Policy Management Workshop Focuses On MIB
Bandar Seri Begawan:
Contrary to what many may want to believe, the Malay Islamic Monarchy
(MIB) philosophy is a "way forward" formula to achieve Brunei Wawasan
2035.
This was what many participants of a
Policy Management Workshop agreed to when going through their course
programmes during the past two days. It commenced on September 23.
The two-day workshop was organised by
Civil Service Institute (IPA) and conducted by PPP Ilmu Alim, a local
management consultancy firm. Some 20 senior government officers took
time off from their routine duty to partake in the workshop that aims at
reinforcing their know-how in policy making process and management.
As a local management consulting firm
with vast experience in public administration and policy management, PPP
Ilmu Alim went the extra mile in using many good virtues of 'MIB' and
'Zikir Nation' as components in its training development programmes.
"MIB as a national philosophy and our
objective to remain as a 'Zikir Nation' is definitely not a hindrance to
progress as may be seen by some MIB cynics. It is indeed a way forward
in our endeavour to bring the nation and the nation to greater height as
envisioned in Brunei Wawasan 2035.
It is indeed the key to our success.
"This is because MIB is not just an
ideology or a philosophy limited to traditional and cultural values but
beyond that, it provides practical concept compatible with good
governance and good practices in management," stated PPP Ilmu Alim while
sharing their experience in assisting IPA reinforcing the positive mind
set on MIB concept of a nationhood.
"In this context, it is only appropriate
for us to design and provide a training and development programme in
Policy Management within the MIB framework. We look at this course as an
opportunity to contribute in the campaign in, 'Effecting, Enhancing and
Enriching MIB'," added PPP Ilmu Alim.
The workshop took off with participants
going through an interactive learning module on the concept and the
guiding principles in policy development in Brunei political landscape
where MIB and Zikir Nation ideologies are part and parcel of its
ecosystems.
During the introductory session,
participants had their mindsets refreshed on the national motto of
Brunei - 'Always in Service with God's Guidance'. This motto is
enshrined in the national emblem of Brunei. The emblem is featured
prominently on the flag of Brunei. It was adopted in 1940. They were
also given the opportunity to study and understand the elements of mood,
and mind settings, the need to have clear direction, objective and
(consciousness of) Allah the Almighty as featured in Surah Al-Fatihah,
the National Anthem and in our supplication before starting the day's
work.
On the first day of the workshop, they
also had the opportunity to examine and understand better the process
and mechanism in the decision making system of the public administration
and governance in the country.
One of the interesting aspects of the
workshop module is the Islamic components in risk management, issue
management and problem solving.
For example in Islamic teaching the
overarching objectives of Islamic jurisprudence is mercy, or the benefit
of society. In summary, it could be categorised as the establishment of
justice; educating the individual; upholding morality, in public and
private; preventing hardship, on individuals and so
ciety; and preventing oppression in the context of preserving of religion, life, intellect, lineage, wealth, needs and comforts of the society.
"It's a very enlightening workshop. For
the first time I have the opportunity to recite and analyse the Syair of
Brunei Constitution composed by Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali
Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien. He is indeed a visionary leader. His
wisdom as featured in his Syair is very much relevant to our line of
work in policy development and management," stated one of the
participants.
They agreed that the Syair is rich in
excellent tips in good practice in the process of formulating policy and
how to handle challenges wisely. It's an excellent MIB management and
administration Syair, agreed by many participants.
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