Cambodian King Visits BSP

BruneiDirect.Com
March 26, 2008

By Azaraimy HH
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia visited Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Company Sdn Bhd yesterday morning.

Also in attendance was Her Royal Highness Princess Norodom Arunrasmy, His Majesty the King's sister.

His Majesty the King of Cambodia, who is in the Sultanate for a state visit, was accompanied by Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abd Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Brunei's Minister of Education.

Upon arrival at the Anduki Airfield, His Majesty the King of Cambodia was greeted by Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Hj Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, Minister of Development; Awg Hj Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman, Belait District Officer; and Awng Hj Zainai Abidin bin Hj Mohd Ali, the Acting Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum.

From the airfield, the Cambodian entourage proceeded to the company's science and technology educational community outreach project, the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre in Seria.

The Cambodian royal entourage arrived at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre and was greeted by David Purvis, Technical Director and Hj Kamaludin Hj Bungsu, the Darat Asset Manager of Brunei Shell Petroleum.

The Cambodian King's programme at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre commenced with a presentation comprising an overview of Brunei Shell Petroleum. It was followed by a question and answer session.

The royal visit continued with a tour of the exhibition hall at the centre, which showcases over 300 science interactive exhibits detailing the development of the oil and gas industry. The exhibits also provide an out-of-the-classroom experience for visitors and especially youngsters to understand and enjoy learning science and technology related to the oil and gas industry.

While in the exhibition hall, His Majesty the King of Cambodia also viewed a couple of science demonstrations.

Prior to leaving the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre, the Cambodian royal entourage proceeded to the viewing gallery to experience a panoramic sweep of the oil and gas installations overlooking the South China Sea.

The visit then culminated with the presentation of a souvenir to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni by Awg Haji Zainal Abidin. To commemorate His Majesty the King of Cambodia's visit, a photo session between His Majesty's entourage and his Bruneian hosts was also arranged.

-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin