08DISCOVER FEATUREMalaysian PM Highlights IT and Youth as Driving Force for the FutureUniversiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) was honoured to host a Distinguished Lecture by Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dato Laila Utama Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia in the Senate Room at the Chancellor Hall, UBD.also be a distraction, he stressed that it is necessary to utilise technology-enhanced learning in order to both educate and entertain young people nowadays. With their ability to think far more creatively and innovatively, the youth recognise that there are no limits in the growth of technology and are more willing to explore that as opposed to the older generation who are more set in their ways and resistant to change.UBD Vice Chancellor Datin Dr Hajah Anita affirmed the university’s commitment to producing innovative ideas that transcend generations, which is to be achieved by its focus on two pivotal modes of learning: lifelong learning and technology-enhanced learning. Drawing on ancient Muslim history as evidence of the Islamic emphasis on seeking knowledge with utmost sincerity. She cited the work ethic and achievements of scientists during the Golden Age of Islam.Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr Mahathir congratulated UBD on its impressive rapid growth as a young institution, stating that it paralleled Brunei Darussalam’s own rapid development as a nation. The relationship between the two countries have been very close, enhanced by various commonalities which include race, language and culture. Both are also Muslim-majority countries. He also emphasised the importance of looking to the future for enhanced cooperation, highlighting that there is a need to work together despite the ever changing international scene, to adjust to this change, and to enhance their respective roles as members of ASEAN.Addressing the students present, Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr Mahathir advised that the youth must learn to make good use of the potential and power of technology. “IT is the most powerful technology that humankind has right now,” he said. “And is therefore the future of the world.” Acknowledging the ability for technology to Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) hosted a Distinguished Lecture by Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dato Laila Utama Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia. Photo: Azhar Ismat
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