Daniel Lim
A large crowd from Kuala Belait was invited to celebrate the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivity together with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam’s (BIBD) Gema Syawal 2023.
Held yesterday at the Grand Ballroom, V-Plaza Hotel, Kuala Belait, the event saw the participation of BIBD Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Junaidi bin Haji Masri as well as representatives from the public sector, prominent business and public figures.
Among the invited guests were Acting Belait District Officer Haji Amirol Hafidzin bin Haji Muhammad, Legislative Council member and Village Head of Kampong Bukit Sawat Yang Berhormat Mohammad bin Abdullah @ Lim Swee Ann, as well as penghulu mukim and village heads from the area.
The attendees enjoyed the festivities and personal engagements with BIBD senior management and key personnel.
The celebration was aimed to promote values of generosity and community spirit and strengthen the bank’s relationships with those who have contributed to its growth and success.
BIBD also showcased their dynamic collaborations with the government named Projek Tunas, the provision of physical marketplaces made in cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs and a part of the bank’s efforts to help the Sultanate achieve its second and third goals of the Brunei Vision 2035, which is to improve quality of life and provide a dynamic and sustainable economy.
This initiative is in line with BIBD’s commitment in providing financial inclusivity by targetting segments needing support and upskilling through entrepreneurship programmes under its social enterprise outreach.
