Literature can enrich MIB values
Thursday, May 29, 2014
LITERATURE
can be used as a platform to strengthen and enrich the value of the
Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) in the community, especially amongst the
youths of the country, says the Minister of Education.
Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Hj Awang Abu Bakar Hj
Apong, the chairperson of the MIB Supreme Council, was speaking during
the first seminar on literature organised by the MIB Supreme Council and
the Brunei Darussalam Association of Writers (ASTERAWANI), yesterday.
“Literature enables an indivi-dual to develop critical and creative
thinking skills as well as the ability to open one’s minds to
ambiguities of meaning, to refine judgment and make decisions as
required.”
The minister, who was the guest of honour at the event, also said
that knowledge of literature in the 21st century is a form of knowledge
that is very important and relevant like other fields of social
sciences, such as history, sociology, anthropology and language.
“The progress of a society’s development is not only based on
physical measurements, science, and technology, but also take into
account humanitarian and spiritual aspects,” he said.
“Knowledge on literature (ilmu kesusasteraan) is a form of
discipline that is closely related to the emotional aspects of human
life. Literature can contribute to the development of individual moral
standards and religious obedience, among others.
“The values contained in literary works is able to develop individual
characteristics which in turn can be benefited in building a
harmonious, prosperous and peaceful community and country,” he said.
More than 100 participants from several schools, universities and
government offices are taking part in the seminar which has a theme of
‘To maintain and Preserve the Malay Islamic Monarchy Lifestyle.’
The two-day seminar, held at the Goldstone Ballroom, the Centrepoint in Gadong, will conclude today.
The Brunei Times
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