Brunei’s paraglider in critical condition

Brunei’s pioneer Paraglider, Junaidi Hj Jumat is in critical condition after a freak accident left him in a comatose state.

According to those closest to him, he was on Tungku beach training a para glider enthusiast. There were no plans to fly, in fact it was just a kiting training on the ground. Kiting is one of the first step of training every paraglider has to go through before they are allowed to fly.

His trainee said that it all happened so fast. They’ve just finished their first session, and he was ready to pack his things.  He was not facing Junaidi when the incident happened. All of a sudden he said that he heard a loud crash, and saw that Junaidi was on the ground.

He and Junaidi’s son who was on the scene, rushed to aid him. It was believed that a sudden gust of wind had carried Junaidi, when he was still on the ground getting ready to pack his gear, while his harness was still attached to para chute.

When they were at Junaidi’s side they could see that Junaidi had landed face first on to the hard ground. The paramedics was immediately called and he was rushed to RIPAS hospital.

Friends and families flocked to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed to be in very critical condition. At the moment he is on respirator, and is still unconscious.  His friends and families hopes that he is strong enough to pull through where doctors have said that his life is hanging by a thread.

Last night a hajat prayers was held by his family and members of PEMODA (of which Junaidi is a member of), advocating Allah’s mercy and grace for his swift recovery.

Junaidi Hj Jumat along with his wife Siti Khadijah are the first Brunei Pioneer paragliders, where they have represented Brunei Darussalam in an unofficial capacity, to numerous world paragliding events. They’ve competed and won several regional events organised by Malaysia and Indonesia, and are well known in the paragliding community in the region.

This year it was announced that the SEA Games in Indonesia will be holding the first ever paragliding event, and Junaidi along with Siti, have been seeking members to join the paragliding wagon, so that Brunei may compete in the event.

Junaidi’s brother-in-law, explained that Junaidi’s condition is very, very critical, and that he has suffered a fractured skull along with several broken bones. He said that although Junaidi is very experienced, accidents such as this could not be foreseen.

It shows us how life is fragile, we can only hope for the best for Junaidi, and he urges fellow members and those who knows him, to pray for his swift recovery.

L’Oreal Ambassador unviels new hair trend

L’oreal Ambassador unveils new world trends to the Brunei public during the IA Salon’s hair
demonstration and technique inhouse workshop at the mall.

L’Oreal Ambassador, Simon Koh said that this is his first time in Brunei Darussalam, and that prior
to the visit he had attended the L’Oreal hair competition in Paris, to learn the latest trends that are
being used in Europe.

He said that the latest trend world wide being used by renowned hair stylist are fringe, strait, round
or slanting, asymmetrical styles. While the colours used are all warm colours. These are the new
trends.

During the IA Salon’s in house workshop, Simon Koh had revealed his own collections namely The
Nest and Animism showcased and prepared on the local models.

He had also explained that curls are also making a return comeback. The classic styling and curls
of long locks have always been elegant. With new inspiration and styling techniques the curls are
returning with a modern twist.

The guest of honour at the event was Ms Jenifer Ann Mohammad, wife of Director of Tourism,
Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, who had the opportunity to witness the artful
masterpieces created by the L’oreal Ambassador.

Malay Version

BANDAR SERI BEGWAN Selasa 30 November – Duta L’Oreal Simon Koh, telah mendedahkan reka bentuk trend baru yang masa ini hangat di Europah, semasa bengkel rambut di IA Salon Mall, Gadong.

Beliau menjelaskan bahawa ini adalah pertama kali beliau menjejak kaki di Brunei Darussalam, dan beliau berharap beliau dapat mendedahkan kepada artist-artisit rambut IA Salon akan teknik-teknik dan gaya baru yang digunakan di Eropah.

Katanya beliau baru sahaja pulang dari Paris, untuk menayksikan pertandingan fesyen, dan reka-reka bentuk rambut yang sering digunakan adalah rambut, pendek ‘fringe’. Beliau mengatakan warna rambut yang digunakan adalah warna seperti merah, coklat, dan oren.

Katanya adalah salah satu peluang baginya untuk mengkongsikan teknik-tekniknya dan juga koleksinya yang dinamakan Animism dan ‘The Nest’ di rambut ‘model-model- tempatan yang disediakan.

Tetamu kehormat pada majlis tersebut adalah isteri pengarah Pelancongan, puan Jenifer Ann Mohammad, yang telah berpeluang untuk menyaksikan dengan lebih dekat akan reka bentuk rambut yang terbaru dari Simon Koh.

STPRI’s Mini Carnival

The Raja Isteri Girls High School’s Mini Carnival was an outstanding success as scores of students from other schools had not only attended the mini carnival but had also taken part in some of the events organised.

The event organised by STPRI’s Parent Teacher Association together with STPRI’s administration was part of the end of year program, where students, teachers and parents can unwind after the exams.

There is nothing small about this year’s mini carnival. There were quad bike rides, horse rides, netball and football tournaments, on top of that there were food and beverage booths along with product booths, all of which are manned by students, teachers and parents.

Deputy Principal Pg Hj Yussof, said that the aim of the event is to foster closer relations between members of the PTA and STPRI’s teachers and staff.  The students, teachers as well as all those involved had fun today. Their dedication and commitment to the mini carnival is commendable, where they’ve not only made the event a success but had also attracted students from other schools to view and take part in the events.

The one day event held at STPRI’s compound was great way to unwind after the hectic school year. In particular the exams, challenges and obstacles the students and teachers faced during the year.  What was interesting was that other students from nearby schools also joined in the fun. After all it was open for the public.

Parents and teachers were particularly worried about the attendance of school boys mixing with the girls of the school. They were being watched carefully to ensure that there was no wrong doing, especially with their behaviour around the girls.

Pg Hj Yussof had complemented the efforts of the parents and students who had worked tirelessly for the upcoming of the mini carnival. They wanted it to succeed as much as we do. In fact through their efforts this was the best mini carnival STPRI had ever seen and it was also thanks to them that we’ve been able to attract as many visitors to the mini carnival.

Rachel Sirup awarded best speaker

Rachel bte Sirup was  awarded best speaker during the Student Forum 2010, organised by Alumni class of 64 and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Collage.

The theme for this year’s Student Forum 2010 held at SOAS Collage was the possible alternatives to oil as sustainable sources of income for Brunei Darussalam.

Rachel had presented the role of MIPR, SPARK, BIDA (Brunei Industrial Development Authority) and BEDB. Through her argument and eloquence of her presentation and arguments judges had awarded her the best speaker amongst the other participants.

She said that she had very little time to prepare for the forum, in fact, their school had pulled out of the forum earlier on, only to re-enter the forum in the last minute. She said that because of the very little preparation time, she and her team mates had very little time and did not expect to be awarded the best speaker award.

Meanwhile Siti Normasnuna Hj Yusof from Pg Anak Puteri Masna Lambak Kanan Secondary school was presented the runner up as best speaker. She had presented the Brunei halal brand, Islamic Finance Service in Brunei, and aqua culture. Tieing up her subjects was the Pulau Muara Besar Project.

Four schools took part in the forum,i e SOAS Collage, PAP MAsna Secondary School, St Andrew’s School and St George’s School. The vision for the forum is to produce well rounded students competent in all aspects of the modern world as well as to promote creative and imaginative thinking skills.

SOAS Principal and chairperson for the forum, PG Hj Zahari PG Hj Ahmad said that he believes that the participants will experience an inspiring and enriching moment through the learning journey of the forum stages, and like their predecessors, the forum is the best way for them to learn on how to present themselves in a professional manner as well as improve their skills for their future career.

The guest of honour of the event was Dato Seri PAduka Haji Eussoff Agaki bin Haji Ismail in his capacity as advisor to the Alumni of Class of 64.

Malay Version

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN khamis 24 november – Sudah kena pada waktunya para pelajar didedahkan kepada soal-soal yang lebih penting uuntuk memikirkan di luar-luar lingkugan alam pemikiran persekolahan mereka, seumber pendapatan Negara yang terhasil dari perut bumi Darussalam ini patut juga sama-sama direnungkan oleh mereka.

Pengetua Maktab Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Pg Hj Zahari PG Hj Ahmad, telah mengatakan ssemasa Forum pelajar 2010 yang dianjurkan oleh Maktab SOAS dan Klas Alumni 64

Beliau mengatakan bahawa forum tersebut boleh membukakan minda kepada para penuntut-penuntut, beliau percaya bahawa mereka akan terdedah kepada isu-isu yang penting yang ada dalam tema forum tahun ini iaitu, bagaimantah caraya kita dapat mempelbagaikan sumber-sumber bumi kitta ini kepada penghasilan yang lebih produktif dan mempunyai nilai komersal yang tinggi.

4 buah sekolah dari Maktab SOAS, Seklolah Menengah Pg Anak Puteri Masna Lambak Kanan, Sekolah St Georges dan St Andrews telah mengikuti forum tersebut.

Rachel bte Sirup dari St Georges telah dianugerahkan ‘speaker’ yang terbaik dengan pembentangannya mengenai MIPR, SPARK, BIDA (Brunei Industrial Development Authority) dan BEDB.

Manakala Siti Normasnuna Hj Yusof dari Sekolah Menengah Pg Anak Puteri Masna Lambak Kanan telah dianugerahkan tempat kedua selepas kertas kerjanya mengenai  Brunei halal, Kewangan dari segi Islam, Industir aqua, dan Projek Pulau Muara Besar.

Hadir sebagai tetamu kehomrat dan kapasitinya sebagai penasihat kelas alumni 64 adalah Dato Seri PAduka Haji Eussoff Agaki bin Haji Ismail yang telah meneyampaikan hadiah=hadiah kepada pemenang.

Muslimah class briefed on Halal products

50 participants from the Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Muslimah guidance class attended a briefing on halal products conducted by the Halal Food control Unit, Syariah Welfare Department, Ministry of Religious Affair.

The briefing organised by the Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is aimed at providing a better understanding and enhancing the awareness of the participants in the class to halal products in the market as well as providing a better understanding to the roles and responsibilities of the Halal Food control Unit, Syariah Welfare Department.

Hjh Rabi’atul Adawiyah bte Hj Ahmad from the Halal Food control Unit, Syariah Welfare Department explained that their unit has constantly monitored and analysis the food products in the market. She said that it is an ongoing process whereby the unit will not only monitor the food in restaurants for its halal contents but also food products on the shelves of supermarkets as well as mini marts.

She said that the food industry are constantly checked for its halal values, in particular those in the food processing industry. She explained that the ingredients used in food processing must be validated for its halal contents.

Those food contents with questionable ingredients are not only presented with a halal certificate, but will also be taken off the shelf and off the market. This is to safe guard the Muslims in the country where at times we take what we eat for granted.

She had also explained in brief the Brunei Halal brand, as well as criterias of Halal. Halal is  a term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according  Islamic Law, The term is also used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic law.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Khamis 24 November – Bagi member pendedahan mengenai peranan dan fungsi unit bahagian kawalan makanana halal, kementerian hal ehwal ugama, dan kepentingan menjaga kehalalalan produk-produk makanan, Masjid Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkah telah menganjurkan taklimat makanan halal bagi tahun 2010.

Taklimat tersebut adalah khusus bagi kelas bimbingan muslimah Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, dan merupakan salah satu aktiviti penghujung tahun bagi kelas bimbingan muslimah, dan telah di adakan di Masjid Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.

Hjh Rabi’atul Adawiyah bte Hj Ahmad dari Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal, Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syariah, yang telah menyampaikan taklimat tersebut telah menerangkan mengenai kepentingan kehalalan makanan khusunya makanan yang kita perolehi dari kedai-kedai di Brunei  Darussalam.

Beliau menerangkan bahawa bahagian kawalan makanan halal, jabatan hal ehwal syariah sentiasa membuat kajian mengenai makanan-makanan yang terdapat di Brunei Darussalam. Beliau menerangkan bahawa bahagian kawalan makanan halal, sentiasa akan memantaui kepastian mengenai kehalalan makanan baik dari segi makanan di restaurant mahupun makanan mentah dan kering, iaitu makanan yang dijual dikedai-kedai beli beliah.

Beliau telah menghuraikan tentang kajian yang dibuat oleh jabatan hal ehwal ugama dan juga jenama-jenama yang dikeragui akan kehalalannya. Beliau juga menerangkan mengenai konsep Brunei Halal, iaitu salah satu pernilaian halal yang tinggi, dan dengan pernialaian halal tersebut, produck-produk yang ada pernialain brunei halal, boleh dieksport ke Negara-negera Islam sebagai salah satu produk eksport Brunei Darussalam.

Lebih dari 50 perserta dari kelas bimbingan muslimah telah mengikuti taklimat tersebut yang mana mereka mengatakan bahawa taklimat tersebut adalah baik untuk mendedahkan mereka ke makanan dan produk-produk halal di Negara ini.

Students paints smiles on special children

Giving is always better than receiving, so we’re taught. In fact by being charitable we learn humility and learn that our selfless act will always be remembered by those we are kind to.

As members of the community we are responsible for each other’s welfare, and that we must always remember to take care of our own, not only in times of needs, but also in times of joy.

When we bring happiness to a group of people it will always bring us joy, however that gesture is so much more memorable to those in the receiving end. The Peer guidance councillors (Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya, PRS) and Girl Scouts of Maktab Duli Pengiran Al Muhtaddee Billah, Gadong had organised several activities with residents of Pusat Ehsan, in a bid to bring them joy and happiness.

Md Khairul Rafi’udin President of PRS said that this was a good opportunity for students to get in touch with others in the community in particular those with special needs. We’re actually very excited with the prospect of meeting with the residents and having a get together with them.

We hope that this will not be the first and last event with the residents. We need students as well as the community to be aware of the special needs of residents such as the ones in Pusat Ehsan. Their welfare is our welfare, their needs far outweighs ours, and we need to care enough, to love enough so that special needs people throughout our community know that we care, we love and we will always be for them.

He said that 40 members of the PRS and Girls Guide had volunteered to spend the day with residents of Pusat Ehsan. He said that they had organised activites included colouring contests, performances by the MD students as well as the residents of Pusat Ehsan.

He explained that the group had actually raised the money from charity work, through school activities. The money we raised we used to buy presents and gifts for the residents of pusat ehsan. We hope that our small gesture will help spread some joy and happiness to the residents, as they are members of a very special group, a group where we must all be aware of, and care for.

Malay Version

BANDAR SERI BEGWAN Jumaat 26 November – Dalam usaha untuk mengeratkan lagi silaturrahim dikalangan penututu-penuntut Maktab Duli Pg Muda Al Muhtadee Billah, dan penghuni-penghuni Pusat ehsan, 40 ahli-ahli Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya (PRS) bersama pandu puteri dari penuntut Maktab Duli, telah mengadakan aktiviti bersama penghuni-penghuni Pusat Ehsan.

Menurut Presiden PRS, Md Khairul bin Rafi’udin ini adalah salah satu peluang yang baik bagi mendedahkan penuntut-penuntut Maktab Duli khususnya ahli-ahli PRS dan Pandu Puteri bagi meluangkan masa bersama penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa dari Pusat Ehsan.

Beliau mengatakan bahawa mereka semua telah merancangkan berberapa aktiviti bersama pusat ehsan dengan tujuan untuk semata-mata menghiburkan hari penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa.

Katanya, ahli-ahli PRS dan Pandu Puteri Maktab Duli telah berusaha untuk mengumpulkan dana dari jualan dan aktiviti sekolah, untuk mendapatkan dana bagi hadiah-hadiah kepada penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa.

Beliau menjelaskan bahawa sebagai ahli masyarakat di Brunei Darussalam, kita harus mengetahui mengenai kesejahteraan masyarakat yang lain. Dan bagi mengadakan aktiviti pada hari ini, ahli-ahli PRS dan Pandu Puteri sangat gembira dan bersyukur kerana diberi peluang untuk bersama penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa di Pusat Ehsan.

Katanya ahli-ahli PRS dan Pandu Puteri telah merancangkan berberapa aktiviti khusu untuk menghiburkan dan berhibur bersama penghuni-penghuni Pusat Ehsan.  Ini adalah sebahgian daripada aktiviti PRS dan salah satu komitment PRS kepada masyarakat.

Melalui aktiviti bersama penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa Pusat Ehsan juga mendedahkan ahli-ahli PRS dan Pandu Puteri dengan cabaran hidup yang mereka alami, dan beliau  berharap bahawa dengan aktiviti pada hari ini, beliau dan rakan-rakannya akan dapat mengembirakan penghuni-penghuni yang berkeperluan istimewa pusat ehsan, walaupun untuk seketika.

Latest MAC collection – Tartan Tales & Winter collection

The M.A.C. Tartan tale, and Winter Collection are here. IA Salon Manager Cecilia Lee announced that the latest M.A.C. products are now on display and available. She said these products are hot off the market and are of limited edition.

In fact she says that because these products are of limited edition, it is difficult to get them in our region, and that M.A.C. will only produce a limited number and will not replicate it in the future.  The colours of the M.A.C. collection is made different for each market.

For example, the same product and colours may not be obtained in Europe, because it is made specifically for the Asian market.

She explains that usually a few weeks before the collection is even published in fashion magazines in Asia, we at IA Salon have already obtained the collection and is on display. One of the reasons why we obtain the products early is part of our commitment and service to our customers to keep them up to date with latest technology and trends.

She explains that the M.A.C. mineralize winter collection is one of the best in the market where Ingredients in the product helps protect and improves the skin. This is the technology of modern products. The molecules in the ingredients actually actively helps improves the skin, where moisturizers are embedded in the ingredients itself.

Even a little amount used will bring out the best effect of the colours. This means that it is easier and faster to apply and in turn will save money in the long run.

While the Tartan Tale collection is fresh off the M.A.C. label and is the latest in their collection of makeup.

She says that there are knock offs, in the market, where it claims to be the same as the original however buyers beware.

Why buy original and not knock offs? There are several obvious reasons, however some may not know that knock offs do not carry the same ingredients and formula patented in the original. In fact knock offs may damage the skin after prolong usage, and although the same colour and effect may be obtained, one would have to use more of the product to reach the same effect.

Each time new collections are made; there are always improvements in the technology and ingredients being used. Of course it is up to customers’ preference in which product that they are more comfortable with, however they must be knowledgeable of their products and understand that in keeping up a good appearance we must always remember to  protect our skin, and not damage it with uncertain and poor quality products.Lates

Prepare financial before starting a family

For those who wants to start a family they have to remember that their earnings no longer belong to them alone, but their earnings will be for the family they are about to have.

They have to allocate a sum of their earnings for their future. They must save not only for their future but also for their children’s future.

This was stated during a briefing on smart savings and financial planning by the Employees Trust Fund Department, Head of the Corporate Communication Department, Rosli Hj Harun during a briefing to would be bridegrooms who will be starting their own family soon.

He said that employees have to contribute five per cent of their basic salary and another five per cent will be contributed by their employer

he Employees Trust Fund, through its Corporate Communications Department, held a briefing on TAP and the Supplementary Contributory Pension (SCP) for newly registered employees at the Ministry of Finance building yesterday.

The main objective was to gain knowledge and increase awareness on the fund schemes made available to the local employees in the public and private sectors.

Awg Rosli Hj Haron, Acting, said that he accumulated fund will be retained for the employees as fixed savings for their retirement. Each individual can qualify to withdraw finances under the following schemes: 55-year withdrawal scheme, 50-year withdrawal scheme, those desiring to purchase or build a new house, those who are severely injured, emigration, and next-of-kin

He had also touched upon SCP which complements the existing TAP scheme, and ensures that employees who meet the SCP prescribed requirements will receive a monthly minimum of $150. The SCP scheme also offers benefits such as Derivative SCP and the Survivorship to accommodate the individual’s family member in the event of the recipient passing away before reaching the mandatory age of 60.

Meanwhile BIBD Wealth Management Unit Manager Dayang Nurul Jafriah bte Abdullah explains several techniques on financial planning, in particular when starting a family.

Starting a family is not as easy as we think. We sometimes forget about the amount of finances we need to build a family. After the wedding and honeymoon period, the real life begins. In this life the couple will share responsibilities and burdens for their family. At least half of their income if not most of their income will be needed to start a family, and once a baby arrives, their spending will have a sharp increase.

Hence we need a nest egg for our future and that through several financial schemes it can ensure a stable finaincal future for families and it is always better to start young, when financial commitment is not as large.

The financial planning talk aimed to promote the importance of financial management, to avoid potential budget crisis and to make plan for savings and investment

Malay version –

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Selasa 23 November – Didalam usaha untuk menambhakan kesedaran dan kefahamanmengenai kepentingan perancagan kewangan, Tabung Amanah Pekerja (TAP) melalui Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat telah memberi taklimat mengenai Perancagan Kewangan kepada seramai 70 bakal pengantin-pengantin lelaki yang akan mendirikan rumah tangga di Masjid Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.

 

Ketua Jabatan Komunikasi Korporat TAP Rosli Hj Harun menerangkanbahawa peranan TAP yang mana ianya adalah sebagai sebuah organisasi keselamatan sosial dinegara ini dan kaitannya dengan perancagan Kewangan.

Beliau menekankan caruman TAP sebanyak 5% daripada gaji ahli adalah kadar yang minima bagi ahli membuat simpanann di hari persaraan, dan sebanyak 95% lagi adalah sepenuhnya dibawah kawalan ahli untuk membuat simpanan bagi keperluan-keperluan mendatang.

Selain dari itu beliau juga menjelaskan kepada yang bakal mendirikan rumah tangga bahawa mereka perlu membuat anggaran dana yang diperlukan ketika akan mendirikan rumah tangga dan  juga bersara kelak, berdasarkan gaya hidup yang ingin dicapai dan objektif kewangan yang diimpikan bagi membolehkan mereka membuat persiapan dari peringkat awal lagi.

Manakala Pengurus unit pegurusan harta (Wealth Management Unit) BIBD Dayang Nurul Jafriah bte Abdullah telah memberikan penerangan mengenai konsep perancangan kewangan yang mana beliau menekankan bahawa setiap impian memerlukan perancangan kewangan, termasuk impian untuk belajar di luar negeri untuk membeli kerta ataupun untuk memiliki rumah.

Beliau juga mengkongsikan beberapa panduan didalam pengawalan hutang dan langkah-langkah yang diambil didalam memulakan perancangan kewangan.

Mendirikan rumah tangga adalah salah satu aspek yang penting dalam kehidupan kita, dan supaya kita tidak terjermus dalam budaya hutang piutang, para perserta diingatkan untuk berjimat cermat apabila berbelanja, apatah lagi sesudah mereka mendapat cahaya mata nanti

Fiqh Courses for Imams and billals

In order to give a deeper understanding and comprehension to religious officers as well as Imams and Bilals in the country the Department of Mosque welfare and the Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque organised Fiqh courses  in a bid to enhance the knowledge of Islam as well as its rites and rituals during prayers.

The course is an on going course where it is hoped that Imams, Bilals and religious officers will be able to gain more confidence as well as equipment them knowledge and understating so that they are able to perform their duties as pillars of the community better.

Antara tujuannya adalah bagi memahami adab Imam dan makmum dalam sembahyang, memmahirkan para pegawai mMasjid tetang hukum-hukum feqah yang terdapat dalam sembahyang, meningkatkan keyakinana dan kewibawaan pegawai Masjid dalam melaksanakan tugas harian dan meningkatkan kualiti sumber tenaga manusia dan mutu perkhidmatan sebagai seorang PEgawai Masjid.

The course, conducted by Ustaz Haji Zaharuddin bin Haji Ahmad AlHafiz from Seri Begwan University Collage had touched upon and elaborated several chapters of which includes, rites of certain prostrations (ie. Sujud Tilawah and Sujud Syukur), and prayers.

He had also explained on the conditions of prayers for Imams as well as characteristics Imams must follow when leading a prayer.

The course’s objectives are to enhance the knowledge and understanding as well as the responsibilities of Imams during prayers, to understand the roles of Imam and makmum during prayers.

It is also aimed in enhancing the knowledge of Fiqh amongst religious officers, so that they are able to perform their duties accordingly and without fault. Once they are able to not only understand Fiqh they are able to be better pillars of the community and better equipped in performing their daily duties and roles as Imams, Bilals and Religious Officers.

Fiqh is Islamic jurisprudence where it is an expansion of the Shariah Islamic law based directly on the Quran and Sunnah, that complements Shariah with evolving rulings or interpretations of Islamic Jurists.

Fiqh deals with the observance of rituals, morals and social legislation in Islam, where the word Fiqh is an Arabic term meaning “deep understanding” or “full comprehension”.

Malay version

BANDAR SERI BEGWAN Selasa 23 November – Bagi meningkatkan ilmu dan kefahaman serta tanggungjawab imam dalam sembahyang agar lebih mantap, kemas dan cantik, Jabatan Hal Ehwal Masjid, melalui behagian bimbingan dan latihan bersama Majisd Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah telah mengadakan krusus Feqah bagi para pegawai masjid, imam dan bilal.

Krusus tersebut adalah merupakan salah satu projek berterusan Jabatan Hal Ehwal Masjid dan Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah yang mana krusus tersebut akan menumpukan kepada penambah baikkan ilmu khususnya dalam bidang kerjaya seorang pegawai Masjid agar kemahiran dan keilmuan mereka akan bertambah dari semasa ke semasa.

Antara tujuannya adalah bagi memahami adab Imam dan makmum dalam sembahyang, memmahirkan para pegawai mMasjid tetang hukum-hukum feqah yang terdapat dalam sembahyang, meningkatkan keyakinana dan kewibawaan pegawai Masjid dalam melaksanakan tugas harian dan meningkatkan kualiti sumber tenaga manusia dan mutu perkhidmatan sebagai seorang PEgawai Masjid.

Krusus tersebut telah dilaksanakan oleh Pensyarah KUPU SB, Ustaz Haji Zaharuddin bin Haji Ahmad AlHafiz, yang mana telah menerangkan dan menghuraikan mengenai Bab Sujud tilawah dan Sujud Syukur, bab solat Sunat, Bab solat Jama’ah, bab sifat Imam Sembahyang dan Bab syarat sah mengikut Imam.

Jabatan Hal Ehwal Masjid, melalui behagian bimbingan dan latihan bersama Masjid Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah berharap dengan adanya kursus Feqah bahawa akan dapat melahirkan Pegawai Masjid yang berkemahiran, berwibawa dan sebagai sumber rujukan setempat bagi para jemaah dan orang ramai.

Takaful Executives off to ASEAN Youth Insurance Manager program

Takaful is an Islamic insurance which is grounded in Islamic muamalat (banking transactions),
observing the rules and regulations of Islamic law. This concept has been practised in various forms
for over 1400 years where Muslim jurists acknowledge that the basis of shared responsibility in the
system of aquila as practised between Muslims of Mecca and Medina laid the foundation of mutual
insurance.

This concept is brought forward to the modern world where we today practice, and as to further
enhance in the services of takaful as well as the concept and insurance on the whole, two Takaful
Brunei Am/General and Takaful Brunei Keluarga executive officers will be participating in the ASEAN
Insurance Youth Managers in the Philippines.

Takaful Brunei Am/General, Executive officer Pg Hj Baharuddin Alim Shah bin Pg Hj Kamaruddin and
Head of Underwriting and Retakaful, Takaful Brunei Keluarga, Fuad Hamdi bin Pehin Dato Hj Salim,
will be learning from the best the insurance industry has to offer at the AYIM program that will be
held from 20- 26 November 2010.

Pg Hj Baharuddin said that some Muslims believe insurance is unnecessary, as society should
help its victims. Others believe that Muslims should not ignore the fact that they live, trade and
communicate with open global systems, and the need for banking and insurance. We believe in
creating Muslim-friendly banking systems and a workable insurance framework by which Muslims
can compete with non-Muslims in business and have cover in daily life.

He said that in the Quran, Surah Al-Maidah, verse 2, states “Basis of Co-operation Help one another
in al-Birr and in al-Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety): but do not help one another in sin and
transgression”.

“We believe in helping the community in Brunei Darussalam, and through Islamic insurance we
are able to achieve that. The fundamentals and principals of Islamic Insurance Takaful is that
policyholders cooperate among themselves for their common good, every policyholder pays his
subscription to help those that need assistance, losses are divided and liabilities spread according
to the community pooling system, uncertainty is eliminated in respect of subscription and
compensation, and that it does not derive advantage at the cost of others,” he said.

He explained that Takaful is perceived as cooperative or mutual insurance, where members
contribute a certain sum of money to a common pool. The purpose of this system is not profits but
to uphold the principle of “bear ye one another’s burden.”

Commercial insurance is strictly not allowed for Muslims as agreed upon by most contemporary
scholars because it contains elements of Al-Gharar (Uncertainty), Al-Maisir (Gambling) and Riba
(Interest).

The AYIM will be able to expand our understanding of Insurance on the whole and with the
knowledge and experienced gained from the AYIM program, he and his counterpart will be able to
share the knowledge with fellow insurance practitioners with the hope of providing better services
and facilities to the general public.

Malay Version

BANDAR SERI BEGWAN Jumaat 19 November – Bagi meningkatkan lagi professionalisma dan mutu
perkhidmatan, Takaful Brunei Am/General dan Takaful Brunei Keluarga subsideri Takaful Holdings
Sdn Bhd telah menghantar 2 pegawai dari setiap subsidari untuk mengikuti program pengurus
insurance muda ASEAN di Filipina.

Pegawai eksekutif Takaful Brunei Am/ General Pg Hj Baharuddin Alim Shah bin Pg Hj Kamaruddin
dan Ketua underwriting dan retakaful, Takaful Brunei Keluarga, Fuad Hamdi bin Pehin Dato Hj Salim
telah bertolak ke Filipina bagi mengikuti krusus tersebut.

Pg Hj Baharuddin mengatakan bahawa kursus tersebut adalah peluang keemasaan bagi mereka
berdua untuk mendalami lagi bidang industry insurans, apatah lagi insurans Islam Takaful.

Menurutnya tidak ramai yang mengentahui kepentingan insurans apatah lagi insurans yang
berkonsepkan insurans Islam yang dinamakan takaful.

Beliau menjelaskan bahawa, Takaful mengikut tafsiran syara’ ialah pakatan satu kumpulan untuk
saling jamin menjamin dan tolong menolong antara satu sama lain, Ini bertepatan dengan Hadith
Rasulullah S.A.W. yang bermaksud, “Demi diriku yang dalam kekuasaan Allah bahawa sesiapapun
tidak masuk syurga jika tidak memberi perlindungan kepada jirannya yang terhimpit.

Sistem takaful adalah satu saluran yang membolehkan individu berikhtiar untuk saling bantu
membantu bagi menghadapi risiko serta menyediakan manfaat dalam mengurangkan beban
kewangan.

Katanya takful juga adalah Sebagai saluran atau mekanisma sosial di mana dengan konsep tersebut
boleh juga menjaga kebajikan sosial dan mewujudkan keharmonian sosial .

Beliau berharap bahawa krusus yang mereka mengikuti akan dapat memanafaat bukan sahaja
mereka berdua akan tetapi juga memanafaatkan orang ramai dengan kemantapan kualiti
perkhidmatan dan kemudahaan yang sudah ada.