Crown Prince Visits Several Mukims In Kampong Ayer
By Lyna Mohamad & MK Anwar

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah yesterday morning visited several mukims in Kampong Ayer.

The royal visit began at Hj Tarif Primary School of Kg Tamoi Tengah.

Greeting the Crown Prince on arrival was Pehin Dato Awg Hj Isa, the Minister of Home Affairs cum Special Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and Pehin Dato Hj Dani Hj Ibrahim, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office.

Also present to greet HRH were Permanent Secretaries at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dato Hj Idris Hj Belaman and Dato Awg Hj Yussof Hj Ismail; Brunei-Muara District Officer, Dato Hj Adnan Hj Hanafiah; and the Penghulu of Mukim Tamoi, Pengarah Hj Awg Mokti Mohd Salleh.

At the school, the Crown Prince was greeted by Pehin Dato Awg Hj Suyoi Hj Osman, Deputy Minister of Education; Dato Sheikh Hj Adnan Sheikh Mohammad, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education; Cikgu Mohd Alli Sabri Hj Awg Besar, Principal; and, staff members of the school.

HRH proceeded to the school's hall where the penghulu of Mukim Tamoi in his welcoming speech briefed the Crown Prince on the number of mukims in Kampong Ayer and the villages under it.

The penghulu also briefed HRH on the administrative aspect and facilities that the government of His Majesty has provided for the Kampong Ayer residents and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the residents for providing them with such facilities for a better living as well as for HRH's visit yesterday.

The Haji Tarif Primary School, which began its operation November 1, 1976, currently has 162 students and 21 teaching staff comprising seven male and 14 female teachers.

Amongst the facilities the school provides include a library, computer and science laboratory, special education room, sick bay, prayer room, canteen, school kitchen and counselling room.

HRH toured the school and mingled with students and staff members. He also launched the school's new web site.

The Crown Prince later consented to visit the residence of penghulu of Mukim Tamoi, where he witnessed a variety of performance by villagers including traditional dances.

HRH then took a boat ride to Kg Burong Pingai Ayer and visited a traditional cloth weaving enterprise owned by a villager, Dyg Hjh Aidah Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman.

The Crown Prince later visited the residence of Pengarah Awg Hj Abdullah Sunny Hj Bakar, Penghulu of Mukim Burung Pingai Ayer.

HRH then went to Kg Peramu and visited the Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar Primary School before visiting the residence of Pengarah Awg Hj Ismit Pengarah Mukim Hj Naim, Penghulu of Mukim Peramu.

The Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar Primary School was formerly known as Kg Peramu Primary School when it began its operation in 1975 but was changed to its present name in 1978.

The school has 293 students, 24 teachers, 11 religious teachers and 10 administrative staff.

A computer room, sick bay, dental clinic and prayer rooms are amongst the facilities available in the school that is being managed by Principal Cikgu Hjh Kamariah Ibrahim.

HRH then visited the residence of Acting Penghulu of Mukim Saba, who is also the Village Head for Kg Saba Tengah and Saba Ujong, Awg Hj Ibrahim Hj Besar.

The Crown Prince also visited a Mini Museum owned by Awg Hj Mahmud Mohamad, where he took a closer look at the various displays showcasing traditional Bruneian wedding accessories, old coins and antiques.

HRH then dropped by at the Kampong Ayer Police Station and viewed a mini exhibition and armory. The Crown Prince also took a look at the method to check fingerprints.

Next on the itinerary was a visit to the residence of Pengarah Awg Hj Kapitan Pengarah Hj Basi, Kg Setia `A' Village Head, followed by the residence of Pateh Dato Paduka Awg Hj Masni Ismail, Penghulu of Mukim Sungai Kebun.

HRH later visited the Perusahaan Memburis Perahu of Kg Setia `A', which is famous for making quality boats, owned by Awg Hj Kassim Bakar.

During Crown Prince’s visit to the Perdana Wangsa Hj Mohammad Mosque in Kg Setia, HRH performed a mass Zohor prayer before proceeding to the Awg Semaun Secondary School of Mukim Sg Kebun for a luncheon and get together session at the school's hall.

HRH continued with a visit to the Marine Fire Station. The Marine Fire Station has 82 fire personnel working in three shifts under Acting Snr Supt Sallehuddin Hj Ibrahim, the commanding officer.

The Crown Prince toured the operations room, resting room and surrounding areas.

HRH also consented to watch a demo on a search and rescue operation to find a drowned victim as well as a Water Jet Demo used for fighting fire particularly in Kampong Ayer and toured a mini exhibition.

The Crown Prince also visited Kg Limbungan and Kg Sg Kedayan before concluding his visit with a mass Asar prayer at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the Capital. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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