With the consent of 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, the collection for the National Humanitarian Fund for Palestinians in Gaza 2023 has been extended for another three months, until April 18, allowing public to continue contributing financial assistance to Palestinians.
The announcement of the extension of collection period was made by the fund’s national committee.
The fund, set up by the Government of His Majesty on October 18, 2023, had collected BND2,370,225.43 as of January 18, 2024.
The total collection are donations through SMS Brunei Prihatin, donation boxes at mosques, suraus, religious halls, bank buildings, commercial and public buildings, and charity activities.
Those intending to hold a donation collection for the fund can apply for permission from the Community Development Department (JAPEM) as the secretariat of the national committee for the fund, if the net collection is 100 per cent towards the fund.
Individuals, associations and other registered agencies intending to donate partially from the net proceeds from holding activities in the form of public entertainment are recommended to apply permission in advance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The public can also make online donation through Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) at the account number 00-001-01-0089051 (Tabung Kemanusiaan Rakyat Palestin di Gaza 2023) or through BIBD QuickPay by scanning the QR code on posters and stickers of the fund.
The public can also contribute to the donation boxes or via the secretariat of the humanitarian fund. – James Kon
