Bandar Seri Begawan – Persatuan Astronomi Negara Brunei Darussalam (PABD) held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday at the Higher Hotel, Kiulap on Sunday afternoon, January 10, 2021.

Present during the AGM were advisors to PABD, Yang Arif Awang Hj Johar bin Hj Mohammad, Judge of the Syarie Court and Dr Haji Norarfan bin Hj Zainal, Rector UNISSA. Also present were about 40 members of PABD and members of the public.

The ceremony began with the welcoming speech by Yang Di Pertua PABD, Awang Hj Mahadi bin Hj Md Tahir. The AGM was then officiated by Yang Arif Awang Hj Johar bin Hj Mohammad, one of the Advisor Board members of PABD.

PABD, also known as Brunei Astronomy, was established in 2003 aims to promote and facilitate activities relating to astronomy. The year 2020 had been a year with astronomical marvel with PABD conducting numerous activities for its members and the public. PABD conducted its first International Observe the Moon Night, an annual event supported by International Astronomical Union (IAU) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Similarly, PABD successfully organized online observations and in-person event to observe the Dec 26 2019 Annular Eclipse Observations from Sri Aman, June 2020 Partial Solar Eclipse observation and the Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction – a rare astronomical occurrence, back in December 21 last year.

The AGM meeting began with the awards presentation by PABD honorary advisors to two international awards recipients, namely NameExoWorlds Brunei Darussalam 2019 and Telescopes for All 2020. The Certificate of Achievement by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) was awarded to Pengiran Mohammad Rezal bin Pengiran Hj Osman, for proposing the winning names Gumala (star) and Mastika (exoplanet) as part of the national campaign organised in Brunei for the IAU100 NameExoWorlds Project as part of the International Astronomical Union’s 100th anniversary celebrations (IAU100) in 2019. Additionally, Making Space for All – MASA, a proposal by PABD for the Telescopes for All by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in June 2020 was awarded to Dayang Nur Bazilah bte Zainal Abidin. The MASA project aims to create an inclusive environment to promote safety for women and accessibility to differently-abled individuals in astronomy and activities related to it.

There was also presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to seven members of PABD for their outstanding contributions to the society and to eleven PABD Executive Committee members for their excellent services in managing the society.

The AGM was concluded with the appointments of new PABD Executive Committee and proposal of PABD activities for 2021. Eleven newly elected PABD Executive Committee members for 2021/2022 sessions are:

• Yang Dipertua (President): Awang Hj Mahadi bin Hj Md Tahir
• Naib Yang Dipertua (Vice President): Hj Abdul Aziz bin Hj Akop
• Setiausaha Agung (Secretary General): Hazarry bin Hj Ali Ahmad
• Timbalan Setiausaha I (Deputy Secretary I): Pg Shahdani bin Pg Anom
• Timbalan Setiausaha II (Deputy Secretary II): Dr Hj Md Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Hj Ahmad
• Bendahari Agung (Treasurer General): Shaifulbahri bin Haji Ahmad
• Five (5) Ordinary Executive (Exco) members: 
  • Md Qawien bin Hj Md Jamil
  • Loo Kuan Look 
  • Mohammad Hussaini bin Ali Hassan 
  • Nur Bazilah binti Zainal Abidin
  • Farah Laila Nabilah binti Abdullah Chia

The year 2021 too stores impressive astronomical events in which PABD will certainly take opportunities to organize activities for the occasions. Anyone interested to join PABD as a member can visit their website www.bruneiastronomy.org. 

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Dengan ini sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan Persatuan Astronomi Negara Brunei Darussalam (PABD) kali ke-4 akan bersidangan sepertimana berikut:

Hari / Tarikh: Hari Ahad, 26 Jamadilawal 1442H bersamaan 10 Januari 2021
Jam: 3.15 pm – 5.30 pm
Tempat: Tingkat 2, Higher Hotel
(Spg 88-4, Jalan Jame’Asr, Kampong Kiulap, Gadong B, BE1518, Brunei Darussalam)

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/sDCLABY3XcNsXN9x9
RSVP (Hadir atau Tidak): www.bruneiastronomy.org/rsvp

Basement Parking: FREE

Sehubungan ini, semua ahli PABD dan orang ramai yang berminat untuk menjadi ahli PABD adalah dijunjung/dijemput hadir pada Mesyuarat tersebut.

Agenda Mesyuarat:

Sebarang makluman dan pertanyaan, sila hubungi/WhatsApp Timbalan Setiausaha I PABD, YM Pg Shahdani Pg Anom (+673 734 6888) atau e-mel pabd@bruneiastronomy.org

Welcoming Speech by YM Hj Mahadi bin Hj Md Tahir, the President of PABD

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) held it’s 3rd Annual General Meeting today (28 October 2018), at Al-Afiah Hotel Kiulap. Present at the meeting was YM Hj Mahadi bin Hj Md Tahir the President of PABD and YM Hj Johar bin Hj Mohamad Vice President of PABD.

In the President’s opening remarks, YM Hj Mahadi said that various society’s activities were carried out since founded in 2003 and the number of members increased over years. He expressed his appreciations to all Exco and members of PABD for the support and hoped for the new elected executive members will help to steer the future direction of the Society towards achieving it’s goals.

The meeting also discussed the Society’s Annual Report 2007 – 2018 (download PABD Annual Report: LaporanTahunanPABD20072018), a way forward for the society is to continue to provide support especially to various Government agencies and public members. In the report, the Secretary General, YM Hazarry Hj Ali Ahmad, recommended for the society to build and expand networks with other regional astronomical associations such Persatuan Falak in Malaysia and Indonesia.

3 resolutions were moved at the AGM:
(a) New registration and annual fees for Ordinary (B$15) and Student membership ($5);
(b) Rector of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali as an additional advisory board member;
(c) New address for PABD at Pusat Kepimpinan dan Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat, UNISSA.

At the event, appreciation certificates to all 2007/2018 Executive Committee members was presented by the President of PABD.

11 newly elected PABD Executive Committee members for 2019/2020 sessions were:
(a) Yang Dipertua (President): Hj Mahadi bin Hj Md Tahir
(b) Naib Yang Dipertua (Vice President): Hj Abdul Aziz bin Haji Akop
(c) Setiausaha Agung (Secretary General) : Hazarry Hj Ali Ahmad
(d) Timbalan Setiausaha I (Deputy Secretary I): Pg Shahdani bin Pg Anom
(e) Timbalan Setiausaha II (Deputy Secretary II): Dr Hj Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Hj Ahmad
(f) Bendahari Agung (Treasurer General): Shaifulbahri bin Haji Ahmad
(g) 5 ahli Jawatan Eksekutif Biasa (Exco): Hj Julaihi bin Hj Lamat, Mohd Yussof Bin Mohd Noor, Md Qawiem Hj Md Jamil, Nur Azrinah binti Omar & Muniratussafiah Binti Johar

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Third (3rd) Annual General Meeting of Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) will be held at 2 pm on Sunday 19th Safar 1440 / 28 October 2018 in Afiah Hotel, Kg. Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Notice of the meeting and detailed agenda had been issued to all invited active members of PABD. All PABD members are urged to RSVP for the annual general meeting via www.bruneiastronomy.org/rsvp

Agenda of the meeting:

• Recital of Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat
• Agenda 1:  Welcoming Address by Yang Mulia Awang Hj Mahadi bin Hj Mohd Tahir, President of PABD (will be broadcasted live via www.facebook.com/bruneiastronomy)
• Agenda 2: PABD Annual Report 2007 – 2018 by Yang Mulia Hazarry bin Haji Ali Ahmad, General Secretary of PABD
• Agenda 3: PABD Financial Report 2007 – 2018 by Yang Mulia Shaifulbahri bin Haji Ahmad, Acting Treasurer of PABD
• Agenda 4: Amendment to PABD Constitution
• Agenda 5:  Dissolution of PABD Executive Committee 2006/2007
• Agenda 6:  General Election 2019/2020
• Agenda 7: 2019 and 2020 Activities
• Agenda 8: Other matters
• Recital of Surah Al-Asr
• Photo Session

Astronomy enthusiasts and interested members of the public are welcomed to join the association via online registration form http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/daftar

Kepada:
Yang Mulia
Ahli-Ahli Eksekutif, Ahli-Ahli Biasa & Ahli-Ahli Pelajar
Persatuan Astronomi Negara Brunei Darussalam

24 Muharam 2017
04 Oktober 1440H

السلام عليكم

Pengiran / Doktor/ Tuan / Puan,

MESYUARAT KHAS PERSATUAN ASTRONOMI NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (PABD) 07 OKTOBER 2018

Dengan penuh hormat dan takzim menjunjung Pengiran/mempersilakan Tuan/Puan untuk hadir pada Mesyuarat tersebut di atas seperti berikut:

Pada:              Ahad, 27 Muharram 1440 bersamaan 07 Oktober 2018
Jam:               3.00 petang – 4.30 petang
Tempat:            Rovansil Restaurant, 1st Floor Cities Square, Berakas (atas Magnum)

Agenda:

• Penetapan Agenda Mesyuarat Agung ke-3 PABD
• Tindakan susulan menjelang Mesyuarat Agung ke-3 PABD
• Deraf Laporan Tahunan PABD 2007 – 2018 oleh Setiausaha Agung PABD
• Deraf Laporan Kewangan PABD 2007 – 2018 oleh pmk. Bendahari Agung PABD
• Lain-lain Hal

RSVP: Sila maklum kehadiran kepada Setiausaha Agong PABD melalui +6738820277 (Telefon/WhatsApp) atau lengkapkan maklumat melalui pautan https://goo.gl/dXXnmQ

Di atas keberangkatan Pengiran dan kehadiran Tuan / Puan tidak lupa merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan ribuan terima kasih.

Sekian

SETIAUSAHA AGUNG PERSATUAN ASTRONOMI NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
e-mel: hazarry@bruneiastronomy.org
Tel: +6738820277

Untuk mengemaskini keahlian / mendaftar: http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/daftar/

Untuk RSVP kehadiran pada Mesyuarat Agung ke-3 http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/rsvp/

Bandar Seri Begawan – Dengan ini di maklumkan bahawa Mesyuarat Agung Persatuan Astronomi Negara Brunei Darussalam (PABD) kali ke-3 InshaAllah akan diadakan sepertimana berikut:

Tarikh: 28 Oktober 2018 / 19 Safar 1440H (Ahad)
Jam: 2.00 petang
Tempat: akan dimaklumkan

Sehubungan ini, semua ahli PABD dan orang ramai yang berminat untuk menjadi ahli PABD adalah dijemput hadir pada Mesyuarat tersebut dan hendaklah terlebih dahulu:

• Mengemaskini keahlian / mendaftar: http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/daftar/
• RSVP kehadiran pada Mesyuarat tersebut http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/rsvp/

Sebarang pertanyaan lanjut, sila hubungi/whatsapp Setiausaha Agung +673 882 0277 atau Timbalan Setiausaha Agung II +673 899 9573 atau e-mel pabd@bruneiastronomy.org

Dengan Hormat

HAZARRY BIN HAJI ALI AHMAD
Setiausaha Agung PABD
29 Syawal 1439 / 13 Julai 2018

Bandar Seri Begawan – THE Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) held their Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1439H celebration at one of the restaurants in Berakas on Friday, 13 July 2018 in the afternoon.

The event was organized to gather members of the association to foster a stronger sense of camaraderie amongst members as well as providing opportunity for fellow members to mingle together.

Present at the event was YM Awg Haji Mahadi bin Haji Tahir,President of the association, YA Ustaz Hj Johar bin Hj Mohammad, the Vice President with 10 other members.

Concurrently, a special meeting was held to discuss the preparation of upcoming events; the July 28, 2018 Total Lunar Eclipse observation, UNISSA’s Mahrajan Hafl Al-Takharruj Opening and PABD 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Some of the key discussions have agreed for the appointment of YM Saifulbahri bin Hj Ahmad, PABD Executive Committee, as the acting General Treasurer on temporary basis and a proposed date October 28, 2018 (Sunday) at 2 pm for AGM.

The AGM was chaired by the President, Awang Mahadi. At the meet, the association’s executive committee presented the presidential, secretary’s and financial reports as well as discussing the activities planned for 2007.

Above: PABD Group photo.

Election of the working councils for the period of 2007-2009 was also held. The newly appointed executive committees are Haji Mahadi Haji Mohd Tahir (President), Ustaz Haji Johar Haji Mohamad (Vice President), Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad (General Secretary), Haji Julaihi Haji Lamat (Vice Secretary I), Pengiran Shahdani Pengiran Anom (Vice Secretary II) and Dayangku Ratna Suria Pengiran Dato Haji Hamzad (Honarary Treasurer).

Five new committee members were also elected. They are Haji Mohd Azri bin Haji Awang Ibrahim, Ustaz Haji Abd Aziz bin Haji Akop, Dr Sallimah Haji Mohd Salled , Daud bin Jihan and Saiful Bahri Haji Ahmad.

FOR PRESS RELEASE

Tarikh : 30 Mac 2007 (11 Rabiulawal 1428)
Hari : Jumaat
Jam : 3.00 – 5.00 petang
Tempat : Bilik Mesyuarat,
Masjid Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kiarong
Brunei Darussalam.

Mesyuarat merupakan lanjutan dari mesyuarat Agung pada 22 Disember 2006 yang telah dibatalkan atas sebab jumlah korum ahli mesyuarat yang tidak cukup.

Agenda mesyuarat yang akan dibincangkan ialah:
1.Bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah.
2.Ucapan Yang DiPertua PABD.
3.Laporan Tahunan.
4.Kewangan (Penyata Kira-Kira oleh Bendahari Agong)
5.Pembubaran AJK Eksekutif 2007/2008
6.Lantikan Pengerusi & Setiausaha sementara.
7.Pencalonan ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif.
8.Perlantikan ahli-ahli Jawatankuasa Eksekutif 2007/2008.
9.Aktiviti Kegiatan / Rancangan / Projek 2007.
10.Mengemaskini maklumat Keahlian.
11.Lain-lain hal.
12.Doa Selamat.
13.Sesi Fotografi

Ahli-ahli dan orang ramai yang berminat dipersilakan hadir.