August 6, 2022 - Brunei News Gazette

August 6, 2022

GL’s 5G Core Network Emulation Test Solution

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, addressed the press regarding their 5G Core Network Test solutions.

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Overview

GL’s Message Automation Protocol Simulation (MAPS) software emulation suite can emulate a multitude of different protocols spanning Time-Domain Multiplexing (CAS, SS7, ISDN, etc.), Voice over IP (SIP, RTP, SIGTRAN, etc.), and Wireless (5G, 4G LTE, 3G) domains. It can be used to test and troubleshoot network infrastructure, software applications and User Equipment (UE) and ensure compliance.

“The End-to-End 5G network comprises the 5G Access Network (gNB), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Authentication Server Function (AUSF), Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Session Management Function (SMF), Equipment Identity Register (EIR), Short Message Service Function (SMSF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), and User Plane Function (UPF) connected to Data Server or Application Functions and EPC/IMSS core for interoperability. The core network and all its underlying entities can be accurately tested for functionalities and performance using the MAPS framework”, said Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications.

The MAPS application provides fully configurable multiple base stations with tens of thousands of UEs along with 5G core elements. This approach allows to replace any element in the network with the device under test and carry out wrap-around testing.

Key Features

Supports Control plane signaling and User plane traffic
Emulation of all 5G interfaces (N1N2, N4, N8, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N17, N20, N21, N29, and N51)
Supports HTTP2/ TLS and Rest APIs emulation in 5G Core
MAPS 5G Lab – End-to-End Testing using real and Simulated UE’s
MAPS 5G Interworking Lab – Testing interworking calls between 5G, IMS, 4G, 3G, and 2G networks
Supports wrap-around testing to completely test any 5G node functionality
Traffic generation and verification over 5G, including VoNR (Voice), FTP, Web (HTTP), and more with additional licenses – Mobile traffic core – GTP and Mobile Traffic Core – Gateway
Generate tens of thousands of UE Signaling (Load Testing)
Generate and process NGAP/NAS (valid and invalid) messages
Insertion of impairments to create invalid messages
Customization of call flow and message templates using Script and Message Editor
Ready-to-use scripts for quick testing
Scripted call generation and automated call reception
Framework Provides Call Statistics and Events Status, Automation, Remote access, and Schedulers to run tests 24/7

About GL Communications Inc.,
GL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions. GL’s solutions are used to verify the quality and reliability of Wireless (5G, 4G, 3G, 2G), SONET/SDH, Ethernet/IP, TDM, and PSTN networks.

Warm Regards,
Vikram Kulkarni, PhD
Phone: 301-670-4784 x114
Email: info@gl.com

August 6, 2022

Jawi Calligraphy Writing Competition

Presentation of prizes for the Jawi Calligraphy Competition for Mosque Takmir Committees Nationwide in conjunction with the Hijrah 1444 New Year Celebration was held yesterday afternoon at Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kiarong. The competition is hoped to provide exposure on the types of writing as well as the correct style and technique of the basic method of jawi calligraphy.

Awang Haji Shahruddin bin Haji Abdul Wahid from the Kampung Pulaie Mosque won the competition. Prizes to winners were presented by Awang Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri, Acting Director of Mosque Affairs. The 2-day workshop and competition which ended on the 3rd of August was organised by the Library Section, Mosque Affairs Department with the cooperation of the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Takmir Committee Members.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

August 6, 2022

Rain Caused Flash Flood

Overnight rain caused several low-lying areas and main route in Kuala Belait to experience flash floods.

Due to high tide, nearby rivers overflowed and worsened the situation. The flash flood only occurred for a few hours before the water receded. Road users are reminded to be vigilant if crossing an area affected by flash floods.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

August 6, 2022

CIPTA Award 2023 Roadshow

The Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2023, CIPTA 2023 is the tenth edition of the biennial competition organised by Universiti Teknologi Brunei, UTB in partnership with the main sponsor, Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad. The Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2023 Roadshow was held yesterday afternoon at UTB.

The roadshow's aim to raise public awareness on the ongoing CIPTA 2023 competition and stimulate interest of the public to participate in the competition. In attendance were His Excellency Hok Sophea, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia and His Excellency Tran Van Khoa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. With the theme 'Innovations for Sustainable Development Goals', the Competition features three main categories.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

August 6, 2022

Hijrah New Year Celebration (06-08-2022)

Challenges and obstacles will surely occur in learning in order to achieve success. However, these challenges can be overcome with a more cohesive and effective strategic planning. The matter was among the contents of the Special Forum of the Hijrah New Year 1444 Celebration organised by Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, UNISSA. The Islamic New Year Celebration and the Presentation of UNISSA Community Service Award for the 2021/2022 session was held yesterday afternoon at UNISSA.

Present was Doctor Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Rector of UNISSA. A special forum titled "Bersabar, Berikhtiar, Berdoa dan Bertawakkal Menghadapi Ujian: Memacu Wawasan Negara'' or Patience, Endeavour, Supplicating and Trust to Face Tests: Driving the National Vision was delivered by panelists comprised of the year 3 undergraduates.

Meanwhile three best projects received the Community Service Award 2021/2022 session. The activity which was organised by the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language, UNISSA aimed to develop the undergraduates' creativity through the contribution of ideas in carrying out the activity.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

August 6, 2022

His Royal Highness Departure

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman, yesterday afternoon left the Republic of Singapore after concluding the 8th Young Leaders' Programme held from the 3rd to 5th of August 2022. Accompanying His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness were Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa' Raihaanul Bolkiah.

Prior to departure, Doa Selamat was read by Yang Dimuliakan Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Awang Hamidon bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Hamid.

Present at the VIP Complex, Changi International Airport to bid farewell were His Excellency Dr. Mohamad Maliki Osman, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs as Minister-in-Attendance; and Madam Saadiah Shahal as Lady-in-Attendance. Also present were His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Sidek bin Ali, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Singapore; His Excellency Heng Aik Yeow, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam as well as their respective spouses.

During the 8th edition of the programme, His Royal Highness' meetings with Her Excellency the President and His Excellency the Prime Minister including several cabinet ministers from the Republic of Singapore resulted in successful outcomes through a series of information sharing sessions that emphasised three main areas namely education, civil service and defence.

Matters that were agreed upon, among others, were to introduce scholarships for excellent students from Brunei Darussalam to pursue their studies at the secondary level to higher education in the Republic; to establish a training program for civil servants from Brunei Darussalam through work placements in government agencies of the Republic of Singapore; and knowledge sharing on technological developments and Whole of Government, WOG, approaches to strengthen maritime and regional security.

Their Royal Highnesses' visit to the Republic of Singapore also further strengthened and enhanced the long-standing and special bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

August 6, 2022

CIPTA 2023 ROADSHOW AT UTB

The Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2023 (Translate Malay: Jerayawara Pertandingan Anugerah CIPTA Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota 2023) Roadshow was held today at the Lecture Theatre 2, Library Complex, UTB. CIPTA 2023 is the tenth edition of the biennial competition organised by UTB in partnership with the main sponsor, Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad (Brunei LNG).

The aim of the roadshow was to raise public awareness on the ongoing CIPTA 2023 competition and stimulate interest of the public to participate in the competition.

The roadshow was attended by His Excellency Mr. Hok Sophea, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia; His Excellency Mr. Tran Van Khoa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam; representatives of High Commissions and Embassies; relevant industries; school teachers and students from secondary schools, colleges and institutions; as well as the public.

The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and the presentations of CIPTA 2023 multimedia.

This was followed by technical briefings from CIPTA2023 Technical Committee where the categories; rules and regulations; prizes and awards; important dates and judging process were presented. The presenter also spoke about the importance of nurturing creativity and innovation and their relevance to the CIPTA competition.

The event continued with a question and answer session, followed by video showcase on past CIPTA projects to conclude the roadshow.

With the theme 'Innovations for Sustainable Development Goals’, the Crown Prince CIPTA Award Competition has three main categories namely: ‘Local Categories’, ‘Smart Junior Competition’ and ‘ASEAN Categories’.

The Local Categories comprise of three categories: ‘Category 1: Creating New Product, Process or Technology’; ‘Category 2: Modifying Existing Product, Process or Technology’; and ‘Category 3: Creating New or Modifying Existing Product, Process or Technology by Young Inventors’.

The Smart Junior Competition is open to Bruneian school students from the lower secondary school students or equivalent to Year 7 to Year 9.

Whilst the ASEAN Categories are comprised of two categories which are ‘New Invention & Innovation Category’ and ‘Young Inventor Category’.

Each entry will be judged based on their novelty and creativity; deployment of the end product; social, economic and sustainable design considerations; and the project report and presentation. Assessment of submitted projects will be conducted in two stages starting with the Preliminary Assessment. Only qualified entries will be allowed to proceed to the Final Assessment.

CATEGORY 1, 2 AND 3 (LOCAL CATEGORIES)

The winners for Category 1 and Category 2 will receive:

1st Prize - B$ 6000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

2nd Prize - B$ 4000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

3rd Prize - B$ 2000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

Two Consolation Prizes – B$ 500.00 cash and certificates

The prizes for Category 3 are as follows:

1st Prize - B$ 3000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

2nd Prize - B$ 2000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

3rd Prize - B$ 1000.00 cash, a trophy & certificate

Two Consolation Prizes – B$ 250.00 cash and certificates

SMART JUNIOR COMPETITION

The winners in the Smart Junior Competition will receive:

1st Prize - B$ 1000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

2nd Prize - B$ 800.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

3rd Prize - B$ 500.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

Two Consolation Prizes – B$ 200.00 Cash and certificates

ASEAN CATEGORIES

The winners for New Invention & Innovation Category will receive:

1st Prize - B$ 6000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

2nd Prize - B$ 4000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

3rd Prize - B$ 2000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

Two Consolation Prizes – B$ 500.00 Cash and certificates

The winners for Young Inventor Category will receive:

1st Prize - B$ 3000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

2nd Prize - B$ 2000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

3rd Prize - B$ 1000.00 Cash, a trophy & certificate

Two Consolation Prizes – B$ 250.00 Cash and certificates.

Winners of the Local Categories in Categories 1 and 2, as well as the ASEAN Category - New Invention & Innovation Category, are eligible to compete for the Crown Prince Special Award, which include a B$8000 cash prize and a trophy.

The competition encompasses all areas of Science, Technology and Engineering. It is open to all schools, technical and tertiary academic institutions, government and private organisations and the general public. The deadline for participating in the CIPTA 2023 is 9 January 2023.

Source: Universiti Teknologi Brunei

August 6, 2022

Non-Profit Organisation

Various organisations in Brunei Darussalam and abroad were found to be involved in the collection and distribution of funds for purposes such as welfare, religion, culture, education, social and various other beneficial activities, normally called Non-Profit Organisation, NPO. In this regard, it had become the country's responsibility to carry out international standards monitoring in relation to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

NPO has a significant risk in being misused for the purpose of terrorist financing activity in various ways. Among them are diverting money transfers, impersonating legitimate organisations and carrying out Fundraising through digital transactions, making the NPO a platform to deliver radical messages and collect contributions as well as support from the public.

Individuals or groups wishing to make donations to NPOs in Brunei Darussalam and abroad, specifically through digital banking transaction, should be more vigilant. Obtain complete information on any organisation and ensure that collection and receipt of funds is carried out by a trusted organisation.

The public is reminded that actions which cause, assist and encourage prohibited activities that directly and indirectly contribute to terrorism are serious offences under section 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Order 2011 and section 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Regulations, Terrorist Financing Regulations 2013. If found guilty they can be sentenced to an imprisonment of not more than 30 years or a fine of not more than $5 million and assets freezing without delay.

Source: Radio Television Brunei