RBAF’s Kind Gesture To SMARTER Kids
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - Excitement filled the air yesterday when children with autistic disabilities at SMARTER viewed the new playroom at the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) centre in Sengkurong.

The Combat Engineering Squadron of the Support Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) had sent a field troop to build an extension to the internal playground for children at the centre.

The worthy cause was another 'Titian Amal' community service project endeavoured by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) to commemorate the upcoming Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) 47th Anniversary celebration.

It was also a charitable act to mark the Royal Brunei Armed Forces' commitment towards the welfare of the community and residents of Brunei Darussalam.

Construction of the playroom began on April 1 and was completed on April 18, with the hard work of 20 personnel from the Combat Engineering Squadron, Support Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF). It was the 14'" Ttitian Amal charity service project since its formation in 1994.

The basic cost for implementing the project was estimated at $4,782.30, which was funded by the SMARTER Association, while other necessary factors in the form of manpower, machinery and skills were generously contributed by the Engineering Squadron of the Support Battalion Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF).

The new playroom area can accommodate up to 60 children, assistant staff and teaching staff, with various playground sets available for the children.

The official handover of the 'Titian Amal' project was held yesterday at the ASD Centre in Sengkurong.

Present as the guest of honour was the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health cum Advisor of SMARTER Association, Dato Paduka Awg Serbini bin Haji Ali.

Also present was Colonel Pg Dato Paduka Hj Azmansham bin Pg Haji Mohamad @Mohamed, Commandant of Support Services, Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the president of SMARTER Association, Malai Hj Abdullah bin Malai Hj Othman.

According to the project coordinator, Captain Mohd Salleh bin Haji Ismail, the 'Titian Amal' project was previously known as `Jiwa Murni' until 1996.

In the context of 'Titian Amal', it brings a broad meaning to efforts in the spirit of teamwork and in this case, connecting the Royal Brunei Armed Forces with the general public through charity works.

This year alone, various 'Titian Amal' projects have been planned and will be launched according to the capabilities of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces in supporting the aspirations of the government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam to offer help to those who are in need.

The Royal Brunei Armed Forces hopes that these efforts can assist parents of children suffering from autism to nurture their children monitor their development to ensure that they are brought up in a pleasant environment. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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