Participants from the “Bengkel Penulisan Kreatif” or “Creative Writing Workshop” started to warm up after the opening ceremony which took place yesterday at the Kampong Pandan Library in Belait District.

The first facilitator, Haji Zaini bin Haji Omar briefed the 27 participants on the how to stay motivated in facing all challenges to be an excellent creative writer. He also touched on his experiences when he was holding a post at the Brunei Shell Petroleum Company. Haji Zaini used a number of references for his slides, including famous writers such as Habiburrahman El Shirazy who authored novels such as “Ayat-Ayat Cinta”, “Ketika Cinta Bertasbih” Book 1 and “Ketika Cinta Bertasbih” Book 2.

The facilitator (L) reviewing his books

Silent progression in the practice room

Naim concentrating during the lecture

A quote of advice on the board

Congratulations to the top 10 BPL Winners

Registration for Lower Six at Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Ali, Kuala Belait started this morning at the school itself. Rushing in for the registration were students and parents from the Belait District to choose on and register for this year’s lower six session.

There were facilitators everywhere, to give advice and opinions on the subjects to choose from the list of offered ones. Students are also required to know the rules and regulations of entering the school, through the information boards displayed throughout the main hall of the school.

Know any at the receptions?

Purple IC Registration

Really packed in there

Some familiar people from PJN

Chung Hua guys

My gang from SMSA