Royal call on keeping environment clean
By Noorlela Abdul Rahman & Jeani Goh


Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha views exhibits at a flower exhibition organised by the Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan's 54th birthday celebration at the ICC yesterday. Photo: Hj Mohd Said


Her Majesty viewing the flower exhibition. Photo: Hj Mohd Said

A clean, beautiful environment whether it be at home or a public place is not just something to be proud of but a source of attraction for foreign tourists to visit our country.

Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hjh Saleha made this remark yesterday during the prize presentation of the Flowers Exhibition, Cleaning Competition and Landscape Design held at the International Convention Centre.

The event was organised by the Women's Council of Brunei in conjunction with His Majesty's 54th birthday celebration.

Her Majesty was accompanied to the ceremony by Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Masna, Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Umi Kalthum Al-Islam and Her Royal Highness Princess Hjh Norehsani.

Her Majesty also viewed an audio-visual presentation on cleaning and landscape design. The chairwoman of the ceremony, Hjh Marhani bte Abd Latif, gave a welcoming speech.

Her Majesty, in her titah, said, "The authorities' efforts to have a clean, beautiful environment are ongoing. This is because a beautiful, clean environment will enhance the quality of life."

Her Majesty added that it was also our responsibility to keep the country clean because a clean, beautiful country showed the people's concern for their surroundings.

In addition, environmental pollution affects the country's image. Her Majesty said the efforts that were made, particularly at the event, would create motivation and more awareness of the importance of having a clean, healthy lifestyle.

There were different types of flower categories at the event such as mixed flower decorations, orchid decorations, bonsai and cactus.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin