More Cash Donations For Sultan’s Birthday Celebration

Bandar Seri Begawan – More contributions were handed over to the executive committee for His Majesty's 58th birthday celebration in Brunei-Muara District yesterday afternoon.

Awang Haji Adanan Haji Hanafiah, Brunei-Muara District Officer, received the contributions.

The sponsorships, which came from organizations and associations of Indian businessmen, were held at the Brunei-Muara District Office.

Ten business operators representing the Indian Chamber of Commerce alone presented a cheque worth $12,000.

Awang Nazeer Ahmad bin Zackaria, ICC President, handed over the contribution.

The Committee also received separate donations of $5,000 from Yang Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abdul Hapidz.

Meanwhile, more than $130,000 were received from the sponsors in support for the construction of a monument in the Tutong District.

The sponsorship came from various companies, private sectors and individuals in the district.

The "Mercu Tanda Kenangan Daerah Tutong" or the Tutong District Memorial Monument measured 275 square metres. It features the element and values of cultural life, the unity of various races and communities in the district.

The monument is expected to be completed before the get-together ceremony with the Monarch at the Tutong District.

The presentation of the sponsorship was held at the Tutong District Office yesterday.

On hand to receive the sponsors was Awang Abdul Mutalib bin Haji Idris, Acting Tutong District Officer.

Meanwhile, Pehin Awang Goh King Chin, Goh Hock Kee Motors Managing Director, contributed $30,000.

Datu Hulubalang Haji Abdul Wahab gave $17,000 and Pehin Awang Lau Ah Kok and Maju Motors Sendirian Berhad donated $15,000 each. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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