In conjunction with Brunei Darussalam's 39th National Day Celebration, the Brunei History Centre in collaboration with the Brunei History Association, PESEBAR and the National Philatelic Association of Brunei Darussalam organised the 'Bicara Sejarah: 'The Postal History of Brunei 1895 to 1988' programme. With the theme 'Setem Sebagai Sumber Sejarah' or 'Stamps as a Source of History', the programme took place yesterday morning at the Brunei History Centre in the Capital.

Among those present was His Excellency John Virgoe, British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. Mrs. Claire Scott, 'Fellow of the Royal Philatelic Society London' as a panel member among others shared the history of the postal service in Brunei Darussalam from 1895 to 1988 and also various stamp collections that were used in the country. Such a programme is expected to provide beneficial exposure to the community, especially collectors, enthusiasts, researchers and historians to collect and research the history of the postal service in the country. Also present was the Permanent Secretary and Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Source: Radio Television Brunei