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Source: Borneo Bulletin, July 17 2020

Following the recent passing of Brunei’s first dental surgeon Dr Chin Yam Chin, the Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam shared a memoriam in honour of Dr Chin’s contribution towards enhancing Brunei-Japan relations.

In the late 1960’s Dr Chin departed the Sultanate to spend a year of intensive Japanese study in Tokyo followed by six years of study at the National Tokyo and Dental University majoringin Dentistry.

After completing his studies, Dr Chin returned to the sultanate and was employed at the Bruneian health service until 1986.

Despite leaving Japan many years prior, Brunei remained an important country to him.
Dr Chin was one of the five founding members to help Pengiran Setia Negara Pengiran Dr Haji Mohd Yusof bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim establish the Brunei Association of Japanese Alumni (BAJA) in 1986.

As an active member of the association, Dr Chin went on to become the association’s president and remained involved throughout his life.

In recognition of his effort, Japan awarded the decoration of The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contribution to promote friendly relations and mutual understanding.

The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam offers its deep condolences to the family and friends of Dr Chin Yam Chin during this difficult time.

Source: Borneo Bulletin, Jul 11 2020

Brunei’s first dental surgeon, Dr Chin Yam Chin passed away at the age of 91 on
July 9.

The founding father of the Brunei Association of Japan Alumni (BAJA), Dr Chin was well versed in the Japanese language, its culture and traditions.

He was one of the two members of BAJA in 1986, the other being the late Pengiran Setia Negara bin Pengiran Haji Yusuf (Ambassador to Japan in 1985).

Dr Chin became the association’s advisor following the Annual General Meeting in 2011. He was also conferred with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Japanese government for his contribution to promote friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and Brunei Darussalam.

He left for Japan in August 1958 to follow a one year intensive course in Japanese language at the Asia University, Musashi Sakai, Tokyo, prior to sitting for the National Tokyo Medical and Dental University Entrance examination.

After he passed the examination, Dr Chin was accepted by the university in March 1959 as a scholarship student. He began his six years studies at the National Tokyo Medical and Dental University majoring in Dentistry.

In his class of 60 students, he was the only foreign student.

Dr Chin leaves a son and a daughter.

Source: Borneo Bulletin, Jun 20 2020

The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam is now accepting applications for the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme for the year 2021 from Bruneian students who are keen to study in Japan.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in Japan under the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship Programme every year.

This scholarship aims to foster human resources who, through study in Japan, will become bridges of friendship between Brunei and Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.

There are four types of scholarships offered under the programme – Research students, undergraduate students, College of Technology students, and Specialised Training College students. The composition of each programme is different, but all of them cover tuition, living expenses and transportation fees.

This is a valuable opportunity for Bruneians to study in Japan, which will lead them to broaden their horizons and increase their future job prospects. Under the programme, students will not only have the opportunity to enhance their academic qualifications but also to learn about the Japanese people and their culture and language.

Interested students are required to submit their application documents to the embassy not later than Friday, August 7, 2020. The written examination for the scholarship will be held at the end of August.

Further information and application documents can be obtained from the Embassy of Japan website at https://www.bn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education.html.