Kuala Belait - The Belait Red Crescent Society, with the cooperation of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board, has handed 'First Aid' boxes to five eateries within the jurisdiction of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board recently.

The five eateries were Serikandi Cafe D' Rest house, Nasi Ayam Bersatu, Waterfront Stall, Ming Fang Restaurant and Chicken King Restaurant.

According tO Hj Ishak bin Hj Abu Hanifah the Chairman of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board, the chosen restaurants are under its jurisdiction and were chosen based on the concentration of their customers. Should the need arise; the First Aid facilities will be able to assist the public.

Hj Ishak also highlighted that some of the workers were trained in the Basic First Aid Course by the Belait Red Crescent Society. "The initiative is a collaborative one between the Belait Red Crescent Society and the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board to ensure the safety of the public in these selected restaurants. Insya Allah, the initiatives will be extended to other business premises in the future. I would like to thank the Belait Red Crescent Society for their efforts and contribution," said Hj Ishak.

The entourage went to each restaurant to officially present the first aid boxes.

Officers and staff from the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board were led by Hj Ishak bin Hj Abu Hanifah while committee members of the Belait Red Crescent Society was led by their chairman, Chai Yum Fatt.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin