Brunei to have own astronomy observation station in five years

(From left) Brunei's Minister of Development Muhammad Juanda Abdul Rashid; and Permanent Secretary (Planning, Land Use and Environment) at the Ministry of Development Dr Nor Imtihan Abdul Razak during the opening ceremony of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Day celebration. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Sultanate will have its own national astronomy observation station within five years that will complement institutions for educational purposes, Acting Surveyor General Dayangku Siti Saihalina binti Pengiran Haji Ibrahim said.

She outlined the Survey Department’s achievements and future plans at the opening ceremony of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Day celebration yesterday (Nov 15).