Category: News

BDTA hosts exhibition match with Pakistan Navy

The Brunei Darussalam Tug-of-War Association (BDTA) organized an exhibition match between the Brunei Darussalam Inter-Club Team and the Pakistan Navy Team at the Track and Field of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex. This friendly match showcased the enduring friendship between Brunei and Pakistan, highlighted through the sport of tug-of-war. Ghulam Haider, Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission to Brunei Darussalam, graced the event as the guest of honor, joined by BDTA Vice President Dr. Andy Lau Sie Chuong. The Brunei team consisted of participants from various clubs, while the Pakistan Navy Team was represented by the Shamsheer and Nasr teams. The event concluded with a prize and certificate presentation to all participants and an exchange of souvenirs between the BDTA and Pakistan Navy officers.

H. E. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo Attends the Awarding Ceremony of National Live Spring Festival Calligraphy Competition of Brunei

On March 10th, H.E. Ambassador Xiao Jianguo attended the Awarding Ceremony of the National Live Spring Festival Calligraphy Competition in Brunei. The event saw participation from prominent figures such as Mr. Sug Teck Ann, Dr. Andy Lau Sie Chuong, and Mr. Li Feng, alongside calligraphy competitors. Ambassador Xiao emphasized the cultural significance of calligraphy during the Spring Festival in both China and Brunei, praised the contributions of local associations in promoting Chinese culture, and expressed a desire to enhance cultural cooperation. He also presented awards to top winners and engaged with attendees, appreciating the displayed works

Religious school staff wins big screen TV in lucky draw

Cleaner at a Kuala Belait religious school, Marani binti Abdullah, won the grand prize in AIFA Sdn Bhd’s Hari Raya Lucky Draw, taking home an 86-inch LG Smart TV. Marani, 50, expressed her surprise at winning the TV, having hoped for a fridge instead. She plans to keep the TV as a special once-in-a-lifetime prize. AIFA's 39th anniversary event awarded BND30,000 worth of prizes to 39 lucky winners.

Company launches energy efficient air conditioners

AIFA Sdn Bhd unveiled its new range of Aifa, LG, and Elba air conditioners, compliant with the Department of Energy's Efficiency (Standards and Labelling) Order, 2021. The event, focused on promoting energy-efficient products, took place at AIFA Managing Director Dr. Andy Lau’s residence in Kampong Lambak Kanan. Attendees included Rodfy bin Louis from the Energy Transition Division and other ministry officials. Dr. Lau highlighted the company's commitment to offering a wide range of air conditioners and praised the government's efforts to combat global warming. He also announced the expansion of their service and training center, set to open in 2024.

Breaking new ground to improve service, training

AIFA Sdn Bhd held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new service and training centre behind their headquarters in Perindustrian Lambak Kanan. The event was officiated by AIFA Managing Director Dr. Andy Lau and attended by AIFA General Manager Lily Ngo, Dr. Lau's family, and AIFA staff. Dr. Lau expressed delight at receiving approval from DARe and anticipates the building's completion within two to three years. The expansion aims to enhance after-sales service and establish a training center in collaboration with IBTE and other institutions to educate the next generation on household appliances and electronics. He also thanked the government and announced the inclusion of a two-storey staff house in the construction plans.