| Faridah Haji Ibrahim |
A TOTAL of 115 orphans and people with disabilities received donations in a ceremony organised by Bruneians who studied in Singapore at the Balai Sarmayuda, Language and Literature Bureau in Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday.
The guest of honour, Dato Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Zaimi bin Haji Talip, the Syariah High Court Judge presented donations to the recipients.
Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Roselan bin Haji Mohamad Daud, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Haji Abdul Hakim bin Haji Mohd Yassin, chairman of the ceremony, who is one of the Bruneians who studied in Singapore, were also present.
The event began with a recitation of Al-Fatihah led by Haji Mohd Lazim bin Haji Matali, followed by welcoming remarks from the chairman of the ceremony and a mass Tahlil recitation.
The ceremony aimed to unite former Singapore students and strengthen ties as well as reduce the burden of the orphans and disabled individuals.
Guest of honour Dato Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Zaimi bin Haji Talip, the Syariah High Court Judge and Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Roselan bin Haji Mohamad Daud, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office at the event. – FARIDAH HAJI IBRAHIM
The recipients comprised family members of the Bruneian students.
Siti Nurhalifah binti Haji Ismail, a recipient, said that she felt very happy and thankful to Allah the Almighty to have received the donation.
“With this contribution, I can buy items to prepare for Hari Raya and other daily and school essentials,” she said.
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