Vtec : Vtec: I noticed you kept telling people off, condemning them for being amateur in the racing world. You have my fullest sympathy. Rigoli was never here and I know more about racing than you. When I started to race, you were probably watching the initialD animes trying to learn the racing jargons. Please stop embarrassing yourself here on brudirect. If you want to race, we can arrange. On second thought, maybe you are just a waste of my time, dork. haha! InitialD  initiald@hotmail.com  31.10.2003

Eating Satay: To all satay lovers. I just came across this info from a friend. I dont know how true this is but just for your information.
SATAY LOVERS
If you all eat satay, don't ever forget to eat the cucumber, because eating satay together with carbon after barbequing can cause cancer.
But we have a cure for that... Cucumber should be eaten after we eat the satay because satay has carsinogen (a cancer causing element) but cucumber is anti-carsinogenic.
So don't forget to eat the cucumber the next time you have satays.Big Bad Wolf 31.10.2003

 LUCKY DOGS : I got a neighbour who keeps several dogs. I imagine the household expenses are high. I admire this fat guy with spectacles.I believe at least he spends few hundred dollars for feeding all these lucky dogs per month.They are the most lucky dogs in BEE SENG GARDEN.I can spend for my whole family on food expenses per month you know. Our dogs eat left over food to look after our house. This fellow keep dogs only for leasure. He uses good quality dog food. He is a man with a big heart.He also owns 2 continental cars.Is he a pimps? JOHNNY GELANG   JG@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

To Critizecritize : Hey bro... when i read back the things i wrote... i realized the english dat i used was a bit jumbling around... but i did check my english before i post it. Mm... like i wrote haf= have rite... but the one that was displayed was written 'half' . and some of my sentences are missing...mm...*wondering*..oh well...Hmm... -ZinK-  Xitto  31.10.2003 

gud luc : to all x mj student, i feel sorry abt u guyz!! we miz u guyz... it unfair to kick u guyz from de college, de day b4 final xam... i now u guyz had prepare 4 ur final xam. gud luck 2 u guyz hope u guyz can find a job. " failure is a way 2 success"... xmj student  31.10.2003

To Critizecritize: Hey browy... I do take things positively ..don't worry.:)... I realized I talk rubbish though...ok.look. let’s talk from the start... I’m still learning English. And I’m still struggling with my English either speaking or writing. English essays need a good structure right. But I just can’t structured my essay. Ooh yes esp the content.. it isn't easy for me to structure mine though ..so everything I posted were all rubbish..and I realized that.. But hey. what chickychicky had said was really direct and the way he pointed out his points. It hurts me man but I don't mind because I know who I am. A loser in English.
Why I write stuff in HYS? You  know why. I’m not even interested in HYS anyways.. But then because in school  we got this ' open minded' subject..so I think HYS is an okay place for me to read or learn what people have in mind so that probably I can think broadly too?  Actually, I was just planning to read the people's comment or argument and just keep what I think by myself. But then.. I feel like I wanna write something too. So I wrote rubbish because I wanna see what will happen next... But don't worry. I won’t post  any comments. No more. I will just read it.
I always ask my friend to check my essay but not my HYS.:)
Im not mad or what so ever about chicky chicky's comment about me. I do take his comments positively. But hey.. the way he acted or the style of his comments are juz the same as like the people who stuck up their nose so high. And bro. I do stuff, like talk in sms and netchatting..but  when I get bored .. I will do stuff that I never do coz ...ah .nevermind. Hey bulan puasa got nothing to do with the sensitivity of a person(I think..eheh)..its juz .people are overwhelm with their emotion when they believe what they think is true. Oh ya.I admit im sensitive coz im a girl but hey.. patient is what I keep in me. Btw..Thankz dude..i mean bro? Chicky chicky shud use ur style of commenting. v(^_^)v
 Happy Ramadan -ZinK-
*HomeSick*
p/s: Tell me if u dun understand again... then i tried to bang my head on english. (^_^)Xitto 31.10.2003

Agree!!: I can't agree more with the mad attitude shown by the E-Speed users (including myself). The speed is not much different compared to BruNet. Not to forget, with this so-called 'no speed', how is it possible to charge its users at least $98 a month? It is really expensive for only a speed of minimum 128kbp. Comparing it  abroad, this price ($98) should at least worth a speed which is higher than 128kbps. It's time to upgrade E-Speed. The way this service now is really far behind compared with international standard. Lastly, do I need to compare the prices of E-Speed to internet service from other country again? Better save my energy as it’s totally disappointing. Jas   jasonz029@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

Goodbye Tun Dr Mahadir, Welcome Pak Lah: Tun Dr Mahathir: You had changed Malaysia a lot. Have a nice retirement. Take a rest & continue looking after Malaysia. I love you. Miss_X  miss_x@brudirect.com  31.10.2003

Coffeezone mamas an: Is the manager of the new coffeezone outlet at Seri Kiulap complex a 'MAMASAN'? Why do the staff call her 'MAMACHU'? May be she can arrange some dates for us. Next time we pay a visit Marcos Arroyo   Arroyosweet putty@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

UNISLAMIC: Since this is Ramadan month, perhaps the authorities can visit Hau Hua restaurant and caution the waitresses. Their skirts are too short and UNISLAMIC lah! Willy Lan   W.L@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

Greedy Labuan importers: Julie's biscuits, Smiling Fish canned food and INDO MIE instant noodles are nice products. Why won’t you go and rampas as well? You are greedy lah. Mahu rampas semua kah? God will burn you in hell if you’re too greedy. you should know this very well if you believe certain religion! Mr.Lim Lam pa   Lampalam@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

INCAPABLE CIVIL SERVANTS: Several times I observed that people who are incapable of doing their jobs are transferred to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Sometimes the jobs are totally different. The ministry of Religious Affairs is not the dumping ground for incapable civil servants. Masli pick  Thickblackpick@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

Big Bad Wolf VS The Pig : Dear Big Bad Wolf,
Ironically you yourself are a scavenging species...so I can understand the mouthful of words coming from you concerning pork...Ever heard of the saying another mans meat is another mans poison? Pork is haram for all Muslims but certainly not 'tainted' as you the 'Big Bad Wolf' has put it out to be. In the world's food consumption, pork is one of the LEADING MEAT FOOD SOURCE (chew on that!! Pardon the pun...) feeding millions of humans and this includes children...I don't hear any non Muslim nation dying of severe internal parasitic infestation from pork itself...Sodas or known intelligently as carbonated drinks do not contain miraculous chemicals that can drive 'worms' out of meat instantaneously!!! Its purely carbonated water!!! With Sugar!!! If it would work on pork...why are we not using this test in the lab for other meat as well??? Sheer genius? Or plain ignorance? Be your own judge... Taniae solium is a tapeworm yes...Monieza expansa is another common tapeworm..Found where? In ruminants..meaning ALL COWS, BUFFALOES, GOATS AND SHEEP...it is zoonotic as well...Why not mention those? Obviously Big Bad Wolf does not know the exact origin of the pork meat in question. They come from FARMS...Cemented FARMS...They are reared intensively for economic reasons so kept indoors on CEMENTED FLOORED FARMS...Thus...NO MORE PROBLEMS OF INTERNAL PARASITES...For your information, pork meat consumed of this farm origins managed to eradicate parasitic problems form pig farming...If you mean the wild kind as in wild boar (VERY HARD TO FIND THESE DAYS!!) it has the same intestinal parasitic infestation of that the local kampong chicken...So what's the deal? Don't judge and spit on what you think is bad...Ignorance is even worst...You touched on bacteria and 'Latent diseases' in pork meat...Salmonellosis is a leading a public health issue to date...Found in ALL MEAT...regardless what it is...Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (BSE) is a latent disease as well...Remember the hype about it? Where was it found in? Yup...Cattle and Buffalo meat...Guess who eats that? OOpss I think you do big bad wolf...So before pork becomes another issue (AGAIN!!)...be aware of what you say and quote...as well as the next beef burger you eat!!!...Oh yeah...I'm a veterinarian...Certified as well...So I kid you not... Sheep in the Big City   ultima_76@hotmail.com  31.10.2003

1$ For SMARTER: To all HYS readers please donate to SMARTER Brunei so they can continue their struggle to bring their children up to be a contributing member of society. You all can go to any bank that have their donation boxes and just donate 1$. If 100,000 people donate 1$ each they will have $100,000 to finance their two centers. So please bersedekahlah they only ask for $1 saja to atu pun If you mampu Ramadan ani basar pahala abiskita.
So please sacrifice. Just for $1 for SMARTER. Thank You to all. May ALLAH memberkati abiskita yang willing to part with your hard earn $1. Smarter Supporter 31.10.2003

Wanna Vounteer For SMARTER Centre:  I am a licenced physiotherapist and interested to volunteer for SMARTER’s children with autism. Anyone who knows who to contact and where the office is located in Bandar.  If SMARTER is interested,  please email me at sphinx0529@hotmail.com or at jezmae0608@yahoo.com. Mai  31-10-2003

Net income: I have a friend in which after deducting a personal loan and other loans his net salary is just $200. Who is to be blamed for what happened to him? mata-mata gelap  31.10.2003

Regarding the name of St Angela's School: tj, It is highly insulting to highlight only one school with the name saint since there are many other schools which have the name "saint" in it. This school has been in Brunei for more than 40 yrs and the system is changing to suit the Brunei MIB standards. Doesn't mean it carries the name "saint", the school should be torn down. This school has many memories in it and it's not fair to bring religions into it. This school has been involved in many religious activities and won some nasyid competitions. The problem for you is that it bears the name "saint" in it. Please.. don’t judge it that way. It's like you're saying that we should take action on churches and temples we have here in Brunei due to the different teachings. I know you are concerned about Islam and proud to see that you're trying to do something to let it dominate in this country. But what you posted here could be insulting for people of different religions other than yours. Questions anD puzzles  31.10.2003

For Rynn Klman: Yes, I do admit there are some women in Brunei who are big. It's fair to say most of us are slim and healthy. It's sad to see you criticized us Bruneians when you only have met a few. I bet you've never been to Brunei and if you haven't it's not fair to make that comment. As a Bruneian, I am proud to say that I constantly mention my country to my friends here in Toronto. I live and work here in Toronto for almost two years. Every time I mention Brunei people are eager to know more about my country. In fact, when I accompanied my boyfriend at an opening premiere for X2 earlier this year, he mentioned how beautiful Brunei girls and those quote came out in the newspaper. I suggest you find your facts straight before making stupid remarks. Well that's all..Selamat berpuasa dan assalammualaikum!! Rena   little_missnaughty48@hotmail.com  31.10.2003

Jibberish English: Dear Zink Xitto. I do agree with Chickychicky. I don’t like his style of comment. He is too blunt,  crude and straight to the point but his point is valid. You do talk kind of "rubbish", what you have written, commented and posted. The topics are interesting. I also like to read but it takes me sometimes to understand what you are trying to say. Points that you wish to highlight. You see your topic on Critizing LIz, please ask your friend to read the content. I don’t think he will understand right away. Maybe after few times, he will understand. (If he is an honest friend he will tell the truth). Topic on Mihir kali Ah is still not clear. Topic on To Prof a bit better. This is an interesting topic where you support teachers. You see if people support each other on this HYS about a topic  maybe, just maybe, some people might notice the benefit and take action. So you have to write so that people understand your message.
After having said that my dear friend, once you post anything on the HYS, you will either get good comment or bad comment or support. If you don’t want people to criticize you then don’t write on HYS, talk on SMS, or go netchatting. Hey friend, take the comment from Chickychicky positively. You might learn a little. Cherrio! Bulan Puasa make us very sensitive?  KAN???. Critizecritize  31.10.2003

Brunei schools a luxary: To Local Teacher. I share your view completely. During my time in school we had our share with local and foreign teachers. To us, they are good and dedicated, especially the local ones. They always said" Any negeri ketani ni" must learn hard and do our best. So that whoever wants to be an Educator, you can be after you are all trained. But now study first. Want to be a doctor, pun kena belajar. We were naughty and rebellious but not a word of complain. Some of those foreign teachers even called us "angles" compared to the country they came from. We do have black sheep among us but our schools in Brunei are still far better than in some places. Big Bad Wolf  31.10.2003

Dinapokpok from Big Bad Wolf: He! he...hee...!!!
You cheeky little devil! You cannot pull this on me lah! You must be a girlish little man! You cheeky goon! Anyway I am all for games! Catch me if you can. When you get me you get "Three Little Pigs!"  deal.  Main main ajeea! Jangan marah...ya! Big Bad Wolf  31.10.2003

To INitial D... so he thought: I repeat, RIGOLI WAS HERE about few months ago. Bunch of people dynoed their cars and brag their numbers something like 7-8 hundreds HP they said!! But it was in fact in psi, i know the differences in psi and HP. Hey, who told you Rigoli was never here. The two wrxs who raced in Miri were tuned by him!  I brought Anthony Rodriguez (mazdatech) to Brunei to tune. Did you know that. I guess you are new in these racing scenes. ANTHony came here again to do tuning but I didn’t bring him here. But my BACKSTABBING FRIENDS (they know who they are and I know they read the board) brought him here without my knowledge. Anthony is just as well known as Rigoli. In fact, they are my friends. What else you want to know sine you are new in the scenes. Wait. YOU ARE NOT THE RICEBOY, ARE YOU??!!!HAHAH...dork!! vtecdohcter@vteczone  31.10.2003

Reply  to Awg Budiman: I don't think they gonna listen to you man! Face it, that’s how life goes. Anyway who doesn't know the big fat wolf ? Dexter 31.10.2003

I got money from direct sales heheh: I just earn more than 250 dollars from direct sales. You can do if you have seen the compensation plan and the effectiveness of the product.
Once you know the benefits then next, you need to learn how to approach and be honest not to lie (create good reputation). And know what to say to which category of clients. Then you will be successful just like me. Most important is to join those direct sales which have the best benefits and new in Brunei. Then it will sure give you success. I am from KB. If it interests you, we can meet up. I will explain to you face to face.. not long only 30 mins. I don’t know why other sponsors need to yack for 2 or more hours plus, boring lah. For Bandar people, just email to me your name and mobile. Then I will explain to you in the Bandar office. Hope to hear from you all soon. Take care Jack  jack2rock@hotmail.com  31.10.2003

4age: I don’t do the tuning. I’m still learning and playing around with the engine management. To tune, you need the software for it,  getting the cam setting hmmmm.. If you have set the cams and the cranks to tdc as in zero -zero then you should be able to just turn the whole without getting stuck. Open the valve, cover up and see if the cams and everything as is fine. But how many markings on the crank pulley are there? Maybe you have lined it up to btdc instead of tdc. If you have more than 1 marking, I’m not familiar with other engines except for honda b series. Self taught though, you sounded more experience than me. Why do you want the tuning job done on the SL? Unless you’ve done some mods (fuel wise) on to it...just mail me next time at vteczone@brudirect.com.ciao vtecdohcter@vteczone  31.10.2003

Who controls Brunei?: To Alimulama (26.10.2003): I totally agree with what you’ve said!! In fact, I’'m gonna quote it again " Nampaknya Ministry of Religious Affairs playing dirty game on their Imam. Perhaps His Majesty Sultan should be careful with these religious people. Different agenda tu abisidia atu.  They are always right and everyone else is always wrong. Be careful Your Majesty, these people will bring down the country to the ground. They control every aspect of the government from Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, food and service industries. Pehin xxxx is the most powerful man in Brunei. Be very careful. Selamat berpuasa semua." Alimulama fan. Liam   bulrb@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

Broadband internet access: I am deeply saddened by the fact that at this time, Brunei has come to a position where we have to rely solely on some incapable workforce to get e-speed up to speed. Not to mention the premium we are paying as compared to other countries. We are not getting what we pay for. Is it the infrastructure or is it the management? Please advise. Furious 31.10.2003

Stop whining E-Speed users: Why oh why do E-speed users keep on whining that E-speed is damn slow or no good connection. I've been an E-Speed user since E-Speed was first introduced in Brunei back then. There have been some good and bad experiences with speed. Compare to this week, people are complaining about slow service of E-Speed. Come on, E-Speed was just jumping to a new server. Stop complaining just because E-Speed flunked this week. I had an experience with E-Speed where no connection at all for like almost the whole month because of E-Speed server link to US was busted. Did I get mad? Of course, but did I post complaint about that? No, because clearly on the local paper and press release, E-Speed said that their link to US was busted and that was enough for me to know rather than being "ARGHHH E-SPEED YOU ARE SO UNRELIABLE". So stop complaining already. It’s not that your going to be dead or what, plus JTB did mention users will be having some COMPLICATIONS upon connecting to the net. If you're comparing E-Speed with other broadband connection in other countries better not to because Brunei's market is so small and the other countries like Singapore, their market is big. Come on lah Brunei has not even reached the half million mark population and Singapore's beyond the number of a million. SO STOP WHINING ALREADY! IT’S NOT EVEN A MONTH AND E-SPEED USERS ALREADY START TO GET AN ITCH! If you want to have good connection get yourself a LEASED LINE! E-Speed User  31.10.2003

Brunei schools a luxury: I think you are  a retired teacher from a neighouring country working in Brunei. Where in Brunei secondary schools do local teachers have half a day only? Most teachers have to be in school from 7.15 am to 4.30 pm. The school days and school holidays  have a strange way of being computed. School days do not include Fridays and Sundays but school holidays include Fridays and Sundays making the holidays look very long!!! Local teachers are required to be in school during holidays if they do not apply for leave. Leave can only be granted during school holidays. No wonder most teachers aspire to be administrators. That’s where the power and promotions are located.
No doubt some teachers like to pamper their students which is good to some extent but do give them flexibility in their work and time management. Do not overload them with too much teaching, marking and expecting them to care for the students 25 hours a day which the MOE would like to do if possible. Teachers are not super human beings. Why do students perform very badly in public examination? MOE should revamp the school structures and system. Prof   prof@yahoo.com  31.10.2003

Something you should know about PORK : To all MUSLIMIN and MUSLIMAT. Below is just something to know about.
PORK AWARENESS
Try this and see whether the pork you bought has worms. There goes with your "Bak Kut Teh" for those who love it. Most men love to eat this so watch out before it's too late. If you pours Coke (yes, the soda) on a slab of pork, wait a little while,you will SEE WORMS crawl out of it. A message from the Health Corporation of Singapore about the Bad effects of pork consumption. Pig's bodies contain MANY TOXINS, WORMS and LATENT DISEASES.
Although some of these infestations are harboured in other animals, modern veterinarians say that pigs are far MORE PREDISPOSED to these illnesses than other animals. This could be because PIGS like to SCAVENGE and will eat ANY kind of food, INCLUDING dead insects, worms, rotting carcasses,excreta including their own, garbage, and other pigs. INFLUENZA (flu) is one of the MOST famous illnesses which pigs share with humans. This illness is haboured in the LUNGS of pigs during the summer months and tends to affect pigs and human in the cooler months.Sausage contains bits of pigs' lungs, so those who EAT pork sausage tend to SUFFER MORE during EPIDEMICS of INFLUENZA. Pig meat contains EXCESSIVE quantities of HISTAMINE and IMIDAZOLE compounds, which can lead to ITCHING and INFLAMMATION; GROWTH HORMONE which PROMOTES INFLAMMATION and growth; sulphur containing mesenchymal mucus which leads to SWELLING and deposits of MUCUS in tendons and cartilage, resulting in ATHRITIS, RHEUMATISM, etc. Sulphur helps cause FIRM human tendons and ligaments to be replaced by the pig's soft mesenchymal tissues, and degeneration of human cartilage.Eating pork can also lead to GALLSTONES and OBESITY, probably due to its
HIGH CHOLESTEROL and SATURATED FAT content. The pig is the MAIN CARRIER of the TAENIE SOLIUM WORM, which is found in its flesh. These tapeworms are found in human intestines with greater frequency in nations where pigs are eaten. This type of tapeworm can pass through the intestines and affect
many other organs, and is incurable once it reaches beyond a certain stage. One in six people in the U S and Canada has RICHINOSIS from eating trichina worms, which are found in pork. Many people have NO SYMPTOMS to warm them of this, and when they do, they resemble symptoms of many other illnesses. These worms are NOT noticed during meat inspections. Big Bad Wolf 30.10.2003

retired teachers UBD should reconsider employing retired teachers from Malaysia. They are so old by the time they have come to Brunei. They have given the best part of their life to another country. They walk slow, think slow. How do the students benefit? They are receiving their pensions from Malaysia and their full salary from Brunei. We are really stupid in our recruitment. It’s very unfair that teachers can retire in Brunei and come here and sambong their kerja from 55 until 75 and yet the local teachers have to retire at 55. The present Vice Chancellor and the past two support Malaysians so much because they graduated with their first degrees from Malaysian universities. Undergraduate   undergraduate@yahoo.com  30.10.2003

Brunei schools a luxury : Prof if you think you are just a babysitter, you should leave. Brunei schools are a luxury compared to the discipline problems in schools in America and Australia. In America, there are metal detectors in the schools to weed out the guns and knives! Here, it’s half day schooling, two days off a week, very generous public holidays and very generous school holidays. Calculations have been made that in total the teachers work 8 months of the year and receive a 13-month pay. Which other profession has it like that?? Which other profession has it so good?  local teacher gratefulteacher@yahoo.com 30.10.2003

One family controls school The authorities must do something immediately about the board membership of St. Michael's School. One family effectively controls the school. Why? Why can't we have a Malay Muslim, a true bumi instead as principal. The husband is on the board. He should be in Singapore where he was teaching before. He is a traitor to Brunei. He taught in Singapore and was perfectly happy there. He forgot all about Brunei and his contribution to Brunei until he was bribed with the Principalship to come back. Why should we take these types of ungrateful sods as principal or Deputy Principal or even as a simple school teacher. Why? His contribution all these years to the school and as a teacher is nothing great. His brother is the treasurer. The brother will come frequently to Bandar to report all the school matters to the head of the church - Msgr. Sim, as if the church still got a role in the school. He has no accounts or financial background yet he is the treasurer of the school board. To make matters worse, he works in the law firm of a prominent catholic lawyer who always likes to interfere in school matters even if he is not on any school board. What is going on? It’s too cosy and incestuous. The government should quickly break this family's strange hold and control of the school and school board. Why should one family have so much control of one school? First, remove the two brothers from the board especially in the treasurer position and put someone who is qualified. This school finances have in the past been in very poor shape. Money has been missing. The priests and former principals and cxxxxxxx local catholic lawyer, who was on the school board then, kaput the money and transferred the money out. Now using this ignorant family who didn't know anything and were in Singapore when all this happened to cover up for them the past financial mismanagement. This family is being manipulated to cover up past financial crimes. Some people and some families will do anything for the churchmen and cover up the church's past misdeeds if they are paid enough. They call themselves Catholics but are actually crooks. If they are really honest Catholics, the church should come clean to transparently tell how much money was missing or siphoned out over the years. former student  transparency@yahoo.com 30.10.2003

Vteczone@Brudirect .com : Thanks for explaining what dyno tuning is. At least, now I know. By the way, do you tune Mercedes SL320? I have some troubleshoot with refitting the timing chain.  I even have check and aligned the camshaft sprocket  and crankshaft sprocket TDC mark once. Release tensioner tension and hand check by turning the crank pulley about 1/4 turn. It seems stuck and I stop the advance. I can imagine what happens if I start the car. I think all the in let/out let valve will be messy or may be a  broken cam shaft,  I refer to the manual. It says I have to turn camshaft sprocket lock hub to lock position at certain degree then the refitting timing will automatically lock to its original marking and secure. It says tensioner acts only as apply tension to the chain. Wow, I really got headache. If, perhaps, you can help me out the lock hub degree, how is the procedure to process? Thank you very much. Hope you  understand my  English and what  I am trying to say. 4AGE  30.10.2003

Yo chickychicky: Hello? Did I say anything that annoyed you so much?????? Did I say something REALLY bad about Bruneian English? Or how they pronounce it? Did I?? huh?? What’s with you man. Am I blocking the rights for the Bruneians to speak or write in English? No.. right?...Man..calm down... Don’t be so head over heal on in this problem. Look at you. Your emotion leads you to write your opinion emotionally too. This will be informal fallacies! haha! No offence...that’s what my teacher told me...BliNK. And look!!  I admit my English is not that good. I know I’m a second language student too. I’m still struggling with my English work. But I never insult other Bruneians about their English. 
“Mixing them with slang and other inappropriate words make us feel Bruneians are lousy with our English."
This is what you said last time right. Well... I don’t feel lousy. I don’t feel stupid with slangs. I’ts fun. Well,  I bet some people think it’s fun to talk English with slangs. You know how it feels like to be in English class for 6 hours in school and extra hours at home. I’m sick of it. Can’t I just talk with slangs if I want to? Is it wrong? And I LOVE mixing Malay and English when I talk.
"Talk sense so that our struggling youngsters or whoever wants to learn English can learn by reading from HYS also"
I don’t talk sense huh? well.. so? If  I just wanna put something  in HYS. That’s my problem, not yours right?  By the way, let the youngsters learn English from you then. Too bad that I’m really suck in English. Oh well...need to learn basic English! Probably I'll better learn it from my small sister. And some youngsters got better ways to learn English. Hey...I’m one of the youngsters too. Too bad..why ..I’m stuck with HYS because I like to see people write stuff with their emotions.
"Even my grandpa, who is 80 years old and supposed to be Malay Educated, can speak better English than you, and his great grand children learn the primary class English from him when doing their English homework"
Oh..kimslm your grandpa needs to learn English from him too then. No joke no joke. Too bad, my grandpa is not here anymore. Maybe he will be happy seeing me learning English from your grandpa so that I would half better English. Yey!
"Brunei people criticize Philippine English pronunciation, for example "Fact" as Fxxk" but their English is at least definitely USA English and everybody knows that"
What has this got to do with my problem? If Brunei people criticize them, let them be then. It’s their problem. It is hard to stop people who like to criticize. And by the way, I looked at myself in front of the mirror already and practised my English. I notice that my English will not be as good as real English speaker. I will not criticize anyone who got bad English. Keep that in mind. I know myself. You don’t know me.. So try not to be so direct if you try to criticize me...will you?
One more thing. " I don't know where you learnt that type of English! I can't even understand what you are talking"
If you don’t understand, then don’t try to understand it. You’re wasting your time saja bah. Let it be. Let it be. -ZinK-
Happy Ramadan p/s: everything in quotes...is what you had written. Xitto  30.10.2003

New principal: How come this St. A  school changes its head. I am surprised when I heard it from my daughter. He does not know what he says he is ...
Are they planning to spoil my future by simply changing. Many times my daughter complained about him. He himself does not know how to teach to students. All tuition. Hayati  30.10.2003

School named after a saint - to tj: Shut up tj if you don’t know what you are talking about. Please just shut up. If you think you are smart, why are you not a minister of education. You think our Government is stupid. If they are, there won’t be any food on your table, clothes to cover your bloody balls, and roof on top of your head. It is people like you who are so intolerant of other religions who will make Brunei backward like Afghanistan. We don’t require Talebans in Brunei. Comparing other countries, Bruneians are much better than them. Some citizens of other countries go to the very extend to stay in Brunei, because of the policy our government toward other religion. So please keep your opinion to yourself. Big Bad Wolf 30.10.2003

RE: I dah donate $1 for Smarter: Hi, I also already donate a dollar. What about you guyss ..but ... just donate too  30.10.2003

Dyno: Sympathy to your brother. Racers are everywhere. We should not try to think of ways to ban street racing. We should learn to accept the street racers. They are just like you and me. We are all the same. Just different interests. Some may love golf, and golf balls may overshoot the fence and hit someone's windscreen and cause potential accidents. Dyno tuning in HP and PSI? PSI is the pressure (pounds per square inch) and how is horsepower rated in PSI, Vtec? Interesting. Please enlighten me. Rigoli was never here, by the way. Initial D   initiald@hotmail.com  30.10.2003

Reply St Angela's School: What you said is true. For us, o.k. But difficult for other parents who do not understand English. All other schools prefer to use Malay for their graduation. Why not this St Angela's?? Maybe this school is under the ministry of catholic federation not under MOE. 2003 2003 30.10.2003

to big bad wolf : very much a female!... and single... and...well, come to our shop and see me for you to know me better. am i intriguing you? i may be itchy b..chy at times but you'll like it to have me at your side, under or on top of you. i mean, i am a lady of senses... I can talk anything under the sun and i am also willing to listen. boy, you'll miss half of your life to miss this I can say 'charming lady' dying to meet yah! Remember the dinapokpok @ angel fashion. k! see yah! dinapokpok@angelfashion  30.10.2003

tropical rainforest: Hi, how are you?? I’m fine. My name is Laura Bedson. Why is rainforest  suited in those areas?? I suggest for more pictures and why the tropical rainforest is suited in those areas Olivia Stanfield www.oliviababe.com 30.10.2003

U Score Cute guy : Br6468 you, cute guy. Go see her . Fulfill her need, smooth her itch.
You can do it, cute gay ohh sorry not gay, guy. Tiny Bad Wolf 30.10.2003

News Story: "New Technology in Lightweight Foam Concrete" This was the most interesting article. How can I find out more information on this "foaming agent" for my own use? Charles Hockensmith cphock1@hotmail.com 30.10.2003

In need to contact travel agent: Hello? My name is Martin and I work for Premier Vacations Africa. I want  to know whether we can invite your travel agent to Kenya for a safari and explore the new market. Martin Kimathi Weru kampmasters@europe .com 30.10.2003

Need to contact Oto Dealer in Brunei: Hello! Do you know how I can get in contact with Oto as outlined in your article http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Dec02/091202/bb15.htm kevin.webster@txu.com.au 30.10.2003

Sarawak Air Carnival : Read about one of your writing regarding 2nd Sarawak Air Carnival. Need your favour for able me to reach (in contact) the Brunie Air Scouts Leader. Is there any email address that I might use if I send them. Thank You Capt. Adam Abdullah captainadam@pannorthern.com 30.10.2003

George W. Bush and the Jews  : President Bush calls in the head of the CIA and asks, "How come the Jews know everything before we do?
The CIA chief says, "It's simple. The Jews have an expression, Nu, Vus Tutzuch (English translation: What's Happening). They just ask each other and that's how they find out everything."
Impressed, George W. Bush says he personally wants to go undercover to see how this system works.
So the president gets disguised (the hat, beard, long sideburns etc.) as an Orthodox Jew, and is secretly flown in an unmarked plane to New York where he is secretly picked up in an unmarked car and secretly dropped off in Crown Heights, one of Brooklyn's most Jewish neighborhoods.
As the president stands quietly on a busy street corner, a little old Jewish man comes shuffling along. Bush approaches him and whispers "Nu,Vus Tutzuch?"
The old guy whispers back, "Did you hear that putz Bush is in Brooklyn?"
http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/jokes/bljokebushjews.htm Lapar  30.10.2003

reply - Brunei in dire straits : This person hit the nail right on its head! I fully agree with you! That was a very thought-provoking and insightful article. Thanks for speaking on behalf of all the unprivileged PRs living in Brunei. You summed all our thoughts up PERFECTLY. Thanks once again. I hope someone from the ministry will stumble upon this website and read your article. Hopefully, the government will wake up one day and take a look around at other countries and realise how backward and retarded Brunei is. That is the sad truth.
The problem here is Brunei is governed by a bunch of ministers who are old and outdated, not to mention over paid. These people get paid like B$30-40K per month. Just imagine, some Bruneians (especially the PRs) have to work their entire lifetime to earn that kind of money. Anyway, let’s not get into that. The point here is these ministers get paid so much, but they contribute NOTHING whatsoever to Brunei's infrastructure and development. As long as they're in power, they get paid, even if they're not doing their jobs. This is bullshit. Name me a company or organisation in this world that pays its employees for doing nothing. NONE. Only the Brunei government does that.
It sickens and infuriates me to the bones to see how these people live out their day to day lifestyles i.e. driving expensive luxury cars, living in large mansions etc etc, all at the expense of ordinary Bruneians. It is just downright outrageous how the cash keeps flowing in to fuel their excessive lifestyle, yet they don't deserve even a single dime of it.
The reckoning day has come. It is time for these ministers to put up their hats and call it quits. We will not let the country be ran by a bunch of hypocrites. We will not let these kind of people jeopardize the country's development with their ignorance and incompetence.
For the sake of our beloved country, please retire them immediately.   PRO-APPALLED   livinginahole@hotmail.com 30.10.2003

Cute Guy - BR 6468-eyesonly4u : Forgive me for "butting in". Hi, cute guy. You are a very lucky guy. You must be really cute. No woman will dare to tell the other person how she feels toward him if there is no feeling inside.
Just to remind you, if ever you come to know her, that is if she is really genuine, please don’t take advantage of an innocent young girl. Treat her like a lady, don’t treat her like a play thing. She is somebody's daughter. Don’t hurt her. Hope you are available for her and will together catch a star. Good Luck! Don’t let her go! Big Bad Wolf 30.10.2003

Worst English - Zink Xitto : Zink Xitto. I don’t know where you learnt that type of English! I can't even understand what you are talking. I think it is called "Rubbish English" or "Jibberish". It does not even come nearer to BRUlish or event SINGlish. Brunei people criticize Philippine English pronunciation, for example "Fact" as Fuck" but their English is at least definitely USA English and everybody knows that. But you it is an insult to all locals who are trying to at least speak good English. To show to the world we speak "Queen" English. Talk sense so that our struggling youngsters or whoever wants to learn English can learn by reading from HYS also. Mixing them with slang and other inappropriate words make us feel Bruneians are lousy with our English. English is supposed to be our second language. Even my grandpa, who is 80 years and supposed to be Malay Educated, can speak better English than you and his great grand children learn the primary class English from him when doing their English homework. Chickychicky 30.10.2003

RBA Golf Club : Has everyone seen the safety net on RBA Golf Club? That's show P.. S... don’t know anything about engineering spec. I was told by the terminated employee P.. J... had told him about the mistake on the engineering spec. But P... S... didn’t listen to his subordinate’s advice who actually had the basic knowledge on the safety net design. What to do?? Who is the boss????? Anyway, I hope The Chairman will read the following statement:
1. Why is there no improvement on the golf club restaurant? It was really a pity. Such a profitable club! But the Gx doesn’t know how to run the restaurant properly. We can see that some golfers, especially after golf go to the nearest Indian coffee shop to have their meals. Why not in RBA Golf Club restaurant?
2. Why the current management is not popular than the previous management? Where is his PR among the golfers? Do the golfers know him? Does he have interaction with golfers? Does he know about golf rules and regulation? Why is there no marshal on the golf course now? I have difficulty playing when new golfers in front of me are damn slow. I have complained but no action. What sort of management is this? We still miss the previous management. They were very strict but they had done a very good job.
3. The latest RBA open, a lot of complaint, there... we can see the difference from the current management and the previous management. I still vote for the previous management, especially Pg. J... around. He had done a very good job but, unfortunately, the boss P.. S... doesn’t like him due to his experience and qualification which might overshadow him.
4. Why the GM did not grab the opportunity when the Pantai Mentiri Golf Club closed? If I were him, I will offer Pantai Mentiri members a very good discount rate on RBA Golf Club green fees.
5. The Golf Course Superintendent (Gary White) disappeared (resigned) from RBA Golf Course, WHY????????? P... S... should offer him earlier because RBA Golf Club has given a quota for the Superintendent.
I hope the Chairman will read this and be considerate for the local staff future. General Ramsfield 30.10.2003

School named after a Saint : Is St Angela’s school a Catholic school or a Muslim School? The name of the school is after a Saint. There must be something wrong in this county, taking over a school and pretending that we are tolerant of other religions. Obviously, we are not following the true teaching of Islam and making our own laws to suit ourselves. tj  30.10.2003

vee one/4AGE : Rigoli...you can contact C boy (wrx sti), email me then I tell you his contact no. Don’t want to post them here. He was the one who brought Rigoli in. If you try to get him yourself, you cant because Rigoli would just ask you to refer to C boy. What’s your car and model? I offer tuning as well. Contact me through my email if you are interested for 4age. Well, for me a dyno tuning is a machine where you hop your car on it and run  the car. You will get result in the computer on your Horsepower, torque, etc. You could actually find your max power by doing the tuning on the dyno. Emmm maybe someone has been on the dyno can explain better than me. But if you do go on dyno, make sure that its HP is not PSI as what the others are bragging about their numbers being so damn high. But it was in PSI as what Rigoli found out. So for those bragging that crazy horsepower, dyno them again and find your real HP. hehehe...ciao. vteczone@brudirect.com. vtecdohcter@vteczone  30.10.2003

Street Race - Comment to In Hell : Yes. I agree with you Malik. I, for one, if given the chance will make sure those guys end up in accident and die by trying to make sure they will be caught by surprise when they overtake me on the road. If I have my way, I will shot those illegal racers because of their irresponsibility. My brother, who was on his way to buy something, was hit by one of the bxxxxxd racer. Now his children lost a father, a family provider, and a protector. (I am angry and sad). To me, no forgiveness to them. They make my brother's children suffer for their stupidity. Why should I just let them go?? Eye for an eye. Tooth for a tooth. People would say that if I kill those S.O.B I will be like them. My only comment to whoever says that "I hope they will experience the way my brother's family feels".
I have no objection to those racers who are racing legally with the approval from the authority. To them I solute them for having a heart like iron and nerve like steel. Compete in the name of sports and dedication to "HARUMI' our beloved country. You see I am a very dedicated sportsman. Terminator. 30.10.2003

Want to know you-dinapokpok : Are you male or female? Sounds you look like both. Please be honest. I could be your friend for life if you are truly and sincerely want to be my friend. No Hanky Panky! If you do, I will "huff and puff" until all your clothes will be blown away and eat you alive. Big Bad Wolf 30.10.2003

reply to Jonathan. Clark : Try e-mailing your obit to the Borneo Bulletin. I think you have to pay but it shouldn't be too much. You could write to them first to get all the details. Jules. Jules   jules_2311@yahoo.com 30.10.2003

IIQQ : Well. I was trying to find out if the person you mentioned got the name Ixxxx?? I was trying to be discreet because it would not be very nice to mention name.
No problem about the CEo stuff. I know a person who is quite rude there. Male, Short-haired, 40s, funny voiced. So I wondered if its the same person. Information Counter 30.10.2003

Criticizing-Liz: hahaha. Maybe they like to argue coz this is the only way for them to cakap cakap without receiving any  'SLaPs' hehhe. Am I rite? But Kan. sometimes its fun to see how high is the Bruneians level of thinking... Kan? But I know the topics r sometimes...mm...may be ‘rude’...but...for them...lantak sajalah rite... but Kan. sometimes they sounds soooooooo biased and so racist... adui... I hate the word racist...hope Bruneians r not races... come on... be aware lah Bruneians. avoid being ' racist ' coz from only letters people will think u r races although u r not...and dun be biased lah when argue...if u r in history class ahh... be biased...u will get zero bah...-ZinK- Xitto 30.10.2003

To Speaker-Mihir kali ahh: Ahax...don’t say that directly man... no good wah...Well that’s what human always do. Hide their real them underneath their cloths... just like some of my cousins... pretend to be nice in front of their parents and uncles and aunties...they wear nice cloths and wear tudong and stuff...but actually they turn up... jeng jeng jeng.u know what I’m saying...human bah... hard to predict human bah...maybe like your friends ah... like the guru Maktab and the Al-azhar graduate... maybe its the dugaan for them from Allah... we will never know rite? Tests from Allah to human can be anything... Btw.be sabar vrada... its Ramadan now. Heee hee...:)...-ZinK- Xitto 30.10.2003

To BruDirect User: Thankkkkkkkkkkk youuuuuuuuuuu...sorry for the late 'thank you ' :)... I will try to surf the webbies that u gave...I’ll appreciate that... Happy Ramadan...:) PiEro_X 30.10.2003

Escape students: been trying to send messages in HYS but, HYS is either overworked, overloaded with people sending in comments, that my comments never get published...
NVm lets try one more time on the issue of students escape... Ya, why should teachers look after students who escape? You know what happen in UK? Students who are found wondering outside during school hours, and if caught the parents will have to pay fines... why not I say? first like a comment made earlier, teachers are overworked and stress as it is because of too many students to handle... the fact that government schools are free to citizens, then if they dun attend, they should  either be throw out of the system, but that would result in a lot of youth hanging around town making nuisance of themselves... hence parents, who produce them should be made liable for their children's actions... i.e. not attending class when they should... parents should have the responsibility to take care of their child and in most cases know how to control them... why should teachers or headmasters, principal or prefects chase after them (I remember last time, my principal fell down a big drain just to catch the students who smoke, run away from school, etc)...  young parents these days know how to produce only but never took the matters of the children’s interest in their heart... Pro teacher 30.10.2003

To Prof: u said teachers are babysitting the students? Well. As a student too... well. From my opinion... MAYBE the teachers care about us? Well. Its like u care about your friend... u wont dare to let your friend to go to the hell way...rite... on the other hand...teachers are grown ups. They think differently from us... so probably what we do is wrong for them? That’s why they need to baby-sit us? Just think about it man...most of teachers in Brunei are train or born Muslim... Islam teaches us how to care one another... rite? Maybe that’s one of the reasons? Am I on the right track? Or maybe teachers just wanna be friend with us? That’s why they baby-sit us? lain lah if they baby-sit us too much...-ZinK- Xitto 30.10.2003

Can anyone tell me? : I saw this cute guy a couple of days ago very good-looking looks Chinese driving a gold or brown Opel Vectra? I think his license plate was BR6486? If you read this or anyone knows him please ask him to email me here ;) P/S Are u single and available? Admirer  eyesonly4you@hotmail.com 30.10.2003

Rigoli: VFVF, you are right that here no one can do good tuning unless we trust some local here. That is why famous tuners like Rigoli were brought in to tune some cars here. SHH usually bring in JUN tuner from Japan. I am curious to know who hired Rigoli to tune the cars here. Could have asked for his autograph.
So when is the next drag race? Not the street one la. Vee One 30.10.2003

To whom it may concern :
When I first met you babe,
It was love at first sight,
And my love did grow for you,
Until it felt oh so right.

You would greet me with a smile,
One that I won't ever forget,
And our time spent together,
I will sincerely never forget.

There's something about your eyes,
That my eyes have ever seen,
You indeed were the man who,
Stepped right out of my dreams.

But I’m sorry our relationship,
Didn't succeed and go to plan.
I really have to let you know,
You were a sweet wonderful man.

There is something I have to say,
And please believe it is true.
A special place within my heart,
Will always love and care for you.
Carried Away Reserve_38@yahoo.com 29.10.2003

Brunei in Dire Straits - why? : Skilled resources are being sidelined just because they don't have a yellow card. I equate this to racial discrimination in the workforce - segregation based on COLOUR.
People, who are born and bred in Brunei (BBB) but do not have the "advantage" of having a yellow card, are the underdogs when it comes to government benefits, especially surrounding scholarships and remuneration.
I'm assuming that when it comes to human resource planning, the general plan for any government is to keep the brains IN THE COUNTRY. This won't work if less capable people are given precedence in scholarships and other benefits. But BBB without yellow cards are driven overseas in search for this recognition. Classic case of the rich becoming richer, and the poor becoming poorer. And we wonder why Brunei's growth and employment rate is collapsing.
"WHY don't you apply for a yellow card and stop whining?",  I hear you say. As a 2nd generation BBB with a red card, I have seen my parents (who are BBB's as well) make numerous attempts to apply for Brunei citizenship, but the results have always been the same: no go. There's talk that the application process is currently being made easier and fairer. REALLY? We've seen and waited enough to know not to get our hopes up too high.
I now reside in a country that has awarded me a citizenship because it recognizes the skills that I can bring to its economy. So what if I need to pay taxes? I'm finally being recognised as a skilled and competent individual. I finally belong somewhere I can call home. It’s nearly comical how I have to achieve this in a foreign country.
I'm sure this topic has been discussed to death, and I apologize for resurfacing it; this is the only way to put in my two cents' worth.
For the BBB's with no yellow cards, I wish you the best of luck. Maybe, you will persevere in your pursuit of recognition. If you do achieve this in Brunei, I will be ecstatic. There may be a glimmer of hope that the Brunei government is waking up after all. Appalled strangegovernment@hotmail.com 29.10.2003

PAY RISE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS: Does pay rise really solve the problem for Bruneians from going bankrupt as a result of loan from banks and credit cards? Really?  I don’t think so.  Just do your calculations correctly then you won’t overspend.  There are more jobless locals out there who need work and money.  The budget for the pay rise might as well be good for these locals. The salary received by public servants nowadays are considered higher compared with the work load given. Regarding the cost of living, it is still low compared with the neighboring countries.  It is just a matter of simple calculations and a thought of living a simple life and not luxuriously.   Blue Dolphin 29.10.2003

Bruneian Rights  : I would like to comment on my friends’ situation. They are employed by the so-called 'semi privately ran medical centre'. As per their complaints, this company has  no proper management  and administration. Currently chaired by one of the royal family members since  years.
This centre  has almost 80 per cent expats staff. They are claiming that they are  not treated equally. The job is not secure even for locals. Local staffs are  terminated easily without further consultation or  warning. Some of the staff are not educationally qualified in order to pay them with a low salary.
Where is the theme of 'Melayu Islam Beraja' if this is going on? Budiman 29.10.2003

Adi-MKJBPGCTE : I like you... Vapour   VapourItIs@yahoo.com  29.10.2003

doctor I.Q : Excuse me. I didn't say that all doctors are stupid. In fact, they are genius when they want to be. I just said one particular doctor that is DR. I---?. I didn't write Doctors I.Q. with a genius label on his head. But anyway thank you for your information on the CEO stuff.  Excuse me if you don’t mind me asking what do you mean by IIIQQQ-? Well, I know they are human. I didn’t say likewise. It is just this one particular doctor that is a bit paranoid, rude and doesn’t seem to care. What do you expect us to do when he is like this just let it be. As you say, they are just human but he needs to exercise what he has learnt in the medic school at least to have the courtesy to show that he cares and gives a wit on what is happening rather than just being a wall. Thank you. Patient 29.10.2003

share : I just would like to share about teachers & students today.Even though not all are bad but one or  two have spoilt the reputation (don't want to mention names).  I respect teachers because without them I will not have good results.  But what disappoints me is that one or two teachers (rough min. estimation) do take advantage of their students (who become "TEACHER'S PET") and the students (who have problem background) enjoy to be their "PET" as long as they get what they want when they ask for something. They will be called  whenever needed.  It is really sad to see this happening in the system.   So parents, watch out for your children and to this type of teacher please keep job/responsibility as what you are i.e teaching and not taking advantage.  To my friends out there, please be careful and take good care of yourselves.  Jangan terjerat dalam keadaan.. tj 29.10.2003

to VFVF : You are such a hard-headed person and ignorant. How about this, let’s make a deal. You join the next drag race, and if you can beat the fastest NA racecar time then you can street race all you want because I’m tired of arguing with ignorants like YOU!!! But that's not gonna stop you from getting away from the law!! I have nothing against turbo. But now I do...YOURS!!! vtecdohcter@vteczone 29.10.2003

big bad wolf : Playin' hard to get? Know what, you're makin' me more interested to know you better. Why not give me a chance just for a time? See, I'm cool, loving and an acrobat in my own way of showing my expertise in the art called love. Wanna try? dinapokpok@angelfashion 29.10.2003

Street Race : Fuyoooo!... so many street races ho here..with those big balls heh..I like! hehehe...hopefully you all can street race everyday mah. I like to see those young & old blood race together on the street with their life hanging on a stick ready to get plucked...SAFC, F-Con, NOS,E-manage, Reflash ECU, Boost control whatever you like. Anything for grab is on reach. More speed, wild maneuver, everything. Life’s like small stick. Death is hovering around. C’mon race race…I'll be waiting here. Come into my domain. See you in... In Hell Malik@hell.co.uk 29.10.2003

Student Politic  : N level in Brunei Darussalam is the WORST system in the word!!!!! They said that Singapore has also its own N level stream. Wow!! Is it the same as in Brunei????? Please MOE wake up! If you want to follow the way Singapore handles N level streaming, please follow what Singapore MOE does!!!!! Student 2 29.10.2003

$1 for Smarter : The other day I went to Baiduri Q lap ada nampak the donation box for $1 for Smarter so I just chipped in my dollar. Next time lagi ok. yes i dah donate  29.10.2003

Car Expert :  Can anyone kindly explain what is 'Dyno Tuning' to me? Just want to know since I don’t know about this. Share lah please.  I am a performance car lover too, a mechanic from KB and just want to upgrade my self. Thanks.4A-GE 4A-GE 29.10.2003

Rigoli : Initial D, I fully support your views on street racing. We shouldn't care so much about others when there are other things to worry. Sien la, if you have to worry so much. A dog dies on the road, you also care meh? Siao! So a guy is saying he has nitrous here. NOS brand? My car is only a STi. Not too fast one la. Rigoli was here? No one here can do good tuning locally ah? SHH workmanship can trust or not leh? I somehow always feel a bit cynical about local craftsmanship bah. You know la, kampong is always kampong bah. Tony Rigoli has some good videos for his dyno run. Anyone interested can contact me. All of you please start to street race. Who knows we may bump into each other and start racing, right? VeryFastVeryFurious   vfvf@hotmail.com  28.10.2003

WHEN IS THE PAY RISE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS : It is so long already that government servants have had their last pay revision. The last pay revision was before independence. It is high time for HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN to grant a pay revision for the government servants. The cost of living in country has increased so much. That is why a lot of Bruneians go bankrupt by getting loan from banks and credit cards companies. I hopefully wish that HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI WILL LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. PAY RISE  28.10.2003

student escape : Why get teachers to baby sit students? It should be the parents who should take care of their children who are left to wander around town. Teachers are already overworked, under stress  and underpaid. Some even get beaten up and bullied by parents and students. 
Almost all schools in Brunei are just like day care centres for students. Look at the long school days. Prof   prof@yahoo.com 28.10.2003

Student Politic : Why is Brunei Education using Singapore Education. For example here is N level. This N level makes the students of Brunei boring because of 3 yrs study at the school ( 2 years N level if Passed 1 year O Level )
I know that in every school in Brunei, there’s a Counselor Unit For Student ( P.R.S ) but this unit is useless because the teacher, who becomes the counselor, is also stressed about this problem.
Many Bruneian citizens and retired teachers know that this N level make the student do more social activities.l I heard from one of the retired teachers saying " Since the 1st time N Level was introduced in Brunei, the students are getting worse than before. We from 4 districts in Brunei are already making a letter that we don’t want this N Level to be continued but the Ministry of Education in Brunei just ignores this letter."
Can you imagine how selfish this Education Ministry of Brunei??
That’s why Brunei people are jobless. Many of the students, who are jobless, are going to social activities such as drugs, early marriage, prostitution and many more. Stress students    MTrading@brudirect.com  28.10.2003

Big Bad Wolf to dinapokpok : Hi Dina. Nice to know you. But I still think it is not advisable for you to know me personally. The moment you see me you could yek! yack! wouuuk! or you straight away forget that stupid guy and have the feeling of "comfort and protection" towards me. To me, I am scared of both. But I kind of feeling a bit "ok" towards you for being open and honest. That is the way to live in society. Big Bad Wolf 28.10.2003

Venus - Regarding Little Daisy : Hi, Venus Thank you. I will convey your messages. But to confirm she is really a happy woman. Her belief is let my children grow with a father, and be happy. She does not consider the other woman a threat to her marriage. One thing she will never do is to put pressure on her hubby. Other women, who are involved with her man, usually ask for this ask for that until sometimes she sees her hubby without his knowledge sitting by himself "termenong" alone. She said it is just something she accepts as part of life. But, must think positive and take one thing at a time. Anyway, VENUS you are an angle with a golden heart. Thanks for being tolerant to what I have said. It is good to have people who care for others. Teddy Bear 28.10.2003

St. Angela's School- English School : Very shameful. When  you beg for money from parents  you are writing letters both in Malay and in English. But, during your KG graduation why use English? Don't you have any Malay teachers to be your emcee on that day. Why are you asking Filipinos to act. They even don't know how to speak good English. How do you expect Malay from them.
Malay is the medium for up to primary 3. Is your school under MOE or some other management? Liza  liza_2003@yahoo.com 28.10.2003

Complain by Patient : If you have any complain about anyone working in any hospital, you can approach the CEO fo that particular hospital. Don't just got blindly. Take note of the particular event, ie date, time and details of the incident. To find the CEO's office, ask any hospital staff, they will tell you where it is. Will it be IIIQQQ - Ball?
I must point out that NOT all doctors are stupid. They are human. Individuals vary. Just like we can't say Locals are good. Information Counter 28.10.2003

kurma: How should the ketua kampung distribute dates to the people? As in a kampong at Tutong, the ketua kampung asked the org-org kampung to collect the kurma at his house. As far as I know the KK should distribute the kurma to every house. mata-mata gelap 28.10.2003

big bad wolf: I don't care about the looks. Just want to know you better. Just drop by our shop in KB. I will be waiting to meet you there. Or simply call my number and look for me. I am dying to have friends in person or by phone. Calling all those boring guys, please do contact me thru the phone directory. I am heartbroken. I just came out from a stupid relationship with a married guy. I want someone to talk with me. dinapokpok@angelfashion 28.10.2003

Critizising: I think we Bruneians are just so smart. We criticize everyone else but ourselves. Agree? Tell me, whom have we not criticized or insulted?? It’s so easy to point the finger at someone else when in, actual fact, we could be the cause of it all. But somehow, we get away so easily just by blaming others.  We are even better at labelling - labelling Filipinos as whores, Chinese as pigs & Indians as Kaling. Try calling a black guy in UK a nigger, see if you can get away with that. Let's learn, at least, during this holy month of Ramadhan to be humble and just a little bit more careful with what we say or do. The world is bigger than Kampung Ayer or Jerudong Park, so let’s not get too comfortable with our lives here. Liz  liz_4_hamid@hotmail.com  28.10.2003

Teddy Bear: Hi teddy bear. It's good to hear your side of the story and I am happy to hear that her husband is turning out for the better. I am sorry for your loss as well but remember, whatever happens to your life, insyallah ada hikmahnya. Try to think it like that. I have friends yang give up after divorces and deviate berabis, inda peduli anak and I see their life so kesian but I also see some others who turn to Allah for aide and alhamdulillah their life gets better.
Actually, what I'm trying to say though is  it's true that sometimes venting out your frustrations is good tapi perhaps the way little daisy exposed her 'cerita bilik', is not very subtle. I guess sudah from the beginning she is hard-hearted because her husband acts that way, and she is a very patient woman. And that's why I say that her life barabgkali is not truly happy. That's why I (hoping I can help a little), as I am also a woman, say that if you feel gelisah or frustrated bawa sembahyang tahajud and hajat. Believe me, hilang your problems. The thing was I was surprised that her daughter kah, yang posted to Brudirect that her mom is not here. Of course, my first concern arah the anak. Hey, we're moms, first priority should be always the children. That's why I thought that the children should not read what she had written about the hanching, or ketiak... kesian the anak.
I am truly sorry if I offended you, tapi banartah I didn't mean it that way, but I do hope that you as the best friend would convey some of my messages. If truly the husband cannot be taught lagi, with sembahyang and doa, nothing is impossible. I wish the best for you both... Cheerio... Venus  Venus@hotmail.com 28.10.2003

Street: Checkmate, SHH in Gadong sells lots of racing parts and also they have dyno. I believe they also do car modifications, i.e. install racing parts to your car.
I heard Rigoli was here some months ago tuning some WRXs. Does anyone have info on that. If so, please share la. Just curious ba. Vee One 28.10.2003

SB MUEZEUM: That historian is waiting for his commission. He has made many proposals that’s why he wants to make it ready ASAP, nak beli furniture rosewood kah raya ini, hahahaha anti historian  28.10.2003

Street: Hello checkmate. I'm selling Apexi RSM but without G sensor for $300. S-AFC II limited edition $480. Apexi turbo timer $150. Brunei Grand Sale price Dean  dean@speedwerksauto.com  28.10.2003

Poor Get Rich Quickly ? Big fish ??: Like Jeffery, I am also surprised where some poor people can get rich quickly.  There are people out there taking advantage of their job to get what they want.  In Kuala Belait coffee shop, we can hear some saying "aiya ini hali banyak lugi jam 7:30 pagi balu mau jalan tulun kelja bawa truk sudah kena tunggu satu keleta punya inspector mau saman.  Tapi tak jadi dia minat pegi dia punya rumah bikin dia punya pagar.  Yang lain bilang dia minta bikin ini dan itu, macam-macam lagi".  It's time for ACB to take action on this matter before it spoils the good reputation of the Land Transport Department.  In other parts of the world, the private sector, the people in the senior position, who have access to tenders, are selling "confidential document" to contractor to secure a project via someone, normally a person who has no job but spend money and has cars like a rich man, so that they cannot be tracked down.  This may explain why the people are rich quickly.  Very hard to prove lah but "pandai2 tupai melompat satu hari jatuh jjuga ketanah". Ingat jangan tak ingat. Poor Man  28.10.2003

reply to checkmate: You could try Singhiaphin for all those products you mention. But when you mentioned microtek, did you mean microtek or microtech ECU. I know there is a brand name microtek but just want to make sure. I can offer you microtech, installation and tune...would be dyno tune at SHH. Piston wise, I can get from the States. What’s the piston spec are you looking for? CR?? What’s your car and your engine models? Suspension wise...damn!! I do drag so can’t help you there, engine balance and cryogenic tempering..interested?? You know what, just contact me at vteczone@brudirect if you have anymore Q.ciao vtecdohcter@vteczone 28.10.2003

Raya for UBDers! : I am one of the UBD students who is going to have the exam this November. Most probably starting on the 2nd day of Raya. I am quite surprised and disappointed with the decision. But I do believe they have their reasons for that. Like them, I also have reasons to disagree and believe the decision taken has been unwise.
1) Brunei is a Muslim country. As officially stated by our MIB concept, Brunei is a Muslim country and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a Muslim celebration. Since majority of the population of the country are Muslims and the university is ran by Muslims, we have the rights to celebrate it.
2) We celebrate the Raya only once a year. We only meet Hari Raya Aidilfitri once in a year. Although time moves fast nowadays, a year is still a long wait. Moreover, you can't guarantee yourself to meet the next Raya alive.
3) It could distract the students. With the excitement generated by the coming celebration, it could prove an additional distraction and stress factor towards the coming exam, as we might involve ourselves in helping our families preparing the households and others. To get the most effective out of us, and probably the best result as well, we need to be fully focused and prepared mentally.
4) They could have been tolerant and flexible instead of rigid. Those who are responsible for the decision should be aware that as much as they want to meet their schedule, they should have considered the situation at the best possible way. A good example is for those working for the government  who will probably get their salary for this November earlier. Why? Because of Raya!
There is a saying that we are fully responsible to produce the best out of us. I partially agree with that. But I believe that we need you and ourselves to produce it. Finally, I hope my fellow UBDers would listen and give a kind of support as your voices are important to shape our mind, thought and future and to celebrate the coming Raya! MH 27.10.2003

Localisation at F&N Coco Cola  : To Local Supplier. Your point of argument is valid. To put it more blatantly. Hey " Mr Labour Commissioner, sir. BRUNEI LNG has got a Bruneian Malay Citizen Manager. He is doing far better than the previous expatriate" B.S.P has got a Local Bruneian as number 2 man in that highly technical business. How come that making drinks, putting ingredients and putting this liquid into cans and bottle can not be managed by Bruneians? How come that not even one of the many MBA Bruneians, who are now jobless, cannot manage the business of selling and marketing drinks. If the company doesn’t like Brunei Malay Citizens, (I know this hurts many people) we do have a lot of Non-Malays Citizens who are waiting for the opportunity to work for you.. Aaappppeeee dah! How big is the company kan compared to B.S.P and B.L.N.G. How serious is the technical "knowhow" required?? Do you have labs to test the end-result? What qualification, where to get that qualification, how long to get this qualification so that Bruneians can do the job? Or maybe you guys are hiding the true ingredients being used. Jangan jangan anu inda halal kali ah? It is a reality that if one man spits on the street, it looks dirty. If 7000 people spit every day on the street, it becomes a disaster. Same thing if we have a jobless man in our street, he becomes the most pitiful man in Brunei. What more if 7000 are jobless, we are slowly going to face for a big unstable, unsafe and unhappy society. Through this HYS the rakyat can tell which job can be done by locals! No need to do special study and waste money. Let the rakyat contribute. Please let the rakyat be the eyes, the ears and the tool for Government. At least become PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM. Big Bad Wolf  27.10.2003

Rationalization: Nothing is bad when it's rationalized, not even alcohol, not even drugs. Why not have OGH selling alcohol, at least these people are having fun and does not spend their time writing into brudirect or brutalk slandering others... OGH is well controlled and has never had things go out of control. Unlike Jerudong Park, where you get young kids as young as twelve selling and consuming illegal drugs. Come on... the government has got to admit that the drug problem is a lot more critical then some people having a bit of a laugh. Get your priorities right.
Build homes for the aged, schools for the handicapped children before another new gold cladded mosque 50m from the other. Get those people selling our kids drugs, before we go raiding illegal immigrants and arresting chicken smugglers across the border, get the big guys who deals in corruption before you arrest those who tries and earn a living with a $100 bribe here and there. Know where the danger really is... bird's-eye birdseye@hotmail.com 27.10.2003

Publish studies: All the studies from the various consultants on Brunei's diversification should be published. And available for sale. The public should be able to buy the study, read and comment directly to the BEDB. The process should be more transparent and more participative. The rakyat is very well educated. It concerns their future. They should be given opportunities to participate and comment. It concerns their future. Diversification is not something for a few wise men to decide sitting at the top of a very large bureaucratic pyramid. Transparency needed transparent@yahoo.com 27.10.2003

Investigate counterfeit thoroughly: Just because an imam is involved in the counterfeit the Ugama gang wants to play tapok tapok and hide all this. Who were they running the counterfeit money for? The ugama group? The top Ministers?. And where was the counterfeit money being produced. Any foreign politicians from Sabah or Sarawak involved? Otherwise this is a serious attempt to destabilize Brunei currency and further depress the economy. Siasat semuanya and don't cover-up. Prayful soul alim@yahoo.com 27.10.2003

Guys: hi guys, does anybody know how many wives a Muslim man can have at one time? Sheryniyaahmed@hotmail.com 27.10.2003

CircuitDream Quest Proposition : What I suggest is to create a Motorsport Association of Brunei to help us in the quest to build a racetrack for every kind of racer (mainly: drift, drag, circuit).  I am sure a lot of people would want to join and a membership fee of $20 or more would be sufficient starting point in establishing the organisation and would then spur up more opportunities in investment by other firms to our dream of a circuit.  First, we would hold small events such as the '99 Saloon sprint race which still  is so memorable to a car enthusiast like me especially if you are a Bruneian.  Make a name for ourselves and establish ourselves as a proper legitimate organisation.  Membership and support of the organisation will hopefully grow substantially due to Brunei's love for cars and motorsport.  The members can also serve as investors to inject funds into the association to speed the build-up.  I am sure it can be done. It is not a difficult proposition. We just need a stand up passionate leader that can lead the organisation. I'll leave you all to try as best as you can. Once I finish my studies, if there is not a Motor Association in place, I will strive to initiate it as best as I can.  Till then, Good Luck. DKB  27.10.2003

Vtec : Do keep us inform when and where the next race is going to be held or organised. Not the street racing one lah, the proper one. Thanks. ETOPS  27.10.2003

Yearly Bonus : Any RBA staff knows if we will be getting our bonuses paid in full this year end? Last year, we (local staff) receive our bonuses paid in half. Now I am guessing that we have new aircrafts to make enough profits to pay the local year-end bonus and also foreign staffs. Vee One  27.10.2003

Concorde : It is sad to see live the last flight of Concorde. I remembered in the old days as student in England when I had the opportunity to visit and feel the Concorde, unfortunately did not fly in it. The sound of Concorde was very unpleasant and had the experience to witness damages did by the sonic boom of the aircraft when they had test flight somewhere west of England before they started commercial flights across the Pacific. To end the argument whether Concorde had ever landed in Brunei, the fact is it has NEVER landed at Brunei airport.  It was correct that it flew to Singapore on Singapore Airlines and British Airways colour and logo on either side of the aircraft. But the flight did not last long as it was very costly to operate. On its flight to Middle East, it was Doha. For technical stop it had to fly at sub-sonic speed once it crossed over the land mass such as India. It was forced to fly at sub-sonic speed over certain European countries. There were public outcry over its noise. The services were aborted as it was too costly and it did not serve the purpose it should have given. Concorde is not a big airplane, the body is a little narrower than the Boeing 737-200 that was flown by RBA, but it is a little longer. The baggage compartment is also very small. Baggage has to be pushed into its baggage compartment rather than carried into. Concorde can reach maximum flight level up to 52,000 feet. Concorde at one time flew to Sydney from Singapore. It could be at this time when it flew over Brunei, but never landed. That is the fact. The only time I saw Concorde in Brunei is a model aircraft seen at some toys shops. Airlines expert 27.10.2003

Oil Pollution At Sungai Bira. : It is interesting that our fellow reader had contributed about the pollution at Lumut caused by the Flares at BLNG.  I would like to raise the same topic concerning the discharge from the oil refinery at Seria which has been discharging oil and other metallic waste into the Sungai Bira for the last 30 years.  Although I can see some efforts are being made to filter the waste discharged but a vast quantity of it is still leaking out to sea. For those concerned in the preservation of our eco-system just take a drive along the beach towards the estuary of Sungai Bira and you could see the effect by yourself.  Once you are there, just get a stick and try to poke it into the mud along the bank of the river and you will be surprised to see the dark oily substance from under the surface.  Also you can clearly see the dark oily streak flowing out to sea for many miles.  Just think of its effect to the marine life within that river and also in the sea offshore from Seria and Kuala Belait.  I would suggest the Marine and Environmental Dept of UBD in conjunction with the Fisheries Dept as well as the BSP and BLNG should carry out joint studies in these areas and find out its effect to the environment as well as the population within that area. Hurundi V. Bakshi.   BukitRetak-0101@hotmail.com  27.10.2003

Be equal : I would like to share a story from a friend about their employer. It's actually a semi-privately ran medical centre which recently has no proper management and administration. At present, it is chaired by one of the royal family members. As per their complaints the staffs are not treated fair/equally. They get terminated easily without proper consultation or warning. The jobs are not secure for them even for locals. Bonus is not paid on time. Some of the staff are placed to do difficult tasks (for which they are not educationally qualified) so they can pay them low salaries.
Anyhow, it's been going on for years and things are not getting any better. I used to adore this peaceful country as its theme is  'Melayu Islam Beraja' but then things are not as it should be. Awg Budiman   Budiman @Yahoo.com  27.10.2003

:) : People say I’m the life of the party because I tell a joke or 2. Although I may be laughing loud and hearty, deep inside I’m blue. So take a good look at my face, you'll see my smile looks out of place. If you look closer it’s easy to trace the tracks of my tears. I need you. Since you left me if you see me with another guy, it just seems like we're having fun. Although he may be cute, he's just a substitute because you're the permanent one... what? 27.10.2003

English: Kepada: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris, Assalamualaikum,
I always respect of you had still proud with your family. i can make understand from you. I know that you are very kind and grateful man. Allah may bless you can protect with your family. I am very surprsing that you have taking care of your son. wow! Hope, your son can take care of your work for everything rite. But he can grow make understand from you. Selamat datang kepada singapura... From: Masilah Masilah Binte Mohamed Aduan Masilah2000@yahoo.com 27.10.2003

apa sajalah : Assalamualaikum and hello, fellow Bruneians and readers.My name's Mohd. Jamil from Kampung Mulaut, Bandar Seri Begawan.I'd just like to inform the fans of Akademi Fantasia that there is a YAHOO GROUP / SITE dedicated to one of the students of AF, LIZA @ NURLIZAWATY. I recommend anyone to join and become a member, if you want to know all about LIZA, what she's been doing recently, as well as news related to AF and its other students.
Those interested may visit this site:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nurlizawaty/
(I am not sure if the address is correct.sorry.)
Thank you for your attentions and sorry to bother.
SINCERELY from Mohd. Jamil Haji Abdul Razak (fan of Akademi Fantasia) jamil_qb   jamil_qb@yahoo.com  27.10.2003

poem for you all : tq for those who like the poem- I hope it made your day n to /six/ jeez... why do you have to say my name out loud?! apale you ni... by the way I like d joke so funny...la8er shah151 26.10.2003

To MR. Assistant Technician: Mr. Assistant Technician. You are wrong Mr. Assistant Technician. I don't involve with those competition. But I’m only an observer. seem that you are one of the skill competition committee or instructor as you mention all about those information. I don't blame 100% SVNR or MTTSR students but should I blame the instructors or committee who are involved with the competition from day one of the competition proposal!!!!!!!!!!!!! were they doing their job??? Or they just take for granted and blame the organizer for their looser students????
Yes I do agree with your proposal for the fairness let those institutions compete for next competition and let SVNR or MTSSR to be the host!!!!!!! Mind you!!!!I'm not old I'm still young but have a logical thinking. Technician 26.10.2003

Amway : Lot of steam has bee