Exhibit marks World Habitat Day celebration
By Zan Hosni

Dato Dr Awg Hj Ahmad Hj Jumat talking to an exhibition participant. Photo by Hj Mohd Said Arshad

Habitex Exhibition 2003 at the Housing Development Department. Photo by Rudolf Portillo

The Housing Development Department organised a Habitex Exhibition 2003 as well as Housing Customers Day, in conjunction with World Habitat Day celebrated yesterday, the first Monday of October.

Present at the launching of the Habitex Exhibition 2003 was Dato Dr Awg Hj Ahmad Hj Jumat, the Minister of Development. Permanent secretaries and committee members of the National Housing Development witnessed the official launch.

The Housing Development Dept has chosen the theme "Basic Cleanliness - Life's Necessity" in conjunction with World Habitat Day's theme, "Water and Sanitation for Cities."

The exhibition showcased numerous booths related to the Housing, Development and Technological Industry. 23 companies exhibited products related to building development, architectural services, development products, interior design, furniture and safety features for housing.

A 'Bazar Ria' will be held on October 10 - 12 at the Kg Anggerek Desa Complex. A cleaning campaign is scheduled at Kampong Lambak Kanan National Housing Scheme.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin