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Tutong Fetes His Majesty

Tutong - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to attend a get-together ceremony with the community of Tutong District, held in conjunction with His Majesty's 62nd birthday celebration at the Seri Kenangan Community Field, Tutong.
Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Boikiah. His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen.
The event began with the national anthem followed by three cheers of `Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik'.
In his welcoming address, Tutong District Officer, Haji Jamain bin Momin, said under the leadership of His Majesty, the residents of Tutong District are able to live in unity and enjoy a peaceful, comfortable and secured life.
The Tutong District has gone through changes and developments under His Majesty's reign, in all aspects, which in turn have contributed to a rise in the standard of living for the residents and Advertisement community of the district. said the district officer.
In terms of economy, the new main stall building is one of the efforts to encourage SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) in the district.
The Mukim and Village Consultative Council and non-government bodies have also been actively encouraging various economic activities such as agriculture and farming to increase the source of income for the residents.
The Tutong District Officer, representing the residents and community in the district, pledged their undivided loyalty to His Majesty.
Yesterday's event saw various cultural performances themed 'Raja Disanjung Titah Dijunjung' staged by approximately 1,000 students and youths of multi-racial background.
The performances comprised five segments with a grand finale that concluded the colourful event.
Segment one, a medley dance entitled "Sirih Pinang Tari Melayu", was followed by a Malay dance named "Joget Cinta Sakti".
The third segment saw performers dancing to "Lagu Rindu" and the forth was a blend of traditional ethnic groups from the district performing a song called "TAAT". The fifth segment was a dance performance named "O.E.O".
The grand finale was a colourful affair with performers singing " Raja Khali fah Islam".
Dato Paduka Haji Hamdillah bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Deputy Minister at MIPR, told the Bulletin how impressed he was with the performances and the improvements that are made every year.
"I especially loved the end which added a bit of zest to the whole performance," he said.
After the performances, His Majesty and the royal entourage met and mingled with members of the public from various mukims and villages in the district.
His Majesty also viewed a gallery exhibition the profiles of reputable individuals from the district, recognised for their contribution to the country.
Tutong District covers an area of 1,166 square kilometres, making it the third largest of the four districts in Brunei.
It consists of eight mukims, namely, Mukim Pekan Tutong, Mukim Keriam, Mukim Tanjong Maya, Mukim Telisai, Mukim Ukong, Mukim Rambai, Mukim Lamunin and Mukim Kiudang.
It has a population of approximately 42,000 people and more than 15,000 ofthose attended the special occasion to greet His Majesty.
Twenty-one were on display representing every mukim including an alliance of Youth, Welfare, Women and non-government associations, National Development Party, Chinese and Indian Community, ABDB and Special Needs, amongst others.
The next get-together ceremony with the community will be held in Kuala Belait on Saturday at the Padang, Bandaran, Kuala Belait. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

Tutong Hoists National Flag Readies For Big Day

Tutong - The hoisting of the national flag was yesterday witnessed in the Tutong District as the Sultanate prepares for the upcoming celebration of the monarch's 62nd birthday.
Held at Tamu and Pasarneka in Tutong, the ceremony saw Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Development Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohd Said bin Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Setia Dato Paduka Haji Hashim as the guest of honour.
The ceremony opened with a march past comprising members of the Red Crescent Association, Girl Guides Association, Tutong Scouts, Police Cadet, Army Cadet and Prisons Marching Band, who were led by Assistant Tutong District Officer Haji Muhd Suffian bin Haji Bungsu.
The 4WD Association and KEKAL Motorcycle Association also participated in the ceremony.
Later, the guest of honour handed over the national flag to the Royal Brunei Police Force, which was then hoisted by Tutong Police Station Assistant Superintendent Inspector Haji Asyran bin Haji Awang Tengah.
Personnel from various departments and government offices as well as youths from the Tutong District took on the role as choir members for the day, belting out the national anthem as well as `Dirgahayu' and 'Sultan Payung Mahkota.'
The day also saw the guest of honour handing over the official national flags to the heads of mukims.
Also present at the ceremony were Brunei Legislative Council member Orang Kaya Jaya Putera Awang Haji Muhammad Taha bin Abd Rauf and various village heads. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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Adventurous Couple Returns Home

Bandar Seri Begawan - Adventurous couple Norhayati Abu Bakar and her Austrian husband Harun Kurt Eichbauer finally returned home yesterday morning after embarking on a 13-month expedition that covered 52,137km of land in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia, crossing some 37 countries on their Toyota Land Cruiser. They were greeted at the Sungai Tujoh Control Post by Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah Hj Abd Wahab, as well as a fleet of vehicles and motorbikes. It marked the fourth completed expedition for 41-year-old Norhayati, who told the Bulletin yesterday that she also had the opportunity to perform the Umrah together with her husband, and taking in the beauty of Mecca and Jeddah had to be the entire journey's most memorable experience. Among the challenges they faced were the 50-degree heat in Sudan, a desert storm and an unforeseen glitch while trying to cross the border from Loas to Cambodia. The whole journey cost over $100,000, including their vehicle's maintenance and modifications, fuel consumption, accommodation, ferry fees and visas, among others. About 65 per cent of the expedition was self-financed but the couple acknowledged the generous contributions from local companies in the form of cash and services. They also noted the warmth and generosity of countries like Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Pakistan and Myanmar that waived their travel visas and sponsored their accommodation. Some of the countries and regions they covered in the expedition included Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Syria, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, Yemen, India and Turkey, among others. The couple was also pleased to fly the Brunei flag along their route to promote the Sultanate, while also handing out flyers and brochures to many curious people who wanted to know about the country. The first leg of their journey that covered Africa and Austria was held from April to October last year, while its second part to 25 European, Middle East and Asian countries began in December and ended in Kuching. Norhayati added that she hopes to inspire and motivate Bruneian women with the expedition, urging them to explore possibilities and achieve all manners of things they may previously have thought impossible. They made history by being the first Muslim couple from Brunei to complete a journey crossing South Africa, North Africa, Europe, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia on a four-wheel drive. Their past expeditions included promoting the Visit Brunei campaign in 1999 by travelling 21,000km through Europe, Middle East and North Africa, as well as leading five Bruneian women to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to mark the Visit Brunei Year in 2001. Norhayati added that her husband remains her best travel companion due to his passion and understanding. If time and health permit, they are open to embark on another expedition. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin