Youth As Catalyst For Development
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Youths constitute a catalyst of development, regardless of their origin, educational background and lifestyle.

To operate as a catalyst in the context of living in a community and in a nation, youths should possess the basic ingredients. They are bound to the community's guidelines and order.

This was stated by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Major General (R) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awg Hj Mohammad yesterday as guest of honour at the opening ceremony of His Majesty's 59th birthday anniversary celebration for Kampong Lumapas: The celebration was held at the Lumapas Primary School.

The Minister added that in the context of living in a community and a nation, the people are bound to core values. One of such values is "possessing the spirit of patriotism", which is to be proud of oneself as part of a sovereign community as stated in the country's Independence Day declaration.

"Self-pride and patriotic spirit among others could be created, for instance through respecting the national flag, national anthem and the Malay language as well as through practicing decent values within the context of the Brunei community such as loyalty to the leader as well as dedication," stated the Minister.

"To assimilate the decent values to youth is the responsibility of all parties in the community," he added. "Through coordinated efforts, youths should be guided along the right pathway so that they understand their roles and contribution in nation building.

As a generation that will continue the developmental process, they should stand firm and possess patriotic spirit to face challenges in life and to be able to overcome such challenges."

Pehin Awg Hj Mohammad also said that the friendly partnership between the younger and older generations is vital in nation building; as such synergy would produce greater impact in the community.

The celebration was organised by the Lumapas Youth Association (PERLU) and village residents with the cooperation of the Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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