Staff of Darussalam Holdings packing items donated by MTSSR for the 'Al Birri Wa Taqwa' which will be distributed to selected families tomorrow. Picture: BT/Rasidah Hj Abu Bakar
DHSB's project to help families in need
Sunday, August 15, 2010
DARUSSALAM Holdings Sdn Bhd (DHSB) is extending its "Al Birri Wa Taqwa", (welfare and piety) project this year to six impoverished families in Tutong and Belait districts, and plans to expand it further to Temburong district next year.
The managing director Hj Mahmud Hj Mohamed said that the decision to extend the project was due to the great success of the project last year which helped more than 10 families in Brunei-Muara district.
The second project will see fourteen families in three districts Brunei-Muara, Tutong and Belait receive contribution from DHSB as well as other organisations and individuals.
When DHSB started the project last year ,they were only able to help families in Brunei-Muara district. These families received daily necessities such as rice, canned foods, drinks as well as clothing.
Hj Mahmud said that the selection of families was based on a list provided by the Department of Community Development (Japem), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and from a non-profit organisation, Sounds of Hope. "We learned our lesson from last year. Last year, the names were given to us (by Japem) and we gave the families the contribution without checking (their status). This year we went to their homes and assess for ourselves the situation of the families. We will give to those who need the help most," he said.
Originally the project was to help the orphans, but it was later changed to help impoverish families instead considering that a lot of donations are being received by orphans but not many for poor families.
The distribution of the donation in Brunei-Muara district will be made tomorrow for families in Kg Bukit Salat, Kg Subok, Kg Anggerek Desa, Kg Lumapas, Kg Bengkurong Masin and Kg Mulaut.
Presentation of the contribution for recipients in Tutong and Belait is scheduled to be held on August 17. However,Hj Mahmud said, if they are not able to make all the visits on Tuesday, the visit will continue the following day.
Asked on the response from the public and organisations towards the project, the managing director said that it has been great.
By taking advantage of radio (Kristal FM) and print media, Hj Mahmud said, they were able to convey their message to the masses.
"We are more open (in using radio and print media) to spread the project. The involvement of Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College (MTSSR) showed that our approach is successful," he said.
"We also received contributions from other organisations and individuals who send the items directly to DHSB, but they are not publicised."
For further information on how to donate, Hj Mahmud advised members of the public to contact the DHSB's Human Resource department.
"The country, known for its wealth and always looking after the welfare of its people, do have impoverished families and some of them are not able to send their children to school," he said.
Hj Mahmud added: "Our project creates a huge impact on me and on all the staff of DHSB that it motivates us to continue with this project (in addition to our daily tasks)."
He said that the project was organised in conjunction with Ramadhan and Syawal, as one's good virtue would be rewarded greatly. "We also want the families to celebrate the purity of Ramadhan and the beauty of Syawal," he added.
The contribution from MTSSR to "Al-Birr Wa Taqwa" project was part of the college's initiative to make meaningful contribution to the community, said the college acting principal yesterday.
Habib Mohamad Hj Wan Junaidi said MTSSR should take every opportunity and initiative to help the community. The college has been active in supporting activities involving community service and charity events over the years. Donations such as toys, food supplies and clothing were collected from various departments' staff and student to support the the project's good cause.
He said response from the students were encouraging when it was opened for one week from August 6 to 13.
The managing director Hj Mahmud Hj Mohamed said that the decision to extend the project was due to the great success of the project last year which helped more than 10 families in Brunei-Muara district.
The second project will see fourteen families in three districts Brunei-Muara, Tutong and Belait receive contribution from DHSB as well as other organisations and individuals.
When DHSB started the project last year ,they were only able to help families in Brunei-Muara district. These families received daily necessities such as rice, canned foods, drinks as well as clothing.
Hj Mahmud said that the selection of families was based on a list provided by the Department of Community Development (Japem), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and from a non-profit organisation, Sounds of Hope. "We learned our lesson from last year. Last year, the names were given to us (by Japem) and we gave the families the contribution without checking (their status). This year we went to their homes and assess for ourselves the situation of the families. We will give to those who need the help most," he said.
Originally the project was to help the orphans, but it was later changed to help impoverish families instead considering that a lot of donations are being received by orphans but not many for poor families.
The distribution of the donation in Brunei-Muara district will be made tomorrow for families in Kg Bukit Salat, Kg Subok, Kg Anggerek Desa, Kg Lumapas, Kg Bengkurong Masin and Kg Mulaut.
Presentation of the contribution for recipients in Tutong and Belait is scheduled to be held on August 17. However,Hj Mahmud said, if they are not able to make all the visits on Tuesday, the visit will continue the following day.
Asked on the response from the public and organisations towards the project, the managing director said that it has been great.
By taking advantage of radio (Kristal FM) and print media, Hj Mahmud said, they were able to convey their message to the masses.
"We are more open (in using radio and print media) to spread the project. The involvement of Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College (MTSSR) showed that our approach is successful," he said.
"We also received contributions from other organisations and individuals who send the items directly to DHSB, but they are not publicised."
For further information on how to donate, Hj Mahmud advised members of the public to contact the DHSB's Human Resource department.
"The country, known for its wealth and always looking after the welfare of its people, do have impoverished families and some of them are not able to send their children to school," he said.
Hj Mahmud added: "Our project creates a huge impact on me and on all the staff of DHSB that it motivates us to continue with this project (in addition to our daily tasks)."
He said that the project was organised in conjunction with Ramadhan and Syawal, as one's good virtue would be rewarded greatly. "We also want the families to celebrate the purity of Ramadhan and the beauty of Syawal," he added.
The contribution from MTSSR to "Al-Birr Wa Taqwa" project was part of the college's initiative to make meaningful contribution to the community, said the college acting principal yesterday.
Habib Mohamad Hj Wan Junaidi said MTSSR should take every opportunity and initiative to help the community. The college has been active in supporting activities involving community service and charity events over the years. Donations such as toys, food supplies and clothing were collected from various departments' staff and student to support the the project's good cause.
He said response from the students were encouraging when it was opened for one week from August 6 to 13.
The donation was handed over by the acting principal to DHSB managing director, Hj Mahmud Hj Mohamed at the college's Student Resource Centre yesterday.The Brunei Times
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