Scouts Seen As Constructive Force In Country's Development

Bandar Seri Begawan - The formation of the Scouts Association was to assist in the development of youths, Haji Mohd Hassan, a local Scout leader said.

The ultimate intention was to attain the physical, mental, spiritual and social maturity so youths could become a social asset and a constructive force in the country's development.

He said this at the general information course of Air Scouts Movement. He explained that the Scouts Association is divided into different age groups.

The Cub Scouts were aged 7 to 11 years, the Boy Scouts from 11 to 15 years, the Ventures from 15 to 18 years and the Rovers 18 to 25 years.

Sixty Air Rover Scouts from the Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College, Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College, Sultan Omar Ali Safuddien College, Berakas School and Sultan Mohd Jamalul Alam Secondary School took part in the one-day course.

The course also included a talk by representatives from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF).

It took place at the Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College in Gadong.

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