News: 22/08/2009

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Religious events during fasting month begins

Brunei Darussalam will begin fasting in the month of Ramadhan Saturday. Meanwhile, starting last night all mosques, suraus and religious halls throughout the country are holding the nightly sunat Terawih prayers and Tedarus Al-Quran during the month of Ramadhan. Friday, Bandar Seri Begawan echoed with the sound of 12 shots of the cannon gunfire, marking the start of the holy of Ramadhan. The cannon firing were conducted by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin in the capital. Working hours at government ministries and departments throughout the month of Ramadhan will be from eight in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. For daily-paid workers, their working hours will be an hour less than on normal days.

MOH announces Outpatient service during fasting month

The Ministry of Health announces that its Bandar Seri Begawan Outpatient service will be extended beyond the normal working hours throughout the fasting month.  From Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays, services will begin at 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon and again from 7 until 10 in the evening. On Fridays, Sundays and during Public Holidays, clinics will open in the afternoon, from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 10 in the evening.  On Public Holidays that extends over the weekend or of more than one day, the Out Patient Service will be rendered from 2 until 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 11 in the evening.

Ramadhan stalls already put up in several locations

With the start of Ramadhan Saturday, supermarkets and food stalls become the public main focus in preparing food for the sahur or supper. Among the focal points are the business areas such as the Gadong Market and Food Stalls in the capital.  At the same time, Ramadhan stalls have already been put up in several strategic locations throughout the country, ready to offer a variety of delicacies for the breaking of the fast Saturday.

Laksaman College held Graduation ceremony

The number of private educational institutions in this country continues to increase. These private educational institutions offer various courses from kindergarten to higher learning, including vocational and technical education. The Deputy Minister of Education stated this during the Graduation ceremony for Laksamana College of Business held at a hotel in Gadong Friday. Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad also stressed that students are valuable assets and the leaders of tomorrow. More than hundred students from the 2008 - 2009 sessions received their degree and diploma certificates in various courses. Laksamana College of Business or L-C-B, a partnership of Abdul Razak Holdings, Brunei and Kensington College of Business, London was established in 2003 in the country as a business course provider. The college offers courses for academic and professional qualifications.

PGGMB Orphan’s Donations ceremony

A ceremony to present donations to orphans of the Brunei Malay Teachers Association, PGGMB, members was held Friday. The ceremony took place at the PGGMB building in the capital. The donations were collections from the association members. 9 orphans aged 16 and below of PGGMB members who had passed away received the donations presented by the President of PGGMB, Haji Antin bin Ahad. In an interview with RTB, Haji Antin said that continued support from the society however small, will be very meaningful, valuable, highly appreciated and always remembered. It is a way of showing to the orphans how they are cared for and loved so they too could be successful and happy as other children who still have both parents.

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