Published by the Department of Information OCTOBER, 2015 Prime Minister’s Office VOLUME 30 ISSUE 10
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with the new ministers and deputy ministers after the swearing-in ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman.
New ministers and deputy ministers sworn in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 26 ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Affairs and Trade II, The Honourable – Members of the new Council of Cabinet the Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Ministers were sworn in for a five-year of Foreign Affairs and Trade, was also Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng. term in a ceremony held at Istana Nurul present at the ceremony. Iman. Afterward, the Minister of Energy and His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Industry at the Prime Minister’s Office, The new members, including first took the oath before His Majesty. The Honourable Pehin Datu Singamanteri His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al- It was followed with the swearing- Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and in by the Minister of Home Affairs, The Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar; Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri the Minister of Religious Affairs, The Office, took their oaths before His Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Awang Honourable Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong; the Minister of Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Education, The Honourable Pehin Orang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Othman; the Minister of Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Yang Di- Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman; the Development, The Honourable Dato Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Paduka Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah; Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Minister of Finance II, The Honourable the Minister of Primary Resources and Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Tourism, The Honourable Dato Paduka and Trade. Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Ibrahim; and the Minister at the Prime Masna binti Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Minister’s Office and Minister of Foreign *continue on page 7 Contents News His Majesty receives audiences BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 5 – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to receive in audience the Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Service of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Teo Chee Hean at Istana Nurul Iman. 1 New ministers and deputy 8 His Majesty visits National 10 His Majesty graces KUPU SB’s 11 His Majesty urges UNISSA to His Excellency was accompanied by Her Excellency Grace ministers sworn in Security Exercise sites fifth convocation ceremony prioritise marketability factors Fu, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; His Excellency Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister of Environment and Water Resources; Her Excellency Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Law and Ministry of Finance; Her Excellency Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Finance, and Ministry for Culture, Community and Youth; His Excellency Chee Hong Tat, Minister of State for Ministry of Communications and Information, and Ministry of Health; and His Excellency Jaya Ratnam, High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam. 12 ITB should be more ambitious, 13 Doa crucial for country’s 14 Her Majesty attends Girl Guides 15 His Royal Highness The Crown says His Majesty prosperity Day 2015 celebration Prince launches convocation festival, 32 books
16 Crown Prince and Singapore 17 Crown Prince officiates ITB 18 Her Royal Highness graces 19 Uphold professionalism and Deputy Prime Minister visit Convocation Festival and ISLE launching of ‘Orchid of Brunei’ integrity of criminal justice Berakas Forest Reserve Garden system Recreational Park
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>> BRUNEI IN BRIEF Official name is Negara Brunei Darussalam. Capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. It is located on the north-west of Borneo Island in Southeast Asia. Land size is 5765 sq. km. His Majesty sends congratulatory messages Population is estimated at 422,700 people (2012). His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul It is divided into four districts – Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Kuala Belait and Temburong. Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send congratulatory messages to: President of BDNOC officiates Malay is the official language but English is widely16 spoken. • Her Excellency Park Geun-Hye, President of the Republic of Korea, the government and the people of the Republic of Islam is the official religion and it allows other religionsand to be participates practiced. in the Asian Korea on the occasion of National Foundation Day, on October 2. National carrier is Royal Brunei Airlines. Games Fun Run • His Excellency Joachim Gauck, President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Her Excellency Angela Merkel, It has an equatorial climate, a uniform temperature, high humidity and heavy rainfall. Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, the government and the people of the Federal Republic of Germany on Public Warning: The trafficking of controlled drugs carries the death penalty in Brunei Darussalam the occasion of the 25th anniversary of German Reunification, on October 2.
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His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to receive in audience at the Istana Nurul Iman:
His Excellency Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, on October 26. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 7 – Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam consented to receive in audience four female ambassadors and 14 spouses of heads of diplomatic missions in Brunei Darussalam at Istana Nurul Iman. The audience was held in conjunction with Her Majesty’s birthday celebrations. Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah were also present. At the audience, the delegation, led by the spouse of the Ambassador of Cambodia to Brunei Darussalam, Madam Dyna Tan, wished Her Majesty a happy birthday. The ceremony was attended by female ambassadors from Canada, Japan, Indonesia and China as well as spouses of diplomats from Russia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, France, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, Kuwait, Korea, Germany, the United States of America, Oman, Laos, India and the Philippines.
Her Excellency Dr. Dipu Moni MP, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, on October 26.
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Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam consented to receive in audience at Istana Nurul Iman:
1. Datin Sri Enny Trimurti, the spouse of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Commander General TNI Gatot Nurmantyo, on October 8.
2. Mrs Joy Balakrishnan, the spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, on October 26.
His Excellency Iyad Ameen Madani, the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on, October 26. 4 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 5 Palace newsround News bin Pehin Dato Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof; the Deputy *From frontpage (New ministers and deputy ministers sworn in) Minister of Education, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin His Royal Highness The Crown Prince receives audiences Pengiran Haji Bahar; the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong; the Minister of Communications, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Mokti bin Haji Mohd Daud; The Honourable Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji the Deputy Minister of Development, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Sirat; the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, The Honourable Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar. Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof; and the Minister of Health, The Cabinet members were guided in their oath-taking by the The Honourable Dato Paduka Dr Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi Grand Chamberlain, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Penggawa Laila pledged their allegiances. Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana Pengiran Haji Alauddin bin Pengiran Paduka Tuan Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar. The ceremony commenced with the oath-taking by the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Dato Paduka Awang Haji The State Mufti, The Honourable Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Hamdan bin Haji Abu Bakar; the Deputy Minister at the Prime Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr.) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz Minister’s Office, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohd Roselan bin bin Juned and the Attorney General, The Honourable Datin Haji Mohd Daud; the Deputy Minister of Defence, First Admiral Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Hayati binti Pehin Orang Kaya Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit; the Shahbandar Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohd Salleh were also in Deputy Minister of Finance, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hisham bin attendance. Haji Mohd. Hanifah; the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dato Paduka Doa selamat was read by the State Mufti to bless the Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah; the Deputy Minister ceremony. of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dato Paduka Awang Haji Erywan BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 5 – His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, consented to receive in audience the Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Teo Chee Hean at Qashr Al-Meezaan. His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna binti Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Ambassador-at- Large at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, were also present at the ceremony.
His Majesty presents letter of appointment to His Royal Highness His Royal Highness The Crown Prince takes his oath. The Crown Prince.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 26 - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman consented to receive in audience His Excellency Doctor Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore and spouse, Mrs Joy Balakrishnan at Qashr Al-Meezaan.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the swearing-in ceremony. 6 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 7 News News *From page 8 His Majesty visits National Security Exercise sites (His Majesty visits National Security Exercise sites)
as the Chairman of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Bahrin bin Mohd Noor.
His Majesty subsequently visited the Media Centre at the Brunei International Airport Terminal that was established specifically for the purpose of handling crises before leaving for the Royal Brunei Crisis Management Centre at Jalan Kustin. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by the Deputy Chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines Mr. Dermot Mannion and Royal Brunei Airlines Crisis Director, Captain Khalidkhan bin Haji Asmakhan and some members of the Royal Brunei Airlines’ Board of Directors.
Then, His Majesty toured the Family Assistance His Majesty The Sultan and Yang and Support Team Command Centre, Media Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at Centre and the Family Friends Call Centre before His Majesty being briefed on various operations conducted by the agencies the State Control Centre at the Royal proceeding to the Panchor National Housing during the National Security Exercise (above and below). Brunei Police Force Headquarters in Gadong. Scheme, Mukim Mentiri. Upon arrival at the housing scheme, His Majesty was greeted by the Commandant of the BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 6 – His Royal Brunei Armed Forces Training Institute as Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Co-Head of the National Security Exercise 04/2015 Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Secretariat, Colonel Haji Abidin bin Haji Abdul Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Hamid; the Senior Special Duties Officer at the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Minister Prime Minister’s Office, Haji Ali Rahim bin Abdul of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Rahman; and Royal Brunei Airlines Head of the Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), consented to visit Safety, Security and Environment, Captain Sabirin the agencies and areas involved in the National bin Haji Abdul Hamid. Security Exercise 04/2015. The Panchor National Housing Scheme, Mukim The National Security Exercise is organised Mentiri is one of the areas involved in the security to ensure that Brunei Darussalam is ready and exercise staged as the site of a commercial aircraft prepared in managing any form of emergency by crash. testing the actions of the agencies in responding to a range of different scenarios. The three-day National Security Exercise started on October 5 and concluded on October His Majesty first visited the Prime Minister’s 7. It involves a number of security agencies and Office. government departments in order to improve their His Majesty was greeted upon arrival by the ability to respond to security risks and challenges. Minister of Energy, The Honourable Pehin Datu These include familiarising all agencies with Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) the national contingency plans and procedures, Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, as the enhancing decision-making capabilities in time Chairman of the National Security Committee; the of crises, and assessing the effectiveness of Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, The Honourable the national structure, plans, procedures and capabilities. Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato His Majesty being briefed at the Prime Minister’s Office. Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd One of its main purposes is to prepare the Yussof; and the Permanent Secretary (Security and countryto face unforeseen incidents or any other Enforcement) at the Prime Minister’s Office, Dato possibilities, said the Deputy Minister of Home Paduka Awang Haji Hamdan bin Haji Abu Bakar. Affairs at the press conference held at the Prime His Majesty was then briefed by the Head of Minister’s Office. Secretariat of the National Security Committee, The agencies need to understand the Standard Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Juanda bin Haji Abd Operating Procedures (SOPs) so they can refer Rashid. to the SOPs if any incidents or disaster occur, he added. Afterward, His Majesty proceeded to the State The exercise, he said, is needed to identify if Control Centre at the Royal Brunei Police Force there are any capability gaps in adhering to existing Headquarters in Gadong where His Majesty was SOPs or to further refine some of the SOPs. This is greeted upon arrival by Deputy Commissioner of because the agencies need to be focused, to follow Police Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohd Jammy bin instructions and be wise in handling and effectively Haji Mohd Shah Al-Islam. controlling situations in order to convince the people of the country of their safety. His Majesty then proceeded to the Emergency His Majesty’s presence showed His Majesty’s Preparedness and Response Room (EPAR) at the concern of unexpected incidents and responsibility Air Traffic Service, Department of Civil Aviation. towards the citizens and residents in Brunei His Majesty was greeted upon arrival by the Darussalam. Minister of Communications The Honourable Pehin He also emphasised that any information Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia disseminated by the media must be legitimate and Awang Haji Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato cited by the National Security Committee, and not to quote from unofficial media especially social His Majesty greeted by the representatives of the agencies involved in the Paduka Haji Bakar, and the Commissioner of Police His Majesty receives a briefing from one of the officers. exercise. media as it is usually misused by the public. *continue on page 9 8 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 9 News News *From page 10 Abdul Rahman; the Rector of KUPU SB; Afterward, His Majesty delivered the (His Majesty graces KUPU SB’s fifth convocation ceremony) and the Acting Registrar of KUPU SB, titah and bestowed the awards upon the Pengiran Anak Haji Damit Baharuddin bin graduates. 2015/2016 academic session through the Pengiran Anak Saifuddin. To conclude the event, doa selamat language centre. The ceremony commenced with the was read by the State Mufti to bless the The programme aims to produce recital of Surah Al-Fatihah led by the State ceremony. proficient and specialised teachers Mufti The Honourable Pehin Datu Seri in Arabic language for primary and Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor secondary Arabic schools. This also Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned. includes schools that provide the subject It was then followed with the reading within their syllabus. of Al-Qur’an verses by Awang Haji Nasrul Earlier, His Majesty was greeted upon Fakhri bin Haji Yahya, a Bachelor Degree arrival by the Minister of Religious Affairs, graduate in Shari’ah and President of The Honourable Pengiran Dato Seri Setia the KUPU SB Student Representative of Doctor Haji Mohammad bin Pengiran Haji 2012/2013.
His Majesty presenting certificates to the KUPU SB graduates at the International Convention Centre in Berakas (left and right).
His Majesty graces KUPU SB’s fifth convocation ceremony BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October era. At the ceremony, His Majesty also 10 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Social ills, including spiritual and moral consented to present certificates to 232 Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al- illnesses, have been attacking Bruneians, graduates. Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien His Majesty said. These illnesses grow Out of the total, 25 students completed Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and quite fast and require extraordinary ability their Masters in Religious Education, 73 Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and skills to treat and prevent them. graduated under the Bachelor of Religious and Chancellor of Seri Begawan Religious His Majesty stated that religious Education and 104 graduated under Teachers University College (KUPU SB), teachers are on the frontline, and such the Religious Teaching Higher National called upon the concerned parties to give is the purpose of establishing KUPU Diploma. attention to the Religious Teacher Scheme SB, which is to produce quality religious The Rector of KUPU SB, Dr Hajah Service as a motivation to teachers in teachers capable of educating the Masnon binti Haji Ibrahim, in her speech Brunei Darussalam. country’s youth. announced that KUPU SB has incorporated Brunei Darussalam introduced the In the titah, His Majesty expressed the use of Jawi script in its administrative Teachers Scheme Service in the last few delight that KUPU SB is restructuring its practice and the media since June 1, 2015 years, but nothing has been heard of a programmes and curriculum to make them in stages to preserve and strengthen the scheme specifically for religious education more relevant and effective in the context use of Jawi. The change was welcomed teachers. of teacher training. with full determination by the students and His Majesty said this in a titah (royal His Majesty also noted the educators of KUPU SB. speech) delivered at the fifth KUPU SB collaboration of the university with other The use of Jawi script, she said, aims convocation ceremony at the International higher education institutions overseas. to elevate the love for the writings of Al- Convention Centre in Berakas. The collaborations include the Qur’an, which is an invaluable heritage to His Majesty also reminded all Consortium of Asia-Pacific Education our Islamic education and it corresponds graduates and religious teachers that the Universities and Asia-Pacific University- with the values of the national Malay knowledge and experience they obtained Community Engagement Network. Islamic Monarchy philosophy. are valuable to earn the trust of the In this regard, His Majesty expressed The university has also introduced a community. hope that KUPU SB would not only take new programme called the Post Graduate Everyone, especially children, His the best benefits from its experiences Religious Teachers Diploma in Teaching Majesty said, are vulnerable to negative with higher education centres abroad, but Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers for the influences that can cause social ills, would also contribute what it has learned which makes religious education teachers as an Islamic education institution in the increasingly important in this challenging region. *continue on page 11 His Majesty presenting an award to one of the UNISSA graduates at the International Convention Centre in Berakas, His Majesty urges UNISSA to prioritise marketability factors BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October whether UNISSA knows the extent of like to see UNISSA move quickly in 17 - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal its graduates’ marketability, where its strengthening its research profile. Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al- graduates are currently working and His Majesty believes that if the two Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien what is their employers’ feedback on their aspects of teaching and research are Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and performance. strengthened, UNISSA will be elevated to Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam His Majesty stated this in a titah (royal a leading Islamic university in the world. and Chancellor of Universiti Islam speech) delivered at UNISSA’s fifth Hafl His Majesty also expressed pleasure Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), called upon Al-Takharruj, or convocation ceremony, that UNISSA has attracted international UNISSA to assess the marketability of its at the International Convention Centre in students, especially in Southeast Asia. graduates. Berakas, UNISSA has become a destination The university needs to take into Touching upon the glory of Islam, His for students pursuing Islamic studies consideration the marketability of its Majesty believes that the university has and Arabic language programmes, either graduates to enable them to compete in the potential to be a pure Islamic higher short-term or long-term, His Majesty said. an increasingly competitive employment education institution that excels in the Concluding the titah, His Majesty market. international arena. congratulated the graduates and the staff The graduates with their certificates at the fifth convocation ceremony (left and right). In this regard, His Majesty questioned For that purpose, His Majesty would of UNISSA for their success.
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 13 - His Majesty then inspected the based in Brunei Darussalam. There is His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah parade that consisted of two contingents, always one infantry battalion of The Royal Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum the Brigade of Gurkhas and the Royal Gurkha Rifles, supported by troops from Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Brunei Land Forces, comprising around The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, The Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and Yang Di- 820 military personnel in total. Queen’s Gurkha Signals, The Queen’s Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister His Majesty was accompanied by the Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, and of Defence and Supreme Commander of RBAF Commander for the Royal Brunei The Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Land Forces contingent and the Colonel Company based in Tuker Lines, Seria. consented to attend the Gurkha 200 Commandant Brigade of Gurkhas for the Today the Brigade of Gurkhas has a Commemoration Parade at the Taman Brigade of Gurkhas contingent. major role in Brunei Darussalam to train Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien. Prior to leaving, His Majesty greeted in the tropical environment. The jungle Earlier, His Majesty was greeted the members and family members of provides training opportunities, with its upon arrival by the Commander of RBAF, the Brigade of Gurkhas based in Brunei diverse and unique flora and fauna. Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Pekerma Darussalam and students of the Hornbill Critical to the training mission is Jaya Major General Dato Paduka Seri School in Seria. maintaining the training areas to secure it Mohammad Tawih bin Abdullah, and the This year marks the Brigade of for future generations and high standards personal representative of Her Majesty Gurkha’s 200 years service to the British of real-estate conservation are strictly Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Crown. It provides the opportunity to enforced. Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern celebrate the martial quality of the Gurkha Gurkha soldiers are also privileged to Ireland, Colonel Commandant Brigade of soldiers, their temperament, loyal and conduct regular challenging training with Gurkhas, General Sir Peter Wall. selfless service and supreme courage in the Royal Brunei Land Forces. Afterward, His Majesty consented battle. Each military exercise and sporting to receive the royal salute, which was It is also an opportunity to mark the event provides officers and soldiers accompanied by the National Anthem unique relationship that exists between with essential learning opportunities. In performed by the RBAF Band and the the British Government, the Gurkha and addition, sharing experiences creates first Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles Brunei Darussalam. better soldiers and closer friendships. (RGR). Since 1962, Gurkhas have been
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His Majesty delivering a titah (royal speech) as His Royal Highness The Crown Prince looks on at ITB’s convocation ceremony held at the prayers crucial International Convention Centre in Berakas. for country’s ITB should be more ambitious, says His Majesty prosperity
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October His Majesty said. ready. 31 – Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) needs to further aspire to get higher rankings To reach this goal, the country needs Higher education institutions need to comparable with other leading institutions various development programmes, collaborate with the industry, business in the world. including the implementation of education sector and the government to develop an schemes. ecosystem of research and development, In order to achieve this, it needs to His Majesty said. have the determination and a high-quality The Academic Staff Services Scheme teaching system. was therefore introduced in public higher His Majesty also reminded the education institutions where only truly authorities to not deviate from the Highly educated citizens are needed deserving academic staffs are included in national philosophy of Malay Islamic to drive a knowledge-based economy as the scheme. Monarchy when drafting any education Brunei Darussalam is also affected by an programmes. uncertain global economic climate. It is important that ITB prioritises to His Majesty delivering a titah (royal speech) in conjunction with the new Islamic year 1437 offer “leading edge” courses to ensure Existing programmes should always Hijrah at Istana Nurul Iman. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal future graduates would be able to be reviewed and the good and beneficial Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al- contribute towards national economic should be continued, His Majesty added. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 13 - His Majesty Sultan and prosperity. Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien growth. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum His Majesty believes that if Allah accepts our doa, this means Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, The Sultan and However, programmes that are run the people and the country will be free from the devil’s temptations Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam stressed that Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam His Majesty said that all higher learning contrary to the national philosophy should and its army. We will then be free from committing evil acts that performing prayers is crucial for the country’s prosperity. and Chancellor of ITB, stressed this institutions must ensure education and be subjected to re-evaluation for further can plunge humanity into sins and wickedness. in a titah (royal speech) delivered at research initiatives are always relevant improvement. Brunei Darussalam is free from turmoil. The people live in Prayers are a means of the survival of our country and ITB’s convocation ceremony held at and comprehensive. unity with no fights or disputes. In fact, everything is going well. therefore the tradition to pray during the New Year must be His Majesty stated this in a titah (royal speech) delivered continued and preserved. the International Convention Centre in Concluding the titah, His Majesty in conjunction with the New Year of Hijrah 1437 celebration at Berakas. In the titah, His Majesty expressed expressed hope that the graduates would Thus, His Majesty called upon all Muslims to embrace and Istana Nurul Iman. pleasure to learn that employers, both be able to contribute not only towards the appreciate the doa for the early Hijrah with the sole intention of His Majesty said that universities from Brunei Darussalam and overseas, government, but also towards the religion, The recital of doa (supplication) for the end of Hijrah year gaining Allah’s blessings. play a significant role in building talent to are willing to accept ITB students for people and country. and for the early Hijrah is a routine that creates an advantage In the doa for the end of Hijrah year, we supplicate for Allah develop the national economy. work placements under the university’s for us, where the impact is so great that it is capable of creating to accept our repentance and humbly ask for His mercy and Experience Plus programme. a prosperous country, His Majesty said. forgiveness for any wrongdoings that we may have committed As a developing country, Brunei In the end of year prayers, we ask for Allah to forgive our throughout the year. sins and accept our repentance while in welcoming the New Darussalam’s primary objective is to This ‘hands-on’ approach will further At the end of the titah, His Majesty wished the citizens and Year, we ask Allah to protect us from evil. If Allah grants our achieve the status of a developed nation, equip graduates to become more job- residents of Brunei Darussalam a Happy New Year 1437 Hijrah. doa, Insya Allah we will continue to enjoy security, happiness 12 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 13 News News Her Majesty attends Girl His Royal Highness Crown Prince launches convocation festival, 32 new books Guides Day 2015 celebration Bandar Seri Begawan, October UNISSA Rector Dr. Haji Norarfan bin Haji Research and Publication or better known 5 - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al- Zainal as the chairperson of the Executive as UNISSA Press. Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Committee for the 5th Convocation After the launch, His Royal Highness Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Festival and other committee members. toured the exhibition that carried the Bandar Seri Begawan, October 9 - Her Majesty Duli Raja Waddaulah, The Crown Prince and The ceremony commenced with theme ‘Arabic Language and Islamic Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s a recital of Surah Al Fatihah by The Civilisation as Catalyst for Zikir Nation’. Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, as the royal Office, consented to attend the launching Honourable Pehin Datu Imam Dato The exhibition featured information patron for the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam, of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul on various religious education institutions attended the Girl Guides Day 2015 celebration at the International (UNISSA)’s 5th Mahrajan Hafl Al-Takharruj Hamid bin Bakal. in the country, including the history and Convention Centre in Berakas. or convocation festival at the International At the event, His Royal Highness first development of Seri Begawan Religious Her Majesty was accompanied by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Convention Centre in Berakas. delivered a sabda (royal speech) and Teachers University College (KUPU SB) Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji As Pro-Chancellor of UNISSA, His declared the convocation festival open. and Arabic schools. Bolkiah, Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Royal Highness launched 32 books Afterward, His Royal Highness The theme aimed to shape UNISSA Bolkiah binti His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin published by UNISSA at the convocation proceeded to tour the exhibition that students and the citizens to become Waddaulah and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah festival. displayed UNISSA’s timeline and then a generation that is able to read, Nuurul Bolkiah binti His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Two referred journals were also launched the publications. understand and practice Al-Qur’an and a Her Majesty cutting a cake to commemorate Her Majesty’s published - UNISSA Journal 3rd Edition and The books are hoped to become generation with good morals that become Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. birthday anniversary at the Girl Guides Day 2015 celebration. Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna binti Al-Marhum Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge a practical platform for UNISSA to role models to the community. nd Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Her and Language Journal 2 Issue. disseminate information to the public Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam Earlier, His Royal Highness was apart from encouraging the university’s binti Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi greeted upon arrival by the Minister of workforce to be more active in writing and Waddien and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah binti Education, The Honourable Pehin Orang research. Dato Haji Nasir were also in attendance. Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji It is the largest number of publications At the celebration, Her Majesty consented to present the Girl Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong and to date produced by the Centre for Guides Special Awards to four Girl Guide Association members. Six members who had contributed actively for 15 years received the Silver Long Service Awards while the Bronze Long Service Awards were given to three members who had been active in the association for 10 years. Her Majesty was also presented with a birthday cake in conjunction with Her Majesty’s birthday celebration and a pesambah (gift). Her Majesty was greeted upon arrival by the Chief Commissioner of the Association, Dayang Hajah Siti Hafsah binti Haji Abdul Halim as well as members of the Ceremony’s Committee and Life-long Vice Presidents of the association. The ceremony commenced with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah Her Majesty receives a pesambah (gift) and thanksgiving prayers by Dayang Hajah Fatimah binti Haji Abd Ghani, the Spiritual Commissioner of the Girls Guides Association In her welcoming speech, the Chief Commissioner said Her Majesty’s presence was highly anticipated by the Girl Guide Association members. Her Majesty’s presence, she added, was a beacon light of hope and brought strength for the association to move forward and to always carry out beneficial and voluntary activities. She also touched on the two main activities that are carried out at the association’s headquarters, such as a sharing session on the experiences obtained during participation in activities inside and outside of the country and a day with Brownie guides, which is handled by the headquarters Starlight group that comprised of His Royal Highness The Crown Prince launching the convocation festival (left) youth leaders. and being briefed by UNISSA Rector during a tour at the exhibition (above).
Her Majesty greeted by the girl guides.
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince looking at the new books His Royal Highness The Crown Prince observing the exhibition. published by UNISSA after the launching ceremony. Her Majesty observing a performance at the celebration.
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His Royal Highness signing a plaque at the event. Their Royal Highnesses and His Excellency His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and His Excellency planting the ‘Selungsur’ taking a morning walk at the Berakas Forest Trees. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 24 - His Royal Highness Reserve Recreational Park. Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, The Crown Prince Crown Prince and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister visit Berakas Forest Reserve Recreational Park and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office as the Pro- Chancellor of Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) officiated the second BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October delegation were in Brunei Darussalam Ministry of Education. ITB Convocation Festival. rd 6 – His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al- for a four-day working visit with the 3 A total of 102 students from four After delivering a sabda (royal speech), His Royal Highness Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Youth Leadership Programme between secondary schools – Masin Secondary launched the ‘Intellectually Stimulating Learning Environment’ Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of School, Awang Semaun Secondary (ISLE) Garden, which was then followed with the recital of Takbir Waddaulah, The Crown Prince and Senior Singapore as the main agenda. School, Pengiran isteri Hajjah Mariam by ITB students. Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office took Earlier, His Royal Highness was Secondary School and Sports School – His Royal Highness then visited the garden and was briefed on a morning walk with the Deputy Prime greeted upon arrival by the Minister of participated in the camp. the evolution of the ISLE Garden by the students and educators Minister and the Coordinating Minister Industry and Primary Resources, The Before ending the walk, His Royal handling the project. for National Security of the Republic Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Highness and His Excellency visited The green technology garden is an initiative of ITB towards His Royal Highness receives a pesambah (gift). of Singapore His Excellency Teo Chee Utama Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yahya the ASEAN Tourism Forum planting site realising one of the university’s ambitions of achieving a ‘Vibrant Hean at the Berakas Forest Reserve bin Haji Bakar. where Brunei Darussalam hosted the Campus’. Recreational Park. His Royal Highness and His forum in 2010. It consists of three main areas: Evolution of the ISLE Garden, His Royal Highness was accompanied Excellency began the morning walk from His Royal Highness and His Excellency between ITB and Tropica Solar Photovoltaic Company and RAB Green Initiative and the Inventor’s Platform. by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik the Biodiversity Park and later planted the were then introduced to 30 young leaders Global Green Sdn Bhd on solar panels technology. The panels ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal ‘Selungsur’ trees. of the 3rd Brunei Darussalam and the The Evolution of the ISLE Garden showcases the garden’s can be shaped according to the requirements of the client. Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah. During the walk, His Royal Highness Republic of Singapore Youth Leadership development and construction phases while the Green Initiative Meanwhile, the Sensor-based Controlled Irrigation System His Royal Highness The Crown and His Excellency were briefed on the Exchange Programme. contains various trees, plants and herbs for research purposes. project aims to improve water efficiency and crop yield through Prince and His Excellency also planted several plant species found in the park Afterward, His Royal Highness and The Inventor’s Platform is a place for discussion and automated and systematic irrigation. the ‘Selungsur’ Tree or also known as and then stopped at the ‘Self Development His Excellency ended the morning walk development of ideas and a place to display creative and innovative The IOT-Controlled Water Sprinkler is a system that Tristania Whitneae. Camp’ that is organised by the Academic with a breakfast against the backdrop of projects or activities. connects sensors and microprocessors to the Internet to allow His Excellency and the Singaporean Unit of the Schools Department under the the Berakas Beach. Afterward, His Royal Highness was taken on a virtual tour of remote control of the system via web-based computer, smart the ISLE Garden developed by a PhD student at ITB and winner phone or tablet anywhere and anytime. of the BICTA Awards 2015, Dayang Nurulhidayati binti Haji Mohd. The Recycled Materials Cycle Stand, on the other hand, Sani. The three-dimensional virtual simulation of the garden shows features an environmentally friendly and durable bicycle stand the different parts and features of the garden. that was built using recycled aluminium. A number of projects showcased at the garden included Solar Lastly, the HASWT was designed and built using spiral Panel and Solar Table Project; Sensor-based Controlled Irrigation blades to generate electricity regardless of wind direction. System; IOT (Internet of Things)-Controlled Water Sprinkler; Earlier, His Royal Highness was greeted upon arrival at Recycled Materials Cycle Stand; and the Horizontal Axis Spiral ITB’s Phase 3 Complex by the Minister of Education cum ITB Wind Turbine Project (HASWT). Council Chairman, The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Indera The Solar Panel & Solar Table Project is a collaborative project Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman; the Deputy Minister of Education, Yang Mulia Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Bahrom bin Pengiran Haji Bahar; and the Vice- Chancellor of ITB, Associate Professor Dr Hajah Zohrah binti Haji Sulaiman. The celebration commenced with the recital of Surah Al- Fatihah and Doa Selamat by Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Suhaili bin Haji Mohiddin. At the end of the tour, His Royal Highness received a pesambah (gift) from the ITB Student Representative Council His Royal Highness The Crown Prince and His Excellency His Royal Highness The Crown Prince being introduced to some of and greeted the students and staff of ITB. observing the fruits during the morning walk. the members of the Youth Leadership Exchange Programme. The festival is held annually to celebrate students who have successfully completed their studies. It also marks the start of various programmes of religious and charity events including the Sports Fiesta 2015 and Khatam Al-Qur’an ceremony on October 25 and 28. His Royal Highness being briefed on the Horizontal Axis Wind A total of 393 graduates will receive their degrees and Turbine. diplomas respectively at the ITB Convocation 2015. 16 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 17 News News Her Royal Highness graces launching of ‘Orchids of Brunei’ Uphold professionalism and integrity of criminal justice system
Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Paduka Haji 131, which governments misconduct in Mohd. Salleh in a speech at the opening the public office, she said. ceremony of the seminar. The new legislation, she stated, The Attorney General emphasised the aims to pave the way to prosecute civil importance of upholding professionalism servants who fail to perform their work and integrity of the public officials, with highest ethical standards, by either especially when conducting investigations using public funds for personal use, giving and prosecutions, as these are two very inappropriate preferential treatment or important aspects of the criminal justice deliberately neglecting to perform duties Her Royal Highness receives ‘Orchids of system. as a public officer. Brunei’ from one of the students. The prosecutors in the Attorney With the amendment, the law will act General’s Chambers are always striving as a moral compass for civil servants and to achieve excellence through various it is hoped that it would instill the sense training activities and have done their of responsibility in them to maintain and part in drafting the legislation governing preserve the integrity of the public office misconduct in public office, which would at all times. hopefully assist in preserving institutional integrity, she said. Touching upon the seminar, she said that it is the proof that the Attorney She noted that even though the General’s Chambers and the Royal Her Royal Highness at the seminar. Attorney General’s Chambers and the Brunei Police Force would always strive Her Royal Highness signing the front cover image of the newly launched book at ‘Orchids of Brunei’ features wild orchid Royal Brunei Police Force are responsible to effectively implement tasks in the International School Berakas. species found in Brunei Darussalam. to constantly improve the justice criminal justice system with integrity and BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, October 24 – administration system as the main body of professionalism. Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Muta- the criminal justice system, we also play SALAMBIGAR, October 9 – Her Royal bookstore for BND40. only school that would be presented with Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah binti His Majesty a role in strengthening the integrity of the Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Earlier, Her Royal Highness was the award in Borneo. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin system. Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran greeted upon arrival by the Principal of He expressed hope that it would further Waddaulah attended a one-day seminar on Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman graced the ISB, Dr Steven Geraghty. raise awareness of issues of sustainability ‘Enhancing Professionalism in Prosecution The Attorney General’s Chambers, launching ceremony of ‘Orchids of Brunei’ The ISB Principal first delivered a and that the ISB students would continue and Investigations in the Administration of she explained, has made constant efforts at International School Berakas (ISB). speech thanking Her Royal Highness for to lead the initiatives to save Brunei Justice’ at the banquet hall of the Officers to improve the quality of prosecutions in His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul supporting ISB’s eco initiatives. Darussalam’s fragile environment in the Mess of the Royal Brunei Police Force the country. Wakeel ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji The book symbolises the strong future. headquarters in Gadong. Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah relationship between the government The Permanent Secretary at and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda and ISB in focusing the issue of natural the Ministry of Industry and Primary It can be reflected through the The Attorney General’s Chambers and continuous training of the officers in ‘Abdul Muntaqim ibni His Royal Highness sustainability in Borneo, he said. resources, Dayang Hajah Normah Suria the Royal Brunei Police Force are urged Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The It is hoped the publication would Hayati binti Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri developing their prosecutor skills, training to continue to work in a dynamic manner in prosecuting government officials and Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the encourage students and the younger Maharaja, Dato Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji to ensure that crime prevention strategies Prime Minister’s Office, were also present. generation to support the existing Awang Mohd. Jamil Al-Sufri; the Deputy projects that are run to increase knowledge are up-to-date and capable of combating sharing among prosecutors. ‘Orchids of Brunei’ is a book jointly protection and conservation of national Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of law violations more effectively. This is so published by ISB and the Heart of Borneo initiatives. Industry and Primary Resources, Awang that justice can be upheld fairly, effectively The efforts to upgrade the skills (HoB) initiative. He also highlighted ISB’s extensive eco Haji Khairuddin bin Haji Abd. Hamid; the and efficiently. Authored by Dr Idris M Said (a conservation initiatives such as the Million Acting Senior Special Duties Officer and of prosecutors are not limited and the former forest botanist at Brunei National Trees Project, recycling initiatives and Head of the Private Education Division at initiatives to increase professionalism in This was stressed by the Attorney Herbarium at Sg. Liang), the coffee table Sustainable Living Awareness Building the Ministry of Education, Pengiran Ayup the public office as a whole are further General, The Honourable Datin Seri book featured 360 types of wild orchids, project for the animal rehabilitation centre bin Pengiran Haji Othman; and the Chief improved with the new amendment of Paduka Hajah Hayati binti Pehin Orang The Attorney General delivering a speech. including 121 species new to Brunei in cooperation with BruWild and the Wild Executive Officer of HoB centre and Head the Prevention of Corruption Act, Chapter Darussalam. Life Department. of Biodiversity Research and Innovation It also features decorative designs, In his speech, he announced that ISB Centre, Awang Mahmud bin Haji Yussof famous quotes and striking photography. would receive the Greenmark Award, a were also present at the ceremony. The books are sold at Nollybook, Best prestigious Singaporean eco award for Eastern, Booker International and ISB’s school design and operations. ISB is the
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel (far left) at the Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim (far left) at the launching ceremony. ceremony. Her Royal Highness with the staff of the Attorney General’s Chambers and police personnel. 18 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER October 2015 October 2015 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER 19 backcover
Gurkha 200 Commemoration Parade
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