MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING SIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN MINISTRY OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORTS AND BAIDURI BANK

17 April 2021

Bandar Seri Begawan, 17 April 2021 - Today witnessed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony for the Development of Native Mobile Application for Volunteers (Mengalinga) between the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Brunei Darussalam and Baiduri Bank.

Present as the Guest of Honour to witness the milestone was Yang Berhormat Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.

On board as the strategic partner of the project, Baiduri Bank will support the development of the mobile application as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and supporting the government’s initiative to create a digital platform and promote volunteerism in the country.

The volunteer app, with a targeted launch in August this year, will comprise of different features, however, its primary function is to provide a platform to enable event organisers and non-government organizations to promote volunteering opportunities and allow aspiring volunteers to join these activities through the app.

“As part of the Bank's CSR programme and our support towards the whole nation approach, we are very proud to be able to support the Ministry's initiative to provide a platform for volunteerism through this mobile app, especially when the current generation is prone to using mobile and going towards the digital technology.” said Mr Ti Eng Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Baiduri Bank during his welcoming remarks.

“In realising the aspirations of Wawasan Brunei 2035 and to build a Smart Nation, the Ministry will always be committed towards providing platforms and empowerment opportunities for every individual to contribute to society,” said Kolonel (R) Pengiran Haji Maiddin bin Pengiran Haji Said, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Youth and Sports) in his speech.

Signing on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports were Yang Mulia Pg Haji Mohd Hasnan bin Pg Haji Ali Hassan, Permanent Secretary (Strategy and Policy Management), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, and Yang Mulia Dayang Mariam binti Ulat, Acting Director of Youth and Sports department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Signing on behalf of Baiduri Bank were Mr Ti and Pg Azaleen bin Pg Dato Haji Mustapha, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Business Development) of Baiduri Bank.

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