Indonesia's 6oth Independence Day celebrated at ICC

Indonesia's 60th Independence Day anniversary was celebrated in festive spirit last night during a reception held at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. The function also marked the occasion of the 21st Anniversary of the republic's diplomatic ties with Brunei Darussalam, established when the sultanate achieved its own independence in 1984.

Present as guest of honour at the reception was the Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Dato Paduka Awg Hj Adanan bin Begawan Pehin Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Mohd Yussof.

The guest of honour was greeted on arrival by the Charge D' Affaires of Indonesia to Brunei, Mr Bachrun Subardjo, before making their way to the Main Conference Hall of the International Convention Centre. The celebration began with a cake cutting ceremony. A 'doa' was later read to mark the auspicious occasion.

The function was attended by at least 300 guests comprising high commissioners, ambassador and other members of the Diplomatic Corps as well as senior Brunei Government officers.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin