| Azlan Othman |
DEPUTY Permanent Secretary (Tourism) at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism Awang Wardi bin Awang Haji Mohammad Ali urged his fellow officers and staff at the ministry to embrace the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy, which he said is “an indispensable part of Brunei’s culture and way of life”.
Wardi was speaking yesterday at a Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) workshop held for staff of the ministry and its related departments.
The workshop, held at the ministry’s Setia Pahlawan Hall and segmented into morning and afternoon sessions, was aimed at providing knowledge and improving understanding on MIB concepts among the ministry staff, as well as to encourage its practice among them.
“I hope that such a briefing will enable you all to gain a deeper understanding of the history and existence of MIB in the country, to help in changing your minds and improving the way you work,” he said.
“I also hope after attending this workshop, you all will be more proactive and efficient in carrying out the tasks and responsibilities entrusted upon you.
“I trust that the session will also help improve the quality and effectiveness of services provided by you all at your respective departments.”
Four invited speakers delivered briefings at the workshop: Senior Special Duties Officer at the Secretariat of the Supreme MIB Council Dr Haji Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad Melayong with a talk entitled ‘The existence and continuity of MIB nation’; lecturer at the Brunei Studies Academy, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Zulhilmi bin Haji Jaidin with ‘Malay Islamic Monarchy Concept’; assistant professor at the Brunei Studies Academy, UBD Pengiran Dr Khairul Rijal bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim with ‘The Identity of Bruneians’; and lecturer at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, UBD Pengiran Dr Hajah Nur-Ashikin binti Pengiran Haji Petra with ‘MIB and the Brunei Vision 2035’.
Also facilitating the workshop were selected lecturers from UBD. Some 40 officers and staff from the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism and its related departments participated in the event.
