BLNG Says Thank You Local Media
By Sonia K.

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Brunei Liquified Natural Gas Sdn Bhd or BLNG is trying to be more transparent as it is part of the way of life of the Brunei society, said BLNG Managing Director Fred Smeenk at the Appreciation Day for the media.

Also present at the function' held yesterday afternoon in Jerudong were members_ of the BLNG management team.

The event was aimed at introducing the new management members to local media and at the same time to show appreciation for the continuous coverage by both government and private media, electronic or print, on BLNG's activities throughout the year.

In his welcoming speech, Mr Fred Smeenk thanked the media for the extensive coverage of the Main Cryogenic Heat Exchange (MCHE) transportation ad replacement project and the Liang Lumut Recreation Club (LLRC) opening ceremony officiated by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pg Muda Hj AI-Muhtadee Billah.

He said BLNG wants the public to know what the company is doing. In this respect, he said the media plays an extremely important role and without the media, it will be difficult for the company to convey messages to the public.

He said BLNG also promotes local business developments through the award of contracts to local companies.

At the function, BLNG presented a donation of $15,000 to the Pg Muda AlMuhtadee Billah fund for the orphans.

The contribution was handed over by Fred Smeenk to Dato Paduka Hj Ali Hashim bin Hj Daud, Chief Executive Officer of the Sultan Hj Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation.

BLNG also donated $5,000 to the Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council. Fred Smeenk handed over the donation to Datin Paduka Hjh Rokiah Hj Zakiah, Vice President of the council.

Among the media representatives at the function were from Radio Television Brunei, Information Department, Borneo Bulletin, Media Permata, United Daily, See Hua Daily, Sin Chiew Jit Pow, International Times and Brudirect. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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