DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE VISITS DDWS
BOLKIAH, 9th November 2022 – The Deputy Minister of Defence, Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Abdul Razak bin Haji Abd. Kadir, visited the Directorate of Development and Work Services today in an introductory meet-and-greet. The visit, which was hosted within the DDWS 1st Floor Conference Room, began with an introductory presentation on the Directorate, led by the Acting Director, Sabrina binti Haji Hamidon.
Following the presentation, the Deputy Minister of Defence signed a Lembaran Kenangan before touring the offices where he was further introduced to DDWS officers, staff and activities. The visit ended with a group photo and lunch hosted in the Cyber Café.
ROYAL BRUNEI POLICE FORCE LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT VISIT
BOLKIAH, Wednesday 26th October 2022 – Members of the Royal Brunei Police Force Logistics Department visited the Directorate of Development and Work Services today to learn more about the Facilities Management projects that the Directorate uses to manage and maintain estate facilities.
The visiting group of twenty-nine strong was headed by Yang Amat Mulia Senior Superintendent Pengiran Anak Haji Mohd Saifullah bin Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris, the Acting Director of the Logistics Department. Representing the Directorate, was Acting Assistant Director 2, Abdul Rajid bin Haji Timbang.
The visit was hosted within the DDWS 1st Floor Conference Room, where a presentation on the Facilities Management projects was held before light refreshments were served, followed by a visit to the Facilities Management office within Bolkiah Garrison itself.
BUKIT SIPATIR HIKING CHALLENGE
BUKIT SIPATIR, 5th August 2022 – The Directorate of Development and Work Services held a hiking challenge for Friday afternoon sports at Bukit Sipatir today. Eight teams of two took to the trail in a competition of cooperation, endurance and speed until ultimately one team emerged victorious at the end.
Prior to the event, the challenge committee – which comprised of members of the Directorate – held weekly training sessions when they would hike with Directorate officers and staff along the challenge trail. These weekly training sessions were open to officers and staff members alike, regardless of participation within the challenge itself. According to the challenge committee leader, Pg Jefri bin Pg Tajuddin, the purpose of the challenge is to encourage a healthier lifestyle among officers and staff members of the Directorate; the training sessions were therefore able to extend this encouragement beyond the competition itself.
On the day of the event, committee members hiked the trail early to mark it for the challenge. Then, following a quick warm-up session, the competitors were divided into their respective teams. After a recital of Doa Masuk Hutan, the competitors set off onto the trail, followed by a team of two sweepers. It wasn’t long until the first teams resurfaced to claim victory of the challenge.
The hiking challenge was ultimately won by Pg Amir Faisal bin Pg Hj Razali and Ahmad Rifaie bin Haji Samah who completed the trail in 35 minutes. The day ended with a quick prize giving ceremony with talks underway for another hiking challenge in the near future.
