16 th August 2008, Berakas –A foundation laying ceremony for the new Sports School was held today at the construction site in Kampong Pulaie. The guest of honour was Yang Mulia Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad bin Pengiran Hj Abdul Rahman, Acting Minister of Education.

The Kampong Pulaie Sports School is built on a site of 10 hectares and has been in construction since February 16 this year and is expected to be completed on August 15, 2009. The estimated cost of the sports school is $26 million...
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16 th August 2008, Gadong – The contract signing of Universiti Brunei Darussalam's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure Upgrade Project took place today between the Ministry of Education and Unimekar Sdn Bhd. Signing on behalf of the Ministry was the Acting Director of ICT, Hj Abdul Rahim Derus while Unimekar was represented by its Chief Executive Director, Pg Abdul Rahim Pg Hj Damit. Present to witness the signing was Yang Mulia Hjh Norjum binti Hj Yusop, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Corporate Services) of the Ministry of Education...
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16 th August 2008, Berakas – Brunei Darussalam has yet to embark on a formal education programme for gifted students. However, plans are in place to ensure that gifted students within the school system have the opportunities to excel, to have their gifts and talents developed to become valued, contributing members of society...




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14 th August 2008, Gadong – The Inforama showcase was launched today at The Mall, Gadong which was officiated by Awang Haji Suhaila bin Hj Abd Karim, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the Ministry of Education.

The theme of "Towards a full utilisation of ICT in education" aims to enhance the full use of ICT in the quality and pursuit of excellence in education globally. The Inforama showcase displays the winning…
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13 th August 2008, Tungku Link – Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) today hosted an e-Learning Information Day at the university's Chancellor's Hall to raise awareness on e-learning and its progress, a project under the Ministry of Education. Present as the guest of honour was Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Norjum bin Haji Yusop, the Acting Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the Ministry of Education. The e-learning project was spearheaded by ICT Centre Director Dr Yong Chee Tuan and Acting Director of ICT at the Ministry of Education Haji Abdul Rahim bin Derus…
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