WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS DAY 2018 & Award Presentation Saturday 23 Syawal 1439 / 7 July 2018 7.15 pm
Wafa Hotel & Apartment, Annajat Complex Kg Mata-Mata Brunei Darussalam
©Nellie DPH Sunny 2018
Women’s Business Council-Brunei Darussalam c/o RNCS Training Centre Unit 2, 1st Floor, Block C, Bang Hj Lajim, Kg Kiarong Brunei Darussalam BE1318
SEKAPUR SIRIH
Terlebih dahulu saya ucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri kepada Tetamu Kehormat dan para jemputan dan hadiran serta hadirat sekalian Syukur alhamdullilah kita dapat bersua pada hari ini untuk menyambut Hari Pengusaha Wanita sempena ulangtahun Majlis Perniagaan Wanita-Brunei Darussalam yang ke-18 tahun yang diselanjurkan dengan Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Sejak Hari Pengusaha Wanita yang lepas hingga ke hari ini Majlis Perniagaan Wanita-Brunei Darussalam (wbc) Brunei telah mengungkayahkan beberapa kegiatan ke arah menyatukan dan menaikkan taraf para pengusaha wanita di negara ini melalui program nasional dan serantau. Dalam kesempatan ini saya mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada tiga orang ahli yang akan menerima WBC Excellent Entrepreneur Award pada malam ini dan kepada penerima anugerah yang sudah supaya dapat sama-sama memperkasa pengusaha wanita yang lain untuk mencontohi mereka yang sudah berjaya. Kami masih perlukan ramai pengusaha wanita untuk sama-sama memikirkan masa depan WBC dan turut membuat sumbangan positif ke arah pembangunan ekonomi negara.
DATIN PADUKA HJH ROKIAH HJ ZAKIAH Yang Dipertua
PROGRAMME
7.15-7.30pm
Arrival of guests and registration
7.45pm
Arrival of Guest of Honour, Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Group Photo View of Products Showcase from AWEN Awardees Recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Welcome Remarks by Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah binti Hj Zakiah, President of Women’s Business Council-Brunei Darussalam Happy Birthday song Guest of Honour and WBC President cut the Birthday Cake Selamat Hari Raya song Video of awardees Announcement of WBC Excellent Awardees by the Chief Jury Presentation of WBC Excellent Entrepreneur Awards 2018 Presentation of Token to panel of judges Group Photo with the awardees Presentation of Token the Guest of Honour Dinner is served Medley of songs Lucky draw Medley of songs Lucky Draw Grand draw
10.30 pm
Programme ends
WBC EXCELLENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
This Award was first introduced in 2014 and is given to WBC members to honour and recognize their achievements in their own businesses and also their commitment to the community. The award is made up of a certificate and a trophy.
Criteria Mandatory She must be a Bruneian and a WBC member of not less than five years She must be an active and dedicated member of WBC and has made positive contributions to WBC She must be committed to serve as WBC Ambassador in promoting WBC further Business Model and Performance She runs her own business of not less than ten years, She has leadership skills, excellent performance and business growth ; She has a sound financial record with an increase in annual output and financial gain Vision and Leadership She is visionary She has successfully developed her own business locally and beyond She continues to produce innovative high quality products Impact on Other Women and Commitment She must be an exemplary woman committed to serve and contribute to the community and society to achieve common good. She must actively help and engage through her own programmes in the economic empowerment of other women Role Model She must possesses a pleasant personality integrity, and selflessness
PANEL OF JUDGES
WBC appointed a Panel of Judges as follows: Capt (R) Zailan Pehin Datu Kerma Setia Maj (R ) Dato Seri Laila Jasa Mohd Don-Head Principal Mentor,Cottage And Youth Initiative Programme And Advisor For The National Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Brunei Darussalam Pengiran Haji Haris Pengiran Haji Duraman-Member Vice President, Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry Brunei- Brunei & Muara District, Managing Director, Riza Group Datin Paduka Hajah Rokiah Hj Zakiah-Member President ,Women’s Business Council-Brunei Darussalam Nellie Dato Sunny-Secretary Secretary, Women’s Business Council-Brunei Darussalam
WBC EXCELLENT ENTRPRENEUR AWARDEES 2018
DAYANG HAJAH HADIJAH HJ MD HUSSAINI Position: Director Name Of Enterprise: Sri Aman Complex Nature Of Business: Real Estate Year established: 1992, 17 employees Objectives: To Develop Economic Programmes In Line With National Development For The Tutong Community To Be A Part Of The Strategic Development Of Tutong Town Company History: I went into business helping out with my husband’s small business in catering and supplies in 1976. This later grew, while he was in charge the business side, I was responsible for operations and procurement. I recalled 1976-1999 was a sheer struggle that paid off. Eventually we managed to purchase a piece of land and built our and Sri Aman Complex in 1988-1992 and Halim Plaza Hotel in 1995-1999 both in Tutong Town. I now run our business with my son. Education: 1961- 1964-Sekolah Melayu Mohamad Alam 1965-1970-Anthony Abell College 1971-1972-St Andrew’s School Employment: 1973-1974-National Bank 1975-2018- Started own business School activities: While studying at St Andrew’s School, my group and I started Islamic religious activities like mass prayers in the school auditorium. NGO Activities: Member of the Women’s Business Council- Brunei Darussalam; As a Committee Member of the International Women’s Club Brunei we organised visits to villages to help the less privileged persons and single mothers. Under SRI AMAN COMPLEX I donated to under privileged children since 1986. Under HALIM FAMILY we made donations to orphans in 2015, 2016. 2017 Hobbies: Badminton since 1985
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO STRENGTHEN WBC? All Members Must Be United And Work As A Team. WBC to form a gainful cooperative
DAYANG HAJAH SITI AIDAH BINTI DATO PADUKA PENGARAH HAJI OTHMAN Position: Manager Director Name Of Enterprise: Syarikat Ajidah Nature Of Business: Brunei Cloth Weaving Year Established: 1983. Employees; 9 Business Address: 39A, Kamponng Burong Pingai Ayer, Brunei Darussalam BM1126. Email: ajidah_company@yahoo.com Objectives: To upkeep and preserve traditional Brunei designs in cloth weaving To train younger generation in cloth weaving as an income generating employment Brunei cloth is highly prized by the Royalties, nobles, the public and are used in court and national functions and sought after and widely used in traditional events eg. gifts, engagements, and welcoming the birth of new babies My principles: Be honest and responsible Company history: In 1973, I started to take over our family cloth weaving trade inherited from my mother. I am the 3rd generation in our family to continue with this trade until now. In 1983, I founded Syarikat Ajidah with two local employees that I taught and trained. Now I have nine workers and I have successfully marketed my products outside Brunei Darussalam. Education: Sekolah Mohammad Jamadual Alam 1960--1963; Kolej Tengku Ampuan Mariam Johor Bharu 1965, Maktab Perguruan Melayu-Sijil Perguruan 1966-1969. Employment: Teacher at Sekolah Melayu Lela Menchanai 1963-1964. Seminars attended: Seminar Kejayaan Bisnes 1997, Kursus Perakaunan 1998 NGO activites: Women’s Business Council, Persatuan KEMUKA, Persatuan PERTIWI, Persatuan ASTERAWANI
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO STRENGTHEN WBC? To empower members through WBC Cooperative
DAYANG HAJAH ROHAYA BINTI EBI Position: Manager Name Of Enterprise: Musufiya Enterprise Nature Of Business: Garment Manufacturing (tailoring, silk screen printing) Year Established: 7 Sept 2005, 3 employees Business Address: 5, GF, Dewan Komplex Abdul Wahab Safar, Kg Petani Tutong Brunei Darussalam TA 1141 Email:hjhRohayaEb@live.com Objectives:
To be sensitive to the customers and the community that we serve To extend good customer service with feedbacks from customers Company history: I started small by taking in tailoring orders from friends and family members. In 2005, I attended several training ran by the Resource and Standards Centre and was given a business lot at the Centre. It was from there that I finally set up my business until now. In 2010 I rented a shop in Tutong Town with larger space and expanded my business. My customers are from schools, government agencies , NGOs and the public. Education: Sekolah Menengah Dato Permaisuri Miri, Sarawak- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 1983. Seminars attended: Kursus Asas Keusahawanan 11-12 April 2005; Kursus Strategi dan Teknik Pemasaran yang Berkesan, 23-25 Aug 2005
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO STRENGTHEN WBC? To stand as a team, to organise weekend and three monthly expo, do online sales of members products with 10% donated to WBC Fund
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President Vice President Hon.Secretary Hon.Treasurer Asst Treasurer
Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah Hj Zakiah Puan Hjh Mordiah Hj Jackia Nellie DPH Sunny Siti Khairuleena Abdullah Rahmah Kadir
Committee members Hjh Rokiah Hj Ludin, Dk Hamdiah Pg Hj Kahar, Hjh Kamariah Hasbullah, Hjh Isah Hj Abd Karim, Hjh Mariah PDIS DSLJ Hj Johari, Hjh Rohaya Ebi, Hjh Siti Khadijah Sh Hj Ibrahim, Hjh Fatimah Pehin Penyurat Hj Md Salleh, Hjh Zainab Hj Ali, Maria Abdullah, Hjh Jamilah Hj Md Arshad
Brief history Women’s Business Council –Brunei Darussalam (WBC) was launched on 20 June 200 at the Closing Ceremony of the APEC Women Leaders’ Conference ‘SME as Global Traders’ hosted by the Council of Women Brunei Darussalam from 17-20 June 2000 at the International Convention Centre, Bandar Seri Begawan. WBC is a national body of women in businesses, academe, government and civil society which aims to represent women’s business interests and concerns and to create an avenue for exchanging ideas, and developing skills, entrepreneurship and support for quality businesses for women and amongst women. The formation of WBC was the initiative of the Council of Women of Brunei Darussalam where a SubCommittee of Business and Entrepreneurship formed on 11 March 1999 led the way to the formalization of the WBC. Since then WBC has become an active body nationally and in the regional and international for a. It is the National Focal Point for APEC Women and The Economy Forum and the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network Objectives
To forge business alliances To influence economic policies To provide information sharing, training, advocacy, & consultancy To work with selected agencies to eliminate barriers to the full participation and contribution of women in businesses To organize and conduct programmes for benefit of members
Affiliation and Partnerships
APEC Women and the Economy Forum (APEC-WE) ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) WIEF Businesswomen Network of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WBN/WIEF)
Flagships
Women Entrepreneurs day WBC Excellent Entrepreneur Award WBC Infaq Project WBC Charity Golf Tournament WBC Charity Run
Awards received by our members
WBC-BD WBC Excellent Entrepreneur Award by WBC-Brunei Darussalam AWEN
Outstanding ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Award by ASEAN Women’s Entrepreneur Network Awards by other bodies Good Design Award (Green Label) by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Innovative Craft Award: ASEAN Selection by the Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand Entrepreneur Award by the Islamic Bank Brunei Gold Category by the International Quality Crown Convention London
MOUs signed
2004-WBC and Brunei Business SympForium 2008-WBC and Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2009-WBC and Brunei Tourism 2010-WBC and Dewanita Sarawak 2012-WBC and Southeast Asian Women Entrepreneurs 2014-WBC and Green Net
Contact WBC Office c/o RNCS Training Centre, Unit 2, 1st Floor, Block C, Bgn Hj Lajim, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam BE1316 Tel/Fax: 673-2422721 email: wbc.bru@gmail.com, website:wbcbrunei.wordpress.com, twitter: wbc brunei FB: Wbc Brunei Darussalam
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY
Women Entrepreneurs’ Day was launched on 30 August 2014 in conjunction with Women Business Council’s 14th anniversary.
The 20 June 2000 was when WBC-Brunei Darussalam was launched at the Closing Ceremony of APEC Women Leaders Network 2000 (WLN) Conference at the International Convention Centre, Brunei Darussalam.
Women Entrepreneurs’ Day is one of many opportunities where our community can together involve themselves in empowering, support and celebrate women in business and to strengthen existing networks. This day is also to honour and to focus our attention on the endeavors of women in business, creating innovation and work opportunities and in promoting a love for made in Brunei products.
Since 2000, WBC has been active in representing the women entrepreneurs community in issues concerning the development and progress of women entrepreneurship. WBC is proud to work closely together and gain the strong support from the government and private sectors at the national, regional and international levels to fulfill our objectives towards elevating the standard of women enterprises in this country to a higher level.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY 2014 30 August 2014
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY 2016 1 August 2016
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY 2017 22 JULY 2017
THE ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK (AWEN)
Background The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint adopted at the 14th ASEAN Summit in March 2009 in Cha-am Hua Hin, Thailand, reflects ASEAN’s commitment to promote the full participation of women in the productive workforce by enhancing women’s entrepreneurial skills and creating favorable conditions for women entrepreneurs in the region. Action Line A.6.ii of the ASCC Blueprint specifically calls for the establishment of a women entrepreneurs’ network in the ASEAN region. The initiative to establish an ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network was announced by Viet Nam at the 6th ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW) Meeting held on 7-8 November 2007 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as part of its proposal to develop a cooperative programme between the ACW and the ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organizations (ACWO) in addressing poverty. The initiative was welcomed by ASEAN Member States. The 7th ACW Meeting held on 22-23 October 2008 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, requested Viet Nam and the ACWO to take the lead in the implementation of the initiative with the support from other ASEAN Member States. The 9th ACW Meeting held on 15-16 November 2010 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, agreed to request Viet Nam to develop the draft Terms of Reference of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network. The 10th ACW Meeting held on 3-4 October 2011 in Bogor, Indonesia, reviewed the draft Terms of Reference of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network developed by Viet Nam. The 11th ACW Meeting held on 16-17 October 2012 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, finalized and adopted the Terms of Reference of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network. Vision and Mission
Vision: “To be the leading organisation in ASEAN for the promotion, development, and empowerment of women entrepreneurs” Mission: Improve the capacity of ASEAN women entrepreneurs and boost ASEAN women entrepreneurs’ development and networking through the Network’s activities. Purpose The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network is a regional network of national women entrepreneurs’ associations and/or micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, associations, clubs and/or other economic entities owned or managed by women in all economic sectors in the ASEAN region. The purposes of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network are: a)
To create a regional forum for ASEAN women entrepreneurs to share information, knowledge and experience on policies, business environment, investment, and socio – political issues and their impacts on business opportunities;
b)
To assist ASEAN women entrepreneurs to improve their business management and skills, such as in communications, leadership and problem solving;
c)
To support ASEAN women entrepreneurs’ better access to financial institutions for women in micro, small and medium sized enterprises, science and technology, trainings, market and business opportunities within ASEAN and beyond, and social protection services;
d)
To support ASEAN women entrepreneurs who are starting their businesses;
e)
To link with other international and regional networks/organizations of women entrepreneurs.
AWEN Activities 22-23 April 2014 – Launching Workshop of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurship Network (AWEN), Hanoi, Vietnam 7 March 2015- 1 st ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Forum AWEN Honouring Ceremony, Melia Hotel, Hanoi 10-11 Dec 2015- AWEN Conference on “ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs and the New Regional Economy: Ready for Action!”, Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam 4-5 March 2016- 2nd ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) Forum and AWEN Honouring Ceremony, Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam 24-27 May 2016- Turnover of AWEN Chairmanship from Vietnam to Philippines, Manila, Philippines 16-17 March 2017- S.T.E.A.M Ahead in ASEAN: a Forum on Women and Technology which coincided with the celebrations of the International Women's Month and the 20 th anniversary of WBC Philippines, Manila, Philippines 28 Aug -1 sept 2017, ASEAN Women in Business Conference and Awarding Ceremony, Manila, Philippines 10 May 2018-Handover of AWEN Chairmanship from Philippines to Thailand and Award Presentation and AWEN Focal Point Meeting, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok, Thailand. AWEN Thailand chair 2018-2020. 11 May 2018- the AWEN Focal Point Meeting in MSDHS in Bangkok chaired by Khunying Natthika agreed that the member countries set up AWEN offices. WBC-BD is named AWEN Brunei. AWEN Brunei representatives are Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah Hj Zakiah and Nellie Sunny. AWEN Singapore will assume chairmanship 2020-2022.
Thai Prime Minister & AWEN Focal Points, Bangkok 2018
MEETING OF AWEN FOCAL POINTS, 11 May 2018, BANGKOK
With AWEN Chair Khunying Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul
AWEN Brunei & AWEN Thailand
OUTSTANDING ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDEES
OUTSTANDING ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2018 10 May 2018, Ministry of Social Development And Human Security, Bangkok, Thailand
Dy. Hajah Mordiah Haji Jackia Dy Hajah Siti Aidah Dato Paduka Pengarah Haji Othman Dy Hajah Hadijah Haji Md Hussaini
OUTSTANDING ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2017 31 August 2017, Philippines International Convention Centre, Manila, Philippines
Dy. Hajah Kamariah Hasbullah Dy Hajah Fatimah Pehin Penyurat Haji Md Salleh Dy Hajah Rokiah Haji Ludin Dayangku Hamdiah Pengiran Haji Kahar Dy Hajah Mariah Pehin Datu Indera Sugara Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Johari
OUTSTANDING ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2016 5 March 2016, Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam Datin Paduka Hajah Rokiah Haji Zakiah Dy Hajah Siti Khadijah Shaikh Haji Ibrahim Dy Farida Haji Awang Mohd Taufik Nellie Dato Paduka Haji Sunny
OUTSTANDING ASEAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2015 7 March 2015, Melia Hotel, Hanoi Dy Shamsiah Haji Hidop
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APPRECIATION AND THANK YOU
The President and Members of the Organising Committee extend their appreciation and thank you to:
Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Dr Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports Guest of Honour
Honourable Guests
Yang Mulia Capt. (R ) Zailan bin Pehin Datu Kerma Setia Maj (B) DSLJ Mohd Don Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah binti Hj Zakiah Yang Mulia Pg Hj Haris bin Pg Hj Duraman Panel of Judges
Sponsors
The Press and Media
Wafa Hotel & Apartment, Annajat Complex