Scouts Commissioners appointed
By Malai Fadley Rizal & Reyna

Chairman of the ceremony delivers a welcome speech

Guest of honour presenting certificate to a senior scout member.

Members of Scouts Association of Brunei take an oath

The Scouts Association of Brunei Darussalam held a certificate presentation ceremony yesterday at the Scouts Complex to appoint 62 New Scouts Commissioners for the year 2003 - 2004. The Guest of Honour was Lt. Col (U) Zulkifli Hj Nayan, Commanding Officer of Branch Operation, Royal Brunei Air Force, who gave away the certificates to the 62 new appointed Commissioners. Also in attendance was the Chairman of the ceremony and Chief National Commissioner of the Scout Association, Zainal Abidin Penghulu Hj Ibrahim. "Even though the job of a commissioner is a voluntarily work, it is hoped that they will be more pro-active and responsible to the task given, and not just wait for an appointment or the issue of warrant," said the chairman of the ceremony cum Brunei Scouts Association Secretary General.

He also said the appointments of the new commissioners are needed for the association to handle the ever-increasing task and responsibilities, in addition to continuing the task of the veterans.

"Any branch, sections or operations are not allowed at anytime to issue or appoint any members as commissioners. The appointment of Commissioners is only valid when done by the head of Scouts Commissioner of the Scouts Association. If this happens to the contrary, the appointments will not be recognised. Furthermore disciplinary action could be taken under the scouts regulations, which is stated in the scouts rules and regulation book."

He stressed that all the commissioners that have been appointed can carry out their tasks more efficiently, be committed, responsible and always attend to functions when summoned by the scouts headquarters.

The Guest of Honour later toured the exhibition displaying Safety and Risk Procedure, setting up of tent, Scouts International Stamps Collections, Communication equipment, Air Scouts exhibits, Sea Scouts exhibits, past activities and a picture collection.

The ceremony ended with a doa.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin