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HIS Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office stressed the importance of disseminating clear and accurate information to the public related to the Golden Jubilee celebration 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’s Accession to the Throne.
In a sabda delivered at the fifth meeting of the Executive Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration, His Royal Highness emphasised the important roles of the relevant committees, especially the Media Committee, in its efforts to publicise the Golden Jubilee celebration and ensure the dissemination of clear and accurate information in tackling the problem of unverified information from going viral which may lead to negative perceptions and confusion among the public.
However, His Royal Highness expressed confidence that relevant parties would be capable in handling this problem so as to prevent it from getting out of hand.
The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office Building at Jalan Perdana Menteri yesterday.
His Royal Highness, who is also the Patron of the Advisory Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration, continued by sharing the titah of His Majesty on matters pertaining to the Golden Jubilee celebration, of which among others include:
The Opening of Gendang Jaga-Jaga Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 12th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 3, 2017 at the Lapau, Bandar Seri Begawan;
Mass Maghrib and Isyak prayers and Doa Kesyukuran will be held on Wednesday, 13th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 4, 2017 at the Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampong Kiarong;
The Royal Parade, Audience Ceremony and Royal Procession surrounding Bandar Seri Begawan will be held on Thursday, 14th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 5, 2017;
The Royal Banquet will be held on Friday, 15th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 6, 2017 at the Istana Nurul Iman;
The Doa Selamat and the Closing of Gendang Jaga-Jaga Ceremony will be held on Sunday, 17th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 8, 2017 at the Istana Nurul Iman;
The Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony has been proposed to be held on Wednesday, 20th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 11, 2017 at the Istana Nurul Iman;
The Opening Ceremony of the Sungai Kebun Bridge, Procession of Decorated Floats and Fireworks Display will be held on Saturday, 23rd of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 14, 2017;
The Tahlil Ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum will be held on Wednesday, 27th of Muharram 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 18, 2017; and
The Opening Ceremony of the Eco-Corridor and Junjung Kasih and thanksgiving ceremony will be held on Sunday, 2nd of Safar 1439 Hijrah, corresponding to October 22, 2017, for which all residents of Brunei Darussalam are invited;
Other events commemorating the Golden Jubilee celebration of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne will also be held.
In the sabda, His Royal Highness also reminded all committee members of His Majesty’s titah which highlighted that the Golden Jubilee celebration is to honour and appreciate history. His Royal Highness also stressed that the committee should have their collections of relevant materials commemorating the Golden Jubilee celebration for the purpose of archiving history and as reference for future generations.
Concluding the sabda, His Royal Highness added that the Executive Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration should continue the concerted efforts and dedication with the highest commitment in ensuring the smooth implementation of tasks towards the successful celebration of the Golden Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne.
This Executive Committee Meeting also discussed matters regarding the final preparations of the events including matters raised in the previous meeting.
His Royal Highness was greeted on arrival for the meeting by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, member of the Advisory Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration.
Also present to greet His Royal Highness were the Co-Chairmen of the Executive Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar, Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara; Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Home Affairs; Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance II; Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti; and Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Mohd Nawawi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Haji Awang Mohd Taha, Private and Confidential Secretary to His Majesty.
The meeting began with a Doa Selamat recited by YB Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Hamid bin Bakal, member of the Legislative Council and Executive Committee for the Golden Jubilee celebration.
The meeting continued with opening remarks by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz.
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