Three accredited fire marshals at Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) extinguished an electrical fire at the premises on Wednesday.
The fire occurred around noon and three JPMC staff extinguished the blaze using the dry powder fire extinguishers before firefighters arrived.
According to the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD), five firefighters from the Jerudong Fire Station, led by DSO Yusof bin Bujang of Operation ‘F’ Branch, responded to the incident.
On arrival, firefighters ensured the fire had been put out completely. The cause and cost of damages are under investigation. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The public is reminded to ensure their homes are equipped with fire extinguishers of the dry powder type, along with fire blankets and battery-operated smoke detectors.
The FRD added that any installation of wiring and electrical equipment should be done by qualified technicians, and to make sure electrical appliances are switched off when not in use, and cover or unplug gas regulators after use.
The Community Development Department (JAPEM), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), held its third talk for the Santai-Santai Berkongsi Programme, under the topic ‘Girl Boss: My Definition of Success.’
Eighty participants, comprising government officers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), students of higher learning institutions and the public, attended the online talk, held in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2022.
Mumtaz Collections owner Syedah Siti Sarah binti Haji Syed Anayatullah Shah was invited to speak, while Acting Deputy Head of Executive Community Service and Student Welfare (ECSW) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Students Council for 2020/2021 (PMUBD) Siti Nurun Nazihah binti Haji Jafri played moderator.
Syedah Siti Sarah discussed her experience, the challenges and success of being a female entrepreneur, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The panel also shared tips to equip women to be strong in facing hardship that aimed to provide inspiration and motivation for women at all ages.
The programme is one of the monthly activities carried out by JAPEM’s Family, Women and Children Division, during which representatives of JAPEM’s strategic partners, NGOs and related agencies are invited to share on community affairs-related matters.
Mumtaz Collections owner Syedah Siti Sarah binti Haji Syed Anayatullah Shah and Acting Deputy Head of Executive Community Service and Student Welfare (ECSW) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Students Council for 2020/2021 (PMUBD) Siti Nurun Nazihah binti Haji Jafri during the talk. PHOTO: JAPEM
The Language Construction and Development Division of the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) on Wednesday continued its Malay Language, Literature and Culture International Congress Series (KABSBM) with an invited speaker from Malaysia.
Over 180 participants joined the online session held in conjunction with the Language Month.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Dr Mawar Safei presented her paper on Membaca Cerpen H Mar dan Satu Penziarahan Semula, while DBP Language Construction and Development Division Head Hajah Sariani binti Haji Ishak moderated.
The presentation focussed on H Mar’s short story-writing skills in Hidup Yang Mati and Exotis, and revisited five other reading references that mention the author’s extraordinary writing which appeared to show “an element of reform that deviates from tradition, as well as having a flow style of expressionism and modernism”.
DBP Acting Director Suip bin Haji Abdul Wahab, local and international presenters, DBP strategic partners, senior government officers, as well as local and international enthusiasts of language, literature and culture sat in for the session.
DBP strategic partners Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), Brunei Youth Council (BYC), Brunei Darussalam Association of Writers (Asterawani) and Putra Seni Group (KPS) supported the organising of the KABSBM, with the main theme centring around Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa’.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Dr Mawar Safei (L) and DBP Language Construction and Development Division Head Hajah Sariani binti Haji Ishak during the talk. PHOTO: IZAH AZAHARI
The Brunei Darussalam National Arabic Language Mu’tamar for 1443 Hijrah saw 90 individuals participating yesterday.
The Mu’tamar (conference) is an annual event organised by the Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), Islamic Studies Department (JPI), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Al-Azhar International Rabitah Alumni of Brunei Darussalam and Arabic Language Association (PBS).
In a keynote speech titled Menjunjung Keprihatinan Raja Soleh Terhadap Bahasa Zikir di Negara Zikir, KUPU SB Ra’es Dr Haji Adanan bin Haji Basar highlighted the importance of enhancing, planning and working to improve the understanding of the language used in Al-Quran.
“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 prioritises and shows interest in the development of Arabic language in Brunei Darussalam.
“This was also seen during the reign of Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam, who developed the Sultanate’s early education system by establishing religious and Arabic schools,” he added.
The conference in session. PHOTO: KUPU SB
Dr Haji Adanan stressed on the need for public support in expanding Arabic language usage in the Sultanate, and called for diversified teaching methods and the utilising of digital multimedia technology to strengthen usage of the language.
Dr Haji Adanan said KUPU SB offers Arabic language education at various levels. Today, the programme is offered at the higher diploma level.
The event continued with discussions on the development of Arabic language teachings between institutions in the country, delivered by representatives from KUPU SB Language Centre; UNISSA Arabic Language Faculty; Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; the Al-Azhar International Rabitah Alumni of Brunei Darussalam and Arabic language Association. They discussed teaching techniques and its effectiveness in enhancing students’ learning.
The event saw the announcement of the winner of the Arabic language (short video) for Year 2 students. The videos can be viewed via KUPU SB’s social media accounts.
The holy month of Ramadhan is the best time for self-improvement and to draw closer to Allah the Almighty, Imams said in yesterday’s Friday sermon, adding that it is a great loss to only fast during the day without performing other pious activities.
They said, “We should make full use of the holy month and improve ourselves and our families.
“Ramadhan is a month full of blessings. It is a month to multiply pious acts while also seeking forgiveness from Allah the Almighty. Those who take the opportunity will reap rewards while those who waste it will suffer losses.
“Among the recommended practices are giving alms, providing food for people to break fast and performing nightly Sunnat Tarawih prayers to enliven Ramadhan.”
Muslims are also urged to intensify Al-Quran recitations by holding Tedarus and take sahur (pre-dawn meal) as it is Sunnat.
“We pray that our fasting will be accepted by Allah the Almighty. Those who enliven the nights in Ramadhan for faith and to receive blessings from Allah the Almighty, their past sins will be forgiven,” they said.
The Muallaf Development Division (Tarbiyah Muallaf) of the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) held a closing ceremony and certificate presentation for the basic guidance scheme for converts at the PDI multipurpose hall yesterday.
Head of Muallaf Development Division Dr Hajah Rohanita binti Haji Yaakub presented the certificates to 39 male and 47 female converts, as well as a prize to the best course participant.
The 14-day course is aimed at guiding the converts in acquiring and refining their knowledge in Islam, particularly in Aqidah, faith and mindset.
Among the contents shared during the course are how to cleanse; prayer practices; fasting; faith practical; Tauhid; Akhlak; Islamic history; food and hygiene in Islam; Iqra’ and memorisation; and management of the deceased.
Converts wishing to participate in the course can obtain the registration form from the PDI or Dakwah offices in their districts.
ABOVE & BELOW: Participants comprising converts; and course in progress. PHOTOS: LYNA MOHAMAD
The Islamic Da’wah Centre, through it’s Dakwah Development Division, Muallaf Development Division, and Planning, Research and Publication Division, paid a number of goodwill visits to Belait rural areas on Wednesday.
The annual initiative aimed to aid new Muslim converts in rural areas in the proper practice of fasting ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan.
The visit also served to spread Dakwah and promote a better understanding of the Islamic faith to both new converts and non-Muslims.
The delegation comprising ministry officials and staff, were led by Dakwah Development Division Acting Head Pengiran Haji Jufri bin Pengiran Haji Hidop, accompanied by Belait District Dakwah Unit Head Zikrinaidah binti Haji Mat Dikir.
The visit’s first stop was Teraja Longhouse, followed by a visit to the Mendaram Longhouse where the group set up the Tarbiyah Amalan poster detailing information on the holy month of Ramadhan.
The group also set up a book corner to instil a culture of reading among the residents.
Other objectives of the visits included ensuring proper preparations for Ramadhan and fostering closer ties with rural folks.
ABOVE & BELOW: The delegates setting up a reading corner at the Teraja Longhouse; and in a group photo with the residents. PHOTOS: PDI
Finding peace, tranquility and beauty in Islam led to Iban youth Shahfadly anak Ubang embracing the faith in a ceremony at the Royal Police Guard Housing in Beribi yesterday.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by the recitation of Syahadah by the 21-year-old convert, now known as Muhammad Shahfadly bin Abdullah Ubang, in the presence of officers from the Dakwah Development Division of the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI).
The event also saw Muhammad Shahfadly receive a gift from guest Haji Adanaan bin Haji Lamat, the sprinkling of scented flowers and the recitation of Doa Selamat.
As of February 28, 83 individuals had converted to Islam in the Sultanate.
The convert during the conversion ceremony. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
Kampong Sungai Besar Mosque committee members yesterday held a Tahlil and Doa Arwah ceremony, along with the presentation of donations in the form of basic necessities to 24 orphans and the less fortunate residents of the village, contributed by the committee members and villagers.
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.
Mosque Affairs Acting Director Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri also attended.
The event aimed to promote the mosque as the centre for religious activities and charity.
Aside from encouraging the public to give alms, the programme also served to safeguard the community’s welfare by fostering friendship and brotherhood among the Muslims.
Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman presenting the donation to a recipient. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
The Belait District Office received contributions worth BND5,000 from companies and individuals on Thursday, bolstering the Belait District Orphans Fund to lessen the burdens of orphans in the district in preparation for the holy month of Ramadhan.
Acting Belait District Officer Mohd Yassin bin Haji Ahmed received the contributions.
Serikandi Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd and Ya-Nur Trading Company Sdn Bhd each contributed BND1,500 to the fund, handed over by Chairman and Managing Director of Serikandi Group of Companies Shaikh Haji Khalid bin Shaikh Haji Ahmad, who also presented a contribution from his family.
Meanwhile, Jisco Marine Sdn Bhd contributed BND1,000 to the fund, presented by its Managing Director Shaikh Ahmad Khalis bin Shaikh Haji Khalid.
The Belait District Orphans Fund committee expressed gratitude for the donations, and welcomed more contributions, which can be made to the Belait District Office during office hours.
Acting Belait District Officer Mohd Yassin bin Haji Ahmed receiving the contributions from Chairman and Managing Director of Serikandi Group of Companies Shaikh Haji Khalid bin Shaikh Haji Ahmad. PHOTO: BELAIT DISTRICT OFFICE
