THE Brunei Darussalam Scout Association through National Scout Training Team hosted a one-day General Information Course at its headquarters building at the Scout Complex, Jalan Gadong.

According to the course leader Haji Othman bin Durani, the aim of the course was to build interest of new scout members to become more active and knowledgeable scout leader in carrying out duties within their Rover's crew.

Forty participants from the Rover Scouts Crew of Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) completed the course.

The participants attended seven sessions and among them were introduction on the mission and vision of scout, aim as well as benefits of scout and the history of scout.

In addition, participants were briefed on the national and global scout movement as well as the structure and division within the scout section. There was also a talk on the scout leader training scheme, awards and proficiency badge scheme and issues in the community.