Malay Language Convention To Honour Sultan`s Late Father

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Brunei Darussalam will be hosting the "Pertemuan Sasterawan Nusantara XV", a convention that is expected to attract 200 literary experts from the Malay Archipelago from Dec 11-13, 2009 at the Language and Literature Bureau, Berakas.

This will be the fourth time the country will host the event. The public are invited to join the event. Participation forms can be obtained at Urus Setia PSN XV, Peti Surat 62, Pejabat Pos PMM, Berakas BB3577, Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei first played host to the convention in 1985, which was officiated by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam`s late father, Sir Muda Omar Ali Saiffudien. Brunei also hosted the convention in 1994 and 2001.

In a press conference yesterday, Acting Director of Language and Literature Bureau, Hajah Aminah binti Haji Momin said the convention`s theme "Mencarukkan Sastera Nusantara" will highlight and introduce the literary works of Sir Muda Omar Ali Saiffudien, who was an Islamic poet, as well as other literary figures from the Malay Archipelago (Nusantara) such as Raja Ali Haji and Hajah Fansuri.

Professor Madya Dr Ampuan Hj Brahim bin Ampuan Hj Tengah said the convention would also be centred on several topics, including where the literary works from the Malay Achipelago lie in the global scene, the philosophy of the Malay Archipelago literature, leadership of Malay Archipelago literature and its characters.

Countries in this region share a similar language and tradition, while writers have similar experiences and tastes, however they are separated by borders and busy schedules that cause limitations for them in meeting up. The convention will provide a platform for them to meet to achieve their shared objectives and goals.

A maximum of 20 working papers will be deliberated on at the convention. Among those who are expected to attend

the convention to deliberate on their working papers are Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Utama Dr Ustaz Haji Mohd Zain bin Haji Serudin, the Minister of Religious Affairs. The other prominent participants from Brunei include Pehin Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Yahya bin Haji Ibrahim, Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Badaruddin, Prof Madya Dr Haji Hashim bin Haji Abdul Hamid and Hajah Aminah binti Haji Momin.

Indonesia`s top participants will include Viddy AD Daery, Helvy Tantiana Rosa and Habiurrahman El-Shirazy.

Malaysia`s key participants will include Prof Dato` Dr Zainal Kling, SN Dato` Dr Anwar Raidhwan, Prof Dr Haron Daud and Prof Madya Arbak Othman.

Singapore`s key participants will include Djamal Ukimin and Mohamed Pitchay Ghani bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz. From outside Nusantara, Prof Madya Dr Victor Pogadey and Razak Panaemalae from Thailand will attend the convention. Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin (Azaraimy HH)

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