselves to the cool element.

to come for a bit of peace and quiet but it is also a convenient

The more daring youngsters climb up and down the ‘water slide’. There is a little more depth in this part of the water

staging point for a few interesting tourist destinations nearby.

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Matang Family Park - A well maintained picnic site with numerous little rivers and waterfalls and cool clear water burbling off the forested slopes of Mt. Matang.

Distance: 2km from Sinar Serapi

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Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple - This involves a steep hike up the flank of Mt. Matang to a small temple built by the White Rajah’s tea plantation workers who were all recruited from India. A superb view over the Sarawak River delta rewards the climbers.

Distance: 2 km from Sinar Serapi to the beginning of the trail

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Matang Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre/Kubah National Park Distance: 5 km from Sinar Serapi

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Mt.Singai Distance: 9 km from Sinar Serapi

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Wind Cave, Bau Distance: 12 km from Sinar Serapi

maze, enough to drop down with an almighty splash and swim a few strokes. Parents wade in and out among the splashers, swimmers and tummy-sliders – much fun was had by all.

Sinar Serapi is a popular venue for family day trips; there is water play, food, and ample space for lounging around. The main building resembles a huge barn. Parties and gatherings can be held here.

Food, from drinks and snacks to full-dress meals, is available, as well as BBQ buffets for functions like weddings, business conferences and the like. There are ambitious plans in the pipelines: entertainment which would include a variety of activities such as world class concerts, festivals, carnivals, flea markets, live band and karaoke, games like pool tables, table tennis, dart and carom boards, and even mountain bike riding and jungle trekking in the hills behind the park.

You need to just drop in once in a while and see what develops.

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Fact Sheet: Sinar Serapi Eco Theme Park Resort, situated at a scenic and unique natural backdrop and setting of the famous Serapi Mountain (Gunung Serapi) and is approximately 14 km of good road from the city of Kuching in the state of Sarawak. All the attractions listed above are also reached by good, sealed roads.

Sinar Serapi was built by Jalinan Bernas Sdn Bhd, a property developer headed by local architect Mr. Ambrose Wong.

Tel: (6082) 641 227 Fax: (6082) 641 239 Website: www.sinar.serapi.com.my

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01 Believe it or not, there are five 10-year-olds in there! Elder brother finally towed the bubble voyagers back to shore 02 Rushing down a water slide with a mighty splash is great fun

03 The gently flowing stream of the maze 04 An orangutan from the Matang Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

The Wind Cave in Bau

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Paddling The Surf Text: Pamela Fletcher Images: Linawa Photography

Yes, it is here.

The surfboard with training wheels. Well, that’s not entirely true and if you were to tell Richard Gower I said that, he would probably give you a massive eye roll.

Richard who hails from the UK has been sea kayaking and surfing since his teens and has even taken to the waves of Durban and Bali. When he first set eyes on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board, he was instantly fascinated by it. “You can surf with the board and also paddle it on flat water to explore the area at leisure,” he says.

And it is a fantastic full-body workout.

Depending on what you want, you can take it nice and gentle or go full and hard for the ultimate fitness workout.

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SUP boarding made its maiden splash in Kota Kinabalu in early August and has been winning over new fans since. Together with his Sabahan wife Nora, Richard has decided to make Sabah home for now as he can see stand up paddle taking off in Sabah in a big way.

“My wife had taken me to explore the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands and I got to see how amazing the reef and fishes were – it was magical! That was six years ago and now that we have two beautiful daughters, I also want them to grow up knowing about Sabah and its wonderful nature,” he adds.

guard, hat and a generous amount of sunblock to keep safe from the sun as SUP is apparently very addictive and you will find yourself spending more time on the board than intended.

Even non-swimmers can have a go at it as they will wear a life jacket and have a leash on the board attached to their ankle to stop the board from getting away in case they fall off. The age range for this sport is from about 10 to over 70 and one does need to be in reasonably good physical condition.

At this initial stage, Richard is conducting introductory SUP classes and trips to beaches around Kota Kinabalu and the nearby islands but he hopes to combine it with safari-type trips to explore Sabah’s more adventurous and scenic beaches along its coastline in the future.

So, why not drop Richard or Nora a line and sign up for a SUP session?

Paddle Below The Wind Tel: (6017) 896 0341 (Nora) / (6011) 2525 6496 (Richard) Email: paddlebelow@gmail.com Facebook: BorneoSUPpaddlebelowthewind Website: www.paddlebelowthewind.com

SUP is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and is still gaining followers. To get started, you need a board and a paddle. It is also recommended to wear a long sleeve rash Borneo.Insider’s.Guide

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The renowned English writer Anthony Burgess taught history at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin College in Bandar Seri Begawan during the 1950s.

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The world’s largest flower the rafflesia is found on Borneo, growing up to one metre in diameter and weighing ten kilos.

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The cloud leopard that inhabits Brunei is an entirely different species to that found on the Asian mainland.

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The 40,000 year-old human skull found at Niah Caves in Sarawak is one of the earliest remains of human life in all of East Asia.

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The Nepalese athlete Kusang Gurung ran up and back down Mount Kinabulu in 2 hours and 42 minutes.

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According to an ancient Dayak belief, in heaven all is reversed as how it is on earth.

About You Never Knew!

Sabah is referred to as the ‘land below the wind’ because it is just below the typhoon belt.

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The Atkinson Clock Tower in Kota Kinabulu is one of only three structures that survived WWII.

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Orangutans share 97% of their DNA with human beings, making them one of our closest relatives.

10 The first guidebook to Borneo was penned in 1714 by the Dutchman Daniel Beeckman. It offered pointers on how to conduct business with Bornean traders.

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TOUR OPTION 2 : MARI MARI SABAH TOUR Tour includes transfers and tour at Mari Mari Cultural Village and Rumah Terbalik with lunch.

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biG buzz

01 A group photo of the inspirational women featured in the book 02 Guest of honour Datin Hajah Adinah Osman visits the BIBD exhibition booth on Ar-Rahnu products 03 BIBD Chief Finance Officer cum Deputy Managing Director Hjh Noraini Hj Sulaiman delivering a speech 04 The cover of the book ‘Women of Brunei: Inspiring Life Stories’

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t was an inspiring day for all women on 27th August 2014, when the highly anticipated book ‘Women of Brunei – Inspiring Life Stories’ was launched at the Brunei Hotel by guest of honour Datin Hajah Adinah binti Osman, Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Written by Cecile Castilla and Nicola Lynskey, the 140-page coffee table book features the life stories of 21 inspiring Bruneian women from all walks of life.

During the event, BIBD Chief Finance Officer cum Deputy Managing Director Hjh Noraini Hj Sulaiman, in her speech, spoke of the significant evolution of the role of women in Brunei and around the world. Today, women receive growing recognition and appreciation for their contributions to their profession and to society. Bruneians are fortunate and blessed, as the nation provides the citizens with equal opportunities for success, and the women of Brunei are known for their strong determination and business acumen.

A bank that is truly ‘Bruneian at Heart’, BIBD has been able to support the visions of many Bruneians through the BIBD Ar-Rahnu (an Islamic pawn-broking concept that seeks to improve socio-economic conditions for many by creating an alternative source of capital-raising for those ineligible to become a normal bank financing customer) and ALAF (Advocating Life-Long Learning for an Aspiring Future) a program that aims to provide assistance to underprivileged and orphaned students, through sponsorships of basic needs, educational items and welfare, as well as mentoring and counselling. And BIBD will continue with its commitment to help Bruneians fulfill their ambitions.

BIBD also calls out to the public in appreciating the role of women in nation building and also to support BIBD in elevating the awareness on ALAF, and together build a nation of well-educated subjects, aligned to His Majesty’s 2035 Vision.

“Women of Brunei – Inspiring Life Stories” is available at all Best Eastern book stores and at Crimson Square at the Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong.

10% of the books sales will go to the BIBD ALAF Programme.

Through the sponsorship of this book, BIBD pays tribute to these outstanding women of Brunei, and hopes that these inspirational stories will motivate Bruneian women to pursue their own dreams.

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All Eyes on

JERUDONG PARK

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Images: Jerudong Park Playground

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About fifteen years ago, it was a sad Saturday night if it wasn’t spent at the Jerudong Park Playground. During those days, an empty Jerudong Park on weekends was unheard of – the pathways were full of people, the rides had queues, the gerai barely had any empty seats and you would have needed to circle the parking lot at least three times before you could find a parking space.

Jerudong Park went into a stage of restructuring and has recently re-emerged with new vitality. On the evening of May 18, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Wakeel launched the reopening of one of Brunei’s most treasured landmarks and with a spectacular eruption of fireworks in the evening sky, Jerudong Park came back into our lives!

Visitors can enjoy new attractions such as the fun laser-filled Lazer Maze, 25-metre tall Ferris Wheel that lights up like a city at night and a gold mine-themed Junior Roller Coaster. Familyfriendly classic rides such as the double-decker carousel, bumper cars and pedal boats have been restored and are available again to the public. The mini water park is still under construction but it is ultimately set to make a splashy entrance later this year.

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The 25-metre tall Ferris Wheel lights up at night

Brightly coloured lights of Jerudong Park Playground

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The 21-Hole MiniGolf Course

One of the most popular new attractions is the 21-hole mini golf course – the first one in the country. The landscaped attraction is designed by Craig Bartlett - a world-class miniature golf course designer from Australia.

Aside from the rides, the park will also feature newly renovated playgrounds for children, food kiosks, convenience stores and a merchandise shop on the park premises.

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Entrance fees for Brunei Residents: $15.00 (for adults 13 years and above) $8.00 (for children 12 years and below) $40.00 (Family Package of 2 adults and 2 children) Free admission for children below 2 years old Entrance fees for non-Bruneian Residents: $20.00 (for adults 13 years and above) $10.00 (for children 12 years and below) $50.00 (Family Package of 2 adults and 2 children) Free admission for children below 2 years old

For more information on Jerudong Park Playground, Tel: (673) 261 1777 Website: www.jpcc.com.bn

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s ’ i e n Bru ot Talent !

G If there’s one thing Jeffrey Cadayong is out to prove to the world, it’s that Brunei does have talent and it’s got the skilled performers to prove it! As the Operations Head of Prismworks Sdn Bhd and National Director for the WCOPA (World Championships of Performing Arts) in Brunei Darussalam, it is Jeffrey’s job to spot these talents.

The biggest winner was 15-year old Chiam Shian Li whose masterful performance in the junior instrumentalist category garnered her five gold medals and the Grand World Champion Award in the classical, contemporary, original jazz and open categories.

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Maria ‘Eia’ Grace Koh returned to the WCOPA for a second time to perform in senior vocals category and came away with medals for Overall Senior Vocalist in four categories. Joanna Kwan was a Grand Finalist in the acting category and the recipient of the New York Film Academy’s US$10,000 scholarship, while fellow senior actor and ‘Time Out with Liz’ host Elizabeth Sim, who gave a heartrending dramatic performance at the competitions, was awarded the Overall Senior Winner for drama.

Shian Li’s sister Eden Chiam, Adi Daini, Norhidayat Hj Ahim, Bridget Ang and Ruby Chong rounded up the rest of Team Brunei and each of them successfully bagged awards for their performances at the WCOPA. Congratulations Team Brunei!

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on newsstands throughout Malaysia www.borneoinsidersguide.com

Following in the footsteps of Fakhrul Razi, Kevin Lo and Maria ‘Eia’ Grace Koh and their success at the WCOPA last year, this year’s Team Brunei comprised nine local artistes who competed in Los Angeles in the vocals, instrumentalist and acting categories. Between them, they won 38 medals, 2 Industry Awards, a scholarship from the esteemed New York Film Academy and a Grand World Champion Award.

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Owned by Rocket Internet – the Germany-based company which has over a dozen e-commerce businesses under its belt including Zalora – Foodpanda is an online food delivery company that has left its mark all over the world. The company launched its website and application in Brunei in July and has received over 1,000 orders in less than two months.

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Claudio Abitante, the managing director of Foodpanda in Brunei and Malaysia, chats with BiG magazine about the business of delivering food in Brunei and soon, the whole world.

Image: Claudio Abitante

Gone are the days of thumbing through the Yellow Pages for a restaurant that delivers food. Getting food delivered to your doorstep these days is as easy as a click on your computer or a tap on your phone.

Thanks to Foodpanda, that is all you need to do.

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You can order by going to the website www.foodpanda.com.bn or download the application on your mobile phone.

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The Foodpanda bag comes with hot and cold compartments

How many vendors do you have in Brunei?

In the first month of operations, we signed 30 vendors to Foodpanda.

We’re confident that we will have a lot more by the end of this year.

Do you deliver for home-based businesses?

Of all the animals in the world, why a panda?

Absolutely. We deliver for home-based businesses in Malaysia

We chose a panda because when you think of a panda, you

they’re a franchise or a home business. Our aim is to deliver

think of a big, cute and cuddly animal that is always munching

food that people love to eat, whatever that may be!

on something. And because Foodpanda was first launched in Asia, we chose an animal that comes from Asia too.

When was Foodpanda first established?

How do you ensure that the food is kept warm?

We have very, very good bags that we brought all the way from Foodpanda in Malaysia! It’s a big bag with a hot compartment

It was established in Asia in 2012. We opened in four

for the food to be kept warm and a chiller compartment for the

different countries that year: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia

drinks to be kept cold. You must remember that it is impossible

and Thailand. Foodpanda was actually founded by three

for us to provide the same quality of food as presented at the

German brothers and the headquarters is in Germany.

restaurant, we can do our best to arrange for a good quality

Why start in Asia?

We felt that there was an emerging market in this part of

meal to be delivered to your home, and that’s our aim.

What has setting up Foodpanda in Brunei been like?

the world for an online food delivery system so we took

It has been fast and absolutely amazing. In Brunei, we were able

a chance to implement this type of business here.

to get support from restaurants even before Foodpanda went

How wide is your network right now?

Since we started in 2012, we have a presence in over 45

online in the country. From day one, we just kept growing.

Where are you planning open next?

countries worldwide. Thanks to investors who believed in our

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we are currently preparing for. We will continue to grow and expand

America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Right now we’re

until our customers know that wherever they are in the world they

the biggest online food delivery company in Brazil and Russia.

can depend on a Foodpanda to deliver a meal to their doorstep!

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biG getaway

Paradise on Earth

by Sarah Brown

Fuchun Resort is hailed as one of Asia ’s finest luxury retreats. Located in the scenic hills of Zhejiang Province, China, the resort has won a staggering seven international tourism awards in a single month.

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Surrounded by lush tea plantations in Fuyang, two and a half hours from Shanghai near the ancient capital of Hangzhou, stands a pioneering resort that is setting new standards in luxury. The Fuchun Resort rests discreetly in 150 acres as though woven into the natural landscape of mountains, river and lake.

All of the resort’s bedrooms, suites or villas have views of rolling hills, glassy lake or flourishing garden—the choice of vista lies with the guest. The rooms are designed to relax body and mind. The emphasis is on elegance and fine detail. Some rooms enjoy private pools. Personal butlers are at the client’s service and exclusive dining can be arranged.

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A variety of treats and leisure activities await guests when they finally manage to drag themselves from their private world of luxury. There is a driving range to warm-up on before tackling the international standard 18-hole, 72-par golf course that winds its way through tea plantations and around the lake.

Visitors who prefer a faster ball game can improve their swing on one of the resort’s two tennis courts, nestled in a beautiful walled garden. A gym is available for solo workouts indoors. There is also a studio for yoga and tai chi classes, and of course a pavilion pool for relaxing swims.

A treat from the exclusively designed spa menu is a blissful way to end an afternoon of activities. The products used here reflect the serene setting: they are all pure and natural. There are also private spa suites, massage rooms, saunas, jacuzzis and steam rooms.

Epicureans will relish the dining selection at Fuchun.

Western, Asian and creative fusions with Hangzhou cuisine are featured at the three restaurants. Asian Corner, Lake Lounge and Club 8 all have striking views and a wide selection of mouth-watering dishes made from the freshest ingredients and seasoned with local herbs and spices.

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A visit to one of China’s most beautiful regions would not be complete without a side-trip to one of the local cultural or scenic sites.

Fuyang Longmen Ancient Town’s well preserved architecture dates back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This model town of ancient Chinese clans was once the home of Sun Quan, the emperor of the Wu state in the Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms. Visitors are encouraged to take a stroll through history by meandering through the town’s maze-like alleyways, taking in the pristine bridges, pagodas, temples and houses.

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In a world obsessed with television and the Internet, a visit to Hua Boa Zhai Culture Village serves as a pleasant reminder of the centuries-old joy of reading. Here, visitors will see and experience ancient skills and equipment used in traditional bookmaking.

For something a little more adventurous, guests can visit Fuchun Taoyuan to go caving, wall climbing, take a boat ride, or simply relax and drink in the crisp air.

Retail therapy can also be enjoyed in these mountains. Silk from the museums, tea from the local plantations, herbal medicine grown in the province, books, beads and food delicacies are all for sale.

The buzz surrounding Fuchun Resort is quite extraordinary.

It has received awards from World Travel, Travel and Leisure, and National Geographic Traveler. It has been named The Best Design Hotel, The Best Boutique Hotel, Asia’s Leading Luxury Villa, Favourite Spa and Asia’s Leading Luxury Golf Resort—and more. With accolades like these, is it any wonder that so many are considering Fuchun Resort for their next special holiday?

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01 A nighttime view of the Fuchun Resort

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Dining outside at Lake Lounge

The Fuchun Spa’s breathtaking Waveless Pool

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Filio Restaurant and Catering

Momo Restaurant

Pinang Nyonya

Text: Iris Tan Images: Filio Restaurant & Catering

Text: Intan Abu Daniel Images: Momo Restaurant

Text: Heidi Munan Images: Pinang Nyonya

Grd Floor, The Peak Vista Blk B Lorong Puncak 1, Tanjung Lipat 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Spg 21, Unit 32, Blk D, Grd & 1st Flrs, Gadong Central, Menglait Bandar Seri Begawan

Grd Flr, StarLodge, Kg Jerudong, Jln Pulau Kubu BG3122 Brunei Darussalam

18 Grd Flr, 2nd Precinct Jln Setia Raja, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak

Tel: (6088) 266 489

Tel: (673) 244 9009

Tel: (673) 261 1618

OPEN DAILY 10am-10pm

OPEN DAILY 11am2.30pm / 6pm-10.30pm

First Impressions There are many varieties of cuisine available in Gadong Central and Filio Restaurant, specializing in Pinoy cuisine, is a timely addition to the location. Filio’s contemporary minimalist space spans two floors, seats 80 people and has separate rooms for private gatherings.

Food We started with an interesting salad, Fresh Paco, comprising raw pakis (young fern tops), tomatoes and salted eggs, tossed in vinaigrette and topped with ricotta cheese.

The Sizzling Sisig, with chopped grilled chicken mixed with spices and green chili, packed some heat with that combination. The Kare Kare was a sweet stew of beef, oxtail, ox tripe and vegetables and the Lengua featured thinly sliced ox tongue in a flavourful mushroom sauce – both dishes are perfect for meat-lovers but if tripe or ox tongue is not your thing,

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you can go for the equally delicious Crispy Tilapia served with grilled eggplant, tomatoes, onions and a sautéed shrimp paste. We finished our meal with a very sweet, rich and beautifully presented Leche Flan.

Drinks The standard list of beverages is available, but for a real thirst-quencher, try a tall glass of Filio Iced Tea. Service The service staff was attentive and accommodating.

Price For the amount of food we had, it was enough to feed five ravenous people and it would amount to around B$60.

Verdict Filio has introduced Pinoy cuisine to a dining scene that has so far been unfamiliar with its unique flavours and offerings, so we say it’s about time!

First Impressions One of the new additions to StarLodge, Momo Restaurant is elegantly designed with a dash of funky – green seats, snazzy chandeliers and framed prints of ‘M’ and ‘O’ pepper the walls.

Food Premium grilled cuisine is Momo’s specialty and here they offer a new concept of personalizing your meal: diners choose a meat and pair it with a side dish and sauce - this gives diners the option of having an Asian or Western-style meal based on their selection from a wide variety of side dishes and sauces. We started with salad and soup, both had a unique Momo twist: there was grilled romaine lettuce in the Caesar salad and the prawn bisque had a tinge of spiciness and lemongrass. For our main course, we had the Australian rack of lamb with black pepper sauce paired with ultra creamy truffle-oil infused mashed potato; cod fish fillet with lemongrass assam sauce and

La Safran Text & Images: Pamela Fletcher

Opening hours: 11.30am-3pm, 6.30pm-11pm (Tues-Fri); noonmidnight (Sat); noon-10pm (Sun & Public Holidays)

Tel: (6082) 459 162 egg fried rice and a set of Nolan OP ribs with a rosemary shallot sauce and grilled vegetables.

The food was delicious and the creative sauces and side dishes were a nice change from the usual mushroom sauce and French fries. For dessert, we dug into a Ginger Chocolate Cream Brulee, although tasty we felt it needed more ginger to make a stronger impression.

Drinks The drinks menu offers the standard fare of beverages with a few standouts like the refreshing Orange & Peach Blast.

Service The staff was friendly and very attentive to our needs.

Price The price is as what you would expect for a good steak dinner in Brunei and the large satisfying portions is a big plus.

Verdict Momo will certainly make an impression as the new place to go for a good steak.

OPEN DAILY 11am-2pm (lunch), 5pm-9pm (dinner)

First Impressions The restaurant aims to produce the nyonya atmosphere with plain wooden furniture. The pleasant décor includes some interesting glass artwork and there is an air-conditioned ‘inside’ section as well as an alfresco ‘outside’. Pinang Nyonya is a little out of town so visitors will need to take a taxi.

Food The menu is small but choice and the food here is non-halal.

Only the best ingredients get past the kitchen door and cooked to perfection by Madam Elsie in the inimitable nyonya style made famous by many generations of Straits Chinese. Some canny Kuching townsfolk come here especially for the koay teow, a fried rice noodle dish topped by fat prawns.

Drinks Traditional drinks like citronella-grass tea are

available along with a range of soft drinks.

Service Staff is quiet, attentive and well informed about the finer points of the menu.

Price For Kuching standards, the food here is medium-priced.

A dinner for two, with only soft drinks, comes to RM36. At lunchtime, the set lunches with easy-to-remember names Penang Bridge, Komtar, Gurney Drive and Georgetown - offer good value at just around RM10, including a soft drink.

Verdict For visitors, Pinang Nyonya is a good introduction to nyonya cuisine; for regular locals, we come again and again for the ambience, the service and the excellent food!

First Impressions The warm colours and ambient lighting exude the charm of a classic bistro with enough space between tables to give diners privacy for conversation and relaxation. The restaurant is located in a quiet hub of small cafes, coffee houses and convenience stores at the exclusive Peak Vista condominium complex.

Food La Safran presents the distinctive features of French cooking which is all about using fresh ingredients and classic techniques to bring out the natural flavours in each dish.

The menu has a good selection of entrées, soups, salads, mains and desserts to give you a taste of classic French cuisine as well as a mix of standard western fare. We had the chicken salad that came with chunky pieces of pan grilled chicken on a bed of crisp greens drizzled with a light fresh dressing.

The steak was a modest cut of prime sirloin with a pinot noir sauce served with a side of vegetables and creamy mashed

potatoes. The linguine in olive oil was perfectly balanced with the salty flavour of smoked duck slices. We ended our meal with the classic vanilla crème brulee and chocolate fondant.

La Safran’s prime emphasis on quality ingredients and clean flavours really came through with each dish that we had.

Drinks Their beverage list consists of a range of quality gourmet coffees, teas and the standard offerings of juices, mocktails and soft drinks.

Service It was a quiet day with a small lunch crowd so we were well attended to by the service staff.

Verdict The portions were just enough to allow us to savour the different flavours of each dish and still leave room for a decadent sweet treat at the end. The restaurant comes up with new promotions every few months to keep you coming back for more of French-inspired cuisine.

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Chatterbox Kopitiam

Kuching Laksa Mania!

#2, Grd Flr Bangunan Hasbullah 2, Gadong BE4119, Bandar Seri Begawan Tel: 820 1212

Images: Filzah Saiman

In Borneo, there’s one thing that is as indigenous as the hornbill – the Kuching Laksa.

Also known as Sarawak Laksa, this spicy soup noodle dish is ubiquitous in East Malaysia and Brunei but it is somewhat hard to find outside these regions. A good Kuching laksa has hints of spices such as cumin, coriander, star anise, cardamoms, cloves and nutmeg as well fresh herbs like lemongrass, galangal and chili. Blend all these spices together to make a paste and use this as a base for the soup, which you can make from chicken bones and prawn shells. When the stock is ready, add some coconut milk, ladle the broth over your noodles and serve with a wedge of lime and a dollop of sambal.

Let the laksa mania begin!

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This was a favourite with the biG team.

What gave it the edge was the soup – it had a good blend of spices and coconut milk so the consistenc y was just right.

The shredded chicken was moist and actually tast y (not the boiled and dr y chicken breast meat). Their thinly sliced

egg omelet paired well with the long mee hoon and to top it all of f, a solid sambal chili thrown into the mix gave it a confident red colour and rich f lavour.

Good to the last drop of soup!

Price: B$4.00

Image: Bello Café

Bello Café

Golden Coffee Restaurant

Sapphira

SCR Express

Old Time Kopi Tiam

L1/12 Grd Flr, Seri Q-Lap Mall, Kg Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan

#8, Bangunan Majid Mohammad, Jln Pasar Baru Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan

#3, 1st Flr, Seri Anigma Complex, Kg Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan

1st Flr, Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia, Bandar Seri Begawan

2 Grd Flr, Bangunan Hj Ibrahim, Spg 24, Kg Menglait, Bandar Seri Begawan

Tel: 223 3989

Tel: 245 7970

Tel: 223 2021

Tel: 233 9391

Tel: 244 8282

The Bello laksa comes with strips of squid and hard-boiled egg instead of the typical omelet. The colour of the soup is enticing, the presentation is appetizing and the soup made it a winner. Everything the eyes can see on the top is fresh and proportionate to the amount of mee hoon, while the soup makes it all worth a trip to Bello for this.

Hot on the heels of Bello is Golden Coffee’s laksa. Their soup is a tasty concoction but what made it a pleasure was their prawns - fresh, f irm and cooked just right (we deplore prawns that are rubber y from overcooking). This dish comes with neat slices of fish cake, shredded chicken breast, bean sprouts and sprinklings of spring onions and fried shallots.

This laksa had julienned cucumber added to the usual handful of blanched bean sprouts. This is a variation that we liked too because of the extra crunchiness of the cucumber. The larger-than-usual prawns and the bright fresh-chili sambal was an A+ even though the soup had a much thicker consistency and was almost gravy-like.

Although the chicken rice here is the more popular order of the day, the laksa has been on the menu for sometime. Their version has all the flavours and toppings of a typical Kuching laksa and with the numerous SCR Express branches around town, the easy availability makes it a breeze to satisfy a Kuching laksa craving when it hits you.

The Kuching laksa is a perennial favourite here. Their version is flavourful and they are generous with the soup. Although it may not be necessar y but adding their sambal to the mix heightens the flavour and you’ll be glad you did.

Price: B$6.80

Price: B$6.00

Price: B$6.00

Price: B$4.00

Price: B$5.00

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biG listings 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. 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

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(Brunei) Momo Restaurant There are three simple steps toward 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 brewing 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

Serving families since the mid80’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 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 11am-2.30pm/4.30pm-11pm (weekdays), weekends close at 11.30pm; #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 dishes such as Pan Fried Lobster, Gnocchi with White Sausage, Grilled Angus Pure Tender Loin and Raspberry Parfait – some of their most popular dishes. | OPEN

DAILY noon-2pm/6.30pm-10pm; 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 6.30am-10pm; 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 dim sum brunch buffet brings families over every week, dining on hot dim sum while children take a dip in the swimming pool on the same floor. The restaurant is similarly packed on other days, as Vanda proves its reputation as one of the premier Chinese restaurants in town with the array of delectable cuisine from their ala carte menu.

| OPEN 9am-2pm/6pm-10pm (closed Mondays);1st Flr Orchid Garden Hotel, KG ANGGEREK DESA (673 233 5544)

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biG listings Fresh Flavours Another Café #2 Grd Flr Blk A Bgn Hj Abd Rahman & Hjh Siti Ajar, Kiulap (673 223 3593)

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)

Berry Wan Hot Pot 101 Bgn Kumbang Pasang Gadong Properties, Jln Gadong (673 242 6336)

Big Mama’s Restaurant (BMR)

Grd Flr The Crown Princess Complex, Jalan Tutong (673 224 1880)

Nasi Katok Mama Express

26 Q-Lap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 6699)

3 Blk A Grd Flr Kompleks Madang, Madang (673 864 1681)

Ceri Café

Piccolo Café

Restoran Makan & Soto Rosmini

MyTown Eating House

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

Rovansil Restaurant

1 Spg 15, Jln Gadong (673 871 9946)

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

A12 & 13 Grd Flr Blk A Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 4548)

A.Ayam Restaurant

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)

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Hamberly Hills Café

Hot Pot King Steamboat Restaurant

Home-grown Talent

Arthini Café & Catering

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

101 1st Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 242 6719)

Grd Flr Fitness Zone Kiulap (673 223 3323)

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

Hadfa Seafood Restaurant

Hot Point Café & Restaurant

The Energy Kitchen

Aminah Arif

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

2 Pekan Bangar, Temburong (673 522 1338)

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

683 Spg 681, Jln Jerudong (673 261 2140)

Gratitude Café

Hasinah Restaurant

Seraimas Restaurant

Amanah Harith

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

Sumbangsih Corner Sumbangsih Mulia, Beribi (673 245 7126)

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

Spg 122 Jln Bengkurong Masin Kg Masin, Bengkurong (673 265 2711)

Golden Leaf Coffee House

Hua Hua Restaurant Rice Bowl 72 T.C.Y Building, Batu Bersurat (673 853 0665)

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)

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 Ayam Penyet AP 20 & 21 Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 242 7342)

Axtivo Restaurant

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

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

4 & 6 Grd Flr Kiulap Plaza Hotel, Kg Kiulap (673 223 2397)

Ban Hiong

G S Seafood Restaurant

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

Sri Aman Complex, Tutong (673 422 1882)

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

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biG listings Little Hotpot Restaurant

Seri Kamayan

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

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

Lucky Restaurant 1st Flr PAP Umi Kalthum Building, Jln Tutong (673 222 0181)

Mangrove Z’yan Restaurant

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

Sing U.Me Restaurant

Mangrove Paradise Resort, Kota Batu (673 278 6868)

B14 Warisan Mata-Mata Complex, Gadong (673 242 1860)

Mariscos

Singapore Table

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

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

Millennium Restaurant

Sui Heng Restaurant

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

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

My Place Cafe

Sweet N Savoury Café

1 Blk B Spg 508 Jerudong Complex, Jln Jerudong (673 261 0741)

No. 3, Grd Flr, Blk C, Warisan MataMata, GADONG (673 242 1203)

Nyonya

Tai Ka Luk Restaurant

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

4 Blk C Delima Square, Berakas (673 233 2639)

Old Time Kopitiam

Thiam Hock Restaurant

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

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

Haleem’s Authentic Indian Cuisine 14 Grd Flr Citis Square, Kg Jaya Setia (673 234 1231)

biG listings The Ghurka Palace

Fish & Co

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

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

Ya-Nur Restaurant

Ideal Café & Grill

7 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Tahir 2, Gadong (673 245 2186)

Ice Bar & Café Syabu Syabu

1 & 2 Spg 632, Kg Jerudong (673 261 0140)

Zaika Restaurant

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

Mama Wong

Ikura Sushi

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

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

Kafe Kausar Grd Flr Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 882 9495)

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

Western Star

Le Taj

Munch Café N’ Grill

Lemongrass Restaurant

Jeruton Hotel, Jerudong (673 261 2213)

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

New Cottage Grills

NORALIZAH & ISKANDAR’S HOUSE OF CURRY

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

3&4 Spg 58, Berakas (673 233 1668)

Popular Restaurant

Rizqun Coffee House

Thien Thien Restaurant

Rajah’s Restaurant

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

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

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

Bistro Chez Fio

Pondok Sari Wangi Restaurant

Trio Hotpot Restaurant

Rangmahal Restaurant

25&26 Blk B Grd Flr & 1st Flr Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 4495)

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

Viv Viv Restaurant

Saffron Restaurant

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

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

WYWY Restaurant

Sagar Restaurant

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

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

Pureland Vegetarian House

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

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)

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Waroeng Penyet

You Me Restaurant 13 & 14 Grd Flr Bgn Hj Hassan Abdullah, Kg Menglait (673 245 3940)

Fine China Phongmun Restaurant 2nd Flr Teck Guan Plaza Jln Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 9561)

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

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

Awais’s Rice N Grill Pakistani Restaurant

Sameer Restaurant & Catering

Ahan Thai

144A Grd Flr Jln Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 222 5397)

G1 Grd Flr Sg Akar Sentral, Berakas (673 872 8172)

Bann Nucha Restaurant

2 Grd Flr Yong Siong Hai Jln Pasar Gadong, Gadong (673 242 6619)

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

Bombay Palace

Sawaddee House

Seri Damai Restaurant & Catering

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

10A Grd Flr Bgn Hau Man Yong, Kg Kiulap (673 223 0356)

C’ Fu Curry House

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

5 & 6 Bgn Hj Mohd Salleh, Jln Gadong (673 245 7000)

Tandoor.com

RMS Diner

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

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

Korean House Restaurant

D’Anggerek Service Apartment, Berakas (673 234 5222)

De Margarita Restaurant

Kitaro

Paddington House of Pancakes

Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong (673 242 3000)

2nd Flr Seri Kiulap Complex, Kiulap (673 223 8996)

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

Nur Wanita

15 Grd Flr, Kompleks Hj Ibrahim, Kg Lambak B (673 867 5781)

Capers Cafe & Restaurant

Kaiz Cuisine

Ko-ryo Restaurant

Pemodo

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

15-17 1st Flr Kiulap Plaza Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 3031)

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

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

Pondok Sari Julia

Modesto Bistro & Grill 8, 9 & 10 Abraco Building, Batu Bersurat (673 233 2000)

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

Aranda @ D’Anggerek

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

2 1st Flr Spg 181-22, Kg Kiarong (673 242 8100)

KTM Thai Special Seafood Restaurant

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

Pho Real

Gohan Sushi and ShabuShabu Restaurant

B11 Bgn Lim Eng Ming, Kiulap (673 223 9837)

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

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

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

Ristorante Buon Gusto

Pines Restaurant

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

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

Sorriso Restaurant & Pizzeria

Buffalo Steakhouse

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

Buccaneer Steak House

A5 Bgn Maju Jln Bunga Raya, Kuala Belait (673 334 7430)

Secret Recipe

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

Senja Restaurant

Shabulicious Restaurant

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

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

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

Charcoal BBQ & Grill Restaurant

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

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

The Airport Restaurant & Coffee Shop

Yam Yam Sarang Korean Restaurant

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

Brunei International Airport, Berakas (673 233 1853)

Choices Café

Traders Inn Café

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

Grd Flr Le Gallery Suites Hotel, Jln Tutong (673 222 1171) – Call for other branches

Cheezbox Café

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

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

De’ Olde Cottage

Look East

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)

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

Sushi Tei

Yugo BBQ and Shabu Shabu Restaurant

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

14 Blk B Grd Flr Regent Square, Kiulap (673 223 3030)

Villa Mauri Spg 369 Jln Muara, Kg Sungai Tilong ( 673 233 5585)

Café Culture 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

B23 Gadong Central, Kg Menglait (673 878 5398)

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

European League

Café Aulait

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

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

Chill-V Café 1 Grd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 242 0430)

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Tarindak D’Seni

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

Brunei Arts & Handicrafts Centre, Kota Batu (673 224 0422)

Topaz Café Lounge A1 Spg 150 Bgn Habza, Kiarong (673 223 3369)

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 Cocoa Café & Restaurant

Gloria Jean’s Coffee

28 Blk B Rimba Complex, Rimba (673 242 6866)

G17 Citis Square, Berakas (673 233 8452)

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

D’April’s Café 3 Blk D Grd Flr Shakirin Complex, Kiulap (673 223 3929)

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)

De Royalle Café

Matadoe

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

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

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

Mawar Coffee Garden The Brunei Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan (673 224 2372)

N.M Desa Café

Depot VLO Café

16-17 Bgn Desa Delima Serusop, BERAKAS (673 233 8990)

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

Palm Café

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

Fleur-de-lys

Palm Garden Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 3323)

Red Canopy Café 5 Blk C Sempurna Complex, Jln Batu Bersurat (673 718 4878) – Call for other branches

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

Riviera Café

Frangipani Bistro and Café

TT Blues Café

Riviera Hotel, Kuala Belait (673 333 5252)

7 Grd Flr Sengkurong Complex, Sengkurong (673 267 1100)

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

Fun Bread Café

Taurean Cafe @ The Arch

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

229 Grd Flr Bgn The Arch, Gadong (673 245 6389)

Garden Cottage Cafe

The Coffee Zone

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

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

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

Zest Cafe The Empire Hotel & Country Club, JERUDONG (673 241 8888)

What a View Atrium Café

Quick Picks 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

Fratini’s Restaurant

The Spa at the Empire Hotel & Country Club

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

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

The Spa Zone 2.22 2nd Flr The Mall, Gadong (673 244 8491)

RMS Portview Seafood Restaurant

Zen Spa

Royal Brunei Polo & Riding Club, Jerudong (673 261 2500)

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

Palm Spa Palm Garden Hotel, Kiulap (673 223 2211)

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

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)

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

Thann Sanctuary

Gam Tong Hong Kong Recipe

29 Blk E Damai Plaza, Kota Kinabalu (6088 238 558)

Pearl Health Care

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

Tarindak d’Polo

(Sabah)

The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Jerudong (673 241 8222)

Pantai Restaurant

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

Eat

C5 Spg 145 Grd Flr Blk C, Serusop (673 233 5222)

INVIGORATE

Kaizen

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.

Credit Cards : : AE | American Express MC | MasterCard V | Visa

Tasconi’s Pizza

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

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

biG listings

Bar Tzar Bistro

Kirishima Japanese Restaurant

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

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

Bella Italia

Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant

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)

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)

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)

Man Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant Lot 13 KK Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu (6088 234 841)

Mdm Ing Fish Noodle

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

Peppermint Vietnamese Cuisine

Lot 21 Towering Koidupan Perdana Jln Tambunan, Penampang (6016 827 9296)

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

Mr Ho’s Fine Foods

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

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

Port View Seafood Village

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

Grd Flr Lot 47 Jln Pantai, Kota Kinabalu (6016 833 5722)

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

Natural Kitchen

Santola Café

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

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

Nishiki Japanese Restaurant

Ruang Sinsugan 2, Kota Kinabalu (6088 211 594)

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)

Party Play 117 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 311 210)

Seng Hing Restaurant

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)

Supul Korean BBQ Restaurant Lot S-1-8 1st Flr City Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 448 844)

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)

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

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Da Mi Xiang Gu Tou Bao Restaurant

157 Jln Kg Nyabor, Sibu (6084 330 955)

Tabuan Hts Comm Centre, Kuching (6082 458 952)

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

Bismi Restaurant

Dynasty Chinese Restaurant

Toscani’s

Bites by the Batik

Oil Town Comm Complex, Miri (6085 424 000)

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

38 Jln Pandungan, Kuching (6082 422 845)

East Court Chicken Rice

Boardriders Café

Eden Everise

Wah San Restaurant

Plaza Merdeka Jln Pearl, Kuching

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

Boulevard Restaurant

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

Sushi Kin Blk C 1Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 447 437)

Sushi Tei

Yamagoya Ramen Lot 109 Jln Gaya, Kota Kinabalu (6088 253 701)

27 Jln Sommerville, Bintulu (6086 331 835)

2228 Jln Saberkas, Lutong (6085 658 176)

Buenas Filipino Lechon & Restaurant

Yoshimi Japanese Restaurant

329 Jln Tj Batu, Bintulu (6086 310 860)

Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu (6088 488 388)

Capital Restaurant

Eat

(Sarawak) 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)

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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)

867 Jln Club SAman (6083 326 818)

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)

Hock Chu Leu Restaurant

Min Hua (89) Restaurant

Shabu-kun Restaurant

Wang Hin Restaurant

28 Jln Tukang Besi, Sibu (6084 316 523)

G 13 Jln Bintang Utara, Bintangor (6084 693 240)

253 Jln Tj Bt, Bintulu (6086 317 311)

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

Imperial Duck Restaurant

Momoyama

Sheraton Restaurant

Warung Nasi Kuning

313 Jln Padungan, Kuching (6082 336 313)

Wisma Phoenix, Kuching (6082 420 561)

37 Psn Brooke, Sibu (6084 336 341)

Jln Tun Jugah, Kuching (6016 809 1286)

Jubilee Restaurant

My Chicken Restaurant 1142 Lrg 1b Off Jln Penrissen, Kuching (6082 625 730)

Sin Lung Sheng Fu Tiao Qiang Restaurant

Wei Thian Restaurant

49G Jln India, Kuching (6082 245 626)

Khan’s Bilal Restaurant

Nam Hoi Restaurant

229-G Jln Maju, Miri (6085 418 440)

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

Kim Bay Restaurant

Orion Tropical

The Spring, Kuching (6082 239 308)

Jln Merpati, Miri (6085 418 417)

Koreana Restaurant

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

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)

Lu Lai Vegetarian 3641, Lrg 2 Off Jln Rock, Kuching (6082 242 863)

Lucky Restaurant 65C G Pekan Marudi, Marudi (6085 755 562)

Golden City Restaurant

Lyn’s Thandoori Restaurant

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

7 Jln Song Thian Cheok, Kuching (6082 234 934)

Precinct 99 Jalan Song, Kuching (6016 866 2716)

Highlands Seafood Restaurant

Mango Tree Restaurant

Crown Dynasty Restaurant

298 Jln Tj Bt, Bintulu (6086 318 828)

Chuan Hong Restaurant 123 Jln Council SAman (6083 322 466)

Cloud-99

Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Bintulu (6086 335 908)

biG listings

Kikyo Tei, Kuching (6082 235 353)

Map Restaurant Bang Terminal, Kuching (6082 459 087)

Marco Polo Restaurant 116A BDA Shahida, Bintulu (6086 332 458)

Medan Seafood Restaurant

Padungan Restaurant

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

56, Jln Mdn Setiaraja, Mukah (6084 874 145)

RPR Phase 2 Shoplot Jln Astana Petra Jaya, Kuching (6019 819 8046)

Merry Restaurant

Sea View Restaurant

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

G Pusat Tmn SDagang, Bintulu (6086 334 929)

Metro Café

Seventy2 Restaurant

781 Jln Bangkita, Limbang (6085 215 488)

894 Jln Permaisuri, Miri (6085 418 272)

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

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 SABAH AC Beauty Lane #2-10B Lvl 2 Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu (6088 487 242)

SARAWAK

Chi, The Spa

Borneo Odyssey Spa

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

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

Hakod Oasis Day Spa

Damaipuri Resort & Spa

Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu (6088 487 700)

Teluk Penyuk, Santubong (6082 846 900)

Jari Jari Spa

Jungle Spa

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

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

Mandara Spa

Mirage Spa

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

Lot 151 Sect 28, KUCHING (6082 424 022)

South Sea Sanctuary Spa

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

Jln Tugu Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu (6088 248 221)

Putri Sejinjang Spa

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)

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BRUNEI useful Malay words

Image - David Kirkland Banks Banks 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 Time All 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 cards They are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and major shopping complexes. Most widely accepted cards are VISA and Mastercard. Some establishments accept American Express.

Money changer This 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 / Transfer Transferring money overseas can be done at all major banks or remittance agencies in Brunei.

Telecommunications Most 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 Cards If 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 Etiquette Although 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.

Smoking Smoking is prohibited in both airconditioned 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 Centre Located 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.

Buses There 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. Taxis Taxis 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 Taxis Unique 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 Services Passenger 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.

Good morning Good afternoon Goodnight Thank you You’re welcome What is your name?

My name is …

Excuse me Yes No How much?

Where is the toilet?

I want to go to …

Turn right Turn left

Selamat pagi Selamat petang Selamat malam Terima kasih Sama-sama Siapa nama awda?

Nama saya …

Maafkan saya Ya Tidak Berapa?

Di mana tandas?

Saya mahu pergi ke...

Belok ke kanan Belok ke kiri

Go straight Airport Town Home Shops Eat Drink Walk Chicken Beef Seafood Vegetables Rice 1, 2, 3...

Jalan terus Lapangan Terbang Bandar Rumah Kedai Makan Minum Jalan-jalan Ayam Daging Makanan laut Sayur-sayuran Nasi Satu, Dua, Tiga...

NUMBERS TO NOTE

FOREIGN MISSIONS

EMERGENCY

Australia | 222 9436/426

Police : 993

Bangladesh | 223 8420

Fire : 995 Ambulance : 991 Directory enquiries : 113 Darussalam Hotline : 123 FLIGHT INFORMATION General : 2331747

Cambodia | 242 6450 Canada | 222 0043 China | 233 9609

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

Tel: (673) 245 7700

France | 222 0969/961 Germany | 222 5574 India | 233 9685

AIRLINES

Unit 1.45B, First Floor The Mall, Abdul Razak Complex Gadong, Brunei, BE3519

Indonesia | 233 0180 Japan | 222 9265/6867

Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm www.missha.net

Korea | 233 0248 Laos | 238 4382 Malaysia | 238 1095/1097 Myanmar | 245 1960/1965

ADVERT SPACE

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

Kuala Belait Hospital 3332366 Ext 991 Temburong Hospital 5221526 Ext 127 Borneo.Insider’s.Guide

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SABAH

Banks Banks open from 9am to 4pm 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.

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

SARAWAK

Telecommunications

Taxis

It 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.

Taxis 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.

Buses There 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.

Money Changer Licensed 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.

Telecommunications

Banks Banks 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.

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It 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.

Buses A 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)

Ferry Services Jesselton 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 Travel Kota 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

Consulates Brunei | (6088) 236 113 Finland | (6088) 431 336 Indonesia | (6088) 218 600 Japan | (6088) 254 169

Taxi 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

Intrepid Tours T. 222 1685 E. tours@bruneibay.net

Southern Cross Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd T. 245 4719 E. southern@brunet.bn

Anthony Tours & Travel Agencies Sdn Bhd T. 224 1198 / 222 7969 E. info@anthonytours.com

Jasra Harrisons Sdn Bhd T. 224 3911 E. jasratvl@brunet.bn

Straits Central Agencies (B) Sdn Bhd T. 222 4054 E. straitscentral@hotmail.com

Bonasia Holiday Management T. 223011 E. bonasia@brunet.bn

J.J. Tour Services (B) Sdn Bhd T. 245 3110 E. jjtbwn@brunet.bn

Sunshine Borneo Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd T. 244 6509 E. sales@exploreborneo.com

Bruvacation Sdn Bhd E. tvl_bruvacation@brunet.bn

Ken Travel & Trading Sdn Bhd T. 222 3127 E. kentrvl@brunet.bn

Tenaga Travel Agency Sdn Bhd T. 222 3924 E. tenagatravel@yahoo.com

Century Travel Centre Sdn Bhd T. 222 1747 E. century@brunet.bn

Mas Sugara Travel Services Sdn Bhd T. 242 3963 E. masugara@brunet.bn

Titian Travel & Tours T. 245 3777 E. titiantravel@gmail.com

Continental Yachting Sdn Bhd T. 223 3200 E. continentaltour@brunet.bn

MegaBorneo Marketing Services T. 222 4026 E. megaborneo@brunet.bn

Trandie Marina T. 223 1570 E. trandie@brunet.bn

Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd T. 223 1964 E. haj_umrah@darussalamholdings.com

Naquina NQ Inbound Tours T. 887 3416 E. nqtours@hotmail.com

Travel Hub Tour & Travel Sdn Bhd T. 244 0608 E. adam@travelhub.com.bn

Freme Travel Services Sdn Bhd T. 333 5025 E. fremekub@brunet.bn

Pan Bright Travel Services T. 224 0980 E. inbound@panbright.com

Wing On Travel & Trading Sdn Bhd T. 222 0486 E. wot@brunet.bn

Halim Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd T. 222 6699 E. halimtour@yahoo.com

PJ Majestic Tours T. 244 6509 E. peter@exploreborneo.com

Zura Travel Service Sdn Bhd T. 245 6475 E. lizaborja@hotmail.com

HASA Incentives Sdn Bhd T. 876 6796

S.FFNB Inbound Tours Sdn Bhd T. 887 5252 E. nadiah@sffnd-tour.com.bn

Brunei Darussalam Accommodation

Australia | (6088) 267 151

Luxury Resort Accommodation

France | (6088) 726 797

Empire Hotel & Country Club T. 241 8888 F. 241 8999 E. sales@theempirehotel.com

United Kingdom | (6088) 251 775

Taxis

Antara Travel & Tours T. 223 7935 E. antara@brunet.bn

Sweden | (6088) 431 336

Denmark | (6088) 483 888

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)

Brunei Darussalam Travel Agents And Operators

Rainforest Resort Accommodation

Parkview Hotel T. 2611998 F. 2610426 E. parkview.brunei@gmail.com

Ulu-Ulu Resort, Ulu Temburong National Park T. 244 1791 F. 244 1790 E. sales@uluuluresort.com

Palm Garden Hotel T. 2233448 F. 2234448 E. palmgarden@brunet.bn

ferries to Brunei and onwards to Labuan island and Kota Kinabalu.

Business & Tourist Accommodation

Air Travel

Rizqun International Hotel T. 242 3000 F. 242 8000 E. info@rizquninternational.com

Kuching 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.

Tourist Information Centre 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

Star Lodge T. 2611618 F. 2611619 E. rooms@star-lodge.com

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam T. 224 4272 F. 222 1579 E. sales.brunei@radisson.com The Centrepoint Hotel T. 243 0430 F. 243 0200 E. info@thecentrepointhotel.com Orchid Garden Hotel T. 233 5544 F. 233 5444 E. inquiries@orchidgardenbrunei.com Riverview Hotel T. 223 8238 F. 223 7999 E. riverviewhtl@gmail.com The Brunei Hotel T. 224 4828 F. 222 6193 E. reservations@thebruneihotel.com Terrace Hotel T. 224 3554 E. 222 7302 E. terrahtl@brunet.bn Jubilee Hotel T. 222 8070 F. 222 8080 E. info@jubileehotelbrunei.com Grand City Hotel T. 245 2188 F. 245 2110 E. grandcity@brunet.bn Traders Inn T. 244 2828 E. 243 1188 E. traders@brunet.bn

Kiulap Plaza Hotel T. 2232251 F. 2232253 E. reservation@kiulap-plaza-hotel.com Times Hotel T. 2337878 F. 2337879 E. reservation@timeshotelbrunei.com Badi’ah Hotel T. 2222888 F. 2222889 E. reservation@badiahhotel.com

Hotel Apartments Abdul Razak Hotel Apartments T. 224 1536 F. 224 2301 E. info@abdulrazakhotelapts.com D’Anggerek Service Apartment T. 234 5222 F. 234 5333 E. sales@danggerek.com Kompleks Mohd. Yussof Service Apartment T. 223 5532 F. 223 5528 E. kmyhotelapartment@gmail.com LeGallery Suites Hotel T. 222 1228 F. 222 1132 E. rooms@legallerysuiteshotel.com Palazzo de Qaseh Service Apartments T. 245 9898 F. 247 9898 E. palazzodeqaseh@gmail.com

Guest & Lodging Houses – Bandar Seri Begawan The Capital Residence Suites T. 222 0067 F. 222 0069 E. reservations@capitalresidencesuites.com Intrepid Units T. 222 1686 F. 222 1687 E. tours@bruneibay.net Nazira Guesthouse T. 261 1666 F. 261 2201 E. hmarzuqi@brunet.bn KH Soon Services & Resthouse T. 222 2052 F. 233 7264 E. khsoon_resthouse_brunei@hotmail.com Youth Centre T. 222 3936/2900 F. 222 9423 E. jbsbelia@brunet.bn

Outside Bandar Seri Begawan Halim Plaza Hotel - Tutong T. 426 0688 F. 422 2668 E. halim_plaza_hotel@hotmail.com Intrepid Guesthouse - Temburong T. 222 1685/6 F. 2221687 E. tours@bruneibay.net Plaza Sutera Biru – Kuala Belait T. 334 7268 F. 334 7269 E. info@psb.com.bn Riviera Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 5252 F. 333 1052 E. riviera_htl@brunet.bn The Swiss Hotel Apartment - Kuala Belait T. 333 1668 F. 333 1638 E. swisshotel@brunet.bn Sea View Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 2651 F. 334 2770 / 331950 E. seaviewhotel@brunet.bn Sentosa Hotel - Kuala Belait T. 333 1345 F. 333 1129 E. enquiry@bruneisentosahotel.com Hotel Koperasi Seria - Kuala Belait T. 322 7592 / 859 F. 322 7604 Likut Intan Guesthouse - Temburong T. 522 1078 889 6162 Borneo.Insider’s.Guide

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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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Landmarks in Kiulap Restaurant, Thiam Hock Fish Head Curry Restaurant, Dim Sum Restaurant, T.T. Blues Cafe 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 E6 Wecan Restaurant D3 Szechuan’s Dynasty

D3 Kiulap Plaza Hotel

C4 Chop Kim San Hardwares

C3 Seri Qlap Mall: Seri Qlap Cinema, Fleur-De-Lys, Au Lait

D4 Bangunan Suria: Insurans Islam TAIB, BICB Capital

E4 Bangunan Seri Kiulap: Thann Sanctuary, Innerspace E6 Bangunan Lim Eng Ming: Vintage Rose, Koryo Restaurant F4 Bangunan Hj Abd Rahman: Aminah Arif Restaurant, Country Patch C1 Palm Garden Hotel: Twelv Bistro C1 Fitness Zone D1 Aiko Restaurant E2 THA Enterprise (Electrical Store), Netcom, Guan Electrical, Kofom Textiles, Sh-himco Textiles, Nie Boutique, TAIB Bank, Darussalam Holdings (Travel Agent) and Hua Ho Department Store E3 IGS College E3 BIBD Bank C4 Shakirin Complex: Misato, Hong Kong Dim Sum, Mamih, Alley Framemaker, Hokko, Saffron Cafe, Ceri Cafe, Vincci, Bossini, Twinkles Jewellery, Big Pappa’s Restaurant, Amway, Mothercare, Bebeland, HSBC D5 Sugar & Spice Restaurant

D4 Bangunan Seri Anigma: Yappy Kopitiam, Sapphira Cake House E3 Thien Thien Restaurant, KFC, Nail Artz, Cakes R Us F3 Teo Poi Hoon Restaurant, Seri Balai Restaurant, Avon F5 Bangunan Hau Man Yong: C.A. Mohammad Restaurant, Dreamcones, Seri Damai Pakistani Restaurant F6 Winmark, Aneka Rasa Restaurant F6 Bobhan Jewellers, WyWy G6 BTC Shipping Co, QQ Station, UPS

Harvest Florist, Tomato Cafe F4 Netzone, Sweet Deli Bakery, Excapade Sushi, Lily’s Lingerie F4 Serikandi Restaurant, Petlink, Daan Forees Restaurant G4 Lemongrass, Post Office 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)

G5 Gripps Cafe, Mum’s Bakery, Booker International

F4 Virgo Boutique, AV Electronics (Authorized Apple Dealer)

G5 Lee Clinic, Lemongrass Thai Restaurant, Farmbasket Restaurant

F3 Woodstock Furniture and Crimson Square

G4 Universal Photo Studio, C.F. King

F5 Makrojaya, Lof Bakery

F4 Guardian, Lauren Boutique, R&T Electronics, P’Fection Beauty Concept G3 Express Fast Food Restaurant F3 Countrypatch Cafe, Twelv Cafe F4 Bakerlyn Cafe, Spring

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Movies to look out for this quarter

October

October Kingsmen: The Secret Service

November

Set during a Day of the Dead celebration, this animated film follows the journey of Manolo who is torn between following his family’s tradition of becoming a bullfighter or following his heart to become a guitar player. To choose the right path, he goes on an adventure through three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Produced by Guillermo Del Toro and featuring the voices of Zoë Saldana and Channing Tatum.

A super-secret spy organization recruits an unrefined but promising teen delinquent from the streets of London into the agency’s competitive training program. Veteran secret agent (Colin Firth) takes the teenager under his wing and leads him into the shadowy world of spies. Based on the acclaimed comic book by Mark Millar.

This latest film from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan is about a group of explorers who goes on an interstellar voyage through a newly discovered wormhole and in doing so, conquers vast distances and surpasses limitations on human space travel. Matthew McConaughey leads an all-star cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow and Matt Damon.

November Foxcatcher

December The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

December Annie

The film is based on the true story of Mark (Channing Tatum) and Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo), two Olympic Wrestling Champion brothers and their relationship with their sponsor, eccentric millionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell), who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. Directed by Bennett Miller and also starring Sienna Miller, Vanessa Redgrave and Anthony Michael Hall.

Bilbo Baggins continues his adventure with the dwarf prince, Thorin Oakenshield, and his company of dwarves who have reached Smaug’s lair in their quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Director Peter Jackson takes us back to Middle-Earth in this epic conclusion to the film trilogy adaptation of the beloved masterpiece ‘The Hobbit’ by J.R.R. Tolkien. Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan and Richard Armitage.

Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis s t ar s as t he t i t ular charac ter in t his contemporary version of the Broadway classic.

Despite living a hard life with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz), Annie is a self-assured happy child with a bright outlook on life. Everything starts to look up when business tycoon Benjamin Stacks (Jamie Foxx) launches a campaign to take Annie away to a better life. Directed by Will Gluck.

THE BOOK OF LIFE

Interstellar

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