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Bil. 2
Februari 2017
ISSN 1609-4271
CELEBRATING OUR 33 RD NATIONAL DAY 23 FEB 2017 “Menjayakan Wawasan Negara'/ Making A Success of the National Vision”
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ISLAMIC LIBRARY OPEN DAY
The Open Day was held on 19 January 2017 at the Darulifta State Mufti office building to raise awareness of the public of the Brunei Darussalam Islamic Library (PIB) and its services. The library has a total of 230,965 books and 60,000 book titles and its main objective is to become a comprehensive Islamic Information Centre. The event also saw the launching of the Islamic Digital Library System, IDLS, by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti. Guests later toured the library and were briefed on the IDLS. Through its portal, registered library users can log on to PIB services such as e-fatwa, e-irshad, digital collections of talks via video, digital collections of books produced by the State Mufti Department, manuscripts, and newspaper clips. PIB is equipped with the infrastructure and automation system that align with the most up-to-date infocommunication and technology development in providing a user-friendly, effective and systematic library service. The library is on 4 floors. It is planned that each floor will house different mazhab materials ie mazhab Syafie , mazhab Maliki , mazhab Hanbali and mazhab Hanafi respectively. The name Brunei Darussalam Islamic Library was consented by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan And Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during the Opening of the Ist International Islamic Expo on 18 August 2001. Go to page 4
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BLA EXCO MEETINGS
The first Exco meeting for 2017 was held on Saturday 7 January 2017. To enable BLA to connect better with our members, BLA has lined up list of contact persons. Members are welcome to contact or direct their enquiries on our events and programmes to the following BLA officials or call our hotline 7200432.
Events Manager Fund raising-Abu Hasrah Hj Kamis & Ali Shahbana Hj Moksin Publications-Hj Abdul Talip Hj Tassim Training-Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani ELP-Nur Rahidah Hj Abd Ghani Publicity-Nooralizah Hj Mohamad Merchandise-Masnunah Hj Mohd Yassin Visits & Welfare-Saidah Mohamad IT-Hjh Noraidah Hj Madin Workshops-Dy Hjh Norsenah Hj Nasir Roadshows and Career Talks-Dy Amal Syukriyyah Hj Abdul Kahar
Library relationship managers IBTE, VTEs HEI -Dy Roziah Ali Universities-Aw Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah School -Dy Siti Marlina Ali Public -Pn Nellie DPH Sunny Special -Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin
DISCUSSIONS WITH UNISSA LIBRARY On 4 January 2017, Pn Nellie held discussions with Pn Hjh Norsinah, Chief Librarian UNISSA and Dy Amal Syukriyyah on ELP3 facilities.
23 rd SPECIAL WOMEN’S ASSEMBLY Five BLA members attended the event on 11 Jan 2017 at the International Convention Centre. This year’s theme was 'Berwawasan Yang Berkat dengan Bercontohkan Kepada Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wasalam' or a blessed Vision Guided by the Ways of the Messenger of Allah.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The appointment of the new members of the Legislative Council was made on Friday, 15th of Rabiulakhir, 1438 corresponding to 13 January 2017: Speaker, The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib. Ex-Officio Members (Prime Minister and Ministers) according to Section 1 (a) (i) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1): 1. 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, Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office. 3. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Home Affairs. 4. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister of Education. 5. The Honourable, Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance. 6. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 7. The Honourable, Pehin Datu Singamanteri Retired Colonel Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister's Office. 8. The Honourable, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs. 9. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah, Minister of Development. 10. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. 11. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, Minister of Communications. 12. The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. 13. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi, Minister of Health. 14. Titled Persons according to Section 1 (a) (ii) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1): The Honourable Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Hamid bin Bakal. 15. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Pendikar Alam Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Hasrin bin Dato Paduka Awang Haji Sabtu. 16. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Ghani bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Rahim. 17. Persons Who Have Achieved Distinction according to Section 1 (a) (iv) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1).The Honourable Awang Haji Umarali bin Esung. 18. The Honourable Awang Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Arshad @ Haji Sabli. 19. The Honourable Awang Ong Tiong Oh. 20. The Honourable Dayang Siti Rozaimeriyanty binti Dato Seri Laila Jasa Awang Haji Abdul Rahman. 21. The Honourable Dayang Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii. 22. The Honourable Dayang Khairunnisa binti Ash'ari. 23. The Honourable Awang Iswandy bin Ahmad. 24. District Representatives according to Section 5 (1) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1).The Honourable Pengiran Haji Ali bin Pengiran Maon, Penghulu Mukim Berakas 'B', Brunei and Muara District. 25. The Honourable Awang Naim bin Haji Kamis, Penghulu Mukim Kota Batu, Brunei and Muara District. 26. The Honourable Awang Haji Tahamit bin Haji Nudin, Penghulu Mukim Gadong 'A', Brunei and Muara District. 27. The Honourable Awang Haji Mohaimin bin Haji Johari @ Jahari, Ketua Kampung Limau Manis, Brunei and Muara District. 28. The Honourable Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, Ketua Kampung Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong, Brunei and Muara District. 29. The Honourable Awang Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Mumin, Penghulu Mukim Liang, Belait District. 30. The Honourable Awang Hanapi bin Mohd Siput, Ketua Kampung Labi I, Belait District. 31. The Honourable Awang Haji Abd Wahab bin Apong Penghulu Mukim Tanjong Maya, Tutong District. 32. The Honourable Awang Haji Ramli bin Haji Lahit, Penghulu Mukim Telisai, Tutong District. 33. The Honourable Awang Haji Emran bin Haji Sabtu, Penghulu Mukim Bokok, Temburong District. 34. Clerk to The Legislative Council Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Judin bin Haji Asar.
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From page 1 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ISLAMIC LIBRARY OPEN DAY
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MEETING WITH DBP BRUNEI ON INELI-ASEAN
On 4 January 2017, DBP Brunei held a Meeting with BLA to discuss the upcoming INELI-ASEAN Mid Way Meeting in May 2017 in Brunei Darussalam to be co-hosted by DBP Brunei and BLA. The meeting was chaired by Pn Hjh Nortijah, Acting Director. BLA was represented by Pn Nellie. BLA President.
BLA EXCO MEETING
The 2nd Exco Meeting was held on Tuesday 24 January 2017 and it was chaired by Pn Nellie, BLA President. Items discussed were on BLA Career Talks series, Emerging Leaders Programme 3 and the forthcoming Thanksgiving Mass Prayers and Doa to mark BLA’s 31 st anniversary.
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BRUNEI CHILDREN’S BOOK FOR AFCC RIGHTS GUIDE Brunei Darussalam Library Association is a partner of AFCC with BLA President Pn Nellie as member of AFCC Board of Advisors (BOA). The AFCC is preparing an on-line Rights Guide which is a compilation of ten children’s books from each BOA country. The person/organisation who holds the rights to the titles included in the rights guide must be prepared to sell the rights and to entice more publishers and rights agents to come, and boost the business opportunities at AFCC. ABOUT THE RIGHTS GUIDE I. Description 1.The rights guide is a compilation of children’s books from various Asian countries, to highlight the rich variety of Asian content. The books from each country include a range of books, from picture books to comics. 2. Format of the rights guide The rights guide will be prepared in PDF format. Each country will propose 10 book titles. The titles should come from more than 2 publishers, to give a better overview of the children’s books available in each country. Each book entry should have the following details: 1. Title of the book in (i) the original language, and (ii) in English language 2. Name of author/s 3. Name of illustrator/s 4. Publisher 5. Year of publication 6. Publishers/agents representing the title and the email address of the contact person 7. Picture of book cover 8. Synopsis of book The AFCC logo will be included in the rights guide. II. FAQ 1. What is the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC)? AFCC is a flagship event organised by the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) to celebrate and promote quality Asian content for children and young adult. 2017 will be the 8th year that we are running the Festival, and is an event right here in Asia that provides an opportunity for writers, illustrators, literary professionals, parents, children, teachers, and librarians to meet, learn, develop their craft, and discover business opportunities. More information about AFCC can be found on the website: http://afcc.com.sg. 2. What is the purpose of the rights guide? The rights guide is an initiative which aims to help publicise the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) and to promote the Business-to-Business trade at the Festival. With a compilation of book titles from the various Asian countries, publishers/literary agents from around the world will be able to use the rights guide as a resource list. If publishers/literary agents are interested, they can contact the publisher listed in the rights guide and meet up at AFCC 2017 to discuss more about the rights. 3.
What are the benefits of the rights guide for content creators? Authors and illustrators can have their books represented in the guide. The guide will allow the authors and illustrators convenience, as they do not have to travel out of their countries to market rights. Go to page 9
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PenBORNEO RESEARCH CENTRE
Pusat Penyelidikan Borneo (penBORNEO) focusing on the historical resources for the history of the whole island of Borneo was set up on 31 January 2013, under the Brunei History Centre with the objective of making Brunei Darussalam as a research centre for the history and reference on Borneo and establishing cooperation on research and material collection on Borneo with Borneo researchers. The Centre is housed at Block 31, Anggerek Desa Government Flats as its permanent site for the storage of more specific Borneo collection items with focus on historical findings of the island such as Borneo records, newspapers, manuscripts and letters of agreement Its resource collection are placed under four main units; ie Borneo Collection, Rare Books Collection, Thesis Collection and Newspapers Collection. Its holdings consist of 1355 Borneo records, 1195 reels of micro-films, 3371 videos. 549 books, 618 rare books, newspapers from 1959-2013, 27 manuscripts, 1707 digital photographs and 486 letters of agreements. The Centre has special storage areas for materials, a conservation room, a safe room as well as conducive and comfortable areas for researchers and the public to carry out references and research with facilities such as microfilm services, online information access and exhibition areas. The centre is manned by four officers.
Among its activities are Convention and PenBorneo talks, acquisition, research and documentation activities, internships and work placements, tutorials, seminars and workshops, oratory competitions, exhibitions and study visits.
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BRUNEI HISTORICAL SITES AND MONUMENTS A total of 36 Brunei archeological and monuments sites were declared as gazetted sites under the Akta Barang-Barang Purbakala dan Harta Terpendam/ Antiquities and Treasure Trove Act 1967, revised in 1984, 1991 and 2002. This includes archaeological sites, historical buildings, Royal mausoleums and monuments.
The Act officially marked the beginning of the protection and preservation of historical buildings, monuments, archeological sites and treasure troves in Brunei Darussalam and provides Brunei Museums the control to regulate the sales and exports of antiques. In 1967 , the first site to be gazetted under the law was some 120 hectares of historical areas in Kota Batu. In 2006, another 27 historical sites and royal Mausoleums were gazetted.
Bangunan Bubungan Dua belas Bangunan Setiausaha Kerajaan Bangunan Kastam dan Eksais Diraja Istana Darussalam Bekas Bangunan Lapau Lama Tugu Jam Gerbang Perpuspaan 1968 Bangunan Lama Pejabat Daerah Tutong & Mahkamah Istana Pantai Rumah Lama Pegawai Daerah Belait Istana Manggalela Tugu Peringatan Tapak Lombong Arang Batu Tapak Industri Getah Labu Estate Tapak Sungai Limau Manis Makam Sultan Sharif Ali Makam Sultan Bolkiah Makam Sultan Muhammad Tajuddin Makam Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin I Makam Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam I Makam Sultan Muhammad Kanzul Alam Makam Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin II Makam Sultan Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin Makam Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II Makam Sultan Husin Kamaludin Makam Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien III Makam Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin
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In 2010, three sites were protected under the legislation – Jeti Kuala Tutong, Jambatan Clifford / Rangas and Batu Tarsilah. In 2011, five sites and historical monuments were gazetted. Rumah Semaun, Rumah Jerambak, Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Bahtera Mahligai, Bangunan Dewan Majlis and Makam Sultan Abdul Momin.
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From page 6 4. What are the benefits of the rights guide for publishers? § The rights guide will allow publishers/literary agents to have a consolidated list of books from Asia, which is currently unavailable. § The rights guide will simultaneously promote the titles from each country, as well as the AFCC 2017. Publishers/literary agents will be able to find more information about trade aspects at the Festival in the guide, such as the Rights Exchange and Speed Pitching (Writing) sessions. 5. How will the rights guide be distributed? The rights guide will be emailed to publishers/literary agents around the world. We also seek the help of the AFCC Board of Advisors to help distribute the guide to publishers and literary associations in their countries. 6. Who will receive the rights guide? Publishers and literary agents from around the world. 7. Who will compile the rights guide? The titles will be provided by the Board of Advisors in a document, and saved in a PDF file by the AFCC team. 8. Why are there only 10 books from each country? As this is the first year that the rights guide is being created, AFCC will begin with 10 books from each country. If the guide is successful in raising greater awareness of the Festival and the titles in the guide, more books will be considered in future years. 9. How are the countries chosen? For a start, the rights guide will begin with the countries that the Board of Advisors are based in, as the BOA members will be more familiar with the books and publishers in each country. III. CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RIGHTS GUIDE
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From page 7 Research and collection of material on Borneo: 2006- Jejak Kesultanan di Borneo 2008- Research and collection of material in Sarawak 2010- Research and collection of material in Sabah, Kalimantan Barat and Kalimantan Selatan.
Past events: 14-15 May 2013Konvensyen penBorneo 2013/ penBorneo Convention's 2013 themed ‘Window of Borneo', 28 papers presented by experts from Brunei, Indonesia, Sabah, Sarawak and Holland included topics on Contributions of the Monarchical Institution in the Islamic Education Development in Brunei Darussalam: A Record; Early historical relations between Brunei and Kalimantan; Buang Peraja: Praktis dan Rasionalnya; Syair Al-Kisah Mukah: Hubungan Mukah dan Brunei; Kerakatan Kerajaan dalam Hubungan Budaya sebagai Jendela Borneo; Perang Banjar, Migrasi dan Penyebaran Dakwah Islam di Negeri Serumpun Melayu Borneo. 2-3 June 2014- PenBORNEO History Programme for teachers teaching history subject in schools. 29 Aug 2015- 1 st series Talk on ‘’Kisah-kisah dalam Kenangan: Projek Penyelidikan Sejarah Lisan Brunei ’’ by Dr Maslin Haji Jukim, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. 16 Nov 2015 2 nd series Talk on ‘Sumbangan Intelektual dalam Penyebaran Dakwah Di Borneo Terutama Di Sabah: Tumpuan Pada Majalah Al-Hikmah' by Profesor Madya Dr. Ali bin Mohammad, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali 16 Apr 2016 3 rd series Talk on ‘Sejarah Gelaran Awang dan Abang dalam konteks Brunei Darussalam dan Sarawak” by Dr. Yabit bin Alas, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. 8 Oct 2016 4 th series Talk on 'Peranan dan Sumbangan Allahyarham Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji Ismail bin Haji Omar Abdul Aziz dalam Pendidikan: Agama di Negara Brunei Darussalam' by Dr. Haji Abdul Kadir bin N.C. Mohamad, Brunei History Centre.
Pn Nellie, BLA President visited PenBorneo Research Centre on 19 January 2017.
Contact:
PenBorneo Research Centre, Block 31, Anggerek Desa Government Flats, Spg.394, Jln Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3713 Tel: 2339303. email:
[email protected].
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In 2017 TelBru is expected to see more fibre connectivity in the country including within several national housing scheme areas, residential as well as commercial locations and will boost Internet speeds to a minimum of 10Mbps at no additional cost for its customers across Brunei.. New Year Public holiday The Labour Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs starts the Second Phase of the Foreign Workers License (LPA) process The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) updated its mobile application ‘Brunei WX’ with new features such as the marine forecast and six-part daily forecast. Brunei WX was first introduced to the public on 27 Nov 2016 at the ‘Bandarku Ceria’ Traffic lights have been installed at junctions along the Telisai-Lumut Highway and Jalan Telisai UBD welcomed 603 new students for its January 2016/17 intake. 268 postgraduate, 278 first degree, 8 diploma, 49 unibridge. Arabic school sessions began today with the admission of 854 new Year 5 students with three hundred and eighty seven (387) male students and four hundred sixty seven (467) female students. Brunei Darussalam together with 10 other non-OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries, took part in the OPEC/non-OPEC Declaration of Cooperation made in Vienna, Austria on 10 December 2016.Brunei Darussalam has agreed to make a voluntary adjustment to the country’s crude oil production starting from January 1, 2017 for six months, extendable for another six months, depending on prevailing market conditions and prospects. The Bandar Seri Begawan and Kampong Ayer National Heritage Tour packages launched by Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism Cube Junction (Brunei) signed an agreement with AFL Logistics (Hong Kong) aimed at making Brunei as a strategic transshipment hub for air cargo, to enhance trade between ASEAN, ASEAN+3 (Japan, China, South Korea) and BIMP-EAGA regions. The Society of Petroleum Engineers Student Chapter Politeknik Brunei (SPE PB Student Chapter) launched Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between TelBru and Chung Hwa Middle School marking the beginning of a three-year relationship with opportunities to provide value-added educational experiences for Chung Hwa Middle School students under TelBru’s ICT expertise. 482 took part in the Brunei Classic 2017 Cycling Championship in 5 categories namely the Elite, Novice, Master, Veterans and Women's category. The 160 and 100-kilometre race was from Jalan Maulana in Kuala Belait and ended in the Capital. Strategic Plan 2016-2020 of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism launched. Eight objectives are targeted under the Strategic Plan, by increasing the contributions of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry and Tourism industries towards the growth of the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, increasing the number of products and export value from Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as well as increasing the productivity of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry through greater utilisation of modern technologies and techniques. For the period year of 2016-2020, the Ministry is targeting the Gross products of the Primary Resources Industries to increase from 511 million dollars in 2015 to 1 point 8 billion dollars in 2020, which is 28 point 8 percent a year Brunei Open Fencing Championship 2017. 70 participants from within the country and abroad. Brunei won 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals Tremors felt in Bandar Seri Begawan following an earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter Scale in the Celebes Sea at 2.14pm Public Accountants Oversight Committee (PAOC) announced the adoption of Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as the code of ethics for all public accountants and professional accountants in Brunei Darussalam with effect from 1st January 2017. 23 rd Special Women Assembly to mark Mauludir Rasul 'Berwawasan Yang Berkat dengan Bercontohkan Kepada Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wasalam' or a Blessed Vision Guided by the Ways of the Messenger of Allah.
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From page 11 HAPPEINGS 12 Jan 2017
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UNISSA’s 10 th anniversary. A total of 30 academic programmes through 5 faculties covering the topics of Usuluddin, Syariah, Laws, Arabic Language, Islamic Civilisation, Tahfiz and Qira’at, Enterpreneurship and Islamic Finance, are now being offered compared to only 10 programmes a decade ago. UNISSA is planning to establish a Centre of Excellence for Halal Research towards developing Brunei Darussalam into a global Halal hub. Up to 2016, UNISSA has published 121 books. UNISSA honoured 10 academic staff for their achievements during the 2015-2016 study session. Two received the Excellent Teaching Award, 4 received the Excellent Research Award and 4 others received the Excellent Management Award Appointment of the new Legislative Council members. 13 Ex-Officio Members, 3 Titled Persons, 7 Persons Who Have Achieved Distinction, and 10 District Representatives. The Retired Personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force Association (POLSARA) 13th Annual General Meeting Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) enrolled 71 new secondary students 1438H/2017M Pelangi FM celebrated its 21st anniversary City Run Brunei Ninety six youths enrolled in 10 courses at the Youth Development Centre (PPB) for January intake The AGC launched its first Civil Division Manuals, the Government Contracts Manual and the Civil Division Work Manual Four Bruneians have been chosen out of 300 applicants to join the 47th intake of the Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) Cadet Pilot Scheme. Installation of the Labuan-Brunei Cable in Brunei Darussalam to impact the telecommunication sectors and the economics of Brunei Darussalam and East Malaysia, Sabah, facilitated by the increased domestic and international capacity, alternative routing and lower prices. 19 th Consumer Fair Sovereign's Parade ceremony for 29 Officer Cadets of the 15th Intake of the Officer Cadet School of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces Kampong Ayer Charity Golf tournament organized by the Malaysian Association in Brunei Darussalam and Pantai Mentiri Golf Club Politeknik Brunei is the first higher institution in Brunei Darussalam registered as an institutional member under the Oracle Academy initiative
17th CONSAL Conference“ Next Generation Libraries: Collaborate and Connect” 2018, Myanmar 83 rd IFLA WLIC Conference ”Libraries. Solidarity. Society” 19-25 Aug 2017. Wroclaw, Poland 84TH IFLA WLIC Conference “Transform Societies, Transform Libraries’” 23-30 Aug 2018, Kuala Lumpur IASL October 2017 Malaysia, IASL October 2018 Myanmar
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