I first went to Brunei Darussalam about three years ago. I had no idea what to expect, but was immediately blown away by the warmth of the people and the natural beauty of the abundant hiking trails and parks. I have been back many times since.
My love affair with Brunei started around the time that Covid-19 landed on the country’s shores in March 2020.
Today, we continue to build on that relationship and are supporting the country’s Ministry of Health on their digital transformation across multiple platforms. Like any new place, it also took me some time to adapt and get to know the people. Email was my primary means of communication, but I often wondered why it took longer to get responses.
I am also honoured to have been invited by some ministers to their homes for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and to go for hikes together. Besides hiking, I enjoy eating the local food and hanging out with my colleagues there. We continue to work with the country to help develop its healthcare ecosystem by fostering greater collaboration with other countries in the region, including Singapore.
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