FLAG RAISING MARKS MALAYSIAN 51ST INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, September 1, 2008 - MALAYSIAN citizens in Brunei gathered yesterday morning at the Malaysian High Commission in Jalan Kebangsaan to celebrate their country's 51st Independence Day.
Led by Malaysian High Commissioner, Dato' Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari along with his wife Datin Zakiah, the guests sang the national anthem as they stood witnessing the hoisting of their national flag.
They then sang together four patriotic songs: Negaraku, Jalur Gemilang, Malaysiaku Gemilang and Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan.
In his speech, the high commissioner said: "Malaysian citizens naturally have a reason to be happy and grateful because our country is peaceful and tranquil."
This year, the independence day carries the theme "Perpaduan, Teras Kejayaan" (Unity, the Core of Success) and the high commissioner called for unity for Malaysians anywhere in the world regardless of race, religion and culture towards attaining success. He also touched upon the growing political scene in Malaysia where he advised the congregation to not abuse the openness policy in democratic and freedom of speech.
"Our history has clearly taught us a meaningful lesson...(and) we should learn from past events and make sure that they won't repeat," he said, adding that present laws and regulations should be obeyed where in the expressions of discontentment should relay through the right channel.
The joyous occasion include the presentations of certificates of appreciation and gifts to the best four Malaysian students who have excelled in their academic pursuit.
One of them was Koay Yi Wen, who is currently studying at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom.
Her father, Dr Koay Teng Leong, a lecturer at Universiti Brunei Darussalam was proud of his daughter's achievements and commented that it was a "good initiative" on the Malaysian High Commission's part to recognize the efforts of students by giving them awards. (JQR1)
Courtesy of The Brunei Times
ULANG TAHUN HARI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA KE-51 DISAMBUT MERIAH
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Ahad - Kira-kira 100 warga Malaysia yang bertugas dan menetap di Brunei menghadiri Majlis Menaikkan Bendera Jalur Gemilang Sempena Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia ke-51 di Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia, hari ini.
Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia, Dato Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari dalam ucapan beliau menggesa semua rakyat Malaysia di Brunei supaya bekerja keras dan menjadi contoh sebagai suatu masyarakat yang berdaya maju, berwibawa dan dihormati.
Beliau meminta mereka supaya sentiasa mengekalkan silaturahim sesama rakyat Malaysia yang terdiri daripada berbilang bangsa dan berbagai-bagai agama serta juga menjalin hubungan baik dengan rakyat Brunei.
Rakyat Malaysia diharapkan akan meneruskan semangat setia kawan dan memupuk perpaduan di samping menghormati adat resam serta undang-undang tempatan. Di samping itu juga, Dato Ku Jaafar berkata rakyat Malaysia harus rasa bersyukur ke atas semua yang mereka kecapi dan nikmati tetapi mereka tidak boleh hanya berbangga dengan kejayaan lepas tetapi mereka perlu lebih berusaha untuk berjaya.
Beliau mengingatkan bahawa mereka semua bertanggungjawab untuk menyerahkan negara dalam keadaan yang baik kepada generasi pewaris negara. Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia, tambah Dato Ku Jaafar, telah dan akan mengaturkan pelbagai program untuk rakyat Malaysia dalam keadaan yang sederhana tetapi meriah serta meminta mereka supaya terus dalam membabitkan diri dalam pelbagai kegiatan yang dianjurkan oleh suruhanjaya.
Majlis diteruskan dengan acara memotong kek sempena Sambutan Hari Kemerdekaan Malaysia Ke-51 oleh Dato Ku Jaafar juga turut menyampaikan hadiah kepada pelajar terbaik dan pemenang kejohanan bola tampar.
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DON'T MISUSE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, MALAYSIANS TOLD
All Malaysian citizens residing in Brunei Darussalam must work hard and become an example of the community with a competitive edge and be respectable.
Dato' Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, emphasised this advice in his speech at the flag raising ceremony to mark the 51st Malaysian National Day at the grounds of the Malaysian Chancery.
He also hopes that Malaysians do not misuse their freedom of speech to spread sensitive issues to bring up negative sentiment to some parties. "This matter should not happen because in our country's system, there are channels prepared to voice the concerned issues," the High Commissioner said
Present at the ceremony were Malaysian citizens who work and reside in Brunei Darussalam.
Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
Resource:
High Commission of Malaysia, Bandar Seri Begawan
After the 51st Merdeka celebration at Malaysian High Comm, our next stop was the building of Royal Regalia.
Royal Regalia building which are the home of Coronation & Silver Jubilee Chariot, Royal Regalia of the coronation of present 29th Sultan of Brunei, numerous gift from state dignitaries and many more.
The historic royal chariot, used by His Majesty during the coronation ceremony in 1st August 1968.
Thanks a lot Tn Hj for guiding us during out precious moments here.There were lot of info by Tn Hj which is useful for us as teachers and also the students to complete their journal.
