New ‘Milestone’ Books On Sultanate's Historic Events
By Suria Rina PHA

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two new books on Brunei Darussalam's historic events entitled "Milestone: 7th Conference of the Asean Ministers Responsible for Information" and "Milestone: The Reopening of the State Legislative Council" were presented to representatives of the diplomatic corps at the Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Conference Room, Department of Information in Berakas yesterday.

The books are the first publications written for elite international readership. It is produced by the Special Affairs Section and issued by the Information Department.

According to the Acting Director of Information, Hj Mahrub Hj Murni, the new books add to the Information Department's growing collection of elite publications. He said that the books would serve as reference materials for journalists as well as states and non-state actors.

"Milestone: 7th Conference of the Asean Ministers Responsible for Information" is a semi-pictorial that highlights the event when Brunei hosted the Asean Information Ministers meeting in October 2002.

The "Milestone: The Reopening of the State Legislative Council", meanwhile, describes the scenario on September 25, 2004 when the legislature's first sitting was held after its 21-year absence.

The Information Department will be publishing a commemorative book about Bandar Seri Begawan soon.

The coffee-table book, which will touch on the 100-year history of Bandar Seri Begawan, will be entitled "Riding The Tide". It will trace the development of Bandar Seri Begawan from its original base in Kampong Ayer to the present site on the banks of the Brunei River. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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