The Embassy Of Brunei Darussalam In Washington D.C. Source brunei government Website, August 11, 2005. His Majesty Consent to theIntroduction of the New Passport Act Starting September http://www.bruneiembassy.org/news.html
Extractions: Today's News - September 14, 2005 Deputy Sultan Grants Audience to UK Minister His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Deputy Sultan, Tuesday consented to receive in audience the Minister of State for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom who is currently on a working visit to the country. His Royal Highness the Deputy Sultan consented to receive the Right Honourable Adam Ingram MP at Istana Nurul Iman. The Right Honourable was accompanied by Bruneis Deputy Defence Minister, Retired Colonel Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Mohammad Yasmin and the British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Mr. John Saville. At the audience, His Royal Highness the Deputy Sultan was briefed on developments pertaining to defence matters in the United Kingdom and also on other bilateral matters of mutual interest to both countries. Also present at the audience were the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Ministers Office, Dato Paduka Haji Sulaiman bin Haji Ismail and the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, Awang Haji Mustappa in Haji Sirat. Source: Brunei Government Website , September 14, 2005 Prince Mohammed Bolkiah Attends Meetings at UN HQ His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade has attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Informal Meeting held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The informal meeting was held a day before the 2nd ASEAN-UN Summit. ASEAN and the United States have been working closely together in a number of fields. These include issues pertaining to security. The United Nations welcomes ASEANS efforts aimed at establishing an ASEAN Security Community by the year 2020. Soon after the meeting, His Royal Highness joined other ASEAN Foreign Ministers for a working luncheon held at the UN Headquarters.
Extractions: Junior Secondary Mathematics Students Learning Environment and Satisfaction in Brunei Darussalam Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education December 2-6, 2001, Fremantle, Western Australia ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION The education policy, the schools culture and specific situational factors all contribute to the routine habits of teachers and students. A schools culture has its own language, knowledge and vocabulary which each contribute to a particular orientation to mathematics education. The education system in Brunei Darussalam is centralised and examination oriented. At various stages during their education, students in Brunei Darussalam undergo examinations that determine their selection, placement and promotion. The education system is largely content driven, with an emphasis on students passing the examinations. There would appear to be limited change in teaching styles and general classroom management since the 1960s, with reports (Ministry of Education, 1993a) indicating that teachers are experiencing problems in the teaching and learning mathematics in Brunei Darussalam's schools. The present study investigated the extent to which these reported problems might be affecting the mathematics classroom environment in Brunei Darussalam's junior secondary schools. In addition, because students' attitudes towards mathematics are considered an important factor in mathematics classrooms, this study also included assessment of students attitudes and investigated their association with the nature of the mathematics classroom learning environment.
Diplomacy Issues Related To Brunei The page of the government of brunei supplies with information on the politicalsystem in the country together with data on social and cultural facts. http://www.diplomaticnet.com/uk/tsp.php?cat=1&pais=27&num=1&a=0&NAV=1
The Government Of Brunei Darussalam The government of brunei Darussalam Subsequently, His Royal Highness progressedthrough the brunei Junior Certificate (1988) and the O level http://www.crownprince.gov.bn/
Extractions: 10 August, 1998, corresponding to 17 Rabiulakhir, 1419 Hijriah in the Islamic Calendar was a historic event for Brunei Darussalam. The date marked the Royal Proclamation of His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah as the Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam. The Proclamation puts His Royal Highness in line to become the 30th Sultan of Brunei. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah was born on 17 February, 1974 corresponding to 24 Muharram 1394 Hijriah of the Islamic calendar. The Prince was the third child of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muízzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha. Throughout his academic life, His Royal Highness was not only industrious in his academic studies and extra-curricular activities but was also equally diligent and devoted much time and attention to his religious education, Islamic and welfare matters. In 1988, The Prince completed the reading of the Holy Quran (Khatamal Quran) and the 'surah-surah Lazim'. The Prince's education began early in life, at the Putera-Puteri (Prince-Princess) School at the Istana (Palace) Darul Hana. Subsequently, His Royal Highness progressed through the Brunei Junior Certificate (1988) and the 'O' level examination of the General Certificate of Education (Cambridge) in 1991 and 'A' level examination of the General Certificate of Education (Cambridge) in 1994. In 1995, the Prince attended a course of tutorials at the University of Brunei Darussalam and at the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies, United Kingdom.
TITLE: Country Reports On Human Rights Practices, 2000: Brunei The government generally respected its citizens human rights in several areas;however, Also cultural tradition favors consensus over confrontation. http://www.terrorismcentral.com/Library/Government/US/StateDepartment/DemocracyH
Extractions: U.S. Department of State TEXT: Brunei The police force, which has responsibility for internal security, reports to the Prime Minister's office, which includes an Internal Security Department, and is firmly under the control of civil authorities. Brunei's large oil and natural gas reserves, coupled with its small population, give it a very high per capita gross national product. The worldwide recovery in oil prices that began in 1998 has helped restore the country's cash flow; however, the economy still continued to feel the effects of the Amedeo Corporation's collapse. The corporation, which was owned by the Sultan's brother Jefri, is being liquidated to pay debts amounting to more than $6 billion. The Government generally respected its citizens' human rights in several areas; however, its record was poor in other areas, particularly with regard to civil liberties, and problems remain. In practice citizens do not have the right to change their government, and they generally avoid political activity of any kind. Nor, constitutional provisions notwithstanding, do they genuinely exercise the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and association. Other human rights problems continued, including restriction of religious freedom and discrimination against women. Despite government efforts, occasional societal violence against women remains a problem.
: : East Asia Forum : : a written constitution which gave brunei Darussalam internal selfgovernment . brunei Darussalam is richly endowed with cultural heritage steadfastly http://www.eastasiaforum.org/member/member_01.asp
Extractions: Brunei ceded Sarawak to James Brooke Brunei ceded Labuan to Britain Brunei signed Trade Relations Treaty with Britain Brunei became a British-protected State British Resident appointed A new form of government emerged which included a State Council Exploration for oil commenced Oil was struck at Seria Japanese occupation during World War II Reign of Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Armed rebellion put down Brunei issued its own currency The voluntary abdication of the 28th Sultan, His Highness Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien (Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien) Coronation of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan The State capital, Brunei Town, was renamed Bandar Seri Begawan The 1959 Agreement was amended and brought up-to-date LNG plant began operation Deep Water Port opened in Muara Official opening of the world's largest LNG plant Brunei International Airport opened The launch of Royal Brunei Airlines Brunei and Britain signed the Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation
Extractions: Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Asia and the Pacific, 2004 Exchange rate: US$1.00 equals 1.69 Brunei dollars (B$). First and current laws: 1955 (old-age and disability pensions), with 1984 (universal pension system) amendment; and 1992 (employees' trust fund). Type of program: Provident fund and universal old-age and disability pension system. Provident fund: All employees up to age 55 who are citizens or permanent residents in Brunei, including government civil servants who began service on or after January 1, 1993. (Civil servants who began service before January 1, 1993, are covered by the government pension scheme.) Voluntary coverage for the self-employed and persons aged 55 or older. Exclusions: Foreign workers. Special systems for armed forces personnel, police force personnel, and prison wardens. Universal old-age and disability pension: Residents. Provident fund: 5% of monthly salary if the monthly salary exceeds B$80. (Additional voluntary contributions are permitted with prior notification given to the employer.) There are no minimum or maximum earnings levels for contribution purposes.
BUBL LINK: Bahrain as well as business, culture, government and transport information. Resource type document; Economic Development Board Bahrain government http://bubl.ac.uk/link/b/bahrain.htm
Extractions: BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus Countries ... Z Titles Descriptions Arab Net: Bahrain Bahrain Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2003 CIA World Factbook 2003: Bahrain Economic Development Board Bahrain ... World Travel Guide: Bahrain Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk Brief details of the history and geography of Bahrain, as well as business, culture, government and transport information. Resource type: documents Detailed assessment of human rights practices in Bahrain. Topics assessed include torture, arbitrary detention or exile, fair public trial, freedom of speech and press, freedom of assembly, movement and religion; democratic rights, worker rights, and discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, language, or social status. Resource type: document Basic reference information about Bahrain, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources.
BruBiz Is The Premier Business, Community Site For Brunei. brunei culture and Traditions. Dances and Songs (Page 1). Alus Jua Dindang (BeautifulSong/Melody) is a traditional song describing brunei Malay weeding http://www.brubiz.com/brubiz/culture/culture_page1.asp
EGovernment Resource Centre: Brunei brunei Inching Towards Paperless culture For Better Governance. The bruneigovernment has chosen IBM to design and build an IT backbone for the http://www.egov.vic.gov.au/International/AsiathePacific/Brunei/brunei.htm
Extractions: Home International Other Options Top Strategies For More Efficient Civil Servants , By Azlan Othman.BruneiDirect.Com, October 5, 2003. "Bandar Seri Begawan - The Civil Service has continuously introduced and implemented several strategies for its transformation..." Top Brunei goes on e-govt drive , By Saiful Rizal. Borneo Bulletin, February 28, 2003. "Many countries around the world use information technology particularly the Internet to deliver public service in a much more customer-oriented and cost-effective way via e-Government drive. In general the e-Government is being driven by the need for the government to cut cost and improve efficiency, meet citizen expectations and improve citizen relationship and facilitate economic development..." Brunei Inching Towards Paperless Culture For Better Governance . Brunei Direct, May 14, 2003. "Bandar Seri Begawan - The e-Government project is implemented to ensure that the public and business communities will be able to receive efficient and effective service from the government and at the same time, enable the development and the growth of the economy..."
Thailand Illustrated Magazine brunei Darussalam and Thailand Unite in Cultural Exchange Broadcasts The Thaimission also discussed issues regarding the governments One Tambon One http://thailand.prd.go.th/ebook/story.php?idmag=21&idstory=145
MRG - Profile Summaries Of Our Profiles The official policy of brunei is assimilation. A small number of Chinese are But Chinese face obstacles to the free expression of their culture, http://www.minorityrights.org/Profiles/profile.asp?ID=16
CRUISE: Country Information Includes business, government, cultural and demographic information, for eachof the following countries brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/cils/library/subjects/country.htm
Extractions: Background Notes provide information on geographic entities and international organizations and are updated periodically. The source is the US Department of State . Obviously there is a US slant to the information, but it is a good starting point for an introduction to a country or organisation. Information includes geography, people, government, economy, relations with US, political conditions, principal officials and travel and business information.
MapZones.com : Brunei Government The government of brunei assures continuing public support for the current formof government by providing economic benefits such as subsidized food, http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/brunei/governmentindex.php
Extractions: Country Info Brunei Introduction Brunei General Data Brunei Maps Brunei Culture ... Brunei Time and Date Brunei Government Back to Top Under Brunei's 1959 constitution, the Sultan is the head of state with full administrator authority, including emergency powers since 1962. The Sultan is assisted and advised by five councils, which he appoints. A Council of Ministers, or cabinet, which currently consists of nine members (including the Sultan himself), assists in the administration of the government. The Sultan presides over the cabinet as Prime Minister and also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Finance. One of the Sultan's brothers, Prince Mohamed, serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Brunei's legal system is based on English common law, with an independent judiciary, a body of written common law judgments and statutes, and legislation enacted by the sultan. Most cases are tried by the local magistrate's courts. More serious cases go before the High Court, which sits for about 2 weeks every few months. Brunei has an arrangement with the United Kingdom whereby United Kingdom judges are appointed as the judges for Brunei's High Court and Court of Appeal. Final appeal can be made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London in civil but not criminal cases. The Government of Brunei assures continuing public support for the current form of government by providing economic benefits such as subsidized food, fuel and housing, free education and medical care, and low-interest loans for government employees. The Sultan said in a 1989 interview that he intended to proceed, with prudence, to establish more liberal institutions in the nation and that he would reintroduce elections and a legislature when he "[could] see demonstrate of a genuine interest in politics on the part of a responsible majority of Bruneians." In 1994, a constitutional review committee submitted its findings to the Sultan, but these have not been made public.
MapZones.com : Brunei Culture Information of Country s culture, tradition, social life, group, newspaper, brunei is a fairly strict Muslim country and a Ministry of Religious Affairs http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/brunei/cultureindex.php
Extractions: Country Info Brunei Introduction Brunei General Data Brunei Maps Brunei Culture ... Brunei Time and Date Brunei Culture Back to Top Bruneians are preponderantly Malay, and customs, beliefs and pastimes are very similar to those of Peninsular Malaysia. Adat, or customary law, governs many of the country's ceremonies; there is even a government department responsible for preserving ceremony and advising on protocol, dress and heraldry.Brunei is a fairly strict Muslim country and a Ministry of Religious Affairs fosters and encourage Islam. The constitution does, however,allow for other religions to be practised. The official language is Malay, but English is widely spoken. Jawi, Malay written in Arabic script, is taught in schools, and most signs in the country are written both in Jawi and Roman script.
By Subject - International Studies - Bibliographies/Resource Lists Provides access to information on Bangladesh s history, culture, government, Lists government publications available for purchase; also lists the http://www.lib.washington.edu/Subject/International/dr/elbib.html
Extractions: Supplies annotated and indexed entries on publications in Asian and European languages relating to prehistory, (proto)historical archaeology, art history (including modern art), material culture, epigraphy, palaeography, numismatics and sigillography Aboriginal geographical names of Canada : an annotated bibliography = La toponymie autochtone du Canada : une bibliographie annotee / Michael Madin presents a collection of Internet resources on the Islamic State of Afghanistan. The collection is part of the Internet subject directory Academic Info. The resources include information about the Taliban, Saudi Arabian businessman and alleged terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Al-Quida, women in Afghanistan, and Afghan organizations Access to Japan list of contact points for procurement
