22/11/2025 |
Islamic Solidarity Games Official Closing CeremonyHis Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah Ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council attended the Official Closing Ceremony of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games. The ceremony was held at the Princess Nourah binti Abdulrahman University Stadium.
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Farewell Visit from Secretary-General of AIPAThe development of cooperation between the Legislative Council and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, AIPA Secretariat was among the topics discussed when the Speaker of the Legislative Council received a farewell visit from the Secretary-General of AIPA who will be ending her term of service. During the visit, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib and Her Excellency Architect Siti Rozaimeriyanty binti Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abdul Rahman also discussed the role of AIPA as an important foundation in the development of cooperation between parliaments of ASEAN countries in supporting ASEAN's agenda and priorities. The Speaker of the Legislative Council also expressed his appreciation for the contributions of the Secretary-General of AIPA throughout her term of service.
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Autism Awareness ConferenceThe key to success in the management of autism is early intervention and this is only possible when there is public awareness as well as the capability for early detection. The Minister of Health emphasised the matter during the Opening of the Autism Awareness Conference 2025 held at the Ministry of Health. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar further explained that the Child Development Centre, CDC, is increasing its efforts in raising autism awareness by being actively involved in providing training to other healthcare professionals, other government agencies and the public through various platforms. This is to enable people to recognise autism, as some of the features may be subtle and each person's presentation may differ greatly from one person to another.
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Agreement Signing and Scholarship Awarding CeremonyFive students received the Brunei Darussalam-Republic of Singapore Youth Education Scholarship to pursue secondary level studies in the Republic of Singapore which will commence in January 2026. The Agreement Signing and Scholarship Awarding Ceremony was held at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Bandar Seri Begawan, 22nd November morning.
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31st ASEAN Transport Ministers (ATM) Meeting and Associated MeetingsThe 31st ASEAN Transport Ministers, ATM Meeting and Associated Meetings was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar recently. The annual Meeting serves as a key platform for ASEAN Member States to review progress, realign priorities and advance collaborative initiatives that support safe, efficient and sustainable regional connectivity. Attending the meeting was Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. Prior to the official opening of the 31st ATM, the Minister of Transport and Infocommunications joined the ASEAN Transport Ministers and Heads of Delegation in a courtesy call to His Excellency Nyo Saw, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
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Voices of Children Forum and WorkshopIn conjunction with World Children's Day, the Department of Community Development, JAPEM, in collaboration with the government and private agencies as well as Non-Governmental Organisations held the Voices of Children Forum and Workshop, titled 'Connect and Protect'. Held at Jerudong Sports Complex, the event provided a platform for children and teenager to share their opinions, experiences and aspirations related to digital safety, bullying issue and mental well-being.
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Subuh Prayer Call Competition for Youth Mosques Nationwide19 youths aged between 12 and 17 representing each zone and district participated in the Azan Subuh or Subuh Prayer Call Competition for Youth Mosques Nationwide. The competition was organised by the Mosque Affairs Department through the Youth Affairs Division and the An-Na'im Mosque Takmir Committee, Kampung Panchor Mengkubau in collaboration with the District Mosque Affairs Office. The competition took place at An-Na'im Mosque, Kampung Panchor Mengkubau, 22nd November afternoon.
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'Badudun Bersama Biskita' RoadshowThe Department of Radio Television Brunei, RTB held a "Badudun Bersama Biskita" roadshow at a shopping mall on Jalan Utama Salambigar, 22nd November morning. The event was to provide understanding and promote RTB's products and services to the public.
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48th SEAMEO HOMThe 48th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation High Officials Meeting was held recently in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting carried the theme “Leading Through Learning: Empowering Schools and Communities in Southeast Asia."
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Hybrid Regional Training ProgrammeThe SEAMEO VOCTECH Regional Centre concluded its Hybrid Regional Training Programme on Generative A.I for TVET Educators. The Closing Ceremony was held at the Centre, 22nd November afternoon. It was held via online and onsite.
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