His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted the peaceful and prosperous state of Brunei Darussalam that enable the rakyat and citizens to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam this July.  In his remarks at the Third Meeting of the National Committee of the Royal Birthday Celebrations Monday, His Royal Highness expressed his confidence that the high spirit, determination and cooperation shown by members of the committee will ensure that every celebratory event, either at the national or district level, is successful. The joyous occasion, His Royal Highness added, will not only be felt by the rakyat and citizens but is also shared with foreign tourists.  

Earlier, on arrival at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong, His Royal Highness was greeted by the Chief of Adat Istiadat, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz, Adviser and Deputy Chairman to the National Committee of His Majesty’s 60th Birthday Celebration; the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Adanan in his capacity as Chairman, and other committee members.  

During the meeting, His Royal Highness who is “Patron” to the National Committee was briefed of preparations in Brunei’s four districts.  It was attended by Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria, Permanent Secretaries, District Officers and senior officers from various ministries. Among matters discussed was the concept for the traditional get-together ceremony between His Majesty and his rakyat and citizens.  His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s itinerary concluded with a luncheon.  The Crown Prince’s presence clearly shows his deep concern toward the implementation of state ceremonies and serves as encouragement to all concerned to be more committed and dedicated.

to the handing-over of contributions from the people of Brunei to the Indonesian Province. His Excellency Herijanto praised the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation’s team who is currently undertaking a project to build a Brunei Village in Aceh.  The village consists of 70 units of houses, a mosque, a clinic, a school and an Islamic Religious School or “Pesantren” in the Village of Leupung, Kecamatan Memplan in Banda Aceh.

Members of the public are again reminded to practice personal hygiene, particularly in washing hands with soap and clean water.  As an extra precautionary measure, the ministry also advised that all public places including toilets be kept clean at all times. Parents and guardians must take their children immediately to hospital or health clinics if they show any sign of symptoms.  Children who have received treatment are advised to stay at home and avoid going to public places including schools until they are fully recovered.  For further information on the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, the public can contact these numbers: 2227785 or 2242424 extension 393.

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Held at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Thafiz Institute, the briefing was attended by officers and staffs of law enforcement agencies.