| Izah Azahari |
HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam visited a number of houses under the Bukit Beruang National Housing Scheme yesterday as a show of concern for the welfare of his subjects.
In an interview, one of the recipients, Rabiatul Moneerah binti Mansor, expressed her gratitude towards the monarch for receiving the house in a short period. She had applied for the housing scheme in 2012 and was granted the semi-detached house shortly after her wedding.
“We settled right in after receiving the house. Alhamdulillah, it is quite spacious with three rooms and three toilets,” added Rabiatul Moneerah. “I just hope there will be cell towers installed around the area soon from DST or Progresif as phone service in the area is still very weak.”
Meanwhile, Dayangku Shahidah binti Pengiran Kahar who works in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, another recipient of a semi-detached house, said that she lives there with her husband and two young children and had been waiting for the house since 2012.
“We are grateful for receiving this house, and even though there were some minor issues with the house, they were easily fixed and we now live here comfortably,” said Dayangku Shahidah. “We are full of gratitude and we thank His Majesty for granting us a place to call home.”
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a group photo with the family of Muhammad Fadhlie bin Abdullah, a recipient of the semi-detached housing. PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR
Muhammad Fadhlie bin Abdullah, another recipient of the semi-detached house, told the Sunday Bulletin that he waited to receive the house for 20 years as he first applied in 1995 and finally received the house in June 2015.
“My family and I are happy to finally receive this house, it is spacious enough to house our family of seven and I would like to thank His Majesty for his contribution to realise his people’s dream to have a place to live,” he said. “I also wish His Majesty prosperity and good health.”
When asked about the facilities he wishes to see in the near future, Muhammad Fadhlie said he hopes for the installation of cell towers or landline towers to ease communication with family members outside Bukit Beruang as he now finds it difficult to contact them during emergencies.
His Majesty conversing with one of the recipients, Dayangku Shahidah binti Pengiran Kahar and husband
His Majesty in a group photo with the family of recipient Haji Andy Faizal bin Haji Junit
His Majesty with recipient Rabiatul Moneerah binti Mansor and husband
Another recipient who spoke with the Sunday Bulletin was the spouse of Haji Andy Faizal bin Haji Junit, also a recipient of the semi-detached housing.
“We applied for the house in 2011 after we got married and we received it last year, but we have just moved in this month,” she said. “We now live here with our twin boys and one girl, and it’s a great feeling to finally have our own place after a short period of waiting.”
Haji Andy Faizal’s family also thanked His Majesty for their new home, adding that receiving the house key plaque from the monarch was a wonderful and memorable experience.
When asked about future plans for their house, they said they wish to receive approval to erect a gate around their area for safety purposes, especially to avoid thefts and prevent strays that may attack when their small children play outdoors.
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