Crown Prince Visits Mukim Rambai
By M K Anwar

Tutong District - His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Pg Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah yesterday made a working visit to several primary schools, a health clinic, a fire station and Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park in Mukim Rambai of the Tutong District.

Arriving by helicopter, His Royal Highness was greeted upon arrival by Pehin Dato Hj Isa, Special Advisor to His Majesty and the Minister of Home Affairs; Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Adanan, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs; Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Suyoi, Deputy Minister of Education; Dato Seri Setia Hj Yusoff, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs; Dato Paduka Shiekh Adanan, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education; and,s Pehin Dato Paduka Hi Dani, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office.

Also present was Wardi Hj Mohd Ali, the Acting Tutong District Officer.

The Crown Prince's first stop was Rambai Primary School. HRH was first given a briefing on Mukim Rambai by Khairul Nurul Arsyad Hj Abd Malek, its Penghulu.

Shortly after, His Royal Highness toured Rambai Primary School, which serves students from Kg Rambai: Kg Kuala Ungar and Merimbun.

It was officially opened on March 26, 1956 and now has seven classrooms.

It currently has a total of 63 students and 18 teaching staff members. HRH visited several classes and was accompanied by Cikgu Jalan Ramai¸ Headmaster.

The Crown Prince then visited the Kg Rambai Health Clinic located nearby. It has been in operation since February 1993.

Here, HRH toured the facilities, especially those concerning its activities to care for pregnant mothers, newborn babies and children.

The Crown Prince then made a stopover at the house belonging to its Village Head.Muhammad Jamin Arwan, where a small exhibition by the villagers was viewed.

He also mingled with the people here before proceeding to visit a house belonging to Muslim convert Dyg Nursuryani Abdullah Manja, which was provided with government assistance through Islamic Dakwah Centre, Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Another academic institution visited by the Crown Prince was Benutan Primary School.

It was first established in 1962 and the new building, which is currently used, was officially opened in April 1997.

Now the school has 45 students from Kg Benutan, Kg Belaban, Kg Sengkuang, Kg Keranching and Kg Pelajau, offering a teaching staff of 16 people.

HRH then visited the house belonging to the Penghulu of Mukim Rambai, Khairul Nurul Arsyad Hj Abd Malek. A mini-exhibition on some traditional handicrafts and also dances by the local indigenous group was also held at the home.

The Crown Prince later visited a padi plantation belonging to Hj Abd Razak Abdullah Sidai in Kg Keranching of Benutan.

The types of padi grown here are the 'pusu', 'berio' and also 'pulut'.

HRH was briefed on the rice-planting activities that also aimed at providing the residents with job opportunities and more importantly, help the nation achieve self-sufficiency in local production.

The Agricultural Department had also assisted by providing subsidies in the form of pesticides, advice on proper farming methods and also by providing other agricultural machinery.

HRH next proceeded to Kg Benutan Mosque to view an exhibit of its Takmir activities. The Crown Prince also witnessed a Dusun youth's conversion to Islam before performing Zuhur prayers.

By midday, the Crown Prince went to Balai Purun in Kg Merimbun for a mingling and luncheon with Senior Government Officers, members of the Mukim and Village Consultative Councils, as well as residents and teachers.

HRH's itinerary in the afternoon also includes a visit to the Tasek Merimbum Heritage Park, its laboratory block and research facilities. From Tasek, HRH stopped at the Lamunin Fire Station and viewed static and skills demonstrations from its personnel.

The final stop in HRH's working visit was the B$42 million Benutan Dam complex, where a project officer briefed the Crown Prince on its roles and functions.

The Crown Prince's visit to Mukim Rambai showed HRH's concern in observing the socio-economic development of the country's citizens and residents whilst taking a closer look at the various infrastructures provided by His Majesty's Government to enhance their livelihood.

The working visit could also be viewed as a catalyst for other relevant parties to uphold the nation's aspirations by performing their duties responsibly with commitment, dedication and efficiency. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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