Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman on Saturday graced the Premier Lecture of the Knowledge Convention 2024 in conjunction with the 78th Birthday Celebration of 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, at the Plenary Hall, International Convention Centre, Berakas.
Also present at the Ceremony was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Minister of Education, as the Co-Chairperson of the Executive Committee for the Knowledge Convention 2024 delivered her welcoming remarks.
The event continued with the premier lecture titled “Mindful Matters: Prioritising Mental Health in the Modern World” delivered by Ustaz Muhammad Tarmizi bin Abdul Wahid, the invited speaker.
Ustaz Muhd Termizzi also reminded people not to rush to judgment or focus on others’ mistakes, but rather to make an effort to understand them and be a supportive friend, especially to those struggling with mental health issues, who need our presence.
He further urged individuals facing mental health challenges to seek help from specialists and to engage in more supplication, offering hope and strength to continue life.
Her Royal Highness signed the commemorative parchment and was presented with a pesambah.
Prior to departure, Her Royal Highness viewed the Knowledge Convention 2024 Exhibition and took part in group photograph sessions with the members of the Premier Lecture of the Knowledge Convention 2024 Committee.
This year’s Knowledge Convention 2024 carries the theme “Addressing Mental Symptoms” and Saturday’s Premier Lecture is a continuation of the Opening Ceremony of the Knowledge Convention 2024 on 18 September 2024 and the Premier Forum of the Knowledge Convention 2024 on 19 September 2024. – AZLAN OTHMAN
