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Royal Audience To Asean Delegates

galeonalison@gmail.com (Dean Kassim) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:57:23 +0000

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, yesterday afternoon consented to receive in audience Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Heads of Delegate who are currently in Brunei Darussalam attending the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth and the 4th Asean Plus Three Ministerial Meeting on Youth. Also present at the ceremony was His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office. Photo shows His Majesty and His Royal Highness mingling with the delegates.

Brunei Strengthens Anti-Terrorism Order

galeonalison@gmail.com (Borneo Bulletin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:54:09 +0000

New regulations require locals and others in Brunei to freeze funds, assets of those associated with Al-Qaeda, Taleban

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to the strengthening of the Anti-Terrorism Order, 2011 with the issuance of the Anti-Terrorism (Terrorist Financing) Regulations 2013.

Plus Three Boost For Asean Youth

galeonalison@gmail.com (James Kon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:52:00 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - China, Korea and japan, Asean's Plus Three partners are ready to provide continued support and cooperation to the Mean Youth Programme and have came up with new initiatives to give more opportunities for youths in Asean and Plus Three partners to interact as well as cooperate among thethselves while acquiring technical know-how.

Good Turnout For British Forces Brunei Open Day

galeonalison@gmail.com (Zee Yusri) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:51:31 +0000

Seria - Hundreds of people, especially children, flocked the British Forces Brunei (BFB) Open Day held at the British Garrison Sports Complex in Seria. The Commander and all members of British Forces Brunei welcomed the public and invited guests to the open day to the music of members of the British marching band.

Fostering Strong Bonds Among Youths Crucial

galeonalison@gmail.com (James Kon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:42:23 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - In further building on the strong youth cooperation between Asean, China, Japan and Korea, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Hazair bin Hj Abdullah yesterday reiterated that youths are valuable assets and future leaders, thus it is essential to foster strong bonds of friendship and cooperation among youths.

Youths Play Vital Role In Building An Asean Of Tomorrow

galeonalison@gmail.com (James Kon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:33 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - The 8^th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youths (AMMY VIII) concluded on Tuesday as the ministers recognised that young professionals are in a unique position to boost Asean solidarity by offering voluntary community services in areas such as rural development, disaster relief, health, education and the environment as well as supporting vulnerable groups, including people who are differently-abled whilst fostering entrepreneurial skills and support the establishment of an Asean Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) as well as a regional youth volunteer initiative.

Youths Hold ‘Key’ To Asean's Future

galeonalison@gmail.com (James Kon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:02 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - The fourth Asean+3 Ministerial Meeting on Youth (4^th AMMY+3) in Brunei Darussalam concluded yesterday with the release of joint ministerial statement agreed by attending officials from Asean members countries including their Plus Three partners China, Japan and Korea.

Sultan Meets Foreign Delegates Participating In Asean Ministerial Meeting On Youth

galeonalison@gmail.com (Dean Kassim) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:25:25 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, yesterday afternoon consented to receive in audience, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Heads of Delegate who are currently in Brunei Darussalam attending the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY) and the 4th Asean+3 Ministerial Meeting on Youth.

Asean Ministers Endorse Brunei Proposal

galeonalison@gmail.com (James Kon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:24:40 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - Asean Ministers have endorsed a Brunei proposal to engage young professionals through a youth volunteer corps that will complement the Asean Youth Volunteer Programme (AYVP) through implementation of three initial short-term projects scheduled to be carried out in Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines this year.

Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration On Youth Volunteerism And Entrepreneurship

galeonalison@gmail.com (Borneo Bulletin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:24:12 +0000

Bandar Seri Begawan - We the Ministers responsible for the Youth of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), namely Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of VietNam, have gathered in Bandar Seri Begawan on May 22, 2013, for the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY VIII).