Safety, Health and Environment National Authority
The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) organised a Tahlil ceremony for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman, the late parents of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang
Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and for His Majesty’s late son Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim at the Royal Mausoleum recently.
Deputy Minister (Security and Law) at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Seri Paduka Haji Sufian bin Haji Sabtu as the Chairman of the SHENA Board of Directors led the delegation.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Yaasiin, led by Kampong Pintu Malim Mosque imam Ahmad Syarkawi bin Mardy.
The ceremony also saw the recitation of Tahlil, Doa Tahlil, and Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam. SHENA Board of Directors members, senior management team and staff also attended. – James Kon
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) through the Ihya and Ramadhan Outreach Programme conducted its third Khatam Al-Quran event at Surau Al-Barakah, Rimba Air Force Base.
Similar events were also held concurrently at all Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) suraus in garrison, camps and bases, including the Pulau Baru-Baru Mosque.
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, Commander of the RBAF 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, services commander, acting joint force commander, senior leadership, officers and personnel of the MinDef were present at Surau Al-Barakah.
The event marked the conclusion of activities organised by the MinDef throughout Ramadhan.
Kampong Tanjung Nangka Cooperative
A Khatam Al-Quran ceremony for 55 residents and the handover of donations to orphans and underprivileged families were carried out by the Kampong Tanjung Nangka Village Consultative Council on Monday.
Kampong Tanjung Nangka Cooperative (SATENAGA) chairman Dato Paduka Haji Puasa bin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Tudin, the guest of honour, handed over donations to the under-
privileged families. Seven orphans and seven families facing hardship received donations, while two elderly citizens – Haji Anggas bin Lamuddin (105 years old) and Hajah Kambar binti Sabtu (98 years old) also received contributions.
The event ended with the breaking of fast. – Azlan Othman
Al-Muyassar Group
The Al-Muyassar Group (AMG) held its first virtual Khatam Al-Quran programme with 30 out of 100 participants who completed the 30 Juzuk Al-Quran reading.
Al-Quran instructor at Al-Muyassar Group Nur Qamariah binti Morni led the closing ceremony of the event on Sunday.
The event also saw a tazkirah by Nordin bin Ajmain and concluded with a speech from Al-Muyassar Group founder Muhammad Najib bin Haji Latif.
