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Bil.4 APRIL 2020 ISSN 1609-4271

WELCOMING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

BRUNEI SETS THREE OBJECTIVES AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK 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 consented to the implementation of a number of additional steps that prioritise three objectives. This was revealed by Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah following further assessments of the business and labour market situations made by the Ministry of Finance and Economy in cooperation with the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC), Prime Minister’s Office and DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The three objectives are to support the private sector affected by the COVID-19; to continue generate jobs; and to maintain job security to protect the well-being of the locals, especially in the private sector. The minister noted that first is to support the life-long learning initiative, especially in upskilling and reskilling locals towards supporting the growth of the private sector. As business activities are affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, companies are being called upon to take up opportunities to enhance their skills including upskilling or

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BLA EXCO MEETINGS

In view of the covid-19 outbreak, BLA has duly postponed all meetings and activities until further notice.

BLA ANNIVERSARIES

We have to postpone celebrating BLA 34 th anniversary on 15 March 2020 as planned due to the outbreak of Covic-19 pandemic. A new date will be announced..

However Wadah Perpustakaan has recovered photos of our earlier events held to mark our various anniversaries for all to enjoy and cherish which have kept BLA growing stronger today. Once again BLA acknowledges Aw Mohd Saini as our custodian of BLA photos used in this publication.

2 may 1986 Launch of BLA & 1st AGM

GOH Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs

BLA 15 th Anniversary 2001

12 March 2001, Mass prayers dan Doa kesyukuran to mark BLA 15th Anniversary,

Surau Pusat Dakwah Islamiah


26-28 Apr 2000. BLA accepted CONSAL XII Chairmanship 2000/2003 at the Closing of CONSAL XI, Singapore.

27-29 March 2001 BLA chaired 1 st CONSAL XII Executive Board Meeting

28 March 2001 , Launch of BLA Website and new Wadah Perpustakaan in conjunction with BLA 15 th anniversary & Welcome Dinner in honour of CONSAL XII Executive Board members, GOH Dato

Paduka Hj Matussin, Special Duties Officer, MCYS, Holiday Lodge

1 April 2001 Futsal Tournament, Mutlipurpose Hall, Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium


10 June 2001. Maulud celebrations, Pusat Dakwah Islamiah

BLA 25 th Anniversary 2011

10 March 2011, Doa Kesyukuram, Pusat Dakwah Islamiah. GOH Aw Hj Malek, Director, Youth and Sports, MCYS

30 Nov -2 Dec 2011, Regional Conference on Libraries, Archives and Museums, Press Conference Room, ICC. GOH HE Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia

Awang Hj Abdullah, Minister of Communications.


29 Nov 2011, Rebranding Our Profession, Pre Conference Workshop, MINDEF Library and Info Centre

2 Dec 2011, Gala Nite and Awards Ceremony, Dewan DiGadong, MCYS. GOH HE Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Lala Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair, Minister of CYS

30 th Anniversary Celebrations

10 March 2016, Thanks Giving prayers at Masjid Suri Seri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Damit, Kg Madang, GOH YM Dato Paduka Dr Hj Affendi, Permanent Secretary of MCYS


10 May 2016, ELP 1, Lambak Kanan Library

20 May 2016, Majlis Tahlil and Bacaan Doa Arwah, Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah


8 June 2016, FOCAL 4 Meeting , Politeknik Brunei

20-22 Sept 2016, Conference on Libraries Transform, Awards and Book Fair

Universiti Teknologi Brunei. GOH, HE Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi, Minister of Education.


BLA 32 nd Anniversary 2018

15 March 2018, Doa Kesyukuran, Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik Mosque, Kg. Tungku

BLA 33 rd Anniversary, 2019

10 March 2019, Anniversary Hi Tea and Loyalty Pin, Aneka Rasa Restaurant


From page 1 reskilling workers made up of locals, and accordingly, MPEC has provided specific training such as online training, as well as hands-on training, whether in the form of current needs or as a step towards human resource capacity building. Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew said this includes partnering with Information Technology (IT) companies to provide programmes such as programming, analytic data and the like, that will assist the country towards Industrial Revolution 4.0; providing training such as reskilling and upskilling local tour guides registered with the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism; and providing training for those interested in the food and beverage sector. Those interested in accessing this facility can apply to the MPEC Permanent Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office by emailing to [email protected]. The minister also announced that DARe has increased the provision of DARe’s fully sponsored Industry Business Academy online training starting March 28, 2020, through Coursera – a platform run by international business experts who also handle courses at top universities around the world, which can be accessed through the www.dare.gov.bn website. The platform, said the minister, provides more than 300 courses related to business affairs such as marketing and sales, finance and accounting, innovation and design, as well as analytic data. Secondly, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew explained on help for micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through joining an e-commerce platform for more effective business matching, which will be open to business owners on April 1, 2020. This can be accessed through the www.dare.gov.bn and www.aiti.gov.bn websites.

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The platform aims to give an alternative to businesses to advertise their products online, including online payments and logistic providers for the shipment of goods. Businesses can email [email protected] or by calling 8363442 (during office hours) for information. Thirdly is to provide a Co-Matching Grant for e-Commerce and logistics services, where DARe will also increase the amount of the grant to further expand the Co-Matching Grant initiative to aid businesses improve and prepare for current and future situations. The fourth provision, said the minister, is a 25 per cent payroll subsidy to local workers in MSMEs with 100 employees and below for three months. This subsidy is intended to help ease the burden on MSMEs especially for local workers who receive a monthly salary of BND1,500 and below; and contribute to the Employees Trust Fund (TAP). In line with the government’s objective of providing assistance to those who are in dire need of assistance, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew said it is hoped that companies submit completed application forms via email to [email protected]. The form can be downloaded through the www.tap.com.bn website beginning April 1, 2020. The fifth provision is bench rent for tamu, markets and stalls provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a period of six months starting March 2020, where the rent set by the Ministry of Home Affairs will be omitted to ease the financial burden on businesses. The sixth is to expand the i-Ready Apprenticeship Programme to Diploma level based on Brunei Darussalam Qualification Framework (BDQF) Level 5 (HND or Advanced Diploma) or equivalent, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), BDQF Level 2 to 4, from a period of 18 months only to the current 36 months. “With this change, it will open up many opportunities for qualified locals to participate in the programme,” said the minister. While undergoing the programme, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew explained that the government will finance the apprenticeship allowance for a period of 18 months at a fixed rate of BND800 per month for Bachelor’s Degree and above, BND600 per month for Diploma (Level 5), and BND400 per month for TVET, as well as the funding of TAP and SCP contributions on behalf of the companies concerned. Furthermore, private companies intending to participate in the i-Ready Apprenticeship Programme for these three levels of education are required to fund top-ups with a minimum rate of BND400 per month for Bachelor and above, BND300 per month for Diploma (Level 5) and TVET beginning the 11 th month of the apprenticeship period. The minister added that upgrades to the JobCentre Brunei (JCB) portal will also be made to improve the effectiveness of the job vacancies advertised including some new functions such as automatic job matching for local jobseekers where they can receive notifications of new job positions being advertised in accordance with their suitability and interest; receiving application status in real time where they can follow up with the company; provide reports on compatibility based on criteria of the job through algorithms and probability scanning that can be used by the government and private sector; and comprehensive Talent Profile information for companies. All facilities provided through this portal will be free of charge. Local employers and jobseekers who are not registered with JCB are encouraged to do so via the website www.jobcentrebrunei.gov.bn. Moreover, MPEC will continue to work with companies to learn more about projected human resource needs, specific to the types of businesses identified that will require additional workforce such as e-Commerce or online business, security services, cleaning services, manufacturing and delivering, where JCB will assist in facilitating the fulfilment of any human resource needs by providing services such as sending SMS to local jobseekers, providing talent pools for companies to use and providing a virtual interview platform. For information, local jobseekers and companies can contact JCB at +673 8239933, email [email protected], or check the www.jobcentrebrunei.gov.bn website. The minister urged the private sector to play its part in helping the government achieve the efforts outlined, and reminded companies to not let go of locals and to not delay their pay. Local jobseekers are also encouraged to seize the job opportunities available. The initiatives mentioned, excluding the provision of bench rent, will take place on April 1, 2020.

Source: Izah Azahari, Borneo Bulletin, March 29, 2020

http://www.jobcentrebrunei.gov.bn/


HAPPENINGS 10 Mar 2020 Brunei Darussalam recorded five more presumptive cases of the highly contagious

COVID-19 infection.

15 Mar 2020 Opening Of Islamic Art And Calligraphy Gallery

16 Mar 2020 The overseas travel ban is effective for Brunei Darussalam citizens; Permanent Citizens holding Purple Identity Card and valid Entry Permit including holders of Certificates of Identity, Foreign and Stateless passport holders as well as foreign nationals who hold Green Identity Card and valid Immigration Pass. Citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam are banned from traveling out of the country except for special cases such as urgent medical treatment abroad, attending court hearings or continuing studies overseas.

16 Mar 2020 As part of measures to curb the spread of the global pandemic, the Brunei Islamic Religious Council on the advice of the Ministry of Health and the view of Syarak ruling based on the said Fatwa, the Council has decided to temporarily close All Mosques, Surau And Religious Halls in the Country for a period of one week starting from the Subuh or dawn prayer 17 March 2020 until the Isya' prayer on 23 March 2020. Before the end of the period of closure, the Council would reassess the development of the pandemic. Secondly, the purpose of the closure is an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. During the period, the cleaning of mosques, surau and religious halls will be carried out and all activities involving mass obligatory prayers and other mosque takmir activities including the mass obligatory Friday prayer on 25 March 2020 will be not be held.

17 Mar 2020 GOV.BN Official telegram channel created and 1 st media statement on Covic-19 situation in Brunei Darussalam

17 Mar 2020 Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced waiving rebooking fees for booked tickets issued for travel up to May 31 with immediate effect.

17 Mar 2020 Cinemas nationwide have been ordered to close its doors until further notice.

17 Mar 2020 Any individual arriving in Brunei Darussalam, regardless of nationality, is required to undergo self-isolation. They will be served a Self-Isolation Notice at the border control post. Under the Infectious Diseases Act, Chapter 204, they must remain at their primary place of residence and refrain from any outside activities for a period of 14 days from the date of arrival. Failure to comply with the Self-Isolation Notice is an offence under the law. The penalty for such offence is a fine of up to 10 thousand dollars, imprisonment up to a period of 6 months or both.

17 Mar 2020 The Brunei Muara-Temburong District Bridge is opened . The bridge is open temporarily from 6 in the morning to 10 evening exclusively for Brunei Darussalam citizens and residents.

18 Mar 2020 A stop order was issued on buses coming from Brunei and Sarawak at Entikong checkpoint in Pontianak, Indonesia

18 Mar 2020 Social distancing , self -isolation and quarantine order introduced

18 Mar 2020 Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) revised and substantially reduced flights during March and April.

21 Mar 2020 Companies and members of the public can make their contributions via online transfer online to Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, BIBD Account . Account Name: COVID-19 Relief Fund. Account type: Current Account. Account No: 1010070123.

21 Mar 2020 the construction of an additional virology laboratory at Jalan Sumbiling, to meet increasing requirements due to the COVIC-19 outbreak costing 1.2 million dollar project is expected to be completed on the 31st March 2020

21 Mar 2020 The Ministry of Health received contributions in the form of medical supplies and equipment costing 1 million US Dollars from Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co., Ltd.

21 Mar 2020 Section 63 of the Infectious Diseases Act Chapter 204 (Amendment) Order 2020, Any individual found to breach or refuse any order that has been issued by the Ministry of Health such as hosting gatherings at any place that has been forbidden or leaving the place of quarantine at any point in the quarantine period, it is a violation of the Infectious Diseases Act, Chapter 204 and is punishable with a fine of up to 10 thousand dollars, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.

22 Mar 2020 Israk Meraj celebration is cancelled in view of the Covid-19 outbreak

22 Mar 2020 The country's mosques, suraus and religious halls are being cleaned up as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Mar 2020 Introducing Monetary And Fiscal Assistance To Affected Businesses

24 Mar 2020 Lambak Kanan National Housing Scheme To Be Use For COVID-19 Self-Isolation

24 Mar 2020 All foreign nationals are NO longer allowed entry into Brunei Darussalam either through


Control Posts via land, sea and air routes until a later date to be announced. This ban includes foreign nationals transiting in the country.

24 Mar 2020 Launch of BIG DATA and AI Platform as an effort to create Real-Time Government Dashboard for the public to get latest, accurate info through real-time web application platform

24 Mar 2020 Launch of the 'Self Screening Tool' application which plays a role to facilitate the public to make self-health assessment specifically during this COVID-19 Pandemic.

27 Mar 2020 A new isolation centre is being built in Tutong District, in on the 27 of March and is expected to be completed in 2 to 3 week time. The new building can accommodate 170 beds and will have special facilities such as individual and cluster monitoring ward, medical services, x-ray room and other facilities for the use of doctors and nurses such as on-call room, meeting room, counselling room, surau and others. Currently, the existing isolation centre is over 80 per cent at its capacity with only 136 beds. As situation has become more complicated with the increasing number of daily cases, therefore the construction of another building is highly needed to tackle the current issue.

28 Mar 2020 Brunei records first COVID-19 fatality

28 Mar 2020 RB flew home 236 Bruneian students from Cairo, Egypt

28 Mar 2020 Pensioners of the Brunei-Muara District received their pensions via the ‘drive-through’ method at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas

28 Mar 2020 Brunei sets three objectives amid COVID-19 outbreak. The three objectives are to support the private sector affected by the COVID-19; to continue generate jobs; and to maintain job security to protect the well-being of the locals, especially in the private sector.

30 Mar 2020 The Ministry of Health held a key handover ceremony and the official opening of additional building of National Virology Reference Laboratory in Kampung Sumbiling, Bandar Seri Begawan. The building will be used as a Diagnostic Molecular Unit for respiratory viral infections and specifically for the COVID-19 analysis tests with 4 labs namely a sample acceptance laboratory, a sample processing laboratory, a reagent preparation laboratory and an amplification laboratory. With this new building, all the molecular COVID-19 tests will be transferred to the new lab to enable the increase in test capacity.

30 Mar 2020 The online teaching and learning sessions for all primary, secondary schools, sixth form centres, vocational schools and Institute of Brunei Technical Education, IBTE under the control of Ministry of Education including schools under the control of Ministry of Religious Affairs and private schools, on the first day of the second term of schooling session.

1 Apr 2020 Online marketplace for micro. small and medium enterprises intended for the public to shop for various necessities online. Launched at www.ekadaibrunei.bn, giving easy access to a variety of ecommerce platforms, delivery and logistics service providers and the one kampong one product official website

5 Apr 2020 Zero new infections


6 Apr 2020 No Gerai Ramadan/ Ramadan stalls for the year


7 Apr 2020 Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced that it would be operating a revised and substantially reduced flying programme across April and May.


8 Apr 2020 The recitation of Surah Yaasiin and Doa in conjunction with the Nisfu Sya’aban for 1441

Hijrah was telecasted live from the ‘Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital.





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