Charity Bazaar For Tsunami Fund
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Fifty-three stalls selling flood, clothing accessories and flora are taking part in the ongoing "Persatuan Belia Kampong Lambak" (Persatuan Perbekal) Tsunami Charity Bazaar.

Launched yesterday at the Taman Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the charity sale will go on until February 27.

Launching it was the Dato Paduka Haji Md Hassan, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communication.

The highlight of the launch was the handing over of two contributions for the Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund.

On behalf of The Mall Cineplex, Mr BK Wong, the MD handed over an $8,236 contributions to The Permanent secretary of Communication while Mr. David Armstrong of Integrated Environmental Consultancy Sdn Bhd presented an undisclosed amount.

The guest of honour applauded the members of the Persatuan Pemberkal for their continuing charity work especially in the setting up of the charity bazaar.

He said that an association could be a platform to unite and translate the combined energy of its members especially youths, to participate in the building of the county.

Associations and bodies can also work as an incubator to underneath potential and shape them in the leaders for future. he added

The Permanent Secretary of Communication applauded the spirit of volunteerism among the youths in organising charity events and community works, which would help instill the traditional Brunei character of being family oriented and patriotic.

Also present at the ceremony were Pg Nordin Bin Pg Hj Mahniud, the chairman of the Tsunami Charity Bazaar and president of PERBEKAL and its members. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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