Day: October 23, 2022

Having breast cancer is not the end of life. For a cancer fighter living with the disease for the past 16 years, the disease she suffered gave her more enthusiasm to continue living. In this last special report on breast cancer, News at Ten shares the perseverance of a cancer fighter in continuing life.

 

Dayang Masjuwita binti Haji Abdul Hamid, aged 56, a mother of two children is a breast cancer survivor of more than 10 years. Despite this, she persevered in facing it thanks to the support of her husband and family who hoped she would recover as usual.

 

For cancer patients in the country, the government’s concern through the Ministry of Health is greatly appreciated in providing treatment and care for the disease.

 

Community awareness of breast cancer is important to prevent the number of cases from continuing to rise. Community support is also necessary to continue supporting cancer fighters. One must always be positive that every disease has a cure.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Voting and Election of Penghulu Mukim Telisai Candidate was held on 23rd October, at the Bukit Beruang National Housing Scheme Community Hall in Tutong District. The event coincided with the Voting and Election of candidates for Head of Kampung Bukit Beruang and the original Bukit Beruang National Housing Scheme, RPN and Head of Kampung RPN Bukit Beruang Kawasan Tiga.

 

Present was Awang Mohd Amirul Hadi bin Haji Md Tajudin, Acting Tutong District Officer. The sole candidate for the position of Penghulu Mukim Telisai is Awang Haji Haslan bin Haji Shahbudin, aged 55. Meanwhile, Awang Moksin bin Haji Moktar, aged 53, is the sole candidate for the position of Head of Kampung Bukit Beruang and RPN Bukit Beruang. 49-year-old Awang Azman bin Haji Ismail, is the sole candidate for the position of Head of RPN Bukit Beruang Kawasan Tiga.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Royal Birthday Cycling Recreation 2022 began with a Tazkirah Subuh or Dawn Talk at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque titled ‘Peranan Belia Sebagai Pemangkin Negara Zikir Melayu Islam Beraja’ or The Role of Youth as the Catalyst of the Malay Islamic Monarchy Zikir Nation.

 

Among those present were Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. The talk among others emphasized the important values for a nation to achieve success and excellence, including performing the 5 times daily prayers as well as making a practise of reciting Zikir and Selawat.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Ministry of Religious Affairs continued on 22nd October night, with the Munajat Night event virtually. The spiritual event received a good response from the public, officers and staff of the Ministry as well as an encouraging participation by congregants from 88 mosques, surau and religious halls nationwide.

 

Among those joining were Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs and Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs. The function included a reading of Surah Yasin and a tazkirah or short talk titled “Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘Alaihi asallam Seorang Insan Yang Pemurah”.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Royal Birthday Cycling Recreation 2022 combined aspects of healthy lifestyle and recreation with the hope of fostering sports culture as well as strengthening societies’ unity in involvement towards a healthy lifestyle. His Majesty’s presence at the event shows that there is no divider between the Monarch and the people which reflects the loyalty and friendship among the citizens and residents with the Monarch continue to be strong and harmonious regardless of where His Majesty is present.

 

Such a recreational activity can provide exposure on how to ride a bicycle on the road safely.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja was initially the old Royal Customs and Excise building. Built in the 1950’s, the building was among the Colonial architectures left which previously housed the Royal Customs and Excise Department. It is one of the oldest departments established in the country.

 

The two storey U-shaped building is among the famous architecture in Southeast Asia at the time. It only has a flat concrete roof with an archway in the middle of the main building for vehicles to enter and exit. The archway separates the main building into two sections, the left and right wings. However, the two wings were demolished while the original building remains until today.

 

After the building was gazetted in 2006 under the Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act, the building was made into an Art Gallery and became a part of the Waterfront and His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Dirgahayu 60 Monument Complex. On the 1st of December 2019, the building was handed over to the Public Works Department as the project executor for building upgrading works to make it into an oil and gas interactive museum named Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

From the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja, His Majesty proceeded to cruise around Bandar Seri Begawan. Accompanying His Majesty were His Majesty’s sons and brother.

 

As His Majesty made a cycling tour of the capital, the people took the opportunity to make photo records of the special occasion.

 

His Majesty’s friendly and cheerful interaction with the people created a very cordial and harmonious atmosphere. The cycling recreation further enhanced the weekend in Bandar Seri Begawan.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

His Majesty Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam then officiated the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja. The hub not only has the potential to become an oil and gas industry knowledge centre but also acts as a platform for artistic activities towards aiding creative industry development in the country.

 

Also in attendance were His Majesty’s sons and brother;

– His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office;

– His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik;

– His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen;

– And His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah.

 

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and the Second Minister of Finance and Economy.

 

The recital of Surah al-Fatihah and Doa was led by Awang Zulkifli bin Haji Murat, Superintendent of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. His Majesty then officiated the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga DiRaja.

 

The Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja houses the permanent exhibitions of Brunei Shell Joint Venture, BSJV at Galleries One, Two and Three. With the theme ‘Our Past, Footsteps In Time’, Gallery One among other things showcases the history and way of life in the country before the discovery of oil and gas.

 

Carrying the theme ‘Our Present, Hands On Hearts’, Gallery Two is an exhibition of the oil and gas industry today.

 

At the Bilik ‘Ayer Berkunchi’, His Majesty used a telescope to view the Ayer Berkunchi Area where the first oil well drilling took place near the then Brunei Town.

 

Using new technology towards the transformation of a more stable oil and gas industry is showcased at Gallery Three with the theme ‘Our Future, Eyes On Tomorrow’.

 

His Majesty was then gracefully invited to view products from Pusat Bahagia; Pertubuhan La Vida; Senior Citizens Activity Centre and SMARTER Brunei. Also presented was Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam School construction project and ‘Community for Brunei’ exhibition.

 

Gallery Four which is the Art Gallery showcases a collection of paintings from the Department of Brunei Museums and local artists.

 

Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja is now the main hub for the public and tourists to learn more about the history and contributions of the country’s oil and gas industry. The hub is open to the public from Saturday to Thursday from 9 in the morning to 4.30 in the afternoon and is closed on Friday.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei