How to name a commercial place: Brunei Edition

With more commercial areas popping up picking a name is tricky as the most catchy have been taken. I’ve come up with a nifty guide to help you along the way. What names have you come up with? 19 Limau Manis Square sounds like a hipster foodie area.

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Tale of the tape: Jollibee vs KFC vs Pizza Hut | Brunei-Muara

A look at some of the largest fast food international franchises in Brunei. I noticed that whenever I came across one of the franchises another one would be bound to be close by. A completely non-academic look at the franchises with the most branches. Not affiliated with the restaurants mentioned. Branches accurate as of 5th February 2019.

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What Happens When You Start Producing Viral Content: Hint You Can’t Stop

The Viral Experiment

“Hey check this out, look how many shares it has reached”

I think I must’ve sent this to the co-writer of Brublahblah (BBB) when our post “Things People Say When They Hear You’re From Brunei” was shared (1700++ shares) beyond expectation. The comments and shares came flooding in.

In 2014, I started the website BBB with a local ThoughtCatalog (TC) writer. I found it amazing that a local writer could reach such a broad audience, their writings have reached thousands on TC to an international audience. I wondered whether it could actually work in a local context.

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Jamit anak Lasah: Teraja Longhouse Head

Jamit anak Lasah: Teraja Longhouse Head

Story by Nurhamiza Haji Roslan

Photography by Faiq Airudin

Jamit anak Lasah remembers coming to Teraja when he was only a little boy. His father had brought him along with his other family members as well as friends from Marudi in Sarawak.

As Jamit tried to recall all that happened during the migration, he paused for awhile and sat still. His hooded eyes appeared to be looking into space but it was evident they were looking at scenes of his past, that were replaying in his mind.

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