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Tunas Jaya PGGMB celebrates
Hari Raya
Rebecca Oi
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
(Left to Right) Art Tutors and students of PTE Meragang in a group photo with the staff of DPB; students trying their hand at calligraphy; DPB artists showing a sktech made before colour is added to it
using Adobe Photoshop. Pictures: BT/Rebecca Oi
PTEM visits DPB
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
I
T WAS a day of creative learning when
Upper and Lower Six Art students from
Meragang Sixth Form Centre (PTEM) visited the Language and Literature Bureau
(DPB) at the Old Airport recently.
The delegation made up of 12 students and
four tutors were led by PTEM’s Head of Art
and Design Department, Dk Selinna DP Pg Hj
Asmalee were given the opportunity to gain
insight on the local creative industry.
The event was kickstarted with a welcoming speech by the Assistant Head of Administration and Management Hj Isa Kula
who gave a brief introduction of the bureau’s
establishment as well as its vision.
The students were then given a talk by
Level three artists from the Art and Photography section Mohammad Rezuan Hj
Jamaeh and Pg Kamarulzaman Pg Hj
Tajuddin who explained about the illustrations that are produced for magazines such
as Mekar and Naindung as well as story
books.
Mohammad Rezuan told the students that
a creative new generation is needed as there
is grave difficulty in portraying moving figures.
The bureau is in need for people who can
draw figures realistically and are proficient in
using Adobe Photoshop, not to mention a
strong basic foundation in the elements and
discipline of design and art.
He went on to say that artists must be able to
visualise and sketch drawings by just reading
stories that are provided.
The finished illustrations, design, text and
layout are then sent to the publishing section
which will then be edited, before being published.
The students were then spilt into groups
and were shown how the Jawi calligraphy
plays an important part in the Sultanate.
Hj Alias Hj Ghaffar who heads the transcription as well as Muhammad Mubasir Hj
Sabli said that they translate the names of
shops and companies into Jawi which are
first written by hand before being printed
onto the boards.
There are four and five fonts which are
used and this is transcribed with a khat pen
made from feathers.
Lower Six student Nurul Aziizah Hj Zulkifli
who went for the presentation on Islamic Calligraphy told The Brunei Times that it was eyeopener for her and she will be using what she
has learnt in her future endeavours. - Rebecca
Oi
The Brunei Times
Students in West
Australia celebrate Raya
The students performing a Raya song. Picture: BT/Azli Azney
W
ITH the Hari Raya spirit still lingering
in the air around the Sultanate, the
same feeling was ever present in the
celebration held at the Sekolah Tunas Jaya
PGGMB.
True to the concept of togetherness, pupils
and teachers alike all took part in making the
joyous occasion a success by bringing in a
wide array of Hari Raya festive food, cakes
and drinks as well as refreshments for the
function.
A recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa
Selamat by Ustazah Hjh Fatimah Bahar and
Ustazah Hj Rokiah Hj Kudin the kickstarted
the event which was then followed by a
speech by the school’s principal Ng Nyuk
Lan.
The Principal wished all the students
“Selamat Hari Raya” and said that the event
was held to enliven the month of Syawal
while strengthening the relationships
teachers and pupils. The principal also reminded the students especially those who
will be sitting their PSR examinations to
study hard.
“Do not waste your time with activities
that has no beneficial outcomes. Always remember that having an education is important for your own future”.
Reunion at Sekolah Rendah Rambai
Azli Azney
TUTONG
Year Three pupils thoroughly enjoying themselves. Picture: BT/Rebecca Oi
Year Four pupil Wafi Hakim Abd Hakim
told The Brunei Times that the celebration was
fun and he really enjoyed himself.
According to him, he had the opportunity
to mingle with friends from other classes
during the open house event.
Year Six Nur Annisa Natasha Jasni said that
highlight of the celebration was when pupils
from all levels lined up to shake hands with
teachers and at the same time took the opportunity to seek forgiveness from their
teachers.
Members of the school were dressed in
their finest Hari Raya costumes as they sang
along to festive songs and enjoyed the delicious meals.
The Brunei Times
C
HILDREN clapped, swayed and sang
along as they watched their fellow pupils performed Hari Raya songs at the
Aidil Fitri celebration at the Rambai Primary
School in Tutong.
Some of the children even stood on chairs
at the back of the Dining Hall since their
vision was blocked by the older attendees sitting up front.
Attending the event were the parents of the
students along with special guests, surviving
members of Sekolah Rendah Rambai’s first
pupils (then known as Sekolah Melayu
Rambai when it was officially opened by AlMarhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien
Sa’adul Khairi Waddien on November 3,
1956).
During the event, some of the pupils performed a Raya song for the guests and then
11 girls and 11 boys were chosen to model
their Hari Raya clothes.
The girls were largely shy about showing
PTET students perform for a charitable cause
(Left to Right) Graduates and final year students of the EICF-HNTec programme looking at one of
the oil and gas companies' booths; waiting in line to register. Pictures: BT/Hafiizah Maideen
Job opportunities for EICFHNTec graduates
Hafiizah Maideen
BELAIT
G
RADUATES of the Energy Industry Competency Framework-Higher National
Technical Education Certificate (EICFHNTec) flocked the hall of Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College (MKJB) for a two-day event
that will hopefully land them a job offer
letter.
Yesterday, more than 300 EICF-HNtec
graduates and final year students were seen
inquiring the representatives of several oil
and gas companies’ booths, such as Brunei
Shell Petroleum (BSP), Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG), Halliburton, PTAS Sdn Bhd
to name a few.
Graduates and the students then submitted their application to companies of their
choice, and the latter will then have an option
to either make a conditional offer or conduct
and interview for the applicants.
On Aug 12, selected graduates were given a
job offer letter by the companies in a ceremony which will be held in the afternoon.
The event is a good way for the job-seekers
to plan and choose their career pathway, and
at the same time find a relevant employment
amongst the variation of companies in the oil
and gas industry. It is also a chance for potential employers to promote EICF-HNTec programmes, as well as a chance to increase the
number of reliable and trained Bruneians in
their respective fields.
The Brunei Times
What is kindness?
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
D
OES kindness arise via experience
or is it a value that is hard-wired
into the brain? Is kindness
marked by a pleasant disposition and
concern for others?
Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the
Younger who died in 65 AD said that
“Whenever there is a human being,
there is an opportunity for kindness”.
With that in mind, The Brunei Times
took to the streets to ask members of
the public on their thoughts and opinions of kindness and why the value is
necessary for humans to coexist and
live harmoniously.
The Brunei Times
(Left to Right) Students from Tutong Sixth Form Centre (PTET) helping to clean the compound at Belait Community Centre; some students mingling
with residents of the Belait Community Centre while others cleaned the premises. Pictures: Courtesy of PTET
TUTONG
T
Around 30 Bruneian students currently studying around Western Australia attended a Hari Raya
celebration at a restaurant in Perth on August 9. The event saw performances from students as
well as local food and kueh served. Picture: Courtesy of Brunei Student Association of Western Australia
Pictures: BT/Raghadah Agus
Adibah Hamdani
25 years old
“Kindness starts within us. It
comes from a place that reflects
our true feelings and positive
values. Its not simply just making
someone's day with a smile or
giving your loved ones a warm
embrace but sometimes
kindness is a difficult act. It can
also be helping people from
succumbing to darkness that
may crush them. It takes courage to tell someone the truth or
say ‘no’ to stop them from facing bad consequences. In fact, it
can leave us feeling less than kind just because we care.
Nevertheless always be kind to yourself and one another.”
HE Youth for Happiness (YFH) and Recycling and Conservation clubs of Tutong Sixth Form Centre (PTET) once
again offered a helping hand to the public
with their latest charity event.
Staff and students were treated to a showcase of musical talent in a concert organised
by the two clubs on August 7.
The eight performing acts of the afternoon
consisted of singing, dancing and instru-
mentation by the brightest musical stars of
the student body, with the YFH and Recycling
clubs managing the floor, hosting and advertising the event.
The concert received an enthusiastic
turnout from students, staff and their families, with the proceeds from ticket sales
going towards the Belait Community Centre
and future charitable endeavours.
In conjunction with the charity event, the
two PTET clubs recently organised a visit to
celebrate 2014 Family Day with the residents
Azimah Ahma
25 years old
Ernaliza Kasali
24 years old
“Kindness…. When you receive
nothing but happiness in return.
Something that even the blind, deaf,
mute people can see, hear and tell. For
example, giving a sip of drink to a
pilgrim during drought; a small act
with the grandest of intentions.”
“Kindness is more than a good deed for someone, it is
tenderness. It is an attitude expressing genuine love to
someone. Love is born through the giving of kindness;
kindness is one of the greater gifts you can bestow upon
another. The world needs kindness, it melts cruelty.”
Quratu Aini
25 years old, Financial Consultant
Dk Nur Bazilah Pg Badaruddin
24 tahun
”We have to be kind to others. Kindness
is we give something without wanting
something in return. Kindness is the
most valuable but least costly you will
ever give someone. Kindness the most
powerful least costly power human
must have. Be kind to other and others
will definitely do the same.”
”Membuat kebaikan adalah sangat penting, kerana kita tahu
seseorang yang membuat kebaikan itu akan dibalas dengan
kebaikan juga. Kita juga tahu, bila kita membuat kebaikan kepada
seseorang tanpa kita sedari ia boleh membantu seseorang itu
untuk melakukan kebaikan kepada orang lain juga. Manakala,
jika seseorang melakukan kejahatan terhadap kita dan kita balas
dengan kebaikan pula tidak mustahil membantu orang tersebut
untuk melakukan kebaikan juga
of the Belait Community Centre. The club
members and a number of voluntary students delighted the residents with performances, lunch and a light cleaning campaign
around the compound.
This event aspired to instil and spread
awareness as well as giving students the opportunity to engage with the residents of the
centre.
The elderly residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon regaling the young minds of PTET with
their rich and vibrant life experiences. Stu-
Fathiyah Hj Ahmad (Kiri)
21 tahun, Mahasiswi ITB
Nurafifah Nadzirah Hasmali (Kanan)
21 tahun, Mahasiswi ITB
“Kebaikan itu bukan sahaja merupakan satu nilai yang murni, malah ia juga boleh
merapatkan hubungan silaturrahim diantara sesama. Malahan, apa yang kita
lakukan itu akan dihargai oleh mereka yang kita berikan bantuan. Terdapat pelbagai
cara untuk menggalakkan seseorang itu melakukan kebaikan iaitu melalui papan
tanda dan juga bantuan media massa.”
"Kebaikan boleh berlaku dimana-mana sahaja bukan tertumpu kepada satu tempat
bahkan ianya sangat meluas. Sebagai contoh di sekolah seperti membantu mereka
yang lemah dalam satu mata pelajaran dengan mengadakan
mengadakan‘study
‘study group’. Selain
itu ianya juga boleh menjadikan rakan-rakan yang baru dikenal di sekolah sebagai
keluarga sendiri dengan kebaikan yang telah kita lakukan."
off their Raya dresses but the boys were
bolder and posed for the audience, much to
the cheering and laughter from the parents
and their peers.
After that, the parents and the older guests
participated in a small “Name that tune, Raya
version” game. Participants were given a
piece of paper and pencil and they had to
write down what songs were being played.
The beginning 60 seconds of three Hari Raya
songs were then played for the participants to
figure out.
The event slowly came to a close with the
handing over of participation prizes for all of
the participants of the fashion show and the
prizes for the winners of both the fashion
show and the “Name that Tune, Raya version”
game.
The event ended with a group photo of the
first pupils of Sekolah Melayu Rambai, joined
by the current Principal of Sekolah Rendah
Rambai, Ghazli Hj Umar. After that, the
guests, parents, teachers and students moved
to the classrooms to eat the food that was
prepared for them.
The Brunei Times
dents were also able to broaden their social
skills and build their confidence communicating with different age groups; socialising,
entertaining and bringing happiness to all.
Prior to leaving the centre, the students
and a representative from the centre planted
a lime tree to signify the visit, with the hope
that in the coming years, future PTET students would be reminded of their predecessors’ efforts and strive to do more for the
greater community in general.
The Youth for Happiness and Recycling
and Conservation clubs play a unique role in
the daily school lives of their members,
primarily as they strive to remind students
that school is more than just an institution
for learning in the classroom.
The clubs offer students the opportunity to
reach out and engage with the local community and the environment with first-hand
experiences.
PTET aims to educate students with social
responsibility outside of classrooms, producing well-rounded and knowledgeable youth
with vision.
This is added value to the ability and determination of these students in changing
the lives of others for good. It is furthermore
believed that these youth will foster a sense of
happiness and personal achievement
through altruism and care within their community.
The Brunei Times
Mardiana
Sulaiman
30 tahun
“Dalam melakukan kebaikan itu semua
bermula dari diri sendiri. Kebaikan itu ada
dalam diri kita tinggal kita sendiri memikir
bagaimana untuk melakukan mahupun
menggunakannya. Ia seperti memberi dan
menerima‘give
menerima
‘give and take’. Jika kita memberi
dengan kebaikan, InshaAllah kita juga akan
dibalas dengan kebaikan. Bukan itu sahaja,
orang ramai kadangnya terlalu awal menilai
seseorang itu, melihat dari segi penampilan
dan luaran mereka sudah dapat membezakan
seseorang itu baik ataupun jahat. Kita tidak
boleh menilai seseorang dari luaran.”

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