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Singapore High Commission holds diner reception
The Singapore High Commission Monday night held a
reception marking the republic's 44th National Day. His
Majesty's Government was represented by the Minister of
Industry and Primary Resources Pehin Orang Kaya Seri
Utama Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Yahya. Singapore's
High Commissioner, His Excellency Joseph K H Koh, in his
address, said that his country has attached a special
importance to the relationship by making a conscious
effort to look beyond the horizon. His Excellency also
expressed pleasure that Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has
donated the honorarium given to him for delivering a
lecture, to fund a Singapore Scholarship named after the
Seri Begawan, a resounding reminder to the younger
generation of Singapore's close relation with Brunei.
The reception took place at the Empire Hotel in Jerudong.
Pakistan's Armed Forces Chief visits Bolkiah Garrison
Pakistan's visiting Chairman Chief of Joint Staff
Committee, His Excellency General Tariq Majid and
delegation has made an introductory visit to the Bolkiah
Garrison. Upon arrival, His Excellency was accorded a
General Salute and consequently inspected a Guard of
Honour mounted by personnel of the Royal Brunei Land
Force. His Excellency then paid a courtesy call on the
Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Pehin Datu
Lailaraja Major General Datu Paduka Seri Haji Halbi. His
Excellency and delegation are in the Sultanate for a
five-day introductory visit which aims to strengthen
bilateral military relations and friendship between both
armed forces. It's also part of defence diplomacy.
Exchanges of visits by personnel of the Ministry of
Defence and that of other friendly countries are a
regular activity towards fostering an even closer
relationship in the field.
MoRA hosts “Tahlil” at Royal Mausoleum
As the month of Ramadhan approaches, tahlil gatherings
for the departed have begun to take place. Monday
afternoon, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and
departments under it, held such a function for His
Majesty's late parents, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali
Saiffudien Saadul Khairi Waddien and Al-Marhumah Duli
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit. Held at the Royal
Mausoleum, the group was led by the Minister of
Religious Affairs, Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato
Seri Utama Doctor Ustaz Haji Mohammad Zain. Yang
DiMuliakan Pehin Khatib Haji Mustafa bin Haji Murad led
the reading of the Surah Al-Fatihah followed with the
reading of Surah Yaasin, tahlil and doa tahlil. The
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, the Permanent
Secretary and senior officers at the ministry were also
present.
QCC will raise productivity and quality in civil
services
The Quality Control Circle Programme, QCC, will raise
productivity and quality in civil services with
ministerial and departmental plans in place towards
achieving the country's 2035 Vision. The Minister of
Health noted this at the launch of the 12th QCC, for
this year. Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri
Setia Haji Suyoi said that the QCC effectively helps
management in its planning. Present was Yang Teramat
Mulia Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil. The QCC is a
government led effort to improve administration through
ministries and departments towards forming a more
effective, efficient and economical drive. The QQC
Convention this year was organised by the Civil Service
Department and involved some 10 teams. Group projects
are divided into 5 categories and the QCC begins
Wednesday at the Civil Service Institute in Rimba.
MoRA
conducts 5-Days workshop
The Ministry of Religious Affairs through the Islamic
Religious Council is conducting a 5-day workshop on
entrepreneurship for Enabling the Zakat Asnaf Programme
for zakat or tithe recipients. The workshop aims to
provide training and basic knowledge in starting a
business. Five people are attending the workshop.
Prior to this, the participants had attended a three
month skills training course at the Youth Development
Centre. They had also undergone a work attachment
programme. The current workshop is conducted by the
Project Officer of the Entrepreneurship Development
Centre, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Haji
Sidup bin Haji Belaman.
Several Bush fire around Brunei Muara
During the current dry spell, forest fires and bushfires
occur in several areas in the Brunei Muara District.
Forest fires broke out in several places in the Tungku
Link area near the Civil Service Institue and Universiti
Brunei Darussalam Monday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue
Department, has meanwhile received 379 calls on forest
fires and 300 calls regarding bushfires from January to
July this year. At the same time, the department is
carrying out patrols and monitoring activities
throughout the district.
Meanwhile, members of the public are also advised
against conducting open burning that can worsen the hazy
condition. The haze condition was reported as moderate
in all the four districts Monday. According to the
Meteorological Section of the Civil Aviation Department,
such a development might have been due to the recent
continuous rainfall that helped stabilised the air
quality level and clear the air of haze. Road users
passing through the Tungku Link Highway, especially near
the area affected by fire, are advised to take extra
care as thick smog can affect visibility. They should
turn their vehicle headlights on when passing through an
area covered in thick smoke. The public is requested to
report any bushfires and forestfires to the Fire and
Rescue Service Department on Hotline 995.
BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting commemorative stamps on
sale
The Postal Service Department has begun the sale of
commemorative stamps in conjunction with the 14th
BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting and 18th BIMP-EAGA Senior
Official Meeting. Stamp collectors in the Belait
District Monday could get these commemorative stamps at
the Post Office in Kuala Belait. The BIMP-EAGA souvenir
packets of philatelic stamps are sold for $6 a packet.
It contains eight stamps issued in conjunction with the
Silver Jubilee of Brunei Darussalam National Day. Stamp
collectors in Belait particularly, and those in the
Brunei Maura, Tutong and Temburong Districts, can get
their commemorative stamps in their respective district.
BIMP-EAGA was established for development of the area
covering Brunei Darussalam, Kalimantan Indonesia, as
well as East and South Malaysia.
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