PERBEKAL holds Charity Sale

Pg Nordin bin Pg Hj Mahmud handing over the $2,000 donations to the guest of honour.

- PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR



Datin Hjh Adina visiting one of the booth and stalls at the charity event.

As part of its initiative in raising humanitarian funds for floods, earthquake and tsunami victims, Persatuan Belia Kampong Lambak (PERBEKAL) has organised a charity sale. The charity sale was held at the parking area in front of Royal Regalia Building from May 28-29.

A launching ceremony was also held yesterday, which was officiated by Datin Hajah Adina binti Haji Othman, Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

After the launching ceremony, Datin Hjh Adina was then led to tour the stalls and interacted with some of the entrepreneurs who participated in the charity sale. A charity run will also be held today.

The Fire and Rescue Department and Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society also participated in the two-day event.

Some 40 stalls were set up for the charity sale, which opens from 9am until 10pm. Aside from that, side activities were also arranged such as street soccer, treasure hunt, quiz, karaoke and cultural night.

Car and motorcycle exhibitions by a group of youth also took place at the event.

Members of the public are invited to come to the charity event and make some donations.

- Borneo Bulletin Sunday - 29 May 2011.

PBSM Belait sumbang makanan kepada yang memerlukan

Oleh Hajah Saemah Zulkefli

KUALA BELAIT, 29 Mei - Atas dasar pemedulian terhadap mereka yang kurang berkemampuan di Daerah Belait, Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah (PBSM) cawangan Daerah Belait menghulurkan sumbangan kepada seorang warga emas dan dua buah keluarga yang pada masa ini menerima Bantuan Kebajikan Bulanan (BKB) daripada Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat (JAPEM) cawangan Kuala Belait.

Sumbangan tersebut, yang berupa catuan makanan asasi disampaikan oleh Pengerusi PBSM cawangan Daerah Belait Awang Chai Yum Fatt pada majlis yang diadakan di JAPEM dekat sini. Sumbangan itu merupakan salah satu aktiviti jangka masa panjang yang dilaksanakan oleh persatuan berkenaan dengan kerjasama JAPEM cawangan Belait.

Penerima sumbangan ialah Tang Siak Nang, 60, seorang penerima pencen umur tua, manakala Awang Omar Ahmad, 53, yang bekerja sendiri dan tinggal bersama-sama dengan tujuh orang anaknya yang semuanya masih bersekolah. Beliau menerima bantuan kebajikan berupa elaun pelajaran berjumlah $60 bagi setiap seorang anak. Bantuan tersebut adalah bagi anak-anak yang berusia 18 tahun ke bawah dan masih bersekolah. Sementara itu penerima lainnya Awang Asmalee Haji Saidon, 49, tidak mempunyai pekerjaan tetap dan isterinya Noryati Japar, 50, suri rumah tangga sepenuhnya yang tinggal bersama-sama dengan enam orang anak mereka di Perumahan Rakyat Jati Kampung Mumong sejak 1996. Kesemua anak mereka masih bersekolah.

Bagi menyara kehidupannya sekeluarga Awang Asmalee mengambil upah memotong rumput bersama saudaranya, selain turut menerima bantuan kebajikan bulanan berupa elaun pelajaran untuk anak-anak.

Sumbangan kali pertama itu antara lain bertujuan untuk meringankan beban orang-orang kurang berkemampuan selain sebagai sikap keprihatinan serta pemedulian persatuan bukan kerajaan NGO dan pihak-pihak berkenaan terhadap mereka yang kurang berkemampuan dan memerlukan bantuan di daerah ini. Turut hadir menyaksikan majlis penyampaian sumbangan itu Ketua Cawangan JAPEM Kuala Belait Dayang Noridah Haji Ishak serta pegawai-pegawai JAPEM dan ahli-ahli PBSM.

- Media Permata - Isnin, 30 Mei 2011

Belait Red Crescent Association contributes to less fortunate

By Liza Mohamad

Belait Red Crescent members, JAPEM officers and recipients at the event. - LIZA MOHAMAD

To care for the interest of the less fortunate people in the Sultanate, the Belait Red Crescent Association yesterday morning made a contribution to families and individuals currently receiving welfare assistance from Community Development Department (JAPEM).

The presentation to a senior citizen and two underprivileged families was held at JAPEM's office in Kuala Belait.

The presentation of daily food supplies and necessities were made by Chairman of Belait Red Crescent Association, Chai Yum Fatt. Also present to witness the contribution was Head of Belait's JAPEM, Dyg Noridah binte Haji Ishak, JAPEM officers and members of the Belait Red Crescent Association.

The Chairman said the contribution hopes to ease the burden of less fortunate people in the district and the association will boost community works in a bid to create awareness among its youth members.

Sunday Bulletin Online - 29 May 2011.

Footdrill contest in KB

Story and photo by Hjh Salenawati HM Saji

In conjunction with the Red Crescent Day celebrations on May 8, Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society Belait Branch held a footdrill competition which was participated by schools and colleges from the district. Maktab Kejuruteraan Jefri Bolkiah Unit won the contest which was held at the Dewan Bandaran Kuala Belait.

--Sunday Bulletin Online via BruDirect (Revised: May 11, 2003)

Red Cross, Red Crescent Day Marked

By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - Members of the public flocked the Seria Plaza yesterday morning to witness the Belait District Red Crescent Society (PBSMBDCDB) commemorate Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

They saw an exhibition on the PBSMBDCDB's development, and underwent free check-up for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and other diseases.

The free health check-up was carried out the day before at Jefri Bolkiah Engineering College, it was learned.

Chief Guest yesterday morning was the Managing Director of Adinin Company, Haji Adinin bin Pehin Dato Hj Ibrahim, a former PBSMBDCDB director.

The Chairman, Hjh Suryani binte Mohd Sani, and acting PBSMBDCDB commandant, in her welcoming remarks touched on the history of the setting up of the Red Crescent Association in 1984.

She said one of its objectives is to organise an open association with no discrimination on religion, race, skin colour or politics.

PBSMBDCDB had organised various activities, she said. Emergency assistance is its main task, which is consistently carried out in the district. Side activities like having an operational room for natural disasters and fire occurrences are also executed, she noted.

She urged youths to carry out beneficial tasks for community development, be dedicated, knowledgeable, religious, creative and fully responsible, by joining uniform associations and clubs and avoid getting into social problems.

Meanwhile, chief guest Haji Adinin praised the PBSMBDCDB as one of the active associations. Last year, it received a brilliant award for the project category.

He expressed pride on officials under his guidance while he was the district director of the association.

They are still actively carrying out first aid and voluntary tasks.

The celebration was enlivened by the singing of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent official song by PBSMBDCDB officials and members.

-- Borneo Bulletin Online via BruDirect.com (Revised: May 09, 2005)

Motivasional Camp For Kg Sungai Teraban Youths

By Liza Mohamad.

Kuala Belait - About 20 youths from Kampong Sungai Teraban Kuala Belait joined a three-day motivational camp which kicked off yesterday morning.

The camp is organised by Youth Bureau, Kg Sungai Teraban Consultative Council to mark the 27th National Day celebration. It is also conducted for the youths to fill their school holidays with positive activities.

It is an annual camp open for youths residing in the village.

The guest of honour who officiated the camp was Penghulu of Mukim Belait, Awg Haji Pungut bin Ali.

The event was launched with the hoisting of national flag and welcoming remarks by Village Head Kg Sungai Teraban, Awg Mohd Mersidi bin Hj Mohd Shara.

On the first day of the camp yesterday, youths were given a chance to learn about the economic activities of the Women's Bureau and they were also given basic first-aid training by the Belait Red Crescent Association.

Today, the youths will perform mass Friday prayers, followed by attending a religious talk at Kg Sungai Teraban Mosque.

Tomorrow, the participants will have a sharing session chaired by Cikgu Hajah Harinah binte Hj Mohd Shara, followed by listening to a talk on the misuse of drugs from the Narcotics Control Bureau.

The camp will end with a talk delivered by a firefighter from Operation 13' Fire and Rescue Department.

--Borneo Bulletin online via BruDirect.com (Friday, 25 March 2011)

Goodwill Visit Of Singapore Red Cross

By Lyna Mohammad

Bandar Seri Begawan - In line with a youth exchange programme, a 10- member group from the Singapore Red Cross Society will be in the country for an educational and goodwill tour.

The programme was initiated during the visit made by senior officers from Singapore Red Cross Society in September last year.

This was disclosed in a press release from the organising committee of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society.

The Singapore Red Cross Society is initiating the first visit to the Sultanate - the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society will follow up with a visit to Singapore next year.

Various activities have been lined up during their stay in Brunei, including visits to the four divisions of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society.

The visit programme will also include community service project, which will be undertaken by the society's Temburong Division.

The press release said that the visitors' stay in Brunei Darussalam will benefit them by enhancing their international cooperation skills and knowledge for exchanging, sharing and training programmes.

"Most important of all is to enhance friendship and solidarity amongst the Red Crescent and Red Cross (societies) within the region," said the press release.

-- Borneo Bulletin Online via BruDirect (Revised: December 06, 2004)

Red Cross, Red Crescent Link Strengthened

Bandar Seri Begawan - Relationship between the Red Crescent Society of Brunei and the Red Cross Association of Singapore has been further enhanced through a visit to the country by a delegation from the republic.

Pehin Dato Dr Haji Awang Hussein the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports received a courtesy call from the delegation comprising youth officers from the Singapore Red Cross Society yesterday morning.

The meeting took place at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

The three-day visit was part of efforts to build ties with the Brunei Red Crescent and explore the possibility of developing a long-term exchange programmes.

-- RTB News via BruDirect.com (Revised: September 21, 2003)

Brunei Approves National Youth Policy

Bandar Seri Begawan – A national youth policy has been approved to create a physical network infrastructure and protect the youths all over Brunei.

Pehin Dato Dr Haji Awang Hussain, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, disclosed this new policy at the award presentation for the Outstanding Youth Association 2004 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas yesterday.

He said its ministry is currently and will continuously hold programmes which directly involve youths to develop their spirit and self-esteem.

The minister further said that today’s youth has to face several major challenges, particularly social problems.

During the function, he presented the awards in three different categories. These are the management category, economic category and project category.

The Tanjong Maya Association, PERTAMA from the Tutong District. Management category won the management category.

The Economic category, however, went to Tiga Kampong Bersatu Association, TIBA from the Brunei-Muara District.

Meanwhile, the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Association from the Belait District won for the project category.

The award was to acknowledge youth associations, which showed continuous excellent performances in the aspect of management and administration and in implementing activities and projects in the field of economic, community and religion.

-- RTB News via BruDirect.com (Revised: June 29, 2004)

Singapore Red Cross Heads Home Today

By Maya Salleh

Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Singapore Red Cross officials yesterday paid a courtesy call to V P Hirubalan, Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei, at the Singapore High Commission in Subok.

Madam Norshana, who heads a nine-member delegation, arrived in the Sultanate Dec 6 for the first 'Youth Exchange Programme Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society and Singapore Red Cross' that unfolded here days earlier.

During the courtesy call, Madam Norshana spoke of the programme's objective, describing it as a bilateral exchange for the Singapore Red Cross students to partake in and notably gain experience through interactions with their Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society counterparts.

So far, the visiting Singapore Red Cross members have met with the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society in all four districts. They visited places of interest in the capital and participated in community service projects.

The Singapore Red Cross and Temburong division of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society jointly organized the projects.

On community service, Madam Norshana illustrated the good relations between the two delegations, where she observed excellent co-operations between them.

The Singapore High Commissioner also noted that in observing the close ties between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, the exchange programme served as evidence of the long existing relationship between the two countries at all levels.

The Singapore High Commissioner placed high hopes that the exchange programme be continued in the future, where he wishes to see the two sides working together on a large-scale project such as community works in third world countries.

The Singapore Red Cross delegation was also feted to a farewell dinner hosted by the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society last night.

In addition, the night saw cultural performances delivered by members of the Singapore Red Cross as well as Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society members from all four divisions.

The Singapore Red Cross delegation will leave the Sultanate today.

- Borneo Bulletin Online via BruDirect.com (Revised: December 10, 2004)

3rd Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting opens at VOCTECH

By Jacky Lim

Participants of the 3rd Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting, with guest of honour in the centre (with songkok), at SEAMEO VOCTECH yesterday. The meeting ends Feb 22. Pic: Jacky Lim

Brunei Darussalam yesterday hosted the 3rd Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting for the first time, ever since the country became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1997.

The 3rd Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting was held in SEAMEO VOCTECH and ends on Feb 22. The meeting is organised by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and in the sultanate, and is hosted by the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society.

"This third meeting in Brunei, is an important step to put idea into action. Participants will share experiences in preparing for and response to disasters, exchange views on various ways and tools in disaster management, and identify areas and activities to work as a regional network," a statement said.

The meeting is attended by 19 participants from nine Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies in the region and representatives of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

This 3rd Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting was officially opened yesterday morning by Yusof Amba, Acting Director of RIPAS Hospital. In his welcoming speech, he said, "Member countries of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have been taking turns in hosting the Southeast Asia Disaster Management Cooperation Meeting since 1997. And this year, the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society in particular and the people of Brunei are indeed fortunate and honoured to have this opportunity to host the 3rd such meeting for the first time in the country".

He also said, "The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society was formally accepted as a full member of the 170th International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since 1997. Since then, the society had benefited immensely in terms of upgrading the knowledge and skills of its members in the preparations and responses to disasters, be it natural or man-made.

"Brunei Darussalam as you know, is one of the most serene and peaceful countries in the South-east Asian region. We are indeed blessed and very fortunate that almost none of the natural disasters that struck other countries such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, typhoons, hurricanes and the likes are ever experienced by our country, apart from occasional incidents, like monsoonal floods in some areas of the country."

He added, "However, we should not be too complacent because disasters can happen at any place and time. If it is not a natural disaster, it can be man-made and can be due to human errors such as air crashes, oilfield blowouts, maritime accidents and the like.

"Thus, an organisation such as the Red Crescent in Brunei Darussalam is a potentially useful resource as a first line of support for example in terms of First Aid and Basic Life Support in times of need; whether it is in helping the Ministry of Health's medical support team during ceremonial functions which involves big crowds or events with the potential for disaster. The close cooperation between the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society and the Ministry of Health has existed for many years in numerous aspects of medical support including all exercises for major disasters planned by the ministry. In this respect, they are indeed indispensable as a supplier of skillfully-trained and dedicated volunteers in times when we need extra pair of hands to support us".

The chief guest also hoped that "the meeting will bring closer cooperation in disaster management and establish a strong regional network for the sharing of experiences and the exchange of information and tools as well as identifying working areas and activities in disaster management".

- Borneo Bulletin via BruDirect.com - Revised: February 21, 2002.

Red Crescent Association held certificate presentation

It is a wise and good choice to be involved in charity or voluntary works by participating in any organisation or association such as a uniformed association.

A good choice would be the Red Crescent Association, an association providing emergency services to those in need.

This afternoon, many students enrolled as new members of the association.

The membership certificates presentation ceremony was held at the hall of the Dato Marsal Perpindahan Lambak Kanan Primary School.

Presenting the certificates was the Assistant Director for Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education, Awang Roslin Bin Suhaili.

One hundred and fifty-five students from 14 Secondary schools and colleges as well as Primary Schools in the Brunei Muara District registered as new members, this year.

The Seri Begawan Religious Teachers' University College joined the association for the first time.

- RTB News - April 04, 2011.

New Toyota Car For Red Crescent Society

By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society was presented a brand new Toyota Kijang, courtesy of local car dealer NBT (B) Sdn Bhd, yesterday.

On hand to receive the mock key from Ninan Chacko, NBT's Managing Director, was Pehin Dato (Dr) Awang Hj Hussein, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, in his capacity as the President of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society.

Shortly after, the minister handed the contribution to Awang Hj Othman, the National Director cum Branch Director of the Brunei-Muara District Red Crescent Society.

Held at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports building, the event later saw the sprinkling of 'Bunga Rampai' on the car.

The vehicle will be utilised for activities in rendering their assistance during emergencies, or any particular event that requires their services.

- Borneo Bulletin Online - Revised July 04, 2004.

Red Crescent Society Training

St. George's School is currently hosting the Red Crescent Society Training for its 2005 intake in the Brunei-Muara District. The 5-day training programme is attended by students from various schools - Maktab Sains, SM Sayyidina Hassan, SM Sayyidina Abu Bakar, Sekolah Menengah Jamalul Alam, SM SOAS, SM Berakas and St George's School. Hj Othman Md Yusoff, the pengarah, discussed the details of their activities with the school Principal, Hjh Haziah DP Hj Abu Zar and the teachers-in-charge.

The officials and senior members of the society conducted the lecture, first aid and marching practices. The training programme is aimed at developing the spirit of volunteerism, civic consciousness and service orientation among the young members of our society.

Borneo Bulletin via BruDirect.com (March 25, 2005)

Red Crescent seeks skilled members to support humanitarian activities

Sally Piri
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Monday, May 9, 2011

Children participating in the colouring contest on the last day of the Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival to mark the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, which falls on May 8. Picture: BT/Sally Piri

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society is seeking more skilled people from various backgrounds to support its humanitarian programmes.

Brunei Red Crescent Society Commandant Safinah Hj Othman said the non-governmental organisation wants to attract more members and volunteers, not only students, but also government and private employees.

On the last day of Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival which took place at the car park of the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex, she said that they need members who have different skills, such as in the construction and advertising sectors..

She said the Red Crescent Society needs to expand its members and volunteers in conducting humanitarian activities such as repairing houses, helping the poor, and carrying out charity bazaar events.

Volunteers in the Red Crescent Society, she added, will be accommodated in its Voluntary Aid Division (VAD), a non-uniform unit in the Society. "Volunteers can join VAD when any humanitarian project takes place," she said, adding that the volunteers are not required to be registered members of the organisation.

"We also hope that people will support us financially so we can continue to keep on giving to the community. Funds assistance is really hard to find right now, but we are trying all our efforts," she said.

The Brunei Red Crescent Society, which has over 1,000 members, has branches in all four of the Sultanate's districts.

Among other activities of the NGO are community work, visiting villages, conducting volunteer activities at hospitals, and house training courses.

The seven-day Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival and one-day Charity Walk, ,which took place yesterday marked the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, which falls on the same day.

The events were launched on May 2 by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Halbi Hj Md Yussof.

Some 500 participants came to enliven the activities throughout the bazaar, said Safinah.

Themed "The Chain of Humanity", the events aimed to show that the association is actively serving the community.

The funds from the Charity Bazaar will be handed over to the Centre for Children with Special Needs (Kaca), Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind (BDNAB) and orphans.

Side activities at the bazaar included performances by local artistes, vendors selling food and goods, colouring contest for children, flying fox, modified car show, and a car sound system exhibition.

The Brunei Times -->Monday, May 09, 2011.

200 partake in humanitarian charity walk

Nurhamiza Hj Roslan

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Monday, May 9, 2011

MORE than 200 people took part in the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) humanitarian charity walk yesterday to mark the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2011.

Themed "The Chain of Humanity", the charity walk was aimed to raise funds for the BDRCS and other non-government organisations, as well as make known to the public that the association always care about the community and always prepare to serve them.

Present as the guest of honour at the event was, the deputy minister of culture, youth and sports, Datin Hjh Adina Othman.

In her welcoming remarks, BDRCS President Datin Hjh Siti Hajar Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yusof said that through the humanitarian charity walk the BDRCS would be able to raise money which were needed to continue carrying out charity and community work.

She added that the event was to give members of the BDRCS the opportunity to improve teamwork and cooperation among themselves as well as learn about issues related to "fund-raising".

Datin Hjh Siti Hajar pointed out that it was the main responsibility of the BDRCS to upgrade the skills of its members in the field of disaster preparedness and management, first aid as well as charity and community works.

She said that part of the proceeds from the charity event will be donated to the Brunei Muara Orphans Fund, the Centre for Children with Special Needs (Kaca) and the Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind (BDNAB).

The event started with a warm-up exercise and aerobic session.

The charity walk was divided into two groups men and women. The men's group walked a distance of 4km , while the women walked a distance of 3km which started and ended at the Pedestrian Mall at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.The Brunei Times

-Brunei Times Online, May 09, 2011.

The Chain of Community pupuk semangat sukarelawan belia

Oleh Yusrin Junaidi

Para peserta melakukan aktiviti memanas badan sebelum mula berjalan.


BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 8 Mei - The Chain of Community dipilih sebagai tema bagi acara Humanitarian Charity Walk anjuran Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam kali ini untuk meningkatkan semangat sukarelawan dan sedia membantu di kalangan belia dalam usaha membangunkan modal insan di negara ini.

Demikian antara inti pati ucapan yang disampaikan oleh Presiden Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam Datin Dayang Hajah Siti Hajar Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yusof pada acara yang berlangsung di Kawasan Dewan Serbaguna dan Bangunan Squash, Kompleks Sukan Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Berakas pagi ini.

Menurut beliau tenaga belia amat diperlukan dalam kegiatan sukarelawan yang mahu diterap dan wajar dijadikan amalan di kalangan golongan itu.

Walaupun ia merupakan satu persatuan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) dan tidak menjanjikan sebarang insentif berbentuk wang ringgit atau pangkat tetapi persatuan tetap bergerak dan memberi manfaat besar kepada masyarakat, katanya.

Humanitarian Charity Walk 2011 merupakan antara projek yang dirancang bagi kalendar 2011/2012 selain pelbagai lagi aktiviti kebajikan dan projek amal atau kemanusiaan.

Dalam ucapannya itu juga beliau berkata hari ini merupakan hari yang istimewa, khususnya buat ahli persatuan itu di negara ini dan juga di seluruh dunia yang sama-sama meraikan Sambutan Hari Palang Merah Sedunia.

8 Mei dipilih sebagai Hari Palang Merah Sedunia sempena tarikh lahir Henry Dunant, insan pertama yang mengasaskan persatuan palang merah dan memperkenalkan kepada dunia dengan usaha-usaha berterusan penubuhan badan kemanusiaan ini, demikian menurut Presiden Bulan Sabit Merah NBD.

Sebagai meraikan hari istimewa ini pelbagai acara disusun sepanjang hari ini yang dihasratkan untuk menambah sumber kewangan persatuan bagi membolehkannya mengendalikan aktiviti amal dan kemasyarakatan, seterusnya melaksanakan sebarang keperluan persediaan menambah baik keupayaan bagi memenuhi komitmen setempat dan juga di peringkat serantau dan antarabangsa.

Selain itu penganjuran aktiviti seperti ini juga mampu menyemai semangat setia kawan dan kerja berpasukan selain mempelajari pelbagai isu berhubungan kutipan amal, yang akan dikendalikan dari semasa ke semasa.

Menurut Datin Dayang Hajah Siti Hajar lagi sebanyak lima peratus daripada hasil kutipan dari Humanitarian Charity Walk 2011 masing-masing akan disalurkan kepada tiga badan bukan kerajaan, Pusat Persatuan Kanak-kanak Cacat, Persatuan Orang-orang Buta Kebangsaan dan Tabung Anak-anak Yatim Daerah Brunei dan Muara.

Turut hadir dan menyertai acara berjalan kaki ini selaku tetamu kehormat Pemangku Menteri Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan Datin Dayang Hajah Adina Othman, Pemangku Pengarah Cawangan Daerah Brunei dan Muara, Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah NBD Awang Hj Mohd Suhaimi Haji Ibrahim, selaku Pengerusi Humanitarian Charity Walk 2011.

Lebih 150 orang peserta terdiri daripada ahli Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah NBD, ahli keluarga, jemputan khas dari Kementerian Kesihatan, ahli badan-badan NGO perseorangan, dan ahli jawatankuasa Humanitarian Charity Walk 2011.

- Media Permata Online, Isnin 09 Mei 2011.

BDRCS holds Humanitarian Charity Walk to raise funds

By Rokiah Mahmud

Guest of honour Datin Hjh Adina (L) participates in the charity walk.

During the warm-up session.

Participants at the event. - PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR

Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) organised a Humanitarian Charity Walk at the Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex yesterday morning. The charity walk was held in conjunction with the World Red Crescent Day, which is celebrated every May 8.

The guest of honour was Datin Hjh Adina binti Hj Othman, Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

The charity walk was aimed at raising funds for BDRCS and also to expose the organisation to members of the public that the society has done some humanitarian work and provided aid for the needy people aside from first aid and medical treatments.

The walk began with a warm-up session followed by the guest of honour officiating the humanitarian walk. Male participants covered four kilometres while female participants covered three kilometres.

Over 100 participants joined the walk including youth association and non-government organisations as well as members of BDRCS from the four districts.

BDRCS is the 170th member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society.

Aside from raising funds, BDRCS also gave an opportunity to its members to enhance a spirit of unity and solidarity and the ability to work in a team and to learn related issues on fund-raising.

Proceeds from the charity walk will also go to Brunei-Muara Orphan Fund, centre for children with special needs (KACA) and Brunei Darussalam National Association of the Blind (BDNAB).

BDRCS is also organising the Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival, which commenced on May 2.

-Borneo Bulletin Online, Monday 9 May 2011.

Selamat Menyambut Hari Bendera 2011

Apakah Hari Bendera itu?

Hari Bendera ialah hari ulangtahun penubuhan Persatuan Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah Antarabangsa yang jatuh pada 8 Mei setiap tahun. Lazimnya, nama Hari Bendera ini hanya digunakan oleh 2 persatuan iaitu Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam (PBSM NBD) dan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia (PBSMM). Nama yang digunakan oleh persatuan-persatuan selain dari dua persatuan ini ialah Hari Bulan Sabit Merah (Red Crescent Day) dan Hari Persatuan Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah Antarabangsa (International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day).

Kenapa tarikh 8 Mei itu dipilih?

Tarikh 8 Mei dipilih sebagai Hari Bendera kerana memperingati hari kelahiran pengasas, perintis dan pelopor persatuan ini iaitu Sir Jean Henri Dunant (atau Jean Henry Dunant). Beliau lahir pada 8 Mei, 1828 di Geneva, Switzerland. Beliau lebih dikenali sebagai Henry Dunant atau Henri Dunant. Maklumat lanjut klik sini .

SELAMAT MENYAMBUT HARI BENDERA 2011!

30 peserta Kursus Pertolongan Kecemasan menerima sijil

TEMBURONG, Selasa, 3 Mei. - Seramai 30 peserta yang menamatkan Kursus Pertolongan Kecemasan menerima sijil masing-masing pada Majlis Penyampaian Sijil berlangsung di Dewan Belalong, Kompleks Dewan Kemasyarakatan Pekan Bangar, di sini.

Penyampaian sijil bagi kursus tiga hari itu disempurnakan oleh Pemangku Pegawai Daerah Temburong, Awang Haji Haris bin Othman.

PEMANGKU Pegawai Daerah Temburong, Awang Haji Haris bin Othman menyampaikan sijil kepada salah seorang peserta Kursus Pertolongan Kecemasan berlangsung di Dewan Belalong, Kompleks Dewan Kemasyarakatan Pekan Bangar. (Foto : Ampuan Hj. Mahmud Ampuan Hj. Tengah)

Selama kursus yang diadakan sejak 30 April lalu, para peserta didedahkan dengan beberapa demonstrasi dan latihan amali tatacara pertolongan kecemasan seperti membalut kecederaan, menyelamatkan seseorang tercekik dan posisi pemulihan.

Selain itu mereka juga mendengarkan ceramah tentang sistem pernafasan, penyebab saluran pernafasan tersumbat dan tindakannya, kecemasan perubatan dan kecemasan persekitaran.

Kursus antara lain bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang cara-cara pengendalian pertolongan kecemasan serta kaedah dan cara rawatan CPR yang lebih bersistematik yang dapat diaplikasikan kepada orang ramai terutamanya para penduduk kampung pedalaman.

BERGAMBAR RAMAI ... Para peserta kursus mengabadikan gambar kenangan setelah menamatkan Kursus Pertolongan Kecemasan bagi Daerah Temburong bertempat di Dewan Belalong, Kompleks Dewan Kemasyarakatan Pekan Bangar Temburong.(Foto : Ampuan Hj. Mahmud Ampuan Hj. Tengah)

Dengan adanya kursus seumpamanya diharap akan dapat memantapkan lagi pemberian perkhidmatan kesihatan bagi mereka yang memerlukan di samping memberikan rawatan segera kepada ahli keluarga, teman sekerja atau orang ramai jika berlaku kemalangan sementara menunggu ketibaan kakitangan perubatan yang mahir.

Tenaga pengajar bagi kursus anjuran bersama Pusat Perkembangan Sumber Tenaga Manusia Ong Sum Ping dengan kerjasama Hospital Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam (PIHM), Temburong itu didatangkan dari Pusat Resusitasi Kebangsaan, Kementerian Kesihatan.

(Oleh : Hezlinawati Hj. Abdul Karim)

Ekspo dan Karnival Amal tingkatkan semangat kerja berpasukan

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Isnin, 2 Mei. - Bagi memperingati Hari Bulan Sabit Merah Sedunia yang jatuh pada setiap 8 Mei, Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam menganjurkan Ekspo Amal Kemanusiaan dan Karnival 2011 di kawasan letak kereta Stadium Tertutup Kompleks Sukan Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Berakas.

TIMBALAN Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof ketika merasmikan Ekspo Amal Kemanusiaan dan Karnival 2011 di kawasan letak kereta Stadium Tertutup Kompleks Sukan Negara Hassanal Bolkiah.(Foto : Mohd. Zul-Izzi Hj. Duraman)

Ekspo selama seminggu yang bermula hari ini sehingga 8 Mei 2011 itu merupakan salah satu projek yang dirancang sebagai kegiatan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei bagi tahun 2011/2012.

Petang tadi, Majlis Perasmian Ekspo dan Karnival ini telah disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof.

Dalam ucapan alu-aluannya, Pemangku Pengarah Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Daerah Brunei Muara, Awang Haji Md. Suhaimi Haji Ibrahim menjelaskan, ekspo antara lain dihasratkan untuk meningkatkan sumber kewangan bagi membolehkan persatuan itu membuat kegiatan-kegiatan kemasyarakatan seterusnya dan membiayai apa jua keperluan persediaan peningkatan keupayaannya bagi memenuhi komitmen setempat dan di peringkat serantau dan antarabangsa.

PEMANGKU Pengarah Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Daerah Brunei Muara, Awang Haji Md. Suhaimi Haji Ibrahim semasa menyampaikan ucapan selaku Pengerusi Ekspo.(Foto : Mohd. Zul-Izzi Hj. Duraman)

Di samping itu tambahnya, ia juga memberi peluang kepada ahli-ahli persatuan untuk meningkatkan semangat usaha padu dan setia kawan serta kebolehan bekerja secara berpasukan, meningkatkan kemahiran kepimpinan dan pengurusan selain mempelajari isu-isu yang berhubung dengan 'fund-raising' dan keusahawanan.

Ekspo dan Karnival Amal ini jelasnya dibahagikan kepada lima segmen iaitu pameran, ekspo jualan, bazar jualan, permainan dan hiburan dan segmen-segmen ini pula menjurus kepada empat perspektif iaitu keagamaan dan nasionalisma, peningkatan tabung kewangan, perkembangan sumber tenaga dan hiburan.

Di majlis tersebut, Yang Dimuliakan juga dibawa menyaksikan pameran dan bazar-bazar jualan yang terlibat di ekspo tersebut.

YANG Dimuliakan Timbalan Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri ketika mendengar penerangan dari salah seorang peserta yang mengikuti ekspo ini.(Foto : Mohd. Zul-Izzi Hj. Duraman)

Dengan tema 'The Chain of Humanity', ekspo tersebut juga sebagai menzahirkan serta menyatakan bahawa persatuan ini sentiasa memeduli serta sedia berkhidmat kepada masyarakat.

Ekspo dan Karnival Amal 2011 dibukakan bagi kunjungan orang ramai setiap hari sehingga 8 Mei depan dari jam 9.30 pagi hingga 10.30 malam.(Oleh : Hjh. Siti Zuraihah Hj. Awang Sulaiman)

- Pelita Brunei Online Selasa 03 Mei 2011

Ekspo & Karnival serta Jualan Amal Kemanusiaan 2011

Tarikh:

02 hingga 08 Mei 2011

Jam:

9:30 pagi hingga 10:30 malam

Tempoh:

1 minggu

Tempat:

Kawasan Letak Kereta

Stadium Tertutup

Kompleks Sukan Negara Hassanal Bolkiah, Berakas

Orang ramai dijemput hadir dan sama-sama memberi sokongan.

Red Crescent charity expo

Wardi Buntar

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Awang Halbi (C), meets some of the Red Crescent members during the launching ceremony yesterday. Picture: BT/Saifulizam

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society yesterday launched its "Humanitarian Charity Walk" and "Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival" to celebrate the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day yesterday.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Hj Halbi Hj Md Yussof launched the two events at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Indoor Stadium.

Themed "The Chain of Humanity", the events aimed to show that the association is about serving the community, said Acting Director of the Red Crescent Society in Brunei-Muara District Hj Mohd Suhaimi Hj Ibrahim

Hj Mohd Suhaimi said the celebrations would last for at least a week, starting from yesterday.

The expo and the walkathon was hoped to improve the non-governmental organisation's funding so that the society could continue organising community service activities.

"It's also a chance to strengthen ties between the community and the association, especially in improving our leadership and management skills," said Hj Mohd Suhaimi.

He explained that it also gives a chance for younger members of the red crescent group to study issues relating to fundraising and entrepreneurship.

"The commitment to extend humanitarian assistance is not limited to the needs of the country, but also includes international assistance when needed, especially being prepared in the field of disaster management," said Hj Mohd Suhaimi.

The Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival will be held from May 2 to May 8 from 9.30am to 10.30pm.The Brunei Times

Berkunjung sambil beramal di ekspo & karnival PBSM

Oleh Sim Y. H.

Timbalan Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri yang turut menghadiri majlis.

Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Halbi menyaksikan produk-produk yang dijual di bazar jualan.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 2 Mei - Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam hari ini menganjurkan Ekspo & Karnival Amal Kemanusiaan serta Jalan Amal Kemanusiaan 2011 yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sumber kewangan persatuan itu.

Menurut Pemangku Pengarah Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Daerah Brunei Muara Haji Mohd Suhaimi Haji Ibrahim ia bertujuan untuk membolehkan persatuan menjalani pelbagai program kemasyarakatan bagi memenuhi komitmen bantuan yang mahu diberikan meliputi keperluan bantuan di peringkat serantau dan antarabangsa.

Beliau dalam ucapan alu-aluannya berkata sebagai sebuah persatuan bukan kerajaan yang komited dalam sentiasa bersedia menyumbangkan tenaga dan menghulurkan bantuan khidmat kemanusiaan PBSM negara ini bukan sahaja terhad kepada bentuk bantuan dalam negara malah jika diperlukan oleh pihak International Federation of Red Cross dan Red Crescent Socities (IRFC).

Oleh itu itu katanya adalah amat penting bagi persatuan untuk meningkatkan keupayaan ahli-ahlinya dalam bidang persediaan dan pengurusan bencana, pertolongan cemas serta kegiatan-kegiatan kebajikan dan kemasyarakatan.

Haji Mohd Suhaimi berkata demikian di Perasmian Ekspo & Karnival Amal Kemanusiaan 2011.

Menurutnya program yang dikendalikan selama seminggu bermula hari ini sehingga 8 Mei adalah salah satu projek yang dirancang oleh persatuan bagi tahun 2011/2012 sebagai salah satu aktiviti sempena Hari Bulan Sabit Merah Sedunia yang jatuh pada 8 Mei.

Hadir merasmikan ekspo dan karnival ialah Timbalan Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (B) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Halbi Haji Mohd Yussof. Majlis berlangsung di Kawasan Letak Kereta, Stadium Tertutup Kompleks Sukan Negara Hassanal Bolkiah.

Ekspo dan karnival itu juga dihasratkan untuk meningkatkan sumber kewangan persatuan bagi membiayai keperluan persediaan peningkatan keupayaan ahli, memberi peluang kepada mereka untuk meningkatkan semangat setia kawan dan kebolehan bekerja secara berpasukan serta meningkatkan kemahiran kepimpinan dan pengurusan.

Ia dibuka kepada orang ramai dari jam 9:30 pagi hingga 10:30 malam.

Pelbagai program diatur sepanjang ekspo tersebut.

- Media Permata Online, Selasa 03 Mei 2011.

PBSMNBD launches charity expo

By Aziz Idris

The guest of honour, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi (C) striking the gong to officiaite the Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival 2011 organised by the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Association.

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs greeting some members of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Association.

The Deputy Minister viewing some of the motorbikes on display at the Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival 2011.

The Deputy Minister cutting the ribbon for the Nusantera Expo that takes place alongside the charity expo.

The Deputy Minister tasting Dragonfruit juice that is available at the charity expo brought by a juice vendor from Malaysia

- PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI

In conjunction with the World Red Crescent Day, the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Association (PBSMNBD) yesterday launched the Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival 2011 at the Indoor Stadium (car park) in Berakas.

Present to officiate the launch was Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs.

Also present during the launch was Datin Hjh Siti Hajar binti Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Md Yussof, President of PBSMNBD together with top officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Red Crescent members.

Carrying the theme, 'The Chain of Humanity', the weeklong expo and carnival promises to be a one-stop shopping avenue and entertainment, and at the same time being courteous to victims of humanitarian crisis.

According to the Acting Director of PBSMNBD, Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Ibrahim, the event is based on four main issues: Nation Building and Patriotism, Fund Raising Activities, Capacity Building and Entertainment.

He added that for the convenience of visitors, the layout of the event is divided into five main segments namely, Sales Expo, Bazaar Sales, Exhibition, Games and Entertainment.

Among the objectives of the event is to encourage members of PBSMNBD, including youths, to be involved in humanitarian and charitable causes in the Sultanate. The event is also hoped to raise funds for the victims of recent disasters in the region.

One of the highlights of the event is the Humanitarian Charity Walk 2011 that will be held this Friday, May 8, which is still open for registration.

The Charity Walk is divided into four categories - VIP/Guests, Male, Female and Special Needs. VIP/Guests and Male participants will walk four kilometres whereas Female and Special Needs will walk three kilometres.

Some 500 participants are scheduled to join the walkathon, consisting of individuals from PBSM in all four districts, youth associations and NGOs, students, sponsors and members of the public.

Scheduled to lead the participants on the walkathon is the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Awang Haji Hazair bin Haji Abdullah.

The handing over ceremony of all the monies raised during the weeklong event will be held at a later date.

The Humanitarian Charity Expo and Carnival 2011 will run until May 8, from 9.30am to 10.30pm daily.

Borneo Bulletin Online - Tuesday, 03 May 2011.

BDRCS strengthens ties with education sector

Amir Noor

BRUNEI-MUARA

Sunday, April 3, 2011

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) took a step forward in their effort to strengthen their ties with the education sector through a discussion session with the participating teachers of the recent training workshop.

A collaborative effort with the Department of Co-Curriculum Education, the association conducted yesterday's discussion session as a follow up of the training workshop held for teachers from participating schools.

Acting District Director for Brunei-Muara Hj Muhammad Suhaimi Hj Ibrahim in an interview elaborated that this was the association's initiative in hearing out what the teachers have encountered within a three to four week gap after the training workshop which covered the basics of first aid and humanitarian activities.

"Why it took us another three to four weeks to conduct such as session is because after the workshop, the teachers returned to their respective schools where they will introduce and educate the administration about the (BDRCS) involvement, role and suggest suitable activities to be held at each school," he said. "This session is also to listen to their feedback for problems that may have arose on their side and other difficulties that they have encountered as well as share ideas and suggestions that may help in the future."

Also present during the session were Hj Julaini Hj Latip, secretary general of BDRCS, who presented a talk on the history of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies around the world and acting director of the Co-Curriculum Education Department, Hj Kassim Mohammad Yasin, who gave the opening remarks.

Secretary General of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society Hj Julaini Hj Latip during yesterday's session. Picture: BT/Amir Noor

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