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Scout Troop proudly joint the grand assembly and received their 80
Years badge. The badge is a rare commemorative badge which they will
wear for the whole year.
The association heralded the start of the New Year in what would
potentially be the first in a series of significant events marking the
association's 80th year since it was first established in 1933 with 12
people.
The scouting movement in the country was founded by Allahyarham Cikgu
Marsal bin Maun, who is now known as Allahyarham Dato Paduka Haji
Marsal bin Maun, former Menteri Besar of Brunei. One of the surviving
members from the group of founders is Dato Paduka Haji Awang Mohd
Hussein bin Imam Haji Mohd Yusof.
The PPNBD is also one of the associations that advocate the
establishment of the Asean Scout Association of Regional Cooperation
(ASARC) in 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Concerning the involvement and activities of PPNBD, the association
as an internationally acclaimed organisation is not only involved in
activities at the national level but also on the regional and global
scales. These include activities in the shape of 'Jamboree',
'Rovermoof', 'Cubboree', workshops, seminars, youth programmes and more.
The PPNBD's goal is to push the youth into becoming wise, intelligent
and competitive individuals who are capable of overcoming social
problems and helping out others.
In a five-year strategic plan from 2008 to 2012, the PPNBD aimed to
become a first-rate organisation which shapes youth excellence towards
contributing to the development of Brunei.
--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
