Tuesday | 1 Jamadilakhir 1448 | 10 November 2026

The Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam today hosted a Welcoming Dinner in conjunction with the Inaugural Southeast Asia PISA Education Consortium 2026. 

Present as the Guest of Honour was YM Dr. Dayang Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin, Permanent Secretary (Core Education), Ministry of Education, in her capacity as the PISA Governing Board Brunei Darussalam, together with invited guests, heads of departments and delegates from participating countries. 

The programme commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming speech by YM Dayang Hajah Anis Faudzulani binti Haji Dzulkiflee, Acting Director of the Department of Planning, Development and Research, Ministry of Education as the PISA National Project Manager for Brunei Darussalam. 

The evening was further enlivened by cultural performances by students of Sekolah Menengah Katok and Pusat Tingkatan Enam Sengkurong, providing an opportunity for delegates to connect and foster camaraderie in a welcoming atmosphere. 

The Welcoming Dinner marked an opportunity to strengthen friendships and encourage meaningful connections among participating delegates as they gathered for the Consortium under the theme: 
“Advancing Innovative and Sustainable Education: From PISA Evidence to Action.”