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Saturday, 4th February 2006 |
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Istana
Nurul Iman commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Demise of His Majesty
late father |
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A religious ceremony to
commemorate the 20th year of the Demise of His Majesty's father, Al-Marhum
Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the 28th Sultan of
Brunei was held at the Istana Nurul Iman |
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The ceremony was
conducted in the presence of Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria
Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz. A Bertahlil ceremony
for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin Sa'adul Khairi Waddien,
and His Majesty's late mother, Al-Marhummah Duli Raja Isteri
Pengiran Anak Damit was also held. |
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The Bertahlil ceremony began with the recitation of the Surah Al-Fatihah
led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji
Awang Abdul Hamid bin Bakal, who also led the congregation in the
reading of surah yassin and tahlil.The doa selamat was read by the State
Mufti, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia
Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz.
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Present at the ceremony were Pengiran Cheterias, Cabinet Ministers,
Members of Council, Deputy Ministers, Pengirans and Pehin Menteris. The
Bertahlil ceremony was also conducted in another part of the Istana
attended by more than six thousand guests, included officers and staff
of various government departments.
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Doctors
must be diligent, fully committed and responsible, says the Minister |
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Being a doctor and a
specialist or generally as a health worker, is not an easy task. Apart from
being highly intellectual, experienced and knowledgeable, they also must be
diligent, fully committed and responsible. Those who wish to be doctors must
have some innate characters such as compassion, loving and caring qualities.
The Minister of Health stated this during a meeting session with doctors.
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Pehin Orang Kaya Indera
Pahlawan Dato Paduka Haji Suyoi said doctors face their patients all the
time. Hence, in order to give the correct diagnose and provide
confidence and hope to the patients and their families, doctors need to
communicate well with their patients. |
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The Minister also
reminded that in most all circumstances, people went to hospitals or
clinics expected to be given comfort and attention, and only doctors who
have the compassion and caring attitude could provide the treatment they
desire. |
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More than 200 doctors
comprising specialists, senior medical officers, medical officers and
dentists attended the 1st meeting session with the Minister of Health. Such
session provides opportunity for interactions and exchange of opinions apart
from discussing current health issues. Currently a total of 453 doctors are
working under the Ministry of Health, out of which 129 doctors are Bruneians.
The function took place in Gadong.
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Customs
officials foil a smuggling attempt but failed to nab the culprits |
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Another attempt to
smuggle contraband goods into the country was rendered futile when
officers of the Royal Brunei Custom and Excise successfully intercept
the illegal activity. Nearly 400 bottles of alcoholic drinks of various
brand and 180 kilogrammes of frozen dubious meat were confiscated by the
authority. |
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Officers of the
Prevention and Intelligence Division of the Royal Brunei Custom and
Excise conducted the operation in areas around the Brunei waters. Around
a quarter to midnight on Thursday night, a man suspected of smuggling
the contraband goods, got away after realising he was being followed by
the officers, leaving behind the goods and the boat he was using at the
boat-landing jetty in Kampong Perpindahan Mentiri. The goods were
believed to have been brought in illegally from neighbouring country.
Authority are still tracking down the man.
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Participants of the first Robotics Workshop receive certificates upon
completition |
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Some 52 students from
the 1st. intake of the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre who attended the
RoboticsWorkshop, received their certificates after completing a
six-month programme. Students from the second and third intakes of the
Electronic Workshop also received their certificates.
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The Electronic Workshop
was held since 2004 while the Robotic Workshop was held since February
last year. These two projects came under the OGDC's technology workshop
with the electronic being the first programme introduced. It's part of
OGDC's effort to provide a value-added knowledge to the society
especially the young generation in the field of science and technology. |
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