Sunday, 26th March 2006

NEWS:- Sunday, 26th March 2006

Their Majesties grant separate audiences to Malaysian Minister and wife

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Saturday consented to receive in audience the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim who is currently in the country with the delegation of TITIAN BUDAYA for a joint cultural project between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia.

Present at the audience were the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Retired Major General Pehin Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad, the Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Datuk Ali Abdullah and the Secretary General Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Malaysia, Dato’ Siti Azizah Sheikh Abod.

Also present at the audience were the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Dato Paduka Haji Sulaiman bin Haji Ismail and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Awang Haji Jemat bin Haji Ampal. The audience ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.

Meanwhile in another part of the Istana Nurul Iman, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran nak Hajah Saleha granted an audience to the wife of the Malaysia’s Minister of Culture Art and Heritage, Datin Seri Masnah binti Mahmud. During the audience, Her Majesty the Raja Isteri consented to receive a pasambah (gift). Datin Seri Masnah is accompanying her husband, Dato Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim.

Also present were the Malaysian Chief of Director Handicraft Development, Dato Zakiah
binti Ahmad; Malaysia’s Chief Director of Cultural and Art, Puan Noriliza Rafli; the wife of Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Datin Wan Kamariah binti Wan Abdul Rahman and wife of the Brunei Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Datin Hajah Saedah binti Haji Said. Also present was Datin Hajah Maznah binti Tuah.

His Majesty congratulates Bangladesh on its Independence Day

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to His
Excellency Professor Iajuddin Ahmed, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Her Excellency Begum Khaleda Zia, the Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Republic’s Independence Day Anniversary that falls today.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade also sent a congratulatory message to His Excellency Morshed Khan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the republic’s anniversary. In his message, His Royal Highness expresses his appreciation on the two countries growing cooperation and look forward to continuing to strengthen the much valued friendship and cooperation.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosts farewell luncheon for outgoing envoy

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, Saturday hosted a farewell luncheon for the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Brunei Darussalam.

The reception for His Excellency Ith Detolla and Madam Meas Vanna took place at one of the leading hotels in the country. His Excellency Ith Detolla has been Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Brunei Darussalam since May 2002.

Art and Handicrafts Exhibition launches at ICC

Historically, the relations between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia are close and firm not only because they are of the same Malay origin and share similar cultures as well as other aspects of relations such as education, trade and sports. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports stated this at the launch of the Art and Craft Exhibition, Fashion and Film Shows, as part of the Titian Budaya Programme, Saturday. Retired Major General Pehin Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad said that long-standing friendly
relations and mutual respect have somewhat contribute to the existence of peace and tranquility in the region.

He added learning from history that the Titian Budaya Programme is very relevant to the people of both countries especially to the young generation, so they would be more aware for the need to foster tolerance and compassion towards bringing beneficial synergy. The fostering of relations based on understanding through art and culture, hopefully enables for both countries to move forth pro-actively especially in these ever challenging time. The Minister also hopes the portrayals in the exhibition will
encourage the people to love their arts and cultures, hence open-up many opportunities for cooperation.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Datuk Seri Utama Doctor Rais Yatim in his speech said in Brunei Darussalam, there still exist historical heritage and culture that can be sources of pride. The Titian Budaya Programme was launched together by the Brunei Darussalam’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports and Malaysia’s Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. The programme aims to bring forth traditional and contemporary works of both nations through stage performances, exhibition, demonstrations and film shows. The Art and Handicrafts Exhibition is opened for two days, from nine in the morning to 9 in the evening. The exhibition showcases products of Perbadanan Kemajuan Kraftangan Malaysia. Some 17 entrepreneurs are displaying batik, songket, wood carvings and silver products. Visitors can also witness fashion shows and film shows. Admissions are free.

Meanwhile, the combination of cultural performance between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia ‘TITIAN BUDAYA’ was held last night at the International Convention Centre in
Berakas. Among those present to witness the show was the Special Duty Officer at the
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Awang Mohd. Amin bin Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Sirat.

TAIB performs well with its 2005 year-end deposit totalling 1.4 billion dollars

The Brunei Islamic Trust Fund or TAIB has performed well with its 2005 year-end deposit of 1.4 billion. Among the total account and deposit that has increased comprising that of the Akaun Si Manja. This shows that parents’ awareness towards their children financial has been in the increase. In this matter, TAIB will continue to upgrade its activities in further nurturing the culture of saving within the community.

The Deputy Minister of Development, Dato Paduka Doctor Haji Mat Suny highlighted the matter at the TAIB Annual Dinner in conjunction with its 14th Anniversary last night.Dato Paduka Doctor Haji Mat Suny who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAIB added that the gross income of TAIB before audit in 2005 also shows a rise of 6.3 percents or $5.3 billion compared to the year before.

At the function, appreciation souvenirs were presented to former Chairman of TAIB, Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Yahya and the former Managing Director, Dato Paduka Haji Junaidi. The souvenirs were presented by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Dato Seri Utama Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Mohammad Zain who is also the Advisor of Perbadanan TAIB.

While several officers and staffs who served for 10 and five years with TAIB received their appreciation souvenirs from the chief guest. 12 staffs received their certificates of achievement for participating in the First Islamic Financial Planning Certificate Module. The function was held in Manggis.

Parents are advised to monitor their children’s movement

An indication of the growing-trend with teenagers wondering around in public places during odd hours has prompted the law enforcement agencies to act. A joint-operation dubbed ‘Operasi Sepadu’ to monitor their activities was held early this morning. During the about 2-hour operation which was held around the Gadong area, 10 road traffic offences, and 4 investigative cases under the Religious Department were recorded.

Some 146 law enforcement officers comprised of the Royal Brunei Police Force, Royal Customs and Excise, the Religious Department, the Narcotic Bureau and the Land Transport Department conducted the biggest operation so far on teenagers. The operation aimed at stopping teenagers from involving in criminal activities. The Royal Brunei Police Force advises parents to monitor their children’s movement especially during night time.

Brunei share one point with Sarawak in Malaysian Premier League

Brunei’s DPMM FC share one point with Sarawak after both sides finished two all in a match held last night at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince; was present to watch the game. Also there was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malek. Sarawak opened their account in the seventh minute through their team captain, Raymos Sari. But DPMM FC equalised in the 29th minute through Tiago Dos Santos Roberto.

In the 63rd minute, the visitors extended their score with another goal through Hamidin. But DPMM FC Brunei pushed through their opponent’s bastion making the score
two all through a penalty by Rosmin Haji Mohd. Kamis, minutes before the whistle blew ending the game. DPMM FC Brunei will host Johor on home ground on the 8th of April.

Other results in Group ‘A’ matches - Perak UPB defeated Terengganu two-one, Kelantan
playing on home ground went down to Johor zero-one and Pulau Pinang NTFA also went
down to Kedah zero-three. With last night’s results, Kedah are still at top of the table of Group A with 26 points.

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