|     Izah Azahari     |

D’SUNLIT Sdn Bhd, which is organising the 18th Consumer Fair, held another signing ceremony for one of the event partners, Brunei Press Sdn Bhd and activity partner, Bake Culture, yesterday.

The official signing ceremony for the event was held last week on May 11 at the multipurpose hall of D’Sunlit’s office in Beribi Light Industrial Estate, Phase II.

Present to sign on behalf of D’Sunlit was Managing Director, Jackson Ting, while Wu Chun, local superstar of Brunei Darussalam and Managing Director of Bake Culture, signed the agreement on behalf of Bake Culture along with two other directors, David Tan and Chris Limp.

Meanwhile, signing on behalf of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd as the event partner was its Deputy General Manager, Hazizah binti Osman.

The signing ceremony was followed by the exchange of the official event shirt between D’Sunlit and the partners and a photo session.

A group photo of Jackson Ting, Managing Director of D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd (4R), with Wu Chun, Managing Director of Bake Culture (4L) and Hazizah binti Osman, Deputy General Manager of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd (3R). – IZAH AZAHARI

During the fair, Bake Culture will be conducting baking classes by award winning chefs. Registration is now open which can be done at D’Sunlit’s office or Bake Culture. Online registration is also available at www.bruneiconsumerfair.com.

There will be nine sessions throughout the five-day event and each session will take approximately three hours, where the baking classes will come with two themes, European-style Baking and Sweet Buns, for participants to choose from.

The 18th Consumer Fair is organised by D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd and supported by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

It will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas, from May 25-29 from 10am to 10pm daily, except for Friday when it will close temporarily from 12pm to 2pm for Friday prayers.

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|     Rokiah Mahmud     |

THE Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital saw a surge in patients seeking minor treatment at its Outpatient Department on Monday night.

A medical officer at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department said the reason for the sudden increase may be due to many of the patients being unaware that the same medical services are also provided at the newly-opened Berakas Health Centre at RPN Lambak Kanan.

She said that some members of the public might also not be aware that the Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Health Centre located in Ong Sum Ping is no longer operating after-office hours as its after-office hours services are now provided at the Berakas Health Centre.

The medical officer said on Monday night, the department received 442 patients, of whom 343 were categorised under the green-coded triage that refers to mostly minor treatment.

In comparison on Monday last week the department received 371 patients, of whom 263 patients were categorised under green-coded triage.

“On Monday, we received an unusually high volume of patients. As result, the waiting time for patients to see doctors was longer than usual,” the medical officer said.

Photo shows a nurse taking a patient’s blood pressure readings. – BAHYIAH BAKIR

“Therefore, we would like to inform the public that as the BSB Health Centre no longer operates beyond office hours, the public can go to Berakas Health Centre as the Berakas Health Centre provides the same medical services.”

She said the under the triage system, red code refers to patients that need immediate medical treatment usually involving major treatment; yellow code refers to the stabilised patients who need more medical attention and are sent to trolley area for follow-up; and green code refers to the patients requiring minor medical treatment such as for a runny nose, cough and food poisoning.

The medical officer said that the Berakas Health Centre is open from 7am until 9pm from Monday to Thursday and Saturday. On Friday and Sunday, including public holidays, the centre is open from 2pm until 9pm.

She said that most of the patients who came in for treatment at RIPAS Hospital last Monday had symptoms of runny nose, cough, skin rash and food poisoning. Therefore, the best to manage this kind of sickness are the general practitioners (doctors) at the Outpatient Department at respective health centres, she added.

Even though RIPAS Hospital received almost a big increase in patients last Monday, it did not affect the red and yellow-coded areas, she said.

The Berakas Health Centre that was opened on Monday provides core services including primary care services such as an outpatient clinic, chronic disease clinic and a flu clinic, other facilities at the centre include mother and children health services, dental services, pharmaceutical services and special services such as rehabilitation services, psychiatric services, healthy lifestyle clinic and paramedical services.

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|     Syazwani Hj Rosli     |

A TOTAL of 548 students were honoured for their academic successes in the Excellent Students Awards Ceremony held yesterday at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas.

Present as the guest of honour was Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education.

Also in attendance was Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, the Deputy Minister of Education; and Dr Ben Schmidt, the Southeast Asia and Pacific Regional Director at the Cambridge International Examination Education Management.

Zaman bin Haji Gapar, the Acting Director of Schools, said that the event was held in recognition of students who achieved excellent scores in their Primary School Assessment (PSR) Examination, BC-GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Examinations, Cambridge Outstanding Achievers Award and the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate.

He also added that 67 per cent of primary school students across the country managed to score high grades in five subjects in last year’s PSR exams, which was a 3.05 per cent improvement from 2014.

The Minister of Education, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, presenting the Cambridge Outstanding Achievers Award BC-GCE ‘O’ Level 2015 to Nuruul Aqilah binti Raimin

Students showing their Excellent Students Awards. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI

“We managed to identify nine schools with 100 per cent accomplishments of A to C, while 72 schools showed some improvement compared to the previous year,” he said.

He cited statistics from the BC-GCE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level Examinations, in which 36.77 per cent of the candidates scored five to 13 credits, which showed an increase of 0.21 per cent to 14.53 per cent, compared to the results of the previous year.

Results from the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination also showed a vast improvement from 2014, in the number of students who scored grade A’s.

In view of the positive development, Zaman said that schools across the country are continuing to work on enhancing intellectual resources among educators, to provide effective teaching-and-learning experiences for students.

The event also witnessed the Deputy Minister of Education, presenting certificates to students who excelled in their PSR Examination and the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate.

Later, there was a presentation of certificates and awards to outstanding students in the ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level Examinations – including the Cambridge Outstanding Achievers 2015 Award – by the Minister of Education and Dr Ben Schmidt.

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|     Syazwani Hj Rosli     |

THE main pillar of Vision 2035 is the country’s education sector, said Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education, while delivering a speech during the Excellent Students Awards Ceremony yesterday at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.

The minister also revealed that the Brunei Government has provided substantial funding for the education sector, and that his ministry would continue to work on improving schools, educational standards and current teaching methods.

“I welcome collaboration between the departments under the Ministry of Education. The effort in improving the quality of school leadership through the National Education Forum (NEF) is part of the Continuous Professional Development, which brings school leaders together to share their best approach,” he said.

“The Brunei Programme for Senior School Leaders and the Aspiring Senior Leaders Programme are also part of the professional platform which is aimed at enhancing leadership skills among school leaders in this country.”

Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education. – AZROL AZMI

The minister also called upon the parents and guardians to instil positive values in their children as future inheritors of the nation.

He also said that the Department of Schools is actively engaged in various efforts to boost the quality of education, such as initiating the Improvement Awards (IA), which recognises the efforts of educators and students whose scores showed vast improvement in Check Point

Tests (CPT) ranging from the Primary School Assessment (PSR) to the BC-GCE ‘O’ Level Examination.

“It is hoped that these efforts will continue to be supervised and upgraded, in order for them to succeed,” said the minister, concluding his speech.

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IN OUR resolve to implement the strategic plans for the Brunei Vision 2035, we should remain strong under the leadership 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, support the Islamic value system and uphold the tradition of befriending all citizens and residents.

This was pointed out by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, while presenting a special lecture during a get-together with Brunei students in Egypt.

The three goals are pillars of the Brunei Vision 2035, and we should strive with a clear intent to ensure the highest progress for Brunei Darussalam and its people, keeping the nation peaceful, harmonious, united and prosperous and upholding its identity as a Malay Islamic Monarchy, the minister added.

The ceremony took place at a hotel in Cairo on Monday during a visit by the minister to Cairo after attending the 26th Conference of the Supreme Council organised by the Awqaf Ministry of Egypt in Aswan, the southern region of the country.

Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs, during the get-together with Brunei students in Egypt. – MORA

In his special lecture titled ‘Ilahi Save Brunei Darussalam’, the minister described the significant words of prayer in the lyrics of the national anthem ‘Allah Peliharakan Sultan’ as a reflection of our effort to maintain the nation’s existence as a sovereign, prosperous and peaceful place under the leadership of a monarch who is just.

On this note, the minister described the important episodes of the history of Brunei Darussalam since the establishment of the first Islamic reign in the 13th Century up to assuming the responsibility of the nation as a sovereign state in 1984.

According to the minister, these events have brought valuable lessons to the new, progressive and successful generation of Brunei for the modernisation of the nation. We should be grateful for Brunei and its socio-political system as it is a blessing of Allah the Almighty that must be maintained and developed in a responsible manner.

Attending the reception were Haji Abdul Kahar bin Haji Hussin, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Egypt and his wife; Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharaja Lela Haji Mohd Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs; and officials of the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Cairo, Egypt.

Haji Abdul Kahar in his speech at the ceremony said there are over 200 Bruneian students in Egypt of which 150 are studying at the University of Al-Azhar; 55 at Ma’had Qiraat Al-Azhar Shoubra, five at Cairo University, four at the University of Alexandria and one at the University of Ain Shams. Of the total, 122 are scholarship students of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

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|     Hakim Hayat     |

SENIOR defence and military officials from Brunei Darussalam yesterday had firsthand view of the US Navy aircraft carrier, USS John C Stennis (CVN-74) which is currently passing through international waters close to the Sultanate on a routine operation.

The delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit, arrived from the Rimba Air Force Base via a US Navy C-2 transport aircraft, along with United States (US) Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Craig Allen.

The visit on board the supercarrier was hosted by Rear Admiral Marcus A Hitchcock, the Commander of Carrier Strike Group 3.

While at sea, the group saw a demonstration of an aircraft launching and recovery operations as well as air fire-power demonstration by the assets of the Carrier Strike Group.

Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit; United States Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Craig Allen; and Rear Admiral Marcus A Hitchcock, the Commander of Carrier Strike Group 3, onboard USS John C Stennis. – DEAN KASSIM

According to the Ministry of Defence, the invitation signified the warm state of bilateral relations and the mutual desire to enhance defence cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the US.

The visit, coordinated by the US Embassy in Brunei Darussalam, also aimed to increase the understanding of naval aviation and carrier strike group operations.

The deputy minister was accompanied by Datin Paduka Hajah Suriyah binti Haji Umar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence; First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad, Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy; Colonel (U) Shahril Anwar bin Haji Ma’awiah, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force and Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Defence.

Also part of the delegation were senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and members of the local media.

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|     Fadhil Yunus     |

THE Energy Kitchen has pledged support to the recipient of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Programme training scholarship Mohd Fakhri bin Ismail by providing a three-month sponsorship meal plan to enhance the athlete’s preparations for the Olympic Games in Rio.

With the Olympics three months away, the meal plan has yielded a positive effect on the national sprinter and has vastly benefited him during his recovery period.

“I look after my diet and nutrition so in a week I felt great and recovery has been sufficient. Training conditions are also great as I’ve had been enriched with sufficient proteins, carbs and fibre”, said Fakhri in an interview with the media following the announcement of the collaboration.

The Energy Kitchen prepared the meal but would replace it with an alternative should there be any dishes which are not suitable for Fakhri though the measurement of calories will remain the same.

As a sprinter, Fakhri requires 2,500 calories per day and has been customised with a medium carbs plan as opposed to a low carbs plan.

Group photo session with Wu Chun, Awang Mohd Fakhri (third left) and Alim Roslan

The collaboration started two weeks ago and the owner of Energy Kitchen, Wu Chun, emphasised that proper diet and nutrition are crucial for high intensity sports training and that the Energy Kitchen is happy to share their knowledge to fuel Fakhri and help him perform his optimum.

In creating the three-month plan, the Energy Kitchen is working closely with Alim Roslan, a US-certified trainer under the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with experience in sports nutrition.

“Proper nutrition is important not just for performance but also with the recovery, this is where the gains are made; during recovery. So it is essential that the proper food is taken in to help maximise recovery and help build muscle”, Alim said.

“In the case of Fakhri, he’s a sprinter which requires a very high power to weight ratio”, he added.

Alim warned that without proper nutrition Fakhri’s performances may not be optimal adding that it is essential to get the right food and nutrients to provide him with energy for his morning session, replenish glycogen stores and also provide him with energy for his high intensity training.

“Carbohydrates, protein and fats must also be sufficient and at the right amount for his recovery post training”.

Fakhri, the national record holder for 100m, acknowledged the support of the Energy Kitchen saying that their meal preparation and his nutrition being taken care of with suitable, healthy and tasty meals has given him a massive lift to his training.

The national sprinter, who is also a local brand ambassador of international sports apparel Under Armour, has also received a complimentary lifetime membership from Fitness Zone in preparation of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The lifetime membership will not only assist the athlete to help him prepare for the Olympics but also goes hand in hand to further promote a healthy and fit lifestyle among Bruneians.

Wu Chun, who is also the Managing Director of Fitness Zone has a vision in supporting fresh local talents especially fitness enthusiasts who he shares the same passion.

“Our local athletes have a great influence on the public. Use that influence to lead people in living a better and meaningful life together with a healthy lifestyle”, the managing director said.

Mohd Fakhri became the latest popular figure associated with Fitness Zone which previously sponsored the first female motocross racer, swimming athletes as well as basketball players to name a few.

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|     Fadhil Yunus     |

DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean has expressed admiration in the philosophy that Home United coach Philippe Aw is trying to instil in the club ahead of their crucial S League tie at the Bishan Stadium in Singapore tonight.

Last March, Kean revealed that The Protectors drew parallels with the way his own charges perform on the pitch as a team who prioritise the urgency for possession football.

The similarities that both clubs share also extend to the undoubted talents of the import players and the prodigious rise of young local players from the academy as well as the continuity of the same team.

“I like his (Philippe) philosophy and he likes to bring young players”, Kean said in an interview after a training session at the Jerudong Mini Stadium on Tuesday.

“When he first took over, they were quite an old team. They’ve had a lot of senior professionals and he made way and let them go and made a pathway through for the young players”.

“I think that’s admirable for a club to do that. They are really hard to play against because they’ve got energy, speed and get the ball back quick”, he said.

Azwan Ali holds the ball during a training session at the Jerudong Mini Stadium before the Home United away match. – FADHIL YUNUS

Kean would need no reminding of the threat that Danish striker Ken Ilso and the lung-busting runs of Sirina Camara offered but believed the threat should be covered with a wider range of players with the growth of their local players from the Prime team.

The development of the young players at Home United has been likened to how the ‘Gegar Gegar’ men have progressed over the last few seasons.

“I’m equally impressed with the local players as the imports. They are very similar to us and if a neutral was watching the development over the last couple of seasons for both clubs they are probably the most similar to us”, Kean added.

“They are a good team. They have been together a long time like us and they’ve got a lot of young players that came through from the Prime team”, he said.

But his charges will be up for the fight after staging a promising display at home against Hougang last week.

“We’ve shown that we’ve got a little bit more resilience now even in the last half an hour when we were chasing the game”.

“We’ve dug something out which we have not seen this year. There was a little bit more desire just to do whatever it takes to get the points”, Kean continued.

Home United FC managed nine wins, nine draws and nine losses last year but they are well on course to better that haul this season.

Kean has exercised caution that his charges may not be able to hold possession of the ball for a period of time if they intend to produce killer passes which go astray.

“If you don’t look after the ball enough you don’t see it for a long time against Home United. They are really good in keeping it”.

“We need to be patient and when we get the ball back we’re not always trying to make a killer pass because if we do we might not see the ball again for 10 minutes”.

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|     James Kon in Hong Kong     |

THE inaugural Belt and Road Summit that brought together 2,000 participants from around the world, including Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) which took part in an exhibition at the global investment area, kicked off yesterday with the hope of realising the opportunities of huge investment and trade opportunities under the ambitious initiative of Hong Kong.

The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Zhang Dejiang along with CY Leung, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, officiated the summit.

The summit which is held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre has attracted the participation of political leaders, policymakers, representatives from international organisations, business leaders and experts in related trades from all over the world.

The participants will discuss the new opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative in various areas, including finance, logistics and maritime transport, professional services, cross-border investment, infrastructure development and international trade, as well as the unique role that Hong Kong could play.

Addressing the opening session of the summit, the Chief Executive, C Y Leung, said the Belt and Road Initiative offers unprecedented opportunities to all territories, including Hong Kong.

Zhang Dejiang, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, delivering his keynote speech. – JAMES KON

With the combined advantages of ‘one country’ and ‘two systems’, Hong Kong can serve as a “super-connector” between mainland China and the rest of the world.

In areas such as finance, investment, professional services, trade, logistics, culture, creativity, innovation and technology, Hong Kong’s unique ‘super-connector’ role can bring together the strengths of Belt and Road economies.

The National 13th Five-Year Plan of China clearly supports Hong Kong and Macau leveraging their unique advantages to enhance the roles and functions in the country’s economic development and opening up to other countries, including the Belt and Road Initiative.

He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is setting up a dedicated Belt and Road office to push forward related work plans.

The HKSAR Government will work closely with the Central Authorities of China and Belt and Road partners to ensure effective co-ordination of policies and measures, to identify areas of collaboration and to facilitate timely exchange of information for the common good.

The summit was organised by the HKSAR Government, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, as well as the People’s Bank of China, as supporting bodies.

The one-day programme of the summit features a keynote speech, a keynote luncheon, a series of panel sessions and concurrent investment and business matching workshops on topics relating to logistics and transport infrastructure, urban planning and rural development, public utilities and energy, telecommunications, and international trade and manufacturing.

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|     Wani Roslan     |

HAJI Mohd Jaafar Maun Primary School in Kiulap and Sultan Hassan Secondary School in Bangar emerged as champions in the finals of the 40th Brunei Traditional Dance Competition for primary schools and the 8th Brunei Ethnic Dance Competition for schools, colleges and Sixth Form Centres respectively on Tuesday.

Haji Mohd Jaafar Maun Primary School performed the ‘Alus Jua Dindang’ dance, while Sultan Hassan Secondary School performed the ‘Umak Ruma’ dance.

The runners-up in the respective categories were Lambak Kanan Jalan 49 Primary School and Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School.

Organised by the Co-Curriculum Education Department at the Ministry of Education, the finals took place at the Riadah Hall of the Youth Centre in the capital, where the guest of honour was Pengiran Sarimah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad, Acting Head of the Special Education Unit (SEU), Ministry of Education.

Roslin bin Suhailee, Acting Assistant Director of Co-Curriculum Education and the chairman of the competition, said that the rapid development of technology has resulted in a decline in public interest in traditional and ethnic dances compared with other fields of arts such as contemporary dance.

Winners from Haji Mohd Jaafar Maun Primary School in high spirits. – PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR

Acting Head of the Special Education Unit (SEU) at the Ministry of Education Pengiran Sarimah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad with the winners

In a bid to reverse this trend, he said the competition aimed to develop local traditional and ethnic dance as an artistic heritage that could be preserved and appreciated as part of the Brunei identity, in accordance with the national Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy.

In an interview, one of the teachers of Haji Mohd Jaafar Maun Primary School in Kiulap said that preparations for the competition were held during the Co-Curriculum Activity (CCA) sessions and on Friday and Sunday to avoid disturbing the students’ lessons.

“The majority of our participants are in Year 2 up to Year 5. The instructors are the schools’ teachers themselves as they have experience in the dances and they also learned from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and Co-Curriculum Education Department,” she said.

She said the competition helped the students learn more about traditional dances. She also expressed hopes that the participants would pass on their knowledge to the future generations to preserve the dances.

In an interview, Abdul Hamid bin Aji, a teacher from Sultan Hassan Secondary School said, “Our dancers are from the Andaman Club, which is under my supervision.”

The school also invited a dancer from the Murut ethnic community to show the student the ‘real’ concept of the ‘Umak Ruma’ dance, he said.

The objective of the competition is to promote student interest in local culture and heritage, particularly traditional and ethnic dances.

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|     Izah Azahari     |

D’SUNLIT Sdn Bhd, organiser of the upcoming 18th Consumer Fair, held a briefing yesterday for exhibitors at the company’s premises in Beribi Light Industrial Estate, Phase II.

The attendees were updated on the latest developments, logistics as well as rules and regulations to be adhered to and other relevant matters to ensure smooth running of the event.

Present to deliver the briefing was Laurence Garcia, Events Management Executive of D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd.

The session was attended by representatives of companies and establishments showcasing their products and services during the five-day event.

Exhibitors were also provided details of the opening ceremony that will be held in the afternoon of the first day of the fair on May 25.

The 18th Consumer Fair will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas from May 25 to 29 from 10am to 10pm daily, except for Friday when it will close temporarily from 12pm to 2pm for Friday prayers.

The five-day fair will have over 400 booths and 180 exhibitors from Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Cambodia, India, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.

Vendors listening to a briefing delivered by staff of D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd for the upcoming 18th Consumer Fair

Vendors at the briefing for the upcoming 18th Consumer Fair. – PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR

The highlight of this year’s fair would be the Food Fest. It will provide wide selection of food offering varied culinary experiences.

Other than food, newcomers in the fair will be showcasing their latest products and services with a variety of promotions.

Some of the exhibitors include Shot of Sugar, Cuckoo, Kopi Kocak, TAIB, Starbucks, Brahim, world’s biggest Halal flight kitchen, and many more.

Moreover, there will also be the ‘Biggest Deal in Town’, presenting combined offers on numerous products and services with discounted prices at different times throughout the five-day event.

Consumers can find out more details by visiting Facebook page D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd and Instagram @dsunlit.

Bake Culture will also be hosting baking classes by award winning chefs where Maju LSK Logistics and Foodfare Sdn Bhd and Ji-Mart Enterprise will be sponsoring ingredients for participants.

Registration is now open for the baking classes and can be done at D’Sunlit’s office or Bake Culture. Online registration is also available at www.bruneiconsumerfair.com.

Other than that, Hers Kitchen will be having a ‘Junior Chefs Cookout’ for the children aged 12 years and above and a ‘Family Cook Out’. Registration forms will be available at Hers Kitchen at Kiulap.

Four award winning chefs from Malaysia will be invited to the fair to demonstrate different kinds of skills and techniques in preparing food, and lucky customers stand a chance to enjoy the food made by the chefs.

Piccolo Café’s head Barista will be showcasing latte art skills and three lucky appreciators will get the chance to participate in ‘Make your own cup of latte’ activity.

Kingston Beverage and Creamery Sdn Bhd’s Ice Cream Decoration Challenge, Wonder Theme Sdn Bhd’s Treasure Hunt Maze and Bouncer Ku’s Fear House will be other attractions at the fair.

Thailand embassy will be organising a cultural show at their stage area inside the Plenary Hall, while Kotak Senyum Photobooth will be displaying a photo booth for consumers to take photos with mascots at affordable prices.

Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital will also be at ICC on May 26 from 10am to 3pm to provide blood donation services to the public.

Busy parents visiting the fair will be able to drop off their children at the KindyKare International, which will be setting up a day care centre for young children.

The Grand Lucky Draw of the Consumer Fair is also expected to be a crowd puller this time again.

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|     Ishan Ibrahim     |

THE three major players in the local media, restaurant and motoring industries have teamed up to support one of sports’ most watched global events – the UEFA Euro 2016.

Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Setia Motors Sdn Bhd and Makan Ceria Sdn Bhd yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Millennium Restaurant for the UEFA Euro 2016 ‘Guess the Semi-Finalists’ Contest, sealing a formidable partnership to help create an amazing football atmosphere as the European championship gets underway this June.

General Manager Reggie See signed on behalf of Brunei Press, while Deputy General Manager Hazizah Osman witnessed the signing.

On behalf of Hyundai, Setia Motors’ General Manager James Chin put ink to paper, while Sales Manager Fadhillah bin Sulaiman acted as witness.

Exchange of documents between the General Manager of Setia Motors Sdn Bhd, James Chin, and General Manager of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Reggie See

The Memorandum of Understanding being signed

A group photo of the signatories, witnesses and other attendees at Millennium Restaurant yesterday. – PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR

Meanwhile, the Human Resources Executive Officer of Makan Ceria, Noor Hafilah binti Mohammad Salleh, signed on behalf of McDonald’s Brunei, and Hartini Haji Hussin, the General Manager of Makan Ceria, witnessed the signing.

As football fans around the country waited in anticipation for the UEFA Euro to kick off on June 10, they will also have an excellent opportunity to win some great prizes.

The ‘Guess the Semi-Finalists’ Contest is synonymous with the active participation of Borneo Bulletin and Media Permata, as well as support from the official partners of the UEFA Euro 2016.

Readers of all ages stand a chance to win, among others, a Hyundai Creta 1.6 GLS Auto worth $28,000 (the grand prize) and Hyundai goodie bags, as well as food vouchers from McDonald’s that amount to $3,000 in total.

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|     Danial Norjidi     |

A NEW way of getting around the capital could potentially be taking shape, as a group of students is working on establishing the first bicycle-sharing system in Brunei.

Dubbed ‘Biskal Kitani’, this bike-sharing system is looking to make it easier for people to get around Bandar Seri Begawan at an affordable price.

Biskal Kitani is a creation of Politeknik Brunei students Dayangku Siti ‘Atiyah Syakirah binti Pengiran Muhd Hassan, Raliza binti Rais, Amal Hamizah binti Hasnan, Dayangku Nur Radhiah binti Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman, Dayangku Nor Hadiatul Hadirah binti Pengiran Idris and Dayangku Hajah Seri Rosdina Norazlina As-Sabrina binti Pengiran Dr Haji Rosman.

It was featured at a recent entrepreneurship exhibition organised by Politeknik Brunei, where students get to put their entrepreneurial ideas on display.

Speaking to the Bulletin during the exhibition, they shared, “It is potentially the first bike-sharing system in Brunei.”

“We are planning to put this Biskal Kitani service in Bandar Seri Begawan, initially at four stations. Under the service, you can rent a bicycle for four hours and unlimited distance for just $2, and simply have to return it to any of the four designated stations after you have finished using it.”

The students from Politeknik Brunei that came up with Biskal Kitani. – AZROL AZMI

Explaining why they decided to do this, they said, “Firstly is because Brunei is one of the top countries that emit carbon dioxide per capita, so we would like to reduce that. We would also like to reduce traffic jams, as the usage of cars is very high. And moreover, the oil prices, so we’d like to reduce the usage and consumption of oil by having people utilise our service.”

They also highlighted the health benefits using their bicycle-sharing system would offer, as “because people will be exercising”. In addition, they are looking to make the service open 24 hours.

“We also feel that this is an advantage for travellers and backpackers,” they said, highlighting that instead of having to use other forms of public transport, this will offer them a cheap way of getting around.

As for the bicycles themselves, the students said that for the introduction stage they will be using simple, regular bicycles that have GPS trackers on them. They will also be providing helmets and raincoats for users.

Explaining why they are looking to start off in the capital, they said, “This is based on our survey. We actually conducted a survey in Bandar and online. Eighty per cent of respondents said that we should have this service, especially in Bandar Seri Begawan.”

Their research showed that the top three places people wanted the service to be available were Bandar Seri Begawan, housing areas and central business districts (Gadong, Kiulap, etc).

While their initial plan is to have four stations in the capital, they said that they do intend to expand, “as we reach our maturity stage”.

The students affirmed that they are looking into making Biskal Kitani a reality, and are hoping to garner some investment to put towards their starting capital. Their plan is to set up automated machines at the four stations, though are also considering having the stations manned by people.

Adding on, they said, “We encourage people to cycle more instead of just driving around in their cars with air-conditioners; cycle while enjoying the surroundings of Brunei Darussalam.”

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|     Faza Suraj     |

A WORKING visit was organised yesterday by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood to two agricultural sites in the Belait District.

Both locations are owned by private companies which are growing or breeding one-of-a-kind agricultural products.

The visit was led by Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism.

The first location was at a 0.1-hectare melon farm at Kampong Pandan ‘B’ in Kuala Belait where the minister was greeted by Haji Abdul Shawal bin Yaman, the founder of Maaz Hanan Zulaikha Enterprise.

Haji Abdul Shawal started the farm which is the only one in the Sultanate to grow golden melons seven years ago as a hobby after his retirement from the Department of Electrical Services (DES). He continued with the venture full time since 2015.

Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism in a group pho-to after the visit at the melon farm. – FAZA SURAJ

“When I saw the potential, I started doing it as a business and thankfully, it has been doing well in the market,” said Haji Abdul Shawal. He said he sells about five tonnes of melons monthly in various places in Brunei.

“However, the demand from consumers is higher than five tonnes so we still need to expand,” he said. Thanks to the support of the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, his company was given two hectares of ‘KKP’ land at Sungai Petai in Bukit Puan. The farm also plants other types of melons such as honeydew and rockmelon of which the farm produced 11.2 metric tonnes in 2015.

They are sold at all Supa Save branches, Hua Ho Manggis, Giant Hypermarket, all Soon Lee branches, SKH supermarkets, Jaya Hypermart in Gadong, wholesale market in Sengkurong, Tamu Seria and Kuala Belait as well as supplied to 14 Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) vessels.

The minister and his delegation then moved on to the second location, a farm which breeds premium crossed bred Dorper sheep – the first in Brunei as well as the island of Borneo.

Brugoat Farming and Trading Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Soon Lee Farm and Trading Company, operates a 2.1 hectare-site which houses about 642 premium Boer Goats and 833 Dorper Sheep.

The company was founded in 2015 to meet the local demands for goat and sheep meat, said by Phil C L Ong the Operations Manager of Soon Lee Farm and Trading Company.

“We hope to reduce the need for importing quality meat which is costlier as they’re usually flown in the country especially during Korban season,” he said.

Phil said that their facility can only accommodate a maximum of around 3,000 mature goats and sheep – a target they’re aiming to achieve by the end of 2016.

“Currently we have three main sheds which houses a maximum of 500 goats and sheep each and we are planning to build more sheds this year,” he added.

“However as the goat and sheep’s primary diet is grass, we need more land to plant the grass to feed them,” he said.

When asked why the company chose the Dorper Sheep and Boer Goat to breed, he answered that the animals are suitable for controlled breeding as opposed to the open-range method in Australia.

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|     Syazwani Hj Rosli     |

THE Department of Co-Curriculum Education of the Ministry of Education, through its Akli Unit, yesterday held a ceremony to hand over capital to the finalists of the 4th Bigstart Competition 2016 to be held in September.

The Bigstart Competition is an entrepreneurial project that aims towards expanding students’ creativity in project planning and enriching specific skills and innovation needed in establishing social and commercial activities.

The ceremony was held at the Conference Room of Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School in Mentiri.

Present as the guest of honour was Hajah Hajidah binti Haji Abdul Wahab, the Senior Education Officer in her capacity as the Head of Akli Unit and as the personal representative of the Director of Co-Curriculum Education, Pengiran Suhaimi bin Pengiran Haji Bakar.

In her welcoming remarks, the school’s Principal Cikgu Dayangku Hajah Norhasima binti Pengiran Haji Hassan said five schools out of the 14 that participated in this competition have been selected to move into the finals.

Group photo of the participants. – PHOTOS: SYAZWANI HJ ROSLI

Abdul Aziz Mustaqim bin Haji Ahmad from Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School

According to her, the five finalists have presented their proposals based on the theme of the competition ‘The Cube Box – To Start With’ on May 10 and 11, and they will be required to present their progress report every four weeks and the full report and a 60-second video prior to the end of the final competition.

She also said that talks and workshops on entrepreneurship in preparing the business proposal have been provided for the students including several lecturers by the Business School and Politeknik Brunei.

Hajah Hajidah, in her speech, highlighted that the competition is an effort to uphold SPN21 by exposing students to the field of entrepreneurship.

She added that such competition helps in providing opportunities for the participating students to interact and socialise in a harmonious atmosphere in order to build character and positive traits and friendships.

“Department of Co-Curriculum Education wishes to identify and nurture students having the potential to start their own businesses, to act on productive ideas borne through discussions and workshops,” she continued.

“By working in groups, students are exposed to working as a cohesive group, uniting ideas to address areas of mutual interest. By reaching consensus and at times arguing, the group will later build its own character as well as cultivate positive interpersonal qualities.”

The ceremony later saw the presentation of the capital worth B$200 to the five selected finalists including Masin Secondary School, Berakas Secondary School, Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Sports School and Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School, by the guest of honour.

Abdul Aziz Mustaqim bin Haji Ahmad of Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, representing their company Aicha’s Closet, told the Bulletin that for the competition, his group has decided to focus their business on selling shawls and stick pins in collaboration with a local entrepreneur.

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|     Azrol Azmi     |

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 yesterday left to attend the 20th Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit which will be held from May 19-20 at Radisson Blu Resort and Congress Centre, Sochi.

Before leaving the Istana Nurul Iman, Doa Selamat was recited by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.

Present at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar to bid farewell to His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Also present at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar to bid farewell to His Majesty were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria; the Speaker of the Legislative Council; Cabinet Ministers; members of the Privy Council; deputy ministers; the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces; the Commissioner of Police; and Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam.

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 leaving for Sochi. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade bid farewell to His Majesty

Meanwhile, the main aim of the summit is to elevate the Asean-Russia relations to a qualitatively new level of strategic partnership as cooperation between Russia and Asean has become an important factor of stability and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

The summit is designed to expand cooperation on a range of issues, including regional security and the fight against terrorism, as stated by Vladlen Semivolos in a recent interview with the Bulletin.

The summit agenda will cover a wide range of issues related to global peace and stability, as well as bilateral and regional economic cooperation.

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|     Fadhil Yunus     |

DPMM FC suffered their worst defeat in all competitions under Steve Kean following a 5-0 capitulation at the hands of Home United FC in the S League at the Bishan Stadium last night.

More importantly the result left them with serious damage of retaining their title who could be 14 points adrift from league leaders Albirex Niigata (S) who currently hold a two-game advantage.

The nightmare in Bishan were evidently DPMM FC’s worst league defeat since the 6-2 hammering at home by Tampines Rovers FC in August 2013.

The ‘Gegar Gegar’ men also succumbed to their fifth defeat of the season, the same number of losses that they recorded when they won the league last year.

The Japanese satellite team can start lengthen their lead over the reigning holders if they see off Geylang International FC tonight.

The visitors were nearly gifted a surprise early lead after Shahrin Saberin’s error but goalkeeper Zulfairuz Rudy came to his team-mate aid clearing the ball away before it reached DPMM FC striker Shahrazen Said.

Azwan Ali holds the ball during practice before the Home United match. – FADHIL YUNUS

After flirting with disaster, Home United enjoyed a lead as Azhar Sairudin struck in the 9th minute with a wonderful solo goal.

The home side raced to a counterattack but Faris Ramli’s shot was pushed away for a corner.

DPMM FC import Rafael Ramazotti seemed certain to score until Home defender Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib intervened with a brave block.

It was no wonder why DPMM FC head coach Steve Kean was concerned if his charges surrendered possession to a dangerous Home United side which they did as Faris Ramli netted from a devastating counterattacking move.

Home United ran riot as import Ken Ilso made it 3-0 from yet another counter-attack before doubling his tally by sliding past goalkeeper Wardun Yussof.

Syahrin Miswan completed the visitors’ misery steering home the rebound to condemn DPMM FC’s biggest loss in four seasons.

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BANK Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) was recently awarded with the region’s Best Smart Branch Project at the 10th The Asian Banker’s (TAB) Technology Innovation Awards 2016. TAB is the region’s leading financial services research, benchmarking and intelligence consultancy.

The awards ceremony took place at TAB’s Annual Business Achievement Awards Dinner 2016, held at the JW Marriott Hanoi, Vietnam. Present to receive the momentous award on behalf of BIBD was its Chief Operating Officer Dr Gyorgy Ladics.

Commenting on the award, BIBD Managing Director Mubashar Khokhar stated that “BIBD is appreciative to 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 for his exemplary forward-thinking vision in shaping the future of Brunei Darussalam. In addition to that, we are thankful of the relevant government and regulatory authorities, along with the people of Brunei Darussalam for their trust and support in allowing the BIBD to grow into the bank that it is today.

“We will continue striving towards creating an exemplary service and will always push the boundaries for the convenience of our customers. At the same time we are both honoured and humbled to be recognised as having won the Best Smart Branch in the region award as this landmark serves as a testament for all the efforts in place towards becoming the first choice for our customers.

BIBD Chief Operating Officer, Dr Gyorgy Ladics accepting the award on behalf of BIBD. – BIBD

TAB stated that BIBD, along with its technology partner Silverlake SDE, was commended due to their digital banking platform with paperless processes and integrated sales, which improved customer experience. The implementation reduced timeframes and administrative activities, which enabled the staff to focus more on sales and showcasing products.

TAB also cited the bank’s unique features of a shopping basket concept to enable ‘pick and choose’ accounts and services, marketing e-brochures and video demonstrations. These also enabled swift data capture of the customer’s information.

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|     Danial Norjidi     |

THE National Anti-Drug Association (BASMIDA) of Brunei Darussalam yesterday called on Muslims to jointly create happy families by strengthening their Islamic faith in accordance with the national philosophy of Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB).

The President of BASMIDA, Datin Hajah Masni binti Haji Mohammad Ali said this while delivering a speech yesterday at a motivational talk organised by BASMIDA in conjunction with National Family Day 2016, which dealt with the topic, ‘Strengthening the Islamic family institution to prevent drug abuse, Internet abuse, other addictions as well as cybercrimes’.

In her speech, Datin Hajah Masni said, “The link between the growing fragility of the family institution and the effects of drug abuse, misuse of the Internet, pornography addiction and domestic violence can no longer be doubted now in the era of globalisation without borders,” she continued.

“For us, the Muslim community in the countries of Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, the attack of thoughts that contradict Islam has brought a small percentage of Muslim youths towards thought patterns of humanism, pluralism and liberalism,” she continued.

President of BASMIDA, Datin Hajah Masni binti Haji Mohammad Ali delivering her welcoming remarks during the event yesterday

Some of the attendees yesterday. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI

She said that studies conducted among youths in neighbouring countries show that a small number possess views that are contrary to Islam and are feared could, in the future, dilute the identity of youth.

“The feminist agenda and efforts to legalise the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) will destroy the identity of Muslim women, threaten the sanctity of marriage between men and women as well as destroy and undermine the individuality and cultural identity of Muslim women,” she said.

She highlighted that Islam honours and gives respect to women and puts the dignity of women at a high level in accordance with the nature and role of women themselves as servants of Allah the Almighty.

She noted that the thinking of humanism was first introduced in the West scientifically in 1766-1848, and was taught in secondary schools, adding that it recommends that they hold human rights and stands as philosophical thought.

“Now humanism puts humans at the liberty to decide and deny the importance of religion or the existence of God,” she said. “Thoughts like these have strengthened the movement in western countries, as well as Australia and Canada to legalise drugs, which are regulated under national law and international law as determined by the United Nations.”

In conjunction with the National Family Day 2016, Datin Hajah Masni called on Bruneian Muslims to follow the guidance of “MIB and practice the Islamic way of life in a Zikir Nation” to create happy families.

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|     Faza Suraj     |

FARMERS have been urged to adopt efficient methods to increase their yields and prevent wastage of land.

The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong urged farmers to find the agricultural methods that best suit the local environment.

He made the call on Wednesday during his working visit to the Belait District where he toured a golden melon farm run by Maaz Hanan Zulaikha Enterprise at Kg Pandan ‘B’ in Kuala Belait as well as Brugoat Farming and Trading Sdn Bhd which operates a 2.1 hectare-site farm that breeds Boer Goats and Dorper Sheep.

“We would like to see more ‘vertical’ farming or other types of farming that utilise technologies to produce a high-yield in a small area,” he said.

He said unlike Malaysia and Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam does not have a lot of land and the country also has the responsibility to preserve 70 per cent of its land as forests.

Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism harvesting a golden melon. – PHOTOS: FAZA SURAJ

Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Paduka Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong taking a look at the Boer Goats

In addition, Brunei’s land is utilised for housing, development, education and agriculture. “We need to be able to be efficient in our land use,” he said.

“Don’t just stick to the traditional ways (of farming) but try to tap into technologies which can produce high yielding crop.”

He said the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood is ready to provide local farmers with help, including technical aspects, to adopt efficient agricultural practices.

He said his ministry is also ready to help farmers expand their operations to meet not only domestic demands but also export markets, including finding for them partners from other countries.

“Just approach us. We are also offering land at Bio-Innovative Corridor in Kg Tungku.”

The minister said farmers must be serious in their venture after they have been provided with training and facilities by the government.

“We can’t afford to give land to people (farmers) who don’t finish what they have started,” he said.

“We give them land but they give it to someone else and charge them for rent. That’s not right.”

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