Restoration Work On Home Of Blind Couple
By Jon Tampoi

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Tanjung Maya Village Council yesterday worked on a charity project to repair and restore the home of a blind couple residing in the area.

Lending a helping hand in the restoration works were Mukim Tanjung Maya Penghulu Hj Abd Wahab bin Apong, Tanjung Maya Ketua Kampong cum Chairman of the event Hj Md Sufi bin Md Yusof, sponsors and villagers.

Present as the guest of honour was Tutong District Officer Hj Muhammad Sufian bin Hj Bungsu.

In a speech, the ketua kampong expressed his gratitude to all parties assisting in the project.

Shortly after, works began on the home of 68-year-old Abdullab bin Kudeh and his 64-year-old spouse, Hamidah bte Bidin

The blind couple has been married for over 23 years. The house - built by Kg Tanjung Maya residents - sits on a plot of land owned by Abdullah bin Kudeh, and has one bedroom, a lavatory, a living room and a kitchen.

Works were carried out after the Tutong District Office was able to collect $600 in funds sponsored by various individuals and companies such as New Motors Sdn Bhd, Aik Seng Book Store and Teo Seng Lee.

The day also saw the guest of honour planting several coconut tree saplings at the compound of the house. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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