Red Crescent Society goes green

WAQIUDDIN RAJAK

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Monday, May 19, 2014

THE Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) yesterday launched their Green Initiatives Project 2014 at the Taman Jubli Perak in commemorating its 66th anniversary this year.

The president of BDRCS, Hj Julaini Hj Latif (L) and the chairman of the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board, Pengiran Dato Paduka Hj Abd Rahman Pengiran Seri Indera Pengiran Hj Ismail planting a tree together in commemorating the occasion. BT/Waqiuddin Rajak

Members of the Red Crescent Society throwing empty plastic bottles in the categorised bins that will help with the recycling process. BT/Waqiuddin Rajak

Members of the Independent Motorcycle club planting a tree together. BT/Waqiuddin Rajak

The launching of the project also marks the 150 years of humanitarian works by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

The Green Initiatives Project, the first of its kind for BDRCS, is one of the basic programmes for the Red Crescent youth movement and co-organised with the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board.

Among initiatives that were carried out was the planting of trees at the allocated slots in the Taman Jubli Perak as well as the provision of recycle bins to promote organised waste disposal behaviour.

In a statement, BDRCS said that the main objective was to involve youths and volunteers to achieve the country’s aspiration for turning the capital into a “City in the Garden” come 2035, a campaign started by the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Board back in 2008.

The project hopes to instill awareness among youths to be cautious of the implications of climate change while carrying out intervention works and planning long term conservation programmes to increase the earth’s longevity and a green environment.

BDRCS Public Relations Officer, Ya-Aneta Hj Mohd Yusuf told The Brunei Times that aside from encouraging youths, the project was also held to make an example to other associations and clubs existing in this country.

She said that the BDRCS will, from time to time, ensure that the landscaping in their project would be nurtured and preserved.

The ceremony started with the official launch by the chairman of the BSB Municipal Board, Pg Dato Paduka Hj Abd Rahman Pg Seri Indera Pg Hj Ismail followed by the tree plantings at designated spots.

In addition, activity also saw participation from Brunei’s Bikers Associations including the Independent Motorcycle Club and Kekal Motorcycle Association, in support of the Green Initiatives Project.

The Brunei Times

IGS RED CRESCENT YOUTH CADET PLATOON INAUGURATION MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Rafidah Hamit

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Thursday, August 28, 2014

THE First International Graduate Studies (IGS) college Red Crescent Youth Cadet platoon was inaugurated yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 10th IGS Anniversary celebration.

First formed on March 1, the platoon, already with more than 20 members, consists of a Special Squad called HADRT (Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Team) and first aiders.

Chairman of IGS’s BDRCS Youth Platoon, Siti Nasyroh Mat Nayan expressed that she feels honoured to be the mandated as the chairman of the first Red Crescent platoon from a private education institute.

“I am happy and proud to be leading and encouraging the students’ to take part in volunteering as well as expose them to knowledge about first aid.”

“Upon joining the platoon, the members had limited knowledge but were very keen to learn and improved a lot after being exposed to hands on experience and training.”

“We have a strong and committed group,” she told The Brunei Times. “I hope more youths will join. We want more youths to join because they will be exposed to useful skills.”

Meanwhile Asma Ahmad Hamizan Amin Hj Mohamad Sultan who was one of the few chosen to be in the HADRT team, said he joined the platoon because he wanted to gain first aid skills.

Sharing his experiences, he said that being a part of the society made him more confident to face emergency situations.

“It’s not just about putting on a uniform, it’s more than that. It feels really good to be able to help and save someone’s life.”

He added that he did not expect to be part of HADRT but was grateful that he was given the opportunity. “InsyaAllah, I will do my best to serve the country.”

Communication Director of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), Ya-Aneta Wati Hj Mohammad Yusuf said that it is a great pleasure for them that the college approached BDRCS about forming a platoon and hopes that more schools will do the same.

“We are not just hoping schools will join but organisations as well because we need more volunteers.”

Seven members from HADRT and three members from the first aiders of the IGS College Red Crescent Youth Cadet platoon were also conferred with ranks yesterday.

The Brunei Times

Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society serving the community since 1948

Youth Platoon of the International Graduate Studies College (KIGS). The BDRCS’s membership is divided into three main groups: cadets, youth volunteers and general volunteers. Courtesy of Siti Nasyroh Mat Nayan

Brunei Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) Secretary General Sheikh Kadir Abdullah

RAFIDAH HAMIT

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Thursday, October 16, 2014

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society began life as the Brunei Red Cross Society in 1948 (under the administration of the British Red Cross). But, when Brunei gained its independence from Britain in 1984, its name was officially changed to the Brunei Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).

To best serve society and humanity as a whole, the BDRCS has five departments, said the society’s Secretary General Sheikh Kadir Abdullah.

The Medic Service Department provides first aid services and medical assistance, while the Health Department provides assistance and support for health programmes, particularly on non-communicable diseases.

The Volunteer Department works with volunteers, who are mostly in secondary and higher education, while “the Training Department provides training and curriculum in preparing skilled manpower in various fields, especially in first aid, disaster management and health promotion”.

The Disaster Management Department is responsible for disaster mitigation measures at the local, regional and international stage.

“They will also provide a platform to support and help the work of disaster management, relief management capacity and storage management (warehousing), as well as processing catalogs and movement,” Sheikh Kadir said.

The BDRCS’s membership is divided into three main groups: cadets, youth volunteers and general volunteers.

“The cadet school is made up of students from the Youth Link Cadet and Youth Cadets between the ages of eight and 18. They make up 80 per cent of our members.”

Meanwhile, youth volunteers are aged 18 to 35 and come from various sectors: education, government and corporate.

General volunteers come from diverse communities in the country and are aged 40 and above.

Currently, the BDRCS has over 1,000 members, with secondary school pupils making up the majority.

“We are hoping more people will come forward to join us or just become a volunteer to provide services of not just first aid but much more,” Sheikh Kadir said.

The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society is not classified as a non-governmental organisation. Instead, it has a special role in accordance with the Constitution of Brunei Darussalam.

The Brunei Times

Indonesian society keen to train Brunei Red Crescent members

Members of the PMI listening attentively to an explanation by a BDRCS member during the informal meeting yesterday at the National Stadium. Picture: BT/Izzan Kassim


President of BDRCS Hj Julaini Hj Abd Latip leading the informal discussions with PMI yesterday. Picture: BT/Izzan Kassim

IZZAN KASSIM

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Saturday, September 27, 2014

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is looking to build the capacity of its members by working together with the Indonesian Red Cross Society (PMI).

Speaking with The Brunei Times, the President of BDRCS Hj Julaini Hj Abdul Latip said that the Society is looking to form a synergy with PMI so that the two organisations could work together more closely.

He added that BDRCS is hoping to work with PMI on managing youth members and humanitarian aid.

The recent formation of the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Team (HADRT) is only the beginning for BDRCS, said Hj Julaini, and that there is still a lot of areas that can be improved upon.

The group is also looking to invite regional specialists, especially from PMI, to give talks and train members in the field of disaster management as part of its capacity building.

Hj Julaini said that PMI is “knowledgeable and experienced” in the field of humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and praised them for their swift response during the aftermath of the tsunami that hit Aceh in 2006.

“PMI acted expertly in mobilising volunteers to help their government and the community during that period,” Hj Julaini said.

“We are planning to work closely together with PMI in the future, and try to get them to conduct trainings or share with us how they mobilise volunteers during disasters.”

PMI arrived in Brunei on Thursday for a three-day visit to the country, and took part in an informal discussion with BDRCS yesterday at the National Stadium.

PMI and BDRCS talked about the structure of their respective organisations and shared ideas on how to improve them.

They also talked about their future plans and how they can help each other to ensure that the programme succeeds.

BDRCS also asked about the possibility of having its members trained by PMI on humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts.

The Brunei Times interviewed the President of BDRCS and the Chairperson of PMI Jakarta on future collaboration.

The Chairman of PMI Jakarta, Rini Sutiyoso, said last night that PMI is keen to work together with BDRCS, adding that as a neutral organisation that is not tied to any political party, it does not discriminate and will provide assistance regardless of race or religion.

In an interview with The Brunei Times, Rini said that the Jumbara (Jumpa Bakti Gembira), a youth camp for members of any national Red Cross and Red Crescent society, was held recently by PMI in the Jakarta province.

She welcomed Brunei to participate in next year’s Jumbara that is scheduled to be held in Denpasar, Bali.

The Brunei Times

Brunei Red Crescent Society calling for more youth volunteers

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - PRESIDENT of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRC) Hj Julaini Hj Latif (pictured), encouraged more youth in the Sultanate to participate in their movement as volunteers.

Hj Julaini underscored the importance of joining the Society’s activities as one of the ways to develop an individual’s character and potential as a future leader.

“When we become volunteers with the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society, it is not merely about providing first aid,” he said. He explained that volunteers can contribute in various areas of the activities implemented by the Society.

The activities organised by the Society will build the positive characters of the volunteers.

“As a volunteer, one can be an engineer, doctor, accountant or clerk in our movement,” he said.

Providing first aid is only a part of the Society’s movement.

“It is more about serving the community in all aspects based on the needs of a particular society.”

BDRC is also on the lookout for any international activities held by the International Red Cross Red Crescent relating to health and safety, relief and support activities for vulnerable groups.

BDRC is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.

There are about 1,800 members of the BDRC, dominated by students from various schools, colleges and higher educational institutions.

-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

Sertai Istiadat Barisan Kehormatan

Bandar Seri Begawan, Khamis 14 Ogos 2014 - Bersempena dengan Hari Puja Usia Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam yang ke enam puluh lapan, PBSM NBD sepertimana lazimnya telah menyertai Istiadat Barisan Kehormatan hari ini.

PBSM NBD diketuai oleh Pengiran Haji Yura Saiful Bahrin bin Pengiran Haji Yura Laila manakala penolongnya ialah Nora Shahfitri binti Abdul Wahid. PBSM NBD diletakkan di bawah Pasukan Pertubuhan Awam yang diketuai oleh Pegawai Pengawas Pasukan Pertubuhan Awam, Inspektor Mohd Kenny Safwan bin Abdullah Yawang dan penolongnya Inspektor Abd Hafizazuddin bin Haji Abd Wahab dari pasukan Polis Diraja Brunei.

 

 KDYMM membalas tabik dari pasukan-pasukan yang terlibat. (Gambar: Infofoto)

Kenderaan khas yang membawa KDYMM melintas pasukan pertubuhan awam termasuk PBSM NBD (Gambar: Infofoto)

Selain dari menyertai istiadat barisan, PBSM NBD juga menyediakan pasukan kecemasan perubatan bagi membantu pasukan perubatan Kementerian Kesihatan dan Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei. Walaupun jadual latihan bagi istiadat ini padat dengan Kejohanan Bolak Sepak Belia ASEAN Piala Hassanal Bolkiah di sebelah malam namun ahli-ahli PBSM NBD yang terlibat tetap mempamerkan semangat kenegaraan yang tinggi.

Pihak Blogger PBSM NBD merafa'kan ucapan Semoga Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala Melanjutkan Usia Baginda Dalam Iman dan Taqwa. Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik!

Red Crescent plans monthly car boot sale

BY RAGHADAH AGUS

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - THE wide space area under the main staircase Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah, Berakas was buzzing with activities with over 60 vendors participating in a one-day charity car boot sale.

Organised by the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent, the event aimed at helping Brunei small entrepreneurs promoting their businesses alongside raising fund for the association.

From 7am to 5pm, visitors to the car boot sale were also treated to several fun activities such as games, face painting and photo booth corner. Vendors were creative with the display of their wares and products from placing them on colourful floor mat to elaborately decorated tables.

The products sold also varied like used clothes and shoes, food, novels, handicraft products and even pets such as rabbits.

Red Crescent secretary Muna Mahirah told The Brunei Times that the one-day car boot sale received unexpected support from the vendors and customers, so there is plan for similar event to be held once a month starting in May.

-- The Brunei Times. 28 April 2014.

Kunjungan BSM Brunei Darussalam

PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta menerima kunjungan dari Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam. Kunjungan tersebut dimaksudkan dalam rangka meningkatkan hubungan persahabatan dan kerjasama antara PMI dan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Rombongan yang berjumlah 11 orang dipimpin oleh Vice President Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam Chai Yum Fatt dan diterima oleh Ketua PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta Rini Sutiyoso, Sabtu (14/6/2014).

“Kami ucapkan selamat datang kepada rombongan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam. Semoga kunjungan yang dilakukan dapat bermanfaat,” kata Rini Sutiyoso.

“Kita bisa saling bertukar pikiran tentang berbagai kegiatan,” tambahnya.

Dalam sambutannya, Sekretaris Jenderal Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam Haji Ismail bin Kassim, mengucapkan terima kasih karena telah diterima di PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta.

“Kami memerlukan sesuatu kesamaan dari PMI, karena PMI telah lebih maju dari kami. Jadi, kami akan mengikuti jejak PMI,” terang Haji Ismail bin Kassim.

“Kami juga perlu banyak belajar dari PMI, karena PMI telah dikenal dan sering disebut dalam setiap seminar. Jadi, kami tidak salah pilih, karena kunjungan pertama kami lakukan adalah ke PMI,” ungkap Haji Ismail bin Kassim.

Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam juga mengajak PMI untuk bersatu dan bergandengan tangan. “Marilah kita bergandengan tangan dan bahu antara PMI dan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam,” jelas Haji Ismail bin Kassim.
                
Dalam kunjungannya ke PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta, rombongan mendapat penjelasan mengenai kegiatan donor darah yang disampaikan oleh Kepala Unit Donor Darah (UDD) PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta, Dr. Salimar Salim, MARS. dan tayangan video tentang donor darah dan pengolahan darah.

Selanjutnya rombongan meninjau kegiatan donor darah dan proses pengolahan darah di laboratorium UDD PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Rombongan juga dijamu makanan kas betawi berupa bir pletok dan kerak telor.

Dalam kunjungan yang bertepatan dengan peringatan Hari Donor Darah Sedunia (World Blood Donor Day) 14 Juni, Chai Yum Fatt beserta rombongan dan Rini Sutiyoso memberikan souvenir berupa boneka kepada pendonor darah sukarela yang menyumbangkan darahnya di PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta.

Usai mengunjungi PMI Provinsi DKI Jakarta, selanjutnya rombongan melakukan kunjungan ke Rumah Sakit PMI Bogor.

Sumber: Palang Merah Indonesia (http://www.pmi.or.id/ina/news/?act=detail&p_id=1184)

Brunei Red Crescent Society invites public to donate blood on Sunday

Friday, May 9, 2014

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) invites all members of the public to come and donate blood between 10am and 12pm this Sunday at Times Square in Berakas.

“(You) don’t have to be donors, but you may convince your family members, your colleagues or your friends to come on Sunday to bleed for a good cause,” said the BDRCS, in a press statement.

The BDRCS blood donation programme, titled “A Pledge of 100 Pints of Blood to Save Life”, is organised in conjunction with World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, as well as the 66th anniversary of the BDRCS.

Themed “Together for Humanity”, this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day highlights the importance of partnership in handling humanitarian relief efforts.

BDRCS first began as the Brunei Red Cross Society in 1948 (under the administration of the British Red Cross), but changed to become the Brunei Red Crescent Society after the country’s independence in 1984.

Currently, BDRCS has over 1,000 members, a majority of whom are secondary students.

In addition to providing first aid services, BDRCS also provides health advisory services, first aid training at the youth, professional and community level.

The society also actively conducts various awareness campaigns about road safety, healthy living, international humanitarian laws, and diseases. – Amanda Yap

The Brunei Times

Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah anjur kempen derma darah

Oleh:  Siaran Akhbar 

SERASA, Ahad, 11 Mei. - Sempena Sambutan Hari Palang Merah (Red Cresent) dan Bulan Sabit Merah (Red Cross), Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam dengan kerjasama Pusat Pendermaan Darah, Hospital Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) menganjurkan kempen derma darah, bertempat di Times Square, Berakas, di sini.

Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat ialah Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Perubatan, Kementerian Kesihatan, Dr. Haji Zulaidi bin Haji Abd Latif.

Dengan adanya kempen seperti ini adalah diharapkan agar dapat menyumbang kepada simpanan stok darah di Hospital RIPAS yang boleh menyelamatkan nyawa para pesakit-pesakit yang memerlukannya dengan menetapkan sasaran kutipan darah sebanyak 100 pain darah.

Turut hadir pada majlis pagi ini ialah, Presiden Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah, Haji Julaini bin Haji Abd Latif, ahli-ahli persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah dan pegawai serta kakitangan Pusat Pendermaan Darah.

- via Pelita Brunei Online. Wednesday, 14 May 2014.

Blood donation tomorrow at Times Square

THE public is invited to take part in a blood donation drive at Times Square, in Berakas, tomorrow. From 10am to noon, members of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society will assemble for the “100 Pints Blood Pledge to Save Life” campaign, along with 100 volunteers. The society is encouraging people from all communities to help make a difference as part of the society’s 66^th anniversary.

 

- Borneo Bulletin, Saturday 10 May 2014.

ICRC: Making lives better for 150 years

 

A member of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society in uniform. BT file

 

Hong-Yii Phoon

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

 

THIS May 8, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, come sit and read about the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, otherwise known as the ICRC or just the Red Cross, and what this day is all about.

 

Perusing its history reveals that, first, it was founded in 1863, and secondly it’s not one standalone organisation. It's a conglomerate of organisations and societies united by a set of principles designed to facilitate their goal of providing humanitarian aid to all regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs or political views. It is funded by voluntary contributions from governments, societies, supranational organisations, and various public and private sources.

 

So very much like our very own non-government organisations (NGOs) and charities, the ICRC depends on donations for a cause they support. Of course, the difference is that it works worldwide.

 

Reading through the stories of the ICRC's work, there are amazing achievements that they have done, and more. These people have gone into warzones to care for the wounded and ill civilians, and making sure that civilians are protected during times of war. They visit prison detainees to ensure that they are treated with dignity and humanity in accordance with international norms and standards.

 

When Typhoon Haiyan left destruction in its wake in the Philippines, the ICRC worked to help the victims recover and rebuild. In Myanmar, the ICRC has been hard at work rebuilding ethnic Rakhine and Muslim communities torn apart by communal violence in Myanmar.

 

Even despite risks, a sole person can be an unsung hero. A Cambodian Red Cross volunteer hand-delivers letters on a motorbicycle to reach rural, remote villages, travelling for hours just to keep separated families connected.

 

The ICRC sometimes even responds before an event with due warning given. In the United States, when 2010 was forecasted to be severe hurricane season the ICRC prepared and trained volunteers as well as preparing equipment and materials near vulnerable spots, spending nearly US$30 million in its efforts to reduce damage and casualties, and allow rebuilding to commence without delay.

 

This day, May 8th, is to celebrate the ICRC's work and principles in humanitarian aid without borders and prejudices, and we could certainly learn from them. Thousands of people have volunteered their time to make lives better for 150 years despite the potential risks and complications they could be facing as they go about their task of helping others less fortunate without discrimination.

 

While we cannot compare our charities and NGOs with it, given the amount of funding and support they receive from multiple sources, surely we can keep them in mind as an inspiration, as a role model for us to know that it is always possible to care not just about ourselves but for others, regardless of political beliefs, religious views, race, age or sex, if and when we can, and make the world a better place for people. One single day every year should be more than enough to remind us that out there, people are spending their lives helping other people. If they can do that, so can we.

 

The Brunei Times

 

Panaga Primary School concludes Basic First Aid Workshop

A Shazy

AS PART of the school’s professional staff development, Panaga Primary School recently concluded the Basic First Aid workshop at the school multipurpose hall, Sunshine Hall.

                Present to facilitate the workshop was Harris bin Abdul Latip, officer-in-charge of Brunei Red Crescent Society of Belait District, who is also the Senior First Aider of St John Ambulance in Australia. During the two-day workshop, the facilitator covered a number of topics related to first aid, such as introduction to first-aid, how to become a first aider, early recovery actions, principles of first-aid and more.

                At the end of the workshop, the teachers and staff members were given a first-hand experience as first-aiders.

- (Borneo Bulletin, Friday 9 May 2014)

Promotion ceremony for Belait Red Crescent officers

The Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) yesterday held a promotion ceremony for 19 members of its Belait division.

                The ceremony saw a mixture of promotions for both commissioned and non-commissioned officers of BDRCS.

                Acting Director of BDRCS Belait division Haji Bidin bin Haji Che Drahman as Chairman, said in his speech that “the higher the promotion, the higher the commitment required”.

                He expressed confidence that the promoted officers were extremely spirited to lead BDRCS Belait division.

                “The role of leadership should be understood in various contexts. In the context of NGO, the development, progress and success are mainly influenced by a strong and dynamic leadership,” he added.

                He urged leaders to continue increasing the leadership and managerial knowledge and skills.

                He also emphasized the importance of good teamwork in all aspects of BDRCS’ services. Good teamwork is an extension of good partnership in all-external matters including relations with government departments towards delivering community and humanitarian services.

                Relations with other NGOs and private sectors should also be maintained to ensure the effective movement of BDRCS, he added.

                The guest of honor at the ceremony was its President Awang Haji Julaini bin Haji Abdul Latip.

                The promotion ceremony also coincided with the presentation of appointment letters to the Secretariat Working Committee members for Belait division.

                The event took place at Kuala Belait Municipal Hall.

(Borneo Bulletin, Friday 9 May 2014)

100 pints blood pledge at Times Square on Sunday

TO MARK the World Red Crescent Day and the 66^th anniversary of the establishment of the Red Crescent Society of Brunei Darussalam this year, a “100 Pints Blood Pledge To Save Lives” will be held this Sunday from 10am to noon at Times Square, Berakas.

                The blood donation drive will be officiated by Dr Haji Zulaidi bin Haji Abdul Latif, Director-General of Medical Services of the Ministry of Health.

                Over 100 volunteers comprising youths, individuals and several associations and groups will be present. The blood donation drive is co-organised by the Blood Bank, RIPAS Hospital and Times Square.

                Saving life is a core fundamental slogan to the Red Crescent Association and International Red Cross. Blood donation is a core program that becomes the basis for their activities at the regional and international levels.

                Humanitarian works based on the seven core principals become the axis to 150 years of Red Crescent Association with Brunei Darussalam being a member since 1948.

                The association welcomes the public to contribute blood to save life, and youths from various professions are welcome to become volunteers of the Red Crescent Association of Brunei Darussalam.

                Besides giving first aid service, the Red Crescent Association of Brunei Darussalam also offers health advice service, disaster management, first aid training at youth, professional and community levels.

                The association also active in organizing awareness campaign through road safety issue, healthy life, environment, international humanitarian law, HIV, non-infectious diseases and several other activities among its members, volunteers and the local community.

- (Borneo Bulletin, Friday 9 May 2014)

Red Crescent 150th anniversary today

Izzan Kassim

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

 

Thursday, May 8, 2014

WORLD Red Cross and Red Crescent Day falls today, May 8, marking its 150th year of establishment.

Founded by Jean Henri Dunant in 1863, the organisation holds on to the seven principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The Brunei Red Crescent Society (BRCS) last night held a mass prayer and tahlil ceremony at the surau of the National Stadium to observe the special day.

“Together for Humanity”, the theme for this year’s celebration, highlights the importance of partnership in handling humanitarian relief efforts.

To this end, the Brunei Red Crescent Society (BRCS) is planning a working visit to its counterpart in Indonesia next month.

“The members will visit hospitals and participate in humanitarian relief aid activities,” said BRCS Public Relations Officer Ya-Aneta Hj Mohd Yusuf.

In its bid to create stronger ties with the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in the region, BRCS actively participates in various regional meetings and events such as the World Youth Conference and Leaders Conference.

BRCS began as Brunei Red Cross Society in 1948 under the administration of the British Red Cross.
It became known as BRCS after Brunei’s independence in 1984.

Currently, BRCS has over 1,000 members with secondary school students making up the majority.

The students are considered as regular members or volunteers at the BRCS, while its nurses and the Humanitarian Aid Disaster Relief Team (HADRT) carry out their specific duties.

The qualified nurses are posted in static clinics during national events to administer first aid and give medical attention to those in need.

Meanwhile, the HADRT was introduced on March 24. The team has 18 members who had been trained in humanitarian relief efforts. They are required to be on standby 24/7 to provide assistance in emergencies.

To celebrate this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, BRCS invites the public to join its blood donation drive at Times Square Shopping Centre on Sunday morning.

The Brunei Times
 

Ahli PBSM perlu mempunyai komitmen, kesabaran

Oleh:  Dk. Siti Redzaimi Pg. Haji Ahmad 

TUTONG, Sabtu, 19 April. - Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah (PBSM) Cawangan Daerah Tutong telah mengadakan Malam Gala Penghargaan persatuan berkenaan buat julung kalinya bertempat di Dewan Kemasyarakatan Serambangun, di sini.

Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat, Pegawai Daerah Tutong, Awang Wardi bin Haji Mohammad Ali.

Dalam ucapannya, beliau antara lain menyatakan adalah difahami tugas yang diamanahkan kepada ahli-ahli persatuan bukanlah mudah kerana sebagai seorang ahli persatuan hendaklah mempunyai komitmen, kesabaran dan pengetahuan yang tinggi apatah lagi jika dalam keadaan-keadaan tertentu yang melibatkan bantuan dan menyelamat nyawa seseorang.

PEGAWAI Daerah Tutong, Awang Wardi bin Haji Mohammad Ali ketika berucap semasa Malam Gala Penghargaan Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah (PBSM) Cawangan Daerah Tutong. (Foto : Dk. Nur Hafilah Pg. Osman)

"Malam Gala tersebut amat sesuai diadakan lebih-lebih lagi dalam konteks sesebuah pertubuhan dan persatuan untuk mengumpulkan semula kesemua ahli-ahli yang ada sejak penubuhan PBSM di Daerah Tutong dan menghargai jasa serta sumbangan yang pernah dihulurkan dan disumbangkan oleh pegawai-pegawai dan kadet-kadet demi mengaktifkan, meningkatkan dan memajukan persatuan berkenaan," ujarnya.

Majlis diselajurkan dengan penyampaian sijil-sijil kenaikan dan pentauliahan pangkat ahli Sekretariat dan Kadet-Kadet PBSM Cawangan Daerah Tutong 2014, penyampaian anugerah-anugerah penghargaan kepada jabatan-jabatan kerajaan dan penyampaian Anugerah Khas Pegawai PBSM.

 PEGAWAI Daerah Tutong, Awang Wardi bin Haji Mohammad Ali semasa hadir selaku tetamu kehormat di majlis tersebut. (Foto : Dk. Nur Hafilah Pg. Osman)

Acara seumpama ini, tidak syak lagi menggambarkan adanya jalinan kerjasama pihak persatuan dengan agensi-agensi kerajaan, swasta dan NGOs serta sebagai aktiviti anjuran persatuan untuk bergiat dengan lebih aktif juga menghargai sumbangan dan khidmat bakti yang telah diberikan setelah bergiat lama dalam persatuan.

- Pelita Brunei Online - Isnin, 21 April 2014.

PBSM’NBD penyelaras Mesyuarat Palang Merah 2016

Oleh Hajah Saemah Zulkefli

KUALA BELAIT, 11 April – Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Negara Brunei Darussalam (PBSM’NBD) dijangka akan terpilih sebagai penyelaras Mesyuarat Kepimpinan Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah Asia Tenggara ke-13 2016.

                

 Tugas penyelaras mesyuarat tersebut telah diserahkan di akhir Mesyuarat Tahunan Kepimpinan Palang Merah dan Bulan Sabit Merah Asia Tenggara ke-11 yang diadakan di Singapura baru-baru ini.

                Penasihat Perancangan Strategik dan Dasar Awang Haji Ismail bin Kassim memberitahu hari ini, penyerahan tugas berkenaan telah diserahkan kepada Palang Merah Kemboja bagi melaksanakan mesyuarat pada tahun 2015 dan telah merisik PBSM’NBD untuk persediaan menyelaras mesyuarat ke-13 bagi tahun 2016.

                PBSM’NBD adalah antara sebelas buah negara selain Kemboja, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Filipina, Singapura, Thailand, Timor Leste dan Vietnam yang telah menghadiri mesyuarat tersebut yang telah dilancarkan oleh tetamu kehormatnya Menteri Kanan Kementerian Hal Ehwal Luar Singapura Masagos Zulkifli.

                PBSM’NBD telah diwakili oleh empat orang kepimpinannya iaitu Pengarah Kebangsaan Awang Morni bin Haji Awang Damit, Presiden Awang Haji Julaini bin Haji Latif, Timbalan Presiden Awang Chai Yum Fatt dan Penasihat Perancangan Strategik dan Dasar Awang Haji Ismail bin Kassim.

                Beberapa isu yang memfokuskan hal-hal pentadbiran, peraturan, perundangan dan penggunaan Lambang Palang Merah/Bulan Sabit Merah telah diperbincangkan dalam mesyuarat tersebut yang berlangsung pada 23hb hingga 26hb Mac lalu. Selain itu isu keselamatan dan kesihatan serta membincangkan perancangan pelan tindakan semasa kejadian wabak dan bencana alam turut dibincangkan.

- Media Permata. Sabtu/Ahad. 12/13 April 2014.

Red Crescent hoists national flag

Faiq Airudin

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Saturday, February 15, 2014

THE Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) held a flag raising ceremony yesterday in conjunction with the upcoming 30th National Day.

It was held in collaboration with the Co-Curriculum Education Department at the Ministry of Education.

Around 300 students from various primary and secondary schools around the country were invited to take part in the ceremony at the Sports School, Kg Pulaie.

The students comprised army cadets, police cadets, Brunei Scouts Association, Girl Guides’ Association of Brunei Darussalam and BDRCS.

BDRCS President Pg Suhaimi Pg Hj Bakar handed over the national flag to army cadets tasked with carrying it and fixing it to the pole. The flag was raised to the sound of the national anthem, “Allah Peliharakan Sultan”.

Pg Suhaimi also handed over national flags to the society’s representatives from all districts.

Prior to the flag hoisting, three officials were presented their promotion letters: BDRCS President Pg Suhaimi, who is also the acting director of Co-Curriculum Education; Assistant Director of Co-Curriculum Education, Roslin Hj Suhailee; and Red Crescent Coordinating Officer for the Uniformed Group Section at the Co-Curriculum Education Department, Hjh Izat Hj Tuah.

BDRCS officially opened its new headquarters at Anggerek Desa Flat, Berakas in August last year. The society was officially recognised by the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in 1996.

The Brunei Times

Brunei Red Crescent to hold ranking ceremony, launch Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Team

Syazwana Souyono

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Friday, March 21, 2014

A RANK Commissioning Ceremony for 27 national executive board members of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) will be held on March 23, simultaneously with the launch of the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Team (HADRT) squad.

HADRT is a special squad established by BDRCS with the objective to centralise humanitarian aid services and disaster management, in accordance to the disaster management charter of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The squad comprise youths and volunteers who are ready to provide disaster management and humanitarian services, especially in first aid services and humanitarian work programmes. The squad hopes to provide aid to government agencies, non-government organisations and the private sector to collectively handle issues of disaster management and humanitarian work.

The event will also feature the handover of a sponsored INNOVA car from NBT Sdn Bhd to be used as a “non-medical ambulance” for BDRCS’ use. This year RBDCS will celebrate its 66th anniversary since its establishment.

 

A member of the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society in uniform. BT file

The Brunei Times