Radio Television Brunei

In joining the worldwide ongoing activities to gather donations for the victims of the Asian Tsunami Disaster, the General Congress of the Youth Council for the Brunei-Muara District has officially launched a Tsunami Fund Raising effort. The Deputy Director of Youth and Sports, Awang Haris bin Osman, who officiated at the event, emphasized that the success of any organisation depends on its ability to create a balance of cooperation and fair play among its members, and to cronyism and negative behaviour which can lead to the breakdown of a communal effort.

He also stressed that an effective leadership depends on the ability to communicate, coordinate, and act. According to him, statistics kept by the Youth and Sports Department have recorded 24 Youth Associations within the Brunei Muara District that are registered with the Brunei Darussalam Registrar of Associations.

The Deputy President of the Brunei Muara Youth Council, Pengiran Suhaimi bin Pengiran Wahid, elaborating on this statement said that the Brunei Muara Council has enjoyed a considerably long existence, whereby 24 associations have been formed, although not all of them are affiliated to the Brunei Muara Youth Council. Out of these, 13 were still running and active. Pengiran Suhaimi also emphasized his desire for future Brunei Muara youth leaders to take their roles seriously.

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Brunei humanitarian delegation departs for Aceh

In upholding His Majesty's vision for Brunei Darussalam to extend humanitarian relief assistance to the victims of Tsunami disaster that affected Asia, an advance delegation has left for Banda Aceh with the aim of closely assessing the humanitarian situation in the affected area and to identify the necessary relief assistance. At the same time, the delegation will also undertake coordination and preparation for the arrival of Humanitarian Assistance from Brunei Darussalam. The delegation is led by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, Pehin Colonel Dato Paduka Haji Muhammad Yasmin. Also in the team are the Director General of Medical Services who is also a member of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation's Board of Directors, Doctor Haji Affendy as well as four military officers of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. The dispatch of Humanitarian Assistance to Aceh, particularly the delivery of medical supplies, foods and clothing from the people of Brunei Darussalam - including those donated through the Relief Fund for Victims of the Tsunami Disaster, will involve two Black Hawk helicopters and CN 235 aircraft of the Royal Brunei Air Force.

Brunei Muara launches Tsunami fundraising effort
In joining the worldwide ongoing activities to gather donations for the victims of the Asian Tsunami Disaster, the General Congress of the Youth Council for the Brunei-Muara District has officially launched a Tsunami Fund Raising effort. The Deputy Director of Youth and Sports, Awang Haris bin Osman, who officiated at the event, emphasized that the success of any organisation depends on its ability to create a balance of cooperation and fair play among its members, and to cronyism and negative behaviour which can lead to the breakdown of a communal effort. He also stressed that an effective leadership depends on the ability to communicate, coordinate, and act. According to him, statistics kept by the Youth and Sports Department have recorded 24 Youth Associations within the Brunei Muara District that are registered with the Brunei Darussalam Registrar of Associations. The Deputy President of the Brunei Muara Youth Council, Pengiran Suhaimi bin Pengiran Wahid, elaborating on this statement said that the Brunei Muara Council has enjoyed a considerably long existence, whereby 24 associations have been formed, although not all of them are affiliated to the Brunei Muara Youth Council. Out of these, 13 were still running and active. Pengiran Suhaimi also emphasized his desire for future Brunei Muara youth leaders to take their roles seriously.

Local artists sing for charity

More than fifteen local vocal artistes have come forward to raise money for the Relief Fund for Victims of the Tsunami Disaster The artistes recorded four songs of hip hop, rock and ballad genres, the album of which will be marketed to the public. Money collected from the sales will be donated to the fund. The fund raising project is initiated by RTB's Rangkaian Pelangi network.

SMS donations keep rolling in for Tsunami victims
The Brunei Darussalam Fund for the Tsunami victims continues to receive donations from the public throughout the nation. The fund has so far received more than 1.4 million dollars, including promised contributions. As of 10 pm last night, the collections from the SMS Brunei Prihatin services, stood at 46 thousand 738 dollars, since its launching last Saturday.

Market vendors warned not to employ foreigners
Vendors operating at the Tamu or open markets are advised not to employ any foreign nationals to carry out their businesses. The practice violates the rules and regulations stipulated by the Municipal Department. The Chairman of the Municipal Board, Awang Haji Saji bin Haji Mudin in disclosing this to RTB reiterated that it is an offence for vendors to sub lease their license quota to foreigners to run businesses. All stall operators are issued with a license that is valid for three years. Stern action will be taken on operators found to disregard the regulations and their licenses will be revoked.
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