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18 June 2013 - The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) today held two (2) signing events at the Brunei Pavilion in CommunicAsia, Singapore.
Singapore, 18 June 2013 | Immediate Release
The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) today held two (2) signing events at the Brunei Pavilion in CommunicAsia, Singapore. The signings were on:
- Project Addendum with the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) for the Cooperation in Human Capacity Building for Broadcasting and Media, and
- Project Agreement with IDA International Pte Ltd (IDA International) for the Cooperation in Human Capacity Building for ICT.
Both signings were for the Internship Student Programme for ICT Related Education (INSPIRE) – an attachment program for selected Bruneian students to work in Singapore's ICT and Broadcasting & Media companies for a duration of up to six (6) months. This program is to provide opportunities for students to apply and enhance their knowledge and skills through meaningful work experience and interaction with professional people in an actual working environment.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, Brunei's Minister of Communications, and Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information witnessed the signing ceremonies as the Guests-Of-Honour.
AITI's collaboration with MDA for this internship program is part of the MOU signed in 2009 between Brunei Darussalam's Ministry of Communications and MDA. This programme, also supported by Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), will have a minimum of two (2) selected undergraduates majoring in New Media and Professional Communication or related courses, attached to media related agencies in Singapore for a period of up to six (6) months. The scope of the attachment may include production, network programming, photography, videography, narrative writing, broadcasting, filming and/or interactive media. In August this year, the first two (2) Brunei UBD students to take part in this programme will be attached to MediaCorp's Suria and Eaglevision.
The second collaboration is a Project Agreement signed between AITI and IDA International, a subsidiary of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). Under the framework of the existing IDA-AITI Memorandum of Understanding, AITI and IDA International are collaborating on an industry attachment project for Brunei ICT students. Selected students undertaking Higher National Diploma in ICT related courses will undergo supervised work attachments in Singapore infocomm companies for six months, and will have the opportunity to sharpen their infocomm skills. The first group of four students are from Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB).
Signing on behalf of AITI was its Chief Executive, Haji Yahkup bin Haji Menudin, while MDA was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Ms Koh Lin-Net. IDA International was represented by Mr. Tan Lark Yang, Director, Market Unit Group.
According to Haji Yahkup bin Haji Menudin, "We continue to foster the relationship and strengthen our collaboration with IDA and MDA for mutual benefits. Today, we see another fruits of these efforts, and how they will benefit our young students. I hope our collaboration for this INSPIRE programme will provide the students a flying start as they gain first hand real organizational settings and challenging experience with the leading ICT and broadcasting agencies in Singapore."
"Project INSPIRE is an expression of the close and warm ties that Singapore enjoys with Brunei Darussalam in the area of media cooperation," said Ms Koh Lin-Net, CEO of MDA. "Through this programme, Brunei students will gain additional exposure to how media business is conducted here and in the region. We are pleased to welcome the Brunei students to Singapore, and hope that their time here will contribute meaningfully to their preparations to be part of the exciting and evolving media landscape."
Mr Vincent Wong, CEO of IDA International said, "We are delighted to extend our longstanding collaborations on ICT with Brunei and AITI to include hosting of Brunei ICT interns in Singapore. We hope Singapore will provide not just the technical exposure but a varied work environment for Brunei's budding ICT professionals."
JOINTLY ISSUED BY
THE AUTHORITY FOR INFO-COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (AITI);
THE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MDA);
THE INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (IDA); AND
IDA INTERNATIONAL
Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam
AITI is a statutory body responsible for telecommunications and radio-communications regulation, radiofrequency spectrum planning and management, and promotion of ICT and media industry development in Brunei Darussalam.
For media queries, please contact:
Md Mahmud Hadini Hj Md Taufik
Senior Manager, Strategy and Stakeholder Relations
Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam
Email: hadini.taufik@aiti.gov.bn
About Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA)
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (www.mda.gov.sg) promotes the growth of globally competitive film, television, radio, publishing, music, games, animation and interactive digital media industries. It also regulates the media sector to safeguard the interests of consumers, and promotes a connected society. MDA is a statutory board under the Ministry of Communications and Information (www.mci.gov.sg).
For media queries, please contact:
Ang Yi Eng (Ms)
Assistant Manager, Industry Communications
Communications
Media Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 9726 3170
Email: ang_yi_eng@imda.gov.sg
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing info-communications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies. For more news and information, visit www.ida.gov.sg.
About IDA International
IDA international is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and serves as the execution arm for collaborations on public service infocomm between Singapore and countries around the world. IDA International helps public agencies in other countries deliver better socio-economic outcomes through infocomm by providing services such as eGovernment consultancy, national masterplanning, industry and cluster development, and management of public service infocomm programmes. It also assists its foreign government counterparts to better understand and benefit from Singapore's unique experience and know-how through knowledge transfer - enabling them to implement their programmes successfully. For more news and information, visit www.idainternational.sg.
For media queries, please contact:
CHIA Wan Fen (Ms)
Manager, Corporate and Marketing Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore & IDA International
Email: chia_wan_fen@imda.gov.sg
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