PKBD'S
PROFILE
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PKBD continued to find its relevance in the
evolving world of digitalisation through the projects undertaken
below.
Asia Pacific Information Communication
Awards (APICTA)
PKBD for the second time coordinated Brunei's
entry to the APICTA held in Kuala Lumpur between 2nd to 7th September
2002.
Asia Pacific ICT Awards is the international level
ICT Awards to recognise innovation and creativity in individuals
and organisation in the ICT industry. A total of 10 countries
including Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia,
Macau, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, participated in 12 Awards
categories. Brunei received a Special Mention Award in the category
of Best IT Innovation Education & Training Award through Majestic-i-library
from Syabas Technologies.
Hj Mohammed Mahathir Abdullah, Hon. President of PKBD, sharing
a light moment with Dato Dr. Seri Mahathir Mohammad, Prime Minister
of Malaysia at APICTA, Kuala Lumpur
Brunei sent 4 nominations through the following
projects:
1. Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (S.T.P.R.I.)
Project Name : Explore the Past and Present of Kampong Ayer
Award Category : Best IT Innovation Student Projects
Description:
The product is a web page to promote "Kg Ayer" or better
known as "Venice of the East" to the younger generation
as it contains a lot of media clips. This project focuses on the
way of life in Kg Ayer e.g. occupants' occupation, culture, infrastructure,
etc. Past and present comparisons were made e.g. the way houses,
schools or bridges were built, the way weddings were held, the
facilities available, etc.
2. Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Project Name : Pasang Emas - Software Revival of the Traditional
Game
Award category : Best IT Innovation Entertainment Applications
Description:
Pasang is a traditional board game of Brunei. Pasang Emas 2 is
a software implementation of this unique game. Pasang Emas 2 is
available through the Internet. Currently there is no home page
for Pasang Emas 2. The easiest way to get it is to use a search
engine (e.g. Yahoo) and search "Pasang Emas".
Pasang is played between two players. Black and
white pieces are arranged on a board and the players take turn
capturing the pieces. Unlike checkers, each player has only one
mobile piece to move. Pasang Emas 2 comes with two booklets in
pdf format (one in English, one in Malay) explaining how to play
pasang. This is accessible through the Help menu. Pasang Emas
2 also provides a "Guided Play" option within the Help
menu. When this option is turned on, guiding instruments are placed
on the board. Learners will find this option helpful. Pasang Emas
2 hosts 4 virtual opponents. The beginners are advised to start
playing with Cakoi, and then as their confident build up, they
can challenge Ambuyat, Belacan and ultimately Cincaluk.
3. Syabas Technologies
Project Name : Majestic-i-Library
Awards Category : Best IT Innovation Education
Description:
Majestic I Library is an exclusive web-based library system that
integrates conventional library concept with exceptional system
development and Internet technologies, to provide state-of the-art
and open library services. It consists of 3 vital components namely
the Library Management System, the Digital Library System and a
website development kit. Its multilingual features enable easy accessibility
to various users.
Delegates at 2nd APICTA 2002 Gala Dinner
at Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, PJ, SelangorPresent
at the dinner were Sheikh Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohamad, Director
of Industrial Promotion and Tourism Development, MIPR; Sheikh
Abas Sheikh Mohamad, Managing Director of Syabas Technologies
4. Syabas Technologies
Project Name : Max I Manager
Awards Category : Best IT Innovation Business Applications &
E-Commerce
Description:
Max I Manager is a content management application used to manage
the contents and resources for websites. Its unique web-based
features allows more flexibility to users in maintaining, deploying
and enhancing content of a website, without requiring assistance
from Web developers. It allows business users to define content
usage - empowering the people in an organization who know contents
best.
Brunei also sent 3 judges; Dr Yong Chee Tuan,
Head of Computer Centre, UBD; Mr Osman Ladis, Head of Corporate
Telecoms and Networks, BSP, and Mr Vincent Tan, Service Manager,
Komputer Alif who is also a PKBD Fellow.
We extend our deepest appreciation to Ministry
of Education, Syabas Technologies and Universiti Brunei Darussalam
for their support in sending delegates to 2nd Asia Pacific ICT
Awards in Kuala Lumpur.
Visit of Queensland APICTA Delegation to Brunei
PKBD played host to a group of ICT companies from
Queensland, Australia who participated at APICTA 2002 in Kuala
Lumpur between 8 to 11 September 2002.
The first of a series of events was a welcoming
reception at Orchid Garden Hotel on Monday, 2nd of September at
7.30pm. PKBD Hon. President, Hj Mohammed Mahathir Abdullah welcomed
the Australian delegates who flew in from Brisbane on Royal Brunei
Airlines, on transit for one night before they join other APICTA
delegates in Kuala Lumpur.
When the Queensland delegates flew back into Brunei
for the 3 days visit between 8th to 11th September 2002, Australian
High Commissioner HE Allaster Cox gave a welcoming reception at
his residence.
On the first day of a 3 days visit, the delegates heard a briefing
on ICT development in Brunei by Hj Mahmud Hj Mohd Daud, Director
of ITSSD followed by another briefing on Brunei Eco-Cyberpark
by Mr. Ang Kian Guan, Director of ICT (Research and Development),
Ministry of Communication. It took place at Dewan Al Mahabah,
Ministry of Communications. This was followed by a business luncheon
at RMS Portview Restaurant hosted by PKBD, with Dato Paduka H
Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Communications, as the guest of honour. The highlight
of the first day is the Business Matching Session, jointly held
with BIT Secretariat, held at Dewan Amar Pahlawan, Ministry of
Communications. The Guest of Honour was Dato Seri Setia Awang
Haji Zakaria bin Datu Mahawangsa Haji Sulaiman, Minister of Communications.
Group Photo - Welcoming Reception at Australian
High Commissioner's Residence
Group Photo - Business Matching.
Ms Leigh Roch, Executive Director of Information Industries Bureau,
Queensland Government,presented a momento to PKBD Hon. President,
Hj Mohammed Mahathir Abdullah
On the second day, the delegation visited Brunei
Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd. The visit started with a briefing
on BSP/ IT Overview by Awg. Awg Yahkup Menudin, Information Manager,
and followed by visits to Operation Centre led by Hj Salleh HM
Daud, and to Visionarium led by Tiew Siew Chin. BSP played host
to the luncheon. In the evening, a dinner reception hosted jointly
with Australian High Commission took place at Royal Brunei Recreation
Club Poolside Restaurant. In attendance was Australian High Commissioner
HE Allaster Cox, the chairman of the Economic Development Board,
Dato Paduka Hj Yussof bin Hj Ahmad; Chief Executive Officer of
RBA, Mr. Peter Foster; Executive Director of Information Industries
Bureau, Queensland Government, Ms Leigh Roch; PKBD Hon. President,
Hj Mohammed Mahathir Abdullah and special invited guests from
the government and private sectors.
On the last day of their visit, the delegation
attended the Economic Development Board (EDB) briefing by Hj.
Murni Mohammad, the EDB's Deputy CEO at Institut Perkhidmatan
Awam, Kg Rimba.
We extend our deepest appreciation to Australian
High Commission, BIT Council Secretariat, Brunei Shell Petroleum,
Economic Development Board, Syabas Technologies and Ministry of
Communications for their support in hosting the visit.
Brunei Information Technology Exhibition - BITEX®
BITEX® celebrates its
centennial year last year and PKBD invited one of its former PKBD's
president, Yang Mulia Hj Mahmud bin Hj Mohd Daud, Director of ITSSD
, to officiate the exhibition. BITEX® 2002 was held between
4 to 8th April 2002 at Setia Kenangan Shopping Mall, carrying a
theme 'Quest for Excellence - The Way Forward'.
One of the highlights is the lucky draw competition
which was held for the first time and with the courtesy of Royal
Brunei Airlines, the Grand Prize of air ticket to Shanghai went
to Hjh Norzainab Hj Ering while Saiful Rizal bin Hj Hanafiah received
a 21" colour television sponsored by TAIB.
BITEX® 2002 - Hj Mahmud Hj Mohd Daud, the Guest of Honour
visiting one of the booths
Grand Prize Winner, Return air ticket to Shanghai, received her
ticket from PKBD Hon. President, Hj Mohammed Mahathir Abdullah
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