IXTEEN Bruneian youth who are alumni of the Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) will have a chance to meet US President Barack Obama this Friday during a “town hall” dialogue in Kuala Lumpur. Obama will be in Kuala Lumpur for the ASEAN summit this weekend and will take time out to meet and answer questions from 500 youth representing the 10 ASEAN countries. “President Obama has made it a priority of his foreign policy to increase our engagement with Southeast Asia, particularly young people,” said Ben Rhodes, who serves as the White House deputy national security adviser and assistant to the president. “Our belief is that these are the future leaders of industry, civil society, and governance.” The YSEALI alumni will convene in Malaysia on Thursday, to kick off…

GREEN Brunei is once again at the forefront of interactive events to promote environmental awareness by holding a second Green Race on December 13 at the Berakas Forest Reserve. Aimed at individuals aged between 15 and 25 years old, the race has opened its doors for online registration. The race is only open to 30 teams of four members. Interested applicants may register at rgr.green-brunei.com and will be open until November 20. The race will feature multiple obstacles created to challenge and encourage participants to think outside the box and solve a variety of green-based problems with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. Youths will participate in fun and engaging green activities that will also help them recognise the benefits of using the…

REGISTRATIONS are now open for Brunei’s second Remarkable Green Race, a race with multiple obstacles created to challenge and encourage participants to think outside the box, with the aim of solving a variety of green-based problems with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. This year’s race will take place at the Berakas Forest Reserve on December 13. According to a press release from race organiser Green Brunei, registrations are open for individuals aged between 15 and 25 years old, with places available for 30 teams of four members at the cost of $25 per person. Interested applicants may register at rgr.green-brunei.com, and will close on November 20. Through this event, the Green Brunei team hopes to develop cooperation between the participants, as well…