Unity Monument In Tutong Gets Donations
By Lyna Mohamad

Tutong - Tutong District will soon have its own Mercu Tanda Kenangan (monument), which is now under construction at the Tutong District government offices building area.

The monument is expected to be completed before July 22 this year.

The construction of the monument is part of the district's efforts to develop the district and add something to the number of tourist attractions in the Sultanate.

The monument, carrying the theme "Bangsaku Berjaya Sejahtera", will showcase the unity of Tutong District's multi-ethnic community and display various cultural and religious characteristics.

Measuring 275 square metres, the monument is part of the events for His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei's get-together with the rakyat on his 58th birthday celebration in the district.

Awg Abd Mutalib Hj Md Idris, Acting Tutong District Officer, yesterday received the contributions for the construction of the monument from several prominent companies and individuals.

Goh Hock Kee Motors contributed $30,000, Datu Hulubalang Hj Abd Wahab, Pehin Lau Ah Kok and Maju Motors Sdn Bhd each donated $15,000 and Nazmi Textile gave $10,000.

Goh Hock Kee Motors was represented by Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Goh King Chin, the Managing Director, a prominent businessman who was bom and grew up in Tutong.

Meanwhile, Awg Hj Abd Aziz Abd Latif gave $5,050 while Brunei Shell Sdn Bhd, NBT (B) Sdn Bhd, PHA Bakar Filing Station, Perusahaan Ala Haji Bolhassan and Teguh Raya contributed $5,000.

Other contributors are Awg Hj Abd Khani Hj Abd Kadir, Vestland Realty, Gadong Properties, PDS Abattoir Sdn Bhd, Nusa Jaya Puteri School, Sahid Saad, Persatuan PERTAMA, Tutong Public School, CHK Construction Sdn Bhd, Faize Restoran, Seri Bangun Timber and Trading Co, Shahzad Cafe and Siti Photo. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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