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Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien hari ini diiktiraf secara rasmi sebagai Tokoh Sasterawan Islam Brunei manakala Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Mohd Salleh Pengiran Sharmayuda sebagai Pelopor Kesusasteraan Moden Brunei. Perisytiharan itu dibuat dengan titah perkenan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam. Titah perkenan berkenaan itu disabdakan oleh Menteri Kanan di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah hari ini pada Majlis Anugerah Kesusasteraan Islam Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB). Pengiran Muda Mahkota turut mensabdakan rasa kesalnya kerana berlaku percanggahan antara Islam dan bukan Islam apabila Islam dikaitkan dengan unsur-unsur kurang sihat. "Terdapat penulisan oleh karyawan Barat yang mengatakan keadaan itu berpunca daripad

The seventh son of 10 siblings of Al-Marhum Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien possessed significant literary talent. Al-Marhum produced several 'Syair' or poems on religion, education, ethics, humanity and customs of Brunei Darussalam. At a young age of 10, Al-Marhum had already started to learn to recite the al-Quran and his knowledge on Islam was further increased when he continued his studies in Islamic laws, which shaped his way of thinking. Al-Marhum's eminence was evident when he was appointed as Duli Pengiran Bendahara, Brunei's first Wazir in 1974, and his appointment also made him a member of the Legislative Council. Through the Legislative Council meetings, Al-Marhum was able to improve the quality of life and to uplift 'syairs' or poems and Islamic teachings. In 1947, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien was appointed as Mohammaden Religious Adviser, which dealt mostly wit

Modern literature in Brunei Darussalam was said to have begun when Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Muhammad Salleh wrote the 'Syair Rakis' in 1846. Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Muhammad Salleh was an educated royal family member who lived between the 18th and 19th century. He received his early education at Betawi (Jakarta). He was sent by his father, with the help of the Dutch Governor in Betawi. Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Muhammad Salleh was also well known as an intellectual and he attracted the attention of people. Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Muhammad Salleh, who was also known as Pengiran Indera Mahkota, became Governor of Sarawak in 1824. His talent amazed James Brooke when James arrived in Sarawak on August 1,1839. Al-Marhum Pengiran Shahbandar Muhammad Salleh was described by James Brooke as "young, lively, intelligent and frank". His resistance along with other men against James Brooke's attempts to persuade Sultan Muda Hashim to fulfil certain propos

WRITING plays a crucial role in developing the country in which the author has a responsibility in shaping the values and morals of a society, said Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Hj Abu Bakar Hj Apong, chairman of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (Yayasan) board of directors yesterday. "(This is) especially in Islamic literature which has high qualities of aesthetics and morality," said Pehin Dato Hj Abu Bakar during his speech at the inaugural Islamic Literature Awards held at the International Convention Centre. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, was present as the guest of honour at yesterday's award ceremony. Also present to accompany the Crown Prince was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik. Aside from being historians, literary writers also document history, the socio-politics of a country and the day-to-day life of the community, which is evident s

The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation (YSHHB) will for the first time be holding an 'Award in Islamic Literature' ceremony to honour writers who have produced high quality work. This is in view of the development of literature writing - particularly Islamic literature - which has undoubtedly won the hearts of the community here. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office is expected to grace the upcoming award ceremony. Prior to the award ceremony, HRH will deliver a sabda announcing the recipients of the 'Tokoh Sasterawan Islam Brunei' and 'Pelopor Kesusasteraan Moden Brunei.' The award ceremony will be held once every three years, with the first one scheduled to be held on November 5 at the International Convention Centre. YSHHB Managing Director Dato Paduka Hj Ali Hashim Hj Mohd Daud and Language and Literature Bureau Director Dr Mataim Hj Bakar disclosed this yesterday duri