| Rokiah Mahmud |
TWO single mothers yesterday expressed gratitude to the Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB) and Community Development Department (JAPEM) for the assistance to the duo to generate an income.
Aliana binti Ibrahim from Kampong Bengkurong and Sinur binti Abas from Kampong Mulaut hope the assistance – in the form of an agricultural technology model – will help them secure a sustainable income.
Director of Agriculture and Agrifood Hajah Aidah binti Haji Mohd Hanifah presented the agricultural technology model to the duo.
The agricultural technology model – introduced by the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood – is a cheap agriculture method that is cost-effective and easy to use. The assistance is given to low income groups that include youth and single mothers.
Each system of the planting unit costs between BND30 to BND50. However, it is able to produce a monthly income of up to BND300. This technology allows individuals to plant various types of vegetables.
The department encourages the public to venture in this type of farming, with training provided for interested parties.
Aliana is a mother of five who lives with her parents and siblings, while Sinur is a mother of two – one of whom is of special needs.
Sinur receives monthly assistance from JAPEM and a monthly financial assistance from MUIB. Baitulmal is paying for the rented house she currently lives in.
