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Sharia to become mandatory part of Brunei NS, country to mass-produce hardcore defenders of MIB



Throughout the national service period, PKBN trainees are indoctrinated and reinforced with the country's national ideology, that is Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB). MIB stresses that Malay must be the dominant race and culture of Brunei, Islam the official religion, and the monarch a supreme institution with unchallenged absolute power. Since independence, the system of governance in Brunei is based on 3 components; race, religion and monarchy. PKBN secretariat committee said earlier in the year that the program will enable NS trainees to identify themselves strongly with race and religion, together with physical fitness and entrepreneurship.



Today, the defense ministry has announced that Syariah law briefings is to become a mandatory part of the National Service Scheme (PKBN) in line with efforts to shape the youth based on Malay Muslim Monarchy (MIB) values. PKBN Director Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli Pg Hj Ismail said that trainees would attend briefings on the Syariah Penal Code Order in order to increase their understanding of the newly-enforced law. "It's important for our youth to know about Syariah law as it affects their everyday life," he said yesterday on the sidelines of the first briefing held for the third PKBN intake at the Sports Village.





Brunei is working diligently towards its 2035 Vision: transformation to a pure Islamic state



In the briefing delivered by Syariah law officials, trainees were presented with an overview of the various offences and different punishments listed in the Syariah Penal Code Order. They were also informed about the three phases of implementation for the criminal law. The initial phase was carried out on May 1, covering all offences that are punishable by ta'zir (penalties set by the Sultan, such as fines and imprisonment). Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli also underscored the role of religious teaching in the three-month training for PKBN trainees, noting that Islamic practices such as the obligatory daily prayers serve as a form of discipline for the participants.



"For example, our trainees wake up at dawn everyday to perform their Subuh prayers, which requires discipline," he said, adding that PKBN aimed to bind the youth to Brunei's identity as a Zikir nation. Brunei has in place the Wawasan 2035 Negara Zikir, which calls for the transformation of the country into a pure Islamic state by the year 2035. Apart from performing daily prayers, trainees are also required to attend a number of religious lectures on a variety of Islamic topics as well as participate in community service activities, such as cleaning places of worship.





Brunei aspires to build a country based on race, religion and the supreme power of the leader; a blend of Nazi Germany, Saudi Arabia and North Korea?



The director further urged parents to encourage their children to join PKBN to produce responsible citizens who can contribute to national development. "There are many benefits to sending your children for training at PKBN. They will be taught useful life skills and they will also be given opportunities to enhance their employability prospects," said Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli. A total of 744 trainee graduates have completed the three-month training at PKBN since its launch in 2011.





http://bt.com.bn/news-national/2014/10/15/...t-pkbn-training

http://www.bt.com.bn/frontpage-news-nation...s-pkbn-trainees

http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2014/06...raise-awareness

In 2011, Brunei began its own national service scheme known as Program Khidmat Bakti Negara (PKBN), following the footsteps of neighboring Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Conscripts are selectively drafted to serve the 94-day programme, with race and religion playing a major role in the selection process. In Brunei, only those from Malay ethnicity are allowed to join the armed forces, though non-Malays are employed by the Defense Ministry for technical support roles such as engineers. As of 2014, the country allocates B$719 million for its military.Throughout the national service period, PKBN trainees are indoctrinated and reinforced with the country's national ideology, that is Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB). MIB stresses that Malay must be the dominant race and culture of Brunei, Islam the official religion, and the monarch a supreme institution with unchallenged absolute power. Since independence, the system of governance in Brunei is based on 3 components; race, religion and monarchy. PKBN secretariat committee said earlier in the year that the program will enable NS trainees to identify themselves strongly with race and religion, together with physical fitness and entrepreneurship.Today, the defense ministry has announced that Syariah law briefings is to become a mandatory part of the National Service Scheme (PKBN) in line with efforts to shape the youth based on Malay Muslim Monarchy (MIB) values. PKBN Director Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli Pg Hj Ismail said that trainees would attend briefings on the Syariah Penal Code Order in order to increase their understanding of the newly-enforced law. "It's important for our youth to know about Syariah law as it affects their everyday life," he said yesterday on the sidelines of the first briefing held for the third PKBN intake at the Sports Village.In the briefing delivered by Syariah law officials, trainees were presented with an overview of the various offences and different punishments listed in the Syariah Penal Code Order. They were also informed about the three phases of implementation for the criminal law. The initial phase was carried out on May 1, covering all offences that are punishable by ta'zir (penalties set by the Sultan, such as fines and imprisonment). Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli also underscored the role of religious teaching in the three-month training for PKBN trainees, noting that Islamic practices such as the obligatory daily prayers serve as a form of discipline for the participants."For example, our trainees wake up at dawn everyday to perform their Subuh prayers, which requires discipline," he said, adding that PKBN aimed to bind the youth to Brunei's identity as a Zikir nation. Brunei has in place the Wawasan 2035 Negara Zikir, which calls for the transformation of the country into a pure Islamic state by the year 2035. Apart from performing daily prayers, trainees are also required to attend a number of religious lectures on a variety of Islamic topics as well as participate in community service activities, such as cleaning places of worship.The director further urged parents to encourage their children to join PKBN to produce responsible citizens who can contribute to national development. "There are many benefits to sending your children for training at PKBN. They will be taught useful life skills and they will also be given opportunities to enhance their employability prospects," said Colonel (Rtd) Pg Zulkifli. A total of 744 trainee graduates have completed the three-month training at PKBN since its launch in 2011.