I’m honestly at my wit’s end. What is the Bank thinking? Lately it’s like they’ve completely lost their way. They’re letting go of experienced RMs and flooding the place with people from audit and admin most with no real client experience, let alone experience in handling the actual work that RMs are supposed to do. No practical client management experience, yet they walk in like it’s their game to change everything.

It’s even worse how they’re treating staff now. And it’s the expats running the show as if it’s their personal playground. And don’t even get me started on the “incentives”, they’re pushing people around, telling employees to switch departments with the subtle threat that they’ll end up on the layoff list if they don’t comply? Seriously, this isn’t just poor management; it’s pure intimidation. Borderline abusive!

I don’t know if anyone else is feeling this, but morale is absolutely tanking. How can a bank run like this?

We’re hoping the Bruneian labor department can take a serious look at this. Employees are feeling stepped on and threatened, and forced into compliance in a toxic environment that’s only getting worse.

I just want to understand why frontliners BIBD At-Tamwil work very slow even during non peak hours? Waiting 2 hours just to be called in is ridiculous when there are only 3-4 customers are waiting. Loan approval is also very slow, why is that? Management is not doing their job kah to make this thing effiecient.

I am seriously looking to cancel my loan application and go with their competitors at this point.

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The usms app for topping up electricity should be upgraded with these features.

Top priority: Allow login credentials to be saved and remembered.

Good to have: Allow an account to have multiple electric meters in different meter locations and house ownership.

I'm posting these here because I think the odds of reaching some key decision maker is better than calling in. The app will be much easier to use if the login credentials can be automated instead of having to type it out each time I need to check. It will be nice to be able to login to my account without having to remember and type my credentials each time and then having to do it again for my parent's meter then the grandparents etc etc. it'll be nice if I login, all the relevant people's meter are just there for me to top up without needing to deal with multiple logins and the crashes that I tend to run into during logout.

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Hello guys , so this text here is regarding on finding a job. So recently i graduated and was on set to find an actual job. However during my attachment time , i got burned out from working that is related to my course and that kinda ruins the path that i was studying 😅😅😅

What im thinking rn was to find a part time so i can gain some experience aside from my course.Is there any recommendations on what kind of job that is pretty efficient for the time being(?)

(P.s. im a bit of a shy person so a job that is outspoken isnt my forte 😅)

Come and support local businesses and vendors !! The event starts on 1st Nov until 3rd Nov at Tamu Selera, Bandar.

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I’ve listed few tech items on facebook marketplace and I am sensing a pattern. Why do people offer an insanely cheap price and validate it with picking it up immediately. I tried to sell my perfectly new keyboard bought at $77 with receipt valid for return for the next two months and selling it at $60. And I’ve received an offer like “$25 take tonight” this is insane to me?? I offered a reasonable price and restated the condition of the keyboard being new and they ghosted me so clearly the point is to not have an interactive haggling but to get things for dirt cheap, I’m aware I can say no but I’m interested to know if yall have had this experience too and what do you usually do? I found it funny yet irritating at the same time XD.

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boleh tolong suggest “place to visit” dan makanan apa mesti try ka, lagi bagus kalau ada nama restoran.

sama mau tanya bah untuk drive di Brunei : -perlu lesen international atau boleh pakai lesen Malaysia? -kereta ndak boleh cermin tinted kan, ada cadangan lain untuk pergerakan di sekirar bandar Brunei?

terima kasihhh!

Titl

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Hello! Im not local, Im from PH. Its been 3 days since I went here. I want to explore Brunei but I dont have car to do that, Im also still not familiar with the places. Does anyone here work as Tour Coordinator? Coz Im planning to join. I prefer in groups please.

Note: I dont knkw how to speak in Malay. Thanks

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Dear RTB Management,

Let me be blunt: the decision to merge the Pelangi Awards, Express-E Hits, and other creative programs into one big Kreatif Award is not only misguided but fundamentally undermines the very artists and creative community that keep RTB relevant. As a concerned supporter of the local creative scene, I urge you to reconsider this move—not just for the artists' sake but for the long-term survival of RTB’s reputation. This letter aims to outline why infusing these awards is detrimental and why a course correction is essential.

I’m writing to express my deep frustration with the recent announcement of consolidating the Pelangi Awards, Express-E Hits, and other events into the newly conceived Kreatif Awards this December. What was supposed to be a celebration of Brunei’s artistry and cultural achievements now looks more like a rushed attempt to squeeze multiple prestigious awards into a single event. Nampak macam inda ikhlas bah. Melepas batuk di tangga. Let’s not sugarcoat it: this is a bad idea, and it makes your management look lazy and tone-deaf.

Your decision to lump everything into one poorly thought-out award gives the impression that you care more about getting the events over with quickly than about recognizing the contributions of Brunei’s creative industry. What kind of message does this send to the artists? That their hard work is just another checkbox for RTB to tick off? It’s disrespectful and frankly embarrassing to downgrade these awards into a single event that lacks focus or identity. Bila tah kan maju ni?

1. Diluting Prestige Makes the Awards Meaningless

Awards only carry value when they stand as unique recognitions of excellence. The Pelangi Awards have grown into a pillar of Brunei’s entertainment landscape, with fans and artists alike looking forward to it every year. Its long history is not something that can be folded into a generic "creative industry" event without degrading its meaning. Prestige isn’t something you can manufacture—it’s built over time.

Similarly, Express-E Hits has been steadily gaining traction. Last year’s competition was a massive success, raising expectations for this third season. Reducing the finalists from 10-12 to just 5 at the last minute feels like a betrayal of the trust you asked for from these artists. It’s embarrassing and demotivating to participants who have worked hard for months, only to be dismissed as though their efforts don’t matter. You may think it's a "Kejutan" but to the artists it seems disrespectful!

By merging these awards, you risk trivializing the recognition each event has built. Instead of amplifying creativity, the consolidated awards will make it feel like RTB just wants to check things off its to-do list. The result? Mockery and disillusionment from the community, not prestige. Bari malu.

A brand with a diluted identity loses its appeal—and audience loyalty. Instead of building on what already works, RTB is throwing away the one thing that keeps viewers engaged: meaningful, dedicated platforms for creativity and talent.

2. Poor Strategic Planning Will Hurt the Brand Long Term

It’s easy to see how consolidating awards could be seen as a quick fix for budget KPIs. But RTB needs to think beyond short-term metrics. The true value of separate awards lies in their ability to build goodwill with the creative community and sustain long-term engagement. Sacrificing these in favor of short-term gains—such as cutting costs or ticking off a KPI—weakens the foundation of the brand.

This approach may look like “efficiency” now, but in the long run, it’s a strategic misfire. RTB’s reputation will be impacted, not only with artists but also with audiences who perceive the move as a disregard for tradition and effort. When public perception takes a hit, brands suffer consequences that are far more costly to repair than the budget saved by combining these events.

3. Risk of Alienating the Creative Community

If RTB insists on merging these awards, it sends a clear message: local artists are not a priority. Many of these artists and participants are passionate supporters of RTB, contributing their time, effort, and talent to raise the station’s profile. By consolidating these awards, RTB risks alienating the very people who make Bruneians still care about its programs.

Disrespecting their efforts will not only discourage future participation but also shift public sentiment. If artists begin to disengage, the ripple effect will reduce viewership, event attendance, and public goodwill toward RTB. And once trust is broken with a community, it’s hard to regain.

RTB needs to understand something critical: respect for artists breeds loyalty. Right now, your decisions reflect a complete lack of respect for the artists, participants, and their fans. You are sidelining the very people who are your biggest advocates. If the local music and arts community starts to feel that RTB no longer appreciates their contributions, they will simply stop participating—and so will their fans.

Moreover, this decision reflects a blatant disregard for the efforts of your producers—those dedicated individuals working at the grassroots level who have invested time and energy into meticulous planning from the very beginning. To have their thoughtful preparations dismissed and replaced by last-minute directives is not only disrespectful but undermines the collaborative spirit that should define RTB. Kesian keraja drg!

In an age where Brunei’s creative industry is slowly gaining momentum, alienating your most committed supporters would be a disastrous move. Your current course shows neither vision nor commitment to fostering Brunei's creative growth. Instead of helping the creative community thrive, you're giving them every reason to disengage from RTB entirely.

4. Artists Are the Lifeblood of RTB's Remaining Reputation

Beyond news broadcasts, let’s be real: Bruneians still tune into RTB because of the local artists. These artists—musicians, performers, and creatives—are the reason RTB continues to hold any cultural relevance. While digital platforms have chipped away at traditional media's dominance, these talents have ensured audiences still care about RTB's events. Kalau kan ikut hati, masa ani inda payah plang drg kan release apa semua RTB to gain traction but they do it anyways.

Yet your decision to consolidate the awards sends a loud and clear message: you do not value the contributions of these artists. You’re essentially lumping together programs that are already well-established in their own right. This isn’t efficiency; it’s carelessness. Treating artists and their hard work as an afterthought will only drive them further away from RTB—the very people responsible for keeping your audience engaged. Macam bagi kamu drg ani token saja kan dimainkan and asal ada.

If the creative community loses trust in RTB, so will their fans. And that, quite frankly, will leave RTB holding onto the last shred of its reputation by a thread. You only have them so tuk mengharapkan supaya drg invite people to liat tv attend event apa.

5. Missed Opportunities for Multiple Audience Engagement Touchpoints

Keeping the awards separate offers multiple opportunities for engagement throughout the year. These events serve as multiple high-visibility platforms, keeping the audience tuned in and building momentum over time. Each award night draws different audiences—music fans, content creators, or aspiring young artists.

6. Budget Excuses Fall Flat

Claiming that this consolidation is about saving the budget makes no sense—these events were already planned and budgeted. If anything, bundling them together adds confusion and diminishes their value. It’s also short-sighted because it sacrifices RTB’s chance to capitalize on the growing popularity of these events to boost engagement and brand identity. Macam apa kan kamu mau banarnya? nda menantu. Ikut agenda masing-masing. silo thinkers..

Let’s face it: audiences want to attend and engage with these events separately. These are the rare occasions that RTB actually draws public interest. Blurring the lines between them under the kreative media awards means you’re throwing away valuable opportunities to connect with your audience multiple times across the year.

7. Strategic Course Correction: Separate Events Are the Right Move

I urge you to reconsider the consolidation of the 3 awards together. It’s not too late to reverse this decision and give each award its rightful place. The Pelangi Awards and Express-E Hits are unique programs that deserve their individual platforms. By maintaining them separately, you preserve their prestige, honor the artists’ contributions, and capitalize on multiple touchpoints throughout the year to engage your audience.

If you proceed with Kreatif Award, the damage will be irreparable. Not only will you erode trust within the creative community, but RTB’s image will suffer long-term as well. On the other hand, preserving the separate awards gives you a chance to save face and show that RTB is still capable of listening, learning, and valuing the people who keep its brand alive.

Respect the artists. Respect their efforts. Keep the awards separate. It’s the only way to maintain their prestige, build goodwill, and keep RTB relevant. Jan bari malu and inda consistent nya org.

Here's the truth: consolidating these awards will not elevate them—it will destroy what made each one special. Fans and participants look forward to these individual moments of recognition. Merging them into a one-size-fits-all format will only create confusion, devalue the awards, and make a mockery of the artists’ efforts.

So, here’s my suggestion: Don’t change the format. Save face and salvage what’s left of RTB’s brand reputation. Stick to the separate events as planned. The Pelangi Awards and Express-E Hits have become institutions in their own right. If you want to stay relevant and actually support the local creative industry, focus on doing things right rather than cutting corners. Give each event the spotlight it deserves and build upon the trust that the Bruneian public has slowly started placing in your programs.

Sincerely,
A Concerned (but still hopeful) Supporter

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Parents in brunei (mostly millennial and genx parents) always normalize hitting, insulting and embarrassing their children atp that they would bragp about it to their friends. I don't understand why parents are so banga and proud to say they hit their child when they do a simple mistake. It's becoming so normalized that teachers are already aware of it. I also think that parents now frequently degrade/insult their child in public spaces embarassing them. Shaming your child for their appearance and body shape is also normalized. I hope that parents know that these type of situations their putting there child in can and will effect their child's mental health leading to PTSD,depression,eating disorders and etc. Genuinely I hope everyone who is suffering in these type of households to be safe and healthy.

edit: I forgot to mention that I'm talking about parents who don't give their child a chance at life and just treat them like trash. I understand that some parents have to resort to hitting their child because they don't listen but what if that child is a 6 year old? they still don't understand alot of things in life, they won't understand why u hit them, eventually as more hitting comes the child will grow up thinking that their parents hate them and will think that they are a burden to their family. When a child makes mistakes,explain to them what they did was wrong. I myself wouldn't "gentle parent" my kids in the future. I understand that most children now are being more sensitive and "mun di tagur menangis" but mostly,in my perspective the kids I see who are like that are usually 8-12 years old and raised by gen z or late millennials. Those genz and late millennial parents are scared to hit their children and to discipline them properly because they don't want their children to end up with the same struggles that they experienced and had to heal from.

Hey everyone! I’m a recent grad with over 3 years of experience in the F&B industry, covering both service and office roles like management, admin, and accounting etc.

I’m passionate about deepening my knowledge of Brunei’s F&B industry and would love to take some free courses, like food handling and safety, to get certified rather than just relying on experience. I really believe I can grow in this field with the right training.

If anyone knows of any free courses or training in Brunei, please let me know! I’m also open to recommendations for paid courses if they’re worth it. Thank you!

Edit: I’m specifically looking to transition into a professional office role within the F&B industry, such as management officer or procurement position. Any insights or advice on courses that would help me in this direction would be greatly appreciated. Training courses im interested in is such as HACCP Awareness and Developing Purchasing Skills.

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