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NATIONAL READING CONFERENCE

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Deputy Sultan in a sabda, emphasized reading culture as a fundamentalpillar in lifelong learning, intellectual growth and development. Therefore, His Royal Highness calledon all stakeholders to be able to enhance and strengthen the culture of reading because reading is abuilding tool for enriching knowledge, strengthening the mind and maturity of action.

His Royal Highness also urged that ongoing studies be undertaken to improve the literacy rate in thiscountry to reach one hundred percent. His Royal Highness was speaking at the Opening Ceremony ofthe National Conference on Empowering Reading Culture 2013 in the morning. The ceremony tookplace at Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong.

The National Conference on Empowering Reading Culture with the theme "Reading Empowers theNation" which is being held for the first time, was jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youthand Sports, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Brunei Darussalam LibraryAssociation. Upon arrival at the hotel, His Royal Highness was greeted by the Minister of Culture,Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awang HajiHazair.

The ceremony began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and doa selamat led by Yang Berhormat

Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Hj Yahya.

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, in his welcoming address, said the conference aims touphold His Majesty's Titah on the importance of knowledge in the development of the country aswell as to realize the National Vision 2035 and support the implementation of the NationalEducation System of 21st Century. Yang Berhormat added that the conference also aims to raiseawareness on the importance of reading, to make a reading and library-friendly community aculture, as well as to increase literacy-related knowledge and experience among librarians,

educators, student and the public. It is also to improve the skills and professionalism in BruneiDarussalam by sharing experience and best practices with countries which have achieved excellence

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His Royal Highness, in his sabda, asserted that Islam is a perfect religion that is synonymous withempowering knowledge as a foundation of development of individuals. The utterance or kalimah'iqra' or 'read' as the first command to Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. is a clear command for theperpetuity of reading practices.

SABDA:“A knowledge able Muslim is promised with blessings in this world and after, besides a scholar'snoble status being raised to a higher level as mentioned in the Surah Al-Mujadalah, Verse 11, andinterpreted as "Allah raises the levels of the religiously faithful among the ummah, and those whoare provided with religious knowledge; Allah is All-Knowing of everything one does." Such is thelesson for those who like reading and love knowledge. The reading habit is also a source ofgenerating various benefits in the daily life, such as thinking skill, shaping a creative mind, strengthand personality as well as an active mentality. In fact, reading culture is a fundamental pillar in thelife-long learning process, intellectual growth and a nation's progress. A civilised and successfulnation comprises a community that empowers the reading culture. Through it, the community canobtain and benefit from various branches of knowledge which makes people more creative,innovative and always ready to remain competitive in a knowledge-based economic climate. Hence, Ihope all stakeholders, particularly the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and theMinistry of Culture, Youth and Sports, will be able to enhance and empower the reading culture. Oneof the ways is through the teaching and learning system at educational institutions for primary andhigher studies, apart from providing a supporting infrastructure to encourage the reading cultureand life-long learning for every level of the community. From the informal perspective, the role ofparents is very important. Parents are the role models and agents of change who can set the bestexample to their children in cultivating the love of reading culture, besides filling quality time withthe family.”

His Royal Highness said to generate further reading and knowledgeable society; it is desirable for theeffort and attention devoted to the younger generation because they are the heirs of the nation.Effort to cultivate the habit of reading to younger generation, His Royal Highness said is not a simplematter during the times of this borderless world.

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SABDA:“This is because we will be faced with many challenges, including challenges of the hedonism culturethat emphasizes excitement produced by a variety of gadgets, technology, and the impact of a lot oftime spent either playing game or having fun without time and place restrictions. Such a symptomalso causes loss of a lot of free time which can be more worthwhile if used to read, think andperform the Zikir. In this case, we need to strengthen our commitment, seek to address thesechallenges with wisdom and foresight. This includes the developing human resource capabilitiesincluding those of teachers and librarians, through exposure and room for their skills in the masteryof info-communication technology applications. This will further diversify access to quality readingresources to befit the technology of this century. I take note that the ongoing efforts to strengthenthe reading culture that has long been pioneered by ministries and agencies concerned, through theeducation system, co-curricular initiatives, and ancillary programs and activities, have been activelypursued in accordance with the times. It is hoped that similar initiatives will be undertaken by theministries and other agencies to jointly support and strengthen the reading culture in a holisticmanner. Ongoing studies should also be conducted from time to time to improve the literacy rate inthe country to reach a hundred percent. In addition, efforts and our ability to change the mind,transform culture, and subsequently incorporate thinking skills in the teaching and learning processof our education system should be manifold. To enable these initiatives to be up and runningsuccessfully, infrastructure, facilities and preparation of reading materials should be furtherimproved. This includes those associated with mastery of Jawi in line with the Religious EducationCompulsory Order 2012 which became effective earlier this year. By such means, I believe we will beable to support the desire for human development and progress based on the philosophy of MalayIslamic Monarchy and Zikir Nation, as envisaged by my father. Finally, I pray that this conference willbe able to improve, explore and expand the role of each stakeholder agencies and thus will be ableto produce functional and practical programmes in sustaining the reading culture.”

The two-day conference brings together librarians, school principals, headmasters, as well as Mukimand village leaders, students and individuals. Seventeen working papers will be tabled with five ofthem presented by speakers from Singapore, Korea, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

His Royal Highness's presence at the official opening of the conference reflected His Royal Highness'strong support for His Majesty's desire and His Majesty's government effort to lift and create aculture of reading as a practice among the rakyat and residents of this country as the catalyst fordevelopment of the nation that will lead the country towards achieving the National Vision 2035.

Source: www. rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn




BRUNEI BOOK FAIR 2013

THE Language and Literature Bureau on 28 Feb 2013 urged by the minister of culture, youth andsports to collaborate with relevant government agencies, education institutions and book experts toconduct a study on Brunei's reading culture.

Speaking at the launch of the Brunei Book Fair 2013, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya PekermaLaila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Hj Hazair Hj Abdullah cited His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan ofBrunei Darussalam's vision for a well-educated population.

"As a nation and society that wants to achieve progression, we need to see that reading books ismagical, in which books can provide an overview of different perceptions to every reader. This isbecause the contents of a book does not have edges, does not have limited depths of thought butgives colour which is not limited to the minds of its readers," he said, adding that reading was like awindow to various forms of knowledge and skills.

During the launch of the Pesta Buku Brunei 2013 (Brunei Book Fair 2013), the minister spoke of theevent's significance in shaping the sultanate's image of prioritising knowledge and honing the mindsof its citizens to be critical and open minded for the nation's development. He said that only throughreading could society achieve a high level of thinking and compete successfully in a world withoutborders.

At the same time, it is hoped the book fair will generate a love of reading among young people,which is important for the development and growth of their minds.

"Reading books can help them gain more knowledge, enrich their vocabulary and communicationskills," he said.

Additionally, YB Pehin Dato Hj Hazair said the book fair should not be limited only to the bookmarket. He said it should be packaged with relevant knowledge-gaining activities such as meetinglocal writers, book reviews and discussions, children's storytelling, illustration, among other things.

The minister officially launched the Brunei Book Fair 2013 at the National Indoor Stadium.

In conjunction with the event was the launch of 48 books and magazines by the Language andLiterature Bureau, as well as a book published by the State Mufti's Office.

The book fair will be open to the public from 8.30am to 10pm until March 10, when a special closing

ceremony will be held in the evening with deputy minister Datin Paduka Hjh Adina Othman as theguest of honour.The Brunei Times. 1 March 2013




National Reading Conference

SpeakersKeynote by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Awang Abu BakarHaji Apong, Minister of Education

Day 1Awg Haji Mohd Rozan Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yunus, Mnistry ofCulture, Youth and SportsDato Paduka Dr Haji Zulkarnain Haji Hanafi, Universiti BruneiDarussalamNellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, Brunei Darussalam LibraryAssociationMalai Haji Abdullah Haji Malai Osman, SMARTER BruneiDyg Keiko Harada, Nat ional Library of Children’s Literature Dyg Tania Jo Murphy, Centre for British Teachers Brunei

Dyg Paula Kelly, City of Melbourne LibrariesDyg Hjh Norsenah Hj Mohd Nassir, Dewan Bahasa dan PustakaBruneiDyg Fa’izah Ahmad, National Library of SingaporeDr. Dyg Hjh Suraya Haji Tarsat, Universiti Brunei DarussalamDyg. Hjh Rohanita Haji Yaakub, Pusat Da ’wah IslamiahMs. Geraldine Howell, National Library of New Zealand

Day 2Awg Hj Abdul Aziz Orang Kaya Maharaja Laila Hj Mohd Yussof, Ministry of Religious AffairsDatin Dr Dayang Hjh Asmah Hj Murni, Ministry of Education

Dyg Siti Norfateha Hj Abdullah, Book SwapDr. Hj Suhaimi bin Haji Abd Karim & Dk. Noraini Pg. Idris, Universiti Brunei DarussalamMs. Wee Sook Yeo, National Library for Children and Young Adults, KoreaDyg Emi Suryaney Hj Hipni, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka BruneiDyg Mariah Hj Mohd Taha, Prime Minister’s Office Awg Hj Bujang Haji Masud, Brunei Times




Snap shots of the Reading Conference




CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

AS the National Conference on Empowering Reading 2013 drew to a close yesterday at the RizqunInternational Hotel, 22 resolutions under the fields of education, social and libraries were drawn up andpresented.

Senior Language Officer from the Language and Literature Bureau Dyg Hjh Sariani Hj Ishak presented theresolutions derived from the conference which included 18 working papers presented over Wednesday andThursday, five of which were from Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore.

In the field of education it was noted that one should exercise proper judgement when reading things oversocial or communicative media such as whatsapp or Faceboook and for the Ministry of Education to holdstory-telling workshops on a systematic basis as part of the learning process.

Allocating times for reading before work, before normal lessons begin was another resolution with anemphasis on making reading an activity that is simple and enjoyable.

On a social front, studies are needed into reading culture and to create a collaborative network between allagencies in the pursuit of empowering reading in society. Reducing costs involved in the delivery of books andother reading material, and the use of technology to evaluate and integrate information in multiple formatsthat the computer can deliver also known digital literacy were other resolutions.

Specific to libraries themselves, some resolutions that were made include making recreational spaces such aszoos and other attractions that draw young people to libraries. In line with this resolution is to haveentertainment such as singing, drama and music that is based upon reading material. A library should be basedupon the ideas of creativity, innovation, exploration and interaction according to Dyg Hjh Sariani. The closingceremony also involved a certificate presentation. The two day conference saw over 600 participants includinggrassroot leaders as well as those from the government and the private sector.

Source: The Brunei Times, Aaron Alwines, Friday, March 15, 2013

49 NEW TITLES LAUNCHED AT BRUNEI BOOK FAIR 2013

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei launchedtwenty four new titles namely 25 general books,11 literary works and 12 children’s books on 28Feb 2013. Among the new titles are SyairPertabalan Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin, CerocokBudaya Brunei, Kajian Imiah Syair Kenangan karyaMuda Omar Ali Saifuddien and Integreti danKewibaan dalam Perkhidmatan Awam.

For the first time Dewan Bahasa dan PustakaBrunei also introduced the Bestsellers List. For2012 the books are Amalan Rahsia dan KehebatanAyat Al-Quran by Awg Mohd Shari and Kg Ayer:Kenangan Abadi by DP Dr Hj Latif.

Brunei State Mufti Office launched Teman Musafir.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2013

Sesi Sepetang dengan Wanita to markIntrnational Women;s Day 2013 organized bythe Community Development Departmentwas held on 9 March 2013 and officiated byDatin Paduka Hjh Adina, Deputy Minister ofCYS. BLA membrs attened the talk which washeld at Dewan DiGadong, MCYS.

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ASEAN CIVIL SOCIETY CONFERENCE/ASEAN PEOPLE’S FORUM 2013ASEAN: Building Our Future Together

The final meeting of the Media WorkingCommittee was held on Sunday, 31 Mar 2013.

Pn Nellie, Nurul Fajrina and Masnunah from BLAare members of the Media Working Committee.

ACS C is organised by the Council of WomenBrunei Darussalam and supported by CSOs inBrunei Darussalam.

BLA is honoured to be a part of this conferencewhich will be held from 6-8 April at Asma Hotel,Brunei Darussalam.

HAPPENINGS

28 Feb-10 Mar 2013 Brunei book Fair28 Feb 2013 Chinese New Year Get-Together28 Feb 2013 MIB Supreme Council 2012/2015 Meeting28 Feb 2013 200 youths planted 350 trees at Luangan Lalak Forest Reserve28 Feb-2 Mar 2013 UBD Open Day and Career Day1 Mar 2013 Four out of twenty four UBD students on a field trip to Tawau were

washed away by strong currents in Sg Balung,. Two were rescued.1-3 Mar 2013 Brunei Bike Week III2 Mar 2013 TAIB 20 th anniversary2 Mar 2013 Pameran Seni Lukis Zikir Selamatkan Gaza2-3 Mar 2013 8 th Belait Travel Fair4-17 Mar 2013 AiTI ICT survey7 Mar 2013 9 th LegCo Meeting8 Mar 2013 International Women’s Day 9 Mar 2013 53 rd anniversary of Fire and Rescue services11-21 March 2013 1 st term school holidays12 Mar 2013 opening of Senior Citizen ’s Recreational Cente15 Mar 2013 iCentre 5 th anniversary21 Mar 2013 DST launched a new broadband plan called GO $28 which allows customers to

maximize their experience surfing the net at a lower cost21 Mar 2013 Stamp duty for land grants waived and also estate duty at 9 th LegCo22 Mar 2013 Brunei joined 6,950 cities and towns in 152 countries in the Earth Hour27 Mar-2 Apr 2013 Fireman circus29 Mar 2013 Opening of DST Signature Store at Airport Mall1Apr 2013 1 st Drama Festival by MoE

Asian Festival of Children’s Content, 25 -30 May 2013, Spore79 th IFLA General Assembly and Conference, 17-23 Aug 2013, Spore16 th CONSAL Conference, 26-29 May 2015, Bangkok, Thailand

All materials are copyrighted and any form of reproduction is not permitted without the permission of thepublisher. WADAH PERPUSTAKAAN is published by © Brunei Darussalam Library Association, c/o Class 64Library, SOASC, Jalan Tengah, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8411. email:[email protected]. Editor: NellieDato Paduka Haji Sunny. Photo credits. Nellie, Nur Nadzirah,Nur Rahidah, Nurul Fajrina Pelita Brunei, BorneoBulletin, Brunei Times. Layout: Nooralizah Mohamad and Nurul Fajrina Kamaluddin

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