| By CT Hj Mahmod
The guest of honour Pehin Dato Paduka (Dr) Hj Awg Hussein at the
19th National Day forum organised by UBD and attended by
lecturers and students.
The theme 'Bangsa Berilmu Negara
Maju' (Knowledgeable Nation, Country Progresses) is timely for
the 19th National Day for it is relevant with today's current
development, especially with the Information Technology boom.
This was noted by Pehin Orang
Kaya DiGadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Paduka (Dr) Hj Awg Hussein bin
Pehin Orang Kaya DiGadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Hj Awg
Mohd. Yusof, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, in his
forward address for the very first forum held in conjunction of
the 19th National Day.
Pehin Dato Paduka (Dr) Hj
Hussein said that "a knowledgeable nation in all fields
acts as a track in cultivating skills and professions of one
nation and hence will develop one country. And this could be
achieved by people from all levels of society who are high
spirited and self-confidence."
"In the period of 19
years, Negara Brunei Darussalam has proven itself as a sovereign
and wealthy country, whether it will be on the national,
regional as well as international level in all fields," he
added.
"The forum is aimed at
unveiling the reason for the 'Bangsa Berilmu, Negara Maju'
theme, apart from preparing an arena for a harmonious and lively
discussion so that all views and ideas introduced will give more
knowledge and understanding on the implied factors behind the
theme," explained Professor Madya Dr. Awg Hj Hashim bin Hj
Abd Hamid, Chairperson of the organising committee.
The forum, broadcasted live
through RTB channel from the International Convention Centre (ICC),
was organised by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). All
scholars ranging from lecturers to students attended the forum.
The members of panel comprise
of experienced and skilled people who are capable in delivering
the right message to the public, and in how to prepare oneself
as the nation's knowledgeable children and how to contribute to
the nation and country.
Chairing the panel was
Professor Madya Dr. Awg Hj Hashim bin Hj Abd Hamid whereas
members of the panel were Dato Paduka Awg Hj Wahab bin Juned,
Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Pg Datin Hjh
Mariam Pg Hj Metarsad, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Education, Dato Paduka Hj Abd. Ghani Dato Pekerma
Dewa Dato Paduka Hj Abd. Rahim, Managing Director of Yayasan
Sultan Hj Hassanal Bolkiah, and Awg Hj Antin Ahad, President of
PGGMB.
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