RBAF'S Welfare Assistanace For An Ex-Soldier

By Capt Mohd Ghazali Hussin

BERAKAS, Wednesday 15 August 2012 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) continued their kind gesture in another community project by providing repair and construction works at the residence of a former soldier, 70 year old 3378 Corporal (Rtd) Haji Bungsu bin Wahab at No 168, Kampong Terunjing, Jalan Pasir Berakas in Brunei Muara district.

The 'Titian Amal' project is the third one organised by the RBAF in commemorating the RBAF's 51st anniversary. It is a devoted initiative by the RBAF as reflected in the Ministry of Defence’s policy to support the nation especially the less unfortunate individuals.

The repair and construction works which involved the building of a new bedroom, living room, kitchen, verandah and washroom was headed and managed by Captain Mohd Sukrin Sufian began on 21 May 2012 and was completed on 14 August 2012

The construction materials had solely been contributed by RBAF. It also included labour, which was provided by various sub-units of the Royal Brunei Air Force, personnel from the Combat Engineer Squadron, Support Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) and the Assault Pioneer Platoon, First Battalion RBLF.

The handover ceremony of the project was officiated this morning by Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin to 3378 Corporal (Rtd) Haji Bungsu bin Wahab.

Also present to witness the ceremony was the Commander of RBLF, Chairman of RBAF’s 51st Anniversary celebration, RBAF senior officers, members of Ex-Soldier Association, family members of the recipient and personnel who were involved in the success of this community project.

The handover ceremony is aimed to coincide with the forthcoming Hari Raya celebration to ensure the least fortunate ones can also enjoy the festivity with a more conducive environment.

ABDB HULUR BANTUAN KEPADA BEKAS ANGGOTA TENTERA

BERAKAS, Rabu 15 Ogos 2012 – Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB) meneruskan bantuan amal dalam satu lagi projek kemasyarakatan dengan memberikan khidmat kerja-kerja baikpulih dan pembinaan keatas rumah kediaman seorang bekas anggota tentera, 3378 Kopral (B) Haji Bungsu bin Wahab, 70 tahun, di alamat No 168, Kampong Terunjing, Jalan Pasir Berakas, Daerah Brunei Muara.

Projek yang dipanggil ‘Titian Amal’ ini adalah projek ketiga yang dikendalikan oleh ABDB sempena sambutan Hari Ulang Tahun ABDB ke 51. Ia adalah inisiatif ABDB dalam mendukung dasar Kementerian Pertahanan untuk membantu mesyarakat terutama sekali bagi yang kurang berkemampuan.

Kerja-kerja baikpulih yang merangkumi pembinaan bilik tidur yang baru, ruang tamu, dapur, beranda dan tandas yang diketuai oleh Kapten Mohd Sukrin Sufian bin Mohd Suni bermula pada 21 Mei 2012 dan siap pada 14 Ogos 2012

Keseluruhan barang-barang binaan adalah sumbangan ABDB, termasuk tenaga kerja daripada anggota-anggota Skuadron Jurutera Tempur, Batalion Bantu, Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB), Platun Rintis Serang, Batalion Pertama TDDB, dan berbagai sub unit Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei.

Majlis penyerahan rasmi projek telah diadakan pagi ini yang telah disempurnakan oleh Pemerintah ABDB, Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin kepada 3378 Kopral (B) Haji Bungsu bin Wahab.

Turut hadir di upacara tersebut ialah Pemerintah TDDB, Brigadier Jeneral Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Yussof bin Haji Abd Rahman, Pengerusi Sambutan Hari Ulang Tahun ABDB ke 51, Pegawai-pegawai Kanan ABDB, Ahli-ahli Persatuan Bekas Parajurit, ahli keluarga serta anggota-anggota yang terlibat dalam menjayakan projek kemasyarakatan berkenaan.

Majlis penyerahan tersebut diadakan sebelum sambutan Hari Raya Aidil Fitri yang bakal menjelang untuk memastikan mereka yang kurang berkemampuan akan dapat sama-sama menikmati sambutan dalam suasana yang lebih selesa.