The Queen Calls For Sharing Of Fruits Of Modern Technology

Bandar Seri Begawan – Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha has called on government and non-government organisations around the world to work together to ensure everyone shared the fruits of technology particularly the populations of the developing and least developed countries.

Her Majesty said advances in technology have also heightened awareness towards the protection of the natural environment and the dangers posed by pollution to the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.

Her Majesty made the titah when officiating at the opening of the 7th Area Conference Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) for Southeast Asia and the Far East.

On arrival at the International Convention Centre in Berakas Her Majesty was welcomed by members of the organising committee.

Also present were Kebawah Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Puan Pahang Tengku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthom Al Islam.

The ceremony proceeded with the recitation of surah al fatihah and doa selamat.

The co-chairperson of the organising committee, Datin Hajah Masni, among others said in this age of globalization and efficient communications it is only appropriate that women make use of ICT in working together and sharing knowledge and experiences in best practices in solving current issues and problems for the well-being and quality of life for women.

The heads of member societies also made their greetings.

In her titah, Her Majesty also noted that women in particular have to be very aware of the health hazards posed by pollution, since in many households women are responsible for sourcing food for the family and the healthcare of their young ones.

Her Majesty went on to say that the issue of violence against women should also be major concern to all women.

Her Majesty also consented to receive a souvenir from the organising committee.

Her Majesty and other members of the royal family had a closer look on an exhibition put up in conjunction with the conference.

The one-week conference which carries a theme, "Working with women worldwide" is hosted by Women's Institute of Brunei Darussalam with the cooperation of Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

ACWW’s aims are to improve the standard of living of women, their families and communities through a worldwide network of advocacy and grass roots projects.

Bandar Seri Begawan – The second group of 249 haj pilgrims joining the darussalam holding package left Brunei yesterday at about 12.30pm to perform the haj in the holy cities of Medina and Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year.

As usual, hundreds of relatives and friends thronged the Brunei International Airport to bid safe journey to their beloved ones when performing the haj.

The pilgrims joining the Darussalam Holding in the third Royal Brunei Airlines special chartered flight is scheduled today at 2.30pm.

In this respect, haj pilgrims are once again- reminded to check-in their baggage’s, from 7pm to 9pm a day before their departure flight.

While waiting for boarding, the haj pilgrims were served with drinks provided at the departure hall. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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