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The 151st Assembly of IPU and Related MeetingsThe 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU and Related Meetings emphasised the importance of strengthening humanitarian efforts as well as the role of Parliaments in safeguarding communities affected by conflicts, disasters, and global crises. With the theme, “Upholding Humanitarian Norms and Supporting Humanitarian Action in Times of Crisis", the meeting took place from 20th to 23rd October, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Closing of Executive Development ProgrammeThe 20th Series of the Executive Development Programme, EDP for Senior Government Officers in Public Policy and Management organised by the Ministry of Defence is a landmark effort towards shaping leadership and management in the public service and realising the goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035. Speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the Programme, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence also noted the improvements in the programme's modules and appreciated the continuous strong collaboration between the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the Ministry of Defence. The ceremony was held at the Officers' Mess, Bolkiah Garrison.
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Regional Committee Meeting of the World Health OrganisationBrunei Darussalam is committed to the Pandemic Agreement adopted during this year's World Health Organisation WHO Assembly including further discussions on the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing Annex and action on amendments to the International Health Regulations towards stronger preparedness and more equitable response capacity across the Western Pacific region. The matter was stressed by the Minister of Health during the 76th Regional Committee Meeting of the World Health Organisation for the Western Pacific Region, being held from 20th until 24th of October at Nadi, Republic of Fiji. The meeting also discussed, among other matters current health issues, programs and future directions of the WHO for the Western Pacific Region. |
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11th Politeknik Brunei Convocation CeremonyPoliteknik Brunei continues to move forward by making plans to further expand the programmes that will be offered to ensure that they remain relevant to industry needs, as well as to generate and produce market-ready graduates in line with the goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035. The Acting Director of Politeknik Brunei emphasised the matter at the 11th Politeknik Brunei Convocation Ceremony which took place at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
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ISB Study VisitRadio Television Brunei, RTB, received a visit by a group of students from International School Brunei, ISB. The visit took place at the Sungai Akar Broadcasting Complex, 23rd October morning.
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Forum in conjunction with Knowledge Convention 2025A forum in conjunction with the 2025 Knowledge Convention for Temburong District took place at the Mukim Bangar Civic Centre Complex, 23rd October morning. Carrying the theme “Dari Hati ke Hati: Menanam Budaya Memberi dalam Jiwa Anak Muda Kitani", the forum was held in conjunction with His Majesty's 79th Birthday celebration. |
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Symposium on History of Islamic Civilisation in the ArchipelagoThe Brunei History Centre through the Research and Documentation Division and the Borneo Research Division, penBorneo, organised a Symposium on the History of Islamic Civilisation in the Archipelago. The programme themed, "Tinggalan Sejarah Sumber Ketamadunan Islam Nusantara" aimed to bring together scholars from various fields of Islamic civilisation in the archipelago.
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Certificates Presentation, Department of Tourism Development15 Tourist Guides registered under the Department of Tourism Development received their certificates after attending the 3-day "Customer Service Excellence Training for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry". The certificate presentation was held at SEAMEO VOCTECH, Gadong, 23rd October afternoon.
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Study Visit, International Youth Outreach ProgrammeA delegation from the Korean Youth Exchange Centre under the International Youth Outreach Programme visited Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Secondary School, which was chosen as one of the schools in Brunei Darussalam to host the programme.
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Closing of Regional Training ProgrammeThe Regional Training Activity on Empowering Women Journalists for Crisis Reporting concluded with the certificate presentation, 23rd October afternoon. The workshop co-organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development AIBD, UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication IPDC and Radio Television Brunei RTB was held at a hotel in Gadong. |
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