His Majesty on Friday morning consented to tour the Malaysian National Service Programme's Setia Ikhlas Camp in Ulu Semenyih in Selangor. His Majesty was greeted by His Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the Sultan of Selangor; and the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Mohd Najib; the Chief Minister of Selangor, Dato Seri Doctor Khir

Toyo; and other senior government officers from the Malaysian Ministry of Defence and the National Service Programme.

After inspecting the guard-of-honour, His Majesty consented to watch a demonstration of an unarmed combat by 64 members of the National Service, and signed a plaque to mark the visit. The National Service training programme was established to instill communal solidarity as well as national integration, besides enhancing the spirit of patriotism among

youths. To date, some 170-thousand trainees have undergone the programme.

In the afternoon, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam performed the Friday Prayer at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur together with His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-pertuan Agung of Malaysia. From the Federal Territory Mosque, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His

Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong consented to proceed to the Istana Negara for a luncheon.

The close relationship between the two leaders portrayed the intimacy of the royal families of both countries. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam views the relations between Brunei and Malaysia as a close family relation that has been long established. Meanwhile in a separate itinerary, Her Majesty the Raja Isteri

Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha toured the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur. The Planetarium is one of the tourist attractions which offer its visitors a better understanding of space. Apart from exhibiting some interesting features in the field of astronomy, it is also serves as a Science Space Research Centre. The royal entourage also included Her Royal

Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam.

In the afternoon, Her Majesty the Raja Isteri proceeded to the Istana Melawati in Putrajaya for a luncheon. The function was hosted by Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong. Also present were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, the wife of the Malaysian Prime Minister, Datin Sri Endon, Tun Doctor Siti Hasmah and

several wives of Malaysian cabinet ministers. Besides giving them opportunity to hold discussions, the exchange of visit also foster good relationship towards effort in developing the country.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Dipertuan of Brunei Darussalam, today consents to send congratulatory messages to His Majesty Carl the sixteen Gustaf, the King of the Kingdom of Sweden, and His Excellency Goran Persson, the Prime Minister of Sweden, on the occasion of King Carl Gustaf's birthday anniversary. In the message, His Majesty expresses his happiness with the recent royal visit by King Carl Gustaf to Brunei Darussalam. It is hoped that the occasion will help further strengthened the friendly bilateral ties that have so long been established between the two kingdoms. His Majesty hopes that the warm relations and productive cooperation would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and people. To His Majesty King Carl Gustaf, His Majesty hopes that the monarch would always remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of Sweden to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity. In his message the Prime Minister, His Majesty congratulates His Excellency and the government and people of the Kingdom of Sweden on the auspicious occasion.

Meanwhile, His Majesty also consents to congratulate Her Majesty Queen Koningin Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, the Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and His Excellency Jan Peter Balkenende, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, on the occasion of the Queen's Day. In the message, His Majesty expresses his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations as well as the deep understanding between the two kingdoms. His Majesty hopes that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and people. To Her Majesty Queen Koningin Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard, His Majesty hopes that the Queen would always remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of the Netherlands to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity. In his message to the Prime Minister, His Majesty congratulates His Excellency and the government and people of the Kingdom on the occasion of the Queen's Day.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, also sends a similar message to His Excellency Doctor Bernard Rudolf Bot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Netherlands, on the occasion of the Queen's Day today. In the message, His Royal Highness extendes his warmest respect and congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Beatrix and the royal family, government and people of Netherlands on the Queen's Day. His Royal Highness appreciates the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, and welcomes further opportunities to enhance work bilaterally between the two nations and as partners in ASEM and ASEAN-EU Dialogue.

Muslims beware..! There're hostile elements or propagandists moving around trying to deviate the Ummah from Islam. Of late, the efforts of these groups have intensified, and the techniques used have become more varied in the quest to make Muslims leave Islam and become apostate. The reminder comes in today's Khutbah or Friday sermon.

Among the techniques used to deviate Muslims is befriending and helping needy people. The Khutbah warns that the enemies of Islam are relentless in their desire to wipe out Islam and its followers from the face of the Earth. They use many tactics including endearing themselves to people in difficulties such as the jobless and the homeless. This they achieve by insincerely providing sustenance, work, houses, education and other assistance. Behind the mask of kindness, the hostile elements carry out their propagation, handing out documents, books, cassettes and other religious oriented material. After softening the targets with such moves, they continue by asking the victims to join them in prayers. The targeted people are given something called black water to drink, that turns their tongues black and prevents them from uttering the Syahadah or Islamic pledge when they hear the Azan or call to prayer. Strangely, the black water is given to Muslims only. The confessions of people who had been tricked and became apostates, suggest that they succumbed to the trickeries of the enemies of Islam because of life's pressures, the lack of religious knowledge and weak faith. In this regards, the sermon warns of the dangers of not having religious knowledge.

One of the greatest challenges faced by law enforcement agencies is bribery. It is an offence according to the law as well as a disgraceful act in Islam. Bribery creates a negative impact where law enforcement officers can make unfair, unprofessional and dishonest decisions. The Acting Police Commissioner made the statement at the Passing Out Parade for 168 female and male recruits of the Royal Brunei Police Force 1/2004. The function took place at the Police Training Centre in Police Headquarters in Gadong, Friday.

Pehin Datu Kerma Setia Awang Zainuddin, said that bribery will not only affect the credibility of an individual but also the image of the police force. If this happens, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin added, it means that justice cannot be upheld. He also reminded all the officers and staff of the police force not to practise bribery and to eradicate it from the organisation. He went on to say that if it happens, the members of the public will lose their trust and belief in the Royal Brunei Police Force as an 'external stakeholders'. So it is important and a responsibility of every officer and staff of the police force to make sure that bribery will have no place in their organisationYang Dimuliakan Pehin also handed over awards to six policemen and policewomen for being the best in the respective categories. Awang Bohari bin Haji Mumin was selected as the best overall top male recruit. Meanwhile, the best overall top female recruit was Dayang Noraziah binti Kunchil.