History The Basis Of Nation-Building Civilisation

History The Basis Of Nation-Building Civilisation – BorneoPost Online

by James Kon. Posted on August 30, 2012, Thursday

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The history of a race plays a very important role in the development of a nation and civilisation. This is because history and its heritage serve as proof to the existence and glory of a race. To an independent country and sovereignty, a historical account is a knot that binds the unity of the nation and is also a catalyst for the development of the country, Borneo Bulletin reported.

The importance of History was highlighted by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Hazair bin Hj Abdullah as guest of honour at the final of Inaugural History Oratorical Competition 2012 yesterday.
“In the context of Brunei Darussalam, understanding and embracing history among the community and younger generations serves as a basis towards strengthening the embrace of the Melayu Islam Beraja concept,” he said.
Through the embrace of history, he explained, the younger generation will be able to see how Brunei’s people appreciate the purity of Malay customs, culture and conducts, which are based on the stronghold of religion. Under the wise leadership of the monarch, the country has achieved glory and maintained the existence of the race. To this day, the nation continues to enjoy peace, prosperity, independence and sovereignty”.
“The community in Brunei needs to reflect on the history, learning from the paths and bends of the country’s history. In the al-Quran itself, there are many historical stories that provide useful teachings to human beings,” said Pehin Dato Set Setia Awg Hj Hazair.
In the context of nationhood; the minister added, “history ignites the spirit of patriotism and love for the king, country, religion and nation. History teaches the younger generation to be smarter and mature in facing challenges in the era of globalisation and borderless world”.
The minister further said, “The teaching of history is not only about knowing the facts, dates, pikes and incidents that have taken place in narrative, but also to get an in-depth understanding, including the significant impact made to the lives and heritage of the current society as well as the nation.”
He later called on the teaching workforce to make use of historical oratory as one of the methods of teaching and as a creative approach to the subject of history.
This initiative will make history an interesting field of knowledge for students to learn and explore in order to strengthen the spirit of patriotism and loyalty to the king, nation amid religion, Pehin Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Hazair added.