Bandar Seri Begawan, Thursday, 20 July 2023 – Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) recently received a delegation of participants from the ASEAN-Australian Muslim Exchange Programme (AAMEP).
The six-member delegation, led by AAMEP alumnus Hj Mohd Bazli Azhar bin Hj Mohd Yussof, was welcomed by Dayang Hajah Siti Norhayatty binti Haji Morni, Curator of Preservation and Restoration at BKISHHB.
According to the delegation’s liaison representative, the visit aimed to enhance the participants’ understanding of the development of Islamic knowledge, while providing them with insights into the history of Islamic artefacts and the personal collections of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
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As an institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing invaluable Islamic heritage treasures, BKISHHB plays an important role in the collection, research, study, development and dissemination of information and knowledge on Islam.
In this regard, BKISHHB aspires to serve as a centre for Islamic knowledge and heritage, fostering a culture of learning through scholarly activities, with the participation and commitment of higher education institutions in supporting and implementing various educational programmes and initiatives.