17-05-2025
Minister shares Brunei's strategic directions
Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Mohd Salleh in a group photo at the 7th Apec Education Ministers Meeting in Jeju, South Korea. - Photo: MOE
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Mohd Salleh attending the 7th Apec Education Ministers Meeting (7th AEMM) from May 13 to 15 at the International Convention Centre, Jeju, South Korea shared Brunei Darussalam's strategic directions and initiatives such as the Ministry of Education (MoE) Digital Transformation Plan 2023-2027, the School Network Infrastructure Upgrade (SNIU) and the national AI training programme for educators.
She also highlighted Brunei Darussalam's involvement in regional initiatives including the APEC Digital Education Policy Training (Adept) Programme, which has facilitated knowledge exchange, addressed digital learning gaps and supported the co-development of strategies to enhance teacher capacity.
As part of the meeting agenda, Dr Romaizah also visited Seogwi Jungang Girls' Middle School in Jeju, where AI-based, digital and global competency education is being implemented.
The study visit provided valuable insights into Korea's future-ready education practices.
Accompanying Dr Romaizah were Deputy Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the MoE Dr Chin Wei Keh and officials from the MoE.
The 7th AEMM is the highest-level platform for discussing education policy within the APEC region.
Typically held every four years, the meeting marked its return after a nine-year hiatus since the 6th AEMM in Peru in 2016.
A total of 20 out of 21 ministers or representatives from APEC member economies attended the meeting focused on the challenges and strategic directions for the future of education.
The meeting also served as a platform to exchange insights and best practices in educational innovation, address challenges in the digital era, and explore opportunities for stronger regional cooperation.
South Korea, as Chair of Apec 2025, aimed to advance inclusive and resilient education across the region.
Themed 'Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Inclusive Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation', the meeting was officiated by Acting President, Deputy Prime Minister and South Korea's Minister of Education Lee Ju-Ho.
In his remarks, Lee Ju-Ho stressed the importance of addressing emerging challenges, particularly the transformative impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as climate change and socio-economic divergence.
He also underlined Apec's role in navigating global issues – from financial crises to health emergencies – through cooperation and solidarity.
Apec ministers of education shared insights and best practices on key sub-themes including transformation and personalised education innovation, educational cooperation and expanding access to opportunities, as well as strengthening quality education and sustainable economic growth. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
