WADAH PERPUSTAKAAN bruneilibraryassociation.wordpress.com Bil. 2 Februari 2017 ISSN 1609-4271 CELEBRATING OUR 33 RD NATIONAL DAY 23 FEB 2017 “Menjayakan Wawasan Negara'/ Making A Success of the National Vision” BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ISLAMIC LIBRARY OPEN DAY The Open Day was held on 19 January 2017 at the Darulifta State Mufti office building to raise awareness of the public of the Brunei Darussalam Islamic Library (PIB) and its services. The library has a total of 230,965 books and 60,000 book titles and its main objective is to become a comprehensive Islamic Information Centre. The event also saw the launching of the Islamic Digital Library System, IDLS, by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti. Guests later toured the library and were briefed on the IDLS. Through its portal, registered library users can log on to PIB services such as e-fatwa, e-irshad, digital collections of talks via video, digital collections of books produced by the State Mufti Department, manuscripts, and newspaper clips. PIB is equipped with the infrastructure and automation system that align with the most up-to-date info- communication and technology development in providing a user-friendly, effective and systematic library service. The library is on 4 floors. It is planned that each floor will house different mazhab materials ie mazhab Syafie , mazhab Maliki , mazhab Hanbali and mazhab Hanafi respectively. The name Brunei Darussalam Islamic Library was consented by 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 during the Opening of the Ist International Islamic Expo on 18 August 2001. Go to page 4 Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Feb 2017 1 BLA EXCO MEETINGS The first Exco meeting for 2017 was held on Saturday 7 January 2017. To enable BLA to connect better with our members, BLA has lined up list of contact persons. Members are welcome to contact or direct their enquiries on our events and programmes to the following BLA officials or call our hotline 7200432. Events Manager Library relationship managers Fund raising-Abu Hasrah Hj Kamis & IBTE, VTEs HEI -Dy Roziah Ali Ali Shahbana Hj Moksin Universities-Aw Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah Publications-Hj Abdul Talip Hj Tassim School -Dy Siti Marlina Ali Training-Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani Public -Pn Nellie DPH Sunny ELP-Nur Rahidah Hj Abd Ghani Special -Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin Publicity-Nooralizah Hj Mohamad Merchandise-Masnunah Hj Mohd Yassin Visits & Welfare-Saidah Mohamad IT-Hjh Noraidah Hj Madin Workshops-Dy Hjh Norsenah Hj Nasir Roadshows and Career Talks-Dy Amal Syukriyyah Hj Abdul Kahar DISCUSSIONS WITH UNISSA LIBRARY On 4 January 2017, Pn Nellie held discussions with Pn Hjh Norsinah, Chief Librarian UNISSA and Dy Amal Syukriyyah on ELP3 facilities. 23 rd SPECIAL WOMEN’S ASSEMBLY Five BLA members attended the event on 11 Jan 2017 at the International Convention Centre. This year’s theme was 'Berwawasan Yang Berkat dengan Bercontohkan Kepada Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wasalam' or a blessed Vision Guided by the Ways of the Messenger of Allah. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Feb 2017 2 APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The appointment of the new members of the Legislative Council was made on Friday, 15th of Rabiulakhir, 1438 corresponding to 13 January 2017: Speaker, The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib. Ex-Officio Members (Prime Minister and Ministers) according to Section 1 (a) (i) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1): 1. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office. 3. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Home Affairs. 4. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, Minister of Education. 5. The Honourable, Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Ibrahim, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance. 6. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 7. The Honourable, Pehin Datu Singamanteri Retired Colonel Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister's Office. 8. The Honourable, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs. 9. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Bahrin bin Abdullah, Minister of Development. 10. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. 11. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, Minister of Communications. 12. The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. 13. The Honourable Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Zulkarnain bin Haji Hanafi, Minister of Health. 14. Titled Persons according to Section 1 (a) (ii) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1): The Honourable Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Hamid bin Bakal. 15. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Pendikar Alam Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Hasrin bin Dato Paduka Awang Haji Sabtu. 16. The Honourable Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Ghani bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Awang Haji Abdul Rahim. 17. Persons Who Have Achieved Distinction according to Section 1 (a) (iv) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1).The Honourable Awang Haji Umarali bin Esung. 18. The Honourable Awang Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Arshad @ Haji Sabli. 19. The Honourable Awang Ong Tiong Oh. 20. The Honourable Dayang Siti Rozaimeriyanty binti Dato Seri Laila Jasa Awang Haji Abdul Rahman. 21. The Honourable Dayang Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii. 22. The Honourable Dayang Khairunnisa binti Ash'ari. 23. The Honourable Awang Iswandy bin Ahmad. 24. District Representatives according to Section 5 (1) of the Second Schedule of Article 24 (1).The Honourable Pengiran Haji Ali bin Pengiran Maon, Penghulu Mukim Berakas 'B', Brunei and Muara District. 25. The Honourable Awang Naim bin Haji Kamis, Penghulu Mukim Kota Batu, Brunei and Muara District. 26. The Honourable Awang Haji Tahamit bin Haji Nudin, Penghulu Mukim Gadong 'A', Brunei and Muara District. 27. The Honourable Awang Haji Mohaimin bin Haji Johari @ Jahari, Ketua Kampung Limau Manis, Brunei and Muara District. 28. The Honourable Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman, Ketua Kampung Masjid Lama, Pekan Muara, Sabun and Pelumpong, Brunei and Muara District. 29. The Honourable Awang Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Mumin, Penghulu Mukim Liang, Belait District. 30. The Honourable Awang Hanapi bin Mohd Siput, Ketua Kampung Labi I, Belait District. 31. The Honourable Awang Haji Abd Wahab bin Apong Penghulu Mukim Tanjong Maya, Tutong District. 32. The Honourable Awang Haji Ramli bin Haji Lahit, Penghulu Mukim Telisai, Tutong District. 33. The Honourable Awang Haji Emran bin Haji Sabtu, Penghulu Mukim Bokok, Temburong District. 34. Clerk to The Legislative Council Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Judin bin Haji Asar. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Feb 2017 3 From page 1 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM ISLAMIC LIBRARY OPEN DAY Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Feb 2017 4 MEETING WITH DBP BRUNEI ON INELI-ASEAN On 4 January 2017, DBP Brunei held a Meeting with BLA to discuss the upcoming INELI-ASEAN Mid Way Meeting in May 2017 in Brunei Darussalam to be co-hosted by DBP Brunei and BLA. The meeting was chaired by Pn Hjh Nortijah, Acting Director. BLA was represented by Pn Nellie. BLA President. BLA EXCO MEETING The 2nd Exco Meeting was held on Tuesday 24 January 2017 and it was chaired by Pn Nellie, BLA President. Items discussed were on BLA Career Talks series, Emerging Leaders Programme 3 and the forthcoming Thanksgiving Mass Prayers and Doa to mark BLA’s 31 st anniversary. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Feb 2017 5 BRUNEI CHILDREN’S BOOK FOR AFCC RIGHTS GUIDE Brunei Darussalam Library Association is a partner of AFCC with BLA President Pn Nellie as member of AFCC Board of Advisors (BOA). The AFCC is preparing an on-line Rights Guide which is a compilation of ten children’s books from each BOA country. The person/organisation who holds the rights to the titles included in the rights guide must be prepared to sell the rights and to entice more publishers and rights agents to come, and boost the business opportunities at AFCC. ABOUT THE RIGHTS GUIDE I. Description 1.The rights guide is a compilation of children’s books from various Asian countries, to highlight the rich variety of Asian content. The books from each country include a range of books, from picture books to comics. 2. Format of the rights guide The rights guide will be prepared in PDF format. Each country will propose 10 book titles. The titles should come from more than 2 publishers, to give a better overview of the children’s books available in each country.