Family Receives Food Aid
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Bureau of Welfare, Community and Health, Parti 1?embangunan Bangsa (PBS) yesterday afternoon came to the aid of a paralysed woman, Dyg Zaiton Hj Md Ali, in Kg Rimba, Gadong by donating sacks of rice to help her and her children sustain a living.

On hand to present the sacks of rice to the family in a simple ceremony at Dyg Zaiton's residence were the Bureau's Chairperson Hjh Armah Hj Othman and executive committee member, Hjh Rayah Md Ali.

Dyg Zaiton, in her 40s, has been paralysed for four years and has to support her three children aged 18, 17 and seven years old. One of them is unemployed after leaving school a few years ago, while two are still schooling.

Hjh Armah said the contribution hopes to be an eye opener for members of the public to provide help for the family. "We hope caring people will come to the aid of Dyg Zaiton," she said. According to Dyg Zaition, she receives $250 disability allowance from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

Meanwhile, her 18 year-old son said he is hoping for a career in the army soon. "I want to help my mother and my two sisters so they can carry on schooling," he said. For those interested in helping the family, Dyg Zaiton can be found at No 15, Simpang 355-101-6, Kg Perpindahan Rimba in Gadong. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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