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We gained very valuable insights from this Q&A which were positive and uplifting, but more importantly, a reminder of the human kindness that still exists in the world.

As we celebrate Chinese New Year this month, may we remember to extend our hospitality to family, friends and strangers.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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around. But iftheevolvementbeginswith loveas Yes, manythingsfrom theKampongare nolonger world commenceswithlove. Because abetterworld,peaceful andharmonious littlefrictionsintohatredhelp themanddonotturn continue toloveyourfriends,neighbours, human relationships shouldnotchange.You must be sogood.To me,themost importantthingisthat However, somechangesare good,somemaynot definitely playeditspartinimproving thesociety. So, Ithinkthattheinformationadvancementhas superstitious. how thingswork,wehavebecomealotless with betterknowledgeandunderstandingabout very superstitiousaboutcertainpractices,but our wayofthinkingtremendously. We usedtobe theintroductionithasshifted oftheinternet, With bad thing. people callthisbodyart.Anditisnotnecessarilya become quitecommonamongstbothgendersand you’d labelthemas“Pai-Kia”,todaytattooshave

February 2016 February / 11 / the fundamental virtue, I think it will be for the better. But if you lose sight of this real reason for improvement as the purpose, then it would affect the quality of life negatively.

You have been known to subtly inject social messages, sometimes with light hearted humour in all of your movies. What is the fundamental message that you wish to convey with this movie?

The main emphasis of this movie is to remind the audience to be grateful for what we have today by not taking our present situation for granted. Much of our achievements today is a result of the sacrifice and hard work of the past generation.

This movie depicts the very essence of human nature, where there’ll Production Still from Jack Neo's always be black sheep amongst the latest movie "Long Long Time Ago". crowd that will mess things up and Screening in Brunei at the end of discourage you. But in the midst Febuary 2016. of this, we also want to show that there are just as many people, if not more, who are sincere and who live a I must do one Chinese movie selfless life for the greater good of all. Reportedly you took two years to write Long Time Ago and had a budget of close to SGD You may be able to identify with 5million. What movies are you working on? for my audience every year many of these characters when you What is going through Jack Neo's mind right watch the movie, and you’ll also be now? because it has become a able to relate to these characters - to these people living amongst you in a I am currently aiming to produce movies in habit that every CNY, they very real way in your daily life. collaboration with companies in foreign countries. For many years, we have produced a lot of movies watch a Jack Neo movie. In Long Long Time Ago, you’ll be for the audience in this region. And I feel that we are still not giving enough to our audience. able to experience the nostalgic humorous, almost effortless and more often " moments of the 1960s, where than not, grammatically questionable and I hope to be able to find more inspiration and people spoke in a lot of different extremely risky. On the other hand, they are breakthroughs with our productions to present to dialects as well as in the Malay also undeniably powerful, sticky and highly our audiences. And all of these requires time. We language. It also shows the life of the unforgettable. Singaporean community after our are committed to completing all our tasks with the independence; how we became a utmost excellence, regardless of what project we How much effort do you put into coming up republic and survived. Essentially, it take on. The last thing we want is to compromise with your movie titles? brings you back in time to the simple our quality because it would be a betrayal of trust life of how people used to live in the to our loyal audience. Kampong. The movie titles are often decided as we write the movie. Most of the time, we would not intentionally The previews of "Long Long Time Ago" , , spend too much time in developing it. Although look interesting as they show an entire era " depicted in two hours. We wish you all the , The Lion many at times, we use less appropriate grammar best in delivering a heartwarming story to the Men, My Papa Rich are some because I want my movies to demonstrate the February 2016 audience during this festive season. of your famous box office authentic culture and uniqueness of Singapore and successes. Your choice of titles Malaysia. People are able to relate to it a lot better. have always been very simple, / 13 12 \ Inspire Living Industrial Shophouse Subok Linked House Detached, Kg Subok Rasau, Kuala Belait

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Ne w Year New Hope February 2015 THE INSIDE EDGE with Dato Jack Ting www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com / 29 [email protected] For this Chinese New Year (CNY) issue, we spoke to a prominent businessman from the Chinese community in Brunei, Dato Jack Ting, the Managing Director of Cityneon Brunei. We asked him to tell us about how he celebrates the Lunar New Year; his view on the current economy; and to give his advice to people who are in the SME sector.

Despite having a conversation centered on culture and tradition, we gained practical insights and sometimes, counter intuitive perspectives about

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For example, unlike many Chinese business people who prefer to take breaks and leave the on the first day of CNY with the help of his wife, have the magic bullet for the economic situation, As a business owner, Dato Ting has weathered country during the CNY, Dato Ting encourages his wife’s family as well as his staff to welcome except that he tells himself and his staff to remain three major economic downturn cycles in the one to stay in Brunei during the CNY holiday. friends, relatives and business associates to their optimistic. “Because with every downturn cycle, last three decades. Even though this particular Like our Muslim friends’ Hari Raya Adilfitri Open celebration. the upturn is usually just around the corner.” He cycle seems to be one of the toughest, the virtue House practices, Dato Ting believes in the value further explained that “the important thing is to of hard work and versatility in every situation is of opening up our homes to foster relationship A self-made man renowned for his work ethic in last through this tough time by being more vigilant one that he holds on to - and hopes that other as well as to catch up with family, friends and the business community, Dato Ting’s business for opportunities, have the humility to provide business people would do the same. associates. On top of that, Dato Ting sees doesn’t stop operating during the New Year more while accepting less profit margin and be the festive season as the ideal opportunity to period, as the date often coincides with the vigilant with spending in order to avoid cash flow As for his New Year resolution, Dato Ting’s tone celebrate diversity and to unite different races busiest time of the year - preparation for National problems.” became slightly more philosophical. He said together in harmony. And this all starts at home. Day on the 23rd of February. While he allows that having good health and happiness with the himself to be a little more relaxed during the Dato Ting believes that despite the economic family is of utmost importance, while everything Although Dato Ting is not inherently superstitious, festive season, Dato Ting still visits his office to condition, there are still pockets of opportunities else pales in comparison, even the state of the

he does respect and follow the traditions of not show moral support to the non-Chinese staff who to be found everywhere. The key is to be a lot economy. February 2015 sweeping the floor and cleaning his clothes on the are still at work. more proactive in seeking out these opportunities first day of the New Year. “After all, we will be too as nothing will be presented to you, if you don’t Dato Ting would like to wish everyone happiness, busy entertaining our guests all day and there will Dato Ting’s company is not immune to the current look for it. prosperity and good health for Chinese New Year / 31 not be time for any laundry.” Laughs Dato Ting. economic slow down, and he doesn’t pretend to 2016! 30 \ Inspire Living The Ting family normally opens up their home 32 \ Inspire Living DISCOVERING Yi Yuan Ting Fine Dining reconnect with whatisimportantinlife. place todisconnect from busyschedules andto values, likerespect andhonesty, istheperfect setting withitsreminders of theimportancecore about theessenceofloveand life.Thistranquil owners, thesepoemsreflect positivethoughts into MalayandEnglish.Written byoneofthe written inChinese,buthavealsobeentranslated space are thepoemsonwallswhichhavebeen But whataddsadistinctivepersonalitytothe andornaments. beautiful Chineseartwork,lanterns relies oncreating acosy, invitingatmosphere with Embracing anorientalaesthetic,thisrestaurant and serene. Chef Suninanorientalatmosphere thatissimple relax andenjoyexquisitemealsprepared byMaster Fine DiningRestaurantinButuBersuratyoucan family andfriendsare inseparable.AtYi Yuan Ting now gainedglobalpopularity. To theChinese,food originated indifferent regions ofChinaandhas most diverseculinaryheritagesintheworld.It Chinese cuisinerepresents oneoftherichestand Oriental Inspiration Yi Yuan Ting Fine Dining Restaurant doubt continue topushtheculinaryboundaries forward totrying hisnewdisheswhichwill no FineDiningRestaurantsowecanlook Ting now bepermanentlybasedin BruneiatYi Yuan great newsforBruneiansis thatChefSunwill his BraisedEightTreasure inHotpot.Andthe have ordered ChefSun’s SpecialYeesang and to nameafew. ForCNY2016manycustomers Custard SauceandCheeseStuffed SquidBalls Beancurd withtheChef’s signature Butter Thai StyleFishHeadCurry, BinchotanCharcoal Yi Yuan FineDiningRestaurantinclude Ting known dishes.Someofhispopulardishesat awardsinternational andmedalsforhis well- presentation ofeverydish.He’s alsowonmany prides himselfontheprefect preparation and years ofexperiencetothisrestaurant and to renowned ChefMartinYan bringsover27 his students.ChefSunwhowasanapprentice dishes willbeprepared byMasterChefSunand traditional favouritesandinnovativeChinese what istobeexpectedatYi Yuan Both Ting. Impeccable serviceandexcellentcuisineare Photography Khoo by Riley preference foradishorcuisine. As aprofessional chef,Idon’t haveanyparticular you enjoycooking? Do youhavea“signature dish”orfavouritedish world. to experimentwithdifferent ingredients from around the my hearttomakeeverydishthatIcan.However, Ilike I havetosaythatdon’t haveaspecificstyle-Ijustuse How wouldyoudescribeyourstyleofcooking? chosen over1996others. Malaysian GoldenChefCompetitionwhere mydishwas on GoldenSand.Iwasawarded Championinthe2nd it’s mygoldenprawns,dubbed-Dragon’s Shadow or perhapsit’s boilinghotwater.... Haha...Justkidding, I havetosayit’s nothavinganyonecomplainin28years, What wasyourbigbreak? Since 1988,IstartedattheShangri-LaHotelinSabah. How longhaveyoubeencookingprofessionally? Here isaQ&AwithChefSun. exceptional. and toprovide afinediningexperiencethatistruly Chef Sunwith (left), Chef Martin Yan.

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ways to excel. As for which chefs have influenced What is your greatest achievement to date? Khroma Collection incorporates vibrant, intense colour, > My Space Gallery textures, comfort and technology into one bathroom to create me the most, it is in fact a group of chefs. When I I dare not say that they are any great started working in Penang, I got to know a group a space that is warm and personal while also being daring and achievements, I only strive to excel in my avant-garde. Vincent Gregoire, interior designer and creative of chefs who worked in a hotel. It was then I profession. In recent years, I have been creating director at the prestigious French trend agency Nelly Rodi, found out that there were competitions in which original dishes that are inspired by Chinese, who specialises in forecasting trends for fashion, design and interior decoration, chose the Passion Red colour to make the chefs could compete in and that was when I first Western as well as Japanese cuisines while Khroma Collection a genuine gift for your senses. Khroma started to compete professionally. I could see their integrating a poetic flare to their presentation. Close Coupled Back passion for cooking in their eyes. Every one of to Wall Toilet Suite them could speak English fluently, which was rather What trends are you seeing in Asian cooking BND 1,250 rare; estimate costings and manage a team -and today, and which are you most excited by? Featuring a white finish with this is what inspired me. And it was because of a Passion Red self-closing The best of Asian cooking is Thai cuisine, you toilet seat. This model has a them that I changed my attitude towards cooking. can find this anywhere in the world, followed by push button dual flush 3L/6L. Consequently, Chef Martin Yan gave me a lot of The Khroma toilet seat and Indonesian cooking. I think that for a particular backrest feature Roca Soft guidance when we filmed a TV program about cuisine to flourish, it is not only the responsibility Texture. The surface of the cooking together. While Master Chef Michael Au innovative high-tech material of the chef. Instead, the government also feels smooth, soft and is became my mentor. bears great responsibilities in developing and clean to touch.

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What future challenges and developments do you foresee in the restaurant business in DISTINCTIVE DESIGN - LOFT AND CO Bloom by Hiroshi Kawano Brunei? BND 400 Ploum by The restaurant business in Brunei is indeed Create your own sculptural lighting with the R. & E. challenging - suitable players and ingredients to this malleable graphic design. The Bloom Bouroullec Brothers. features a striking shade with interlocking make the dishes are very difficult to come by. To rings of polyether foam. This highly original BND 6,094 expand the Bruneian food and beverage industry, design creates a multitude of abstract shapes The Ploum sofa's truly ample and shadows that shift with the viewer’s the government must first boost the tourism dimensions provides extreme comfort perspective. Available in Black or White the industry and put this industry in the international and accommodates different ways thick lines are borrowed from Japanese of sitting, stretching out or even lying illustration of soft flowing white waves similar to arena. down. The settee is asymmetrical in delicate paper hanging decorations. construction with a freely formed shape

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INVESTING Brisbane, Australia BRISBANE Australia’s New World City

As of late, Brisbane has been receiving a lot of talk and Consumer confidence in hype as the new World City of Australia, after hosting the Brisbane is strong due G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014. This thriving, progressive to its younger and faster and multicultural city is ever ready to play an economic growing population leadership role in the Asia Pacific region. than the other capital cities in Australia. South Despite the mining and resources industry facing East Queensland is one a challenging time now, Brisbane is supported by of Australia’s largest many other industries such as higher education and metropolitan regions, technology, while aiming to become a global hub in comprising of 3.1m people. scientific innovation, meetings and is committed to With such a youthful and strengthening trade and commerce across the globe. skilled population, it will not be surprising that With strong demand continuing for its natural resources Brisbane will soon catch from emerging Asia, Australia is in an enviable position. up to its neighbours - Takaful Pembantu Queensland is perfectly positioned to capitalise on this Melbourne & Sydney. and consequently the Queensland economy is expected to grow 6 per cent in 2015-16 (Source:Queensland Brisbane will be on the Rumah Peribadi Treasury and Trade, State Budget 2013-14 Mid-Year Fiscal road to becoming an and Economic Review). economic powerhouse in Personal Home Assistant Takaful the Asia Pacific region in Brisbane is also Queensland’s economic engine room the near future. – a growth city with a strong history of economic Sayangi mereka yang memeduli awda performance and significant infrastructure investment. This article is contributed by The economy is predicted to grow to be worth more Jooann Tay, from +Vantage February 2016 group. Care for the person who cares for you than $217 billion by 2031 (Source: Brisbane City Council, Economic Development Plan 2012-2031). / 37 PROPERTY Houses in Sg. Tilong, Brunei

Semi - D House Sg. Tilong, Jln Muara

Property ID: IL-FE/S/025SO

• Prime Hilltop Location • Close to Hua Ho Manggis, Berakas Highway & Aman Complex • Modern unit with spacious built-up areas • 90% built – near completion • Strata 90 years title – open to all foreigners and local residents to purchase

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Contact: Janet +673 8187128 or 223 3630 Email: [email protected] Kuala Belait FOR SALE

Detached House Property ID: IL-FE/S/026SO

Location: Pandan 4, Kuala Belait Land Title: Freehold Type: 2 Storey Detached House with Land Size: 0.19 acre High Ceiling, European Design Status: Available No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms, 1 Living Room, 1 Fully Furnished Family Room Price includes all furniture, TV, Astro, Fridge, Washing Machine and Dryer Price: BND 580,000

Rimba Detached House FOR SALE / RENT Property ID: IL-FE/S/027SO

Location: Kg. Rimba, Gadong Type: Two Storey Detached House No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Price: For Sale: BND 460,000 For Rent: BND 2,200 (Semi Furnished) For Rent: BND 2,800 (Fully Furnished) Land Title: Leasehold Land Size: 0.11 acre Status: Available

Contact: Janet +673 8187128 or 223 3630 Email: [email protected]

PROPERTY Brunei For Sale For Sale

KUALA BELAIT MANGGIS, JLN. MUARA KG. TJ. BUNUT KG. SG. TAMPOI KG. SG. HANCHING

Property ID: IL-FE/S/001OO Property ID: IL-FE/S/002OO Property ID: IL-FE/S/003OO Property ID: IL-FE/S/004OO Property ID: IL-FE/S/013OO Property ID: IL-FE/S/014AL Property ID: IL-FE/S/015AL Property ID: IL-FE/S/016AL Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 3 Storey Apartment Type: Detached Bungalow Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Terrace Type: Terrace Type: Terrace Type: Semi-Detached No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Toilets No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + 4 Toilets No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 1 Living Room No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Toilets No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Toilets No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Toilets Land Title: Kekal Land Title: 60 Years Strata Title + 1 Family Room Land Title: Freehold Land Title: Freehold Land Title: Kekal Land Title: Kekal (Rakyat Jati)/Lease (Non Land Title: Kekal (Rakyat Jati)/Lease (Non Land Size: 0.223 acre Built-up Area: 2,188 ft² Price: BND 580K Land Size: 0.08 acre Built-up Area: Approx 2,200 ft² Land Size: 0.041 acre (Intermediate Unit), Rakyat Jati) Rakyat Jati) Built-up Area: 4,521 ft² Price: BND 300K Status: Available, Fully Furnished Built-up Area: Approx 2,300 ft² Price: BND 250K 0.061 acre (Corner Unit) Land Size: 0.043 acre Land Size: 0.065 acre Price: BND 450K Status: Proposed, Only 1 Unit Remaining High Ceiling, European Design Price: BND 500K Status: Under Construction Built-up Area: 2,280 ft² Built-up Area: 1,850 ft² Built-up Area: 2,066 ft² Status: Proposed, Only 1 Unit Remaining Status: Brand New and Lightly Furnished Price: BND 268K (Intermediate Unit), Price: BND 238K Price: BND 295K (3 Covered Carparks) BND 285K (Corner Unit) Status: Proposed Status: Proposed Status: Available JLN. MUARA KILANAS - BAN 2A KILANAS - BAN 4 MADANG SG. TALI KG. JANGSAK KG. SABUN MENTIRI

Property ID: IL-FE/S/005LR Property ID: IL-FE/S/006OOLR Property ID: IL-FE/S/007CS Property ID: IL-FE/S/008CS Property ID: IL-FE/S/017DE Property ID: IL-FE/S/018AL Property ID: IL-FE/S/019AL Property ID: IL-FE/S/020CS Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Terrace Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2.5 Storey Terrace Type: Semi-Detached Type: Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Land Title: 50 Years Lease No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Toilets No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 1 Study Room No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms Land Size: 0.075 acre Land Size: 0.093 acre Land Title: Lease 91 Years | Open to Land Title: Lease Land Size: 0.0617acre - 0.1188 acre Land Size: 0.08 - 0.09 acre Land Size: 0.16 acre Land Title: Freehold or Lease Available Built-up Area: 2,636 ft² Price: BND 340K – BND 350K Foreigners Land Size: 0.063 acre Built-up Area: 3,534 ft² Built-up Area: 2,191-2,553 ft² Built-up Area: Approx. 2,700 ft² Built-up Area: 2,400 ft² Price: BND 350K Status: Proposed Built-up Area: 2,500 ft² Built-up Area: 2,100 ft² Price: BND 468K – BND 500K Price: BND 280K – BND 330K Price: BND 330K Price: BND 350K Status: Under Construction Price: BND 257K Price: BND 280K Status: Completed Status: 3 Units Available Status: Completed Status: Under Construction Status: Under Construction

SUBOK KAPOK TELISAI BEBATIK VILLA JERUDONG

Property ID: IL-FE/S/009LR Property ID: IL-FE/S/010CS Property ID: IL-FE/S/011LR Property ID: IL-FE/S/012CS Property ID: IL-FE/S/021CS Property ID: IL-FE/S/022DE Property ID: IL-FE/S/023DE Property ID: IL-FE/S/024LR Type: Linked House Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: Apartment Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached No. of Rooms: 5 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 5 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 6 Bedrooms + 6 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 5 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms Land Size: 0.143 acre Land Title: Freehold Land Size: 0.078-0.105 acre + 2 Living Rooms + 2 Kitchens Price: BND 299K Land Title: Kekal Land Title: Kekal + 2 Kitchens Built-up Area: 3,717 ft² Land Size: 0.126 acre Built-up Area: 3,288-3,400 ft² Land Title: Freehold Status: Proposed, Fully Furnished Land Size: 0.126 acre Land Size: 0.0748acre - 0.1014 acre Land Size: 0.12 acre Price: BND 460K Built-up Area: 2,200 ft² Price: BND 395K – BND 420K Land Size: 0.14 acre Built-up Area: 2,525 ft² Built-up Area: 2,423 ft² Built-up Area: 3,000 ft² Status: Under Construction Price: BND 400K Status: Under Construction Built-up Area: 3,500 ft² Price: BND 375K – BND 480K Price: BND 289K – BND 329K Price: BND 288K Status: Completed with OP Price: BND 425K Status: Completed Status: Proposed Status: Proposed (2 Units Remaining) February 2015 Status: Under Construction

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KUALA BELAIT KILANAS SG. HANCHING JLN. BERAKAS BUNUT JANGSAK

Property ID: IL-FE/R/001OO Property ID: IL-FE/R/002LR Property ID: IL-FE/R/003OO Property ID: IL-FE/R/004DE Property ID: IL-FE/R/013HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/014LR Property ID: IL-FE/R/015DE Property ID: IL-FE/R/016DE Type: Duplex Apartment Type: Apartment Type: 2 Storey Detached House Type: Semi-Detached Bungalow Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Terrace Type: 2 Storey Terrace No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + Swimming No. of Rooms: 5 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 5 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Price: BND 1,200/mth Pool + Gym Price: BND 2,000/mth Price: BND 650/mth Price: BND 1,500/mth Price: BND 2,000/mth Price: BND 900/mth Price: Intermediate Unit BND 800/mth Status: Available Price: BND 2,500/mth Status: Semi-Furnished Status: Available Status: Used Status: Brand New, Furnished Status: Available Corner Unit BND 1,000/mth Status: New, Fully Furnished Status: Available

SUBOK JLN. MUARA RIMBA LEMPAKI SG. AKAR

Property ID: IL-FE/R/005OO Property ID: IL-FE/R/006HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/007LR Property ID: IL-FE/R/008OO Property ID: IL-FE/R/017LR Property ID: IL-FE/R/018SP Property ID: IL-FE/R/019DE Property ID: IL-FE/R/020DE Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: Terrace Type: 2 Storey Detached House Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached No. of Rooms: 6 Bedrooms + 7 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 7 Bedrooms + 6 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Price: BND 1,800/mth Price: BND 3,800/mth Price: BND 1,635/mth Land Size: 0.33 acre Price: BND 1,800/mth 3 Bathrooms Price: BND 1,800/mth Price: BND 1,800/mth Status: Available and Fully Furnished Status: Used Status: Fully Furnished Price: BND 1,500/mth Status: Fully Furnished with Big Compound Price: BND 1,800/mth Status: Furnished Status: Furnished Including Air Conditioning, Curtains, Status: Available (Unfurnished) Status: Partially-Furnished Window and Door Grills

BERIBI LAMBAK SALAMBIGAR KIARONG TUNGKU LINK TJ. NANGKA

Property ID: IL-FE/R/009HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/010HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/011HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/012HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/021HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/022HM Property ID: IL-FE/R/023LR Property ID: IL-FE/R/024SP Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi Detached Type: 2 Storey Semi Detached Type: Bungalow Type: 2 Storey Semi-Detached No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 4 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 7 Bedrooms + 6 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 5 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms No. of Rooms: 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms Price: BND 2,100/mth Price: BND 2,500/mth Price: BND 2,000/mth Price: BND 3,800/mth Price: BND 2,000/mth Price: BND 1,800/mth Price: BND 3,000/mth Price: BND 1,500/mth Status: New Status: Used Status: Used Status: Used Status: New Status: New Status: Fully Furnished Status: Fully-Furnished February 2015

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Beijing Tea House The Beijing Tea House designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, overlooking the Forbidden City. February 2016 Visit our store 1st Floor, Unit 102 & 115 / 51 Mabohai Shopping Complex TRAVELLING CNY in Chinatown

CELEBRATING CHINESE CULTURE in chinatown IN MANILA & VANCOUVER

China isn’t the only country rolling out the red carpet for the Lunar New Year. Cities across the globe – home to large ethnic Chinese communities – are also preparing for spectacular celebrations. And to welcome in The Year of the Monkey, Chinatowns in major cities will host parties that add a touch of local custom and also include traditional lion and dragon dance performances, parades, flower displays and food. All are observed in the hope of bringing luck and fortune in the New Year. Here we take a glimpse of how CNY is celebrated in Manila & Vancouver:

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Manila’s Chinatown is located just across the Pasig River opposite the Spanish walled city Intramuros. It is known by various names -: to the tourists, it is Chinatown; to the Filipinos, the area is known as Binondo; and Chinese Filipinos refer to the area as “Chi Lai”, 市内, a term meaning inner city. It has a rich history and heritage dating back to the early decades of the Spanish colonial period. It prides itself on not only having the best and most authentic Chinese cuisine in town but also landmarks, relics and ancient practices of cultural and historic significance. It has been said that “Chinatown played an important role in the growth of Manila. For the first four centuries, this was the centre of trade and commerce in the city. This was also the first stop of the Chinese immigrants who settled and found a new life in Manila. With the coming of these immigrants, a new culture was introduced that enriched the melting pot of the city.”

Chinatown in Vancouver

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Chinatown in Vancouver was first inhabited by the Chinese in 1885 and is the second largest Chinatown in North America. Thousands of Chinese and Asian immigrants were attracted to the area by the prospect of work, as gold mines, sawmills, lumber camps, railroad construction and more required large labour-forces. Between 1890-1920, early Chinese immigrants settled in what was known as Shanghai Alley and Canton Alley. By 1890, Shanghai Alley was home to more than 1,000 Chinese residents. Much of the community’s activities and entertainment evolved around a 500 seat Chinese theatre built in 1898. Canton Alley was created in 1904 as a Chinese style courtyard surrounded by two parallel rows of buildings running south from Pender Street. The Chinese New Year Festival in Manila Alleys were the convergence of vibrant nightlife, opera music, shopping, political and cultural activities. Today Vancouver can still boast of having a large Chinatown district. It has an authentic oriental atmosphere, with many well-preserved buildings in oriental style. If you are heading to the Philippines for the Chinese New Year then, you will be in for a treat. This year one of the best places to celebrate The Binondo district of Manila becomes a riot CNY is Vancouver’s Chinatown, with the highlight of fun and colour during this time of year with being the parade on Sunday, February 14th. A a parade of huge dancing lions and dragons. Vancouver cultural festivity that you won’t want People hang the “ang pao” on the entrance of to miss is Chinatown‘s New Year’s parade. There their homes for the dancers to collect. About 5% are colourful dragons and numerous bands and of the total 4 million population of the Philippines people in costumes marching down the streets. consists of the “Tsinoys” and it is this population The parade goes down West Pender under the that makes the Chinese New Year such a gala affair Chinatown Millennium gate, up Gore Street, and in the Philippines. Although not an official holiday, then back up along Keefer. Tens of thousands Chinese New Year in the Philippines is a treat for of people crowd the perimeter of Chinatown, anybody visiting at this time. Red is the auspicious awaiting the 3,000 performers including 50 lion colour for this occasion and children receive gifts dance teams, Vancouver Police Department in bright red envelopes with Chinese characters, February 2016 Motorcycle Drill Teams, marching bands and called “ang pao”. You will also be able to sample more. After the parade, visitors can head to the the flavours of “tikoy”, the traditional Chinese New Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival & Cultural Year food made out of sticky rice that is available Fair at Sun Yat-sen Plaza, before going to dinner only at this time of the year. / 55 at any of the authentic regional-specific Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance in Manila Chinese New Year Parade in Vancouver

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Quick chat with Airbnb host Jay Lee 波 (Japanese Tatami at Yangmingshan, Taiwan)

Airbnb has become the most popular alternative to staying in a hotel for travellers worldwide. The accommodation is 爺 usually cheaper than a traditional hotel and offers a more social and authentic travel experience. Whether you’re looking for more space and amenities or you just want to know more about the local way of life – it’s worth considering the many options available on Airbnb. To find out more about what makes Airbnb accommodation such an enticing 爺 and attractive alternative, we interviewed Jay Lee an Airbnb Homestay host from Taiwan. Photos courtesy of Jay Lee

street in Danshui (15mins ride), also 15mins to get to the starting point of the hiking route. Our home is perfect for your holiday escape. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8573052 Tell us something only local knows about your city or the surroundings of your home. Why did you decide to put your house on The most spectacular landscape of Yangmingshan Airbnb? National Park can’t be seen in Taipei. You can only Actually we didn’t plan to put our place on Airbnb see it from our side. I can’t tell you why, I can only at the very beginning. The original intention was prove it thru your eyes. ^_^ to build a garden to nurture endangered species How did you overcome the issue of trust to of plants. After the garden was built, we invited allow total strangers to stay at your property? What advice can you share with homeowners our close friends to see our garden. They found If you’ve read our room description on Airbnb, thinking about sharing their home on Airbnb? that our place was much more than a garden and you will find that we must be one of the strictest Be patient with all of your guests, even if they are suggested to us that we should share the spirit and hosts on Airbnb. We set clear rules for our guests: rude or annoying. If you treat them with passion the beautiful place to friends all around the world. they must introduce themselves and be verified by and patience, you’ll build a strong bond between Then we did it. the Airbnb system prior to making a reservation. If the guests and you. Always keep your place clean guests are not patient enough to go through these and neat, no one likes staying in dirty rooms when Tell us about the inspirations behind your home processes, they will give up right away. Normally, they are on their holidays. Set clear rules and design. when people are really interested in booking your execute them, it’s the best way to protect your The home is designed by three stubborn people, rooms, they respect the rules you set and follow guests and you. Water Lee (Dad), Jay Lee (Son), Moon Lun (Daughter your instructions step by step until the reservation in law). Water loves Japanese and Chinese style; is made. We trust Airbnb’s system and trust our What has been the best experience being an and Jay and Moon love the neat and simple IKEA own management. Airbnb host so far?

style. It was hard to imagine how to combine all Becoming really good friends with our guests. February 2016 of these together, but after more than a hundred What makes your home an ideal holiday stay? Since October 2014 till now, we’ve hosted more discussions (or fights ^_^), we found out the best It is tranquil and natural. Our home-stay is located than 150 guests from all around the world. More way to solve this problem. It’s what we have now, in a suburb of Taipei City, and a well-known national than 20 guests became our close friends since / 57 Grandpa PoPo Home-stay. park in Taiwan. It’s easy to get to the famous old then, it’s wonderful to meet all of these people and

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