Brunei Meets Challenges With Consistency

Bandar Seri Begawan – After 21 years of independence, Brunei has shown itself to be mature in dealing with various matters both within and outside the country.

Pehin Dato Dr Awang Haji Hussein, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, stressed this in an exclusive interview in conjunction with Brunei’s 21st National Day anniversary.

He said maturity or adulthood is often used to describe something of age, experienced in progress and development, and also wise in administration and management; a process that leads to timeliness and perfection.

According to the Minister, domestically, the Sultanate has undergone intensive physical development and, at the same time, well able to face challenges with capability consistent with its way of life, one that upholds courtesy and mutual respect.

He said, as an example, is the country’s way of organising various gatherings.

Every event held in the country would be organised and carried out in an orderly manner, and any guests of the country would be made to feel respected and paid attention to.

These are some of the customs and traditions that are being upheld as the country progresses.

He added that from the social aspects, although the country and its people are confronted with global challenges, they are nevertheless protected by inherited cultural values that place them on the same level when it comes to international relation.

He further said that with the country's preparations in education and its awareness in religious aspects coupled with His Majesty's leadership, the values of Malay Islamic Monarchy would be protected and upheld.

Pehin Dato Dr Awang Haji Hussein said that on each National Day, flags are flown and distributed so as to arouse the spirit of patriotism among the people.

The national flag is the symbol and image of the country as well as of sovereignty and national respect.

He said history has shown that a flag can give rise to pride, respect and patriotism.

He expressed pride in the country's young generation for having high spirit of patriotism and is aware and understands the meanings of sovereignty and independence.

He said, such spirit must be instilled at all levels of the community, which must be made to realise that the flag symbolises that the country is always moving to achieve progress and uphold its sovereignty. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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