Govt Helps Families To Repair Damaged Roofs
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Fifteen Brunei Muara families whose roofs were damaged due to strong winds last August 9 received financial assistance from the government yesterday afternoon.

A total sum of $10,875 was handed over to the recipients through the Community Development Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

On behalf of the government, the financial assistance was presented by Dato Paduka Awang Haji Jemat bin Hj Ampal, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

"Half of my house roof was damaged. All my furniture and electrical appliances were also damaged," said Awang Samsudin Bin Hj Asmat of Kampong Tamoi Ujong,

"The wind was blowing very strong and suddenly my roof was gone. My wife and two children were terrified.

"At the moment, the damaged roof is covered with canvas," he added

"Thanks to the financial assistance from the government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, I could repair my roof." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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