Thursday, May 29, 2014
IT
IS important to strengthen national resilience in the face of the
challenges of the 21st century, particularly in the areas of social,
economic, and politics.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Hj
Badaruddin Pengarah Dato Paduka Hj Othman, who is the Minister of Home
Affairs, says this in his working paper presented by Associate Professor
Dr Hj Hashim Hj Abdul Hamid during a seminar on literature held at the
Goldstone Ballroom of the Centrepoint, Gadong, yesterday.
YB Pehin Dato Paduka Ustaz Hj Badaruddin quoted in the paper His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darusslam’s titah on national resilience delivered during his 44th Birthday Celebration on July 21, 1990.
Quoting the titah, YB Pehin Dato Paduka Ustaz Hj Badaruddin said that
every citizen should step forward to be a hero and face the challenges
of the 21st century. Being a hero here refers to becoming a writer or
literary enthusiast.
According to the working paper, writers and literature enthusiasts
are amongst those in society who understand the aspirations of the
nation and therefore are suitable candidates that can translate the
concept, philosophy and value of a Malay Islamic Monarchy nation.
“Malay poems are examples of oral literature that contain a lot of
aspects, such as kindness, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility,
respect, among others,” said YB Pehin Dato Paduka Ustaz Hj Badaruddin in
the working paper.
Additionally, he said that in the Syair Rajang, the writer
advises readers to practice, appreciate and perform the five pillars of
Islam, the six pillars of faith and do good. “The poet wants the readers
to become good Muslims,” he said.
YB Pehin Dato Paduka Ustaz Hj Badaruddin further said that the role
of knowledge in strengthening the concept of Malay Islamic Monarchy
cannot be deterred, especially in this era where knowledge is dynamic in
nature and constantly growing.
“With knowledge, our race can develop thinking and skills in
different areas that will contribute to strengthening national
resilience and further establish the safety and well-being of the
citizens in the hereafter.”
Examination of the Malay poems presented in the working paper, shows
that literature plays an important role in shaping thoughts, behaviours
and attitudes among traditional societies (ma-syarakat tradisional).
“Literature can also help bring out traits of constantly thinking,
interpreting and evaluating what message an author is trying to
deliver.”
He concluded that literature has an important role in planting and
upholding the values of Malay Islamic Monarchy and igniting the feeling
of patriotism amongst the members of the community.
The Brunei Times
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