MUHIBAH November|December 2017

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M usl im-friendly SeoulSouth & Incheon Korea

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Geunjeongjeon Hall, the main throne hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.

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Little One’s London Giving kids bite-sized portions of the city.

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Muslim-friendly Seoul & Incheon South Korea’s capital has lots to offer to the Muslim traveller.

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Spicy Asia What gives Asian dishes that distinctive edge.

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Blast From The Past All the world’s really a stage in Melbourne.

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Art On Water Dubai gets its resident show with La Perle.

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Dear Guests, Welcome on board Royal Brunei Airlines!

We wish you a very pleasant flight with RB. Rest assured that our team, both on the ground and inflight, will do their utmost to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable journey.

2017 has indeed flown by and what an exciting year it has been for us at RB. The photo collage represents some of the memorable events we have had throughout the year – from the recent Golden Jubilee celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s accession to the throne to RB’s collaboration with Brunei Tourism and Captain Czarena’s inspiring talks to young women in various forums.

We have introduced several network expansions this year with new codeshare flights to Tokyo and Cebu and, soon to be announced, Myanmar. We will be flying to Incheon from end of November as scheduled services after the success of our charter operations. In addition, we plan to commence scheduled services to Beijing soon, providing even more capital

city to capital city connections. You can review our full route network featuring all RB’s scheduled flights as well as codeshare services on page 68.

At RB, we believe that the travel experience begin even before your flight. Thus, aside from our route expansions, we have also introduced a number of new products and services to give greater convenience and an enjoyable experience to our guests. Earlier this year, we launched the smartphone-friendly Mobile Check-In facility that allows for seats selection and e-boarding pass service. The feature is currently available for departures from selected airports and we look forward to introducing this throughout our network.

We also introduced our new RB Holidays Online – a 24/7 online dynamic planning and bundling of products for your holiday.

This easy-to-use website and booking system allows guests the ability to plan and purchase their entire holiday products from flights, accommodation, tours and transport in one convenient place and at leisure.

With regards to facilities, we are excited about our upgrading works of our Business Class Sky Lounge at Brunei International Airport. Renovations began in September and are scheduled to complete in December. The

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upgraded Sky Lounge will introduce a variety of new features including a mini cinema, game station as well as à la carte service.

We will also offer a walk-in opportunity for travelling guests – a first for Brunei.

Lastly, December will be another exciting month for Brunei with the first ever Brunei Festival 2017 organised by Brunei Tourism.

The month-long festival will feature some of Brunei’s best in arts, food and films, to name a few. You can read more about what Brunei Festival 2017 has to offer on page 44.

With the holiday season around the corner, we wish you and your families safe travels and a wonderful year end.

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WELCOME ONBOARD INSIGHTS

INSIDE RB Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings.

HIS MAJESTY’S 50TH GOLDEN JUBILEE Team RB together with the whole nation proudly celebrated this once in a lifetime historical event.

We would like to once again extend our warmest wishes and heartfelt congratulations 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, on the 50th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.

To mark the occasion, a Royal Brunei Airlines Airbus A320 CEO V8-RBX was painted in a special livery in celebration of the Golden Jubilee.

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AGENTS APPRECIATION NIGHT 2017 RB’s annual fete in appreciation of valued agents continued with this year’s Agents Appreciation Night held at Tarindak D’Seni in Bandar Seri Begawan on 30 September, 2017.

It was a great evening of socialising and networking.

Congratulations to our Top Selling Agents and thank you all for your continuous and outstanding support.

ASIAN ROYAL BRUNEI ENDURO 2017 RB was proud to be the title sponsor and official airline for the inaugural Asian Enduro Series 2017 cycling race. Brunei hosted round three of the race, called Asian Royal Brunei Enduro 2017, on 27 September to 1 October. The launch took place at the race’s headquarters in Kg Subok and was officiated by YM Awang Wardi bin Hj Mohammad Ali, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism. The Asian Enduro Series mountain bike races were introduced in 2016 to uncover talented cyclists in Asia, prepare them for international competition and to boost tourism within the region. The Asian Royal Brunei Enduro 2017 was in collaboration with Kingdom Rides and Adventures and supported by Brunei Tourism.

RB RECONNECTS TO BEIJING, CHINA Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced on 15 September, 2017 that it plans to resume direct flights to Beijing in December 2017.

The expansion of RB’s service into China will begin with a twice weekly service to Beijing.

With the service, RB guests can look forward to more exciting destinations in the continued expansion of RB networks across the region.

CADET PILOT INTAKE 49 RB continued with its Cadet Pilot Programme and, for its Cadet Pilot intake 49, welcomed two new cadets with a signing ceremony on 9 October, 2017. We congratulate Cadet Pilots Muhammad Zulhilmi bin Awang Ali and Amir Yaziid Hakim bin Mohamad Adam who were successful over 73 other applicants of the programme.

BRUNEI HALAL & RB RB is proud to welcome Brunei Halal Food on all its flights. A signing ceremony between RB and Ghanim International Corporation (GIC) Sdn Bhd was held on 18 September, 2017 for the supply of Brunei Halal Food’s products onboard RB flights. Guests can now look forward to having their meals with ease and peace of mind.

COURTESY VISIT FROM DEFENCE ACADEMY MINDEF RB was proud to host 35 students from the Defence Academy, Ministry of Defence on a courtesy visit to RB’s headquarters recently. The visit was aimed at promoting goodwill between the two organisations. It also allowed RB to share with the guests RB’s goals towards achieving Brunei Darussalam Wawasan 2035.

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LONDON On a chilly November in London, it takes a cool head and creativeness to keep the children happy on a holiday.

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London is never short of attractions and fun pursuits for kids. From child-friendly theatres (Little Angel Theatre comes to mind) to one-stop entertainment spots (Kidszania does great role-plays), the city knows how to host the little traveller. And yes, it can also be daunting for any parent with kids in tow. The crowd, the queues, the noise, the traffic. Lugging kids to see the Changing of the Guard? Not if you want to jostle with the crowd and deal with whiny, irritable kids later.

Londoners, those with children, know only too well the challenge of entertaining kids in their own city. So it was to them we looked for advice on what best to see and do. The key was simple: keep your itinerary small and manageable, and above all – keep your wits together.

01 Snow in St James’s Park.

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02 The Afternoon Tea Bus Tour drives around Central London while you nibble on a luscious scone.

03 Horniman aquarium.

04 Sitting in the Captain’s Chair on HMS Belfast, which can be found in the Captain’s Bridge.

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The ICONS Of course, no one should skip the signature vistas that make London distinctive. For a two-in-one experience, traipse through London’s famous landmarks on an iconic double decker bus and partake in a traditional afternoon tea experience.

BB Bakery’s fully restored 1960s Routemaster has been revamped with retro booth seats and kids will love tucking into its pretty set of colourful cupcakes, dainty tarts and finger sandwiches. Plus, you get to escape the crowd while still being able to see historical landmarks such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Back on terra firma, get kids to hunt down the quintessential British red telephone box – the ones that have been repurposed. Push open the door to discover a mini library (Lewisham), a phone repair shop (Holborn, Greenwich, West End), an ATM machine (Borough Market) or a miniature garden of hanging baskets and pot plants (Southwark). Our favourite was the Kape Barako near Hampstead Heath. In his tiny booth, Umar Khalid and wife does a delicious chai latte that the kids love.

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The Horniman Museum is a great museum for kids to have a hands-on experience on almost everything. The Butterfly House, opened just in August, is a delightful tropical cabin with species that change according to the season.

See them land on your head and shoulders but be careful not to tread on those on the floor.

Then head over to the Hands on Base Gallery where children can touch real things – anything from African masks to a shark’s jaws. The HMS Belfast, part of the Imperial War Museums portfolio, is a favourite with ship-obsessed grown-ups and children alike. This permanent exhibit is a real historic warship with nine decks to explore. And getting to sit in the Captain’s chair is a real treat for anyone!

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05 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground at Kensington Gardens.

06 A huge wooden pirate ship that speaks to the Peter Pan in all of us sits in a middle of a sea of sand.

07 A rock boat for the little ones.

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08 The pelicans at St James Park.

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For a day at being a pirate, nothing gets a big “Aye” than an outing to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground at Kensington Gardens. A huge wooden pirate ship that speaks to the Peter Pan in all of us sits in a middle of a sea of sand. Kids board the ship via thick rope gangways and ladders before exploring the captain’s cabins and taking on the ship’s wheel. But this is more than your typical playground. There are areas dedicated for toddlers and older children spread out from the ship’s “central zone”. A secret garden around the corner has a wooden walkway accessed by ladder sand poles, a sound and sensory section has metal plates that elicit musical notes that kids can step on, a teepee area to play hide-and-seek, and a pool/ puddle area to get kids excited. In short, it’s a great place to fuel the imagination. If safety is a concern, fret not. Adults can only enter when accompanying kids.

At St James Park, the pelicans will delight the kids but, if you tell them they are the descendants of the birds first donated to the park by King Charles II back in 1664, we guarantee you they would want to linger. Or, head over to Regents Park to see the ducks and swans. From the west side of the park, you can see the dome of the Regent’s Park Mosque (or London Central Mosque as it’s officially known). The mosque itself took 37 years to build though the land was gifted to the Muslim community in 1940.

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09 & 10 Umar Khalid turned the red phone booth into Kape Barako (Hampstead Heath) and it’s been a hit with everyone.

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MUSLIM-FRIENDLY

SEOUL & INCHEON New attractions and a new direct flight makes the cities to see now!

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In the last few years, the global tourism landscape has changed tremendously due to many factors. Foremost is the demand among Muslims for leisure travel that is growing concurrently with the burgeoning Muslim population worldwide. The importance of the Muslim Travel market segment is already being realised, and numerous countries around the world are capitalising on the pent-up demand of Muslim travellers for halal tourism.

South Korea is joining many other Southeast Asian countries in responding to the growing number of Muslim tourists it welcomes every year. Its State Food Agency launched “HALAL Korea”, an app that provides information on halal restaurants, allows users to scan bar codes on food products for its permissibility, and locate nearby prayer facilities.

The number of halal restaurants has also increase. In Itaewon, where previously halal food was only confined to Middle Eastern restaurants, tourists can now savour authentic halal Korean food, such as bibimbap, bulgogi and many more.

Itaewon too is a popular stop for Muslim travellers because this is where Seoul’s largest mosque is located. Its strategic location high above Itaewon’s highest point provides an interesting vista of a section of downtown Seoul.

Prayer places too have sprouted in many areas where tourists are likely to visit. One of these includes K-Style Hub in downtown Seoul, a place that every Hallyu fan and enthusiast of Korean culture should visit. Spread across 6 floors, K-Style Hub is a once-stop centre for all things Korean. And you will likely spend a couple of hours here because this place is more than just sourcing travel advise and taking free brochures.

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Visitors can play dress up with a traditional hanbok and take pictures, get a free health reading at the Medical Information Centre and sample the local herbal tea best suited for your lifestyle, design their own herbal pouch using local Korean herbs and spices, partake in a cooking class, and – thanks to virtual reality – experience every corner of Korea before actually getting there. For Muslim guests, there is a separate male/female prayer room including an ablution area.

Seoul is also fast re-establishing itself as a new megapolis, redesigning old spaces and re-thinking city living, setting examples for other megacities to learn from. One of its newer attraction is the Garden Bridge that perfectly reflects the city’s passion for pursuing public urban interventions, the Seoullo 7017, which is also within the vicinity of the downtown area.

This new pedestrian walking experience has been likened to New York’s High Line that re-uses an existing structure to give depth to an otherwise stoic city living.

The bridge connects places near the main railway station and, following several self-guided walking itineraries, can take you to gardens of palaces, areas of hanoks (tradition al Korean homes) and centuries’-old artisan shops and buildings.

Along the bridge are scattered a variety of facilities, including an information centre, cafes, gardens and stages. There are also various plants, shrubs and trees arranged in 600 differentsized pots to give pedestrians a distinctive feel when they walk along the bridge. It’s a great way to view the city’s skyline and definitely a place to visit since it is opened 24 hours.

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Seoul is adept at balancing the old and new, which will power the imaginations of guests who visit.

For a look at traditional Seoul, there is no other place that captures the charm of an old traditional Korean Village than the Bukchon Traditional Village. With 600 years of Korean history, the area is also known as the centre for Korea’s heritage, arts and culture. Many traditional trades can be found here, such as at the Haneul Mulbit Workshop where fabrics are still dyed the traditional way using natural colours and an embroidery museum. Or simply wander into the alleyway to look at beautifully-restored architecture features like small courtyards, traditional door knobs and decorative outer walls to really understand this living, breathing traditional village.

More cultural immersions can be found in places such as the local markets. At Noryangjin Fish Market, one of Korea’s largest that dates back to 1927, the seafood auction still continues in the early hours of the morning. It’s lively, chaotic, and you can see local chefs and restarauteurs at work competing to get the best catch. Once the action is over, you can visit the various vendors and bargain your way through the best seafood because upstairs from the wet area is an entire floor dedicated to restaurants that cook your purchase fresh for you. Many of these eateries are Muslim-friendly but when in doubt, get your seafood steamed for the freshest taste and you’ll never go wrong. For advice on Muslim-friendly tours to Seoul and other cities, contact Sinar Tour at +673 241-8888.

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Explore the Asian markets for fresh aromatics and spices that give a unique spark to many Asian dishes.

Words ABDULLAH OOI

With the concept of farm to table and embracing traditional foods, Asian cuisine captures the zeitgeist of today’s gastronomical scene. Each cuisine is not just distinctive through its flavour profile, but the clever use of local herbs that give every dish that added edge.

THAI SWEET BASIL Thai sweet basil is the spicier cousin of the Mediterranean basil. It has a distinctively sweet anise flavour and is used abundantly in Thai, Vietnamese and Loatian cuisine to spice up stirfried dishes, curries, salads, and also as a garnish for soups. The leaves are generally thrown whole or, for the most flavour, torn to release its oils.

GALANGAL Sometimes referred to as Siamese Ginger, this piquant spice is very hard and woody and has larger roots than its ginger cousin. The galangal also has a sharp, almost pine-like flavour and is commonly used to flavour Thai curries and soups. In Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine, the galangal is used extensively in rendang dishes, adding an earthy note to the heavily spiced dish. In Cambodia it plays a major role in the herb paste known as kroeung. Galangal is naturally

tough and requires a sharp knife to slice. When shopping, look for one with a firm skin and pinkish root.

A little goes a long way.

LEMONGRASS Sometimes known as citronella grass, this stalky plant’s white bulbous part is where the flavor is most concentrated. There are several ways to use it. The lower stalk can be bruised with the back of a knife or a pestle, or the stalks can be sliced thinly and added into salads and soups.

This herb is essential to Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean Nyonya cooking. Cooks use lemongrass to add a lemony flavour and lighten meat-heavy and /or oily dishes. The stalks also make fragrant skewers for satays and kebabs.

KEMIRI (CANDLE) NUTS Kemiri nuts are used widely in Indonesian Padang cuisine, as well as Nyonya cooking in Malaysia and Singapore. The nuts are crushed and grounded and added into pastes to thicken sauces and bring a rich nutty flavour to stews. They are also known as Candle Nuts because their high oil content can burn like a candle. Kemiri nuts can turn rancid in a few months and are best stored in a freezer or refrigerator.

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KAFFIR LIME AND LEAVES These fragrant leaves are used in Southeast Asian Cuisine the same way bay leaves are used in Western cooking – to infuse a dish and heighten its flavour profile. Cooks prefer to tear the leaves naturally to release the fragrant oils rather than cutting it with a scissors or knife. The aroma that is released add a distinctive citrus scent to soups and curries. Caution when using kaffir lime leaves in any cooking. Throw them in only towards the end. Cooking them too long may turn your dish bitter.

TORCH GINGER FLOWER The long-stemmed bud of the ginger flower, with its blush pinky-red petals, looks good enough as an ornamental piece. But cut into its waxy petal and the bud will release an aromatic fragrance with a hint of peppery notes. Shred its buds into thin slices to use in salads and sauces. It is indispensable in Nyonya cuisine in Malaysia and Singapore, especially in dishes such as assam laksa or any assam pedas.

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CINNAMON STICKS With a rich spicy flavour, these sticks can be used in sweet or savory dishes and drinks.

The everyday cinnamon stick you might get at the market is actually the bark of the cassia tree. True cinnamon is a really thin bark that looks like a rolled-up cigar. Either way, the spice and aroma is unmistakenly sweet-and-spicey. In Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine, it is used generously to spice up soups and broths. Elsewhere, cinnamon sticks are used as aromatics to flavour curries and sauces. Cinnamon powder is popular in Chinese cooking, common to Singapore and Malaysia.

CLOVES The flower buds of the clove tree, cloves are quite aromatic. Its sweet penetrating aroma has a distinctive flavour and is used in sweet and savoury dishes. Many food recipes that include cloves also include spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, star anise or peppercorns that also make up the aromatics for a curry dish. An Asian cooking trick is to stick three or four cloves into an onion to enliven a good stock.

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GINGER This knobbly rhizome has a thin, pale yellow skin and aromatic, juicy and slightly fibrous flesh. Young ginger has a more pungent flavour and smoother skin. Peel the skin away and use grated or sliced, or chopped in stirfries, stews, soups, curries and curry pastes.

STAR ANISE More fragrant than anise seed, the star anise is easily identified through its star shaped and woody feel. Star anise is part of the Chinese five spice mix. In Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, star anise is used to flavour broths and braised meats. In Bruneian, Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian cuisine, star anise is used in curries and stews.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST All the world’s really a stage in Melbourne.

Words GRACE OOI Images POP-UP GLOBE

Imagine seeing Shakespeare’s plays in the environment in which they were crafted for. This was the vision New Zealand-born and Shakespearean scholar Dr Miles Gregory had upon looking at his daughter’s picture pop-up book one day that ultimately gave birth to an anatomically correct full-scale model of the second Globe Theatre.

Following hot on the heels of its initial sell-out success in Auckland, New Zealand, Pop-up Globe and its team of artists are now in Melbourne until 12 November to give audiences the feel and magic of an authentic Shakespearean play.

spectacular space itself, together with the power of Shakespeare’s incredible work, means attending plays at Pop-up Globe is totally different from anything you’ve seen before.

“This isn’t dusty Shakespeare. This is now. Alive. Like a party,” adds Gregory.

The first Globe stood for 14 years until a disastrous fire demolished it in 1613.

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Dr Gregory, having added Pop-up Globe founder and Artistic Director titles to his cap says, he believes Shakespeare’s work performed in the space it is written for is a completely unique and transformative experience.

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The second Globe was rebuilt on the same foundations by Shakespeare and his company significantly modifying the original first Globe to create what became one of the most famous theatres in history.

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Pop-up Globe is a three-storey, 16-sided, 900-person capacity theatre. It unites cutting-edge scaffold technology with a 400-year-old design to transport audiences back in time. No matter where they sit or stand in the theatre, audience members are never more than 15 metres from the heart of the action on stage.

Sometimes they’ll even find themselves in the play.

The audacious project was originally planned as a one-off in Auckland to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 2016. Created entirely from scratch by an international company and cast in less than 18 months, Pop-up Globe took the city by storm welcoming more than 100,000 attendances in a season extended twice by popular demand.

In Melbourne, the Pop-up Globe theatre was constructed in the newly-launched Shakespeare Gardens adjacent the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Built over a period of six weeks, it features all the spectacular theatrical trickery

of the Jacobean era, including cannons, aming arrows, hundreds of litres of fake blood, hand-forged armoury and more than 450 beautiful bespoke period costumes pieces specially constructed by the Pop-up Globe in-house wardrobe department. The dimensions and exterior of Pop-up Globe takes as it starting point the ground-breaking research conducted by Associate Professor Tim Fitzpatrick and Mr Russell Emerson of the University of Sydney. Its spectacular interior is based on extensive research conducted by the Pop-up Globe Research & Development team including Dr Miles Gregory and David Lawrence, and realised by Scenic Designer John Charles and Head of Scenic Workshop Malcolm Dale.

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05 Capped with an onion dome, Pop-up Globe will be a remarkable feature of the Melbourne cityscape, just as the second Globe was in London. For its Melbourne season, Pop-up Globe brings with it a travelling festival of four critically acclaimed productions – the riotous comedy As You Like It, the uproarious rom-com Much Ado About Nothing, psychological thriller Othello and the bloody war epic Henry V. Additionally, Melbourne audiences will be the first to see a specially-commissioned new show, Around the Globe in 60 Minutes!, which will thrust audiences into the maelstrom of history, allowing them to experience the triumphs and disasters that tell the incredible story of the second Globe Theatre.

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A RT ON WATER Inspired by the spirit of Dubai, La Perle reflects the beauty and flavours of Arabia.

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How do you put Dubai onto the map of an artistic world?

Franco Dragone, one of the world’s most sought-after artistic directors, renowned for shows such as Celine Dion – A New Day, Le Rêve (Las Vegas) and The House of Dancing Water (Macau), that forever changed the face of live entertainment in Las Vegas, was tasked to create a state-of-the-art show that perfectly reflect the essence of Dubai. Inspired by Dubai’s cosmopolitan make-up, its rich heritage and modernity, Dragone has created a Vegas-style show filled with daredevil water and aerial stunts.

Working with more than 130 world-class artistic, athletic and technical team members from 23 countries, La Perle has been touted as the dawn of a new era of entertainment. Staged in the heart of Al Habtoor City, La Perle is the region’s first permanent show boasting 450 performances per year in a tailor-made state-of-the-art aqua-theatre.

The 1,300 seat venue is designed for maximum impact.

With only 14 rows, seating is wrapped 270 degrees around the aqua stage, creating an intimate experience.

There’s no room for disappointment as every seat offers its own unique views. For a special treat, the VIP ticket will get you into a private lounge for pre-show canapés before being escorted to luxurious theatre lounge chairs, designed and positioned for premium views. In addition, the theatre will have an “aqua-stage” filled with 2.7 million litres of water and fountains to accompany the show.

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“La Perle will be the most awe-inspiring and technically advanced theatre production I have ever produced and directed. New and unique for the region with the world’s best creative team and incredible performers, La Perle is inspired by the spirit of Dubai and will reflect the beauty and flavours of Arabia.

It will be the soul of Al Habtoor City,” says Dragone.

The name La Perle was chosen to reflect the high-calibre and elegance of each performer in the show, who have distinguished themselves from other artists around the world and become treasures in the creation of this masterpiece. In addition, the logo’s pearl-shaped fluidity and futuristic connotations are an acknowledgement to the legacy of the UAE and Dubai’s positioning as a city of the future.

As the latest tourist attraction in Dubai, La Perle will be a not-to-be missed visitor experience and an iconic show for Dubai, offering an unmatched immersive production that can only be delivered in a purpose-built theatre. London, New York, Las Vegas and Macau all have iconic shows that attract millions of visitors a year.

It is time for Dubai to have one of her own.

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Another interesting aspect of the show will be the timing in which it will be presented. The evening show will perfectly complement Dubai’s superlative tourism offerings and when the sun goes down, La Perle will shine. Meanwhile, the Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road itself makes a great exploration prior to the show. The district comprises three five-star hotels, a vibrant marina promenade as well as stylish cafes and restaurants, so there will be plenty to do while waiting for the performance.

La Perle is staged twice a night, five days a week.

Performances are from Tuesday to Friday, 7pm and 9:30pm, and Saturdays at 4pm and 7pm.

For more information, visit /laperle.com/en.

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A festival or arts, culture, heritage and more takes place all this month in Brunei Darussalam.

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December is turning into an exciting month for Brunei Darussalam. For the ďŹ rst time ever, Brunei Tourism, together with various programme partners and stakeholders, will bring a unique celebration to Brunei and a chance for locals and visitors to explore the charms and richness of the Sultanate.

The inaugural Brunei Festival 2017 is a packed programme of events from 1 to 31 December that will feature a mix of sporting events, ďŹ lm, art, best of the region’s food, a market of artisan wares and regional produce, a martial arts event, beach carnivals and a youth camp.

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The festival will focus on Bandar Seri Begawan though many exciting events are also happening across the other four districts. Festival goers can look up the dates of the events at www.bruneitourism.travel. Focus will be placed on delivering a fresh programme of activities, increasing the opportunity for community participation and engaging a wider audience to include both locals and visitors. In the Seni Bela Diri Festival (29-31 December) for instance, visitors can look forward to seeing the region’s best in martial arts performances, such as muay thai, wushu and silat.

Elsewhere, the Creative Arts Festival (1-31 December) invites the corporate sector and community artists to display and exhibit their art works at community places so more can appreciate art at their

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doorstep. Among its many venues include the Royal Wharf and Brunei International Airport.

For sports enthusiasts, the Brunei OffRoad Challenge (21-24 December), Alpha Race (29-31 December) and 4WD Jamboree (29-31 December) allow the community to experience Brunei’s innovative outdoor sports landscape, embrace physical wellness and get families together. The Green Jewel Night Run (16-17 December) is also aimed to be a family affair with a Fun Run category accompanying a 23-km and 10-km categories.

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Other wonderful range of activities through Islamic Tours (1-31 December), Islamic Youth Camps (8-31 December) and Local Handicrafts Showcase are designed to contribute to the local economy.

The introduction of Brunei Festival 2017 could not have come at a better time.

With many of the programmes free, it is the best opportunity for locals and visitors to experience what Brunei has to offer.

And because festivals are where you leave your stresses at the doorstep and get caught up in the blissful whirlwind of a fun and exciting season. So bring it on, Brunei!

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2017 Pesta kesenian, kebudayaan, warisan dan pelbagai disediakan sepanjang bulan Disember di Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Bulan Disember ini merupakan bulan yang menyeronokkan untuk Negara Brunei Darussalam. Buat kali pertama, Brunei Tourism, bersama dengan rakan program dan pemegang saham, akan memperlawakan suatu perayaan unik ke Brunei dan ia merupakan peluang untuk rakyat tempatan serta pelawat untuk menerokai pelbagai tarikan dan kekayaan Kesultanan Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Program Pesta Brunei 2017 yang pertama ini dipenuhi dengan acara serta aktiviti dari 1 hingga 31 Disember yang menampilkan gabungan acara sukan, ďŹ lem, seni, makanan rantau yang terbaik, suatu pasar budaya dengan barangan buatan tangan serta hasil serantau, acara seni mempertahankan diri, karnival pantai serta kem belia.

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Kebanyakan program pesta akan bertumpu di Bandar Seri Begawan namun terdapat juga acara lain yang akan berlangsung di keempat-empat daerah Brunei. Para hadirin pesta boleh meneliti tarikh acara di www.bruneitourism.travel.

Kebanyakan program berfokus untuk meningkatkan penglibatan dari orang awam serta pelawat. Dalam Pesta Seni Bela Diri (29-31 Disember), para pelawat akan menyaksikan demonstrasi seni mempertahankan diri yang terbaik di rantau ini, seperti muay thai, wushu dan silat. Dalam Pesta Seni Kreatif (1-31 Disember) pula, sektor korporat dan masyarakat awam dijemput mengambil bahagian mempamerkan karya seni mereka supaya

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orang ramai dapat menghayati karya seni tempatan. Antara tempat yang dipilih termasuklah Dermaga Diraja dan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei.

Bagi peminat sukan, Cabaran O-Road Brunei (21-24 Disember), Larian Alpha (29-31 Disember) dan Jambori 4WD (29-31 Disember) memberi masyarakat peluang untuk mengalami sukan luaran Brunei yang inovatif, serta merangkul kesihatan ďŹ zikal bersama keluarga.

Larian Malam Green Jewel (16-17 Disember) juga disasarkan sebagai aktiviti keluarga dengan kategori larian Fun Run yang mendampingi kategori larian 23- dan 10-km.

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Lain-lain aktiviti yang menarik termasuk Lawatan Islam (1-31 Disember), Kem Belia Islam (8-31 Disember) dan Pameran Kraftangan Tempatan yang direka untuk menyumbang kepada ekonomi tempatan.

Pesta Brunei 2017 diperkenalkan pada masa yang baik. Kebanyakan program yang disenaraikan adalah percuma dan merupakan suatu peluang terbaik untuk rakyat serta pelawat mengalami Brunei dengan sepenuhnya.

Suasana pesta ini merupakan suatu alasan yang terbaik untuk beristirehat sambil mengambil kesempatan untuk menikmati musim yang penuh dengan keseronokkan. Semestinya bulan Disember di Brunei teruja!

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari: www.bruneitourism.travel

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The Jaguar XJ brings style to the conservative luxury saloons.

The XJ is the pinnacle of Jaguar’s saloon car line-up. The luxury sports saloon delivers an unrivalled combination of Jaguar design and driving dynamics along with the ultimate in luxury refinement for drivers and passengers.

The authoritative yet elegant design is formed around Jaguar’s aluminiumintensive architecture. Its low-slung coupe-like stance, precise lines and carefully judged proportions ensure it is instantly recognisable as a Jaguar from any angle.

Inside, customers experience a perfect combination of intricate handmade details and beautifully crafted materials such as semi-aniline leather and inlay veneers alongside advanced technology.

Rear occupants benefit from over a metre of legroom in long wheelbase models.

For 2018MY a newXJR575 performance flagship is available, with a number of unique exterior and interior design cues including two unique paint colours created

by Special Vehicle Operations. Meanwhile, a distinctive 575 intaglio and diamondquilted seating finished with additional 575 branding set the interior apart.

“The Jaguar XJ is the largest model in our saloon car line-up and retains the physical presence and graceful design customers expect from a Jaguar flagship.

Anyone who sees this car immediately knows it is both great to drive and to sit in. The intricate details inside and out give owners and passengers the feeling that they are in the presence of something truly special,” says Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar.

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suit the conditions and driving style by monitoring the car up to 500 times a second. Analysing acceleration, cornering, throttle and brake pedal activity, and working alongside the air suspension system, the intelligent set-up improves body control in dynamic driving without compromising ride comfort.

The XJR575 features a unique version of Jaguar’s legendary 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. Delivering 575PS and 700Nm of torque, the engine powers the car from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds (0-60mph in 4.2 seconds) and on to a top speed of 300km/h (186mph).

The 25PS power increase is the result of enhanced engine calibration.

to all automatic models and operates between 1mph (3.6km/h) and 19mph (30km/h) with the driver using the cruise control switches to select and maintain the desired speed.

Matching the tradition and craftsmanship of the Jaguar XJ is a raft of state-of-the-art technology, including the seamless and intuitive Touch Pro infotainment system. The intuitive technology provides features such as door-to-door navigation, 4G Wi-Fi and a 1,300W MeridianTM Signature Sound System. This can all be accessed through the 10-inch central touchscreen with smartphone-like usability for greater ease-of-use.

Jaguar’s leadership in steering feel and vehicle dynamics is enhanced by the application of electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) for rear-wheel-drive models. This set-up also underpins a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) including Lane Keep Assist, Driver Condition Monitor and bay and parallel Park Assist. Jaguar’s intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology ensures owners can be confident in all weathers. The advanced system reacts to the road conditions and delivers traction where it is most needed. Should the rear wheels begin to slip it will automatically and instantly redistribute torque to the front wheels.

Touch Pro features a high-performance quad-core processor and runs on state-of-the-art, ultra-fast ethernet, and a network technology that offers exceptional data transfer rates.

Combined, they deliver incredible graphics and fast response times.

The vehicle’s ability is also outstanding in rear-wheel-drive form with All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC) coming into its own in low-grip conditions.

Developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions, ASPC automatically manages the brakes and throttle to deliver the best possible traction, ensuring the vehicle is able to pull away smoothly and without drama: all the driver has to do is steer. ASPC is fitted

Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)enables Jaguar’s Adaptive Speed Limiter.

Once initiated, the system monitors speed limit signs, compares them with navigation data and, when a change in speed limit is posted, regulates vehicle speed by automatically accelerating up to a higher limit or slowing it down to a lower limit.

The latest in stereo camera technology enables a number of intelligent safety features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking,Lane Departure Warning and LaneKeep Assist systems.

Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist takes the stress out of motorway driving in stop-go traffic by tracking the vehicle in front, at a safe distance.

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Alzheimer’s Disease International has the facts which indicate dementia will be the ‘most serious health crisis of the 21st century’. DY Suharya, Regional Director Asia Pacific Regional Office, speaks on why the public needs to be educated and how a dementia national plan can benefit a country.

What are the normal characteristics of cognitive ageing?

The basic cognitive functions mostly affected by age are attention and memory; perception also shows significant age related declines attributable mainly to declining sensory capacities. Higher level cognitive functions such as language processing and decision making can also be affected by age.

How can one distinguish between normal ageing and early onset dementia?

Normal Ageing: • Not being able to remember details of a conversation or event that took place a year ago • Not being able to remember the name of an acquaintance • Forgetting things and events occasionally • Occasionally have difficulty finding words • You are worried about your memory, but your relatives are not Early Onset Dementia: • Not being able to recall details of recent events or conversations • Not recognising or knowing the names of family members • Forgetting things or events more frequently • Frequent pauses and substitutions when finding words

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• Your relatives are worried about your memory, but you are not aware of any problems Why is it so important that dementia is diagnosed early?

“Early diagnosis means we can live well longer” is one of the taglines in the “Remember Me” World Alzheimer’s Month campaign this year. Receiving it early will enable people to: • Gain access to information, support and information • Maximise everyone’s quality of life • Benefit from treatments • Plan for the future • Explain to family, friends, colleagues what has changed and be prepared in the journey of caring ahead • Start to do some work related to insurance, legal and asset documents, etc • Participate in an early stage support group for coping strategies.

Your late mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s so you had first-hand experience of the challenges. Your father was her main caregiver. What was the most challenging of that role for him and your family?

My father was 80 years old when my mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2009. They have been together for more than 50 years in marriage and the most challenging thing

for my dad back then actually occurred before mom was diagnosed (mom had showed symptoms of dementia since 20 years ago/around the 90s but no one noticed). My siblings and myself including dad with the support of a domestic worker were committed to provide the highest quality of care as possible for mom and this journey had actually strengthened our family bond since all members in the family had their own roles in providing care.

What advice can you give to the caregiver, especially if it’s a family member, when faced with the challenges of caring for a person with dementia?

• Seek support at the nearest Alzheimer’s association in their neighborhood • Join a support group • Adapt with change • Sign up for a dementia care skills training session • Never forget their own health and well-being (manage time) • Plan respite care.

In August, Alzheimer’s Disease International’s Asia Pacific Regional Office (ADI-APRO) and Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) successfully conducted a Dementia Care Skills Course for Train-The-Trainer Programme with MOH and MCYS officers supported by a master trainer

How can a family member or an individual try to pick up features of who might be having symptoms of dementia in the earliest point?

See 10 warning signs of dementia.

Dementia is an irreversible disease.

There is no prevention and there is no cure. But are we seeing progress made by scientists in this area?

Unfortunately, no progress yet for cure, which brings a big responsibility for us to advocate, educate, promote risk reduction and continuously train as many as we can in providing quality care to persons with dementia.

from Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) Singapore and a co-trainer from Brunei. It was the first time ever such a training was done in Brunei Darussalam. What are your thoughts on it and where does Brunei go from here?

Many countries have a high reliance on foreign expert trainers and are inconsistent in the quality of training materials and approach for dementia care. ADFM and ADI supported Brunei’s

initiative in conducting the training for caregivers to be better equipped to face the unique challenges of dementia. Brunei has kickstarted a successful training in August and ADI Asia Pacific and ADFM will continue to nurture and support the trainers in the long run and support advocacy to high level so eventually Brunei will have a Dementia National Plan and will be able to contribute to the improvement of quality of life for people with dementia and caregivers in Brunei.

As the founder of Alzheimer’s Indonesia and now the Regional Director of Asia Pacific region, ADI, how did you come to take up these role(s)? And what does the future holds for Asia?

I received the trust to be the regional director of ADI Asia pacific since November 2016 after three years of leading Alzheimer’s Indonesia to be the role model for awareness raising campaign in Asia. Out of almost 50 million people with dementia globally, half of them are in Asia (22.9 million) and there are excellent potentials in Asia especially in relation to care, advocacy and research.

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PRIVACY GUARANTEED The awesome Secrid compact awardwinning wallet is a pocket sized revolution.

Not only can it hold up to an incredible nine13 cards, notes, receipts, business cards and some coin, it protects both your ID and credit cards from wireless pickpockets. To others amazement, with one click, your cards slide magically out of the wallet – very cool, very seductive. Safely yet casually, you can pay without even opening your wallet. It’s a pleasure to use everyday. secrid.com

THE SWEET NECTAR Treat your skin to a luxurious blend of eight precious botanical extracts with Daya Botanica’s Orange Blossom Body Oil. Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids, the oil glides on beautifully without leaving a greasy feel while improving skin elasticity and warding off dryness. dayabotanica.com

MESSAGE OF PEACE The Mecca timepiece by Christophe Claret features a wealth of emblematic elements and references to the Muslim faith. The black spinel at 7 o’clock symbolises the Kaabah’s black stone through which Muslims start the seven rounds of the tawaf. The aesthetic and symbolic spectacle is continued on to the back of the Mecca timepiece, with a ball-bearing crafted in sapphire, revealing the meticulous thought given to the design of the watch. christopheclaret.com

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OLFACTORY INDULGENCE Switch over to Lilin+Co natural soy candles and you’ll never go back to conventional candles anymore. Containing the best formulation of fine fragrance and essential oil, the candles will be a great addition to any home and bring warmth you your life.

Try its Black Tea & Lychee or Burnt Fig & Cassis for something totally experiential. lilinandco.com

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTS Mufti Ismail Musa Menk is known for his humorous and broad-minded lectures.

A highly sought after and popular motivational speaker, this book compiles 500 of his best quotes. His empowering words will instill hope and patience in people across the globe today. A great book (or gift) for self reflection and more. dakwahbookstore.com.my

ROCK SOLID The under-the-radar accessory that is the absolute must-have right now is a solid cologne. This throw-inthe-gym-bag, no airport-restrictions cosmetic is the handiest way to smell good without the fuss. Class Society does two fragrances, Bergamot and Midnight, with both made from natural beeswax and skin-loving oils.

The Scandinavian design sensibility shines through in Kaibosh’s sunglasses, and you will simply fall in love with their minimalist, sleek and style-conscious styles.

The frames are absolutely unique, with innovations like temples that flip over to reveal a second colour on the other side, reversible sunglasses and funky frames.

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CITY There is life outside trading hours in Frankfurt, Germany’s financial centre.

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SEE The city is passionate about its arts. Thirteen museums line the south bank of the Main, but if you need to choose just one museum to visit, make it the Städel-Museum.

See the works by Botticelli, Dürer and Holbein housed with 2,700 other paintings and drawings and you’ll be an art lover, too by the end of the tour.

DO Germany’s only city with a skyscraper skyline, it’s worth strolling the city to experience the cosmopolitan vibe. For a look at its past, visit the DomRömer Quarter, Frankfurt’s new old own. Destroyed in WWII, the area used to be Europe’s largest medieval quarter in Germany with beautiful half-timbered houses. A two-hour walking tour speaks of its reconstruction from original blueprints and the residential buildings, stylish cafes, restaurants and indie shops that are a revival of the quarter’s past.

SHOP The weekly Genussmarkt (Pleasure Market) at the Old Sachsenhausen’s picturesque Paradiesplatz (Paradise Square) every Friday from 4pm to 10pm is a shopper’s delight. Instead of just veg and produce, you’ll discover local delicacies such as smoked salmon, Turkish delight and local baked goods. Or head over to the Zeil promenade, a pedestrian shopping district for the latest fashion trends and the most important must-haves.

STAY Few European hotels are as defined as their interiors.

The Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, owned by the Hessian princely family, boasts of tasteful antiques and Art Decoinspired furnishings. Book any room then dine at the Restaurant Sèvres where a private collection of priceless porcelain lines the walls and some of Frankfurt’s finest French cuisine is served.

For more information, go to: www.frankfurt-tourismus.de

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LA PERLE Dubai finally has its own resident show! Franco Dragone, former director of Cirque du Soleil, was tasked to envision a show befitting the UAE’s spirit.

Staged at the heart of Al Habtoor City in Dubai in a custom-built theatre, La Perle is performed in an aqua stage, enthralling audience with not just aquatics, but aerial acrobatics as well. Keep your eyes peeled for the state-of-the-art draining system, that will transform the stage from wet to dry in a manner of seconds. laperle.com

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Make your trip even more memorable with free flights, seat upgrades and other privileges with Royal Skies, our frequent flyer programme.

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IRONMAN MALAYSIA LANGKAWI 2017 The hardest one-day endurance race in the world returns to Langkawi Island this November.

Athletes will swim across the clear waters of Pantai Kok before transiting to the hilly terrains of Datai Bay and progressing to the fringes of Kuah Town. Only the toughest and determined will see the finish line at Cenang Beach. ap.ironman.com

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Opera Australia

Lehár’s charming operetta The Merry Widow at Arts Centre Melbourne will provide ample dose of fun and frivolity. Melbourne-born Danielle de Niese plays the beguiling widow and will enchant the audience with delicious waltzes and pretty ballads. Follow her story as she finds herself a wealthy widow after just eight days of marriage, and suddenly being the hottest catch in town. opera.org.au

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CLOCKENFLAP One of the biggest music, arts, culinary festival and more turns 10 this year and takes centrestage at Central Harbourfront. Aimed at bringing the community together to share the love of the city and its creative output, the festival brings some truly eclectic and thrilling gigs and performances. Set against Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, it’s a show you won’t want to miss! www.clockenflap.com

HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND There’s family fun aplenty at Hyde Park this winter. Check out the huge ice rink and the various fairground rides plus the food market. Entrance is free though some activities such as Cinderella on Ice, Zippos Christmas Circus and Cirque Berserk require a paid-for-ticket. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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28TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL With venues scattered across the city, there’s no reason to miss some of the best films from around the region. Two iconic films that are a must-see this time are Jack Neo’s I Not Stupid and Colin Goh and Joyceln Yen Yen Woo’s Talking Cock the Movie, both of which are celebrating their 15th anniversaries.

There is also a workshop for budding film makers and a young critic’s programme to nurture a new generation of young cinema writers from the region. sgiff.com

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BRUNEI DECEMBER FESTIVAL 2017 Look forward to exciting activities taking place throughout the Sultanate in December, and in time for the school holidays, too! From shopping to food festivals, youth camps and off-road adventures, this is the best time to discover what Brunei really has to offer. www.bruneitourism.travel

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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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2010s

> 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 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.

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..

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 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.

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 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.

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

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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 / 9 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 / 8332 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 / 2070 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 / 6 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 / 426 334 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 / 661 2679 / 665 7908 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

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 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)

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WELCOME ONBOARD

CAPITAL ATTRACTIONS

ABODE OF PEACE

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

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 November 2017

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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.

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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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THE LAST WORD WHAT HAPPEN Hillary Rodham Clinton CNN gave a chapter-by-chapter rundown on what Clinton really had to say about her loss in the 2016 race. But if you still prefer to hear from the horse’s mouth, then get the book.

The writing is raw, and Clinton offers many insights and personal reflections in this book.

Nonetheless, it is still part memoir, part political science treatise and offers a rare look at what it means to be the first woman nominated by a major US political party to run for President.

DINOSAUR ATLAS Lonely Planet Kids Kids will love unfolding maps and lifting the flaps in this book to reveal amazing facts and illustrations about how dinosaurs lived and where they were discovered. They are also tidbits on famous paleontologists and activities for them to measure themselves against life-size bones, teeth and claws.

Created in consultation with Dr David Button, a dinosaur expert at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and featuring iconic illustrations by James Gilleard, the book is both educational and fun, and will keep them engaged for a long time.

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Agatha Christie Just in time for the movie release, this film tie-in book is just the right read to get you excited over the screening. As the story goes, it was just after midnight that we find the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Join detective Hercule Poirot as he journeys and unravels the mystery behind the murder in classic Agatha Christie style.

13 THINGS MENTALLY STRONG PARENTS DON’T DO Amy Morin An expert in family and teen therapy, Morin offers advice on raising self-assured children in a time where parents worry that they lack resilience to cope with the challenges of this modern world. The book also relates tips on brain exercises to help children find happiness, meaning and success in their lives. The idea is to anchor them in the love of their parents and have a strong support system to help them grow to be better adults.

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WHERE THE PAST BEGINS Amy Tan Bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan is at her most intimate in revealing the truths and inspirations that underlie her extraordinary fiction. By delving into vivid memories of her traumatic childhood, confessions of self-doubt in her journals, and heartbreaking letters to and from her mother, she gives evidence to all that made it both unlikely and inevitable that she would become a writer.

For advice on tours from Brunei to Incheon and other cities, contact Sinar Tour at +673 241-8888 or email sinartourbrunei@gmail.com.

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