A group photo at the Personal Contact Programme in Brunei. - Brunei Information Department via BB/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Information Department at the Prime Minister’s Office, conducted a Personal Contact Programme at the Kampung Jerudong ‘A’ Village Head’s Office, Mukim Sengkurong to disseminate government policies, address community concerns and enhance two-way communication between the government and the public.
Deputy Director of Information Sastra Sarini Julaini led the department’s delegation while Acting Village Head of Kampung Jerudong ‘A’ Mohammad Nazmi Fa’iz Abu Bakar represented the community. Also in attendance was Penghulu of Mukim Sengkurong Dr Abdullah Hanif Saman.
The programme included briefings on flag etiquette procedures by the Information Department and the new smart metering system by Unified Smart Metering System Sdn Bhd.
In her opening remarks, Sastra Sarini highlighted the Information Department’s role as the government’s “voice, eyes, and ears”, ensuring the dissemination of up-to-date policies and issues through initiatives such as the Personal Contact Programme and the official government publication Pelita Brunei.
A dialogue session was also held, allowing residents to raise concerns on infrastructure, safety, and public amenities, aligning with the programme’s objective of fostering closer government-community relations. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
