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2009 e-Gov Forum Launched
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the
Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's
Office, Monday consented to launch the 2nd Annual
Asia-Pacific e-Gov Forum 2009. The Forum at the Empire
Hotel and Country Club, aims to gather experts in
e-Governance, stakeholders, policy makers and ICT
executives. The Minister of Communications, Chairman of
the B-I-T Council, in his welcoming remarks said that
E-governance is certainly a significant issue that goes
beyond the technicality of processes as well as more
than just a process of service delivery. E-governance,
he said, is about enhancing the value of services and
focuses on the participation of the citizens, as client.
E-Governance is about effectiveness, efficiency and
empowerment. Among key-issues in e-Governance are
regulation, digital divide, infrastructure development
and e-services delivery. The Director of Programmes of
the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, Mr
Bashir Patel, said as the community live in an
environment of globalisation and information age,
increasingly human beings are impacted economically,
environmentally or physically. He highlighted the ICT
Development in Brunei Darussalam and the launching of
the e-government strategic plan, and provided a
comparison between other commonwealth nations where
Brunei has made major inroads to ensure the availability
of ICT for all citizens and focus on attaining a high
level of broadband connectivity as the country
progresses on its action plan.
The Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Dato
Seri Paduka Eusoff Agaki, the Chairman of e-Government
Leadership Forum, in his address, underlined that
e-governance is the foundation to enable successful
implementation of e-government projects. E-Government,
he said, is the discipline of providing online
government services to the public as opposed to simple
over-the-counter services. After officially launching
the Forum, His Royal Highness then consented to view an
exhibition by selected government departments and
stakeholders involved in the e-Governance, held
throughout the forum.
Prince receives Audiences
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Trade Monday received in audience,
the outgoing Ambassador of Japan. His Royal Highness
received His Excellency Hashimoto Itsuo at the Balai
Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan. His Excellency has been
Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam since November
2006.
Gala Dinner for the E-Gov delegates
In conjunction with the 2nd asia-pacific E-Government
forum 2009, a Gala Dinner was held Monday night. The
function took place at the Royal Berkshire Hall,
Jerudong. The Gala Night was hosted by the Minister of
communication, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri
Kerna Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abu Bakar as the
chairman of Brunei Information Technology Council (BIT).
The three-day forum is aims to share experiences and
knowledge in the areas of e-Governance.
PWD open new centre
In conjunction with its Customer's day, the Water
Services Department announced that a centre has now been
established and will be operated by highly effective and
well-trained personnel with a state-of-the-art facility.
The Acting Director-General of Public Works Department,
Haji Suhaimi Haji Gafar said that the 140 hotline that
used to be the hotline for water, has now been become
the department's hotline and will accept complaints
related to the country's infrastructure. Meanwhile the
Acting Permanent Secretary, Technical and Professional
at the Ministry of Development, Haji Mohd Zin Haji
Salleh, announced that the centre will become a focal
point for the Public Works to the National Disaster
Management Centre and will make the department more
efficient in dealing with complaints during the
emergencies.
Orientation for SSEAYP 2009
Leadership personality that a leader must have, cannot
be acquired within a short time, or easily developed
through certain programmes. But leaders tend to learn
and benefit from things that happen around them in
developing their leadership qualities that is
thoughtful, considerate, disciplined, respectful and
acting positively in all matters. This was highlighted
by the Director of Youth and Sports, Awang Haji Mohammad
at the official launch of the Orientation and Leadership
Training for participants of the South East Asia Youth
Ship Programme, SSEAYP 2009. Among the objectives of the
orientation is to strengthen brotherhood relations among
participants as a strong and firm group in undergoing
the actual programme. 28 participants are to represent
the country in the programme.
“Coconut and Kelupis” Book launch
The role and responsibility of the Language and
Literature Bureau since its establishment in 1961 has
been to raise the status and empower the Malay Language
as the country's official Language through a medium
especially in the field of publication and research. The
Acting Director of the Language and Literature Bureau,
Hajah Aminah binti Haji Momin made the remarks at the
official launch of a cookery book.
The Cookery Book was officially launched by the wife of
the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Datin Hajah
Masnah binti Haji Tuah. To date, two recipe books are
already on the market, produced by two local writers and
culinary enthusiasts. The new recipe books entitled, "
Coconut and Kelupis" by Dayang Siti Radiah binti Haji
Mohamad Yussof, are sold at 25 dollars a copy.
Meanwhile, the other recipe book, "Warisan Ummi" by
Dayang Moza Suffinaz binti Haji Mohammad costs 18
dollars a copy. Those books are currently available at
the Language and Literature Bureau in Berakas.
S.League 2009; Dpmm Fc 3 – 2 Super Red
The Singapore S-League 2009... Brunei DPMM FC redeem its
pride after defeating Korea Super Red 3-2 last night.
The match took place at the Hassanal Bolkiah National
Stadium in Berakas. Present to watch the match was His
Royal Highness Prince Haji Al Muhtadee Billah, the Crown
Prince. Also present were His Royal Highness Prince
Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen.
The visitor's first goal came in the first half through
Yu Hyun Koo. However, Helmi Zambin scored the equalizer
for Brunei DPMM FC in the 21st minute of the second
half. Choi Dong Soo netted Super Reds's second goal in
the 69 minute. 15 minutes later, Abdel Hamid Beruiga
made the scored two-all before Safari Wahit netted DPMM
FC winning goal.
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