His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Deputy Inspector General Police, and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah have attended a High Tea Reception in-conjunction with His Royal Highness’s 32nd Birthday Anniversary - hosted by the Royal Brunei Police Force.

Upon arrival at the Officers’s Mess of the Police Force Headquarters in Gadong, Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by the Commissioner of Police, Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Zainuddin as well as other Senior Officers of the force. Also present were His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajjah Masna, the Commandant of the Women Police. Subsequently Their Royal Highnesses mingled with the Forces officers and staff. At the reception, His Royal Highness cut the birthday cake and received a ‘‘Pasambah’’ presented by the Commissioner of Police.

To bless the ceremony, a Doa Kesyukuran was read by the Imam of the Royal Brunei Police Force’s Surau, Awang Haji Abdullah Bin Haji Karim. Before departing, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince then signed the parchment slip. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was appointed as the Deputy Inspector General Police on 5th of May 2005 by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei. 

 

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, the President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council, reminded all national sport associations who are members of the Council to pay their affiliation fees. His Royal Highness made the sabda at a ceremony to hand over the National Flag to the Chef de’ Mission of Brunei Darussalam’s contingent to the 18th Commonwealth Game, Saturday.

His Royal Highness, went on to say that that those associations who failed to do so, will not be recognised as Council affiliates or eligible to participate in any sport championships. His Royal Highness also called on national sports associations to examine carefully the guide lines for selection of athletes who will represent the country at the regional and international sports events.

The selections His Royal Highness added should be made through local competition as well as base on the currently enforced regulations. The President presented the national flag to the Chef De mission of the country’s contingent, Awang Jaafar bin Bangkol. Six athletes of a lawn bowling team will represent the country at the sport meet. The ceremony took place at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas. 
 

The Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office urged government agencies to be more active and forthcoming in communicating with the media. As the major source of information within the government, these agencies should use the mass-media as a link in channeling information to the masses.

Pehin Dato Seri Paduka Haji Yahya made the call at a function to celebrate Pelita Brunei’s Golden Jubliee, Saturday. Pehin also said that in their bid to disseminate information to the people, they must be aware of the need to keep a peaceful nation& know the laws and procedures currently being enforced.

At the function, winners of the Pelita Brunei’s Golden Jubliee Creative Logo Design Competition received prizes and certificates. Pehin Dato Seri Paduka Haji Yahya also launched the Pelita Brunei’s Annual Report Book 2004.

Upgrading the quality of health services should take into account the lessons derived from the true meaning of Hijrah. The Hijrah celebration is not merely marking a change of a year, but also as a reminder on its influence on the Muslim Ummah.

The Minister of Health, Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Suyoi made the remarks at a celebration marking the New Year of Hijrah Saturday. Pehin said the spirit of Hijrah or determination to change must improve the quality of health.

Quality should be practiced at all levels of management from health promotion, prevention and control of diseases to financial management, training and general administration, inline with the corporate culture of professionalism, team-work and caring.

The function was highlighted with a religious talk by an officer from the Dakwah Islamiah Centre, Awang Adi Zaki bin Haji Metassim. Saturday’s function also coincided with a doa kesyukuran, welcoming the return of the ministry’s staff members after performing the Haj.

Citizens of Brunei Darussalam should take into serious consideration their roles and responsibilities, among others, to the nation, ruler and government, responsibility to the community and family.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Dani emphasised this at the presentation of certificates of citizenship, Saturday. In addressing some 251 recipients of the certificates, Pehin said a responsibility to the nation, require the recipients to respect, support and uphold the Nation’s aspiration as a whole, for the benefit and development of the nation.

Pehin also advised them to have a close cooperation with the local leaders and society such as the penghulu and head of villages by involving in welfare activities through the Kampung Consultative Council, Youth and Welfare Associations and Sport Clubs.

From the 251 recipients, 85 were Permanent Residents who were born in Brunei Darussalam, 154 were wives of Brunei Darussalam’s citizens, while 12 were permanent residents who were born outside the country. Earlier, the recipients were briefed on their roles and responsibilities as subjects of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

These included embracing the principles of the national ideology of a Malay Islamic Monarchy, or MIB and Brunei customs. The briefing was aimed at giving the recipients deeper understanding of Bruneians way of life which ould enable them to mix and assimilated into the community. The briefing also explained the special rights of every new citizen while at the same time they were reminded that they are committed to their new responsibilities as citizen of Brunei Darussalam.