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Target For Excellent Youths
By Arnie PDH Ishak
Bandar Seri
Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam underlined the need for the nation's youths to be
more determined to be the next generation that can contribute to the
development of the country and further called upon the need for
today's youths to reach for the goal of becoming ‘Brunei's Excellent
Youth’.
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His Majesty stated this in a titah
at the third National Youth Day celebration yesterday morning
held at the Indoor Stadium in Berakas.
Also present were HRH Prince
Mohamed Bolkiah and HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik.
In the titah, His Majesty said
that the National Youth Day gathering is an avenue to evaluate
the goals achieved towards the development of youths to become
'Brunei's Excellent Youth' (Belia Brunei Cemerlang) as stated in
the Nation's Youth Policy.
"An excellent youth is someone
who is faithful to Allah, knowledgeable, responsible and
committed,"His Majesty pointed out.
In producing excellent youths,
His Majesty noted that this needs the involvement of all
parties, which includes individual, family, as well as members
of the community.
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Moreover, said His Majesty, the fast
pace of globalisation has raised the challenge in efforts to
churn out excellent youths and this includes challenges in the
fields of education and employment.
"Therefore, youths today have
no choice but to make a greater effort to excel in their
abilities and skills. Only with these efforts can someone have
the hope of becoming an excellent youth. |
"I believe that today's youth,
equipped with the knowledge that they gain from the various
institutions, whether here or abroad, will be able to make the best
and most intelligent choices in facing these challenges," His
Majesty added.
"In conjunction with today's
National Youth Day celebration, it is hoped that youths will double
their effort towards acquiring the spirit to succeed and be
responsible in all fields that they undertake.
"As the nation's youth, their
involvement in the development of the country is very meaningful. I
am very proud that a large number of youths have obtained high
qualifications, in both professional and vocational fields, and
these youths will be the ones who will generate and strengthen the
development of the country. This is what is needed for the future of
the nation and the country that we love," His Majesty further
stated.
"In celebrating the National Youth
Day, we must not disregard the less fortunate youths, as they too
need our attention and guidance to become individuals who can also
contribute towards the development of the country."
The monarch hoped that the relevant
agencies will give special attention to them by providing
opportunities through integrated programmes, such as self-confidence
development and other similar programmes.
"Through these, the less fortunate
youths will feel appreciated and will have the opportunity to then
contribute their services to the country.
"Besides being active in the
development of the nation and gaining knowledge, I would like to
remind youths not to forget the purity of their traditional rites
and etiquette and the nation's identity, which has been inherited
through the generations," His Majesty added.
"Bruneians are well known for their
sincerity in their mannerisms and culture. This high standard of
culture should be instilled in our youths as it mirrors the
sincerity and high quality of the nation:"
In his advice, His Majesty reminded
youths to be prepared to compete and be resilient in facing risks,
as success will not come easily but through hard work and
perseverance.
"By God's will, if there are many
youths who are responsible and persevere through the conflicts and
challenges that they may face, then the nation will be able to move
forward gloriously by God's will," His Majesty concluded. --
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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