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May 25, 2021
After a long and fruitful deliberation, The 4
th meeting of the AIPA Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) hosted by Brunei Darussalam online concluded yesterday reaching a resolution that will be signed by Heads of AIPA parliamentary delegates at the 42
nd AIPA General Assembly in August.
Legislative Council (LegCo) member Yang Berhormat Nik Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii as chair of the 4
th AIPACODD meeting said in her closing remarks, “Our meeting has reached a consensus on the resolution, which is ‘prevailing the contemporary and responsive challenges towards drug-free ASEAN’ as well as the report of the meeting.
“During the discussions, significant points were noted such as the illicit manufacturing, distribution and trafficking of drugs.
April 28, 2021
Izah Azahari
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd held a presentation of donations to 20 underprivileged families and orphans from Kampong Serasa, Kapok, Muara and Meragang at Al-Fath Hall, Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) Headquarters as part of the company’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative to lighten the burden of families and orphans for the upcoming Hari Raya celebration.
Legislative Council member and Acting Penghulu of Mukim Serasa Yang Berhormat Pengiran Haji Mohamed bin Pengiran Haji Osman @ Othman was the guest of honour.
Legislative Council member Yang Berhormat Nik Hafimi binti Abdul Haadii was also present.
Guest of honour and Chief Executive Officer of Hengyi Chen Lian Cai presented the donations.
March 9, 2021
Izah Azahari
Empowering women to participate in growth opportunities will result in accelerated productivity, economic and social development, and other positive development outcomes.
This was said by Permanent Secretary (Community and Culture) at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari in her welcoming speech during the premier forum in conjunction with International Women’s Day Celebration yesterday.
“Women’s successes remain celebrated globally amid COVID-19 pandemic, through various events, according to the new norms,” she said, adding that “we are very grateful for the opportunity to interact with guest speakers from Malaysia as well as other members of the women’s panel in this country who lead in their respective careers”.
March 6, 2021
Hakim Hayat
A new Youth Centre at Kampong Bolkiah ‘B’ in Kampong Ayer was opened yesterday to enhance the local community’s development, particularly through initiatives such as upskilling programmes.
The project, initiated in November last year through a partnership between
Ristaan Abadi Initiative and Blue Raincoat Collective was made possible with the help of young members from the Institution of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (PUJA).
In collaboration with sponsors, a donated residential unit was renovated into a space with a large modern open concept and outfitted with furnishings and amenities. The centre will serve as a place to hold future workshops and events that focus on upskilling the residents and promoting literacy and development skills in the village, in particular the youth of