News: 19/08/2009

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Forum competition

The youth mosque of the Brunei Muara District's team emerged champion in the forum competition of the Sirah of Prophet Mohammad - Be Peace Upon Him, organised in conjunction with Isra Meraj 1430 Hijrah celebration. Second place went to Youth Mosque of Tutong District's team, and the youth mosque of Temburong district's team was third. The theme of the forum entilted " Belia Cemerlang Negara Gemilang ". The Minister of Religious Affairs, Yang Berhormat Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Doktor Ustaz Haji Awang Mohd Zain was present to hand over prizes to the winners. The function took place at the mosque of Kampong Penanjong Tutong last night.



64th Independence Day anniversary

The Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan held a reception marking the 64th Independence Day anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia last night . The occasion was hosted by the ambassador of the republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Mr. Herijanto Soeprapto. His Majesty's government was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Home Affairs, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Paduka Awang Haji Adanan, and his wife. Also present were other foreign diplomats, senior government officials as well as members of the Indonesian community in Brunei. This year marks the 25 years of bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia. The investment's potential between Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia are enormous and need to be further explored. At present, Brunei Darussalam's investment in Indonesia include the ownership of the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel located in Bali, Indonesia. Meanwhile Indonesia's investment in Brunei Darussalam is in packed mineral water (air sehat) producing company named Indonesia - Brunei Darussalam Investment Company (IBIC) sendirian berhad.



Drawing Competition

A total of 83 paintings competed in the Drawing Competition in conjunction with His Majesty's 63rd birthday anniversary celebration. The competition was aimed at encouraging local artists to produce quality paintings. It was also to support the young artists and school students to come forward with their products. Category A1 was won by Awang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Haji Jaafar and Awang Haji Jalil bin Haji Gadong won Category A2. Category B opened to upper secondary students was won by Dayang Alicia Lim Chia Hue while Category C opened to primary school pupils was won by Awang Muhammad Akmal Faizuddin bin Isham. The Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hamdillah presented the prizes. The entries are being exhibited at the lobby of Museum in Kota Batu and will open to the public for two weeks during office hours.



Annual Asia-Pacific E-Governance Forum

The 2nd Annual Asia-Pacific E-Governance Forum Brunei Darussalam entered its second day yesterday at the Empire Hotel and Country Club by foccusing discussions on efforts to support the e-Governance process. The Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Awang Abdul Mutalib as the Chairman, in his opening remarks, welcomed delegations in responding to the rapid changes taking place within the global and national telecommunications sector. The day's session focused on the topic - "Investing In E-Governance : Providing The Platform Necessary To Support Your E-Governance Processes", delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of BAG Networks Sendirian Berhad, Dayang Haslinda binti Taib. She among other discussed on working with suppliers to create the right solutions as well as ensuring one's governance solutions are culturally, financially and technically appropriate for meeting their challenges. The three-day forum is organised by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, C-T-O, in association with the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Communications.



Sungai Liang Industrial Park

The Sungai Liang Authority, S-L-A, is committed to develop the Sungai Liang Industrial Park, SPARK as a globally competitive industrial hub. Yesterday, a laying of foundation stone ceremony was held for infrastructure works site of the Sungai Liang Industrial Park - SPARK. Leading the ceremony was the S-L-A Chairman, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Pekerma Raja Pengiran Haji Kamarulzaman. Works on the project cost 12-million dollars, covering approximately 100 hectares of land. The works will include the development of a road network, a dual carriageway leading from the entrance to a roundabout, which will provide access towards the Brunei Methanol Company, B-M-C, as well as access towards different sections of SPARK. The project is expected to be completed in March, next year. 2



21st memorising of ayat-ayat lazim and Azan

To instill and upgrade the religious awareness and understanding on the reading of holy Quran and Azan or a call for prayer, the 21st memorising of ayat-ayat lazim and Azan of subuh prayer was held for pupils of government and non-government primary schools in the Belait District. Nine boys took part in the azan subuh competition and 9 girls competed in the memorizing of ayat lazim. The Azan category was won by Mohd Amirul Arifin Bin Haji Noraidi while Dk Amal Zahirah Binti Pg Hj. Jofri won the memorizing of ayat lazim. Prizes were presented by the wife of the Belait District Officer, Dr. Hajah Jamilah Binti Haji Mohd Yusof.



Guilds International Awards

For the first time , two students from the Sultan Saiful Rizal Technical College, received the City and Guilds International Awards for Excellence. The Country Director from City and Guilds Malaysia, Mr. Ian Oswin Noronha said that there are only about 100 medals produced internationally. Only 3 has been passed to South East Asia of which two are for Brunei Darussalam. The two award Winners, Mohamad Iran Haji Ismail and Ramlah Haji Jani, each received a gold medal from City And Guilds International Medals for Excellence. In an interview with RTB yesterday, the recepients expressed their appreciation for the awards.



Guilty on a charge under section 35

The Bandar Seri Begawan's Magistrate's Court today sentenced a permanent resident, Haji Wahib bin Hajii Metassim after he pleaded guilty on a charge under section 35 of the Water Supply Act. In the course of investigation carried out under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Anti Corruption Bureau revealed that the defendant did dishonestly alter the index of a water meter at a house at Kg Penanjong Tutong. He was fined one thousand and five hundred dollars or one month imprisonment in default...........[End News]