Amid public allegations of malicious intent of a driver crashing into the concrete fence of the Teng Yun Temple (To’Kong China Brunei Darussalam) at 5pm on Monday, the driver, Rezawaty yesterday dismissed the accusations during a press conference at the temple.
“I was driving toward Bandar Seri Begawan after picking up my nine-year-old daughter from school. On the way to Kianggeh, a van on the left lane suddenly bumped into my car, causing me to veer my car to the right. In a state of panic, I stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake,” Rezawaty said. “My car went over the curb and crashed into the temple’s concrete fence.
“Fortunately, my daughter only sustained bruises on her abdomen and I got a small cut on my lip.”
She added, “There was no malicious intent. It was not intentional. It was an unfortunate accident.” Teng Yun Temple Chairman Lee Eng Ching, Deputy Chairman Tiah Eng Beng as well as other executive committee members were also present at the press conference.
Teng Yun Temple will bear the cost of repair, which commenced yesterday and will be completed before Chinese New Year.
A police report on the accident incident has been lodged. – James Kon
