Rusila Holds Tahlil Ceremony
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The association for actors, actresses, dancers and creative writers, Rumpun Seni Lakon Brunei Darussalam or Rusila yesterday evening held a tahlil ceremony at the Senjarasa Restaurant, Jalan Tutong for its members who have passed away.

One ofthe members, Yahya Mat Zin, died in a road accident in Limbang three months ago while another, Maddun Hj Jaludin, died on August 11, 2005 because of kidney failure. The pro-tem head of Rusila, Dk Susilawati Pg DP Hj Damit presented donations to the widows of the late members.

Meanwhile, Rusila adviser Hj Abd Rahman Yusof said the Registrar of Societies (ROS) has given the body permission to function again after years of inactivity. He said a pro-tem committee has been formed early this month to organise an annual general meeting - as required by ROS - to enable the association to elect new office bearers.

"We have also been asked by ROS to submit reports within two months of the AGM," he said.

Hj Abd Rahman invited former Rusila members to rejoin the group and help return it to its former glory. He also invited anyone who is involved in any aspect of the performing arts, including script writing, to join the Rusila. "Let us make a pledge to work hard to bring Rusila back to its glory days where it was always represented in local and regional performing arts activities," he said.

Another Rusila adviser Hj Johari Pehin Dato Hj Omar said the association is set to take part in His Majesty's birthday celebrations in July.

At its prime, members of Rusila represented the country in regional theatre performances. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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