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MEDIA AND DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOP

BLA continues with its Emerging Leaders Programme 4 with the Media And Digital Literacy Workshop

held on 12-13 February 2019 at DBP Library Muara Branch. Seven library media experts facilitated

the hands-on workshop for 30 librarians.

Among the aims of the workshop are:

To enhance the understanding and involvement of the librarians towards library transformation;

To empower librarians in accelerating library services towards a digital landscape;

To elevate the role of libraries in line with the global transformation;

To understand media and digital literacy in order to build a multimedia culture so users can be active,

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BLA EXCO

29 Jan 2019

Elp4. Serasa 12 Feb 2019

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OVERVIEW OF WORKSHOP

The overview was facilitated by Hjh Pusparaini Hj Thani. Chair of BLA Training Section with

the panel of expert speakers.

She based her overview from the evaluation submitted by the participants. Overall the

participants were satisfied with the outcome of the workshop. New suggestions on future

training needs included cataloguing; marketing, infographics, information literacy skill,

designing conducive environment and spaces in libraries and library management.

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Workshop topics:

Basic Digital Literacy and Plagiarism by Hjh Noraidah Hj Madin, Universiti Teknologi Brunei Darussalam Tools and Resources by Hj Hafidz Hj Ali Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Brunei. Library Brunei @ www.librarybrunei.gov.bn by Aw Hadiyatullah Hj Yahya, DBP Brunei Digital Library by Pg Hj Mohd Shahminan Pg Hj Sulaiman, Brunei Islamic Library, Jabatan Mufti Kerajaan Subject on Media and Digital Education in LIS Diploma Programme at Politeknik Brunei by Cg Nurul Rasyidah Ab Durahman, School of ICT, Politeknik Brunei On-line Tools and Open Access Resources by Aw Mohd Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah, Universiti Brunei Darussalam Use of Social Media in Libraries by Dayang Amal Syukriyyah Hj Abd Kahar, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali

The participants were welcomed by Dy Nur Rahidah Hj Ghani, ELP Chair with a brief introduction by President Puan Nellie DPH Sunny while Dyg Amal Syukriyyah Hj Kahar, Co Chair gave the closing remarks. Certificated were presented by President Puan Nellie. BLA wishes to record its highest appreciation to Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei for their continuous support to BLA and in making this workshop possible.

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WORKSHOP

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LEBIH 30 PUSTAKAWAN HADIRI BENGKEL MEDIA DAN DIGITAL

LITERACY

Oleh : Khartini Hamir / Foto : Pg. Amirulnizam Pg. Haji Mohd. Ali

MUARA, Rabu, 13 Februari. - Dalam era transformasi ke arah landasan

digital, ledakan ICT telah menghasilkan maklumat dalam bentuk media dan digital yang menjadikannya satu cabaran kepada para pustakawan. Sehubungan itu, Persatuan Perpustakaan Negara Brunei Darussalam (BLA) dengan sokongan Jabatan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei (DBP) menganjurkan bengkel 'Media and Digital Literacy' selama dua hari bertempat di Perpustakaan DBP Cawangan Muara. Bengkel yang bermula sejak kelmarin itu dibimbing oleh seramai tujuh orang fasilitator / penceramah dengan mengetengahkan beberapa topik yang berkaitan dengan media dan literasi digital. Seramai lebih kurang 30 orang peserta terdiri dari pustakawan di pelbagai peringkat di jabatan-jabatan kerajaan dan sekolah-sekolah menghadiri bengkel berkenaan. Bengkel antara lain bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan penglibatan dalam kalangan warga perpustakaan ke arah transformasi perpustakaan, di samping mengangkat peranan perpustakaan selari dengan transformasi global. Selain itu, ia juga bertujuan memperkasa para pustakawan dalam memacu perkhidmatan perpustakaan ke arah landskap digital, serta dapat memahami media dan litarasi digital demi menyokong budaya multimedia agar pengguna menjadi aktif sebagai 'media consumers and users'. Source: Pelita Brunei

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WORKSHOP LEAVES LIBRARIANS ON BETTER FOOTING

February 14, 2019

| Hakim Hayat |

A TWO-DAY Media and Digital Literacy workshop was held recently to equip librarians with the latest knowledge and skills corresponding to rapid transformation in the digital landscape. The workshop – hosted by the Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA) with support from the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) – was attended by 16 participants under the Emerging Leaders Programme 4 (ELP4). It was held at the DPB branch in Muara. The ELP 4 is designed to train and mentor future library leaders, with workshops covering various topics. According to the President of BLA Nellie binti Dato Paduka Haji Sunny, the latest topic for the ELP 4 was chosen based on requests from its members. “It is a very interesting topic because in the era of transformation towards a digital landscape, the ICT boom has generated information in the form of digital media that poses a challenge to librarians,” she added. Apart from creating more awareness and involvement of librarians in the transformation of library services towards digitalisation, BLA in a statement said that it hoped to enhance the role of libraries in line with global transformation towards multimedia culture. The topics included basic media and digital literacy and plagiarism; use of social media in libraries; digital libraries; online tools and open access eDatabases and media and digital education in LIS programme, presented by seven speakers and experts from higher learning institutions and government departments.

A section of the participants

at the workshop. – SIM YH

Source: Borneo Bulletin

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ICT PENTING DALAM TRANSFORMASI PERPUSTAKAAN

February 14, 2019

Oleh Sim Y. H.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 13 Feb – Dalam era transformasi ke arah landasan digital, ledakan ICT telah menghasilkan maklumat dalam bentuk media dan digital yang menjadikannya satu cabaran kepada para pustakawan. Sehubungan itu, bagi memberikan pendedahan dan kefahaman kepada prinsip media dan literasi digital khususnya kepada para pustakawan, Persatuan Perpustakaan Negara Brunei Darussalam (BLA) mengadakan Bengkel Literasi Digital dan Media yang berlangsung di Perpustakaan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Muara selama dua hari hingga hari ini. Bengkel anjuran BLA itu disertai oleh seramai 16 orang peserta dan merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang diadakan di bawah Program Pemimpin Baharu 4 (ELP4) yang bertujuan untuk melatih pemimpin perpustakaan akan datang. Dengan dibimbing oleh tujuh orang penceramah, topik-topik yang dibentangkan semasa bengkel berkenaan termasuk penggunaan media sosial dalam perpustakaan, asas media dan literasi digital dan perpustakaan digital. Bengkel itu bermatlamat untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan penglibatan di kalangan warga perpustakaan ke arah transformasi perpustakaan, memperkasa para pustakawan dalam memacu perkhidmatan perpustakaan ke arah landskap digital, mengangkat peranan perpustakaan selari dengan transformasi global serta memahami literasi digital dan media demi menyokong budaya multimedia supaya pengguna menjadi media yang aktif.

Para peserta menumpukan perhatian ketika penerangan disampaikan oleh penceramah pada Bengkel Literasi Digital dan Media yang berlangsung di Perpustakaan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Muara, kelmarin.

Source: Media Permata

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EXHIBITION ON ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE TRAIL OF BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

The characteristics of Islamic civilisation is depicted in the Exhibition on the Bandar Seri Begawan Islamic Culture Footprint. The exhibition not only reflects the physical statute but also the tangible aspects, such as architectures, visual art, artefact, the monarchy system, administration, education, religion and other process. As a curtain-raiser to the "Bandar Seri Begawan as the Asian Capital of Islamic Culture for 2019" Brunei Darussalam has seen a transformation resulting in the Islamic civilisation and development of its people based on the Malay Islamic Monarchy concept more than 600 years ago. The nomination of Bandar Seri Begawan as Capital of Islamic Culture concurs with the status of Brunei Darussalam as a nation-state that has adopted an Islamic legislation with the goal of being a Zikir Nation

STATE MUFTI OFFICE LAUNCHED TWO NEW TITLES

On 22 Jan 2019 two new books launched are

Fatwa Mufti Kerajaan 2017 and Fatwa of the

State Mufti 2001.

The Fatwa Mufti Kerajaan 2017 is its 117th

publication comprising 196 pages divided into 10

chapters discussing 19 issues raised by the public

who were answered and the fatwa was given by

the State Mufti.

Among the interesting issues discussed on this book included female circumcision, medical treatment, clothing, food and drinks, and many more.

Meanwhile, the Fatwa of the State Mufti 2001 book was its 118th publication with content of 276 pages divided into 12 chapters discussing 43 issues.To date, seven books of the Fatwa Mufti Kerajaan 1994-1995 to 2001 have been translated to English version. Source: Borneo Bulletin

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AL-QURAN READING SCHEME FOR YOUTH REFINES AL-QURAN READING SKILLS

Al-Quran Reading Scheme for Youth, STAR is the only educational programme that conducts lessons on reading Al-Quran with tarannum or melody. The scheme has produced several male and female national Al-Quran readers who have competed at the National and International levels. Since its introduction by the Islamic Studies Department 22 years ago, the scheme has taught more than three thousand students. The scheme is conducted by the Tilawah Al-Quran and Dikir Unit, Continuing Education Guidance at the Islamic Studies Department. It is part of the department's efforts in producing youth Al-Quran readers as well as the successors of senior Al-Quran readers. The scheme teaches the students to read Al-Quran using the well-known tarannum or melodies, as well as the theories and practical elements of tajwid. The sessions run for two years and lessons are held on Fridays and Sundays. The students must pass the interview and conditions of the application which is open to the subjects of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, aged from 12 to 18 years. The increasing number of applicants each year shows the scheme receives encouraging support from parents. Apart from teaching Al-Quran reading with tarannum and memorising Tausyeh, the scheme is also hoped to produce successors of National Al-Quran readers. Pengiran Masidayu alias Hazirah binti Pengiran Hussin, the Acting Head of the Tilawah Al-Quran and Dikir Unit of the Islamic Studies Department said a number of the scheme's students have achieved success at the national and international levels. She added some of the students have also re-joined the scheme as teachers. The scheme is also a continuation for youth who have learnt Al-Quran under the Talented Children Guidance Scheme at Religious Schools. Al-Quran Reading Scheme for Youth, STAR, gives the Muslim community, especially the youth, a platform to learn Al-Quran and stay constantly close to Holy Book of Islam. Source: Brudirect 21 Jan 2019

APPRECIATION AND THANK YOU

BLA wishes to record its appreciation to DBPB Muara Branch Library led by Dk

Serimohayatun Pg Hj Metusin and her able and supportive staff who prepared the training

facilities for our workshop from 12 to 13 Feb 2019. The warm and cordial team work

between DBPB Muara Library and the Organiisng Committee is commended.

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HAPPENINGS

15 Jan 2019 13 contingents comprising some 800 personnel including the Royal Brunei Police Force crest bearers, took part in the guard of honour parade in conjunction with the 98th Police Day celebration with the theme ' Bersama Menghadapi Cabaran ' or Together Facing Challenges

16 Jan 2019 The Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, CIIE was officiated by His Excellency Richard Lindsay, the British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. CIIE is a technology and business regional incubator based at Laksamana College of Business, Brunei. The activities focus primarily in providing mentoring, incubation, advisory and financial support to entrepreneurs and early stage start-ups across four verticals namely IT, Eco-tourism, Business and Social impact.

16 Jan 2019 University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) will be facilitating the Defence Academy of Royal Brunei Armed Forces new graduate diploma in Defence and Security Studies, following the signing of a three-year agreement. The teaching collaboration between the two organisations starts this in January 2019. The course is specifically tailored for the Defence Academy’s students and UBD will be the teaching provider for the programme from 2019 to 2021.The 40-week course features seven modules, including communication and writing skills, international security studies, Asia strategic environment studies, leadership and research methodology. The seven modules will meet the learning objectives of the graduate diploma programme offered by the Defence Academy. The programme currently has 30 students, including 13 international students

17 Jan 2019 17 th Sovereign’s Parade Ceremony where 57 officer cadets were commissioned after a gruelling 52-week course The annual Sovereign’s Parade marks the passing out for the yearly intake of the Officer Cadet School (OCS).This year, 40 male and 17 female officer cadets were commissioned, with 13 posted to the Royal Brunei Air Force; 10 to the Royal Brunei Navy; and 34 to the Royal Brunei Land Force.

18 Jan 2019 Brunei wins ASEAN Tourism Standard Awards.The ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards was held at the Ha Long Bay Golf Club in Ha Long City in conjunction with the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019. Brunei Darussalam’s True living Spa & Studio, The Empire Hotel & Country Club Spa/Day Spa, Essensuals Beauty Hair & Nail Spa, Reflection Eco Holistics (B) Sdn Bhd and Cantik Spa Beautyline were among the recipients of the ASEAN Spa Standard Awards. The Brunei International Airport public toilet, the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex public toilet, the Tasek Merimbun Heritage Park public toilet, Brunei Malay Technology Museum public toilet and the Horizons Seafood Restaurant public toilet won the 1st ASEAN Public Toilet Standard Award. The Kampong Sungai Bunga Village Consultative Council and Sumbiling Eco Village were among the recipients of the ASEAN Community Based Tourism Standard Award and Seri Tanjung Homestay won the ASEAN Homestay Standard Award. Brunei Darussalam will host ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2020 with the theme ‘Together Towards a Next Generation of Travel’ from 12-16 January 2020.

19 Jan 2019 A song entitled, 'Sampai Bila', has awarded Syafiqah binti Rosli to win the Best 'NINE-ONE-FOUR' competition. the highlighted event in the RTB Carnival held at the Atrium of the Airport Mall in Berakas.Syafiqah binti Rosli emerged as the champion after beating other 11 participants. Second place was won by Mohd Tajul Afandy bin Othman, who also won the Best Performance and 'Star Best 'NINE-ONE-FOUR'. While, Abdul Azim bin Ahmad Fadzillah, came in third.

20 Jan 2019 Some 160 cyclists participated in the Brunei Enduro Series mountain biking event

21 Jan 2019 Launching of the Digital Payment Roadmap for Brunei Darussalam 2019-2025. the Digital Payment Roadmap marks a significant milestone under the Financial Sector Blueprint 2016-2025 towards achieving the Wawasan 2035's aspiration of a dynamic and diversified economy. The digital transformation will focus on three key strategic areas of balancing regulation and innovation; adoption of open digital payment; and public awareness and education.

21 Jan 2019 Online and mobile payments usage has grown by more than 100 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year. Over the same period, the usage of both debit and credit cards has also increased, jumping over 30 per cent with BND2 billion being spent.

23 -27 Jan 2019 22 nd Consumer Fair 2019

24 Jan 2019 In the third quarter of 2018 (Q3 2018), Brunei Darussalam’s gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices was estimated at BND4.5 billion

26 Jan 2019 The Malay Kedayan Association, PEMEDAYAN organised a Cultural Night. The cultural night was highlighted by performances from the association's guests from Sabah as well as Lawas, Limbang and Miri, Sarawak.

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26 Jan 2019 4th Assembly of Shari'ah Courts (2019)

27 Jan 2019 the Onecity Shopping Centre, a new shopping mall at Jalan Utama Salambigar, Kampong Sungai Hanching opened its doors to the public and is also home to Onecity Cineplex, Brunei’s first cinema featuring the Dolby Atmos surrounding system.

27 Jan 2019 a Jalinan Kasih ceremony was held for the supervised partners and family organised by Riza Group in cooperation of Aftercare Brunei Darussalam (PROTEM) and Reintegration Section, Prisons Department.

28 Jan 2019 The second cohort with a total of 104 local graduates have been selected for the posts of contract-based English Language and Mathematics specialist teachers under a project by the Ministry of Education (MoE).

31 Jan 2019 The Tutong District One Village One Product Guidebook which is a continuous effort of the Tutong District Office with the cooperation of the district's tourism promotion and coordination body, contains a listing of more than 100 types of products from 27 entrepreneurs. The book includes complete information on the entrepreneurs including contact numbers, price and types of 1K1P products categorised into food, drinks and health products.

31 Jan 2019 The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports through the Community Development Department in cooperation with the DBP Brunei has established another Senior Citizens Activity Centre in the Temburong District named Temburong Bestari Community Centre. The launch of the Bestari Community Centre was held at the National Service Programme, PKBN Training Camp in Batu Apoi, Temburong.

1 Feb 2019 A locally produced horror film entitled ''Ranggau'' was launched at Seri Q-LAP Mall. It is a joint production by QD Roses Vision Production and Bego Hazirul Production.

5 Feb 2019 Chinese New Year

8 Feb 2019 In conjunction with the 73rd Birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 73 Times Khatam Al-Quran For Senior Citizens was launched at Sufri Bolkiah Mosque in Kampung Perpindahan Berakas.

12 Feb 2019 His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office officiated the final rounds of the 3 day National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults 1440 Hijrah

12 Feb 2019 His Majesty harvests first crop of high-yield yield Sembada 188 rice variety at the Wasan Agricultural Development Area (KKP Wasan) in Mukim Pengkalan Batu.

12 Feb 2019 The Ministry Health opens the Talian Harapan 145 Pilot Service with the aim to provide advice or counselling in handling situations or pressure that can cause mental or emotional disruption

12 Feb 2019 Twenty contestants competed in the semi-finals for Rise Up: Brunei’s Got Talent at Aman Hills Shopping Centre. Eleven will proceed to the finals

12 Feb 2019 A prize presentation ceremony for the 35th National Day logo design winner was held during the press conference for the 35th National Day celebration at the Citra Budaya Hall of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports

13 Feb 2019 Tumeric (kunyit) commonly found in Bruneian dishes is an ingredient highlighted as part of the special menu for this year’s Brunei Gastronomy Week.

13 Feb 2019 Brunei Darussalam is expected to experience below normal rainfall in February and March during the dry season. The Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department held a preparatory meeting at the National Disaster Management Centre

14 Feb 2019 Final of the National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults 1440 Hijrah. Champion Qari Hj Mohammad Albi and Champion Qariah Hjh Nurfaezah Hj Emran

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