Brunei’s Tsunami Fund Passes Half Million Dollars As More Pour In

Awang Haji Jemat bin Haji Ampal

Bandar Seri Begawan – Tsunami aid pledges continued pouring in from the people of Brunei.

As of yesterday, the Brunei Committee Members of the Aid Fund for the Tsunami Victims has collected more than B$660,000 from local donors.

The committee has further enhanced efforts in sending cash as soon as possible in accordance with the needs of the effected countries.

Awang Haji Jemat bin Haji Ampal Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in an interview with Radio Television Brunei (RTB) yesterday said the emergency aid is aimed at alleviating the burden and difficulties faced by the survivors of the disaster.

Awang Haji Jemat, who is also the Co-Chairman of the Aid Fund, added that the Community Development Department is currently negotiating with certain parties from the effected countries.

This is to ensure that the priority needs of the effected countries and contributions from Brunei are received by victims of the tsunami speedily.

As of yesterday, the Fund has collected more than B$660,000. The public who wish to contribute can contact the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports at telephone numbers 23-80667 or 23-80693 and the Community Development Department, at 23-80444 and 23-81555 or to any authorized fund collecting points throughout the country. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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