RTB News - Monday,16th January 2006

NEWS:- Monday, 16th January 2006

PEKIRA urges to remain active and dynamic

The Former Government Employees’ Association, PEKIRA, is urged to remain active and dynamic. PEKIRA members should also be grateful to Allah the Almighty for bestowing them with long life. These were remarks by the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs at a Hari Raya Adil Adha get-together for members of the association, Sunday.

Pehin Dato Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin also advised the ex-government employees to prepare the young generation with imperative values. As veterans with vast experiences, they should impart their knowledge in religion and culture to the country’s youth as long as it does not contradict their faith. There was also a motivation talk.

PEKIRA was formed in 1996 and has around four hundred members. Currently, there are more than seven thousand government pensioners.

Indian national found dead of stab wounds at roadside in Berakas

The Royal Brunei Police Force is seeking assistance from members of the public in its investigation into the death of an Indian national early on Sunday morning. The man was found dead, allegedly due to stab wounds, at a roadside in Berakas.

The Royal Brunei Police Force confirmed that the body has been sent to the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan for a post mortem to determine the cause of death. Shortly after the discovery of the body, several people were detained for investigation.

To help the police investigate the case, anyone who had information regarding the incident is asked to come forward, or call the police through 2459518 or hotline 993.

Government staff urged to be trustworthy and free of corruption and from misuse of power

Government agencies are urged to continuously upgrade the quality of service, adopt positive attitude, efficient and dedicated in executing their duties. The staff should be trustworthy and free of corruption and from misuse of power.

The Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Hamid laid the emphasis at the launch of the Information Day for Mukim Kota Batu, Sunday. The event is an annual affair of the Information Department.

There was dialogue sessions with residents of several mukim and villages that dealt mostly on permission of approval for the erection of speed limit signboards reminding motorists to proceed with caution especially during nighttime on roads in Mukim Kota Batu.

Issues pertaining to sewerage and embankments were also discussed at length. Residents want ditches alongside roads be upgraded to concrete canals to facilitate the flow of water especially during heavy downpours. Police control posts are also required for safeguarding properties in the mukim. Suggestions were also forwarded for the building of a multipurpose hall where the community could hold religious, social, sports and cultural activities.

UBD hosts Second Inter-Varsity ASEAN Quran Reading Competition

The Universiti Brunei Darussalam is host to the Second Inter-Varsity ASEAN Quran Reading Competition. It was opened last night by the Vice Chancellor of UBD, Dato Paduka Doctor Haji Ismail.

Fifteen universities from ASEAN member countries including host Brunei are taking part in the three-day competition. Last night, four qari and three qariah showed their capability in reading the Holy Verses. Tonight, nine other readers will demonstrate their talent. The competition is being held at the Chancellor Hall of UBD.

Brunei DPMM FC goes down to Sarawak in away match

Brunei DPMM FC went down to Sarawak 0-3 in an away match last night at the Petrajaya Stadium in Kuching. The host team scored two goals through Mohamad Junaidi Adly in the 12th minute and by Gilbert Casidi at the final minute of the first half of the match.

In the second half, Brunei DPMM FC made several futile attempts against Sarawak which was reduced to 10 players. The final goal for Sarawak was scored by Sharin Majid in the 28th minute. In the next away match, Brunei DPMM FC will play against Terengganu on the 22nd of this month.

Tutong holds charity walkathon to collect money for Pakistan Relief Fund

The Pakistan Humanitarian Earthquake Relief Fund in the Tutong District has collected more than three thousand dollars through contributions from the government and private sectors as well residents in the district. The assistance is ongoing.

Sunday, the fund’s committee in the Tutong District held a charity walkathon to collect money for the earthquake victims. The Tutong District Officer, Awang Abdul Mutalib who is also the fund’s Committee Chairman of the District underlined that the involvement and support from the Mukims Consultative Council are crucial in ensuring that the government’s objectives are achieved.

Sunday’s event was held with the collaboration of the Mukim Ukong and Mukim Rambai Consultative Councils. The Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Adnan was among the more than two hundred participants involved in the walk.

It started and ended at the Tutong Civic Centre. The men walked for a distance of four kilometres whilst women three kilometres. The programme was also aimed at increasing awareness amongst Brunieans on the importance of practicing a healthy life style.

Aerobic, walkathon and open day to mark World Mental Health Day

Psychiatry Department of the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital held an aerobic, walkathon and open day activities in conjunction with the World Mental Health Day.

The exercises that took place at the Psychiatry Daily Care Centre in Kampung Kiarong commenced with an aerobic session. The Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Datin Paduka Doctor Hajah Intan also took part in the activity.

The event was organised aimed at promoting and educating members of the public on mental health as well as to acquaint the public on the role, functions and duties of the Psychiatry Department.

The walkathon that covered a distance of 2.9 kilometres was participated by officers and staff of the Ministry of Health, representatives from several ministries and non-governmental bodies in the country. The World Mental Health Day falls during the recent month of Ramadhan.

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