The Dialogue with MIPR – Borneo Bulletin, 28^th May 2006

Dialogue between MIPR and YEAB was held on 27^th May 2006, Saturday at 9.00am at Dewan Setia Pahlawan, MIPR Building. The Dialogue between the ministry and YEAB was seen as a further step towards boosting the cooperation between the public and private sector in the sultanate.

The Discussion is related to the functions of the different department and divisions within the ministry and also on programmes, incentives and support provided by MIPR for SMEs in the country. YEAB President, Lisa Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim considered the dialogue as a great step forward for them as an association, as it paved the way for constructive interactions with the ministry.

Ninefold Gas Rush – Borneo Bulletin, 11^th June 2006

Brunei Energy Association (BEnA) held a forum on 10^th June 2006 at Mutiara Ballroom of Sheraton Utama Hotel at 8.15am. The Event covered the theme ‘Towards a Smart and Sustainable High Tech Society’. The forum was attended by stakeholders in the oil and gas industry in the country as well as other individuals. This forum includes a presentation ‘The Global Perspective’ by Mr Andrew Young, the Executive Director, ANZON Australia Ltd and ‘Local Perspective’ by Dr Yong Chee Tuan of University of Brunei Darussalam. The forum also featured a line up panelist including Mr Andrew Young, Haji Zainal Abidin Hj Md Ali, Dr Yong Chee Tuan, Malai Shamil Faris Malai Haji Abd Hamid and Lisa Ibrahim.

Workshop on Small Business Enterprise for Young Women – Borneo Bulletin, 17^th June 2006

The Culture, Youth and Sport Department in cooperation with the Commonwealth Youth Programme have conducted a five day workshop which was attended by 20 young women. The main purpose of this workshop was to produce a number of young women entrepreneurs for Commonwealth countries including Brunei. During the workshop, the participants listened to the presenters’ speeches and among others shared their experienced. The presenters included Mr Hassan Shifau, Asia Centre’s Acting Regional Director of Commonwealth Youth Programme, Mrs Shashi Singh, Lisa Dato Paduka Haji Ibrahim, Pg Yussof bin Pg Hj Mat Salleh, Haji Shahrin, Md Saifullah Dato Paduka Hj Mustajab, Dr Hj Zainuddin Jaffar and Awg Sidup Hj Belaman.

YEAB Donates Hampers - Borneo Bulletin, 06th November 2006

YEAB Donates Hampers - United Daily News 05th November 2006

Members of Executive Committee of the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Brunei (YEAB) recently donated charity hampers to 12 selected underprivileged students in Temburong District in a presentation ceremony at Pusat Belia, Cawangan Daerah Temburong.

The charity hampers contained various essential items including food and school materials for the students.

The event was organized by the association as part of its annual charitable programme. The association, whose members are made up of young business entrepreneurs, in addition to its main mission of providing a supporting role for young entrepreneurs to develop in the sultanate, also identifies and organises ways that its members can contribute back to the community.

YEAB Family Day at 16th Angel Beach, Tutong - 12th December 2006

It was a fun packed afternoon as the Young Entrepreneurs Association Brunei held their Annual Family day at a private beach in Tutong.

Members together with their families and friends gathered at the beach where there was food and games for all. The younger children were treated to a series of games that included a mini treasure hunt and games of skill, and the wide variety of prizes ensured all the children had something fun to take home.

The quad bikes gave everyone a chance to feel the wind in their hair as they zoomed along the pristine beach and the quality of the sand gave the young budding architects a chance to try out their castle building abilities.

The event ended with families and friends enjoying the spectacular sunset visible from the beach.

Any young entrepreneurs interested in finding out more about the association may contact us at the following address:

The YEAB Secretariat,
Website: www.yeabrunei.com
Hotmail: yeabrunei@hotmail.com
Gmail: yeabrunei@gmail.com
201, 2nd Floor, Block B,
Chandrawaseh Shopping Complex,
Mile 1, Jalan Tutong, BA1712
Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Tel No: 2221699 ; Fax No: 2221347