The Blood Donation Centre under the Department of Laboratory Services is organising several blood donation campaigns and urged the public to contribute and boost the blood supply in the country.
The first campaign will be held on the ground floor of OneCity Shopping Centre in Kampong Sungai Hanching today, from 10am to 3pm.
The second campaign will be held at the lobby of Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Jalan Babu Raja on September 7 from 9am to 11.30am and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Members of the public are also welcome to visit the Blood Donation Centre at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital during working hours, 8am to 11.30am and 1.30 to 3.30pm, to donate blood.
Donors are also encouraged to book their donation slots through the BloodKad app prior to attending the campaigns. – Fadley Faisal
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KON
‘SWEET Smart’, a group of six third-year medical students from Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) conducted an educational booth, open to the public, on promoting the healthy level of sugar intake as part of a community project for their studies at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien on Sunday.
The booth featured activities and games designed to educate visitors on the importance of limiting the daily sugar intake. A set of questionnaires were handed over to assess the public’s knowledge, attitude, and perceptions on the topic.
The booth included exhibits on the amount of sugar contained in common foods and drinks, the health consequences of excessive sugar intake, and the daily recommended sugar intake.
Participants also learnt from the medical students practical tips on how to monitor one’s sugar intake.
UBD students also visited Rataie Primary School in Temburong District to raise awareness on the impact of sugar on dental health on Saturday.
The students’ Cavityfree.bn initiative included an educational talk and games for primary school students.
The campaign’s goal was to educate the public on dental cavities and highlight the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption, a common issue in Brunei due to the widespread acceptance of high-sugar diets.
The campaigns aim to empower and encourage participants to make healthy and long-lasting changes in their dietary habits and oral hygiene practices, to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases on healthcare in the Sultanate. – Azlan Othman & James Kon
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KONPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KONA UBD student speaks with a visitor. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KONABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the campaign at Rataie Primary School. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KONPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KONPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN & JAMES KON
ABOVE & BELOW: Director of the Youth and Sports Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Hajah Umi Kalthum binti Haji Abdul Karim attends the project launch; and football boots donated during the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
The Tutong Youth and Sports Department, collaborating for the first time with Malam Minggu Pusat Belia (MMPB), launched the ‘Indahnya Berbagi Menuai Berkah’ community outreach programme titled ‘Donate Your Boots For Roots’.
Director of the Youth and Sports Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Hajah Umi Kalthum binti Haji Abdul Karim was among those present at the launch event.
The project is an initiative collecting new or used football boots from the public via donation boxes set up across the Sultanate.
The public can donate football boots at the Tutong Sports Complex in the Tutong District, at the Sports Gallery Room in the Brunei-Muara District, at the Temburong Sports Complex in the Temburong District and at the Mumong Sports Complex in the Belait District until November 15. – Azlan Othman
ABOVE & BELOW: Director of the Youth and Sports Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Hajah Umi Kalthum binti Haji Abdul Karim attends the project launch; and football boots donated during the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show attendees at the event. PHOTO: JAMES KON
The promotion and protection of intellectual property (IP), in particular copyright, have become more critical than ever, especially with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), Attorney General Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib said.
She said this during the opening ceremony of the 73rd ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC) yesterday.
She added, “Through cooperation and harmonisation efforts under the AWGIPC, I am confident these new and upcoming challenges can be overcome.”
The AWGIPC, hosted by the Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO), continuing until Thursday, brings together representatives of the IP Offices from ASEAN member states and representatives from IP offices of dialogue partners to deliberate on the advancement of IP systems.
The attorney general also highlighted the Sultanate’s recent developments in strengthening the country’s intellectual property framework, aligning with the broader commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and to realise Brunei Vision 2035.
Attorney General Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KONDatin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah delivers her remarks. PHOTO: JAMES KONABOVE & BELOW: Photos show attendees at the event. PHOTO: JAMES KONPHOTO: JAMES KON
Other than amendments to the Trade Marks Act, she said, “BruIPO’s move to the Attorney General’s Chambers has further strengthened our efforts and initiatives to enhance the promotion and protection of intellectual property.”
She added, “The Attorney General’s Chambers, through the BruIPO, is currently working towards developing regulations for collective management organisations (CMOs) to ensure their practices align with international standards and also support the development of the creative industries.”
The attorney general also acknowledged the establishment of the Sultanate’s first Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
“The centre provides essential support for research, innovation and access to high-quality technology information services, all of which are critical to achieving the country’s SDG targets, particularly in fostering innovation and infrastructure development,” she said.
On the ASEAN IP Rights Action Plan, she said that the plan “has guided us as we work to harmonise IP practices across ASEAN member states, fostering collective resilience and positioning ASEAN as a dynamic region for innovation and creativity”.
The meeting provides a platform to discuss important issues, including finalising the scoping study to identify priority areas, which will be presented by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) representatives and experts. The meeting will also review the progress of the ASEAN IP Rights Action Plan 2016-2025, including the ASEAN IPR Helpdesk and the proposed GRTKCE project. Additionally, discussions will focus on developing the Post-2025 ASEAN IP Rights Action Plan.
Consultations with key partners, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Korean Intellectual Property Office, China National Intellectual Property Administration, Japan Patent Office and WIPO, will cover cooperation projects, updates on IP work plans, and future collaborations to strengthen IP systems in ASEAN.
Director General of the Laos IP Office Xaysomphet Norasingh, who is also AWGIPC Chair and Solicitor General Hajah Zuraini binti Haji Sharbawi were present. – James Kon
Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
A forum aimed at inculcating and strengthening youth with the values and beliefs contained in the National Constitution and the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy was held at Pengiran Anak Puteri Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah Religious School’s multipurpose hall on Sunday.
It was held in conjunction with 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’s 78th birthday celebration. The forum, themed ‘Youth of the Hope of the Ruler and the Nation’, was organised by the executive committee members of mosque youth groups nationwide, Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque takmir committee members in Kampong Serusop and the Mosque Affairs Department’s Mosque Youth Affairs Division.
The forum also aimed to educate youth to obey Allah the Almighty, be loyal to the ruler and love the country, as well as to cultivate visionary youth who contribute to the country’s development and inspire them to become pillars of hope for the nation and religion.
Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri was the guest of honour.
Mosque Youth Executive Committee member Mohammad Farhan @ Mohammad Ali bin Alim chaired the forum. Fiqh Al-Usrah Research Centre, Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan assistant lecturer Hilman bin Haji Salim and assistant professor at the Centre for promotion of Knowledge and Language at Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Dr Hajah Ummi Fa’izah binti Haji Abdul Rahman were the panel members. – Azlan Othman
Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPanellists at the forum. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid during the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Some 170 students – 43 male and 127 female – participated in a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Mosque yesterday in conjunction with the Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) Convocation 2024.
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, as the deputy chair of UTB Council, the guest of honour, led the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah.
The ceremony continued with participants reciting Surah Adh-Dhuha to Surah Al-Masad, led by Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering student Muhammad Nur Hazim Wafiuddin bin Haji Kamaruzaman, followed by Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Mathematics and Economics graduate Muhammad Zawir Firdaus bin Zamrani reciting Takhtim and Doa Khatam.
It concluded with UBD Mosque imam Abdul Muhaimin bin Dr Haji Serbini reciting a Doa Selamat.
The guest of honour presented certificates and souvenirs to the male participants, while UTB Vice-Chancellor Datin Paduka Professor Dr Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, to the female participants.
Some 670 graduates will participate in the UTB Convocation Ceremony 2024 on Saturday at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre in Berakas. – Azlan Othman
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid during the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANThe participants during the ceremony. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Registration for the National Al-Quran Memorisation and Its Understanding Competition for 1446 Hijrah is now open until September 30 for citizens and permanent residents of the country.
Applications can be submitted online through the link https://tinyurl.com/borang1446H, social media secretariat on Telegram PPPQ.MABIMS, Weblog pppq-mabims.blogspot.com, Facebook pppq .mabims and Instagram PPPQ.MABIMS.
The competition is organised by the Centre for Al-Quran Studies and Dissemination (MABIMS), under the Ministry of Religious Affairs as Secretariat. – Azlan Othman
ABOVE & BELOW: Lion’s Club district governor Annie Ho Chui Leng handing club gavels to board of directors of the Lions Club in Lambir Miri; Bandar Seri Begawan; and Belait. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM
Unity is crucial to achieving goals, and together we can make a significant difference in the community and environment, said Lion’s Club District Governor Annie Ho Chui Leng.
“Inspired by our International President Fabricio Oliveira’s theme, ‘Make Your Mark’, we aim to leave a lasting, positive impact through our service,” said Annie Ho during the joint induction and installation night on Sunday.
The event, attended by Lions International director Dato’ Yeoh Wah Chin and 192 Lions Club members from District 308-A2, brought together the Lions Clubs of Belait, Bandar Seri Begawan and Lambir Miri. The event began with a call to order by Lions Club of Belait president Phyllis Jong and a roll call by Zone 12 Chairperson Linda Chia.
Annie Ho highlighting the unity and teamwork displayed by the clubs in her speech, emphasised their importance to the Lions’ mission. She reiterated the club’s motto, ‘We Serve’, encouraging members to continue making a meaningful impact on the community.
She also introduced her theme, ‘Care for One’, which focuses on key service areas such as hunger relief, environmental preservation and youth development. She also urged members to recruit more individuals to expand their community and bring in fresh ideas.
The night included the induction of five new members across the three clubs and the installation of the board of directors for the fiscal year. Awards were also presented to recognise outstanding contributions. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from each club president with the meeting adjourned by the presiding officer. – Daniel Lim
ABOVE & BELOW: Lion’s Club district governor Annie Ho Chui Leng handing club gavels to board of directors of the Lions Club in Lambir Miri; Bandar Seri Begawan; and Belait. PHOTO: DANIEL LIMPHOTO: DANIEL LIMPHOTO: DANIEL LIMThe joint installation ceremony held between the three Lions Club. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM
Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R Tirol-Ignacio in a group photo. PHOTO: FBC
The Filipino Bowlers’ Club (FBC) held an induction ceremony to welcome its new officers with Paul Mandid officially sworn in as the new president along with other newly elected officers.
Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R Tirol-Ignacio presented the induction certificates.
Mandid, in his acceptance speech, vowed to uphold the club’s values, focusing on unity and excellence in bowling. The ambassador, meanwhile, praised the club for its efforts in uniting the Filipino community through sports.
The event also saw the announcement of tournament champions, The Turkey Hunters, who won the Class ‘A’ division, while GTM Thunderbowls claimed the top spot in Class ‘B’. The ambassador presented the trophies.
Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Marian Jocelyn R Tirol-Ignacio in a group photo. PHOTO: FBC
The participants at the starting line. PHOTO: PERBADANAN TAIB
Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (Perbadanan TAIB) and its subsidiaries, Insurans Islam TAIB Holdings Sdn Bhd (IITHSB) and Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd (DHSB) hosted a jpgathon for over 200 staff members recently.
Perbadanan TAIB Managing Director Datin Hajah Hasnah binti Haji Ibrahim officiated the event.
IITHSB Acting Managing Director Haji Mohd Yusreza bin Haji Mohd Yussin and DHSB Managing Director Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohamed were also present.
The event, supporting the BN on the Move campaign, started at Maktab Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien College and the Prime Minister’s Office.
The participants at the starting line. PHOTO: PERBADANAN TAIBABOVE & BELOW: Photos show participants during the jogathon. PHOTO: PERBADANAN TAIBPHOTO: PERBADANAN TAIBPHOTO: PERBADANAN TAIB
