A family member holding the energy-saving light bulb, which were distributed, to 500 guests

This unique clean and green energy message can with the compliments of the Energy Division of the Prime Minister's Office in conjunction with the current energy week.

The wedding that took place at Kampong Pandan community hall in Kuala Belait was attended by the Minister of Energy Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud.

The groom Mohammad Baihaqi bin Hj Abd Shawal presented 500 energy-efficient light bulbs to all the guests as well as to the Minister.

The groom's father, Hj Abd Shawal bin Yaman said that the energy-saving light bulbs priced at $7 each were generously contributed by the Energy Division in the efforts to cut down on energy costs and also help the environment.

The wedding, which took place yesterday afternoon, was attended by over five hundred people who were accommodated for the reception in several tents erected outside the community hall.

The Energy Day roadshow in Belait District this year was launched on June 6 to emphasise the importance of saving and also to promote smart usage of energy.

Carrying the theme 'Save Energy, Our Responsibility', the Minister of Energy said various steps must be taken towards instilling the culture of saving electrical energy and fuel conservation by vehicles.

Hj Abd Shawal added that the unique event yesterday would certainly enhance the Minister's aspirations for districts, Mukims, villages, and schools in conveying the energy saving message.

There should be a change in mindset on saving energy at meetings or gatherings and not necessarily only during Energy Day as issues relating to energy wastage and inefficiency are relentless, he added. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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good idea to save energy
written by concerned , July 06, 2009

where can i buy that bulb

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not practical
written by swdw7 , July 06, 2009

what a waste... not all homes have the same type of plugs for the light bulbs.. what happens to the bulbs that doesn't fit? who is going to use it?? their intentions are good but not very practical...

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What about other upcoming Brunei weddings then?
written by Confused , July 06, 2009

Energy Division contributed the bulbs for the wedding? What was that supposed to mean? WOW
don't you think that it's quite unfair?
Then all soon-to-be-married couples would want those bulbs..
And energy division would have to contribute 'more' hahaha

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