SAYING NO TO DRUGS THROUGH ORATORICAL CONTEST

One Of The Participants At The Oratorical Contest

The National Anti-Drug Association (BASMIDA) will continuously try to
deliver its anti-drug message to the community by organising various
activities in its effort to create awareness on the dangers and misuse of
drugs especially among school students.

Among the activities organised was an oratorical contest (Pertandingan
Pidato) among secondary schools including Form Six centres in the country.

The finals of the contest will be held on October 9 at the UBD Multi
Purpose Hall. According to Datin Hajah Masni binte Haji Mohd. Ali,
President of BASMIDA, the contest is organised with the cooperation of the
Schools Department and Brunei Speakers Club, sponsored by IDBB which
carries the theme: "Tanpa Penyalahgunaan Dadah, Negara Teguh." The
oratorical contest was also held in conjunction with the United Nations
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is also
in line with the National Day celebration this year.

She also said that BASMIDA's main objective of holding the contest is to
create a sense of awareness among students and youths of the country on the
dangers of drug abuse.

It is also to educate them to fight against any types of drug abuse and the
legalisation of cannabis. It is also to create and attract the attention of
the audience through their oratorical skills in delivering the issues.