Brunei Speakers On Immigration
By Tony Alabastro

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Brunei immigration officials have been invited to speak tomorrow and Sunday, during the Basic Orientation Course for Overseas Filipino Workers at the Philippine Embassy Chancery, was announced yesterday.

Awg Azmi bin Hj Hafneh, Assistant Director of Immigration and Awg Muhsin bin Hj Ahmad, Senior Chief Immigration Officer, have been invited to talk on "The Immigration Laws of Brunei Darussalam," the Philippine Embassy said.

Last Sunday, the important features of the Labour Laws of Brunei Darussalam were discussed by Awg Shariful Bahri Hj Sawas, Assistant Commissioner, and Hj Rosli Matnoor, Senior Labour Inspector, of the Brunei Labour Department.

They highlighted the processes and procedures involved in the employment of overseas workers and assistance for Filipinos who encounter problems in the Sultanate.

Awg Shariful Bahri conducted a discussion on legal matters, claims, non payment of wages and other labour issues.

Workers who wants to clarify employment issues or make a complaint can visit the Labour Office on the Fifth Floor of the Immigration building, write a letter to the Philippine Embassy or the Labour Department, or call the Labour hotline at 2381-848, said Hj Rosli Matnoor.

They can also lodge a report to the nearest police station. He also encouraged complainants to file their reports early, where chances of resolving the issue will be greater.

He also added that workers taken by employers directly to the airport can report to the immigration officer on duty or to the police that they were forcibly repatriated and that their wages have not been paid.

Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Virginia H. Benavidez, in a statement, expressed the Embassy's deep appreciation to Shariful Bahri and Hj Rosli for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge and expertise on Brunei Labour laws and for all the assistance and cooperation that have been extended to the Philippine Embassy and the Filipino community throughout the years.

Overseas Filipino workers interested to attend the Orientation Course can call the Philippine Embassy through 223-6981, 223-7052 and 223-7053 for details. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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