Bandar Seri Begawan - More donations pour in for the Brunei-Muara District Welfare Fund yesterday, thanks to the Indian Traders Association in Brunei-Muara district which donated a total of $11,400.

The donation presentation ceremony took place at the Brunei-Muara District Office and the donation was received by Brunei-Muara District Officer, Awg Haji Jamain bin Momin.

The donation aimed to help lessen the burden faced by the recent fire victims in Kampong Setia Mukim Sungai Kebun, which happened on January 26. A total of 16 generous donors comprising the Indian business community in the Brunei-Muara District led by the President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Awg Nazeer Ahmad ZaCkiriah of Nazmi Textile Mall- came forward in response to the call for reducing the burden of the victims, which is also part of their social and corporate responsibility.

Brunei-Muara District Officer; Awg Haji Jamain on behalf of the victims expressed his appreciation and thanks to all the generous donors. Some 10 families were affected during the recent fire.

He hopes the donation would help the victims to purchase their daily necessities in their efforts to rebuild their new life. It is hoped that the effort would become a platform for other companies in joining forces.to help the less fortunate especially the victims of natural disasters in the country.

Topping the list of donors yesterday was Awg Nazeer Ahmad Zackiriah who donated $3,000 and Hj Inamullah @ Yunus of Bismi Trading Sdn Bhd who donated $2,000 and others who donated $500 and $300.

Present at the event was Assistant BruneiMuara District Officer, Hj Abdul Hamid bin Dato Paduka Hj Abdullah and other officers of the department. Meanwhile, 15 generous donors from the Chinese business community also made a similar donation earlier. They comprised private sectors and individuals.

--Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin