Source : Press Release JAPEM
Bandar Seri Begawan, Saturday, 18 Muharam 1448 /4 July 2026 - The Department of Community Development, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), held the Launching Ceremony of the Plan of Action on the Family Institution 2025-2029 in conjunction with the National Family Day 2026 celebrations. The ceremony took place at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan.
Present as the Guest of Honour to officiate the launch was Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat led by Yang Mulia Ustaz Haji Nordin bin Haji Durahman, Religious Teacher at the Welfare Home Complex, followed by welcoming remarks from Yang Mulia Dayang Fauziah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Acting Director of the Department of Community Development, as the Chairperson of the event.
The ceremony proceeded with the official launch of The Plan of Action on the Family Institution 2025-2029 book by the Guest of Honour, followed by a video presentation. The event continued with the presentation of the book by the Guest of Honour to representatives from government agencies and strategic partners involved in the implementation of the strategy.
To further enliven the ceremony, attendees were entertained with a Kalam Jama'ie performance by students of the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Arabic School. The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the Doa Peliharakan Sultan dan Negara Brunei Darussalam and the Family Prayer by Yang Mulia Ustaz Haji Nordin bin Haji Durahman. Before departing, the Guest of Honour spent time visiting the exhibition booths.
In addition to the launch ceremony, the Department of Community Development is also hosting a roadshow and exhibition at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan for two (2) days:
- Saturday, 4 July 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Sunday, 5 July 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
This roadshow and exhibition are open to the public free of charge, with the aim of increasing public awareness regarding the importance of the family institution, while highlighting various programs, services, and initiatives provided by ministries, departments, government agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations in efforts to strengthen the family institution in Brunei Darussalam. The exhibition is divided into three (3) main zones:
- Zone 1: Family Life Journey
- Zone 2: Family Resilience
- Zone 3: SaTu HaraPan (Family Values and Culture)
Various engaging activities are also held throughout the event, including:
I. Information and service exhibitions;
II. Sharing sessions and workshops;
III. Interactive activities such as Skits, Mini Carnivals; Kenali Sejarah Kitani (Getting to Know Our History); Brunei Heritage Trail Bus Tour;
IV. Clinics and consultations;
V. Entrepreneurial activities;
VI. Demonstrations such as first aid and personal safety guidelines: a demonstration by senior citizens;
VII. Stage performances by the Pertubuhan WARGAMAS Association, OKU Got Talent participants, Revolution Records & Karyatif Kids.
Among the agencies participating in this roadshow and exhibition are the Royal Brunei Police Force; Narcotics Control Bureau; University of Brunei Darussalam; PRIHATIN Centre, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF); Seri Begawan Religious Teachers University College; Health Promotion Centre; Religious Directorate (JAMAAT), RBAF; Youth and Sports Department; Syariah Courts; Immigration and National Registration Department; Brunei History Centre; Language and Literature Bureau; Museums Department of Brunei; Islamic Legal Department; Family Advisory Services Division, Syariah Affairs Department; Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah; Brunei Youth Council; Employees Trust Fund (TAP); Pertubuhan WARGAMAS Association; Dementia Brunei; MAWAR Association; Afiah Association; Super MaBah Group, Young Executive Program Cohort 10; Jerudong Park Country Club; BD Creative Centre; AIA Brunei; Freme Travel Services Sdn Bhd; Pusat Bahagia; Entrepreneurship Clients of Department of Community Development, The White Studio; Artsthetic Studio; and Stationery Addict BN.
In view of this, members of the public are cordially invited to attend with their families to enliven the event, explore the exhibitions, and participate in the various activities, workshops, and interactive programs provided by the participating agencies.
National Family Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year, and this year it falls on Sunday, 3 May 2026, with the theme “Keluargaku, Harapanku" (My Family, My Hope). The focus of National Family Day aligns with the mission of the Plan of Action on the Family Institution 2025-2029, which is to implement the Core Brunei Family Values: “SaTu HaraPan". This is a necessity to strengthen core family values within the context of Brunei Darussalam through four family pillars, namely: Love; Responsibility; Respect; and Care.
The launch of the Plan of Action on the Family Institution 2025-2029 book marks a strategic and visionary step by the government in empowering the family institution as the primary shield for social well-being and the core foundation for community and national development. Formulated inclusively through a Whole-of-Nation approach, this plan outlines three main goals to build happy, strong, and resilient families capable of facing current and future challenges. As a dynamic living document, the effectiveness of this action plan relies heavily on continuous commitment. In this regard, all ministries, relevant agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the entire community are urged to work hand in hand to realize the planned initiatives, ensuring that the well-being of the family institution can be strengthened holistically and sustainably in Brunei Darussalam.
Also present at the ceremony were Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Nor Hashimah binti Haji Mohammed Taib, Attorney General, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Permanent Secretary, heads of departments, members of the Special Committee on Family Institution, Women and Children, government officials, representatives from associations and strategic partners, and Yang Mulia Dayang Fauziah binti Haji Mohd Salleh, Acting Director of the Community Development Department.
