IN BRIEF

Website for 26th National Day launched

BRUNEI-MUARA: The Information Department at the Prime Minister's Office has officially launched a website for the 26th National Day at http://www.nationday.org.bn. The announcement was made yesterday through a statement issued by the department as a member of the Publicity (Print Media) Working Committee. The website contains information on the celebratory events to be held for the National Day. A description of this year's logo and theme can also be found on the website along with information on the national flag and crest. The Proclamation of Independence and the National Day Pledge are also available for viewing. Resources of traditional songs complete with the lyrics and audio versions, photos and an archive of the National Day titah since 1984 can also be found on the website.

Maulud Nabi briefing to be held on Feb 20

BRUNEI-MUARA: A procedure briefing on the gathering and procession for the birthday celebrations of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) for the Muslim year 1431 will be held at the Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College on February 20. The time of the briefing, however, has been revised to 2pm and not 8.30am as previously informed to the public and involved parties, according to a press statement from the Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday. Involved parties and heads of the participating teams in the procession are required to attend the briefing. During the briefing, heads of the participating teams will discuss with the working committee on the arrangement of the grand procession and other matters related to it such as the banner, the salawat to be recited throughout the procession and the transportation services to be provided on the day. The grand procession will be held on February 27 and will take place at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien at 7am.

Safety first, buy no fakes: AiTi

BRUNEI-MUARA: The public is advised to purchase radio-communication and telecommunications equipment from the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry's (AiTi) licenced dealers whose equipment have been approved and verified for use in Brunei. AiTi, in a statement, said that although the cost of imitation products are cheaper, these (imitation) products are of lower quality and, in some cases, may pose danger to the users. One of AiTi's functions under the Telecommunications Order 2001 is to approve of any radio-communications and telecommunications equipment brought into the Sultanate by verifying that the equipments are properly tested by certified laboratories, providing assurance that they are working at safe international standards and pose no danger to the users. Anyone found importing radio-communications and telecommunications equipment which have not been approved by AiTi shall be, upon conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or both. Without the required licence by AiTi, it is considered an offence under the Telecommunications Order 2001 to import and resell radio-communications and telecommunications equipments and to use the radio frequency spectrum in Brunei. For further information on AiTi's licencing and regulatory activities, contact the Frequency Management & Licencing Unit at +673 232 3232 or e-mail info@aiti.gov.bn.

The Brunei Times