Students visit IDBB
By James Kon

Group photo of the students with officers from the bank

Around 35 students and 5 teachers from the Pegiran Anak Puteri Hjh Masna secondary school went on an educational visit to the Islamic Development Bank of Brunei Berhad Headquarters in Kiulap. The main objective of the visit was to expose the students to the banking operation and its facilities, as well as to encourage the students to pursue a career in the Islamic banking industry.

During the visit, Mohd Sharoll briefed the students on the services and the well diversified accounts the bank provided, particularly the Al Wadiah Education Account and the Al Mudharabah Savings Account. The Al Wadiah Education account for instance could help students to plan their future studies.

The students were also introduced to the Al Falah Education Financing Scheme where the scheme provides facilities for those students who are interested in continuing their studies at a higher level.

During the briefing, Mohd Sharoll explained to the students the difference between conventional banking system and the Islamic banking system. At the end of the presentation, souvenirs were given to students who were able to answer quiz questions posed by Mohd Sharoll.

At the end of the visit, the school and the bank exchanged souvenirs. One of the teachers was impressed by the presentation stating that it was very informative and the students paid close attention throughout the whole briefing. It is hoped that after the educational visit, the students will be able to comprehend the Islamic banking system and consider taking up a career in the banking industry.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin