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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
Izah Azahari
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD)
yesterday bid farewell to a BIBD
Advocating Life-Long Learning for an
Aspiring Future (ALAF) student who will
be pursuing his studies in the United
Kingdom (UK).
The event also saw a signing of the
BIBDALAF Scholars offer letter between
the bank and the student, in the
presence of programme stakeholders
such as the Department of Schools and
the Islamic Studies Department as well
as BIBD oficials.
Lai Fook Looeng, a student from
the second batch of the programme,
is set to undertake a ive-year Master
of Pharmacy course at University of
Nottingham.
“I’m really grateful to BIBD ALAF for
giving me the opportunity to study
abroad, especially at a world-renowned
university,” Lai said. “Not everyone gets
this chance. So I hope I will be able to
earn the skills and knowledge needed
to help with the development of Brunei
in the future.”
The 20-year-old added, “Your
background doesn’t matter. If you really
want to study and you believe you can
do it, a programme such as BIBD ALAF
can help. The programme also helps to
develop your mind and groom you into
a conident and focussed student.”
Meanwhile, BIBD Chief Marketing
Oficer Hajah Nurul Akmar binti Haji
Mohd Jaafar said the bank is extremely
proud of Lai’s achievements.
“
Alhamdulilah
, BIBD has been
granted the opportunity to be a part
of his journey to achieve his life-long
ambition. We look forward to the
successes of many more students from
the current and upcoming batches of
the ALAF programme,” she said.
In light of the COVID19 pandemic,
Lai’s travel arrangements were made
under the guidance of the Brunei
Government to ensure potential risk
of exposure to the virus has been
minimised.
BIBD ALAF has become a mainstay
corporate social responsibility (CSR)
programme since its inception in
2013. To date, some 240 students have
enrolled in the programme.
James Kon
Brunei Darussalam recorded no new
COVID19 cases yesterday, keeping the
national tally at 145, including three ac-
tive cases currently receiving treatment
at the National Isolation Centre.
Some 296 samples have been
taken for testing for the SARSCoV2
virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the
total of tests conducted since January
to 53,035.
According to the statement by the
Ministry of Health (MoH), 488 individu-
als are currently undergoing manda-
tory self-isolation at government
monitoring centres after arriving from
abroad. So far, 5,152 individuals have
completed mandatory self-isolation
since the onset of the coronavirus
outbreak in March.
In its breakdown of COVID19 cases
in the country, the ministry revealed
that there have been 114 cases in the
Brunei-Muara District, 25 in the Belait
District and six in the Tutong District.
For information and updates, visit
the MoH website at
www.moh.gov.bn,
or call the Health Advice Line at 148 or
check the BruHealth app.
Wani Roslan
Setia Motors Sdn Bhd, the main distributor of
Hyundai vehicles in the country, organised a
three-day Hyundai roadshow to mark its 27
th
an-
niversary at the atrium of The Mall, Gadong.
Among the Hyundai vehicles on display are
Veloster 1.6 Turbo, H1XG and Kona.
Setia Motors is also offering a package deal for
customers who purchase the Hyundai Veloster,
which comprises a Dell computer laptop, a Canon
printer, free two monthly instalments and free
insurance for the irst year.
The roadshow also features the latest addi-
tions to Hyundai’s best-selling models - Atos and
Grand i10.
It is the irst event organised by Setia Motors
since the onset of the COVID19 outbreak in the
country in March.
The roadshow, which comes to a close tomor-
row, is open to the public from 10am to 10pm.
BIBD initiative
helps student
realise dream
A signing of BIBD ALAF Scholars offer letter between BIBD Chief Marketing Of icer
Hajah Nurul Akmar binti Haji Mohd Jaafar and Lai Fook Looeng. PHOTOS: BIBD
Lai Fook Looeng with BIBD of icials
An overview of the roadshow at the atrium of The Mall, Gadong. PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR
Car roadshow marks anniversary
Visitors taking a closer look at the engine of a Hyundai
vehicle on display
No new COVID-19 cases in Brunei