Some have reflected upon what has been achieved in Brunei.
Despite the announcement in Brunei Times on RBA buying new and used Boeing aircraft, that, to someone in the industry is very very far-fetch... RBA simply do not have the budget for it, at the moment. This is quite sad actually as RBA could be a major player in the industry if it is properly managed and not abused. The Government has no choice but to support this national airline.
The Pulau Muara Besar Project? Well, international and experienced port operators doesn't seemed interested in it. This a far car from 10 years ago when PSA came to Brunei, thinking that all the business generated by the Jerudong Park and other projects would make it a profitable venture. Unfortunately, Asian Financial Crisis put to an end to many economy boosting activities.
The Methanol Plant... well, the earthwork project is still going on.
Housing Projects.... the waiting list is still over 60,000 people with about 300 houses being develop every year!
Govt payment to contractors? Apparently it's even worse now... according to some friends, companies are not being paid for over 2 years become someone haven't sign the necessary documents. Hence, when contractors loan in the bank ballons, someone else is earning NON-HALAL salary for not doing the work mandated by the Government.
1 million tourists vision again? Maybe the Immigration Department would have update data so that the figure could be released the week after new year 2009 so that they would't get blamed for unable to give the data as it was said in the 2001 Visit Brunei year.
Govt telephone operators still not working.... I mean, i called up one department today from 2pm to 4pm... operator wouldn't pick up! Gosh.... so the forecast for public sector services, still require major major improvement....
Nevertheless, Brunei is the best country to live so far as it has a stable, social and political environment, unmatched in any countries, free from earthquakes, typhoons, major flooding, water shortages, desertification and major violence. Indeed, Brunei, is the Abode of Peace.
The Pulau Muara Besar Project? Well, international and experienced port operators doesn't seemed interested in it. This a far car from 10 years ago when PSA came to Brunei, thinking that all the business generated by the Jerudong Park and other projects would make it a profitable venture. Unfortunately, Asian Financial Crisis put to an end to many economy boosting activities.
The Methanol Plant... well, the earthwork project is still going on.
Housing Projects.... the waiting list is still over 60,000 people with about 300 houses being develop every year!
Govt payment to contractors? Apparently it's even worse now... according to some friends, companies are not being paid for over 2 years become someone haven't sign the necessary documents. Hence, when contractors loan in the bank ballons, someone else is earning NON-HALAL salary for not doing the work mandated by the Government.
1 million tourists vision again? Maybe the Immigration Department would have update data so that the figure could be released the week after new year 2009 so that they would't get blamed for unable to give the data as it was said in the 2001 Visit Brunei year.
Govt telephone operators still not working.... I mean, i called up one department today from 2pm to 4pm... operator wouldn't pick up! Gosh.... so the forecast for public sector services, still require major major improvement....
Nevertheless, Brunei is the best country to live so far as it has a stable, social and political environment, unmatched in any countries, free from earthquakes, typhoons, major flooding, water shortages, desertification and major violence. Indeed, Brunei, is the Abode of Peace.
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