(B.S.B. 1st) Fatihah Hafizah, a clinical psychological health officer at Brunei’s Child Development Centre (CDC), stated that 21% of children under the age of five in the country spend more than two hours a day using screens.
In her speech, she revealed that a survey found 33% of children under five owned personal tablets, and 29% owned their own mobile phones.
She emphasized that excessive screen time can lead to physical and social problems, as well as emotional and behavioral issues such as aggression.
She made these remarks at the launch of the “Skrin Berpada, Anak Terjaga” campaign, held last Saturday at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. The event was organized by the 1-Vision Group and is part of the Advanced Management Development Program for Middle Management Officers (EDPMMO), Cohort 36, under the Public Service Institute (IPA).
Acting CEO (Special Grade) Hazis of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS) officiated the launch of the campaign video. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness among parents and guardians about the risks of prolonged screen exposure while promoting balanced and mindful screen use within the family.
The video adheres to Ministry of Health guidelines: no screens for children under two years old; a maximum of one hour daily for children aged two to five; and a maximum of two hours daily for children aged six to eighteen.
Research shows that excessive screen use may lead to poor development of language and motor skills, ADHD, social skill issues, and sleep disorders. Parents are advised to prioritize interactive and physical activities that boost brain development and physical and mental health.
Experts from the Disease Control Centre (CDC), RIPAS Eye Centre’s ophthalmology department, and the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) shared their knowledge at the event.
Visitors also took part in interactive Q&A sessions and a hands-on “DIY Screen Time Rules Kit” activity, to help families establish practical at-home habits.
The event emphasized that protecting children is a shared responsibility.
In her speech, she revealed that a survey found 33% of children under five owned personal tablets, and 29% owned their own mobile phones.
She emphasized that excessive screen time can lead to physical and social problems, as well as emotional and behavioral issues such as aggression.
She made these remarks at the launch of the “Skrin Berpada, Anak Terjaga” campaign, held last Saturday at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas. The event was organized by the 1-Vision Group and is part of the Advanced Management Development Program for Middle Management Officers (EDPMMO), Cohort 36, under the Public Service Institute (IPA).
Acting CEO (Special Grade) Hazis of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS) officiated the launch of the campaign video. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness among parents and guardians about the risks of prolonged screen exposure while promoting balanced and mindful screen use within the family.
The video adheres to Ministry of Health guidelines: no screens for children under two years old; a maximum of one hour daily for children aged two to five; and a maximum of two hours daily for children aged six to eighteen.
Research shows that excessive screen use may lead to poor development of language and motor skills, ADHD, social skill issues, and sleep disorders. Parents are advised to prioritize interactive and physical activities that boost brain development and physical and mental health.
Experts from the Disease Control Centre (CDC), RIPAS Eye Centre’s ophthalmology department, and the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) shared their knowledge at the event.
Visitors also took part in interactive Q&A sessions and a hands-on “DIY Screen Time Rules Kit” activity, to help families establish practical at-home habits.
The event emphasized that protecting children is a shared responsibility.