BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education unveiled the BEST Programme, standing for Help, Empathy, Love, and Responsibility, on November 2nd, 2023. This initiative is aimed at curbing bullying among students in educational institutions. The programme’s inauguration took place at the Ministry of Education headquarters.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the programme was officially launched by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, the Minister of Education. The BEST Programme is slated to be an annual event as part of the Ministry's sustained commitment to fostering a positive, confident, and safe educational environment for all students.
The initiative will include various activities scheduled to run until November 26th. These activities are designed to disseminate information and heighten awareness within the communities of educational institutions about the different aspects and impacts of bullying. This aligns with the International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School Including Cyberbullying, which is observed on the first Thursday of November each year.
The Ministry’s concerted effort through the BEST Programme indicates a proactive approach to address bullying, promote empathy, and ensure a supportive educational atmosphere for students in Brunei.