BRUNEI DARUSSALAM AND JAPAN JENESYS ASEAN-JAPAN SPORT X SDGs EXCHANGE FOR YOUTHS

27 OCTOBER UNTIL 3 NOVEMBER 2026

Monday| 15 Jamadilawal 1448 | 26 October 2026

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam has 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 program will be held from 27 October until 3 November 2026 at Tokyo, Japan.

Present at Brunei International Airport to bid farewell to the participants was Yang Mulia Awang Abdul Wafi Sia bin Abdullah Sia Acting Senior Special Duties Officer (Corporate) and Superintendent 3 at the Department of Schools (JSS), Ministry of Education.

This programme aims to foster cooperation between Japan and ASEAN countries in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a joint initiative of the United Nations (UN) and its member states, using rugby as a platform for this support. 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, accompanied by 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 this programme, which aims to provide students with exposure to the concept of ‘independent living’ abroad as part of efforts to strengthen the effectiveness of their learning experience. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to visit various places of interest, sports facilities, and historical sites in Japan to learn about the nation’s rich history and culture.

Also present at the Brunei International Airport were officials from the Ministry of Education, representing the Department of Schools, Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam as well as parents and family members of the students.

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PROGRAM PERTUKARAN BELIA JENESYS SUKAN ASEAN-JAPAN X SDGs

NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM DAN JEPUN

27 OKTOBER HINGGA 3 NOVEMBER 2026

Hari Isnin | 15 Jamadilawal 1448 | 26 Oktober 2026

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Kementerian Pendidikan, Negara Brunei Darussalam telah menyelaras penyertaan bagi enam orang pelajar Tahun 9 dan seorang guru dari Maktab Sultan Omar `Ali Saifuddien untuk menyertai Program Pertukaran Belia Jenesys Sukan ASEAN-Japan X SDGs. Program selama lapan hari tersebut dijadualkan berlangsung dari 27 Oktober hingga 3 November 2026 di Tokyo, Jepun.

Hadir di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei bagi mengucapkan selamat belayar kepada para peserta ialah Yang Mulia Awang Abdul Wafi Sia bin Abdullah Sia, Pemangku Pegawai Tugas-Tugas Khas Kanan (Korporat) dan Superintendent 3 di Jabatan Sekolah-Sekolah (JSS), Kementerian Pendidikan.

Program ini bertujuan untuk memupuk kerjasama antara Jepun dan negara-negara ASEAN dalam menyokong Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs), iaitu inisiatif bersama Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) dengan negara-negara ahlinya, melalui sukan ragbi sebagai platform sokongan. Selain itu, program ini juga menjadi wadah pembelajaran serta peluang untuk memperkenalkan budaya masing-masing, di samping memfokuskan kepada pertukaran sosio-budaya dan memperkukuh hubungan erat serta kerjasama yang sedia terjalin antara Negara Brunei Darussalam dan Jepun.

Semasa lawatan tersebut, para pelajar bersama guru pembimbing akan berpeluang untuk memahami dengan lebih mendalam sistem pendidikan di sekolah serta industri sukan ragbi di Jepun. Mereka juga akan berpeluang menyertai sesi pembelajaran dan aktiviti bersama rakan pelajar dari 11 buah negara ASEAN yang lain.

Seramai 77 orang peserta telah mendaftar bagi mengikuti program ini, yang bertujuan memberikan pendedahan kepada para pelajar tentang konsep ‘hidup berdikari’ di luar negara sebagai usaha memperkukuh keberkesanan pengalaman pembelajaran mereka. Di samping itu, para pelajar turut berpeluang melawat beberapa tempat menarik, fasiliti sukan dan lokasi bersejarah di Jepun bagi mempelajari sejarah serta kebudayaan negara tersebut.

Turut hadir di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei ialah pegawai-pegawai Kementerian Pendidikan dari Jabatan Sekolah-Sekolah, Kedutaan Jepun di Negara Brunei Darussalam, serta ibu bapa dan ahli keluarga pelajar.

Rujukan:   KPE/CCD/K1:2/PR/2026/173 (NWM)

Tarikh:      15 Jamadilawal 1448 | 26 Oktober 2026