Sunway Centre gets a

buzz

Sunway Centre gets a touch of Magic

Strategic planning and tactics – the mainstay of any hobbyist actively charging their army of miniatures across a tabletop setting – was showcased recently by the proprietors of Wild Magic, and Mystic Miniatures. Rolling nothing but sixes, the collaborating companies launched a successful surgical deep strike that caught many in Brunei’s hobby community unawares (myself included), when the command staff announced that they had moved their base of operations from Serusop, to the new Sunway Centre.

Back in the mid 90s when Brunei’s Jerudong Park was in its heyday, there were numerous attractions to keep visitors entertained. In the many years since, a lot of features eventually went into disuse due to a host of reasons, but one attraction that many thought would not be affected – the Occupying a new unit more or less the same size as the one prior, but situated in a brand new, and far more aesthetic area that has the potential to become the Sultanate’s next popular commercial go-to zone, the hobby retail store and community hub held a soft launch attended by its regulars. Excited clientele walked around the premises as they strove to get themselves more intimately acquainted with a locale that they knew they would be frequenting often. Partaking in some light refreshments and chocolate cake, smiles and loud

Go Karts – also followed suit. This surprised many given its popularity, because as a general rule of thumb, Bruneians have always possessed an inherent disposition towards competitive racing.

Fast forward to today, and after half a year of planning and preparation, local company AZ Karting rolled onto the scene 2 months ago with their fleet of red and white Italian-designed Biron Art Go-Karts. Officiating the return of this dearlychatter were the order of the day as congratulations were made.

In addition to the specialty merchandise, a few large tables for games to be played, and a lounge area to chill in, the addition of a painting area that is kept separate within the open-space floor plan, is a nice touch. You could always find a spot to pick up a brush at their old storefront should you want to paint on site, but where that was slightly haphazard in nature, here it is more organised and appreciated. The Emperor approves.

WILD MAGIC & MYSTIC MINIATURES:

Block B, Unit 13, Sunway Centre, Jalan Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan Tel: 673-7201810 Open: 2.30pm-10pm (Wed-Sun) (closed Mon & Tues) IG: @wildmagic.store & @mysticminiatures FB: Mystic Miniatures

Jerudong Park Go-Karts Go Vroom Vroom!

missed activity at our national theme park, were Chief Youth Officer at the Department of Youth and Sports, Hj Mohamad Mariswanddy Hj Omar, as well as an advisor from the Brunei Darussalam Go Karting Association. Also in attendance were representatives from the Institute of Brunei Technical Education’s School of Energy and Engineering, and Go-Karting enthusiasts.

There is always a magical quality to any activity that can result in wide grins and broad smiles breaking out across the features of grown men in their 50s, as they eagerly get strapped into their seats. This was no exception, as after a few tugs of several starter cords, multiple mini engines roared to life, and before you could even think the word “Go!”, several drivers were off and away, contagious laughter spreading from racer to racer, where for just a 20-minute duration, they were all in their youth again.

F2 SUPAKARTS, JERUDONG PARK: Tel: 673-8178248 Open: 2pm-9pm (Fri-Sun) (closed Mon & Thurs)