Brunei Institution of Geomatics

THE Brunei Institution Of Geomatics (BIG) together with the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital Mobile Blood Bank and its food partner SCR Express on Tuesday held a very successful joint Blood Donation Campaign at the Citis Square outlet.

BIG President Pg Hj Matusin Pg Hj Matasan said the campaign was organised as part of the organisers’ corporate social responsibility — to assist RIPAS Hospital to boost its blood reserves.

“As everyone is well aware, Brunei Darussalam’s population is small, and obtaining blood donations is therefore understandably quite a challenge. Further compounding this situation is the fact that an increasing number of people are suffering from chronic diseases (according to recent health reports) and are disqualified from donating,” explained Pg Hj Matusin on why there is always a shortage of blood, judging from the many appeals for blood being circulated in the local social media.

“On behalf of all the needy patients out there, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has donated blood to assist them…At the same time, I would also like to appeal to all able-bodied individuals to step forward to make a difference in our community. Your country and community need you…And remember, one doesn’t have to be a doctor or a paramedic to save lives — just donate some blood. Besides, it is good for health,” added Pg Hj Matusin.

Article & Photos Courtesy of Brunei Times

http://m.bt.com.bn/happenings/2015/02/12/big-blood-donation-drive

‘UKUR TANAH ASAS PEMBANGUNAN (UTAP)’ SEMINAR 2014 

28 August 2014, Wednesday, Bandar Seri Begawan – The ‘Ukur Tanah Asas Pembangunan (UTAP)’ Seminar 2014 was jointly organized by the Survey Department, Ministry of Development and the Brunei Institute of Geomatic (BIG). The seminar was held on Thursday, 2 Zulkaedah 2014 corresponding with 28 August 2014 at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. Present as the guest of honour was Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar, Permanent Secretary (Technical and Professional) Ministry of Development, Brunei Darussalam.

 

The ceremony began with the welcoming address by Yang Mulia Awang Haji Ali Bakar bin Haji Kasim, Acting Surveyor General, the chairperson of the event. A speech was then delivered by the guest of honour and subsequently officiated the seminar.

 

Five working papers were presented by speakers from the educational institute UBD-IBM and invited speakers from Sabah and Singapore as well as from the private sector.

The speakers and the title of their papers were as follows

• Soh Keng Peng of Singapore Land Authority “3D Cadastre – How to Deal with Space”
• Dr Teng Chee Hua of Department of Surveying & Mapping Malaysia “Developments of 3D Cadastre in Malaysia”
• Hj Safar b Untong of Lands and Survey Department Sabah, Malaysia “Development of Multi-Purpose Cadastre in Sabah”
• Dr. Sandhya Aneja of UBD Brunei “GIS Based Flood Mitigation”
• Joe Wong of Total Monitoring Control Malaysia “Slope Surface Monitoring Using Robotic Total Station”

The papers are available for viewing or downloading below

The aim of the UTAP Seminar is to gather professionals in the land survey and geomatic sector as well as to share knowledge on recent projects carried out by local and regional government and private agencies

The participants of the seminar comprised of officers from various government departments and private companies especially in the field Of Land Surveying, Architecture, Developers, Town and Country Planning, Educational Institutions as well as Licensed Land Surveyors.

 

 

Press Release & Photos Courtesy of Survey Department

http://survey.gov.bn/web/survey_department/latest-news

The papers presented at the seminar can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the links below

SURVEY professionals, PUJA and all those in construction industry should come up with solutions which are in line with sustainable development, said Minister of Development yesterday (17 May 2014).

Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman was speaking at the Surveyors’ Night organised by the Association of Brunei Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (PUJA) and Brunei Institution of Geomatics (BIG) at Orchid Garden Hotel, Kg Anggerek Desa.

 

“Concern for the environment is no longer something that we just talk about.

“We all play a role to ensure that our current lifestyle, our buildings and homes, and our neighbourhood are environmentally-friendly,” he said.

YB Pehin Dato Hj Suyoi also said: “50 per cent of natural resources used were for construction-related activities, and over 50 per cent national waste productions are also from the construction sector.”

Last night also saw the signing of memorandum of understanding between PUJA (Brunei) and BIG. The signing was witnessed by PUJA President and Legislative Council member Hj Zulkipli Hj Abd Hamid.

 

 

COOPERATION between relevant parties is key in ensuring the success of the country’s property industry, the President of the Brunei Institution of Geomatics (BIG) said on Thursday (18 May 2013).

In his speech during BIG’s ‘Property Investment Seminar’ at the Indera Pahlawan Hall at the Ministry of Development Training Centre, Alimin Hj Kalong said that with better awareness about the property market, the market players can then help push the industry forward.

 

“It is my hope that this seminar will be able to shed some lights into the complexity and dynamics of the property industry so that all those involved can increase their knowledge and awareness and come up with a mutual understanding so that together we can contribute to the growth of this industry, and eventually, the economy of our country,” he said.

He also explained that the industry is “a system of complex economic activities” that is made up of many stakeholders and that any change in one aspect will affect the other.

“Any changes in any of these components, for example, new rules or law has an impact on the real estate industry as a whole,” he said.

He added that the property industry is also a significant contributor to the nation’s economy among the non-oil and gas sector.

The seminar featured presentations by the Bangkok-based independent property consultancy Agency for Real Estate Affairs Co Ltd (AREA) President Dr Sopon Pornchokchai and Robin Cheok from Cheok Advocates & Solicitors.

In his presentation, Pornchokchai said that Brunei should be active investors in property in the “ASEAN peninsula” and have the same drive when promoting the local property market.

“If Brunei wants to promote investment, the country has to take part in property seminars and events to promote their property.”

Further in his presentation, he also explained the various factors and mechanisms that determine the rise and fall of property prices in the neighbouring countries.

Meanwhile, Cheok spoke about the legal landscape of property in the country. He said that since the Ministry of Development has abolished the property ownership through power of attorneys or trust deeds, bankers and law practitioners have been working with the ministry to smoothen the transition process.

He also touched on the need for more awareness on the strata titles among property owners.

“If building owners are aware and convert their existing properties into strata properties, the value of their property would increase,” he said, adding the outcome would also positively affect the real estate market.

In March, Development Minister Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Suyoi Hj Osman said that the government is facing challenges in pin-pointing the success of the strata title adding that there is still a lack of interest among property owners in Brunei.

Source: The Brunei Times – 18 May 2013

Brunei’s Survey Department was awarded the Asia Geospatial Excellence Award on September 17, 2012, in Hanoi, Vietnam for its Survey Spatial Data Infrastructure (SSDI) project.

The award was presented by Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Natural Reources and the guest of honour, Nguyen Van Duc, to acting Surveyor General of Brunei Daussalam Hj Ali Bakar Hj Kasim.

 

 

The awards are open to all geospatial technology innovators and geospatial users within the Asian region.

The Brunei Survey Department, which is under the Ministry of Development, had submitted the project in August 2012. The final selection of awardees was based on total points given by all the judges.

The objectives of the Survey Department Spatial Data Infrastructure project are:

• To provide easy access to geographic information online;
• To provide the standards and policies needed to effectively share information among government agencies, businesses and the general public;
• To promote the effective use of geographic information to support a knowledge based economy.

Source ; The Brunei Times 18 September 2012