WADAH PERPUSTAKAAN bruneilibraryassociation.wordpress.com Bil.2 FEBRUARI 2018 ISSN 1609-4271 CELEBRATING OUR 34th BRUNEI NATIONAL DAY 2018 INELI ASEAN SHARING SESSION DBP Brunei and the Brunei Darussalam Library Association held a INELI ASEAN Sharing session on Saturday 20 January 2018 at the Balai Sarmayuda. This concludes the 3 year project. The Chief Guest was Pn Hjh Sariani Hj Ishak, Acting Director DBP Brunei. The event was attended by 60 librarians from all library sectors and LIS Students from School of ICT of Politeknik Brunei and IBTE Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus. They were welcomed by Pn Nellie Dato Sunny, BLA President as an INELI ASEAN Sponsor. Go to page 4 Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 1
BOOK FAIRS AND RELATED EVENTS BRUNEI BOOK FAIR AND READING EMPOWERMENT CARNIVAL 2018 UNNISA BOOK FAIR BRUNEI READ BOOK ADOPTION DRIVE 19-21 Jan 2018 Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 2
BLA EXCO MEETING, 17 Jan 2018 INELI ASEAN SHARING SESSION PREP MEETING, 17 Jan 2018 Source: Pelita Brunei 22 Jan 2018 HAPPY RETIREMENTS Aw Abu Hasrah Hj Kamis Aw Azhari Hj Suhaimi Aw Hj Abdullah Tahir Aw Hj Brahim Hj Saban Aw Hj Matudin Metassan Aw Hj Sahari Hj Nasir Aw Hj Suhaimi Hj Abd Karim Aw Hj Yaakub Othman Dy Mariah Hj Kamis Dy Merhane Salleh Dy Mutiara Hj Jais Dy Tahira Mohd Shariff Pg Hj Mohd Shahminan Pg Hj Sulaiman Pg Hjh Norsiah Pg Hj Othman Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 3
INELI ASEAN SHARING SESSION Brunei s three innovators shared their experiences and challenges while undertaking the 3 year online training programme (2015-2017) and completing their collaborative project assignments. Among the challenges faced were poor internet connectivity, language difficulties, time management in meeting deadlines. Overall they were pleased with the programme in which they were able to strengthened networks among public librarians among ASEAN counterparts, learn new ideas and improved communication, decision making, team work and leadership skills. The event ended with the presentation of Certificate of Completion of the modules and the Awards for Collaborative Project. The next phase is the implementation of APLin portal and the cascading of INELIE ASEAN Brunei. Go to page 5 Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 4
From page 4 INELI ASEAN COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS There are a total of 5 projects. These are 3 projects participated by the Brunei innovators. ONLINE ASEAN CHILDREN BOOKS by TEAM 1 LIBRANOVATOR Goal: to provide one gateway access point to ASEAN children literature Objectives Enhance visibility of ASEAN children literature, increase quality and quantity access to children literature Cultivate mutual understanding between people in the region through literature, and Promote ASEAN children's literature to the world Foster network and collaboration among ASEAN librarians DEMONSTRATING LIBRARY by TEAM 3 THE EMERGENT LIBRARY Creating chances 5 Basic Library Development Energizing Libraries Empowering library and reading habit Developing library network Library as community center People s Library Library for all ASSESSMENT OF LIBRARY ADVOCACY PRACTICES FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION by TEAM 4 LIBRARY LEADERS To build one collaborative platform to advocate the library services across the INELI- ASEAN public libraries represented by the project team. Link all INELI-ASEAN websites Leverage communication channels such as email, facebook and whatsapp To share innovative library services across various INELI-ASEAN libraries Platform of choice is Facebook page Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 5
CONSAL XVII Next Generation Libraries: Collaborate and Connect Programme 2 May 2018 Registration 3 May 2018 - Opening Ceremony & Congress 4 May 2018 Congress sessions, Closing Ceremony and Farewell Dinner 5 May 2018 - Library Visits Topics Access and Opportunities for All Advocacy (includes discussions on Library Associations) Digital Library Management Transforming libraries New competencies and training for Library and Information professionals Marketing and Promotion Conservation and Preservation (includes our ancient manuscripts) ASEAN Vision and Libraries to include collaboration/educational efforts Media and information literacy ( to include media and social media literacy) Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Registration Any person, delegate, accompanying person, student, media representative, speaker, or exhibitor is considered an attendee. Early Registration deadline: 31 January 2018 Standard Registration deadline: 29 April 2018 Onsite Registration: from 30 April 2018 Categories Early Bird Standard Onsite International Delegate US$ 250 US$ 300 US$ 350 Local Delegate(MLA Member)** 20,000 MMK 30,000 MMK Local Delegate (Non MLA Member) 30,000 MMK 40,000 MMK Student(Local)*** 15,000 MMK 20,000 MMK ONE DAY US$ 100 US$ 100 US$ 100 Only fully completed registrations will be accepted. The registration fee is based on the date of the receipt of the registration and the payment in full in accordance with the deadlines mentioned above. Registration Fees The registration fee for regular delegates includes: Admission to the congress, the sessions and the exhibition Congress Material Opening / Closing Session, Farewell Dinner One local library visit (based on availability) Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 6
KB S ULU MELILAS GETS MINI LIBRARY Members of the Dinamika Group under the Young Executive Programme (YEP), on 6 Jan 2018 set up a mini library for the Ulu Melilas longhouse in Belait District. For the Dinamika Group members, it was part of their community service, as well as a continuation from the success of their other initiative known as the Book Charathon. Books for the mini library were donated through the various events like the KBku Ceria organised by the Group which saw members of the public giving away books comprising genres from children to adults. The newly created mini library for Ulu Melilas longhouse CFBT LIBRARY Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) in Dec 2017 has opened its library to members of the public, running with the Reading for Fun concept the centre hopes to function as a library for the community, and serves as a venue where youths can organise activities and build a positive mindset. With the Reading for Fun concept, CFBT hopes to encourage children and parents alike to read and improve their language. Parents are encouraged to use the resources and books in the library to help their children. CfBT is offering the use of its community space with rooms available for individual studies or events such as Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings, book club meetings and study group sessions. CfBT also offers facilities with free Wi-Fi, comfortable and clean modern office environment and the usage of projectors/audio for presentation for free, available on weekdays and Friday from 8am to 5pm and from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. As part of CFBT teacher training courses, it offers free English classes for those aged 16 and above. Source: Borneo Bulletin CHILDREN S BOOK WEEK Times Square Shopping Centre organised a Children s Book Week ending 15 Jan 2018 in which fun activities and competitions were held such as arts and crafts, story- telling, board games, Children s Baby Lego Workshop and colouring contest. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 7
THE HUMAN LIBRARY PROJECT : A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME In an effort to improve learning performance and instil love for reading among school students, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Community Outreach Programme (FASS-COP) conducted the Human Library Project in 2013 ran by a group of third year undergraduates who were undergoing their Discovery Year, which included organising a Community Outreach Programme. As one of the core components in UBD s Discovery Year, COP gives students the opportunity to reach out and help the society be it in terms of education, social or economy. It is usually conducted over a period of 14 to 16 weeks and students are given the privilege to do it locally or abroad. For local activities, students can initiate their own projects or be integrated into faculty-tailored projects such as the one of HLP. In this project, students organize 2 hours weekly tutorials, thematic activities as well as a number of educational field trips in order to give around 40 students in primary and secondary level the opportunities to apply what they have learned at school or during the tutorials. The head of the Kg Amo B longhouse, has observed a number of positive developments in the children involved. The HLP embraces the philosophy of having the students of UBD as human libraries or centres that disseminate not only knowledge but also valuable life experiences have embarked on what they call an experience of a lifetime journey in promoting literacy among children of Brunei. The objective of UBD s Human Library Project is to reach 100 per cent literacy rate of the children in Kampung Amo. The Community Outreach Programme (COP) for local projects have organized a number of educational activities and charity events in Kg Amo B longhouse, Temburong and its vicinity. On 20 June 2013, they launched its Mini Library at Kampung Amo B long house in Temburong as part of their Human Library Project. The construction of the library began on 8 June 2013 and was completed on 18 June 2013. The mini library is constructed to encourage the children of Kampong Amo to read and as well to improve their reading literacy. Funds for the library construction were raised from a Zumba charity event held on 25 May 2013 with the cooperation and support of the Humanitarian Aid Action Group Katakijau. A large-scale charity dubbed Pro Bono Fiesta For the Greater Good 2014 from 16 to 18 May 2014 to raise funds for their projects. In 2017, the Human Library Group continued with their teaching programme in the Temburong District. INFORMED COMMUNITY PROGRAMME The INFORMED COMMUNITY programme organised by the Information Department continued with its first event on 18 Jan 2018. The programme is aimed at keeping the community abreast of current developments and efforts of the Government of 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 to enhance the livelihoods of the Bruneian people. It is a platform for the Information Department to deliver official information on the policies and intentions of the government for the community to understand, support and embrace them in an effective way through briefings, dialogue sessions and visits. The two-day programme aimed to generate confidence in Bruneians in facing challenges and adverse influences that can disrupt the harmony, welfare and stability of life in the nation. Among the issues and subjects presented during the first day of the programme included Wawasan Brunei 2035 by the Sekretariat Wawasan Negara 2035, Keusahawanan Ternakan by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Keusahawanan from DARe (Darussalam Enterprise), Konsep Makanan Halal Dalam Islam from the Syariah Affairs Department, and Keselamatan Dalam Negeri by the Internal Security Department. The participants visited Riza Fudhlana Farming on the second day of the programme. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 8
HISTORICAL PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS Universiti Brunei Darussalam Library received valuable collections of primary sources material, including copies of governmental dispatches, memoranda papers, minutes, reports and books for the Brunei Studies Collection yesterday in a handover ceremony at the UBD Library on 6 December 2017. The collection was a donation from Dr Haji Bachamiya Abdul Hussainmiya, former UBD Associate Professor, consisting mainly of Colonial Office records, Dominion Office records and Commonwealth Office papers relating to recent Brunei history, especially the founding of the Brunei Constitution and the process of self-government granted to Brunei through negotiations with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Some papers are on the early reign of 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. Source. Borneo Bulleting UBD, AITI SIGN MOU ON RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP Universiti Brunei Darussalam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Authority for Infocommunications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) on 16 Dec 2017 to collaborate in relevant research activities for further development of ICT industry in Brunei through the synergy between the academia and the regulator. The MoU serves as a general framework for collaboration between AITI and UBD to identify possible projects and other mutually beneficial initiatives. Both AITI and UBD agree that the MoU will deepen their existing relations and promote useful exchanges that may provide opportunities for policy input. The MoU also marked the official commencement of collaboration work between UBD and AITI on a series of research aiming to find out more insight on consumer behaviour, affordability of communication services, ICT usage and potential future trends, service innovation and market demands, factors influencing ICT sector growth and opportunities and many more. AITI is a statutory body to regulate the telecommunications sector and manage the national radio-frequency spectrum established on January 1, 2003 by the AITI Order, 2001. Established in 1985, UBD was recently ranked 105th position in QS Asia Ranking and 349th position at the QS World Ranking, making the university among the top 1.3 per cent of universities around the world. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 9
HAPPENINGS 16 Dec 2017 The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced some exemptions in the current procedures of obtaining Halal certification and Halal permit. 16 Dec 2017 5 th Sultan Scholars 2017. Dayang Hajah Hanisah binti Haji Awang Sharif currently undertaking Ph.D in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Imperial College London and Dayang Najeehah binti Haji Abdul Hamid doing Master of Philosophy in Sociology di University of Cambridge. Sultan Scholar was first introduced in 2012. 16 Dec 2017 Launch of December fruit festival 17 Dec 2017 Opening of Puteri 7 Park in Kg Tanjung Maya 17 Dec 2017 Golden Jubilee Go Kart 19 Dec 2017 Awangku Haji Ahmad Fadillah Akhbar bin Pengiran Haji Sallehhuddin is the new Queen's Young Leaders Awardee. He has been active in supporting the underprivileged families. He is also the cofounder of Projek Bina Uhkwah, a youth movement aims to create a safe and clean living conditions for those in need. The programme is discovering, celebrating and supporting young people aged between 18 to 29 from every Commonwealth nation, who are leading the way in transforming their own lives and the lives of those around them. 23 Dec 2017 The launching ceremony of the ibantu Solat mobile application was held at the Women's and Children's Centre which aimed at patients in hospitals to perform the solat or prayer correctly while being indisposed according to the patients' condition aside from introducing to patients approaches to cure physical ailments through spiritual cleansing measures when performing their daily fardhu prayers including ablution and waterless ablution 24 Dec 2017 A showcase the artefacts of Rasulullah S.A.W and His companions in a 3 week 'Pameran Cinta dan 20 Jan 2018 Kenali Rasulullah S.A.W' in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival 2017. 26 Dec 2017 Total trade increased by 15.2 per cent year-on-year to BND933.6 million; consisting exports (BND582.0 million) and imports (BND351.6 million), compared to BND810.5 million in October 2016. Trade balance also increased by 8.7 per cent year-on-year to BND230.4 million from BND211.9 million in October 2016, states a release issued by the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) at the Prime Minister s Office. Exports for October 2017 increased by 13.8 per cent year-on-year from BND511.2 million (October 2016) to BND582.0 million (October 2017). Exports of mineral fuels recorded the highest contribution of 91.6 per cent of total exports, comprising Crude Oil (BND264.9 million) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (BND266.1 million). In October 2017, imports of goods increased by 17.5 per cent year-on-year from BND299.3 million (October 2016) to BND351.6 million. Meanwhile, the top five contributions of imports by commodity were Machinery and Transport Equipment (25.1 per cent), Manufactured Goods (21.4 per cent), Chemicals (17.1 per cent), Food (12.6 per cent) and Mineral Fuels (11.5 per cent). 27 Dec 2017 The Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards Council, BDASC will issue the Brunei Darussalam Accounting Standards, BDAS for all non-public interest entities in Brunei Darussalam, with effect from the 1 January 2018. The main objective of the accounting standard is to ensure higher level of uniformity and consistency in financial reporting by the relevant entities in Brunei Darussalam. The standard will enable users of financial reports in particular to make comparisons and assess entities' performance to facilitate decision making based on a more quality information. 27-30 Dec 2017 A four day second season YES Letop 2017 expo was officially launched 28 Dec 2017 Damit WorleyParsons Engineering Sdn Bhd, a local company operating since 1988 bagged Q2 Global Shell Quality Recognition Award. The nomination was the recognition by DWE s customers for their efforts in showcasing the right quality behaviour on various projects as part of their Quality Management System, in particular, the DWE Design Assurance Process with a commitment to deliver high quality products to their customers. 28 Dec 2017 40th Anniversary of National Road Safety Council 29 Dec 2017 Brunei 10 day Water Festival 2017 was launched at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. The festival kick-started as a 500-feet-long water slide that stretched over one of the steep roads of the ICC 29 Dec 2017 Hotwheels Bike and Car Show organised by Andika Samudera Event Management was officially launched Go to page 11 Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 10
From page 10 29 Dec 2017 The innovative optical security feature on the commemorative notes for the 50th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore won the Best Applied Security Product award at the recent Excellence in Holography Awards 2017. The security feature also received a Commendation Award in the Innovation in Holographic Technology category. The Excellence in Holography Awards are conferred annually by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) to recognise the outstanding and effective use of holography. The commemorative notes were jointly launched on 5 July 2017 by 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 and Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore. 29 Dec -30 Dec 2017 Brunei Film Blitz organised by Origin Films Sendirian Berhad is one of the events lined up for the Brunei December Festival 2017.The inaugural 3 day Brunei Film Blitz 2017 consisted of intense production and a successful screening. Winners of the Open Category and 48 Hour Film Blitz Category were announced during the Gala night and Award Ceremony at Times Cineplex, the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong. Brunei Film Blitz Festival Director was led by Dayang Siti Kamaluddin It was divided into 2 categories namely the open category, which involved the production of 12-minute short films as well as the 48 Hour Film Blitz category, where registered participants have only 48 hours to produce a short film of up to 6 minutes. Such a festival aims to support and encourage aspiring local filmmakers to keep making films and develop the film industry. Aside from the competition, a masterclass by film specialists Maxine Williamson, Dr. Alex Fischer and Raymond Miranda was held. The winner for Special Jury mention was 'Wish You Were Here' by Malek Razak 'Selamat Malam' by Visionary Project was the winner of the Open category, while the 48 Hour Film Blitz was won by 'Black Cat' by Liyana Hanif. 29-30 Dec 2017 Martial Arts Festival 2017. In an effort to promote sports tourism in the country, a Martial Arts Festival, held in conjunction with the Brunei December Festival 2017, was held at the open area in front of the Royal Regalia Museum 30 Dec 2017 With the new school term just two days away, the Ministry of Education (MoE) presented education assistance to over 1,500 students 1 Jan 2018 The Spotlight aimed to provide a unique platform for everyone especially the youth in Brunei Darussalam to showcase a variety of interesting talent and skill performances. 12 participants took part in the event 1 Jan 2018 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 has consented for the amendment of the Act and Regulations for Pension and Allowance for People with Different Abilities (OKU), with effect from 1 January 2018. 1 Jan 2018 85th anniversary of the Scouts movement in Brunei Darussalam 2 Jan 2018 The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) 97 th anniversary 4 Jan 2018 Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) marked its 7th anniversary 6 Jan 2018 The Sports School saw over 300 Year 7-11 students enrol for this academic year, an increase compared to previous years. The inaugural Academic Stream was held for Year 8 and Year 9 students. a total of 120 Year 7-9 students have enrolled for the Academic Stream. The Sports School has two learning streams the Sports Stream for students with sports talent and the Academic Stream. Among the goals of the Sports School is to enhance the image and performance of the school by improving the students ability and competence in academics and sports. 7 Jan 2018 The Women s Initiatives and Network (WIN) was launched, Founder and Chairman of WIN is Nurizzatul Izzah binti Haji Abdul Rahman. 7 Jan 2018 619 inaugural graduates of Capacity Development Centre (PPK) have begun work at Hengyi s refinery and petrochemical plant at Pulau Muara Besar (PMB).The graduates, who successfully completed training at PPK last December, will be working in skilled manual or technical positions, including scaffolder, marker fitter/riveter, blaster painter, steelcraft, rigger, mason/plasterer, insulator and heavy vehicle driver. The graduates will be working for Hengyi s main contractors, who have collectively committed to offering 2,836 jobs to those who successfully complete training at the Centre for Capacity Building (PPK) The first batch of 308 reported for duty on 2 January 2018 PPK s second intake stake also began today, with 852 trainees. By the end of 2018, PPK is targeting to train 3,000 local jobseekers. Students with Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 11
qualifications and below will receive a monthly training allowance of $300, and those with Higher National Diploma (or equivalent) will receive $500. The Centre for Capacity Building (PPK)was first announced by 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 in a Titah delivered on the occasion of the monarch s 71st birthday as a centre offering fit-for-purpose training for locals demanded by private industry and certified by industry standards. 8 Jan 2018 A total of 53 graduates from the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (ITQSHHB) are certified Hafiz 10 Jan 2018 Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah marked its 25th anniversary 10 Jan 2018 The Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Central Campus welcomed 251 new students as part of its January 2018 Intake 11 Jan 2018 The Brunei Institution of Geomatics (BIG) held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 12 Jan 2018 The Employees Trust Fund (TAP) 25 th anniversary 12 Jan 2918 the Passing Out Parade of the 160th intake of male recruits and the 53rd intake of female recruits yesterday at the Training Institute Royal Brunei Armed Forces (TI RBAF) in Penanjong Garrison. The parade marked the completion of the recruits Basic Military Training (BMT). Comprining a total of 163 male recruits and 56 female recruits 12 Jan 2018 Hajah Najmina binti Haji Abdul Latif has been elected as the President of the Brunei Association of Japan Alumni (BAJA) Mohammad Sabry bin Haji Mohd Yusof as the Vice President and Mohammad Raymie bin Haji Othman as Secretary, Dayangku Habibah binti Pengiran Haji Hidup as the treasurer and Abdul Rahman bin Dr Haji Abdul Hamid as the public relations officer. 13 Jan 2018 82 students comprising 36 boys and 46 girls new secondary students enrolled at ITQSHHB 13 Jan 2018 Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) 25 th anniversary 14 Jan 2018 The International Women s Club of Brunei (IWCB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 14 Jan 2018 A total of 195 students were formally registered into the 21st Youth Al-Quran Reading Scheme (STAR) 14 Jan 2018 Hua Ho Department Store closed its doors for the last time after 21 years at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan) Complex 16 Jan 2018 The Arabic Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Girls Religious Secondary School (SUAMPRIPAHS) held its first graduation ceremony to celebrate 192 of its 10 Fast Track and 11 Normal Track students who acquired excellent results in the Brunei Religious Education Certificate (SPUB) and the Brunei Cambridge GCE O Level Examination. 18 Jan 2018 Handover of fibre optic Optical Line Terminal (OLT) Equipment in a collaborative initiative between Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru), Huawei Technologies (B) Sdn Bhd and Politeknik Brunei, is aimed at developing the local Information and Communication Technology (ICT) talents of the future and also to highlight the importance of the continuous evolution of the ICT industry in the country, in its journey to transition into a digital economy in the coming years in line with Brunei Vision 2035. 18 Jan 2018 His Majesty presented Letters of Credence to Pengiran Haji Mustapa bin Pengiran Haji Aliuddin, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Arab Republic of Egypt; Haji Harun bin Haji Junid, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the United Arab Emirates; Haji Ahmad bin Haji Jumat, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Kuwait; and Mohd Shafiee bin Haji Kassim, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Turkey. 20 Jan 2018 47th anniversary of Military Cadets 20 Jan 2018 World renowned producer-owned tea brand officially launched its latest signature t-lounge, at Little Soho, a Dilmah s first in Brunei and its third in Asia. 24-28 Jan 2018 20 th Consumer Fair CONFERENCES 17 th CONSAL Conference Next Generation Libraries: Collaborate and Connect 2-4 May 2018,Nay Pyi Daw 84 TH IFLA WLIC Conference Transform Societies, Transform Libraries 23-30 Aug 2018, Kuala Lumpur 4 th IASL Regional Workshop October 2018 Myanmar SUDAHKAH AWDA MENJADI AHLI BLA? All materials are copyrighted and any form of reproduction is not permitted without the permission of the publisher. WADAH PERPUSTAKAAN is published by Brunei Darussalam Library Association, c/o Class 64 Library, SOAS College, Jalan Sekolah, Brunei Darussalam BS8411. email:pobox.bla@gmail.com. Editor: Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny. Photo credits. Nellie, Hjh Noraidah, Nooralizah, Brunei Read, Pg Hjh Norsiah Credits: Borneo Bulletin, Media Permata, nbd.com.bn. www.bruneidirect.com, www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn, www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn, CONSAL XVII. Wadah Perpustakaan Bil.2, Februari 2018 12