Moh Donation To Orphans For Hari Raya
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - In a bid to lift the festive spirits of orphans in the country, the Ministry of Health yesterday handed out cash donations to 10 orphans during a ceremony held at the Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji A1-Muhtadee Billah Hospital in Tutong.

The orphans - aged between four to 16 - received the donations from Minister of Health cum guest of honour Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Paduka Haj i Suyoi bin Haji Osman.

Thirteen-year-old Muhd Nuryatim bin Ahmad, who resides with 15 siblings at Kg Perpindahan Telisai - expressed his delight, saying he intends to buy himself a 'Baju Raya.'

Meanwhile, 14-year-old Mohd Faisal binAbdul lah from Kg Sg Kelugos said he plans to use the money to purchase school items and a 'Baju Raya.'

The recipients expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Health.

Earlier, a welcoming speech was delivered by Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital Acting Chief Executive Officer Mohmad bin Haji Abd Hamid.

In his speech he said, "We are encouraged to do exemplary deeds and to aid those in need, especially during the month of Ramadhan."

The day also saw an al-Quran recitation delivered by Ministry of Health 2004 Qari Champion Haji Wahab bin Haji Kassim.

Deputy Minister of Health Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Paduka Haji Hazair bin Haji Abdullah and officials from the Ministry of Health were also present for the ceremony. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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