Brunei's Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Haji Abdul Manaf presents a medal to a staff member in acknowledgement of her service and contributionvideopokerfrenzy, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, July 13, 2024videopokerfrenzy. Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) held a presentation ceremony for 74 officers and staff who were awarded the Long Service Medals, according to a local media report on Saturday. The ceremony took place at the MPRT building in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Haji Abdul Manaf presented the medals to the staff to acknowledge their services and contributions, local daily Borneo Bulletin reported. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) held a presentation ceremony for 74 officers and staff who were awarded the Long Service Medals, according to a local media report on Saturday.

The ceremony took place at the MPRT building in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei. Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Haji Abdul Manaf presented the medals to the staff to acknowledge their services and contributions, local daily Borneo Bulletin reported.

"It also serves as an encouragement to the members of the Ministry, to further enhance their performance and fulfill their duties with excellence," the MPRT said in a press release.

Brunei is a Southeast Asian country located on the island of Borneo, renowned for its abundant natural resources. In recent years, the government has been committed to promoting industries such as agriculture and tourism to facilitate economic diversification.■