Hovland beats McCarthy in playoff to win PGA Memorial

Sports

June 6, 2023

Viktor Hovland holds the trophy. PHOTO: AP

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Norway’s Viktor Hovland parred the first extra hole to defeat American Denny McCarthy in a playoff on Sunday to win the Memorial tournament for his fourth US PGA Tour title.

The 25-year-old from Oslo, a runner-up in last month’s PGA Championship, had not won on tour since the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico.

Seventh-ranked Hovland, Sunday’s only player to birdie the 17th hole, and McCarthy, whose lone bogey came at 18, each fired a two-under par 70 to finish 72 holes on seven-under 281 at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.

In the playoff at the par-4 18th hole, McCarthy found the right rough and pitched into the fairway while Hovland reached the green in two. McCarthy missed a par putt from just inside 12 feet and Hovland sank a par putt from just inside seven feet for the trophy.

“I’ve been playing well. I’ve just been trying to stay within myself and play my own game.

Maybe before I would have fired at some pins I shouldn’t have fired at.

“I just played smart, played my game and came up clutch this time.”

Hovland contended late at the Masters before settling for a share of seventh and shared third at The Players Championship in March as well as his PGA runner-up effort, making the Memorial triumph that much sweeter.

“Feels even better after a few close calls the past few months,” he said. “It’s fun to win one of these without ball-striking it to death. Now I can rely on some other strengths as well.”

It was a gut-wrenching loss for McCarthy, who settled for his best PGA Tour result. He led down the final holes with clutch par putts only to bogey 18 in regulation and the playoff after missing the fairway off the tee.

“I battled really hard,” McCarthy said. “Heartbroken right now, but a lot of positives to take from this week. My putter kept me in it when I was a little shaky. Hit a lot of good golf shots this week.”

On a day when the average score soared above 75, top-ranked Scottie Scheffler – who made the cut on the number and began Sunday five strokes adrift – fired a 67 to finish third in 282, one shot out of the playoff.

His Majesty sends condolence message to India

National

June 6, 2023

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 has consented to send a message of condolences to India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi following the recent train collisions in Balasore, Odisha, India.

Brunei joins OPEC meet in Vienna

National

June 6, 2023

James Kon

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 35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (35th ONOMM) held yesterday at the OPEC Secretariat, Vienna, Austria.

The OPEC and non-OPEC participating countries supported the recommendations proposed at the 49th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (49th JMMC) Meeting, held prior to the 35th ONOMM, and the overall crude oil production adjustment, starting January 1 until December 31, 2024.

A declaration of cooperation (DoC) between OPEC and non-OPEC oil producing countries was incepted on December 10, 2016 in recognising the need for joint cooperation to achieve a lasting stability in the oil market in the interest of oil producers and consumers.

In its current setting, the ministerial meeting will be held every six months, and the next meeting, 36th ONOMM is scheduled to be held on November 26 in Vienna, Austria.

The OPEC and non-OPEC participating countries supported the recommendations proposed at the 49th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (49th JMMC) Meeting, held prior to the 35th ONOMM, and the overall crude oil production adjustment, starting January 1 until
December 31, 2024.

A declaration of cooperation (DoC) between OPEC and non-OPEC oil producing countries was incepted on December 10, 2016 in recognising the need for joint cooperation to achieve a lasting stability in the oil market in the interest of oil producers and consumers.

In its current setting, the ministerial meeting will be held every six months, and the next meeting, 36th ONOMM is scheduled to be held on November 26 in Vienna, Austria.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman Al-Saud and co-chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Valentinovich Novak, in the presence of Equatorial Guinea Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons Gabriel Mbega Obiang Lima as OPEC president.

Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi also met His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman Al-Saud and other heads of delegations from the OPEC and non-OPEC participating countries prior to the meeting.

Man jailed for firearm possession

National

June 6, 2023

Fadley Faisal

A 34-year-old local was sentenced yesterday to six years and six months’ jail with three whippings after he was found guilty of a charge for possessing two self-made rifles at home without licence. Deputy Public Prosecutor Raihan Nabilah binti Ahmad Ghazali produced 10 witnesses in proving the case against Norfazilah bin Abdul Rahman beyond reasonable doubt.

Senior Magistrate Azrimah binti Abdul Rahman did not find any “plausible explanation” for possessing the rifles in Norfazilah’s defence throughout the trial.

Evidence and testimonies that led to the court’s decision revealed that the defendant was arrested at his residence in Jalan Kecil Birau, Tutong.

It was a raid pursued by Narcotics Control Bureau officers on the morning of January 11, 2021. Instead of finding drugs, officers retrieved one self-made rifle from a car parked at the home compound as well as parts that made up another self-made rifle in a freezer at the back of the house.

The case was transferred to the Lamunin Police station, whose investigations in turn led to the prosecution framing the charge against Norfazilah.

Chinese naval ship docks at Muara Port

National

June 6, 2023

James Kon

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) training ship, Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), docked at the Muara Port yesterday with 500 people and with a Lion Dance troupe greeting its arrival.

Ambassador-designate of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo attended along with Defence Attache of the Chinese Embassy, Senior Colonel Dai Qilin and Assistant Chief of Staff Capability and Development of the Royal Brunei Navy Commander Shahairil bin Haji Mohd Shahlan as well as the RBN brass band.

Disembarking from the ship were Political Commissar of the PLAN Dalian Naval Academy Rear Admiral Su Yinsheng, Deputy Superintendent of PLAN Dalian Naval Academy Senior Captain and Commander of Training Ship Detachment Chen Denan, CO of PLAN Ship Qi Jiguang Captain Feng Liang and Political Commissar of PLAN Ship Qi Jiguang Captain Kang Junwei.

Ambassador-designate of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo and Defence Attache of the Chinese Embassy Senior Colonel Dai Qilin with Assistant Chief of Staff Capability and Development of the Royal Brunei Navy Commander Shahairil bin Haji Mohd Shahlan and senior officials of Qi Jiguang ship in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KON

The ship is open to the public today from 9am to 10am and 3pm to 5pm and tomorrow from 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm. There will be training sessions between personnel of Qi Jiguang and the Royal Brunei Navy on June 8.

The personnel will hold a beach clean-up with personnel of Royal Brunei Navy tomorrow at Serasa Beach.

The PLAN Ship Qi Jiguang had set sail from a military port in Dalian on May 15, with 476 naval cadets and sailors onboard, to conduct cadet training and visits to Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines.

The voyage marks the ship’s third navigation training and visit since its commission in 2017.

Qi Jiguang will depart from Brunei on Thursday.

Minister underlines importance of Halalan Thayyiban

National

June 6, 2023

Azlan Othman

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman underlined the need to improve Halalan Thayyiban products and services through the Maqasid Syariah, which calls for preservation of religion, life, intellect, progeny and property.

He said this at the launch of the International Seminar and Halalan Thayibban Products on Services Expo under Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023 (Brunei MYCE 2023) at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja.

The minister added that the Sultanate has implemented several laws to enforce the concept of Halalan Thayyiban, which include the Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order 2005 and Chapter 182 of the Halal Meat Act under the jurisdiction of the Islamic Religious Council and the Wholesome Meat Order 2011 under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Primary Resources as well as Chapter 182 of the Public Health (Food) Act, Chapter 183 of the Poison Act, and Chapter 161 of the Intoxicating Substances Act to maintain public health, welfare and safety.

Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin, citing Chapter 182 of the Public Health (Food) Act, said it contains provisions on the power of the Minister of Health to prevent the importation, advertising, and sale of products that endanger life or health.

Photos show products showcased at the expo

Similarly, he added, enforcement officers have the power to destroy foods deemed harmful to health.

“In the context of food, the laws of this country protect Muslims from food that is not guaranteed to be halal, even if it is not harmful to health,” said the minister.

He added, “Everything needs to be managed and handled efficiently. For that, it needs the support of experienced and knowledgeable human resources to serve with integrity with the support of advanced technology.”

The International Halalan Thayyiban Product and Services is open to the public until tomorrow.

Visitors have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of contemporary halal issues, learn about the role of government agencies and authorities in halal certification, as well as interact with regional and international halal certification bodies.

The expo also features traders and foreign direct investment companies in the halal industry.

Islamic calligraphy, art exhibition opens

National

June 6, 2023

Rokiah Mahmud

In conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023 (Brunei MYCE 2023), the Research Centre for Islamic History, Arts and Culture (IRCICA) from Turkiye in collaboration with the Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) and Embassy of Turkiye in Brunei Darussalam held the Islamic Calligraphy and Arts Exhibition.

The exhibition, which ends tomorrow, was held at Balai Khazanah Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB).

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman was the guest of honour.

Also present were Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metusin and Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan.

Representing IRCICA were its Director-General Professor Dr Mahmut Erol Kilic and programme coordinator Samet Yalcin.

In the afternoon, Dr Kilic delivered an address on the philosophy of Islamic calligraphy at the BKISHHB auditorium, which also included IRCICA’s role in preserving the Islamic arts heritage globally since 1979.

He said the exhibition carries expressions of Islamic spirit, understanding and solidarity conveyed through the works of international artists.

He added that IRCICA produces scholarly research, and organises artistic and educational programmes to highlight Islamic history and civilisation, and fosters interactions between Muslims as well as with other communities.

Research Centre for Islamic History, Arts and Culture Director-General Professor Dr Mahmut Erol Kilic delivers a speech. PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR & KHAYR ZAKARIYYA

Local entrepreneurs showcase products at expo

National

June 6, 2023

ABOVE & BELOW: Hajah Martini binti Haji Md Noor; Halizah binti Haji Lamit; and Kemajuan Islam Malaysia Department (JAKIM) Halal Management Senior Assistant Director Shahril bin Abdul Samat. PHOTOS: AZLAN OTHMAN

Azlan Othman

The 6th International Expo on Halalan Thayyiban Products and Services 2023 (SAPPHAT) at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is showcasing local entrepreneurs.

Hajah Martini binti Haji Md Noor from Kampong Panchor Mengkubau, representing One Village, One Product (1K1P) under the Projek Tunas platform – a collaboration between Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to enhance business knowledge and skills project – said she is showcasing traditional kueh kipang.

Originally made from gula anau (palm sugar), it has now evolved to include other flavours such as sambal, cheese, durian and strawberry.

“The response has been positive thanks to showcasing of our products at expos, to an extent that we have to hire more youth if the response is great,” she said.

“I have been engaged in this home-based business since 2013, sending products to cube stores.”

Meanwhile, Halizah binti Haji Lamit from Kampong Kulapis, from Cohort 1 of BIBD Special Underprivileged Mothers Empowerment Entrepreneursip Development (SEED) programme, is selling panipuri under her company Oliz Merchandise and Cuisine Enterprise, a home-based business which began operations two years ago.

“Panipuri originates from India. I got the idea for this product from social media,” she said.

Halizah added that she has also enrolled in expos and advised aspiring entrepreneurs that variety is key.

“I also make an African fusion dish from tapioca that is ground and mixed with rendang.”

Kemajuan Islam Malaysia Department (JAKIM) Halal Management Senior Assistant Director Shahril bin Abdul Samat said JAKIM’s presence at the expo is to showcase their products and schemes ranging from food and drink products, pharmaceuticals to cosmetics.

“The halal certificate issuance process can be made within one month and response has been good not only for Malaysian products but also foreign products that are entering the Malaysian market.”

Shahril added, “We cater to both micro businesses and big companies, with the halal certificate starting from MYR100 per year for micro enterprises with turnover of MYR300,000 to MYR1,000 per year for companies with turnover of MYR50 million and above.

“For corporate entities and hotel industries wishing to widen their business, the halal industry is a big business,” he added.

Second batch of intending haj pilgrims depart

National

June 6, 2023

Rokiah Mahmud

The Brunei International Airport yesterday saw family members bid farewell to their loved ones who were set to perform haj in Saudi Arabia. Some 254 intending haj pilgrims boarded Royal Brunei Airlines Flight BI4203, (three officers from the Brunei Darussalam Haj Pilgrim Affairs Office (Medical)) scheduled to land in the holy city of Madinah at 1.40pm.

A total of 90 male and 118 female are under Darussalam Services Sdn Bhd (DSSB), while 23 male and 20 female under At-Taqwa Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd.

Intending haj pilgrim Talipuddin bin Tujoh and spouse Hajijah binti Tassan expressed their gratitude for being selected as part of this year’s group of pilgrims. “Alhamdulillah, we managed to make the necessary preparations especially in the aspect of health and met all requirements as well as attended a haj course”.

Meanwhile, Dr Haji Tassim bin Haji Abu Bakar said he and his wife applied for the pilgrimage in 2018, and were supposed to set out in 2020. However, they had to postpone the pilgrimage due to the COVID-19 outbreaks.

“Alhamdulillah, after two years, we were selected for this year’s haj season,” he said.

He also shared that they attended the haj course during which they were briefed on haj rituals such as Rukun and Wajib Haji.

He said, “We hope that we will be able to perform all the haj rituals while we are in the holy cities of Madinah and Mekkah in good health and obtain Haji Mabrur.”

Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar and Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan were present to bid farewell to the second batch of intending pilgrims were.

Commissioner of Royal Brunei Police Force Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Brunei Darussalam Emad bin Abdul Aziz bin Saad Al Muhanna were also present.

Photos show intending haj pilgrims at the departure hall of Brunei International Airport. PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR & ROKIAH MAHMUD

Spouses of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of Health bidding farewell to a pilgrim

ABOVE & BELOW: Spouses of Minister of Religious Affairs and Minister of Health bidding intending pilgrims farewell; and intending pilgrim Dr Haji Tassim bin Haji Abu Bakar with his family

ABOVE & BELOW: Talipuddin bin Tujoh and his family; and an intending haj pilgrims waves to his family at the airport

‘Established companies serve as benchmarks of success’

National

June 6, 2023

page-5-a_06062023 — A group photo at the networking event at The Garden’s Veranda, Rimba. PHOTO: JAMES KON

James Kon

It is important for established companies to serve as benchmarks of success and drive competitiveness in their respective industries. Their success inspires and sets standards for other businesses to strive for, creating a healthy competitive environment. The competition leads to continuous improvement, efficiency gains and higher quality products and services, all of which benefit the economy as a whole.

This was shared by Enterprise Development Director Norlela binti Suhailee at Darussalam Enterprise’s (DARe) launch of the Elevate Programme’s Cohort 3 at a networking event at The Garden’s Veranda, Rimba yesterday.

For the new cohort, she said, “Your participation in the programme and presence signify your commitment to growth, professional excellence and making a positive impact on Brunei’s business landscape.

“We encourage you to embrace the opportunity with enthusiasm, embrace the challenges that lie ahead, and savour every moment of the journey.

“While we understand that growth is not an overnight success, it is the collection of efforts, hard work and determination that will keep us on track in the journey and eventually help us achieve our growth objective.

A group photo at the networking event at The Garden’s Veranda, Rimba. PHOTO: JAMES KON

“As you embark on this path, remember that you are not alone. You are with like-minded individuals, driven by the same desire for growth and excellence. Together, we will create a supportive network where ideas flourish and partnerships and friendships are formed.

Cherish the bonds and seize every opportunity to learn from one another. Remain open-minded and seek collaborations beyond the traditional.

“Our aim is to empower you and your businesses to become catalysts for growth and positive changes in your respective fields.”

Meanwhile, Elevate Manager Ilie Rahman delivered a presentation on Elevate, which provides tailored assistance and regular monitoring over five years for established companies that have high-growth potential.

The programme’s objective is to grow promising MSMEs to be more sustainable and resilient, capable of international expansion and collaboration.

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