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 .
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Rikkyo University Homestay
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 .
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
20th SIGA Registration Deadlines
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Activities at Kampong Subok and Kampong Pudak
The days events started with a morning trek up Bukit Keramunting in Kampong Subok....
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...
Making kelupis and the three-sided ketupat
How to fry the famous, tasty Pudak ardam
Cooking demo...
Dex 07 attempting to merambat
Eh?
Dex 07 trying to pull Fakhri 04 into the water....
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
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
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Welcome Party for BPY2007
Dex 07, batch rep for BPY07 as the MC
More OTT... Hamid 85, Yati 87, Sheikh 85, Ahanapi 88, Hj Jailani 85
Waiting to be interviewed.. Adai 07, Tasha 07, Chris 07, Rau 07, Fakhri 04 and Amal 02
The President delivers his speech
Sadri 04, Hilman 06, Billah 06, Rieyz 07 and Ahmad 07
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Hiking at Bukit Keramunting, Subok and Visit to Kg Pudak
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
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
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.
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).
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Charity Fundraiser in Conjunction with 20 Year Anniversary of Bersatu
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.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
20th SIGA in Cebu, Philippines information
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