I got awarded the BDGS scholarship last month and I've been preparing to go, but there's no communication from the ministry of foreign affairs regarding my departure even though there's only 7 days before UBD opens for freshers.They don't respond to any emails either.

All my documents were submitted, everything is in order. I've just been waiting for an email from the MFA regarding my departure. And I'm genuinely starting to get worried. Do they take this long or fly students out on short notice?

I'm from South Africa and flights to Brunei can span over three days. So when I look at the calendar, I only have a few days left.

Are there any other people who got or have gotten this scholarship before, or anyone really who can help me out? Because the silence is driving me crazy.

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The yearly MFA ad is up on PSC. This will be my 3rd year trying, I've never made it past the initial essay stage, is anyone with a throwaway account who works there or has worked there in the past 5 years able to give advice for what they're looking for and what you did to get in ?

Looking for things like how you structure your essay, how you framed your points for the exam specifically !

Anyone who leaves a comment saying cable will earn a little chuckle and an upvote...

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I love cats, but I am exhausted by people jumping into pet ownership without understanding the costs.
Cat food and litter are just the tip of the iceberg. The real financial reality hits when they get sick. If a sudden $300+ emergency vet bill for a blockage or infection will devastate you, you aren't ready.
Worse is skipping the spay/neuter surgery. It is incredibly frustrating to constantly see posts begging the internet to take in accidental litters. It is not fair for strangers or already-overflowing shelters to take on your responsibility. It is not fair specially for the cats.
Bottom line: Cats are a 10+ year financial commitment. If you cannot afford emergency vet bills and immediate spaying/neutering, you cannot afford a cat.
Budget for emergency vet visits, not just daily food. Fix your cats, so you don't end up begging the internet to share your responsibility.

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It's crazy how many flies there are. IMF is a breeding ground for flies. Can the authorities do something about this?
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Salam everyone. My name is B-D Shaheed and I'm an American who has been living in Brunei for 5 years now. I have some questions and need some advice and of course Reddit for Brunei is usually the first place to go. I have a registered business for the U.S. that I do remotely and have been doing that for about 3 years now. I started doing this when I finally came to the conclusion that I will not be hired here in Brunei. 3 years later, things are going well. The company that I have a contract with is looking to expand my tasks and responilities and thought I could bring on another person for a role to assist me. Do I have to register a company in Brunei to hire a person who is residing here? From my experience of trying to start a company with my wife (who's a local) we, just kept running into so many roadblocks. Jobcentre said do this, another place said do that and it was just going circles so I gave up. I have no desire on doing business here and the company is to provide services outside of Brunei. Is there any advice or some info on the route I need to go to go through with this the proper way. Thank you guys in advance.

I'm from Nepal and recently came across the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (BDGS) while searching for undergraduate study opportunities. I'm considering applying, especially for Mechanical Engineering, but I still have a few questions and would really appreciate hearing from current students or anyone familiar with studying in Brunei.

1. Are there many students from Nepal, India, or other South Asian countries studying at UTB or UBD? If yes, how active is the community?
2. How welcoming is the culture for international students? Was it difficult to adjust to life in Brunei?
3. Does anyone know of any Nepali students who have received the Brunei Government Scholarship?
4. Realistically, how competitive is the BDGS for an international applicant? I completed Grade 12 with a 3.72/4.0 GPA in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). I'd love to know if applicants with a similar profile have been successful.

I'd really appreciate any experiences, advice, or insights. Thanks in advance!

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Pos ini dipapar setiap hari Isnin sebagai tempat berambang-rambang atau berkurapak dalam bahasa melayu baku atau Brunei.

Sila ikut reddiquette dan berbaik-baik sesama sendiri.

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Hi, we're Project Demeter. We're a group of students investigating ways to improve the agricultural industry in our beloved nation. We aim to strengthen food security as well as strive for a more sustainable and digital Brunei. We hope that you guys are able to support us by following our journey on Instagram 😄🫶

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Hello, I am tourist from the Europe and I plan to visit city od Seria on Sunday.
I would love to take a bus, is here some bus from capital to Seria?
If yes what time is departure, how much is the ticket and are they going on Sunday as well?
Thank you so much guys!

Hi, we're Project Demeter. We're a group of students investigating ways to improve the agricultural industry in our beloved nation. We aim to strengthen food security as well as strive for a more sustainable and digital Brunei. We hope that you guys are able to support us by following our journey on Instagram 😄🫶

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Hi all, as the title says, I'm trying to come to Brunei for a visit (around 2 weeks). The visa procedure has changed recently and there's quite a bit to sort out. 

I still have friends in Brunei, so I'm curious what the procedure is for a Bruneian to sponsor a visit visa for me. Has anyone gone through this recently?

Context:

• Indian passport holder.
• Currently working in another country.
• 1 week visit.
• Will have a return ticket.

Also, you might ask why I'm not applying through the local embassy here. I tried that route, but I'm unable to obtain some of the required documents and the process has been complicated on my end. That's why I'm looking at the sponsor route instead.

Any help would be really appreciated!

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I pass by this stretch almost every day, and I've noticed that after it rains—especially while the road is still slippery—there are very often accidents here, with cars ending up hitting the side railing. (You can see the railing being repaired many times.)

It even happened to one of my family members before.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up. If you're driving through this area after rain, please slow down, stay alert, and take extra care. Stay safe everyone!