Malam Amal Bersatu 20 tahun

As most people are aware by now, Bersatu plans to celebrate our 20th anniversary with a Charity night on the 24th May 2008. As part of the celebrations, we aim to have a slideshow compiled of memories from all the batches to be shown that night.

Please email Baim 01 baim301@gmail.com before the end of next week to have your pictures or videos included.

Application for 35th SSEAYP Discussion Facilitator

As with previous years, this year the Cabinet Office of Japan is looking for Facilitators to join in the Discussion Program for this year's SSEAYP.

Please read the following regarding application. Anyone interested should send their application from their Alumni Associations and the Alumni Association will forward their application to the Cabinet Office of Japan.

Please submit your application to Bersatu by 1st May 2008. For the application form, please email me at fakhri@doctors.org.uk


Outline of the Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session
The Discussion Program intends to encourage the Participating Youths (PYs) to (1) deepen
their understanding of the current situation of the various fields in each country; as well as
(2-a) promote mutual understanding; (2-b) improve the PYs’ skills in exchanging views with
other participants; and, (2-c) enhance their abilities in presenting their own ideas in public,
through a free-flowing and active exchange of opinions.

Meanwhile, the Post-Program Session intends to utilize the results of the Discussion Program
and encourage the PYs’ active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP.
The Facilitators, who are well-informed and competent for facilitating discussions, shall be
appointed to provide support for PYs in the Discussion Program. They should have ample
knowledge and experience in respective group themes and the ability to facilitate discussions.
As such, they are expected to provide the PYs with guidance and advice to carry out the
Discussion Program.


Theme
The Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session shall follow a “common theme” and
under it are eight (8) “group themes”. Each discussion group shall comprise of more or less
the same number of PYs from different contingents.

(1)Common Theme
The common theme for the Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session in
SSEAYP 2008 shall be:

“Youth Participation in Social Activities”

The youth, as young leaders, are expected to play an important role in the
revitalization and prosperity of their societies. This Discussion Program /
Post-Program Session will provide an opportunity for the PYs to reflect on the
importance of their participation in social activities by understanding the current
situation in each country and discussing possible activities in various fields. Their
active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP is highly encouraged.


(2) Group Themes
The group themes shall be set as follows (One Facilitator for each group theme):
1. Cross-cultural Understanding
2. Environment
3. Information (Digital Divide)
4. International Relations
5. School Education
6. Traditional Culture
7. Volunteer Activities
8. Youth Development


Qualification of the Discussion Facilitator
The basic qualifications of the Facilitators shall be:
a Good command of English to facilitate discussion (reference level: TOEIC860, UN
Association’s Test of English A, or equal ability)
b Holds basic knowledge and experience in the field of the group theme in charge
c Able to work from October 24 to November 20, 2008
d Able to attend the Facilitators Meeting held in Tokyo from July 29 to August 1, 2008
e Approximately over 25 and under 40 years of age
f It is preferable to have a good command of Japanese for a daily conversation, in case of
those whose mother tongue is not Japanese.


Schedule
July 29- August 1, 2008 Facilitators Meeting in Tokyo, Japan
(The objectives of each discussion group shall be finalized.)
By mid-August Facilitators prepare basic information and pre-program
assignments to PYs regarding their respective discussion group
themes.
October 24, 2008 Arrival in Tokyo, Japan
Oct. 25-Nov. 19, 2008 Discussion Program onboard and Port-of-Call Activities in
Japan, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Thailand
November 20, 2008 Disembarkation in Bangkok, Thailand

20th SIGA in Cebu, Philippines - Registered delegates from Brunei

Below are the delegates registered for the 2oth SIGA in Cebu, Philippines so far from Bersatu (SI Brunei Darussalam)

1. Dr Ahmad Fakhri Junaidi (Secretary-General) - BPY04
2. Mr Nordin Saban - BPY87
3. Mr Adrian Chan - MaPY93
4. Mr Tan Tai Meng - BPY97
5. Mr Velavan Deigayasamy - BPY02
6. Mr Christopher Ng - BPY07
7. Ms Jennifer Mok - BPY07
8. Mr Mahdzir Iskandar Zakaria - BPY07
9. Ms Natasha Halim - BPY07
10. Ms Siti Raudhah Hj Mohaimin - BPY07
11. Mdm Choo Wui Sin - Host Family
12. Mr Fung Thong Seng - Host Family
13. Mr Haji Abdul Karim Haji Ahmad - Host Family
14. Mdm Pg Hajah Masni Pg Matarsat - Host Family
15. Mr Shaleh Halit - Guest

Its still not too late to register for SIGA. Deadline for registration is 15th April.

SSEAYP 2008 Application Form

For those interested in joining the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) 2008, the Application Form is now available from Department of Youth and Sports (JBS) Secretary (Youth Section).

The 35th SSEAYP will run from 21st October until 11 December 2008 (52 days).

This year the ship will dock in Japan, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Philippines. The Youth Leaders will be lucky enough to fly to Cambodia while they are in Thailand.

Closing Date for applications is 31st March 2008.

Department of Youth and Sports Tel No. is 2381903 for further information.

Invitation from BPY07

From the BPY07 blog:

BPY 07' will hold its Appreciation BBQ for all other BPYs' on Sunday March 9th..


These are the Details:

Date: Sunday March 9th 2008

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Time: 800 am- till the sun sets/ or we get bored or whichever comes first :)

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Venue: Berakas Forest Reserve and the Beach @ Berakas Forest Reserve

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All BPYs, and even other PYs who happen to be in Brunei @ the time are invited to this gathering.

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This BBQ is held in appreciation of all those who helped and gave us support during our Preparations for SSEAYP 2007 but really, anyone who is a PY from 06,05,04, even up to 85 when Brunei first joined is invited to come..

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Please Bring Along Some Food and Drink to Share. This will be much appreciated. We do have food to BBQ and prepared but any additions will be great :D

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If you're bringing your Spouse/Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Best Friend, please bring food to account for them too..

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There will be some games to liven up the atmosphere..Bring your Camera, so you can post pictures of the event..Did i forget to mention, that all SSEAYP Participants are invited?

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For further details, please do not hesitate to contact myself or P.E or Dex (All BPY 07), if you have any queries, by sending us messages on SSEAYPWorld or leaving us messages @ our comment box...like for example, if you would like to know what you can contribute to this BBQ...

Hope to See You Guys There :D

(http://www.bpy07.blogspot.com/)