Brunei Scouts come to rescue of two members
THE Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) contributed $500 to two of its young members in a bid to lessen their family's financial burden.
Daud Samat, 41, father of the two recipients, expressed his appreciation for the contribution for he said it would help him in paying his children's school expenses. He said that that with his salary working as a civil servant in Lumut was not enough to support his seven children and with him suffering from throat cancer has made it difficult for him to find extra income at the moment. "My eldest daughter who is now married and working for a private company also helps to support her younger siblings," said Daud. However, he added, it is quite hard for her as well as her husband is currently without employment due to his limited academic qualifications. He said his daughter and husband are staying with him.
He said that they had to budget their daily spendings on foods, clothing and other necessities as he still needs to meet his children's educational needs.
The children's mother, Norhita Sumo also expressed her gratitude for the contribution.
"I was very happy when we were informed by the association that we are entitle to receive the donation," said the 38-year-old mother.
She said that there was no other way to repay this good deed and prayed that the generosity would be rewarded by Allah (SWT). Briefly commenting on her children's involvement in the scout movement, she said that by joining the association they would gain experience and learn to be independent. This is one of the ways her children could contribute to the community, she added.
Speaking to The Brunei Times, Hj Nordin Hj Kasah, the association's secretary, said this was the first time the organisation extend financial support to help their own members.
He called for all the association's branches in the country to update them on the status of their members who are in dire need of financial assistance.
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