BRUNEI HIVE: May 2024

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Brunei: Next Pre - Departure Clinic - Wednesday, 05th June 2024, 1000 - 1100 hrs @ Mumong HIVE Office

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COME ALONG! HIVE can offer support through your relocation

This session will cover the Good Conduct Certificate process, how to claim National Insurance Contribution credits, support whilst moving schools, plus much more - and a one stop checklist of things to add to your to do list before leaving British Forces Brunei!

This is a drop in clinic, no appointment required

For further information: www.bruneihive.blogspot.com

Simply search the labels: Unit Move, Arms Plot Move to Kent or Relocation

Brunei: DART Cars & Taxi services

Check out DART online (Brunei's version of Uber or Grab) and download the App.

Ramdhani Taxi Service: - +673 3223670

Robert's Taxi Service: + 673 8833182

Eren Dart Taxi: + 673 8882273

Brunei: PRI Vehicle hire

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To hire, please scan the QR code above or click HERE.

You can also contact +673 833 0281.

Brunei: Local Car Hire Companies

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1) AVIS KB email: aviskb201@gmail.com with your requirements. Long term hire available HERE.

2) Joseph - B&E Transportation Services Tel: +673 8712009

3) V Trust Taxi - John - Tel: +673 8644932 / Mike - Tel: +673 8688893

4) PRI Vehicle hire - ombahadur.waibatamang154@mod.gov.uk / Tel: 673 833 0281

Brunei: Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) - Blood Donation - Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, 09:00 AM @ BSRC

Blood Donation - Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, 09:00 AM

International Food Festival - Saturday, 25th & Sunday, 26th May 2024

Brunei Shell Recreation Club
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No need for long-term commitments – seize the opportunity now with our flexible and affordable *Day Pass! *Term & Conditions apply.

Please contact or visit BSRC Admin Office to purchase your Day Pass from 7:30am to 4:30pm (Monday-Friday) or from 4:30-10.00pm, weekend and public holiday from Sports Complex.

Call now for inquiries at 7403000/ 3373499.

Email: admin@bsr-c.com

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Brunei: Brunei HIVE Notice - May Half-Term Closure

Brunei HIVE Notice - May Half-Term Closure

Mumong HIVE office will be closed from Monday, 27th May 2024 to Wednesday, 29th May 2024. Mumong HIVE office will resume on Thursday, 30th May 2024.

Chit Chat HIVE office will be closed from Thursday, 30th May 2024 to Friday, 31st May 2024. Chit Chat HIVE office will resume on Monday, 03rd June 2024.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

For any queries, please send an email to BRUNEIGAR-SpSvcs-HIVE-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

C is for Cadets

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Easy Resettlement Mazagine

Subscribe for free to the Easy Resettlement Magazine HERE.

It provides insights into various industries that you may consider as your next career path, as well as job vacancies, training providers, Colleges, Universities and Franchises that are keen to assist you through your resettlement process.

Monday 20 May 2024

Brunei: SSAFA - Sunbird Bumps and Babies Club - May Program - Every Tuesday, next date 21st May 2024, 1100 - 1200 hrs @ Health Visiting Department Playroom, PCMF

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Brunei: DIO(B) - Gas Safety Works – Phase 2 Natural Gas Decommissioning Programme Schedule

Helpdesk Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday 07:30hrs to 12:30hrs; 13:00hrs to 16:30hrs

Friday 07:30hrs to 12:30hrs; 13:00hrs to 14:00hrs

DIO Fault Priority Matrix

Click here to view DIO Fault Priority Matrix.

Announcement

Gas Safety Works – Phase 2 Natural Gas Decommissioning Programme Schedule

1. DIO (B) will undertake an estate wide Natural Gas (NG) Decommissioning by following work below:

a. Replace gas cooker to electric cooker.

b. Replace gas water heater to electric water heater.

c. Construct concrete plinth for installation of electric cooker.

2. Temporary electric cooker will be provided to minimise the disruption while works are ongoing.

3. Works to carry out for 2 days for each quarter. Occupant to cooperate and provide access for works to execute.

4. Utilities may be affected during the work, but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.

5. To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk by using one of the following means:

a. Phone number: 3224130 or military ext 3375

b. Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.

DIO Scheduled Work for May

DIO contractors will be carrying out inspection works as shown in the table below. Utilities may be affected during the work but DIO contractors will try to minimise disruption.

To reschedule, please kindly contact DIO(B) Helpdesk either via phone Calls Ext.3375 or 3224130 or Email: BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HelpDesk@mod.gov.uk or DIORDOSTrg-BruHelpdesk@mod.uk during office hours.

There is an upcoming project for installing Auto Backwash Filter in X2 area.

The contractor will install the Backwash Filter outside the house. Work will commence once we have the filters in our DIO(B) store.

The installation process will be split into 3 phases.

Phase 1 – X2/01- X2/12 (12 Houses)

Phase 2 – X2/13-X2/22 (10 Houses)

Phase 3 – X2/23-X2/34 (12 Houses)

We will send another notification once we have the exact installation dates.

BFB New Arrivals Induction Brief has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, 4th June 2024.

For all the New Arrivals in British Forces Brunei, please attend the Mandatory Induction Brief on Tuesday, 04th June 2024 at Chit Chat Community Centre.

The session runs from 0900 - 1300 hrs.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

Brunei: AWS Community Support - May Half Term Programme

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Please scan the QR code above or click HERE to book.

Last day to book Jerudong Park Trip is on Wednesday, 22nd June 2024.

Brunei: Splash Pool Temporary Closure

Please be advised that Mumong Splash Pool will be temporarily closed starting Monday, 20th May 2024.

For any questions, please call AWS at 833-0235 or email at BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Brunei: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

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MALAYSIA DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD (MDAC)

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a new process that has taken effect. Registration for every e-arrival is needed 3 days in advance. It is required when driving as well as flying to Malaysia.

1. Register HERE.

2. Check registration status after1-3 hours HERE.

3. Check E-Gate Eligibility Status HERE.

Brunei: Malaysia - Miri Land Border Crossing Checklist

Here is the checklist you need to be aware of when going to Miri:

1. Brunei Vehicle Pass (EES) - Register and pay $3 per vehicle (one way) $6 (return trip). This is for 7 people or less in one vehicle. Click HERE to register.

Vehicles of 7-25 people will be charged $6 one way.

Vehicles of more than 25 people will be charged $10 one way.

Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, government and diplomatic vehicles are exempt.

2. Sarawak Vehicle Pass (VMS). Owners of foreign vehicles must apply for Malaysian Vehicle Pass. Apply HERE.

(remember to print/take your 'blue book' and copy of your car insurance to be shown with the vehicle pass on Miri side)

3. Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). All foreign nationals travelling to Malaysia must complete MDAC three (3) days prior to arrival. Click HERE to register.

4. E-Arrival Card. All foreign nationals entering Brunei through immigration control posts – by sea, by air, or by land – must register for an e-Arrival Card before travelling to Brunei.

This can be completed in advance of your trip and details are saved on the system. The e-arrivals card is linked to your passport number so they will see this on their system when you arrive at the Brunei border checkpoint.

E-Arrival Card registration can be done HERE.

The Sg.Tujoh immigration post is open from 0600 - 2200

It is advisable to print out every single document above instead of just having it on your phone. If you need further info, contact the travel info hotline 120 during working hours or email travelapplication@jpm.gov.bn

A reminder of the Single Living Accommodation Survey - Open to ALL Service Personnel!

The Single Living Accomodation (SLA) survey launches today and is an opportunity for all personnel to share your views on SLA and help shape the future of Defence accommodation.

Who can take part and how?

We want to hear from all Service personnel whether you currently use SLA or not.

To complete the survey, Click HERE.

For more information, please go to this Sway.

What’s the ask?

You will be asked to complete a short survey which will take approximately 10 minutes.

The survey will close at 17:00 Monday 3 June 2024.

We want to know:

Your views of SLA
How you use/ have used SLA
What you want and need from SLA

The survey will be entirely anonymous. We will not be collecting any personal information or sharing your responses with your Chain of Command.

What is the SLA survey?

The SLA survey is conducted every two years to build up evidence and track trends over time around your views and experiences of SLA. The results of this survey will help Defence develop SLA standards and make decisions that shape the future of SLA. It is crucial that as many Service personnel as possible share their views. The more responses we receive, the more confident we can be that the results accurately reflect the Armed Forces population.

This survey is not the same as the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO) survey, which gathered information on Service personnel’s personal circumstances and future accommodation choices to improve an understanding of the demand for family accommodation. The SLA survey gathers information on Service personnel’s views and experiences of SLA to help inform future policy.

Make sure you have your say as every response matters!

Kings Camps

In partnership with the RNRMC for Naval families and Annington and the Army Welfare Service for Army families, we run a number of camps at Military Establishments.

Serving Personnel can book places for their own children at a subsidised cost of £90 per week (MOD/ Veterans: £170 for Multi Active – please check the venue page or call us for details).

Click here for further details

Veterans Gateway

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Alternatively, click HERE to visit the Veterans' Gateway website.

Friday 17 May 2024

Brunei: RMP - 24hr SCR Charity Event - Monday, 10th June 2024, Brunei Garrison

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Please see attached poster for further details and click HERE to donate the JustGiving Page. Alternatively, any generous donations can be handed to WO2 Pip McLean-Inglis, RMP Det, or Pg Saifulizam, Medicina Lines Guard Room.