Smarter Brunei concludes autism forum, gets ASD centre in KB
By Zan Hosni

Chief guests making a donation for the '$1 for Smarter' fund.

Smarter Brunei recently concluded a forum on autism at the Brunei Shell Recreation Club in Kuala Belait.

Present as chief guest was KB's District Officer, Adnan Hj Hanafiah.

In a speech, he praised Smarter Brunei members for their commitments in ensuing that a child with special needs is not neglected.

It aimed to instil awareness among residents there on the aforementioned issue and how Smarter Brunei has been providing valuable information on this subject.

In one of the presentations, the mother of an autistic child revealed that their child had much benefited from the association's programmes, which included playing in groups and other social activities conducted at Smarter Brunei ASD Centre.

Various interesting experiences were also shared at the event by other parents.

Before launching the "$1 for Smarter" campaign, Adnan Hj Hanafiah urged public and private firms in Kuala Belait to give Smarter Brunei their full support and contributions to this noble cause.

The official handing-over ceremony of ASD Centre for KB was also held in its conjunction.

Smarter Brunei will make use of a bungalow donated by BSP for its worthwhile purposes.

For further information on the association, please contact 8743777, 8773310 or 8732046.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin