WITH the smooth conclusion of the house plaque presentation yesterday at Tutong District’s Mahad Islam Brunei, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to visit the Arabic boarding school’s dormitory, home to its 647 students.
Established in 1990 as an all-male boarding school, Mahad Islam Brunei reached a milestone this year having opened its doors to female students for Year 5 and Year 6.
The monarch was greeted at the school’s administration block by a performance in both Arabic and Malay language by students, who spiritedly chanted ‘Daulat Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik’ before His Majesty proceeded to tour through classrooms and labs.
Throughout his visits to classrooms and science labs, His Majesty took the time to speak to his subjects about their education and welfare during their studies and at times playfully mingling with the students.
The monarch also visited exhibitions by the school’s Red Crescent Society and Army Cadet Clubs set up at the assembly point.
His Majesty viewing a First Aid demonstration by Mahad Islam Brunei’s Red Crescent Society
The school came under strict royal scrutiny when His Majesty made his way through the school’s facilities, including the outdoor sports fields, canteen’s kitchen, hostel and warden’s quarters – expressing concern over the poor condition of certain areas in the school’s premises.
During a visit to the hostel block, His Majesty called for a more systematic access for wardens by suggesting the installation of a master-key.
His Majesty also took a closer look at the warden’s quarters and the hostel’s dining hall.
The caring monarch highlighted the need for action to be taken by His Government for the improvement of the school’s condition in general, particularly in the interests of the students’ safety and welfare.
- Borneo Bulletin Online - Sunday. March 01, 2015
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