How this small printing company won an ASEAN award
On the second floor of Q-Lap Complex, Adrian Tan shuffles around a tight office with banners, stickers, pamphlets, product containers and a large HP...
Connecting China’s largest online shopping website to Brunei
When Danny Sii Tung Yang (pictured main R) took to the stage at Progresif's Headquarters last Friday, he was a little lost for words,...
A son’s determination to build a business around a family recipe
Md Aisamuddin Hj Jeffri (pictured main L), affectionately known as Sam to family and friends, is the eldest of his three siblings, a recent...
Brunei’s last batik producer earns Japan’s Good Design Award
It's been two decades since Hj Zainal Abidin Hj Ibrahim decided he would attempt to produce Brunei's first commercial line of batik clothing.
Then in...
‘I will redeem myself’
At the turn of 2012, Rejemi Hj Suhaili handed in his resignation to Brunei Shell Petroleum.
Then 28, Jimmy – as he’s affectionately called by...
Turning Gaharu into liquid gold: Ihsan Oud
On foot, in the dense jungles of Brunei's south, was when a young infantry soldier learned of the value of gaharu first hand.
Mohd Sallehin...
Keeping the Jong Sarat tradition alive: Ridah’s Handicrafts
For the self-employed who weave and make handicrafts along Kg Ayer, Hjh Hamidah Hj Ahmad is a well known figure.
The 66-year-old has for more...
Realising my mother’s dream: Kopitiam Ka Ginab
The early beginnings of many an entrepreneur often carry a youthful exuberance. For others, responsibility and duty have more bearing.
With the unexpected passing of...
A story about the storytellers: Heartwrite
As her grandfather drives to Tasek Merimbun, little Nina can see the vast green scenery of her home country.
The tall trees, the long green...
