The Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka
Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji
Awang Othman, lauded the Brunei Legislative Council (LegCo) members for
their efforts in engaging with stakeholders, including residents under
their care, to identify and address pressing issues.
The minister made these remarks during the Permuzakarahan
Session between LegCo members and the Ministry of Religious Affairs
(MORA) held on Tuesday at the Convention Hall of the Islamic Dakwah
Centre (PDI) in Kampung Pulaie.
He highlighted the importance of the Integration System in enhancing
religious education by incorporating religious subjects into the general
school system, a move he said will continue to be developed.
In a response, the Head of the Delegation of LegCo members, YB Awang
Haji Daud bin Jihan, welcomed the session as an essential platform for
sharing views and suggestions. He noted that such discussions help in
collaboratively addressing issues with MORA and finding practical and
beneficial resolutions.
During the event, a briefing was delivered by Permanent Secretary at
MORA Awang Haji Mohammad Rosli bin Haji Ibrahim, who commended the LegCo
members for their working visits to departments under the ministry. The
briefing touched on the ministry’s achievements in Quranic education at
both national and international levels, emphasising the Whole-of-Nation
approach, as well as successful initiatives integrating religious
subjects into the general school curriculum.
The session also featured discussions on four strategic issues: Job
opportunities for graduates of Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri
Begawan (KUPU SB); Cleanliness of mosque toilets and ablution areas;
Efforts to reduce Syariah crime cases, particularly focusing on sexual
offences such as adultery; and proposals for a public relations strategy
to improve public understanding of religious services in Brunei.
The event serves as an annual platform aimed at fostering
collaboration between MORA and LegCo members. It seeks to contribute to
the nation’s progress and prosperity, particularly in enhancing
religious services. The session also provides an avenue for identifying
solutions to emerging issues and improving the implementation of
religious services in the country.
(News & pic source: Borneo Bulletin)
