A Dikir Maulud event was held at Baitur Rahmah Hall of Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.
The event held in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration was held in the presence of Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Awang Hamidon bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Hamid.
The Dikir Syarafil Anam was recited and 21 shots of the cannon were fired by Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) personnel. The Dikir continued with the recitation of Doa Dikir by Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Awang Hamidon.
A Doa Selamat read by Chief Syar’ie Judge Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar concluded the event.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-pengiran Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Councils, deputy ministers, pengiran-pengiran peranakan, pehin-pehin manteri, manteri-manteri bertauliah, permanent secretaries and deputy permanent secretaries were present.
Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar at the event. PHOTO: INFOFOTO
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 graced an event to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) at the national level for 1442 Hijrah at Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital yesterday.
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen were also present.
His Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of Major Islamic Events Celebration for 1442 Hijrah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud and other executive committee members.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin said, “We praise and thank Allah the Almighty for all His blessings that enable us to hold an assembly to mark Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) birth anniversary on 12th of Rabiulawal of the Islamic year of 1442 Hijrah while the country is still fighting COVID-19 that is plaguing the world.
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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen at Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque.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 arrives at Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque with His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office. PHOTOS: INFOFOTOABOVE & BELOW: Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman speaks at the event; Cabinet Ministers at the gathering; and cannons fired to mark the event.
“Thanks to the wise leadership of His Majesty, this year’s celebration is organised in brief events in designated mosques in the capital and in the other districts.
“We are not celebrating it with the usual assemblies and processions. Instead, we hold brief assemblies in mosques in accordance with COVID-19 control measures.
“However, it fulfils the desire to glorify and mark the event signifying the love for the Prophet and as a sign of gratitude to Allah the Almighty for raising him to be a Prophet to convey His teachings on Islam,” said the minister.
The event continued with a Dikir Marhaban by officers and staff of the Ministry of Development followed by 21 cannon blasts.
There was a religious talk titled ‘Developing with the moral values of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)’ delivered by Acting Assistant Mufti (Ifta’) at the State Mufti’s Office Haji Dennie bin Haji Abdullah. A Doa Selamat was read by the State Mufti.
Assemblies to mark Prophet Muhammad‘s (pbuh) birth anniversary were also held simultaneously nationwide at Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque in Tutong District, Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque in Belait District and RPN Kampong Rataie Mosque in Temburong District. The theme for this year was ‘Developing with the Moral Values of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).’
Suzuki Swift owners in Brunei Darussalam can be part of a historic event by forming the official wordmark ‘Swift’ with their vehicles at The Swift Big Time at a parking lot in Jerudong Park on November 21. This event is being held to introduce the New Swift Sport.
Boustead Sdn Bhd Marketing Manager Alvin Kho and Boustead Sdn Bhd Marketing Executive Adehelmie Jaafar revealed this at the Sport Extreme Roadshow for Suzuki models at The Mall, Gadong.
The roadshow, organised by Boustead Sdn Bhd – the sole distributor of Suzuki automotive in the Sultanate – runs until tomorrow. Four Suzuki models are being showcased – Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Jimny. Those who make purchase from September 15 to November 30 stand a chance to win a brand new Suzuki Swift Sport.
Adehelmie Jaafar said, “We hope to attract over a hundred cars of existing Swift and Swift Sport owners to form the huge wordmark at Jerudong Park.
“Owners can register through Suzuki Brunei’s Facebok page,” he said.
Boustead Sdn Bhd Marketing Manager Alvin Kho and team at the expo. PHOTO: JAMES KON
“Suzuki Swift arrived in Brunei in the 80s but only made an impact on Bruneians after 2005. The growing number of Swift and Swift Sport owners seems to be unstoppable on a year-to-year basis. It has garnered over 5,000 owners in Brunei alone, ever since Boustead Sdn Bhd became the sole distributor of Suzuki in 1976,” he added.
This success story was achieved through consistencies in retaining Suzuki’s elements, ie “Fun, Ease of Use and Amazing” throughout generations of Swift and Swift Sport. It is a true icon for a fun-to-drive car, which universally appeals to people of various groups/classes due to its simplicity for easy tailoring and its affordability without compromising its true elements.
The event aims to appreciate the continuous support of the people in ensuring the longevity of the Swift and Swift Sport models, after over two decades on being on Brunei roads. It is also to show its brand prowess as the most popular hatchback, by involving huge numbers of owners gathering together with their vehicles. Tokens of appreciation will be given to successful registrants at the event, while a host of fun activities is also set to take place.
Registration is open until November 15, but only applies to Swift and Swift Sport owners.
In view of the pandemic, the event will be planned and monitored to meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Health (MoH). Registration is limited to 130 Swift and Swift Sport owners, with the crowd to be controlled as per advised by the MoH.
More information can be found by dropping by at the Suzuki Showroom in Beribi, Gadong and Kuala Belait.
Librarians must explore the latest technology to promote library services in this era, Politeknik Brunei Chief Library Officer Abdul Muiz bin Ahmad Hussin said.
“This includes making full use of the opac system, by integrating the QR code system to make it easier for users to access the library catalogue on the go. This will increase users’ interest in reading and studying,” he said.
He said this during the third Reciprocal Borrowing Scheme (RBS) Roadshow held at PB at Jalan Ong Sum Ping recently.
Abdul Muiz launched the event in the presence of library officers and librarians from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB), Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE), Language and Literature Bureau, and PB students.
The RBS was introduced on March 15, 2017 to enable users from the institution to borrow reading material for free between the 12 higher education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions libraries participating in the scheme.
Politeknik Brunei Chief Library Officer Abdul Muiz bin Ahmad Hussin at the event. PHOTO: POLITEKNIK BRUNEI
This is in accordance with 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’s titah in conjunction with the 1st National Development Plan Executive Committee Meeting on September 21, 2020, emphasising the sharing of facilities and the ‘Whole-of-Government’ approach to avoid wastage and ensure the efficient use of government resources.
Through the RBS, libraries from higher education and TVET institutions have taken a positive step in realising the hopes of His Majesty in emphasising resource sharing and avoiding waste.
The workshop aimed to introduce reading material reference centres from higher learning and TVET academic libraries, to increase RBS membership among institutions of higher learning, to increase the borrowing and use of academic reading material for learning and teaching purposes between institutions of higher learning and TVET, to encourage the efficient use of government facilities and resources, to foster the spirit of ‘Independent Research’ among students through the exploration of reading materials in institutions of higher learning and other TVETs, as well as to foster an interest in reading, alongside applying information literacy skills that students need to be competitive in the 21st Century.
Operation ‘B’ Branch of the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) on Wednesday visited Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital to present basic necessities to a family whose house was recently gutted by fire at Kampong Kenapol, Labi.
Commanding Officer Senior Superintendent Noor Aflan bin Kachi handed over the contribution to Hajah Nauyah binti Ismail in the presence of Head of Public Relations and Station Officer Azlina binti Haji Adnan and Station Commander of Labi Fire Station and Acting Station Officer Sarkawi bin Bakar.
Commanding Officer of Operation ‘B’ Branch Senior Superintendent Noor Aflan bin Kachi hands over the contribution to Hajah Nauyah binti Ismail. PHOTO: FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
The Centre for Graduate Studies of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) held a strategic planning workshop, Graduate On Time (GOT), on Wednesday for 49 students of its postgraduate and doctorate programmes.
Director of the Centre for Graduate Studies Dr Hajah Sri Rahayu @ Nurjanah binti Haji Dollah was present along with heads of various UNISSA postgraduate programmes.
The workshop was aimed at providing students with the skills necessary to become more organised and systematic in their approach to studies.
The first segment on ‘Physical, Mental and Spiritual Preparation’ was conducted by graduates Ijlalina Nadzirah binti Haji Yunus, Hajah Rafizah binti Haji Abdullah and Md Syahirul Syafiq Rashid, while the second on ‘Strategic Planning Preparation Tips’, by graduates Zurairatul Zakiah binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Rajid and Izzah Naqibah binti Kamis.
Later, UNISSA lecturer Dr Hajah Halimaturradiah binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Metussin and adjunct lecturer Hafini Mahmud presented a talk on ‘Inspirational Stories of GOT’.
Participants of the strategic planning workshop. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) yesterday held a special talk themed ‘Generasi Berilmu, Beramal dan Berakhlak Berlandaskan Sunnah Rasulullah Sallallahu ’Alaihi Wassalam’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The event at Surau Al-Barakah of the Rimba Air Force Base was attended by Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof.
Also in attendance were Commander of the RBAF Major General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat, permanent secretary, services commanders, deputy permanent secretaries, senior officers, officers and personnel from the MinDef and RBAF. The ceremony began with the recitation of Sayyidul Istighfar followed by Surah Yaasiin, Tahlil and Asmaul-Husna.
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Languages Learning Director Dr Haji Hambali bin Haji Jaili delivered the special talk.
The ceremony concluded with Sunnat Dhuha prayers followed by the recitation of Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Commander of the RBAF Major General (U) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Hamzah bin Haji Sahat and senior officials from the MinDef and RBAF at the event. PHOTO: MINDEF
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) will second 21 cabin crew to Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at the RB Campus yesterday.
The selected cabin crew will participate in a secondment programme at the private specialist hospital from November 2 to April 30, 2021. This is in addition to RB providing JPMC specialist training for its staff through the Royal Brunei Learning Academy.
The MoU was signed by RB Acting Chief Executive Officer Martin Aeberli and JPMC Chief Operating Officer Zauyah binti Md Tarmizi, witnessed by RB Senior Vice President – Cabin Services Nur Rita Syakirah binti Abdullah and JPMC Deputy Medical Director Dr Muhammad Hiza Wardy bin Haji Abdul Halim.
“We are very proud to partner with JPMC to commence a secondment programme for our RB cabin crew. Our crew are well-equipped for the role as Patient Associate where they have been professionally trained to uphold the highest standards and to ensure guests’ safety at all times in their line of work.
“With their numerous skillsets and experiences in areas including customer service, and safety and emergency procedures, coupled with the crews’ voluntary work experience at flu centres, hospitals and hotels during this pandemic, these make them the most suitable candidates for the position they are trusted with to take care of JPMC’s guests. We have been extremely lucky and honoured to have them as part of our team at RB, and we wish all the best for their time at JPMC,” said Martin.
RB Acting Chief Executive Officer Martin Aeberli and JPMC Chief Operating Officer Zauyah binti Md Tarmizi at the signing ceremony witnessed by RB Senior Vice President – Cabin Services Nur Rita Syakirah binti Abdullah and JPMC Deputy Medical Director Dr Muhammad Hiza Wardy bin Haji Abdul Halim. PHOTOS: RBRB cabin crew in a group photo
“Excellence in healthcare is one of JPMC’s core values. Royal Brunei Airlines being a world class and leading Syariah airline, the collaboration between JPMC and RB in strengthening manpower competencies shall bring forth good effort toward the achievement of both
organisation objectives. We hope this collaboration can be an example for other organisations to follow in helping to elevate the nation towards greater heights,” said Zauyah.
As part of the secondment programme, RB crew members will be appointed as Patient Associate to enhance service delivery and provide source of information for patients and guests at JPMC.
They are also responsible for coordinating and directing patient experience activities in collaboration with the management team at assigned facilities and will employ customer service skills including welcoming visitors, provide directions and request assistance for visitors needing special assistance.
The Patient Associates will liaise and work closely with doctors, nurses, customer care, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, security, transport and patient billing during the period.
Wood Group organised their first Blood Donation Campaign in partnership with V-Plaza Hotel at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Kuala Belait yesterday.
Conducted with the support from the Blood Bank Unit at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, the campaign served to raise awareness and encourage the public to bolster the blood supply.
Donors also received gifts, souvenirs and meals during the campaign.
Wood Group Senior Vice President Jim Beveridge shared his passion in supporting such a campaign as it represents its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities as the company continues to collaborate with local government authorities and private partnerships.
He also explained that more initiatives are in the works as Wood continues to reach out to
the community.
Of the 75 who registered, 54 staff members from Wood and V-Plaza donated blood during the campaign.
A week since the passing of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim, heartfelt tributes have still been pouring in from all over the world to remember Al-Marhum His Royal Highness, who touched the lives of many and was a source of inspiration as well.
One who worked closely with Al-Marhum His Royal Highness during her time as the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports was Datin Paduka Hajah Adina binti Othman fondly remembered Al-Marhum His Royal Highness as a keen advocate for the arts and creative industries, and for his work in championing several causes for the youth and people with different abilities.
The former deputy minister, who served from 2010-2015, said the passing away of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness is a loss to the country. “Brunei lost a caring and gentle soul,” she said.
She remembers Al-Marhum His Royal Highness for his relentless work in pushing the youth and creative industry issues to the forefront in the national agenda.
Datin Paduka Hajah Adina also recalled Al-Marhum His Royal Highness’ tireless efforts in supporting people with different abilities by championing the cause of giving them more opportunities and respect, as well as causes to support children diagnosed with cancer, welfare home children, empowering women and in strengthening family institutions.
Datin Paduka Hajah Adina said she remembers Al-Marhum His Royal Highness for his kindness and compassion to other people. “Al-Marhum His Royal Highness was very intelligent and had the ability to see the big picture in things, by seeing them as a whole and not in their specific and parochial settings,” she said.
File photo shows Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen
She also said Al-Marhum His Royal Highness believed in making small but significant gestures to those in need, which she said inspired many, also adding that as a person who was keen of the arts and creative industry, he supported and attended many local productions, and even gave his advice on ways to improve through official meetings. “The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) was fortunate to have Al-Marhum His Royal Highness spend a lot of time with it,” she said.
During her stint as the deputy minister, she also recalled Al-Marhum His Royal Highness’ enthusiasm in participating in youth dialogue sessions organised by the MCYS.
“Al-Marhum His Royal Highness would emphasise the need to listen to what the youth had to say and not to talk down at them. He always believed that everybody had their own strengths and that they need to find them and build on them.”
Datin Paduka Hajah Adina also said during the dialogue sessions, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness gave this advice – “Not everyone can excel in academics but that did not mean that they were failures. Hence we need to help nurture their creativity.”
At one youth dialogue session to commemorate National Family Day, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness suggested that people spend more quality time with their families and refrain from using mobile phones on National Family Day, which he said was one of the ways for making family bonds strong. He said in this digital age, spending time with family members like having dinner together will go a long way in strengthening the family institution.
Al-Marhum His Royal Highness also encouraged attendees of the dialogue session to write cards to family members to express their love and appreciation towards each other.
“That is the first step. If you are close (to your family), join in the fun and enjoy each other’s company. Take the step and first initiative,” Al-Marhum His Royal Highness said during the session on February 9, 2012 at the Youth Centre in the capital.
She also recalled Al-Marhum His Royal Highness’ visits to centres for the less fortunate children such as welfare centres, where she said he visited them to offer hope and encouragement. “Al-Marhum His Royal Highness never failed to encourage them to pursue their dreams and to work on their strengths and abilities.”
The Ministry of Development (MoD) held a Tahlil ceremony for Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim at the ministry’s surau yesterday.
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar and Deputy Minister of Development Dato Seri Paduka Ar Haji Marzuke bin Haji Mohsin attended.
Permanent Secretary (Infrastructure, Housing and Professional) at the MoD Haji Amer Hishamuddin bin Pehin Orang Kaya Amar Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Zakaria, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Corporate and Legal) at the MoD Hajah Norhayati binti Haji Mohd Yaakub, head of departments, head of divisions, head of units, officers and staff of the MoD and departments under it were also present.
Internal Audit Unit Officer Rosli bin Haji Haron led the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, Surah Yaasin and Tahlil.
Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar at the event. PHOTO: ROKIAH MAHMUD
The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) held a Maulidur Rasul event at the Setia Pahlawan Hall of the MPRT building recently.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong was the guest of honour.
Permanent Secretary at the MPRT Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, heads of departments, officers and staff at the MPRT were also present.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and followed by a lecture titled ‘Sejauh Mana Kebenaran Rasulullah Itu Dijadikan Tauladan dan Tanggungjawab Sebagai Kakitangan Kerajaan’ by co-founder of Al-Minhaaj Centre Ustaz Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ajak.
A Dikir Syarafil Anam performance by the MPRT Dikir group was also held. The event concluded with the recitation of a Doa Selamat.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong at the event PHOTO: BAHYIAH BAKIR
Former Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien College hostelites
Former Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien (SOAS) College hostelites organised a Dikir Maulud at the residence of Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Lahab in Kampong Jangsak recently.
Haji Abdul Rahman is an advisory board member and holds the post of Chairman for Ex-HBG Welfare Fund Committee.
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Haji Abdul Hamid @ Sabli bin Haji Arshad as Head Advisor and the group’s patron Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Kassim bin Haji Johan, members of the advisory board attended the Dikir with their spouses.
The event also coincided with the host’s 72nd birthday.
Group photo at the event in Kampong Jangsak. PHOTO: FORMER SULTAN OMAR ‘ALI SAIFUDDIEN COLLEGE HOSTELITES
Kampong Kilanas Mosque
Azlan Othman
The Kampong Kilanas Mosque Takmir Committee members organised the closing of Dikir Maulud on Friday night.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud was the guest of honour.
Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof who is Patron 1 of Kampong Kilanas Mosque Takmir Committee members was also present.
The mosque carried out Dikir Syarafil Anam for 12 nights with the participation from 15 Dikir groups outside the village. The groups invited included those from the Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD), Fire and Rescue Department (FRD), Prisons Department, Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Pengiran Anak Puteri Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Religious School, Sufri Bolkiah Mosque, RPN Kampong Rimba, Nexus Sdn Bhd, Warisan Burong Pingai Ayer Dikir Group, Teratak Sumur, Syarikat Amanah Haji Abdullah, Senior Citizens Association and the Indonesian Community Association (PERMAI).
Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof and Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud at the event. PHOTO: AZLAN OTHMAN
Annajat Complex
Annajat Complex with Wafa Hotel and Apartment organised a talk titled ‘Membangun dengan Akhlak Nabi Muhammad SAW’ on October 29. Managing Director of ATHA Sdn Bhd Datin Hajah Norayati binti Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Mohammad Nawawi was the guest of honour at the event held in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul.
The event started with the recitation of SurahAl-Fatihah followed by the lecture delivered by Associate Professor Dr Abdul Rahman Haqqi from Universiti Sultan Sharif Ali. Guests from Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque and Kampong Mata-Mata Religious Hall read Dikir Diba’e and Dikir Marhaban.
Participants at the religious talk at Annajat Complex. PHOTO: ANNAJAT COMPLEX
Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque
Lyna Mohamad
The Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque Takmir Committee held a closing ceremony for the Dikir Maulud last Wednesday.
Patron of the Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque Takmir Committee Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud attended the annual event.
The event began with a mass Maghrib prayer led by the mosque’s Imam Mohd Saifullah bin Rosli.
A Tahlil recitation for Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim was also held.
The event concluded with a certificate presentation by Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad and the mosque’s Takmir Committee Advisor Pehin Datu Panglima Colonel (Rtd) Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil bin Haji Ahmad to participants of a recently-concluded emergency help workshop.
Patron of the Kampong Tanah Jambu Mosque Takmir Committee Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud and the Mosque’s Takmir Committee Advisor Pehin Datu Panglima Colonel (Rtd) Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil bin Haji Ahmad at the event. PHOTO: LYNA MOHAMAD
The Underground Water Well Project at Lot Sengkuang Agricultural Development Area (KKP) is expected to be capable of drawing 12-metre cubed of water, equating 12,000 litres daily. The project carried out in three phases is aimed at providing irrigation to the nearby paddy plantation. The water can be stored in tanks for use during the dry season.
The project carried out by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) through the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood with the collaboration of Preston Geocem (B), is one of the first of its kind aimed at providing water supply to Brunei’s paddy plantations.
The project can facilitate the use of high-yield paddy variety for production twice a year. The construction started on June 2 this year was completed on September 14.
The 300 hectares KKP Lot Sengkuang paddy plantation is one of the major paddy plantation fields in Brunei.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong visits the Underground Water Well Project. PHOTO: MPRT
The new Day Centre Building for Psychiatric Services at Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Belait District was officially opened yesterday. It was built to improve the care and treatment of mental health patients.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar officiated the opening ceremony of the new building donated by the Mental Health Order Board of Visitors for Psychiatric Services.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony and a plaque signing by the minister.
The minister toured the new building and was briefed about the functions of the facilities. The building houses rooms for educational, rehabilitative and therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients.
The minister also visited the Psychiatric Ward. The Ministry of Health (MoH) thanked the Board of Visitors for the contribution that coincided with this year’s World Mental Health Day themed ‘Mental Health for All: Greater Investment, Greater Access’.
Contributions can help raise awareness, reduce stigma and show kindness towards those affected by mental health issues.
The MoH stated that there are various ways to obtain professional help for mental health issues including health clinics, Talian Harapan 145 and hospitals.
The ministry also encouraged the public to participate in the upcoming virtual run organised by the Psychiatric Services. Funds will be used to create a therapeutic garden for psychiatric patients. Registration is open until November 30 at https://ryserve.events/events/mentalhealthforall/.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar cuts the ribbon during the opening ceremony. PHOTOS: DANIEL LIMThe minister visits the new facility
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah yesterday launched Plantasti, the world’s first Halal plant-based meat ‘Ready to Eat Meals’.
This is the latest product under Saahtain Asia Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between the United Arab Emirates based Saahtain Group and the Strategic Development Capital Fund of the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE).
The launching took place during Saahtain’s third year anniversary celebration at The Empire Brunei in Jerudong.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Economy) Dato Seri Paduka Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials and guests attended the launch.
The Plantasti product range will be available at selected outlets in Brunei Darussalam. The first export market will be Sweden with a local food distributor.
Saahtain Asia Sdn Bhd CEO Adeel Khan in a statement said, “Although plant-based products have been around for some time, it is only now that companies are putting deep focus on texture and taste. Without that, people would rather prefer vegan products.”
Brunei Darussalam ranked Number 8 in the Global Islamic Economy Report 2019/2020 for Halal food export and development, which signifies the importance of the industry’s contribution to Brunei Darussalam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Saahtain Asia Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Adeel Khan, officials and guests at the launch. PHOTO: BAHYIAH BAKIR
Indera Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, announced it is extending its business hours on Saturdays and Sundays to make browsing, test driving and servicing more convenient for customers.
Indera Motors will be open from 8am to 5pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and from 9am to 12 noon on Sundays. The new business hours for Indera Motors Showroom and Aftersales are in effect from today.
Indera Motors received the prestigious Retailer of the Year Asia Pacific 2019/20 award for outstanding customer service and care in July. The extended business hours continue to put customers first.
“We want our customers to enjoy their time looking at our cars or sending in their cars for service without rushing. Customer convenience is our main aim in extending our business hours,” said Indera Motors General Manager Alfred Yong.
The new business hours also allow customers to take advantage of Indera Motors’ Test Drive and Win Season of Change promotion.
Customers can test drive any Jaguar Land Rover vehicle and stand a chance to win exciting prizes from now until December 31.
Indera Motors Sdn Bhd has extended its business hours on Saturdays and Sundays. PHOTO: INDERA MOTORS SDN BHD
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 at the Royal Mausoleum for a Tahlil ceremony for Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim yesterday.
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel were also present.
His Majesty and other members of the royal family were greeted upon arrival by Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar and Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Tahlil, Doa Tahlil and Doa Selamat led by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
His Majesty poured the ayeng asah-asahan (scented water) on the grave of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness; His Majesty’s late parents Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam and Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Bendahara Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman; Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam; Al-Marhumah Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Babu Raja Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar binti Pengiran Anak Haji Metassan and Allahyarham Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Haji Ismail bin Omar Abdul Aziz.
Other members of the royal family later poured the cooperation.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Legislative Council members, deputy ministers, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Pengiran-Pengiran Peranakan, Pehin-Pehin Manteri and permanent secretaries also attended.
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 consented to attend a Tahlil ceremony for Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim at the Royal Mausoleum yesterday. Accompanying the monarch 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 ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel. PHOTO: MUIZ MATDANIHis 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; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel at the Royal Mausoleum. PHOTOS: INFOFOTO & MUIZ MATDANIHis Majesty pours the ayeng asah-asahan on the grave of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘AzimHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, pours the ayeng asah-asahan on the grave of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘AzimAttendees at the Tahlil ceremony
The Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque (male) and Kampong Bang Dalam Mosque Tutong (female) Dikir groups emerged champions of the Dikir Brunei and Dikir Syarafil Anam Competition for mosque officers, mosque Takmir committees and mosque congregrants.
Host Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque Kampong Serusop was placed second in the male category and third was the Sufri Bolkiah Mosque Kampong Burung Pingai Berakas.
In the female category, Kampong Mentiri Mosque was the runner up and Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque, Kuala Belait came in third place.
The competition marking the Maulidur Rasul 1442 Hijrah celebration was organised by the Imarah Division, Mosque Affairs Department in collaboration with Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque Takmir Committee members, Kampong Serusop as the event host.
The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Imam of Mohamed Bolkiah Mosque Abdul Razak bin Haji Samad followed by a speech by Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri in his capacity as the chairperson of the ceremony.
ABOVE & BELOW: Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim at the event; and the female winners. PHOTOS: LYNA MOHAMAD
The male winners perform their Dikir
The announcement of the winners was made earlier in the morning by chairperson of the panel of judges Haji Muslim bin Haji Abdul Razak.
Champions in the male category also performed their Dikir prior to the prize presentation in the afternoon.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim, and guest of honour, presented the prizes to winners.
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Ali bin Pengiran Maon and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary at the MoRA Pengiran Anak Dr Haji Amiruddin Alam Shah bin Pengiran Anak Haji Ismail, as well as senior officers and staff at MoRA were also present.
The competition aimed to provide guidance as well as the opportunity for participants to learn the correct technique of performing Dikir.
It also hoped to encourage participants to continuously recite Selawat to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and receive blessings while enlivening the Maulidur Rasul celebration.
The Belait District Senior Citizens Association (PWE) held a Dikir Ceremony to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) at the RPN Kampong Pandan Mosque on October 31.
Brunei LNG Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Hajah Farida binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Talib, the guest of honour, was welcomed by the PWE President Dr Haji Mohd Shah bin Imam Haji Ahmad.
The ceremony started with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by the guest of honour followed by the recitation of Dikir by the women’s groups.
This included Dikir Khairuman led by the Women’s Group from Village Consultative Council (MPK) of Kampong Mumong ‘A’ and ‘B’, Dikir Bisyarin led by the Muslimah group from Muhammad Jamalul Alam Mosque, Dikir Alhamdu led by Muslimah group from Kampong Sungai Teraban, Dikir Badat led by the Women’s Bureau of Kampong Pandan, Dikir Bisyahri led by Muslimah group from Labi Mosque, Dikir Badat Kampar led by Muslimah group from Zainab Mosque and Dikir Asyaraqal led by Muslimah of Kampong Pandan.
A Dikir Marhaban was conducted followed by Doa Dikir led by event chairperson Hajah Hamsiah binti Haji Mohd Husain.
The guest of honour received a token of appreciation from Hajah Hamsiah.
Representatives from the invited Women’s Group, Muslimah groups, and Women’s Bureau were also presented tokens of appreciation.
Brunei LNG Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Hajah Farida binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Talib at the event. PHOTO: DANIEL LIM
Grand Motors Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in Brunei Darussalam, unveiled the new Kia Sorento yesterday.
The public got a closer look at the new Kia that comes in four options – G, GL, GLS and GLX.
The new Kia Sorento kept the robust, tough-looking aesthetic of earlier generations while sporting extra refinement and elegance. The new design incorporated sharper lines and uninterrupted surfaces, making it more sculpted looking than its predecessors.
Inside, the new model boasts a sophisticated look with cutting-edge infotainment, practicality and premium materials.
The cabin retains the spaciousness and three-row versatility that characterised the Sorento over its 18-year existence. The new Kia raised the standards in the midsize SUV segment for space, practicality, efficiency and quality.
Visitors to the showroom enjoyed fun-filled activities such as face painting and slime making for the whole family while there were free refreshment like burgers, ice-creams and cookies.
Grand Motors’ senior management team including Managing Director Frankie Ho, Executive Director Haji Shaiful Rizal bin Pehin Dato Dr Haji Ahmad and Sales Manager Jacqueline Koh attended.
The new Kia Sorento is on display at Kia Brunei showroom.
