Ministry holds Semarak Maulud at all RBAF suraus

National

September 30, 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) held a Semarak Maulud in commemoration of Maulidur Rasul, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), simultaneously at all suraus within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) garrisons, bases and camps including Pulau Baru-Baru mosque with the focal event at Surau Pengiran Ratna Indera, Tutong Camp yesterday.

The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Al-Quran verses by Mohd Nur Amin bin Haji Jali from the RBAF Religious Directorate (JAMA’AT), followed by Asmaa Ul-Husna, Selawat Tafrijiyyah, Selawat Syifa and Selawat Arzaq.

A talk on ‘Sunnah Dihayati, Hidup Diberkati’ was delivered by officer from the Islamic Syiar Development Division at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Fahmi bin Haji Matnoor.

Fahmi emphasised that the Sunnah includes conversation, actions, and approval (taqrir) of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Sunnah is a guidance for leading a productive, blessed and successful life if it is applied in daily practice.

The event continued with Selawat Badriyah, Dikir Dabaie, Dikir Istighfar and Taubat.

A religious talk during the ceremony. PHOTO: MINDEF

It concluded with the recitation of Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam, followed by a group photo session.The Semarak Maulud is one of the programmes organised by JAMA’AT at all RBAF suraus to commemorate and signify the great days of Islam while seeking blessings and protection from Allah the Almighty.

Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof attended the event.

Also in attendance were RBAF Commander Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Permanent Secretary at the MinDef Brigadier General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, service commanders, directors, commandants, senior officers and officers from the MinDef and RBAF.

Legislative Council members Yang Berhormat Haji Mohamad Danial @ Tekpin bin Ya’akub and Yang Berhormat Abdul Aziz bin Haji Hamdan, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Laws, International and Research) at the Ministry of Home Affairs Haji Ahmad Nizam bin Dato Paduka Haji Ismail and Acting Tutong District Officer Mohammad Sofian bin Haji Basri were the special guests. – James Kon

Women’s Bureau marks Maulidur Rasul

National

September 30, 2023

Members of the MPK Sengkurong ‘B’ Women’s Bureau at the event. PHOTO: ROKIAH MAHMUD

Forty members of the Women’s Bureau of the Kampong Sengkurong ‘B’ Village Consultative Council (MPK Sengkurong ‘B’) through its Executive Committee held a Maulidur Rasul celebration yesterday.

The ceremony took place at Baitul-Mal Religious Hall in Kampong Selayun Sengkurong ‘B’ in Mukim Sengkurong.

The closing ceremony was to mark the celebration which was carried out since September 18 for 12 consecutive nights.

The closing ceremony this year also coincided with the Doa Peperiksaan for the Women’s Bureau family members who will be taking their examinations this year, as well as an appreciation ceremony to celebrate members who have reached the age of 70.

Advisor of the Women’s Bureau of MPK Sengkurong ‘B’ Datin Hajah Rohanie binti Haji Ahmad was the guest of honour.

Advisor of the Women’s Bureau of MPK Sengkurong ‘B’ Datin Hajah Rohanie binti Haji Ahmad. PHOTO: ROKIAH MAHMUD

The ceremony commenced with Sayyidul Istighfar and Selawat Tafrijiyyah led by Hajah Rosnah binti Haji Tamin followed with welcoming address by Deputy Chairperson of the Women’s Bureau of MPK Sengkurong ‘B’ Hajah Azizah binti Haji Mirasan.

Hajah Azizah shared that the ceremony was held to enliven the Maulidur Rasul celebration while at the same time to seek blessings from Allah the Almighty. She also shared on the advantages of celebrating Maulidur Rasul. The ceremony continued with with Dikir and Tausyeh perfromances followed with Doa Dikir read by Hajah Rahimah binti Abas, while the Doa Peperiksaan was read by Nazirah binti Azizan.

A presentation of souvenirs and certificates for members who reached the age of 70 was handed over by Datin Hajah Rohanie.

The ceremony concluded with Doa Selamat.

The ceremony aimed to commemorate the journey of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in spreading and honouring the teaching of Islam and to express a sense of love towards the Prophet (pbuh). – Rokiah Mahmud

Family gathering in celebration of Maulidur Rasul

National

September 30, 2023

In commemoration of Maulidur Rasul, the extended family of the late Haji Tunjang bin Abdul Rashid and Hajah Mahani binti Haji Abdul Razak, known as the HMHT Family, organised a religious gathering at Parkview Hotel in Jerudong on September 28. The ceremony included religious activities including Khatam Al-Quran, Tahlil, Dikir and Doa Kesyukuran.

The family also honoured accomplished members who recently graduated from higher education institutions.

The oldest member of the family Haji Salim bin Abdul Rashid presented congratulatory gifts to seven family members who completed their studies.

They included two PhD graduates: Dr Haji Azrin bin Haji Tunjang and Dr Hajah Rafizah binti Haji Abdullah. Other family members, Khoshibah binti Kifli, Md Hazmi bin Md Yahya, Suhailah binti Haji Md Jaafar, Md Aleyman bin Haji Suhaili, and Abdul Akif bin Abdul Karim were also recognised for their academic excellence. The gathering also included a birthday celebration.

The highlight of the event was the family surprising Mohammad bin Haji Tunjang and his spouse with an Umrah pilgrimage package to Makkah.

Mohammad expressed that the family strives to organise gatherings throughout the year to maintain strong family ties and strengthen bonds among family members, especially the younger generations. – Lyna Mohamad

ABOVE & BELOW: Family members receiving gifts during the ceremony; dikir performance; and presenting a congratulatory gift to a family member. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD

University holds Quranic journey programme

National

September 30, 2023

Islamic Studies Centre Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien lecturer at UBD Dr Khalil Ahmad delivers a talk. PHOTO: UBD

In marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) held 12 nightly Dikir Maulud at the university mosque through the Quranic Journey: Tadabbur Al-Quran session which outlined the national celebration’s theme ‘Sunnah Dihayati, Hidup Diberkati’ through the sharing of stories in Al-Quran by Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies, UBD lecturer Dr Khalil Ahmad.

Acting Vice-Chancellor of UBD Associate Professor Pengiran Dr Mohammad Iskandar bin Pengiran Haji Petra was the guest of honour. Core officers, lecturers, officers, staff and UBD students and the public also attended.

The Tadabbur Al-Quran session was also shared live online on Microsoft Teams.

The event is jointly managed by the Spirituality and Community Service Unit, Student Affairs Division, UBD together with the UBD Religious Committee and also the UBD Students Association. – Azlan Othman

Mosque congregants organise Khatam Al-Quran

National

September 30, 2023

Mosque congregants in a group photo. PHOTO: SUNGAI BESAR MOSQUE TAKMIR COMMITTEE

Mosque congregants of Kampong Sungai Besar Mosque held a Khatam Al-Quran yesterday. Village Head of Kampong Sungai Besar, Kampong Serdang and Sungai Belukut Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Haji Zaini bin Haji Damit attended the event.

The congregants conducted a recitation of Al-Quran after Subuh prayers. – Azlan Othman

TVET programme will reduce competency gaps

National

September 30, 2023

Attendees in a group photo. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD

The implementation of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Mobility Programme will strengthen the core areas of ASEAN’s common TVET programmes to reduce the gaps in job competency among countries, as well as providing a country with qualified manpower.

Chief Executive Officer of Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) and Director of Technical Education Dr Haji Mohd Zamri bin Haji Sabli said this during the programme’s closing ceremony organised by Micronet International College (MIC) at the Radisson Hotel in the capital yesterday.

The inaugural group of participants in the ASEAN-ROK TVET Mobility Programme, comprising 19 members from Myanmar, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Laos, received their certificates, marking the culmination of their three-month programme.

Director of Schools at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Marina Chek binti Bujang attended the ceremony.

The ASEAN-ROK TVET Mobility Programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and experience on cloud computing, principles of network management, and provides the opportunity to hone their skills in network planning, design, configuration, and management.

The on-the-job-training (OJT) also provides a real-world platform for participants to apply their new skills in industry settings.

FROM LEFT: Chief Executive Officer of Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) and Director of Technical Education Dr Haji Mohd Zamri bin Haji Sabli; and General Manager and Principal of Micronet International College Sharon Chin. PHOTOS: LYNA MOHAMAD

FROM LEFT: Participants Afifah Dwi Anggita from Indonesia; and Mark Anthony Guerrero from the Philippines. PHOTOS: LYNA MOHAMAD

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Global Project Team Development Specialist, Human Resources Development Office of The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hyun Ji Ye presenting certificates to participants. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD

The initiative, fully financed by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) through the ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund, aims to bridge vocational skills gaps in ASEAN member countries.

Dr Haji Mohd Zamri added, “IBTE is pleased to be one of the organisations to host five participants for the OJT, where they worked with the Information Technology Services Division team to apply the theoretical concepts they learnt during the programme.”

General Manager and Principal of MIC Sharon Chin thanked the KCCI and ASEAN-ROK Cooperation for implementing and funding the programme.

Meanwhile, Global Project Team Development Specialist, Human Resources Development Office of the KCCI Hyun Ji Ye said the programme was a success thanks to the dedication and hard work of participants, MIC and industry partners.

Participant Afifah Dwi Anggita from Indonesia said they gained a lot of valuable experiences academically and professionally throughout the programme, which will help build their careers in the information technology Industry.

“We also gained friendships and memories as we explored the Sultanate,” she added.

“We learnt participants’ culture, share foods and more. I thank the organisers for giving us the opportunity to develop ourselves.”

Fellow participant Mark Anthony Guerrero from the Philippines agreed, saying “I learnt many things here, from school to the industrial attachment, the knowledge of the updated curriculum, actual skills learning in our industrial attachment and the development of our social quotient.” – Lyna Mohamad

Scouts marks Peace Day with tree-planting activity

National

September 30, 2023

The Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD), celebrated International Day of Peace through the Brunei-Muara District Scouts Association (PPDBM) with a tree-planting activity at Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam in Kampong Bengkurong yesterday.

Some 80 PPDBM and Pusat Ehsan members participated.

Pusat Ehsan Executive Trustee Pengiran Datin Hajah Noraini binti Pengiran Dipa Negara Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin officiated.

Skipper Bolhassan bin Haji Abu Bakar presented a souvenir and a certificate to Pengiran Datin Hajah Noraini.

The International Day of Peace is marked every September 21 and is an annual activity for scouts. – Lyna Mohamad

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show participants planting trees. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD

Masks required at in-patient areas

National

September 30, 2023

From tomorrow, visitors and patient carers at government and private hospitals will be required to wear face mask at in-patient areas such as wards, emergency and the radiology department while antigen rapid tests (ART) remain mandatory for patients being admitted to the hospital, except for newly recovered cases.

Meanwhile, it is not mandatory for visitors to do an ART before visiting inpatients in wards.

However, they are not allowed to visit if they have symptoms or are unwell.

The latest patient carer and visitors’ policy for government and private hospitals, health centres and health facilities was announced by the Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday.

The statement highlighted that face masks are not required for outpatient areas such as clinics, phlebotomy and pharmacies. However, face masks are required for individuals with influenza-like illness (ILI) symptoms.

While for health centres or clinics, the use of face masks is only required in the Flu Clinic area.

The use of face masks is not required in the General Clinic area, unless the individual has ILI symptoms. ART is still required for patients with ILI symptoms and those who have been referred for admission. The use of face mask is only required in the Flu Clinic area.

On the policy for visitors to the ward, only two visitors (not including carer) are allowed per patient during visiting hours.

Visitors are not allowed to visit patients in holding wards, isolation wards or any wards with restricted access. Visitors are only allowed to visit patients in low risk zone wards (cold zone wards). Visitors are allowed with patient’s permission to hold video calls with their family but are not allowed to take video recordings of staff, other patients or the wards.

Only one carer is allowed per patient. The change of carer for each patient is allowed on the condition that the replacement needs to do an ART.

Visitors and carers must ensure that they wear face masks where they are required and not to visit patients if they are unwell or sick.

Carers must wear face masks at all times, keep their mobile phone switched off or on silent mode, keep their voices down and avoid making loud noises as well as wash hands with soap and water or use the hand sanitiser regularly, refrain from eating and drinking in the ward and respect the privacy of other patients.

COVID-19 positive patients are not to attend their routine clinic visits. Instead, they are advised to reschedule their appointments.

However, COVID-19 patients experiencing worsening symptoms can seek treatment at the hospital or nearby health centres and should inform healthcare staff that they are COVID-19 positive.

The use of face masks for food handlers as well as workers in restaurants and shops is no longer mandatory starting from tomorrow.

However, food handlers are advised to practice correct, clean and safe food handling practices. – James Kon

Paying tribute to teachers

National

September 30, 2023

Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin with Chairman of the Board of Directors of CHMS BSB Jeff Yong Teck and other Board members at the event. PHOTO: JAMES KON

Chung Hwa Middle School Bandar Seri Begawan (CHMS BSB) held a Teacher’s Day celebration at Mulia Hotel as a tribute to teachers.

Addressing the teachers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of CHMS BSB Jeff Yong Teck Chin said, “You have been on the front line of teaching for a long time, devoting yourself to teaching and educating people. It is no easy task.

“Members of the Board of Directors are grateful for every teacher’s contribution. They will be remembered for their dedication. We hope that everyone’s efforts will enable students to succeed in their studies and contribute to society.”

Faced with today’s new social development opportunities, he said, “We believe that with the united efforts of staff, we will continue to innovate development, expand ideas and achieve new glories in teaching.”

Meanwhile, CHMS BSB Principal Kho Guik Lan said, “I believe that teachers at CHMS BSB will continue to carry out their duties exceptionally and continue their passion for education, cultivate the next generation and never let down the expectations of the students’ parents.”

Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin with executive members of the Board of Directors of CHMS BSB and invited guests also attended.

Teachers also participated in games as well as winning lucky draw prizes. – James Kon

A staff member during a game. PHOTO: JAMES KON

Prizes aplenty at Brunei Travel Fair

National

September 30, 2023

Travel and dining vouchers as well as hotel stays await winners as Straits Central Agencies (SCA) offer prizes for its two-day lucky draw during the Sabre Brunei Travel Fair 2023 today and tomorrow.

Four travel vouchers to Malaysia worth BND488, BND388, BND288 and BND188 will also be given away.

Other prizes include hotel vouchers for two nights at Hyatt Centric hill view room with breakfast for two, two nights’ stay at Nexus Resort and Spa Karambunai with breakfast for two, two nights at Mercure KKCC with breakfast for two and two nights at Ming Garden Hotel KK. Two Fratini’s dining vouchers worth BND50 also await lucky winners.

SCA will also offer BND150 off per couple for travel destinations to South Korea, Taiwan and Beijing and BND50 off per passenger for its Cuti-Cuti Malaysia packages.

Travellers making purchase at SCA using their Baiduri cards get triple chances to win the Cuti Cuti Malaysia Swipe and Win promotion campaign.

The agency is also a travel partner of Tourism Malaysia (TM) Brunei in collaboration with Baiduri Bank, which is the ‘Cuti-Cuti Malaysia’ Swipe and Win campaign offering holiday packages for Malaysian destinations.

The packages to Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka also offer exclusive lucky draw entry for Baiduri Bank Debit and Credit card-holders for every minimum spend of BND20 in Malaysia, as shared by TM Brunei Director Hazrina Azman.

Another collaboration of SCA and TM Brunei is the Miss SHOPhia Shopping Hunt Penang Edition.

To be eligible to participate, travellers need to purchase the three-day-two-night Penang Miss SHOPhia Shopping Hunt Package. To participate in the hunt event, a team of four people is required.

The first three teams to purchase at SCA will get BND200 off and the package is inclusive of a two-night stay, airfare from Miri to Penang, daily breakfast, return airport transfer from Penang Airport to hotel and the Shopping Hunt registration fee worth MYR300 per team. – Lyna Mohamad

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