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Captain Czarena, is the first female captain in Southeast Asia. Ceremony marking the first flight to Melbourne in 2011 RB crew always care for passengers. RB’s first B777 aircraft in the year At the ceremony signed the A320NEO aircraft contract.

At the Launch Ceremony for the First Flight of the Dreamliner aircraft to Singapore, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, was pleased to greet RB staff warmly during His Majesty’s visit to the RB hangar

cath Kuala La The new A320NEO aircraft is expected to be received in the second half of 2015 and will ensure the best of RB’s service with the newest and most modern aircraft. This is in line with the plan to expand the network of RB flight destinations, which has now returned to Ho Chi Minh City and Bali in the past year. RB’s flight map from its hub in Bandar Seri Begawan to 16 destinations has opened travellers’ eyes to exotic experiences in Asia and Borneo. Their experience has leading service

from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere, with London taking less than 27 hours. The Dubai stopover simply gives passengers time to refresh themselves

offering the comfortable Dreamliner aircraft route, from Melbourne to Bandar Seri Begawan in an instant, and just enough to stretch your legs and

As the national airline of Brunei and the country’s main ambassador, RB projects the image of an innovative boutique airline. The new cabin crew uniform design, which is unique and full of flair, is also inspired by the heritage of this region and touches of Brunei of old, now and to come. As a boutique airline in its own right, RB now stands in the ranks of full-service and low-cost airlines. This has further strengthened RB

as a unique product, but also complete service at the highest level of quality.

Most of RB’s success comes from continuing support from customers who appreciate the unique and outstanding service. RB’s service which is able to speak in many languages and cares for every passenger’s wish.

After 40 years of splendid service, RB is now on the threshold of a new phase with an identity

boutique of its own, operating in a region of the world that is truly enchanting.

This airline will continue to focus on efforts to surpass the expectations of

the efforts and commitment of its staff, RB is now moving forward to meet the needs of passengers in the future with full confidence.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 May-Jun, pages 54-55. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

consider Ripe, Dubai’s versionof farmer’s market. What started out as few stalls selling organic vegetables has expanded into genuine weekend destination with pop-ups around the city. Here is where you can shop for local, organic fruits and vegetables as well as goods from more than 100 local businesses selling specialty foods, clothes and jewellery.

Keep up-to-date with Ripe’s latest destination by following them on social media.

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To discover another side of Dubai that is rarely seen, Frying Pan Adventures encourages you to join any of its food tours for culinary exploration with difference. Guests can opt for walking tours that will take them to wander along parts of the city few tourists visit while tasting dishes from Lebanese, Yemini and Palestinian cafés and restaurants; or they can hop aboard an

Whichever the option, you are guaranteed to experience Dubai culture

through its authentic flavours and stories. Founder Arva Ahmed aims to share

her love for the older, more authentic and less has also led her to find the best falafel in Dubai.

you just have to find out for yourself!

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Finally, take yourself out to another world by seeking spa in the city. Mixing ancient and New Age treatments, Dubai’s spas bring pampering to whole new level. From steamy hammams to indulgent rose ghassoul clay body masks, there is no shortage of opulence to unwind with. At One Only Residence

Spa, the traditional hammam is administered by genuine “Tayels” or

“Tellaks” masters of the craft. Beginning with the traditional black soap, this delicate skin treatment also includes exotic body wraps and facial massage that combines the richness of the Argan tree, the majesty of roses and the authenticity of almond flowers for an authentic and traditional experience.

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Jul-Aug, pages 59-64. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

eateries and also find prayer room facilities (musolla).

At the Fullon Hotel and Resorts Lihpao Land in Taichung, the property is trying to coax Muslim travellers to embrace the integrated resort trend. In its sprawling 200 hectares site which makes it Taiwan’s biggest resort park lies land and water amusement park, multi-level outlet mall, world class racing and go-kart circuit and other modern leisure activities.

Guests can hop from one activity to another and retire with ease at Fullon Hotel where rooms are equipped with prayer mats, prayer timetables and the Qiblah direction. “We were keen to capture the growing Muslim tourist market and the decision was made early on in 2018 to invest in million dollar halal kitchen apart from making our rooms friendly to Muslims,” says Sonia Wu, Assistant Manager, Sales Department of Fullon Hotel and Resorts Lihpao Land. An extension of these efforts is the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, San Izakaya, that provides halal menu for Muslims, dedicated Muslim eating area with separate tableware and prayer room facility.

Much of the halal efforts by government are product of its “southbound policy” that seeks to boost relations with 16 South and Southeast Asian countries

countries such as Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Indonesia. This is aided by Taiwan Tourism Bureau that works with Taiwan’s Chinese Muslim Association (CMA) to oversee the halal certification of restaurants, hotels and

Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, is the largest body of water in Taiwan. The Pingxi Lantern Festival, New Taipei City, takes place on the last

day of the Lunar New Year. Leofoo Village Theme Park, Hsinchu, houses safari park on site and is popular with the locals

central kitchens. The bureau also provides subsidies for the to encourage them to improve or renovate their facilities to fulfill Muslim guests’ needs. To date, Taiwan has at least 324 certified halal restaurants located all over the country.

In addition to overseeing halal compliance, the Chinese

the usual training on halal kitchen operations and food

advice. “They did that, of course. But we also learnt

other aspects of the faith such as how pictures of living things are prohibited which really helped us in preparing our Muslim-friendly rooms.” Travellers can also download the Halal TW app, designed to help Muslim tourists as well as residents explore Taiwan with peace of mind. Developed by team of Muslim students from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology,

the app helps users locate not just halal restaurants and

nearby mosques and musolla, but shares food sections that can be found in local

for instance, halal grocers. “We are

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continuously trying to optimise our info sharing, such as local attractions popular places to see and activities says Halal TW co-developer, Intan Dzikria. “It is for us to ensure that when we talk about halal the understands that it is more than just food and drinks it also means ensuring all aspects of the itinerary and activities are suitable for Muslims.” This, she says, involves

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Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, is home to whimsical rock formations and landforms such as

this iconic “Queen’s Head” formation.

Taroko National Park, Nantou, was formed by the continual rising of the mountains combined

with the erosive power of the Liwu River.

Palais de Chine Hotel, Taipei, is one of the emerging Muslim-friendly hotels in the city that targets Muslim travellers worldwide.

seeking advice from Muslim scholars as well as the CMA

At the moment, Halal TW supports Mandarin, Bahasa and English. Plans are underway to upgrade the app to include

Arabic and Urdu languages.

Ice Monster, considered by some as Taiwanese institution,

has gained much from being listed on Halal TW. At its

flagship store on Zhongxiao Road, residents and tourists

come for both the photos and shaved ice desserts. Its

bestseller is mango ice concoction made form pure mango juice and finished off with chunks of fresh mangoes. Josh Wang, Sales and Marketing Manager, said, “Our production process meets the halal criteria anyway, and soit just made sense for us to apply for the halal certification. Certainly with this move, it will allow us to provide better quality standards because halal essentially means higher standard of food safety. And that, we believe, is good for everyone.”

With efforts from both the stakeholders put in place friendly, the country certainly hearts of the traveller that

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Jan-Feb, pages 21-25. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

Discover another side to Singapore’s famous Orchard Road as new heritage trail holds clue to its past.

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Prior to its transformation into bustling shopping district, the Orchard area was valley flanked by the hills of Emerald and Cairnhill amongst others. It provided fertile land for plantations and orchards growing economic crops such as nutmeg and housed cemetery grounds to bury the departed. Many Singaporeans may not know much about the many different aspects of the area’s history. However, the Orchard Heritage Trail is set to change that. The new Orchard Heritage Trail is the 18th heritage trail by Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB). It charts Orchard’s metamorphosis into the heart of Singapore’s tourism and retail scene, through its long-standing iconic landmarks, and tales of the communities that lived and worked there over the years. In fact, many firsts for Singapore happened in the Orchard area, including first supermarket, Cold Storage, which remains at its original location at Centrepoint Shopping Centre, and also the first public swimming pool by YMCA at Fort Canning.

The trail also includes six National Monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Site. As with all of NHB’s heritage trails, the Orchard Heritage Trail is self-guided trail which 71 heritage sites that dot the Orchard area spanning from Dhoby Ghaut to Tanglin. The trail features 10 trail markers (six of which have been installed, with four more to be installed over time), which provide fascinating insights into Orchard Road’s history, and lesser known facts about the precinct. The trail covers various landmarks, such as former residences of early pioneers such as Lim Boon Keng and Tan Yeok Nee who left an indelible mark on the development of the area, and the places of worship that were built as different communities flourished in the area, It also feature the stories of various communities including the Chinese, Malay, Indians and Jews settled in the Orchard Road area during the 1800s. Some notable community groups included the Indian washermen (or dhobies) after

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Nov-Dec, pages 32-36. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

RRARMS LAUNCHING OF RB’S NEW BRUNEI- NANNING SCHEDULED SERVICE RB launched its new scheduled services between Nanning and Brunei at the Admiral City Mall on 25 June, 2018. Present at the press conference were Mr Karam Chand, RB CEO and event was part of RB’s promotional event in collaboration with its local partners to promote Brunei as holiday destination.

RB STAFF RECEIVES HONORARY MEDALS His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah consented to bestow the Pingat Indah Kerja Baik (PIKB), or the Meritorious Service Medal, to several of RB’s staff in ceremony on7 May, 2018. They were Awang Rosli Sidek, Deputy Head of Engineering; Awang Hj Zaini Hj Abd Rahman, Manager Special Ms Evelyn Ang Bee Hua, former Country Manager (Brunei); and Ms Woo Geok Ting, former Payroll Controller.

SIGNING CEREMONY WITH BIBD AND BAIDURI BANK Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) signed two financing deals for eight aircraft worth over BND13 billion with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) and Baiduri Bank on 29 May, 2018. RB inked the Islamic financing of one Boeing 787-8 aircraft and five Airbus A320neo with BIBD, whilst conventional financing of two Airbus A320neo was with Baiduri Bank.

Present to witness the event held at the Brunei International Airport were: Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, Minister of Finance Il and the Guest of Honour; Mr Karam Chand, RB CEO; Mr Mubashar Khokhar, Managing Director of Bank Islam; and Mr Pierre Imhof, CEO of Baiduri Bank. TITLE SPONSOR FOR ROYAL BRUNEI ASIA An official signing ceremonyfor organisers involved in the Asia Enduro Series 2018 was held on 12 June, 2018. Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) was announced as the Title Sponsor and the Official Airline for the race. Present in the event were Mr Jason Pickett, Director of Kingdom Rides Adventures; Mr Martin Aeberli, RB Executive General Manager Commercial; and Yang Mulia Awang Wardi bin Hj Mohammad Ali, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Tourism). The Royal Brunei Asia Enduro Series 2018 will take place on 29 and 30 September, 2018.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Jul-Aug, pages 9-9. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

Who doesnt love market shopping? They’re cheap, they’re fun and they are never boring. And where markets are concerned, Bangkok knows how to do them right. The city is filled with markets of all kinds that cover all hours. From places to shop for antiques, furniture, flowers and food, there are markets that start as early as three in the morning to those that stay on till just past midnight. Jam packed with both lo: and tourists, the markets are perhaps the best and fun way to really get glimpse of the local culture.

While they are many new markets that have sprung up in recent years, the mother of all markets remain Chatuchak, the weekend-only market that coined the term “shopcation” for visitors who come to Bangkok only to shop here.

Chatuchak is still considered the biggest and baddest of all the markets in Bangkok simply because you really can find everything here. From wash basins to hunting knives and risqué innerwear, the 8,000 market stalls will not disappoint you. No doubt the 35-acre market an organised chaos at best may overwhelm the first-timer, yet it remains incredibly popular with tourists and locals alike because it simply is local institution. Don’t forget to grab some local grub and never leave without trying coconut shake.

Muay Thai Also known as the “art of eight limbs”, the Thai martial art of “muay” is popular sport in the country. The origins date back several hundred yea nd the eight limbs referred to are the use of both fists, elbows, shins and knees in the body combat.

More than just traditional sport, Muay Thai also trains the athlete to gain overall fitness and emotional wellbeing.

Many professional Muay Thai fighters begin training when young. Even so, you can still channel your inner warrior at various gyms and fitness camps that offer beginner classes in Muay Thai. At Master Toddy’s Muay Thai Academy, where students are walked through the practical aspects of the sport before being taken to the ring to discover the techniques that include pad work, bag work and sparring. Master Toddy himself is somewhat of celebrity, having trained over 40 world champions. For an alternative experience, The Siam, an urban luxury hotel in the Old Bangkok quarte to be fitting start to your journey of discovering this ancient art. The Siam offers private lessons in their state-of-the-art Muay Thai gym.

After bout in the ring, you can ease your sore muscles at their spa and then dine ona chef-exclusive fighter’’s diet menu to ensure wholesome journey into your Muay Thai experience.

Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park For look into the hotel of the future, step into Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and be prepared to be wowed. The largest

of property in Asia Pacific, it has rooms, but you will never feel overwhelmed

whopping 1,360 by it.Service remains

intimate and attentive, and there are many smart elements in the hotel that make this marquis property stand out. Check-in is done at sleek reception consoles, rooms and public spaces are filled with murals and intricate designs that pay homage to the Siamese culture, private dining spaces are aplenty where

theatrics take centrestage Chinese tea master.

such as an in-house soba chef and

The lobby is full of luxe details, yet always with Thai design aspect that makes it both charming and elegant. Rooms are equipped with free wifi, flexible work surface, and floor-toceiling windows for views of the city. Its location, walking distance to two of the best malls in Bangkok EmQuartier and Emporium is also plus. Queen’s Park, just behind the hotel, makes it easy to go for ajog in the mornings and catch some local action.

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Relax Let’s Spa Has anyone ever been to Bangkok and not get rub down? or whole body treatment with herbal hot compress, any kind of massage will leave you feeling calm and relaxed and ready to face another day in the city. Walk down any soi (lane) and there will be no shortage of areputable and clean massage place to check out. The popular chainhouse, Let’s Relax, with outlets across the city is known for its traditional massage and reliable service. Relax also offers facials that are affordably

within easy reach of the Skytrain and subway, includes si

Its herbal compress massage uses poultice made from tamarind leaves, bergamot peels, camphor and black herbal seeds that really relaxe: Meanwhile, although RarinJinda Wellness Spa has only two branches in the city, itis worth to seek them out to try their signature Elements of Life treatment where massage is performed on awarm sand bed and includes Tibetan sound therapy that is totally out of this world!

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 May-Jun, pages 17-23. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

Side Toilet breaks are best at shopping centres and museums, where there is unlikely to be long queues. Food halls are great for picky eaters, as they provide wide range of menu to pick from. Rasa Sayang in Chinatown does great Malaysian/Straits food and the huge servings mean kids can share dish. Markets are also great for their ample samples of homemade produce. At Diana, Princess of Wal Memorial Playground the café just outside the gates serves hearty soups, sandwiches and stone-baked pizzas with ample wooden benches and tables. Just watch out for the swarming birds and hungry squirrels.

Royal Brune’ Airlines flies London daily via Dubai.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Nov-Dec, pages 16-20. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

the Chao Phraya river. It captures the neighbourhood’s community garden to chill out. Its string of carefully guests’ experience is “fresh”, so that they don’t feel like

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Jul-Aug, pages 62-65. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

No churning of stomachs here.

In Gangnam, the neighbourhood that personifies Seoul’s metropolitan feel, shops on the leafy Garosu-gil boulevard is an eclectic mix of design, style and fashion. Many storefronts look as though they’re prime candidates for their own coffetable tomes. Too Cool For School’s sleek wooden interior is chic Monocleesque playground. The Skin Food concept store is cheery shed of sunshine yellow, with plenty of hanging plants, trellises and garden-style displays. The products’ appealing packaging doesn’t hurt, either.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza’s curvaceous concrete interiors. Gangnamis the essence of

metropolis. The cafe culture is big in Seoul

More cool hunting grounds can be found in Garosu-gil in its plethora of trendy cafes and restaurants. Coffeesmith pulls in the well-heeled crowd with its synthesis of concrete and steel that give the café arustic, industrial vibe. You’ll find locals and the occasional celeb sipping on iced Americano as they watch the crowd pass

by. Café Able is another drool-worthy place, with its eco-inspired menu and communal-centric theme. “Koreans are not really coffee drinkers,” explains Tina Park, “but hanging out at café is considered trendy. Just like snagging Starbucks coffee cup it’s akin to having Prada bag across your shoulder.”

city like Seoul is always on the move. It’s not surprising then that Seoul continues to reinvent its cool. Neighbourhoods such as Samcheong-dong and Yeonnam-dong become hot spots for locals and tourists to linger their time away, visiting chic art galleries hidden amidst traditional hanboks, indie boutiques that house quirky curious and Made in Korea fashion, and alleyways that lead up to stylish cafes and more. Just strolling down the street in these neighbourhoods, soaking up the atmosphere, allows you to sample slice of Seoul that is shrewd in its marketing and makeover. South Korea really prospered good decade after the end of Korean War.

Decades of diligent planning and investment steered it out from being the world’s poorest to the most successful among all Asian countries today. It continues to reinvent itself; its cultural content exports impacting the lives of global audience. In 2016, the Hallyu economic asset had mushroomed into more than US$5 million despite an economic slowdown.

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Just consider its K-dramas. South marriage of creativity and commerce has fuelled tourism boom in drama locations. Nami Island, the main filming location of the massive hit drama “Winter Sonata’, annually receives million visitors year. In downtown Seoul, Kyobo Bookstore stands proud near Cheonggyecheon Stream, one of the city’s most recognisable (and successful) urban redevelopment projects.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 Jul-Aug, pages 29-32. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

ani Museums Leeds The Victorian Shopping Quarter is another area where you can marvel at the splendour of Victorian architecture, with number of listed buildings and magnificent arcades. The beautiful architecture of the Victoria Quarter’s Grade II arcades makes spectat setting for shopping spree. It’s home to largest stained glass window and more than 75 designer brands. Kirkgate Market is stunning Grade listed building which has grown and expanded over the decades and is now proud bearer of the title of largest indoor market in Europe. Kirkgate Market was also the birthplace of international brand Marks and Spencer.

Mix your architectural discovery with more shopping at the Corn Exchange.

Here you will find one off fashion pieces, vintage delights and quirky gifts housed in magnificent, Grade listed building.

It is also home to wide range of indie boutiques including bookstores, vintage shops and eateries. Make pit stop at Mrs Atha’s for delicious coffee and spot of lunch, before heading off to Trinity Leeds to discover over 120 of the world’s best brands under its spectacular floating roof.

Leeds is also ripe for discovery with its vibrant arts and food and drink scene. It is proud to be the only UK city outside

London to boast its own repertory

theatre and ballet and opera companies.

Catching show is the perfect way to spend an evening in the city, in the beautifully ornate Leeds Grand Theatre, be it soaking up the emotion of one of the Northern Ballet’s award-winning performances, taking in the drama of an exceptional play or experiencing your first

opera from Opera North.

Granary Wharf, just five minute walk from Leeds city centre, is the ideal beauty spot to spend few hours outside and enjoy the picturesque waterside setting. Strolling down to the area from the canal side, you can enjoy the ambience of this stunning area with cobbled bridges and the original working locks of the waterways. Enter either from Water Lane, Holbeck, over the bridge and down the steps around the striking Candle House residential building or over the sparkling new footbridge approach from Neville Street, walking underneath the copper-clad Waterman’s Place. For an even amazing view, go up to DoubleTree by Hilton’s Sky Lounge for drinks and scenic vista of Leeds.

Those looking for taste of rural life will also feel at home in Leeds.

Only stone’s throw away from the magnificent Yorkshire countryside, you can explore the Yorkshire Dales or visit anumber of historic stately homes and gardens, including Harewood House, which dates back to the 1700s.

With its royal connections, extensive art collections and impressive grounds, including an exotic bird garden, Harewood House will be pleasure to while away your few hours.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2017 May-Jun, pages 21-23. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.