His and Her Majesty Visit to London 02/05/2011

His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei had been in London for quite sometime now and he was also here because of the Royal Wedding. On, 1 May 2011, Sunday, he was really nice to invite all his subjects (all 1901 of us but ofc not everyone came but most did) whether  studying or working here in the UK.

The event started as early as 9 am. It was held at London Hilton on Park Lane. We were told to register then we were invited to a very delicious lunch. Lunch finished at 11.30 am. Then, we wait for about 2 to 3 hours for His Majesty arrival, time to mingel with people we knew and meet some new friends.

His Majesty the Sultan arrived at around 2.25 pm, as soon as his Majesty arrived, the event officially started. The royal event began with the singing of Brunei National Anthem, followed by Doa read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Mufti, speech by Dayang Nur Amirah President of Brunei Students’ Union (a very good speech I would say), then speech by His Majesty, after that His Majesty recieved pasambah and lastly Islamic patriotic songs performed by BruHall soceity members. Then the His Majesty the Sultan meet and greet his subjects.

There are many memorable moments from the event, but the one I like the most was on His Majesty’s speech saying (this is not exact words) the students are Brunei’s national future assets, thats is why his government are willing to spend so much money on us. Terharu eh. He is doing all of this for us and for Brunei. Me and I’m sure other students are very grateful for this. Only Allah can repay his kindness and may Brunei’s future become a country that His Majesty envisioned~

Also present, Her Majesty Raja Isteri, Prince Abdul Malik and Princess Azemah.

The event finished at approximately 5 pm. For more information you can read from Brunei Times, here and here.

Some picture I took that day.

This was taken around 10 am. The registration queue from lobby to first floor. This is the queue in front of us.

Long queue behind us

After registration

The ballroom where the grand event was held. Prawn cocktails were served.

Masa registration sudah keciuman makanan nya.. Nyaman baunya

The bottomless buffet. Asal abis kena refill 😀

They were absolutely delicious!!!!! Especially the daging, I think it was rendang daging, it’s very soft and succulent. So I had lamb quiche, spring rolls, daging rendang, bbq chicken drumstick, oyster chicken and buttered rice

This two are our friends from Kent, they are also previously from ITB. From left Rahman (BruKent ex-president), Mizan and Fendi

Fendi with cousin Hasnan

Some friends from Bradford, from left, Asmah, Faizah, Wedad, Fizah and Nurul

Effendi with cousin Jasmin

Me with my niece Syadah

The prawn cocktail table

Me, Atiqah and Syadah

Syadah and Siang, both from uni of Exeter

Siang, Mul, Fendi and me

Atiqah, Mizah (she used to stay with me) and hhmm.. i forgot her name.. hehehe

Muliadi and Siang stood there from 12 to 2 something to get a good spot while the rest of us are sitting

The crowd that day

The royal stage

Can you spot Fendi? 🙂

My niece and her friends

This was at 2 pm. Getting ready for the royal arrival

The coupon. Everyone was given this.

Caught a glimspe of His Majesy arrival

Doa read by Mufti Kerajaan

Speech by Dayang Nur Amirah president of Brunei Students’ Union

Overview from the back

His Majety giving his speech

Menerima pasambah

Then meet and greet session

Prince Abdul Malik was quite popular amongst the girls

Took some pictures of his Majesty

I was so close but still can’t greet his majesty

I just wished people would stop pushing around and be a bit more polite at this time. So I just gave up but the Sultan was still smiling and continue greeting for another hour. Bless him~

Nurul, Fizah and me

My old housemate Zirah, her bf, Fendi, me and Zirah’s sister

A pin given that day as souvenir~

Flying Back to Uk~ 06/10/2010

My flight back to UK was on the 19th September 2010. Thank you to those who sent us off. We really appreciate it~ 😀

Hafiz

Mum, Dyg Hajah Tuah Awang Ismail

With brother, Mahadir

Checking in luggage at Brunei International Airport

Very long queue

Dizah and her friend. Still can’t remember her name

Effendy’s family

Tiqah and me

Nizam and Anni

Suhaid and Irah

Me and Safiah

Tina, Safiah and me

Laila, Rijal, Muliadi, Khalidi, Izni, Effendy and me

Me and Ina

Effendy’s family

Just boarded

First meal, chicken and potato wedges

Beef kebab for evening meal

Dubai seen from above

Is in Dubai International Airport

Pancakes and fried/toasted bananas for breakfast

Brittish skies

Arrived at London Heathrow

On Heathrow Express train

At Brunei Hall around 10 am

About two hours later arrived at Woolf College reception

Woolf College, my hall of residence

This is Effendy’s room because my room is already a mess :s

Effendy’s bathroom

Effendy’s shower

Effendy’s study desk

My very boring hallway

My (not so clean) kitchen

Hafiz’s 9th Birthday 05/09/2010

Hafiz’s turned 9 on 30th August 2010 but we celebrate a day early. So here are some photos from my family last gathering~ ^^

No.. my mum is not crying.. hehehe

Suhaid and the birthday boy Hafiz ^^

The girls, Safiah and Syahirah

I actually just realize after looking at this pic my mum only have 5 grandchildren. I thought there would be more. hehe

Hafiz, Safiah, Syazwan, Syahirah and Suhaid

Main tiup kereta

Yum2.. Ambuyat at Aminah Arif~

Hafiz, my bro and my bro in law

The sisters and mum

Me with Syahirah

Playing with Syazwan

Playing with Hafiz’s birthday present

The birthday cake

The birthday boy, Hafiz or Alliuddin

Goofing around

Hehehe.. apa diliat tu???

My eldest sis with hubby

Study in UK Exhibition 26/08/2010

About a month ago we promised Teresa (Uni of Bradford Internation Officer) that we will help her with University of Bradford booth during the August UK exhibition. So as promised we came and helped. A lot of questions were asked. Met many different people. I hope I helped a lot of ppl with the information I’ve given. The exhibition started at 11 am and we help until around 3.30 because at 4pm we had to go to UK visa talk/briefing organised by British council. All the events were happening at Rizqun International Hotel at Mall, Gadong.

List of institutions that were involved that day~

Empty booths around 11 in the morning

Fendi using my laptop ^^

Syukri from Bradford College helping the Bradford college booth

Me and Teresa entertaining people coming to our booth

The UK Visa talk held by British Council

Syazwan’s Fractured Arm~ 03/08/2010

My nephew had a terrible fall from the bed and landed on this arm. That explains the fractured arm. Poor Syazwan, he’s on 17-18 months old and already have a cast on his arm.