Malaysian Star Serina Promotes Brunei Hotspots
By Aemy Azlena

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneians may have seen a familiar face touring local hotspots over the last few days. She sported a charming smile and was trailed by a camera crew. In fact, people may have asked themselves: "Is that her?"

The answer is yes. It is Serina Redzuawan, a Malaysian artiste who has made many appearances on television and in movies.

Arriving in Brunei on March 17, 2008 she is in the Sultanate to shoot a new programme "Pictures of Borneo" with the focus on Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak.

Serina went to many places of interest, including Kampong Ayer, the Bandar Seri Begawan area, the Empire Hotel and Country Club, the Royal Regalia, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame Asr' Mosque.

During her trip, she was approached by many fans asking for a quick word or a photo with her. She always kindly consented.

Borneo Bulletin was invited to accompany the Malaysian starlet on a number of her visits in Brunei.

We first met up with Serina and her film crew from NurMedia Production on March 18, 2008 at Fratinis Restaurant in Bandar Seri Begawan where they were hard at work, filming a scene on the verandah with a scenic view of Kampong Ayer as a backdrop.

They later went on a tour of Kampong Ayer on boats supplied with the help of Brunei Tourism. They passed a maze of houses that make up the water village.

And yesterday, the crew invited the Bulletin to join them for an all-access tour of the Empire Hotel and Country Club. Since her arrival in Brunei, the Empire has played host and prepared accommodation for the Malaysian artiste and her production crew.

"Working with Serina is fun and she's a very wonderful person and friendly," said Ak Danny, Asst Public Relations Manager of the Empire Hotel and Country Club, who acted as guide on the tour on and off the camera.

We also had a chance to talk to Serina about her sightseeing. She said that Brunei is an appropriate tourism destination for anyone from around the world, regardless of their race or country.

She described Brunei as unique and beautiful, adding that its beauty such as the wonderful beaches will make it possible to attract tourists.

Brunei is also a good place for Muslim visitors as, she pointed out, and there is halal food all around as well as many mosques and suraus.

Her top three places during her visit? Her favourite spots are Kampong Ayer due to the kind and warm people who made her feel welcome as well as its uniqueness; Fratinis and Aneka Rasa for the food they have; and in terms of stay, exclusivity and the views, she listed the Empire Hotel and Country Club.

Serina is leaving today for home and her show is planned to be aired on Astro. The tour was supported by the Brunei Tourism, Royal Brunei Airlines, the Empire Hotel and Country Club and others. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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