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Bil.2 FEBRUARI 2019 ISSN 1609-4271

CELEBRATING 35TH BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NATIONAL DAY

CURBING FAKE NEWS SPREAD:

A FIGHT WE MUST WAGE AS ONE UNITED NATION By Dr Hj Muhammad Hadi bin Muhammad Melayong, Senior Special Duties Officer, Secretariat Office,

MIB Supreme Council

THE author, through this article, is pleased to send a congratulatory message to the Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office for successfully organising media seminars in collaboration with the Brunei Library Association entitled ‘Seminar on the Spread of News’ on June 12, 2018. In the early days of the Internet before the existence of social media, we faced Internet hoaxes such as ‘Chai n Email,’ ‘Nigerian Prince Scam’ and ‘Catfishing.’ Today we face a new enemy, an issue that affects everyone nationwide. Falsified news is a national issue we frequently face. We are aware that we do not have complete control of information shared in the cloud. Though the Internet is a source of useful information and provides access to digital communication platforms, it’s not entirely safe from propaganda, gossip, defamation and fraudulent facts. This is another challenge in the technological revolution era around the world. The act of falsifying news is not new, however, with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp, it has got easier for these unwanted news to go viral. Fake news or hoaxes spread through social media are disseminated with a simple agenda: to create havoc and destabilise, to wreak and humiliate, degrade and slander the dignity or reputation of some parties – some with the intention of raising unwanted biased awareness in the public mind. Internet hoaxes and false news are possibly one of the most challenging issues to overcome; with the availability of Internet access through WiFi or 4G via smartphones, which is supposed to be a convenience, could also be used to spread malicious information. The initiative taken by the seminar organisers to tackle the issue is highly appreciated and praised.

A section of the participants at the seminar This is because the issue of spreading false news is a problem faced globally following the revolution of communication technology with the emergence of new forms of rapidly growing media. This phenomenon will continue to be the main challenge for us in terms of regulating and enforcing laws regarding the dissemination of information. In analogy, as long as the world has the Internet, this issue will persist and could be a greater obstacle in the future. Go to page 7.

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MEETINGS

BlLA EXCO Meeting , 26 Dec 2018

BLA EXCO Meeting 16 Jan 2019

Pn Nellie as AWEN Brunei Focal Point member

attended the Oxfam- AWEN Consultative Meeting

on 10 Jan 2019 in Chatrium Residences Sathon,

Bangkok

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Dy Emi Suryaney Hipni is Head of the DBP Brunei Library 4 Dec 2018 Dec

Muda Hashim Secondary School welcomes Dy Juhaida Hj Sulaiman, Assistant Library Officer II on 9 Jan 2019

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VISIT TO RUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY AT MOSCOW By Nor Rahidah and Dyg Amal Syukriyyah

In front of the main building of the library, next to the monument Dostoevsky

On a recent social visit to Moscow, Russia, we made a visit to the Russian State Library on 27

November 2018. As most of the library staff could not speak English, we were accompanied by

Natalya, a Brunei Embassy staff, courtesy of His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Haini bin Haji Hashim,

Brunei Darussalam's Ambassador to Russia.

Cloak room on the lower floor

It is certainly an experience visiting one of the largest libraries

in the world. Russian State Library is the national library of

Russia, located in Moscow. Established more than 100 years

ago, the Russian State library still stands tall until today

holding millions of books, those on the

shelves mainly classical Russian

literary works. The library houses

more than 30 lavishly built, ornate

reading rooms, one bear a great

resemblance to New York Public

Library most famous reading room. A huge staircase greeted us

Russian State Library biggest reading hall

The library has over 275 km of shelves with more than 43 million items, including over 17 million books and serial volumes, 13 million journals, 350 thousand music scores and sound records, Go to page 5

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NEW TITLES FROM PUSAT DAKWAH ISLAMIAH

Six new books were launched to enhance the practice of religion in daily life in the country. Memandang ke Hadapan Sambil Menoleh Ke Belakang by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs. The book contains speeches made by the Minister from 1980 to 1985, which was a very vital pre-independence and post-independence period. Isra' & Mi'raj: Menjana Shalat dan Munajat by Yang Berhormat Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Dr. Ustaz Haji Awang Md Zain bin Haji Serudin. The book is about the doa or supplications of the Prophets, Solat or Prayer and important events before the Isra' Mi'raj or Prophet Muhammad's (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Night) Journey From Makkah to Baitulmaqdis and the Heavenly Skies. Wawancara: Perspektif Pembangunan Ugama, Bangsa dan Negara by Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad bin Pengiran Haji Abd Rahman. The book is a compilation of interviews with the former Minister of Religious Affairs from 2010 to 2015. It also highlights the Shari'ah Penal Code Order, the Development of Islam and progress of the Syiar of Islam in the country. Himpunan Ayat-Ayat Al-Quran dan Hadits Mengenai Binatang, co-authored by Dayang Nor Rashida binti Abd Rahman and Dayang Jalijah binti Sable. The book contains the hadith of Prophet Muhammad Shallallahu 'alaihi wasallam which focus on the well-being of animals, especially the responsibility of humans to them. Himpunan Ayat-Ayat Al-Quran dan Hadits Mengenai Perkahwinan dan Perceraian'' written by Dayang Hajah Rokiah binti Mohammad and Dayang Latifah binti Haji Ismail. The books contain verses of Al-Quran and Hadith on the laws and regulations of marriage and divorce. Pengurusan Jenazah: Panduan dan Amalan, a book by the Planning, Study and Publication Division of the Islamic Da'wah Centre provides guidance and lessons on funeral rites. Pusat Dakwah Islamiah has published 112 books from 2014 to 2018.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

SELECTED AS ASIAN CAPITAL OF ISLAMIC CULTURE 2019

2019 is a significant year for Brunei Darussalam when the Islamic Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), gives its recognition to the country as the Asian Capital of Islamic Culture alongside Tunis, the Republic of Tunisia in the Arabian region and Bissau, the Republic of Guinea in the African region. The recognition is a great honour for Bandar Seri Begawan and is an important historical landmark for the country in general. Among the early preparations is forming the Bandar Seri Begawan Steering Committee as the Asian Capital of Islamic Culture 2019. The committee's role is to provide the right direction for all working committees to act upon and implement the planned programmes and activities. The Bandar Seri Begawan Traces of Islamic Architecture and Landmarks Exhibition is one of the main events for the Bandar Seri Begawan, Asian Capital of Islamic Culture 2019 Celebration. The exhibition will be the curtain raiser for the celebration at the Brunei International Airport on the 17th of this month.go to page 5 The selection of Bandar Seri Begawan as the Asian Capital of Islamic Culture 2019 is synonym with Brunei Darussalam's status as the Malay Islamic Monarchy since more than 600 years ago. Bandar Seri Begawan is the third Southeast Asian capital chosen for the honour after Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in 2009 and Indonesia's Jakarta in 2011. The recognition is also a golden opportunity to showcase the culture and values of the country's people. The country has created a name for itself based on its glorious civilisation and history as well as strategic position. Bandar Seri Begawan fulfils the criteria for selection as the Capital of Islamic Culture outlined by the ISESCO. They include an excellent and glorious culture and history, contributions in enriching Islamic culture and human prosperity, possessing landmarks of Islamic civilisation and cultural institutions as well showing strong interest in organising cultural activities, book festivals, exhibitions, performances, forums and others. Go to page 5

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From page 4 The golden opportunity is utilised by the country specifically in presenting the daily practices of Bruneians who give the highest priority to Islam at various levels. Apart from implementing activities and programmes in 2019, the opportunity also highlights Bandar Seri Begawan as a true Islamic capital to the world with its Malay Islamic Monarchy, MIB concept. This will indirectly help to promote tourism and enhance religious and cultural values. Hence it is also the duty of all citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam to support the government's initiative to make Bandar Seri Begawan a capital of Islamic culture. Source Bru Direct

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150,000 maps and others. There are items in 247 languages of the world, the foreign part representing about 29 percent of the entire collection. Their holdings are so large, patrons need to wait for several hours for their desired item to be retrieved.

Patrons wait for their items at the

holdings desk

Browsing their collection through the OPAC. Worth noting that the library do have holdings about Brunei, however an interested patron need to wait for 2-3 hours for the items to be ready for pick-up. Go to page 6

OPAC kiosks located on the first floor

The library’s lobby at the 1st floor

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During our visit we were briefed about the history of The Russian State Library. It was firstly named the V. I. Lenin State Library of the USSR from 1925 until it was renamed in 1992 as the Russian State Library.

Highlighted Classical Russian Literary Works at the lobby

(left). Newly released books at the library (right)

What was interesting to us is seeing the classical architecture. The building acquired the modernized neoclassicism exterior features of the Palace of Soviets (co-designed Vladimir Shchuko and Vladimir Gelfreikh). A 250-seat reading hall, was opened in 1945; further additions continued until 1960. In 1968 the building reached its capacity, and the library launched construction of a new depository in Khimki, earmarked for storing newspapers, scientific works and low-demand books from the main storage areas.

Between 1922 and 1991 at least one copy of every book published in the USSR was deposited with the library, a practice which continues in a similar method today, with the library designated by law as a legal deposit library.

Modern Contemporary Collection (left) & E-Resource Room (right)

At the highest level, fourth floor, we visited the Foreign Collection where Russian Works that were produced outside the country are kept. We also browsed through several foreign newspapers in Russian language.

Russian State Librarian giving an explanation about the Foreign Collection

We were grateful for the one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit

the historical place. Moreover, the experience has certainly

given us the opportunity to learn, share and improve our

knowledge. More importantly we as librarians from Brunei

can gain insight from other libraries abroad and practice

what we learn in our own respective libraries.

A priceless view of the Kremlin from the library

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From page 1 All members of the Brunei community need to work together to create awareness and educate themselves to face this issue head on. This was conveyed by 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 conjunction with the official opening of the First Meeting from Season 13th Meeting of State Assembly 2017: “Namun dalam keghairahan memanfaatkan teknologi canggih ini, kita juga dikehendaki supaya jangan lalai daripada anasir-anasir yang tidak bertanggungjawab, yang menggunakan teknologi untuk tujuan-tujuan keburukan, termasuk penggunaan media sosial untuk menyebarkan berita-berita palsu dan fitnah. Semua ini boleh mengundang kepada bencana.” His Majesty has reminded his subjects to be wiser and cautious online, to behave appropriately and act responsibly with every action made online. Bruneians are advised to, where possible, allow the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) philosophy be their “personal firewall” to maintain the societal harmony, as stated in His Majesty’s titah in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Brunei Darussalam National Day in 2014: “Malahan pada hemat beta MIB adalah merupakan satu-satunya pendinding atau ‘Firewall’ yang kukuh lagi berkesan untuk menangani pelbagai isu dan cabaran globalisasi. Globalisasi dalam realitinya telah memacu perubahan paling cepat. Penggunaan internet dan pelbagai jenis media sosial pula telah menjadikan penyebaran informasi tiada lagi bersempadan. Maklumat-maklumat sudah dapat disalurkan dengan begitu mudah kepada sesiapa sahaja. “Ini semestinya kita perlu bijak dan berhati-hati untuk memperolehi manfaatnya. Sebaliknya jika cuai atau salah guna maka kesan buruknya bukan sahaja pada diri individu malahan juga kepada negara.”

Participants attending the half-day seminar included media practitioners, officials and public relations practitioners, and librarians. A total of four papers were presented – Addressing Falsified News or Information Through Three Working Strategy by Information Department. – Falsified News Speeches Offences by Royal Brunei Police Force. – Addressing the Spread of the Falsified News from the Malay Islamic Monarchy Presence by the Office of the Secretariat of the MIB Supreme Council. – Media Policy and Falsified News Monitoring, Media and Cabinet Division by Prime Minister’s Office. Representatives from the Royal Brunei Police Force presented several existing laws used in dealing with the spread of false news under the Legislative Acts on False News, among which includes Section 148 of the Public Order Act 34. Under this Act, any person who either speaks or writes or uses any means of disseminating false reports or making false statements that may cause disruptions in public security can be imprisoned for three years and fined BND3,000. Among the other Acts is Division 24 of the Sedition Act Section 4 (1), which states that any person conducting or attempting to commit, or abet to commit sedition using words which are seditious; reproduce any sedition; as well as bring in any seditious news, unless he does not suspect that he is seditious, is considered to be an offence. The author sees the issue of disseminating false news from the MIB perspective, as His Majesty had conveyed that the spread of false news is an act of au contraire towards the Bruneian values; an act that does not proudly define Bruneians as Malay, and definitely does not comply with Islamic religious teachings, where deceit, lies and slandering are considered sinful acts. The author likes to remind social media users to be thorough and smart before spreading any news, and to perform due diligence and confirm the source of the news before sharing them. One may have a good intention to spread awareness by forwarding news received on WhatsApp, but if no legitimate source can be found, it is best to delete the message and not mislead the public by spreading it. In order to curb the spread of false news, Islam also emphasises the concept of tabayyun, which is to check the authenticity of any information or news that are disseminated first before sharing them. To apply this in terms of media usage, Islam teaches us how to receive news, as mentioned in al-Quran and As-Sunnah as follows through the word of Allah the Almighty in Surah Al-Hujurat verse 6: “O you who believe! If a wicked person comes

to you to bring news, then investigate the truth, so that you will not harm a people with unnecessary things – because of your ignorance – to make you regret what you did.” False news is also mentioned in Surah An-Nur verse 12 and verse 13. For example, in verse 12 the following is said: “In the meantime when you heard the allegations, the believers – men and women, put their minds to themselves and said: ‘This is a clear lie!’” And in Surah An-Nur verse 16: “And when you hear it, you say, ‘It is not right for us to say this! Glory be to You, this is a great lie.’” It is common sense to check the validity of a piece of news by citing the source. At the same time, we could also enforce that common sense by reviewing what Islam has taught us on dealing with the spread of false news from the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). We must be diligent when we decide to share news we receive. It is cited in Al-Quran that defamation (fitnah) is worse than murder; this is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 191 in the following interpretation: “And the

defamation is greater than the danger of murder.* Go to page 8

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The public should prudently use digital platforms so that the information sent is legit and correct and does not

negatively affect the society and the country. Our society must be aware that falsified news leaves a bad

impression as it invites enmity. Therefore spreading falsified news must be avoided as it can cause defamation

and incite hatred against certain groups.

The people should understand that open-ended social media raises unreliable online journalists who may disseminate bad information or news. They need to be aware that spreading false information is an offence that can result in them being prosecuted in court and sentenced to imprisonment, and the act is sinful. As citizens of Brunei, we need to exercise trust and exert responsibility more thoroughly by practicing and appreciating MIB and treating it as a backbone that molds and shapes life on the basis of unity and harmony. In this technological revolution era, it is undeniable that modern life today is constantly faced with endless challenges and obstacles when it comes to maintaining a balance between tradition, peace and prosperity. Our first order should be to embrace the light side of the Internet, and resist the force of the dark. The Internet provides almost limitless and easy access to every piece of news, fact and articles, but we must not forget to look deeper at the contents and verify the source, and not blindly share falsified news with the public. This task we cannot undertake alone. This is a joint effort between the Royal Brunei Police Force, MIB Supreme Council and Information Department; only by doing so we can give Brunei a new hope to face this challenge, particularly by empowering those agencies that control and oversee the media to strike back against news falsifiers and Internet hoaxers from both within and outside Brunei for the overall harmony of nations. SOURCE: Borneo Bulletin, 13 Jan 2019

VISIT TO BORNEO RESEARCH CENTRE (PENBORNEO)

By Zurifa binti Jumat, Maktab Duli PMAMB

On Tuesday 18 December 2018 a total of 13 librarians made a working visit to the Borneo Research

Center [PENBorneo) at Jalan Berakas organized by the Brunei Darussalam Library Association led by

Dyg Amal Syukriyyah binti Haji Abdul Kahar, BLA Assistant Secretary. The group of librarians were

from Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, Maktab Duli PMAMB, Maktab Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien,

Pusat Dakwah Islamiah, Rimba Secondary School, Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School, Universiti Islam

Sultan Sharif Ali and Universiti Teknologi Brunei.

We were welcomed and briefed by Awg Muhammad Hefni bin Mahari, Conservation Officer at the

Centre. The briefings focused on the early establishment of the Borneo Research Center includes the

collection, the services and facilities provided in this Centre. There are four units in this Center namely

the Records Unit, the Digitization Unit, the Conservation Unit and the Binding Unit. Among the

collections in the PENBorneo Resource Center are archive materials, reference materials such as

printed document files of Borneo records, microfilm reels, VHS video cassettes, rare/heritage books,

manuscripts(original and copy) and digital photograph since the British residency period in Brunei

Darussalam and Borneo's historical material. According to Awang Muhammad Hefni the reference

materials collected were purchased from overseas such as United Kingdom, United States, ASEAN

countries and Middle-East countries. The usages of these items are restricted for research purpose

and in-house only. Certain Items must have written permission from Head of Brunei History Centre if

the users need to research them. Only selected items can be photocopied in the Centre. Go to page 9

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Our first tour was to the Mini Show

Exhibition at the Exhibition Room, guided by

Awg Muhammad Hefni and Pengiran Ibnu .

The next visit was to the Records Unit on the

1st floor Reference Room where readers

could make research on Borneo's history.

Pengiran Ibnu and Awg Mohd Faizal showed

the use of the microfilm reader.

Our next stop on the same floor was to the Newspaper Collection Room (Pelita Brunei, Borneo

Bulletin Collection etc. bounded in hard cover and kept in boxes), the Rare and Manuscript

Collection and Borneo Collection.

Then we had the opportunity to meet Tuan Haji Yaakub bin Haji Mohd

Yassin, Officer who translates jawi manuscripts into rumi.

The tour then proceeded to the 2nd floor to the Digitization Unit located

at the Audio Visual Reference where the Collections of Microfilm and

Cassette Video are kept in a special place with room temperature and

humidity control to ensure the quality of the materials are durable and

not damaged.

Awg Muhammad Hefni shared tips in the use of cloves in

preventing damage by pests; and the temperature of the air

conditioner must be controlled with the use of air filters. The staff

will constantly monitor and record each room temperature.

Awg Muhammad Hefni then led the us to the Unit of the

Preservation and Binding Unit where he is in charge of initial

maintenance and conservation. Among the tasks they perform at

the Unit are manuscript conservation, packing them with silica gel,

installing pest trap, record and newspaper scanning and the

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binding of materials. The Centre also provides work attachment for government officers and

University students with the aim of producing a generation with depth knowledge in history, to

increase the knowledge and skill and to raise awareness on importance of local history.

Puan Hajah Pusparaini binti Haji Thani presented a token of appreciation to PENBorneo. on behalf of BLA.

HAPPENINGS

6 Dec 2018 Competition Commission Chairman and six members appointed. The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam was established on the 1st of August 2017, as an independent body with the mandate to promote business competition in Brunei Darussalam through the enforcement of the Competition Order 2015, towards enhancing market efficiency and consumer welfare in the country.

15 Dec 2018 27 Aid houses are currently being built through the allocation of Poor and Destitute Asnaf Tithe Money Collection. 10 houses are built in Brunei Muara District; 14 in the Tutong District and 3 in the Belait District. In Tutong District the foundation Laying ceremony was held in Kampung Bukit Udal. The constructions of 27 Aid houses amounting more than One Million 9-Hundred and 77-Thousand dollars. The construction project which began on the 25 October this year, is expected to complete in October 2019.

18 Dec 2018 The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a Kesyukuran Ceremony in conjunction with the appointment of the new Executive Committee 2018-2021 and Governance Committee members.

19 Dec 2018 signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Brunei Darussalam and the People's Republic of China on the establishment of a Joint Steering Committee which has put in place a mechanism for regular consultations at the Ministerial level followed the Swearing-in ceremony for the Brunei-China One Belt One Road Association, OBOR, both countries have been and will continue to work closely to jointly promote cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative, especially on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Promoting Cooperation within the Framework of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative. Her Excellency Yang Jian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam said the establishment of the Association represents another effort of the private business community in Brunei to expand economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. 29 new committee members of OBOR were sworn in with appointment letter to 10 honorary advisors of OBOR, appointed for 3 years from 2019 until 2021.

26 Dec 2018 A two-day ‘Golden Age of Islam: An Exhibition of Lights by Kids’ exhibition organised by the PAZ Tarbiyyah Islamic Enrichment Centre. Its founder Siti Rafeah binti Haji Serbini said that the exhibition showcased the inventions and 1st discoveries of Muslim Civilisations 1,000 years ago as well as inventions of Muslim Scholars in science, technology and engineering

27 Dec 2018 One thousand egg burgers were distributed to the public as charity, an initiative by Al-Huffaz Leaders under its ‘Egg Burger Project’

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27 Dec 2018 Lieutenant Junior Grade , Officer of the Watch on board KDB Darussalam Dayang Qurratu’aini Qayyimah binti Dr Al-Haj Zelzy, a 27 year old became the first Bruneian female to go on a two-day solo trek up the Northern Himalayan Mountains in Nepal and visiting Mount Macchapucchre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. The expedition in the Himalayas, trekking up the Northern Himalayan mountains, a 14-day expedition that began with a trek from Nayapul to Hile, located 1,430m above sea level, then moving on to Ghorepani (2,860m), Poon Hill (3,210m), Tadapani (2,630m), Sinuwa (2,360m), Deurali (3,230m), before ultimately making the ascent to Mount Macchapucchre Base Camp at 3,700m and Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m.

28 Dec 2018 Royal Brunei commenced flight services to Kuching, Sarawak

28 Dec 2018 30th anniversary Persatuan 3P

28 Dec 2018 A Royal Brunei Airlines aircraft landed at Kuching International Airport (KIA) from Brunei International Airport for the first time after a five-year absence at 11.45pm The service takes only one hour and 15 minutes.

28-30 Dec 2018 Stardom Quests 3 & Charity Carnival: charity run for autism

29 Dec 2018 After three weeks of film screenings, master classes and workshops, the 96 Hour Film Blitz challenge with over 40 participants vying to win the competition’s grand prize of a scholarship for the Screen and Media Diploma course at the Mahakarya Institute of the Arts. They have to produce 3 to 6 minutes film in 4 days (96 hours). The 2nd edition of the Brunei Film Blitz 2018 ended with an Awards Presentation Ceremony. The 'Special Mention' Award was presented to Candas team comprising several progressive students from different secondary schools in the country. Yit Chuan Lee received the Jury award. the Grand Prize was won by a wedding videographer from the Belait District Wan Amirul Azizan director of 'Yang Hilang Akan Berganti'

29 Dec 2018 The ‘Mushaf Brunei Darussalam and its Translation’ app was launched on 29 Dec 2018 by the Ministry of Religious Affairs

29 Dec 2018 THE Institution’s Recovery Division and the Reintegration Division of the Prisons Department collaborated for a programme for pre-released prisoners. A training, internship and work placement briefing programme for inmates in the pre-release stage was held at the Women’s Prison Institution. The briefing was delivered by representatives from the Brunei Darussalam Aftercare Committee (PROTEM), RH Amanina, Riza Group and Seantaro Services which collaborated in the Aftercare Programme.

30 Dec 2018 SABRINA Elini binti Haji Mayalin was crowned champion of Cuckoo’s Stardom Quest 3 (SQ3) winning $1,500 prize at the grand final showcase

31 Dec 2018 Monday added to 'No Plastic Bag Everyday' Initiative. According to the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe), the addition of Monday in the initiative will make it a week without the use of plastic carrier bags in participating stores and shops nationwide. The addition is part of the government's effort in realizing the 'No Plastic Bag Every Day' by the 1st of January 2019.

31 Dec 2018 TEAM BruSaiyan emerged champions in the competitive eSport tournament in conjunction with Brunei December Festival 2018. The winner received BND300 sponsored by DST and YMRM. Second prize of BND200 went to Team Envy Bn while Alcatraz Bn came in third winning the BND150. Twelve other teams also received cash prizes.

1 Jan 2019 New Year

2 Jan 2019 UBD welcomes almost 500 new students including 146 students from UniBridge of the second intake for the academic year 2018/2019

4-6 Jan 2019 AR-RAFI Archery Brunei organised the Brunei Traditional Archery Festival in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival

5 Jan 2019 2019 is a significant year for Brunei Darussalam when the Islamic Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), gives its recognition to the country as the Asian Capital of Islamic Culture alongside Tunis, the Republic of Tunisia in the Arabian region and Bissau, the Republic of Guinea in the African region.

6 Jan 2019 Official opening of the 'Restoran Tarindak Ungkayah Graduan' or the Tarindak By Graduates Restaurant, the only restaurant that is run and managed by 16 local graduates at the Departure Hall of the Brunei International Airport.

6 Jan 2019 Launch of the Youth Centre Week Night showcased the entrepreneurship, arts and cultural activities, entertainment as well as other local talents from the creative industry.

6 Jan 2019 The Brunei Amateur Swimming Association held a Brunei Swimming National Open Record Achievement Award Ceremony and presented awards to four swimmers for breaking the national record

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8-10 Jan 2019 Ten participants, 5 qari and 5 qariah, competed in the Semi-Finals and advanced to the finals of the National Musabaqah Al-Quran for Adults 2019.

10 Jan 2019 Opening of the Legal Year

10 Jan 2019 Launch of RB Campus - previously known as RB Training Centre, Rolls Royce and Hangars buildings - takes into account the staff's welfare, morale and stronger team work. RB wants to provide the people with the best work environment, increase productivity and enhance team cooperation. It has introduced an open plan office concept to encourage team cohesiveness and engagement. To date, more than 300 staff are working in 6 newly-refurbished buildings around the Campus, with each building housing RB's people within their own respective sections. Nine training rooms were provided to serve as a learning centre for all RB's developmental and functional trainings conducted in-house. An exciting feature of the campus was the new Sky café - a communal area for all staff to enjoy their meals.

12 Jan 2019 A total of 187 of the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) January 2019 intake

12 Jan 2019 THE Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) officially welcomed 60 new students

13 Jan 2019 A swearing in ceremony for 23 newly appointed members of the Brunei Darussalam Association Committee of the Brunei Darussalam Wushu Federation with Mr. LIM Boon Hwa officially named the President. It coincided with the Signing of the Agreement for the Staging of the 10th Asian Junior Wushu Championship between Mr. Chan Weng, Secretary-General of the Asian Wushu Federation and Mr. Lim Boon Hwa, President of the Brunei Darussalam Wushu Association. The championship is the biggest international wushu event organised by the country to-date and is expected to see 20 to 30 countries in the Asian region taking part.

14 Jan 2019 A total of BND53,445, including an athletic scholarship, was handed over to 9 athletes of bowling and lawn bowling, 2 coaches, a coach assistant and 2 national associations under the Sports Excellence Incentive. Victory Rewards and Sports Excellence Incentive Scheme Presentation Ceremony held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas. .

14 Jan 2019 Universiti Teknologi Brunei welcomed 35 new post-graduate students for its January 2019 intake of Science Master’s Degree in Research

14 Jan 2019 Hand Hygiene Awareness Campaign 2019

15 Jan 2019 Royal Brunei flies to Changsha, the capital city of central China’s Hunan province.

19 Jan-26 May 2019

THE second Dakwah Academy 2.0 organised by the Da’ie Youth Association Committee of the Islamic Da’wah Centre in collaboration with the Youth Religious Programme (PKB) under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Under the theme ‘Generasi Pendakwah Muda, Pemangkin Ummah Rabbani’, the programme will run for six sessions from January to May, to raise awareness on the importance of delivering Islamic Dakwah in the correct way and to generate young Da’ie (preachers) who are capable of delivering da’wah in their respective fields. The programme also aims at increasing awareness among members of the public on the establishment of Belia Da’ie Youth as a platform for youth to conduct their Dakwah activities. 48 people comprising registered dai'e from the Youth Dai'e Volunteer's Committee Body and members of the public are taking part in the programme .

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