Bandar Seri Begawan - There are a number of groups of people, particularly the youths in this country, who fail to observe some or all aspects of the philosophy of MIB (Malay Muslim Monarchy), which is a worrying trend.
This was yesterday stated by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) lecturer Dr Pg Hj Abu Bakar bin Pg Hj Sarifuddin during a public lecture entitled `Importance of Malay Muslim Monarchy for Youths in Brunei` held at UBD.
The lecture was moderated by Profesor Madya Dr Haji Su`aidi Dato` Haji Safei.
Dr Pg Hj Abu Bakar said that there is a large number of individuals who practise the philosophy, however, a cause of concern is from the group of individuals which has knowledge of the MIB philosophy, yet do not put it into practise.
He cited that among the causes in which youths lack appreciation/practice of the national philosophy is failure by certain schools in educating MIB among youths. He believes there is a need to find a way to make a person stronger by instilling `filters` in a person.
He cited one of those filters as piety. As globalisation seeps into a nation without use of a passport, there is a need to find a way to instil the `filters` within society - especially the youths - to ensure the continuous preservation of the national philosophy.
One indication which reflects the lack of practice of MIB is the lack of attendance of youths in mosques and lack of youth participation in mosque activities.
He urges youths who faithfully practice the national philosophy to study hard to ensure they secure a better position to lead or be part of the machinery that runs the nation.
The public lecture - organised by the UBD Department of Arts and Social Science Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institue of Education - drew a crowd of academicians, students and interested individuals.
Source: www.brudirect.com (16 Februari 2008)
