Just wanna share...: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Brunei Darussalam Key Indicators 2008

I read from the blog of Brunei Resources, and just found out that the Department of Economic Planning and Development has just published the latest Brunei Darussalam Key Indicators 2008. It is available for download at http://www.depd.gov.bn/download/BDKI%202008.pdf in PDF file.

These images are from the PDF file:

The population of Brunei is now 398,000 at 2008

57% of population aged between 20 - 54 years old

Life expectancy of female is 77.8 and 75.2 for male in 2007

Unemployment rate is 3.7% in 2008, increment of 0.3% from previous year

Oil production was reduced to 193 thousand barrels per day in 2008

We achieved higher literacy rate now, 93.7% compared to 89.2% ten years ago

For more statistics and data, please visit the official website of the JPKE http://www.depd.gov.bn/home.html

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What is SSEAYP?

The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is based on the respective Joint Statements issued in January 1974 between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia , Malaysia , the Republic of Philippines the Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Thailand. Negara Brunei Darussalam ,following full independence and its admission to the ASEAN in January 1984 , joined the program in 1985. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam joined in 1996 , following its admission to the ASEAN in July 1995 , and the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar joined in 1998 after having been admitted to the ASEAN in July 1997. Furthermore , in 2000 , the Kingdom of Cambodia also joined this program following its admission to the ASEAN in April 1999. This program is carried out by the Government of Japan with the active participation and cooperation of these ten Southeast Asian countries.

The purpose of this program is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among the youth of Japan and Southeast Asian countries ; to broaden their perspective on the world , as well as to strengthen their motivation and ability in international cooperation by participating in discussions , in ob-board introductions to each country , and in various exchange activities both on-board and in the countries visited. In addition , the participating youths are expected to progress to leadership positions in youth activities , and in various other sections , in their own country after this program.

SSEAYP Participating countries:

(by alphabetical order)

Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam

SSEAYP Activities :
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1.Activities on Board the Ship ;
a) Discussion
b) Solidarity group activities
c) Club activities
d) Introduction to each country
e) Lectures
f) Studies for safe voyage , including lifeboat drill
g) Other activities approved by COC (Cruise Operating Committee)

2.Activities in the Countries Visited
a) Courtesy calls and Reception
b) Homestay
c) Parties on board , and open ship
d) Program on interaction with local people during a visit to facility
e) Other activities arranged by the respective governments/ reception committee

(Implementation of these is limited to when the program has sufficient spare time to add an extra activity other than those listed above.)

Solidarity Group (SG)

SG B performing the Nippon Maru song

club activity: experiencing the Japanese tea ceremony

institutional visit

cultural performance

homestay programme

discussion

Nippon Maru - the ship commissioned for SSEAYP, carrying participants across the ocean from Japan to ASEAN

SSEAYP Official language :
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English is the working language throughout this program.

SSEAYP Participating Youth Qualification :
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1. 18-30 years of age
2. Able to participate throughout the program
3. Having a command of English adequate to enable participation in the activities both on board and in the countries visited.
4. In good health , both physically and mentally.
5. Adaptable to an orderly group life in accordance with the program schedule
6. Having a good understanding of, and interest in, the countries visited.

(Text from ASSEAY Thailand
Photos (c) Jennifer Mok)

Links: SSEAYP photos of Jennifer BPY07
Blog of Brunei Participating Youth 2007

Hari Perkhidmatan Awam (HPA)

Rasional Sambutan Hari Perkhidmatan Awam

1. Perkhidmatan Awam di Negara Brunei Darussalam tidak terlepas dari berbagai rangkaian cabaran ekoran gelombang perubahan yang dibawa bersama arus globalisasi dan ledakan teknologi (ICT)

2. Diantara cabaran ini ialah harapan dan ekspektasi orang ramai yang kian meningkat terhadap pemberian perkhidmatan awam (public service delivery);

3. Sehubungan itu adalah perlu untuk pihak Kerajaan meningkatkan lagi usaha khusus dalam pemberian perkhidmatan awam kearah pencapaian harapan dan ekspektasi orang ramai ini.

4. HPA adalah acara tahunan yang diwujudkan dan disambut sebagai satu platform yang menjana dan mengiktiraf usaha dan pencapaian warga perkhidmatan awam dan organisasi kerajaan dalam meningkatkan lagi pemberian perkhidmatannya kepada orang ramai;

5. Melalui HPA ini kita berharap ianya akan menjadi inspirasi setiap individu dan kumpulan dalam perkhidmatan awam pada keseluruhannya;

6. Dalam hal ini juga HPA diharapkan akan memberi kesefahaman kepada orang ramai bahawa pihak Kerajaan adalah bergiat meningkatkan lagi kelancaran dan keberkesanan pemberian perkhidmatan awamnya melalui berbagai proses peningkatan dan jaminan kualiti kerja dalam perjalanan kita kearah kecemerlangan dalam perkhidmatan;

7. Melalui Sambutan HPA, seluruh pegawai dan kakitangan Kerajaan akan membaharui ikrar dan azam mereka sebagai warga perkhidmatan awam yang:

a. Sentiasa taat kepada Raja selaku pemimpin;

b. Patuh melaksanakan kehendak dan dasar-dasar Kerajaan, undang-undang negara, peraturan dan arahan kerja;

c. Sentiasa memelihara dan meningkatkan martabat kewibawaan, kecemerlangan dan kebolehharapan Perkhidmatan Awam;

d. Sentiasa berusaha meningkatkan produktiviti dan kualiti kerja;

e. Berkhidmat berasaskan keadilan serta amanah untuk Agama, bangsa, Kerajaan dan Negara;

Kenapa 29 September:

• 29hb September sebagai Hari Perkhidmatan Awam di Negara Brunei Darussalam mengambil sempena detik bermulanya perlembagaan bertulis Negara ini.

Source: website of Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (PSD)

Monday, November 17, 2008

Health Promotion Centre / Pusat Promosi Kesihatan

The Health Promotion Centre which was officiated last Thursday by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. It was built on a two-hectare piece of land near the Commonwealth Drive area.

The centre was built as the aspiration to strengthen the efforts by the Ministry of Health towards upgrading the health status of the rakyat and residents in the country through health promotion and healthy lifestyle.

The main attraction of the centre is the Health Galleria with its role of providing the main information in health care such as oral health, food safety, food and nutrition, physical activities, tobacco usage control, occupational health as well as mental and reproductive health.

The Health Promotion Centre was contributed by the Royal Dutch Shell, of which USD 5 million were financed towards the construction of the centre in conjunction with His Majesty’s 60th birthday celebration. The contribution by Brunei Shell Petroleum is one of the main focuses of its community building programme.

Other facilities at this centre include the Health Body Clinic, the Resource Centre which offers a journal library, books and DVD services, 2 lecture studios, swimming pool, meeting room, prayer hall and cafeteria. The centre is open to the public, starting from 15th November 2008 and for the time being it is open during working hours.

A virtual tour of the centre: