UBD Fire Rescue Cadet (initial phase)

UBD is searching for interested students to join the 1st UBD Fire and Rescue Cadet (Kadet Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat) . Open to all interested male and female UBD students.

Interested students can call or contact Hj.Afiq at +673 8783287.

Enjoyable firefighting and rescue activities will be conducted for you

Thanks

“Creating A Safer UBD”

UBD Freshers’ Week: Vice Chancellor’s Special Address

UBD Vice Chancellor Dr. Hj. Zulkarnain bin Hj Hanafi giving his special address.

27 July 2009 (Monday) – The UBD Freshers’ Week (used to be called UBD Orientation Week) continues with the Special Address from the Vice Chancellor of UBD, Dr. Hj. Zulkarnain bin Hj Hanafi. He stated that students should be active in every aspect including their academics, extra-curricular activities (ECA) and involvement in community service. He also added that the new student intake are part of the digital generation; Google and the likes of Google can provide information for the students and urged that lecturers acknowledge the power of Facebook and Twitter. Present during the ceremony were the Assistant Vice-Chancellors, Primary Officers, Deans, Deputy Deans, Program Leaders and other UBD staff.

Dean of Students, Dk Dr Nurolaini Pg Hj Muhammad Kifli, giving her speech

The Special Address was followed by a briefing on the Student Affairs Section by the Dean of Students, Dk. Dr. Nurolaini Pg Hj Muhammad Kifli, who explained the roles and duties of the Student Affairs staff, and introduced the students to some of the members of SAS.

The President of the Student Representative Council (SRC) also gave a speech where he welcomed the new intake of 2009/2010 and gave a brief introduction about PMUBD and how PMUBD can help make the students’ 4 years study in UBD more interesting by participating in activities organised by the SRC and clubs under PMUBD.

The afternoon session will involve briefings by the library staff and a tour of the library. The new students will also be receiving their copies of the first Freshers’ Magazine later in the afternoon.

Some members of the Student Representative Council in attendance

Dirgahayu Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'Izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam

Dirgahayu Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’Izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Hamba Duli Tuan Patik Menyembahkan Sembah Kesyukuran
Sempena Hari Puja Usia Ke 63 Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik.
Ddidoakan Semoga Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik Kekal Karar
Memerintah Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Consumer Fair part 4 @ ICC Berakas.

The consumer fair which will be held until 28 June at ICC Berakas. All are welcome more promotion for the Bruneians.

Job Opportunities (serious and urgent matter)

To all UBD and ITB students:

Hyatt will be having another walk-in interview for His Majesty’s event. It will be held on the 23rd June (Tuesday), from 9am til noon at SHBIE Faculty, UBD. The exact room number is not yet informed.

Bring along your passport picture, photocopied IC and your friends if they are interested.

Visit to the Berakas Fire and Rescue Station on 3 June 2009

Group photo with the BFRD personnel

On 3rd June 2009 (Wednesday) a group of 27 UBD Students headed by Hj.Afiq (Head of ICT and Publicity Exco) and supported by Bazilah (Health, Safety and Environment Exco) conducted a trip to the Berakas Fire and Rescue Station. The group arrives at the station around 8:30am and they proceed to the Special Squad Unit Lecture Theatre to hear briefing from SO Norzali, and fire officer Fairul and Aflan about history, role and jobs of fire rescue and also career opportunities.

A UBD-ian getitng ready for Flying Fox

From briefing the group proceed to the Special Squad training tower where SO Rozita brief about the Special Suqd and witness the Special Squad personnel demonstrating the building abseiling technique such as Spiderman technique, Victim rescue technique, General abseiling and the famous flying fox. Some students are given chance to flying fox.

Special Squad personnerl demonstrating "Spiderman" Technique

Their last stop is the Women Operation Unit Station where they tried the fireman sliding pole and seeing around the station. Lastly, they are brief about various fire appliances used at the station and given chance to have a ride on the station sole Hydraulic Platform (Snorkel) appliance.

At last PMUBD would like to say thanks to the Brunei Fire and Rescue Department personnel, Berakas FRS, Women Operational Unit and Special Squad members for being friendly and cooperative during the visit. Insyallah, 2nd trip to the fire station will be conducted in next semester.

The students enjoying the Snorkel ride

Visit to Brunei fire and rescue department 3 June 2009

Berakas Fire and Rescue Station

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2009

Venue: Brunei Fire and Rescue HQ and Berakas Fire and Rescue Station, Old Airport Road, Berakas.

Time: Scheduled arrived at the HQ at 8:30am and ends at 11.00am (gather at CH at 7:45am)

Persons involved: 45 persons

Payment for the trip is B$5 and payment can be made at PMUBD office. Registration is open now. Last payment is on 3rd June 2009.

For more info just contact Hj.Afiq (organiser) at 8783287

PMUBD through Head of ICT and Publicity Exco with cooperation from Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Exco and Project, Recreation and Visit Exco (KERPL) will be conducting a trip to Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD) Headquarters and the nearby Berakas Fire and Rescue Station.

Among the objectives of the trip is to expose students to the real-life of the firefighters, as a foundation to firefighting career and as self awareness program for emergency.

*Insyallah, 2nd trip will be held next semester possibly August.

** Certificates will be processed ASAP. =)