| Danial Norjidi |
A BRIEFING session by the Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DPPMB) was held for a visiting delegation of entrepreneurs from Aceh, Indonesia yesterday at the Design and Technology Building in Anggerek Desa.
The proceedings saw a number of presentations delivered, beginning with one on the DPPMB by its Treasurer, Fauziah binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Talib.
It continued with a presentation on DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) by its representative, Bahrain bin Haji Mohammad Salleh, followed by a briefing from Dr Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad Melayong, Senior Special Duties Officer, Secretariat Office, MIB Supreme Council, and a Syariah briefing by Dato Seri Setia Haji Metussin bin Haji Baki who is a member of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB).
There was also a presentation by Datin Hajah Masni binti Haji Mohd Ali, the President of the National Anti-Drug Association of Brunei (BASMIDA).
Haji Mahmud bin Haji Mohd Daud, the Chairman of DPPMB, said the session was conducted to introduce the visiting delegation to non-government organisations (NGOs) such as DPPMB and BASMIDA in Brunei Darussalam.
He also said the session provided them an opportunity to share information with the delegation regarding the Sultanate, with briefings on Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) and Syariah as well as the business landscape and activities in the country with the presentation from DARe.
“Our target is to strengthen ties between the two sides,” Haji Mahmud said, highlighting the importance of connectivity through the movement of people, goods and services.
Yesterday’s event also saw members of the visiting delegation giving remarks and attending a question-and-answer session.
T Iskandar Daod from the House of Representatives of Aceh said, “For us, Brunei is not a foreign country. We see Brunei as a neighbouring country and as our brother.”
He highlighted that having a direct flight between Brunei and Aceh would be “very interesting”.
Asked for his thoughts on the business opportunities between the two countries, he said that there is potential for trade, and noted that there are many products that can utilise resources from Aceh. He also added that people from Brunei can invest in Aceh.
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