IfG.CC - The Institute for eGovernment

Also known as the e-Hijrah, the initiative enables the ministry to establish organisational structures for a more efficient and responsive ministry, said Minister of Education Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Abu Bakar Hj Apong.

Speaking to The Brunei Times, Tengku Farith Rithauddeen (picture) of Skali Sdn Bhd said that it was essential to train people in ICT to achieve an efficient state of e-governance.

This was one of the three products launched yesterday in the department's efforts to enhance the quality of its services to the public and to empower its law enforcement via info-communication technology.

Jointly organised by the Civil Service Institute and E-Prime Networks Sdn Bhd and supported by the Canadian High Commission in the country, the guest of honour was Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Awang Haji Ahmad bin Haji Abdul Rahman.

The event began with welcoming remarks by president of E-Prime Networks Pg Hj Mohd Suhaimi bin PPLBIDDI Pg Hj Alauddin, during which he explained that the role of e-justice is to improve the safety and security of all citizens.

The signing ceremony took place at the International Convention Centre yesterday afternoon. Awang Sa Bali Abas, Director-General of Public Service, was present to sign on behalf of His Majesty's government while Chief Executive Officer for BAG Networks, Haslina Hj Mohd Taib, signed on behalf of the company.

This is the 12th time the executive development programme has been offered to selected senior government officers from the Brunei Public Service.

Manager of Projects at the NISG Mr Amit Chakravarty (pic) spoke to the Sunday Bulletin in an interview Friday night at a dinner held at the residence of Acting Indian High Commissioner Mr Rakesh Kumar.

"The Government of India and the Government of Brunei have signed an agreement on cooperation in the areas of ICT," said Mr Chakravarty. "Under that agreement, AITI is the focal point for Brunei, and NISG is the focal point fox India."

‘The group will submit the feasibility study to the Ministry of Communications. It's part of the ICT (information and communication technology) sector called 'fibre to home'." Indian High Commissioner to Brunei Riewad Warjri told The Brunei Times yesterday.

Through the implementation of the system, which costs $989,910, the population will see an increase of speed, efficiency, quantity, quality dissemination of information which are aligned with the Information Department's vision in 'Enhancing an informative society' said the Acting Director of the Information Department, Haji Mahrub Haji Murni during the signing ceremony for the e-Pelita project between the Information Department and AV Electronics Sdn Bhd yesterday at the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong.

We need people who can think out of the box and are constantly seeking better solutions and innovations.

Deputy Permanent Secretary (IT and E-Government) at the Prime Minister's Office and Overall Government CIO Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin OKSS Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yussof yesterday said this in his capacity as chief guest at the closing ceremony of the 15th Inforama 2010 going hosted by Masin Secondary School.

The multinational company is collaborating with non-profit organisation Infocom Federation of Brunei to; bring IT training and assessment to the doorsteps of those in rural areas.

Microsoft Country Manager Azizah Ali said that they will start the training sessions in January next year to improve digital literacy in Brunei.

The Leasing of Personal Computers and Peripherals Agreement entails the distribution of 1,380 units of IT equipment by Komputer Wisman Sdn Bhd to all government hospitals, health centres, clinics, treatment centres and health related offices.

According to the Deputy Permanent Secretary of IT and e-Government at the Prime Minister's Office, Awang Abdul Mutalib as the overall government CIO, the project follows the best practices in other countries that are developed in the field of IT. With such efforts, the supply of IT equipment such as computers and printers will be supplied continuously under the management of e-Government National Centre according to the guidelines and process procedures provided by the EGNC. These efforts are to facilitate and expedite the IT equipment procurement and supply process to every Ministry and its departments.

Among the matters discussed were recommendations and consultations for better development and implementation of e-Government. One of the local speakers was Haji Mohiddin Haji Mus from the Prime Minister's Office who made a presentation on the development of e-Government in Brunei Darussalam.

Senior professionals from the management consultancy firm Quint Wellington Redwood Asia, Asia-Pacific, Japan and the Middle East, and IT management software provider CA Malaysia told The Brunei Times that marrying IT and business concepts, rather than merely aligning them, would be an effective step for organisations.

Witnessing the ceremony was the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dato Paduka Awg Hj Abd Rahman bin Hj Mohiddin who was also the chief guest.

Prior to the "e-RIS", two other e-Government projects for ITB were implemented namely "Network Engineering Education Resources Implementation" and "Hardware and Software Infrastructure".

Every public servant should nurture the attitude of accountability and be aware of the latest developments.

They should be ready to implement the changes so that the public service is relevant and meets the expectations of the consumers and the public.