• Today: October 29, 2026

Students join Japan exchange programme

The Ministry of Education (MoE) coordinated the participation of six Year 9 students and one teacher from Maktab Sultan Omar `Ali Saifuddien to take part in the Jenesys ASEAN-Japan Sport X SDGs Exchange for Youths.

The eight-day programme – which aims to foster cooperation between Japan and ASEAN countries in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, a joint initiative of the United Nations (UN) and its member states, using rugby as a platform – will be held from October 27 until November 3 in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition, the programme serves as a learning platform and provides an opportunity to showcase each country’s culture, while focusing on socio-cultural exchange and strengthening the existing close ties and cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Japan.

During the visit, students and their supervising teachers, will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the education system in schools as well as the rugby industry in Japan. They will also participate in learning sessions and activities alongside peers from 11 other ASEAN countries.

A total of 77 participants have registered to take part in the programme, to provide students with exposure to the concept of ‘independent living’ abroad as part of efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of their learning experience.

The students will also have the opportunity to visit places of interest, sports facilities, and historical sites in Japan.

Acting Senior Special Duties Officer (Corporate) and Superintendent 3 at the Department of Schools, MoE Abdul Wafi Sia bin Abdullah Sia was present at the Brunei International Airport to bid farewell to the participants.

Officials from the ministry, representing the Department of Schools, Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam as well as parents and family members of the students were also present.

The students in a group photo. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN

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