Business Body Sets Up Registration Office For Flood Victims
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is creating an area at the office where affected victims can register their names and receive help.

The new service demonstrates care for flood victims in the Sultanate.

According to Hj Muhammad bin Pehin OKILBMDSU Hj Ismail, the executive secretary of administration and an executive committee member of BMCCI, the welfare section of the chambers initiated the move to offer help to locals affected by floods.

"We will only accept those who are really in need, to come here and register. The victims are also required to provide pictures of their flooded homes to authenticate their claims.

"After the registration, we will keep in touch with the victims," he said.

A great number of people were affected by last week's flash flood, which left some houses inundated with four feet of water.

Hardest hit were residents in the area of Kg Subuk, Kg Kianggeh and Ong Sum Ping.

Hj Muhammad said they had learnt that many victims were left with damaged furniture and electrical equipment after the flash floods.

Many victims also discovered their vehicles partially submerged and damaged by the floods.

"We heard many people were affected. Some even cried when they saw their belongings submerged in water. Thus, we decided to do something for these needy people," added Hj Muhammad. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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