Thai Red Shirt Captain visit The Empire Hotel by Sumantri

Bandar Seribegawan 15th April 2010. Massive supporter remain strong for Thai Red Short captain former Prime Minister Taksin Sinawat even he is no more longer in political power. Recent visit to Brunei shown that he is remain powerfulman.

The Empire hotel & Country Club rooms Refurbishment program by Sumantri

The Empire & Country Club hotel rooms refurbishment program by Sumantri.

Brunei Darussalam 8th April 2010. Plenary presentation from three local companies has been conducted, they were namely Haska, Fabrica and Mohan Carpet. Plans are under way for concept and design work for 198 deluxe room plus 15 executive suite rooms. Elegance contemporary in classic touch with update technology say Sumantri, The hotel Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms.We have to keep our original classic as “The Empire “signature yet blend with contemporary modern look says Desmond Acheson, the hotel general manager of the hotel.


An innovative brand new guestrooms concept at The Empire Hotel & Country club feature abundant natural sunlight plus enticing new technology, from High Speed wireless Internet to the 42-inch Plasma TV with inter-active channel where guest can always check detail information in regards to entertainment and hotel facilities, video on-demand , guest bill as well as room service menus this technology will absolutely support environmental program and its will paperless in the hotel. All rooms feature, universal plug, an iPod docking station for your iPod or iPhone as well as Internet radio, for international listening, automatic motorized curtain, large space bathroom is strikingly innovative in its design, with brand upscale amenities and a spacious walk-in rain shower.

An innovative guestroom concept, The Empire Hotel & Country Club Brunei Darussalam to better define and meet customer needs. Not unlike the thought and technology one would invest in designing spaces for optimum stay within one's home, The Empire Hotel & Country club, Brunei Darussalam is a "stay" spatial concept that not only sensitively regards the needs of the five senses of the guests, but aims to create a unique experience to exceed the expectations of the guest in five areas through their senses. From an operational standpoint, viewing these five areas (the working, entertainment, sleeping, dining and bathing areas) separately enables the hotels to focus on what is required, not only to meet, but also anticipate the expectations of its guests in each area

Photos shown a proposal image from each local designer

Empire strikes back against excess by Rachel Thien

Sunday, March 28, 2010
BRUNEI'S Empire Hotel and Country Club yesterday dimmed its lights all-around the hotel's proximity and also urged their guests and staff to consume as minimal energy during last night's observance of Earth Hour.

Although, this was Brunei's first official year of joining the Earth Hour, it was the premier hotel's second year to support the global energy-saving event.

"There is no reason to say no in participating in Earth Hour, just like the rest of the world," said the hotel's Executive Assistant Manager cum Director of Rooms Division Sumantri Endang, in an interview with The Brunei Times.

Sumantri said: "No one will protect this planet except us. What we have done is encouraged our in-house guests and hotel staff to participate in Earth Hour, by switching off their lights and consuming energy in the most minimal way."

Lights at the hotel's lobby, fitness centre, corridors and staircases were dimmed, the minute the clock struck half eight. All street lights from the hotel's guardhouse to its main entrance were switched off.

"Although we dimmed the lights, we did not compromise safety by having emergency lights which are compulsory," he said.

Sumantri added: "Even though we are (observing Earth Hour), saving energy will not be that substantial. However, this is still an indication to support the event."

Meanwhile, Director of the hotel's Property Maintenance Abd Rahim Mohd Noor said that instead of encouraging staff to use candles during the hour, they used dynamo-generated torch lights.

Sumantri noted that it defeated the purpose if they had to burn candles, instead of using lights generated by electricity. "It's not saving energy in a way if (our staff) are burning thousands of candles."

Sumantri said prior to Earth Hour, letters from their management sent to their hotel staff also encouraged their family members to consume minimum energy from 8.30pm to 9.30pm yesterday.

Abd Rahim said although the hotel did not advertise they were observing Earth Hour, he was surprised to see people pouring into the hotel at 7pm, to witness a tea-light candle display at its ground floor. "I suppose these people had it in their minds to come here and participate in Earth Hour, because we had this last year as well."

He added that the hotel recently kicked off a "green programme", in a bid to conserve energy in the long haul.

"For example, we have opted for conserving energy through a timer, which will automatically switch off our street lights and air-conditioners (at certain places) during hours around midnight," he said.

Abd Rahim said that lights in about 90 per cent of their guest rooms at the main building have already been changed to energy-saving bulbs.

Sumantri added that although it was expensive to switch to energy-saving bulbs, it saved both energy and money in the long run.

Both Bruneians and tourists seen at the Empire lauded both the nation's and hotel's initiative to officially participate in marking the Earth Hour.

Pg Rosmawati Pg Hj Metali, an education officer at the Ministry of Education, along with her husband and three children enthusiastically witnessed the dimming of lights all around the hotel last night.

"This is the message of conservation, to show Bruneians what it is about. I also brought my children to expose them to the message, and what it was all about," she said.

The Brunei Times

http://www.bt.com.bn/en/news-national/2010/03/28/empire-strikes-back-against-excess

Photos by Sumantri shown earth hour activities at The Empire Hotel

Earth Hour at The Empire Hotel & Country Club - Brunei Darussalam

TIME TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION

In a joint effort to send a strong message in the struggle against climate change and caring for our planet, our hotel will be joining hands with millions of people around the world and pledging to conserve energy from 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM to night, Saturday, 27^th March 2010.

We plan to minimize the lights on guest corridor, lights in lobby and restaurants will be dimmed. All road lights will be switched off. All lights and equipments in the Fitness Center will switched off with the exception of the pool deck and staircase. As alternative, torched and candles will be used to light up the lobby and restaurants.

We encourage our guest to participate by suggesting to switch off their room light for 60 minutes and we invite you to join this revolution reduce to minimum, all lightings and equipments being used in your area ( Kitchen, housekeeping, offices area etc ) without compromising safety standard.

Global warming is now the greatest treat we have ever faced but we can make a difference if we act together.

Join Earth Hour. Switch off lights for 60 minutes on 27^th March 2009 and stop global warming before is too late.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Celebrity hotelier with ordinary Bobby Chinn chef by Sumantri

Brunei Darussalam, 17th March 2010. Recent visit of Bobby Chinn to Brunei Darussalam is to launch "cooking with heart competition" in conjunction with Brunei promoting halal brand food to the world.

The promotion of Brunei Halal Brand received an overwhelming response following the launching of the ‘Cooking from the Heart’ competition, which is being organised by Brunei Wafirah Holdings Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Ghanim International Food Corporation Sdn Bhd held in The Empire Hotel & Country Club-Brunei darussalam.

Photo shown, The Celebrity hotelier ' Sumantri ' Executive Assistant Manager welcome ordinary Bobby Chinn chef arrive to the hotel

The Empire Hotel & Country Club,Spagettini Restaurant, Brunei Darussalam by Sumantri

Spaghettini Restaurant by Sumantri

An Italian Tratorria. Savour authentic dishes, with flavours that recreate the cuisine enjoyed along the streets of Rome, the winding alleys of Naples and the waterways of Venice. From fresh Pizza to Spagheti on at Spaghettini Restaurant at The Empire Hotel

The Empire Hotel & Country CLub,Lobby Lounge, Brunei Darussalam by Sumantri

The Empire Hotel & Country Club,Lobby Lounge, Brunei Darussalam by Sumantri

Brunei Darussalam 23 February 2010. A grand scale location for small delights. Enjoy light meals or refreshments throughout the day in magnificent surroundings. The lounge serves traditional English High Tea each afternoon. Take-away bakery creations are also available to be enjoyed while exploring the hotel, experiencing Brunei or anywhere you desire. WiFi available. Photos shown menu during Brunei National day 2010

Gong Xie fa Cai a prosperous and Happy New Year of Tiger!! 2010

To All viewers!!!!!!!!!!!

Gong Xi Fa Cai a prosperous and Happy New Year of the Tiger!

14 February 2010

With all the best hopes and wishes will we enter the Year of the Tiger and we all wish for a strong roar of prosperity, fortune, fame and good health. While the tiger is one of the strongest zodiac sign, it also reminds us of the fragile world, where preservation should play an equal importance to consummation. Perhaps a little modesty and making a small commitment to protect the environment will also make it a positive new year for the tiger and with hopefully in 60 years when the year next "Year of the White Tiger" is celebrated, there will still some of these majestic creatures roam our forest.
May the Year of the Tiger be a roaring success for you

Tiger (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Unpredictable, rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-temper. Tigers are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs

Newly baby born "DEEDAT WEI SHENG E.SUMANTRI" by Sumantri

Newly baby born "DEEDAT WEI SHENG E.SUMANTRI" by Sumantri

Dear Colleagues and friends

Thank you all for your wishes and congrats, we are so blessed to have our son arrive healthily. Thank you to Almighty Allah SWT for fulfilled our wish of having this baby and thank you for my wife for being a wonderful women and great mummy now. Our life will have more joy and happiness with this gorgeous, handsome and wonderful baby boy, his name “Deedat Wei Sheng E. Sumantri “.

Deedat born on 10022010 at 152.09 PM with mode of delivery: caesarean with birth weight 2, 8 kg, length 47, 5 cm and head circumference 33 cm in Sabah Medical Centre – East Malaysia in ward 319 under consultant DR. Helen Benedict Lasimbang

Water break begin at 23.45 on 09th February 2010 but after waiting for more than 15 hours and baby is still not coming, my wife decided to use caesarean mode of delivery after approval from me who arrive in Kota Kinabalu at 09.00 AM from Brunei on 10th February 2010.
Operation check list agreement signed by my wife at 2.30 PM. Operation begins at 14.50 PM baby born at 15.09 PM operation completed at 15.45 PM.Name of “Deedat “taken from the world moslem scholar from South Africa who master in Al Qur’an and bible his original name is Ahmad Deedat. Wei Sheng means; great success Indonesian Chinese always use as Wijaya. DEEDAT WEI SHENG E.SUMANTRI will be expecting become the world leader within 45 years from now on