E-Hijrah - Accelerating ICT in Co Curriculum Education

We at the Department of Co Curriculum Education is proud to be associated with E-Hijrah. With the development of E-Hijrah Management Information System, we sincerely hope to engage more students, teachers and schools as a whole, in a more relevant and futuristic co curricular activities.

We ponder A Message from the Minister of Education

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is to the 21st century knowledge economy as the steam engine was to the Industrial Revolution of the 20th century. ICT is the catalyst and vehicle which is driving a more globalized and connected world enabling a broader range of opportunities for quality economic and social development. However, ICT, whether in the form of gadgets, search engines, or management systems, has no value by and of itself. It is a tool by which people, especially our children, can achieve their aspirations and full potential.

As the Ministry of Education embarks on a series of transformation initiatives under Sistem Pendidikan Negara Abad ke-2 (SPN21) to achieve our aspirations toward Wawasan 2035, the effective and innovative use of ICT is a central thrust. It is our belief that an integrated and aligned approach to ICT in education will be a catalyst for the transformation of the Ministry and Schools, enabling us all to move more rapidly towards realising the objectives of Wawasan 2035, SPN21 and the e-Government Strategic Plan. E-Hijrah is the holistic, coherent, and coordinated approach to ICT in education for the Ministry of Education.

This e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint is the critical first step for moving forward toward this necessary transformation of education. It is a complete, thorough strategy and plan that includes all the components necessary to rapidly and effectively integrate and implement ICT across the Ministry and schools. Of critical importance is the e-Hijrah Implementation Management plan which paves the way for moving from strategy to ensuring strong and sustained implementation at every level. The plan is detailed and provides for arming our teachers and Ministry professionals with the capacity, training and tools to support students in achieving digital fluency and increased capacity for innovation.

Most importantly, this e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint aims to ensure that ICT in education is tightly integrated with Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB). It is of great importance that we stress the subtle, but deliberate emphasis on the fact that under e-Hijrah, we are integrating ICT into MIB and not MIB into ICT. While ICT is a powerful tool, it is our strong national values and traditions that will continue to serve as the foundation of our development and growth.

We now have a tremendous opportunity to leap forward with a number of highly focused developments in organization, processes, and practices under the umbrella of the e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint. If the Strategic Thrusts and Initiatives of the e-Hijrah Strategy and Blueprint are to be successful, it will require a substantial and sustained effort across all the aspects of our education system. The Ministry of Education will provide the tools and the investment in ICT that are needed, but it will require each individual, whether in a school or Ministry Department to take up the personal challenges these transformative changes will require.

I urge you to embrace this opportunity for personal and professional growth.
e-Hijrah is part of our journey that will shape the strong, stable, and resilient future for generations of Brunei Darussalam citizens described in His Majesty’s vision of Wawasan Brunei 2035.

Yang Berhormat,
Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia
Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong
Minister of Education