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HRH distributes dates for upcoming Ramadhan
His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik, in a Sabda, calls
for wise planning and arrangement of a strategy to
ensure the distribution of dates could run smoothly and
the gifts reach the recipients at the designated time.
His Royal Highness made the Sabda at a ceremony to
officially launch the distribution of dates which are
personal gifts from His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Muizaddien Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Dipertuan
Negara Brunei Darussalam, in conjunction with the
forthcoming fasting month of Ramadhan 1430 hijrah. The
ceremony took place at the Chancellor Hall of University
Brunei Darussalam.
His Royal Highness in the Sabda, stressed that Ramadhan
is the month when the doors of blessings and virtues are
widely open and all religious obligations performed with
full devotion and sincerity will be rewarded multi-fold
by Allah the Almighty. His Royal Highness added that the
month of Ramadhan is much-awaited by Muslims throughout
the world; a month when the Muslim ummah will spend the
time to enhance their religious deeds to obtain manifold
rewards from the Almighty as a proof of their devotion
to Allah. Ramadhan does not only teach the Muslim ummah
to value time but also train them to be disciplined
individuals.
His Royal Highness in the sabda also touched on the
daily routine during Ramadhan when the times for the
sahur or pre-dawn supper, the fasting period, time for
the sungkai or breaking the fast and time for prayers
are well arranged. One of the activities encouraged
during Ramadhan, His Royal Highness added, is to keep
oneself close to the mosque, where religious activities
are held. His Royal Highness also called on the young
generation to glorify the mosques especially during the
holy and noble month of Ramadhan.
On arrival at the UBD Chancellor Hall, His Royal
Highness was greeted by the Chairman of the Sultan Haji
Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation's Board of Directors, Yang
Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia
Awang Haji Abu Bakar and other members of the board.
This year, 134.5 metric tonnes or more than 440 thousand
small boxes of dates of the Safawi type, have been
ordered from Saudi Arabia, and each box contains 300
grams of the dates. The format of distribution to the
public this year remains the same, that is after the
launch, departments concerned will distribute the boxes
of dates through the village chiefs for the public, or
through the respective units for personnel of the Royal
Brunei Armed Forces and Royal Brunei Police Force.
Undergraduate must understand Brunei Vision
Undergraduates are urged not only to equip themselves
with academic knowledge in pursuing a certain course or
field, but also to understand and keep abreast of the
nation's developments, objectives and aspirations such
as the Brunei Vision 2035. The call came from the Deputy
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, at the opening
ceremony of the 2009 Civic Village for Brunei Overseas
Students. Dato Seri Paduka Eussoff Agaki added that the
Civic Village is one of the platforms that is suitable
for Brunei Darussalam undergraduates studying abroad,
spending their holiday in the country, as the
participants, to gather information that could help
enhance their understanding of the roles and operations
of the government agencies.
The knowledge and understanding would make the students
more capable, ready and far-sighted in making the
appropriate contributions. After the speech, the Deputy
Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, declared open
the 2009 Civic Village for Brunei Overseas Students.
While undergoing the civic village programme, all the
participants are exposed to the most up-to-date
developments through visits to institutions, as well as
briefings and talks at the various government agencies.
They are also given the opportunity to meet and interact
with dignitaries, so they would be more ready to come
forward and express their ideas effectively.
The theme of this year's Civic Village, "MAHASISWA
PENJANA KEDEWASAAN BERNEGARA" or "Undergraduates -
generator of maturity in nationhood," is in line with
the theme of this year's National Day. It portrays the
important role played by undergraduates as a driving
force in various fields of study and development. It is
hoped that the programme would increase the students'
knowledge not only about the country's physical
development, but also its socio-cultural values,
economic and political standing, that could help
strengthen their true Bruneian identity and moral
values. The four-day programme will end on Thursday. The
programme took place at the Information Department in
Berakas.
Children and elderly are advises to stay Indoor during
this hazy conditions
Brunei Darussalam is still experiencing a hazy
condition. The Pollutant Standard Index, PSI readings
recorded from all the air quality monitoring stations,
PM10, in the four districts Monday are relatively higher
than normal. Young children, elderly and those with
respiratory related illnesses such as lung and heart
diseases, and those suffering from asthma, are advised
to stay indoors and refrain from outdoor physical
activities during the unhealthy air condition.
The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation will
continue to closely monitor the air quality from time to
time, provide updated information and advice on the air
quality through the local radio stations and television.
Despite the reminders issued by the Department of
Environment, Parks and Recreation, open burning
activities are still carried out in many locations in
the country especially during evening hours. The public
is therefore urged to refrain from conducting any open
burning activities that will worsen the hazy condition.
The Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation will
conduct ground surveillance on backyard and open burning
activities. The public can contact the Department of
Environment, Parks and Recreation for any complaints on
open burning through hotlines 8999900 / 8837751 /
8837741 and query on the air quality by contacting
2383222 extension 514 during the normal office hours.
The public can also access and obtain the PSI readings
on-line at www.env.gov.bn
Lorong Tiga Selatan soon to have new mosque
Residents living in the Indigenous Landless Housing
Scheme of Lorong Tiga Selatan will have a new mosque
located in the area. Built on a 1.2 hectar site, the
mosque building is expected to be completed in 2011. The
construction of the mosque costs nearly $1 million,
which comes from the tithe collection of the Brunei
Islamic Religious Council through the Asnaf Al-Gharimin,
as well as from donations of individuals. The laying of
the foundation stone was conducted by the Secretary of
the Brunei Islamic Religious Council, Awang Hj Harun bin
Hj Juned.
Charity Walkathon and Bazaar donate about $33,000.00 to
less fortunate
Amongst members of the community, there are people who
may be less fortunate. This is why Islam stipulates
giving alms, charity and endowment to assist the needy.
In this regards, a ceremony to present proceeds from a
Sponsored Charity Walkathon and Bazaar organised by the
Religious Affairs Office in the Belait District. More
than $66,000.00 were collected during the charity
walkathon and bazaar. 50 percent of the collection, that
is a sum of about $33,000.00 was contributed to 12
associations, charity funds and welfare bodies in the
country. The contributions were presented by the
Director of Administration at the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, Pengiran Haji Mohd Tahir bin Pengiran Haji
Yusof.
More religious activity against Influenza A H1N1
epidemic
More groups or organisations have taken the initiative
to hold religious activities to avoid the spread of the
Influenza A H1N1 epidemic. The Islamic Studies
Department has held a reading of Ratib Al-Attas at the
surau of the Sungai Taring Religious School in Lumut.
The function began with a Quran-reading presentation by
a student from the Sungai Liang Religious School, Dayang
Madihah Haji Mohamad Naim.
Join the group in the reading the Ratib al-Attas was the
Senior Special Duties Officer and Head of the Policy and
Inspectorate Section of the Ministry of Religious
Affairs, Dayang Hajah Zasia Sirin. Also taking part were
officers from the Islamic Studies Department,
headteachers, religious teachers and students from the
Arabic Preparatory School in the Belait District. The
religious activity was aimed at seeking protection from
any diseases and undesirable incidents.
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