Donations Continue To Pour In For Yogyakarta Earthquake Victims
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - Although it has been seven months since the earthquake disaster in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, donations are still pouring in for the victims.

Yesterday, the Indonesian Ambassador to the Sultanate, Mr Herijanto Soeprapto received -two officers representing the Ministry of Development at the embassy's chancery in Jalan Muara who dropped by to hand over cash donation for the earthquake victims.

Awg Hj Zulkipli Hj Abdullah, accompanied by Pg Datin Hjh Nurleha, representing staff from the ministry, handed over a donation amounting to B$1,967.10 to the ambassador.

In this opportunity, the ambassador said that whatever forms of contribution and no matter how big, reflects the deep concern and care from the Bruneian community. He disclosed that to date, the embassy has handed over $12,400 in donation from the Bruneians and Indonesians community here.

The donation was presented to the brother of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Gusti Prabu Bendoro Pangeran Haryo Prabukusumo during his visit to the Sultanate last July.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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