Rikkyo University Homestay

Brunei-Japan Friendship Association (BJFA) with the help of Bersatu, will be hosting students from Rikkyo University, Japan from 5-10th March.

Bersatu is involved in organising the homestay portion of the visit. We're still looking for host families so if anyone is interested, please email Hajah Rohayati on rohayatiad@brunet.bn .

20th SIGA Registration Deadlines

A reminder to everyone who wants to register for this year's SIGA:

29th February for early bird fee USD175

1st-31st March for registration fee of USD195 and

15th April for registration fee of USD225.

If you still don't have the registration form you can download here.

Complete the registration form and email it back to me at fakhri@doctors.org.uk before the deadlines. I will make contact with all those who have registered regarding payment. The most important thing is registration before the deadline for now.

For advice on getting to Cebu for SIGA, please refer to previous posts.

Activities at Kampong Subok and Kampong Pudak

To cap off a very busy weekend for Bersatu, our members were invited by the Majlis Perundingan Subok and Pudak for activities in their Kampongs on Sunday 17th February. A television crew were there for the activities to showcase in a Youth Telethon to be shown on National Day (23rd February (1-3PM))

The days events started with a morning trek up Bukit Keramunting in Kampong Subok....

The Ketua Kampong Subok saying a few words before the trek

BPYs taking a rest and admiring the view close to the top

Enjoying a meal including ambuyat prepared at the hut on top of the hill

Trekking back down the hill with a full stomach...

Kampong Pudak beckoned in the afternoon.... There were many activities, including how to cook ardam, penyaram, ambuyat; how to make kelupis and the triangular ketupat; playing congkak and darts as well as kayakking, and for some a spot of swimming....

Lovely Kampong Pudak...

Ada orang frust main congkak... hehe..

Making kelupis and the three-sided ketupat

How to fry the famous, tasty Pudak ardam

Cooking demo...

Of course PYs are famous posers L-R, Rozan 92, Var 05, Yati 87, Rau 07, Hjh Sita 92 and Amy 05

Ambuyat

Dex 07 attempting to merambat

Eh?

Dex 07 trying to pull Fakhri 04 into the water....

Water was lovely...

Jen 07 and Baim 01 enjoying a spot of kayakking

I heart beautiful Pudak

Baim 01 and Rau 07

Typical posers: L-R: Nurul 05, Fakhri 04, Baim 01, Amy 05, Rau 07, Bulat 96

Ketua Kampong Pudak saying a few(?) words....

Finishing off with some dinner...

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It was an incredible day and everyone had a great time especially the PYs. Many thanks to Majlis Perundingan Subok and Pudak for organizing the activities and hope to see you all again soon!

Subok Pictures courtesy of Jen 07 and Pudak Pictures courtesy of Baim 01

Welcome Party for BPY2007

On Friday 15th February 2008, Bersatu held a Welcome Back Party for its newest members, BPY2007. It was held at the Yussof Service Apartments at Batu Satu.

From L-R (Ahmad, P.E., Rien, Eldi and Ameer 07)

Dex 07, batch rep for BPY07 as the MC

Some OTTs.. Noor Aini 01/03, Hjh Tom 95, Hjh Sita 92, Rozan 92, Yussof 92

More OTT... Hamid 85, Yati 87, Sheikh 85, Ahanapi 88, Hj Jailani 85

RTB crew were also there to interview some Bersatu members for a TV program focusing on youth activities to be screened on National Day (1-3PM) . Here's Tasha 07 being interviewed.

Waiting to be interviewed.. Adai 07, Tasha 07, Chris 07, Rau 07, Fakhri 04 and Amal 02

The President delivers his speech

BPY 07 (and B-OBSC 07) show off some dance moves that they learned on the ship... Oh la nor (Thailand) and Papaya Song (Philippines)

Sadri 04, Hilman 06, Billah 06, Rieyz 07 and Ahmad 07

Hiking at Bukit Keramunting, Subok and Visit to Kg Pudak

Bersatu in conjunction with the Majlis Perundingan Kampong Subok will be organising a hike up Bukit Keramunting in Kampong Subok this Sunday 17th February 2008. The hike will include a planned visit to a "wasai" and lunch on top of the hill. Anyone interested to join should assemble at the Ketua Kampong's House in Jalan Subok (Simpang 287) by 8.30 am.

At 3 PM, Bersatu will also be organising a visit to Kampong Pudak on the same day. Anyone interested to join along, just contact me on 8771978.

These visits will be filmed by Radio Television Brunei for the National Day Telethon focusing on Youth Activities in Brunei. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Registration Form for 20th SIGA

The Registration form for the 20th SIGA is now available. Pleas email me at: fakhri@doctors.org.uk if you would like a copy and email back the form when you've completed it.

Reminder that registration is:

USD 175 before 29th February
USD 195 1-31st March
USD 225 1st-15th April

Registration includes three nights accomodation at the Cebu City Waterfront Hotel and includes meals.

Discussion at De Other Office Cafe & Bistro

On Saturday, 16th February, Bersatu in conjunction with D' Other Office Bistro and Cafe held a discussion session with the topic "Peranan Bekas Kapal Belia Asia Tenggara di dalam Pembangunan Tunas Bangsa" or "The Role of Ex-PYs of SSEAYP in Nation Building". The discussion was in conjunction with Brunei's 24th National Day and examined our roles after SSEAYP.

The discussion session hopes to kickstart a series of monthly sessions aimed at youth improvement and tackling various issues. Information about upcoming sessions will be disseminated soon.

Hj Jailani 85 (President)'s 50th Birthday also that day..

De Other Office Cafe & Bistro is located at 11&12, Ground Floor, Blk B. Hassanin Complex, Simpang 42, Kampong Delima Satu, Jalan Muara (same row as HSBC in Serusop). De Other Office cafe is run by Hj Saini BPY92 and SSEAYYP husband and wife Yacob (SPY92/SNL03) and Keiko (JPY91).

Charity Fundraiser in Conjunction with 20 Year Anniversary of Bersatu

In conjunction with Bersatu's 20th Anniversary, the Association has decided to organise a charity fundraiser on the 24th of May 2008. The objective of the event is to raise funds to help needy children education Fund.

The Secretariat will be open on Monday 11th February from 5-7pm at Bersatu Headquarters. Committee members are invited to come to do any preparation work.

20th SIGA in Cebu, Philippines information

We're still waiting for the registration form from SSEAYP International Philippines (SIP). However, below is confirmed information from SIP.

Please note that all registration from Brunei will go through Bersatu. We will then forward the registration to SIP. Any questions please email fakhri@doctors.org.uk . I will inform everyone once we have the registration form.

For information about flying to Cebu from Brunei, please refer to the previous post.

PARTICIPATION FEE
USD 175.00 / pax (Early birds fee until February 29, 2008)
USD 195.00 / pax (Regular registration fee from March 1 – March 31, 2008)
USD 225.00 / pax (Registration fee from April 1 – April 15, 2008)
USD 135.00 / pax (Children 5 years old and below)
*After April 15, 2008, SIP shall not entertain any registration

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
April 15, 2008

CANCELLATION RULES
Before February 29, 2008 - No Charge
From March 1 - April 15, 2008 – Half Participation Fee
From April 16 – May 4, 2008 – Full Participation Fee

ACCOMODATION
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Casino (3 nights stay)

MEALS
All meals from May 1 to 4, 2008 (throughout the conference period)
Late comers on May 1, 2008 will be provided with packed dinner / dinner coupons

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation will be provided for all SIGA itineraries, including airport transfer
*(please provide correct date/time of arrival and departure)

HOMESTAY
Our sincere apologies, due to logistical limitations, we cannot offer Homestay after May 4, 2008
TOUR PACKAGES

Various tour packages before and after the conference may be organized for willing travelers. Secretariat Committee will post the tour packages very soon.

INSURANCE
All participants are advised to obtain the necessary insurance during the entire stay in Cebu City
VISA
All nationalities (Japan & Asean) need not apply for a travel visa to enter the Philippines

IMPORTANT NOTICES
1) No Homestay during the duration of SIGA 2008 Cebu (May 1 – 4, 2008)2) We will not accept any walk-in registration during the duration of SIGA 2008 Cebu3) No selective participation, we strongly encourage everyone to attend all SIGA 2008 Cebu Activities & Itineraries4) If anyone decide to attend only selected activities, he/she will be charged the full registration fee of USD 195.00