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Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (; born 26 July 1969) is the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha. Education and early life Princess Rashidah attended Puteri-Putera School, Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995. Marriage and children Marriage The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji 'Abdul Rahim, was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the cerebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The ''Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja'' held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The ''Gendang Jaga-Jaga'' began with court musicians pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampong Tumasek
Kampong Tumasek () or simply known as Tumasek, is an area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, as well as a village within Mukim Kianggeh in Brunei-Muara District. The population was 673 in 2016. It has the postcode BA2112. Name When the Hindu Empire of Majapahit in Java rose to power in the 15th century, Brunei, a kingdom of the Sumatran Buddhist Srivijaya Empire, fell. Islam was introduced in Brunei through the Sultanate of Tumasek (formerly known as Singapore), although recent research suggests that this may have happened as early as the 13th century. The sultans of Borneo eventually gained independence. Infrastructure A Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) petrol station sits within the area on Jalan Tutong. In addition to this, a fire station exist in the village. Government * Grand Chamberlain's Office is the official office for the grand chamberlain, located within the grounds of Istana Darul Hana. Places of interest * ''Istana Banderung Kayangan'' (Bander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bride
A bride is a woman who is about to be married or who is newlywed. When marrying, the bride's future spouse, (if male) is usually referred to as the '' bridegroom'' or just ''groom''. In Western culture, a bride may be attended by a maid, bridesman and one or more bridesmaids. Etymology The word comes from the Old English 'bryd', a word shared with other Germanic languages. Its further origin is unknown. Attire In Europe and North America, the typical attire for a bride is a formal dress, and a veil. Usually, in the "white wedding" model, the bride's dress is bought specifically for the wedding, and is not in a style that could be worn for any subsequent events. Previously, until at least the middle of the 19th century, the bride generally wore her best dress, whatever color it was, or if the bride was well-off, she ordered a new dress in her favorite color and expected to wear it again. For first marriages in Western countries, a white wedding dress is usually worn, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Family Order Of The Crown Of Brunei
The Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei ( ms, Darjah Kerabat Mahkota Brunei) is an order of Brunei. It was established on 15 August 1982 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The order carries the post-nominal letters "DKMB". Recipients Bruneian royalty Current recipients *Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei (15 August 1982) *Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, Queen Consort of Brunei (15 August 1982) * Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei (15 August 1982) *Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei *Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei *Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Majeedah Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei *Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei *Pengiran Muda Abdul Malik, Prince of Brunei *Pengiran Anak Puteri Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, Princess of Brunei *Pengiran Anak Puteri Fadzillah Lubabul Bolkiah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kampong Sungai Akar
Kampong Sungai Akar is a village in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, as well as a neighbourhood in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The population was 5,467 in 2016. Name According to folk tale, there used to be many snakes, especially in the rivers, whether small snakes or big snakes like the swallow snake. The elders understood the snake as a 'akar', so the name Kampung Sungai Akar arose because if given the name of Kampung Sungai Ular, it would certainly not sound good. Administration Kampong Sungai Akar is one of the villages under Mukim Berakas 'B', a mukim in Brunei-Muara District. It has the postcode BC4115. The village has also been subsumed under the municipal area of the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. Demography According to the population census conducted by the Department of Statistics, Department of Planning and Economic Development in 2011, the total population in Kampong Sungai Akar is 6,336 people, namely 3,788 males and 2,458 females. Infrastructure Sever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukim Lumapas
Mukim Lumapas is a mukim in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It has an area of ; the population was 7,756 in 2016. Name The mukim is named after Kampong Lumapas, one of the villages it encompasses. Geography The mukim is located in the south of the district, bordering the mukims within Kampong Ayer and Mukim Kianggeh to the north, Mukim Kota Batu to the north and east, Limbang District in Sarawak, Malaysia to the east and south, Mukim Pengkalan Batu to the west and Mukim Kilanas to the west and north. Demographics As of 2016 Brunei census, 2016 census, the population was 7,756 with males and females. The mukim had 1,208 households occupying 1,187 dwellings. Among the population, lived in urban areas, while the remainder of lived in rural areas. Villages As of 2016, the mukim comprised the following census villages A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to descr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Health Facility
A health facility is, in general, any location where healthcare is provided. Health facilities range from small clinics and doctor's offices to urgent care centers and large hospitals with elaborate emergency rooms and trauma centers. The number and quality of health facilities in a country or region is one common measure of that area's prosperity and quality of life. In many countries, health facilities are regulated to some extent by law; licensing by a regulatory agency is often required before a facility may open for business. Health facilities may be owned and operated by for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, governments, and in some cases by individuals, with proportions varying by country. See also the recent review paper, Health facility workload The workload of a health facility is often used to indicate its size. Large health facilities are those with a greater patient load. In Australia the workload of a health facility is used to determine the leve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumut, Brunei
Kampong Lumut () or commonly known as Lumut, is a coastal settlement in Belait District, Brunei, about from the district town Kuala Belait. The total population was in 2016. History Archaeological evidence found in Lumut suggests that human activity had existed in the area as early as the fourteenth century; Chinese and Siamese potteries dateable to the time corresponding to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) had been unearthed in the vicinity of the Lumut River. However, the characteristics of the evidence suggests that the site was for burial rather than residential purpose. Administration For subdivision purposes the area is divided into two villages, namely Kampong Lumut I ("one") and Kampong Lumut II ("two"), where each is overseen by a village head (). The village head of Kampong Lumut I oversees the following census villages: Meanwhile, the village head of Kampong Lumut II oversees the following census villages: Kampong Lumut I and Kampong Lumut II, including t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State School
State schools (in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand) or public schools (Scottish English and North American English) are generally primary or secondary schools that educate all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in part by taxation. State funded schools exist in virtually every country of the world, though there are significant variations in their structure and educational programmes. State education generally encompasses primary and secondary education (4 years old to 18 years old). By country Africa South Africa In South Africa, a state school or government school refers to a school that is state-controlled. These are officially called public schools according to the South African Schools Act of 1996, but it is a term that is not used colloquially. The Act recognised two categories of schools: public and independent. Independent schools include all private schools and schools that are privately governed. Independent schools with low t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School
Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Secondary School (, Abbrev: ') is a government secondary school located in Lumut, a settlement area in Belait District, Brunei. Kamal Bahrin Jamal is the current acting principal of the school. Name The school is named after Princess Rashidah, the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei. History Before this school was built, the people of Lumut until Kg Tunggulian had to study in Anthony Abell College, Seria or Perdana Wazir Secondary School, Kuala Belait. While the people from Labi to the interior part of Belait district studied in Perdana Wazir Secondary School because it was the only school in Belait district that had hostels. The school celebrated its silver jubilee held around the school on 30 April 2019. Academics Like other secondary schools in Brunei Darussalam, this school teaches students from year 7 to year 11 (normal track), year 7 to year 10 express (fast track) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Guides Association Of Brunei Darussalam
The Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam or Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam is a Guiding organisation in Brunei. Like all Scouting and Guiding organisations, it aims to develop character in children and young people by following Scouting principles. The Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam is a girls and women only organisation. Founded in 1951, it became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 1996. Girls are organised in groups by age. These include Brownie groups and Girl Guide groups. For the International Day of Peace in 2006, the PPP held a fundraising ''Walk for Peace'', raising money for the Yogjakarta earthquake appeal, as well as ''Sharing for Peace'' a solidarity camp together with Girl Guides from Singapore who visited Brunei Darussalam for six days in September 2006. Stamps Girl Guides and Brownies have been featured on two sets of postage stamps issued in Brunei. A set of five stamps celebrates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
