| Abdul Hakiim Yakof |
MURNI bin Haji Mahali bagged the Brunei Photographic Society (PFNBD) Best Photographer of the Year 2016 Award at the PFNBD Gala Night held at the Youth Centre in the capital last night.
The night saw Acting Deputy Principal of History Centre Brunei cum guest of honour Pengiran Hajah Mahani binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad also handing out prizes to the winner of the Outing and Sharing events, and recipients of the Honorary Associate Brunei Photographic Society (Hons, ABPS).
In his speech, PFNBD President Hamidun bin Haji Mohd Noor spoke of some of the activities carried out for 2016, among them – the Best Photographer of the Year 2016 challenge, the Outing and Sharing events, Family Day, Ramadhan and Hari Raya celebrations.
“The association did not forget to offer its services to society. As a non-government organisation (NGO), we organised our third Korban ceremony at chosen villages. The first was held at Kampong Luagan Dudok in Tutong, followed by Kampong Kapok, while last year Kampong Bengkurong was chosen. At these events, we mingled and strengthened bonds with members and villagers,” he said.
PFNBD has organised several courses and workshops for its members, facilitated by both local and foreign instructors.
Acting Deputy Principal of History Centre Brunei Pengiran Hajah Mahani binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad presenting a prize to Best Photographer of the Year 2016 Murni bin Haji Mahali. – ABDUL HAKIIM YAKOF
He also pointed out that PFNBD Vice President Haji Kahan bin Haji Nasir led nine members at the 25th Congress of The Federation of Asian Photographic Arts held in Taichung, Taiwan last November, and thanked Rose Photo Studio for sponsoring the Fujifilm X-A2 camera prize for the Best Photographer of the Year 2016.
The winners of the Outing and Sharing events were Muhammad Sapri bin Haji Mayasin; recipients of the Honorary Associate Brunei Photographic Society (Hons ABPS), Amri bin Haji Mohd Salleh – BPS 1, Ramli bin Haji Bujang (life member) and Abdul Latif bin Abdul Rahman (life member).
The annually held Best Photographer of the Year Challenge is open to all registered members of PFNBD.
The competition runs for 10 months from January to October with different themes every month.
The individual who accumulates the most points at the end of the year is then crowned Best Photographer of the Year.
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