Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday consented to grace a premier lecture that highlighted women's roles, as well as the challenges of parenting, in shaping the nation's personality, during the Knowledge Convention 2011.

Accompanying Her Majesty at the International Convention Centre in Berakas yesterday were HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, HRH Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Zariah, HRH Princess Hjh Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, HRH Princess Hjh Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah, HRH Princess Hjh Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah and HRH Princess Hjh Masna.

The lecture was presented by Associate Professor Dr Mastura Badzis from the Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia.

The Knowledge Convention 2011 is being held in conjunction with the 65th birthday celebration of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. - Borneo Bulletin (28th July 2011)