I've seen a lot of videos from a couple years ago of boxing tournaments in Brunei, which has led me to think, why have there not been any tournaments recently?

With all these gyms, trainers, boxers, still no competition?

Will there ever be any boxing tournaments in the future?

If there are any that are coming soon, please reply with the details!! Thank you!

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An ex-receptionist from Co.Living Hostel has been caught stealing cash payments from walk-in customers. She never recorded these transactions, ensuring her tracks were covered for months. However, her greed eventually led to her downfall.

If you stayed at the hostel between January 27, 2023, and April 12, 2024, and paid in cash, chances are your payment wasn't recorded, and the money went into her pocket.

A police report has been filed, and evidence of the theft has been uncovered. Further investigations are underway to determine the total amount stolen.

Spread the word, if you or anyone has any information regarding this.

Seriously workshop people??? I guess just waiting for another explosion then you'll stop issit?? Any authority please check Mabohai near Shell, Kianggeh near Jubilee Hotel, Under the bridge in Bandar. Check for people smoking the forbidden grass too while you're at it. And alcohol. I guess using their brains for these people is optional

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Saw a thread a while back on the dating scene redflags for Bruneians. Made me curious on Beige flags in your relationships! (Married or still dating hence general term)

Beige flag: Something that is neither good nor bad but makes you pause for a minute when you notice it and then just continue on. It’s just something harmless odd that you may notice in your SOs :)

Share some of your SO’s beige flags🙌🏻

(We can do green flags another time so everyone can brag about their SOs🤣)

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Brunei held its last council election in 1962, which was invalidated by SOAS when the majority of the seats were won by the Brunei People's Party. Since then elections have been put on hold.

Back then the British and UN tried to convince Brunei to turn into a constitutional monarchy, which supposedly led to SOAS' abdication.

How do you see us transitioning to a constitutional monarchy, if ever?

Disclaimer: i do not work at neither DES nor USMS, but simply trying to help the humble citizen of Brunei to understand this USMS replacement situation.

Btw, Chatgpt here and some other information was added for clarity.

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As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the utility industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with the adoption of smart meters becoming a global trend.

In Brunei, the government's initiative to introduce the Unified Smart Metering System (USMS) is a prime example of this shift.

However, this transition is not without its challenges, and one of the most pressing concerns is the impending TID Rollover. A simple google search will display all the relevant articles with regards to the TID Rollover event on global scale -> tid rollover 24 november 2024 - Google Search

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The TID Rollover event can be likened to the Y2K (Year 2000) event in the computer industry. Just as the transition from 1999 to 2000 posed challenges for computer systems due to the way dates were stored and processed, the TID Rollover event presents a similar challenge for prepayment meters.

What is TID Rollover?

TID Rollover, or Token Identifier Rollover, is a critical process that affects the functionality of prepayment meters. The TID is a 24-bit field within the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) protocol, which is used to track the date and time a token was generated.

Currently, Brunei is using the same prepayment meter from STAR and INHE that utilizes the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) protocol.

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Over time, as the TID value increases, it will eventually reset to zero, a process known as the TID Rollover. This event is scheduled to occur on November 24, 2024, and it has significant implications for the existing metering infrastructure.

Implications of TID Rollover

When the TID value resets to zero, any tokens generated after this date using the 24-bit TID will be rejected by the meters as old tokens. This means that consumers may face disruptions in their utility services if the necessary changes are not implemented. To address this issue, the Base Date of Prepayment meters needs to be changed from 1993 to 2014 through the issuance of Key Change Tokens by electricity distribution companies.

What would happen if the client does not change the meter system in response to the TID Rollover event?

If the client does not change the meter system, there could be significant consequences. As the TID value resets to zero, any tokens generated after this date using the 24-bit TID will be rejected by the meters as old tokens. This means that the existing meters will not be able to accept new tokens, leading to disruptions in utility services for the client.

By understanding the implications of the TID Rollover event and taking proactive measures to prepare for the transition, utility providers and consumers can ensure a smooth and uninterrupted transition to the new smart metering system, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

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TLDR; this is not your run-of-your-mill replacement to your meter system, but simply to mitigate the risk of your existing meter system not accepting any new token by 24th November 2024. They could upgrade to STS2, but who knows maybe USMS is actually running on the same STS2?

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Hi, I'm a Physician who is interested in working as a medical officer in Brunei, primarily due to better salary as compared to my home country. I had visited the moh website and there was this ad and application form regarding medical officer and senior medical officer posts. I fulfill the criteria and I sent all the prerequisites through the email as suggested by the website. It's been more than 2 months now but there hasn't been a response and neither does the MOH respond to emails. Can anyone here please guide me on how to proceed or how to be able to work as a medical officer? Any help will be appreciated..

Note: I'm not currently based in Brunei. I'm currently practicing as a resident physician in my home country. I have over 5 years of experience.

Hi! Fresh account here for obvious reasons (and no this is not KDN).

Are there software developers/coders out there who would like to look into freelance coding for local businesses and startups?

I would like to create a minimal platform that helps to list out available freelance developers for everyone to leverage on whether they are looking to build apps/software/websites but don't have expertise or in cases where you're an employer and looking towards hiring local talent or others: https://airtable.com/appw09tJgaBKE7ox4/shr3SbfYzGrMf5Jzn

If you are interested, please do fill in this form: https://forms.gle/vdRbfoZhB2xu65166

Details required:

• Screen/Alternate name (for confidentiality purposes) or actual name
• Preferred role
• Skills you're proficient at, e.g. Python, Javascript, Flutter, React, etc.
• Experience
• Email (kept confidential)
• Mobile no. (non-mandatory, kept confidential)

If this works out, in the future I would like to turn this into a proper web platform and include features such as pricing/rates, limited access to resumes, client ratings, etc.

Thank you!

Update: Thank you for the entries so far and please keep them coming!

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what is your thought on this?

Hello Redittors,

I’m considering taking out an education loan to further my studies (in a neighboring country). i’m well aware of the loan provided by the govt… but couldn’t meet up with the criteria they require, particularly due to the need for 2 guarantors, i just couldn’t afford to find another person to fill the role.

I’m also trying to find any alternative options and are researching potential scholarships or loans that can be provided by any institution which i find not many are an option here..or maybe i might’ve missed out something.

But i’ve found out about the bank education loan which looks more reasonable (atleast for my current situation)… but hey, nothing’s easy in this world.. i however would like to proceed with caution, just trying to research more on this before making decisions. if theres anyone that are familiar with this experience… please do leave out anything you know, share your experiences …like whether its the application process, requirements, income criteria, anythinggg would be helpful

thank you! in advance, SHR

Hi All, I've recently got transferred to KB and currently am looking for accommodation for my family to live in (small family of 3 and two cats). Reached out to agent and was proposed a few options within the range of 1.2k-1.6k BND

Curious to know which of these apartments are the best to live in and if there's anything else that I should consider:

1. D'Garden Apartments
2. Majra Apartment
3. Jasmine Garden Apartment (1.8k so might be a tad expensive)
4. Maulana Apartment
5. Jalan Jaya Negara Apartment
6. Pandan Perdana Residence Apartment

Feeling to follow some content creators in Brunei recently, do anyone have any good suggestions? Is there any potential brunei creator out there?

https://youtu.be/kxIMO3zPl5I?si=1iWJDWNOXpcXvhMl

Lagu Untuk anak Gen z Brunei menengah haih..Peringatan saja bui..Jangan Diamalkan

Share share saja jangan ambil abis.... YTJT #janganambilabis

• The new building block is now operational

• Registration for most of the clinic's services is now done at the new block

• You can walk to the new block through the old building. Just walk straight past room #6 to the exit door

• Registration for dental services is now at the registration counter of the old building