| Aziz Idris |

MINISTER of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin urged youth in the country to venture into entrepreneurship and not just wait to secure white collar jobs.

The minister made this remark when he officiated the opening of youth-led Bercuts Barbershop in Jerudong yesterday.

He observed that it is high time our youth learn entrepreneurship skills and start businesses that would create jobs for themselves and other youth.

“I urged more youth to contribute to the development of the country through various fields such as entrepreneurship. This will help create jobs for locals,” he said.

Founder of Bercuts Barbershop Haji Izaz Fahad bin Haji Bahrein started from humble beginnings, cutting hair for his siblings and relatives with zero experience. A trip to Bandung, Indonesia during his discovery year opened his eyes into the world of entrepreneurship.

“I saw many Indonesian youth having their own small businesses, especially the barbershops. I saw the tenacity, the grit and basically do what is required to survive attitude no matter what. That drew my attention. That made me jealous. I wanted that as well,” he explained.

Immediately after graduation, he went to the London School of Barbering, UK to pursue his master’s degree and at the same time, became Brunei Hall’s resident barber.

Once back in Brunei, he converted the family’s cathouse into a small barbershop and things took off from then. He hired local staff to conduct his business.

Among the services offered by Bercuts Barbershop include male haircuts and beard trims, hot towel shave and students haircut. Every customer will also receive complementary drinks and light bites.

The minister alongside Haji Izaz and family members marked the opening of Bercuts Barbershop with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The minister also had a hair trim by Haji Izaz in show of support.