Sikh Association in Brunei  

Yes, as required by The Government all such associations same as the “SAIB” also registered with Brunei Government “Laws of Brunei. CAP. 66.  Registration of societies”

Yes, “SAIB” does have a formal written constitution, rules & regulations and a copy of the constitution is available at SAIB house.

1. To foster goodwill and fraternity among members
2. To promote close co-operation and general welfare among members.
3. To promote and maintain close co-operation and relationship among other races.
4.  To promote and provide for the benefits and enjoyment of the members and such persons as may be authorised by the Association all the requisite amenities or facilities for social, recreational athletic and academic pursuit
5. To promote and maintain the Sikh culture values among members and to participate in any social and cultural events; To provide pecuniary or other assistance to any Association, institute, board or society in Brunei;
6. To acquire, purchase, lease, take hold and enjoy the movable and immovable property of every description and to sell, exchange,  surrender and yield up or otherwise dispose of and deal with any movable and immovable property upon such terms and conditions as the Association may think fit.
7. To invest any surplus fund of Association in any profitable institution as the Association may think fit; 
8. To provide bursary/scholarship for the Association
   members children to continue/ further their education. The approval of such bursary/scholarship, the amount offered and its conditions will be decided by the  committee from time to time;
9. To raise a fund with the prior approval of the authority concerned in pursuant to the above object

“SAIB” is an association of the Member, By the Member, For the Member. Non-members shall not be able to get the benefits of aforesaid privileges and participation in social & cultural events/activities.

Members are free or with a very minimal fee to avail the facilities available at SAIB House, such as games, any other social & cultural event, get together, parties, seminars and etc.

Members have the right to vote, participate in association meetings, member’s suggestions/opinion are always welcomed, non-members have no voice and not allowed to interfere in association operation. 

Absolutely not, it is not possible to have an association without members, the association should have as many as possible members who have a common goal/interest, such as SAIB to serve the society and achieve the said objectives.

Membership is open to all person of the Sikh/Punjabi and Sindhi community with good character, residing in Brunei and who shall accept the rule & constitution of the Association.

There is a one-time lifetime membership registration fee of B$30.00 and an annual subscription fee of $24 ($2 per month)

Membership is subjected to the approval of SAIB President and it can be terminated if the member violates the rule & regulation of the association.

No, It is not. this is a non-profitable association run by the members to achieve the above-mentioned objectives,  SAIB has an objective to promote and maintain the Sikh culture values among members and to participate in any social and cultural events;  

Member should liaise with SAIB house and fill in an Event Request Form for SAIB President Approval

Member shall responsible to take care of the facilities at SAIB house, cleanliness, car parking, security and any required approval for authorities for big event/function