The welfare of senior citizens in the country is always given due attention by His Majesty's Government, more so for senior citizens who are in need of assistance.
The foundation was laid this morning, for a new house for 68 year old Dayang Janah binti Yusof, who lost her home to a fire on the 8th of February this year. It took place at the site of her old house in Kampung Tanah Jambu, Mukim Mentiri. Leading the ceremony was the Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Awang Jamain bin Momin. Also present was a member of the Legislative Council, Yang Berhormat Haji Gapor @ Haji Mohammad Daud bin Karim who is also Ketua of Kampung Belimbing. The new house worth about 30 thousand dollars, will have three bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The funds were contributed by a business company in the country and co-ordinated by the Brunei Muara District Office.