BAG Networks Marks First International Women's Day Celebration
By Kartika Rahman

Bandar Seri Begawan – BAG Networks Sdn Bhd yesterday marked its very first International Women's Day (I WD) celebration at the Orchid Garden Hotel.

Themed `Success in Action: The many ways that women influence and shape the business world,' the afternoon celebration opened with a welcoming speech by BAG Networks General Manager Mohd Shakharulnain Mohd Thani.

After lunch, BAG Networks delivered a short presentation on the history of International Women's Day.

Present at the celebration were Deputy Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Education Dayang Apsah binti Hj Abd Majid, High Court Judge at Supreme Court Datin Paduka Hjh Hayati bte Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Paduka Hj Mohd Salleh, Ministry of Finance Acting Deputy A ountant General Hjh Suriyah Hj Umar, Ministry of Defence Acting Director of Finance and Acquisition Miss Ang Guat Lay, Ministry of Health Acting Assistant Director of Finance Puan Hjh Rosinah Hj Abas, Community Development Department Assistant Director Hjh Noridah bte Abd Hamid, Women Business Council Vice President Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah bte Hj Zakiah, Women Business Council Treasurer Puan Hjh Rosmah Hj Hasbollah, and Brunei Speakers' Club President Dr Melanie Chin.

BAG Networks is a joint venture company between the governments of Brunei aid Accenture. With a staff rate comprising over 50 per cent females,' the celebration aimed to honour the hard work and contribution offered by these women to the company.

Three successful and influential local women from both the private and public sectors were invited to share their work experiences and inspirational stories at the celebration.

Representing the women at BAG Networks, Dyg Rosnani Hj Lamat was the first speaker.

Next up was Hjh Suriyah Hj Umar; who spoke of the joy and challenges she faced throughout her career. Concluding her speech she said "We should not let gender be an obstacle for us to achieve whatever we want, but more importantly we have to prove ourselves through hardwork, honesty and by being true to ourselves."

Meanwhile, High Court Judge Datin Paduka Hjh Hayati bte Pehin Orang Kaya Shahbandar Dato Seri Paduka Hj Mohd Salleh shared her personal experience as a woman taking on a non-traditional role.

She emphasised that for working mothers, it is important for men to support and share family responsibilities: She hopes that the success of women in our society today has paved the pathway and served as an inspiration for the younger generation of women to follow.

After individual speeches, all guests later engaged in a relaxing discussion on women balancing work with family life.

The celebration concluded with a live webcast - from Accenture Manila and Bangalore featuring prominent international women speakers.

For more information on BAG Networks, check out www.bagnetworks.com.bn. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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