THE Brunei Students’ Union (BSU) in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland recently held the formal handover of duties between the outgoing and incoming BSU council members at the Brunei Hall.
According to a statement, present to witness the handover ceremony were the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, the Director of Studies at the Brunei Students’ Unit, Ahmad Faisal bin Haji Zainal Abidin and officers at the Brunei Students’ Unit.
Prior to the commencement of the ceremony, Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat were recited by the Religious Secretary of the BSU, Muhammad Hamizan bin Haji Zaini.
The newly-elected President of the BSU for the year 2016/-2017 is Nur Fifi Hazwani binti Hasman, who is studying for Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Politics at the University of Essex.
She is a former president of the Brunei Essex Society and a former Regional Executive for East England of Brunei Students’ Union.
Newly-appointed council members of Brunei Students’ Union in a group photo. – MOE
In a speech, Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan congratulated the outgoing council for the successful completion of their term and the incoming council on their election.
The outgoing president of the BSU, Muhammad Ayyub bin Haji Kamaludin in his speech said, “Alhamdulillah, over the past year, the council had focussed on several matters, including to become more responsive, prudent and relevant. Alhamdulillah, as discussed in the recent annual general meeting, we have seen positive improvements pertaining to these three aspects.”
“We have become more responsive to governmental agencies, other student establishments and to the public sector. More importantly, we have also become more responsive to the welfare of our students in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.”
“A few initiatives have also been planned and implemented, including the launch of our housing portal, academic network and career advice services.”
Addressing the incoming council, Muhammad Ayyub said, “The Brunei Students’ Union differentiates itself from other student unions by playing a strong internal role in terms of providing welfare and consular support, and not just supporting external activities such as event management.”
In a speech, Nur Fifi Hazwani said, “This union has in the past produced leaders who now shape our community. I urge our new council members to be constantly proactive in seeking experience throughout their tenure.
“This may include event management and liaising with the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the Brunei Students Unit and external agencies,” she added.
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