INFORMATION PHOTO EXHIBITION AT GIANT by Rohani Hj Abd Hamid(Taken from Boreno Buleetion in December 16, 2009

The Information Photo Exhibition of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia began yesterday and will go on until December 17, 2009 at Giant Hypermarket Tasik Rimba.
The exhibition was officiated by Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Hj Mohammad bin Hj Daud, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office as guest of honour.
The event chairman, Dr Muhammad Hadi bin Muhd Melayong in his opening remarks said "This exhibition hopes to expose and disseminate information to people of both countries the history of the respective countries' development especially in area of cooperation and information activities which are executed by both countries in conjunction with Brunei National Day and Malaysian Federation Day."
"Hopefully this exhibition would bring benefits to both our countries in our effort to consolidate and further strengthen the relationship which already exists for so long. Besides that, this exhibition strives to develop mutual respect between Asean members in keeping with the Asean slogan - One Vision, One Community, One Identity."
Also present was Dato Seri Paduka Hj Eusoff Agaki bin Haji Ismail, Deputy Minister, Prime Minister Office and Encik Agus Salim Yusof, Deputy High commissioner of the Malaysian High commission in Brunei Darussalam.
The Information Exhibition is one of the programmes implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding between Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam with the Malaysia Government under the information field.

THOUSANDS FLOCKS TO DST CARNIVAL FOR FUN AND GAMES By Azaraimy HH.(Taken from Borneo Bulletion on Sunday 6th December 2009

DST Group, for the second year running, launched its end-of-the-year event with the opening of a two-day DST Carnival which began yesterday held at its main headquarters in Tungku Link.
Launching the DST Group Carnival was Abdul latiff bin POKSSDP Hj Md Yusuf, member of Board of Director DST Group, to mark its 15th Anniversary in April with the theme "Let's Have Fun".
At the event, a mock size Easi Recharge Card bearing the "No Drugs At All" (NDA) logo in support of the campaign was presented by the chief guest to Haji Abdul Aziz bin OKMB Haji Othman, Director of the Narcotic Control Bureau.
Visitors can look forward to variety of entertainments from local artists and group performance such as Maria, The Seeds, Rafiz, Nash, Aces and many more. Also available are family fun activities like pony express, flying fox to a tour guide on panoramic view from DST Group 12th Floor.
Also, making their special guest appearance are celebrities from MTV, ESPN and Academy Fantasia who will also be in the 'Meet the Fan' session.
More than 20 exhibition booths are on display ranging from food and beverages, banks, computer vendors and content providers, beauty and health section available in one place.
The highlight of the Saturday's event was the firework display at DST Headquarter at 10:30pm. Made available for visitors are shuttle buses at the UBD campus which will make routine stops at the assembly point for easy access.

MICROSOFT RESELLERS ATTEND BRIEFING ON WINDOWS 7 By Lyna Mohammad. Taken by Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Representatives of Microsoft products resellers yesterday attended a briefing on the latest Microsoft product, the Windows 7, to gain knowledge on its functions.
Facilitating the briefing was Training Solutions Manager of Tech One Global, Akfash Latibu, who provided the representatives with information on Windows 7, which was officially launched worldwide yesterday.
Tech One Global General Manager Arjuna Ranasinghe in a brief interview said that being the only authorised/licensed distributor in the Brunei market, the company usually conducts briefing or presentations such as this to their resellers to enable them to know more about the product, particularly on updates of new development in Microsoft technology, software and so forth.
Besides such briefing as the one carried out yesterday at the Orchid Garden Hotel in Berakas, the company also provides certification training open to the general public such as the Microsoft Certified System Engineering and Microsoft Certified Professionals where participants are trained and will have to undergo online exams to receive the certification that is recognised worldwide.
The new Windows 7 simplifies everyday tasks as it introduces improved taskbar previews, bigger icons, pinning and creative ways to personalise, so that it is easier to share files and printers, speedy access to pictures, songs, websites and documents and a quick and fun new way to resize and compare windows on desktop.
It is also designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry and spot USB devices faster and the Windows 7 makes the most powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard and new power-saving features designed to help laptops run longer.

'WORLD'S FIRST SENSING SATELLITE LAUNCHED INTO NEAR EQUATORIAL ORBIT ' PUBLIC LECTURE By Farah Ahmad Nawi. Taken From Borneo Bulletion In Oct 22,2009

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will be holding a public lecture entitled "World's First Sensing Satellite Launched Into Near Equatorial Orbit" at its Chancellor Hall's Senate Room today commencing 2.30pm.
The lecture will be delivered by Tn Hj Norhizam Hamzah, the Chief Technical Officer for Space System Division of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd, and Muhd Firdaus Othman, the Principal Engineer for Space System Division of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd.
Tn Hj Norhizam Hamzah was involved in various national satellite system development projects and Muhd Firdaus Othman was involved as a Hardware Certification and Safety Coordinator for the Malaysian Astronaut Programme.
The presentation will provide audience members with an overview of the Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSV) - a pioneer in Malaysia's satellite business. ATSB is forging its way ahead to realise its vision of being a global player in space and space-related technologies.
Thus, the lecture will include ATSB's area of businesses, capabilities and the technologies it can offer in creating knowledge generation, wealth and societal well-being developments.
In preparation for the 21st Convocation to be held on Oct 31 this year. UBD will also hold a briefing by the Information Department today at the Chancellor Hall's VVIP Lounge starting from 3.30pm.

'TOL LAND SIZE INCREASE DID NOT FOLLOW PROCEDURE' By Ilham Rizal .Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

The High Court yesterday saw the prosecution bringing in the 13th and 14th witnesses - land officers of the Brunei-Muara District Land Office at the time of the alleged corruption between former development minister Pengiran Indera Wijaya Pg Dato Dr Ismail and Wong Tim Kai, the managing director of TED Sdn Bhd.
The witnesses testified that the TOL (Temporary Occupation Licence) land application by Pehin Kapitan China Dato Lim Teck Hoo on behalf of TED Sdn Bhd was approved for 1.3 acres and that an appeal was later made for an increase in size.
TED Sdn Bhd eventually asked for five acres of TOL land.
According to the testimonies, the earlier application for TOL land had been approved and the process came through the TOL land committee. But the five-acre TOL land was later granted by the then Minister of Development himself without going through the normal screening procedure with the TOL Land Committee for an industrial TOL land site.
The 13th witness - a land officer at the Brunei-Muara District Land Office from Sept 1991 to Sept 1993, only witnessed the application of TOL land in Kg Mulaut halfway, and the duties of processing the application was taken over by the 14th witness, Awg Hj Mohd Gazalin bin Pengarah Hj Mokti, a land officer at the same office, in September 1993.
In his statement, the 14th witness recalled being requested by the Confidential Clerk of the Commisioner of Land on June 27, 1994 to attend a meeting the following morning at the minister's office to discuss TED Sdn Bhd's appeal for TOL land at the Mulaut Industrial Site to have the total land size increased from 1.3 acres to five acres.
The witness also confirmed that a meeting was held at the time and date informed at the minister's office, and that it was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Development, Land Office and the Department of Town and Country Planning.
He added that he also took down notes on points of the meeting.
"According to the notes and my memory, the Minister of Development during the meeting instructed the Land Office to allocate TED Sdn Bhd with the original size of five acres on the grounds that the company was capable of developing the five-acre area and of constructing a road to the new site, and that the other approved developers nearby to TED Sdn Bhd's site could use the road," the 14th witness said in his sworn statement to the High Court.
"The Minister of Development also instructed the Land Office to discuss with the Department of Town and Country Planning the allocation of a suitable site to be given to TED Sdn Bhd."
Memorandums on the minister's instructions for the five-acre TOL land to be granted to TED Sdn Bhd were circulated to the Commissioner of Land and the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning.
Awg Hj Gazalin also recalled seeing in November 1994 the application for five acres of TOL land in Mulaut attached with a plan signed by Wong Tim Kai on behalf of TED Sdn Bhd. He said he thought the proposed land was outside the original scheme for industrial TOL land at Mulaut.
Following the minister's instructions to approve TED Sdn Bhd's appeal for five acres of TOL land for the storage of the company's heavy equipment and machinery and other industrial machinery, the declaration/agreement was signed by Wong Tim Kai and witnessed by a Senior Land Officer in December 1994, the witness said.
Awg Hj Mohd Gazalin also told the court that the earlier approval of 1.3 acres given to TED Sdn Bhd by the TOL Committee was chaired by the then Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Development, while the five-acre TOL site was not submitted to the TOL Committee for consideration.
The High Court trial will be hearing further testimony from the 14th witness on Saturday, October 24.

LORRY DRIVER SUFFERS SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES IN MORNIONG COLLISION By Zaabah HAR. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A lorry driver suffered serious head and facial injuries in a late morning collision with a van near the Kiulap roundabout yesterday.
The front of the lorry sustained heavy damages, trapping the driver and subsequently requiring Fire and Rescue personnel to make use of a cutter to free him. The injured man was immediately rushed to RIPAS Hospital.
Eyewitnesses said the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid before eventually colliding with the other vehicle.
The accident resulted in heavy traffic congestion and the police are still investing the cause of the accident.

POLICEWOMAN CHARGED WITH TAMPERING REPORT By Amie PDH Ishak. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A corporal with the Royal Brunei Police Force was yesterday brought to the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court for allegedly tampering with a Police Record Book.
The charges were read to the defendant but no plea was taken.
Corporal 2969 Jariah Amat was charged with framing a Police Record Book, which she knew to be incorrect, by writing down the name of a different person instead of the name of the real driver who was involved in a road traffic accident on May 30, 2007, an offence under Section 218 of the Penal Code, Chapter 7.
This incident happened at the vicinity of the Tutong Police Station.
The defendant allegedly made the report with an intent to save the said driver from legal punishment.
The defendant was released on bail of $1,500 or one local surety pending the next mention on November 4 at 10am. If found guilty, the defendant will be imprisoned for a term which may extend up to three years, or could be fined, or both.

FORMER WELFARE OFFIER PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST By Sahrol Daud .Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

A former welfare officer at Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Alam Secondary School pleaded not guilty yesterday to committing criminal breach of trust involving B$2,898 in monthly students allowance that was to be paid to eligible students of the school.
Hj Kamis bin Hj Gadong, 62, appeared before the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday, unrepresented.
The defendant denied committing the offence at the school sometime between September 2001 and June 2002, an offence that is punishable under Section 406 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22.
If found guilty, the defendant faces imprisonment for a term that may extend to five years with a fine.
The defendant who is also preferred with an alternative charge that carries a lesser sentence, also pleaded not guilty to that charge.
He was alternatively charged with dishonestly misappropriating a total sum of $2,898, being the monthly Students' Living Support Allowance (Elaun Tunjangan Hidup Penuntut) that was due to eligible students of the school, sometime between September 2001 and June 2002, an offence under Section 403 of the Penal Code, Cap 22.
The offence carries an imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or a fine, or both.
The trial will commence in April next year.
DPP Hjh Anifa Rafiza binti Hj Abd Ghani will be producing 40 to 45 witnesses during the trial, while two witnesses will appear for the defendant.
Pending trial, the defendant is released on court bail of $5,000 or two local sureties.

FILIPINA FINED FOR ALCOHOL POSSESSION By Amie PDH. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Filipina fined for alcohol possession
By Amie PDH IshakA Filipino woman was yesterday fined B$750, or to serve a month in prison in default, in the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court after being charged with possession of uncustomed goods.
Macapil Huqueriza Lina, 40, who resides in Kg Katok, Jln Muara and works as a tailor, was found with 24 cans of Tiger beer and one bottle of Premium XXX Tequila Gold when Customs preventive personnel raided her rented room after receiving a call from Immigration Enforcement officers on July 29.
After further investigations, the defendant admitted that all the alcohol belonged to her friend.
The defendant was, however, unable to locate the purported owner of the alcohol and failed to produce valid Customs clearance forms for the drinks.
The estimated total value of the alcohol is $58, and all the goods were to be forfeited to the state.

LIFE MADE EASY WITH DST COUNTER AT POST OFFICE by Amin Hosni. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 22, 2009

Convenience and customer-friendly service are the ultimate goals that service-providing organisations strive to achieve, be it the private or public sector.
With this in mind, the Department of Postal Services and DST Communications Sdn Bhd (DST) signed a contract that, as of yesterday, allows DST Prima registered customers to pay their monthly bills at post offices located in all four districts.
The availability of DST bill payment counters at post offices adds to the numerous payment counters of other agencies that include electrical, water, land transport (renewal of driving licence) and TelBru, making life easier for members of the public.
The signing ceremony was held at the Bunut Post Office and saw Acting Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Communications Hj Mahmud bin Hj Daud as the guest of honour.
Signing the contract on behalf of the government was Postmaster General Hj Abdul Kadir bin Tengah, while Corporate Development Officer Hj Marsad bin Hj Ismail represented DST.
In his speech, Hj Abdul Kadir said the launch signifies a joint commitment between the management of the Postal Services Department and DST for continued cooperation at every service level with the main purpose of providing convenience to the public and stakeholders.
Hj Abd Kadir noted that as a government agency with goals of providing the best services to the public, the Department of Postal Services is very committed and will continue to provide a more efficient and systematic marketable service for the convenience of the public and stakeholders.
"The Ministry of Communications' vision of 'excellence in communication' is a challenge in terms of becoming a highly efficient business centre, thus, a public-private partnership is essential," said Hj Abdul Kadir, adding that competition no longer tops the agenda, but more importantly, it is the cooperation between two institutions that will be more beneficiary for both parties.
The Postal Department said the move is part of its objectives in creating postal counters (post offices) as the centre, where numerous bill payments can be made for public convenience, especially for those living in rural areas such as Labi, Telisai and Lumut.
With the availability of the service, the public is able to make DST bill payments while at the same time make water or electricity payments at post office counters.

DISTRIBUTION OF ZAKAT FUNDS FOR POOR AND DEBT-RIDDEN By Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 6, 2009

The Islamic Religious Council of Brunei Darussalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs, in a press release issued yesterday evening, has informed the public that an official 'ceremony to distribute documents of Zakat funds to the poor community (asnaf Fakir Miskin) and those who suffer from debt (al-Gharimin)' will be held Wednesday at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
According to the press release, a total of 4,084 heads of poor and debt-ridden families nationwide will receive the Zakat funds distribution documents. The figure comprises those that have qualified and are listed as Zakat recipients until July 31, this year.

The press release also stated that the Coordination Committee for the Distribution Ceremony is requesting that all the respective recipients to attend the function at the venue before 7am on Wednesday with their invitation cards and their individual passes that have already been distributed to them.

The attendance of every respective recipient is required at the distribution ceremony, the press release emphasised.

The event signals the tangible response to the numerous queries posed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam about the distribution of funds from the Zakat collections to those in need.

Distribution of Zakat funds for poor and debt-ridden

By Waleed PD Mahdini


According to previous figures cited, the total collection of Zakat as of 2004 stood at $239,631,073. But five years on, figure must have increased.

The distribution of the Zakat funds comes under the responsibility of the Islamic Religious Council, which directly assesses, manages and distributes the funds. As such, with the staggering amount that was cited way back in 2004, the Islamic Relgious Council has a huge role and responsibility to ensure that the Zakat funds are completely, fairly and systematically distributed to every single member who falls within the six categories of the poor, as prescribed by Islam.

Islam advocates that there are six categories that are entitled to receive the Zakat funds, which include the poor community (Fakir Miskin), tithe collectors, Muslim converts (Muallaf), the redemption of slavery, Fisabilillah, Ibnus Sabil and debt-ridden families (al-Gharimin).

CUSTOMS FOILS BID TO SMUGGLE ALCOHOL by James kon. Taken from borneo bulletion in October 5, 2009

More than 560 bottles of alcohol, with an estimated value of $4,824, were seized by Enforcement officers of the Royal Customs and Excise Department Saturday night when they foiled an attempt by a foreign national to smuggle in the contraband from a neighbouring country.
Sixteen enforcement officers stopped a saloon vehicle in the vicinity of Kuala Lurah and searched it. Officers found inside the vehicle 204 bottles of wine and 360 bottles of alcohol hidden in boxes and wrapped in newspaper.

The foreign man, aged 28, behind the wheels of the car was detained and will be charged under Chapter 146 of the Excise Order 2006.

The bid to smuggle the contraband into the country was successfully foiled following many hours of surveillance by the Royal Customs and Excise Department.

The department urged the public to report any smuggling activities through the Customs hotline 8714422 or 2382422.

'TSUNAMI ' SHAKES UPBRUNEI LITERARY SCENE by Rosli ABidin Yahya.Taken From Borneo Bulletion in October 5, 2009 t

The first female recipient of Southeast Asia (SEA) Write Award for Brunei Darussalam in 23 years, Hjh Norsiah Hj Abd Ghafar or Norsiah, left for Bangkok, Thailand yesterday evening to receive the award with recipients from other countries in the region.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports cum Chairman of Judging Committee for SEA Write Award 2008-2010 Dato Paduka Awang Hj Jemat bin Hj Ampal; Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) cum Deputy Chairman Judging Committee for SEA Write Award 2008-2010 Hajah Aminah Hj Momin; past recipients of SEA Write Award; and staff of DBP were present at the airport to bid farewell to Norsiah.
She is receiving the award based on her collection of short stories "Tsunami Di Hatinya" published by DBP this year.
The DBP director in an interview said she was happy to see Norsiah as the first female recipient of SEA Write Award, which had been dominated by male recipients since Brunei sent its first writer - Dato Paduka Hj Muslim - to accept the award in 1986.
"I am very happy because female writers in Brunei can now share the stage with the best writers of the country.
"I hope it will inspire other female writers to do the same in future," she said.
She said writers are important to a society as they usually incorporate the local culture and lifestyle in their writings, so foreign readers may find this interesting.
She added writers advertise their country, its philosophy and vision through their writings.
"The young generation of this country will not know about the culture and lifestyle of their ancestors decades ago without writers describing them in their books.
"I hope from now on reasons associated with (lack of) female writers such as child-bearing and looking after their families could be erased as they should try to find free time to write and be on par with male writers here," she said.
While in Bangkok, Hjh Norsiah will be busy attending various events and activities related with SEA Write Award - entitled SEA Write Week - culminating in a Gala Night where she and recipients from other countries in the Asean region will accept their awards from a member of Thailand royalty at the Royal Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel.
Born on April 24, 1952 in Seria, Hjh Norsiah holds BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from University of Surrey in 1978 and MSc in Clinical Chemistry, University of London in 1997.
She has written various books including "Pengabdian", which is being used as literature textbook in secondary schools in Brunei. The novel also won her first prize in the Novel Writing Competition to commemorate Brunei's Independence.
She said she was happy to break into the male bastion and hoped her effort would inspire other budding female writers in the country.

ZAKAT FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO 4,084 HEADS OF FAMILIES By Lyna Mohammad & Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 8, 2009

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to award the documents of zakat funds distribution to 4,084 heads of families under the poor community (Asnaf Fakir Miskin) of which 190 were recipients under the debt-ridden (Asnaf Al-Gharimin) category.
It was held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. Accompanying His Majesty at the momentous event were HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, HRH Prince 'Abdul 'Azim, HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik and HRH Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival, His Majesty and the royal entourage were greeted by the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman, as well as other members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council.
Shortly after the arrival of the royalty, the ceremony began with a recital of surah al-fatihah and a doa was read by the State Mufti, Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Hj Awg Abd Aziz bin Juned.
His Majesty then delivered a titah in which the monarch expressed his pleasure for the historic golden day for the country's first concerted step towards making poverty eradication a reality. The monarch then consented to personally hand over the zakat documents to each of the 4,084 recipients.
Also present at the event were members of the Brunei Islamic Religious Council and officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and other government departments.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF BAHASA MELAYU By Farah Ahmadnawi. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

The Brunei Language and Literature Bureau yesterday organised a special lecture marking the 50th anniversary since 'Bahasa Melayu' was declared as the official language in the Brunei Darussalam 1959 Constitution.
Held at the Brunei Language and Literature Bureau in Berakas, the lecture was attended by the bureau's former directors and personnel.
The talk was delivered by Dato' Haji A Aziz Deraman, the former head director of Brunei Language and Literature Bureau, who presented on the topic 'Language policy and strengthening attitude of the language: Malaysia Experience'.

FIGHTING 'ROJAK'MALAY SPELLINGS By Azaraimy HH .Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

Correct Malay spelling competition in Short Messaging Services (SMS) is one of the unique competitions that is being organised to encourage Bruneians to make greater use of the language with 'technical' accuracy.
For instance, 'mother' should be spelled in SMS as "mama" and not "ma2", or the word 'you' should be spelled in SMS as "Kau" and not "Ko", or the word 'if' should be spelled as "Kalau" and not "Lau", or the word 'close' should be typed as "Tutup" and not "2tup" or the word for 'door' should be typed as "Pintu" and not "Pin2", or the word 'maybe' should be spelled as "kali" and not "X".
Acting Director of the Language the Literature Bureau, Hajah Aminah bte Haji Momin said there are instances where children and young adults who have adapted to the habit of spelling words that way have come to a point where they have become unaware or forgotten or unable to tell the differences on the correct way of spelling when composing letters or answering exam questions.
"Such is the danger if this problem is not addressed now," she said during a press conference yesterday to announce the number of activities that are being organised in conjunction with the Golden Jubilee - 50th anniversary - of the Malay Language as the official language instituted by the Brunei Constitution 1959.
Another related and significant development is the upcoming launch of Microsoft Office Vista and Office in 'Bahasa Melayu'.
This project, instead of eliminating the 'annoying' red lines while using MS words or other MS productivity tools, will compliment the effort of promoting as well as safeguarding the language, it was understood.
The activities that are being organised by the Language and Literature Bureau to empower the language include Letter Writing Competition in cooperation with the Postal Service Department, Radio Quiz in cooperation with RTB, speech making (pidato) competition in cooperation with the Department of Information, correct Malay words spelling competition in SMS in cooperation with DST Com, International Congress on the Malay Culture, mini exhibition at the LLB and special lecture.
All the activities that are being organised, said Hajah Aminah bte Haji Momin, are important to recognise that the nation's independence was partly achieved with the idealism of the country's written constitution 1959, either as an ideology or as a philosophy of the Malay Islamic Monarchy or even on the nationalism perspective.
Hajah Aminah said some of the current challenges faced by the Malay and Literature Bureau, in its effort to safeguard the language from being distorted, is the emergence of technology.
"... And with the current issue of the 'rojak' (cross breed or coded) Malay language, how can we claim the Malay language as a national language if our own generation is not adapted to use the language 100 per cent correctly," she asked.
"That is why the media (TV, radio, newspaper, text books etc) play a pivotal role in generating Bruneians who are heedful or cognizant with their language. If we continue to 'rojak' our Malay language in our media, the new budding generation will wrongfully believe that the language is acceptable," she said.
"If that happens, then where will the official language stands?" she asked.
The Language and Literature Bureau is one of the government departments under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
It was first established in September 16, 1961 when the State Legislative Council approved the setting up of a Language Board in order to inspect matters related to the development of the Malay language as a state's official language.
The Language Board was set up to implement the Chapter 82(1) of the 1959 constitution.
The department is responsible for language and literary development and propagation, cultural research and documentation and book publication besides providing library services all over the country.
As the name Language Board was thought to be inappropriate, it was later changed to Language and Literary Section under the jurisdiction of the Education Department.
On January 1, 1965, the Language and Literary Section was separated from the Education Department. It became a new department known as Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Language and Literature Bureau).

LIMBANG WAITER FINED OVER 'BIRTHDAY BEER' By Azim Ghani. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in October 1, 2009

A 36-year-old Malaysian national plead guilty to having in his possession 240 cans of Tiger beer inside his vehicle in the vicinity of a shop in Jalan Kuala Lurah, Brunei Darussalam.
The defendant was fined $2,500 or jail for five months in default by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Teo Boon Han @ Mohd Farhan bin Abdullah committed the offence under section 146(1)(d) of the Excise Order 2006 and punishable under section 146 (1)(i) of the same order.
According to the statement of facts produced in court by Prosecuting Officer Pg Hj Abdullah bin Pg Hj Matahir, the defendant resides at Kg Patiambun, Limbang, Malaysia and is working as a waiter at Woodland Pub & Karaoke in Limbang with a monthly salary of RM550.
The defendant is married with one child.
The defendant's vehicle was stopped by officers in the vicinity of a shop at Jalan Kuala Lurah following an operation at areas around Kuala Lurah by the Customs Preventive Personnel at about 10pm on September 30, 2009.
The operation was done following a public tip-off in relation to a possible offence under the Excise Order.
Upon inspection of the vehicle driven by the defendant, the officers found liquor at the rear passenger's seat. The defendant admitted to have kept and hidden all the goods at the passenger's backrest seat.
Following further investigation, the defendant admitted that all 240 cans of Tiger Beer found in the car belonged to him and had been bought at a Limbang supermarket for RM460. He further admitted that all liquor was for his friend identified only as "Ah Kong" in Brunei.
According to the defendant, the seized goods were to be used for a birthday celebration but he stated that he still don't know where the goods were to be delivered.
The value of the seized items was estimated to be BND240 whilst the excise duty to be paid amounted to BND238.

CROCS ON THE PROWL : ATTACK # 2 by Liza Mohd (Taken from Boreno Bulletin in September 11, 2009 )

As the hunt goes on for a missing 41-year-old man from Kuala Belait, believed to have drowned in the Belait River due to a crocodile attack, another croc attack occurred in Tutong District where a four-year-old boy fell victim.
According to police reports, the incident happened at the Tanjong Panjang River while the four-year-old victim, Shahrizan Anak Sumua, along with his father and two siblings were bathing in the river, located across their home.
Reportedly, the crocodile attacked the toddler and dragged him into the river and was nowhere to be seen after that.
The terrifying incident which happened about 4.40pm on Wednesday was witnessed by the mother who was at the river jetty.
Seven divers from the Marine Police and also Navy and Fire and Rescue personnel are conducting the search in Tutong and Belait districts.
The search for the infant in Tutong has started since Wednesday at 8 pm while the hunt for 41-year-old Awg Tuah bin Yahya continues.

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC HELP ON ABANDONED BABY by James Kon. (Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 11, 2009)

The Royal Brunei Police Force is currently seeking public cooperation in providing any information on an abandoned baby girl that was found at Kg Kupang in Tutong during the wee hours of yesterday morning.
The baby girl, who was believed to have been just three hours old when she was discovered, was found by a woman who was picking mangoes in a garden.
She heard a noise coming from the vicinity, and upon taking a closer look she found the baby laying naked on the ground, with the umbilical cord still attached.
According to the Police, the baby was found at around 6.30am and a police report was lodged an hour later.
Currently, the baby is at the RIPAS Hospital and is reported in healthy condition.
The case has been referred to the Women and Children Abuse Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force.
Members of the public who have any information on the matter can contact 2232001/7, 993 or the nearest police station.

22 DRIVERS CAUGHT SPEEDING by James Kon (Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 10, 2009)

During a surprise 30-minute operation, the Royal Brunei Police Force caught a total of 22 drivers for speeding along the Gadong highway while another five for making illegal U-Turns. Around 18 police personnel took part in the operation, which was led by ASP Fathdillah Hj Abdul Hamid.

S'POREAN JAILED 14MTHS FOR BRIBERY by Ignatius Stephen (Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 10, 2009)

Forty-six-year-old electrical contractor Dong Sui Hung who was in a hurry, will now have to stop over for 14 months here as he will be going nowhere for the time being.
Dong, a Singaporean contractor who has lived in Brunei for more than 40 years, will have to spend 14 months in jail as the price for his impatience.
He was convicted for corruption by Senior Magistrate Faisal Pehin Kifi in the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrates Court yesterday for offering a $500 bribe.
Dong, manager of Syarikat Kejuruteraan Indah, couldn't wait to collect his $28,870 due to him from the Government Electrical Services Maintenance Unit and constantly pursued an official, Haji Azlan bin Haji Abdul Manaf for his money soon after he put in his claim, DPP Hajah Anifa Rafiza told the court.
The money was due to him for lighting work he did for the ITB building. When there was no sight of the cash Dong checked with the Electrical Department headquarters whether Haji Azalan had really forwarded the claim to them. He was told it was not.
Dong, upon hearing this returned to Haji Azlan and pushed $500 in a white envelope whispering something although Haji Azalan insisted that he had sent the claim over.
Haji Azlan refused to take the money and gave chase to Dong who quickly disappeared through the main door.
Haji Azlan left the money on his desk top and had to hurry off soon after for a meeting. On his return the envelope was still there.
He became worried and consulted a friend who advised him to make a report to the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Dong was subsequently arrested.
In court, Dong denied having offered a bribe.
Defence Counsel Rudy Lee following Dong's conviction applied for bail which the prosecution opposed, pointing out Dong's company did not belong to him and he was a Singaporean with his family living there.

POLICE NABS BIG BULLY WHO STOLE TEDDY BEAR by Azlan Othman (Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 10, 2009)

Police nabs big bully who stole teddy bear
By Azlan Othman

Sometimes thieves seem to become desperate in their quest to steal whatever they can find. One such thief was greedy enough to have stolen a teddy bear, winter clothing and even a hotel's complimentary toiletries.
The central police station succeeded in apprehending the 33-year-old local thief last Saturday for his involvement in a break-in and theft cases at Kg Mata-Mata and Kg Serdang.
Other stolen items include a 32-inch television set, two mobile phones, a gold ring, car tools, women's accessories and a travelling bag, which were all hidden at nearby bushes.
The CID personal led by Insp Puasa are searching for more suspects who were involved in a series of thefts around Jln Kota Batu.

MAN FINED $700 FOR OBSCENCE VCDs by Sahrol Daud (Taken fromSeptember 10, 2009)

A local man was fined $700 or two months' imprisonment in default by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court yesterday after he was found guilty of having in possession obscene articles.
The defendant, Lim Chun Yong, 30, was convicted of possessing four pieces of VCD titled 'Love Sex & Eating the Bones' and two pieces of VCD titled 'Cruel Intentions 3', which contained explicit scenes of sexual acts for the purpose of sale.
The defendant, who was represented by Fathan, Rudi Lee, Annie Kon & Associates, possessed the obscene articles on July 28, 2004 at a shop, Chong Hock, at No A1, A2, A3 and A4 Chong Hock Music Centre in Kiulap.
It is an offence under section 292 (3) (a) of the Penal Code Chapter 22 that carries a fine not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 and to imprisonment which may extend to two years and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $30,000 and imprisonment which may extend to five years.
The defendant was convicted after four witnesses were brought to court to testify by the Prosecuting Officer Ratno Eddy Sophian.

AIR ASIA LAUNCHES BSB TO KK DIRECT bu James Kon (Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 10, 2009

AirAsia's maiden flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan touched down yesterday afternoon with a big load of passengers, to mark a new direct route introduced by the low-cost Malaysian airlines to boost its East Malaysia connectivity.
The new service will be the airline's 6th international service from Kota Kinabalu and 2nd international service from Brunei (besides flights to Kuala Lumpur).
The daily AirAsia schedule for KK to BSB and vice-versa is taking off from Kota Kinabalu at 4.20pm and arriving at Bandar Seri Begawan at 5pm and then take-off from Bandar Seri Begawan at 5.25pm and touch-down in Kota Kinabalu at 6.05pm.
Yesterday's first AirAsia flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to Kota Kinabalu received more than a hundred passengers.
According to an AirAsia press statement, the daily flight from Kota Kinabalu and Brunei, is open for sale for the booking period from July 3-12, 2009 for the travel period from Sept 9, 2009 to April 30, 2010.
In conjunction with the launch, AirAsia will be offering an all-in-fare from RM29 one way. This offer is made exclusively online via www.airasia.com
Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia's second and biggest hub after Kuala Lumpur, serving nine domestic routes that include Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Labuan, Tawau, Sandakan, while the international sectors are Macau, Shenzhen, Clark, Jakarta and Singapore.
The flight for the new sector that commenced yesterday, will cater to the emergent demands from East Malaysia. This new service will not only stimulate travel and enhance connectivity but also tap the existing market from Brunei and feed the traffic to AirAsia's vast route network in the region and beyond, including routes serviced by AirAsia's long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X.
Arriving on flight AK 6212, one of the passengers Mr Joseph Law who is visiting his relative, said, "We had a smooth and safe flight into Brunei Darussalam. There was no problem on the flight."
Another passenger Mr Loi with his family of eight who are in Brunei for five days to visit his sister said, "We had a smooth and safe flight, the plane is very new and was on schedule. We had no problems."
Asked if he would use AirAsia again, he replied, "Yes, it's very convenient and affordable now. We can visit my sister and her husband more frequently with AirAsia."

SULTAN PRESENTS PRIZES TO WINNERS by Azaraimy HH...Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 7, 2009

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend the Nuzul Al-Quran Celebration National Level, held annually by the country during the month of Ramadhan to commemorate the revelation of the Holy Quran.
During this year's celebration, His Majesty officiated the launching of Mushaf Brunei Darussalam and its translation from the 1st Jilid, that is verses 1-3, as well as presenting prizes to the winners of the Memorising and Understanding of Quranic Verses Competition (MAMBIMS Category) held last Thursday night.
The celebration took place at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
The monarch was greeted on arrival by Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma Raja Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Md Zain bin Haji Serudin, Minister of Religious Affairs, who is also the Chairman of the High Working Committee for the Celebration of Islamic events for 1430 Hijrah.
The celebration began with the recital of al-fatihah led by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abd Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
The event continued with welcoming remarks by Pehin Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Awang Md Zain.
Later, His Majesty delivered the titah and officially launched Mushaf Brunei Darussalam and its translation, followed with the mass recital of Allah Akhbar for three times.
The event was followed with the a special religious lecture delivered by Pengiran Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Another highlight of the event was the announcement of winners of national level competition for the Memorisation and Understanding of Quranic Verses 1430 Hijrah by the Chairman of Judges, Hj Abdul Rajid bin Hj Md. Salleh.
The champions of the competitions for national level in each category and MABIMS also recited from the holy book at the event.
For the national level, the winners are:
Category A (For Under 10 years old): Champion: Awg Mohamed Jaffnie bin Mohamed Shalahudeen (He received $1,500 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Dyg Nur' Alia Syazwani binti Haji Maidin ($1,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Muhammad Aiman Hakim bin Zulkiflee ($750 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
Category B (For 10 to 15 years old): Champion: Dyg Nurhamizah binti Jasni ($2,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Dyg Lina Musfirah binti Hj Abd Wahab ($1,500, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Ahmad Rusydi bin Haji Mohd Salleh ($1,200 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
For the first two categories prizes were sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd and Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sdn Bhd.
Category C (Memorising verse 1-13 open to all ages): Champion: Dyg Aqilah binti Haji Ayop ($2,800 cash, Umrah package, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Awh Muhammad Abu Hurairah bin Ariffin ($2,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Dyg Siti Noor Aniza binti Yusof ($1,500 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
Prizes were sponsored by Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad.
Category D (Memorising Verses 1-28 open to all age group): Champion: Ak Khairul Ikhwan bin Pg Alit ($4,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, Umrah package, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Second: Awg Muhd Khairul Anuar bin Hj Ahmad ($3,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, accompanying prizes and a certificate); Third: Awg Mohammad Fikri bin Haji Sharbini ($2,500 TAIB Deposit Certificate, accompanying prizes and a certificate).
The deposit certificates were sponsored by Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei.
In MABIMS category, the winner was Encik Abdul Hadi Mat Sidi from Malaysia. He received $7,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate.
The second place went to Awg Jusairi bin Asbol from Brunei Darussalam. She received $5,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate. Third place went to Neneng Juju Jubaidah from the Republic of Indonasia. She received $4,000 cash, accompanying prizes and a certificate.
This year's Nuzul Al-Quran celebration carried the theme "Kedewasan Bernegara Dengan Zikir" or "Developing the Nation with Zikir".
This year, the celebration was organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs with the Marine Department and Ministry of Communications.

THAI JAILED FOR BRIBERY ATTEMPT by IlhamRizal..Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 7, 2009

The Bandar Magistrate's Court Saturday imposed a two-month jail sentence on a Thai national who pleaded guilty to recently attempting to bribe two policemen.
The court heard that on August 24, 2009, Champee Kruakaew had offered to give the enforcement officials $70 as inducement not to take action against him for driving without a valid licence.
The offence took place at Jalan Batang Duri in Kg Selangan, Temburong.

VICE SUSPECT CAUGHT AGAIN IN LUMUT by LIZA MOHD. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in September 7, 2009

A Thai woman who was deported from Brunei on a prostitution charge in the Belait District was re-arrested at the same location by the Belait Immigration Law Enforcement Section on Saturday evening.
When immigration enforcement officials carried out an inspection at Kamong Sungai Bakong Selatan, Lumut, the Thai woman was found staying with a male partner.
According to reports from the Immigration Department, the woman had been deported and was prohibited from entering the country for engaging in the immoral activity in July this year.
When checking her passport, the immigration personnel found that the suspect had re-entered the country illegally on a visitor's pass last month with a new passport.
The case is still under investigation and the suspect could be charged under Chapter 17, Immigration Act, Section 36 for unlawful return after removal.
Meanwhile, her male partner who was allegedly co-habiting with her was also issued with a special pass to assist the investigation.
Sixteen officers from the Belait Immigration Enforcement Section led by the Assistant Director carried out the operation codenamed 'Ops Bungkas 145/2009' targeting areas in Kampong Lumut, Kampong Mumong, Jalan Jaya Negara and Jalan Pemancha Pekan Kuala Belait.
In a separate inspection along Jalan Jaya Negara, an Indonesian couple found allegedly living together in a rented room failed to produce any valid document to verify their status.
Both suspects were issued with a special pass and will be brought to the Religious Enforcement Department for investigation and action.
During the inspection which started at 10 pm and ended three hours later, a Thai national was arrested, while seven other Thai, Indonesian and Filipino nationals were issued with special passes, requiring their presence at the department for investigation.

39 MOTORIST BOOKED AT ROADBLOCK by James Kon.Taken from Boreno Bulletin in September 7, 2009

A total of 39 drivers were caught by the Royal Brunei Police Force for various traffic offences in the latest surprise roadblock on Saturday night at a road leading to Kg Lambak Kanan.
The operation led by Acting Superintendent Mohd Hadini bin Hj Othman, the Head of Traffic Enforcement Division, involved around 43 personnel.
The operation held from 10pm until 11.45pm, managed to unearth 20 summon cases that included driving without valid driving licence and driving with expired road tax. While 19 drivers were slapped with compound fines for various traffic offences like modified plate licence and so on.
Some of vehicles in the summons cases were also escorted by police back to the station.
Acting Superintendent Mohd Hadini said, "The roadblock was aimed at enforcing the traffic rules and regulations as well as to raise awareness and educate members of the public on road safety, especially in the month of Ramadhan."
"As a crime prevention measure, we also did random searches on vehicles," he added.

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC HELP ON MISSING MAN. Taken from Borneo Bulletin in September 3, 2009

Muhammad Aiman Fikri bin Abdullah Kilau @ Kapal Anak Kilau (pic) has been reported missing from his home at No 15A Simpang 97 Jalan Teraja since July 26, 2009.
The Royal Brunei Police Force have urged members of the public with any information concerning the disappearance of the missing man to contact 2683035, 2683037, the police hotline at 993 or to approach the nearest police station.

BSP DONATES TO CHILDREN OF STAFF WHO PASSED AWAY By Liza Mohd. Taken from Borneo Bulletin inSeptember 3, 2009

The month of Ramadhan provides Muslims with chances to reap blessings and rewards. And it is during the fasting month that Muslims perform the most charitable act as rewards for good deeds are multiplied during the blessed month.
To alleviate the burden of orphans during Ramadhan, Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has extended assistance to family members of staff who passed away while in service.
Forty-five orphaned children received Hari Raya hampers and cash vouchers yesterday morning during a presentation ceremony at Seria Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC).
On hand to present the donations was the BSP Deputy Managing Director, Awg Haji Zainal Abidin bin Haji Mohd Ali.
At the event, the BSP Deputy Managing Director also presented a mock key to a new van to Imam Haji Mohd Alias bin Abu Bakar of Kampong Pandan Mosque in Kuala Belait to be used as a hearse.
The ceremony concluded with the recital of a doa selamat.
BSP has also scheduled religious talks and hosted the breaking of fast at various mosques in Belait throughout the month of Ramadhan to promote goodwill and foster closer ties among staff and community members.

IMMIGRATION DEPT CONFIRMS NOORDIN TOP'S LIE by Waleed PD Mahdini. Taken from Borneo Bulletion in September 3, 2009

Immigration Dept confirms Noordin Top's lie
By Waleed PD MahdiniThe Department of Immigration and National Registration issued a press statement yesterday confirming that the region's most wanted terror-bombing suspect, Noordin Mohd Top, is not a citizen of Brunei Darussalam.
The statement was also issued in response to the Borneo Bulletin article dated September 1, entitled "No record of Noordin Top becoming Brunei citizen" in which it was reported that Noordin Top had introduced himself as Muhammad Mustopa from Brunei Darussalam when he married Novi Lutfiati, a 19-year-old Indonesian woman.
"There are no records at all of Noordin Top, or any of his known aliases such as Muhammad Mustopa, entering into and to the extent of staying in this country, which makes it absolutely impossible for him to claim being a Brunei citizen," the statement from the department read.
The Department of Immigration and National Registration also stated that "to become a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, such person would have to fulfil certain requirements and conditions under the Brunei Nationality Act, Chapter 15. One of the requirements in the Act for a foreigner to be eligible to apply for Brunei citizenship, is that such person must reside in Brunei Darussalam and possess a Brunei permanent resident status for a specific period of time".
In addition, the process of marriage between a Bruneian and a foreigner must also fulfil certain requirements imposed by the department and other relevant authorities, the statement read.

LELAKI WARGA TEMPATAN KENA PENJARA5 BULAN oleh Hjh Saemah Zulkefi.(Dipetik daripada Media Permata Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

KUALA BELAIT, Khamis - Seorang lelaki warga tempatan dijatuhi hukuman penjara selama lima bulan atas kesalahan di bawah Bab 12 (1) (i) Akta Pasport Penggal 146.
Jabatan Imigresen bahagian Penguatkuasaan cawangan daerah Belait dalam laporannya hari ini menyatakan lelaki terbabit, 56, ditangkap pada 26 Ogos tahun lalu di kawasan Pos Kawalan Sungai Tujuh oleh pegawai bahagian Penguatkuasaan Imigresen Kuala Belait.
Lelaki terbabit telah didakwa atas kesalahan dengan sengaja membantu seorang warga asing melakukan kesalahan di bawah Bab 3(2) Akta Pasport Penggal 146.

DILAPORKAN HILANG SEJAK 19 MEI oleh Mohamad Asyramisyanie (Dipetik Dari Media Permata pada Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Pasukan Polis Diraja Brunei hari ini memohon kerjasama orang ramai untuk mengesan seorang lelaki yang dilaporkan melarikan diri dari rumah sejak 19 Mei lalu.
Lelaki itu bernama Firdaus Reduan atau Firdaus Anak Budol yang berusia 21 tahun.
Orang ramai yang mempunyai butir atau maklumat mengenai lelaki itu boleh menghubungi pegawai penguasa balai polis Sungai Liang melalui nombor talian 3230250 atau hotline 993.

24 PESERTA BENGKEL LIVEWIRE TERIMA SIJIL Oleh Sim Y.H. (DiPetik dari Media Permata pada Jumaat 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Seramai 24 bakal pengusaha muda tempatan yang terdiri daripada kakitangan syarikat swasta dan pelajar yang menamatkan program Bengkel Idea Bernas yang dianjurkan LiveWIRE Brunei menerima sijil penyertaan mereka hari ini.
Bengkel dua hari tajaan Syarikat Minyak Brunei Shell yang dikendalikan di Pusat LiveWIRE di Berakas memberikan pendedahan kepada peserta mengenai keperluan negara mempelbagaikan ekonomi menerusi bidang perusahaan dan keusahawanan.
Bengkel yang dikendalikan Kaunselor Perniagaan, Awang Hasrul Anwar Haji Abdul Kadir itu memberikan pendedahan mengenai bidang keusahawanan sebagai satu bidang kerjaya yang mampu mereka terokai dan memberikan peluang untuk membantu bakal usahawan muda mendapat panduan mengenai cara memulakan serta menjalankan perusahaan mereka.
Bengkel itu juga adalah landasan penting bagi peserta untuk mencapai hasrat menjadi usahawan muda dan memiliki perusahaan sendiri kerana usaha itu juga penting bagi pembangunan sektor keusahawanan Brunei yang diterajui LiveWIRE Brunei dan komitmen Syarikat Minyak Brunei Shell kepada inisiatif pembangunan masyarakat.
Antara tujuan bengkel itu untuk memberikan pendedahan kepada peserta mengenai dunia perniagaan dan untuk mendapat inspirasi daripada pengalaman yang dikongsi sepanjang program dua hari itu.

DUA KELUARGA MANGSA KEBAKARAN TERIMA BANTUAN Oleh Salawati Haji Yahaya (Dipetik Dari Media Permata pada Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009 0

Dua keluarga mangsa kebakaran terima bantuan
Oleh Salawati Haji YahyaBANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei hari ini menyampaikan bantuan kewangan kepada dua keluarga mangsa kebakaran.
Dalam kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei, mangsa kebakaran yang menerima bantuan itu merupakan mangsa kebakaran di Kampung Bebatik Kilanas dan Kampung Sungai Mau Mukim Bukit Sawat, daerah Belait.
Mangsa kebakaran yang menerima sumbangan tersebut ialah Dayang Asmah Pehin Khatib Haji Besar dan keluarga di mana rumah mereka terlibat dengan kebakaran pada 23 Julai 2009 di Kampung Sungai Tampoi Mukim Sengkurong.
Mereka menerima bantuan kewangan sebanyak $3,400 di samping bantuan peralatan sekolah yang diberikan kepada anak dan cucunya yang masih bersekolah.
Sementara Awang Abdul Rahman Abdullah @ Tedong Anak Libau yang mana rumah mereka terlibat dengan kebakaran pada 11 Jun 2009 di Kampung Sungai Mau Mukim Bukit Sawat, daerah Belait dan menerima bantuan kewangan berjumlah $600.
Majlis penyampaian sumbangan derma itu berlangsung di bilik Seroja, Bangunan Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama yang disampaikan oleh Setiausaha Majlis Ugama Islam Haji Harun Haji Junid.
Dengan adanya bantuan ini diharap dapat membantu meringankan beban dan memberi semangat kepada keluarga yang ditimpa musibah.

MEMBACA KUNCI KEPADA KEMAJUAN DANPEMBANGUNAN BANGSA Oleh Imelda Farrah Zohre HA (Dipetik Dari Media Permata Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Jika budaya membaca wujud pada sesuatu bangsa pasti bangsa berkenaan akan maju dan membangun kerana membaca adalah kunci kepada kemajuan dan pembangunan.
Dalam pengertian yang lebih luas membaca adalah kunci kepada pembinaan tamadun sesuatu bangsa, kata Pemangku Menteri Pendidikan, Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohammad Pengiran Haji Abd Rahman.
"Jika kita ingin menjadi bangsa yang besar, dihormati dan disegani maka kita perlu menjadikan membaca itu sebagai suatu budaya yang kuat," jelas beliau ketika berucap pada Peraduan Mari Bercerita Peringkat Negara 2009 hari ini.
Katanya jika diperhatikan setiap bangsa yang maju di dunia pada hari ini seperti masyarakat Jepun dan di barat kebanyakan individunya rajin membaca di mana-mana saja.
Beliau berkata melalui pembacaan, pembaca akan mendapat pelbagai informasi dan ilmu pengetahuan yang berharga sekali gus menjadi punca segala keyakinan hidup di dunia dan di akhirat.
Menurutnya membaca bukan setakat membaca yang kosong tetapi membaca sambil berfikir dan berfikir pula perlu dengan minda yang kritis iaitu memahami, menganalisis dan menyoal balik apa yang dibaca sehingga membolehkan seseorang itu merumuskan dan membutirkan semula bahan yang sudah dibaca itu malah mungkin boleh mencambahkan idea terbaru yang lebih bermutu, jelasnya lagi.
Menurutnya kaedah seperti itu perlu diterapkan kepada pelajar negara ini sama ada yang masih kecil atau remaja termasuk penuntut di pusat pengajian tinggi supaya rajin membaca dan kelak menjadi intelektual yang sebenar, dinamik, membina, membangun dan positif.
"Dalam mempromosikan budaya membaca tentu pula perlu disediakan bahan bacaan yang menarik dan mudah diperoleh di pasaran baik dalam aliran Melayu, Inggeris atau Arab atau apa saja bahasanya," jelas beliau.
Beliau seterusnya menasihati jika mencari bahan bacaan dalam aliran Melayu di samping mendapatkan bahan bacaan dalam tulisan Rumi juga tidak dilupakan bahan bacaan dalam tulisan Jawi yang sangat mustahak untuk dipelihara.
Ini kerana, tambahnya lagi, tulisan itu berdasarkan huruf al-Quran dan Al-Sunah yang pada masa ini penghayatan terhadapnya semakin pudar dan semakin kurang digunakan orang Melayu sedangkan tulisan Jawi adalah lambang yang jelas kepada kemelayuan dan keislaman.
"Bagi saya tulisan Jawi adalah satu mutiara anugerah Allah kepada bangsa Melayu yang sangat berharga kerana tulisan berkenaan warisan agung yang ada kaitan dengan agama dan akidah yang kita anuti tetapi kebanyakan kita tidak menyedari hakikat luhur ini ekoran globalisasi," tambah beliau lagi.
Menurutnya perpustakaan yang lengkap dan kondusif di sekolah dan dalam masyarakat di kota mahupun di desa perlu juga disediakan dengan mengadakan peruntukan kewangan yang mencukupi bagi membeli bahan bacaan dan infrastruktur yang diperlukan itu.
Beliau menambah kata semua itu adalah pelaburan jangka panjang yang hasilnya tidak akan dapat dilihat dengan segera.

WARGA INDONESIA DIPELAWA SAMBUT HARI KEMERDEKAAN PADA 17 OGOS INI Oleh Rafidah Jumat & Hasrulraizan (Dipetik Dari Media PermataJumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Bersempena dengan ulang tahun Hari Kemerdekaan Indonesia yang ke-64, Kedutaan Besar Indonesia di negara ini akan mengadakan Majlis Menaikkan Bendera pada pukul 8 pagi, 17 Ogos ini.
Majlis berkenaan akan mengambil tempat di Ibu Pejabat Kedutaan Indonesia di alamat Simpang 528, Kampung Sungai Hanching Baru, Jalan Muara.
Sehubungan itu, Duta Besar Indonesia ke Brunei, Herijanto Soeprapto menjemput warganegara Indonesia di negara ini untuk sama-sama menghadiri majlis berkenaan, dengan harapan mereka akan hadir 30 minit sebelum bermulanya majlis.
Duta Besar berkenaan juga mengambil kesempatan untuk memohon kerjasama baik daripada para majikan bagi memberikan kebenaran kepada pekerja Indonesia mereka menghadiri majlis itu dan seterusnya bersama-sama meraikan sambutan berkenaan.
Selain daripada majlis berkenaan, beberapa aktiviti sampingan bagi masyarakat Indonesia di negara ini telah pun dirancang untuk diadakan bagi menyemarakkan lagi sambutan memperingati Hari Kemerdekaan berkenaan seperti bola tampar, tarik kalat, perlumbaan selipar berdua, lari dalam guni, peraduan mewarna gambar dan lain-lain lagi.
Susulan dari pertandingan ini, pejabat kedutaan juga akan mengadakan kempen menderma darah pada bulan ini.

BANK BAIDURI DIIKTIRAF KUMPULAN PERBANKAN TERBAIK DI BRUNEI oleh Salawati Haji Yahya (Dipetik dari Media Permata pada Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Penyelidikan bebas dunia yang dilakukan oleh World Finance, sebuah majalah kewangan terkemuka dunia mengiktiraf Kumpulan Bank Baiduri sebagai "Kumpulan Perbankan Terbaik di Brunei" dalam Anugerah Kewangan Dunia 2009 mereka.
Kumpulan itu mencatatkan persembahan mantap dan pertumbuhan dalam jumlah perniagaan dan kegiatan yang membolehkannya menerima anugerah global itu.
Ini adalah kali pertama dalam sejarah Anugerah Kewangan Dunia tahunan bank Brunei dipilih.
Pengurus Besar Bank Baiduri, Pierre Imhof menerima anugerah itu dalam bentuk batu obelisk kristal daripada bekas Badan Penyiaran Britain (BBC) di Bursa Saham London baru-baru ini.
Berikutan penyerahan anugerah itu, Imhof yang ditemu bual mengenai strategi pertumbuhan yang diserapkan Bank Baiduri di Brunei, beliau menjelaskan mengenai perkembangan dan pencapaian utama kumpulan itu dalam tempoh 15 tahun, dan ia adalah nilai teras yang bertujuan untuk memenuhi keperluan pasaran setempat.
Panel pemilihan anugerah World Finance menggunakan berbagai-bagai kriteria untuk mencapai keputusan itu bagi anugerah itu.
Sebahagian faktor penting termasuk: penyelesaian pelanggan dan hubungan pengoptimuman, inovasi dan kefleksibelan, mengekalkan persaingan, kepimpinan pasaran dan penyebaran geografi, bukti pembangunan dan liputan media yang positif.

WARGA TEMPATAN DISYAKI CURI KAD KREDIT Oleh Ak Fairol RMF (Dipetik dari Media Permata pada Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Anggota Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah, Balai Polis Pusat Bandar Seri Begawan berjaya menagkap seorang lelaki warga tempatan berumur 24 tahun kerana yang dipercayai terlibat dalam kes curi kad kredit Visa dan MasterCard sebuah bank tempatan untuk mengeluarkan wang bagi keperluan sendiri.
Anggota-anggota jabatan itu yang diketuai Inspektor Puasa menjumpai bahan bukti terbabit dan membuat rampasan pada Selasa, kata polis dalam kenyataan hari ini.
Manakala itu pada 12 Ogos pula, mereka juga berjaya menangkap tiga orang lelaki penganggur warga tempatan berusia antara 17 dan hingga 28 tahun kerana disyaki dalam kes curi rim sport dan pecah kereta.
Kejadian itu dilaporkan berlaku di tiga buah kawasan iaitu kawasan letak kereta Sungai Bunga, kawasan letak kereta Pintu Malim dan kawasan letak kereta Kompleks Yayasan.
Ketiga-tiga mereka masih ditahan bagi siasatan kes-kes lain.
Sementara itu polis meminta kerjasama orang ramai dengan melaporkan apa juga maklumat mengenai jenatah ke 2242335, 2242339 atau 993.

QARIAH DAN QARI NEGARA DIBERI SAMBUTAN MARIAH oleh Mohamad Asyramisyanie (Dipetik dari Media Permata Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009 )

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Khamis - Negara sekali lagi berbangga apabila qariahnya berjaya menduduki tempat ketiga di Pertandingan Membaca al-Quran Peringkat Antarabangsa Ke-51 di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia baru-baru ini.
Qariah Brunei, Hajah Nurul Akmalinawati Haji Yahya pulang ke tanah air hari ini dengan dialu-alukan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei oleh Pemangku Menteri Hal Ehwal Ugama Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Badaruddin Haji Othman.
Majlis meraikan ketibaan qari Haji Mohammad Fahmi Haji Metussin dan qariah Brunei itu disambut meriah dengan persembahan Dikir Marhaban dan menabur bunga rampai kepada mereka dengan didahului oleh Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Badaruddin sendiri.
Mereka juga disambut dengan pukulan hadrah, terutama bagi meraikan kejayaan Hajah Nurul Akmalinawati yang bersaing dengan 42 orang qari dan 24 qariah dari 66 buah negara dalam pertandingan di Kuala Lumpur yang berakhir pada Selasa.
Hajah Nurul Akmalinawati menduduki tempat ketiga setelah memperoleh markah 86 peratus dan ini adalah penyertaan kedua beliau dalam pertandingan membaca al-Quran peringkat antarabangsa yang dianjurkan oleh Malaysia
Haji Mohammad Fahmi Haji Metussin pula menduduki tempat ke lima.

SUNGAI LIANG SEPERTI BSB Oleh Hajah Saemah Zulkefli (Di Petik Dari Media Permata pada Jumaat, 14 Ogos 2009)

SERIA, Khamis - Perancangan jangka panjang Daerah Belait akan menyaksikan kemunculan Sungai Liang sebagai Pusat Pertumbuhan baru seperti Bandar Seri Begawan yang diharapkan mengimbangi pembangunan keempat-empat daerah di negara ini.
Setiausaha Tetap (Pentadbiran dan Kewangan) Kementerian Pembangunan Haji Mohd Rozan Haji Mohd Yunos hari ini berkata terdapat juga cadangan pembaikan infrastruktur fizikal dan sosial, unjuran keperluan perumahan, sekolah dan kemudahan awam.
Ketika berucap melancarkan Pameran Pelan Perancangan Daerah Belait anjuran Jabatan Perancang Bandar dan Desa yang berlangsung di Pusat Penemuan Minyak dan Gas (OGDC), katanya penyediaan pelan terbabit turut membuat unjuran pertambahan penduduk daerah Belait daripada 63,900 orang pada 2006 kepada 86,5000 orang menjelang 2025.

Beliau menambah kata dengan pertumbuhan itu jangkaan keperluan perumahan akan meningkat kira-kira 40 peratus daripada jumlah sekarang, tambahnya sambil menjelaskan Jabatan Perancang Bandar dan Desa melalui konsultan jurutera tempatan sudah menyiapkan Pelan Daerah Belait.
Katanya perancangan pelan yang disediakan untuk semua daerah membabitkan empat peringkat penyediaan yang bermula dengan pelan permulaan, pelan bahagian, pelan cadangan dan pelan strategi yang sekarang ini pada peringkat penyediaan draf terakhir.
Dalam perancangan berkenaan orang ramai, agensi kerajaan dan pemegang teras terutama penduduk daerah Belait juga terbabit dalam perundingan mengikut peringkat penyediaan pelan, dalam dialog dan melalui pameran yang dibukakan kepada orang ramai selama empat hari bermula hari ini di OGDC.
Dalam pelan induk yang dipamerkan itu, Mukim Liang bakal memiliki loji dan jeti BLNG selain menjadi hab industri petrokimia selain memiliki pusat penyelidikan dan sains melalui Pusat Biodiversiti Tropika.
Pelan itu juga memasukkan rancangan pembinaan sebuah lapangan terbang dan lebuh raya di Mukim Bukit Sawat yang diklasifikasikan sebagai program jangka panjang selain turut memiliki Pusat Penyelidikan Perhutanan.
Haji Mohd Rozan dalan ucapan-nya juga berkata dalam memajukan kawasan pedalaman pula, pelan berkenaan mengenal pasti beberapa kawasan perkampungan seperti Labi dan Sungai Mau sebagai Pusat Luar Bandar yang boleh menjana ekonomi di kawasan kampung.
Pelan berkenaan, katanya mengenal pasti dasar guna tanah utama bagi memastikan strategi pembangunan dan pemeliharaan atau penyimpanan khazanah hutan negara dan kawasan alam sekitar sensitif supaya sentiasa terpelihara untuk generasi akan datang.
Pameran itu diadakan untuk memaklumkan kepada umum strategi perancangan untuk daerah Belait di samping untuk mendapat maklum balas daripada orang ramai terutama penduduk setempat berhubung perancangan itu yang boleh dijadikan garis panduan bagi pembangunan daerah Belait sehingga 2025.
Antara yang dipamerkan ialah maklumat mengenai strategi pembangunan dan cadangan guna tanah serta penempatan penduduk seluruh daerah Belait selain mengenal pasti dasar utama guna tanah ke arah memastikan strategi pembangunan dan pemeliharaan kawasan sensitif alam sekitar untuk masa hadapan.
Pameran yang dibuka kepada orang ramai daripada pukul 9.30 hingga 4.30 petang itu akan berakhir pada 16 Ogos ini.

TTERKEJUT LIHAT ULAR TUNGGU ANJING Oleh Kasha (Dipetik Dari Media Permata pada Selasa, 11 Ogos 2009)

TUTONG, Isnin - Anggota bomba dan penyelamat Lamunin malam tadi menerima panggilan kecemasan dari anggota keluarga Umpud binti Balah dari Kampung Pangkalan Dong, Ukong untuk menangkap seekor ular sawa.
Mereka terkejut melihat reptilia itu berada di bawah tangga rumah dan dipercayai sedang menunggu mangsa daripada anjing-anjing yang berkeliaran.
Anggota bomba dan penyelamat yang bergegas ke tempat berjaya menangkap ular sawa yang panjangnya kira-kira 6 meter dan berat kira-kira 60 kilogram.
Mereka berkata ini adalah ular sawa paling besar yang berjaya ditangkap setakat ini.

UDARA KINI MAKIN BAIK Oleh Hasrulraizan (Dipetik dari Media Permata Sabtu/Ahad, 15/16 Ogos 2009

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jumaat - Brunei pada masa ini masih lagi mengalami keadaan kualiti udara yang berjerebu, namun bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (PSI) pada pukul 6 petang hari ini bagi keempat-empat daerah adalah di tahap baik.
Walaupun catatan PSI bagi Belait adalah 17, Brunei dan Muara, 23, Tutong, 27 dan Temburong, 33 adalah di tahap baik, namun bacaan PSI dari semua stesen pemantauan kualiti udara (PM10) di keempat-empat daerah itu masih lagi tinggi berbanding hari biasa.
Jabatan Alam Sekitar, Taman dan Rekreasi dalam kenyataannya hari ini berkata ia akan sentiasa memantau keadaan kualiti udara dan memberi maklumat dan nasihat yang bersesuaian mengenai dengan kualiti udara dari semasa ke semasa, melalui rangkaian radio dan televisyen.
JASTRE turut menggesa orang ramai untuk tidak melakukan pembakaran terbuka dan aktiviti yang boleh menjejaskan kualiti udara, dan pada masa sama JASTRE juga akan berterusan memantau keadaan kualiti udara dan aktiviti pembakaran terbuka di negara ini.
Sementara itu, hujan lebat yang mula turun pada sebelah petang sejak beberapa hari ini banyak membantu meredakan keadaan setelah negara mengalami keadaan berjerebu sejak kebelakangan ini ekoran pembakaran terbuka di negara jiran.
Ketika kemuncak keadaan panas dan berjerebu minggu lalu, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat menerima berpuluh panggilan kecemasan daripada orang ramai mengenai kejadian kebakaran hutan.
Dalam pada itu, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kajicuaca mengeluarkan ramalan kejadian hujan atau hujan berpetir berasingan yang bermula dari kawasan pedalaman ke kawasan pantai menjelang petang.
Hujan atau hujan berpetir berasingan juga diramalkan berlaku pada waktu malam dan keadaan cuaca sedemikian yang berlanjutan pasti banyak memulihkan kualiti udara negara.

FOTOGRAFI FLORA DAN FAUNA DI PULAU TANJONG MAYA - By Kasha (Di Petik Dari Media Permata Pada Sabtu/Ahad, 15/16 Ogos 2009)

TUTONG, Jumaat - Badan Fotografi Persatuan Gemilang (Gemilang Foto) pagi ini mengadakan sesi penggambaran luar bagi merakam flora dan fauna di kawasan Pulau Tanjung Maya.
Pulau Tanjong Maya yang berseberangan dengan Taman Warisan mempunyai keluasan 30 ekar. Sebanyak 1507 pokok sudah dikenal pasti tumbuh di sini. Di antara 114 spesies tumbuh-tumbuhan itu adalah terdiri daripada 154 pokok getah, belunu 90 batang pokok, binjai, durian, kandis, mempelam dan lain-lain.
Tempat ini diura-urakan sebagai muzium pokok buah-buah tempatan. Ia juga akan dijadikan tempat beriadah, tempat penyelidikan dan destinasi eko-pelancongan.
Acara dimulakan dengan senamrobik di kawasan Taman Warisan. Peserta kemudian dibawa menyeberang pulau dengan menggunakan perahu. Ada beberapa pelancong dari Korea juga mengikuti penggambaran sambil membuat penyelidikan tumbuh-tumbuhan yang ada di kawasan ini, yang dipandu oleh Dr. Hamzah Abdul Rahman.
Ikut serta dalam rombongan ini adalah ketua kampung, Suib Md.Yussof. Aktiviti ini bertujuan untuk mengukuhkan silaturahim sesama ahli, memperlihatkan dan menanam kesedaran di kalangan ahli terhadap kemusnahan alam semula jadi, serta menguji ketahanan fizikal dan mental para peserta.
Aktiviti diakhiri dengan menanam anak pokok buah-buahan.

BRIDEX 2009 TARIK RAMAI PENGUNJUNG - Oleh Hasrulraizan (Dipetik dari Media Permata pada Sabtu/Ahad, 15/16 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jumaat - Orang ramai mula berpusu-pusu tidak melepaskan peluang untuk mengunjungi Ekspo Pertahanan Antarabangsa Brunei Darussalam (BRIDEX) Kedua 2009 yang mula dibuka untuk kunjungan orang ramai petang hari ini.
Turut berangkat mengunjungi BRIDEX 2009 di Pusat BRIDEX, Jerudong itu petang hari ini ialah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar bersama Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Wakeel dan Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
Pusat BRIDEX petang hari ini turut menyaksikan keberangkatan kunjungan secara berasingan Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah bersama dengan Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Muntaqim.
BRIDEX Kedua 2009 yang disertai oleh 250 syarikat dari 25 buah negara itu telah dibahagikan kepada dua dewan pameran iaitu West Wing dan East Wing, sementara di sebelah luar pula dipamerkan kereta-kereta perisai.
West Wing menempatkan meja pameran bagi Australia, Bulgaria, Kanada, Perancis, Itali, Jepun, Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Turki, United Kingdom dan Amerika Syarikat, manakala East Wing menempatkan meja pameran bagi Brazil, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Jerman, Jordan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Singapura, Sweden dan Thailand.

ANAK TEMPATAN PERTAMA JADI KETUA HAKIM NEGARA Oleh Sim Y. H. (Di petik dari Rabu, 5 Ogos 2009)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Selasa - Bidang kehakiman dan perundangan Brunei hari ini mencatat sejarah tersendiri dengan perkenan Baginda Sultan bagi pelantikan ke dua jawatan tertinggi bidang itu.
Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam hari ini memperkenankan pelantikan penjawat baru bagi jawatan Ketua Hakim Negara dan Peguam Negara.
Baginda Sultan berkenan berangkat ke majlis mengangkat sumpah bagi pelantikan Ketua Hakim Negara, Mahkamah Besar Brunei yang baru, Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi Haji Kifli. Majlis berlangsung di Istana Nurul Iman.
Yang turut berkenan berangkat ke majlis itu ialah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah dan Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Perdana Wazir Sahibul Himmah Wal-Waqar Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah.
Majlis dimulakan dengan pembacaan surat pelantikan oleh Grand Chamberliain Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana Pengiran Haji Alauddin Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar.
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi yang sebelum ini menjawat jawatan Peguam Negara kemudian mengangkat sumpah ke hadapan majlis Baginda Sultan sebagai Ketua Hakim Negara yang baru.
Pelantikan Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kofrawi berkuat kuasa mulai 4 Ogos bagi menggantikan Dato Seri Paduka Mohammed Saied yang menyempurnakan tempoh lantikan beliau.
Sejurus selepas majlis mengangkat sumpah, Baginda Sultan berkenan untuk menerima mengadap Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi.
Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi mencatatkan sejarah tersendiri apabila menjadi anak tempatan pertama dilantik ke jawatan paling tinggi dalam bidang kehakiman negara ini.
Sementara itu, pada menjunjung titah perintah Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jabatan Perdana Menteri juga memaklumkan Baginda Sultan mengurniakan titah perintah bagi pelantikan Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi, Datin Paduka Hajah Hayati Haji Mohd Salleh menjadi Peguam Negara yang baru berkuat kuasa bermula 4 Ogos.
Pelantikan ini juga mencatat sejarah istimewa dalam bidang perundangan apabila Datin Paduka Hajah Hayati menjadi wanita pertama menduduki jawatan Peguam Negara yang sebelum ini dipegang oleh Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi.