Mental Health Order 2014 to Become Effective by November

Mental Health Order 2014 to Become Effective by November
Royal Sends Congratulatory messages on Vietnam National Day
HRH Crown Prince on 5-Day Working Visit in Singapore
Royals Grant Audience to Intending Hajj Pilgrims
New Zealand concerned over Israel’s land appropriation

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 08:35 PM PDT

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Mental Health Order 2014 will be enforced on November 1 this year. The Minister of Health said the order is aimed to group laws related to mental disorders. Yang Berhormat Pehin stated this at the launch of the Mental Health Order 2014 Roadshow, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Adanan Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Md Yusof said the order is timely and is another proud milestone in the Ministry of Health's efforts to further solidify and strengthen services and care of mental health patients.

The function ran concurrently with the launch of the 'Tata Amalan' or Practical Procedures book as well as the book's distribution to representatives from Departments of interest and departments under the ministry of health.

In conjunction with the launching ceremony of the Mental Health Act 2014 roadshow, Ministry of Health held a roadshow programme by organising a briefing on the new act to give further understanding and knowledge to the professional health figures as well as the public.

Present was Permanent Secretary of Safety and Enforcement at Prime Minister's Office, Dato Paduka Awg Hj Hamdan Hj Abu Bakar. The briefing was delivered by the Psychiatric Consultant, Head of Psychiatric Services Department of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Dr Halinda Ho.

The new law surmises the guideline on a treatment starting with the patient's admittance into the hospital, initial diagnosis as well as recovery and individual integration into the community.

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Royal Sends Congratulatory messages on Vietnam National Day

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 08:34 PM PDT

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send messages of congratulations to Truong Tan Sang and Nguyen Tan Dung, the President and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as well as the Government and people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the occasion of the 69th National Day of Vietnam, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

In the message to Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was very happy with the close friendship and long-standing ties between the two countries and people and looked forward to continue working together to strengthen this much-valued relationship for the mutual benefit of the people of Brunei Darussalam and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

In the message to Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Majesty stated that it was a great pleasure meeting the prime minister in Nay Pyi Taw for the Asean Summit last May.

His Majesty was also pleased with the warm relations and close cooperation long established between the two countries and peoples and was confident that these valued ties would continue to be strengthened especially in work together towards the Asean community.

In ending the messages to Truong Tan Sang and Nguyen Tan Dung, the President and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Majesty extended his kindest regards and best wishes to them and the people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for a joyous and happy celebration.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also sent a congratulatory message on the 69th National Day of Vietnam to Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

In his message, His Royal Highness states that "I much enjoyed our discussions in Nay Pyi Taw recently, and greatly appreciate your views and contributions to our work bilaterally and at the regional and international level."

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah continues to say that he much value the excellent relations and close ties between the two countries, and look forward to their first joint commission meeting and the chance to strengthen both countries' friendship and cooperation.

"With my best wishes to you and your family for a very happy celebration," states His Royal Highness, concluding the message.

HRH Crown Prince on 5-Day Working Visit in Singapore

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 08:33 PM PDT

SINGAPORE: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, today began a five-day official visit to the Republic of Singapore. His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri departed for the republic yesterday, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

Accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri were their children, His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Muntaqim and Her Royal Highness Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah. Prior to departure, doa selamat was read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Imam Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj Awg Abd Hamid Bakal.

Present at His Majesty the Sultan's Flight Hangar in Rimba to say farewell was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik as well as other members of the royal family.

Also present were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria; Cabinet Ministers, the State Mufti, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, the Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force and Permanent Secretaries at the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Education and their respective spouses.

Later in the afternoon, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah arrived in the Republic of Singapore.

Accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri were their children His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Muntaqim and Her Royal Highness Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah. His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri's were greeted upon arrival at Changi International Airport by the Minister for Communications and Information, and Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, His Excellency Associate Professor Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim; Minister of State at the Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Defence and Mayor of the South East District, as the Minister-in-Attendance, His Excellency Dr. Md Maliki Osman; and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Jaya Ratnam, the High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Hj Awg Saifulbahri Hj Awg Mansor, with their respective wives.

Upon arrival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri were welcomed by the Area Vice President, Dato' Willi B. Martin and the hotel's staff. Accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri were the Minister of Development, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman, the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Awg Hj Ali Hj Apong, and the Deputy Minister of Finance, Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Hj Bahrin Abdullah.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah began their arrival itinerary by attending an afternoon tea with the President of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam and spouse, Her Excellency Mary Chee Bee Kiang.

Their Royal Highnesses were greeted upon arrival by the President of the Republic of Singapore and wife. His Royal Highness then consented to sign the visitor's book.

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri later consented to proceed to the East Drawing Room for a photo session with the President of the Republic of Singapore and spouse.

Royals Grant Audience to Intending Hajj Pilgrims

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 08:31 PM PDT

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday consented to receive in separate audiences and junjung ziarah from the country's intending haj pilgrims at Istana Nurul Iman, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

The care and attention from His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam towards the intending pilgrims is greatly appreciated and welcomed with joy. Prior to the audience and junjung ziarah ceremony, the intending pilgrims were given special attention and served with various delicacies.

After enjoying the meal, the intending pilgrims performed a mass Fardhu Zuhur prayer. The country's intending pilgrims are scheduled to depart for the Holy land of Makkah Al-Mukaramah on September 10 and 11 this year.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to receive in audience and junjung ziarah from the male hajj pilgrims. Also in attendance was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik. The care and attention of His Majesty towards the intending pilgrims can clearly be seen through the award of His Majesty's personal hajj passage, government air-fare as well as hajj passage for new converts.

Four hundred citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam will perform the fifth pillar of Islam. From the total number of hajj pilgrims, two hundred and five are male pilgrims while one hundred and ninety five are female. The number of hajj pilgrims in the country is according to the set quota given by the government of Saudi Arabia introduced since 2002 which is point one percent of the total number of Muslim residents.

The government of Saudi Arabia limited the number of pilgrims from each country to implement its responsibility of ensuring that the hajj ritual programme will be carried out properly for the sake of safety, wellbeing and comfort of the intending pilgrims while they are in the holy land in view of the upgrading works being carried out at the two holy mosques namely Masjidil Haram in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Nabawi Mosque in Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

In another part of the Istana, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha consented to receive greetings from female intending pilgrims. Also present was Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah.

The welfare and health of the intending pilgrims during their stint in the holy land is a priority of His Majesty's government. For their comfort in performing the haj thoroughly, the government has sent six medical officers and fourteen nurses as well as five Hajj Liaison officers in Makkah and Madinah to see to the health and haj management affairs of the Brunei Darussalam pilgrims. They will depart the country today to make preparations.

Apart from using the Darussalam Holdings package, intending pilgrims also took the hajj packages from Straits Central Agencies Brunei Sendirian Berhad which was given approval to conduct hajj packages by His Majesty's government.

His Majesty also consented to present the male pilgrims with Ihram Clothing, and a suit of praying attire to the female pilgrims. The gesture is testimony of the Monarch's love for the rakyat and residents, a unique and special bond between the King and his subjects. Such bond creates a sustainable and harmonious society, enjoying peace and prosperity, and within that society lays a genuine strength in upholding the religion and the nation.

New Zealand concerned over Israel’s land appropriation

Posted: 01 Sep 2014 08:28 PM PDT

WELLINGTON: New Zealand on Tuesday expressed deep concern at the announcement by Israel's Civil Administration Authority it will appropriate 400 hectares of privately owned Palestinian land near Bethlehem for Israeli settlements.

"Israel's settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem undermine efforts to negotiate a final status agreement with the Palestinians based on a two-state solution," Foreign Minister Murray McCully was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

McCully said he had met with Israel's deputy foreign minister at the United Nations Small Island Developing States Conference in Apia, Samoa earlier Tuesday and encouraged Israel to reconsider the announcement.

"Its timing is particularly disappointing, coming when the focus should be on supporting the ceasefire in Gaza and the peace talks in Cairo," he said.

"New Zealand would like to see a return to negotiations to agree on a two-state solution whereby Israel and a Palestinian state can exist peacefully side by side," he said. –BERNAMA