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Sengkurong health centre’s new block to begin operation tomorrow

Photos above and below show Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar being briefed during a tour of the new facilities at the Jubli Perak Sengkurong Health Centre; the minister mingling with the staff; and the exterior of the newly-completed health centre block. PHOTO: JAMES KON

The Jubli Perak Sengkurong Health Centre’s newly-completed block, which houses patient registration counters, basic healthcare as well as maternal and child health services, will begin its operation tomorrow.

Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar was the guest of honour at a ceremony to launch the new block yesterday.

The minister toured the facilities, joined by Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Haji Maswadi bin Haji Mohsin, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Professional) at the MoH Dr Ang Swee Hui and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Management) at the MoH Dr Hajah Anie Haryani binti Haji Abdul Rahman.

The new block a project under the 11th National Development Plan was built on an 0.727- acre land.

Costing BND3.1 million, construction began on May 6, 2021 and was completed on May 1, 2023.

The services maintained at the current block are blood sample, pharmacy, dental clinic, community eye clinic and psychiatric.

The operating hours of the health centre are from 7.45am to 12.15pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

A shuttle bus service is also available at Sultan Sharif Ali Mosque from 7am. – James Kon

Photos above and below show Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar being briefed during a tour of the new facilities at the Jubli Perak Sengkurong Health Centre; the minister mingling with the staff; and the exterior of the newly-completed health centre block. PHOTO: JAMES KON
PHOTOS: JAMES KON
PHOTOS: JAMES KON

Natural disaster victims receive financial aid

ABOVE & BELOW: Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad hands over the financial assistance. PHOTO: JAPEM

Two families impacted by natural disaster recently received financial assistance from the Department of Community Development Department at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad presented the aid.

The home of one family was ravaged by strong winds, while the other hit by flooding. All members of the family were safe during the incidents. – James Kon

ABOVE & BELOW: Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad hands over the financial assistance. PHOTO: JAPEM
PHOTO: JAPEM
The minister in a group photo with the aid recipients. PHOTO: JAPEM

FABD extends token of appreciation to football family

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail hands a donation to Said bin Haji Ahmad’s family. PHOTO: FABD

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail handed a donation to Said bin Haji Ahmad, who has been bedridden due to a stroke in the past year.

Said, 60, is the father of three national football players.

“Representing FABD, I am moved by Said’s dedication, who has encouraged and inspired his sons on their football journey,” said Haji Feisal.

He highlighted the sacrifices made by Said for his sons – Mohd Shahrazen, Adi and Hakeme – to ensure they excel in the sport.

Adi expressing his gratitude for the visit from the president said, “We appreciate FABD’s support, which motivates us to continue contributing to the progress of football in our country.”

Accompanying the President during the visit were FABD’s executive committee member Pengiran Haji Jufry bin Pengiran Haji Jaludin and acting secretary-general Haji Matali bin Haji Mohd Tahir. – Azlan Othman

Football Association of Brunei Darussalam President Haji Feisal bin Haji Eusoff Patail hands a donation to Said bin Haji Ahmad’s family. PHOTO: FABD

31 senior teachers join workshop to better assist students

ABOVE & BELOW: Senior teachers at the workshop; and a counsellor from the Department of Schools guiding the participants. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

Thirty-one senior teachers took part in a basic counselling workshop organised by the Religious School Leaders’ Committee of Brunei Zone I of the Islamic Studies Department recently.

The aim of the workshop was to enhance knowledge and communication as well as counselling skills of the teachers to better assist the students.

Guided by the counsellor at the Department of Schools, the workshop concluded with the presentation of certificates of participation and a photo session. – Azlan Othman

ABOVE & BELOW: Senior teachers at the workshop; and a counsellor from the Department of Schools guiding the participants. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Photos above and below show teachers during a brain-storming session. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN

Football fans return home as winners

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Berjaya Sdn Bhd Managing Director Pengiran Irwan bin Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman and Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman bin Pengiran Haji Damit presenting prizes to the winners. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI

Haji Mohammad Iqzat bin Haji Jamil was all smiles and full of gratitude when he received the key to a Haval Jolion from Berjaya Sdn Bhd’s managing director Pengiran Irwan bin Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman at the company’s showroom in Kampong Beribi yesterday.

The car, sponsored by Berjaya, was the grand prize of a lucky draw the recent international friendly football match between Brunei’s DPMM FC and China’s Guangxi Pingguo Haliao Guojing Football Team. Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman bin Pengiran Haji Damit also presented prizes to Haji Mohamad Mariswanddy bin Omar, Myat Hein, Kazi Rafiqul Islam, Hakim Shukrin and Khoo Seng Huat, who each received a 65-inch Pensonic smart TV.

Meanwhile, Nazurah binti Abdullah, Fong Yee Hsien and Mohammad Syafiz Izwan bin Amir each won a Pensonic refrigerator, while Ha Siew Hong and Mohamad Saiful April bin Osman each received a Cornell water purifier. – Lyna Mohamad

ABOVE & BELOW: Photos show Berjaya Sdn Bhd Managing Director Pengiran Irwan bin Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman and Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman bin Pengiran Haji Damit presenting prizes to the winners. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI

Companies, schools pledge commitment to marine protection

ABOVE & BELOW: Poni Divers Chief Executive Officer and Poni Foundation founder Mohd Tahsin Wong bin Abdullah leading the training session; participants in a group photo; and during the programme. PHOTO: PONI

Coral reef balls symbolise more than just structures, they embody the dedication to revitalising and safeguarding the oceans, SC Tubular Solutions (B) Sdn Bhd (SCTSB) general manager Philip Grant said on the company’s reef ball school programme.

He added, “This initiative is a collaborative endeavour, uniting Poni, SCTSB, the Reef Ball Foundation, and local schools. This marks our most significant project yet, with a commitment extending over the longest period.”

To support the programme and its student participants as it engages with six local schools over the coming months, SCTSB staff recently participated in the reef ball fabricator course, led by Poni Divers Chief Executive Officer and Poni Foundation founder Mohd Tahsin Wong bin Abdullah at Poni Divers Serasa. The session taught the process of reef ball fabrication, how to make the balls last up to 500 years, as well as the additives required to make the reef ball pH neutral so corals can colonise the surface straightaway.

Meanwhile, SCTSB’s commitment to marine conservation extends beyond education as the company recently certified five staff members as RAID open water divers and also enhanced their capabilities as reef guru conservation divers with in-depth training into the science of coral planting.

The reef ball fabricator and the reef ball discovery courses are a vital component of the broader reef ball school programme, which aims to train 42 SCTSB staff members alongside 126 schoolchildren.

The initiative will deploy 100 reef balls, each supporting six corals per ball, over the next six months at Pelong Rock, with 2,232 hours of conservation work, 549 people directly involved, and 1,500 tonnes of fish yield over the next 500 years.

Through the programme, SCTSB joins the national effort to bolster marine conservation, increase fishery yields, and mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels.

It also aligns with Brunei’s climate response goals and supports sustainable development targets outlined in the 2030 Global Agenda. – Adib Noor

ABOVE & BELOW: Poni Divers Chief Executive Officer and Poni Foundation founder Mohd Tahsin Wong bin Abdullah leading the training session; participants in a group photo; and during the programme. PHOTO: PONI
PHOTO: PONI
PHOTO: PONI

Strive to gain knowledge, skills, recruits told

ABOVE & BELOW: Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman presents an award to a recipient; and the passing out parade ceremony in progress. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI

Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman emphasised the development of spiritual, physical and intellectual strength throughout one’s service at the passing out parade ceremony of 135 male recruits of the 173rd Intake at the Parade Square of Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF), Penanjong Garrison on Friday.

“This is the foundation that will strengthen the organisation as a whole and will allow it to function as the first line of defence in upholding the dignity of the religion, the sovereignty of the nation and the monarch,” added the commander.

Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam, as the guest of honour, also advised those who completed the training to strive to gain knowledge and skills as well as pray for success.

The guest of honour was also invited to inspect the parade and presented awards to the recruits and instructors who had performed outstandingly throughout the training.

The award recipients were: Wafiq Amna bin Haji Hamdani as the Overall Best Recruit; Mohammad Addy Zaky Billah bin Haji Awang Raimi for the Best in Military Skills; Mohammad Wafri Al Jeferiah bin Md Sufri Al Jeferiah for Best in Light Weapon Training; and Muhammad Nur’faiq Izzuddin bin Kamarul Ariffin for the Best in Physical Training.

Meanwhile, Lance Corporal (U) Muhamad Rafiuddin Al-Islam bin Rosli received the Best Section Commander Award, while Sergeant Muhamad Azmi bin Bujeh was named the Best Platoon Sergeant Award.

Deputy and acting deputy services commanders, acting deputy joint force commanders, senior officers and personnel from the Ministry of Defence with family of the recruits were also in attendance.

The ceremony concluded with the recitation of Doa by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Religious Department officer Lieutenant Awangku Muhammad Nur Hafizan bin Pengiran Haji Hasan. – Adib Noor

ABOVE & BELOW: Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier General Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman presents an award to a recipient; and the passing out parade ceremony in progress. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
The Commander of the RBLF delivers a speech. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
ABOVE & BELOW: The Commander of the RBLF inspects the parade; and recruits during the ceremony. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
Photos above and below show family members of the recruits. PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI
PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI

Sunday, April 28, 2024

DPMM FC beaten 4-0 by Selangor

DPMM FC began their campaign in the Selangor KUSEL Asia Challenge 2024 with a crushing 4-0 loss at the hands of Selangor at the Stadium MBPJ at Kelana Jaya in Selangor, Malaysia on Friday.

The Gegar Gegar men continued their preparations ahead of the upcoming Singapore Premier League (SPL) 2024-2025 season with a pre-season tour while the hosts are preparing ahead of a mouth-watering clash in the Malaysia Super League opener against champions Johor Darul Ta’zim FC on May 10.

With newly-appointed head coach Rui Capela Batista opening his tenure with a 3-1 win against Guangxi Pingguo Haliao Guojing Football Team, the Malaysian giants proved to be a tougher test as Jordanian midfielder Noor Al-Rawabdeh broke the deadlock in the 15th minute.

DPMM FC and Selangor players in action. Photo: Selangor FC

The goal came from a set-piece with Noor pouncing on a loose ball past DPMM FC goalkeeper Kristijan Naumovski after Venezuelan midfielder Yohandry Orozco had initially floated in a ball into the area.

The Red Giants doubled their lead in the half an hour mark as Cape Verdean winger Fortes showed good composure to slot the ball home after reacting to a long ball.

The visitors had a rare opportunity as Portuguese forward Miguel Oliveira saw his shot graze against the woodwork albeit from a tight angle.

Noor fired his second of the game in the 57th minute after leaving Kristijan rooted to the spot with the lively Faisal Halim setting up an assist and threatening the Bruneians’ defence.

The DPMM FC goalkeeper pulled off a reaction save to deny Fortes from close range whose shot had bounced off the ground.

Fortes added a fourth for his team and a personal brace after resisting the marking of the Bruneian defence and pulling off a decent strike to beat the goalkeeper.

Victory put Selangor firmly on top of the four-team table with Balestier Khalsa sitting second following a narrow 1-0 win over Laotian side Young Elephants in an earlier kick-off.

DPMM FC will look to return to winning ways when they return to action today. – Fadhil Yunus

DPMM FC and Selangor players in action. Photo: Selangor FC

Mahathir’s sons not subject of anti-graft investigation

Mahathir Mohamad’s sons Mokhzani Mahathir and Mirzan Mahathir. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES

ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES – Two sons of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad have gone on record to say that they are not the subject of a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation.

Mokhzani Mahathir and Mirzan Mahathir said in a joint statement yesterday that the notice handed out to each of them states that they are a son of a person suspected to have committed an offence under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.

“We understand the whole exercise is to determine if our father Dr Mahathir Mohamad abused his position as prime minister to enrich us.

“We are keen to disprove these accusations and want to prove that whatever we have earned over the years are through legitimate means through proper channels and without any crime being committed,” they said.

Both brothers added that they are appreciative of the extension given to them by the MACC on the declaration notice which was first served in January under the MACC Act 2009.

“We would like to put it on record that, contrary to media reports, we are not the subject of any MACC investigation,” they said.

The brothers said that they are required to declare their assets over a period of 43 years.

“Due to the scarcity of information with every passing year, it would greatly assist us if MACC could specify the period that holds the highest significance for their investigations.

“There are insinuations that the reason why we need more time is due to the extent of our wealth. This is not true at all,” said the brothers. They added that most of the documents are no longer available, especially from financial institutions.

Mahathir Mohamad’s sons Mokhzani Mahathir and Mirzan Mahathir. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES
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