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 emphasised the importance for Bruneians studying in Malaysia to always remember their purpose for being in that country which is to focus wholeheartedly on their studies.
“This opportunity must be used to develop self-identity and personality,” His Majesty said in a titah at a get-together ceremony with citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam who are currently in Malaysia.
According to His Majesty, the analogy of this is like sowing a seed. “We must plant good seeds to ensure that we reap good and satisfactory harvest.”
Also present at the get-together ceremony was Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam. Accompanying Their Majesties were His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; 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.
His Majesty said students must also be able to choose and evaluate wisely. “The best choice for students is to be a ‘Patriotic Graduate’. This requires strong determination and steadfast approach. On top of that we need to choose a right track. The track here is the identity to be used.”
His Majesty added, “For Bruneians, Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) is our identity. This identity has to be used wherever we are and not for it to be changed with others.
“For example, in the field of culture, it is not wrong for us to know and learn the culture of other people, as it is also part of knowledge. However, this does not mean we adopt it, as there is already MIB as our identity.
“The same thing also applies in religion and religious practices. We can see and learn how other people practise theirs but for Bruneians, the practice has to be referred to our identity of MIB, which specified the religion as ‘Islam according to Ahli Sunnah Wal’ Jama’ah.”
His Majesty being greeted during the event.
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; Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; 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, in a group photo with officials and students at the event. – PHOTOS: INFOFOTO
His Majesty added that this is very important for the students to know so that they will not be easily swayed by undesirable influences. Such influences will not only harm the students themselves but it will also affect the country.
His Majesty urged the students to be able to generate big ideas, possess talents and have global aspirations. These are the attributes that are expected from students who will be leaders that will steer the country in the future.
In closing the titah, His Majesty prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless all the students and officers who are in Malaysia and that they will achieve happiness and success.
At the ceremony, Their Majesties also received pesambahs from the students presented by the Brunei Student Council Malaysia (BSCM).
Their Majesties and members of the royal family then proceeded to mingle with about 800 citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam who are currently in Malaysia comprising students, government officials who are on duty and attending courses as well as those on vacation with family.
Earlier, the ceremony began with the Brunei Darussalam’s national anthem sung by the Bruneians Students from Asia Pacific University & International Medical University, Selangor.
This was followed by the recitation of verses from Al-Quran by Afiq Haririe bin Haji Daud and the translation was read by Muhammad Waqiuddin Fakhri bin Haji Damit, a Bruneian student from the Darul Quran.
To seek blessing for the ceremony, a Doa Selamat was recited by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
The ceremony continued with a welcoming address by Nurhudiya Fakhriah binti Haji Damit, the President of BSCM on behalf of the citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam who attended the ceremony.
In her welcoming address, Nurhudiya Fakhriah, delivered a pledge of unwavering loyalty and allegiance to His Majesty.
The arrival of Their Majesties and members of the royal family to the Grand Ballroom 3, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel for an afternoon tea was greeted by Dato Paduka Haji Alaihuddin bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Utama Haji Awang Mohd Taha, the Brunei Darussalam High Commissioner to Malaysia and wife; and Nurhudiya Fakhriah.
His Majesty was then ushered to sign a commemorative parchment before proceeding for a group photograph.
Their Majesties and members of the royal family proceeded to the Grand Ballroom for the get-together ceremony accompanied by the recital of Marhaban presented by Bruneian students.
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