Electric family outing

MORE than 1,000 officers and staff of the Department of Electrical Services (DES) braved the scorching heat yesterday to participate in the "Electric Family Outing" held specially at the department's premises located at Old Airport Road in Berakas.According to the Public Relations Officer, Mohammad Abdullah, the annual event was organised to strengthen and foster the relationships between the staff and their families from all over the country.

He said DES branches from the other districts also helped by contributing food and organised games to make the day's event more exciting and fun for everyone.

Various activities were line up for the event, which started from 7.30 am, which included karaoke for adults and fun games like soccer shoot outs, mini golf and scooter rides for the children. Lucky draws are also held throughout the day with fabulous prizes including a vacuum cleaner, an oven and a television set. The occasion, provided an opportunity for all the staff and all their family members to converge together, since not all employees work in the same district.

The fun and games were however was preceded by the handing over of commemorative plaques to acknowledge the services of the retirees.

Thanking the DES on behalf of the retirees was Hj Ismail Putih, former deputy director of DES.

Gracing the event as the guest of honour was the the Director of DES, Hj Osman Hj Tamin.

Junidi Hj Japar, Chief of DES Belait Branch said that the event was great fun for both the adults and kids especially, as it gave them the opportunity to meet and mingle with their counterparts from the from the other three Districts.

He added that such events were also helpful in developing a sense of teamwork.

"The games are played in groups which require teamwork in the preparation and organisation, as well as training as a team," he added.

He also sincerely expressed hopes events such as these would be held more often and despite the hot weather, everyone seemed to have great fun. (MJH1 & JNB1)