Brunei Darussalam Association of Writers (Asterawani), Putra Seni Group with the support of the Language and Literature Bureau as well as Sumbangsih Mulia in Beribi held an event dubbed ‘Peduli Palestin’ or Care for Palestine yesterday.
Chairman of Sumbangsih Mulia Pehin Kapitan Lela Diraja Dato Paduka Goh King Chin was the guest of honour.
The ceremony saw a poetry recital by literature experts and selling of books, magazines and used items with proceeds wholly donated to the Humanitarian Fund for Palestinians in Gaza 2023. Patrons at Sumbangsih Mulia which is a place for vendors to sell their products such as food, drinks and local traditional crafts, have the chance to donate in lessening the burden of Palestinians.
Sumbangsih Mulia was built in 2007 to accommodate vendors who used to operate along roadsides.
The building provides extra comfort for vendors to conduct business. The vendors are grateful to 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. – Azlan Othman
