Natural disasters are a major challenge faced by many people around the world. Brunei Darussalam, although geographically spared from disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and typhoons, is also affected by natural disasters in the region.
This was highlighted by Abdul Rahim bin Haji Ismail, Acting Director of the National Disaster Management Centre, in his capacity as chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme for Mukim Kianggeh and Mukim Kota Batu, held at Multi-Purpose Hall of Bandaran Depot in Kampong Belimbing in Subok yesterday.
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He hoped that through the two-day programme, the communities in Mukim Kianggeh and Mukim Kota Batu will gain benefits from various talks delivered by different agencies related to disaster management. Participants of the programme also take part in practical sessions concerned with the technique to douse fires and basic skills in life saving as well as producing a hazard map that will contain information on the areas affected by the disasters.
He said the cooperation and commitment from all penghulus and villages heads and the involvement of members of mukim and village consultative councils as well as youths and volunteers will resume implement the programme in the future.
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