Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam
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The Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam, the national Scouting
organization of Brunei
, was founded in 1933, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1981. It began with 12 Scouts in 1933, in 1961 it had 322 Scouts, and by 2011 it rose to 2.086.
The Brunei Scout Association was registered with The Boy Scout Association in London in 1939. It was then known as Persatuan Tempatan Negeri Brunei.
There were no English Medium schools in Brunei
before 1940. So the boys who wished to study English were sent to the Government English School, in neighbouring Labuan. Most of these students joined the First Labuan Scout Troop of the school. The coronation of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin
took place on March 17, 1940. That was a great event in Brunei. The Mentri Besar Dato Hj. Ibrahim bin Mohd. Jaafar invited the First Labuan Scout Troop of the Government English School, to come and participate in the celebrations. So the Scouts with their Scoutmasters V.A. George and S.N. Nair came to Brunei, joined the celebrations and lined up along Jalan Sultan during the procession. It was a memorable occasion and all the Scouts were presented with souvenirs. After completing their studies at Labuan, the Scouts returned to their homeland. Their effort made the Brunei Scout Association grow.
, Kuala Belait
and Temburong. By 2007, all four districts had their own District Associations.
. This was the first State Scout headquarters. But this building was taken over by the security forces and they were there from December 12, 1962 to October 15, 1963. A new state Headquarters and camp site was built at km. 6, Jalan Gadong and the headquarters was moved to this place on January 27, 1971.
At the State Headquarters and campsite area in Jalan Gadong, a project to build a multipurpose complex with facilities for Scout Headquarters began in 1997 and was completed in 2000. The six-story scout headquarters was used by Brunei Scout Association from 2001. It was officially opened in July 2005.
The Scout Motto is Selalu Bersedia, Be Prepared.
The highest rank is the Pengakap Sultan, Sultan Scout. The membership badge of the Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam incorporates the coat of arms of Brunei.
Following Overseas and State events as recorded in the Annul reports of the Scout Association.
– 5 Scouts and one leader attended the Golden Jubilee Jamborette in Hongkong from December 27, 1961 to January 2, 1962.
Sarawak
– 12 Scouts attended the first Sarawak
National Training Camp in 1962.
Greece
. - 6 Scouts and 2 leaders attended the Eleventh World Scout Jamboree
held at Marathon, Greece
from August 1 to 12, 1963.
Thailand
– 39 Scouts attended the Thailand
Jamboree from November 27 to December 4, 1965.
Taiwan
– Chegu Shahbuddin bin Salleh attended the Taipei
conference from October 9 to 15, 1966.
Malaysia – 19 Scouts and Leader attended the Malayasian jamboree from December 4 to 10, 1966, held at Penang
.
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organization of Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
, was founded in 1933, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1981. It began with 12 Scouts in 1933, in 1961 it had 322 Scouts, and by 2011 it rose to 2.086.
History
In January 1933, Chegu Marsal bin Maun, a teacher at Sekolah Melayu Jalan Pemancha, Pekan (Jalan Pemancha Malay School) formed a Scout troop with 12 boys. Chegu Awang Zaidi bin awang Taha, headmaster of the school, who was also the head of the Education Department became the Scoutmaster and Chegu Marsal bin Maun was the Assistant Scoutmaster. Thus began Scouting in Brunei.The Brunei Scout Association was registered with The Boy Scout Association in London in 1939. It was then known as Persatuan Tempatan Negeri Brunei.
There were no English Medium schools in Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
before 1940. So the boys who wished to study English were sent to the Government English School, in neighbouring Labuan. Most of these students joined the First Labuan Scout Troop of the school. The coronation of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin
Ahmad Tajuddin
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sir Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Alam II , KCMG, KBE was the 27th sultan of Brunei from September 11, 1924 until his death...
took place on March 17, 1940. That was a great event in Brunei. The Mentri Besar Dato Hj. Ibrahim bin Mohd. Jaafar invited the First Labuan Scout Troop of the Government English School, to come and participate in the celebrations. So the Scouts with their Scoutmasters V.A. George and S.N. Nair came to Brunei, joined the celebrations and lined up along Jalan Sultan during the procession. It was a memorable occasion and all the Scouts were presented with souvenirs. After completing their studies at Labuan, the Scouts returned to their homeland. Their effort made the Brunei Scout Association grow.
District Associations
Brunei Darussalam is divided into four administrative districts, Brunei-Muara, TutongTutong
Tutong may refer to:*Tutong District, Brunei*Tutong , the administrative town of the Tutong District*Tutong River, which flows through the Tutong District*Tutong people, the main ethnic group in the Tutong District...
, Kuala Belait
Kuala Belait
This article refers to the town of Kuala Belait. For the mukim of the same name, please refer to Kuala Belait, Belait. For district, please see Belait district.Kuala Belait |Jawi]]: )is a town located in South-West of Brunei...
and Temburong. By 2007, all four districts had their own District Associations.
- The Brunei-Muara District Boy Scout Local Association had used the State Scout headquarters building at Jalan Sinuai, Kumbang Pasang as its headquarters.
- The Seria-Kula Belait District Boy Scout Local Association. First scout troop in this district was opened in 1939 and was led by Che’gu Salleh bin Masri. Its headquarters was near the Anthony Abell College.
- Tutong District. First scout troop in this district was opened in 1939 and was led by Che’gu Osman bin Bidin. The Tutong District Association was formed in the 80’s.
State Headquarters
The Government provided facilities to the Persatuan Tempatan Negeri Brunei at Jalan Sinuai, Kumbang Pasang in the capital Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri BegawanBandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...
. This was the first State Scout headquarters. But this building was taken over by the security forces and they were there from December 12, 1962 to October 15, 1963. A new state Headquarters and camp site was built at km. 6, Jalan Gadong and the headquarters was moved to this place on January 27, 1971.
At the State Headquarters and campsite area in Jalan Gadong, a project to build a multipurpose complex with facilities for Scout Headquarters began in 1997 and was completed in 2000. The six-story scout headquarters was used by Brunei Scout Association from 2001. It was officially opened in July 2005.
Program and ideals
The Scout activities places emphasis on tolerance, respect for religious convictions and respect for others.The Scout Motto is Selalu Bersedia, Be Prepared.
- Cubs — ages 7 to 11
- Scouts — ages 12 to 16
- Venturers — ages 17 to 21
- Rovers — ages 21 to 30
The highest rank is the Pengakap Sultan, Sultan Scout. The membership badge of the Persekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam incorporates the coat of arms of Brunei.
Following Overseas and State events as recorded in the Annul reports of the Scout Association.
Overseas events
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
– 5 Scouts and one leader attended the Golden Jubilee Jamborette in Hongkong from December 27, 1961 to January 2, 1962.
Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
– 12 Scouts attended the first Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
National Training Camp in 1962.
Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. - 6 Scouts and 2 leaders attended the Eleventh World Scout Jamboree
World Scout Jamboree
The World Scout Jamboree is a Scouting jamboree of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, typically attended by several tens of thousands of Scouts from around the world, aged 14 to 17....
held at Marathon, Greece
Marathon, Greece
Marathon is a town in Greece, the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. The tumulus or burial mound for the 192 Athenian dead that was erected near the battlefield remains a feature of the coastal plain...
from August 1 to 12, 1963.
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
– 39 Scouts attended the Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
Jamboree from November 27 to December 4, 1965.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
– Chegu Shahbuddin bin Salleh attended the Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
conference from October 9 to 15, 1966.
Malaysia – 19 Scouts and Leader attended the Malayasian jamboree from December 4 to 10, 1966, held at Penang
Penang
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
.
National camps
- 201 Scouts from all over the State attended a State Scout camp organised at Jerudong from December 7 to 10, 1962. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the camp was suddenly closed on December 8.
- A state Scout Camp was held at Jerudong from December 13 to 15, 1963.
- 500 Scouts attended the State Camp held at Gadong Camp site from April 27 to 30, 1967.
- State Scout camps were held at Gadong Camp site from April 19 to 22, 1969 and from April 18 to 21, 1970
Cuboree
The first cuboree was held from June 15 to June 19, 2008. It was attended by delegations from several countries.See also
- Girl Guides Association of Brunei DarussalamGirl Guides Association of Brunei DarussalamThe Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam or Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam is a Guiding organisation in Brunei. Like all Scouting and Guiding organisations, it aims to develop character in children and young people by following Scouting principles. The Girl Guides Association of...
(Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam)