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H.O.G. Brunei Chapter Committee for 2009-2011

H.O.G. Brunei Chapter Committee for 2013-2015
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Pg Joffren bin Pg Omar - DIRECTOR

Pg Shamsulhadi bin Pg Dr Haji Ismail - ASST. DIRECTOR
Ak Isa bin Pg Haji Mohammad Noor - SECRETARY
Mr John Macnae - TREASURER
Dk Siti Redzaimi bte Pg Haji Ahmad - LADIES OF HARLEY
Mr Terence Chin - ACTIVITIES OFFICER I
Zaminuddin bin Haji Ismail - ACTIVITIES OFFICER II

Mohamad Raizal bin Haji Abd Rahman - ROAD CAPTAIN
Musa bin Haji Ismail - SAFETY OFFICER
Iskandar bin Haji Yusop - MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Dk Siti Redzaimi Pg Hj Ahmad - EDITOR
Julidin bin Haji Bidin - HISTORIAN
Haji Shahrul Shahbani bin Haji Azahari - PHOTOGRAPHER
Ak Redzaidi Bin Pg Hj Ahmad - WEBMASTER


H.O.G. Brunei Chapter News

H.O.G. Brunei Chapter News
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To all H.O.G. Brunei Chapter members,


Please email us your email address & state your fullname to info@hogbruneichapter.com for updates on upcoming H.O.G.B. Chapter activities and events.



HOGB Upcoming Events

H.O.G. Brunei Chapter UPCOMING EVENTS

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EVENTS

DATE

TIME

VENUE

REMARKS

1.

HOG Brunei Chapter Sungkai & Sahur Ride

19th & 23rd July 2013

TBC

TBC

Open to All HOG Brunei Chapter Members


2.


Asia Harley Days

14th-21st September 2013

TBC

KLCC Esplanade

Open to All HOG Brunei Chapter Members

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HOGB fetes new Muslim converts in Temburong

HOGB Director handing over the gift to Imam Pos Dakwah Kampong Selapon. - COURTESY OF HOGB

Some 20 members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei (HOGB) rode their Harley Davidsons to Kampong Selapon in Temburong to celebrate the first day of 1433 Hijrah with new Muslim converts.

A total of 15 families were feted at the event and each family was given the Holy Quran and a Surah Yaasiin presented by HOGB Director, Abdul Malek bin Hamdani.

One hundred pieces of Surah Yaasiin were also handed over to the Imam Dakwah Post of Kampong Selapon, Hj Saleh Dicky bin Abdullah.

The event was held at the Balai Ibadat Kampong Selapon and also present at the event was the Assistant Director of HOGB, Pg Joffren bin Pg Omar. The doa was read by one of the HOGB members, Awg Zamin bin Hj Ismail. The event ended with a luncheon sponsored by Harley Davidson of Brunei.


Harley owners ride to Miri

Abd Malek Hamdani (L) presenting a token of appreciation to
Abang Sahari Abang Osman (R) at the end of the 'Sunrise and Breakfast Ride' in Miri.
Picture: Courtesy of HOGB


Wednesday, November 2, 2011
TWENTY-FIVE members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) participated in the "Sunrise and Breakfast Ride" which was held on October 30, 2011 where the riders rode together to Miri, Sarawak.

Prior to the ride, members assembled at the Harley Davidson showroom in Lambak Industrial area for a Doa Selamat and a safety briefing. The convoy was led by Road Captain Pg Mohd Ariffin PLP Pg Hj Md Said and also participating in the convoy was HOGB President Abd Malek Hamdani.

At the border, participating HOGB members were welcomed by some members from the Miri Motorcycle Club (MBC), including Vice President of MBC, Abang Sahari Abang Osman.

Members of HOGB and MBC then proceeded to the final destination which was one of the popular restaurant in Miri for breakfast.

To conclude the event, HOGB President, Abd Malek presented a token of appreciation to MBC's Vice-President Abang Sahari.

The "Sunrise and Breakfast Ride" was a regular and monthly activity of HOGB but the recent event was the first of its kind as it was held outside of the Sultanate.

The event was aimed at fostering ties between Brunei bikers and bikers from neighbouring countries. Events such as these can help diversify a healthy social culture among the members HOGB and MBC.

Zatty Joanda
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
The Brunei Times

8th Malaysia HOG Rally



Submit the completed form and bank slip to Pn. Azizah (Membership Officer) or e-mail her at azizah@hogmalaysia.com

Rally Package
Package Inclusive:
1. Twin Sharing basis accommodation for 4 Days 3 Nights | Johor Bahru & Desaru
2. Full Board Meals
3. Logistic & Transportation during rally
4. Back-up Service Truck & Mechanics
5. Police Outrider & HOG Marshals
6. Motorcycle Security
7. Rally Pack - 3 rally t-shirts, 1 rally pin, 1 rally patch, 1 rally sticker
8. Motorcycle Petrol

HOG Malaysia Chapter Members - RM500.00 per person
HOG Members International - RM500.00 per person
HOG Family Members - RM500.00 per person
Kids below 15yrs old - Free of charge

Non HOG Members - RM800.00 per person

Rally Dates
November 19th - 22nd, 2011

Rally Destination
Day 1 (19th November)
PJ - Johor Bahru

Day 2 (20th November)
Johor Bahru - Desaru

Day 3 (21st November)
Desaru - Kota Tinggi

Day 4 (22nd November)
Desaru - KL

SIBU Bike Week (2nd - 4th December 2011)

'One mutual passion' - HOGB celebrates 5th anniversary

By Syafiq Affendy

Committee members of HOGB in a group photo. - SYAFIQ AFFENDY

The Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) was first established in 2006, starting off with a small number of members. Now it is gaining strength in numbers as more and more bike enthusiasts are using Harley Davidson motorcycles. As part of its anniversary, HOGB 5th anniversary celebration was recently held at the Harley Davidson Showroom in Lambak Kanan Industrial Estate West.

In a welcoming speech, HOGB Director, Abd Malek Hamdani remarked the chapter was officially launched in September 2006. "At that time we only had 40 members but today, I am happy to report that the Chapter has about 300 members in the whole of Brunei Darussalam. Our family has really grown.The HOGB has grown over the years. It was created for our 'one mutual passion', which is to provide all our members an opportunity to ride together," he said.

He added that the HOGB ride together for fun and also have ridden to support various causes.

"Throughout our five years, we have joined different rallies in and outside Brunei and have conducted various activities. The HOGB would not be the chapter it is today without the support of all of you its members and I thank you all for your support and dedication over the years.

"I would also like to thank Harley Davidson of Brunei for being very supportive to our chapter. They have always been the main sponsors for our events and activities and thanks to them we are all going to enjoy our dinner tonight," he added.

As it is said, "No matter how good looking your man is, he is better looking on a Harley and no matter how good looking your woman is, she is better looking on a Harley".

The event was also an opportunity to get to know each other and to build friendships among the HOGB members and families.

The event was attended by Group General Manager of Harley Davidson of Brunei, Mr Francis Lo and General Manager of Harley Davidson of Brunei, Pg Musa bin Pg Hj Ja'afar, HOGB committees, members and invited guests.

Harley owners annual Sungkai ride

(Top and Above) Participating members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) in a group picture upon their arrival at the Jerudong Polo & Country Club for their annual Sungkai Ride. Pictures: BT/Adib Noor

Monday, August 15, 2011

THE sound of motor engine rumbled in the air as more than 50 members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) rode their Harley bikes together to reach their destination, the Tarindak d' Polo, Jerudong last Saturday August 13, 2011.

Dk Siti Redzaimi Pg Hj Ahmad, Editor of HOGB said that the convoy is an annual activity organised by the group which is aptly titled the "Sungkai Ride".

Prior to reaching their destination, the convoy began their journey from the Harley showroom in Lambak and cruised through the Muara-Tutong and Jerudong Highways.

Heading the convoy was the Director of HOGB Abdul Malek Hamdani.

Dk Siti stated that this year's ride is special from the previous rides which have been conducted before as after the ride members both old and new once again has the opportunity to not only ride and meet with each other but also break their fast as a group.

According to HOGB, the activity does not only strengthen ties between members of the HOGB but also motorcycle enthusiasts alike as proven by the many on lookers who took the opportunity to take pictures of the many Harley Davidson motorcycle parked at the venue.

The Brunei Times

Singapore HOG Rally from 9th to 11th September 2011



Closing Date for registration is Monday, 8th August 2011.

Rally Packages
Option 1: Full Rally Package (including Gala dinner) -­ SG$240
Option 2: Gala Dinner @ Conrad Only -­ SG$120
HOG Singapore Members discount = $20 off either option.

Please go to this site for online payment: http://sinhogrally2011.eventsbot.com

Accommodations - Conrad Hotel
Conrad Hotel has kindly offered special rates for rally participants starting from SGD240nett per room, twin share without breakfast. Limited rooms available!
Online registrations are available here: http://conrad.com/SINhogrally2011

Additional Remarks
All meals provided are on a No Pork, No Lard Basis. However, Halal-­certified meals are available on request. Please inform us while registering online that you require one

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE THE RALLY PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE.

FOR MORE DETAILS & ENQUIRY:

Latest Updates: www.facebook.com/SINHOGRally2011
HOG Singapore >> www.singaporehog.com
Enquiries: rally@singaporehog.com

Harley owners gear up for Ramadhan

Tuesday, July 26, 2011


HARLEY Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) held a cleaning campaign at the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Manggis Satu as part of their charity work prior to the start of the holy month of Ramadhan.

The activity was led by HOGB Director Abdul Malek Hamdani.

Members of HOGB cleaned the surrounding area of the cemetery, collecting garbage, cleaning benches and trimming the grass around the vicinity.

After their cleaning campaign at the cemetery, the members then proceeded to the residence of HOGB Secretary, Zulkifli Hj Ismail, in Kampung Manggis for a tahlil and reading of the Yassin.

This is the first time HOGB has held the charity work and cleaning campaign and will become as one of the religious activities in its calendar of annual events for HOGB members.

The event is to commemorate the departure of HOGB members as well as friends and family members who have passed on and to signify HOGB respect towards the upcoming month of Ramadhan.

The Brunei Times

A 'Harley' good time

Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) held a 'Hari Keputeraan
Ride' to mark His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei
Darussalam's 65th birthday. The inaugural bike convoy brought together
about 40 Harley Davidson motorcycle owners who rode across Muara-
Tutong Highway, Tungku-Link Highway, Jalan Gadong Estate, to
Jalan Babu Raja, Jalan Tutong and Jalan Kiulap. The ride ended at
The Arch Taurean Cafe in Gadong
By Na'ila Azmi
Photo: Hakim Hayat

HOGB members mark His Majesty's b'day with 'HM Ride'

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Some of the Harley Davidson riders posing with the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter banner after their annual 'HM Ride' event at Taurean Cafe, The Arch in Gadong yesterday. Picture: BT/Zatty Joanda

IT WAS a bright and sunny day as 40 members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) rode their Harley Davidson motorcycles in celebrating His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 65th birthday yesterday afternoon.

The annual convoy dubbed the "HM Ride", saw the riders convoying from the Harley showroom in Lambak to the Tungku Link Highway and on the way passed by the Police Headquarters all the way through Telanai and Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja before finally ending their journey at Taurean Cafe, The Arch in Gadong.

A similar event was held last year but the riders chose Bandar Seri Begawan as the finishing point.

"We have more than 40 riders out here today," said Pg Joffren Pg Omar, assistant director of Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter.

He added: "On behalf of Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter, I would like to convey our best wishes to His Majesty on his 65th birthday." The Brunei Times


Harley Owners Group Celebrates Israk Mikraj


Bandar Seri Begawan - Harley Owners Group Brunei (HOGB) Chapter, in conjunction with the Israk Mikraj celebration had attended a ceremony at Kg Kapok Mosque.

The Takmir Mosque Committee was led by Awang Ali Noor bin Haji Yahya, Imam of Kg Kapok Mosque.

The HOGB committee and members performed the Maghrib and Isyak prayers followed by the recital of a tahlil and heard a special religious talk delivered by Ustaz Haji Sahniinan bin Haji Chucu from the Department of Mosque Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Present at the ceremony was HOGB Director Abd Malek Hamdani, Assistant Director Pg Joffren Pg Omar and other committee members. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Harley owners ride for Million Mile Monday

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

LAST night saw Harley Davidson motorcycle owners riding their motorcycles along the road as cars made way for the large convoy which consisted of more than 60 Harley Davidson motorcycles thundering down the road as part of an annual worldwide event known to Harley owners as the "Million Mile Monday".

This is the first time the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) participated in the annual event where the Harley owners rode their motorcycles from the showroom en route to Muara, Mentiri, Kota Batu, Bandar Seri Begawan to reach their final destination at a restaurant in Beribi, Gadong.

The aim of the group's participation was to unite all Harley Davidson motorcycle owners in Brunei Darussalam as well as to strengthen the ties of brotherhood and support the annual event of HOG worldwide.

"This is the first time HOGB is joining the Million Mile Monday event and hopefully we will make it an annual participation for the members. We have more than 100 members under HOGB," said Abd Malek Hamdani, the Director of HOGB.

He added, "after the ride, we will look at and record the mileage of all the motorcycles and calculate it to submit it to the official website, www.hog.com, who will then issue a certificate of participation for HOGB."

The Million Mile Monday is an annual event on the last Monday of June that brings together HOG (Harley Owners Group) members from around the world in a day of riding to celebrate the joy and freedom of the open road on a motorcycle.

Harley riders will record their mileage for the day and submit the number of their mileage to the exclusive website www.members.hog.com or for non-members to www.h-d.com/mmm.

The Brunei Times

Big bikers join Million Mile Monday ride

Sixty Harley Davidson motorcycle owners in Brunei Darussalam joined for the first time the Million Mile Monday organised by the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB).

The convoy for the HOGB Million Mile Monday trip was led by the Director of HOGB, Abdul Malek bin Hamdani. It started from the Harley Davidson Dealer in Lambak and ended at TK Tea House in Beribi.

The aim was to unite all the Harley Davidson motorcycle owners in Brunei Darussalam, strengthen the ties of brotherhood and support this annual event of the HOG worldwide.

The annual event is held by the Harley Owners Group (HOG) around the world on a Monday on the last week of June. A relaxing activity to participate, every Harley Davidson motorcycle owner takes their bike anywhere they want to and stop when they want to.

After the event ended, each member of HOGB was required to record the distance travelled whether riding a motorcycle alone, or included in a group on that day. They submitted the records of their mileage to the exclusive website www.members.hog.com. For more information, log on to the website www.hog.com.

By Syafiq Affendi

H.O.G. Brunei Chapter - 'MILLION MILE MONDAY'


On Monday, June 27, the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) invites riders of all motorcycles to join its members around the world as they band together in their quest to cumulatively log millions of riding miles by the day’s end.


Launched in 2008, Million Mile Monday is an annual event on the last Monday of June that brings together H.O.G. members from around the world in a day of riding for no specific purpose other than to celebrate the joy and freedom of the open road on a motorcycle. In 2010, H.O.G. members collectively logged more that 4,000,000 miles, and this year the club hopes to raise the total even higher.

“Inviting riders of other motorcycle brands to join our members on Million Mile Monday is all about sharing the passion for riding and the
Harley-Davidson brand that makes the Harley Owners Group such a unique riding club,” said H.O.G. Manager Joe Dowd. “Plus it’s just a great reason to get out on the road and ride, regardless of what motorcycle you own.”

Whether it’s a ride across town or cross-country, or simply around the block to work, every mile counts and can be recorded by logging into H.O.G.’s online mileage accumulator at h-d.com/mmm, where a rolling odometer will record every mile logged by participants in Million Mile Monday. At the completion of the ride, a commemorative certificate of participation can be printed to display each rider’s mileage total for the day.

To learn more about what goes into creating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, including the rich heritage, impeccable detail and design, and distinctive V-Twin power, visit
h-d.com/whyharley to learn about the undeniable differences that make Harley-Davidson motorcycles truly unique.

Borneo Big Bike Festival a hit with local clubs

Presidents from Motorcycle Clubs all over Borneo during the closing ceremony of the
12th BIIBBF.


HOGB members in a group photo during the closing ceremony of the 12th BIIBBF 2011.

The 12th Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival (BIIBBF) 2011, which was held from June 10 to 12, has convened more than 480 owners and fans of big bikes from all over Borneo.

This was the largest number of participation ever recorded since the festival was held back in 2000. Making the festival even better, representatives from Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Switzerland and USA also took part.

Harley Owners Group Brunei (HOGB) led by its director, Abdul Malek Hamdani, was represented by 32 participants including two women members from HOGB committee members - Ladies of Harley, Nur Khadijah Ismail and Editor of HOGB, Dk Siti Redzaimi Pg Hj Ahmad.

The festival also saw the participation from few Brunei motorcycle associations such as the Brunei Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA), Kembara Association, Independent Motorcycle Club (IMC), Rebel Angels and Sportbikerz.

Brunei participants were given a grand welcome by the organisers of the 12th BIIBBF 2011, the Sabah Big Bikers Club (SBBC) with a welcome dinner at the Sutera Harbour Resort.

The following day, they were given a tour to some of the main attractions in Sabah such as Kota Belud, Ranau and Kundasang in a convoy with their own motorcycles.

A motorcycle exhibition was also held for the public to view at the Gaya Street and games and activities were lined up for the participants to enliven the festival.

At the end of the festival, a farewell dinner was held at the Asia City Conference Hall and the guest of honour was the Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, Tengku Zainal Abidin who presented all the motorcycle club's presidents with a certificate of participation and it was followed by a memento exchange between all the clubs.

The highlight was the handover of the BIIBBF flag by the President of SBBC, Aziz Yong to a representative from Indonesian Big Bikes Association (IMBI) Pontianak, Mahendra. Kalimantan, Indonesia will be the host of the next BIIBBF in 2012.

Past organisers of BIIBBF since its first event in 2000 were SBBC Sabah, PEMODA Brunei, Victoria's Arm Big Bikers (VABB) Sarawak, LA Riders Labuan and IMBI Pontianak.

The festival hopes to help foster closer relations between big motorcycle riders and fans all over Borneo and also to exchange views and ideas.


By Hakim Hayat

Harley bikers rev up safety demonstration

Saturday, May 28, 2011


TO EDUCATE schoolchildren on the issue of road safety, Jerudong International School (JIS) invited Harley Owners Group Brunei (HOGB) to do a demonstration for its kindergarten students aged between four and five.

Sixteen bikers, composed of HOGB high committee members led by their director Abd Malek Hj Hamdani, joined the safety demonstration.

Lessons on safe motorcycle riding habits were presented to the youngsters as they gawked and gazed at the roaring machines.

The students also had the chance to learn about the history of Harley Davidson of Brunei and HOGB in a short briefing by Alan Lim Yu Neng and Ladies of Harley's Nur Khadijah Hj Ismail.

This is the second time HOGB took part in the JIS educational ride. The first educational ride was held last year.

"HOGB is proud to work with JIS in supporting such event , it is very important for the students to gain more knowledge on transportation especially motorcycle since the number of motorcyclists in Brunei Darussalam is increasing from year to year", the school cited in its press release.

Anne Pimblott, the kindergarten schoolteacher in-charge of the 33 pupils told The Brunei Times yesterday, "We have been looking at different forms of transport for the last two weeks. As part of that we try to include a couple of real life experiences as that is how children learn best, " she said.

Pimblott stated, "By riding our own bicycles to meet the motorcyclists, we were able to compare pedal power with an engine, size, safety precautions (riding boots, helmets, clothing etc) effect on the environment and sound. The Brunei Times

12th BIIBBF 2011 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah


Harley Owners Group BRUNEI CHAPTER will be going to this auspicious event in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The event will officially start on Friday, 10 June and end on Sunday, 12 June.

More info on the package H.O.G.B will be offering. Special rate for HOGB Members..

H.O.G. Brunei Chapter Official Hotel will be HYATT REGENCY, KK.

Stay tune...

Harley Owner's Group holds 5th AGM

By Mohammad Abdullah

Ridzlan Hj Ibrahim (left) hands over duties to new Abd Malek


Group picture of HOG's new committee members and HOG Brunei Chapter members

THE Harley Owners Group (HOG) Brunei Chapter yesterday held its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM), seeing Abd Malek Hamdani elevated to the post of chapter Director, taking over the roles and responsibilities from Chapter Director (2009-2011) Ridzlan Hj Ibrahim.

Pg Joffren Pg Omar, who was the Membership Officer in the previous administration, was voted in as the 2011 - 2013 Assistant Director.

Road Captain Administration (2009-2011) Zulkifli Hj Ismail was voted as the Secretary of the chapter, along with Pg Shamsulhadi Pg Dr Hj Ismail who was voted in as Treasurer.

The new director yesterday announced that the Brunei Chapter will be organising rides and activities in the following months in a bid to further enhance fellowship amongst Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter members and also to strengthen bonds among members.

Meanwhile, Khadijah Hj Ismail was voted in as the Ladies of Harley Committee Member for the Brunei Chapter during the meeting, which was held at BZY restaurant in Jerudong.

HOGB chapter hosts Indonesian counterparts for dinner

Secretary of HOGB presents a souvenir to the visiting bikers group leader, Steven. - HAKIM H

Brunei 's Harley-Davidson Owners Group (HOGB) recently hosted a welcoming dinner at the Tarindak Pantai Cafe at The Jerudong Polo & Country Club (JPCC) for their Indonesian counterparts, motorcyclists from Ikatan Motor Besar Indonesia (IMBI).

The visiting motorbike enthusiasts comprised 12 riders from Batam, four from West Malaysia and a Singaporean national.

During the dinner, the group leader for the 'Borneo Tour', Steven, received a souvenir from HOGB Secretary, Abdul Malik bin Hamdani.

In true biker style, following the welcoming dinner, HOGB members took their fellow enthusiasts for a sight-seeing ride around Bandar Seri Begawan .

The IMBI group left Brunei for Labuan yesterday by ferry to continue their expedition, which began on April 13 and will end on April 21.

The Borneo Tour covers Kuching, Sibu, Miri , Brunei , Labuan and finally Kota Kinabalu.


Here for one night, Indonesian bikers move on to Labuan

The expedition ends April 21


By Hakim H

Bikers from Batam , Indonesia , who are currently on an expedition around Borneo island arrived on Brunei soil yesterday.

Here for the first time for a one-night stay, the 14 bikers from Ikatan Motor Besar Indonesia (IMBI) Batam Riders and three others from West Malaysia stopped by the Harley Davidson Brunei Office in Perindustrian Kg Lambak yesterday. They will move on to Labuan today.

The expedition which began April 13 will end April 21, seeing the bikers cover Borneo island - Kuching, Sibu, Miri , Brunei , Labuan and finally Kota Kinabalu.

According to Sudirman Kumangki from IMBI Batam Riders, they are here for a courtesy visit to garner closer ties with other international biker associations.

"We are delighted to be warmly welcomed to Brunei and would like to make this trip annually," he said

Also speaking to the Bulletin was Abd Malek bin Hamdani, Secretary of Harley Owners Groups Brunei Chapter, who said they hope to strengthen ties and build closer relations with fellow enthusiasts from other parts of the world.

The Batam and Malaysian bikers were treated to a welcome dinner at the Tarindak Pantai Restaurant at Jerudong Park Polo Club last night.

HOGB flies national flag in patriotic ride



Patriotic ride in progress. - PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOGB

Group photo of members of the Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter
and participants in front of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.


The Harley Owners Group Brunei Chapter (HOGB) recently went on a ride of patriotism, proudly displaying their love for their country, as they took part in the Youth and Sports Department's "Perarakan Bendera" (Flag Parade), an annual event which saw participants gathering at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium for a patriotic march.

For the HOGB, 70 Harley riders joined in by first being given a mandate to receive a flag from the Tutong and Belait Districts as representatives of the Brunei-Muara District.

Flag in hand, the HOGB rode from Jerudong, through Jalan Tutong, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan and Jalan Kebangsaaan before reaching their destination at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.

The HOGB said that riding with the country's patriotic flag was aimed at embedding the spirit of love for the country among the youth.

Abd Malek Hamdani, the HOGB Secretary, spoke to the Bulletin, and was quoted as saying: "This was the first time we'd ever been invited to receive a flag and carry it around Brunei, and then present it at the stadium."

"It was good for our members and all the Harley riders to ride together, so on the ride we felt the honour of riding with the flag," he continued. "We feel that bringing that flag, with this year's slogan, 'Negaraku Negara Brunei Darussalam' in mind, it was very motivating. We were able to encourage patriotism among our members, especially the new members.

"We were only formed four years ago, so we need our riders to know what the Harley Owners Group is. We want people to know who we are, what we are, and what we represent," he added. "It's a chapter of an international club, of all Harley riders, so we want to let people know that we are not just riders, but one of the patriotic groups of Brunei Darussalam."

He also took the opportunity to thank Harley Davidson of Brunei for its support and the Youth and Sports Department for inviting them.

Abd Malek added that the HOGB are currently planning a ride in conjunction with Chinese New Year, as well as a "Merdeka Ride" for the upcoming 27th National Day celebration.

By Danial Norjidi