|     Izah Azahari     |

SC TUBULAR Solutions (B) Sdn Bhd, a Foreign Direct Investment company in Brunei and a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation in collaboration with Mothercare Brunei, gave away infant car seats to 13 parents of newborns in a ceremony held at the Women and Children’s Centre of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital yesterday.

General Manager of SC Tubular Solutions (B) Sdn Bhd Stuart M’Cartney was present with officers and staff from RIPAS Hospital and Mothercare Brunei.

In a brief welcoming speech, the general manager thanked all the parents for coming to the event, highlighting that their presence at the event shows that they have some knowledge on the importance of road-safety for their children, and hopes to send the message to newborn mothers and fathers through this initiative.

“One of the most important resources that Brunei has is not its oil, it is its people, and so this is the first step to protect that crucial and precious resource,” added the general manager.

The presentation of the infant car seats also saw a talk delivered by Mothercare Brunei Retail Manager Benson Kong on the use of the infant car seat to the recipients before concluding the event.

|     Danial Norjidi     |

AN INNOVATIVE Sayf songkok project saw a team from Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School being named the champions of the Brunei Entrepreneurship Education Scheme (BEES) Convention Second Chapter on November 17.

For finishing as champions in the competition, the team won a trophy, certificates and a total cash prize of BND2,500 – BND1,000 as seed money for the school, and BND1,500 for the students.

The members of the team behind the project are Mohd Fakhri bin Abdul Wahab, Md Yusri Rusydi bin Md Yusrin. Muhammad Alif Aiman bin Jais and Mohammad Shaffiq bin Mohammad Azlan. They were guided by teachers Mohamad Helmme bin Haji Ramli and Haji Arif bin Haji Ahmad.

In an interview with the Bulletin, Muhammad Alif said, “We feel very happy, and this was unexpected. Since last year we have taken part in BEES, finishing as first runner-up.”

He said that it was very helpful to have taken part both last year and this year, as they were able to learn a lot by doing so.

“Sayf is a product that we invented. We have innovated the songkok to help people, especially students that wear songkok daily, like we do.”

Muhammad Alif explained that the inspiration behind the project came after they identified problems and tried to solve them.

He noted some of the Sayf songkok’s features. “Inside it there is microfibre to absorb sweat, and it is washable.” It was also shared that the Sayf songkok has several pockets to store money (both notes and coins) as well as a special sejadah and a sunshade attachment.

He noted that they have already sold some units through Instagram. Speaking on their future, plans, he said, “We will create a Facebook page and a website to reach a greater audience and also get a business licence to open a business bank account for online payment. From there, it will be easier to do business.”

The BEES Convention Second Chapter was jointly organised by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), and took place at the Ballroom of the Hua Ho Manggis Mall.

The BEES Second Chapter focussed on nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset of the participants by forming a three-year (2016 – 2018) strategic-based thematic programme namely ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset on Pitching’ in 2016, ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset on Innovation’ in 2017 and ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset on Sustainability’ in 2018.

|     Khairil Hassan     |

KASUKA FC and the Royal Brunei Police Force Sports Council (MS PDB) ended their DST Super League match tied in a 1-1 draw at the Berakas Sports Complex on Sunday night.

Md Hanif Farhan bin Azman opened the scoring for Kasuka FC in the sixth minute, but MS PDB’s Md Fakrol Tamimi bin Sahari equalised two minutes later.

|     Danial Norjidi     |

LOCAL entrepreneurs and startups should think big, start small and use Brunei Darussalam as a launchpad to test and fine tune their business model and ideas to prepare to take on the regional market.

This was shared by Blue Ocean expert and CEO of UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Consulting, Malaysia, Raj Kumar during an interview with the Bulletin on the sidelines of the Local Business Development (LBD) Workshop held in September.

Asked if he had any advice for young entrepreneurs and startups in the country, Raj highlighted the idea of thinking big, but starting small.

“You can incubate and pilot test all that you have – your concept, your business model – here, but don’t be afraid to take on Southeast Asia as a market,” he said, underlining the market opportunity of that the region’s population of 600 million offers. “I think that in itself speaks volumes.”

He noted that Brunei has a population of about 450,000. “So use Brunei as a pilot, as a test case, as a proof of concept that works. Fine-tune your business model, fine-tune your ideas, fine-tune your business, and then when you’re ready, take on the 600 million of ASEAN and I think that sounds exciting.

“We’ve got to look at it at a regional level,” he said. “So we don’t look at that country specifically, but the country is a good place to test ideas. That would be my advice. So think big, start small, grow deep and think regional, and test your ideas.”

Asked for his impression of entrepreneurship in Brunei Darussalam, he noted his experience during his three visits to the country. “What I’ve noticed, I think would divide it into the first time, second and third – this time. So the first time I saw it was very dependent on oil and gas and you could see the number of participants that came, a lot were from the oil and gas industry.

“The second one was where entrepreneurship started to develop, but even then they were a lot more senior entrepreneurs,” he continued. “What I notice this time round is that there are a lot of entrepreneurs that are young, so young entrepreneurs are emerging. This is a great sign, which means that there is a desire, or there’s a need and there’s an opportunity for younger entrepreneurs that are rising.

“It’s an exciting time where I believe that the country is already in the process of diversifying from an oil-based economy towards an entrepreneurship kind of approach,” he added.

Raj featured as a speaker at the 12th LBD Forum and also facilitated the LBD Workshop entitled ‘One-Day Blue Ocean Shift Masterclass’.

|     Khairil Hassan     |

BRUNEI Basketball Association (BBA) will represent the country in the Cambodia Friendly Game from December 27-30 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The tournament, which focusses on youth participation aged below 20 years, will see teams from Laos, Vietnam and hosts Cambodia participating.

“We received the invitation on short notice and we have to work very hard to put a team together in the last two days. This is an excellent opportunity for our young players where they can reap great benefits,” Secretariat General of BBA and Brunei Team Manager Lim Fung said.

The team comprising young players between 15-20 years include Jeremy Lim Jian Cheng, Frederick Ko Jun Yong, Muhd Amirul Akid bin Md Azwan, William Ching Wei Ren, Jayden Chen Vui Syn, Muhammad Al Nadi bin Abdul Jamal, Tan Kun Hor, Yeo Jiun Jet, Johnathan Lim Seng Wei, Liau Hong Yang, Mohd Rahimin bin Jasmin, Lim Jin Yuan and Chong Kah Hou.

Head coach Ben Sim will be assisted by Haji Mohammad Sofrian bin Haji Md Yusof.

Meanwhile, the tournament will also exhibit a mini 3×3 tournament where players from different countries will be mixed to form a team.

|     Aziz Idris     |

PENGIRAN Adeq Faizal won the hearts of the judges and audience voters last Sunday, and emerged as champion of the Belait Festival Talent Show.

The seasoned singer won a BND500 cash prize after beating 20 other talented acts in a three-day contest that proved to be the main attraction for the Belait Festival 2018.

In second place was the Yo-Splinter Club, followed in third place by Hundred Beats, who respectively won cash prizes of BND300 and BND200.

On hand to present the mock cheques to top winners was the RYS Entertainment General Manager, Ampuan Nurul Atikah binti Ampuan Mumali.

Also present was the RYS Business Development Manager, Foo Kian Ming.

The Belait Festival Talent Show was organised by RYS Entertainment, in collaboration with the Belait District Office, and the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board.

The Belait Festival 2018 was officially launched last Friday, with a host of activities spread over the weekend, as part of Brunei December Festival 2018. It was officiated by the Acting Belait District Officer, Ridzuan bin Haji Ahmad, at the recreational park in Jalan Sungai, Kuala Belait.

Also present in a show of support was Assistant Secretary of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Department Pengiran Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Mohd Ali.

The festival involved road closures in the heart of Pekan Belait, for the setting up of various zones to incorporate family-oriented activities and exhibitions from government bodies.

Among the highlights were a three-on-three Street Basketball Tournament, a Night Walk featuring the first-ever Light Tunnel in the district, a Jom Makan area, and the Talent Show contest.

|     Ishan Ibrahim     |

THE Department of Town and Country Planning recently held mass Maghrib and Isyak prayers and a special religious talk at Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Sungai Akar to commemorate World Town Planning Day.

The guest of honour at the event was Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar.

Also present were Minister of Defence II in his capacity as the Acting Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister of Health in his capacity as the Acting Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar, and Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Mohammad Yusof.

The activities at the mosque began with a mass Maghrib prayer led by the mosque Imam, followed by a special religious talk entitled ‘Penerapan Nilai-Nilai Islam Dalam Perancangan Bandar dan Desa’.

Mass Isyak prayer brought the event to a close.

Others in attendance included Deputy Minister of Development Haji Marzuke bin Haji Mohsin, members of the Legislative Council; permanent secretaries at the Ministry of Development and other ministries; members of the mosque Takmir Committee; heads of departments and senior officers from the Ministry of Development; as well as local residents.

World Town Planning Day, also known as World Urbanism Day, was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires to promote public and professional interest in urban planning.

It is celebrated in over 30 countries on November 8 every year.

|     Daniel Lim     |

THE Foochow Association held an appreciation dinner for its committee members recently to celebrate the success of the association’s 63rd anniversary dinner held earlier this month.

The appreciation dinner was held at the association’s main building located along the corner of Jalan Bunga Raya and Jalan Bunga Simpur.

The association’s Chairman Tan Tei Tei in his speech at the event expressed his gratitude to and commended the cooperation by the committee members who helped make the anniversary dinner a success.

“This year’s 63rd anniversary dinner was held at the Royal Garden Hall located on the sixth floor of the Garden Sentral Hotel, which provides a unique venue as it is not only comfortable but also accessible for the invited elderly during the dinner,” he said.

He added that the good food and festive atmosphere provided a great time for the over 500 members invited as they celebrated the association’s 63rd anniversary.

“With the success of the anniversary dinner, I would like to take the time to thank all the committee members involved in the dinner, and I hope that all of you will be able to enjoy this appreciation dinner as reward for the success of the anniversary dinner,” he concluded.

In addition to the banquet served during the appreciation dinner, the association’s committee members also took part in activities such as lucky draw and singing, further enlivening the festive atmosphere while also letting them to relax after the busy period organising the anniversary dinner.

|     Izah Azahari     |

FRESHCO Shopping Centre, Batu Satu, held a cat show in collaboration with Shin Cat Lovers at the Atrium of the Freshco Shopping Centre from December 21-23.

Visitors were able to cuddle, play and snap photos with cute feline companions during the cat show.

The event was part of Freshco’s initiative to gather animal lovers and pet owners to mingle and network.

The event also serves as a platform for the partners to promote their business and share their expertise with members of the public on proper animal care.

|     Daniel Lim     |

MORE than 300 shortlisted participants recently attended Sentral Shopping Centre (KB Sentral)’s Bah Manang Lucky Draw campaign for December, with this month representing the final one for 2018.

At the end of the draw, the grand prize winner, Mohammad Shamsul Ahmad, won a Family Combo Bonanza, which includes a combination of a one-night-stay at Garden Sentral Hotel; shopping vouchers for Jaya Hypermart, Chop Fook Lee Lai, KB Sentral Cube Enterprise and KBSentral Cash and Carry; meal vouchers for Pastamania, Sushi-Tei, All Seasons, Waroeng Penyet, Cinnabon and Sugar Bun; drink vouchers from Beesket; and play vouchers from Timeszone.

The second-prize winner was Suhaimi bin Haji Mudin, who received a brand-new Philips Noodle Maker worth BND299, while Rosmawati Sarman won the third prize of a one-night stay at the Garden Sentral Hotel, inclusive of a free breakfast for two, as well as free access to the in-house swimming pool and gym.

In fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh places were Latifah Hussin, Haziah Tuah, Masni binti Mohd Arifffin and Wong Lai Hee, who respectively won a brand new Philips rice cooker 1.8L worth BND99, a brand-new Philips hair clipper, shopping vouchers for KB Sentral’s Cube Enterprise, and play vouchers for Timeszone.

The December Bah Manang Lucky Draw marked the end of its 2018 lucky draw campaign. The next campaign, the KB Sentral Bah Manang Family Giveaway, is expected to start sometime next year.

|     Aziz Idris     |

THE Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Bandar Seri Begawan led by the President, Lim Tiong Han @ Lim Peh Beng visited the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) recently.

Present on behalf of BEDB was the Chief Executive Officer Soon Loo.

Also present was the Honorary President of Chinese Chamber of Commerce Dr Chan Sui Kiat, Deputy President Lee Chung Keng, Secretary General Tan Guan Siong, Deputy Secretary General Soon Seng Lee, Head of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCI) Affairs Koh Kok Pang and Deputy Head of NCCI Affairs Dato Ting Jack Chai.

During the visit, the delegation exchanged in depth discussions on the nation’s progress, transformation ideas, operations, development and investment strategies of BEDB to attract foreign investments.

The visit aims to enhance mutual trust and understanding, established a friendly cooperative relationship between both parties and laid a good foundation for further bilateral cooperation between the chambers and the government.

|     Aziz Idris     |

THREE athletes left for Phuket, Thailand to represent Brunei in a Muay Thai competition at Bangla Boxing Stadium today, (9pm local time).

The athletes are Sahrin bin Haji Kassim (category 65kg), Awangku Mohd Khairul Bahri bin Pengiran Aliumar (category 70kg) and Shahdon bin Haji Kassim (category 90 kg).

They will compete against athletes from Australia, China, Cyprus, France and host country Thailand.

Chainblock directors Lim Boon Kheng, Hong Kim Seng, Alex Chong and family members were present at the Brunei International Airport to bid farewell to the athletes.

|     Danial Norjidi     |

BRUNEI Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) recently completed a new onshore Darat Gas Project three months ahead of schedule.

This is a significant milestone in the further development of this mature onshore asset which has still large potential based on our current subsurface studies incorporating the latest 3D seismic results acquired recently.

The gas will be piped offshore to the AMPA09 gas processing platform and exported to Brunei LNG plant in Lumut.

“Darat Gas is expected to supply around five per cent of Brunei LNG’s feedstock in coming years – it is a major step towards growing our gas production from onshore fields,” said Darat Asset Manager Norsalina Wati binti Haji Abidin.

This project incorporates the results of the state of the art Rasau 3D Seismic Survey, acquired in 2015 to provide a good assessment of the complex geology of the field.

The project is expected to produce up to two million m3 per day of gas through a new gas processing facility located near the existing Rasau production station.

Strong coordination and meticulous preparation across teams in BSP and business partners – as well as engagements with the local community – helped make it possible to produce first gas earlier than planned.

In total around 300 BSP staff and contractors worked on the project.

“We are really grateful for the cooperation from the residents of Kampong Sungai Teraban and government agencies in Belait District who have been supportive from day one of the project but also the day to day operations in Rasau,” said Senior External Relations Advisor at the BSP Suffian Zainal.

|     Danial Norjidi     |

THE Leaders Foundation Camp (LFC) 5.0 organised by Generasi Bekarih concluded recently, after having taken place from December 21-23 at the Sports Village in Berakas.

According to a press release, the camp successfully produced 95 youth leaders, comprising of 34 males and 61 females.

The LFC 5.0 saw the participation of youth from all four districts, with their ages ranging from 16 to 25 years.

For further inquiries, the public may follow Generasi Bekarih via social media, or visit its website.

|     Izah Azahari     |

THE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports concluded the Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam Leadership Activity Course at the Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam (OBBD) Batang Duri Camp recently.

The course saw a total of 32 participants comprising of 16 males and 16 females from youth associations as well as officers and staff from the ministry.

The objective was to strengthen the bonds between youth leaders, enhancing their identity and ability as leaders, and enlivening the potential leadership in the youth.

The results saw an increase in the leadership skills of the association members in managing and administrating their associations, as well as exposed them to outdoor practical training in enhancing physical and mental endurance.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports plays a very important role in educating and giving guidance towards the development and excellence of youth institutions and the role of youth associations as a platform that educates young leaders.

|     Azlan Othman & Izah Azahari     |

THE Government of Saudi Arabia through its Umrah and Haj Ministry held an annual Haj meeting and consultation at the Ministerial level for 1440 Hijrah at the Ministry of Haj and Umrah Building in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Leading the Government 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 was the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar while the Government of Saudi Arabia was led by its Deputy Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Mashat.

Also present were Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Saudi Arabia Dato Seri Setia Haji Yusoff bin Haji Ismail; Acting Consul General of Brunei Darussalam in Jeddah Pengiran Haji Irman bin Pengiran Haji Othman, and Acting Managing Director of Haj Management Haji Abdullah bin Haji Mohamad, and a representative of Royal Brunei Airlines Haji Abdul Nasir bin Haji Bolhassan.

Dr Abdul Fattah expressed his delight and appreciation to officers of Haj Affairs (Administration and Medical) of Brunei Darussalam for their efforts and lauded Brunei for being able to maintain good Haj management and administration.

Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom expressed appreciation to the Government of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Umrah and Haj and relevant agencies in Saudi Arabia for its management and rendered to Brunei Haj pilgrims during 1439 Hijrah Haj season.

He lauded the high commitment of Ministry of Umrah and Haj in holding continous discussion and consultation on Haj matters with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Brunei Darussalam for the safety, welfare and comfort of Brunei Haj pilgrims annually.

Dr Abdul Fattah and Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom signed an agreement and exchanged mementos.

|     James Kon     |

MEMBERS of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Bandar Seri Begawan (CCC BSB), led by President Lim Tiong Han @ Lim Peh Beng, visited Brunei-Muara District Officer Misle bin Haji Abdul Karim at his office.

Also present were the Honorary President Dr Chan Shui Kiat, Deputy President Lee Chung Keng, Vice-Presidents Lim Ting Chai Ii and Lim Eng HSin, Secretary General Tan Guan Siong, Deputy Secretary General Soon Seng Lee, Head of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Brunei Darussalam Koh Kok Pang and Deputy Head of NCCI Affairs Dato Ting Jack Chai.

The purpose of the visit was to enhance the relationship between Brunei-Muara District Office and Chinese Chamber of Commerce and to understand the vision and mission of Brunei-Muara District Office.

|     Danial Norjidi     |

THE Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE), Ministry of Finance and Economy through the Competition and Consumer Affairs Department advised book and school supply retailers to practise responsible and ethical retailing by providing good value and moderating price of school supplies, to drive sustainable domestic consumption and business growth.

According to a press release from JPKE, the advice was given to retailers during several recent visits to bookstores, as consumers’ spending on school-age children is expected to rise in this back-to-school shopping season.

JPKE also highlighted that ethical business practice will boost domestic customers’ loyalty and retailers’ reputation.

It notes that, with less than a week before the school term begins, parents and guardians are busy doing back-to-school shopping for school supplies, with many choosing the convenience of purchasing under-one-roof, which may also include school uniforms, shoes, bags, and stationery.

“While retailers are offering convenience of shopping for parents, JPKE would like to remind parents and guardians to get value for money supplies by comparing prices and quality, and avoid overspending by managing their budget,” the press release stated.

“Consumers are reminded of their rights and responsibilities to seek clarifications from the retailers or sales representatives on prices or products if there are any doubts.

“Consumers are also advised to keep proof of purchase such as receipts in case of any required follow-up after the purchase, and also to study the terms and conditions of purchase, particularly for electronics items.

“Businesses are also reminded to display price tags clearly on items to ensure price transparency and enable parents to make choices and price comparisons.

“This is required under the Price Display Regulations, failing in this can face a penalty of not more than BND1,000 after one warning notice. While subsequent offence can be prosecuted and the offender will face a maximum fine of BND20,000 and imprisonment of up to five years.”

In conjunction with the Brunei Salebration 2018, participating businesses are encouraged to offer their best deals and creative discounts to promote shopping in Brunei.

JPKE also encouraged the public to make use of the PenggunaBijak/SmartConsumer mobile application, which is downloadable for free on iOS and Android devices. The application provides a platform for consumers to lodge a complaint of any unethical business conduct that will be channelled directly to JPKE.

For any feedback, complaints or queries related to consumer protection and competition issues, the public can also contact JPKE via telephone 2230223 (during office hours); via email at consumercomplaint@jpke.gov.bn; or walk in to Competition and Consumer Affairs Department, Department of Economic Planning and Development, Room 3.06, Level 3, West Wing, Block 2A, Jalan Ong Sum Ping, BA1131, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

|     Achong Tanjong     |

AR-RAFI Archery Brunei will organise the Brunei Traditional Archery Festival in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival (BDF) 2018 from January 4-6, 2019 at the Jerudong Sports Complex.

This was stated by Ar-Rafi Archery Brunei Chairman Pengiran Haji Radno bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Tahir at a media conference held at the Tourism Development Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism recently.

The archery festival’s objectives are to enliven and promote traditional archery while also enhance the tourism industry and at the same time enhance public knowledge on traditional archery sport in the country.

Ar-Rafi Archery Brunei Secretary Pengiran Haji Reza bin Pengiran Haji Rani said that the organising committee has invited a professional traditional archer from abroad to showcase his professional skills, far distant shooting and fast shooting, to the public at the event.

To further enliven the competition, all participants are encouraged to wear traditional clothes and the organiser will give a prize to the participant wearing the most attractive traditional dress.

Classes will also be held on introduction to archery for members of the public. There will also be exhibition booths at the festival.

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the competition and visit the festival. Registration for the competition is open until December 31.

|     Ishan Ibrahim     |

AFTER three weeks of film screenings, master classes and workshops, the Brunei Film Blitz 2018 came to a close.

A challenging four days of production later, 45 participants across 15 teams have submitted their three to six minutes short films to mark the completion of the 96-Hour Blitz challenge.

Upon deliberation, five films will be selected to be in the running for the ‘Grand Prize Award’ of two-year Diploma in Screen and Media scholarship and the Jury Award.

The top five films will be screened at the Brunei Film Blitz Awards Night today.

Yesterday, the Brunei Film Blitz 2018 closed its event with an Australian Film Education Open Day.

Attending the event was Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nicola Rosenblum, who toured the facilities at Brunei Darussalam’s first arts-focussed institution, the Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia.

TAFE Queensland representative Richard Barrett in his welcoming remarks explained how the facilities at Mahakarya in Brunei Darussalam is equivalent to the top-of-the-line facilities in film institution in Australia.

Also, finishing with a TAFE Diploma, Mahakarya students will be exposed to hands-on, skills-based education that will allow them to pursue a content creation career upon graduation.

The Australian High Commissioner was then treated to a screening of TAFE Screen and Media student films at the Princess Theatrette of the Mahakarya Institute of the Arts Asia.

Also present to facilitate the demands for continuing Arts Education are Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) and Austrade.

The presence of the two major contributing institutions opens up a wider pathway for students interested in screen and media, for which further education prospects in Brunei Darussalam and Australia are wide open.