Category: Lifestyle

Towards providing recognition to local content creators, producers, directors, filmmakers and art activists, the Brunei Content Festival 2022 Awards Night was held on 10th June night. The event was held in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition, MYCE 2022 Digital Technology Week.

The awards were presented by Yang Berhormat Pengiran Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications and Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. The Brunei Content Festival Award aimed to encourage the development and creation of high quality content. The Brunei Content Festival 2022 was organised by the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry, AITI with the support of RTBGo and Progresif Media.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

Earth Day is celebrated every 22nd April. With the theme ‘Invest in Our Planet’, the celebration signals that it is the time for every inhabitant in this planet to work together in preserving and protecting our health, families and livelihoods by investing in the well-being of the planet towards a green, prosperous and sustainable future.

 

In the message in conjunction with the Earth Day celebration 2022, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Ingenieur Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar, Minister of Development, explained that every individual’s action gives a huge ripple effect in preserving the Earth’s resilience. Nowadays, the environmental damage, air and water pollution as well as the negative impacts from climate change driven by our activities, have deeply impacted the global economy. Therefore, every party should together divert the focus and mobilize more energy into building healthy and sustainable futures for the younger generations to be able to continue living safely on the planet.

 

All collective actions must be geared towards the preservation and managing the environment effectively through investing in the planet by encouraging all individuals to practice eco-friendly habits. One fundamental way to conduct green investment is by reducing waste and avoid using single-use items. This year, the Ministry of Development through the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation is running the ‘Eco Ramadhan with JASTRe’ campaign for the second year bringing together several stakeholders through a ‘Whole of Nation’ approach. In collaboration with Zero Waste Brunei, the campaign focuses on investing in the Earth by promoting the use of reusable and encourage consumers to switch to sustainable and eco-friendly products.

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

The International Congress of Malay Language, Literature and Culture Series in conjunction with Language Month, KABSBM organised by the Language and Literature Bureau Brunei, DBP through the Language Construction and Development Division was held virtually yesterday morning. The Congress was coordinated with Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College, Brunei Youth Council, Asterawani Brunei and Putra SENI Group.

 

The 6th presentation series featured a speaker from Singapore, Puan Nor Hidayah Amin, an independent researcher, author and publisher of Helang Books. Meanwhile, the congress chairman was Dayang Ruhana binti Radin, Assistant Head of Research, Documentation and Recognition Division, DBP Brunei. This time, the Congress explored the cultural aspect with the title “Dari Kota Singa, Helang Terus Menyongsong Angin: Isu dan Cabaran Mengantarabangsakan Budaya Lokal Melalui Dunia Penerbitan Melayu”. Also participating in the Congress was Awang Suip bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

His Majesty then toured the United Arab Emirates Pavilion, in which His Majesty received an introduction on the pavilion from the Pavilion Manager and toured the exhibitions.

 

The host country pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai carries the theme ‘Land of Dreamers Who Do’.

 

The exhibition among others exhibits its nationals who embodied the spirit of the U.A.E. and carried forward the legacy forged by the U.A.E’s original dreamer, His Highness Almarhum Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the United Arab Emirates.

 

His Majesty then proceeded to the Opportunity District to visit the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion, which showcases the Brunei Vision 2035, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, Royal Brunei and products by 22 Bruneian micro, small and medium entrepreneurs. At the Pavilion, His Majesty was briefed by Dayang Fadzilah binti Abdul Rahman, Pavilion Manager.

 

Under the theme ‘Brunei Darussalam 2035 – Bridging to the Future’, the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion for the Expo 2020 Dubai provides opportunities for businesses, institutions and local companies to promote and market their respective products and services on the international market.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The 17th Defence Services Asia DSA and National Security NATSEC Asia is held today until the 30th of March 2022 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. The exhibition was attended by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Second Minister of Defence.

 

During the first day of the exhibition, the Second Minister of Defence held a bilateral meeting with Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin bin Tun Hussein, Senior Defence Minister of Malaysia. In the meeting both sides underscored the strong defence relationship and also took the opportunity to discuss various strategic issues of mutual interest. Yang Berhormat the Second Minister of Defence also had a bilateral meeting with the Honourable Delfin N. Lorenzana, Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of Philippines, as well as the Honourable Lieutenant General TNI (Purnama) Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defence, Republic of Indonesia.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Therapeutic Garden, Department of Psychiatry Services, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital is designed to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients by incorporating design principles derived from scientific evidence. The Garden located in Kampung Kiarong was launched yesterday morning by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Awang Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar, Minister of Health.

Such an initiative is hoped to be beneficial and conducive towards the patients' recovery and their long-term rehabilitation needs. At the ceremony, the Minister of Health also presented appreciation certificates to the sponsors who contributed to the garden's build.

The Therapeutic Garden was built using funds raised from the 'Mental Health Awareness Virtual Fundraising Run' organized throughout December 2020. Studies have shown the benefits of a sustained and active interest in gardening include improved mental health, reduced feelings of isolation or exclusion and better physical health through exercise and mobility.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

In the afternoon 258 IBTE School of Business graduates received their certificates. Certificates were presented by Dayang Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism as a Member of the IBTE Governing Board.

6 graduates received the Higher National Technical Education Certificate and 172 graduates received the Brunei National Technical Education Certificate. At the ceremony, 3 graduates received the Best Student Award and the Special Student Award.

Source: Radio Television Brunei

5,957 small boxes of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s personal gift of dates in conjunction with the month of Ramadhan were distributed to officers and staff of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Departments under it.

 

The distribution was officiated by Yang Berhormat Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. The event took place yesterday MORNING at Citra Hall, Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports.

 

A similar event was also held yesterday morning for officers and personnel of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RBAF at the Ministry of Defence and Bolkiah Garrison level. The distribution was launched by Brigadier General Udara Haji Alirupendi Bin Haji Perudin, RBAF Joint Force Commander as representative of the Commander of the RBAF.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

 

 

Radio Television Brunei, RTB yesterday marked another historic moment with the move of the RTB Temburong District Branch to the New Permanent Building in Bangar Town.

 

The opening ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office. In line with the rapid development in Temburong District, the RTB Temburong District Branch began operation at the Maritime and Port Authority Brunei Darussalam building in Bangar Town, on the 1st March 2022.

 

Also present were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Engineer Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar, Minister of Development. According to the Acting Director of Radio Televisyen Brunei, the new building, is hoped that all tasks of the Temburong District branch can be carried out in a comfortable atmosphere, apart from improving the quality of Radio Television Brunei’s presentation in disseminating on various current aspects and interesting places in the Temburong district.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The creativity of locals in producing quality animated videos can no longer be disputed. This was proven when a local animator produced 3D animation videos that are well received until it becomes a source of income.

 

Using 3D animations for over 2 years has enabled Awang Muhammad Izzat bin Haji Ali Hassan to produce creative animated videos. This includes producing commercials and making 3D building models. Awang Muhammad Izzat did not expect his videos to receive encouraging response especially among entrepreneurs who wish to promote their products.

 

According to Awang Muhammad Izzat, to produce 3D animated videos of quality, it requires patience and positive thinking.

 

Awang Muhammad Izzat proved that if creativity is fully utilised, it can become a source of income. Hence, the youth is urged to use their creativity to produce something of value to further diversify the country’s creative industry.

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei

The Language and Literature Bureau, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is organising the National Oratory Competition 2022 in conjunction with the 38th National Day. Open to youths aged 15 to 35, the competition is intended to increase and improve proficiency in the Malay Language. At the same time it also aims to build confidence in public speaking.

 

The first prize consists of $1,000 cash, a plaque and certificate of participation. The runner-up and third place winner will receive $800 and $500 respectively as well as the plaque and certificate of participation. The consolation prize is $400.

 

 

 

Source: Radio Television Brunei