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Launching Of Private Sector Salary Guideline and Website

 

Employers in the private sector are encouraged to utilise the Salary Guideline as a means to implement best practices in developing competitive salary packages in order to attract and retain potential employees. The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy as Chairman of the Manpower Planning and Employment Council, MPEC, expressed hope that the guideline would serve as a reference on the recommended salary scale based on the identified job positions, especially at the starting point of each career. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah underlined the matter at the launching ceremony of the Private Sector Salary Guideline and MPEC’s official website. The event was held yesterday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

The launching of the Salary Guideline is a significant first step towards ensuring local jobseekers and employees receive salaries that are suitable to their skills and productivity at each level of the career ladder. Meanwhile, the MPEC website provides easy access to beneficial information on MPEC initiatives and programmes, apart from acting as a platform for MPEC to conduct research, surveys and obtain feedback from the public on matters related to manpower and human resources. For more information, contact the MPEC Secretariat at 2444100 or email to mpec@jpm.gov.bn.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Achieve More Meaningful Progress

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, in a titah reminds that the progress to be achieved is not focused on constructing buildings to show off, but a more meaningful progress is such as building infrastructure and system that bring positive impact to the citizens and residents. His Majesty in his titah, stresses as there are only 12 years left to realise the Wawasan Negara, the Government needs to conclude the manpower and social blueprints in the near future.

 

His Majesty emphasises the matters in the Titah in conjunction with the 39th Brunei Darussalam National Day for 2023. In the titah, His Majesty underscores that the National Day is an important moment to be remembered, as by remembering it, the country will be reminded of the sacrifices and efforts of the leaders and people who had earlier carved pathways towards independence.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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UTB STAFF FAREWELL AND WELCOMING SESSION

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) welcomes 12 non-academic staff and 11 academic staff and bids farewell to 10 staff. Present at the session were Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Professor Dr. Dayang Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman, Vice-Chancellor of UTB, Principal Officers and staff.

UTB welcomes:

Non-Academic Staff

  1. ​Pg Zainathul Shema binti Pg Haji Metassan, Deputy Registrar (Administration), Registrar’s Office.
  2. Dayang Ramizah binti Ramllee, Clerk, Finance Office.
  3. Awangku Mohammad Alimin bin Pengiran Haji Ibrahim, Clerk, Personnel Section, Registrar’s Office.
  4. Khairul Anwar bin Newi, Lab Technician, ICT Centre (ICTC).
  5. Dayang Nur Farah Hana binti Md Nawawi, Media and Public Relations Coordinator, Corporate Communications Office
  6. Dayang Nur Hijariah binti Mohammad, Accountant, Finance Office.
  7. Dayang Nur Asyiqin Afiqah binti Haji Ahmad, Counselling Officer, Student Affairs.
  8. Awang Muhammad Hafizuddin bin Abu Hasrah, Senior Librarian, Library.
  9. Dayang Rabiatul Adawiyah binti Mudim Haji Awang Amran, Assistant Registrar, UTB School of Business.
  10. Dayang Fatin Nur Sabrina binti Hamdani, Assistant Registrar, Centre of Communication, Teaching and Learning (CCTL) and School of Design.
  11. Dayangku Nur Fathiyah binti Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Assistant Project Officer, Quality Assurance Unit.
  12. Dayang Mumtaz binti Wasli, Lab Technician, UTB School of Business.

Academic Staff

  1. Dr Arif Bramantoro, Senior Assistant Professor, Computing and Information Systems, School of Computing and Informatics.
  2. Dr Phuah Eng Tong, Lecturer, Food Science and Technology, School of Applied Sciences and Mathematics.
  3. Dr Rozia binti Haji Adenan, Assistant Professor, Architecture, School of Design.
  4. Dr Mubarak Mujawar, Associate Professsor, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  5. Dr Ahmad M S Elaklouk, Assistant Professor, Creative Computing, School of Computing, and Informatics.
  6. Dr Sheik Mohammed Sulthan, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  7. Dr Mohamed Ismail Seyed Mohamed Buhari, Associate Professsor, Management, UTB School of Business.
  8. Dr Adel Al-Jumaily, Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  9. Dr Ahmad Azlan bin Ab Aziz, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  10. Dr Md Maksudur Rahman Khan, Associate Professor, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  11. Dr Mohamed Rashid bin Embi, Senior Assistant Professor, Architecture, School of Design.

UTB bade farewell to:

  1. Dr Muhammad Nurul Islam, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  2. Dayang Hajah Halimah binti Datuk Haji Mohd Kassim, Education Officer, Student Affairs.
  3. Awang Haji Irwan Mashadi bin Haji Mashud, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics.
  4. Pengiran Mohd Zapari bin Pengiran Abdullah, Senior Lab Technician, ICTC.
  5. Awang Muslim bin Haji Lakim, Senior Lab Technician, Faculty of Engineering.
  6. Awang Mohd Haidi bin Muhammad Hilmi, Driver, Estate Office.
  7. Awang Zainal bin Haji Jaidin, Storekeeper Special Grade, Bursar Office.
  8. Awang Hadanan bin Haji Alias, Penjaga Keselamatan, Finance Office
  9. Dayang Norbaizurah binti Mohamad, Worker Grade II, Daily paid, Library
  10. Dayang Nur Adiliah binti Ridzuan, Worker Grade II Open Vote, Finance Office

 

Source: Universiti Teknologi Brunei

 

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‘Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja’ III

​After the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja at Istana Nurul Iman, the Royal Bersuruh delegation that was led by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Digadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Muda Haji Jefri Bolkiah returned to Assana’, Jerudong.

 

Duli Yang Teramat Mulia then proceeded to the Special Chamber at the Main Residence.

 

At the Assana’ Banquet Hall, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Mohd. Jaafar informed Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja had been duly carried out.

 

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad then in a sabda instructed Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan to seek an audience with Duli Yang Teramat Mulia and inform Duli Yang Teramat Mulia of the same.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan then informed Duli Yang Teramat Mulia. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia gave the sabda instructing for the ceremony be brought to a close.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan then conveyed the sabda that he had heeded to Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad.

 

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad subsequently signalled for the ceremony to be brought to a close. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia then departed the ceremony.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

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Runaway Woman

 

​A local female was reported to have run away from home.

 

49-year-old, Hajah Balqis Binti Haji Mohd Hussein, holds smart card number 00-255613.

 

Any information on her whereabouts, the public can contact Lamunin Police Station, Tutong Police District at 423 7374 or police hotline 993 or any nearby police station.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

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Safety and Well-Being Remain Priority

​The Royal Wedding ceremonial events which will take place provides an opportunity for the country’s citizens and residents as well as those abroad to watch the Royal Wedding Ceremony customs and traditions practised throughout the ages with its implementation suited to the era. Even though the country is in the COVID-19 New Normal Phase, the ceremonial events are not affected by the implementation of the new norms.

 

At Istana Nurul Iman, the smooth running of the ceremony at every step is ensured with the safety and well-being of guests and staff still being prioritised. The Ministry of Health’s Standard Operating Procedure, SOP includes making the Antigen Rapid Test, ART compulsory as advised for any event. The use of face masks either for guests or staff is a new norm that is increasingly becoming a comfortable routine.

 

The Ministry of Health’s SOP is also implemented at Assana’, Jerudong. Guests and staff adhere to the regulations stipulated by the Ministry of Health such as taking the ART, wearing face masks, and updating as well as ensuring their BruHealth is green or yellow code prior to entering the hall.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

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‘Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja’ II

​The Bersuruh Diraja delegation led by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Digadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Muda Haji Jefri Bolkiah then proceeded to Istana Nurul Iman. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja or Royal Bersuruh Ceremony took place at the Balai Persantapan. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia and delegation were greeted on arrival by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana Pengiran Haji Alauddin; Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Maharaja Diraja Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Wahab; Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Penyurat Awang Maidin; Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Penyurat Haji Awang Osman; and Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Bendahari Haji Awang Abu Bakar.

 

The ceremony began with Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Adanan seeking consent to inform Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja was in place to proceed.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan sought consent to seek an audience with His Majesty and inform His Majesty that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja was in place to proceed.

 

The ceremony followed with the arrival of His Majesty. Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; and Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Digadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Muda Haji Jefri Bolkiah.

 

His Majesty then proceeded to the designated seat. This was followed by the placement of the Dian, Tikar and Bintang Petian before His Majesty. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan then sought consent and informed Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja was ready.

 

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib in turn informed His Majesty that the ceremony was ready to proceed.

 

After His Majesty signalled the ceremony to proceed, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim sought consent to seek an audience with His Majesty. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia sought consent to seek an audience with His Majesty and conveyed his intention.

 

His Majesty then delivered a Titah accepting the intention of Duli Yang Teramat Mulia. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia then thanked His Majesty for his consent and acceptance. Doa selamat was read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan then sought consent to inform Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja had been duly carried out.

 

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib then informed His Majesty that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja had been duly carried out.

 

His Majesty signalled for the royal ceremony to be brought to a close. His Majesty then departed the ceremony, along with other members of the royal family. Among those present at the ceremony were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Councils, Deputy Ministers, Pengiran-Pengiran Peranakan, Pehin-Pehin Manteri, Manteri-Manteri Pedalaman, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Department.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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‘Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja’ I

​The Royal Wedding Ceremony for the daughter of 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, Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Bahar ibni Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Digadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Muda Haji Jefri Bolkiah commenced with the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja or Royal Bersuruh Ceremony. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja, which took place at the Balai Persantapan, Istana Nurul Iman, 8th January afternoon. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja began at Assana’, Jerudong.

 

Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Digadong Sahibul Mal Pengiran Muda Haji Jefri Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien attended the ceremony. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia was greeted on arrival at the Main Residence by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim; Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja Retired Major General Pengiran Haji Ibnu Basit; and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Ratna Wijaya Retired Brigadier General Pengiran Haji Hasnan. Duli Yang Teramat Mulia was then invited to proceed to a Special Chamber.

 

At the Assana’ Banquet Hall, the ceremony commenced with Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Mohd. Jaafar informing Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim that the Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja was ready to proceed.

 

Yang Amat Mulia instructed Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Mohd. Jaafar to seek an audience with Duli Yang Teramat Mulia and inform of the same.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan duly sought consent to appear before Duli Yang Teramat Mulia in the Special Chamber of the Main Residence.

 

Duli Yang Teramat Mulia gave the sabda instructing the ceremonial proceedings to commence. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan then conveyed the sabda that he had heeded to Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad at the Banquet Hall.

 

Soon after Yang Amat Mulia signalled that the ceremony could begin, doa selamat was read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim.

 

Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Sahibul Irshad then instructed for Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan to inform Duli Yang Teramat Mulia.

 

Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan sought consent for an audience with Duli Yang Teramat Mulia.

 

The Royal Bersuruh Delegation led by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia then proceeded to leave for Istana Nurul Iman.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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World food prices hit record high in 2022: UN

World food prices fell for a ninth month in a row in December but hit their highest level on record for the full year in 2022, UN data showed.

 

Food prices soared to a monthly record high in March after Russia invaded agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, a major supplier of wheat and cooking oil to the world.

 

But prices have dropped since then, with more relief brought by a deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July that lifted a Russian naval blockade on Ukrainian grain exports.

 

The Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday its price index, which tracks the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, fell to 132.4 points in December, a 1.9 percent drop from November.

 

It was also one percent lower than in December 2021.

 

But the index was 14.3 percent higher overall in 2022 compared to the previous year as it reached an all-time high of 143.7 points.

 

“Calmer food commodity prices are welcome after two very volatile years,” FAO chief economist Maximo Torero said in a statement.

 

“It is important to remain vigilant and keep a strong focus on mitigating global food insecurity given that world food prices remain at elevated levels,” he said.

 

Torero said many staples are near record highs, with prices of rice rising and “still many risks associated with future supplies”.

 

World prices of maize were 24.8 percent higher on average in 2022 than in 2021, according to the FAO. Wheat was 15.6 percent more expensive.

 

But maize prices fell in December, mostly due to “strong competition” from Brazil, the FAO said.

 

Wheat was also down for the month “as ongoing harvests in the southern hemisphere boosted supplies and competition among exporters remained strong”.

 

The FAO’s vegetable oil price index reached a new record high in 2022 but fell 6.7 percent month-on-month in December to its lowest level since February 2021.

 

Dairy and meat prices hit their highest levels since 1990, the agency said. While meat prices fell 1.2 percent in December, those of dairy rose 1.1 percent for the month.

 

 

Source: NAM News Network

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DES Joint Operation

Two commercial complexes at Kampung Menglait and Kampung Serasa committed an offence under the Electricity Act, Chapter 71 for making unauthorised electrical connections for the operation of crypto currency mining.

The finding was the result of the third joint operation conducted yesterday by Department of Electrical Services, DES in collaboration with other Law Enforcement Agencies. The Royal Brunei Police Force also confiscated all the crypto mining machines found in all premises. DES and other law enforcement agencies will continue to conduct random inspection at commercial premises suspected of making unauthorised connections and diversion of electrical wiring from meters in the conduct of any activity that requires intensive use of electricity in particular cryptocurrency mining activity.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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‘Doa Selamat’ Ceremony

As an appreciation to the former Penghulu and Village Head of Mukim Kota Batu, a Doa Selamat Ceremony was held last night in conjunction with the retirement of the Penghulu and Village Head of Mukim Batu.  The ceremony was organized by Acting Penghulu and Heads of Villages in Mukim Kota Batu.

Present was Awang Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim, Brunei Muara District Officer. Among others, the ceremony is hoped to strengthen ties among penghulu and new village heads by sharing ideas so that it can be used in dealing with the problems faced.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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Haj and Umrah Conference

A delegation from the Ministry of Religious Affairs left the country to attend the Haj and Umrah Conference in Saudi Arabia. The delegation will also visit an Exhibition that will be held from 9th to 12th January, 2023 at the Jeddah Superdome, Saudi Arabia.

The delegation was led by Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Tashim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan, Deputy Minister Of Religious Affairs. There will also be a signing of the Haj Management Understanding Agreement for the Brunei Darussalam’s Haj pilgrims for 2023 at the Ministerial Level.  Among those joining the delegation were Awang Haji Abdullah bin Haji Mohamad, Director of Haj Affairs; and Doctor Haji Muhd Nurhasanuddin bin Abdullah Kelali, Medical Consultant, Ministry of Health. Through the conference, the exhibition and the signing of agreement are hoped to strengthen relationship and cooperation between the two countries.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

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