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A legacy of British excellence, right here in Brunei
As Laksamana College of Business (LCB) opens registration for its September intake, the institution continues to stand out as a premier destination for higher education – blending British academic standards with accessibility for Bruneian students. And over the years, LCB has grown into a trusted name synonymous with quality, opportunity and career readiness. A History of Excellence and Global Connection Founded in Brunei in 2003, LCB was established as a partnership between Abdul Razak Holdings and Kensington College of Business in London, which has been providing higher education since 1982. With over four decades of experience and nearly 22 years of operations in Brunei, the college has become a bridge between the Sultanate and the world of British education. “History matters. We started in Brunei in 2003, but our roots go back to Kensington College of Business in London, which was established in 1982. That gives us over 43 years of experience in higher education,” shared CEO and Deputy Principal Dr Sivarajah Subramaniam in an interview. The collaboration was the vision of the late Pehin Hapidz, who saw it as a way to give back to the nation. “The idea was simple; to help Bruneian students and their parents. Not
Bank Champions Cyber Hygiene and Female Leadership in Tech
Baiduri Bank recently participated as a sponsor of Ladies In Cyber 2025, a networking and educational event hosted at Laksamana College of Business. Organised by the Brunei Cyber Security Association (BCSA), the event gathered women from across Brunei’s technology and security sectors under the theme ‘SheSecures: Women Leading Cyber Defence’, fostering connection, collaboration, and career development in the growing field of cybersecurity. The programme featured a panel discussion followed by a tabletop exercise simulating real-world cyber response scenarios. Representing Baiduri Bank were Suzyerdayati Mohd Eddy Suffian, Efi Shafrina Faisal, Siti Nur Afifah Izzatullah binti Haji Umar and Awangku Abdul Afif Johnis bin Pengiran Abdul Aziz from the bank’s IT Security team. The sponsorship also highlights Baiduri Bank’s broader digital-first approach to scam awareness and cyber education, particularly as scams become increasingly sophisticated and digitally driven. Through its close collaboration with BCSA and its participation in the Cybersecurity Incident and Response Group (CINRG), the bank accesses national scam trend data and aligns its awareness materials with cybersecurity response protocols. Baiduri Bank has embedded cybersecurity awareness into its core communication and outreach initiatives. Educational content is regularly published under the ‘Learn’ section of its website, including a scam quiz to help users
Women Take Lead in Cybersecurity Event
The Brunei Cyber Security Association (BCSA), in collaboration with Cyber Security Brunei (CSB), hosted the Ladies in Cyber (LiC) event at Laksamana College of Business (LCB) premises on Friday. Themed ‘SheSecures: Women Leading Cyber Defence’, the morning session featured a capture the flag challenge hosted by cyber673 and moderated by Saedah Hasnal from Women in CSB. It aimed to enhance technical skills and encourage collaboration while fostering confidence among women. The afternoon session saw Head of Computing at LCB Saritha Viswam Kalathil deliver opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion featuring women leaders in cybersecurity and tech. The panel included Shenny Tang, Jan Ee Ning, Mumtaz Jumat and Aazzah Aziz. The event continued with a tabletop cybersecurity exercise, jointly facilitated by Rosyzie Apong and Aazzah Aziz and concluded with closing remarks by BCSA Vice President Serina Ali. LiC 2025 reflects BCSA’s commitment to promoting inclusive participation and leadership among women in the cybersecurity industry, aiming to support the growth of Brunei’s cyber talent pipeline and empower future leaders in the digital domain. BCSA said it is committed to fostering a robust cybersecurity culture and continues to collaborate with key stakeholders in its efforts to ensure the safety and security of
Business Forum Holds Annual Meeting
The Britain Brunei Business Forum (BBBF) held its 24th annual general meeting at The Roof, Laksamana College of Business’ (LCB) Annexe Building recently. Members, business, leaders and guests gathered and reflected on achievements and discuss future collaborations. The meeting began with opening remarks from Second Secretary (Political) at the British High Commission in Brunei Darussalam Stephen Taylor reaffirming the ongoing collaboration between the United Kingdom (UK) and Brunei in trade, diplomacy and sustainability. Taylor also highlighted key milestones in Brunei-UK relations in 2024 and 2025 including the visit to the UK by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in December last year. Other key milestones includes; the launch of the UK-Brunei Green Economy Report; a photo exhibition marking 40 years of friendship between Brunei and the UK in June 2024; a UK Trade Mission to Brunei led by UK Department for Business and Trade Deputy Trade Commissioner Rhiannon Harries in November 2024; Brunei’s participation in the CPTPP and its potential impact on trade and the Study UK Fair in February. The meeting concluded with a breaking of fast and networking dinner.