Free seminar on ‘Calak Brunei'
By Azlan Othman

The Malay Islamic Monarch National Executive Council will be organising a free seminar on 'Calak Brunei'. It will be held from January 24-27, 2004 at the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

The seminar will be organised by Academy of Brunei Studies and carries the theme "Towards Upholding National Dignity".

"Calak" refers to mould or 'Acuan' which incorporates personality, image, identity, attitude or orientation. The seminar aims to take a look at the role of education in forming 'Calak Brunei', exchange ideas and experience among experts, enhance awareness and to find a comparison and new approaches in inculcating 'Calak Brunei'. A total of 15 papers will be presented.

A keynote speech will be delivered by the Minister of Religious Affairs. Other papers will be presented by scholars and lecturers of UBD. The seminar is targeting 500 participants comprising of senior government officials, education officers, school administrators, teachers, leaders from Mukims, villages, youths, non-governmental organisations and individuals.

For individuals, only 50 participants are allocated and those who are pro-active will be selected. Those wishing to participate can call the Academy of Brunei Studies, UBD at 2463001 ext 1461/1491/1790 or e-mail arapb@apb.ubd.bn. The closing date is January 15.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin