Donation

To mark the opening of BIBD At-Tamwil Berhad’s branch in Kuala Belait, BIDB organized a charity walkathon for three charitable institutions, namely Pusat Ehsan, KACA and Smarter Brunei.

The Minister of Energy, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Awang Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud led the walkathon to raise funds for the mentioned organizations. There were 400 individuals including BIBD At-Tamwil Berhad officers and staff convene to support the charity walk that starts at Billionth Barrel Monument and ended at the Oil and Gas Discovery Centre in Seria.

As the Prague Chamber Orchestra echoed harmonious music of great masters like Mozart and Strauss in Brunei International Convention Centre; this event, that was organized by NBT has also echoed its love for charity as the proceed where handed over to two charitable organization including Pusat Ehsan.

Know as Toyota Classic 2009, the event is annually organized by NBT that features great talents of world renowed ensembles, adept maestros and classical singers. In its 15th year, the NBT Toyota Classic featured Prague Chamber Orchestra under the baton of maestro Charles Oliveri-Munroe.

Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah graced the performance and presented the donations. Policy and Planning Trustee, Haji Ahmad Bin Haji Rahman received the cheque donation worth BND 36,000 on behalf of Pusat Ehsan.

The Toyota Classic with its "resounding beat for local charity" as the NBT(Brunei) Managing Director, Ninan Chacko stated in his welcoming remarks is a tantamount objective of what Pusat Ehsan mission is: to echo the love and care for people with special needs.

 (Photo courtesy of Brunei Information Department)

Twenty-seven units of the latest Panasonic Envio e-ion Air Purifying System Inverter model, an environment friendly and bacteria-eliminating air range of conditioners were donated to the centre.

In the wake of the current outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), the Panasonic Envio e-ion Air Purifying System inverter Model helps to keep the air clean and healthy for the special members at Pusat Ehsan as it is capable of eliminating 99 per cent of bacteria in the air. The management of AEC Sdn Bhd is concerned about the risks of unhealthy air to the children thus the company took the initiative to donate these state of the art and environment friendly air conditioners to ensure that Pusat Ehsan would be a much safer centre for the children to spend their day in.

The newly donated air conditioners will also save 50 per cent of energy consumption for Pusat Ehsan—reducing its electricity expenses. These air conditioners from Panasonic leads the way with "Eco Ideas" and encourages the use of environmental friendly gas namely the "R410".

Galvin Lai, Managing Director of AEC Sdn Bhd received a letter of appreciation from Hj Ahmad Hj Abd Rahman, the Policy and Planning Trustee of the Board of Trustees at the centre.

Mr Lai said that AEC Sdn Bhd is highly committed in continuously improving the environment for people with special needs.

The donated units are currently in use and have been installed at the start 3rd term of school at the centre, informed Head Of Administration, Hj Abd Maaruf. He expressed his gratitude to AEC Sdn Bhd for their humble generosity and their highly appreciated contribution

In November 2008, it was discovered that one of the wooden bungalow was severely infested by termites and deemed as structurally hazardous to students. In response, the students from this classroom were immediately transfered to other bungalow sharing facilities with existing occupants.

To ensure an appropriate long term solution, it was decided that a new classroom shall be built. Today, after four months of construction, the new block stands proud with 6 classrooms and amenities that will promote a comfortable and conducive for learning. Students from 3 programme, namely; Early Intervention Programme (EIP), Life Skill Programme (LSP) and Special Needs Unit (SNU) will benefit to the newly constructed block.

This project was entirely funded by generous contributions of various business corporations and individuals who dedicately pour their time and energy to make this building possible. The new block is a testament of unity among organization to show kindness to the underprivelege.

Thanks for your love and kindness that you shared towards people with special needs.

Pusat Ehsan is one of the two charitable institution that received a BND10,000 cheque donation from the recently concluded HSBC Charity Golf
Tournament.

The event was held in and partnership with The Empire Hotel and Country Club from August 6 to 9 and participated by more than 250 golfers. As they demostrate their prowess on their swing and tactics in golf, they also helped the special needs community through their participation.

HSBC aims to raise awareness of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among its staff, business partners and as well as the general public. "CSR initiatives in Brunei are focused towards supporting sustainable projects in education, sharing of best practices in addressing environmental issues, providing support to underprivileged and physically-challenged children to acquire necessary living skills, and help to equip and improve local young entrepreneurs business competitiveness".
 
And throughout the years HSBC demonstarted their support and organized many community-oriented initiatives in the country, among which were support to Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam and the continued environmental-endeavour in Heart of Borneo programme.
 
On behalf of Pusat Ehsan, thank you HSBC for your kind and continued support for the underpriviledged individuals in the country.