Representatives from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) are here to present their findings on Brunei with regards to The ASEAN-ROK TVET Mobility Programme. Brunei is the sixth country the team field visit. The aims of the ASEAN-ROK TVET Mobility Programme are to strengthen selected TVET sectors and programmes in ASEAN through harmonisation, enhancement and development of: (1) quality assurance; (2) qualification standards; (3) capacity building of TVET personnel; and (4) intra-ASEAN student mobility through internships and faculty exchange. The Programme is envisaged to contribute to reducing the gaps between the demand and supply of vocational skills and improved human capital to remain competitive. In doing so, the Programme would also contribute towards improvement of TVET image and increase awareness on TVET prospective contribution to employment, education and business productivity.
In attendance to the meeting also included representatives from SEAMEO-VOCTECH, the Permanent Secretary Office (Higher Education), International Relations Division, and the Private Education Department of the Ministry of Education.
169 Books were donated by the People’s Republic of China Embassy.
Her Excellency Yu Hong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei, presented the books to Dr Hj Zamri Sabli, IBTE CEO, who delivered the welcoming speech. The books donated consisted of information regarding China’s history, culture and national development.
These books will help our students learn more about China, especially useful for the students who are studying under the Diploma in Refinery Operator and Diploma in Control and Automation Engineering, as part of their studies the students will head to Lanzhou Petrochemical Polytechnic in China or work in Hengyi Industries at Pulau Muara Besar.
ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL GRADUATING IBTE 30TH COHORT
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
School of Aviation, IBTE Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus Monday, 07 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 1
| 7.45 am | – Arrival of Organising Committee Members |
| 8.00 – 8.30 am | – Arrival of IBTE Officers and invited guests |
| 8.30.am –10.00am | – Arrival of Guest of Honour – Recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat – Safety Briefing – Welcoming Address by Deputy Chairman of Pesta Konvo IBTE 2022, Yang Mulia Norjemee Bin JenekActing Chief Executive Officer (Academic) – Launching Ceremony – Group Photo – GOH view exhibitions/demonstrations by IBTE students and graduates. – Morning refreshments. – Visit to Student Bazaar – End of Opening ceremony |
| 10.00 am –12.00pm | – Open for public viewing from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. – Lace, invitation, and ART kit distribution |
| 12.00pm –1.45pm | – LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.45 pm – 2.00pm | – Open for public viewing from 1.45 pm until 3.45 pm – Registration of attendees (graduating students) HSE Briefing |
| 2.00 – 3.00 pm | – Career talk by Progresif – ‘Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career Guidance Team – BREAK (10 mins) |
| 3.10 – 4.30 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kit distribution |
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
School of Aviation, IBTE Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus Tuesday, 08 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 2
| 7.45–8.30 am | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 8.30–10.00 am | – Registration and activation of e-Darussalam by e-Government National Centre (EGNC) – Entrepreneurship talk by DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) – ‘Starting up in the AIT Industry’ talk by Agus Muslim, founder and CEO of Nextacloud Technologies Sdn Bhd. |
| – BREAK (30 mins) | |
| 10.30-11.00am | – ‘Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career GuidanceTeam. |
| 11.00am-12.00 | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
| 12.00 –1.45pm | – LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.45 – 2.00 pm | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 2.00-3.00 pm | – Work Etiquette workshop by Anthony Sigar, Partner at Grominda Sdn Bhd – Why first impression matters? By Rumine Corporations. – Registration and activation of e-Darussalam by e-Government National Centre (EGNC) |
| – BREAK (10 mins) | |
| 3.10–4.30 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
School of Aviation, IBTE Sultan Saiful Rijal Campus Wednesday,09 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 3
| 7.45 – 8.30 am : | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 8.30 – 10.30 am: | – Talk by Bank Usahawan. |
| – Plenary sharing session on how to start your own Agribusiness. | |
| – BREAK (30 mins) | |
| 11.00 – 12.00 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
| 12.00 – 1.45pm: | – LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.45 – 2.00 pm : | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 2.00 – 3.00 pm : | – Employability talk by Epipeople Consultant – Plenary sharing session on how to strive in the domestic hospitality and tourism ecosystem |
| – BREAK (10 mins) | |
| 3.10 – 4.30 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
IBTE Sultan Bolkiah Campus, Seria. Monday, 07 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 1
| 7.45 am | – Arrival of Organising Committee Members |
| 8.00 – 8.30 am | – Arrival of IBTE Officers and invited guests |
| 8.30 – 10.00am | – Livestream of Opening Ceremony from IBTE School of Aviation commences |
| 10.00– 12.00pm | – Graduate showcase open for public viewing from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm |
| 12.00 – 1.45pm | LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.45 – 2.00 pm | – Open for public viewing from 1.45pm – 3.45pm – Registration of of attendees (graduating students) – HSE Briefing |
| 2.00 – 2.30 pm | – ‘Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career Guidance Team |
| 2.30 – 4.00 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kit distribution |
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
IBTE Sultan Bolkiah Campus, Seria. Tuesday, 08 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 2
| 7.45 – 8.30 am | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 8.30 – 9.00 am | – ‘Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career Guidance Team. |
| 12.00 – 1.45pm | – LUNCH BREAK |
| 1.45 – 2.00 pm | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 2.00 – 2.30 pm | – ‘Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career Guidance Team. |
| 2.30 – 4.00 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
PESTA KONVO IBTE 2022
IBTE Sultan Bolkiah Campus, Seria. Wednesday, 09 November 2022
Program Schedule – Day 3
| 7.45 – 8.15 am | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 8.20 – 9.00 am | – Registration and activation of e-Darussalam with EGNC. |
| – Working in the HSE Industry by SHENA. | |
| – BREAK (20 mins) | |
| 9.20 – 10.00 am | – Registration and activation of e-Darussalam with EGNC. – Working in the HSE Industry by SHENA. |
| 10.00 – 12.00pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
| LUNCH BREAK | |
| 1.45 – 2.00 pm | – Registration of graduates’ attendance with respective GL. |
| 2.00 – 2.40 pm | – Dialogue and sharing session with Khalis Khalid, Managing Director of Jisco Marine Sdn Bhd‘ – Preparation to enter the workforce’ talk delivered by IBTE Career Guidance Team. |
| 2.40 – 4.00 pm | – Lace, invitation, and ART kits distribution |
Opening remarks from Her Excellency You Hong, Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Brunei 
The Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Dr Datin Hjh Romaizah, Minister of Education 
Asking a question to the Taikonauts 
Guests and students in attendance
Three Shenzhou-14 Chinese astronauts (Taikonauts), who are currently in space, took part in a dialogue with students from ASEAN countries via video link. The event was held in the Lecture Hall of School of Aviation, IBTE SSRC, Jalan Utama Berakas on the 1st of November 2022.
100 students from IBTE, PB, UBD, UTB, and UNISSA were selected representing Brunei to be part of the event, co-hosted by The People’s Republic of China Embassy and IBTE, this was the first time that the Taikonauts had a direct dialogue with ASEAN teenagers.
Teenagers from the ten ASEAN countries had the opportunity to ask the three Taikonauts questions. Taikonauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe are currently on a mission at the Tiangong space station, and the trio answered questions on life in space, scientific experiments, and the growth that they have experienced.
Simultaneous interpretation between Chinese, English and local language of participating ASEAN countries allowed everyone to express their ideas easily and better understand one another.
Opening remarks were made by Her Excellency Yu Hong, Ambassador of The People’s Republic of China to Brunei, the guest of honour for the event was Yang Berhormat Dr Datin Hjh Romaizah Hj Md Salleh, Minister of Education. In attendance were also senior officials from Ministry of Education, and IBTE senior management, as well as the vice chancellor, rector, director of the participating students institutions.
