Malaysians mark Family Day
By Achong Tanjong

Malaysian High Commissioner Tan Sri Mohd Jamil presenting a prize to the winner in the children's competition

Malaysians and their Malaysian friends yesterday morning gathered as a big family at the Malaysia Family Day 2003 at the Jerudong Park Playground.

The day-long event was graced by the High Commissioner to Brunei, Tan Sri Mohd. Jamil Johari, who also took in the various fun-filled event.

The annual event was organised through the joint efforts of Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) and Persatuan Kebajikan Melayu SeMalaysia (PKMS) based in Brunei to commemorate the 46th National Day of Malaysia.

More than 20 sports events were open to families, adults and children.

The highlight was the tug-of-war contest between the High Commission staffs and PWM Association. The event for children included colouring contest, golf putting, and dressing up father, family treasure hunt and a lot more.

The objectives of the Family day were to gather all Malaysian community in a big family to enjoy and compete in the various sports activities as well as to foster closer ties and relationships among Malaysian and non-Malaysian friends joining the event.

The event also provided an opportunity for all Malaysians to gather and enjoy the camaraderie in a spirit of family bonding and togetherness and also to encourage closer rapport with Bruneians and other races joining in the event.

There were food stalls selling various kinds of Malaysian delicacies and cuisine. The winners at the contest walked away with attractive prizes presented by High Commissioner Tan Sri Mohd. Jamil.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin