IQRA students take part in charity event
By Achong Tanjong

Local magician Johnny Chong entertaining the students at the function.

Some fifty nursery, kindergarten and primary pupils from Islamic Quran Readers Association (IQRA) in Kampong Manggis recently took part in a consumer products exhibition held at Setia Kenangan Shopping Mall Kiulap, Gadong.

The event was organised by HMI Marketing and Promotion and it was aimed at raising fund to help erase the burden of the Islamic communities in Cambodia as 30 per cent of the proceeds collected from the charity event will be donated to the Cambodian Muslims.

The event was supported by Islamic Da'wah Centre, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources and other relevant government agencies.

At the function, various activities were held including a colouring contest and games for the students. They were also entertained with a magic show performed by a local magician, Johnny Chong.

Meanwhile, the same function will be held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Tutong District from October 9 till 18.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the exhibition which starts at 10 am till 10 pm.

Among the products to be sold at the exhibition are kitchenware, household products, furniture, textile, tableware, home decoration, health & personal care items, artificial flower, electronic and electrical goods, gems and jewellery.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin