Berakas: Free time is a blessing given by Allah SWT and the way to be grateful for that blessing is to use it, not waste it and let alone misuse it. The Minister of Religious Affairs, Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, emphasized this message during a dialogue session at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the session served as an open discussion on religious matters and the ministry’s services, which encompass various fields. Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin invited grassroots leaders and stakeholders to share ideas, views, and suggestions, aiming to foster a collaborative environment.
The dialogue session provided a platform for participants to exchange views, identify challenges, and formulate strategies to enhance religious services. Members of the Legislative Council were also present, highlighting the importance of the session in advancing the ministry’s objectives. The engagement with grassroots leaders and stakeholders is seen as vital in ensuring the ministry’s services effectively meet community needs.