MUHIBAH May|June 2015

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C E L E B R AT I N G 40 YEARS OF FLIGHT

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AWARD FOR BEST MAGAZINE Indian International Journalism Festival 2011

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Off Road Bali Adventure on two wheels.

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Shaped By Singaporeans 50 years of independence.

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Classic Bites The Majestic Kuala Lumpur’s Colonial Cafe.

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Safari So Good Werribee Open Range Zoo.

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Country Road The roads less travelled.

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Motoring McLaren’s New 650S ‘Le Mans’ In Person George Calombaris The Buzz What’s New Take 5 Rome Travel Diary

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Deputy Chairman’s Message Inside RB Selamat Datang Brunei International Airport Traveller’s Guide Route Map & Destinations Abode of Peace

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WELCOME ONBOARD DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Royal Brunei Airlines vintage newspaper advertisements from 1975.

Dear Guests, Welcome aboard Royal Brunei Airlines (RB). In this issue of Muhibah, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first flight of RB on 14 May, 1975.

On the first day of operations, RB flew to Singapore and Kota Kinabalu, and then to Hong Kong on the following day. On the anniversary date itself, we will mark this auspicious event with a traditional blessing ceremony in Brunei. We will be also be hosting similar events for our business partners and travel agents in Singapore, Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong.

In addition, over 300 energetic staff members will get to test their athletic skills in a special RB 40th Anniversary Games which is also scheduled to take place in May. For your reading pleasure, I invite you to take a trip down memory lane with us in the pages that follow.

Look back with nostalgia to the early days of RB by viewing a selection of newspaper advertisements and photographs from the past.

new uniforms for all customer service staff in Brunei and around our network. The new uniforms in shades of Morning Sky, Fresh Mint and Olive will complement our new cabin crew ensemble which has been received so favourably by our customers.

In Brunei, we have also just recently launched our rebranded state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre and Royal Skies Service centre at RB Plaza.

On the fleet side of our operations, we continue to look forward to the arrival of two new Airbus A320 aircraft into service in the second half of this year. These aircraft will contain the very latest in passenger comfort and amenity and will provide a sneak preview of what to expect with our new generation A320 NEO fleet in 2017.

As always, I would like to conclude with a sincere word of thanks to you for flying with RB today and, for our part, we will continue do our best to earn your support in the future.

At RB, we are very conscious of the tradition of hospitality and customer service which we have inherited from our predecessors. We take very seriously our commitment to continue to build on that rich heritage from the past.

For that reason, rebranding efforts continue apace with the recent roll out of bright, new and vibrant colour schemes at our offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. We have also begun the roll out of Check out eMuhibah at www.flyroyalbrunei.com Be a fan on

With warm good wishes, Dermot Mannion Deputy Chairman

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INSIDE RB Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.

WINNERS FROM 10TH BELAIT TRAVEL FAIR RB held an appreciation hi-tea for all who were involved in the recent 10th RB Belait Travel Fair 2015.

The Fair was supported by Abacus Brunei, Baiduri Bank, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), Narcotics Control Bureau, as well as Royal Skies partners – Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Brunei, Sushi Tei, Shinobu Shabu Shabu, Pastamania and Auntie Anne’s.

In addition, eight guests went home winners during a special grand draw, winning the following; • 1 x Return Royal Brunei Airlines Economy Class tickets each to London, Melbourne, Bali, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City • 2 x Apple iPad or a Momax iPower Go External Power Bank sponsored by Abacus • 1 x 40” LED Samsung TV sponsored by BIBD.

REBRANDED OFFICES AND UNIFORMS RB launched its newly refurbished and rebranded office in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on 5 and 12 March, 2015 respectively. The event also provided an opportunity to showcase the new RB heritage inspired uniform to be proudly worn by our customer service staff. The warm spectrum of the uniform’s colours, ranging from Olive to Morning Sky and Fresh Mint together with the new vibrant office layout, were all designed to reflect the friendly and welcoming nature of the people of Brunei Darussalam and the RB brand.

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CADET PILOTS INTAKE 44 AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICES INTAKE 27 SIGNING CEREMONY A signing ceremony was held on 25 March, 2015, for two young Bruneian men; Hj Ahmad Syahmi Hj Azhar and Marc Newn; who were selected out of hundreds of applicants for RB’s Cadet Pilot Intake 44 programme. The ceremony also signed on 12 talented locals for the 27th Intake for RB’s Engineering Apprentices. They are Muhammad Athifiazizi Mohd Shaholamira, Abang Muhammad Hadri Zuhairie Abang Muhammad Ali, Mohammad Noor Hearlddey Mohd Helmy, Ak Muhd Mua’azz Pg Hj Mohd Damit, Khairul Azmil Khairul Nurul Arsyad, Muhammad Faisal Mohammad, Hj Abdul Mu’izz Hj Mumin, Abdul Hazim Hj Amin, Mohamad Nazirul Nizam Minor, Ak Khairul Aziman Pg Hj Mohaimin, Muiziatul Aqmalina Abd Rahim and Siti Amalina Hj Abd Rashid.

RB WELLNESS PROGRAMME RB collaborated with Fitness Zone health club to introduce a healthy work life balance programme called ‘RB Staff Wellness Program’. The programme runs every fortnightly from 21 March, 2015, held either at Fitness Zone or Royal Brunei Recreational Club for all RB staff.

Participants will benefit from nutritional health talks, aerobic sessions and strength training programmes.

Both RB and Fitness Zone hope that the initiative will help RB staff lead a healthier work life.

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BALI This Indonesian island has plenty to oer for the two-wheeler.

Images JUNE LIM & MICHAEL LEE

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Bali is one of those bucket list destinations that anyone has to do at least once in their lives. There’s the sun, surf, beach, food, culture, panoramic views and of course, the people. But you can’t say you’ve truly seen Bali unless you’ve roughed it on two wheels. And we don’t mean on a scoter or bike.

A cycling adventure in Bali lets you discover the island like never before. It’s a chance to get off the known path, go places where the tourist buses can’t go, and get spectacular rewards from every moment.

Imagine this: as flocks of tourists stand by the roadside taking photos of the padi fields, there you are riding in the middle of the terraced and green rice patchwork.

When everyone else whizzes through bucolic villages and narrow mountain roads, you’re able to squeeze through its backlanes and neighbourhood and see the locals in their everyday routine. It’s front row seat to the best of Bali and its culture.

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There are many options for cycling adventures in Bali. You can ride along the main road through the many Ubud tourist areas, or get a little bit more adventurous and do a cross country ride from villages at the rim of Mount Batur down to Berawa beach. Along the way, your ride will bring you past bamboo groves, coconut plantations, coffee orchards, strawberry farms and gardens where exotic spices grow. For the more experienced, the trail can also include a ride on a volcano path on Mount Abang, made up of volcanic ash and stones from the last eruption.

There is a ride from Jati Luwih to the sea that will take you to some stunning landscape of terraced padi fields.

Jatih Luwih was recently listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its preservation of traditional Balinese farming techniques. Riding from Mount

Batur to Ubud lets you through the area featured in the movie ‘Eat, Pray, Love’.

Then there’s the Volcano Trail for some extreme riding. You start at the island’s volcanic core, through steep gradients and undulating descents that are just too thrilling to ignore.

Royal Brunei Airlines mountain biking holiday package is designed together with Century Travel Brunei and Infinity Mountain Biking Bali with a wide variety of trails to suit any level. Infinity also provides experienced guides and drivers with intricate knowledge of the region’s roads, trails and island history.

For more information, go to www.centurytravelcentre.com and www.infinitymountainbiking.com.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Bali 4x weekly.

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SINGAPOREANS As Singapore marks its Golden Jubilee, it’s also an island-wide celebration!

Words JEFFREY LIM

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Key highlights this year will include the SEA Games (5-16 June, 2015) and National Day Parade (9 August, 2015), while the opening of the National Gallery Singapore and the launch of the SG50 Jubilee Walk in November 2015 will close the year of festivities.

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Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence this year. And the island nation is having a no-holds-barred celebration with year-long programmes that kicked off since last year.

But what’s unique about the SG50 celebrations is that the variety of national and community programmes are planned and organised by Singaporeans, supported by the SG50 Celebrations Fund. The Fund provides support to Singaporeans who initiate projects to commemorate and celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday.

Ideas that inspire a sense of community or belonging to Singapore, and encourage Singaporeans to celebrate together qualify for this funding. Hence, visitors to Singapore during the Golden Jubilee celebration will witness many activities that celebrate and aspire to show guests Singapore’s caring society, its rich multi-cultural and multi-racial heritage, its achievements in arts and sports, and all the places around Singapore that hold a special place in the islanders’ hearts.

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For instance, Singapore – Inside Out (now till November 2015) is an international showcase that presents crossdisciplinary works of local talents across a spectrum of the creative industries and disciplines. Some of the featured sectors include architecture, design, fashion, film, food & beverage, literary, and performing and visual arts. Set in a specially designed modular structure, the showcase debuted in Beijing (22-26 April, 2015), before heading to London (24-28 June, 2015) and New York (23-27 September, 2015). Each international presentation will last for five days, while the homecoming finale in Singapore (27 November-6 December, 2015) will be an extended 10-day presentation.

The Five Stars Project (9 July, 2015-11 January, 2016) at The Singapore Art Museum is a contemporary art project that will bring together five visual art luminaries of Singapore to re-visit Singapore’s founding values of democracy, peace, justice, progress and equality. Looking to the Singapore flag as a point of departure, the project will consist of two components – an exhibition of core values as represented by the five stars on the Singapore flag, and a complementary outreach programme as represented by the crescent moon.

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On Singapore National Day Parade (9 August, 2015), visitors can expect to see Parades and spectacular fireworks displays. This momentous Golden Jubilee event will take place at the Padang, the site of many historically significant moments over the past 50 years, including the declaration of Singapore’s independence.

There will also be mass engagement activities that will be held in the Marina Bay area, such as Families for Life picnics at the Marina Barrage, and aerial display performances by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Black Knights Team.

The Jubilee Weekend (7-10 August, 2015) will also see Gardens by the Bay coming to life with a floral depiction of Singapore’s Story and a SG50 edition of the Garden Rhapsody music and light show. The Singapore Botanic Gardens will host a series of activities from 7 to 9 August showcasing the rich cultural and botanical heritage of the Gardens and shared memories of the Gardens as a much-loved civic space.

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The opening of National Gallery Singapore (October 2015) will appeal to art lovers. This brand new visual arts institution will showcase a large public collection of visual arts from South East Asia and Singapore from the 19th century to the present day.

Through a comprehensive collection, the Gallery will present the development of Singapore and regional cultures, so as to tell the story of their social, economic and political histories. The National Gallery Singapore will also commemorate Singapore’s 50 years of independence with the Art Connector, a permanent aesthetic sheltered walkway that links City Hall MRT along North Bridge Road and Coleman Street to the entrance of the Gallery, which officially opens next year.

Finally, mark your calendar for Jubilee Walk (November 2015).

The Jubilee Walk is a trail that connects the past, present and future elements of the Singapore Story together through a special trail and monument markers that will be a lasting physical legacy of Singapore’s Jubilee year. The Walk begins from the National Museum, situated at Fort Canning Hill where the 14th century kingdom of Temasek was seated, marking the republic’s early beginnings as a trading hub. It continues through the Civic District, including the former and present Parliament House and Empress Place along the Singapore River, and around the Esplanade Park and Padang in front of which are the former City Hall and former Supreme Court. Maps and mobile applications will be developed to guide the public along the trail, which is about 8 kilometres.

These are just some of the many events and activities planned for the celebrations. You can also find out more about the programmes at www.singapore50.sg.

Celebrate SG50! Be one of the lucky 50th guests who will receive a S$50 gift certificate from Royal Plaza on Scotts when you make a reservation on http://www.royalplaza.com.sg from now to 31 December 2015.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Singapore 2x daily.

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Classic Bites Celebrating the best of colonial Malaya at the Colonial Cafe.

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There is no better journey that could transport you to the days of old Malaya than through an epicurean adventure. At The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s Colonial Cafe, the halcyon days of the planters of Malaya is recreated, along with a menu that offers authentic classical colonial cuisine.

It’s a cuisine that merges two culinary cultures in ways that have made the food unique in taste and flavour profile. These are traditional British meals that the Hainanese chefs attempted to recreate when they worked in English households in Malaya.

Using local ingredients, a meal such as roasted chicken gets translated into the Hainanese Chicken Chop. Colonial Cafe’s interpretation is a beautiful golden, deep-fried succulent thigh dressed in an onion-infused gravy, sprinkled with green peas. Let the gravy linger a little and you’ll be able to taste the earthy tones of the Worcestershire sauce – a nod to a classic British kitchen must-have.

The Old-Style Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball is another perennial favourite. Apart from the wholesome flavourful rice, Colonial Cafe has cleverly retained its hand-pressed, spherical-shape presentation, harking back to the times when the rice-ball meals were transported as such for the convenience of the people working in the plantations. Meanwhile, the Traditional Hainanese Boiled Beef is a classic example of blending the virtues of Asian and Western cooking styles. Here fresh noodles swim in aromatic beef soup that is warm, satisfying and full of flavour. The choice of tender beef – brisket, back-ribs or sirloin – pays homage to the British cuisine that places emphasis on meats and its distinctive cuts.

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Then there are the British classic game cookery, pies and puddings, featuring Traditional Beef Wellington, Spotted Dick and English Trifle. The Mulligatawny Soup, a glorious Indian-spiced soup that the British sometimes thickened with rice and meat, is a throwback to another time; fantastically rich and comforting at the same time.

A daily set menu is now available for both lunch and dinner throughout the week and customers can choose to have either a 3-course or a 4-course meal. The menus change daily and include a starter, main course and dessert. Each day features different favourites for the main course such as the Prime Rib of Angus Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Pepper Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb, Roast Atlantic Cod Fish and Traditional Beef Wellington.

An example of a delightful Saturday set lunch is Homemade Lobster Bisque followed by Classic Fish and Chips with Homemade Fries, Mushy Peas and Pickled Onions; Warm Bread and Butter Pudding served with Hazelnut Ice Cream; and coffee or tea that makes a perfect ending. The three course set lunch or dinner is priced at RM90 ++ per person while the four course set lunch or dinner is available at RM 120++ per person.

The Coloninal Cafe is located at the Majestic wing of the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur that opened its doors in December 2012. The hotel includes the meticulously restored iconic Hotel Majestic building built in 1932, one of the great landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in its time.

For more information and reservations, visit www.majestickl.com or call +603 2785 8000.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Kuala Lumpur 2x daily.

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An African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne.

Words JEFFREY LIM Images WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO

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Watching the mixed herds of zebra, giraffe, ostrich and rhinoceros wander across the Savannah, it’s hard to believe that we left the bright lights and urban vibe of Melbourne just half an hour ago. But here we are, in a 225 hectare outdoor animal playground of Werribee Zoo, the biggest zoo in Victoria.

The beautiful landscaping is undeniable and there are many opportunities for great walks down along the Werribee River with fantastic play spaces and lawns for children to enjoy. But we’re leaving that for later. For now, at the top of our must do list is the Safari Bus Tour.

This is the tour that takes visitors through the arid plains and wide range of animal habitats. Over the course of the 45-minute ride, you’ll have the opportunity to view Przewalski’s Horses,

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camels, American Bisons and other exotic species and mammals up close and personal.

There are woodlands with mixed herds of antelope including the highly endangered Scimitar Horned Oryx; the open Savannah with giraffes, zebras, rhinoceros and ostriches grazing; and the American grassland for encounters with wild bisons.

For a more in-depth animal adventure, book a tour on the Open Vehicle Adventure and experience your own personally guided African safari in a custom built, off road and open vehicle. You will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you get close to the amazing African wildlife.

The zoo is also home to one of the largest gorilla exhibits in the world. At 6,000 square metres, the spectacular exhibit – complete with wading pool and large climbing poles – allows the bachelor group of the space to behave as they would in the wild. Then there is the Australian Grasslands Journey with kangaroos, koalas, emus, brolgas and Eastern Barred Bandicoots which are now extinct in the wild.

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After the drive-through tour, stretch your legs and take advantage of the Wild Encounters programme that lets you experience incredible close ups with animals including the opportunity to feed giraffes or meet the Servals.

If that’s not enough, check out the Slumber Safari programme. This offers a truly memorable overnight experience for all ages. A fully hosted experience, you’ll not only get amazing close-up animal encounters, but little extras such as drinks and dips at sunset, a sumptuous dinner, awesome night-time activities such as toasting marshmallows around an evening campfire and a delicious supper of scones, jam and cream.

And don’t worry if you can’t rough it out. The safari camp is a luxurious slumber do with stunning canvas tents, complete with ensuite bathrooms. You can also go the extra mile and have your very own purposebuilt balcony so you can wake up looking over the Werribee River and the Zoo’s African savannah.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Melbourne daily.

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Country Road Driving holidays in the British countryside.

Words SURIANI ARIFF

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With chic places to stay and cuisines that make the most of fresh, local produce, now is the time to take a driving tour of the British Isles. Here are a selection of itineraries that cover the length and breadth of the nation.

Whether you prefer dramatic mountain passes, rolling hills or stunning coastal drives, you will ďŹ nd a suitable route here.

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Southwest England

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A long weekend or three-day jaunt that offers unmatched variety is easily accessible from London.

Within a couple of hours, heading south-west takes you into the New Forest with its eponymous ponies that roam freely among heaths and ancient woodlands. In under an hour’s scenic drive from there, you’ll find yourself in the rolling Dorset hills of Thomas Hardy country, named after the novelist inspired to write his Wessex series of books about this gorgeous region.

with contemporary features and elegant dining at Topsham on the River Exe.

Among the many quaint thatched cottages, you can visit the one where Hardy himself was born.

Drive on for a further hour through Dorset’s officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before crossing into Devon. Unwind in style at the Salutation Inn – a venerable hostelry

Head back along the winding Jurassic Coast roads that link east Devon and Dorset, perhaps England’s most scenic route, with natural features such as the phenomenal shingle bank known as Chesil Beach and the limestone arch of Durdle Door. A full day with stops to take in all the views.

Devon is home to more than rugged vistas, including the brooding expanse of Dartmoor. Head south for half an hour through rolling farmland to the county’s major foodie destination, Dartmouth. Its stunning estuary location is home to many fine restaurants, none more stellar than top chef Mitch Tonks’s The Seahorse.

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Fife and Perthshire

SCOTLAND’S BIG TREE COUNTRY In three days, you can see the best the Scottish lowlands have to offer. Crossing the Forth Bridge to leave Edinburgh, head east into the Kingdom of Fife, home to broad beaches and colourful fishing villages – an hour and a half away in Anstruther you find the Fish Bar, one of the country’s best fish and chip shops.

An hour and three-quarters north and away from the coast, you enter the solitude of Perthshire’s wild forests. You’ll find the beautiful Blair Castle not too far ahead, which makes for a worthwhile stop, surrounded by elegant conifer plantations.

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For discrete luxury, head west for an hour and a half, then down a single-track lane to the boutique hotel Monachyle Mhor, with individually designed rooms and a chef that sources ingredients from its surrounding estate

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Northern England

A TREEHOUSE WITH ALL MOD CONS For more tranquillity, head further north for an hour to the Kielder Water and Forest Park. Take advantage of light-free skies at its Observatory (booked events only; prices vary). You will find many cool places to stay nearby, though nowhere as unique as the Sky Den, a contemporary take on a treehouse. It takes two and a half hours to head south into the softer scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, though you still find photogenic locations such as Hardraw Force, England’s tallest single-drop waterfall. Retire for the evening and enjoy your well-earned rest in one of the cute, hand-crafted shacks nearby at The Bivouac.

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An hour and a half’s drive takes you through the wild open spaces of the North Pennines into Northumbria. You will know you are near Scotland (but not quite) when you hit Hadrian’s Wall, the

best preserved boundary of the Roman Empire. See how legionaries coped at the most complete British fort, Housesteads.

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This four-day journey shows off the best of northern England’s bracing countryside. From Manchester, you are only an hour’s drive from the Lake District National Park, a magical landscape that has inspired everyone from the Romantic poet William Wordsworth to children’s author Beatrix Potter. At the heart of this unique region, Surprise View near Ashness Bridge offers a hidden panorama of picturesque Derwent Water before you reach the spectacular vistas displayed below Honister Pass.

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Loch Lomond and Oban

HIGH ROADS AND SEA VIEWS Scotland is rightly famed for the quality of its fresh fish and seafood with some of the best places to sample this fare easily accessible with this three-day excursion from Glasgow. Within 45 minutes, you find yourself in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, passing serene, wooded hills and the peaceful lake, Britain’s largest stretch of inland water.

Your route then meanders along Argyll’s rugged coastline for two and a half hours via Lochgilphead

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to Oban, known for its restaurants as Scotland’s seafood capital. Check out the fishing boats in the harbour, before a stiff walk to McCaig’s Folly for its grand seaward panorama. Stay outside the town at the Isle of Eriska Hotel, a castle with restaurant that has recently been awarded a Michelin star. An hour’s drive takes you to Fort William, with its dramatic location by Loch Linne and in the shadow of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, an area renowned for outdoor activity.

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South Wales

MOUNTAINS, BEACHES AND A MICHELIN STAR Wales boasts three stunning national parks, all with natural, unspoilt wonder, yet easily accessible from major cities – Cardiff to the south and Liverpool to the north. The Brecon Beacons are just 40 minutes from Wales’s capital Cardiff.

En route, watch out for the immense pink sandstone walls of Raglan Castle. The Brecon Beacons national park features bucolic villages such as Crickhowell, nestling amid green valleys.

Abergavenny is Wales’s foodie capital, and nearby is the relaxed, yet Michelin-starred Walnut Tree Inn where you can rest in style and comfort for the night.

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After Brecon, the A40 swings south for an hour and 40 minutes to the gorgeous Pembrokeshire coast. Stay at the cool St Brides Spa Hotel in the small seaside town of Saundersfoot, for a spot of pampering and an infinity pool with some of the best views around. From here, head for an hour into the Pembrokeshire National Park, with its stunning cliff-top views and long beaches before reaching Britain’s smallest city, St Davids.

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North Wales

CASTLE TOWERS AND TOWERING PEAKS

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This two-day tour from Liverpool takes you into the peaks and lakes of Snowdonia National Park. Start with an hour and 50 minute drive that heads south to pick up the A5, the smoothest route through its towering peaks and a testament to the talent of famed engineer Thomas Telford.

You will also pass another monument to British ingenuity – the impressive Pontcysyllte Aqueduct that carries a canal dizzyingly high over the River Dee. Then it’s into the park and the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed with its varied craft shops. The road over Pen-y-Pass takes you through some of Britain’s most majestic views, including the highest mountain in Wales – and England – Snowdon.

On the far side of the park (an hour without stopping) lies the curious village of Portmeirion, the Italian-style vision of architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Stay in luxury at Castell Deudraeth Hotel and enjoy matchless views across Cardigan Bay. Driving back via the north coast, you soon reach Porthmadog where you can board a steam train ride on the Welsh Highland Railway. History is also preserved in stone, with the formidable ramparts of Caernafon Castle (half an hour from Porthmadog) and the mile-long town walls of Conwy (another half hour) to admire before you head back to England.

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Belfast and the Causeway Coast

GIANTS, RUINS AND CASTLES Two days gives you plenty of time to explore Northern Ireland’s breathtaking Causeway Coast from Belfast to Derry/ Londonderry. The fine vistas begin just outside the former with the soothing Belfast Lough shoreline at the mouth of the River Lagan.

Half an hour away, stop off at the pretty seaside town of Carrickfergus, dominated by its 12th century Norman castle, then head 15 minutes inland to the dramatic Glenoe waterfall, a torrent flowing down from the majestic Glens of Antrim. Northern Ireland’s famous Ulster Fry breakfast should set you up for the next day, so stay at a B&B, such as the beautifully restored Shola Coach House on the edge of Portrush, just over an hour away.

You’re also a giant’s stone-throw to the unforgettable Giant’s Causeway.

A UNESCO world heritage site, you can imagine the astonishing basalt columns leading out to sea were built by mythical figure Finn MacCool to reach Scotland.

Only 10 minutes west, yet way from the crowds, lies the romantic ruin of Dunluce Castle, accessible only by stone bridge and offering its own sweeping views. For a visual feast and exquisite food, it is 20 minutes to Harry’s Shack on the beach at Portstewart (its chef learnt under celebrity restaurateur Heston Blumenthal).

Royal Brunei Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.

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02 Early days in the Pilot’s cockpit.

03 Royal tour of RB’s first Boeing 737 at the Brunei International Airport.

04 Cabin Crew back just from training in Singapore in the 70s.

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05 The airline’s first B737.

06 RB’s aircraft at hub Bandar Seri Begawan.

07 The arrival of RB’s new B757, circa 1980s.

08 RB welcomes the Boeing 767-200 to its fleet, circa 1990s.

09 Cabin crew readying for the inaugural flight to London, circa 1990s.

10 Another view of Boeing 767-200 in the 1990s.

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BIG FUTURE Celebrating the best in Bruneian hospitality.

With 40 years in the air under its wings, Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the boutique national carrier of Brunei Darussalam, will mark a momentous milestone celebrating its Ruby Anniversary this year. It is appropriate to express sincere gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ’Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty’s Government and RB Board of Directors for their active support and encouragement from the very beginning.

Throughout the years, RB has been known for its distinctive service that plays on timeless values and authentic Bruneian hospitality. From the first flight on a Boeing 737-200 on 14 May, 1975 to the futuristic Boeing 787 Dreamliner departure to London in December 2013, RB has maintained a strong foothold in the market – despite aggressive competition – built solely on the foundations of dedication, service and hospitality.

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11 RB hosted the 54th Association of Asia Pacific Airlines assembly in Brunei in 2010.

12 Launch of daily flights to Melbourne on 29 March 2011.

13 New heritage inspired uniforms for RB Customer Service Centre staff showcased at the launch of RB’s rebranded Customer Service Centre and Elite Lounge at RB Plaza, Bandar Seri Begawan.

14 New heritage inspired uniforms for RB Royal Skies and Airport Ground Services staff.

15 Saying farewell to the B777 on 30 April 2014.

16 At the rebranding launch for “RB Betterfly” on 12 October 2013.

17 New heritage-inspired cabin crew attire.

18 Arrival of the first Dreamliner flight at Heathrow in December 2013.

19 His Majesty onboard an RB Airbus A320 flight deck during the 14th ASEAN Summit at Hua Hin, Thailand in February 2009.

Marking its anniversary celebrations, the airline has a lot to celebrate today.

The impending arrival of two new A320NEO aircraft into service in the second half of 2015 will enable RB to maintain its young and modern fleet.

It will also cater the airline’s continued network expansion plans where last year saw its return to Ho Chi Minh City and Bali.

RB’s route map of 16 destinations out of hub, Bandar Seri Begawan has helped travellers discover exotic Asia and Borneo, enhanced through a journey filled with comfort and top-notch service.

Significantly RB is the only airline to offer a seamless Dreamliner from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere, flying Melbourne to London in just under 27 hours. Breaking the journey with stops in Bandar Seri Begawan and Dubai provides just the right amount of time for passengers to stretch their legs and freshen up.

As the national carrier of the Sultanate and its major ambassador, RB’s recent image revamp and adoption of the boutique approach reflects its high standards of service and commitment. RB recently introduced a brand new livery and brand image, all designed to revitalise and reinvigorate while providing the narrative for an innovative boutique airline brand. This was followed by new heritage-inspired cabin crew uniforms which reflect the remarkable grace and authenticity of the region and of Brunei’s past, present and future.

A distinctive boutique offering, strategically positions RB as an airline that can stand out from its larger full-service and low-cost competitors. At the same time, the airline has become stronger and more competitive, giving its customers not just a unique product, but comprehensive services of the highest quality.

Much of the success of RB is also due to the ongoing support and loyalty of passengers that prefer a distinctive boutique airline offering. Helped by an outstanding multilingual crew known for their attentive service, RB further extends its outstanding hospitality and value by leveraging on a service rooted on its Bornean heritage.

After 40 proud years of service, RB is now set to move to a new phase, having developed a distinct boutique identity as an attractive airline operating in an interesting part of the world. The airline will continue to focus on exceeding customer satisfaction and delighting passengers with warm Bruneian hospitality. In summary, thanks to the enthusiasm, dedication, expertise, energy and commitment of staff, RB can look forward to meeting passenger needs in the future with great optimism.

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02 Setem kenang-kenangan Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei.

03 Antara pesawat awal RB di landasan pada tahun 1970an.

04 Pejabat RB pertama pada tahun 1970an.

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06 Pakaian seragam anak kapal pada tahun 1980an.

07 Penerbangan sulung ke Brisbane pada tahun 1994.

08 Pendaratan pertama di Heathrow pada tahun 1990an.

09 Pesawat A319 digunakan dalam perkhidmatan pada tahun 1990an.

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Langit Biru, LUAS TERBENTANG Meraikan perkhidmatan layanan terbilang dengan sentuhan keBruneian.

Tahun ini, Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei atau Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) akan meraikan ulangtahun ke-40 perkhidmatan sebagai syarikat penerbangan kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam. RB mengambil kesempatan untuk merakamkan ribuan terima kasih kepada Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ’Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam serta Kerajaan Baginda dan Lembaga Pengarah RB atas sokongan aktif dan galakan mereka semenjak awal lagi.

Sepanjang perkhidmatannya, RB terkenal dengan khidmat layanan yang tersendiri, berlandaskan nilai-nilai turun-temurun dan keraian sejati gaya Brunei. Bermula dengan penerbangan pertama sebuah pesawat Boeing 737-200 pada 14 Mei, 1975 hingga ke penerbangan pertama pesawat paling moden Boeing 787 Dreamliner ke London pada Disember 2013, RB terus bertapak kukuh di pasaran, mengharungi persaingan yang agresif dengan berpegang pada asas utama – menawarkan tahap dedikasi, perkhidmatan dan keraian yang tiada bandingan.

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10 10 Kapten Czarena, merupakan kapten pesawat wanita pertama di Asia Tenggara.

11 Upacara meraikan penerbangan pertama ke Melbourne pada tahun 2011.

12 Anak kapal RB sentiasa prihatin kepada penumpang.

13 Pesawat B777 pertama RB pada tahun 2000.

14 Di majlis menandatangani kontrak pesawat A320NEO. 15 Majlis Perasmian Penjenamaan “Royal Skies”.

16 Majlis Perasmian Penjenamaan “RB Betterfly”.

17 Di Majlis Perasmian Penerbangan Pertama pesawat Dreamliner ke Singapura.

18 & 19 KDYMM Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam berkenan beramah mesra dengan kakitangan RB semasa lawatan Baginda ke hangar RB.

Hari ini, RB meraikan sambutan ulangtahunnya dengan penuh gilang-gemilang. Dua pesawat A320NEO baru dijangka terima pada separuh tahun kedua 2015 akan memastikan perkhidmatan RB terbaik dengan penerbangan pesawat terbaru dan paling moden. Ini sejajar dengan rancangan untuk meluaskan rangkaian destinasi penerbangan RB yang kini telah kembali ke Ho Chi Minh City dan Bali pada tahun yang lalu.

Peta penerbangan RB dari hab di Bandar Seri Begawan ke 16 destinasi telah membuka mata para pelancong melalui pengalaman eksotik di Asia dan Borneo. Pengalaman mereka telah dipertingkatkan lagi dengan perkhidmatan perjalanan RB yang penuh keselesaan serta layanan terkemuka.

RB juga merupakan satu-satunya syarikat penerbangan yang menawarkan laluan selesa dari Hemisfera Selatan ke Hemisfera Utara dengan pesawat Dreamliner, dari Melbourne ke London yang memakan masa kurang 27 jam. Hentian seketika di Bandar Seri Begawan dan Dubai sekadar memberikan para penumpang masa secukupnya untuk meregangkan kaki dan menyegarkan diri.

Sebagai syarikat penerbangan kebangsaan Brunei dan duta utama negara ini, imej RB diberi nafas baru seiring dengan pendekatan khidmat boutique yang mencerminkan tahap perkhidmatan dan komitmen yang tertinggi. Baru-baru ini, RB telah memperkenalkan penjenamaan imej dan rekabentuk luaran pesawat khas untuk meningkatkan serta mencergaskan semula semangat, disamping menyediakan naratif sebuah jenama syarikat penerbangan boutique yang berinovatif. Rekaan pakaian seragam baru anak kapal yang unik dan penuh seri pula berinspirasi warisan rantau ini serta sentuhan Brunei dahulu, kini dan akan datang.

Sebagai sebuah syarikat penerbangan boutique tersendiri, RB kini berada di kedudukan amat strategik kerana mampu menawarkan pengalaman berbeza dan unik berbanding dengan pesaing syarikat penerbangan perkhidmatan lengkap serta kos rendah. Ini telah mengukuhkan lagi RB menjadi syarikat penerbangan yang lebih berdaya-saing, kerana bukan sahaja menawarkan produk yang unik, tetapi juga perkhidmatan lengkap dengan tahap kualiti yang tertinggi.

Sebahagian besar kejayaan RB datang dari sokongan berterusan dari para pelanggan yang lebih menghayati khidmat layanan yang unik lagi terbilang. Khidmat layanan RB yang berteraskan warisan kepulauan Borneo, dipertingkatkan lagi dengan barisan anak kapal yang mampu bertutur dalam pelbagai bahasa dan prihatin kepada setiap kehendak penumpang.

Selepas perkhidmatan 40 tahun yang gemilang, RB kini di ambang fasa baru dengan identiti boutique tersendiri yang beroperasi di bahagian rantau yang sungguh menarik di dunia.

Syarikat penerbangan ini akan terus menumpu pada usaha melangkaui jangkaan para pelanggan, supaya setiap penumpang akan alami layanan terbaik, penuh dengan sentuhan gaya Brunei sejati. Ringkasnya, ribuan terima kasih kepada semangat, dedikasi, kepakaran, usaha dan komitmen kakitangannya, RB kini maju ke hadapan memenuhi keperluan penumpang pada masa depan dengan penuh keyakinan.

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A RACER REMEMBERED McLaren’s new 650S ‘Le Mans’ limited edition celebrates 20 years since F1 GTR won in France.

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Every one of the 106 models of the McLaren F1 built has a story to tell, with those wearing a ‘GTR’ badge boasting a lineage back to one of the most famous results in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As the chequered flag fell at the end of the 1995 race, five McLaren F1 GTRs crossed the line to finish 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th. In honour of this achievement, five special editions of the McLaren F1, badged the McLaren F1 LM, were commissioned – one for each of the cars that finished.

Twenty years on, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has released the first details of a special edition 650S, built to celebrate the anniversary of this result. Only 50 McLaren 650S Le Mans will be available globally, with a design inspired by the race-winning #59 McLaren F1 GTR. Deliveries will commence later this year.

Designed by MSO in consultation with Peter Stevens, the designer of the iconic McLaren F1, the McLaren 650S Le Mans will be offered as a coupe only, and will borrow a number of styling enhancements from the iconic race-winner, most notably the roof-mounted ‘snorkel’ air intake. This fully-integrated ‘snorkel’ channels airflow to the familiar 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine, while also providing enhanced aural drama within the cabin; the front wings featuring subtle louvres to reduce pressure over the front wheels, increasing downforce.

The unique ‘Le Mans Edition’ lightweight wheels – 19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the rear – are styled around the design of the motorsport rims fitted to the 1995 racers. The rims wear the McLaren-developed Pirelli P Zero™ Corsa tyres and are mounted in front of carbon ceramic brakes as standard, with McLaren Orange callipers.

Commenting on the McLaren 650S Le Mans, Stevens explains: “The design of the McLaren F1 rewrote the rulebook. It was intended to offer the ultimate, no compromise road driving experience. The fact that it was transformed into a racer, and a race winner, was true testament to the strength and integrity

of the original design, which is something I am very proud of.

With a mix of subtle design traits, the 650S Le Mans adds a modern twist by blending the iconic lines of the McLaren F1, and heritage features such as the wing louvres and the roof-mounted air intake, with groundbreaking technologies. It is a fantastic homage to that original design, and to the incredible race result achieved by the team in 1995 at one of the most difficult, and most challenging races in the world.”

Power and torque figures for the McLaren 650S Le Mans remain unchanged from the standard production model, producing 650PS (641 bhp) and 678 Nm (500 lb ft) of torque. This sprint from zero to 62 mph is achieved in three seconds and the top speed is 207 mph. Visual carbon fibre features throughout the limited edition model, including the front splitter and rear bumper. The limited edition coupes also feature MSO-developed extended side blades and the distinctive MSO rear diffuser. The unique look of the McLaren 650S Le Mans exterior is further enhanced by the metallic Sarthe Grey exterior paint colour, inspired by the colour of the race-winning McLaren F1 GTR. A splash of the famous McLaren Orange in the form of the ‘Le Mans’ logo adorns the wheels and the trailing edge of the extended MSO door blades, while an internal dedication plate on the door card identifies the limited nature of the model.

The interior is swathed in black leather and Alcantara®, while a pair of sports seats are finished in black with contrasting McLaren Orange Alcantara® in the centre. A Le Mans logo is embossed on the headrest of each seat, and on the unique floor mats, paying further homage to the anniversary.

The McLaren 650S Le Mans is available globally though only 50 will be made, and deliveries will commence in mid-2015.

And, if you buy one, you’ll be invited to join McLaren at a 20th anniversary celebration at Le Mans circuit courtesy of McLaren.

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One of the three musketeers of MasterChef Australia, George Calombaris was ‘live’ in Asia to meet fans, taste the food and answer some tough questions.

FULL You have lost 20kg, maybe even more now. How hard has it been to keep the weight off ?

It’s all about healthy balanced lifestyle, not about weight loss. I wanted to be healthy so I could run around with my kids, so I continue to eat the healthy Hellenic way and exercise to stay fit.

Matt and Gary seem to want you to fatten up again. What do you think about this? Or are you trying to get them to follow your lead instead?

I’m definitely influencing them to be healthy and fit; it’s easy to over indulge but then you need to work it off! In saying that, we all love our sweets and if it’s delicious – it’s hard to resist. Just work it off later, I say!

You have recently said that margarine should be banned – if it were up to you, what are 3 foods everyone should eat everyday?

It’s all about eating whole food, and real food. Eat what’s in season and try to eat local whenever possible. Avoid eating processed food. Always know what you’re eating!

You own seven restaurants, and have had to close a couple. What advice would you give to aspiring restaurateurs hoping to enter the industry?

Do what you love but remember to always surround yourself with good people that compliment your own skills. For me it’s always about the small details.

What do you enjoy the most about being a judge on MasterChef Australia?

I love hanging out with my friends Gary and Matt everyday, it’s awesome; we talk about food all day. The show has also been able to teach people how to cook and educate children about food, where it comes from.

With MasterChef Australia in its seventh season, can we expect anything new?

The challenges are always new, the contestants’ skills are always better and better when they come on the show, so we always have to up the ante to make things challenging.

There are some really great cooks in this series already.

What’s your next big project?

I’m currently working on my next cookbook which will be out this year. We’d be done with MasterChef Australia Season Seven by the time you read this. I’d be opening a new place Mastic. The Good Food Store, where I’ll be serving food I want to eat – healthy Hellenic food.

Okay, final question – how would you like to be remembered?

I’ve never been asked this question!

I think to make people happy through food and bring people back together around the family table.

Masterchef Australia S7 premieres in June, Mondays to Fridays, on Lifetime (on Kristal astro channel 709 for Brunei). For more informaton, visit lifetimeasia.com.

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FAB LAB The niche house Laboratory Perfumes garners a following for its clever androgynous scents. Pairing this unique concept with unisex packaging and correlating candles, the brand has celebrated success eversince. Natural oil blends create aromas inspired by the great outdoors. It’s simplicity in a bottle. laboratoryperfumes.com

WHAT’S

NEW Highlights and trends from around the globe.

PRIME PICKINGS Luscious fruit bits and bursting with flavour, the seasonal preserves from Matthew’s Choice reflect the company’s fair-trade practices while honouring Taiwan’s locallygrown produce. This Rose Petal & Apple Preserves is an amazing mix of rose petals and sweet Fuji apples with a hint of pesticide-free lemon juice for a delicate flavour profile.

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BIG DATE Swiss luxury sports watch manufacturer Alpina has redesigned its iconic Startimer Pilot. The Chronograph model has a newly designed dial, executed in a few reflective black and features a 44mm stainless steel case with a polished bezel. Water-resistant up to 10 ATM /100M /330feet. alpina-watches.com

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TOOL SHED Harajuku’s famous son Hiroshi Fujiwara teams up with French luggage maker Moynat for this nifty tote bag perfect for any season. Inspired by the utility of a gardener’s tool bag, the canvas tote is executed in rich brown and is available in two sizes: 35cm and 40cm. moynat.com

SOLE REVIVAL For trendy footwear handmade by skilled craftsmen, look no further than Maians.

The style is laidback Mediterranean, staying true to its inspiration of this lively maritime district of the same name. We love the new Celestina Perforada that’s unabashedly pretty made in the trademark vulcanised rubber. maians.es

SMART COOKIE Invest in a Sandqvist backpack and you’ve got simple design with durability and style. Featured here is The Stig, a classic backpack in cotton canvas and leather straps. What makes it stand out is the laptop slip pocket that comfortably fits up to a 13” laptop and the stylish coral design. sandqvist.net

FOOT PRINTS Tove is a Soulland classic, a brand that wears its Scandinavian roots on its sleeve.

Made of 100% leather on top of a Vibram sole with beige welt, the all-over print is just too cute. soulland.com

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Roman Rendezvous

Rome is a crossroad of modern and historical architecture.

SEE Many of Rome’s attractions are accessible by foot. The Capitoline Museums, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum are close to one another.

If you’re an art aficionado, Vatican City is a must-visit for their vast art collection. Close to the Vatican City, you’ll find the Castel Sant’Angelo and a little further, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.

DO Take a walk off the main streets. There are plenty of quirky shops selling glass ornaments on the smaller lanes, as well as cosy cafes and restaurants. One thing you have to try while you are in Rome is their hot chocolate as it’s rich, thick and creamy. Just the thing to wind down after a long day of exploring!

SHOP Be it gourmet food items, jewellery, or hand-painted ceramics, Rome will spoil you for choice. Anyone would appreciate a fine bottle of high-quality balsamic vinegar, or even cheeses. Head to Dolce e Non Solo or Volpetti for all your foodie needs. For more great shopping, try Le Tre Ghinee for classy handmade glass and ceramic creations, or Saddlers Union, artisans of handcrafted leather products.

STAY The Lord Byron hotel is Rome’s best kept secret. Secluded, elegant and filled with antiques, there are only 32 individually decorated rooms, making this an abode of intimate luxury. Rooms are the ultimate in Roman retreat with warm colours and crisp linen sheets, but just a 10-minute taxi ride away and you’re back in civilisation, joining the crowd at the famous Spanish Steps.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Dubai daily for connections to Rome.

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Nationwide celebrations will be held to mark the commemoration of the formation of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, honouring the dedicated service of the men and women in Brunei Darussalam’s military force. Military parades, artillery displays, parachuting and other military-related demonstrations will be held in the presence of of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. www.bruneitourism.travel

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THAILAND

AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE No one can resist a bargain! With the annual shopping extravaganza back in town, you’ll be able to grab steals at a fraction of its price. Not only are shops getting involved, you’ll also find offers from hotels, flights, activities, and much more! tourismthailand.org

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THE LANGKAWI KNIGHTS OF NATURE SUSTAINABILITY CAMP Learn more about sustainability and sustainable island living at the Frangipani Langkawi Spa and Resort Hotel. Now open for applications, trainers from Genovasi will be speaking on various issues related to tourism, environmental protection and preservation, and various issues related to sustainable island management using Pantai Cenang as a case study. www.knightsofnature.my

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28TH SEA GAMES

With more than 7,000 athletes and officials from 36 sports, the much anticipated SEA Games celebrates the triumph of human spirit. The Games will also be hosting a few activities for the public, one of which will be a carnival at the Singapore Sports Hub. www.seagames2015.com

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PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK DUBAI (MAY EDITION)

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.

A family-friendly daytime electronic music festival, Piknic Électronik will be hosting its fourth and final episode for the season at the Rugby Park in Dubai Sports City. With local and international electronic music artists, plus plenty of fun activities and food and beverages, it’ll make for a fun summer picnic environment for the whole family. www.piknicelectronik.ae

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FOLKLORE DANCE DRAMA: THE LEGEND OF MULAN This dance drama tells the tale of Mulan, a peasant girl who took the place of her aged father in the army disguised as a man, as depicted in a fifth century A.D. Chinese poem known as the Ballad of Mulan. A heroine filled with courage and intelligence, her virtues are exemplified throughout her adventure in the dance drama.

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SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN Shoes: Pleasure and Pain is an exhibition that will thrill all shoe addicts. The V&A museum in London will be showcasing the extremes of footwear from around the globe with around 200 pairs of shoes on display. Both shoes from historical time periods and contemporary designers will be exhibited. www.vam.ac.uk

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

Business Class 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 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.

and relax with our overhead movie screens.

For more information, please contact your nearest Royal Brunei Airlines office.

Cuisine Everything we serve has been carefully

SkyShow Inflight Entertainment Royal Brunei’s SkyShow 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

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.

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FLYING HIGH

> 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.

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.

> 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.

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

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> Services to Bangkok and Manila were added.

Special Meals Royal Brunei offers a variety of tasty culinary solutions to suit our passengers’ special dietary requirements. Special meals can be 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 alcohol-free 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 Mobile phones cannot be used at any time during the flight. They should be switched off as soon as the cabin crew makes the announcement. Other electronic devices included in this list are: Citizen’s band (CB) radio, remote-controlled devices (such as

1990s

2000s

2010s

> RB took delivery of the first of three leased Boeing 767200ER 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.

> 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.

> 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.

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

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

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

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radio-controlled toys), and transmitting devices that emit radio frequencies. 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: Personal computers, FM receivers, calculators, electronic shavers, audio and video recorders, hand-held computer games, and playback devices.

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.

Lithium Batteries

Non-smoking Policy

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.

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

Low and medium powered rechargeable batteries in equipment and limited quantity

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 1.5 million passengers and 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year. Among the facilities offered at the airport are a prayer room, telephones and internet services, restaurants, a viewing gallery and day rooms for transit passengers who want to rest or freshen up before their flight.

For customers’ comfort and convenience, Royal Brunei Airlines’ Service Centre and SkyLounge are both located on the departure level. The former is a one-stop centre providing

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services such as reservations, ticketing and booking of tour packages. Customers who book online can get their tickets at the SkyLounge before departure. Royal Skies members may also redeem their miles here.

For Royal Brunei’s Business Class passengers and Royal Skies’ Gold and Silver members, the SkyLounge boasts plush seating for 120 people. Complimentary massage chairs, shower rooms, ablution areas, and widescreen plasma televisions are also available.

Duty-free shops offer consumer goods at competitive prices. There are several outlets,

including a money changer located at the main 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.

Brunei International Airport is also currently undergoing a modernisation programme to upgrade its facilities and allow for a smoother journey for passengers along with expansion for traffic growth. Airport renovations are expected to be completed by November 2014.

STAYING FIT At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your 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.

Cigarettes: Passengers will be charged duty on cigarettes of $0.25 tax per stick, equal to $5 per pack of 20 sticks of cigarette, and $50 for one carton of 10 packs.

Other tobacco products - Import duty on other tobacco products has increased significantly. Passengers will be charged duty for the import of tobacco products.

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.

Transportation The airport is about 11km from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and buses are available.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 three local daily newspapers namely: Borneo Bulletin (English), The Brunei Times (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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ROUTE MAP & DESTINATIONS

London

Jeddah

Dubai

Shanghai Hong Kong Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City

Manila Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur Bandar Seri Begawan Singapore Jakarta Surabaya Bali

CODESHARE AIRLINES Melbourne

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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 BND12, BKI: BND5 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 AIR LOGISTICS SDN BHD Unit 6, Ground Floor, Madang Complex, Berakas BC3715, Negara Brunei Darussalam T: (673) 865 7913

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

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 / 2070 6628 F: (60) 3 2070 6899 E: kulrba@rba.com.bn APPLE AVIATION SDN BHD No 57-59 (3FL), Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T: (60) 3 2145 2029 / 2143 8877 F: (60) 3 2143 8876 M: (60) 12 388 5319

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 / 6 E: sskkoff@rba.com.bn APPLE AVIATION SDN BHD No 57-59 (3FL), Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T: (60) 3 2145 2029 / 2143 8877 F: (60) 3 2143 8876 M: (60) 12 388 5319

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 GLOBAL AIR SERVICES CORPORATION G/F SGV II Bldg, 6758 Ayala Ave, Makati City, The Philippines 1200 T: (63) 2 864 0801 to 05 F: (63) 2 891 0435 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 Centre, Madina Road Jeddah 21414, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia T: (9662) 665 7143 / 661 2679 / 665 7908 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 AIR-ABDA (S) PTE LTD Room 234-236, SATS Airfreight Terminal 3, 105 Airport Cargo Road, Singapore 819462 Airmail Transit Centre, P.O.Box 0846, Singapore 918154 T: (65) 6543 2290 / 2260 F: (65) 6543 2296 M: (65) 9679 2259 / 9641 0393 / 9651 3944

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 / 6 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 Bu Haleeba Building, Shop No. 5 (current RB office), Opp. ENOC Head Quarters, Oudh Metha Road, Dubai UAE (DXBBI0301) T: (971) 4334 4884 (Reservation) / 4686 (Sales) F: (971) 4334 4585 E: dxbres@rba.com.bn, dxbrba@rba.com.bn 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 / 2815 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 Gate-4, 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) HEATHROW AIRPORT Airport-City 35 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus GBP7 • Taxi GBP40 Airport Tax F & J Class Pax: GBP80; Y Class Pax: GBP40; PSC: GBP9 Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) Language English GMT +0 RB OFFICE 49 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2ED, England, United Kingdom T: (44) 207 584 6660 E: lonrba@rba.com.bn AIR LOGISTICS LIMITED Cargo Terminal 4, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA (SITA LONALXH) T: (44) 0 1332 850021 / 7885 875184 F: (44) 0 1332 811961 E: airlogistics@airlogistics. co.uk / operations@ airlogistics.co.uk / sales@airlogistics.co.uk 2nd Floor, Building 558, Shoreham Road West, Heathrow Airport Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 3RN T: (44) 0 208 759 8686 F: (44) 0 208 990 9005 M: (44) 7713 506614 E: sales@airlogistics.co.uk

VIETNAM HO CHI MINH CITY (SGN) TAN SON NHAT AIRPORT Airport-City 7 kms Approx. Fare from Airport to City • Bus VND8,000 • Taxi VND160,000 Airport Tax USD20 Currency Vietnam Dong (VND) Language Vietnamese, Mandarin, English, French GMT +7 GENERAL SALES AGENT DEKS AIR VIETNAM SERVICE Ground Floor, Citilight Tower, 45 Vo Thi Sau St., Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84) 8 3820 7327 F: (84) 8 3820 7329 E: SGNRBA@rba.com.bn 7th Floor, 163 Ba Trieu St. Ba Trieu St., Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam T: (84) 4 3820 2828 F: (84) 4 3974 3595 AIR CARGO LOGISTICS VIETNAM CO. LTD Air Logistics Limited, Room 06, 2nd Floor, New TCS Building, 46-48 Hau Giang Str., Ward 4, Ho Chi Minh City T: (84) 8 3848 8567 M: (84) 9 0380 7939 Air Cargo Logistics Vietnam - HCM City, Unit 206 - New TCS Building, 46 Hau Giang Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: (84) 8 7305 0988 Ext 8400 F: (84) 8 3547 0004 Room 1308A, 13rd Floor, Dao Duy Anh Tower, No. 9 Dao Duy Anh Street, Phuong Mai Ward Dong Da District, Hanoi City T: (84) 4 3577 2454 / 3577 0942 F: (84) 4 3577 2146 M: (852) 6892 4588 / (84) 9 0380 7939 E: hansales@airlogisticsgroup.com

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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.

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Brunei-Muara

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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 May 2015

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THE ROYAL REGALIA BUILDING

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BRUNEI MUSEUM

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.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

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.

Temburong

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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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