Bandar seri begawan: His Royal Highness Prince Doctor Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, officiated the UBD Convocation Festival 2025 at the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Upon arrival, the Crown Prince was welcomed by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah Haji Md Salleh, Minister of Education, and Doctor Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of UBD. The event commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the Crown Prince launched the UBD Convocation Festival 2025 and planted a Gymnostoma nobile, known as the Bornean Rhu. The festival includes the launch of the UBD Healthy University Roadmap, which aims to incorporate health, safety, and well-being into all areas of life at the university.
Themed ‘Ideas That Move’, the festival’s exhibition underscores welfare, resilience, and community action. It is divided into three zones focusing on community, culture and identity innovations, and health and well-being, showcasing the works of UBD undergraduates.
The Convocation Festival is organized in celebration of UBD’s 37th Convocation Ceremony, which is set to occur on the 13th of this month.