SCOUTS BRIEFED ON SYARIAH LAW

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: As part of the government's efforts towards familiarising all levels of society with the upcoming Syariah Law, the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (BDSA) recently hosted government officers who have been tasked to disseminate information related to the implementation.

More than 200 scout members comprising Scout Commissioners, Scout leaders, Rover Scout, Venture Scout, Junior Scout, Sea Scout, Air Scout as well as Scout officers attended the briefing that was held at the Scout's headquarters in Gadong.

In attendance as well were the BDSA Vice President, Pengiran Abdul Wahab bin Pengiran Hassan and the association's Chief Commissioner, Haji Awg Badar bin Haji Awg Ali.

Following the briefing, the panel that included officers from various departments also held a question-and-answer session.

Further information can be obtained by visiting www.kanunsyariah.gov.bn.

CYCLING BADGE CAMP + BBQ NITE

With the on-coming monthly tests before first-term break, members are urging skippers for an adventure. Due to this, patrol leaders were asked to organize an overnight activity with some elements of cycling. The “cycling camp” was held in Taman Tasik Sarubing in Subok, after permission granted by the principal and the Mukim Subok Council. The night was filled with fun activities and prayers in the Kampong Subok Mosque. Learning to use available materials for BBQ was interesting. Best of all is learning to use materials that are friendly to the environment.

The next day was cycling day. Learning Brunei road signs and discussing rules on the road was the start of the activity. Then parents assisted the cycling group all the way to SOAS College. It took just 45 mins to reach the finish line. This shows that all the planning and organizing was successful. The scouts then receive their cycling badges by Skipper Zack

NATIONAL FLAG RISING CEREMONY

February is always known as the “National Day Month”. Even though the National Day falls on the 23^rd. February, the preparation always starts at the beginning of the month. Also in the beginning of the month is usually the giant flag rising ceremony. SOAS College Scouts along with other other youth NGOs participated in the ceremony.

This year, the country celebrates its 30^th National Day and the celebration is bigger and much grander from the previous ones. Our troop had the honor of participating in the march pass and saluting to His Majesty the Sultan. Those who did not participate in the March pass, took part as human LED and field show or “persembahan padang”.

CELEBRATING MAULIDUL RASUL

Patrol Leaders volunteers to give refreshments

SOAS College Air Scout Troop starts the year with registration activities and celebrating Prophet Muhammad birthday also known as “Maulud Nabi”. The auspicious occasion is traditional in a sense that it is done every year and being the “Sekolah Bandar” or Town School, SOAS College scout troop are always present to participate or assist in a service.

This year, the troop has to do both. Assembling in town to greet His Majesty the Sultan, who headed the procession. And stop along school grounds to assist in giving out refreshments to Maulud Nabi participants. Both acts would receive are part of being a good scout and a good muslim

                                                          

 

SOAS AIR SCOUT VISITS AIR FORCE @ BRIDEX 2013

A small group of air scout members were lucky enough to visit Royal Brunei Air Force Base for BRIDEX 2013. This rare event is only held once in 2 years and not anybody is invited. With special permission, our scouts visited many types of aircraft from many countries. They talked to real jet pilots and crew. Emphasis on good academic results and aircraft knowledge is key to being successful aviators. 

DISTRICT CAMP + WORLD BUREAU BADGE CEREMONY 2013

This year the Brunei Muara District Commission held a 2-in-1 camp. New members in the district participated and were taught on basic scout skills. At the end of the camp, a massive investiture ceremony was held and new members will get their “world bureau” badge immediately.

This means that there was no need for individual schools to do individual ceremonies. This was certainly a great idea!

SOAS College Air Scouts Celebrate 80 years of Scouting

SOAS Air 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