Green Brunei is set to hold a recycling drive at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium tomorrow, from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
The event aims to encourage the public to practise recycling and reduce the volume of solid waste in landfills.
Items that are accepted are paper, books, plastic bottles, aluminium items, newspapers, cardboard boxes, metal (rinsed out and emptied) and electronic waste (computer waste, monitor, printer and laptop).
“The recycling drive does not accept plastic bags, plastic wrap, plastic containers, glass, styrofoam and glossy paper,” said Green Brunei in a statement yesterday.
Green Brunei has collected 213,687 kilogrammes of recyclables.
Attorney General and Public Prosecutor Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib and delegation at the conference. PHOTO: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan hosted the 29th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) from September 29 to October 2, attracting470 prosecutors and legal experts from 95 countries to discuss the critical role of prosecutors in upholding the rule of law and enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
The Brunei delegation, led by Attorney General and Public Prosecutor Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, participated in the four-day event.
The theme of this year’s conference, ‘The Role of the Prosecutor in Upholding the Rule of Law’, focused on significant issues such as transparency, accountability, and data protection, particularly regarding digital evidence and the utilisation of artificial intelligence.
Key topics discussed during the conference included the prosecution of domestic and gender-based violence, economic crime, and asset recovery.
The attorney general also met with Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Dr Kamran Aliyev to address various legal issues of mutual concern, emphasising the need for international collaboration in strengthening the rule of law.
Established in June 1995 at the United Nations Office in Vienna, the IAP is a vital global organisation comprising over 183 organisational members from more than 177 countries.
It plays a crucial role in promoting the rule of law, enhancing professional conduct standards for prosecutors, and improving international cooperation in combating crime. – Fadley Faisal
Attorney General and Public Prosecutor Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib and delegation at the conference. PHOTO: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS
Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh delivers a speech.
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
The 34th Teacher’s Day theme ‘Quality Teachers Drivers of Educational Transformation’ underscores the government’s commitment to continuously improving and transforming the education system.
Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh said this during the 34th Teacher’s Day celebration at the International Convention Centre, Berakas yesterday.
The minister highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs in upholding the theme for the third consecutive year.
Among the initiatives mentioned was the implementation of the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) programme at all levels of education. She also noted the introduction of a guidebook to assist primary schools in adopting project-based and inquiry-based learning approaches, as well as the introduction of technology, engineering and arts as core elective subjects at the upper secondary level which began this year.
“Furthermore, the MoE launched the Digital Citizenship Framework to educate students on the ethical and responsible use of technology,” she said.
Meanwhile, in the higher education sector, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has published a Policy and Guidelines on Generative Artificial Intelligence, which will serve as a reference for other educational institutions.
In another milestone, the integration of religious studies into the general education system is progressing, with the development of a permanent curriculum for Islamic education.
Professional development programmes are also being conducted to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills and develop innovative teaching techniques.
Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah also noted the successful implementation of the Compulsory Education Act in January, mandating school attendance for children aged five and above.
As a result, 6,092 five-year-old students have been enrolled in both government and private schools.
The minister also said the Sultanate’s participation in the 2022 OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) also showed significant improvement in reading, mathematics and science, compared to the 2018 results, attributed to teachers’ hard work and parents’ support.
In sports and technological innovation, she said the MoE is committed to developing students’ talents, as demonstrated by the record number of participants in the Brunei ICT Awards (BICTA) 2024 and achieving “international recognition”. The event concluded with the presentation of the Teacher’s Day Awards, honouring the dedication of educators across the country. – Fadley Faisal
Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh delivers a speech. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dato Seri Paduka Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos and Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at the PMO Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu during the selawat ceremony. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI
A selawat ceremony was held at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) to mark the closing of ‘Bilik Rambut Mulia Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam’ opened throughout the month of Rabiulawal 1446 Hijrah, yesterday.
The gallery was opened from September 5 to October 3.
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dato Seri Paduka Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos and Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at the PMO Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu, in their capacities as members of BKISHHB’s Board of Advisors, were in attendance as special guests. Welcoming the special guests was BKISSHB Director Dr Haji Awang Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Awang Ahmad, as the Head of Secretariat of the Board of Advisors.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Dikir, led by students from Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, and concluded with Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Since the opening of the gallery, the exhibition had received 3,769 visitors.
The BKISHHB also organised various religious activities including recitation of selawat that was allocated to four sessions.
Ceremonies and selawat activities were also held every Sunday during the month of Rabiulawal conducted by non-governmental organisations, registered associations and Zikir groups in collaboration with BKISHHB, which was also open to the public.
The participants comprised Zikir groups and associations from government ministries and departments, higher learning institutions, mosques and the private sectors. The selawat sessions attracted 938 participants to glorify and enliven the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The ‘Bilik Rambut Mulia Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam’ will reopen again in January 2025 for three days to commemorate the Israk Mikraj celebration. – Rokiah Mahmud
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Muhammad Juanda bin Haji Abdul Rashid, Deputy Minister (Civil Service Governance) at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Dato Seri Paduka Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos and Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at the PMO Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu during the selawat ceremony. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim in a group photo with the delegation at the Brunei International Airport. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Brunei has been invited to the 64th International Al-Quran Reading Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, including Acting Assistant Director of Haj Management Department at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Pengiran Haji Haslin bin Pengiran Haji Ali as a judge at the competition from tomorrow until October 12.
The Sultanate has also sent two representatives for the competition, Pengiran Muhammad Amirul Aiman bin Pengiran Haji Marjuki and Dr Hajah Siti Wardah binti Major (Rtd) Haji Abdul Rahman.
The group left the country on Wednesday evening.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim was present at the Brunei International Airport to bid the delegates farewell.
Also joining the group was guide and group manager Mohammad Noor bin Haji Ibrahim and female accompanying officer Hajah Nor Ismah Fatin Faridah binti Haji Rosbna. – Azlan Othman
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim in a group photo with the delegation at the Brunei International Airport. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan Assistant Ra’es (Academic Affairs) Dr Hajah Norwati binti Haji Abu Bakar presenting certificates to the participants. PHOTO: KUPU SB
A certificate presentation was held following the completion of the 6th Talaqqi Kitab Turath programme, which ran from August 16, 2023 to April 6, 2024, at Tarbiyah Hall of Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) recently. Assistant Ra’es (Academic Affairs) Dr Hajah Norwati binti Haji Abu Bakar presented the certificates to the 18 participants.
The programme aimed at providing a platform for the public to gain more in-depth knowledge on jawi and KitabTurath via the talaqqi methods.
It also serves as a medium to expose participants to the various styles of jawi writing and Kitab Turath as part of the Islamic knowledge heritage. – Rokiah Mahmud
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan Assistant Ra’es (Academic Affairs) Dr Hajah Norwati binti Haji Abu Bakar presenting certificates to the participants. PHOTO: KUPU SBPHOTO: KUPU SB
Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance) at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim during the special Maghrib lecture. PHOTO: BELIA MASJID SENEGARA
A special Maghrib lecture was conducted recently by the committee of Nationwide Youth Mosque (Belia Masjid Senegara) along with Ash-Shaliheen Mosque and supported by the Mosque Affairs Department and the committee of the Knowledge Convention.
Some 100 youth and members of the public attended the lecture at Ash-Shaliheen Mosque in Jalan Perdana Menteri.
Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance) at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim attended as the guest of honour.
Dato Professor Dr Mohd Farid Ravi delivered the lecture on ‘Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam: Ikon Terunggul Sepanjang Zaman’, to encourage youth to embrace good values. – Rokiah Mahmud
Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration and Finance) at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim during the special Maghrib lecture. PHOTO: BELIA MASJID SENEGARA
The Bruneian delegation in a group photo at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Nanning, China. PHOTO: MOFE
Seventeen companies, including government-linked companies (GLCs), statutory body and travel agents from the Sultanate participated in the 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre (NICEC) in Nanning, China, from September 24 to 28.
The expo was officiated by Vice Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang.
The Bruneian delegation was headed by Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) Dr Hajah May Fa’ezah binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin.
During the expo, Dr Hajah May Fa’ezah met with Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Guangxi Committee Huang Junhua.
She highlighted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1991, investment and bilateral trade between the two countries have increased, contributing to the development and transformation of Brunei Darussalam’s economy.
She added that cooperation in the Brunei-Guangxi Economic Corridor (BGEC) over the years has made progress through various projects, including Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC) and its subsidiary, Muara International Fish Landing (MIFL).
Under this year’s theme ‘Upholding Amity, Sincerity, Mutual Benefit and Inclusiveness for Common Development, Creating a Diamond Crown New Future – Promoting Development of a China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and High-Quality Growth of This Region’, ASEAN and China continue to build strategic partnership and strengthen understanding and trust through mutual respect among business and industry leaders.
The Sultanate also organised the Brunei National Promotion Conference and business matching sessions where Brunei Economic Development Board’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Daniel Leong delivered a presentation that attracted around 100 potential investors. – James Kon
The Bruneian delegation in a group photo at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Nanning, China. PHOTO: MOFEABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the Bruneian booth at the expo. PHOTO: MOFEPHOTO: MOFE
Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Sirat from the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam, and Alice Chan and Isaac Goh Teck Him from Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement International Centre with the signed documents. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement International Centre (DEPA IC) as well as APAC Innovation and Collaboration Centre (AICC) at NCCIBD auditorium on Wednesday.
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Chong Chin Yee was among those present at the signing.
According to the NCCIBD, the MoU “allows the three parties to tap business opportunities and cross-border digital possibilities created by the DEPA and its member countries”.
It signifies a milestone collaboration, allowing NCCIBD to leverage DEPA IC and AICC’s international networks and resources to help Bruneian companies to internationalise, innovate, immerse and transform through digitalisation.
“DEPA IC and AICC are honoured to have this opportunity to create values for Bruneian companies who are NCCIBD members and entrepreneurs under the Young Entrepreneurs Association,” DEPA IC and AICC said in a statement.
Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Sirat from the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam, and Alice Chan and Isaac Goh Teck Him from Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement International Centre with the signed documents. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
“The new business opportunities created by DEPA and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in ASEAN are boundless. Our international network and domain expertise across industry sectors especially on the digital and green sustainability will propel the growth and business opportunities to a new level. We look forward to the strategic partnership and collaboration with NCCIBD.“
The parties will use their experience to enhance international outreach and exposure through market immersion, business matching, digitalisation workshops, roundtable discussion, overseas conferences, coaching and mentorship.
In addition, the signatories will collaborate on global entrepreneurship to prepare the Sultanate’s entrepreneurs in setting their eyes on international markets and innovating for breakthroughs.
The parties will also set sights on the possibilities of green and sustainable opportunities enabled by digital technologies for the Brunei companies.
DEPA IC and AICC also delivered a presentation on the overall global business landscape, the business opportunities created by DEPA and DEFA as well as green sustainable future.
The ceremony was concluded with the exchange of the momentum of appreciation.
DEPA IC is the Singapore-based DEPA-centric private independent think tank.
The centre provides an ecosystem for global digital economy collaboration, business transformation, digital innovation pilot projects and research studies.
Meanwhile, the AICC is a Singapore-based private platform that promotes cross border digital innovation and industrial collaboration within the Asia-Pacific region. – James Kon
Brunei Darussalam national football players during a training session. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
The Brunei Darussalam national football team will begin their quest to reach the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 when they face Timor-Leste in a two-legged qualification round tie next week.
The Wasps will host the first leg at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on October 8 with the reverse leg set to be staged at the Chonburi Stadium in Mueang Chonburi, Thailand on October 15.
Current DPMM FC coach Jamie McAllister has overseen training as they seek to reach the group stage phase of the competition for a second consecutive edition.
The country marked a milestone when they advanced to the group stage phase during the previous edition for the first time since 1996 – their sole appearance.
During the last qualifying, Brunei put one foot on the main draw after blowing away Timor-Leste 6-2 in the first leg and ultimately sealed their progress despite a 1-0 loss in the second leg.
The national team will head into the tie with a five-game unbeaten run having enjoyed victories over Vanuatu, twice against Sri Lanka and Macau during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualification playoff round.
Brunei’s sole defeat in an official international match this year only came in a 2-0 defeat against Bermuda last March in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Under the guidance of then interim head coach Rui Capela Batista and Jamie McAllister, the ASEAN Football Federation minnows have enjoyed a clean sheet in the last four matches.
The Wasps’ current form have allowed them to climb seven places in the FIFA rankings- the most improved nation in the latest rankings- to 183rd. – Fadhil Yunus
Brunei Darussalam national football players during a training session. PHOTO: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
