Friendly matches in UBD

Two separate matches was held in UBD recently, the matches was part of the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Bintulu Campus visit to Brunei. The UPM Putra Tiger team was led by their head coach Hakbaryzma Drahman. Their visit was to bind ties between institutions as well as warming up match for the team winning the  Borneo Higher Learning Institutions (Sarawak Zone) selection. The Borneo IPT league is scheduled to be held on 10 May.

                                             

In the football match on 4 April at UBD B field UBD team lose to the 22 men UPM Putra Tiger team 2-0. While on Futsal Matches the UBD team managed to seek revenge after beating UPM Putra Tiger 6-3.   

Petanque tournament in UBD

A petanque tournament was held recently (26 March 2014, Wednesday) by the UBD Physical Education Club. The tournament was part of the petanque roadshow was held at the UBD petanque court, UBD Sports complex.

                                   

Present as guest of honour was Mohd Ali Sabri bin Hj Abang, UBD ECA officer who later present the prizes to the winners. Hj Yusof bin Mohamad emerged as champion while Zufri bin Hj Hasan on the second place. Third place was shared by Johan bin Hj Ahmad and Jimmy chong. The tournament also saw both veteran and new players competing with each other as well as sharing ideas on improving their experience and skills in petanque. 

UBD held IAW 2014

UBD last Monday (24 March 2014, Monday) once more held its Islamic Awareness Week (IAW) for 2014. The event was launched at the UBD student centre.

                                  

Present as guest of honour was Associate Professor Dr Azman bin Ahmad, UBD Deputy Vice Chancellor. Also present were Ahmad Faisal bin Hj Zainal Abidin, UBD dean of students, other higher learning institutes representative as well as UBD students. The event started with the recital of Al-Fatihah followed by the opening remarks by Mohd Dhiyaulhaziq bin Hj Nordin, the event chairperson. AP Dr Azman Ahmad also present his launching remarks to launch the event.

                                       

 

To enliven the launching the guests two special performance were presented by the UBD Hadrah club as well as the chorus performance on IAW 2014. The guest of honour then toured the exhibits showcased during the IAW 2014. Various events will be held during the IAW 2014 which will run from 24 until 30 March such as bazaar, religious forum, futsal and netball tournament as well as religious exhibition. 

Futsal tournament in UBD

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) last Monday night (3 March 2014, Monday) held a futsal tournament at UBD Sports Complex Multi Purpose Hall. The tournament was participated by six teams representing Brunei Higher Learning Institutes (IPT) namely UBD O, UBD S, UBD G-Next, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) and Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB).

Present as guest of honour was Pg Khairul Rijal bin Pg.Hj.Abd Rahim, Acting Director Academy of Brunei Studies (APB). According to Mohd Ali Sabri bin Hj.Abang, UBD ECA officer the tournament was held to bind ties between players where some of them will participate the 2015 Borneo Universities Staff games which will be held in Labuan.

UBD G-Next team emerged as champion in the tournament while UBD O in the second followed by ITB in the third place. While UBD S and UNISSA futsal teams on fourth and fifth place. The guest of honour consented to present the prizes and group photo session.

UBD Open Day and Career Fair

The recently held Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Open Day and Career Fair 2014 had attracted thousand of visitors. The yearly event which was held from 27 February until 1 March had attracted potential new students which are interested in pursuing their higher studies in UBD 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Among the highlights of the events were faculty consultation where the visitors were briefed on the requirement to continue their studies according to their qualification. Beside academic booths UBD non-academic sections also participating the open day such as UBD Student Affairs Section, admission and examination section and others.

This year open day also held to bin ties with the community with UBD holding a Career Fair in this year Open Day 2014. According to Raianon Hamid, the Career Fair coordinator said when interviewed said “Most of the visitors applaud the effort of such fair especially jobseekers and they hoped UBD will held more such events with participation of more government and non-government agencies to cater the employment needs”. This year UBD Career fair saw the participation of 15 government and non government agencies such as Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Public Service Commission (SPA), Royal Brunei (RB) and others. 

UBD held oratory selection

To select potential and talented presenter to represent Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to the International Malay Oratory Competition for the Prime Minister cup (PABM) in Malaysia. The walk in selection was held in UBD Multi Purpose Hall last 5 February.

Around 4 potential UBD students present at the selection where they were judge by UBD senior lecturers who are experienced in oratory and public speaking field. During the selection all recite their given topic on creative and confident ways.

According to Dr Hj.Ramlee bin Hj.Tingkong who are one of the judge panel said that most of the candidates are competitive and some of them had join similar audition but didn’t managed to the final. He also added that once selected the UBD representative will join along their counterpart from other Brunei Higher Learning Institutes in the final which are scheduled to be held in Malaysia middle of this year.

UBD attends SUKMAB meeting

A group of officers from Brunei higher education institutions recently attended a meeting for the upcoming Borneo Universities Students Sports Meet (SUKMAB). The meeting was held at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu.

Brunei contingent was represented by representative from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Islam Sultan Shariff Ali (UNISSA) and Seri Begawan Religious Teacher College (KUPUSB). During the meeting which was held on 30 January,  the universities representatives are briefed on several issues such as participation and sports events which will be held.

Among the sports that are scheduled to be held was Futsal, Volleyball, takraw, chess, table tennis and petanque. The sports meet itself will be held from 19-22 August 2014

PMUBD Showcase @ Campus

In order to showcase its current student Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) to its students and public, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) through its Student Association (PMUBD) and UBD Student Affairs Section (UBD SAS) held PMUBD Showcase @ Campus with the theme “Unity”.

The showcase was launched by Ahmad Faisal bin Hj.Zainal Abidin, UBD Dean of Students last Monday (27 January 2014, Monday) at the UBD RAKIS Park. The three day event which are held until upcoming 29 January exhibited various activities from 40 clubs under PMUBD available for its students as well as public.

Beside promoting the UBD clubs, local Small Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) also participating the showcase such as Brunswick, Kitchen of Jasmine, Sugar and Spice and others. To entertain the visitors several cultural demonstrations are also held during the showcase. 

UBD badminton team receive sportswear

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) staff badminton team this afternoon (23 November 2013, Saturday) receive two sets of new badminton sportswear. The handover was held at the UBD Student Affairs Section Building.

 

The new badminton sportswear will be used by the UBD badminton team for the upcoming badminton tournament in conjunction with the 23^rd teachers day celebration. The badminton tournament is scheduled to be held at the Sports School, Pulaie.

 

Present to receive the sportswear was Awang Ahmad Faisal bin Haji Zainal Abidin, UBD Dean of Students. The sportswear consists of 14 jerseys in two sets each for the players and their manager and it is contributed by two companies namely Farhamiz Trading and  Sumaya Enterprise which was presented by its manager Dayang Rokiah binti Hj Tamit. 

UBD celebrates Hijrah new year

In conjunction with the 1435 hijrah new year, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) this afternoon ( 20 November 2013, Wednesday) held a Hijrah new year celebration. The event was held at the UBD student centre.

Present as guest of honour at the ceremony was Dayang Rubiah binti Yacub, Acting UBD registrar and secretary, also present was Ahmad Faisal bin Hj.Zainal Abidin, UBD dean of students who is also the event chairperson, UBD officers and staffs as well as students. 

The ceremony saw a special religious talk presented by Ustaz Hj.Jopri bin Hj.Hidup titled Hijrah membawa seribu makna (Hijrah contains thousand of meanings”. During The talk Ustaz Hj.Jopri presented the history of the Prophet Muhammad S.AW hijrah journey and the implementation and adaptation of hijrah in everyday life as guidance. The annual event was held by the Religious and Spiritual Department, UBD student affairs section. It is a series of the UBD religious events which are planned for its staffs and students.