UBD launches academic book
By Maya Salleh & James Kon

Local and expatriate lecturers of Universiti Brunei Darussalam were called to avoid the dissemination of false propaganda rooted from unfounded sources that can threaten harmony and give rise to doubts, with the objective of venting out their frustrations.

They were however urged to prove their ability and expertise in preserving and helping societal development by promoting the universiti as a renowned institution.

This call was made by Dr. Haji Ismail bin Haji Duraman, Vice Chancellor of University Brunei Darussalam, at the launch of "Brunei Malay Dialect in the Ancient Malay Language Genealogy" (Dialek Melayu Brunei Dalam Salasilah Bahasa Melayu Purba), written by Dr. Awang Haji Jaludin bin Haji Chuchu, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Malay Language and Linguistic.

The book launched at the Green Room of UBD yesterday was attended by officers and lecturers as well as invited guests.

The Vice Chancellor commended the publication of the book noting that it was a positive development hoped to contribute to society in addition to the line of work produced especially by local academia and as part of educational products by the University's academia.

The Vice Chancellor also believes the book will become a reference source for the general public or researchers in the linguistic field who wish to research the roots of Brunei Malay dialect.

The book, published by the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, one of the renowned Universities in this region, is considered to be an honour especially to the writer and subsequently gives recognition to University Brunei Darussalam.

The Vice Chancellor said the university publisher and other established foreign publishers would be able to provide more opportunities to the local writers, especially among UBD's academia, for their works to be published.

The Vice Chancellor urged expatriate lecturers in UBD to translate their expertise into publications together with transferring their knowledge in the lecture rooms.

In officiating the launch, the Vice Chancellor dusted a few copies of the book with fragrant flowers (bunga rampai).

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin