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Crown Prince inaugurates Scouts Training Centre

Crown Prince inaugurates Scouts Training Centre

The Star17-06-2025
Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah takes a closer look at one of the exhibitions. - BB/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Hassanal Bolkiah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, who is also the Chief Scout of the Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD), graced the 75th Anniversary of Cub Scouts in Brunei Darussalam and the inauguration of the the Scout Training and Camp Centre, on Tuesday (June 16).
Also present at the event was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik.
Upon arrival, Their Royal Highnesses were greeted by the Minister of Development Datuk Seri Setia Mohd Juanda Abd Rashid, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Culture Youth and Sports; Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Setia Ahmaddin Abd Rahman; and PPNBD President Datuk Paduka Ar. Idris Abas.
In a sabda (speech), the Crown Prince described the occasion as a symbol of the Scouts Association's continued commitment to developing disciplined, responsible and patriotic youth aligned with Brunei Vision 2035.
He expressed pride in the achievements of the scouting movement since the establishment of the Cub Scouts, highlighting its key role in shaping character and leadership through activities that instill confidence, responsibility, and a spirit of volunteerism.
With the full operation of the new training centre, the Crown Prince is confident it will become a centre of excellence for scout leadership, unity and skills development, while contributing to the goal of building a resilient society.
The Crown Prince also acknowledged the vital contributions of scout leaders, volunteers, parents and educators—many of whom are teachers—in ensuring the movement's continued success. He further extended appreciation to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Ministry of Education for their unwavering support towards the growth of the scouting and other cadet movements in the country.
'The scouting identity and values,' he said, 'can inspire success beyond the movement, empowering young citizens to shoulder responsibilities with patriotism and foresight.'
Themed 'Our Scouts, Our Future', the celebration reaffirms the continued commitment of the PPNBD to producing a resilient, dedicated and devoted young generation for the nation through progressive and inclusive non-formal education. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
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