Lighting up the festive mood
By Azaraimy HH

A night cruise along the streets of Bandar or Gadong will allow motorists to take in the beauty of the lights.

Group who conducted inspections to ensure the lights were up to satisfaction.

The decorated street lights and illuminated road arches around the capital this time of year is a breath-taking sight marking His Majesty's birthday celebrations.

Long been a tradition, it appears that with the passing of each year, the more colourful the streets become.

This is all thanks to the Creative Lightings Organising Committee whose members comprise high-ranking government officers and renowned businessmen.

Certainly adding a special feel to the celebratory mood, the lightings are said to be valued no less than $300,000 - excluding installation.

To ensure lightings were up to expectation, trips to both the capital and Gadong areas were made Tuesday by committee members that included Head of ARH Holding Pehin Dato Paduka Haji Awang Abdul Hapidz bin Pehin Orang Kaya Laksamana Haji Awang Abdul Razak.

Also joining the tour was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs Dato Paduka Awg Hj Abd Rahman bin Hj Mohidin.

With the involvement of the private sector, decorations have certainly seen an improvement, transforming the Sultanate into a picturesque city of lights.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin