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CELEBRATING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN 1436

OPENING OF CONSAL 16

CONSAL 16 with the theme “ASEAN Aspirations: Libraries for Sustainable Development was declared open on 1011 June 2015 by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Parton of the Thai Library Association. It was held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand. Before this, Thailand was host to CONSAL 4 in 1978 and CONSAL 9 in 1993. At CONSAL 16, over 800participants registered from ASEAN member states, Afghanistan, Australia, France, India, Nigeria, Taiwan and Unites States of America. There were 13 Keynote Speakers, 24 poster sessions, and over 90 speakers.

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PRE CONVENING & LAUNCH OF INELI –ASEAN (IA) PROJECT

INELI-ASEAN (IA) project is a three year project that will create regional network of emerging public library leaders to foster collaboration, strengthen capacity

and partnerships among stake

holders in Southeast Asia. The

participants of the IA project are:

Innovators, sponsors, mentors

learning facilitators and

Institutional Partners. The core goal of IA is the establishment of the ASEAN Public Libraries Information

Network (APLiN) which is a network, information hub, common and practical platform wherein public

libraries in SEA can connect with each other

IFLA WORKSHOP ASEAN INTEGRATION: CROSS BORDER MOBILITY FOR LIBRARIANS

IFLA BSLA workshop jointly organized by the Philippines Librarians Association Inc, IFLA and hosted by TLA was held on 9 June 2015 in Bangkok. Objectives:

to learn and understand the background of the ASEAN Economic Social-Cultural Community and its effect on the practice of librarianship in the region;

to discuss common areas of concern, specifically on : Requirements to practice the profession among ASEAN member states, skills and competencies required of a library professional, country restrictions for foreign professionals

To determine the role of the library associations in dealing with the so-called ASEANization of the profession and identify areas of mutual collaboration

To strengthen library associations in SEA region by sharing best practices, learning from each other, and working together.

It was attended by delegates from ASEAN member states and led by Ms Elizabeth Peralejo, Hon Yolanda Granda, and Hon Lourdes David and other resource persons. It was followed by a Focus Group Discussions.

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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM DELEGATION AT CONSAL 16

Brunei Darussalam was represented by Dr Haji Muhammad Hadi Muhammad Melayong, Aw Mohd Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah, 5 from BLA, 2 from DBP Brunei, 1 from Ministry of Defense, 2 from Brunei Politeknik.

BRUNEI SPEAKERS AT CONSAL 16

Dr Haji Muhammad Hadi Muhammad Melayong was a Keynote Speaker on the Preservation and Dissemination of National Heritage: The Brunei Darussalam Experience while Mohd Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah presented a paper in the parallel session entitled a Comparative of Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Law Students Studying in Aberysthwyth University and Sultan Sharif Ali University.BLA wishes to thank both speakers for making CONSAL 16 a success.

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The Workshop was held on 8-9 June 2015. This event is a first to held as part of a CONSAL programme. It was attended by 18 participant s from ASEAN member states and was facilitated by Ms Premila and Rashidah. Mr Ian and Ms Mee Cheng from the ROAO were also present. Khunying Maenmas Chavalit was present at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Welcoming and Closing Remarks were delivered by Pn Nellie who also presented certificates to participants and facilitators. BLA is grateful to IFLA for funding the project and to Thai Library Association for hosting it.

IFLA Building Strong Library Associations (BSLA) Workshop – Asia & Oceania

Leadership Workshop for young promising librarians to build stronger library associations in ASEAN

countries

Jointly Organised : Brunei Darussalam Library Association & IFLA, hosted by TLA Date : 8 & 9 June 2015 Location : Viva Garden Serviced Residences, 1988 Sukhumvit 60/1 Bangchak,

Prakhanong, 10250 Bangkok, Thailand Objectives

1 Improve understanding of IFLA, its roles, programmes and activities. 2 Strengthen library associations’ strategic capacity by providing its young promising mid-career

librarians with leadership skills and working with their elders. 3 Train promising young ASEAN library association leaders to build stronger library associations in

their countries. 4 Help build succession planning and next generation of young librarian leaders. 5 Bring library leaders together to build capacity and capability in the region

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3 RD CONSAL XVI EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

The 3

rd CONSAL XVI Executive Board Meeting was held on 10 June 9am-12,00pm at the Grande Centre

Point Hotel, Terminal 21, Bangkok. It was chaired by Mdm Kanok-on Sakdadate, Director National Library Thailand and attended by 3 members from each CONSAL member country.BLA was represented by Pn Nellie, Ms. Hjh Pusparaini, Ms Nooralizah and Mr Abu Hasrah. BLA presented Brunei Darussalam Country Report and the a report on the completion of the IFLA BSLA Leadership Workshop for young

promising librarians to build stronger library associations in ASEAN countries.

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OPENING & CLOSING CERERMONY

CONSAL OUTSTANDING LIBRARIAN AWARD

On the 12 June 2015, CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Awards were to presented to Prof Chituma Sacchanand, Ms Rashidah F. Mohammad, Mr Nyuyen Huy Chuong, Mr. Tulus Juni, Ms Marilou Tadlip, and the late Mr.Mohd Sharif Saad. Congratulations to the awardees.

HANDING OVER CONSAL CHAIR TO MYANMAR

Congratulations to Myanmar for being the new CONSAL Chair 2015-2017.

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WORKSHOP ON SCHOOL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT IN ASEAN COUNTRIES

By Siti Marlina Haji Md Ali The one day workshop was held on 10 June 2015 at Srinakharinwirot University,Bangkok, Thailand. It was jointly organized by the Thai School Library Club of the Thai Library Association, the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Humanities, Srinakharinwirot University and the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). School libraries in ASEAN countries are at the various stages of development. With the establishment of the ASEAN Community 2015 and the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and many other developments in the region, it is important that school libraries be given due attention, for they represent the base for the development of an information literate community. Objectives:

To gather information on the current status of the school libraries in the ASEAN countries, and their development plans.

To create awareness of international, regional and ASEAN-level developments that have implications on the development of school libraries.

To examine strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities in the respective countries and explore areas off collaborations among the ASEAN countries in the development of school libraries.

Five Brunei librarians participated in the workshop while Siti Marlina Haji Md. AIi, Mazalina Hifni, and Muhd Hafizuddin Abu Hasrah, presented the Brunei country report. The workshop gave us some idea HOW to further develop school libraries in our country as we see deficiencies in our school libraries. However, through knowledge shared with other countries we can change the reading culture from an early stage. In the evening we enjoyed Thai food and culture on the White Orchid river cruise.

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HAPPENINGS

18 May 2015 MV Pacific Jewel arrived at Muara Port from Fremantle, Australia

19 May 2015 Foundation stone laid for Fisheries Diagnostic Laboratory at Muara costing $4 m

19 May 2015 Final of National Story Telling Competition

21 May 2015 Launching of Sports Academy Training Centre

21 May 2015 Majlis Selawat in four districts organized by Kelab Khidmat dan Qasidah Pusat Belia to mark Sambutan Israk Meraj. Tutong District on 21 May, Belait on 23 May, Temburong on 31 May, Brunei Muara on 6 June

23 May 2015 Green Building Standard draft completed by Green Building Council

24 May 2015 Brunei Muara Football Association President elected at its AGM

24 May 2015 Pusat Ehsan Charity Run

25 May 2015 ITB established 1 st student Chapter under Society for Petroleum Engineers

26 May 2015 Foundation stone laid for the new SHHB Islamic Exhibition Gallery at a cost of $120m at Jalan Pengiran Babu Raja in the capital

26 May 2015

A new Rimba post office, the 25th in the country is located opposite the Giant Supermarket serving

30,000 residents. It began operations in February 2014 and aims to decentralise the postal services and allows residents in Kg Rimba to use the facility without having to travel far

27 May 2015 Foundation stone laid for Islamic Exhibition Gallery/$120 m building to be completed by March 2017

27 May 2015 Royal Brunei celebrated 40 years of flight

28 May 2015 Final of National Youth al-Quran Reading Competition 1436/2015

28-30 May 2015 The Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam Day ‘Facilitating Your Financial Future’ and launching of National Saving Day

31 May 2015 54 th anniversary of Royal Brunei Armed Forces

1 June 2015 Malam Nisfu Shaban was marked with mass prayers and the Reading of Surah Yassin

4 June 2015 Launch of Mosque Building Fund

5 June 2015 JPMC launched new website

5 June 2015 Microsoft Brunei launched ‘skype for Business’

5 -15 June 2015 28 th SEA Games, Singapore

6 June 2015 JASTRe Launched recycling handbook ‘Recycle 123 Handbook’

7 June 2015 Colour Run by Brunei Youth Council for SMARTER Brunei

10-13 June 2015 16

TH CONSAL Conference ‘ASEAN Aspirations: Libraries as Sustainable Advancement’, Bangkok,

Thailand

10 -14 June 2015 15 th ASEAN Consumer Fair

11-14 June 2015 Baiduri Innovation Hub, the Mall Gadong

13 June 2015 49 ITB students joined PUJA-ITB Student Chapter

14 June 2015 Council of Women Annual General Meeting and elections

12 June 2015 Run for Nepal

15 June 2015 Baiduri Capital launched stock trading portal

15 June 2015 Royal Brunei Navy celebrated golden jubilee

15 June 2015 BELTA 9th Oratory finals

15 June 2015 The Brunei Institution of Geomatics held a Welcoming Session. BIG is a professional body established in 2003

16 June 2015 IBTE to launch 27 new programmes in Aug 2015

18 June 2015 Brunei celebrated Ramadan

20 June 2015 Women Entrepreneurs Day by WBC Brunei

17th

CONSAL Conference

2018, Myanmar

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