Elderly Folks Celebrated At Manggis Mall
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Department of Community Development yesterday celebrated 'International Day for the Elderly 2007,' bringing together 600 elderly people at the Manggis Mall.

The celebration allowed the elders a chance to demonstrate their vast capabilities, and also reminisce on their efforts and services contributed towards the development of the country.

Additionally, it also gave them the chance to foster relations with families, community members and various government agencies.

Present as guest of honour was Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Pehin Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awg Hj Mohammad bin Hj Daud. Also in attendance were the Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youthand Sports, and other officers from the ministry.

In her welcoming address, Department of Community Development Director Datin Hajah Adina binti Osman said that the International Day for the Elderly is marked every October 1, as declared by the United Nations.

"Today's celebration involves the elderly people from our country, and part of the aim is to reminisce the services and good deeds they have contributed towards the development of the community."

She highlighted that it is our responsibility to care for the elderly by providing various quality care for them.

To the delight of the elderly people, at the event, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports delivered his speech in the form of a poem.

Later in the day, attendees were treated to a Tai Chi session, which also saw the participation of the Minister. The Ministry of Health provided an on-site medical check up for the elderly folks. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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