Sigh of relief
By Achong Tanjong 

In a bid to lessen the burden of Awg Haji Mohammad - whose house recently collapsed in Kg Pekilong Muara, Kampung Ayer - the Islamic Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs provided financial aid amounting to B$2,200, in addition to necessary school items for the victim and his family. The presentation ceremony was held at the residence of Awg Haji Maraji, the village chief of Kg Pekilong Muara, with the Acting Secretary of the Islamic Religious Council, Awg Haji Wahab present to hand out the contributions.

Ever since the incident, Awg Haji Mohammad bin Haji Jaluddin had to reside at his in-laws place in Kampung Saba, together with his 11 children and three grandchildren.

The house of the 59-year-old retired civil servant collapsed on April 23. Fortunately, no one was in the house at the time of its collapse.

Prior to the incident, the victim had been advised to evacuate after authorities determined the foundation of the house appeared weak.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin