Brunei Students To Get A Taste Of Japanese Lifestyle By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - A doa selamat ceremony was yesterday held for the eight local students who will be participating in a brief Exchange Programme for Asean High School Students, which runs from December 7 - 26 in Japan.

Held at the Ministry of Education, the ceremony saw Ministry of Education Administration and Services Department Director Hj Abdullah bin Hj Metassim present as guest of honour.

In his welcoming speech, the guest of honour said the programme would provide participants an opportunity to learn from Japanese students and visit several places of interest, while residing with foster families.

He also expressed hopes that the participants would uphold the good image of Brunei Darussalam, displaying politeness and courtesy.

Meanwhile, STEPActing Head Hj Metali bin Hj Mirasan said in a separate speech that the aim of the programme - which is funded by America Field Studies of Japan - is to give students from different countries, a chance to interact with Japanese students.

Through the foster family programme, it is hoped they will gain a better understanding of the culture and lifestyle of the people of Japan. He hoped the participants would make good use of this trip and later share their experience with others.

Following the speeches, the guest of honour presented the national flag to the eight participants.

The participating students are Jason Lih Cheng Kok, Ak Mohammad Shaherwan bin Pg Idris, Abang Muhammad Salih Hanafi bin Abang Mustafa, Wong Kuo Hong, Sarah Hanaa binti Hj Ahmad Ghazali, Nur Izzali binti Hj Sahari, and Siti Nur Idayu binti Matusin

Since 2001, a total of 21 students from Brunei Darussalam have participated in the programme.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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