| Azaraimy HH |
A SPECIAL forum on Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) was held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) yesterday, in conjunction with 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.
The guest of honour was Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Minister of Education.
The event began with a mass recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, which was followed by recitations of selected verses from the Al-Quran and quotes from the Hadith.
Among the forum panellists was Pengiran Dato Seri Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, the Deputy Minister of Education, who talked about the government’s efforts to provide mainstream and religious education of an international level, in line with the MIB concept and principles.
Another panellist, Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman, discussed the history of MIB during the reign of His Majesty, and the effectiveness of daily prayer towards social harmony.
YB Iswandy bin Ahmad, a member of the Legislative Council (LegCo), also spoke about the opportunities and sense of security enjoyed by the people of Brunei.
The forum was chaired by Dr Haji Noralizam bin Haji Aliakbar from the Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB).
Organised by the ‘Pemberigaan MIB’ working committee under the Media, Publicity and Printing Working Committee, the special forum is intended as a celebration of His Majesty’s leadership, while at the same time striving for the preservation of peace, prosperity and happiness within a sovereign and democratic MIB nation in line with the teachings of Islam.
The forum is scheduled to continue tomorrow, at the Tutong District Civic Centre Complex; on October 9, at the Pusat Insani Seria; and on October 12, at the Rataie Community Hall in Temburong.
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