Accident at Jalan Bunut

An accident involving three cars occurred this morning (Friday 23 December 2011) at Jalan Bunut, the early morning accident occurred around 9am at the area between Bunut Primary School and Bunut Mosque. The accident saw three vehicles bumped into each other thus causing major damage to two of the car while the other one only suffered minor damage. The accident also caused traffic congestion starting from Jalan Bengkurong traffic light junction. No injuries are reported in the accident.

Mukim Kilanas CBDRM ends with high note

The recently held Community Based Disaster Reduction Management (CBDRM) for the Mukim Kilanas at Brunei Muara District concluded with high note. The CBDRM at the Mukim Kilanas is the 6^th CBDRM programme which was held at selected villages and mukim across the country by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC).

During the two day event which was held from 29^th until 30^th November at the Mukim Kilanas Community Hall at Kampong Bengkurong the CBDRM participants which consists of community leaders at the mukim as well as elderly and youths of the mukim. The participants are also briefed on the method of resuscitation by CPR as well as firefighting using the fire extinguisher.

An exhibition which was participated by various emergency services such as NDMC, Brunei Fire and Rescue Department (BFRD), Brunei Shell Fire and Emergency Response (BSPFAERS), YSSHHB Volunteer, Brunei Red Crescent (PBSMB), Brunei Meteorological and Department of Electric Service (DES).

In order to reduce disaster risk at the mukim the participants along with their trainers which was appointed by NDMC took tour around the mukim to assess disaster prone areas such as areas which are prone to flooding, bush fire and other type of disaster. On the final day of the CBDRM the participants briefed on their findings to NDMC representatives as well as receiving certificates for participating the CBDRM.