Jerudong - The Forestry Department received a brand new Mitsubishi Rosa 30-seater bus yesterday, in a handover and blessing ceremony held at the compound of the department's office at Bukit Shahbandar in Jerudong.

Receiving the new bus on behalf of the department as guest of honour was the Director of Forestry, Hj Saidin Salleh. Meanwhile, representing GHK Motors Sdn Bhd in handing over the bus was its Manager, Ak Hallaluddin bin Pg Dato Shariffuddin. A Doa was then recited to bless the handing over of the bus purchased by the Forestry Department from GHK Motors Sdn Bhd.

The Rosa bus is fully built in Japan and is currently the most widely used medium-sized bus in Brunei.

According to the Forestry Department, the new bus will be used in Bandar Seri Begawan and in the Belait District, and will also cater to transport trainees with the department, as well as students participating in greening projects.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin