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08 Let them roar 

New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011. 

14 Eyes Wide Open 

Seeking hidden Shanghai. 

20 Market Made 

Melbourne’s glorious markets. 

28 Irish rose 

Belfast on the rise. 

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34 London’s Grand Dame 

The Dorchester’s 80th anniversary. 

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WELCOME OnbOArD 

04 Deputy Chairman’s 

Message 

06 Inside rbA 

64 Selamat Datang 

66 brunei International 

Airport 

67 traveller’s Guide 

68 route Map & 

Destinations Guide 

70 Abode of Peace 

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Welcome onboard DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 

The MIS team at Brunei 

International Airport. 

Check out 

eMuhibah at 

www.bruneiair.com 

MuhIbAh 

Dear Guests, 

On behalf of Royal Brunei Airlines, may I welcome 

you on board your flight as we are pleased to play 

host on your journey with us. 

If you have booked flights online at bruneiair. 

com recently, you may have noticed a change in 

our website design and layout thanks to the hard 

work of the talented staff in our Management 

Information Systems (MIS) Department. 

With 30 staff, the MIS team works tirelessly behind 

the scenes as they provide IT support to all Royal 

Brunei Airlines offices across our network. Vice 

President Tommy Koh carries out the challenging 

task of managing our extensive IT system. We are 

now in the process of integrating a new flight 

booking engine and over the next few months our 

website, bruneiair.com, will become a one-stop 

portal providing everything you need to enjoy a 

perfect getaway. 

This year the Rugby World Cup returns to New 

Zealand for the first time since 1987. One of the 

largest sporting events in the world, the game 

awakens great passion among the fans. In our 

article ‘Let them Roar’ we’ll introduce you to some 

of the sporting venues that will play host to this 

two-month long tournament which kicks off on 

9 September. 

On to shopping, another interest which also 

stirs feelings of passion among many. A trip to 

Melbourne will reveal that sometimes the best 

shopping is outside the malls. Queen Victoria 

Market, Praharn Market and many others are 

still central to the city’s commerce and today the 

extensive range of goods on sale still tempt 

many visitors. 

Now on to The Dorchester Hotel, housed in a 

historic building in the centre of London, which is 

celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Join us as 

we review key moments in the hotel’s history. 

Shanghai is next, where visitors can enjoy a contrast 

of old and new with the city divided into two 

districts by the Huangpu River. To enjoy Shanghai 

as the locals do, try experiences that really are 

‘untours’, from visiting the Friday-only Muslim 

market to jogging in the longtang. You’ll see the 

city in a new light. 

Finally we end up in Brunei, where the Sultanate 

has launched its Islamic Tourism Package that will 

allow tourists to experience Brunei’s Islamic nation 

while visiting the many rich and historical Islamic 

artefacts and attractions. 

Have a pleasant journey. 

With Warm Wishes, 

Dermot Mannion 

Deputy Chairman

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Welcome onboard INSIGHTS 

Inside RBA 

Roundup of Royal Brunei Airlines happenings 

RBA Staff Greets His Majesty 

His Majesty, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 

consented to receive a crystal plaque from Royal Brunei Airlines during 

the ‘Ramah Mesra’ gathering staged in Bandar Seri Begawan. The 

celebratory event on 24 July was held in conjunction with His Majesty’s 

65th birthday celebrations. 

At RBA’s booth, eight-year-old Azza Zainal Arshad, dressed in a pilot’s 

uniform, was excited to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to His Majesty, before he 

consented to cut a birthday cake presented by Royal Brunei Airlines and 

Royal Brunei Catering. 

On hand to greet His Majesty at the RBA booth was Deputy Chairman 

Dermot Mannion, members of Senior Management and staff from 

other departments. 

MuhIbAh 

RBA Supports Delegates 

at Bridex 2011 

Royal Brunei Airlines lent its support to the Brunei 

International Defence Exhibition (Bridex) from 6 to10 

July. As Official Carrier for the event, a number of 

exhibitors travelled to the Sultanate with RBA. 

Present at the exhibition’s opening ceremony were 

His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of 

Brunei Darussalam, His Royal Highness Prince Haji 

Al-Muhtadee Billah and other members of the 

Royal family. 

The royal entourage toured the exhibition, stopping at 

the RBA booth for a group photo with the airline staff. 

Muhibah Awarded 

Publication Excellence 

APEX Award 2011 

Royal Brunei Airlines’ inflight magazine, Muhibah, has been 

recognised for Publication Excellence in the APEX Award 2011. 

The award was given in recognition of the article 

‘Legacy of An Ancient Monarchy’ that appeared in 

the July/August 2010 issue of Muhibah under the 

‘Custom-Published Magazines & Journals’ category. 

The article focused on the 600-year-old legacy of 

Brunei’s monarchy, chronicling the history of Brunei royalty, 

from Sultan Muhammad Shah, the first Sultan of Brunei 

(1363-1402) to the present rule of His Majesty Sultan 

Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. 

“The RBA editorial team and our publisher, Digital 

Impressions, are extremely delighted that Muhibah was 

awarded this recognition,“ said Azhani Daniel, General 

Manager Corporate Affairs. “Muhibah is a premier 

travel & lifestyle magazine from Brunei and is distributed 

internationally, promoting the country to a wide spectrum 

of readers.” 

The APEX Award 2011 competition, which annually 

recognises exceptional work by professional 

communicators in print and electronic media, drew 

3,329 entries this year.

Overlooking Kensington palace and 

gardens is exclusive Cheval thorney Court. 

the business or leisure address for three 

weeks or more. it offers a host of facilities 

designed to enhance your comfort, 

convenience and security. a place to stay. 

a place to entertain. a place to call home. 

For sheer luxury, space and value, 

nowhere else comes close. 

RBA Awarded 

First Place 

On 27 July, Royal Brunei 

Airlines was awarded first 

place in a contest for Best 

Decorated Building during 

the 65th Birthday Celebration 

of His Majesty the Sultan 

and Yang Di-Pertuan of 

Brunei Darussalam. 

The building was decorated 

with banners and neon 

lights depicting His Majesty’s 

portrait with birthday wishes. 

A decorative arch was also 

displayed in front of the building. 

The design concept symbolised 

Brunei’s regal heritage and 

featured a cultural motif that 

represented Brunei’s classic and 

intricate Malay design. 

Students Visit RBA 

Flight Simulator 

A group of students aged 10 to 14 years old, 

taking part in the CfBT summer camp, visited the 

Royal Brunei Airlines flight simulator on 27 July. 

During the visit the group received a briefing from 

Simulator Manager Jeffery Ang before touring the 

Sim Building. The students had the opportunity to 

experience ‘flying’ in the simulator and showcase their 

piloting potential while taking the controls to land. 

Cheval hyde park gate is a classic 

example of victorian splendour. Just 

sixteen magnificently proportioned 

apartments, exclusively reserved for 

individuals at the top of their profession. 

Designed for living and entertaining in the 

grand manner, it is unsurpassed. For a 

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For two months, New Zealand will 

be on show as they proudly host 

the Rugby World Cup 2011. 

With the joy of rugby written all over his 

face, this young player is on a mission. 

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clockWise From leFt 

For more than 130 years, rugby 

has played a major role in the New 

Zealand psyche; you never know 

which way the ball is going to 

bounce; Eden Park is the home of 

the All Blacks. 

Auckland’s on ‘Cloud’ nine, 

Wellington’s launching a 

waka, Nelson’s taking a long 

Italian lunch, Bluff’s reserving 

the juiciest oysters, Westland’s celebrating 

whitebait, and people all over New Zealand are 

dusting off their best home colours. As time ticks 

away and the much anticipated 9 September 

Rugby World Cup 2011 (www.rugbyworldcup. 

com) opening date approaches, New Zealand is 

warming up to welcome 85,000 international 

visitors to the greatest event and biggest 

celebration the country has ever staged. 

New Zealand plans to turn the revered rugby 

tournament into a national event with games 

scheduled for 12 locations, and rugby teams 

hosted in 23 towns and cities. The logistically 

challenging match schedule will ensure that all 

of New Zealand gets a taste of the rugby action, 

and that visitors find plenty of opportunities to see 

more of the country. 

In the cities, game venues are readying for 

big crowds and new fan zones are emerging. 

Auckland is raising the ‘Cloud’ on Queen’s 

Wharf to showcase New Zealand to the world. 

Able to hold over 6,000 people, the ‘Cloud’ is 

a multi-purpose venue that will also be used for 

sector showcasing, exhibitions, events, concerts 

and festivals. At the other end of the Viaduct 

Harbour precinct, a new Events Centre will host 

festival events. Wellington’s popular waterfront 

area now boasts the Wharewaka – a distinctive 

new structure designed to house a traditional 

Maori waka/canoe that will provide a central 

rugby village for fans. And, while it won’t be a 

permanent fixture, Nelson is planning to turn an 

aircraft hangar into an Italian city for a 48-hour 

Italian festival to celebrate hosting the Italy rugby 

team and the South Island city’s strong Italian 

connections. 

If you haven’t guessed it yet, rugby is New 

Zealand’s national sport. The first rugby game 

ever to be played in New Zealand was in 

Nelson, a provincial city on the northern tip of 

the South Island, in May 1870. By 1879, the 

game’s popularity was spreading and the first 

rugby unions were formed in Canterbury and 

Wellington. The New Zealand Rugby Football 

Union (NZRFU) was established in 1892. 


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A giant inflatable rugby ball underwent construction in New Zealand before being 

shipped to Paris for the Rugby World Cup; the Westpac Stadium will host several games; 

North Harbour Stadium seats 25,000; the Fjordland National Park provides a spectacular 

backdrop for rugby at Lake Te Anau; whenever the All Blacks play, it seems the whole of 

New Zealand is there in support. 

MuhIbAh 

Today, rugby is embedded in the hearts and 

minds of Kiwis. Many New Zealanders would say 

it is an integral part of the country’s culture. The 

All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team, 

are one of the most feared opponents in the 

rugby world. Seeing them on the field in their 

black jerseys emblazoned with the silver fern, 

performing the haka, stirs pride in the hearts of 

Kiwis around the world. 

For those who might not know how the game 

is played – rugby is a rough and tumble game 

consisting of 15 players each side, trying to get 

an oval shaped (rugby) ball across the try line. The 

Rugby World Cup tournament is the world’s third 

largest sporting event, held every four years. 

The 2011 Rugby World Cup tournament will kick 

off at Eden Park in Auckland on 9 September, 

2011; the final match will be played in the same 

venue on 23 October, 2011. Altogether, 12 

host towns and cities in different New Zealand 

regions will help make the event a success. The 

geographical spread – from Whangarei in the top 

of the North Island to Invercargill at the bottom

of the South Island – reflects the New Zealand 

Rugby Union’s desire to make the tournament a 

nationally supported event. It also promises to take 

the Kiwi love affair with the oval ball and the All 

Blacks to new heights. 

Running alongside the tournament will be the 

REAL New Zealand Festival encompassing a 

thousand regional events in urban and rural 

locations all over the country. Festival events will 

showcase New Zealand’s arts, food, heritage, 

cultures, entertainment, enterprise, experiences 

and lifestyle. 

Thousands of New Zealanders are involved in 

staging the varied festival programme which 

includes everything from the internationallyrecognised 

World of WearableArt in Wellington, to 

quirky regional food festivals like the West Coast’s 

Hokitika Wildfoods. 

For art lovers, the Waikato Museum will deliver 

an energetic, dynamic exhibition focusing on ‘the 

national religion’. Rugby. Red, Yellow, (All) Black is 

an interactive local take on the national game that 

will have wide appeal. At Te Papa in Wellington, 

visitors will learn how to haka as part of a new 

exhibition at the national museum that explores 

the haka’s meaning, origins and association with 

rugby and the All Blacks. 

The Oranges at Halftime is a travelling exhibition 

that celebrates the grassroots origins of rugby in 

New Zealand – white shorts, muddy paddocks, 

dad on the sidelines, and mum serving oranges 

and pies – with an engaging and humorous look 

at what makes Kiwis tick. 

And what is the World Cup without food. Visitors 

looking to taste New Zealand’s best will find a 

vast choice of regional events. During the rugby 

tournament, farmers markets all over New Zealand 

will be presenting ‘Out Standing in Their Field’ 

with cooking demonstrations by growers and 

chefs using local fresh produce. Rugby fans in 

Auckland will be able to experience Taste of New 

Zealand, a three-day celebration of top restaurants 

and fine produce that springs up on Victoria Park, 

close to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The full 

programme details are at realnzfestival.com. 

The six-week Rugby World Cup Tournament 

2011 will be the biggest event ever held in New 

Zealand. Whether you’re an All Blacks fan, a rugby 

fan or not even close to understanding the game, 

New Zealand is still the place to be in the next 

two months. 

Royal Brunei Airlines flights to Auckland operate five times weekly 

from Bandar Seri Begawan. 


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Eyes 

Wide 

Open 

go beyond the 

tourist traps and find 

a hidden shanghai 

that’s full of surprises. 

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Yu Yuan’s well-contained classical Chinese garden; 

Xinjiang bread for sale; local Chinese pancakes. 

opposite 

Find out what locals really think of Jinmao Tower 

from the guides at ToursbyLocals. 

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Local and ethnic 

delicacies at the 

Muslim Friday market. 

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The thing with big cities is that often times its modern 

exterior tends to overwhelm the visitor into thinking 

that they are just a labyrinth of highways, skyscrapers, 

malls, and nothing else. Shanghai may seem to have fallen into such 

a trap, but as any intrepid traveller knows, scratch the surface hard 

enough and you’ll be rewarded plenty. 

It takes serendipity and diligence to discover Shanghai’s hidden charms. 

But, more often than not, you’ll get to experience the city beyond the 

standard guidebook and that in itself, is precious. Take, for instance, the 

running tour programme at UnTour Shanghai (www.untourshanghai. 

com). Run by Jamie Barys and Kyle Long, the tour lets visitors discover 

the sometimes intimidating urban landscape of Shanghai through a 

jogging sightseeing excursion. 

Come (a little) rain or shine, UnTour leads a group of running enthusiasts 

through various neighbourhoods in the city from a different perspective. 

The group is usually small, between one to seven people, allowing for a 

more personal experience. The standard 10km route is the most popular, 

but guests also have the opportunity to run the 15km route. 

The run brings joggers through the beautiful French Concession where 

guests can see the interesting architecture that exists there. They also go 

through Fuxing Park, passing by senior citizens doing Tai Chi, practising 

calligraphy on the sidewalk with big water brushes, and groups of ladies 

dancing. Runners are also able to really run through the narrow alleys 

and market streets in the Old Town and see how the city used to look 

like. The pace is completely up to the guest, but you do need to be able 

to run the distance that you’ve opted for. Of course, there are breaks in 

between if you need to take pictures. 

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At the Muslim Friday market; 

the dried fruit section at the 

Muslim Friday market; a Chinese 

calligrapher at work; seeing 

Shanghai on a jogging excursion. 

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For an experience a little less harried, UnTour Shanghai organises a 

market excursion to the Muslim Friday market that happens only, you 

guessed it – on Fridays. This friendly foodie bazaar comes together 

as Shanghai’s Muslim community congregate at the Huxi Mosque to 

perform their special Friday prayers. The market is a heady adventure 

of tastes, sights and smells. Vendors sell anything from succulent 

Uyghur lamb kebabs to tasty naan breads and fried dumplings with 

delicious meat filling. To cool off, there are doogh sellers busily 

chipping away at their blocks of ice before filling a styrofoam bowl 

with yoghurt and honey. Don’t leave without trying the carrot jiaozi 

and langfen, cold shaved noodles topped with peanut sauce. 

For those looking to engage with a local and discover Shanghai through 

their eyes, then ToursbyLocals (www.toursbylocals.com) is your best 

bet. The company is unique in the way that they employ guides who 

are often members of the community where they work. There are a 

vast option of private tours that can also be customised, allowing you 

complete freedom to do and see what you want. More importantly, 

these are for travellers that want to see more than just the sights who 

will find having a local guide an advantage. 

The guides themselves are enthusiastic and passionate people eager 

to showcase their city to you and let you experience their community 

from their point of view. A typical city tour takes on new levels 

when ToursbyLocals guides share their invaluable insights otherwise 

undiscovered from a guidebook. Every guide has a special story to tell, 

and this gives value to the sightseeing. It also promotes ethical tourism 

as travellers have the obligation to support the communities they visit. 

above and opposite 

On the Big Bus Tour in central Shanghai. 

above right 

Xinjiang’s famous flat bread. 

MuhIbAh 

BIg Bus TouRs 

Perhaps of all of Shanghai’s experiences, the one 

that is so often overlooked for a novel and quick 

introduction to the city is a tour of the city on a 

red double decker bus. The Big Bus Tours (www. 

bigbustours.com) may be a surprise choice for 

many, but because the route allows you to hop 

on and off at any time makes this one of the best 

ways to see Shanghai like never before. 

Sure the route follows many of the city’s 

landmarks (a big plus to orientate yourself), but 

the idea is to hop off at any of the 22 stops and let 

your spirit of adventure guide you. At the People’s 

Square stop, for example, a stroll into one of the 

streets will bring you to a quaint mosque where 

an old Uyghur lady sells delicious Xinjiang bread 

that’s a cross between a pretzel and a bagel. Turn 

the corner and you’ll find a shop selling Chinese 

tea sets for a song – no bargains needed. Just arm 

yourself with a good map and let your curiosity 

colour your life. 

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arket 

ade 

When in melbourne, sometimes the 

best shopping is outside the malls. 

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VIsIoNs oF VICToRIA 

The scope and diversity of 

Melbourne’s markets is a 

testament to the shopper-friendly 

weather and the city’s innate refinement for fine 

taste. No other place can one discover the colour 

and creativity Melburnians display with pride than 

with an exploration of the city’s markets. In fact, 

Melbourne’s markets are an integral mix that has 

helped to define the city’s unique character. Come 

the weekends, you will find locals and visitors alike 

trawling their way through one of the myriad of 

markets and soaking up the atmosphere. 

The most well known of these markets is the 

Queen Victoria Market that’s been running since 

1878. In fact, if you have time only to visit one 

market, make this the one. Spread across seven 

hectares, the market is home to around 1,000 

traders. Queen Vic, as it’s affectionately known 

locally, is also aptly named, not just because 

it’s the largest open-air market in the Southern 

Hemisphere, but for what it represents. At this 

market, you’ll find flavours and produce of the 

world, sold by people from all walks of life, 

background and nationalities that have made 

Melbourne their home. 


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The Queen Victoria Market is best visited early on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 

or Saturdays for fresh meat, seafood, produce and gourmet goods that make 

up the heart of the market. The other part of the market is dedicated to 

stalls selling a variety of specialty goods including clothing, leather goods, 

handicrafts, jewellery and fabrics. Sundays are the most popular day for this 

type of shopping. You’ll also get a different vibe to the market when you visit 

on a Sunday. The hustle and bustle of the weekday is replaced with a more 

relaxed and leisurely atmosphere, perfect for a family outing. The Queen Street 

side of the market turns into a pedestrian mall with tables and chairs arranged 

into an outdoor cafe. There are also children’s rides and other activities to while 

the time away. 

Almost as old as Queen Victoria Market and equally popular with the locals is 

the South Melbourne Market. Opened in 1867, the market has grown in size 

and reputation and is regarded today as one of Melbourne’s best fresh produce 

markets. Some of the stallholders are third generation marketers, adding a 

friendly atmosphere to the market with their broad knowledge in goods and 

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The South Melbourne Market is 

essentially divided into three sections: 

Fresh foods, non-consumables (clothes, 

kitchen supplies, etc) and eateries. 

The fruits and vegetables here are 

better quality and cheaper than at the 

supermarkets, and there’s even organic 

produce if you’re interested in that. 

Rita’s Coffee & Nuts is a great stop for 

dried fruits and other delectables such 

as Turkish Delight and gourmet coffee. 

The deli is a bountiful of pleasures with 

a range of cheeses to choose from. They 

even have bagels where you can make 

your own sandwich. 

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The Esplanade Market in St Kilda, happening 

every Sunday at 10am, is great to browse for 

original gifts, handmade crafts or just for treating 

yourself to beautiful finds. The market is a gem 

of a showcase of art and crafts by local artisans. 

There are handmade jewellery, prints, paintings, 

bags, brooches, fashion accessories, wood crafts 

and souvenirs. What makes the visit interesting is 

that the market looks out over Port Phillip Bay and 

is just a short stroll away from many great cafes 

and eateries on Fitzroy Street and Acland Street, 

making this a great weekend outing. 

Art lovers will find the bohemian and eclectic Rose 

Street Artists Market more up their alley. It opens 

every Saturday and is inspired by similar markets 

in New York and London that provide emerging 

artists and designers a platform to reach out to 

a wider audience. Buyers benefit by buying from 

the artists direct, avoiding hefty commissions, 

while the artists can sell their creations directly 

to the public. Each week, up to 70 artists and 

designers set up stalls at a former junkyard on the 

backstreets of Fitzroy, an easy walking distance 

from Melbourne’s CBD. 

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On offer are the best in Melbourne designs 

and ideas, with crafts ranging from the quirky 

to the inventive. Many of the works on display 

are high quality originals, and with more than 

400 contributing artists and designers taking 

part throughout the year, it’s a great excuse to 

return for future visits just to check on what’s 

new. Notable finds include funky one-offs 

such as homeware made from fabrics printed 

in Melbourne, wallets made from recycled car 

upholstery, and old dominoes and Scrabble pieces 

reborn as necklaces or cufflinks. The market also 

has live entertainment and a gourmet cafe for you 

to take a breather from shopping and browsing. 

For many Melburnians, going to the markets is 

part of life. And there are a staggering number of 

markets in the city to choose from. With each one 

interesting, unique and different, they nevertheless 

reflect the excitement of Melbourne life and 

culture. You’ll never find a better place to pass 

the time and soak the local culture than at the 

markets. Just make sure you bring an 

extra suitcase. 

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strife-torn no more, Belfast blooms with 

splendid edwardian architecture and an 

avalanche of new attractions, tours and 

hotels that simply beg to be discovered. 

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Over the last few years Belfast What 

has been transformed with 

a whole generation of new 

visitor attractions. These along with the city’s 

fascinating cultural heritage have made Belfast 

a great place to visit. But one thing that has 

always been on offer is the unique warmth and 

friendliness of the people. 

Getting to Belfast couldn’t be easier, particularly 

connecting through the UK. Belfast’s two airports 

(Belfast International and George Best Belfast 

City) both have connections to London Heathrow 

and many other regional airports. Once in Belfast, 

it couldn’t be easier to get around, either. With 

a core population of just 300,000, Belfast is 

extremely compact and therefore pleasantly 

walkable, with many attractions and places of 

interest within 15-20 minutes of each other 

– perfect for those on a short break. 

Belfast has excellent bus and rail network. 

Visitors can avail themselves of special freedom 

of Northern Ireland tickets entitling them to 

reduced fare travel. For those in a hurry, there are 

plenty of taxis to get you to your appointment 

on time, call Value Cabs (028 9080 9080) on the 

many free phones around the city to ensure a 

professional service. 

might surprise some is Belfast’s link to the 

legendry ship Titanic. The Titanic was built in 

Belfast’s Harland and Wolff shipyard, the world’s 

best shipbuilders of the era. This year marks the 

centenary of the launching of the ship in her home 

port and next year Belfast will mark the centenary 

of her tragic maiden voyage with the opening of 

an exciting new visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast 

in April 2012. The Lagan Boat Company operates 

Titanic Tours on board their somewhat smaller vessel 

the Joyce II and self-professed ‘Titanorak’ (Titanicobsessed 

individuals), Colin Cobb, takes walking 

tours of the docks and Thompson Pumhouse. 

Much of Belfast’s heritage surrounds the port 

but now the present is making the most of the 

location. The oldest part of the city, the Cathedral 

Quarter, with its cobbled lanes, is becoming a 

hub for entertainment and arts. Home to the 

fringe style Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival that 

takes place every May, the area offers a mix of 

hip restaurants, contemporary art galleries and 

dynamic businesses. The area around the noble 

Customs House has recently been reclaimed as a 

piazza style square offering more open space for 

pedestrians to relax and enjoy the architecture. 

For those who may have visited Belfast prior 

to the Millennium, they’d be hard pushed to 

recognise it now. State of the art venues such 

as the Belfast Waterfront Hall, the island’s first 

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The iconic Big Fish sculpture 

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The Waterfront by the River 

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from an area of neglect to 

a thriving commercial and 

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purpose built conference centre; and the Odyssey 

Complex, Northern Ireland’s millennium project, 

with its 10,000-seater arena, W5 Interactive 

Discovery Centre and an entertainment pavilion 

of restaurants and cafes have brought Belfast into 

the 21st century. World class entertainers and 

performances now choose to come to Belfast, 

with recent visits from Lionel Ritchie, Anastacia 

and Andrea Bocelli. 

Belfast hotels have also enjoyed a resurgence 

after Frommer’s named the city one of Europe’s 

top city break destinations in 2009. Apart from 

the growing portfolio of international chains, 

such as the Hilton, Holiday Inn, RadissonBLU and 

Premier Inn brightening up the skyline over the 

last few years, locally-owned hotels have also 

freshened the hotel scene. The Merchant Hotel 

is a sumptuous hotel with imposing Victorian 

architecture and five-star service to match. A 

massive extension last year has rooms in sleek 

Art Deco theme, including a spa and a gym for 

guests. The Ten Square Hotel Belfast opens the 

design floodgates for future boutique hotels while 

the sexy UK chain Malmaison offers sophisticated 

and exclusive accommodation perfect for the cool 

crowd. However, if you are looking for a more 

personal welcome, there are plenty of homely 

guesthouses and B&Bs to invite you in. 

When it comes to sightseeing and shopping, 

Belfast offers the best in both. Spend a while 

amid the Victorian and Edwardian buildings of 

the capital city. A splendid example of Edwardian 

renaissance, Belfast’s City Hall was built in 1906. 

On the slopes of Cave Hill, Belfast Castle offers 

a great vantage point over Belfast Lough to the 

County Down Coast. Behind the castle, Belfast 

Zoo is a splendid haven for exotic and endangered 

animals, within an idyllic park setting. Other 

buildings of interest include Stormont Parliament 

buildings; the Linen Hall Library, the oldest 

subscribing library in Ireland; and Clifton House, 

the city’s original poor house. 

Belfast’s Botanic Gardens, where the restored Palm 

House is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture in 

the same vein as Kew Gardens in London, offers a 

tranquil respite from the buzz of the city centre. Its 

neighbour, the Ulster Museum, is a treasure trove 

of interesting artefacts and 20th century art. For 

the young at heart, W5 is Ireland’s only interactive 

discovery centre that provides hands-on fun in 

learning about science and the world around. 

Belfast is a haven for shoppers, too. The city 

centre has an unrivalled concentration of leading 

international chains, mixed with an excellent 

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clothes, furniture and accessories. For haute 

couture, pop down the leafy Lisburn Road littered 

with boutiques, cafes and delicatessen. The 

architecturally striking Victoria Square mall mixes 

retail therapy with refreshments and has one of 

Belfast’s best vistas from the Dome. 

Just a 20 minutes drive east from the city’s bustling 

centre, life takes a slower pace as Ireland’s past 

is recreated at the Ulster Folk and Transport 

Museum. Original farmhouses and even a school 

have been rebuilt stone by stone bringing the past 

to life as the ‘inhabitants’ play out the daily round 

of rural Irish life in the 19th century. 

Alternatively, turn towards the North and the 

historic town of Carrickfergus, today a busy 

market town, belying a stormy and eventful 

history. The town’s castle, which was built in 

the 12th century by the Normans, dominates 

the skyline and is well worth a visit. A regular 

programme of events helps to bring this 

remarkable edifice to life. 


The Antrim Coast Road clings to the coastline 

offering both spectacular and dramatic cliff top 

views and small sleepy villages as it winds its way 

to one of Ireland’s most famous attractions – the 

Giant’s Causeway. This mass of hexagonal basalt 

columns rising from the sea was caused by volcanic 

eruptions and cooling lava thousands of years 

ago. However, legend has it that Finn McCool, 

a love-lorn Irish giant, built the causeway to 

reach his ladylove, a Scottish giantess. Whichever 

explanation is preferred, no visitor can leave this 

area of outstanding natural beauty unimpressed. 

Belfast and Northern Ireland offers visitors the 

new and the unexplored. It is a compact region 

of differing traditions, which share one common 

element – a genuine welcome for visitors. 

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The 19th century Grand 

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It’s time to wish The dorchester 

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O ne of the world’s most iconic hotels, The Dorchester, opened in a swirl 

of art deco glamour in 1931. Since then, The Dorchester’s combination 

of elegant luxury, sumptuous decor and unrivalled standards of personal 

service has made it more than a constant venue for the famous and influential – for many, it has 

become a regular ‘home away from home’. 

Royalty and political leaders, both British and foreign, have been frequent visitors. Princess 

Elizabeth, the present Queen, attended a dinner party at The Dorchester the day before her 

engagement was announced on 10 July 1947, and it was here too, that Prince Philip celebrated 

his stag night on the eve of his wedding. Hollywood royalty, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 

made this their home when in London. It was here that she hammered a nail above the fireplace 

to hang a Van Gogh painting from Sotheby’s on Bond Street to surprise Burton. Perhaps what 

was more incredible was the fact she simply took the painting back in a taxi! 

Insider nuggets such as these only add to The Dorchester’s mystic. But The Dorchester hotel 

guests are only part of the legend. There still remains many facets to the hotel, such as its decor 

and design, including the London Plane tree in the front garden, that have made this hotel an 

icon. Named one of the ‘Great Trees of London’ by The London Tree Forum and The Countryside 

Commission in 1997, it was deemed so significant that in 2000, the BBC dedicated an entire 

programme to the tree as part of its series Meetings with Remarkable Trees. 

So when The Dorchester prepared to celebrate its 80th Anniversary in 2011, it took inspiration 

from this landmark tree. Collaborating with international charity Trees for Cities (TfC). The 

Dorchester will plant 80 new ‘Future Great Trees’ in London, beginning November 2011. Fifteen 

of these will be planted in Mayfair and St. James’s to form ‘The Dorchester Anniversary Walk’ 

while a further 65 trees will be planted across London in areas to be identified by Trees for Cities. 

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The iconic London Plane tree 

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TfC Chief Executive Sharon Johnson said, “The Dorchester’s gift of 80 majestic, longliving, 

large canopy trees will provide clean air and help enhance the London cityscape 

for hundreds of years to come.” Meanwhile, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, 

commented, ”This is a fantastic commemoration which will leave a wonderfully leafy 

legacy for generations to enjoy. Trees deliver a range of benefits to improve quality of 

life which is why I have committed to plant 10,000 new street trees across the capital 

by 2012.” 

The famous Plane tree is also the inspiration for The Dorchester’s Anniversary 

Champagne Afternoon Tea. Inherently British, The Dorchester is renowned for its 

award-winning Afternoon Tea and keeps the service seasonal and entertaining 

throughout the year by recognising key social calendar events. The Champagne 

Afternoon Tea features an exclusive Ceylon tea blend alongside finger sandwiches, 

scones made from a recipe unchanged at The Dorchester for over 50 years and delicate 

pastries. Guests can look forward to having a commemorative Anniversary Tea Caddy 

containing the tea blend to enjoy at home. Proceeds will go towards The Dorchester’s 

80th Anniversary commemorative ‘Future Great Trees’ project and the hotel will be 

unveiling a number of ways guests can participate in the 80th Anniversary celebrations 

and further support the planting legacy over the next few months. 

In 2011 The Dorchester will also be renovating a number of suites under the design 

direction of Alexandra Champalimaud, refreshing the hotels inherently British, 

classic residential style. This will further accommodate recent refurbishments at 

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The Promenade offers 

afternoon tea in the heart 

of the hotel. 

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The Dorchester today.

The Dorchester that have included the expansion and renovation of The Dorchester 

Spa in 2009, the launch of three Michelin starred Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in 

2007, and the addition of three contemporary designed roof suites also by Alexandra 

Champalimaud the same year. 

While many of The Dorchester’s areas may be off limits to guests, that will change 

on 19 September when 20 lucky ballot winners get a private behind-the-scenes tour 

of the hotel and its restaurants and spa as part of Open House London. For the third 

consecutive year, The Dorchester is participating in Open House London celebrating 

the great design and architecture of the capital city, by providing complimentary and 

exclusive access to buildings, places and neighbourhoods that normally are not open 

to the public. 

To be hosted by Thomas Messel, nephew of renowned theater set designer Oliver 

Messel, this year’s winners will have access to The Penthouse and Pavilion, a stunning 

eighth-floor banqueting suite designed by Oliver Messel in 1952 while Thomas provides 

insight into the work of his uncle and talking guests through the intricate design 

inspired by the stage set for Sleeping Beauty in The Penthouse and by scenes from The 

Magic Flute in The Pavilion. The Dorchester remains the only place in the world where 

the public has physical access to Oliver Messel’s work while giving them a chance to 

marvel at the historic interior design of The Dorchester from the last 80 years. 

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With halal tourism on the rise, Brunei darussalam 

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Serenity across the lagoon 

from the Sultan Omar Ali 

Saifuddien Mosque at dusk. 

Tourism is, by nature, without boundaries. As the modes of 

travelling continue to make the world a more accessible 

place, the number of people travelling has also increased. 

With the influx of globetrotters, the types of tourism that people opt for has 

also expanded. Ecotourism, extreme tourism and heritage tourism are just 

a few examples found today as they are largely dependent on interest. But 

what is certain is that the destinations where one could travel to should never 

be limited and restricted. 

But travelling is trickier for Muslim travellers. A major concern to most Muslim 

travellers is not in the destination itself, but in the halal aspect of it. With the 

growing number of Muslim families looking for Shariah-compliant holidays, 

halal tourism, or Islamic tourism, is swiftly becoming more prominent in the 

tourism industry. 

New buzzwords in hospitality such as Shariah-compliant hotels – where 

hotel operators offer services that include, but not limited to, placing the 

Holy Quran in bedroom drawers and providing kiblat signs (prayer direction), 

prayer mats and ablution facilities on hotel premises – is fast catching on. Yet 

halal tourism is more than this. It encompasses all aspects of the Muslim life, 

from a family friendly travel environment to separate male-female swimming 

facilities, and of course, halal food. 

Without a doubt, the world’s 1.6 billion strong Muslim population is pushing 

the growth of the market for halal tourism, estimated to be worth about 

US$100 billion. This augurs well for Brunei Darussalam, one of the more 

prominent Islamic nations in Southeast Asia. 

With its rich Islamic and Malay cultural heritage, Brunei is the ideal place for 

a wholesome, halal holiday experience. Graced with some of Southeast Asia’s 

most iconic modern mosques, collections of precious ancient artefacts and 

relics, the Sultanate is also the only country with the oldest and last remaining 

sovereign Malay Islamic monarchy. Muslims account for approximately 74 per 

cent of Brunei’s population and it is reflected in the country’s lifestyle. 

Brunei Darussalam is a country known for its beautiful mosques. The 

resplendent Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame’ Asr Hassanil 

Bolkiah Mosque are fine examples of the best in Islamic architecture. The 

former is influenced by Italian, Mughal and Islamic architectural designs and 

appears to be floating on a serene lagoon. Its golden dome is made of clear 

glass mosaic tiles that protect the actual golden leaves beneath it and has 

become an iconic landmark to Brunei. Equally arresting are the golden domes 

and minarets of the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque with its colourful 

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Brunei’s Islamic heritage is carefully preserved in 

the Brunei History Centre, Brunei Museums and 

the Royal Regalia Building. Visitors can learn more 

about Brunei’s rich history and its monarchy from 

these places. For those with an interest in the 

country’s collection of Islamic artefacts, a visit to 

Darul ‘lfta Building is certainly enlightening. The 

centre showcases over 300 rare mushaf (Quran 

manuscripts) including an exquisite collection 

of miniature Quran, some of which are several 

centuries old. Visitors can also find ancient 

astrolabes used by early Islamic astronomists on 

display alongside finely made prayer beads and 

walking sticks. 

Most eatery establishments in Brunei are halal, 

making it easy for the Muslim traveller to move 

around. Restaurants undergo a strict and thorough 

screening process before being awarded a halal 

certification. Any restaurant serving non-halal 

food is required to place signs that clearly indicate 

that the establishment caters strictly to non- 

Muslims. Further reflecting the country’s Islamic 

values, Royal Brunei Airlines, the flag carrier of 

the Sultanate of Brunei, also provides halal meals 

onboard all flights and serves no alcohol. Guests 

can also look forward to the inflight entertainment 

that contains Islamic contents while prayer times 

can be obtained from the cabin crew or the pilot 

to facilitate prayers onboard. 

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The majority of the hotels in Brunei also cater 

to Muslims, with translations of the Quran, 

kiblat signs and prayer mats made available 

in the rooms. The sale of alcohol is prohibited 

throughout the Sultanate; nor are they served in 

hotels. During the month of Ramadhan, hotels 

offer pre-dawn meals for Muslim travellers and 

announce the breaking of fast with the call of 

azan (prayer). 

Many of Brunei’s halal and Islamic tourism 

products are already in place. With the growing 

demand for halal tourism worldwide, Brunei 

would only stand to benefit by attracting an 

increasing number of tourists hungry for halal 

products and services, and the chance to 

experience a holistic Islamic vacation. 

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Bulan Sabit 

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kiri 

Pemandangan dalam Masjid 

Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah 

selepas waktu solat. 

dengan peningkatan sektor pelancongan 

halal, Negara Brunei darussalam kini 

membuka pintu luas di atas pentas dunia. 

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Pelancongan, secara asasnya, memang tidak bersempadan. 

Dunia kini semakin mudah diterokai dengan pelbagai kaedah 

pengangkutan dan ini juga meningkatkan bilangan pengunjung 

yang giat menjelajah ke seluruh pelusuk dunia. Dengan pengunjung kian 

bertambah pesat, jenis-jenis pelancongan perlu juga diperluaskan. Ekopelancongan, 

pelancongan ekstrim dan pelancongan warisan merupakan hanya 

beberapa jenis pelancongan yang wujud pada hari ini dan wujud kerana minat 

dan permintaan. Apa yang pasti, seharusnya tiada batasan mahupun halangan 

kepada mana-mana destinasi yang ingin ditujui. 

Namun lazimnya pelancongan dan percutian dilihat lebih mencabar bagi 

pelancong beragama Islam. Salah satu aspek utama yang menjadi faktor penting 

kepada mereka bukanlah destinasi itu sendiri, tetapi aspek halal berkaitan 

dengan pengalaman percutian. Dengan peningkatan bilangan keluarga Islam 

kini mencari percutian yang berlandaskan prinsip Shariah, pelancongan halal, 

atau pelancongan Islam, semakin pantas menjadi satu lagi pilihan utama dalam 

industri pelancongan. 

Hotel berlandaskan prinsip Shariah di mana pengendali hotel menawarkan 

perkhidmatan tambahan seperti, tetapi tidak terbatas kepada, menyediakan 

kitab Al-Quran di dalam setiap bilik dan tanda arah kiblat, sejadah dan 

kemudahan mengambil wuduk, kini semakin popular. Tetapi pelancongan halal 

bukannya terbatas kepada ini sahaja. Ia meliputi semua aspek kehidupan Islam, 

bermula dari persekitaran perjalanan yang selamat dan selesa untuk pelancong 

berkeluarga hinggalah ke kolam renang berasingan untuk lelaki dan perempuan, 

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Kiri: Antara koleksi artifak Islam 

yang dipamerkan di Bangunan 

Darul ‘lfta. 

Kanan: Sebuah salinan Mushaf 

yang dipercayai berusia lebih 1,000 

tahun yang berasal dari Maghribi 

ditulis dalam tulisan Kufi. 

baWah 

Koleksi tongkat di Galeri Pameran 

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah yang 

diperbuat daripada kayu, rotan, 

tanduk, tulang ikan, besi, perak, 

gangsa dan lain-lain. 

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Populasi Islam dunia berjumlah lebih kurang 

1.6 billion penduduk kini memacu pantas 

pertumbuhan pasaran pelancongan halal yang 

dianggarkan bernilai sehingga US$100 billion. 

Untuk Negara Brunei Darussalam, penglibatan 

dalam industri halal ini menjadi pilihan agenda. 

Dengan warisan budaya yang kaya dengan ciri-ciri 

keIslaman dan Melayu, Negara Brunei Darussalam 

merupakan destinasi yang ideal untuk pengalaman 

percutian halal yang memuaskan. Negara ini 

merupakan satu-satunya Kesultanan Melayu Islam 

tertua yang kaya dengan koleksi artifak dan harta 

bersejarah yang tidak ternilai, serta pilihan masjidmasjid 

moden dengan reka bentuk ikonik di Asia 

Tenggara. Tujuh puluh empat peratus dari populasi 

Negara Brunei Brunei Darussalam merupakan 

penduduk beragama Islam dan ini dicerminkan 

dalam gaya hidup di negara ini. 

Negara Brunei Darussalam amat terkenal dengan masjid-masjidnya yang 

indah. Antaranya ialah Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien yang gemilang serta 

Masjid Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah di mana kedua-dua masjid ini merupakan 

di antara contoh seni bina Islam terbaik. Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien 

mengandungi ciri-ciri reka bentuk Itali, Mughal dan Islam serta kelihatan 

seperti terapung di atas sebuah lagun yang indah. Kubah keemasannya 

diperbuat dari dedaun emas tulen yang diselaputi jubin mozek kaca telus 

yang kini terserlah sebagai antara tanda mercu ikon utama di negara ini. 

Tidak kurang indahnya ialah kubah keemasan dan menara-menara indah 

Masjid Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah dengan corak jubin mozeknya yang 

berwarna-warni serta bermotif bintang lapan. 

Warisan Islam Negara Brunei Darussalam dipelihara dengan rapi oleh Pusat 

Sejarah Brunei, Muzium-Muzium Brunei dan Bangunan Alat-Alat Kebesaran 

Diraja. Pelawat akan dapat menghayati sejarah Negara Brunei Darussalam 

yang kaya serta Kesultanannya dengan melawati tempat-tempat ini. Untuk

mereka dengan minat tentang koleksi artifak Islam 

negara, sudah semestinya menjadi salah satu 

agenda lawatan ialah kunjungan ke Bangunan 

Darul ‘lfta yang pastinya memberikan pengalaman 

bermakna. Pusat ini mempamerkan 300 mushaf 

yang luar biasa termasuk koleksi Al-Quran kecil, di 

antaranya berasal dari beberapa abad yang lalu. 

Pelawat juga boleh melihat peralatan astronomi 

purba yang digunakan ahli astronomi Islam awal, 

tasbih serta tongkat kayu. 

Kebanyakan tempat makan di Negara Brunei 

Darussalam sememangnya halal dan ini akan 

memudahkan pengunjung Islam untuk selesa 

meneroka. Semua restoran perlu melalui 

proses saringan yang ketat sebelum menerima 

pengiktirafan pensijilan halal. Mana-mana restoran 

yang menawarkan makanan tidak halal diperlukan 

meletakkan tanda yang jelas menunjukkan 

bahawa premis itu khas untuk pengujung bukan 

Islam sahaja. Penerbangan Diraja Brunei, syarikat 

penerbangan rasmi Negara Brunei Darussalam, 

juga hanya menghidangkan makanan halal untuk 

semua penerbangan dan tidak menyediakan 

minuman beralkohol. Penumpang juga akan 

menikmati hiburan dalam penerbangan yang 

mengandungi elemen-elemen Islam sementara 

waktu-waktu solat boleh diperolehi dari 

krew kabin ataupun juruterbang untuk 

memudahkan penumpang menunaikan solat 

dalam penerbangan. 

Kebanyakan hotel di Negara Brunei Darussalam 

sememangnya sedia memenuhi keperluan 

pengunjung Islam dengan menyediakan kitab 

Al-Quran, arah kiblat dan sejadah dalam setiap 

bilik. Penjualan minuman beralkohol juga 

dilarang diseluruh negara ini malah ia juga tidak 

ditawarkan di hotel-hotel. Pada bulan Ramadhan 

pula, hotel-hotel menyediakan hidangan sahur 

untuk pengunjung Islam dan juga membuat 

pengumuman waktu berbuka puasa dengan 

panggilan azan. 

Kebanyakan produk pelancongan halal dan Islam 

Brunei sememangnya sudah tersedia ada. Dengan 

permintaan pelancongan halal semakin meningkat 

di seluruh dunia, Negara Brunei Darussalam 

pastinya akan turut sama menerima manfaat 

sebagai tarikan kepada para pengunjung yang 

minatkan produk-produk dan perkhidmatan halal, 

serta peluang menikmati pengalaman percutian 

Islam yang lengkap. 


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liFestyle MOTORING 

MuhIbAh 

The 

Lightness 

of Being 

honda, the brand often associated with 

motorcycles and cars, takes to the skies with 

its first ever light business jet, the hondaJet. 

Since 1986, honda has been engaged in the 

research and development of aircraft as a 

next-generation mobility technology. Work 

began on its first ever light business jet in 1997, headed by 

michimasa Fujino, who is today regarded as the mastermind 

behind hondaJet. And now, after years of waiting, aviation 

enthusiasts can look forward to honda’s re-think of a private 

jet taking flight soon.

most recently, the five-seat hondaJet made its first FAA-certified test flight, achieving a top 

speed of 489 miles per hour at 30,000 feet – by far surpassing the CBR sport bike, the Acura 

NsX sportscar and honda F1 cars as the fastest thing the company has ever produced! 

The hondaJet is immediately recognised for its over-the-wing engine-mount design. This 

potentially maximises interior space (without increasing the overall jet size) and increases 

the aerodynamic efficiency by 5 percent. honda says this configuration, combined with the 

aircraft’s ‘natural-laminar flow’ airfoil and nose design, reduces drag and ground-noise, 

improves fuel efficiency, keeps emissions low and out-performs clean-wing designs. 

The wings’ key feature and design balances in such a way that the speed of the aircraft has 

a range about 40 percent greater than any existing aircraft of this build. The combination of 

its lightweight materials, engine layout and aerodynamics only confirms that honda has the 

potential and capabilities to create a new model for all future aircraft rather than just the 

current field of aircraft jets. 

Power is provided by ge honda hF 120 Turbofan engines producing 1,880 lb of thrust 

each and inside there’s executive seating for four plus a honda-customised garmin g3000 

all-glass avionics system which includes three 14-inch landscape-format displays with dual 

touch-screen control. It also employs the first ultra-compact Full Authority digital electronic 

Control (FAdeC) system for its class. This provides outstanding efficiency and reliability. 

“We are extremely pleased with the strong performance of the FAA-conforming hondaJet 

early in the flight test programme,” said michimasa Fujino, honda Aircraft Company President 

& Ceo. “our flight tests indicate the aircraft is handling and performing as expected, with 

excellent control harmony and stability. The hondaJet’s unique over-the-wing engine mount 

configuration and natural laminar-flow leading edge and fuselage nose designs significantly 

reduce drag and greatly contribute to such outstanding performance. In addition, the 

hondaJet’s hF120 engines are exhibiting carefree handling of thrust and are supporting toplevel 

performance and efficiency.” 

Presently, honda Aircraft Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of honda motor 

Company, Ltd., has amassed orders for well over 100 hondaJet advanced light business 

jets. scheduled for first delivery in the third quarter of 2012, the us$4.5 million hondaJet is 

honda’s first-ever commercial aircraft and lives up to the company’s reputation for dynamic 

performance together with superior efficiency. 


Red 

A small car built with 

big car technology. 

HotPepper Chilli 

48 

advertorial 

MuhIbAh

Audi has successfully 

entered a new 

vehicle class. The 

compact A1 unites all of the strengths of the 

brand – a progressive design, uncompromising 

quality and groundbreaking efficiency – in a space 

measuring 3.95 metres in length. 

After less then a year in the market, the A1 has 

already won numerous awards, including the 

‘Auto Trophy’ from Auto Zeitung, the ‘Golden 

Steering Wheel’ from Auto Bild and Bild am 

Sonntag and the ‘Car of the Year Award’ from 

What Car? It was also voted as one of the ‘Best 

Cars of 2011’ by the readers of Auto Motor 

Und Sport. The A1 also received the top five star 

rating in the Euro NCAP crash test. 

The design with the encircling shoulder line is 

cutting-edge and integrates the Audi A1 into 

the large model family. The front end with the 

dominating single-frame grille, the side line with 

the distinctive roof arch, the coupe-like C-pillars 

and the large wheel arches are among its defining 

style elements while the hood and the rear hatch 

wrap around the body. Audi offers the xenon plus 

headlights with LED daytime running light strips 

and LED tail lights. The tail lights are already threedimensionally 

styled in the base model and are 

unmistakable, day or night. 

High- and ultra high-strength steels comprise twothirds 

of the compact model’s body. The strongest 

of these are the hot-shaped steels, which draw 

their extremely high tensile strength from a 

dramatic temperature increase during the shaping 

process. Hot-shaped steels are used primarily 

within the passenger cell. They provide the basis 

for the precise, sporty handling, the good comfort, 

the quiet interior, the excellent passive safety and 

the low base weight. 

The interior of the Audi A1 is spacious, bright 

and airy. The instrument panel bears hints of 

an airplane wing; its four round air vents are 

reminiscent of jet engines. The clean, clear 

controls are every bit a classic Audi design 

of superior workmanship with many lovingly 

designed details underscoring the premium 

character of the A1. 

The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI engine with 90kW (122 hp), 

offered in Brunei, is available with the seven-speed 

S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The dual-clutch 

transmission shifts extremely quickly, comfortably 

and with no perceptible interruption to the flow 

of power. It can be operated as an automatic 

or manual, with paddles on the steering wheel 

available as an option. Thanks to its high efficiency 

and the intelligent control system, the S tronic also 

helps to reduce fuel consumption. 

Whether in the city, on an interurban road or on 

the expressway – the small compact is always 

great fun to drive thanks to its sporty setup, the 

favourable weight distribution and the directratio 

steering. The vehicle sprints from zero to 

100 km/h in 8.9 seconds.’ The ESP stabilisation 

programme with electronic limited slip 

differential, which comes standard on all models, 

makes the handling even more precise while also 

enhancing driving safety. It minimises under steer 

at the cornering limit by means of slight braking, 

which also improves traction. 

Innovative materials and modern colours 

emphasise the youthful character of the Audi 

A1. Whether colour-coordinated air vents, LED 

interior lights or seat covers in expressive colours 

– customisation is the key. The equipment 

programme offers countless opportunities for 

matching the A1 to the driver’s own personal style. 

There are even a variety of paint finishes from 

which to choose for the roof arch. Customers can 

also order many features after the initial sale to 

follow a trend or a whim. 

Six packages will be available in Brunei: Audi 

exclusive line, Media style package, Lifestyle kit 

union square, S line sports package, Competition 

kit and even a Wasabi green package. The 

available infotainment and multimedia systems for 

the Audi A1 come directly from the full-size class. 

The top of the line is MMI navigation plus, a media 

centre that sets new standards in the compact 

segment. It borrows closely from the system used 

in Audi’s A8 flagship, including the monitor that 

folds out from the instrument panel and the 

control unit, which uses MMI logic. 

The connectivity package, which is based on the 

concert radio, includes a navigation preparation 

kit that allows the customer to later install a 

map-based navigation system – that, too, is a new 

idea. The optional 465 watt Bose surround sound 

system with 14 speakers is just one example of 

the additional high-end complementary features 

available. Convenient Bluetooth and wired 

interfaces are available for cellular phones and 

external players such as the iPod. 

For more information, call T.C.Y. Motors on 239 0725 or join the Facebook 

page on facebook.com/AudiBrunei. 


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liFestyle IN PERSON 

Battle Cry 

he began a fitness revolution in Australia that is now ranked globally as one of the 

year’s hottest fitness trends. known simply as chief brabon, the founder and global 

master trainer of oRIgINAL BooTCAmP speaks to muhibah on the world’s longest 

running and most successful military inspired outdoor fitness programme. 

WoRds AnIS rAMLI | PhoTogRAPhs OrIGInAL bOOtCAMP 

For those still in the dark, what is 

‘fitness bootcamp’? 

ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP is a military 

inspired outdoor group personal training 

programme that utilises discipline as 

its primary source of motivation. It has 

been scientifically designed to achieve 

results fast no matter what your current 

fitness level, in a positive and social 

environment. 

Your first OrIGInAL bOOtCAMP 

was on military base with army 

spouses wanting a similar militarystyle 

fitness programme. Was this 

the turning point for you to begin a 

fitness bootcamp for the public? 

Up until then I hadn’t really thought too 

much about training civvies (civilians). 

When I started training the army spouses 

I simply trained them the same way I 

trained my fellow soldiers. I used the 

same exercises, activities and discipline, 

and they loved it. That was when I 

realised that there was a real market for 

military inspired training. 

have you ever wondered why no 

one ever thought of the bootcamp 

idea earlier? 

I knew of a few bootcamps in the US 

run by former Special Forces soldiers, but 

it seemed as though very few soldiers 

at the time had the background in 

fitness training to combine their military 

experience with the science of strength 

and conditioning. 

What’s the biggest misconception 

people have about bootcamps 

in general? 

That the instructors yell, scream 

and belittle the Recruits. ORIGINAL 

MuhIbAh 

BOOTCAMP is all about empowering 

individuals, not breaking them down. 

Our goal is to push Recruits beyond the 

excuses to achieve the goals that up until 

now have been just beyond their grasp. 

how different are you from 

other bootcamps? 

Unlike the majority of programmes out 

there calling themselves ‘bootcamp’, 

ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP is based on 

cutting edge strength and conditioning 

concepts used by the world’s most elite 

Special Forces, Special Operations and 

SWAT teams. All programming is created 

by leading military fitness specialists, not 

just civilians who have watched a lot of 

movies like GI Jane. Subsequently, no 

other programme can match the level of 

results our Recruits achieve.

What do you hope your ‘recruits’ 

take with them from every session? 

I personally designed each session to not 

only provide the best workout possible, 

but also to help Recruits to connect, 

support and motivate each other. When 

Recruits finish each session they should 

feel a real sense of accomplishment and 

self-belief. 

Are the fitness challenges designed in 

such a way that you cannot beat the 

system? 

No matter what your fitness 

or motivation level, ORIGINAL 

BOOTCAMP is going to be a challenge. 

Ultimately, if your training was easy, then 

you will plateau. This programme has 

been designed to keep you guessing, 

physically and mentally, so that you 

continue to improve. 

What does one look for when 

‘shopping’ for a programme? 

There are two main types of ‘Bootcamps’: 

Military Inspired Training and General 

Outdoor Training. Obviously ORIGINAL 

BOOTCAMP is a military inspired 

programme. This sort of programme 

focuses on high intensity training, but 

that doesn’t mean you need to already 

be fit to attend. The programme was 

designed to start off at a lower intensity 

and gradually build. 

When looking for a military inspired 

bootcamp, you should ensure that the 

programme’s designers or master trainers 

have real military experience to ensure 

that the programme focuses on results, 

rather than just ‘playing soldier’. 

A recent uSA survey described 

bootcamp as the top 2011 fitness 

trend. Why do you think this has so 

much appeal? 

I think bootcamps appeal to people for a 

number of reasons: 

Discipline. Be honest; if we were 

disciplined enough ourselves, we’d all 

already be fit. 

Camaraderie. Sharing the experience and 

the achievements with a group of fellow 

Recruits provide you with a lot of support 

and encouragement. 

Results. Ultimately, bootcamps should 

make you work hard. Anything worth 

having should take a little hard work. 

What aspect of bootcamp do you 

most love? 

I love seeing just how surprised people 

are at what they can achieve. This week 

I got a big hug from one of my Recruits 

who lost over 18kgs in just 8 weeks. 

He is now the lightest he’s been in almost 

20 years. 

OrIGInAL bOOtCAMP is the largest 

fitness bootcamp in Australia, and 

you’ve already got a Malaysian 

(known as ChIEF’s OrIGInAL 

bOOtCAMP) and uS franchise. Where 

else are you looking to expand? 

We currently have License applications 

from a number countries in Asia including 

Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines 

and Thailand. We also have applications 

from Egypt, the UK, the US, Canada, 

Chile and South Africa. Over the next 12 

months we plan to expand into at least 

half a dozen new countries, if not more. 

Looking back, what would you say 

surprised you most about OrIGInAL 

bOOtCAMP’s success? 

When I first started bootcamp most 

people said that it wouldn’t work 

because people just don’t like being told 

what to do. What I have now found is 

the opposite is true. People want to be 

told how to achieve their goals. They 

want to be pushed beyond the point that 

they would normally quit, and they want 

to simply put their trust in you and simply 

do what they are told. 

You’ve helped so many people 

transform. What do you want to see 

change in your life? 

My goal over the next six months is to 

find more time for me and my family 

by trusting in the fantastic team I 

have around me to keep ORIGINAL 

BOOTCAMP at the top of its game. 


52 

liFestyle THE BUZZ 

SInK rOutInE 

Sothys homme Soothing After Shave Balm has 

a fresh and light texture to soften and soothe skin 

sensitivity after shaving. It also claims to regenerate 

and repair damaged skin with Phytomalt, derived 

from malt extracts, that works as an antiinflammatory 

agent. This after shave also has 

astringent properties to disinfect skin surface and 

prevent potential infection of small cuts. 

www.sothys.com 

FrESh FACE 

The Meissen Joiallerie brand and 

collection was presented for the first time 

at Baselworld 2011 to much acclaim and 

was nominated ‘Best Newcomer’. At the 

heart of the collection is jewellery that are 

mysterious, magical and infinitely feminine 

and artful. With captivating elegance and 

originality, some of the pieces include the 

‘Mystery collection’, the ‘Diamond Swords 

Collier’ and the ‘Montgolfiere necklace’ 

encrusted with 310 diamonds. 

www.meissen.com 

MuhIbAh 

What’s 

New 

Highlights and trends from around the globe. 

rArE DELIGhtS 

Open Magic is the newest 

collection of luxury timepieces for 

women from DeLaneau. In varied 

styles, the main design elements 

of the collection masterfully play 

with shapes with an exclusive 

strap and lugs system. With a 

gold coil connecting to a satin 

strap in a style that is almost Bell 

Epoque, this mesmerising design 

is simultaneously modern, original 

and yet timeless. 

www.delaneau.com 

PErFECt PLunGE 

With the Curacao, bulova 

Accutron introduces a collection 

of diving instruments waterresistant 

to 300 metres. Featuring 

a blend of strength and sportiness 

and marrying Swiss made quality 

with a taste for challenges, 

the timepiece also houses a 

graduated unidirectional bezel to 

calculate dive times. 

www.bulova.com

SPEAK SPEED 

Fans celebrating Silverstone staging 

the Bristish Formula 1 Grand Prix for 

the next 17 years can look forward 

to the ultimate watch inspired by 

this milestone. From Christopher 

Ward comes the C90 Beckett 

Power Reserve, named after the 

track’s notorious Beckett’s complex, 

one of the most demanding 

stretches of track in the whole of 

Formula 1. The C90 Beckett design’s 

subtle retro feel is motorised by the 

ETA Valgrange A07.161 and has a 

45 hour power reserve. 

www.christopherward.co.uk 

SAvvY ShOPPEr 

Looking for great discounts on 

luxury goods while shopping from 

home? reebonz offers authentic 

luxury goods including select 

exclusive upscale lifestyle deals 

you won’t find anywhere else. 

The online portal stocks haute 

couture brands such as Prada, 

Loewe, Valentino plus more, and 

offers private sales on holiday 

promotions and beauty. This 

members-only site can be accessed via a simple registration 

online before you’re on your way to fantastic surprises. 

www.reebonz.com 

SCuLPtED FOrM 

Brazilian artist-turned-jewellery-designer 

Kim Poor Jewellery presents a collection 

set with gemstones carved in organic, abstract 

forms in the 1960s by Brazilian lapidary 

Haroldo Burle Marx. In her designs, Poor 

highlights the exceptional art of gem carving, 

hammering the curvaceous and sensual gems 

into huge gold rings, multistrand bracelets or 

pendants, among others. 

www.kimpoor-jewellery.com 

WrItInG DESK 

With a Yard-O-Led pen or pencil, 

know that it takes more than 2,000 

strikes by hand to create the handchased 

‘Victorian’ finish of just one 

pen, eight different processes to make 

its clip and a final moment of patience 

to number each one individually. 

Whichever of the timeless designs 

you choose, the end result is a pen or 

pencil that is unique and which will 

almost certainly never go unnoticed. 

www.filofax.co.uk 


54 

liFestyle TAKE 5 

MuhIbAh

Macau int 

small in size but big on fun, macau packs a 

punch with its Portuguese influence and its 

rebirth in modernity. 

SEE DO ShOP StAY 

Check out all the tourist sights 

on the map but don’t skip 

the A-Ma Cultural Village 

at Coloane Island. Modelled 

after the Qing dynasty palace 

compound, its 7,000-sqm 

courtyard houses a great 

museum with colourful shops 

that carry folk handicrafts and 

souvenirs. The Seac Pai Van 

Park and the Arboretum that 

houses more than 100 species 

of local and exotic trees is just 

a stroll away. 

Head to The Venetian Macao at 

Cotai Strip and catch the world 

renowned performance of 

Cirque du Soleil’s ZAIA. You’ll 

be dazzled by the performance 

that merges dance, movements 

and aerial acrobatics. Ninety 

minutes will just fly by and 

you’ll be left breathless. 

No place offers more great 

bargains and hunts than 

Senado Square. The markets 

sell inexpensive T-shirts, jeans 

and sportswear but you 

can also find classy fashion 

and handicrafts if you look 

diligently. If you have a taste 

for vintage items, head to the 

former red-light district a few 

streets away. 

Fantastic service endears 

Hotel Lan Kwai Fong Macau 

to returning guests. The 

boutique hotel may be rated 

three stars but who’d figure 

with a Nespresso machine 

in-room and luscious Bulgari 

amenities in the bathroom? 

Cosy rooms are a big plus, 

including its accessibility 

to many tourist attractions 

and the Fisherman’s Wharf, 

Macau’s first theme park. 

For more information, 

visit www.macautourism.gov.mo 

Royal Brunei Airlines operates daily 

flights to Hong Kong where there is 

daily ferry access to Macau. 


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advertorial 

MuhIbAh 

Jom Jalan 

&Makan 

HolIDay! 

If you are looking to discover malaysia on your own, 

then there’s no better way than a self-drive holiday. 

From bustling cities to rural farmlands and millions-old 

rainforest, you’ll discover iconic landmarks, awe inspiring 

landscapes and great food with plenty of time to relax 

and savour the local lifestyle along the way.

Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya – Malacca (3 to 4 days) 

Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya 

kuala Lumpur, malaysia’ capital, is a modern 

bustling metropolis. It’s a place to enjoy 

great shopping, food and nightlife. The 

route takes you from the heart of the city 

centre via the kL-Putrajaya highway in just 

20 minutes. 

Putrajaya is malaysia’s federal administrative 

and diplomatic hub. A landmark of malaysia, 

Putrajaya is a self-contained, well-landscaped 

and fully facilitated city amid lush greenery. 

highlights 

Putra Mosque Constructed with rose-tinted 

granite and with an interior made of local 

wood, the mosque on Putrajaya Lake 

highlights Islamic architecture at its best. 

Souq bazaar shop for middle eastern and 

local goods at the souq on the lower level of 

Putra mosque. 

tasik Putrajaya see Putrajaya from a 

different angle by taking a leisurely cruise on 

the lake, either in air-conditioned passenger 

boats or on a traditional sampan. 

Putrajaya Wetland Park Pack a picnic and 

wander through the wetland park, a vast 

garden of plant nursery and nature trails. 

Putrajaya – Malacca 

This historical city, co-awarded the uNesCo 

World heritage site award with Penang, 

has a unique heritage and a multitude of 

museums and delicious food. From Putrajaya, 

you’ll drive along the breezy PLus highway 

for a journey of 2 hours to reach the city. 

malacca is also known for its distinct culinary, 

inspired by the Peranakan heritage. If you 

like Peranakan cuisine, make a stop in the 

heritage conservation zone for the famous 

durian chendol, chendol gula melaka, and 

Baba Nyonya Laksa at Jonker 88. Look out 

also for stalls and eateries that offer mee 

kahwin (mix of rojak and mamak mee), satay 

celup, chicken rice ball and Peranakan dishes 

such as Ayam Buah Keluak and devil’s Curry. 

highlights 

unESCO World heritage Site Journey into 

malacca’s past at the remains of the dutch 

and Portuguese as you explore the stadthuys 

Building and A Famosa Portuguese Fort. Visit 

the 18th century kampung kling mosque 

with its unique glazed tiles and the Baba 

Nyonya heritage museum. 

Jonker Street slip into 19th century 

malacca as you walk through Peranakan 

style buildings with their distinct Chinese 

low, tile-roofed houses and shuttered 

windows. Restored houses now are home 

to various shops, restaurants and hotels, 

but you can still walk into any of them to 

discover the homes’ distinct layout including 

the inner courtyards and the air wells. don’t 

miss the night market happening everyday 

on the street. 

Malacca river Cruise Take a ride on the 

river to discover the city’s past and present, 

exploring local architecture and iconic 

landmarks. 

A’ Famosa resort enjoy family fun and 

entertainment at this self-contained resort 

that offers an international championship 

27-hole golf course, an Animal World safari 

and Water World Theme Park. 


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advertorial 

Penang 

Kuala Lumpur 

Putrajaya 

Kuala Kangsar 

Ipoh 

Genting Highlands 

Malacca 

Kuantan 

Bukit Tinggi 

Kuala Lumpur – Ipoh 

– Kuala Kangsar – Penang 

(3 to 4 days) 

Ipoh – Kuala Kangsar 

Ipoh’s past fortune in tin trade has made 

it a city with deep ties to the country’s 

growth. Today’s modern Ipoh retains many 

of its historical charm and furiously guards 

its reputation as a foodie haven distinct 

from the rest of malaysia. Tourists’ renewed 

interest in heritage and culture has also 

made Ipoh a popular destination. From kuala 

Lumpur, the PLus highway makes for an easy 

drive to Ipoh in just two hours. 

Food lovers will find Ipoh a haven for 

kopitiam-style food, such as Ipoh white coffee, 

Ipoh hor fun and beansprout chicken, herbal 

salted paper wrapped Chicken and tau foo far. 

highlights 

Kellie’s Castle see a touch of 20th century 

scotland with kellie’s Castle built by scottish 

planter William kellie smith. Perched on a 

hillock, some of the rooms provide great 

vantage to the surrounding area. 

banjaran hotsprings resort Treat yourself 

to malaysia’s first healing resort. Nestled 

among the lush tropical jungle and majestic 

limestone hills of Tambun, the resort has its 

own natural hot springs and offers a variety 

of spa and relaxation programmes. 

Lost World of tambun If you love water, 

you’ll love this theme park. enjoy tube rides 

and huge water slides amid man-made 

raging waterfalls and rushing rapids, relax at 

the hotsprings spa, or have a fun ride at the 

amusement park. 

MuhIbAh 

Ipoh Old town discover ‘the Taj mahal of Ipoh’ as it was once known. 

The Ipoh Railway station dates back to 1915 and was designed by A.B. 

hubback, the mastermind behind kuala Lumpur’s railway station. The 

building’s similarities in the moorish elements is unmistakable. This and 

among many other iconic Ipoh landmarks can be discovered through 

the Ipoh heritage Trail with walks beginning at 8am every saturday 

(kintaheritage@gmail.com). 

Ipoh – Kuala Kangsar – Penang 

kuala kangsar, Perak’s Royal Town, is a charming 

town that maintains many of its malay heritage 

and architecture. The ubudiah mosque, with its 

moorish design, remains an attraction, as is the 

kenangan Palace, just a short walk away from 

the mosque. The palace is malay architecture at 

its best, built without a single nail, and today is 

the Royal museum of Perak. When in town, don’t 

forget to sink your teeth into the famous bao 

at Restoran yat Lai. Their steaming buns go on 

sale after 2pm (and run out soon after), but their 

homemade kaya, hainanese coffee and freshly 

baked breads are worth the trip, too. From Ipoh, 

it’s a leisurely drive on the PLus highway heading 

north, exiting at kuala kangsar interchange exit 

143, 45 minutes away. 

Penang, the Pearl of the orient, is famed for its 

beaches and holiday resorts. The capital george 

Town was inscribed as a uNesCo World heritage 

site together with malacca in 2008. The island’s 

conserved heritage zone has the greatest 

number of colonial structures in south east Asia 

and is stunning to explore. 

Visitors to Penang will also wax lyrical about 

its glorious food and distinctive cooking styles. 

The line between breakfast, lunch and dinner 

blur when the island’s filled with food anytime 

of the day. must trys include: Nasi kandar, 

assam laksa, char koay teow, tau sar pia and 

pasembur (Indian rojak). From kuala kangsar 

drive north bound on the PLus highway, 

exiting at the 161 interchange (Penang Bridge). 

highlights 

George town Colonial Quarter Immerse 

yourself in the rich tapestry of heritage and 

culture that make up the Colonial Quarter, 

home to such gems as the 19th century 

Blue mansion (Cheong Fatt Tze mansion), 

the hainanese Association building, 

Pinang Peranakan mansion and khoo 

kongsi clan house. Better yet, grab hold 

of the free Penang heritage Trail map and 

explore george Town’s heritage buildings, 

monuments and trade on foot. 

batu Feringghi beach enjoy a dip or pack a picnic at Penang’s famous 

beach. Plenty of water sports activities for the adventurous, plus a daily 

night market selling curious and souvenirs. 

tropical Spice Garden stroll among a lush tropical garden perfumed by spices 

and herbs as you discover Asia’s many familiar plants before sipping tea at 

their cosy cafe. 

Penang hill Take the fun tram ride up and cool off in the serenity of Penang 

hill where the peak offers a panoramic view of the island and beyond. 

Kapitan Keling Mosque discover Penang Island’s most famous mosque that 

dates back to the 18th century with its beautiful moorish-inspired dome.

Kuala Lumpur – Genting 

highlands – bukit tinggi 

– Kuantan (4 to 5 days) 

Kuala Lumpur – Genting highlands 

– bukit tinggi 

genting highlands is malaysia’s premier 

integrated mountain resort. you’ll find 

everything a holiday maker could wish for 

and the cool, highland climate is a boon. 

There are indoor and outdoor amusement 

parks with lots of fun rides, a variety of dining 

and shopping outlets, entertainment shows 

all year round and world class resorts. Just 

under an hour’s drive from kuala Lumpur, 

you’ll drive east bound towards the east Coast 

expressway to karak highway before exiting 

at exit 803A to genting highlands. 

Coming down from genting highlands and 

back on the east Coast expressway, exit 805 

will take you to the hill retreat of Bukit 

Tinggi. sitting 2,500 feet above sea level, the 

area is filled with many resort and family 

activities that take advantage of the cooler 

climate and lush natural surroundings. 

highlights 

Colmar tropicale Wander around this Frenchthemed 

resort town, a replica of the original 

18th century Colmar Village in Alsace, France. 

Browse through the various themed shops, 

enjoy outdoor dining and exciting street 

performances, or just sit at the park benches 

breathing in the cool, crisp air of the highlands. 

Japanese village & botanical Garden get 

in touch with your Zen side as you explore 

the tranquillity of a landscaped Japanese 

setting that includes an authentic teahouse, 

Japanese garden and a spa following the 

traditions of the orient. 

rabbit Park & Deer Sanctuary kids will enjoy 

hand-feeding the furry friends at the Rabbit 

Park while the deer sanctuary provides a 

close up look at these magnificent animals. 

Strawberry Farm Pick your own strawberries 

at this farm located halfway to genting 

highlands at gohtong Jaya or sample all 

things strawberry at the onsite cafe. 

bukit tinggi – Kuantan 

The drive to kuantan offers many 

pleasant stops including a veritable 

choice of picnic areas. exit 810 on the 

east Coast expressway will take you to 

Bentong, while kuantan is on exit 833. 

In Bentong, don’t forget to hunt down 

Pahang’s famous musang king durian 

(durian kunyit) prized for its succulent 

flesh and creamy texture. 

kuantan is a quiet town in the state of 

Pahang famed for its beautiful beaches 

and glorious food, most notably keropok 

lekor, nasi dagang and its fresh seafood. 

The city makes a good base to explore 

other attractions in Pahang. The sungai 

kuantan cuts through the city where 

its riverbank has turned into a popular 

recreational, shopping and dining spot. 

Cruising along sungai kuantan will unfold 

scenes of fishing villages and relatively 

untouched mangrove forests. kuantan’s 

most popular beach, Telok Chempedak, is 

just 10 minutes’ from the city centre. 

highlights 

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary This 

highly educational centre lets you get 

up close and personal with working and 

rehabilitated pachyderms at the refuge. 

Come early to help trainers feed and 

shower the elephants in the river. don’t 

miss the information centre that tells 

you more about the sanctuary’s efforts in 

conserving these endangered animals. 

Deerland Park hand feed the deers or 

visit the Animal World onsite that is 

home to a host of ostriches, sunbears and 

peacocks. or take the elevated walkway 

for a close-up view of the rainforest. 

Sungai Chamang Take in the scenic view 

of Chamang waterfall or refresh with a 

glorious dip in the many water pools. 

Cherating Pick a spot to call your own 

along the stretch of Cherating Beach, 

filled with bountiful resorts as well as 

malaysia’s very own Club med. 


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Kota Kinabalu – ranau 

– Sandakan (2 to 3 days) 

sabah’s capital, kota kinabalu, is modern 

at first glance; but sift through the layers 

and you’ll find many rustic and charming 

Borneo experiences. Nature adventure 

abounds, as do quintessential highlights 

that cover the land, sea and mountains. 

The drive from kota kinablau to Ranau 

is approximately 90 minutes and runs 

across the Crocker Range, home to mount 

kinabalu, offering scenic views. you can 

overnight at the many accommodations at 

kundasang and enjoy the cold temperate 

climate. From kota kinabalu, take the A3 

Tuaran highway to Tamparuli town, then 

drive on the Tamparuli-Ranau highway 

(A4) headed to Ranau. 

From Ranau, it’s 3.5 hours ride to 

sandakan, sabah’s second largest city 

and gateway to many eco-tourism sites. 

you’ll drive eastwards following the A4 

Tamparuli-Ranau highway before joining 

Federal Route 22 to sandakan. 

highlights 

Poring hot Springs soak away your stresses 

in the spring’s hot sulphuric minerals that 

are believed to have healing properties. 

Sabah tea Garden enjoy the crisp, cool air 

of this altitude-high tea plantation, tour 

the factory and indulge in the beautiful 

surroundings of Borneo’s only organic 

tea farm. 

Sepilok Orang utan Sanctuary observe the 

orang utan up close and learn about its 

habits and the centre’s conservation 

efforts to protect and rehabilitate this 

endangered Bornean species. 

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Kota Kinabalu – tenom 

(2 to 3 days) 

Kota Kinabalu - tambunan 

- tenom - Keningau - Kimanis 

- Kota Kinabalu 

Tenom is one of the most scenic 

interior locations in sabah, with 

the Crocker Range towering 

magnificently as the town’s 

backdrop. It’s home to the sabah 

Agriculture Park, and is a joy to 

explore if you love plants and 

nature. The drive takes 3 hours 

across the Crocker Range where 

the air is cool and crisp. don’t 

forget to stop for Tenom Fatt Choi 

Coffee to savour the best roasted 

coffee in town. 

From kota kinabalu, head south 

and drive on the Penampang- 

Tambunan highway. The road 

may be narrow and winding but 

the views of rolling hills, lush 

green forests and small villages 

are spectacular. enroute, you will 

pass by Tambunan where a short 

stop at the kipandi Butterfly 

Park and Rafflesia Information 

Centre is worth your while. you 

may want to overnight here at 

gunung emas Resort, famous for 

its tree top cabins. driving back to 

kota kinabalu, take a drive on the 

keningau-kimanis highway. you’ll 

be rewarded by stunning views 

of the Crocker Range and the 

tropical rainforest.

Kudat 

Kota Kinabalu 

Ranau 

Tenom 

Sandakan 

highlights 

Sabah Agriculture Park Take 

a stroll through this vast 

aboretum that contains an 

impressive collection of native 

orchids, fruit and medicinal 

trees, and a number of 

landscaped gardens. 

rafflesia Information Centre 

Lace up your trekking shoes to 

hunt for the famous Rafflesia 

(if it’s in bloom), or discover 

all about this elusive plant 

from the highly educational 

information centre. 

Kipandi butterfly Park There are 

about 100 species of butterflies 

onsite; the fun is to see if you 

can identify them all. 

Murut Cultural Centre Peek 

into the lifestyle of the murut 

people housed in a stunning 

timber building displaying many 

indigenous murut artefacts and 

cultural paraphernalia. 

Kota Kinabalu – Kudat 

(1 to 2 days) 

Kota Kinabalu – Kudat – tuaran 

– Kota Kinabalu 

As the northern-most tip city of Borneo, 

kudat beckons the adventurous as well 

as the romantic. It is also famous for its 

gong-making industry and the Rungus 

Longhouse. kudat is also known for its 

bountiful of fresh seafood. some 

of the better known eateries are salut 

seafood Restaurant and gayang 

seafood Restaurant. 

The drive from kota kinabalu will take you 

through the scenic Coastal highway off 

Likas Bay north of the city. Follow the signs 

to Tuaran then head towards kudat by 

following the signage. The journey will take 

about 3 hours passing beautiful padi fields 

and rustic villages. enroute, there are plenty 

of pleasant stops for a bite. Road stalls 

selling bananas, sweetcorns, pineapples and 

coconuts offer a welcome break. 

highlights 

Gombizau honey bee Farm Watch honey 

bees busy at work at this honey farm and 

the chance to purchase one of Borneo’s 

most prized produce, raw honey. 

Kampung bavanggazo (rungus Longhouse) 

get a taste of longhouse living and 

experience the fascinating communal 

lifestyle in this purpose-built longhouse 

constructed entirely of traditional materials. 

the tip of borneo – tanjung Simpang 

Mengayau Look out over the south China 

sea and claim your title to be among the 

few who have made it to this dramatic 

headland on the northern-most tip of 

Borneo island. 

For more infomation, visit www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my 

Royal Brunei Airlines flights to Kuala Lumpur operate 

daily and to Kota Kinabalu 14 times weekly from 

Bandar Seri Begawan. 


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liFestyle TRAVEL DIARY 

MALAYSIA 

1-31Oct 

2011 

MALAYSIA IntErnAtIOnAL 

GOurMEt FEStIvAL 

Into its 11th consecutive year, the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 

(MIGF) is a month-long fine dining festival that draws visitors from all over 

the globe to taste and appreciate the international standard of cuisines 

available in Malaysia. With the lighthearted theme ‘It’s Raining Chefs!’, 

the country’s leading restaurants and hotels together with their Master 

Chefs all vie to outdo each other with their special Festival menus. Log on 

to the website for event venues and schedules. 

www.migf.com 

AusTRALIA 

3-24 sept 

Brisbane Festival will light up the city’s 

streets and creative spaces with a fusion 

of high art and pop culture. From 

theatre, music and dance, to fringe, 

fireworks and light shows, indie rockers 

to the world’s greatest classical pianist 

– the bold and beautiful Brisbane Festival 

offers the hottest tickets in town. 

www.brisbanefestival.com.au 

2011 

brISbAnE FEStIvAL 

MuhIbAh 

A world of adventure and new 

experiences await you when you fly with 

Royal Brunei Airlines. Make your trip even 

more memorable with free flights, seat 

upgrades and other privileges when you 

become a member of Royal Skies, our 

frequent flyer programme. 

BRuNeI dARussALAm 

1-2oct 

2011 

8th AbACuS 

hOLIDAY trAvEL FAIr 

The eagerly anticipated Abacus Holiday Travel Fair is back in 

its 8th edition, with a two-day fair offering holiday and travel 

promotions. Similar to previous editions, there will be family 

entertainment such as games and quizzes as well as lucky 

draws for visitors. Of course, there will also be fantastic deals 

and packages to look forward to. 

www.bruneitourism.travel 

kANe suLLIVAN, LuCId meTAL

HONG KONG 

3-7Oct 

2011 

ThAILANd 

5sept-16oct 

2011 

FInE Art 

ASIA 2011 

Firmly established as Asia’s 

leading annual fine art 

and antiques fair, Fine 

Art Asia will showcase an 

outstanding display of high 

quality works of arts at the 

Hong Kong Convention 

and Exhibition Centre. In 

its seventh edition, this 

prestigious fine art fair 

will present its strongest 

international line-up yet, 

with over 80 renowned 

dealers from Asia, Europe 

and the USA. 

www.fineartasia.com 

bAnGKOK’S 13th 

IntErnAtIOnAL FEStIvAL 

OF DAnCE & MuSIC 

Bangkok’s International Festival of dance & music will bring 

a spectacular line-up of opera, music ballet and dance from 

around the world. As the largest annual performing arts 

festival in the country, there will be 17 productions in all 

presented by artistes and theatres from united kingdom, 

Austria, Brazil, Russia, germany and spain. 

www.bangkokfestivals.com 

The International Jewellery London (IJL), to be held at earls 

Court 2, celebrates the most talented and brightest of British 

and International jewellery designers, wholesalers and 

manufacturers. unveiling latest collections, both contemporary 

and classic, IJL is the place where you can find all the latest 

trends and ideas, buy and build business relationships, and 

attend the industry’s leading seminar programme. 

www.jewellerylondon.com 

NeW ZeALANd 

20-21 

4-7 

sept 2011 

IntErnAtIOnAL 

JEWELLErY 

LOnDOn 2011 

Aug 2011 

CAtCh “It!” 

BAy oF IsLANds 

seAFood TouRNAmeNT 

uNITed kINgdom 

Be a part of Northland’s Bay of Islands Seafood Tournament that 

will last for two days. Encompassing all seafood, it’s up to you how 

you want to catch your entry. Fishing off a boat, from the beach or 

spearfishing, or even diving for scallops and other shellfish are accepted 

methods. At the end of each day, there will be fish filleting, scallop 

shucking and kina sucking competitions, with the finals held during the 

weekend. Fresh catch will be auctioned off at the end of the day and 

you can either take it home or have it cooked specially for you by a top 

chef at the Paihia Village Green. 

www.nz2011.govt.nz 


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Welcome onboard 

Selamat Datang 

selamat datang means 

‘Welcome’ in malay, and 

your seamless Royal Brunei 

Airlines journey begins here. 

business Class 

In June 2010, the airline introduced its B777 

Business Class cabins. Ergonomically designed 

to offer a unique relaxing space, the Business 

Class seat deploys into an angled full length 

flat-bed which, along with a plush duvet and a 

larger pillow, to offer peaceful sleep. Each seat 

comes equipped with in-seat power connector 

and a 10.4-inch personal TV. 

Economy Class Comfort 

Economy Class offers seats with a 32-inch 

pitch, and ‘winglet’ headrests for improved 

neck comfort. Onboard our 777 aircraft, the 

seatback-mounted personal screen provides 

on-going entertainment including video and 

audio on-demand choices. All Royal Brunei 

Flying High 

As Brunei darussalam’s national 

carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines 

serves not only as the coming of 

age of this tiny sultanate, but 

today cements itself as a serious 

competitor in the region. 

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passengers enjoy the same caring service 

from our ASEAN flight attendants, along with 

skillfully prepared meals and a wide range of 

inflight entertainment options to choose from. 

SkyShow Inflight Entertainment 

Royal Brunei’s SkyShow Entertainment system 

gives passengers a number of entertainment 

options throughout their flight. A library of hit 

movies, classic Hollywood films and TV and 

audio programmes for all ages are available 

onboard. Refer to the SkyShow entertainment 

guide booklet located in the seat pocket 

in front of you for the list of movies, TV 

and audio programmes. The sockets for 

earphones and channel/volume remote control 

are located in your seat armrest. Seatbackmounted 

personal screens are only available 

on our Boeing 777s and on selected routes. 

Elsewhere, passengers can avail our service, 

sit back and relax with our overhead movie 

screens. For more information, please contact 

your nearest Royal Brunei Airlines office. 

1970s 1980s 

• The maiden Royal Brunei Airlines 

flight to Singapore left Bandar Seri 

Begawan on a Boeing 737-200 on 

14 May, 1975. 

• Two Boeing 737 aircraft were put 

into service, flying five times a week 

to Singapore, two times to Hong 

Kong, three times to Kuching and 

seven times to Kota Kinabalu. 

• Services to Bangkok and Manila 

were added in 1977. 

Cuisine 

Everything we serve has been carefully chosen 

for freshness and flavour. In fact, there’s 

nothing you can’t enjoy even when dining at 

35,000 feet. Our award winning menu has 

been meticulously created by our Royal Brunei 

Catering chefs, combining both Western and 

Oriental flavours using the best seasonal and 

fresh produce available. 

For our Business Class passengers on longhaul 

flights, you can now select your desired 

meal times. Our ‘Dine upon Request’ service 

is available throughout the flight up until 

90 minutes before landing. Passengers on 

all classes also enjoy our ‘Food Fit to Fly by’ 

service menu that features healthier and 

lighter meal options, complemented by our 

award-winning cabin service from our crew. 

Alcohol-free Environment Policy 

Royal Brunei Airlines operates alcohol-free 

flights to all destinations. 

• RBA added a Boeing 737, the quick-change 

convertible aircraft, to its fleet. This aircraft 

allowed for either an all-passenger or an all-cargo 

configuration or a combination of both. 

• RBA accepted the delivery of its Boeing 757 aircraft 

that featured redesigned livery combining Brunei’s 

traditional Royal colours on 16 May, 1986.

Special Meals 

Royal Brunei offers a variety of tasty culinary 

solutions to suit our passengers’ special dietary 

requirements. Special meals can be ordered 

when you make your reservation; please 

confirm your request at least 24 hours before 

boarding your flight. 

hand Luggage 

For your safety and comfort, you may store 

your hand luggage in the overhead lockers 

or under the seat in front of you. Please 

do not hesitate to ask our cabin crew for 

help in stowing your luggage properly. Be 

careful when opening the overhead luggage 

compartments, as items dislodged by 

aircraft movement may fall on you or fellow 

passengers. 

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAG) 

Various countries have implemented 

restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols 

and gels in compliance with new guidelines set 

by the International Civil Aviation Organization 

(ICAO). Passengers transiting through airports 

and carrying any liquids, pastes and gels 

in containers over 100ml may be asked to 

dispose of the items at security checkpoints. 

These restrictions may affect your ability to 

carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft. 

Customers are advised to check with duty free 

personnel before making their purchases. All 

liquids, aerosols and gels must be carried in 

containers of no greater than 100ml/3.3oz 

capacity (approximately 100gm in weight) 

and placed in a transparent, resealable plastic 

bag. The plastic bag must be removed from 

carry on baggage and presented to security 

1990s 2000s 

• RBA took delivery of the first of three leased B767-200ER aircraft in 

June 1990, enabling it to fly to London Gatwick in November 1990. 

• Services to Perth were opened on 29 January, 1991. 

• Twice-weekly flights to London Heathrow were started in May 1991. 

The route became a daily service on 1 December, 1996. 

• Employed the use of Fokker 50 to service Miri and Labuan, two 

destinations important to the growth of Brunei’s oil and gas industry. 

• RBA started flights to Brisbane via Darwin. Three years later, direct 

flights between Brunei and Brisbane were opened on 15 June, 1994. 

• The opportunity to expand regional connections saw RBA 

establishing a service to Surabaya in 1997. 

• RBA took delivery of two new Airbus A319 

aircraft in August and September 2003. 

• Auckland was introduced to the network 

as an extension of the Brunei-Brisbane 

flights in October 2003. 

• Two more Airbus A320s were delivered 

in December 2003 and January 2004. 

Today, RBA operates a fleet of six Boeing 

B767-300s, two Airbus A320s and two 

Airbus A319s. 

• The inauguration of the three times weekly 

flights to Ho Chi Minh City in May 2006. 

personnel at the checkpoint for inspection and 

separate x-ray screening. 

Exceptions to the new regulations are 

medicines and dietary supplements needed 

during a flight, including baby food. Proof of 

need may be required. 

use of Electronic Equipment 

Mobile phones cannot be used at any time 

during the flight. They should be switched 

off as soon as the cabin crew makes the 

announcement. Other electronic devices 

included in this list are: Citizen’s band (CB) 

radio, remote-controlled devices (such as 

radio-controlled toys), and transmitting devices 

that emit radio frequencies. These devices 

may interfere with the aircraft’s electronic 

equipment, compromising aircraft safety and 

endangering the lives of passengers and crew. 

• RBA introduced Royal Brunei Holidays, 

a revamp of its Golden Touch Holidays, 

offering passengers value-for-money 

packages for their holidays locally and 

abroad in January 2010. 

• Direct service to Shanghai re-launched in 

March 2010. 

• RBA’s newly-leased 777-200ER took off 

on its first commercial flight from Bandar 

Seri Begawan to London via Dubai in 

June 2010. 

• RBA commenced four times weekly 

flights to Melbourne in March 2011. 


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The following devices may be used on board, 

except during take-off, initial climb, approach 

and landing: Personal computers, FM receivers, 

calculators, electronic shavers, audio and video 

recorders, hand-held computer games, and 

playback devices. 

non-smoking Policy 

Royal Brunei Airlines operates non-smoking 

flights to all destinations. 

reconfirmation 

Reconfirmation is not required except for 

passengers travelling to and from the Middle 

East. Please reconfirm your departure flight at 

least 72 hours in advance with the local Royal 

Brunei Airlines office or your travel agent. 

Failure to do so could result in the cancellation 

of your reservations. 

WArnInG! 

The trafficking and illegal import of controlled drugs are very serious 

offences in Brunei Darussalam. The penalty for such offences is DEATH. 

Online booking 

Fly through the airport. You can now book 

online at www.bruneiair.com, check in online 

and print your own electronic ticket (e-ticket). 

Online check in is available 24 hours before 

flight departure and closes 60 minutes before 

departure time. 

Check In 

Check in counters at the Brunei International 

Airport are open three hours before flight 

departure. Passengers are advised to check in 

at least two hours before departure to allow 

for security and baggage checks. Check in 

counters will be closed 45 minutes before 

departure, after which no boarding passes will 

be issued. Royal Brunei Airlines also advises 

its passengers to reach the boarding gate 20 

minutes before the flight departs to avoid 

missing their flights. 

BRUNEI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 

Brunei International Airport’s computerised 

passenger and cargo handling facilities can 

handle 1.5 million passengers and 50,000 

tonnes of cargo a year and the airport is 

currently being expanded for traffic growth. 

Among the facilities offered at the airport 

are a prayer room, telephones and internet 

services, restaurants, a viewing gallery and day 

rooms for transit passengers who want to rest 

or freshen up before flying. 

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For customers’ comfort and convenience, 

Royal Brunei Airlines’ Service Centre and 

SkyLounge are both located on the departure 

level. The former is a one stop centre providing 

services such as reservations, ticketing and 

booking of tour packages. Customers who 

book online can get their tickets here before 

departure. Royal Skies members may also 

redeem their miles here. 

transit tour Programme 

A complimentary transit programme is 

available for transit passengers arriving on 

long-haul flights from London, Brisbane, 

Perth and Auckland and transiting in Brunei 

International Airport for more than five hours. 

Passengers wishing to join the tours can do 

so by completing the Immigration Arrival 

forms distributed inflight by RBA’s cabin crew 

for entry clearance intro Brunei Darussalam. 

Upon arrival, please contact our ground 

staff at the transfer desk to register for the 

transit programme. Please be advised that 

seats are limited and RBA may not be able to 

accommodate all requests. 

Passenger Comments 

Your comments and suggestions will help 

us enhance our services. Please e-mail us at: 

feedback@rba.com.bn 

For Royal Brunei’s Business Class passengers 

and Royal Skies’ Gold and Silver members, 

the SkyLounge boasts plush seating for 120 

people. Complimentary massage chairs, 

shower rooms, ablution areas, and widescreen 

plasma televisions are also available. 

Duty-free shops offer consumer goods at 

competitive prices. There are several outlets, 

including a money changer, at the main 

departure/transit hall. On sale are portable 

electrical goods with international warranties, 

designer goods, perfumes and confectionery. 

AMArAn! 

Mengedar dan membawa masuk dadah terkawal secara haram adalah 

kesalahan yang amat berat di Negara Brunei Darussalam. Kesalahan 

sedemikian membawa hukuman MATI.

Staying Fit 

At Royal Brunei Airlines, your health, safety and comfort is of prime importance to us. For your 

general well-being onboard our flights, we would recommend the basic inflight exercises. 

der roll upper back knee ankle flex lift rotation upper back neck flex roll trunk flex neck foot upper flex roll back shoulder flex knee lift roll shoulder neck roll ankle roll rotation upper ankle foot back flex rotation shoulder trunk flex flex roll neck trunk roll ankle flexknee 

rotation lift 

Ankle circles 

While seated, raise one foot 

and draw a circle with your 

toes. Rotate clockwise for 

15 seconds and repeat the 

same counterclockwise. 

Repeat with the other foot. 

You can do one foot at a 

time or both simultaneously. 

Knee lifts 

Lift and hug your knee 

to your chest as close 

as you can. Hold for 

15 seconds. Alternate 

knee. Repeat 10-15 

times for each knee. 

Shoulder roll 

Relax shoulders then 

hunch them forward. 

Rotate gently 10-15 

times. 

* The visa and duty-free allowances are provided as a guideline and may change without notice. 

neck roll 

With shoulders relaxed, 

drop ear to shoulder 

and gently roll neck 

forward and back, 

holding each position 

about five seconds. 

Repeat five times. 

upper back flex 

Stretch hands forward, 

then pull back slowly 

as far as possible. 

Repeat 10-15 times. 

TRAVELLER’S GUIDE Brunei Visitor Information 

visas* Austrian, German, Malaysian, 

Singaporean, British nationals with the right 

of abode in the United Kingdom, 

The Netherlands and New Zealand nationals 

are exempted from the requirement to 

obtain a visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. 

American passport holders can enter Brunei 

Darussalam for three months without visas. 

For nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, 

France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, 

Republic of Maldives, Norway, Oman, The 

Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, 

Switzerland, Thailand and The Principality of 

Liechtenstein — visas are waived for 14-day 

visits. Nationals of Australia are issued visas on 

arrival at the Brunei International Airport for 

visits not exceeding 30 days. 

All other visitors entering Brunei 

Darussalam must have visas obtainable 

from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic 

mission abroad. These visas are normally 

issued for a two-week stay but can be 

renewed in Brunei. Visitors must hold 

onward tickets and sufficient funds to 

support themselves while in the country. 

n.b. For more details, please contact your 

nearest Brunei Embassy or diplomatic 

representative. 

Currency bearer negotiation Instrument 

Declaration Passengers entering or leaving 

Brunei who carry physical currency or 

bearer negotiable instruments valued at 

BND15,000 or more are required to complete 

a declaration form and submit it to a customs 

officer (if arriving in Brunei) or an immigration 

officer (if departing Brunei). 

Duty-free Allowance* The import of the 

following products is subject to restrictions 

imposed by Brunei’s Customs and Excise 

Department. 

Cigarettes: Passengers will be charged duty 

on cigarettes of $0.25 tax per stick, equal 

to $5 per pack of 20 sticks of cigarette, 

and $50 for one carton of 10 packs. 

Other tobacco products - Import duty 

on other tobacco products has increased 

significantly. Passengers will be charged 

duty for the import of tobacco products. 

Alcohol: Non-Muslim passengers may bring 

in two bottles of liquor plus 12 cans of 

beer for personal consumption only; and a 

reasonable quantity of perfumes. 

transportation The airport is about 11km 

from the capital. Taxis, car rentals and 

buses are available. 

Currency The Brunei dollar is on a par with 

the Singapore dollar, which is also accepted in 

Brunei. Banks, hotels and many department 

stores will cash traveller’s cheques. 

Language Malay is the official language 

but English is widely used. Other languages 

include Chinese and its dialect variants and 

other indigenous dialects. Although the 

official religion is Islam, other faiths including 

Christianity and Buddhism are practised. 

Clothing Light clothing is advisable as 

the climate is generally warm and humid. 

Women are requested to dress modestly in 

keeping with local customs. 

health Doctors provide private medical 

services for a nominal charge. There are a 

number of state health clinics and hospitals. 

Credit Cards Hotels, department stores and 

other major establishments generally accept 

all internationally known credit cards. 

tipping Optional. Some hotels add a 10 

per cent service charge to their room rates. 

telephones Overseas calls can be made 

from hotel rooms through the operator, or 

via international direct dialling (IDD). There 

are also coin and phonecard operated 

public telephones. 

utilities Power supply is 220 - 240v, 

50 cycles. The PAL and NTSC systems 

are used by local television. Tap water is 

generally safe to drink although some take 

the precaution of boiling it. 

Media Radio Television Brunei has nightly 

news bulletins and a range of popular 

entertainment in both English and Malay. 

Cable network and Malaysian television 

programmes can also be received. There 

are three local daily newspapers namely: 

Borneo Bulletin (English), The Brunei Times 

(English) and Media Permata (Malay). Other 

regional and international publications are 

also available at newstands. 

Food For the adventurous, the food stalls 

offer Malay favourites, such as satay 

(barbecued meat on a skewer) and local 

dishes prepared with curry or coconut milk. 

Chinese, European and Indian cuisines are 

also available. 

trunk flex 

With both feet on the floor 

and stomach held in, slowly 

bend forward and walk your 

hands down the front of your 

legs toward your ankles. Hold 

stretch for 15 seconds and 

slowly sit back up. 

hotels Accommodation in the capital 

ranges from international standard to 

middle range hotels. Service apartments 

are also available at reasonable rates. 

Shopping Department stores and shops 

offer goods ranging from cosmetics and 

stereos to local handicrafts such as the 

keris (an ornamental dagger), miniature 

brass cannons, and kain tenunan, a cloth 

woven with gold or silver threads. 

Festivals and Celebrations National Day, 

23 February, Hari Raya, the end of the 

Muslim fasting month, and His Majesty 

The Sultan’s birthday, 15 July. Other public 

holidays include Chinese Lunar New Year 

and Christmas. 

Customs and Courtesy 

• In mosques, visitors should remove 

their shoes and should not pass in front 

of people at prayer. A woman should 

ensure that her head, knees and arms 

are covered before entering mosques. 

Robes are provided at the entrance to 

the mosque. 

• A Bruneian shakes hands lightly and 

brings his hands to his chest. Members of 

the opposite sex do not shake hands. 

• It is impolite to point with the index 

finger (use the right thumb instead) or 

to beckon someone with fingers and 

palm facing upwards. Instead the whole 

hand should be waved with palm facing 

downwards. The right fist should never 

be smacked into the left palm. 

• Gifts, particularly food, are passed with 

the right hand. 


68 


ROUTE MAP & DESTINATIONS GUIDE 

AuStrALIA 

brISbAnE (bnE) 

brISbAnE IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 

Airport-City 22 kms 

Approx. Fare from Airport to City 

• bus AUD8 • taxi AUD35 

Airport tax AUD38 

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD) 

Language English 

GMt +10 

rbA OFFICE 

60 Edward Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000 

t: (61) 7 3017 5000 

E: bnerba@rba.com.bn 

MELbOurnE (MEL) 

tuLLAMArInE IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 







GMt +10 

rbA OFFICE 

Level 10, 45 William Street, 

Melbourne, VIC 3000 

t: 1300 721271 

E: melrba@rba.com.bn 

MuhIbAh 

PErth (PEr) 

PErth IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 







GMt +8 

rbA OFFICE 

Level 6, London House 

216 St Georges Terrace 

Perth, WA 6000 

t: (61) 8 9321 8757 

E: perrba@rba.com.bn 

brunEI 

DAruSSALAM 

bAnDAr SErI bEGAWAn 

(bWn) 

brunEI IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• bus BND1 • taxi BND25 

Airport tax BND12, BKI: BND5 

Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) 

Language Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, 

English 

GMt +8 

rbA OFFICE 

RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan 

Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8811 

t: (673) 2212 222, 2240 500 

F: (673) 2244 737 

ChInA 

hOnG KOnG (hKG) 

ChEK LAP KOK AIrPOrt 



• taxi Kowloon HKD300, Hong Kong HKD400 

Airport tax HKD120 

Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) 

Language Cantonese, Mandarin, English 

GMt +8 

GENERAL SALES AGENT 

PACIFIC AvIAtIOn MArKEtInG (hK) LtD 

Rm 2505 Caroline Centre 

28 Yun Ping Road. 

t: (852) 3180 3232, 2869 8608 

ShAnGhAI (PvG) 

PuDOnG IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• bus CNY50 • taxi CNY160 

Airport tax CNY90 

Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY) 

Language Chinese (dialects include 

Mandarin, Shanghainese) 

GMt +8 

PASSENGER SALES AGENT 

bEIJInG LOnGWAY IntErnAtIOnAL 

Room 0, 22nd Floor, Zhiyuan Building 

No.768 Xietu Road, Luwan District 

Shanghai, China 

Post code:200023 

t: +86 2153027288 

F: +86 2163047686 

E: shasales@rba.com.bn 

InDOnESIA 

JAKArtA (JKt) 

SOEKArnO-hAttA IntErnAtIOnAL 

AIrPOrt 



• bus IDR7,000 • taxi IDR150,000 

Airport tax IDR150,000 

Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) 

Language Bahasa Indonesia, English 

GMt +7 

rbA OFFICE 

World Trade Centre, 11th Flr 

Jln Jenderal, Sudirman, Kav. 29-31 

Jakarta 12920 

t: (62) 21 5211 842-6/784 

E: jktirzatis@rba.com.bn

SurAbAYA (Sub) 

JuAnDA IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• taxi IDR29,500 

Airport tax IDR150,000 

Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) 

Language Bahasa Indonesia, English, 

Madurese 

GMt +7 


Pt. SurYA nAYAGAtAMA 

Plaza BRI, 6th Floor Suite 611 

Jl. Jend. Basuki Rachmat No.122 

Surabaya 60271 

t: (62) 31548 1819 

E: SUBRBA@rba.com.bn 

MALAYSIA 

KuALA LuMPur (KuL) 

KuALA LuMPur IntErnAtIOnAL 

AIrPOrt 



• bus Luxury RM25 • taxi Budget MYR70- 

80, Limo MYR100-120 

Airport tax MYR51 

Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 

Language Malay, English, Cantonese, Tamil, 

Mandarin 

GMt +8 

rbA OFFICE 

Lot 25, 1st Floor, 

UBN Tower (Shangri-la Shopping Arcade) 

P.O. Box 99, Jln P. Ramlee 

50250 Kuala Lumpur 

t: (603) 2070 7166, 2070 6628 

F: (603) 2070 6899 

E: kulrba@rba.com.bn 

KOtA KInAbALu (bKI) 

KOtA KInAbALu IntErnAtIOnAL 

AIrPOrt 

Airport-City 8.5 kms 


• taxi MYR13.50 

Airport tax MYR26 To/Transit via Brunei: 

MYR20 

Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) 

Language Malay, Mandarin, English 

GMt +8 

rbA OFFICE 

Lot BG - 3B Ground Floor, Block B 

Komplex KWSP, Jalan Karamunsing 

8000 Kota Kinabalu Sabah 

t: (60) 88 242 193/6 

E: sskkoff@rba.com.bn 

nEW ZEALAnD 

AuCKLAnD (AKL) 

AuCKLAnD IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• bus NZD15 • taxi NZD60 

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD) 

Language English, Maori 

GMt +13 


thE WALShE GrOuP 

Level 6, 52 Swanson Street 

Auckland 1010 

t: (64) 9 9772 209 

E: aklrba@rba.com.bn 

PhILIPPInES 

MAnILA (MnL) 

nInOY AQuInO IntErnAtIOnAL 

AIrPOrt 



• bus PhP13 • taxi PhP120 

Airport tax PhP750 

Currency Philippine Peso (PhP) 

Language Tagalog, English 

GMt +8 


GLObAL AIr SErvICES COrPOrAtIOn 

G/F SGV II Bldg, 6758 Ayala Ave 

Makati City, The Philippines 1200 

t: (632) 864-0801 to 05 

F: (632) 891-0435 

E: mnlres@rba.com.bn 

SAuDI ArAbIA 

JEDDAh (JED) 

KInG AbDuL AZIZ IntErnAtIOnAL 

AIrPOrt 

Airport-City 25 kms (from North Terminal); 

15 kms (from South Terminal) 


• taxi SAR50 

Airport tax SAR50 except Haj & Umrah 

pax, diplomats and escorts for 

human remains 

Currency Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) 

Language Arabic, English, French 

GMt +3 


ELAF AvIAtIOn 

Al Nakheel Centre, Madina Road 

Jeddah 21414 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

t: (9662) 6657143 / 6612679 / 6657908 

E: JEDGSA@rba.com.bn 

thAILAnD 

bAnGKOK (bKK) 

SuvArnAbhuMI AIrPOrt 



• bus BHT150 • taxi BHT200-250 

Airport tax BHT700 

Currency Baht (BHT) 

Language Thai, English 

GMt +7 

rbA OFFICE 

968, U Chu Liang Building, 17th Floor 

Rama IV Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 

t: (66) 2 6375 151 

E: BKKRES@rba.com.bn 

SInGAPOrE 

SInGAPOrE (SIn) 

ChAnGI IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• bus SGD1.40 • taxi SGD18 

Airport tax SGD21 

Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) 

Language Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil 

GMt +8 

rbA OFFICE 

81 Clemenceau Avenue, #03-13 

UE Square Shopping Mall 

Singapore 239917 

t: (65) 6235 4672 

E: sinrba@rba.com.bn 

unItED 

ArAb EMIrAtES 

DubAI (DXb) 

DubAI IntErnAtIOnAL AIrPOrt 



• taxi AED20 + 50 fils for every 500m 

Airport tax AED30 

Currency Dirham (AED) 

Language Arabic, English 

GMt +4 

rbA OFFICE 

Ground Floor Shop No.5 

Bu Haleeba Lamcy Building 

319 Community 

6B Street, Oud Metha Road, Bur Dubai 

t: (971) 4334 4884/686 

F: (971) 4334 4585 

E: dxbrba@rba.com.bn 

unItED KInGDOM 

LOnDOn (Lhr) 

hEAthrOW AIrPOrt 



• bus GBP7 • taxi GBP40 

Airport tax F & J Class Pax: GBP80; 

Y Class Pax: GBP40; 

PSC: GBP9 

Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) 


GMt +0 

rbA OFFICE 

49 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2ED 

England, United Kingdom 

t: (44) 207 584 666 

E: lonrba@rba.com.bn 

vIEtnAM 

hO ChI MInh CItY (SGn) 

tAn SOn nhAt AIrPOrt 



• bus VND2,000 • taxi VND50,000 

Airport tax USD14 

Currency Vietnam Dong (VND) 

Language Vietnamese, Mandarin, English, 

French 

GMt +7 


WOrLDWIDE AGEnCY CO. LtD. 

Fidi Tour Building, 4th Floor 

127-129-129A Nguyen Hue Street, Dist. 1 

t: (84) 8 3914 6868 

F: (84) 8 3915 2265 


70 


Abode of Peace 

Brunei darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage. 

It is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern 

shore of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. Come and 

discover Brunei, a kingdom of unexpected Treasures. 

Brunei is arguably best known today as an oil producing 

country. The nation became independent in 1984 and, 

thanks to its large reserves of oil and gas, now has one of the 

highest standards of living in the world. Its population is just 

over 370,000, made up of two-thirds ethnic Malay, with the 

remainder being Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups. 

The Sultanate has four districts: Brunei-Muara (which includes 

the capital Bandar Seri Begawan), Temburong, Tutong and 

Belait. ‘Darussalam’, the Arabic word for ‘Abode of Peace’ 

describes Brunei’s Islamic history that dates back some 1,500 

years. Today, Brunei remains the world’s only Malay Islamic 

Monarchy with an unbroken royal lineage that has ruled the 

nation for the past 600 years. 

CAPITAL ATTRACTIONS 

Small in size but big in attractions, 

Brunei’s capital has lots to offer. 

1Brunei-Muara 

2 

MUSLIM PRAYER TIMES in Brunei Darussalam 

thE OMAr ‘ALI SAIFuDDIEn 

MOSQuE 

Brunei Darussalam’s iconic landmark, 

the mosque was completed in 1958 

and is named after the 28th Sultan, 

the late Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, 

who is referred to as the Architect of 

Modern Brunei. 

IStAnA nuruL IMAn 

The official residence of His Majesty 

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah 

Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and 

Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. 

Although not open to public, except 

during Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, its golden 

domes and vaulted roof can be viewed 

from Kampong Ayer. 

Ramadhan 1432 / Syawal 1432 September 2011 

Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

Hijriah 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 

Day Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 

Imsak 4.47 4.47 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.46 4.45 4.45 4.45 4.45 4.45 4.45 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.44 4.43 4.43 4.43 4.43 4.43 4.42 4.42 4.42 4.42 4.42 

Subuh 4.57 4.57 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.55 4.55 4.55 4.55 4.55 4.55 4.54 4.54 4.54 4.54 4.54 4.53 4.53 4.53 4.53 4.53 4.52 4.52 4.52 4.52 4.52 

Syuruk 6.14 6.14 6.13 6.13 6.13 6.13 6.13 6.12 6.12 6.12 6.12 6.11 6.11 6.11 6.11 6.11 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.08 

Doha 6.37 6.37 6.37 6.37 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.36 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.35 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.34 6.33 6.33 6.33 6.33 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.32 6.31 6.31 6.31 6.31 

Zohor 12.22 12.22 12.21 12.21 12.21 12.20 12.20 12.20 12.19 12.19 12.19 12.18 12.18 12.18 12.17 12.17 12.17 12.16 12.16 12.16 12.15 12.15 12.14 12.14 12.14 12.13 12.13 12.13 12.12 12.12 

Asar 3.29 3.28 3.27 3.26 3.25 3.24 3.23 3.22 3.20 3.19 3.19 3.19 3.19 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.23 

Maghrib 6.27 6.27 6.26 6.26 6.26 6.25 6.25 6.24 6.24 6.23 6.23 6.22 6.22 6.21 6.21 6.20 6.20 6.19 6.19 6.18 6.18 6.17 6.17 6.16 6.16 6.15 6.15 6.14 6.14 6.13 

Isyak 7.37 7.37 7.36 7.36 7.35 7.35 7.34 7.34 7.33 7.32 7.32 7.31 7.31 7.30 7.30 7.29 7.29 7.28 7.28 7.27 7.27 7.26 7.26 7.25 7.25 7.24 7.24 7.23 7.23 7.22 

MuhIbAh

3 

4 

5 

thE rOYAL rEGALIA 

buILDInG 

The museum is home to a collection 

of royal regalia, including the royal 

chariot, gold and silver ceremonial 

armoury, the jewel encrusted crowns 

used during the coronation and a 

replica of the throne, which is used by 

the Sultan on state occasions.. 

LAPAu AnD DEWAn MAJLIS 

The Royal Ceremonial Hall features 

an exquisite golden dome and hosts 

all of the Sultanate’s traditional royal 

ceremonies. 

thE SuLtAn hAJI 

hASSAnAL bOLKIAh 

FOunDAtIOn COMPLEX 

The capital’s most popular shopping 

venues, it combines both traditional 

Malay and modern architecture. 

6 

7 

tAMu KIAnGGEh 

The Tamu, or open air market, on 

the banks of the Kianggeh River is a 

popular local market for traditional 

dishes, fruits, vegetables, flowers and 

handicrafts. 

KAMPOnG AYEr 

The world’s largest water village that 

is home to more than 30,000 people 

living on unique wooden houses on 

stilts over the Brunei River. 

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK 

8Temburong 

uLu tEMburOnG 

nAtIOnAL PArK 

Explore Brunei’s lush virgin forest 

through lofty canopy walkways, scenic 

hiking trails and a thrilling river ride to 

the park on the Temburong River. 

9 

10 

Tutong 

tASEK MErIMbun 

Brunei’s largest lake that curves in an 

‘S’ has an island in the centre accessible 

via a wooden walkway and various 

facilities for picnics and recreation. 

Belait 

OIL & GAS DISCOvErY 

CEntrE 

An ‘edutainment’ facility, this 

interactive science centre aims to make 

science exciting and accessible to all 

with more than 100 hands-on exhibits 

in themed areas to explore. 

For more information on Brunei, email: 

info@bruneitourism.travel 

Syawal 1432 / Zulqaedah 1432 October 2011 

Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

Hijriah 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 

Day Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon 

Imsak 4.41 4.41 4.41 4.41 4.41 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.40 4.39 4.39 4.39 4.39 4.39 4.39 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 4.37 

Subuh 4.51 4.51 4.51 4.51 4.51 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.49 4.49 4.49 4.49 4.49 4.49 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.48 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47 

Syuruk 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.05 

Doha 6.31 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.28 6.29 6.29 6.29 6.29 

Zohor 12.12 12.11 12.11 12.11 12.10 12.10 12.10 12.10 12.09 12.09 12.09 12.09 12.08 12.08 12.08 12.08 12.07 12.07 12.07 12.07 12.07 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.05 

Asar 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.24 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 

Maghrib 6.13 6.13 6.12 6.12 6.11 6.11 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.09 6.09 6.08 6.08 6.08 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.06 6.06 6.06 6.05 6.05 6.05 6.04 6.04 6.04 6.04 6.04 6.03 6.03 6.03 

Isyak 7.22 7.22 7.21 7.21 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.19 7.19 7.18 7.18 7.18 7.17 7.17 7.17 7.17 7.16 7.16 7.16 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.14 7.14 7.14 7.14 7.14 7.14 


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