UBD Hosts National Day Awareness Seminar
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - Hundreds of participants thronged the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Brunei Darussalam yesterday afternoon to register themselves in a seminar that would provide awareness about the National Day theme.

The organisers said all seminar participants have to be present for the opening ceremony to be held today at 8am.

The opening ceremony is scheduled to be officiated by Pehin Dato Dr Hj Awang Hussein, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Pehin Dato Hj Suyoi, the Deputy Minister of Education, is expected to officially close the seminar tomorrow at 3.30pm.

An exhibition of photography and books by six government departments, including Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka will be launched after the seminar's official opening ceremony.

The exhibition, a side event of the seminar, is open to the public.

Some 15 working papers covering various national issues like economy, politics, education, religion, national vision, language, literature and culture will be delivered at the seminar, including two keynote addresses.

Themed "Integration Strengthens National Self Reliance", the seminar is aimed to present a better understanding of the meaning of this year's national theme and to provide awareness on how the community can contribute towards national integration.

"The seminar shall expose the need for national integration in handling issues with respect to development and progress in various aspects," said Hj Sumadi Sukaimi, the organising co-chairman of the seminar, which is held in conjunction with the 21st National Day celebration.

The seminar is expected to be attended by 350 participants comprising government officers, representatives of the private sector, non-governmental organisations, undergraduates, students and members of the public.

It is coordinated by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei and Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in cooperation with Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Ministry of Education. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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