Brunei minister: Don’t let new technology affect family ties


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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 16 (Borneo bulletin/ANN): New technology which in addition to bringing benefits to the well-being of families may also cause effects on the family institution such as affecting children’s development and family harmony, said Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin in his message for International Day of Families 2021 that fell yesterday.

He said to ensure that family institutions remain strong and resilient in overcoming challenges, an effort must be made to create a society that is united, sustainable and protected from social ills, in addition to fostering a caring and compassionate community.

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