Malaysian Rovers mark historic beginning
The fruits of many years of hard work in revising the youth programme package for all sections finally became evident on 2nd October during the BP Award ceremony in Malaysia.
The BP Award, the first in Malaysian Rover Scouting, was presented to 37 brilliant and dynamic Rovers. They are the first batch to achieve the award under the new programme package after accomplishing the four elements for the award. Some of them were delighted to bring their comprehensive log book for each element and photographs. The award is symbolized by a red cord worn on the left arm and a red appellate on the shoulders, a BP Award insignia, and certificate.
Training Commissioner Tuan Haji Abdul Shukor bin Mohsin and a technical team devised the programme package that was published in early 2009. A team of trainers was formed in 2010 who underwent an orientation on how to coach for the programme.
Chief Scout of Malaysia Dr Dato Haji Shafie Mohd Salleh presented the awards, assisted by National Chief Commissioner Dato Haji Kaharuddin bin Momin, in the presence of key national Scout leaders. The event was particularly special with the presence of Asia-Pacific Regional committee visiting Malaysia for the CNV.
The awarding ceremony was held at the Wisma Shafie Mohd Salleh, the Malaysian National Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur, a newly renovated 3 story building opened in mid July 2011. It houses the national pembinaan team secretariat with a capacity for 120 sleeping accommodation and a large pembinaan hall. The centre also houses the Scout shop.
Source: www.scout.org