Indonesian ambassador visits Belait chief and oil showcase

The Indonesian delegation listening to a briefing

The Indonesian visitors posing with BSP officials

Indonesia's Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Yusbar Djamil and his wife, Ibu Praptiningsih Yusbar, yesterday made a goodwill visit to the Belait District Officer for an official introduction since the diplomat’s appointment in June last year.

Accompanied by eight officials from the Indonesian embassy, they also toured various sites including agricultural industries, Kuala Belait cooperative and the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre in the district.

At the Belait District Office, the ambassador said he hoped that his visit would be beneficial to all in increasing economic interaction as well as establishing friendly ties between the Indonesians and people of Belait District.

“This is my first but not last visit to Belait District, as it is one of the districts which proved to be resourceful and has assisted the country in economic and social development,” he said in a speech.

The ambassador was informed by Assistant District Officer Awg Hj Ali bin Mat Yassin that the district has a population of 66,244. He was also told the mission of Belait District Office in developing and improving the rural areas as well as maintaining the peaceful lifestyle through the Chief Mukim and Head Villages or Longhouses.

In the evening, the ambassador and his delegation made a stopover at the Jubilee Recreational Park to meet with Indonesians residing in the district.

Meanwhile, Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) yesterday said it was honoured with the working visit of the Indonesian ambassador to the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC).

Upon arrival at OGDC, the delegation was greeted by Finance Director of BSP, Mr Reidar W. Saugstad, BSP said in a press release. Also on hand to welcome the guests were Acting Corporate External Affairs Adviser, Masni Hj Munir and Head of OGDC, Neville Petrie.

Their programme at OGDC began with a brief presentation by Mr Reidar on the overview of last year’s activities carried out by BSP.

This included the oil production over the years including last year as well as the excellent performances that were showed by the different Asset and Service Units in BSP as well as the importance of safety aspects practised by the company. Prior to the tour to the exhibition hall, the Indonesian visitors were given a presentation that explained the objectives, functions and facilities that are available in OGDC.

Among the objectives of OGDC is to create a mindset among the people especially the new generations that science education is an interesting and fun subject and at OGDC the visitors will able to experience hands-on learning in particular at the Interactive section of the Exhibition Hall.

OGDC is another flagship of Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) that reiterates its long-term commitment towards sustainable development of Brunei Darussalam and its people.

It also has been recognised as a new landmark in Belait district that contributed to the development of tourism industry in the district and Brunei Darussalam as a whole.

The Indonesian delegation accompanied by Belait District Officer, Awg Adnan Haji Hanafiah, then toured the exhibition hall of OGDC that features various technologies involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas that embrace petroleum science as well as other facet of general sciences.