Star Presenter For UBD's Malay Drama Seminar
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - Indonesian theatre activist, novelist and writer Putu Wijaya, will be the star presenter at an international seminar on regional Malay drama which will be held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) this weekend.

Organised by the Malay Literature Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UBD, Putu Wijaya will be joined by two other foreign experts from Malaysia.

Local paper presenters include Dr Hj Morsidi Hj Mohamad, Mohd Zefri Ariff Mohd Zain Ariff and Hjh Masti Hj Ahmad.

A total of 17 working papers will be delivered including 14 by local presenters and four by foreign experts. The seminar, themed Drama as a Vehicle, of Human Development and National Development will be held at the university's Multi-Purpose Hall of Students Welfare from November 7 to 8.

Its objectives include providing an avenue for lecturers, students and drama activists to interact and exchange views with experts and evaluate the status and progress of drama course at the university's Malay Literature Department.

It is also to promote activities and movement of drama in all aspects including script writing, performance and critics in the sultanate.

Students will be charged $15 each to participate, while others including members of public will be charged $30.

Details of the seminar can be obtained from the secretariat at Malay Literature Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UBD by calling 2463001 ext 1481 and 1918. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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