Day: February 25, 2023

Five undergraduate students from the Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing and Informatics, and UTB School of Business left the Sultanate for a six-month internship programme hosted by the Piper Aircraft, Inc. in Florida, USA under the UTB ExperiencePLUS programme. The group is the eighth internship cohort to Piper since the educational partnership between UTB and Piper began in 2013.

The students include Awang Chang Jin Herng, Dayang Sonia binti Abdullah Jamaris, Dayang Nur Amera Aqilah binti Noor’ Ash, Awang Muhammad Danial Fakhrul Rizqy bin Awang Haji Bakar, and Dayang Nur Ameera Syafina binti Haji Ariffin who have excelled in their academic records and performed exceptionally well throughout a rigorous selection process conducted by Piper and the University.

Present to bid farewell were Yang Mulia Dr Mohamad Saiful bin Haji Omar, Acting Vice-Chancellor of UTB; Yang Mulia Mr Lim Chui Hua, Registrar and Secretary of UTB; Deans of Faculty of Engineering, School of Computing and Informatics, and UTB School of Business; Student Affairs Officers; Administration Officers; and Corporate Communications Office members.

Students will gain industry exposure and enhance their practical and industrial experiences as part of their undergraduate degree studies at Piper. The students will also be monitored by the University through submissions of progress reports.

UTB and Piper signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the internship programme in 2013. Piper Aircraft, Inc., one of the major aircraft manufacturers in the general aviation industry, is fully owned by the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Government of Brunei Darussalam and headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida.

Source: Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Over 300 sixth form students from Meragang Sixth Form Centre participated in the school’s Orientation Programme, 25th February morning.

The 3-day orientation programme will be held until 28th February. During the orientation, students attended the “National Briefing” delivered by officials from the Information Department and a talk related to “sexual harassment” by the Brunei Darussalam Women’s Association Group.

The Tutong Sixth Form Centre received a total of 173 Lower Sixth students. The Admission Ceremony and Orientation Week for the students was held at the Centre in RPN Kampung Bukit Beruang, Tutong District. The students and parents were given information about the school’s Vision and Mission. The students will start their learning sessions on 1st of March.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, KUPU SB through the Centre of Research and Understanding of Ahli Sunnah Waljama’ah in collaboration with the Usuluddin Faculty, the Fiqh al-Usrah Study Centre, the Jawi and Book of Turath Research and Study Centre as well as the Core Knowledge Centre conducted the Third Series of the National Syumul Harapan Youth Intensive workshop. The workshop titled ‘Belia Pemerkasa Jawi dan Kitab Turath’ took place at Dewan KUPU SB, 25th February.

The workshop included four modules that were discussed with the lecturers and KUPU SB Mushaf writers. Among the titles, is ”Peranan pemuda harapan bangsa: kajian Kitab Ayyuhai Walad’ presented by Doctor Harapandi Dahri.

Meanwhile, the module titled ‘Penghayatan ibadah solat’ was presented by Awang Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ajak, who explained about the perfection of prayer including the pillars and sunat prayers as well as matters that invalidate prayer; state of prayer when sick, jamak and qasar prayers. The workshop is hoped to foster awareness about the importance of assimilating Ahli Sunnah Waljama’ah and practicing its teachings among the youth.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Islamic Dakwah Centre in collaboration with New Convert Associations nationwide held the Fathul Barakah 4.0 Project for all districts. The project aims to provide an opportunity for the public to give infaq jariah in the form of basic necessities to underprivileged new converts in welcoming the month of Ramadhan this year. In the Brunei Muara District, the project was held 25th February morning, via drive-thru at the Islamic Dakwah Centre, Kampung Pulaie.

Present was Awang Haji Abdul Rajid bin Haji Mohd Salleh, Director of Islamic Dakwah Centre. The public can still send donations until the 26th February from 8:30 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon.

For Belait District, the handover of donations was held at the Belait District Dakwah Unit Office. The donations received included rice, sugar and cooking oil

In Tutong District, the donations were also received via drive-thru at the Tutong District Dakwah Unit Office. The project aims to jointly conduct charitable works for the well-being of new converts.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Independence is Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala’s blessing for a country because not all people are blessed to become an independent nation. Individuals who were born on 23rd February, 1984 are very proud and excited because they celebrate their birthdays on the same day as Brunei Darussalam’s National Day.

One of these individuals is Dayang Norhaya binti Mohamad. Born in Panaga, Seria, she feels lucky to share her birthday with the National Day.

Meanwhile, Dayang Siti Majuliani binti Haji Majid expressed her pride in sharing her birthday with a historic day for her personally and the country in general.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Lowering of the Brunei Darussalam Giant-Sized Flag which flew majestically in Bandar Seri Begawan since the 16th of February, was held to mark the end of flag hoisting nationwide in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 39th National Day Celebration 2023. The ceremony was held at the open area of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex in the capital.

Present was Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohd Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos, Deputy Minister for Civil Service Governance at the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Giant-Sized national flag was lowered by personnel from the Royal Brunei Navy accompanied by the national anthem.

The ceremony ran concurrently with the handing over of the giant-sized flag to the Deputy Minister for Civil Service Governance at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Lowering of the National flag in conjunction with Brunei Darussalam’s 39th National Day celebration was also held at the other three districts, 25th February afternoon.

In Temburong District, the ceremony was held at the Bangar Town Wharf Area. Present was Pengiran Muhammad Ameer Mubaarak bin Pengiran Haji Hashim, Temburong District Officer. Also present was a Member of the Legislative Council.

In the Belait District, the event took place at the Menara Cendera Kenangan area, Kuala Belait. Present was Awang Haji Amirol Hafidzin Bin Haji Muhamma, Acting Belait District Officer.

While in the Tutong District, such a ceremony was held at the Tutong District Civic Centre Complex. Present was Awang Mohammad Sofian bin Haji Basri, Acting Tutong District Officer. Also present was Member of the Legislative Council.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has consented to send messages of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait and His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait as well as members of the Royal Family, the Government and people of the State of Kuwait on the occasion of its 62nd National Day.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

From TotalEnergies EP, Brunei B.V, TEPB, His Majesty continued the Working Visit with a tour of Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sendirian Berhad, BFI, at Sungai Liang. During the tour, the Monarch launched the BFI plant.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy. Also present were His Majesty’s sons, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.

The reading of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat was led by the Belait District Syariah Subordinate Court Judge.

In his welcoming speech, the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy highlighted the development and achievements of BFI since its establishment. His Majesty then officiated the BFI Plant.

As the first Urea production project in the country, the BFI plant is capable of producing around two thousand and two hundred metric tonnes of Ammonia daily to produce three thousand and nine hundred metric tonnes of granular Urea per day.

To date, BFI has exported its products to countries in Asia, Africa, American territories, Australia and New Zealand. His Majesty’s tour ended with a luncheon.

Source: Radio Television Brunei