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THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT BRUNEI (RIGHT NOW)

Teasing “Limitless Connectivity, Everywhere”

DST Unveils Attractive Bundles AFTER DIGITAL CAMPAIGN

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Telco 'imagine' opens its 10th branch at

the Brunei International Airport

THE WINNERS OF THE BIMP EAGA CULINARY CHALLENGE

KEY INGREDIENTS FOR A WINNING TEAM

Borneo / Brunei / Dine / Food & Drink

Get your cuppa from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, One Riverside!

Mar 12, 2020
Brunei / Featured / Travel

BiG Getaway: AYYY, Zamboanga!

Mar 6, 2020
Brunei / Events / Social

DST’s InnoLab Encourages Innovation in Brunei

Feb 29, 2020
Brunei / Discover

Things we love about Brunei (right now)

Feb 21, 2020

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Brunei / Events / Social

Modern Sights, Local Culture, Historical Landmarks and a Fantastic View on the Brunei River Heritage Trail

Apr 19, 2019
Brunei / Culture / Discover

A Cultural Welcome with ‘Horizon’ : a Solo Art Exhibition by Osman Mohammad

Dec 30, 2019
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Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara Expands to Accommodate Growing Successes

Jul 29, 2019
Brunei / Dine / Featured / Food & Drink

Indulge in Some Sugary Bites at Kak Kiah Coffee House

Apr 26, 2019

Borneo Brunei Dine Food & Drink

Get your cuppa from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, One Riverside!

Mar 12, 2020

Brunei Featured Travel

BiG Getaway: AYYY, Zamboanga!

Mar 6, 2020

Brunei Events Social

DST’s InnoLab Encourages Innovation in Brunei

Feb 29, 2020

Brunei Discover

Things we love about Brunei (right now)

Feb 21, 2020

Brunei Events Social

The Launch of a Coconutty Brunei Gastronomy Week 2020 Promises Tasty and Innovative Takes on Local Cuisine

Feb 21, 2020

Borneo Brunei Events

Cecilia Lee Donates Proceeds from Photo Exhibition Showcased at the Turkish Embassy to SMARTER and YASKA Brunei

Feb 15, 2020

Brunei Events Social

Great Deals and Great Fun at the DST Carnival

Feb 3, 2020

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“With the situation that our country is facing,

“With the situation that our country is facing, our education system is sure to be affected. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the government and the Ministry of Education’s outstanding efforts in introducing an e-learning platform so that students can proceed with their studies safe at home. Of course, it’s overwhelming – conducting something new in the education system is terrifying for most teachers especially since the internet connection can be unpredictable, and students may not necessarily have the appropriate electronic equipment at home to ease them into this transition. But with the privileges newly introduced by the Brunei government with the WiFi network and the distribution of physical learning materials, this ensures that education is equally received and beneficial for all students. As teachers, we have to keep our distance and limit our contact with our students, so these virtual classes are necessary.

To be honest, even the schools have to go through a few trial and errors to make sure these learning materials are easily accessible. It’s challenging, but manageable.
Alhamdulillah, I’m so grateful to the parents out there who have been patient and open with these changes. At this time, parents’ involvement and cooperation is crucial in ensuring students can continue obtaining their education with ease.
So classes are quieter now with no kindergarten students running around, giggling with one another. But this is for the best, and we can only hope that everyone keeps themselves safe and well at home. That is all that matters now.” .
- Ekaa Bakar, Kindergarten 3 teacher
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We at BiG believe in seeing the bright side of things so we’re starting a positive movement where we’re going to highlight things that we and others like us are grateful for in these difficult times 🌻 If you’d like to be a part of this movement, shoot us a DM OR post your photo with what you're grateful for with the hashtag #BiGHeartsBrunei or #BiGHeartsBorneo! ❤️

For the first time ever, we are uploading our Apri

For the first time ever, we are uploading our April/June issue online to ensure that in this time when it matters the most, your reading experience will be contactless and worry-free (and it's great for the earth too! 🌳🌍). Enjoy your free e-Mag from www.borneoinsidersguide.com or click the link in bio.

“The news of Brunei’s first COVID-19 victim wa

“The news of Brunei’s first COVID-19 victim was one that truly shook our nation to the core. I had just come back from a very long shift – one that I gladly volunteered for – on the morning of the press conference that announced the news which had most of us in tears. We felt like fish out of water. But as I’m sure most will agree, despite the alien situation that we have all found ourselves in, we are humbled and grateful for this opportunity to volunteer our help and give back to our nation.

What makes the task so very rewarding is the kind words of appreciation, conveyed in thank you notes stuck on the outside of the occupants’ doors. A simple gesture that struck a chord deep within us, so much so that the thought of it now brings about a fresh new wave of tears!

These little gestures open our eyes to the fact that these little deeds that we do really do count.

Brunei, we’re in this together.

May we always be under the protection and blessings of Allah SWT.” .
- Ministry of Education officer currently assigned at monitoring centres, looking after returnees in quarantine
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We at BiG believe in seeing the bright side of things so we’re starting a positive movement where we’re going to highlight things that we and others like us are grateful for in these difficult times 🌻 If you’d like to be a part of this movement, shoot us a DM OR post your photo with what you're grateful for with the hashtag #BiGHeartsBrunei or #BiGHeartsBorneo! ❤️

“I’ve always felt like I could never thank eno

“I’ve always felt like I could never thank enough all the doctors and nurses who have helped (my daughter) Fatimah in her journey. No gift or no card can truly capture a mother’s gratitude for those who have kept her child alive and well.

These same feelings come to the surface in our nation’s fight against COVID-19. Having a Sultan who loves his people so much that he builds a virology lab and a new isolation centre in response to the rising numbers of infected patients, this tells me that our Sultan is with us and ready to protect his people at all cost.

In this time of uncertainty and fear, I am grateful for the reassuring love of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and the love shown by the community to give back to a country that has given us so much. I am also grateful for a Minister of Health who fights hard for our welfare and safety, who displays strength in his firmness in conveying his message to the nation yet compassionate, truly human and honest in his pain. I am even grateful to these trying times for the lessons we have had to learn and this opportunity to reflect on the things we have taken for granted.” - Zubaidah Hussain, owner of Fera Health and Nursing Care (@ferahealthandnursingcare)
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We at BiG believe in seeing the bright side of things so we’re starting a positive movement where we’re going to highlight things that we and others like us are grateful for in these difficult times 🌻 If you’d like to be a part of this movement, shoot us a DM OR post your photo with what you're grateful for with the hashtag #BiGHeartsBrunei or #BiGHeartsBorneo! ❤️

"We were watching a cultural concert when our pare

"We were watching a cultural concert when our parents called, ringing us to come back home to Brunei immediately. Cases were rising, support was lacking and the future looked bleak. Being a medical student, I had a fear of not only contracting the virus but also passing it onto the immunocompromised clients and our loved ones.

It was a huge relief when the University and our government, and the kindness of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, supported and aided our return home for the sake of our health and well-being. This experience has opened my eyes and made me understand the sacrifice our heroes – our frontliners – have to go through, and I’m so proud to witness the extent of the efforts they have made to take care of us, the citizens and residents of Brunei. It’s been a strange time, but together, we will get through it."
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-- Shannen Lee, 22, overseas student undergoing isolation in a local hotel
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We at BiG believe in seeing the bright side of things so we’re starting a positive movement where we’re going to highlight things that we and others like us are grateful for in these difficult times 🌻 If you’d like to be a part of this movement, shoot us a DM OR post your photo with what you're grateful for with the hashtag #BiGHeartsBrunei or #BiGHeartsBorneo! ❤️

Stay home to stay safe! #dirumahaja ❤️ Our tal

Stay home to stay safe! #dirumahaja ❤️ Our talented designer @rinovri saying it best with a drawing that speaks to us all in our current situation! #stayhome #washyourhands 🙏

Salam Israk Mikraj to all our Muslim friends and r

Salam Israk Mikraj to all our Muslim friends and readers ❤️

"Clear skies ahead" 🤞 Shout-out to @berpixels a

"Clear skies ahead" 🤞 Shout-out to @berpixels and @aldrinayun for their stunning views of the new Temburong bridge which currently holds the title of being Southeast Asia's longest oversea bridge at 26.3 km long!
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**Open daily from 6am-10pm, motorists should adhere to a 80km/h speed limit.

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciatio

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all medical frontliners currently working around the clock to contain the spread of COVID-19. To the doctors, nurses and health workers putting themselves at risk to ensure the safety of the nation, we thank you for your sacrifice, tenacity and dedication 💪 As a tightknit community, we can also contribute to their selfless efforts by practising our own social responsibility and taking all precautionary measures necessary. Help them to help us! ❤️

Thanks @sfwnsdk for these gorgeous shots portrayin

Thanks @sfwnsdk for these gorgeous shots portraying beautiful Brunei from up above. It took us a while to figure out where these were taken! Can you guess where these places are?

Just one of the ways we can be aware and help each

Just one of the ways we can be aware and help each other stay safe in this trying time ❤️ Keep calm and wash your hands frequently #30secondswithsoap
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(📷: Daily Mail)

Saying goodbye to the weekend like #thisisntgoodby

Saying goodbye to the weekend like #thisisntgoodbye #itsaseeyoulater ✌️ Shout-out to @siti.najemah.ahmad for a great shot taken at Tegudon Tourism Village! 😍 Also, a BiG thanks to everyone who participated in our National Day Giveaway ❤️ The giveaway is now closed and winners will be selected soon!

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