Politeknik Brunei (PB) yesterday held the official opening for its convocation carnival and launched the first edition of their magazine - Vision. The event was held in conjunction with the institution's 3rd Convocation ceremony scheduled to be held on January 26.

The ceremony was held at the Riadah Hall of the Youth Centre in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Officiating yesterday's ceremony was Deputy Minister of Education, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar, who also launched the magazine.

In a welcoming remark, Denis Ho Mun Tai, Director of PB, explained that in its five years of establishment, PB has  emerged as one of the higher education institutions that offer Advanced Diploma and Diploma Level 5 which are comparable to Higher National Diploma (HND) and Diploma Level 4 - which are comparable to Ordinary National Diploma (OND).

He added that with the launching of their 'Vision' magazine it is hoped that the magazine would share the commemoration of their successes and efforts in its early years of operation and at the same time help promote more activities and programmes organised by Politeknik Brunei.

This year's convocation carnival theme is Pelajar Berinovasi, Belia Mandiri', which highlights how creati and innovative students can be independent youths. The five-day carnival will be filled with innovative and creative activities along exhibitions titled 'Discover PB' and 'The Entrepreneurial Spirit'.

The 'Discover PB' exhibition focuses on the developments and success that have been achieved by PB's students within five years of its establishment, while 'The Entrepreneurial Spirit' promotes a number of local info-communication and creative companies in the country.

The carnival will also include briefings from DARE (Darussalam Enterprise) in explaining its role and responsibilities, entrepreneurship programmes and sharing sessions with other local entrepreneurs.

The exhibition is open to members of the public from 9am until 5pm.

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