A Tourism Education Taskforce has been established to devise strategies and develop educational tourism packages. Minister of Education Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd Salleh shared the initiative during the sixth day of the First Meeting of the 22nd Legislative Council session yesterday.
The taskforce will oversee short-term intensive language and mobility programme, medium-term TVET courses and academic mobility, and long-term degree collaborations between local and international institutions.
The minister said the presence of international students would provide contribute to hospitality, transport, and local tourism, supporting economic diversification in line with Brunei Vision 2035, referring to the statement by LegCo member Yang Berhormat Chong Chin Yee regarding the potential of the tourism sector.
Addressing climate change, referring the LegCo member Yang Berhormat Haji Mohamad Danial @ Tekpin bin Ya’akub’s statement on climate literacy and the change in societal behaviour in tackling the challenges of climate change, the minister highlighted the Green Education Plan (GEP) 2025-2035.
Launched last year, the plan integrates sustainability across the national education ecosystem. As of March this year, 92 active initiatives are underway focusing on Sustainability Education and Sustainable Operations from preschool to higher education. These efforts aim to equip the younger generation with relevant “green skills” for future needs.
Furthermore, the ministry is collaborating with the Department of Energy via the Skills and Capacity for Alternative Low Carbon Energy (SCALE) initiative.
The project develops the local workforce in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Students from Politeknik Brunei and Institute of Brunei Technical Education have already participated in solar industry training at the Kampong Belimbing Solar PV Project.
A pioneering energy management initiative for schools, involving audits and training for teachers and students, is also set for implementation this year.
Through these strategic collaborations, the ministry hopes to strengthen sustainability practices and develop green career pathways to support Bruner’s sustainable development agenda.
(news source: Borneo Bulletin; pic source: Info Foto, Jabatan Penerangan)
