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Deputy Sultan hosts luncheon for Archbishop Layolo
 
 

 

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Deputy Sultan, Monday hosted a luncheon at the Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan, for His Excellency Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, Secretary for the Holy See’s Relations with States.
 

  
 

Prior to the luncheon, His Royal Highness welcomed His Excellency Archbisop Layolo, and both His Royal Highness and His Excellency discussed international and regional matters of mutual interest. Her Royal Highness Princess Masna, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was also present at the luncheon. His Excellency is in the country on a three-day visit.

  

 
 

65 students take part in Youth Camp
 
  Various activities for youth continue to be carried out by the relevant parties with the aim of guiding them and preventing them from getting involved in undesirable activities. Several projects particularly designed for school students are being organised during the current second term school holiday. One such activity is the    
 

Youth Camp being held at the Berakas Forestry Recreational Park. Some 65 students aged between twelve and fifteen from primary and lower secondary schools are taking part. During the four-day camp, various activities are being held for the students which include orienteering, hiking and religious activities.
 

  
    Among the objectives of the programme is to provide the students with the opportunities to develop their communication skills, exchange knowledge, experience and ideas with new friends. It also aims to instill good discipline and teamwork culture in the young students. Some of the students had gained from the programme, with some expressing their hope they could apply what they had  
 

experienced and learnt from the activity in their daily life. The activity helps to strengthen their faith in Islam, while others find it very interesting, challenging and a good test for their endurance and courage.

  
 

Youth Camp activities in Belait to mark World Environment Day
 
 

More youth activities should be held to foster more interaction and understanding among youth in the country. This was voiced by several youths who took part in the Youth Camp held in conjunction with the World Environment Day.

  



 

  
 

 

The Youth Camp, in which more than one hundred youth from throughout the country took part, was held at the Pantai Lumut in the Belait District. The campers faced various experiences and challenges during their stay. Youth from the other districts claimed that, besides Lumut Beach, other beaches in the country also make interesting locations for campers. They hoped that relevant

 
 

authorities would set up more facilities like garbage bins and public seats in those areas. They also agreed that more beach activities should be held in order to revive beaches in the country as recreational spots.
 

  
  One of the participants, Michelle Lim Yee Phei, found the Lumut Beach suitable for camping and suggested that a more facilities be added such as a place for barbecue. Another participant, Irwan Shah bin Zulkifli said he had gathered many useful experience while camping and also had the opportunity to make presentations, and help set up the tents. He also stressed that barbecue grilles should be placed away from trees so as to protect nature from decay. While Mohammad Hamiz spoke of his experience in meeting new friends, setting up a camp and stalls and taking part in various sport activities.  
 

KB school term holiday activities
 
 


Various activities have been conducted for the current school term holiday. There are several places in the Belait District where youth are involved in the activities. These include religious programmes being held at mosques and suraus in the district.
 

  

 
 

 

The Takmir Mosque Committee in the Belait District is not left out in conducting religious activities for youth. The programmes are aimed at keeping students occupied during the second term school holiday so as to protect them from undesirable elements. It is hoped that the beneficial activities such as camping and attending religious talks initiated by the Takmir Mosque Committee, would help

  
  the youth to be well-occupied during their spare time as well increase their faith in Islam and bring them closer to the mosque.
 		  
  Apart from the mosque religious activities, other beneficial social engagements are also being held by village consultative committees and youth associations. One such activity is the newly-introduced “Hari Perkampungan” or “Village Day” organised by the Kampung Lumut Consultative Committee. Recently, the Brunei Scouts Association organised a 60-kilometre rafting expedition for its members. All these activities are very useful indeed, especially for the youth as the country’s future leaders, to ensure they are always fit mentally and physically  
 

Malaysian man slaps with three charges under Customs offence
 
 

The court has found a Malaysian man guilty on three charges under the Customs Act and fined him a total of 7 thousand 200 dollars or 8 months in jail in default.
 

  
 

Chan Joon Ping, 24, was fined 600 dollars or in default, one month imprisonment for bringing into the country 15 bottles of liquor without a permit. He was fined 6 thousand dollars or 6 months in prison in default for bringing in without a permit 6 thousand 560 DVDs and CDs of various types. He is also fined another 600 dollars or 1 month imprisonment in default for smuggling 18 kilogrammes of dubious meat.
 

  
 

Chai was caught trying to smuggle the contraband goods in a car he was driving in the Rasau Toll area in Kuala Belait last Saturday. All the goods were confiscated, and are to be destroyed.

  
 

Brunei defeats Malacca in Malaysian League
 
  Brunei team managed to collect three points after a comfortable win by four goals to one after defeating Malacca last night. The match took place at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.

The Wasp opened their account with the first goal early in the 17th minute of the game through Fadlin Gelawat. The Wasp made numerous attempts throughout the first half to double their score. In the first half, the Wasp took the lead by one goal to nil.

Less than ten minutes into the second half, it was Fadlin Gelawat once again who added the second goal in the 50th minute and placed the home team in the lead by two goals to nil. The visitors were able to close the gap by a goal from Faderin Kadir after Brunei scored the second goal.

Haji Mohd. Subhi Abdillah Bakir added the third goal for Brunei in the 61st minute. In the dying minutes of the match, the Wasp’s captain, Rosmin Haji Mohd. Kamis made himself one of the scorers in last night’s match, scoring the fourth goal for Brunei. The Wasp will be playing against TNB Kelantan in an away match on Sunday		  
 

Brunei’s League schedule
 
  The schedule for the B League Premier Two fixtures will begin on Sunday with five matches. Three matches will be held in the afternoon. At the Track and Field of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex, Perkasa meets IBM Bokok while Lun Bawang plays against March United F.C. Both matches commence at three in the afternoon.

The IB Pandan will play against Kamudi F.C. at the BSRC Padang in Seria starting at 4.15 in the afternoon. In the evening, the Muara Villa F.C. meets Kota Ranger at the Youth and Sports Department Padang in Berakas, while the Brunei Shell F.T. plays against Mulaut F.C. at the BSRC Padang in Seria.