SMR, SMSAB juarai kejohanan futsal

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 25 April - Sekolah Menengah Rimba (SMR) telah dinobatkan sebagai juara dalam Kejohanan Futsal Antara Sekolah-Sekolah Menengah dan Maktab Zon II setelah menewaskan pasukan Sekolah Menengah Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja, Mentiri dengan jaringan 3-2 dalam kumpulan B.

Sementara dalam kumpulan C pula, SM Sayidina Abu Bakar (SMSAB) berjaya menundukkan pasukan Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan dengan jaringan 4 -1.

Pemain terbaik kumpulan B ialah Ahamd Jamalul Faizal bin Haji Sanee dari SM Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja, Mentiri manakala pemain dari SM Sayidina Abu Bakar iaitu Muhammad Fakhrul Tamimi bin Haji Sahari dalam kumpulan C.

Tetamu kehormat dalam kejohanan ialah Awang Abdul Ghani bin Haji Kadir; Penolong Pengarah, Jabatan Pendidikan Ko-kurikulum, Jabatan Sekolah-Sekolah, Kementerian Pendidikan, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Kejohanan tersebut dikendailikan oleh Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampong Salambigar yang dianjurkan oleh Jabatan Pendidikan Ko-kurikulum, Jabatan Sekolah-Sekolah, Kementerian Pendidikan Negara Brunei Darussalam.

SM Rimba and SMSAB futsal champions

SM Rimba won the Inter-Secondary School and Colleges Futsal Tournament for Zone II after beating SM Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja, Mentiri 3-2 in the category B final. In category C final, SM Sayyidina Abu Bakar beat Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College 4 -1.

The best player in category B was Ahmad Jamalul Faizal of SM Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja, Mentiri while Muhammad Fakhrul Tamimi of SM Sayyidina Abu Bakar was the best player in category C.

The guest-of-honour, Awang Abdul Ghani bin Haji Kadir; Assistant Director, Co-Curriculum Education Department, Schools Department, Ministry of Education, gave away the prizes to the winners.

The tournament was hosted by SM Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampong Salambigar and organised by the Co-Curriculum Education Department, Schools Department, Ministry of Education. Photo shows the winners with the guest-of-honour.

Masjid Lama MPK visits Muara schools

Eighteen committee members of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong Consultative Council (MPK) visited two primary schools in Muara. They were led by chairman and village head, Pg Hj Muhammed bin Pg Hj Othman. The schools visited were Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin Primary School (SRSUAS) and Royal Brunei Navy Primary School (SRTLDB).

At SRSUAS, the delegation was welcomed by headmistress Hjh Minah bte Damit and the school community. The group witnessed an aerobic session followed by a prize presentation to the winners of the school's science quiz by Pg Hj Muhammed.

The delegation was then given a briefing by the headmistress and Suhaimi bin Hj Ladis. The visitors were entertained by gulingtangan and choir performances by the school's students. In conjunction with the visit, SRSUAS radio interviewed Pg Hj Muhammed.

At SRTLDB, the delegation visited classrooms and was also given a briefing.

Kejohanan futsal semakin rancak

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN , 24 April - Sekolah Menengah Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja, Mentiri mara ke peringkat akhir Kejohanan Futsal Antara Sekolah-Sekolah Menengah dan Maktab Zon II setelah menundukkan SM Berakas dengan jaringan 5-4 dalam kategori B.

Pasukan berkenaan akan menghadapi SM Rimba yang berjaya menewaskan SM Lambak Kiri dengan jaringan 4-0.

Sementara kategori C diungguli oleh SM Sayidina Abu Bakar setelah menewaskan SM Lambak Kiri dengan jaringan 5-2 sementara SM Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam akur dengan kemenangan yang berpihak kepada Pasukan Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan dengan jaringan 2-0 dan seterusnya melayakkan pasukan berkenaan masuk ke peringkat akhir pada Isnin ini nanti di Padang Futsal Sekolah Rendah Dato Mahawangsa Lambak, Brunei IIA.

KPSU anjur aktiviti sukan

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 24 April - Buat julung kalinya, Jawatankuasa Pemimpin Sekolah-Sekolah Ugama (KPSU) Brunei III, Negara Brunei Darusalam menganjurkan Mini Sukan Senegara bertempat di Kompleks Sukan Jabatan Kerja Raya, Kementerian Pembangunan, Negara Brunei Darasslam.

Sebanyak tiga acara sukan dipertandingkan iaitu dua perlawanan futsal bagi guru-guru agama lelaki dan pelajar sekolah-sekolah ugama secara berasingan sementara bagi guru-guru agama perempuan bergabung dengan pelajar perempuan sekolah-sekolah ugama dalam satu perlawanan bola jaring.

KPSU holds first-ever Sports Day

The Committee of Religious Schools Leaders (KPSU) Brunei III held their first-ever Sports Day at the Sports Complex, Public Works Department, Ministry of Development.

A total of three events were contested namely two futsal matches for male religious teachers and male students, while the female religious teachers joined the female students in a netball contest.

Haji Tarif Primary School holds 2-day leadership workshop

Fourteen teachers and one non-teaching staff member of the Haji Tarif Primary School in Kampong Tamoi Tengah, are currently attending a two-day 'School Leadership Workshop', which commenced yesterday at the school's Muzakarah Room.

The facilitators of the workshop comprised education officers of the Haji Tarif Primary School - School Principal, Dayang Hamiltun binti Haji Abdul Samad, senior academic teacher, Cikgu Haji Mohd Suazmie bin Haji Zulkifli, and assistant senior academic teacher, Cikgu Dayangku Hajah Norhaini binti Pengiran Haji Besar.

As the workshop began, the facilitators explained the goals of the workshop in a briefing that covered issues such as the duties and responsibilities of leadership figures at a school, the journeys made by most teachers in life, the importance of providing feedback as well as the school's expectations.

Emphasis was placed on providing feedback as it seeks to provide a source of inspiration and motivation through constructive comments made regarding other individual's strengths and weaknesses based on peer assessment.

Kg Masjid Lama holds meeting

The Consultative Council of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong held a meeting at the residence of the Chairman, Pengiran Haji Mohammed bin Pengiran Haji Othman @ Osman, who is also Village Head of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara , Sabun and Pelumpong. Also present was the advisor, Dato Paduka Haji Abd Rahman bin Haji Kahar.

Saingan awal kejohanan futsal

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 21 April - Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampong Salambigar mengendalikan Kejohanan Futsal antara Sekolah-Sekolah Menengah dan Maktab-Maktab bagi Zon II bertempat di Padang Futsal Sekolah Rendah Dato Mahawangsa Lambak, Brunei II. Kejohanan tersebut dikendalikan oleh Jabatan Pendidikan Ko-kurikulum, Jabatan Sekolah-sekolah, Negara Brunei Dassalam.

Kejohanan tersebut dibahagikan kepada 2 kategori iaitu kategori B dan C. Kategori B melibatkan 9 buah sekolah di bawah umur 15 tahun sementara 11 buah sekolah dalam kategori C disyaratkan dalam lingkungan usia 16 hingga 18 tahun.

Kategori B, pasukan daripada Sekolah Menengah Berakas, Sekolah Menengah Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja Mentiri, Sekolah Menengah Rimba dan Sekolah Menengah Lambak Kiri berjaya mara ke peringkat seterusnya. Manakala pasukan tuan rumah iaitu Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali akan berlawan di peringkat seterusnya pada Sabtu ini.

Dalam kategori C, pasukan daripada Sekolah Menengah Sayidina Abu Bakar, Sekolah Menengah Lambak Kiri, Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan dan Sekolah Menengah Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja berjaya menewaskan lawan masing-masing dan berjaya ke peringkat selanjutnya. Sekolah Menengah Vakosional Nakhoda Ragam, Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali dan Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam, Serasa merupakan pasukan menunggu di peringkat seterusnya.

Zone II futsal meet

Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Kampong Salambigar hosted a Futsal Championship among secondary schools and colleges of Zone II at the Dato Mahawangsa Lambak Primary School, Brunei II.



The tournament was organised by the Co-Curriculum Education Department, Schools Department, Brunei Dassalam.

The tournament is divided into two categories. Category B involve nine schools under 15 years old, while 11 schools are taking part in Category C (16 to 18). In Category B, SM Berakas, SM Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja Mentiri, SM Rimba and SM Lambak Kiri advanced to the next level while the host SM Sultan Sharif Ali will fight the next stage on Saturday.

In Category C, SM Sayyidina Abu Bakar, SM Lambak Kiri, Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College and SM Pehin Dato Seri Maharaja qualified for the next level.

Nakhoda Ragam Secondary Vocational School, SM Sultan Sharif Ali and SM Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam, Serasa have 'bye' to the next round.

Career talk at PIHM Secondary School

The Career Education Unit, Counselling and Career Division, Department of Schools, Ministry of Education held a briefing at the PIHM Secondary School, Serasa.


A total of 212 Year 10 students attended the briefing. The event began with a recital of surah al-Fatihah led by Abd Rahman bin Aji, a Year 10 student.

The talk was delivered by Head of Education Career, Hjh Rokayah bte Hj Tawe.

At the end of the talk, Acting Principal Joanna Lim Jok Hon presented certificates of appreciation to the speakers.

Also present at the briefing was Pg Hj Mohd Yassin bin Pg Hj Mahmud, consultants, officers from the unit, counsellors as well as teachers.

Kampong Bunut Mosque Muslimah Committee holds Murattal Competition

In conjunction with Brunei Darussalam's 27th National Day celebrations, Kampong Bunut Mosque Muslimah Committee recently held a Murattal Competition on Surah Al-Fatihah and Ayat-Ayat Lazim at the Kg Bunut Mosque.

The guest of honour at the event was Ustazah Hajah Sarimah binti Haji Ahmad, the wife of the Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Department, Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The competition was open to the residents of Perpindahan Kampong Bunut, Kampong Madewa, Kampong Sungai Ketam, Kampong Telanai and Kampong Tasek Meradun. The competition was divided into two categories; Category A for 56 years and above; and Category B for 55 years and below.

In her speech, the chairwoman of the event, Dayang Hajah Zaleha binti Haji Momin said, "It is important to read the surah al-Fatihah with the right 'tajwid' so that what we read will not be in vain (not accepted by Allah the Almighty)."

The winner in Category A was Dayang Hajah Jamilah binti DP Haji Noordin (Surah ad-Dhuha), followed by Dayang Hajah Habibah binti Haji Abd Rasol and Pengiran Hajh Aspah binti Pengiran Haji Abd Rahman, who came in second and third places respectively.

Meanwhile, in Category B, first place went to Pengiran Hajah Salbiah binti Pengiran Hashim (Surah ad-Dhuha), followed by Hajah Ajijah binti Haji Momin and Hajah Norain binti Haji Abd Ghani, who won second and third places respectively.

The event was further enlivened with a Tausyeh performance, followed by the presentation of prizes by the guest of honour to the winners.

The competition was aimed at encouraging people to always read the Quran properly and completely, especially surah al-Fatihah.

The Murattal Competition is an annual project of Kampong Bunut Mosque Muslimah Committee.

Rumah Patih Berbai juara rentas desa SMSSA

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 7 April - Rumah Patih Berbai muncul juara keseluruhan dalam Pertandingan Rentas Desa antara rumah-rumah yang diadakan di Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampung Salambigar hari ini.

Peserta lelaki berlari sejauh 9 kilometer manakala peserta perempuan sejauh 6 kilometer. Pertandingan tersebut dibahagikan kepada empat kategori iaitu kategori B khusus bagi penuntut di bawah 15 tahun, kategori C penuntut berumur 16 hingga 18 tahun dan kategori D penuntut berumur 19 tahun.

Pelepasan peserta disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Pengetua Pentadbiran dan Kewangan Zamain Abdul.

Kategori B dijuarai oleh Dayang Nurul Nadihirah Safari dari Rumah Awang Semaun bagi peserta perempuan sementara peserta lelaki ialah Awang Abd Aziz Hamizan Haji Junaidi dari Rumah Awang Alak Betatar.

Dayang Khairunnizah Abu Hassan juara kategori C dari Rumah Awang Jerambak sementara peserta lelaki disandang oleh Syazwan Haji Hassan dari Rumah Awang Jerambak.

Peserta lelaki dari Rumah Awang Alak Betatar menjuarai pertandingan dalam kategori D yang diwakili oleh Md. Razi Haji Roslan dan peserta perempuan disandang oleh Siti Nor Amira Didi Ahdi dari Rumah Awang Semaun.

Peserta yang berjaya dalam Pertandingan Rentas Desa Antara rumah-rumah menerima hadiah yang disampaikan oleh Timbalan Pengetua dan Guru Kanan sekolah berkenaan.

Pertandingan tersebut merupakan salah satu aktiviti tahunan Jabatan Ko-Kurikulum sekolah tersebut.

'Patih Berbai' overall champs at SMSSA Cross-Country

'Patih Berbai' House was the overall champion in the Inter-House Cross-Country competition held at the Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School (SMSSA), Kampong Salambigar yesterday.

Dayang Nurul Nadihirah binti Safari from 'Awang Semaun' and Awang Abd Aziz Hamizan bin Hj Junaidi from 'Awang Alak Betatar' won in Category B for female and male respectively.

In Category C, the winners were Dayang Khairunnizah binti Abu Hassan and Awang Syazwan bin Haji Hassan, both from 'Awang Jerambak'.

Md Razi bin Haji Roslan from 'Awang Alak Betatar' and Siti Nor Amira Didi binti Ahdi from 'Awang Semaun' won in Category D.

The prizes were presented by the deputy principals and senior teachers. The competition was an annual activity by the Co-Curriculum Department of the school.

Muslimah Masjid Setia Ali sambut Maulud Nabi

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 5 April - Walaupun sudah berlalu bulan Rabiulawal, namun rasa kecintaan dan kasih sayang terhadap seorang Nabi, umat Islam di negara ini masih menyambut kelahiran junjungan besar Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.

Justeru itu, Bahagian Hal Ehwal Muslimah, Takmir Masjid Setia Ali, Pekan Muara mengadakan sambutan sempena Maulud Nabi Muhammad S.A.W di dewan masjid berkenaan baru-baru dengan dihadiri kira-kira 180 orang.

Tetamu kehormat majlis tersebut ialah Dr Hajah Jamilah Haji Mohd Yusof, isteri Pegawai Daerah Brunei dan Muara.

Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan surah Al-Fatihah dipimpin oleh Dayang Hajah Suhaini OKB Haji Mohd Dayang dan diikuti ucapan Pengerusi Bahagian Hal Ehwal Muslimah, Hajah Rosemah Haji Mohd Yussof.

Menurut pengerusi majlis, aktiviti keagamaan itu diadakan pertama kali untuk mengerak aktifkan kaum muslimah dalam aspek kebajikan dan penghayatan keagamaan.

Di samping itu, Bahagian Hal Ehwal Muslimah merancang untuk mengendalikan "Kursus Menghalusi Taharah" bagi peserta muslimah.

Seterusnya ceramah khas disampaikan oleh Hajah Zaliha Haji Ibrahim; Pensyarah Kanan, Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan yang berkisar tentang perjuangan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.

Persembahan Dikir Marhaban adalah acara penutup majlis tersebut untuk menyemarakkan sambutan Maulud Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.

Di antara tujuan majlis tersebut diadakan untuk menyemarakkan lagi syiar Islamiah kepada kaum Muslimah khasnya dan menyerapkan tarbiah Islamiah kepada generasi akan datang.

Setia Ali Mosque marks prophet's birthday

Even as Rabiulawal has passed, Muslims in the country are still celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Muslimah Bureau, Takmir Committee of Setia Ali Mosque in Pekan Muara recently celebrated a 'Maulud' in conjunction with Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) birthday, attended by 180 people.

The guest of honour was Dr Hajah Jamilah binti Haji Mohd Yusof, the wife of the Brunei-Muara District Officer.

The recital of the surah al-fatihah was led by Dayang Hajah Suhaini binti OKB Haji Mohd Dayang.

Chairman of Muslimah Bureau, Hajah Rosemah binti Haji Mohd Yussof, said the ceremony was for the Muslim community's welfare and religious appreciation, to sow the Islamic teachings to the Muslim community and to assimilate Tarbiah in the future generation.

The Muslimah Bureau plans to conduct " Refining Taharah course" for Muslim participants.

A special lecture by Ustazah Hajah Zaliha binti Haji Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Religious Seri Begawan College University, revolved around the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Kursus asas PRS bagi Kluster II

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 4 April - Seramai 150 orang penuntut Kluster II mengikuti Kursus Asas Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya (PRS) bagi sesi 2011 bertempat di Sekolah Menengah Lambak Kiri, Skim Tanah Kurnia Rakyat Jati Lambak Kiri.

Tetamu kehormat kursus tersebut ialah Awang Haji Ali Haji Zainal, Timbalan Pengetua Akademik Sekolah Menengah Serasa.

Beliau menyatakan bahawa ahli-ahli PRS dilatih untuk mengalami proses memahami, memotivasi dan menghormati diri sebelum mereka dapat membantu dan membimbing rakan-rakan mereka di sekolah.

Di samping itu juga beliau mengharapkan para PRS untuk meningkatkan prestasi atau sekurang-kurangnya mengekalkan prestasi akademik mereka. Melalui pencapaian akademik yang baik mereka berupaya membantu rakan bukan saja dalam mengatasi masalah emosi bahkan juga membantu dari segi akademik.

Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dipimpin oleh Awang Haji Azrin Haji Tunjang; Kaunselor Sekolah Menengah Serasa kemudian diikuti ucapan alu-aluan daripada Pengerusi Kaunselor Kluster II, Awang Haji Halim Abdullah, Kaunselor Sekolah Menengah Berakas.

Para Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya dilibatkan dengan pelbagai aktiviti yang diungkayahkan bersama oleh kaunselor Sekolah Menengah Serasa, Sekolah Menengah Lambak Kiri, Sekolah Menengah Berakas, Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Abu Bakar dan Sekolah Menengah Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Masna.

Kursus asas tersebut dikendalikan bersama oleh Sekolah Menengah Serasa dan Sekolah Menengah Lambak Kiri. Kursus Lanjutan Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya nanti akan diadakan di Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampong Salambigar.

Tujuan kursus asas tersebut diadakan untuk memberikan pendedahan kepada penuntut untuk membantu dan berdamping dengan rakan yang lain di sekolahnya. Di samping itu untuk mengeratkan hubungan di antara penuntut dari sekolah-sekolah menengah Kluster II.

Course helps students become counsellors for their peers

Around 150 students attended a Peer Guidance Councellors (PRS) course for Cluster II of the 2011 session held at the Lambak Kiri Secondary School, Lambak Kiri Landless Indigenous Citizens Housing Scheme.

The chief guest was Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Zainal, Deputy Principal of Academic, Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School, Serasa.

He said that the members of the Peer Guidance group are trained to have understanding, motivation and respect for themselves before they can help and guide their peers in school.

He also expected the PRS students to improve or at least maintain their academic performance. Through their good academic achievement, they can help in their colleagues' studies and emotional problems.

The event began with the recital of surah al-fatihah led by Awang Haji Azrin bin Haji Tunjang, School Counsellor of Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School followed by a speech by the Chairman of Cluster II, Awang Haji Halim bin Abdullah, Berakas Secondary School Counsellor.

The Peer Guidance members were involved in various activities organised by the school's counsellors of PIHM Secondary School, Lambak Kiri Secondary School, Berakas Secondary School, Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Sayyidina Abu Bakar Secondary School and Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Masna Secondary School.

The basic course was jointly organised jointly by PIHM Secondary School and Lambak Kiri Secondary School.

An Advance Course will be held at the Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School in Kampung Salambigar.



The purpose of the basic course was to expose the students and to help their colleagues at school. It was also held to strengthen ties among students of secondary schools in Cluster II.

Students learn about dangers of mosquitoes

A total of 10 Entomology officers from the Environment Division of the Department of Health Services gave a briefing and an exhibition on 'Dengue Fever and the Aedes Mosquito Control' to 160 students of Haji Tarif Primary School (SRHT) in Kampong Tengah Tamoi recently.


The students were explained on the breeding of the Aedes mosquitoes, dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever, dengue fever prevention, a mosquito's life cycle and habitat, and others.

Students were also exposed to a three-dimensional model of various types of mosquitoes and examples of living larva in a bottle. In addition, students also had the opportunity to look closely at the mosquito sprayer used by the entomology team to eradicate the mosquitoes, especially Aedes mosquitoes.

The students were accompanied by Dayang Hamiltun binti Haji Abdul Samad, the school headmistress, senior teachers, teachers and school staff members.

60 sertai kursus pemimpin

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 1 April - Seramai 60 prefek Sekolah Menengah Serasa mengikuti Kursus Kepimpinan anjuran Bahagian Hal Ehwal Pelajar dengan kerjasama Bahagian Bimbingan dan Kaunseling sekolah berkenaan di bilik persidangan sekolah itu.


Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan surah Al-Fatihah diikuti ucapan Pemangku Pengetua, Joanna Lim Jok Hon.

Sesi pagi diteruskan dengan ceramah bertajuk 'Kepimpinan Dari Perspektif Islam' disampaikan Haji Norazali Haji Sapar; 'Kepimpinan Remaja' disampaikan Zini Haji Dullah sementara Md Nazrul Ardhi Abdullah Burut menyampaikan penerangan bertajuk 'Menjadi Pemimpin Pelajar'.

Haji Azrin Haji Tunjang pula menyambung sesi berkenaan dengan tajuk 'Komunikasi dan Kepimpinan: Pengucapan Umum' dan taklimat mengenai 'Tugas dan Pembahagian Tugas' disampaikan Hajah Suanah Haji Md Jaya selaku Guru Kanan Hal Ehwal Pelajar sekolah berkenaan.

Pada sebelah petang, pelajar menyertai aktiviti latihan dalam kelompok dijalankan di Pantai Muara dan dikendalikan dengan kerjasama kaunselor dari Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali dan sekolah berkenaan.

Leadership course for SMPIHM prefects

A total of 60 school prefects of Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School (SMPIHM) participated in a leadership course organised by Department of Student Affairs and School Guidance and Counselling Section of the school.


The event began with a recital of surah al-fatihah followed by a speech from Acting Principal Joanna Lim Jok Hon.

The course saw presentation by various teachers - Hj Norazali bin Hj Sapar, Zini bin Hj Dullah, Md Nazrul Ardhi bin Abdullah Burut, Hj Azrin bin Hj Tunjang - and Hjh Suanah bte Hj Md Jaya, Head of Student Affairs.

The students also took part in group training activities conducted at the Muara Beach in collaboration with counsellors from Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School and Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School.

MPK Kampung Sabun melawat Mukin Tamoi

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 28 Mac - Kunjungan Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Perundingan Kampong (MPK) Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun dan Pelumpong bersama penduduk kampong Mukim Serasa yang diketuai oleh Ketua Kampong; Pengiran Haji Mohamed Pengiran Haji Osman@Othman dan juga selaku Pengerusi (MPK) kampung berkenaan ke kediaman Penghulu Mukim Tamoi; Pengarah Haji Mokti bin Mat Salleh dengan tujuan mengeratkan hubungan silaturrahim.

Muzik gulintangan daripada penduduk Kampong Tamoi menyambut kedatangan rombongan berkenaan dan dialu-alukan oleh Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Perundingan Kampong Tamoi Tengah dan Tamoi Ujong.

Kemudian rombongan tersebut diberikan penerangan ringkas biodata Penghulu Mukim Tamoi.

Seterusnya rombongan berkenaan menyaksikan persembahan kebudayaan yang disembahkan oleh penduduk kampung seperti bermukun, persembahan gulintangan dan pencak silat.

Selain persembahan kebudayaan, rombongan berkenaan diperlihatkan mengenai perekonomian penduduk kampung seperti membuat kuih jala, kuih sapit dan membuat tudung saji.

Rombongan juga berkesempatan membeli kuih sapit dengan harga yang berpatutan daripada pengusaha penduduk kampung berkenaan secara persendirian.

Turut hadir dalam rombongan tersebut ialah Ketua Kampong Tamoi Tengah dan Tamoi Ujong, Ketua Kampong Pengiran Tajuddin Hitam, Jawatankuasa Majlis Perundingan Mukim dan penduduk kampong.

Kg Sabun Consultative Council's friendly visit to Mukim Tamoi

Members of the Kampong Masjid Lama Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong Consultative Council and the villagers held a friendly visit to the residence of Penghulu Mukim Tamoi, Pengarah Haji Mokti bin Mat Salleh. The delegation was led by the Head of Village, Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, who is also the chairman.


The Consultative Council Kampong Tamoi Tengah and Tamoi Ujong welcomed the delegation accompanied by 'gulingtangan' music from the villagers.

The delegation was given a briefing by the Penghulu of Mukim Tamoi. The groups were also entertained with cultural performances such as 'bermukun', gulingtangan and martial arts.

In addition to cultural performances, the group saw the village's economic activities. The villagers earn from their traditional home-made cakes.

The delegation also had the opportunity to buy traditional cakes at reasonable prices from the entrepreneurs of the village.

Also present was the village head of Kampong Tamoi Tengah and Tamoi Ujong, the village head of Kampong Pengiran Tajuddin Hitam, Mukim Consultative Council Committee and the villagers.

Menuju ke arah Disiplin Diri

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 27 Mac - Kumpulan Sayidina Uthman bin Affan menjadi kumpulan terbaik keseluruhan sepanjang mengikuti program suai kenal kali ke-3 anjuran Kumpulan Belia Masjid (KBM) Masjid Kampong Sungai Hanching di sini.


Majlis penutup program dan penyampaian sijil serta hadiah pemenang bagi program motivasi itu disempurnakan oleh Penasihat Ahli Jawatankuasa Masjid Kampong Sungai Hanching, Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abdul Rahman Hamid.

Mohammad Musa Haji Abd Rahman dipilih sebagai peserta 'Berdisiplin' manakala Ahmad Darwisy Haji Amron dipilih sebagai peserta 'Termuda' dari Sekolah Rendah Dato Basir yang berusia 7 tahun.

Program belia masjid yang bertemakan "Menuju ke arah Disiplin Diri" tersebut berlangsung selama 3 hari 2 malam melibatkan seramai 30 orang peserta.

Para peserta dibahagikan kepada 4 kumpulan mengikut nama-nama khalifah Islam iaitu Saiyidina Abu Bakar Assiddiq, Saiyidina Omar Al-Khattab, Sayidina Othman bin 'Affan dan Saiyidina 'Ali bin Abi Talib.

Pelbagai kegiatan yang diadakan bagi mengisi program berkenaan yang diungkayahkan oleh pihak penganjur KBM.

Di antara pengisian yang dijalankan ialah Halaqah Al-Quran, kuliah subuh, ceramah motivasi, aktiviti sukan ria dan peraduan Azan.

Turut hadir dalam majlis tersebut ialah Penasihat Bersama, Ketua Kampong, Penyelia Bahagian Kumpulan Belia Masjid, Jawatankuasa Masjid Kampong Sungai Hanching dan penduduk kampung berkenaan.

Busy weekends at Sariken Market

Sariken Town is one of the interesting places to visit while staying in Kuching, Sarawak for a vacation.

It is just a small village but it attracts tourists from within and outside the country.

For those who have visited the place will definitely plan to visit it again on their next holiday because of the various items that can be found. These items range from clothing to kitchenware.

The Sariken Market is an open market held every weekend. Itt is located about 60 kilometres from Kuching, in the Bau District of Sarawak, which nestles between the Sarawak and Indonesia border.

The journey to the market takes several hours. Car parking is also available with a single entry fee of RM2 run by the local villagers.

Miscellaneous goods from Sarawak and Indonesian products are sold at reasonable prices as souvenirs such as clothing, handbags, kitchen utensils, handicrafts, mats, accessories, crystals, pearls, equipment and others.

There are more merchants from Kalimantan, Indonesia doing business at the market in comparison to Sarawakians because they come from areas of low-cost producers. In addition, they also have more raw materials and it makes the trading mostly dominated by the Indonesians.

Sariken Market also has the potential to be developed into a popular tourist destination in Kuching, Sarawak.

Mosque Youth Programme ends with prize presentation

The closing ceremony for a motivational programme organised by the Mosque Youths Committee (KBM) of Kampong Sungai Hanching was held recently.


The guest of honour was Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abd Rahman bin Hamid, the Advisory Committee of Kampong Sungai Hanching Mosque who presented the prizes and certificates to the participants.

Sayyidina Uthman bin 'Affan group emerged as 'the excellent team' in the 3rd orientation programme.

Mohammad Musa bin Haji Abd Rahman, meanwhile, won the 'best discipline' award, while seven-year-old Ahmad Darwisy bin Haji Amron from Dato Basir Primary School was chosen as the recipient of the 'Youngest Participant' award.

The Mosque Youths Programme with the theme 'Striving Towards Self Discipline' was held for three days involving 30 participants.

The participants were divided into four groups according to the names of the Islamic caliphate - Sayyidina Abu Bakar as-Siddiq, Sayyidina Omar Al - Khattab, Sayyidina Uthman bin 'Affan and Sayyidina 'Ali bin Abi Talib.

Various activities were held for the programme such as halaqah al-Quran, dawn lecture, motivational talks, sports and 'Azan' contests.

Erat silaturahim dan ketahui fungsi RTB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 24 Mac - Seramai 30 orang Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Perundingan Kampong (MPK) Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun dan Pelumpong bersama penduduk kampung, Mukim Serasa mengadakan lawatan ke Jabatan Radio Televisyen Brunei, Jalan Elizabeth 11 sempena cuti penggal pertama persekolahan.


Rombongan tersebut diketuai oleh Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman@Othman; Ketua Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun dan Pelumpong juga selaku pengerusi MPK berkenaan.

Rombongan berkenaan melawat ke Bahagian Perkhidmatan Radio iaitu Rangkaian Harmoni dan Rangkaian Pelangi.

Seterusnya rombongan dibawa meninjau ke Studio Televisyen iaitu bagi Rancangan Rampai Pagi (Studio 2), Berita (Studio 3) dan Bahagian Berita, Hal Ehwal Semasa dan sukan.

Tujuan lawatan tersebut untuk mengeratkan hubungan silaturahim di antara Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Perundingan Kampong dan penduduk kampung. Di samping itu juga untuk mendedahkan MPK mengenai fungsi dan peranan Jabatan Radio Televisyen Brunei dalam menyebarkan informasi kepada penduduk Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Beribi Religious School hosts sharing session

The Committee of Religious Schools Leaders Brunei III attended a sharing session with the Beribi Religious School teachers on the success of achieving 100 per cent of passes for candidates to enter the Arab Preparation School.


Senior academic teachers from 26 Brunei III Religious Schools attended the recent session at the Beribi Religious School's Conference Room.

Also present were Ustazah Dk Hjh Masrelawati Pg Mohd Said, Islamic Studies Officer of Brunei III, the Department of Islamic Studies, Ustaz Hj Aliudin Hj Amit, the Chairman of Brunei III Religious School Leaders, and Ustazah Hjh Doraini Hj Julaihi, Chairman of the Academic Section.

The purpose of the session was to determine how best to achieve 100 per cent of candidates passing the Arab School Qualifying Exams as well as to increase knowledge on the effective methods of providing training for the candidates.

Masjid Lama Consultative Council visits RTB

Thirty members of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong Consultative Council (MPK) together with villagers of Mukim Serasa recently visited Radio Television Brunei (RTB).


Leading the delegation was Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, Village Head of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong cum chairman of the consultative council.

The visit allowed the delegation to take a closer look at the network services division 'Harmoni' and 'Pelangi' Radio Network.

Next, the group toured the studios for the 'Rampai Pagi' show (Studio 2), news (Studio 3) and the News, Current Affairs and Sports Section.

The visit aimed to strengthen ties between consultative council members and villagers, in addtion to shedding light on Radio Television Brunei's role in disseminating information to members of the public.

Mendalami kaedah terbaik dari Sekolah Ugama Beribi

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 23 Mac - Komiti Pemimpin Sekolah-sekolah Agama Brunei III mengikuti sesi kongsi sama daripada kalangan guru Sekolah Ugama Beribi mengenai kejayaan mencapai 100 peratus lulus bagi calon sekolah berkenaan masuk ke Sekolah Persediaan Arab.


Guru-guru Kanan Akademik yang melibatkan 26 sekolah agama Kawasan Brunei III mengikut sesi berkenaan di Bilik Persidangan Sekolah Ugama Beribi.

Tujuan kongsi sama itu diadakan adalah untuk mengetahui langkah terbaik bagi mencapai 100 peratus lulus dalam Peperiksaan Calon Sekolah Arab di samping menambah pengetahuan tentang kaedah berkesan dalam memberikan latihan bagi persiapan mereka.

Turut hadir dalam sesi berkenaan ialah Dayangku Hajah Masrelawati Pengiran Mohd Said selaku Pegawai Pengajian Islam Daerah Brunei III di Jabatan Pengajian Islam dan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pemimpin Sekolah-Sekolah Agama Brunei III, Haji Aliudin Haji Amit.

Religious talk at Kg Sungai Hanching Mosque

The Mosque Youth Group (KBM) Committee of Kg Sungai Hanching continued its activities last night with a religious lecture on Zikir Melahirkan Remaja Bertaqwa delivered by Mosque Affairs Officer Ustaz Hj Jufri Hj Hidup.


In the talk, he encouraged youths to always recite the zikir wherever appropriate.

The zikir can be divided into three parts; a remembrance of the tongue, soul and body.

He underlined that those who worship Allah (SWT) believe in the teachings of al-Quran and Hadiths, and also practise more fasting.

Sungai Hanching Mosque youths attend motivational camp

The Mosque Youth Committee (KBM) has organised a motivational camp for students during their first-term school holiday as a way to provide them with healthy activities and to steer them away from negative influences.


The motivational camp, which will run for three days and two nights, is being participated by 30 youths, carries the theme 'Striving Towards Discipline', and is taking place at the Kg Sungai Hanching Mosque.

Various activities have been organised for the camp, which include halaqah Al-Quran, early morning lectures, motivational talks, and fun activities.

Youngsters are taking part in activities at the mosque compound such as 'fishing bottles' and a fruit-eating competition.

Participants are divided into four groups according to the names of the Islamic caliphate, Sayyidina Abu Bakar as-Siddiq, Sayyidina Omar al-Khattab, Sayyidina Uthman bin 'Affan and Sayyidina 'Ali bin Abi Talib.

30 sertai Perkampungan Belia Masjid

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 21 Mac - Komiti Kumpulan Belia Masjid (KBM) Masjid Kampung Sungai Hanching menganjurkan Perkampungan Belia Masjid sempena cuti penggal pertama persekolahan dengan tema 'Menuju Ke Arah Disiplin Diri'.


Perkampungan itu berlangsung tiga hari dua malam melibatkan 30 belia masjid berkenaan bermula hari ini dan dipimpin imam Haji Amron Haji Awang dan Penyelia Bahagian Kumpulan Belia Masjid, Asmalee Haji Abd Majid.

Pelbagai kegiatan disediakan pihak penganjur, antara Halaqah Al-Quran, kuliah subuh, ceramah motivasi dan aktiviti sukan ria.

Aktiviti sukan ria di perkarangan masjid itu termasuk pertandingan memancing botol dan lumba makan buah-buahan.

Peserta dibahagikan kepada empat kumpulan mengikut nama khalifah Islam, Sayyidina Abu Bakar Assiddiq, Sayyidina Omar Al-Khattab, Sayyidina Othman Al-Affan dan Sayyidina 'Ali Abi Talib.

Semai kesedaran melalui ceramah motivasi di SMSSA

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 10 Mac - Perkhidmatan Bimbingan Kaunseling dan Kerjaya (PBKK) Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampong Salambigar pada hari ini mengadakan ceramah motivasi yang disampaikan oleh Unit Perhubungan Awam, Pasukan Polis Diraja Brunei, Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Negara Brunei Darussalam.


Seramai 150 orang penuntut dari Tahun 7 mengikuti ceramah tersebut dengan tema "Tindakan dan Hukuman bagi Pelbagai Jenis Kesalahan".

Ceramah berkenaan disampaikan oleh Sarjan Mejar (SM) 1892 Zainal Abidin bin Sahari dan Insp Pengiran Haji Yusra bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad.

Pegawai berkenaan menerangkan serba sedikit mengenai kerjaya pasukan polis selain menjelaskan tindakan dan hukuman bagi pesalah jenayah. Jika individu tersebut sabit kesalahan, pesalah tersebut dikenakan penjara setahun hingga 10 tahun bergantung kepada jenayah yang dilakukannya.

Di antara kesalahan yang ditekankan ialah lepak yang boleh membawa hukuman selama setahun, menjatuhkan maruah membawa hukuman selama tiga tahun dan membuang anak damit dipenjara selama 10 tahun.

Dengan adanya ceramah tersebut, pihak sekolah mengharapkan agar para penuntut mengetahui serba sedikit hukuman dan tindakan jika melakukan kesalahan undang-undang.

Di samping itu juga, ceramah ini bertujuan untuk memberi kesedaran kepada para penuntut supaya sama-sama menjaga keamanan negara dan menghindarkan diri daripada melakukan jenayah.

Program kesedaran awam mengenai alam sekitar

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 8 Mac - Jabatan Alam Sekitar, Taman dan Rekreasi, Kementerian Pembangunan melalui program 'Brunei Environment Youth Envoy' (EYE) mengadakan projek mempertingkatkan kesedaran awam mengenai alam sekitar di Sekolah Rendah Haji Tarif, Kampong Tamoi Tengah baru-baru ini bertempat di kawasan lapang sekolah berkenaan.


Program ini melibatkan seramai 63 orang murid sekolah berkenaan termasuk guru-guru yang dikendalikan oleh 15 orang ahli 'Brunei Environment Youth Envoy' (EYE).

Pelbagai aktiviti diadakan termasuk ceramah mengenai projek ini kepada murid-murid, pertandingan mewarna, aktiviti kuiz, permainan mini dan sebagainya.

Projek yang dikendalikan oleh kerjasama jabatan ini dengan belia EYE merupakan salah satu usaha untuk menyebarluaskan tanggungjawab dan usaha bagi memastikan alam sekitar yang sentiasa bersih, selamat, indah dan produktif bagi generasi kini dan akan datang.

Selain itu juga, projek ini adalah salah satu cabang daripada projek Pembersihan Sungai Brunei yang dikendalikan oleh jabatan ini di bawah Rancangan Kemajuan Negara 2007-2012.

Projek ini juga telah dilaksanakan dengan jayanya di beberapa buah sekolah iaitu Sekolah Rendah Saba Darat, Sekolah Rendah Sungai Kebun, Sekolah Rendah PAP Besar, Kampong Peramu dan Sekolah Rendah Kiarong.

Objektif projek ini dilaksanakan ialah untuk mendedahkan dan memperkenalkan murid-murid mengenai konsep kitar-semula (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) melibatkan barang buangan berbentuk plastik, kertas dan logam (besi).

Changing students' attitudes in tune with MIB philosophy

Cluster II school counsellors hosted the second 'Perkampungan Menteroh' (Mental and Spiritual Energy) of the Healthy Youth Brigade (BRS) at Kampong Perpindahan Mentiri Mosque.


The guest of honour at the event was Pengiran Haji Aliuddin bin Pengiran Haji Damit, Village Head of Area 1, the National Housing Scheme, Kampong Mentiri.

The event began with a welcoming speech from the Chairman of the Council, Cikgu Haji Halim bin Abdullah.

According to the guest of honour, the programme was aimed at assisting the students in changing their attitudes to be more in tune with the country's philosophy of Malay Islamic Monarchy or MIB.

During the event, the guest of honour planted a sapling to mark the opening of the village camp (perkampungan), as well as cleanliness campaign around the mosque's compound, followed by an 'ice breaking' activity, workshops, bertahlil and yaasiin recital, as well as religious lectures and Dikir Maulud.

The programme was participated by 70 members of BRS comprising students from PIHM Secondary School, Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Secondary School, Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Sayyidina Abu Bakar Secondary School, PAP Hajah Masna Secondary School, Berakas Secondary School and Lambak Kiri Secondary School.

Also present at the ceremony were principals of Cluster II secondary schools, counsellors, assistant counsellors, school volunteers and committee members of Kampong Perpindahan Mentiri takmir mosque, as well as the youths of the mosque

N-Day mini marathon

The Consultative Council of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong, Mukim Serasa will hold a mini marathon competition in conjunction with the 27th National Day of Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with the Brunei-Muara District Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Brunei Darussalam.


A discussion on the forthcoming event by the committee members was held at the Setia Ali Mosque meeting room in Pekan Muara.

The meeting discussed the appointment and tasks of committees during the mini marathon, entry requirements, registration date and the roads to be travelled by the participants. The chairman of the meeting was Pengiran Haji Muhamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, who is also as Head of Kampong Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong, Mukim Serasa.

The competition is divided into seven categories. A, B and C categories will run as far as eight kilometres starting from Muara Beach and ending at Serasa Beach. Where in contestants D, E, F and G categories will run six kilometres starting from Gerami Seri Muara and ending at the Serasa Beach,

Category A is for male veterans 40 years and above while Category B and C for men and women are open for those from 19 to 39 years old.

Men and women residents of Mukim Serasa aged 13 to 18 years old will be in the D and E categories. Whereas Boys and girls are in the open categories of F and G.

Among the goals are to enliven the celebration and promote physical and mental health among the local community through fitness activities and also to create vibrant and healthy communities.

Individuals interested in the competition may register for participation at the Water Sports Complex, Youth and Sports Welfare Building, Pantai Serasa on March 12 from 9.00am to 5.30pm.

In addition, a boat race event will also be held.

SMSSA Celebrates 27th National Day

Bandar Seri Begawan - Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School (SMSSA) in Kampong Salambigar, Jalan Muara celebrated Brunei's 27th National Day at the school premises. This year's theme was "Negaraku Brunei Darussalam".


The event began with a march past by the Police Force Cadet and the Fire and Rescue Cadet of the school while carrying the national flag. The national anthem was sung followed by the school song.

The reading of the pledge was led by Cikgu Md Nafri bin Haji Md Hussein; Senior Teacher of Student Affairs.

Three patriotic songs led by the school Nasyid Club "Berkibar Bendera", "Brunei Bumi Bertuah (Titah Merdeka)" and "Tekad Kemerdekaan" were also performed during the event.

The spirit of nationalism continued with the reading of a poem entitled "Anak-anak Merdeka" by Dayang Husna Aqilah binti Haji Abidin, a student as well as the assistant head of school prefects.

The highlight was the parade accompanied by patriotic songs.

Responsible youths lead by example

Keeping our surroundings clean is a responsibility that should be shouldered by all levels of society. In doing so, we will ensure our future generation follows suit in maintaining the cleanliness of our beloved country.

Tunas bangsa menanai tanggungjawab

Menjaga kebersihan merupakan salah satu tanggungjawab yang perlu ditanai oleh tunas bangsa bersesuaian dengan tema Hari Kebangsaan ke-27, Negaraku Brunei Darussalam.


Justeru itu, sama-sama kita menjaga kebersihan negara yang tercinta ini supaya dapat diwarisi oleh generasi akan datang.

SMSSA celebrates Maulud Nabi

The Committee for the Islamic Department of Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Kampong Salambigar celebrated Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) birthday at the school multi-purpose hall yesterday.


The event began with a recital of the surah al-fatihah led by Salwaddien Iskandar Putra bin Abu Bakar followed by a lecture from Dayang Sharifah Khadijah binti Hussein Al-Kaff of Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College.

A nasyid presentation entitled 'Birth of the Prophet' from the school 'Nasyid' Club was also presented during the event. The celebration later concluded with a 'dikir maulud'.

SMSSA adakan sambutan Maulud Nabi

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 22 Feb - Komiti Jabatan Agama Islam Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampung Salambigar hari ini mengadakan majlis Sambutan Maulud Nabi Muhammad S.A.W di Dewan Serba guna sekolah dan disertai oleh seramai 100 orang penuntut Tahun 9.




Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah yang dipimpin oleh Salwaddien Iskandar Putra bin Abu Bakar yang merupakan pelajar Tahun 10. Ia diikuti ceramah Maulidur Rasul yang disampaikan oleh Sharifah Khadijah Hussein Al- Kaff dari Maktab Teknikal Sultan Saiful Rijal.



Beliau banyak menyentuh mengenai riwayat hidup dan mukjizat Nabi Muhammad S.A.W.



Majlis juga diserikan dengan persembahan nasyid bertajuk Kelahiran Nabi dari Kelab Nasyid sekolah itu. Majlis diakhiri dengan dikir Maulud oleh semua yang hadir dalam majlis itu

Murid SR Haji Tarif terima bendera negara

Menjelangnya Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam kali ke-27 pada tahun ini, Sekolah Rendah Haji Tarif, Kampong Tamoi Tengah, Mukim Tamoi turut menyertai Majlis Menaikkan Bendera dan Pengagihan Bendera Kecil bagi murid-murid sekolah berkenaan.


Bendera-bendera kecil tersebut diserahkan oleh Guru Besar sekolah, Dayang Hamiltun binti Haji Abdul Samad kepada guru-guru darjah untuk diagih-agihkan kepada setiap murid. Bendera tersebut akan sentiasa diletakkan di atas meja masing-masing semasa waktu sekolah.

Sebelum acara penyerahan bendera, warga sekolah sama-sama menyanyikan Lagu Kebangsaan sambil menaikkan bendera Negara Brunei Darussalam diikuti dengan ucapan daripada guru besar.

Majlis diserikan dengan nyanyian lagu-lagu patriotik beramai-ramai untuk membakar semangat kecintaan kepada negara di kalangan murid-murid sekolah.

Majlis diakhiri dengan bacaan doa selamat oleh Ustaz Ashrah bin Pengarah Haji Metussin, ketua guru ugama sekolah berkenaan.

Sambil mengibarkan bendera kecil, murid-murid menyanyikan lagu "Berkibarlah Bendera" dalam baris lalu menuju ke bilik darjah masing-masing setelah majlis tersebut selesai.

SU PMAM Pupils Receive Certs And Prizes

Bandar Seri Begawan - A total of 101 pupils of Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Religious School (SUPMAM) in Kampong Bengkurong, Masin recently received their certifcates when they successfully completed their Class VI at the school as well as prizes for outsanding students during the academic years of 2009 and 2010 at the `Bilik Ibadah' of the school.


Sixty-five pupils received their certificates of completion in 2009 while another 45 outstanding students from the 2010 academic year received their prizes.

Three pupils were also feted when they were enrolled to study at the Arabic Preparation School.

The guest of honour was Ustaz Haji Sufri bin Amit @ Othman; Religious School Inspectorate for Brunei III, the Department of Islamic Studies at the Ministry of Religious Affairs -who later presented the certificates and prizes.

The ceremony also saw the presentation of special awards to Dayang Nurul Aqidah Nadiah bte Hj Norsham and Mohd Aiman Hafizul Irfan bin Hj Ibrahim.

The ceremony was blessed with a doa read by Ustaz Awangku Jaya Shah Khalid bin Pengiran Haji Zain.

Also present were the Headmaster Ustaz Haji Sabtu bin Ta'ai and the school teachers.

Guidance course for 37 converts

A total of 37 participants who attended Guidance Course for Converts received their certificates presented by the chief guest, Ustaz Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharajalela Haji Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) at the Setia Ali Mosque, in Muara recently.


The closing ceremony began with the recital of surah al-fatihah followed by a welcoming speech from the Chairman of the Council, Pengiran Haji Rusman bin Pengiran Haji Shahbudin who is also the imam at the mosque.

The event proceeded with the presentation of certificates to the participants and course facilitators.

The ceremony saw a photo slideshow of activities undertaken during the course, recital of Ayat-Ayat Lazim, azan and nasyid from the participants.

The Guidance Course was organised by the Dakwah and Information Division of Setia Ali Takmir Mosque Committee for about four months from April to July last year.

Meanwhile the second phase of the abovementioned course started yesterday. The mosque also welcomes individuals who wish to participate to contact the mosque at any time.

Peserta mualaf terima sijil kursus

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 9 Jan - Seramai 37 orang peserta yang mengikuti Kursus Penghayatan Islam bagi Bimbingan Muallaf menerima sijil yang disempurnakan oleh Ustaz Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharajalela Haji Yusof; Setiausaha Tetap Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama selaku tetamu kehormat dalam majlis penutup tersebut.


Majlis tersebut diadakan di Dewan Masjid Setia Ali, Pekan Muara pada malam kelmarin.

Acara dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dan diikuti ucapan alu-alauan daripada Pengerusi Majlis; Pengiran Haji Rusman Pengiran Haji Shahbudin selaku iman masjid berkenaan.

Seterusnya ucapan dari wakil peserta iaitu Md. Saifuddin Abdullah. Kemudian ucapan dari tetamu Kehormat dan diteruskan dengan penyampaian sijil kepada peserta kursus dan para fasilitator.

Majlis tersebut diserikan dengan tayangan slaid foto kegiatan yang dijalankan sepanjang kursus, persembahan bacaan Ayat-ayat Lazim, azan dan nasyid oleh peserta lelaki dan perempuan.

Kursus Penghayatan Islam tersebut julung-julung kali diadakan anjuran Bahagian Dakwah dan Penerangan Jawatankuasa Takmir Masjid Setia Ali, Pekan Muara. Kursus berkenaan diadakan selama empat bulan iaitu dari bulan April hingga Julai tahun lepas.



Kursus fasa kedua juga sudah dimulakan pada hari ini (Ahad). Pihak masjid tersebut mengalu-alukan kepada individu yang ingin menyertai kursus berkenaan untuk menghubungi pihak masjid berkenaan pada bila-bila masa.

Orientation week for new SMSSA Year Seven intake

As part of any high school and college's attempts to integrate new students into their institution, an orientation week full of activities is usually held in order to calm the nerves.


The Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School was no exception as some 180 Year Seven students registered during the school's first day of orientation, three days ago, took part in the event.

On the first day, students attended a briefing followed by a surah al-fatihah recital. The school principal, Hajah Zaliha binti Haji Dollah, then presented her welcoming speech.

In addition, speeches were also presented by the deputy principal, senior teacher of academics, administration heads, the head of Student Affairs, as well as a speaker from the registrar and vehicle facilities section. Students then participated in the recital of the school pledge.

The second day of the orientation week saw students participating in a motivational programme that was dubbed 'Team Excellence', which was organised and facilitated by the Counselling and Careers Guidance Services in cooperation with Human Resources Development.

Students then attended a financial management briefing presented by the Islamic Bank of Brunei Darussalam prior to being led on a tour of the school grounds and facilities such as it's laboratories.

The third day of orientation (yesterday) proved to be more entertaining for the students as they participated in mini sporting events organised by the Physical Education Department at the multipurpose hall.

The closing ceremony is scheduled to take place this Saturday, which will see students in several Year Seven classes taking part in a Dakwah song competition. A ceremony will also take place where, a Talented Student Award, Gifted Student Award and Brave Student Award will be presented.

The main objective of hosting the orientation week is to foster a spirit of continuing commitment among students to help them strive for excellence in various fields of academic interest.

Minggu Orientasi SMSSA

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 6 Jan - Melangkah ke alam persekolahan menengah pastinya akan membuat seseorang pelajar mengalami kejutan budaya.


Justeru itu, sekolah-sekolah menengah mahupun maktab di negara ini mengadakan minggu suai kenal bagi pelajar-pelajar baru dengan pelbagai kegiatan dirancang pihak sekolah terbabit.

Sehubungan itu, Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali, Kampung Salambigar tidak ketinggalan mengadakan minggu suai kenal bagi penuntut Tahun 7 seramai kira-kira 180 orang yang mendaftar di sekolah berkenaan.

Hari ini merupakan hari ketiga para penuntut mengikuti suai kenal di sekolah berkenaan.

Acara sukan ria yang dikendalikan oleh Jabatan Pendidikan Jasmani sekolah tersebut merupakan salah satu agenda dalam suai kenal berkenaan yang diadakan di Dewan Serbaguna sekolah tersebut.

Pada hari pertama, para pelajar diberikan taklimat oleh pihak sekolah.

Majlis tersebut dimulakan dengan bacaan surah Al-Fatihah dan doa selamat diikuti dengan ucapan alu-aluan oleh pengetua sekolah itu, Dayang Hajah Zaliha Haji Dollah yang bertempat di dewan sekolah berkenaan.

Seterusnya taklimat disampaikan oleh Timbalan Pengetua, Guru Kanan Akademik, Guru Kanan Pentadbiran, Guru Kanan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, Pendaftar dan Guru Kemudahan Kenderaan.

Kemudian bacaan ikrar sekolah oleh penuntut Tahun 7 yang mengikuti program orientasi yang dijalankan.

Taklimat diteruskan oleh Penolong Guru Kanan Aktiviti Ko-Kurikulum, Penolong Guru Kanan Hal Ehwal Pelajar dan Perkhidmatan Bimbingan Kaunseling dan Kerjaya.

Pada hari kedua, pelajar mengikuti aktiviti motivasi iaitu "Kecemerlangan Berpasukan" yang dikendalikan oleh Perkhidmatan Bimbingan Kaunseling dan Kerjaya bersama Pembangunan Sumber Tenaga Manusia.

Setelah itu, para pelajar mengikuti taklimat yang disampaikan oleh pihak Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) dengan tajuk" Pengurusan Kewangan". Seterusnya peserta orientasi dibawa melawat ke kawasan persekitaran sekolah dan bilik-bilik khas.

Sabtu ini merupakan acara penutup Minggu Orientasi berkenaan dengan acara kemuncaknya iaitu Pertandingan Lagu Dakwah di antara kelas Tahun 7. Selain pertandingan tersebut, pihak sekolah juga akan memilih pelajar bagi Anugerah Pelajar Berbakat, Pelajar Cerdas dan Pelajar Berani.

Di antara tujuan orientasi diadakan untuk memupuk semangat dan kesungguhan yang berterusan di kalangan pelajar supaya menjadi pelajar cemerlang dalam pelbagai bidang.