BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Royal Brunei Police Force personnel focused on fake news, cybercrime and online scams during a two-day Information Literacy Programme for Temburong District Youth on Aug 11 to 12.
Meanwhile a session on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in line with a recent royal decree was also presented by the Brunei Computer Emergency Response Team (BruCERT). These were among the topics discussed during the programme, organised by the Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office through its Temburong District Information Branch to convey official information and the government’s aspirations to youth.
The programme gathered 36 participants comprising youth from various mukims and villages in the district.
Head of the Temburong District Information Branch and programme chairperson Izzah Hazirah Adi Othman said the initiative is part of the department’s whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach, aimed at instilling a sense of responsibility towards achieving Brunei Vision 2035 goals.
She said the programme also sought to raise awareness among the participants on the importance of youth in nation-building, foster cooperation between grassroots communities and the youth, and deepen understanding of the Youth Policy 2020–2035.
Over the two days, the programme covered four key elements.
Youth development was addressed through briefings on youth aspirations and roles, along with discussion sessions on current issues and challenges by the Secretariat of the Youth Policy and Strategy, Department of Youth and Sports.
On inclusivity values, the participants visited Pusat Bahagia and Maraburong Prison to foster understanding and empathy towards various community groups.
Meanwhile, Brunei customs and traditions were highlighted through hands-on sessions on dastar tying, sinjang folding and kain wrapping, conducted by Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara, to preserve Bruneian identity in a modernising world.
Acting Deputy Director of Information Fathi Foad Abu Bakar attended the opening ceremony at the Auditorium, Annexe Building, Information Department, Old Airport, Berakas.
The Information Department, in line with its vision to cultivate an informed society, will continue to diversify its information dissemination platforms on government policies and activities, while also providing opportunities to better understand the needs of youth. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
