PDS turns the pages of Brunei History
By Cedrina Norlaila A. Clark

Group photo of PDS School Malay Society students during their visit to the Royal Regalia Building

An educational tour was organised to Bangunan Alat Kebesaran Diraja in the capital yesterday morning by the PDS School Malay Society. More popularly known as the Royal Regalia Building, the Bangunan Alat Kebesaran Diraja holds many Bruneian treasures, which mesmerised the children. They were fascinated by the ceremonial regalia on display, including the Royal Chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, the traditional jewel-encrusted coronation crowns and a replica of the throne used by His Majesty on state occasions.

The tour was attended by more than 50 active members, all of which are Secondary 1 students from PDS School.

According to Dk. Zainatul Ain, Head of the Malay Society, the objective of the tour was to expose the children to the Brunei's rich history and culture. This trip was in line with their Melayu Islam Beraja studies as well, she added.

Bahasa Melayu teachers from the school believe the importance of taking their students out of the classrooms once in a while and bringing them closer to the reality of Malay ethnicity. This will also serve the purpose of further motivating the students to learn and draw a stronger sense of enthusiasm from them.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin