| Hakim Hayat & Rokiah Mahmud |
AS A symbol of solidarity, perseverance and loyalty towards the sovereign and country, the national flag unifies people from all walks of life, as they prepare to celebrate the 34th National Day and achieve the aims of the national Vision 2035, said the Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara, yesterday.
In his sabda at a ceremony held in Sayyidina Othman Secondary School in Tutong District, for the distribution of thousands of miniature flags to schools nationwide for the upcoming 34th National Day, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar said that the national flag is the bearer and symbol of the national identity that is rich with Bruneian values and the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy, through the representation of its colours, emblem and slogan.
“Therefore, citizens and residents who embody excellent qualities or Bruneian attributes are urged to respect and protect the sovereignty of the national flag,” he said in his sabda.
The Chief of Adat Istiadat Negara also called on grassroots leaders, including mukim penghulus, village heads, youth leaders, community leaders and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to constantly remind their respective communities about the shared responsibility and trust in upholding the national flag.
“To establish Brunei Darussalam as a developed nation, it is our joint responsibility to continually encourage people from all walks of life to uplift their own enthusiasm and determination in achieving the Brunei Vision 2035,” he said.
He also urged students to continue working hard towards becoming respected leaders, while reminding them to stay on course in their areas of interest, as the future leaders and human resources needed to advance the country’s development.
A total of 5,000 miniature flags were distributed to students in simultaneous ceremonies held at schools across the Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong districts yesterday, in conjunc-tion with the 34th National Day on February 23.
Miniature national flags were distributed to classrooms, in addition to flag-hoisting campaigns held at primary, secondary, Arabic, religious and private schools in all four districts.
In the Brunei-Muara District, the distribution took place at the Learning Tree School in Kampong Pulaie, with Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Nor bin Haji Jeludin, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as the guest of honour.
In Belait District, the ceremony took place at the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Religious School, in the presence of Captain (Rtd) Dato Paduka Abdul Rahman bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence.
In the Temburong District, the event was held at the Sultan Hassan Primary School, Bangar in the presence of Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.
The events were jointly organised by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Information Department and the four District Offices to enliven the 34th National Day celebrations.
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