SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA) 2010 in Ayuthaya, Thailand

As you know from a previous post, SIGA in 2010 will be held at Ayuthaya, Thailand from the 30th April 2010 to 3rd May, 2010. We are pleased to announce that registration for SIGA has been opened. :D

Registration Rates & Cancellation Fees

Early Bird Rate


Those who register between now and the 28th February, 2010, will enjoy a discounted rate of US$180. Single rooms require an additional US$60.

Normal Rates


From 1st-31st March, 2010, the rate will be back to the usual amount of US$225, with an additional US$60 for single rooms.

Children


Children (4-12 years old) rates are US$135.

Cancellation Fees


Before   31st March 2010  : 50% of the paid amount will be refunded
After      1st April 2010      : No refund

How to Register?

1. Download the registration form here.
2. Fill in the form.
3. Hand it in, together with the registration fee to BERSATU. Please contact Hj Hassan (Secretary General) at 8776155 or email him ahi hassan_shaari@yahoo.com for arrangements. 

Itinerary for SIGA 2010


Here is the complete schedule throughout the event:


Friday, 30th April

• All Day                  : Arrival of all participants 
• Participants will be fetched from the airport and transported to Ayutthaya)
• Registration by contingent 
• Briefing and deliver SIGA kits
• Check in at Krungsri River Hotel
• 2.00pm-5.00pm   : COP Meeting (For head of delegates only)
• 6.00pm-6.30pm   : Presentation of Ayutthaya
• 6.30pm-8.00pm   : Welcome Dinner by OPP & Cultural Show 
• 8.00pm-9.30pm   : Presentation of Country Report by OPP

Saturday, 1st May

• 6.00am-8.00am   : Breakfast
• 8.00am-12.30pm : Opening Ceremony
• Report by Head of Organizing Committee
• Greeting from COP
• Speech by Representative of Cabinet Office
• Speech from SI
• Opening Ceremony by Governor
• Photo Session
• Keynote Speech by ASEAN Secretary General
• Presentation of SI Award
• Break into 3 discussion groups (Social Contribution, Human Resource Network, Travel Network)
• Conclusion
• 12.00pm-1.00pm : Lunch
• 1.00pm-2.00pm   : Presentation/Reports from each Discussion Group
• 2.00pm-5.30pm   : Institutional visits
• 6.00pm-9.00pm   : Dinner reception on board Sum Pa Sak Cruise
• 9.30pm-11.30pm : Shopping at Ayutthaya Night Bazaar

Sunday, 2nd May

• 6.00am-8.00am   : Breakfast
• 8.30am-12.00pm : Visit to the Bang-pa-in Summer Palace
• 12.00pm-1.00pm : Lunch
• 2.00pm-5.00pm   : Visit to Bangsai Arts Village
• 6.00pm-7.00pm   : Back to Hotel
• 7.30pm-10.30pm : Closing Ceremony at Wat Chai
• Closing Remarks by Head of Organizing Committee
• Speech by COP Representative
• SIGA Flag Handover Ceremony
• Raffle Draw
• Floating Lanterns for Luck
• Presentation of SIGA Snapshots

Monday, 3rd April

• All Day                  : Participants depart to home countries

Information on Ayutthaya

Photo uploaded by Ben

Ayutthaya is located approximately 85 km north of Bangkok, the city was the Thai capital from 1350 to 1767. During this period Thai culture flourished, and Ayuthaya became a centre for international commerce.

The present day city is located at the confluence of the Chao Phaya, Pa Sak and Lopburi rivers. A canal joins them and encircles the town. Ayuthaya has many historic ruins, two museums and is a fascinating place to visit.

(From Amazing-Thailand.com) 

For more information on Ayutthaya, please click here.

Flight Information: How to Get To Bangkok?


Fortunately, Ayutthaya is located in a very familiar country to most of us in Brunei. Our national carrier, Royal Brunei Airlines, have daily flights to Bangkok. To book tickets, click here.


As of today (19th December 2009), return flight tickets cost B$368.

Alternatively, you may use AirAsia and transfer through the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Kuala Lumpur for a cheaper price. To book online, click here.

As of today (19th December 2009), return flight tickets (via KL) cost B$329.

Closing of ONLINE Reunion On Board Registration & Opening of Registration for Spouses

As of today, the online registration for the first ever Fuji Maru Reunion On Board is officially closed for ALL PYs.

HOWEVER!!!

While the online registration is closed, you may still register personally with Baim who is in charge of ticketing. We are also pleased to announce that registration for PY spouses is now available.

HURRY!!! Because there are only less than 40 seats left!

Call Baim at 8720301 now!!!

Bersatu Events: Majlis Korban at SSEAYP Cafe

Last Sunday, 29th November 2009, we had a little Majlis Korban to commemorate the Hari Raya Aidiladha. So buffaloes were slaughtered and a ceremony was held at the SSEAYP Cafe.

Receiving guests. :) We invited many valuable members of the community to share the buffaloes with. Those who share with the unfortunate reap many many benefits.

The President gave a short speech. Funny thing, in the speech he accidentally said Aidilfitri. Hehehe.

The guest of honour, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Pg Hj Bahrom Pg Hj Bahar giving a speech. He said Aidiladha. Haha.

Giving out the meat to our guests. :) A kilo each.

Then there was a photo session of the Guest of Honour with Bersatu Exco and Heads of Bureau.

Then a photo session of all the participants of the korban... :)

...and the rest of us!

Congratulations to Haji Aduka, Head of the Religious Bureau, who organised the whole event with the help of the AJK members of the event. It was very well run and everything was very efficient! :D Congrats!

Lastly, here is a word from Bersatu:

Semoga majlis ini membawa keberkatan kpd semua dan menjadikan BERSATU sebuah NGO yg bertaraf antarabangsa yg tidak melupakan tuntutan agama dan sentiasa berpaksikan dgn MIB.

Updates from November :D

Just some updates of Bersatu activities over the last few weeks.

18 Nov (Wednesday): Some members attended the public lecture in UBD entitled:  "Empowering Youth Through MIB" organised by the Akademi Pengajian Brunei. 

23rd Nov 2009 (Monday): Exco had a site-visit to the Homestay Matching venue which is the Multipurpose Hall at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.

Later in the afternoon, they went for a courtesy call to the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affair, Pg Haji Bahrom Bin Pg Haji Bahar in his office.

26th Nov, 2009 (Thursday): Homestay Roadshow at Kg Tanjung Maya, Tutong.

Taklimat Keluarga Angkat 2009 and Other Updates

Taklimat Keluarga Angkat 2009

ASSALAMUALAIKUM DAN SALAM SEJAHTERA,

Dengan hormat dan sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa TAKLIMAT KELUARGA ANGKAT BAGI SSEAYP 2009 akan diadakan pada tarikh, masa dan tempat yang dinyatakan berikut:

Tarikh: 27 November 2009 (Hari Jumaat)
Masa: 3.00 petang
Tempat: Dewan DiGadong, Bangunan Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia & Sukan, Jalan Kebangsaan Lama, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Dengan keberangkatan/kehadiran biskita ke Taklimat itu nanti, terlebih dahulu Persatuan BERSATU selaku AJK Pengendali Program Keluarga Angkat di Negara Brunei Darussalam tidak lupa mengucapkan terima kasih,

Dengan Hormat.
Zulkifle Asmad
Ketua Urusetia

Jika ada sebarang kemusykilan atau pertanyaan sila hubungi hotline kami di: 8 222349 

P/S: Add yourself up on the Facebook Event here.

T-shirt Amal & Bersatu Polo at the Bersatu Boutique



For your information the t-shirts are now available for pickup at the Bersatu HQ! Please look for Laila or Nurul to pick up your t-shirts.


For more information on the t-shirts, click here.

Volunteer at Bersatu HQ!

As days of Fuji Maru's berthing at Muara Port looms near, more work needs to be done. Come and volunteer (in other words, working while chit chating and catching up too) at the Bersatu HQ and help out with making of Bunga Telur, cutting papers, arranging papers according to envelopes, other menial jobs. You can also help out by making drinks, cooking in the kitchen, or cleaning up to keep the assembly lines going!

There is enough for everyone and we are happy just having you around! :D Bring back the SSEAYP spirit and fun by volunteering at the HQ.

The HQ is located at the Anggerek Flats, and we are open from 6.30pm onwards. :D