Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, in her capacity as the President of the Brunei Girl Guides Association, has consented to officiate at the annual Brunei Girl Guides World Thinking Day Bazaar in remembrance of the Asian Tsunami Disaster. The gathering was held Sunday at the Girl Guides' Premises in Kampung Anggerek Desa.

Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was greeted with a small choir presentation by the younger girl guides, followed by the cutting of a ribbon symbolising the bazaar's official launching. The one-day bazaar featured various exhibits including second hand clothing, accessories and magazines, as well as new items such as electronic goods, food, and traditional Bruneian woven cloth. Also sold at the bazaar were Her Royal Highness' own donated articles.

Her Royal Highness also consented to participate in the joint exercise together with the other members of the association. The President of the Girl Guides Association later received donations from the association members for the Tsunami Relief Fund. Thinking Day is an annual event, first introduced in 1926

to show appreciation to other 'sister' girl scouts all around the world. This year's event was held in remembrance of the Tsunami Victims, in the hope that it will raise awareness toward the issue of hunger, and its devastating effect on the lives of millions of people around the world.

An arts exhibition for the Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund is currently being held at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan. The exhibition was officially opened Sunday by the Chairman of the foundation's Board of Directors, Pehin Dato Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin.

In his remarks, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin urged relevant authorities in the country, especially corporate bodies, to support the Brunei Artist Association in its mission to promote art. He also praised efforts undertaken by the non-government organisation to organise such an activity to show their support toward survivors’ plights. The paintings are up for sale, and the proceeds will go to the Tsunami Relief Fund. The week-long exhibition and sale is open to the public from ten in the morning till ten in the evening.

Radio Television Brunei has honoured its outstanding officers and staff at the RTB Awards Night 2005, in recognition of their commendable deeds, efforts and services. Present to hand over the awards Saturday night was the Minister of Communication, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Zakaria.

Saturday night's event was highlighted with the Yang Berhormat presenting the Special Award to RTB's former director, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Asmalee bin Pengiran Ahmad, for his service and effort while at RTB.

The presentations of awards were also for the top performers in 21 categories. They included TV and Radio programme production and producers, as well as news and technical staff. They were awarded for their superb service in the programme production, especially in their team work skill and success in capturing a large audience.

His Majesty's government has underlined the importance of respecting and adhering to regulations as stipulated by the authorities for the community's well-being. Vending along roadsides does not only pose safety hazards to other road users but also to the vendors themselves.

Saturday night, several government agencies carried out an operation demolishing roadsides stalls that had been set up at Kampung Bengkurong without permission. Also involved in the operation was the Public Works Department. The illegal roadsides stalls sell daily needs such as vegetables and even food and drinks.

The action was part of the government's effort to maintain the beauty and integrity of the neighbourhood.