Bandar Seri Begawan - As A new university, University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) has the opportunity to build a strong and strategic foundation as a base for future developments.
It is hoped that UNISSA will not only pay attention towards expanding its undergraduate studies and courses, but at the same time, initiate postgraduate studies and focus on research.
The Minister of Communications, made the call at the official closing of the Regional al-Quran Recital Competition for Higher Educational Institutions Saturday night.
The event took place at the Auditorium of Radio Television Brunei in the capital, RTB reported.
Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abu Bakar said a university`s excellence is always linked to its outstanding performance in research works which often become the guidelines in determining it as a leading and prestigious university.
He also said that importance of research and development for a university is as important as its contribution of research and development to the country`s development.
Awang Muhamad Fahmi bin Haji Awang Metusin from the Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan, Brunei, emerged as the champion in the men`s category.
Dayang Amal Nazirah binti Haji Asmat also from the same university college emerged as the women`s champion.
The Quran reading competition was organised in conjunction with the formation of University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali which was formed early last year.
It was aimed at fostering relations among higher institutions in this region. Ten readers took part in competition representing Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.
Source: www.brudirect.com (4 Februari 2008)
