Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman visited the Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory of Music, Singapore yesterday.
Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah were also present.
Upon arrival at the school, Her Royal Highness was welcomed by Vice Dean of Yong Siew Toh and National University of Singapore Associate Professor Chan Tze Law. Her Royal Highness was briefed by the associate professor at the Student Lounge on an overview of YST Conservatory of Music and the curriculum offered by the institution.
YST, established in 2003, plays a role in developing excellence in instrumental performance and music composition.
Her Royal Highness also toured the recording studio and proceeded to the concert hall for an instrumental chamber music performance by students from the Conservatory.
ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman, Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah during the visit to Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore yesterday. PHOTO: INFOFOTOPHOTO: INFOFOTOPHOTO: INFOFOTO
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah attends the Dikir Syarafil Anam ceremony at the Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Malik Mosque. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDI
Mosques, suraus and religious halls across the Sultanate continued enlivening MaulidurRasul, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with dikir and selawat.
The Ministry of Finance and Economy held a Dikir Syarafil Anam ceremony on Tuesday at the Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Malik Mosque in Kampong Tungku/Katok.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah was the guest of honour.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abdul Hamid was also in attendance.
A ceremony was also held at the Istana Nurul Iman surau, attended by Permanent Secretary (Municipal and District) at the Ministry of Home Affairs Abdul Walid bin Haji Matassan. The event also witnessed a talk on ‘Embracing Sunnah of the Prophet’ by Mohammad Nasyith bin Superi from the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI).
Meanwhile, a Ministry of Culture, Youth Sports (MCYS) delegation attended a Dikir Maulud ceremony at Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque in Kampong Jerudong.
Director of Administration and Finance at the MCYS Haji Asiruddin bin Haji Zaini and Acting Director of Museums Department Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus were the guests of honour.
In the Tutong District, the PDI, through the Muallaf Development Division, continued the dikir ceremony at the Kampong Bukit Udal Mosque.
Some 90 people attended the event comprising converts and villagers, as well as a PDI delegation led by PDI Assistant Director Haji Ahmad Abdussalam bin Haji Abdul Rahman.
The ceremony included a religious talk on ‘Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam yang pemedulian terhadap umatnya’ by Assistant Religious Officer at the Tutong District Dakwah Unit Muhammad Syahirul Syafiq bin Rashid. – Fadley Faisal, Rokiah Mahmud & Lyna Mohamad
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah attends the Dikir Syarafil Anam ceremony at the Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Malik Mosque. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIThe minister during the ceremony. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the event at the Istana Nurul Iman surau. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIPHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIPHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIABOVE & BELOW: Photos show the dikir ceremony at the Kampong Bukit Udal Mosque in Tutong District and Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque in Kampong Jerudong. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIPHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDIPHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI, MOFE, MCYS & PDI
ABOVE & BELOW: Haji Muhammad Bazli Ra’if bin Haji Zulkifili; Umiyatul Hadifah @ Umie Hadifa binti Merun; Nurfa’eqah Syahirah binti Haji Abdul Majid; and Najla’ Sabreena binti Haji Abd Rajid. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Being resilient, disciplined and able to manage time well are the key ingredients to becoming outstanding students, according to Ministry of Religious Affairs scholarship recipients.
Haji Muhammad Bazli Ra’if bin Haji Zulkifili from Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) will further his studies at Ma’had Qira’at Shubra in Egypt.
“Studying at ITQSHHB requires a lot of discipline. It has shaped my identity,” he told the Bulletin at a Doa Kesyukuran ceremony at An-Naura Hall, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex yesterday.
“Time management is also crucial. We should not be too distracted with social media in our daily life,” he added.
Meanwhile, Umiyatul Hadifah @Umie Hadifa binti Merun, a former student of Ma’had Islam Brunei in Tutong District and Jerudong International School (JIS), said, “We have to get back to our purpose in life and occupational therapy is what I want to do as a career.”
She will pursue a degree course in occupational therapy in Monash University in Australia.
Meanwhile, Nurfa’eqah Syahirah binti Haji Abdul Majid from Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre was the recipient of a special scheme to pursue ‘A’ Level studies at JIS.
She said its international setting and learning style would present a new challenge for her, focusing on self-study and less on spoon-feeding knowledge. Nurfa’eqah Syahirah, who is planning to pursue tertiary studies in either medical or engineering, said encouragement from teachers and colleagues, her parents’ support, and her resilience are essential to her success. “At school, we study together even until midnight with colleagues”, she said.
Meanwhile Najla’ Sabreena binti Haji Abd Rajid who will be studying usuluddin hadith at Al-Azhar University said students should stay motivated when studying, be more focused, and revise according to a proper schedule. – Azlan Othman
ABOVE & BELOW: Haji Muhammad Bazli Ra’if bin Haji Zulkifili; Umiyatul Hadifah @ Umie Hadifa binti Merun; Nurfa’eqah Syahirah binti Haji Abdul Majid; and Najla’ Sabreena binti Haji Abd Rajid. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMANPHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Canadian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ambra Dickie, Teng Yun Temple Chairman Lee Eng Ching and Deputy Chairman Tiah Eng Beng in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KON
Canadian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ambra Dickie visited the Teng Yun Temple yesterday to learn more about Chinese culture at the only temple in the heart of the capital.
Temple Chairman Lee Eng Ching and Deputy Chairman Tiah Eng Beng as well as executive committee members welcomed the visitors.
Lee gave a briefing on the temple’s century-long history. He said the temple moved to the current location in 1960 and was renovated in 2021.
The high commissioner said Canada has a sizeable Chinese population and that tradition, culture and religion are an important foundation of the society. She said there are strong ties among the Chinese communities in Brunei and Canada with many Bruneian Chinese migrating to Canada and the relationships have continued to develop and blossom.
High commissioner Dickie also congratulated the temple’s executive committee members for their continuous efforts to maintain the temple.
The visit concluded with a discussion session and an exchange of mementos. – James Kon
Canadian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ambra Dickie, Teng Yun Temple Chairman Lee Eng Ching and Deputy Chairman Tiah Eng Beng in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KONThe high commissioner shares a light moment with the temple director. PHOTO: JAMES KON
Iran Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Mohammad Taghi Rajabi at the Royal Regalia Museum. PHOTO: IRAN EMBASSY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Iran Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Mohammad Taghi Rajabi paid a courtesy call on Director of Museums Pengiran Haji Rosli bin Pengiran Haji Halus at the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja in the capital on Monday.
During the visit, the ambassador and director discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries’ national museum institutions. The diplomat also toured the Royal Regalia Museum. – Lyna Mohamad
Iran Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Mohammad Taghi Rajabi at the Royal Regalia Museum. PHOTO: IRAN EMBASSY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali presents a long service medal. PHOTO: RBPF
The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) held a long service medal (PKL) presentation to 183 officers and rank-and-file personnel yesterday for their 20 years of service in the force.
Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali presented the medals at the ceremony at Mess Banquet Hall at police headquarters in Gadong.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Dato Seri Pahlawan Sulaiman bin Alidin was also present. – James Kon
Commissioner of Police Dato Paduka Seri Haji Mohammad Irwan bin Haji Hambali presents a long service medal. PHOTO: RBPF
A CCTV screenshot shows the act of littering. PHOTO: JASTRE
A man was slapped with a BND100 fine by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) yesterday for improper disposal of trash on a public street.
Sania bin Haji Junidi was caught on CCTV disposing trash from a parked vehicle onto a parking lot at Kampong Sungai Bunga.
The department imposed the fine under Chapter 12(1) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act (Amendment) 2021, giving the man seven days to settle the fine. Failure to do so will result in the case being brought to court.
If found guilty in court, a fine from BND1,000 to BND3,000 will be issued for the first offence.
Subsequent offences may result in a fine between BND3,000 and BND9,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both. – Daniel Lim
A CCTV screenshot shows the act of littering. PHOTO: JASTRE
The community working together and joining disaster preparedness, response and recovery are important in ensuring inclusive and effective solutions to disaster risk reduction. This includes cooperation and community involvement to prepare for disasters through awareness programmes.
Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman said this during a keynote address at the 10th K-Safety Expo in Busan, South Korea. The minister is leading a delegation from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to the expo from September 10 to today.
Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin said extreme weather conditions being experienced worldwide is a result of climate change and urged countries in the Asia Pacific region to take comprehensive actions to strengthen disaster safety and management.
The minister, as chair to ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) for 2024, touched on the importance of global and regional cooperation in disaster management especially in sharing knowledge, resources and best practices among ASEAN member countries and dialogue partners through mechanism such as AMMDM Plus Korea established in 2022. Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin also highlighted several initiatives under ASEAN.
The minister made a courtesy call to South Korea’s Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-Min to discuss further strengthening of relationship and cooperation in disaster management between the two countries. Also discussed was cooperation in disaster management between ASEAN and South Korea.
K-Safety Expo is organised by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to showcase the latest technology in disaster prevention, response and recovery with over 250 participation from government agencies, private companies, research institutions and international organisations. It is themed ‘Global Disaster Safety Environment and the Future of the Disaster Safety Industry’. – James Kon
PHOTO: MOHAPHOTO: MOHAPhotos show Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman at the expo. PHOTO: MOHA
The ‘Spotlight on ASEAN Business: Charting New Frontiers’ forum in progress. PHOTO: STANDARD CHARTERED
Standard Chartered (SC) participated as the presenting sponsor of the ‘Spotlight on ASEAN Business: Charting New Frontiers’ forum by Bloomberg in Singapore yesterday, where they joined industry leaders and policymakers to discuss ASEAN’s future and potential.
The forum kicked off with a welcome address by SC President, International Benjamin Hung who highlighted ASEAN as a bright spot in the world economy and his excitement around the continued rise of the region’s prospects.
He said, “Around the world, you don’t see a bloc or region as exciting and as dynamic as ASEAN. You have around a 700-million population – they’re young, and it’s going through what I describe as a middle-income growth path, and with it comes a rise in consumption, in investment, in wealth creation.
“We expect this region to be growing (in terms of gross domestic product, in percentage) at the high fours this year, and north of five next year. That’s very, very exciting, in a world which is quite anaemic around growth. The rise in protectionism, the rise in fragmentation, is really seeing one of the world’s biggest rewiring of supply chains.
“I do think ASEAN will be the biggest beneficiary of this rewiring, whether you talk about China plus one, China plus two – most of these will start off in ASEAN,” he added.
The ‘Spotlight on ASEAN Business: Charting New Frontiers’ forum in progress. PHOTO: STANDARD CHARTERED
The forum commenced with a fireside chat on ASEAN’s competitiveness as a trade hub, how the region’s demographics are shaping demand and how innovation and digitalisation are reshaping ASEAN’s economic landscape. The speakers included Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, SGX Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Loh Boon Chye, Kickstart Ventures Inc President Anna Irmina ‘Minette’ B Navarrete; and SC Group CEO Bill Winters.
Bill Winters shared on the investment landscape in ASEAN, “There’s just a tremendous confluence of trends which is making ASEAN an extremely attractive place to invest. In the bigger markets, you’ve got excellent underlying policy reform and policy platforms.
“There are the benefits of China plus one, an extremely experienced and still relatively low-cost workforce, and political stability. We’re absolutely delighted to be present in all of the ASEAN markets,” he added.
On investment prospects and fundraising in the region, Loh Boon Chye said that ASEAN markets, being in different stages of growth, offers a full value chain of countries for investors.
He added that such a cycle across ASEAN will be favourable for capital raising.
Anna Irmina ‘Minette’ B Navarrete expounded on the acceleration of digital adoption, and the economic underpinnings for the region.
She shared that 10 years ago in the Philippines, one per cent of all transactions were digital. Last year, more than 50 per cent of all monetary transactions there were conducted digitally. This means a greater impact for both the larger ecosystem as well as the smaller companies that operate in that space.
Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz commented that as companies realign their global supply chains to increase their resilience and security, Malaysia looks to continue moving up the value chain, including by looking at green energy to support the semiconductor industry.
He also spoke on the need for governments and the private sector to ensure that the advancement of artificial intelligence creates digital inclusion.
A group photo during the assistant librarian course. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI
The Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA) is organising a two-day assistant librarian course at the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) Library in RPN Kampong Lambak Kanan.
Senior BLA executive committee member Pengiran Haji Mohd Shahminan bin Pengiran Haji Sulaiman facilitated the course.
He called on the participants to continue upgrading their professional development and skills as well as increase knowledge.
Pengiran Haji Mohd Shahminan said local libraries are growing with the development of new technology with libraries providing e-books.
BLA president Nellie binti Dato Paduka Haji Sunny was present at the course with association members. The course continues today. – Lyna Mohamad
A group photo during the assistant librarian course. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANIABOVE & BELOW: Photos above show the course in session. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANIPHOTO: MUIZ MATDANI
