Thought of the Day:
"Putting first things first is an issue at the very heart of life."
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No matter where you live on Earth, the ocean has an influence on our lives, and we, in turn, influence the life of the oceans. The future of the ocean is an issue that will be centred on as Asia Inc Forum prepares to host its upcoming National Environment Conference on June 20.
It was very late in the afternoon last Friday when he stepped into the barber shop.
After completing six years of service as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam, Mr Joseph K H Koh, has lately been subjected to the customary flurry of hectic farewell gatherings. On May 12, the envoy met with His Majesty for the farewell audience at Istana Nurul Iman and since then has also managed to find time with the Weekend Bulletin to share in his farewell messages and parting thoughts.
There were three words said by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam when the monarch delivered his titah to senior government officials in the conference room of the Public Service Commission during a working visit to the Public Service Department on April 25, 2012. I consider these as words of wisdom.
Since first taking to the skies in 1962, Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd's (BSP) dedicated aviation department, Shell Aviation Department (SAV), has through the decades maintained a pristine safety record to earn many top accolades in the industry and an array of international recognition for its distinguished service and contributions, as well as attract some of the brightest of minds and keenest of eyes to fly and operate its multi-million dollar helicopter fleet.
Being in a nation like Brunei Darussalam where tradition plays an integral role in our society, it isn't surprising that many of us, especially the locals, have a deep attachment to things that our ancestors have always valued.
A traditional Malay wedding ceremony in Brunei Darussalam is generally an elaborate occasion. It consists of quite a few different functions spreading over a few days. One of them is the 'Majlis Berbedak' or if it was to be loosely translated would mean 'powdering function'.
I'm a frequent commuter on the RIPAS Shuttle and the recently introduced JPMC Shuttle. Not only do I find it convenient but apparently my two-year-old son happens to enjoy the short bus ride and what's more awesome about it, it is free of charge too.
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