Young Scientists Gear Up For Regional Meet
By Mohammad Abdullah

Bandar Seri Begawan - Four students from various Form Six centres in the country were hand picked to represent the country at the 6'h Regional Congress for the Search for Seameo Young Scientists (SSYS) at SEAMEO RECSAM in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

The Brunei contingent will be leaving for Malaysia on March 2.

Mohd Syaswan Hj Zainai of Maktah Duli and Hj Muhammad Qawie Awang Hj Sahli of JIS will be presenting their science project entitled "A Sustainable Forestry: The Study On Acacia SPP In Berakas Forest Reserve", while Abdul Hajim Hj Hassan and Abdul Muiz Hj Abdullah of Berakas Six Form Centre will be presenting their math project entitled "A Study Of Sixth Form Students' Awareness On Recycling Activities Through Mathematical Analysis".

While in Malaysia, the Brunei students will be accompanied by Dayang Sarimah Abu Bakar, a senior officer from STEP Centre, and two other education officers.

A doa selamat was held at Berakas Six Form Centre for the Brunei contingent yesterday.

Present as the guest of honour was Dk Hjh Mastoli bte PSI Pg Hj Ismail, the Acting Director General For Education cum Director of Exams.

According to the Acting Director of STEP Centre, Awg Hj Metali Hj Mirasan, this is the first time that students from Brunei will be presenting Iwo projects at the competition.

The Brunei contingent has undergone intensive training since 2007.

The SSYS programme, which gathers young scientists all over the Asean region, was initiated in 1997. It is held once every two years.

The Brunei delegation will return to the country on March 7. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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