| Daniel Lim |
PARTICIPANTS of the 72nd birthday 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 in the Belait District yesterday gathered at the Municipal Field for a second practice session.
Present to oversee the rehearsal was Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Executive Committee for His Majesty’s 72nd Birthday Celebrations.
Also present were Legislative Council members, permanent secretary and deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Acting Belait District Officer, senior officers of MoHA and Belait District Office and executive committee members in charge of planning and organising His Majesty’s 72nd birthday celebration.
During the second practice session, participants reviewed and improved upon the first rehearsal conducted earlier last week.
The minister addressed the participants at the end of the practice session and praised them for the improvements made, while also hoping that they will put up an impressive performance on the auspicious day.
Over 470 primary and secondary school students from government and private schools as well as members from various associations based in the Belait District will participate in the performances that are split into three segments.
The actual performance is slated to be conducted on the July 21 when His Majesty visits the Belait District as part of an annual Junjung Ziarah and get-together with the residents.
