Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan hands over a donation. PHOTO: ISLAMIC DA’WAH CENTRE
The Tutong Dakwah Unit, in collaboration with Syarikat Sha-Zan Marine Sdn Bhd, organised a Majlis Songdai Bersama Muallaf at the home of converts Mohammad Sahaidi bin Abdullah and Normi bin Muhammad Sahaidi in Kampong Tanjong Panjang, Tutong District.
Songdai means “let’s go Raya with converts” in Tutong language, signifying a gathering to celebrate Hari Raya with the district’s converts.
The visit led by Legislative Council member and Village Head of Kampong Sengkarai Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan saw the presentation of a donation of basic necessities to the hosts. – Lyna Mohamad
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan hands over a donation. PHOTO: ISLAMIC DA’WAH CENTRE
A group photo in front of Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge.
PHOTO: DUCATI
Over 25 Ducati owners and Ducati Official Club Brunei members participated in the annual Ducati global event, ‘We Ride As One’ recently.
The day commenced with a gathering at the Ducati Brunei showroom, where they visited several landmarks in the Sultanate.
From July 26 to 28, the event will converge enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds at the Misano World Circuit for an experience filled with excitement and camaraderie. – Adib Noor
A group photo in front of Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge. PHOTO: DUCATI
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health Haji Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin presents a certificate to a recipient. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BRC) under its community programme plans to train 1,000 community first aiders this year, its Secretary General Ir Simon K A Leong said.
He said this at a ceremony where BRC volunteers and sponsors received certificates of appreciation at the Al-’Afiah Hall of the Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday.
The ceremony was also held to celebrate the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities.
Ir Simon said, “Today, we honour and appreciate our volunteers for the commitment and dedication to the BRC, for your time and efforts especially in major events – the royal wedding procession ceremony and the 40th National Day celebration.”
“BRC is defined by the community and humanitarian work. Whatever that is done is for the community, to serve the nation and its people,” he said.
He said BRC is planning to organise an international bazaar in the third quarter for the first time in the Sultanate.
Ir Simon also recalled late president Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yussof bin Pengiran Haji Bahar’s contribution to BRC.
“Our goal is to build a society that is sustainable and professional, a society that can be depended to be the heartbeat of humanity,” he added.
The event also saw Permanent Secretary at the MoH Haji Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin present certificates to BRC volunteers. – Lyna Mohamad
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health Haji Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin presents a certificate to a recipient. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMADBrunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society Secretary General Ir Simon K A Leong presents a certificate. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
Photo shows children taking part in a fun activity at Liang Lumut Recreation Club yesterday as part of the Family Day celebration. Families across the country are encouraged to come together on the first Sunday of May every year to mark National Family Day, which is themed ‘My Family, My Hope’ this year.
PHOTO: DANIEL LIM
Over 120 members of the extended family of Hassan and Hajah Rafelen gathered at the open field of the Liang Lumut Recreation Club (LLRC) for fun games and activities to commemorate National Family Day yesterday.
Rapiah binti Hassan, one of the family members, was the guest of honour.
The gathering provided an opportunity for the family to catch up, have fun through games and activities as well as to remember family members who have passed away, gathering chairman Muhammad Ali bin Hassan told the Bulletin.
“For this year, one of our sisters, Rapiah, was chosen to be the guest of honour, as we plan to have a rotating cast of special guests comprising six senior brothers and sisters. This will ensure that each year we can share the excitement with the brothers, sisters and their family members as we look forward to more celebrations in the future,” he added. – Daniel Lim
Photo shows children taking part in a fun activity at Liang Lumut Recreation Club yesterday as part of the Family Day celebration. Families across the country are encouraged to come together on the first Sunday of May every year to mark National Family Day, which is themed ‘My Family, My Hope’ this year. PHOTO: DANIEL LIMABOVE & BELOW; Members of the extended family of Hassan and Hajah Rafelen participate in an event. PHOTO: DANIEL LIMPHOTO: DANIEL LIM
ABOVE & BELOW: Congregants at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque takmir committee members held National Family Day and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at the mosque recently.
The event strengthened friendship between the officers, staff, takmir committee members, Syababus Salam Youth Group, ‘Pedikir’ Group of the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque, muslimah and family members.
Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque superintendant Zulkifli bin Haji Murat was among those present. – Azlan Othman
ABOVE & BELOW: Congregants at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah organised a nationwide talk yesterday to discuss its Education Intervention Programme (PIP) highlighting its objectives in fostering a well-educated community and establishing a collaborative network to enhance the standard of living.
Topics of discussions included the tuition class project, Tahsin Al-Quran and Amali classes and a motivational camp.
The talk in the Belait District was held at Anthony Abel College and Perdana Wazir Secondary School where students in the company of their parents and guardians.
The programme began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, led by Abdul Malik Al-Amin bin Janaji, followed by a briefing from PIP supervisor Siti Norlina binti Damit. – Daniel Lim
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council
presents a medal to a winner. PHOTO: JAMES KON
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council (BDNOC) attended the final day of the 1st Brunei International Wushu Championships yesterday. His Royal Highness also presented prizes to winners of female nanquan and male duilian categories.
Brunei Darussalam’s wushu team finished first place in the 1st Brunei Internatioanl Wushu Championship after ammassing a haul of 29 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals.
Australia finished second with 13 golds, four silvers and six bronzes, while Malaysia Wushu Sport Academy in third with nine golds, nine silvers and two bronzes.
National wushu coach Li Hui said, “Our Brunei team has a total of 32 athletes, the youngest being five. We won 29 gold medals, 13 silver, and 13 bronze, demonstrating that our young athletes have performed well in the competition. I am very satisfied with their performance, and I am very proud as a coach.”
Hong Kong’s Thirteen Dynasties Competitive Wushu Association Team were fourth with eight gold, seven silver and 13 bronze medals, followed by Malaysia’s Ding Feng Wushu Academy with four golds, three silvers and three bronzes.
Indonesia’s North Sumatra Wushu obtained two golds, two silver and one bronze to finish sixth, followed by China’s Wen Zhou Yi Tao Quan with one gold, three silvers and two bronzes, and Indonesia’s Wushu Aceh with two silver medals.
“This event has achieved its objectives where athletes from all participating countries have enhanced friendship and learned from each other,” Li Hui said.
“This has also helped the development of our young athletes, and provided us the experience to organise competitions. We will find the shortcomings in this event and sum up experience to improve in the future.”
The three-day tournament, organised by the Brunei Darussalam Wushu Federation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, hoped to enhance skills of local wushu judges and technical personnel’s knowledge, while also improving the standard of wushu in the Sultanate.
Through it, Li Hui said athletes will be selected to represent the country in the World Junior Competition. – James Kon
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council in a group photo with Brunei wushu athletes and coaches. PHOTO: JAMES KONHis Royal Highness with the Australian wushu team. PHOTO: JAMES KONHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council presents a medal to a winner. PHOTO: JAMES KONABOVE & BELOW: His Royal Highness with winners of male duilian and female nanquan. PHOTO: JAMES KONPHOTO: JAMES KON
The Brunei Basketball Association (BBA) hosted an annual general meeting at Mulia Hotel yesterday, attended by president Jake Goh along with BBA’s executive committee.
The meeting focused on 2023’s secretariat general report and the adoption of executive report and financial report for 2022-2023.
Photo shows BBA’s president, deputy president Lim Boon Teck and secretary general Lim Fung during the meeting. – James Kon
Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nahida Rahman Shumona and Acting Director of the Museums Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus at the event. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
The Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei Darussalam celebrated ‘Bangla New Year 1431’ or Pahela Baishakh at its chancery yesterday.
The festivities kicked off with the mangal shovajatra, a signature procession marking the Bangla New Year.
Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nahida Rahman Shumona, in her welcoming speech, expressed gratitude to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s recognition of the mangal shovajatra as an intangible cultural heritage since 2016. The event featured activities such as musical chairs, pillow passing and balloon puncturing with children participating in jamon khushi tamon shajo and biscuit runs.
The event’s highlights were a fashion show of different nationalities and cultural performances.
Acting Director of Museums Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus was the guest of honour. – Lyna Mohamad
Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nahida Rahman Shumona and Acting Director of the Museums Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus at the event. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
