The Brunei Malay Teachers Association (PGGMB) organised a sport festival at the Berakas Sports Complex yesterday. Over 600 pupils and teachers from four PGGMB schools, along with 60 students from the Centre for Children with Special Needs (KACA), participated in the event.
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Dr Haji Mahali bin Haji Momin officially opened the festival. PGGMB President Haji Abdul Alim bin Haji Othman and association members were also present.
The festival, co-hosted by Tunas Jaya PGGMB Lambak School, saw participation from Madang, Kuala Belait and Sungai Akar PGGMB schools. Tunas Jaya PGGMB Lambak School Headmaster Haji Roslan bin Haji Md Hassan in a speech encouraged pupils to prioritise sports activities from a young age to maintain physical and mental well-being. He said the sport festival encouraged parental involvement in their children’s academic and athletic achievements.
The event included over 10 sports and leisure activities for pupils. – Lyna Mohamad
