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NEWS:- Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 |
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His
Majesty consents to award
the State Honorary Medals to 654 people |
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His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzadin Waddaulah, the Sultan And Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei
Darussalam, has consented to award the State Honorary Medals to six
hundred and fifty four people. The medals were awarded in conjunction
with His Majesty’s 59th Birthday Anniversary. |
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The ceremony took place Tuesday morning at
the Istana Nurul Iman. His Majesty the Sultan And Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam was represented by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee
Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s
Office. The Pingat Jasa Kebaktian, PJK, was awarded to seventy-four
people comprising members of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of
Religious Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Ministry
of Communications and Ministry of Home Affairs. |
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Three hundred and fifty three people from the Ministry of Education,
Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Primary
Resources and Ministry of Communications received the Pingat Indah Kerja
Baik, PIKB. Another two hundred and twenty seven people were awarded the
long service award, the Pingat Kerja Lama. |
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To qualify for the awards, one must show
an undivided loyalty to His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam, and has a clean government record of service. To
bless the occasion, doa Selamat was read by the State Mufti, Pehin Dato
Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Abdul Aziz. |
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Good cultural values need to be nurtured and
instilled among the young generation |
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Good cultural values need to be nurtured
and instilled among the country’s young generation as to enhance their
potentials and self-esteem in facing new challenges as well as
strengthening their integrity, based on patriotism and unity. |
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The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports,
Pehin Retired Major General Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad made the
remarks at the closing ceremony of the “Belia Cintakan Negara” programme
and presentation of certificates to the participants, Tuesday. |
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The Minister said love for the nation
comes naturally, and the feeling will grow stronger when one feels
involved in the efforts of nation building, no matter how small the
contribution. |
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The three-day programme involved some one
hundred and 24 youth aging between 15 and 25 years old from all the four
districts. Among the activities undertaken by the participants include
team orientation, guidance training and community works as well as
sports and cultural activities. |
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Several roads in the capital will be closed
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A shuttle bus service will be provided for
members of the public who wish to witness the national day assembly at
the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin on tomorrow morning |
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The service starts at seven in the
morning. In a press conference Tuesday, the Chairman of the Transport
Working Committee, Awang Dahlan bin Haji Puasa said that there are two
pick-up points for passengers. One is the parking lot of the Jame’ ‘Asr
Hassanil Bolkiah in Kiarong and another at the Seri Complex, Mile One
Jalan Tutong. The buses will drop passengers at Jalan Bendahara and
Jalan Sumbiling which are also the pick up points after the assembly. |
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Several roads in the capital will be
closed to traffic on the big day, starting from six in the morning.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Awang Abdul Rahim bin Hj Mohamad, who
represented the Chairman of the Safety and Traffic Working Committee,
meanwhile advises those invited to bring their car sticker. Motorists
are advised to cooperate with the police and to follow posted signs to
ensure a smooth flow of traffic. |
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Brunei Darussalam won The Asia Pacific ICT
Awards competition APICTA 2005 |
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Brunei Darussalam won a special mention
award at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards competition, APICTA 2005 held
recently in Chiang Mai, Thailand |
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The Teleconsult Sendirian Berhad of Brunei
Darussalam won a special mention award in the communications
applications category with its project ‘e-THOR’, a horizontal
multi-media communications software solution, wholly developed in Brunei
Darussalam, which can be used for a multitude of communications
applications in e-society and e-Government. |
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Brunei Darussalam competed in nine categories and was among the 14 Asia
Pacific countries that took part in the four day event. APICTA is an
international awards program aimed at increasing ICT awareness in the
community and at assisting in bridging the digital divide in the region.
Next APICTA will be held in Macau tentatively in early November this
year. |
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Zebra Crossing is introduced to enhance safety
of road users |
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Pedestrian Crossing or Zebra Crossing was
introduced to enhance safety of road users. The extensive use of zebra
crossings in the country is evidence of its acceptance by road users and
pedestrians in particular. |
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In its statement, the Brunei Police Force
advised road users especially pedestrians to be aware of the correct
usage of such crossings, such as who has priority to the facility. There
have been instances where the public failed to understand road signs
posted in the area, giving rise to doubts to motorists. |
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When approaching pedestrian crossings motorists are advised to proceed
with extra caution, reduce speed and scan either side of the crossing to
ensure there are no pedestrians wanting to use the lane. Be prepared to
pull up and let the pedestrians cross over first.
Pedestrian crossings are widely used nowadays and can be seen not only
at schools areas but also at strategic locations in the capital, Bandar
Seri Begawan, and commercial areas in Gadong and Kiulap. Cooperation and
positive attitude of members of the public particularly road users are
needed in ensuring success in the implementation of the regulation.
The Investigation and Traffic Department of the Royal Brunei Police
Force once again reminded all road users to exercise caution and reduce
speed when approaching Zebra Crossings in Jalan Sultan, Jalan Kianggeh,
Jalan Mac Arthur in the capital and at other locations. Pedestrians are
also advised to be alert when using such crossings. |
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2 foreign fined for bringing the broadcasting
equipment without permit |
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The Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate’s Court has fined a Filipino national a
total of three thousand dollars for bringing into the country broadcasting
equipment without permit.
Adeline Ambrosio Besitas, aged 26 years, committed the offence at the Sungai
Tujoh Control Post in Kuala Belait on the 12th of this month. Adeline was
fined one thousand dollars for committing offence under the Custom Act and
another two thousand dollars for violating the Broadcasting Act. She paid
the fines and the goods were confiscated. |
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ABDB qualified to the final |
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The ABDB have qualified to the final after defeating MAJRA FC by two goals
to nil in one of the semi-finals matches held at the Track and Field of the
Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex Tuesday night.
ABDB first goal was scored by Mohamad Roy Suhardi Hanifah at the eleventh
minute of the first half. Netting ABDB’s second goal was Mohamad Roy Suhardi
Hanifah in the 48th minute of the match. In the final of the FA cup
2005/2006, ABDB will meet the AH UNITED to be held on the eighth of next
month. |
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