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Mar 01 2008

Getting Read For LegCo Session

Saturday, 01 March 2008

By Syed Rory Malai Hassan

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Police Force, in a collaboration, with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, conducted a routine security exercise at the State Legislative Council premises yesterday.

The exercise, which was carried out with the use of explosive materials and ammunition rounds, was aimed at preparing the police and army to assess possible emergency scenarios in view of the State Legislative Council session to be held on March 4.

The exercise was held around the vicinity of the new State Legislative Council Building in Jalan Kebangsaan, Berakas, as a means of familiarising the emergency response teams with the layout and surroundings of the new building.

In light of the training exercise, the public especially those residing in the vicinity of Legislative Council building, were advised to keep away from the areas mentioned and not to panic upon hearing sounds of explosions as this was part of the drill.

Courtesy of The Brunei Times, March 1, 2008

Feb 28 2008

LegCo session to sit next week

Thursday, 28 February 2008
By Azlan Othman New LegCo building has already become a landmark in the capital. - AZROL AZMI The fourth Legislative Council (LegCo) session will sit again next week, this time at the new and magnificent building at the 26-acre site in Jln Kebangsaan in the capital, built at a cost of around $70 million dollars. The design of the building has distinct Brunei characteristics, incorporating tall columns, breathtaking flights of stairs and symmetrical motifs, signifying order, strength and stability. The national philosophy, Malay, Islam, Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja) are the three key elements that are emphasised in the structure and interior architecture. Each of the columns at the main entrance is designed with a combination of 'Daun Lukut' and 'Air Muleh,' while the walls are beautified with a combination of intricately designed brocade of Brunei Malay Songket such as 'bunga melor bintang' and 'bunga bersusun indah damai'. It also has several symbolic elements such as the five and nine columns at Porte Cocher, revealing the promulgation of the Brunei Constitution in 1959. Meanwhile, the eight and four columns leading to the Legislative Chamber on the third level symbolically means Brunei gained full authority in 1984. The main dome on the roof of the central main block is surrounded by 29 windows and columns displaying the rule of the 29th monarch, and portrays Islamic architecture and a natural environment. Its tip is the highest point of the building that symbolises the harmony and sanctuary of meetings to be held at the Legislative Council building. The building consists of four floors, approximately taking up 21,200 square metres. Level I accommodates a banquet hall, gym, staff canteen, surau, store and a covered car park. Level II houses the main entrance hall and reception, committee meeting room, auditorium and office floor for administrative staff. Level III houses the main chamber, which can accommodate 450 public seats, library and offices, while Level IV includes a room for technicians, reporters and translators. Overall, the landscape with water elements gives a natural look to the site. A recreational area will also be provided at the building near the lake for the use of the public. Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin, February 26, 2008
Last Updated ( Saturday, 01 March 2008 )

Apr 07 2007

LegCo Building Completed

Saturday, 07 April 2007

By Kartika Rahman & P Marilyn
Photo: Azrol Azmi

A key handover ceremony for the new Legislative Council building was held yesterday. The design has distinct Brunei characteristics, incorporating tall columns, breathtaking flights of stairs and symmetrical motifs that signify order, strength and stability.

The new Legislative Council building yesterday held its first official event with a key handing over ceremony at its premises in Jalan Kebangsaan.

Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Awg Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar was on hand to present the key to Legislative Council Speaker Pg Indera Mahkota Pg Anak (Dr) Kemaludin Al-Haj Ibni Al-Marhum Pg Bendahara Pg Anak Hj Mohd Yassin.

Construction works on the new Legislative Council building - built at a cost of $70 million in a 26-acre land - commenced in March 2005.

Akitek Alamreka architect Pg Ismail Pg Hj Mahmud explained that the design of the building has distinct Brunei characteristics, incorporating tall columns, breathtaking flights of stairs and symmetrical motifs.

This signifies order, strength and stability, like the classic buildings of ancient Greeks and Romans.

Each of the columns at the main entrance is designed with a combination of 'Daun Lukut' and 'Air Muleh,' while the walls are beautified with a combination of Brunei Malay Songket such as 'bunga melor bintang' and 'bunga bersusun indah damai'.

It also has several symbolic elements such as the five and nine columns at Porte Cocher, revealing the promulgation of the Brunei Constitution in 1959.

Meanwhile, the eight and four columns leading to the Legislative Chamber on the third level symbolically means Brunei gained full authority in 1984.

Malay, Islamic, Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja) are the three key elements that are emphasised in the structure and interior architecture.

The main dome on the roof of the central main block is surrounded by 29 windows and columns displaying the rule of the 29th monarch, and it will portray Islamic architecture and a natural environment.

Its tip is the highest point of the building that symbolises the harmony and sanctuary of meetings to be held at the Legislative Council building.

The building consists of four floors, approximately taking up 21,200 square metres. Level I houses a banquet hall, gym, staff canteen, surau, store and a covered car park.

Level II houses the main entrance hall and reception, committee meeting room, auditorium and office floor for administration staff.

Level III houses the main chamber - which can accommodate 450 public seats - library and offices, while Level IV includes a room for technicians, reporters and translators.

Overall, the landscape with water elements gives a natural look to the site. A recreational area will also be provided at the building near the lake for the use of public members.

As part of its objective the new building will fulfil its role as required according to Clause 23 of Brunei 1959 Constitution; to serve as a complete, organised and safe archive centre for meeting documents; and, enable the Legislative Council to carry out its tasks and responsibilities more efficiently to accommodate current and future needs.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin, April 6, 2007

Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 February 2008 )

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