JTB holds ‘Karnival Telekom'
By Lyna Mohammad

The guest of honour launching the carnival

The Chairman of the Municipal Board, Awg Hj Saji Hj Mudin, yesterday officiated the "Karnival Telekom 2003", held at the Taman Sultan Hj Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital. The event, organised by the Telecoms Department (JTB), aims to further promote JTB's products and services to the public.

Promotions offered in conjunction with the carnival include the "Edu@c", a new package introduced by BruNet which comprises free registration worth $20, free 3 months rental (students plan only - worth $8), free web hosting (5MB), one e-mail account (4MB), a computer loan scheme that is valid till 31st December 2003 and a free gift.

With the package, any subscriber is entitled to purchase a computer through the computer loan scheme where participating banks includes, Islamic Development Bank of Brunei (IDBB), Islamic Bank Brunei (IBB) and Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (TAIB), a JTB press release stated.

Any subscriber who wishes to subscribe may do so at the JTB sales counters in Old Airport Berakas, Tutong TBC, Belait TBC and Temburong TBC. They can also subscribe through participating computer vendors or through the online form available at http://www.telecom.gov.bn.

Meanwhile, JTB has also named the participating computer vendors. IBB computer loans are available the following vendors; SK Computer Trading, Ambon Buana Enterprise, Itis Wescot Technology Sdn Bhd, Unitek Company, Bit Computer SDn Bhd, Advance Komputer Supplier & Services, AV Electronics Sdn Bhd, Elite Computer Systems Sdn Bhd and NetCom Computer House.

Computer Loan Purchases from IDBB are available at NetCom Computer House, Bit Computer Sdn Bhd, Advance Komputer Supplier & Services, AV Electronics Sdn Bhd and Elite Computer Systems Sdn Bhd, while TAIB computer loans are available at NetCom Computer House.

Subscribers who purchase computers at any computer vendor will be provided with Installation, After Sales and EduP@c application services. For more information contact the BruNet Call centre at 121 or e-mail 121@brunet.bn.

Another promotion is the U-Fon promotion, where for every $20 UFON Cards purchased, buyers will get a free $2 UFON Card. Any purchase of NetKad Plus Hallo, Economy Hallo Kad and Payless prepaid card worth $10 and above, entitles buyers to a free gift. For those who purchase any of JTB's prepaid cards worth $20 and above, they are entitled for a lucky draw.

Other than the various promotional activities, fun-filled activities for the young and old were also arranged during the carnival. Activities included a children's colouring contest, telecom quiz, fun fair games, local cats contest and a karaoke singing contest.

Various bazaar stalls and children bouncers were also set up at the carnival. Visitors also had the opportunity to meet local Hip Hop groups MNC, BLZ, SQUADDD, SNEAQUE, PNB and other local artists in person.

The "Karnival Telekom 2003" will also be held throughout the four districts in the country. It will be held in Tutong on 21st September 2003 at the Tutong Civic Centre, in Belait District on 5th October at the Silver Jubillee Park and in Temburong on the 19th October 2003 at Bangar Town.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin