Day: December 16, 2022

 

​The Information Society Programme, Department of Information is conducted to increase knowledge and share current developments. The programme was held on 15th December, for participants from Kampung Batu Apoi at the Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office.

 

The programme was attended by 35 participants comprised of youths, individuals who have retired and run small businesses. The programme included a briefing on strengthening one’s identity, and a visit to three selected places. The programme aimed to disseminate the development and government’s efforts in improving the standard of living of the people.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

Syarikat Makan Ceria Sendirian Berhad held a reading of Surah Yassin, Tahlil, and Doa Selamat ceremony in conjunction with its 30th anniversary, 15th December night.

 

Present was Awang Edzwan Zukri bin Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Palawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Adanan, Chairman of Syarikat Makan Ceria Sendirian Berhad. Established in 1992, the Company currently has 4 branches in Brunei Muara District. The ceremony took place at Ash Shaliheen Mosque.

 

 

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Islamic eminence is growing in the country when an Iban family chose Islam as a new way of life. The Conversion Ceremony was held on 16th December morning, at Kampung Amo C, Jalan Batang Duri in Temburong District.

 

Dayang Dilam Anak Umak, aged 54, is now known as Dayang Nur Diana binti ‘Abdur Rahim and her family members chose their respective Islamic names. Present was Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Sulaiman bin Alidin, Deputy Commissioner of Police. Since January this year, 25 people have embraced Islam in Temburong District.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​On Fridays, Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala orders Muslims to hurry to the mosque and leave their respective jobs such as buying and selling and other jobs, to listen to the sermon and perform the Friday prayers. Indeed, every acts of worship has its own manners, as does Friday Prayer. Among the manners of Friday Prayers are before going to the mosque, it is recommended for us to take a shower, cleanse our body, wear clean clothes and wear pleasant/nice scents. That matter was the content of yesterday’s Friday Sermon titled ‘Rebut Ganjaran Sembahyang Fardhu Jumaat’ or Grab the Reward of Friday Prayers. Also touched upon was the useless things in performing the Fardhu Friday Prayer.

 

According to the Imam or prayer leader, the losers are those who come late when the Imam has sat on the mimbar and do useless things when the Friday Sermon is being delivered. Friday Sermon is one of the five conditions for the validity of Friday Prayer. We can seize the opportunity to do acts of worship on Friday; be present with our heart and all parts of the outer and inner body and fill our whole body and soul with focus, obedience and piety towards Allah for us to listen to the sermon then to perform the Friday Prayer.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​Artistic talent is a special gift as not everyone can have it and the persons with disabilities, OKU, are no exception. In this regard, the creativity of the OKU group are highlighted through the ‘Art for All’ Exhibition which is taking place at Gallery 4, Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja, in the capital.

 

Organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports through the Community Development Department, JAPEM, the exhibition acts as a platform to provide opportunities and equality rights in the art scene for OKU. It is also in line with the Ministry’s direction in helping and empowering the OKU group to develop their potential and ability to keep working.

 

The exhibition in conjunction with the OKU International Day celebration highlights almost 150 intellectual, autism, hearing and member creative products from Pusat Bahagia, Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam, SMARTER and La Vida. Among them the OKU Hearing Impaired, Awang Mohammad Zulaffendy bin Mohd Sufri’s handicrafts made from recycled materials and the creative art of several charitable organisations.

 

Also highlighted is the ability of one of SMARTER Brunei’s members to make coffee, which proves that the OKU group can live independently in society.

 

The ‘Art for All’ exhibition is open to the public until 31st December, from 9 in the morning to 8 in the evening every Tuesday to Sunday. Meanwhile on Friday, it is open from 2 in the afternoon to 8 in the evening.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​An Iban woman also chose Islam as her new way of life. The conversion ceremony took place on 16th December afternoon, at Annajat Complex in Beribi.

 

Dayang Chrisnee Anak Chendang is now known as Dayang Nur Syifa Adriana binti Chendang. From January to November this year, a total of 141 people have embraced Islam in Brunei Muara District.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​The Asia Cultural Cooperation Forum, ACCF has provided another useful platform to gain cultural insights and awareness as well as understanding, which is aligned to ongoing efforts to bridge cultural differences, promote common values, diverse cultures, and spirit of unity through cultural exchanges and sharing. The matter was mentioned by the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports while leading the national delegation to participate in the three-day ACCF 2022 programme in Hong Kong.

 

Speaking during the Ministerial Panel, Doctor Siti Norkhalbi binti Haji Wahsalfelah also recognised the strong links between culture and nation building, and the importance to continuously explore and pursue constructive collaborations to fulfil the aspiration. A hybrid plenary session was also held which focused on the theme of ‘Revitalization and Conservation of Historical Heritage’. The ACCF is an initiative by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the aim of fostering regional cultural co-operation, sharing and promoting culture and the arts.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​The Intisyar Islamic Civilisation Youth Camp, PERINTIS 2022 ended on 16th December afternoon, with a Khatam Al-Quran and certificates presentation ceremony. The ceremony took place at the Sports Village, Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.

 

The certificates were presented by Awang Haji Zakaria bin Haji Serudin, Permanent Secretary for Youth at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. 38 youths participated in the 5-day activities organised by Al-Huffaz Management through Al-Huffaz Leaders.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

​The China Day which is currently held in the country is organised upon the vision of making a positive contribution through China’s One Belt One Road initiative to promote Brunei Darussalam’s socio-economic development. In addition, it is also to encourage and foster businesses, trades, investments and cultural exchanges between Brunei Darussalam and China. The China Day was launched on 16th December afternoon, in conjunction with Brunei December Festival at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.

 

It was officially launched by Pengiran Mohammad Amirrizal bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud, Permanent Secretary for Sports at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports together with Mr. Wang Haitao, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Brunei Darussalam; Mr. Jackson Ting, of the Brunei One Belt One Road Association; and Mr. Li Feng, Chairman of Chinese Enterprises Association of Brunei Darussalam.

 

The China Day also stages the Photography Exhibition in conjunction with 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China. Also held was the opening of the One Belt One Road booth. The China Day is opened to the public until THIS SUNDAY from 9 in the morning till 9 in the evening.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei