Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam
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Negara Brunei Darussalam, (State of Brunei) is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in South East Asia.
The Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam, the national Scouting organization of Brunei, was founded in 1933, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1981. It began with 12 scouts in 1933, in 1961 it had 322 scouts and by 2007 it rose to 1886.
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[edit] Beginning.
In January 1933, Chegu Marsal bin Maun, a teacher at Sekolah Melayu Jalan Pemancha, Pekan (Jalan Pemancha Malay School) formed a scout troop with 12 boys. This was the first Scout troop in Brunei. Chegu Awang Zaidi bin awang Taha, headmaster of the school, who was also the head of the Education Department became the Scout master and Chegu Marsal bin Maun was the Assistant Scout master. Thus scouting in Brunei began.
The Brunei Scout Association was registered with the world World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1939. Then it was known as Persatuan Tempatan Negeri Brunei.
[edit] Visit of scouts from Labuan
There were no English Medium schools in Brunei before 1940. So the boys who wished to study English were sent to the Government English School, in neighbouring Labuan. Most of these students joined the First Labuan Scout Troop of the School and did excellent service both in the school and among the society. The coronation of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin took place on March 17, 1940. That was a great event in Brunei. The Mentri Besar Dato Hj. Ibrahim bin Mohd. Jaafar invited the First Labuan Scout Troop of the Government English School, to come and participate in the celebrations. So the scouts with their scout masters Mr.V.A.George and Mr. S.N.Nair came to Brunei, joined the coulourful celebrations and lined up along Jalan Sultan during the procession. It was a memorable occasion and all the scouts were presented with beautiful souvenirs.[1] Following were the scouts who came for the celebration: 1. Alikhan bin Abdul Khan (Dato Haji Alikahan bin Abdul Khan). 2. Ahmad Wally Skinner (Dato Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Haji Ahmad Wally Skinner) 3. Patric McAfee. (Dato Matnoor McAfee) 4. Abas bin Haji Ibrahim (Yang Di-Muliakhan Pehin Orang Kaya Penggawa Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Mohd Abbas Al-Sufri bin Pehin Datu Perdana Menteri Dato Laila Utama Haj. Awang Ibrahim) 5. Pengiran Abdul Rahman (Dato Pg. Haji Abdul Rahman) 6. Pengiran Ahmad. 7. Mohd. Tajuddin 8. Zainal Abidin 9. Mohd. Ja’afar 10.Pengiran Omar Ali 11. Chua Kong Heng 12. Chua Kong Hock 13. Chua Kong Ann 14. Chua Kong Seng 15. Chau Kong Leng (Dato Chua Kong Leng) 16. Cheong Soon Lee 17. Cheong Hing Lee 18. Han Lock Juan 19. Han Chow Yuan 20. Ajimin 21. Salleh Ibrahim (A.M.Salleh bin Hj. Ibrahim)
After completing their studies at Labuan, the above scouts retrurned to their homeland. Their effort made the Brunei Scout Association grow.
[edit] District Associations.
Brunei Darussalam is divided into four administrative districts, Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Kuala Belait and Temburong. Earlier, for Scouting activities these districts were combined and formed two District Associations.
- The Brunei-Muara District Boy Scout Local Association had its headquarters at the capital Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). They used the State Scout headquarters building at Jalan Sinuai, Kumbang Pasang.
- The Seria-Kula Belait District Boy Scout Local Association had its own headquarters near the Anthony Abell College.
Later these districts were divided and by 2007, all four districts had their own District Associations.
[edit] State Headquarters.
The first State Scout headquarters was at at Jalan Sinuai, Kumbang Pasang. This was under the security forces from December 12, 1962 to October 15, 1963.
A new state Headquarters and camp site was built at Km. 6, Jalan Gadong and the headquarters was moved to this place on January 27, 1971.
At the State Headquarters and campsite area in Jalan Gadong, a project to build a multi purpose complex with facilities for Scout Headquarters began in 1997 and was completed in 2000. The six-storey scout headquarters was used by Brunei Scout Association from 2001. It was officially opened in July 2005.
[edit] Activities
The Scout activities places emphasis on tolerance, respect for religious convictions and respect for others.
The Scout Motto is Selalu Bersedia, Be Prepared.
[edit] Program
- Cubs-ages 7 to 11
- Scouts-ages 12 to 16
- Venturers-ages 17 to 21
- Rovers-ages 21 to 30
The highest rank is the Pengakap Sultan, Sultan Scout.
Following Overseas and State events as recorded in the Annul reports of the Scout Association.[2]
[edit] Overseas Events.
Hongkong – 5 scouts and one leader attended the Golden Jubilee Jamborette in Hongkong from December 27, 1961 to January 2, 1962.
Sarawak – 12 scouts attended the first Sarawak National Training Camp in 1962.
Greece. - 6 scouts and 2 leaders attended the Eleventh World Scout Jamboree held at Marathon Greece from August 1 to 12, 1963.
Thailand – 39 scouts attended the Thailand Jamboree from November 27 to December 4, 1965.
Taipeh – Chegu Shahbuddin bin Salleh attended the Taipeh conference from October 9 to 15, 1966.
Malaysia – 19 Scouts and Leader attended the Malayasian jamboree from December 4 to 10, 1966, held at Penang.
[edit] State Camps
- 201 Scouts from all over the State attended a State Scout camp organised at Jerudong from December 7 to 10, 1962. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the camp was suddenly closed on December 8.
- A state Scout Camp was held at Jerudong in December 13 to 15, 1963.
- 500 Scouts attended the State Camp held at Gadong Camp site from April 27 to 30, 1967.
- State Scout camps were held at Gadong Camp site from April 19 to 22, 1969 and from April 18 to 21, 1970
[edit] References
- ^ Details as narrated by Mr. V.A.George leader of the contingent.
- ^ Reports by N.M.Mathew, Setiausaha (Secretary) Daerah Bruni-Muara, from 1969-1991.
[edit] For Further Reading
Souvenirs published regularly by Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam, Head quarters, Kampong Beribi, Jalan gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
[edit] External links
[edit] See also
- Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam)
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