Pre-CNY Visit to Seria Old Folks Home

This afternoon, PWM members and their families (a total of 27 of us), led by PWM President, Mr. James Lee and CNY Organizing Chairman, Mr. Jimmy Chung, set out for Seria to visit the Old Folks Home after assembling at Traders Inn at 3.00pm. This initiative is part of our social obligations and responsibilities towards the less fortunate in Brunei Darussalam. We left Traders Inn at around 3.15pm in a chartered mini bus and due to the leisurely drive (which was a good thing; better safe than sorry), we reached our destination at 4.40pm. Besides hampers and ang pows which was distributed to the residents, several members also sang Chinese New Year songs to entertain the residents (courtesy of Mr. President who brought along a karaoke box). We left the Home at 6.45pm after dinner with the residents and reached Traders Inn at 8.30pm. Plans are already in place to make this an annual event in our PWM calendar. What a meaningful Sunday! 

Handling Over of Donation

This morning a handling over (of donation) ceremony was conducted at the Malaysian High Commission (MHC) in Bandar Seri Begawan. Witnessing the handover was the Acting Malaysian High Commissioner, Che Haznah Md Hashim. Proceeds from the Muhibbah Colour Charity Run 2015 (held on 29 November 2015) amounting to B$6,500.00 was handed over to Datin Paduka Hjh Intan, President of Majlis Kesejahteraan Masyarakat (MKM) by the Organizing Chairman of Muhibbah Colour Charity Run 2015, Mr. Raja Segaran. Other members of PWM, MKM and officials from MHC were also present to witness the handover of the mock cheque. Well done, Mr. Raja! 

Muhibbah Colour Charity Run 2015

 Organizing Chairman, Raja Segaran (R)

This morning, Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) kicked off the Muhibbah Colour Charity Run (MCCR) after months of preparation. More than 800 runners participated in the three catergories; 3km (Fun Run), 5km (Open) and 5km (Veteran). Proceeds from this event will be donated to Majlis Kesejahteraan Masyarakat (MKM) in assisting them in their effort to combat social welfare issues in Brunei Darussalam. We had lots of fun and well done to the Organizing Chairman, Mr. Raja Segaran, volunteers, sponsors and the various Government agencies (Ministry of Home Affairs, Bandaran, Royal Brunei Police Force & Ministry of Health) for their tireless efforts and contributions without which this event would not be possible. For more photos, click here.

Justice League Run Brunei

I had stopped participating in running events since 9th June 2013 after injuring my knee at Pusat Ehsan's 12 km run but this morning I took part in the 5 km "Justice League Run Brunei" after an absence of more than 2 years! If I had not checked their Facebook profile, I'd have thought that the venue was at the Indoor Stadium where I paid and collected my race kit but it was actually at the Jerudong Park Garden. There were two categories, the 3 km and the 5 km runs which were both fun runs. The 5 km run was supposed to flag off at 6.30am but was delayed to almost 7.00am due to a delay in the warm up session. There were 5 superheros' T-shirts to choose from and I chose the "Batman" T-shirt which came with a mask. The other superheros are Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Green Lantern. Luckily, the haze situation was not that bad this morning, otherwise the runners would have a hard time breathing!   

PWM 17th Annual General Meeting

Collection counter

 Registration counter

This morning, Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) held its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Putera Banquet Hall attended by the current Excos and PWM members. Prior to the meeting proper, the President of PWM, Mr. James Lee presented souvenirs to the outgoing Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency, Datuk Hj Ag Sahak bin Hj Ag Salleh who is also the Patron of PWM. As this was not an election year, there was no change in the Executive Committee and the meeting was smoothly held in line with PWM's Constitution. 

PWM Blood Donation Drive 2015

Thank you to Kingston Beverages for supporting our cause 

 Our first donor!

 Mr President having his check-up

 Cik Haznah, Deputy High Commissioner showing her support

 Update: Borneo Bulletin on 12 July 2015

Every year, during the month of Ramadhan, Persatuan Warganegara Malaysia (PWM) never fails to organize a blood donation drive to replendish the blood bank at RIPAS Hospital as blood supply will be critical during the Puasa month. This year, PWM Blood Donation Drive was held at the the showroom of United Motors Sdn Bhd (Proton Dealer in Brunei) at Jalan Gadong on 11th July 2015 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Thank you to the sponsors, Kingston Beverages & Creamery Sdn Bhd for sponsoring Horlicks Chocolate and Mountain Dew beverages, Brunei Yellow Pages for sponsoring recycle bags and mini directories and not forgetting United Motors Sdn Bhd for the use of their premises. Thank you to all donors and sponsors!