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B ackstage Pas s Nha Tr ang, Vietnam

The S pace B et ween Us Koh Koot, Thail and

Oh My Gouda!

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D ep th & D i vers i t y Melbourne, Austr alia

Real i t y B i tes Bali, Indonesia

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COVER Dawn at the salt fields of Hon Khoi, Nha Trang.

FEATURES 08 Backstage Pass

An insider view to Nha Trang’s art scene.

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The Space Between Us Fresh air, seclusion and space at Soneva Kiri.

22 Oh My Gouda!

The best edible British souvenir.

28 Depth & Diversity

NGV Triennial, Melbourne.

AWARD FOR BEST MAGAZINE Indian International Journalism Festival 2011

Editorial Board Advisor Royal Brunei Airlines Head, Corporate Communications Azhani Abu Daniel Editorial Muaz Roslan, Mahyuddin Zulkipli Editorial & Production General Manager Jacqueline WM Wong Editor Anis Ramli Editorial Assistant Kimberly MY Low Studio Director Lau Weng Leong Creative Director Michele Tee Digital Media Designer Tang Sze Yik Imaging Colourist June Lim Senior Account Executive Chu Pung Ping Coordinator Sa’adiah Hj Abas

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Finding authenticity in Northern Bali.

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WELCOME ONBOARD CEO’S MESSAGE

We honour the women who are part of RB's growth, past and present.

Dear Guests, Welcome aboard Royal Brunei Airlines.

23 February, 2018 was a joyous occasion for the people of Brunei Darussalam as we celebrated its 34th National Day. It is my great honour to extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the people of Brunei for their continued success as a dynamic and peaceful nation. We also celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year in February and were delighted to bring many mainland Chinese guests on our scheduled and chartered flights into Brunei for the Lunar New Year celebration in some of the most beautiful locations Brunei has to offer. Speaking of tourism, Brunei was recently named as an emerging destination likely to overtake developed markets in this sector. A survey conducted by the global MICE, corporate and luxury travel industry experts, showed the huge tourism potential Brunei has to offer. For Brunei transit guests, we encourage you to consider a stopover and partake in an experience unlike any other in Asia. For stopover arrangements, do visit www. flyroyalbrunei.com.bn.

In March, we celebrate the International Women’s Day with the rest of the world. In this issue, we honour the women who have helped develop the national airline from inception until today. Whilst aviation attracts more males, as an industry we take great pride on the success and progress of Bruneian women in our workplace, carrying out various roles and responsibilities from senior management to pilots and engineers, to name a few.

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On 29 March, 2018, we mark RB's 7th year anniversary to Melbourne, Australia. Voted the world's Most Liveable City, Melbourne takes top spot for the seventh year running in the Economist Intelligence Unit survey. Melbourne has been a great addition to our route network and is a magnificent destination perfect for those seeking to bask in the arts, sports, explore its endless lanes of coffee culture, food and much more. RB operates a daily flight to Melbourne from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei and offers seamless connections from many other cities. We are also delighted to introduce the Chinese and Korean language options on www.flyroyalbrunei.com and RB's online booking engine, which includes additional payment options for Chinese guests. At RB, we are committed to making your experience as seamless as possible. Do check out our online services for selections of holiday bookings, flight upgrades, preferred seats and “Manage My Booking”. Last but not least, a sincere word of thanks for choosing to fly with RB and we look forward to earning your continued loyalty into the future.

Betterfly, Royal Brunei.

With warm regards, Karam Chand Chief Executive Officer

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WELCOME ONBOARD INSIGHTS

INSIDE RB Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.

OFFICIAL AIRLINE FOR BRUNEI DPMM FC RB with Brunei Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Football Club (DPMM FC) held a signing ceremony as the official airline for their S-League on 13 February, 2018.

A pesembah was also given to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in conjunction with his birthday celebration on 17 February, 2018.

NATIONAL DAY PARADE More than 120 RB staff participated in this year’s 34th Brunei Darussalam National Day Celebration at the Taman Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan on 24 February, 2018. Joined by over 20,000 spectators that turned up to witness the day’s celebrations, RB staff walked in unity during the grand parade, displaying their patriotic zeal and support for the country.

RICHARD MILLE BRUNEI CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

CFM INTERNATIONAL TO POWER RB’S A320NEO RB has appointed CFM International to power its seven new Airbus A320neo aircrafts using the advanced LEAP-1A engine. “The LEAP-1A engine has some of the best fuel, noise, emission and operating efficiency in its class and will allow Royal Brunei Airlines to achieve significant cost savings”, said Karam Chand, RB CEO. Mr. Chand added that the extended range of LEAP-powered A320neo provides RB with a lower risk option to open new medium-haul markets. “We are delighted to be part of the global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and help preserve the pristine environment of Brunei Darussalam.”

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RB was proud to be the Partner and Official Airlines for the recent Richard Mille Brunei Championship 2018. The official signing ceremony of the event’s commercial agreement was held at The Empire Hotel & Country Club on 22 February, 2018. Present at the event were Captain Saiful Bahrin Awg Bahar, RB Acting CEO and Brett McDougall, EGM Sales & Marketing. The tournament took place at The Empire Golf & Country Club from 7-9 March, 2018.

SALES AND MARKETING FORUM 2018 Team RB hosted its annual Sales and Marketing Forum 2018 from 16-17 January, 2018. Held at the Indera Samudera Hall, Empire Hotel & Country Club, the forum saw the yearly gathering of RB’s Commercial department, Senior Management and invited guests as they convened to discuss on the annual commercial projects.

BRUNEI GASTRONOMY WEEK 2018 The launch of the second Brunei Gastronomy Week organised by Brunei Tourism was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. RB was honoured for its participation in Brunei Gastronomy Week 2017 with the ‘Best Wholesomeness’ award.

Participating in the festival again this year, guests who flew on RB flights between 2 February – 8 March, 2018 had the opportunity to dine on a special curated menu to mark Brunei Gastronomy Week 2018. These included Jaruk Timun Nenas, Pais Ikan, Ayam Kunyit, Kek Pisang Kukus and Lapis Beras Brunei.

20TH CONSUMER FAIR 2018 OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER Royal Brunei Airlines was the Official Travel Partner for the 20th installment of the Consumer Fair held at the International Convention Centre, Berakas from 24-28 January, 2018. The five-day event, organised by D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd, had over 200 vendors showcasing various products and services.

D’ACADEMY ASIA 2017 WINNERS RB was proud to present prizes to the winners of D’academy Asia 2017 which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia recently. All top three winners, Fildan, Reza and Aulia, were each awarded an RB business class ticket to London, Dubai and Melbourne respectively with a stopover in Brunei. Congratulations to all!

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PASS A curated guide to feast your eyes on the brightest talents in Nha Trang.

Words GRACE OOI Images THE ANAM

01 Conical hats weaving, Mai L c.

At Vietnam’s most ambitious new coastal resort, the 213-room The Anam is shepherding guests into the galleries and homes of talented local artists and recently unveiled an artist-in-residence programme.

The resort’s commitment to the arts is obvious all over its grounds, where an eclectic collection of hundreds of artworks by local artists hang from its walls and bedeck its pedestals.

“Our part of Vietnam is famous for its beaches, its islands, its Cham towers and its seafood,” said The Anam’s general manager Herbert Laubichler-Pichler.

“It should be famous for its art, and we hope to help make that happen.” Driven by his interest to get to know the local artists personally, Laubichler-Pichler enlisted Nguy n H ng Vân, who opened Nha Trang’s first art gallery called The Rainbow Gallery, to create the Nha Trang Art Tour, providing the ultimate “insider” knowledge about the destination.

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As part of this intimate seven-hour tour, H ng Vân and Laubichler-Pichler welcome art lovers into the homes and galleries of acclaimed local artists otherwise inaccessible to tourists, providing a new perspective of Vietnam and its people through their art ranging from oil paintings and metalwork to sculpture and photography. The tour wraps up with dinner at a local Vietnamese restaurant renowned for its seafood.

The life story of one of the tour’s artists, Mai L c, epitomises Vietnam’s rapid transformation. Once living under the poorest conditions as a miner, he met a Norwegian couple by chance in 1995. They kept in touch and for his wedding, the couple gave him a camera, completely changing his life. Today Mai L c is a soughtafter photographer who has exhibited his striking blackand-white and colour images of Vietnam’s landscape and its people in Canada, Finland, Austria and other parts of the world.

Painter Bùi Văn Quang, a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, is also on the tour, showcasing authentic paintings depicting situations from the daily lives of Vietnamese through use of the country’s rich colours. Other artists involved include painters Tr n Th B o Trân and her husband L u Thành Qu , Nguy n H u Bài, Ngô Đăng Hi p and Lê Huỳnh, metalwork artist Bùi Trung Chính and sculptor Đoàn Xuân Hùng.

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05 The Anam's commitment to the arts is obvious all over its grounds.

Last December, the resort staged its inaugural ‘Garden and Sun Artist in Residence’. Artists created works and chatted with guests amid the resort’s lush gardens before the resulting artworks were displayed on 29 December at Au Lac Ballroom with complimentary drinks and canapes.

The Nha Trang Art Tour is a recommended starting point for one’s expedition to discover the Vietnamese culture through Nha Trang’s dynamic art scene. It is offered daily from 1.30pm from The Anam and includes transfers, visits to the studios and homes with a guide and the ensuing dinner. Non-staying guests are also welcome to join the tour. Tours are priced at USD77/person in a group of six.

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SPACE Between Us Fresh air, seclusion and space turns Soneva Kiri into a playground for lavish, playful moments.

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If you return all black and bruised from Soneva Kiri, it’s perfectly understandable. Because there will be quite a few instances where you need to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming. Presented with the rarity of Photoshopquality turquoise waters, or the incredulous treetop dining experience with its ziplining “hosts”, and the jaw-dropping expanse of the villa you will call home, consider being blackand-blue a small price to pay to store your experiences for future extraction.

It’s easy to write off Soneva Kiri as yet another dreamy, luxurious resort. It is that, yet it also is not. Sure, guests will gush over the private plane transfer, the resort’s own private airport on a leased neighbouring island, the private boats at their dispense – long after the tan has faded. And there are many Insta-worthy moments the resort offers. But beyond that, the resort triumphs in elevating the everyday experience. So even a walk barefoot on the beach becomes a novelty because the resort manages to connect all the dots to make it luxurious, special and memorable.

Soneva Kiri also stands out for its discreet service, seclusion, exclusivity and space. And we mean lots of space. Let’s take the villas, for instance. Calling it that in fact, is a misnomer.

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Spread out to house different rooms and structures – and made of locally-sourced wood, bamboo and other natural materials – it’s akin to glamourous glamping. Many have described it as being very Crusoe-esque. We’d like to think it a natural earthy mansion and an extension of the lush green surrounds enveloping much of the resort grounds. Devoid of chandeliers and marble baths that would make it stand out like a sore thumb, the villas embrace ingenuity. There is freedom in its design and lots of breathing space. The bedroom, indoor and outdoor bath and shower, his-and-hers vanity areas, the pool lounge and pool deck are all beautifully spread out. Getting lost within your villa on the first day is not only understandable, but expected. And because there is space – naturally the resort owners thought nothing of building a water slide from some rooms direct to the pool because well, why not!

This cheeky and playful nature of the resort can be seen elsewhere, too. Guests gleefully ride around the resort in their own private golf cart. You can call out to your “butler”, which Soneva Kiri warmly names Mr or Ms Friday (Robinson Crusoe, get it?), to chauffer you around. But guests are quite game to make a Mickey out of themselves with their undignified halts and stalls. We suspect the hosts get a kick out of seeing these comical misadventures, too! And then there are the chocolate room and ice-cream parlour. Adults become kids again gamely pocketing their favourite truffles or trying to choose between a tamarind sorbet and a passionfruit ice cream from the list of over 40 flavours. Once they have had their fill, it’s buggy time again to the on-water, open air cinema for homemade popcorn and a snuggle under the blankets to catch a Hollywood movie under the stars. Or, they could opt to dine at the menu-less Benz, the quirky wooden shack rising out of the mangroves in the middle of nowhere, or high above the treetops, strapped in a seatbelt with hosts ziplining in with the nibblets.

Only 36 villas stand in the 150 acres of land that makes up Soneva Kiri on a quiet bay of Koh Koot, Thailand’s fourth largest island. This allows guests total privacy and intimacy even when the resort operates at full capacity. Again, indulging in the availability of space has allowed the resort to focus on another area that they take seriously: sustainability. It’s a vision that founders Sonu Shivdasani and wife Eva are committed to since they established the brand together back in 1995.

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An excursion to their organic farm was a real eye opener.

Instead of the gratuitous patch most resorts claim to be their contribution to sustaining the earth, Soneva Kiri grows organic vegetables, herbs and spices in its 1.5 acres of farm land. It really embraces the farm-to-table ethos and the resort is really proud to showcase this at every meal. And there’s more.

Three oxidation ponds on the grounds help recycle water in the resort. In other words, dirty water– from guest villas, host quarters, kitchen, and laundry – never leaves the property and instead is treated with oxygen and microorganisms and is reused to water the farm and for general cleaning. There’s a small hut on the farm that turns used cooking oil into biodiesel for wood chipping machines. Kitchen wastes are turned into compost. Recyclable materials are sorted out in another hut and sold to recycling plants. Wood waste is turned into charcoal and used in the resort. And, the resort also bottles its own water in reusable glass bottles – cutting down the use of more than 50,000 plastic bottles a year!

This backstory, complemented by the surreal setting, the intuitive service and bespoke experience, all come together beautifully to make Soneva Kiri a resort that is impossible to describe in just one word.

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The best edible British souvenir.

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Last year, the world’s best cheese was announced as the British Cornish Kern. It wasn’t so much the excitement of having the English going one up against their French neighbour (finally!), but the award deservingly puts the spotlight on one of UK’s greatest and treasured artisanal produce. Britain produces over 700 varieties of cheese and unbeknownst to many, 14 of those have a protected status of origin. That’s why British cheeses will be celebrated at the Big Cheese Festival at Brighton Racecourse this March.

From smooth bries to vintage cheddars, the nation’s cheeses are as diverse as the regions they come from. The event will feature a plethora of the finest international cheesemakers and mongers showcasing their amazing cheeses. From Halloumi Fries to Mozzarella Sticks, Raclette or Fondue, vendors will be on hand to turn the finest fromage into melted gooey delights. For the more experienced and mature lovers of cheese, expect a selection of the UK’s finest artisan cheeses, homemade chutney combinations and an extensive offering of utensils available for sale.

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Can’t make your way to Brighton? Here’s where you can try some of the tastiest cheeses and go beyond the traditional Cheddar and Stilton.

Start your cheese adventure in London at The Cheese Bar in Camden. Here, visitors can try the UK’s best artisan cheeses on carefully curated cheeseboards featuring everything from the crumbly Dorset Blue Vinny to the craft cheese, Lincolnshire Poacher. Fondue evenings are also held on Thursdays from November to February. Somerset’s rich pastures make it the epicentre for foodies and home to England’s most famous cheese.

The town of Cheddar was the hub of the country’s dairy industry from as early as the 12th century. Take a self-guided tour at The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company to discover the traditional art of cheddar-making. You can also visit Cheddar Gorge and Caves, where the unique cave-aged variety of cheese is matured.

If you happen to be in Gloucester during the Spring Bank Holiday, you can join the thousands who climb Cooper’s Hill in the village of Brockworth for the wacky Cheese Rolling and Wake Festival. Every year, a 3.5kg round of firm Double Gloucester is rolled down the steep hill reaching speeds of up to 112 km/h with contestants ambitiously attempting to catch it.

The festival started back in the 1800s for locals, but today, the races attract participants from Canada, France, Spain and Japan. And of course, there are plenty of opportunities to try a variety of Gloucestershire cheeses.

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05 Start of the Cheese Rolling and Wake Festival.

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07 Smoked cheddar from Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company.

Originally produced as a sustaining and convenient lunch for local miners, Caerphilly cheese in Caerphilly, Wales has a rich history. Today, South Caernarfon Creameries is the only remaining Welsh producer of this mild, hard, crumbly cheese. Their award-winning Cavern Cheddar is matured in the same Llechwedd Slate Caverns where the miners worked and where you can take a tour. Wales is famed for its food events including The Big Cheese festival at Caerphilly Castle where every July, over 80,000 visitors arrive to indulge in Welsh cheese and produce, and participate in the cheese-carrying relay race.

Wensleydale in the north of Hawes is where you can discover the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, where the original recipe has been handmade for centuries.

Today, there are numerous blends to tantalise your tastebuds. Book a class to learn how the cheese is made at Wensleydale Creamery, then explore where it all began at Jervaulx Abbey where it was crafted by French monks in the 12th century using sheep’s milk. In Northern Ireland, Mike’s Fancy Cheese in County Down was launched in 2013 as part of a crowdfunding campaign by former cheesemaking student Michael Thomson. After learning from the UK’s leading artisans, he developed Northern Ireland’s first raw milk blue cheese, Young Buck, a rich, creamy cheese that resembles the very best Stilton. Thomson was a finalist for best new cheese producer at the Great British Cheese Awards 2017.

And what about that recently-crowned Cornish Kern?

Well, this dark-rind, cow-milk Cornish cheese from the Southwest of England produced by Lynher Dairies wowed the judges with its “buttery caramel notes and deep savoury aroma”. One thing’s for sure, Britain is experiencing its best dairy deluge ever.

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With the inaugural NGV Triennial , Melbourne’s ramping it up to be the world’s centre of art and design.

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01 Zanele Muholi, South Africa.

02 Yayoi Kusama, Japan.

03 Timo Nasseri, Germany.

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08 A seasoned art critic and design enthusiast once departed a sage and sound advice to an art novice: if you walk slowly, pause frequently and take your time to view a piece, anyone can pass of as someone with a nose for art. Well, at the inaugural National Gallery of Victoria’s simply-named NGV Triennial, running til 15 April, 2018 no one should feel inferior nor have the need to feign interest. Because at this large scale exhibition, not only is there international art, but design and architecture, installation, moving image and interactive works exploring new media and technology. Visitors can expect to see printing, robotics, film, painting, drawing, installation and fashion design, tapestry and sculpture. There will be something to identify with, and with more than 100 artists and designers from 32 countries taking part, it will be interesting to see how the public embraces the NGV Triennial.

Highlights from the NGV Triennial will be a number of world premiere NGV-led commissions, including a major new participatory work by Yayoi Kusama (Japan), in which visitors will ‘obliterate’ a room with flowers; an installation of elaborate, Marie Antoinette-inspired haute couture gowns from Chinese couturier Guo Pei; and a project by ‘smell designer’ Sissel Tolaas (Norway), in which she recreated the scents of Melbourne.

Though there is a lack grand narrative for the exhibition, the multi-disciplinary focus allows for an exhibition that induces viewers to pause, scrutinise and more importantly, stand back and enjoy the show. After all, it’s free.

Presenting a snapshot of international contemporary art and design, the NGV Triennial will give voice to some of the pressing issues that are being explored by artists and designers today, including the social, cultural, scientific and physiological questions of our contemporary world.

Tony Ellwood, Director, NGV, said, “We believe that the ambition, depth and diversity of the artists and designers in the inaugural NGV Triennial will ensure our audience has a truly unforgettable cultural experience.

This exhibition offers an unprecedented opportunity to build the NGV’s collection of contemporary art and design, and we hope the NGV Triennial will become a critical and ongoing asset for Victoria.” As part of the NGV Triennial, twenty large-scale new artworks have been commissioned by the NGV, creating a legacy for both the NGV Collection and wider community. These major NGV commissions include architecture, design, sculpture, installation, moving image and interactive works exploring new media and technology.

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09 Notable exhibition highlights commissioned by the NGV include Alexandra Kehayoglou (Argentina) who uses her family’s traditional carpet-making techniques, creating a monumental 46 sqm carpet landscape titled Santa Cruz River that documents one of Argentina’s most contested landscapes; a video by Candice Breitz (South Africa) that reveals the personal histories of six refugees, in which Hollywood actors Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin give voice to their stories and bring the privilege of celebrity into contrast with the hardship of the refugee experience; Formafantasma (The Netherlands) presents a world-premiere collection of conceptual design objects based on commercial office furniture that interrogates the impact of sourcing precious metals for consumer products, revealing the ways in which design defines what materials will become while often failing to communicate their source or potential afterlife; and Richard Mosse (Ireland) with his three-channel video that uses a high-tech long-range military camera to capture events surrounding the crisis in Syria and subsequent flood of refugees, jointly commissioned by the NGV and London’s Barbican Art Gallery.

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08 Estudio Campana/ Yarrenyty Arltere Artists/Elliat Rich, Brazil/Australia/France.

09 Faig Ahmed, Azerbaijan.

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In my years of staying in luxurious resorts, never had I had to wait for my requests to be met. But here at Spa Village Resort in Tembok, I was told that I couldn’t visit the local weaver because she was not ready for me.

I chuckled bemusedly and realised just how refreshing and genuine Spa Village Resort Tembok is.

REALITY

BITES In search of authenticity in Bali, it makes a difference whether you’re a traveller or a tourist.

“Yes, sometimes we are indeed at the mercy of the community,” laughs Fauzi Abriansyah, the resort’s manager. But that’s the way they like it, he says.

“Our guests know that coming to Tembok, they will get to experience the “real” Bali, long before tourism spread its wing to the island. We are not here to alter reality nor increase the attractiveness of a village for commercialisation. If we were to do that, we lose witnessing what’s authentic.” Rather, says Fauzi, the resort would like to keep local experiences as genuine as possible, which in my case meant working around the local’s schedule rather than forcing them to adhere to some ridiculous tourist itinerary.

But that’s not to say guests will lack of things to see and do. Keeping things as they are “genuine” meant the resort has taken various steps into preserving the local’s traditional way of living. In-resort activities highlight many of the villager’s favourite pastimes.

Sessions are offered complimentary and rotated daily at Taman Gili, a breezy and intimate pondok (hut) by the pool. The resort staff themselves often double up as “instructors” in these mini show-and-tells.

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There is the boreh (scrub) making activity, where guests pound local spices and roots on their way to discover one of Balinese’s beauty rituals. They can also learn how to make one of the many variations of the jamu, a local tonic that has many body benefits.

The idea resonated well with guests as they not only get to see the staff beyond the job titles, but also discover how talented and passionate the Balinese are in their traditions. “We wanted to connect guests with both the person and the experience. Almost every staff in the resort is good at something, and this was what we wanted guests to discover. They are all artisans at heart, yet not everything ends up being commercialised or boxed up as a business,” says Fauzi.

But where the resort especially excels is in pairing its low-key luxury with local age-old traditions borne out of the need to keep the mind, body and soul at ease.

When opening the spa resort, it was not just enough for them to upload any local treatments. Instead, they searched – and found – a local traditional healer whose wisdom and plethora of knowledge was akin to a local encyclopedia. “It was a serendipitous find,” recalled Chik Lai Ping, Spa Village Vice President, of the meeting. “We were all excited with the prospect of not just getting our therapists to learn from him and continue his work, but also to have our guests experience Balinese healing and beauty culture as unadulterated as possible.” The timing could not have been better, for unfortunately, the healer passed on soon after the resort opened but not after having trained the spa’s therapists.

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One of the most important treatments the Spa Village is proud to have is the revival of the age-old and time intensive pre-wedding beauty ritual for the bride. “The Balinese has this beautiful concept among their women of honouring their bodies and to slow down and focus on their psychological, spiritual and beauty wellbeing.

Taking time off to have a massage was important to them, even with no celebrations abound. But the pre-wedding ritual was something else. It was such a beautiful concept that went beyond a routine scruband-spa experience. And this philosophy was what we wanted to share with our guests at Spa Village.�

The wedding treatment, called Penganten Melukat, is a sublime journey just shy of two hours that celebrates the pre-wedding rituals mothers would often prepare for their daughters in the homes. It begins with mewangsul (traditional Balinese massage) to help relax and soothe the body before the ritual continues with meodak (body scrub) that amazingly turns skin soft and supple. This follows an empahan (fresh milk) application that does wondrous things to the body, both moisturising and nourishing it, before a warm soak in the tub, mersiram sekar (floral bath), encourages the body to really relax and unwind. The effects after are both physically and psychologically uplifting.

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For all the resort’s focus on authenticity, it also provides guests with many other unique and memorable experiences. The incredible staff has always been the highlight of my stay, with their warm and hospitable attitude and service that goes above and beyond.

Because of the boutique nature of the resort (just 31 rooms), every guest is made to feel special, as though you are the only guest that matters. It’s a quiet resort that invites you to make full use of the bale (wooden pavilion) whether for a snooze, a read, or a head, foot and shoulder massage with their experienced therapists. Most days, the black sand beach makes a stunning entry into my morning routine; the waters begging to be explored.

Some evenings, with the elements aligned and weather permitting, I opt to float on their pool lounger, looking up at the clear blue skies in their signature Starlight Gazing experience. Though somehow reading this makes it sounds too New Age-y, it really is one of the most peaceful and grounded experiences I have ever had.

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On my final day at the resort, the staff got word that the ingke (rattan plates) weaver finally had some free time on her hands and asked if I would like to join her as she weaves? An ingke is woven from the spine of the coconut leaflet. I was fascinated by its use in local warungs (stalls). Food is served on a brown paper or banana leaf slid on top of the ingke to cut down the washing and it made good sense to replicate its use back home. So I grabbed my camera quickly and soon was whisked to a brick-and-mortar house with chickens running around. There seated in the patio awaits my weaver, welcoming me into her home like a long lost child. She was 80. Her kids are all grown up, and so are her grandchildren. With nothing much to do in between chores, she weaves ingke.

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As her hands deftly manoeuver their way through the maze of coconut spine, Fauzi explained, “Ubud is where weavers make a living. Villagers here usually do this to while the time away. She would not weave in bulk, but she’d make enough to sell to a trader who will eventually bring these to the tourists in Ubud.”

Watching her, I realised that the reality of any locale is constantly shifting. I could have easily ended up a tourist, but thankfully for resorts like Spa Village Tembok that keeps reality in check, I became a traveller instead.

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BRUNEI! Brunei’s best at Brunei Gastronomy Week.

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BRUNEI ENAK! Sajian istimewa Minggu Gastronomi Brunei.

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Fresh off the success of last year’s Brunei Gastronomy Week, the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism once again hosted Brunei Gastronomy Week 2018 with success. And similar to last year, the event was in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 34th National Day celebrations, from 23 February to 11 March, 2018.

Hotels and restaurants throughout Brunei, including airlines, travel agents, hospitality schools and various private sectors participated in promoting Brunei’s culinary skills and signature dishes to local foodies as well as foreign visitors to the country.

At the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, a new exclusive menu was curated specifically to mark the Week, which highlighted foods wrapped in banana leaves. Banana leaves, easily found locally and in Southeast Asian countries, have historically been used to improve and add another flavour profile to foods, both sweet and savoury. Foods wrapped in banana leaves parcels can then be smoked, steamed, baked or grilled, infusing them with the subtle grassy aroma of the leaves. The parcels also seal in moisture, giving foods wrapped in the leaves a more delicate flavour and texture.

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Bruneian cuisines that are typically wrapped in banana leaves include Pais Daging, Pais Udang and Pais Ikan. The “pais” refers to the marinade that coats the meat or seafood, usually from the blended mixture of aromatics of garlic, red onions and chilies and further flavoured with turmeric leaves. The parcels are then grilled, barbequed or steamed.

Guests dining at Radisson Hotel tucked into meals of fish and beef wrapped in banana leaves. In addition, the culinary team headed by Executive Chef Devesh Debral had elevated many local dishes to give guests a new experience of Brunei cuisine. These included Turmeric Beef Kedayan-style, Chicken Ballotine Kunyit Cabbage Parcels with Buttered Arancini (rice balls) and Long Bean Fricassee, and Angus Tenderloin Rendang with Nasi Lemak Roll, Cucumber Pickle, Peanut Crumble and Sambal Belacan.

Local sweets and desserts too received a sophisticated makeover. Kek Batik, a Hari Raya favourite in Brunei, made of rich tea biscuits and malt batter, received a ‘Radisson’ touch with Oreo cookies and Red Velvet mix flavoured with pandan.

Badak Berendam, a less than graceful name given to the delicious glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar bathed in a rich soup of coconut cream, had an interesting presentation.

Though translated in English to mean “Soaking Rhino”, Radisson’s glutinous rice balls were elegantly filled with butterscotch syrup and finished off with a coconut emulsion mousse.

Dengan kejayaan Minggu Gastronomi Brunei pada tahun lepas, Jabatan Kemajuan Pelancongan, Kementerian Sumber-sumber Utama dan Pelancongan sekali lagi telah menganjurkan Minggu Gastronomi Brunei 2018 bersempena Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam ke-34 yang berlangsung dari 23 Februari hingga 11 Mac, 2018.

Acara yang menyasarkan pengunjung tempatan serta pelawat dari luar negara yang berada di negara ini telah menyaksikan hotel dan restoran di seluruh Brunei, termasuk syarikat penerbangan, Persatuan Ejen Pelancongan, Persatuan Hotelhotel Brunei, sekolah-sekolah perkhidmatan serta sektor swasta turut serta untuk mempromosikan kemahiran memasak serta hidangan kegemaran Brunei.

Di Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam pula, satu menu eklusif telah dicipta khas khusus untuk Minggu Gastronomi Brunei tahun ini yang bertemakan makanan yang dibalut atau dibungkus dengan daun pisang. Daun pisang merupakan suatu bahan yang mudah ditemui di Brunei dan sekitar Asia Tenggara, dan ia sering digunakan untuk meningkatkan serta menambahkan lagi profil perisa kepada makanan, baik manis atau savuri. Makanan yang dibalut atau dibungkus dengan daun pisang kemudiannya akan disalai, dikukus, dibakar atau dipanggang, langsung menyelerakan lagi makanan dengan aroma dari dedaun. Cara masakan ini juga mengekalkan kelembapan, tekstur dan menambahkan rasa lebih enak kepada makanan.

Masakan dan makanan Brunei yang biasanya dibungkus atau dibalut dengan daun pisang adalah termasuk Pais Daging, Pais Udang dan Pais Ikan. "Pais" merupakan suatu perapan

untuk daging atau makanan laut yang kebiasaannya dibuat dengan ramuan aromatik bawang putih, bawang merah dan cili serta dibumbui dengan daun kunyit. Bungkusan kemudiannya akan dibakar, dipanggang atau dikukus.

Di Minggu Gastronomi Brunei, para tetamu yang menjamu selera di Radisson Hotel telah menikmati pelbagai sajian hidangan ikan dan daging yang telah disediakan dengan menggunakan daun pisang. Di samping itu, Chef Eksekutif Devesh Debral dan pasukan kulinari Radisson telah meningkatkan beberapa hidangan tempatan untuk memperkenalkan suatu pengalaman gastronomi baru bagi pengunjung. Ini termasuk Daging Kunyit Kedayan, Ayam Kunyit “Ballotine� dalam Bungkusan Kubis dengan Bebola Nasi bermentega serta kacang panjang Fricassee, dan Rendang Daging Tenderloin Angus dengan nasi lemak bergulung, acar timun, kacang tumbuk serta sambal belacan.

Manisan dan pencuci mulut juga telah dipertingkatkan supaya lebih sofistikated. Kek Batik, suatu manisan kegemaran pada sambutan Hari Raya yang kebiasaannya dibuat dengan biskut teh dan adunan malt, diberi sentuhan ‘Radisson’ dengan pilihan biskut Oreo dengan kek Red Velvet dan perisa pandan. Kuih Badak Berendam, bebola beras pulut berinti gula melaka yang bermandikan santan lemak masin, juga dipertingkatkan dan dihidang ala Radisson berinti sirap butterscotch dan dihiasi dengan mousse santan kelapa.

Jelas sekali Minggu Gastronomi Brunei kali ini telah berjaya meraikan dan menjanakan kesedaran pelbagai jenis rasa hidangan serta sajian masakan tradisi Brunei.

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The recent Brunei Gastronomy Week successfully celebrated and created more awareness on the wide range of flavours Brunei’s traditional cuisine has to offer.

This year, the fest had also offered food and delicacies from Brunei’s ethnic groups in the four districts to create a wider appeal.

Other stakeholders that participated in the event included Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Brunei Catering, School of Hospitality and Tourism, Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus, The Brunei Hotel, The Empire Hotel and Country Club, The Rizqun International Hotel, V-Plaza Hotel and Sumbiling Eco Village.

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Iainya juga telah mengetengahkan hidangan beberapa kumpulan etnik dari keempat-empat daerah Brunei yang telah menambahkan lagi daya tarikan penggemar gastronomi tempatan.

Selain The Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, turut ikut serta dalam Minggu Gastronomi 2018 kali ini termasuk Penerbangan Diraja Brunei, Royal Brunei Catering, Sekolah Hospitaliti dan Pelancongan, Institut Pendidikan Teknikal Brunei (IBTE) Kampus Sultan Saiful Rijal, The Brunei Hotel, The Empire Hotel and Country Club, The Rizqun International Hotel, V-Plaza Hotel dan Sumbiling Eco Village.

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With less weight, a manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio, and a standard mechanical rear differential lock, performance and driving pleasure heightened, the new 2018 911 Carrera T is a cause for celebration. The 911 Carrera T (“T” stands for Touring) is also equipped with several performance-enhancing features that are not available on the standard 911 Carrera.

This includes the PASM Sport Suspension with a 10 mm lower ride height, a shortened gear lever with an embossed shift pattern in red, and seat centres made of Sport-Tex material. Rear-axle steering is not available for the standard 911 Carrera but is an option for the 911 Carrera T. Based on the 370 hp 911 Carrera Coupe, the new model features unique design elements.

The 911 Carrera T is equipped to be light and sporty. The rear windshield and rear side windows are made of lightweight glass, and door opener loops on the inside replace the conventional door openers. Similar to the 911 GTS models, sound insulation has been reduced. Weighing 1,425 kg, the 911 Carrera T is the lightest model in the 911 Carrera range (it’s 20 kg lighter than a comparable 911 Carrera).

As a result, there is improved weight-topower ratio and enhanced performance.

The twin-turbo 3.0 flat-six engine develops 370 hp and 450 Nm of torque, the latter of which is available in a broad range between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm. Thanks to the manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio and the mechanical rear differential lock, the 911 Carrera T accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, 0.1 second quicker than the standard 911 Carrera. The manual version reaches a top track speed of 290 km/h. When equipped with the optional PDK transmission, the 911 Carrera T reaches 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds using the standard launch control feature and has a top track speed of 290 km/h.

Inside the 911 Carrera T is fitted with black 4-way electrically adjustable Sport Seats Plus with seat centres in Sport-Tex. The headrests are embroidered with a black “911” logo. When ordered with the optional Full Bucket Seats (available on a 911 Carrera model for the first time), rear seats are deleted. The GT Sport Steering wheel with leather rim, also standard, comes fitted with a switch for driving mode selection. The shortened gear lever with shift pattern embossed in red is reserved for the 911 Carrera T. The interior trim on the dashboard and doors is in black as are the door opener loops. The Carrera T Interior Package is new: With available contrasting colours in Racing Yellow, Guards Red or GT Silver, it provides additional coloured accents via the seat belts, the “911” logo on the headrests, the door opener loops, and the seat centres made of Sport-Tex. The Porsche 911 Carrera T will be available from January 2018 and can be pre-ordered now in Europe.

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LIFESTYLE IN PERSON

Beekeeper-chef Liam Nealon of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan discusses what it takes to make a Queen happy as he joins local Balinese farmers to save the island’s bees and the joy of harvesting the produce for guests.

How did a chef land the dual job as beekeeper?

It all started with a vision of how to produce our own commodities in Melbourne city and do our part to ensure we are using ingredients that can be grown on site. It started with herbs and vegetables and then we decided to have a go at bees as this will help our gardens and we will also get supply of free honey.

Are there similarities in skills in both jobs?

Both jobs require the utmost patience.

Looking after bees is the same as looking after any produce: you must care for it and give it the respect it deserves. That way you will utilise its full potential.

Tell us about the collaboration with Plan Bee and how the resort installed the apiary.

The hives are part of Indonesia’s first bee conservation and community enterprise programmme by Plan Bee Indonesia, a grassroots initiative launched in Bali to combat colony collapse disorder, the well-documented global threat to bees.

Plan Bee had set up bee centres in remote West and North Bali, bringing together farmers and forest honey gatherers to join the fight. Through the co-operative, Plan Bee connects the farmers with new customers for their sustainablyharvested honey, engages in knowledge and skills sharing to minimise use of pesticides in farming, and installs new hives to increase the bee population. It offers the opportunity for businesses and individuals to sponsor hives and support the farmers, and has been endorsed by the Indonesian Beekeepers’ Association.

Four Seasons Sayan is the exclusive hotel founding partner of the programme.

What do you like about bees? And what little known facts can you share with us about them?

Bees are very easy to look after when they are happy. They need minimal care as they do all the hard work themselves.

The only thing is that you must provide the perfect environment for them to prosper and an environment change can be very difficult. They don't like the hot weather but they don't like the cold either, so in Bali it is always difficult trying to provide a cool environment for them. Food must be sufficient. They will fly up to 5 km to find food however, if it is too hot or too cold,

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they won’t travel. If there is no food close by this is when they can swarm and the queen will leave the hive due to lack of food and then the rest of the bees will follow.

How is honey harvested?

Honey is quite easy to harvest especially if it is not pasteurised. You need to be careful not to take too much honey at a time because the honey is also there to feed the hive. If you take everything, again they will leave the hive as the queen will not be too happy. There are many methods used to harvest the honey. In Bali we use a simple cheese cloth sat inside a strainer and slowly let the honey fall through. In other places we have used spinners that spin the honeycomb to keep the wax intact.

What would you like guests to know about the bee conservation programme at the resort?

First is the importance of the bees itself; learn about the threat facing bees and how they can help by joining our escorted Garden Tour. Second is that this programme is beneficial not only for the environment, but also small-scale farmers.

Our guests can enjoy the honey through the specially crafted menu we have at the resort – the Tasmanian Salmon with Wild Sayan Honey as well as our signature Iced Gingerade at the Riverside Cafe, to name a few. At Sacred River Spa, the Wild Sayan Honey is used in our Swadhisthana chakra ceremony inspired by Balinese rituals for wedding, pregnancy and rites of passage.

Since the project began, what are some of your professional milestones as beekeeper?

I’d say becoming more used to getting stung! (Laughs). I have an allergy and I am finding the more I get stung the recovery is swifter. Maybe I’m becoming immune! Also to be able to find the queen is something that I am proud of – your eyes become so fixated that among 10,000 bees you can find a particular one each time, this is very important. Working with other great chefs and seeing the so-called fruits of our labour ending up at a guest table is also a milestone. We have certain dishes on the menu where we use our own honey and seeing the guest's reaction when they eat the dish is spectacular, but when they find out the story behind it they are even more wowed by the experience.

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WHAT’S

NEW ON THE WRIST Some say that the unassuming Orion is the most beautiful of the NOMOS Glashütte collection.

And understandably so. Orion’s simplicity makes ornateness unnecessary. From its golden indexes to its round form that is flattering to the eye and wrist alike, it is a watch focused simply on design and time telling, in minimalist German style and modesty.

Trends and gadgets from around the globe.

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GET CRAFTY Have fun experimenting and creating your own lip shade with Mixologist by Australis.

First look at the colour palette may scare you, but work the shades around and the results are stunning. The best part about mixing? The possibilities are endless. australiscosmetics.com.au

GORGEOUS AT 50 Diptyque celebrates its 50th anniversary by revisiting two classic scents. Tempo, with its patchouli theme, and Fleur de Peau, with its smell of musk. Replete with new illustrations on the bottles for a new way of story-telling. diptyqueparis.com

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FLAIR AND PANACHE Shirts that look good for the beach and beyond. Frangipani works with an eclectic mix of colours and block designs that make their shirts instantly recognisable. Slightly fitted in style, the shirts remain comfortable, with emphasis on fun and relaxation. frangipani-style.com

STUNNING BLOSSOM FREE OF FUSS Jack Black All-Over Wash is the ultimate guy product, cleansing your face, hair and body in one simple package. Its mild formula is pH balanced and gentle while strong enough to get rid of dirt and sweat without stripping skin and hair of essential moisture. getjackblack.com

Panpuri’s Lotus Defence™ skincare range is an homage to the sacred lotus of the East, celebrating the ultimate insignia of complete purification and enlightenment. The Face Treatment Oil is perfect for dry, sensitive skin and like all products in the range, promises result-driven natural and organic ingredients. panpuri.com

CHIC FEET Loafers for breezing through your days. Swims water-resistant slip-ons fuse functionality and style. Its vibrant and contemporary look is a popular choice with vacation-makers, sailors and those who don’t like getting their feet wet! The Braided Lace Lux Loafer brings traditional to a new level. swims.com

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HOT Right Now Windsor’s hosting not one, but two, Royal Weddings this year. Isn’t it time you make that day trip from London and enjoy the sights?

SEE See Windsor from the River Thames. The Bateuax Windsor is a cruise restaurant that takes guests on a journey upstream, passing some of the most beautiful towns and villages along the Thames riverside. Enjoy lunch or nibble on delicate afternoon tea delights as the boat gives you uninterrupted views of the river and one of the best views of the iconic Windsor Castle.

DO There are plenty of things to do at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, and not just for children, either. This year’s calendar of events include LEGO® STAR WARS™ Days with exciting themed activities, the opening of Miniland Explore the World and the LEGO® Reef digital aquarium. Plus, there are plenty of rides to keep you pumped up with fun.

SHOP The half-covered Windsor Royal Shopping in the grade II listed Victorian Railway Station houses popular fashion chains (H&M, Zara) and many café choices to rest the feet. On Peascod Street, more chains and independents can be found; but go down to St Leonards Road for some great gift shops and independent fashion outlets.

STAY For a taste of decadent country manor, Stoke Park fits the bill. This grand stately mansion dates back 1,000 years and has Hollywood ties with two James Bond movies, among others, filmed there. Surrounded by a lush 27-hole golf course, 13 tennis courts, a spa, games room, and an indoor swimming pool, guests will find everything they need. Rooms dressed in rich furnishings and regal four-poster beds will make you feel like royalty.

For more information, go to: www.windsor.gov.uk Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.

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HONG KONG

A world of adventure and new experiences await you when you fly with Royal Brunei Airlines. Make your trip even more memorable with free flights, seat upgrades and other privileges with Royal Skies, our frequent flyer programme. Not yet a member?

46TH HONG KONG ARTS FESTIVAL

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Hong Kong comes alive with a plethora of art programmes this month across various venues in the city. Grab the chance to take in an opera, a play or even a circus as the 46th Hong Kong Arts Festival returns. Some to consider: National Theatre of Great Britain’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and the American Ballet Theatre’s Whipped Cream.

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UNITED KINGDOM

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KOTA KINABALU JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018

Encounter some of the world’s most venomous creatures and its connection to humans in Venom: Killer and Cure at the Natural History Museum. Get up close to all kinds of specimens, from snakes to spiders to scorpions.

Discover how across cultures and time, humans have transformed venom from a deadly weapon to a cure that is used in medicine to save lives.

As part of fundraising efforts by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK) and the Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (SPArKS), the Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival 2018 brings together a musical melting pot of artists from around the world in a two-night jazz extravaganza. Held at the Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club, guests will not only be serenaded by talented performers, but also enjoy an evening of good food and fare.

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ART-ZOO INFLATABLE PARK Stretch your mind and bounce with creatures both familiar and magical as the Art-Zoo Inflatable Park returns to i Light Marina Bay 2018. Opening at The Float @ Marina Bay, the largest experiential inflatable park will be bringing in a brand new line-up of larger-than-life inflatable characters to welcome visitors of all ages.

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ART DUBAI Poonam Jain (1x1 Art Gallery)

The who’s who of the art world will descend in Madinat Jumeirah for Art Dubai’s contemporary and modern artworks from around the world. There will also be various workshops, lectures and exhibitions happening. This year will see the debut of Residents, a residency programme featuring solo presentations from artists of invited galleries, with works inspired and influenced by their stay in the UAE across all media. www.artdubai.ae

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

AUSTRALIA

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Taking place in Jerudong, this race is a continuation of the Asia Trail Master series and has been officiated as part of the Pre-Qualifying Points required for Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) for its 100km and 50km race. There are also a 30km as well as a 10km fun category for other runners to join in. www.thebeachbunch.com

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SELAMAT DATANG Selamat Datang means ‘Welcome’ in Malay, and your seamless journey begins here.

with the Eco 9-Inch personal touch screen monitors filled with great entertainment content. Each seat also comes with a USB port as well as shared power supply.

Business Class

RB Impian Inflight Entertainment

The Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner Business Class cabin features “Contour” seats that reclines to a 180 degree flat bed, along with a plush duvet and larger pillow, offer a peaceful rest. Each seat is equiped with a 15.4 touchscreen LCD Monitor with Panasonic eX2 in-flight entertainment system; as well as in seat power connecter. The Business Class cabin lavatories are also equipped with bidets for passengers convenience.

Economy Class Comfort

Royal Brunei Airlines 787 Dreamliner Economy cabin offers comfortable seats with semiarticulating recline and adjustable headrest, and with very spacious leg-rooms for passengers comfort. Each seat is intergrated

RB Impian Inflight Entertainment system gives passengers a number of entertainment options throughout their flight. A library of hit movies, classic Hollywood films and TV and audio programmes for all ages are available onboard. Refer to the Impian entertainment guide located in the seat pocket in front of you for the list of movies, TV and audio programmes. For Business Class seats; the sockets for earphones and channel/ volume remote control are located in your seat armrest. Seatback-mounted personal screens are only available on our Boeing 787s.

Elsewhere, passengers can avail our service, sit back and relax with our overhead movie screens. For more information, please contact your nearest Royal Brunei Airlines office.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADES As Brunei Darussalam’s national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines serves not only as the coming of age of this tiny Sultanate, but today cements itself as a serious competitor in the region.

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Cuisine

Everything we serve has been carefully chosen for freshness and flavour. In fact, there’s nothing you can’t enjoy even when dining at 35,000 feet. Our award winning menu has been meticulously created by our Royal Brunei Catering chefs, combining both Western and Oriental flavours using the best seasonal and fresh produce available.

For our Business Class passengers on long-haul flights, you can now select your desired meal times. Our ‘Dine upon Request’ service is available throughout the flight up until 90 minutes before landing. Passengers on all classes also enjoy our ‘Food Fit to Fly by’ service menu that features healthier and lighter meal options, complemented by our award-winning cabin service from our crew.

Special Meals

Royal Brunei offers a variety of tasty culinary solutions to suit our passengers’ special dietary requirements. Special meals can be

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1980s

> The maiden Royal Brunei Airlines flight to Singapore left Bandar Seri Begawan on a Boeing 737-200 on 14 May, 1975.

> RB added a Boeing 737, the quick change convertible aircraft, to its fleet. This aircraft allowed for either an all-passenger or an all-cargo configuration, or a combination of both.

> Two Boeing 737 aircraft were put into service flying five times a week to Singapore, two times to Hong Kong, and seven times to Kota Kinabalu. > Services to Bangkok and Manila were added.

> RB accepted the delivery of its Boeing 757 aircraft that featured a redesigned livery combining Brunei’s traditional royal colours on 16 May, 1986.

ordered when you make your reservation; please confirm your request at least 24 hours before boarding your flight.

Alcohol-free Environment Policy Royal Brunei Airlines operates alcoholfree flights to all destinations.

Hand Luggage

For your safety and comfort, you may store your hand luggage in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. Please do not hesitate to ask our cabin crew for help in stowing your luggage properly. Be careful when opening the overhead luggage compartments, as items dislodged by aircraft movement may fall on you or fellow passengers.

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAG)

Various countries have implemented restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels in compliance with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Passengers transiting through airports and carrying any liquids, pastes and gels in containers over 100ml may be asked to dispose of the items at security checkpoints.

These restrictions may affect your ability to carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft.

Customers are advised to check with duty free personnel before making their purchases. All liquids, aerosols and gels must be carried in containers of no greater than 100ml/3.3oz capacity (approximately 100gm in weight) and placed in a transparent, resealable plastic bag. The plastic bag must be removed from carry on baggage and presented to security

personnel at the checkpoint for inspection and separate x-ray screening.

Exceptions to the new regulations are medicines and dietary supplements needed during a flight, including baby food. Proof of need may be required.

Use of Electronic Equipment Electronic devices such as Citizen’s band (CB) radio, remote-controlled devices (such as radio controlled toys), and transmitting devices that emit radio frequencies are not to be used at any time during the flight. These devices may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic equipment, compromising aircraft safety and endangering the lives of passengers and crew.

The following devices may be used on board, except during take-off, initial climb, approach and landing; mobile phones (which must be

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> RB took delivery of the first of three leased Boeing 767-200ER aircraft in June 1990 and set a long distance world record for twin-engine commercial airlines.

> RB took delivery of two new Airbus A319 aircraft in August and September 2003.

> In October 2012, RB launched a rebranding journey with a new logo and livery.

> Two more Airbus A320s were delivered in December 2003 and January 2004. > In January 2010, RB introduced Royal Brunei Holidays, a revamp of its Golden Touch Holidays, which offers passengers value-for-money holiday packages available locally and abroad.

> RB launched “A betterfly”, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and commenced its first commercial flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to Singapore on 18 October, 2013, followed by flights to Dubai and London on 1 December, 2013 and to Melbourne on 2 April, 2014.

> Direct services to Shanghai were re-launched in March 2010.

> RB unveiled its new heritage-inspired uniforms on 21 February, 2014.

> RB’s newly-leased Boeing 777-200ER aircraft took off on its first commercial flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to London via Dubai in June 2010.

> The first of RB’s two A320 CEO aircraft arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan on 26 September, 2015.

> The delivery of Boeing 767-200ER aircraft enabled RB’s route to extend to London Gatwick in November 1990. > Twice-weekly flights to London Heathrow began in May 1991. The route became a daily service on 1 December, 1996. > RB employed the use of a Fokker 50 aircraft to service Miri and Labuan in Malaysia, two destinations that were significant to the growth of Brunei’s oil and gas industry. > The opportunity to expand regional connections saw RB establishing a service to Surabaya in 1997.

> RB commenced four-times weekly flights to Melbourne in March 2011.

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switched to flight mode), personal computers, FM receivers, calculators, electronic shavers, audio and video recorders, hand-held computer games, and playback devices..

Lithium Batteries

The abundant stored energy that makes lithium batteries practical also makes them dangerous when they are not packed and carried properly. Royal Brunei takes the initiatives to increase the safety onboard with the carriage limitations (from industry initiatives, ICAO and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations guidance) to mitigate against the risks of the hazards.

Low and medium powered rechargeable batteries in equipment and limited quantity of spares are recommended as carry on baggage. All spare units must be in the original packaging or packed to insulate the terminals. Medium and large nonrechargeable must be carried as cargo/ freight in accordance with current Dangerous

Goods Regulations. High-Powered batteries are not permitted onboard passenger aircraft.

Information of safe carriage of lithium batteries on-board RB flights are also available at the RB websites www.bruneiair.com.

Non-smoking Policy

Royal Brunei Airlines operates non-smoking flights to all destinations.

Reconfirmation

Reconfirmation is not required except for passengers travelling to and from the Middle East. Please reconfirm your departure flight at least 72 hours in advance with the local Royal Brunei Airlines office or your travel agent. Failure to do so could result in the cancellation of your reservations.

Online Booking

Fly through the airport. You can now book online at www.flyroyalbrunei.com, check in online and print your own electronic ticket

(e-ticket). Online check in is available 24 hours before flight departure and closes 60 minutes before departure time.

Check In

Check in counters at the Brunei International Airport are open three hours before flight departure. Passengers are advised to check in at least two hours before departure to allow for security and baggage checks.

Check in counters will be closed 45 minutes before departure, after which no boarding passes will be issued. Royal Brunei Airlines also advises its passengers to reach the boarding gate 20 minutes before the flight departs to avoid missing their flights.

Passenger Comments

Your comments and suggestions will help us enhance our services. Please e-mail us at: feedback@rba.com.bn.

BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Brunei International Airport’s computerised passenger and cargo handling facilities can handle 3 million passengers and 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year. Among the facilities offered at the airport are the Airport Prayer Hall (Surau Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei Darussalam), telephones and Free Wi-Fi services, restaurants and shower facilities for passengers who want to rest or freshen up before their flight.

For customer comfort and convenience, RB Service Centre is located on the Departure Hall area. Passengers can make reservations, ticket purchase, book tour packages and redeem Royal Skies miles. The Customer Service Centre at the Brunei International Airport operates 7 days a week, from 8am to

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9pm Mondays to Saturdays, and 8am to 5pm on Sundays; except for Friday midday break from 12noon to 2pm.

prior to their flights. Complimentary massage chairs, shower rooms, ablution areas and High Definition TV are available.

Our Business Class and Royal Skies Elite passengers can now enjoy the service of our RB porters at departure curb-side for baggage assistance and trolley service to the check-in counters. The premium checkin lounge offers our Business Class and Royal Skies Elite passengers with a relaxed check-in experience.

Duty-free shops offer consumer goods at competitive prices. There are several outlets, including a money changer located at the departure/transit hall. On sale are portable electrical goods with international warranties, designer goods, perfumes and confectionery. Brunei International Airport is a smoke-free airport.

RB Economy class passengers and groups booking may proceed to RB check-in counter Row B.

A mobile application app has been developed by the Department of Civil Aviation to help passengers/visitors experience the newly refurbished Brunei International Airport seamlessly through the ‘iFLYBRUNEI’ app on the smartphone.

Business Class and Royal Skies Elite passengers are able to access the SkyLounge

STAYING FIT shoulder trunk flexroll

At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your upperlift neck back roll flexroll neck rollrotation shoulder roll shoulder ankle rotation roll ankle trunk flex ankle rotation trunk flex foot flex knee lift flex foot flex knee upper back neckupper roll back flex shoulder ankle upper trunk back flex flex knee neck roll liftrotation general well-being onboard our flights, we would recommend the basic inflight exercises.

Ankle circles While seated, raise one foot and draw a circle with your toes. Rotate clockwise for 15 seconds and repeat the same counterclockwise. Repeat with the other foot. You can do one foot at a time or both simultaneously.

Knee lifts Lift and hug your knee to your chest as close as you can. Hold for 15 seconds. Alternate knee. Repeat 10-15 times for each knee.

Shoulder roll Relax shoulders then hunch them forward.

Rotate gently 10-15 times.

Neck roll With shoulders relaxed, drop ear to shoulder and gently roll neck forward and back, holding each position about five seconds. Repeat five times.

Upper back flex Stretch hands forward, then pull back slowly as far as possible. Repeat 10-15 times.

Trunk flex With both feet on the floor and stomach held in, slowly bend forward and walk your hands down the front of your legs toward your ankles. Hold stretch for 15 seconds and slowly sit back up.

TRAVELLER’S GUIDE Brunei Visitor Information Visas* Austrian, German, Malaysian, Singaporean, British nationals with the right of abode in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and New Zealand nationals are exempted from the requirement to obtain a visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. American passport holders can enter Brunei Darussalam for three months without visas. For nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Republic of Maldives, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and The Principality of Liechtenstein — visas are waived for 14day visits. Nationals of Australia are issued visas on arrival at the Brunei International Airport for visits not exceeding 30 days.

All other visitors entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic mission abroad. These visas are normally issued for a two-week stay but can be renewed in Brunei. Visitors must hold onward tickets and sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country.

N.B. For more details, please contact your nearest Brunei Embassy or diplomatic representative.

Currency Bearer Negotiation Instrument Declaration Passengers entering or leaving Brunei who carry physical currency or bearer negotiable instruments valued at BND15,000 or more are required to complete a declaration form and submit it to a customs officer (if arriving in Brunei) or an immigration officer (if departing Brunei).

Duty-free Allowance* The import of the following products is subject to restrictions imposed by Brunei’s Customs and Excise Department.

Clothing Light clothing is advisable as the climate is generally warm and humid.

Women are requested to dress modestly in keeping with local customs.

Cigarettes: Effective 1 April, 2017, passengers will be charged duty on cigarettes at the following rates: per stick $0.50 for each 20 sticks pack $10 for each carton of 10 packs $100 .

Health Doctors provide private medical services for a nominal charge. There are a number of state health clinics and hospitals.

Please refer the new charges imposed by Royal Customs and Excise Department..

Tipping Optional. Some hotels add a 10 per cent service charge to their room rates.

Alcohol: Non-Muslim passengers may bring in two bottles of liquor plus 12 cans of beer for personal consumption only; and a reasonable quantity of perfumes.

Telephones Overseas calls can be made from hotel rooms through the operator, or via international direct dialling (IDD).

There are also coin and phonecard operated public telephones.

Transportation Brunei International Airport is about 11km from the capital, Car rental, public buses and registered taxis are available at the arrivals. The Land transport department strongly advise visitors to only use regulated and insured taxis. For more info on registered taxis you may visit – www.mincom.gov.bn/ brunitaxifare or contact +6737181643.

Currency The Brunei dollar is on a par with the Singapore dollar, which is also accepted in Brunei. Banks, hotels and many department stores will cash traveller’s cheques.

Language Malay is the official language but English is widely used. Other languages include Chinese and its dialect variants and other indigenous dialects. Although the official religion is Islam, other faiths including Christianity and Buddhism are practised.

* The visa and duty-free allowances are provided as a guideline and may change without notice.

Credit Cards Hotels, department stores and other major establishments generally accept all internationally known credit cards.

Utilities Power supply is 220 - 240v, 50 cycles. The PAL and NTSC systems are used by local television. Tap water is generally safe to drink although some take the precaution of boiling it.

Media Radio Television Brunei has nightly news bulletins and a range of popular entertainment in both English and Malay.

Cable network and Malaysian television programmes can also be received. There are two local daily newspapers namely: Borneo Bulletin (English) and Media Permata (Malay). Other regional and international publications are also available at newstands.

Food For the adventurous, the food stalls offer Malay favourites, such as satay (barbecued meat on a skewer) and local dishes prepared with curry or coconut milk.

Chinese, European and Indian cuisines are also available. All F&B businesses, including

hotel restaurants, close for Friday prayer 12pm to 2pm. For hotel guests, room service dining operates as usual.

Hotels Accommodation in the capital ranges from international standard to middle range hotels. Service apartments are also available at reasonable rates.

Shopping Department stores and shops offer goods ranging from cosmetics and stereos to local handicrafts such as the keris (an ornamental dagger), miniature brass cannons, and kain tenunan, a cloth woven with gold or silver threads.

Festivals and Celebrations National Day, 23 February, Hari Raya, the end of the Muslim fasting month, and His Majesty The Sultan’s birthday, 15 July. Other public holidays include Chinese Lunar New Year and Christmas.

Customs and Courtesy • In mosques, visitors should remove their shoes and should not pass in front of people at prayer. A woman should ensure that her head, knees and arms are covered before entering mosques. Robes are provided at the entrance to the mosque.

• A Bruneian shakes hands lightly and brings his hands to his chest. Members of the opposite sex do not shake hands.

• It is impolite to point with the index finger (use the right thumb instead) or to beckon someone with fingers and palm facing upwards. Instead the whole hand should be waved with palm facing downwards. The right fist should never be smacked into the left palm.

• Gifts, particularly food, are passed with the right hand.

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AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE (MEL)

TULLAMARINE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 22 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus AUD16 • Taxi AUD85 Airport Tax AUD38 Currency Australian Dollar (AUD) Language English GMT +10 RB OFFICE Level 10, 45 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 T: (61) 3 8651 1000 T: Toll Free Aust wide 1300 721271 E: melrba@rba.com.bn MCH AVIATION HOLDING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Suite 6, 7-9 Mallet Road, Tullamarine Vic 3043 T: (61) 3 8318 5100 / 5109 M: (61) 4 3046 3324

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (BWN)

BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 8 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus BND1 • Taxi BND25 Airport Tax ASEAN: BND12, Others: BND20 Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Language Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, English GMT +8 RB OFFICE RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan, Bandar Seri Begawan, BS 8811 T: (673) 2 212 222 / 2 240 500 F: (673) 2 244 737 WORLDWIDE GSA (B) PTE. LTD Unit 6, Ground Floor, Madang Complex, Berakas BC3715, Negara Brunei Darussalam T: (673) 234 1158 / 1159 F: (673) 234 1162 E: bicargo.operations@ worldwidegsa.com

CHINA HONG KONG (HKG)

CHEK LAP KOK AIRPORT Airport-City 32 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Taxi Kowloon HKD300, Hong Kong HKD400 Airport Tax HKD120 Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Language Cantonese, Mandarin, English GMT +8 GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR (HONG KONG) LTD Room 1804-5, Jubilee Centre, 18 Fenwick Street, Wanchai T: (852) 2529 3883 F: (852) 2527 7300 E: hkgres@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED 1205A, 12th Floor, Tower II, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza , 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong T: (852) 2328 0278 F: (852) 2328 0221 M: (852) 9161 1747 / 9181 9146

GUANGZHOU (CAN)

BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 28 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus CNY19 • Taxi CNY2.6 Airport Tax CNY90 Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) Language Cantonese, Mandarin GMT +8 GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR (CHINA) LTD. Room 1218, Tower A, Landmark Canton Hotel, 8 Qiao Guang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China T: (8620) 8332 3120 / 1575 F: (8620) 8332 6369

SHANGHAI (PVG)

PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 35 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus CNY50 • Taxi CNY160 Airport Tax CNY90 Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) Language Chinese (dialects include Mandarin, Shanghainese) GMT +8 PASSENGER SALES AGENT BEIJING LONGWAY INTERNATIONAL Room 0, 22nd Floor, Zhiyuan Building, No.768 Xietu Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, China Post code: 200023 T: (86) 21 5302 7288 F: (86) 21 6304 7686 E: shasales@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS GROUP Room 1631, No. 333, North Chengdu Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200040 T: (86) 21 2215 7645 M: (852) 9161 1747

INDONESIA BALI (DPS)

NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City approximately 16 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus IDR25,000 • Taxi IDR70,000 - 90,000 Airport Tax IDR150,000 Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Language Bahasa Indonesia, English GMT +8 GENERAL SALES AGENT PT DEKS AVIATION INTERNUSA Suite #3, Lobby Level, Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Jl Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Tuban Bali (ID) T: (62) 361 757355 F: (62) 361 757785 E: dpsrba@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS GROUP Wisthi Sabha Builing, 2nd FI, Room 19, Ngurah Rai International Airport, Tuban 80361, Bali, Indonesia T: (62) 361 936 3345 F: (62) 361 936 0284

JAKARTA (JKT)

SOEKARNO-HATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 50 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus IDR7,000 • Taxi IDR150,000 Airport Tax IDR150,000 Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Language Bahasa Indonesia, English GMT +7 GENERAL SALES AGENT PT DEKS AVIATION INTERNUSA Wisma Tamara, 6th Floor #668, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 24, Jakarta 1290, Indonesia T: (62) 21 520 6338 F: (62) 21 527 9990 E: jktrba@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS GROUP Suite 3K, 3rd Floor, Wisma Soewarna, Soewarna Business Park, Block E, Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata International Airport, Jakarta 19110, Indonesia T: (62) 21 5591 1311 F: (62) 21 5591 1662 M: (62) 81 2165 799 22

SURABAYA (SUB)

JUANDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 17 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Taxi IDR29,500 Airport Tax IDR150,000 Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Language Bahasa Indonesia, English, Madurese GMT +7

GENERAL SALES AGENT PT DEKS AVIATION INTERNUSA Wisma BII, 6th Floor #606, Jalan Pemuda No: 60-70, Surabaya 60271, Indonesia T: (62) 31 535 6377 F: (62) 31 535 6166 E: subrba@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS GROUP Suite 3K, 3rd Floor Wisma Soewarna, Soewarna Business Park, Block E, Lot 1 & 2, Soekarno Hata International Airport, Jakarta 19110, Indonesia T: (62) 21 5591 2839 F: (62) 21 5591 1662 M: (62) 81 653 6501

MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR (KUL)

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 80 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus Luxury RM25 • Taxi Budget MYR70-80, Limo MYR100-120 Airport Tax MYR51 Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Language Malay, English, Cantonese, Tamil, Mandarin GMT +8 RB OFFICE Lot 25, 1st Floor, UBN Tower (Shangri-la Shopping Arcade), P.O. Box 99, Jln P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur T: (60) 3 2070 7166 / 6628 F: (60) 3 2070 6899 E: kulrba@rba.com.bn ORIENT PACIFIC AIR SERVICES SDN BHD Lot GFM 027A, MAS Advance Cargo Centre, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 64000 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia T: (60) 3 8787 1868 / 1611 / 1622 F: (60) 3 8787 4028

KOTA KINABALU (BKI)

KOTA KINABALU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 8.5 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Taxi MYR13.50 Airport Tax MYR26 To/ Transit via Brunei: MYR20 Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Language Malay, Mandarin, English GMT +8 RB OFFICE Lot BG - 3B Ground Floor, Block B, Komplex KWSP, Jalan Karamunsing, 8000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah T: (60) 88 242 193 / 196 E: sskkoff@rba.com.bn RB MIRI OFFICE Lot 1378 (Sub Lot 7) and Lot 1345, Block 10, Miri Concession.

Land District, Kubu Road, Centre Point Commercial Centre, Miri Sarawak, Malaysia T: (60) 85 426 322 / 334 F: (60) 85 426 355

PHILIPPINES MANILA (MNL)

NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 9 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus PhP13 • Taxi PhP120 Airport Tax PhP750 Currency Philippine Peso (PhP) Language Tagalog, English GMT +8 GENERAL SALES AGENT AVIA-RH INC 4/F Le Rose Building, 832 A. Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Philippines.

T: (63) 632 886 7513 F: (63) 632 886 7494 E: mnlres@rba.com.bn

AIR CARGO PARTNERS CORPORATION True North GSA Inc., Unit 26 Cargo Village Complex, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City Metro Manila, Philippines 1700 T: (63) 2 500 9114 F: (63) 2 854 0244

SAUDI ARABIA JEDDAH (JED)

KING ABDUL AZIZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 25 kms (from North Terminal); 15 kms (from South Terminal) Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Taxi SAR50 Airport Tax SAR50 except Haj & Umrah pax, diplomats and escorts for human remains Currency Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) Language Arabic, English, French GMT +3 GENERAL SALES AGENT ELAF AVIATION Al Nakheel Center, Madina Road, P.O. Box 13541, Jeddah 21451 T: (96612) 665 7143 / 7908 / 661 2679 F: (96612) 283 1349 E: jedrba@rba.com.bn LEISURE CARGO FZCO Saudi Airline Cargo Terminal Building, Jeddah, K.S.A (SITA DXBFBAB) T: (966) 56 512 5101 M: (966) 56 512 5101

SINGAPORE SINGAPORE (SIN)

CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 20 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus SGD1.40 • Taxi SGD18 Airport Tax SGD21 Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Language Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil GMT +8 RB OFFICE 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #03-13, UE Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 239917 T: (65) 6235 4672 E: sinrba@rba.com.bn WORLDWIDE GSA (ORIENT AIR PTE LTD) Unit 05-24, Cargo Agent Building D, 9 Airline Road, Changi Airfreight Centre, Singapore 819827 T: (65) 6214 2187 F: (65) 6214 2199 E: bicargo.sin@worldwidegsa.com

SOUTH KOREA SEOUL (SEL)

INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 47 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus KRW15,000 • Taxi KRW65,000 Currency Korean Won (KRW) Language Korean, English GMT +9 RB OFFICE Meebang Air Agencies Co., LTD.8th Floor, Seoul Center Bldg.,116, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea 04533 T: (02) 777 7556 (Reservation & Ticketing) / 8813 (Sales) E: SeoulRB@rba.com.bn

THAILAND BANGKOK (BKK)

SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT Airport-City 25 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus BHT150 • Taxi BHT200-250 Airport Tax BHT700 Currency Baht (BHT) Language Thai, English GMT +7 GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR THAILAND 4th Floor, C.P. Tower, 313 Silom Road,Bangrak 10500, Thailand T: (66) 02 638 3050 F: (66) 02 638 2969 ABDA CARGO INTERNATIONAL 999 Moo 7, B-FZ Cargo Terminal, Room 302, 3rd Fl, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangphli. Samutprakarn 10540 Bangkok, Thailand T: (66) 2134 2305 / 2306 F: (66) 2134 2307 M: (66) 86 392 1132

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES DUBAI (DXB)

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport-City 4 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Taxi AED20 + 50 fils for every 500m Airport Tax AED30 Currency Dirham (AED) Language Arabic, English GMT +4 RB OFFICE Centurian Star, Shop Number 3, (new RB office), Opp. Deira City Centre, Deira, Dubai, UAE T: (971) 4334 4884 (Reservation) / 4686 (Sales) F: (971) 4334 4585 E: dxbres@rba.com.bn, dxbrba@rba.com.bn Tower 400 (UNB Building), Shop 7-10, Al Soor Area, Sharjah, UAE (SHJBI0301) T: (971) 6005 24444 / 6575 8575 Oman Road, Nakheel, Shaikh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qasmi Street, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (RAKBI0301) T: (971) 7227 2847 / 7228 9987 Al-Ain Tower, East 4th Road, Almouror, Electra Street, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE (AUHBI0301) T: (971) 2815 3444 / 3450 M-201, Paris Gift Palace Building, Zayed Bin Sulthan Street, Al-Ain, UAE (AUHBI0301) T: (971) 3764 1410 / 1990 LEISURE CARGO Office No 3069, Air Cargo Terminal Building, Dubai Cargo Village, P.O. Box 293051 Dubai, United Arab Emirates (SITA DXBFBLT) T: (971) 4 286 9666 F: (971) 4 286 9995 M: (971) 55 954 6066 Office No. M25 Freight Gate4, Dubai Airport Free Zone, P.O. Box 54385, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (SITA DXBFBLT) T: (971) 4 299 7924 F: (971) 4 299 7989 M: (971) 55 221 6289

UNITED KINGDOM LONDON (LHR)

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ABODE OF PEACE

CAPITAL ATTRACTIONS Small in size but big in attractions, Brunei’s capital has lots to offer.

Brunei Darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage.

It is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern shore of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. Come and discover Brunei, a Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures.

Brunei is arguably best known today as an oil producing country. The nation became independent in 1984 and, thanks to its large reserves of oil and gas, now has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Its population of just over 408,000 is made up of two-thirds ethnic Malay, with the remainder being Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups.

The Sultanate has four districts: Brunei-Muara (which includes the capital Bandar Seri Begawan), Temburong, Tutong and Belait. ‘Darussalam’, the Arabic word for ‘Abode of Peace’ describes Brunei’s Islamic history that dates back some 1,500 years.

Today, Brunei remains the world’s only Malay Islamic Monarchy with an unbroken royal lineage that has ruled the nation for the past 600 years.

www.bruneitourism.travel For more information on Brunei, email: info@bruneitourism.travel Images DAVID KIRKLAND/ BRUNEI TOURISM AND JACQUELINE WONG

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Brunei-Muara THE OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIEN MOSQUE

Brunei Darussalam’s iconic landmark, the mosque was completed in 1958 and is named after the 28th Sultan, the late Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien, who is referred to as the Architect of Modern Brunei.

ISTANA NURUL IMAN

The official residence of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Although not open to public, except during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, its golden domes and vaulted roof can be viewed from Kampong Ayer.

LAPAU AND DEWAN MAJLIS

The Royal Ceremonial Hall features an exquisite golden dome and hosts all of the Sultanate’s traditional royal ceremonies.

MUSLIM PRAYER TIMES in Brunei Darussalam March 2018

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THE ROYAL REGALIA BUILDING

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BRUNEI MUSEUM

Brunei’s national museum spotlights Brunei’s role in Southeast Asia’s history. The Islamic Art Gallery has historical pieces of Islamic art and a commendable Quran collection.

The museum is home to a collection of royal regalia, including the royal chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the jewel encrusted crowns used during the coronation and a replica of the throne, which is used by the Sultan on state occasions.

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ISTANA DARUSSALAM

Located on Jalan Sumbiling, this wooden palace captures the architectural heritage of old Malay palaces. Visitors may view only from outside.

THE SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH FOUNDATION COMPLEX

The capital’s most popular shopping venues, it combines both traditional Malay and modern architecture.

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ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK

Explore Brunei’s lush virgin forest through lofty canopy walkways, scenic hiking trails and a thrilling river ride to the park on the Temburong River.

BRUNEI ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS CENTRE

Brunei’s ancient and traditional arts and crafts – kain tenunan, silver & brass ware, wood carving and basketry – are showcased in this centre, aimed to preserve its rich legacy.

Tutong TASEK MERIMBUN

Brunei’s largest lake that curves in an ‘S’ has an island in the centre accessible via a wooden walkway and various facilities for picnics and recreation.

TAMU KIANGGEH

The Tamu, or open air market, on the banks of the Kianggeh River is a popular local market for traditional dishes, fruits, vegetables, flowers and handicrafts.

Belait OIL & GAS DISCOVERY CENTRE

An ‘edutainment’ facility, this interactive science centre aims to make science exciting and accessible to all with more than 100 hands-on exhibits in themed areas to explore.

KAMPONG AYER

The world’s largest water village that is home to more than 30,000 people living on unique wooden houses on stilts over the Brunei River.

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