A total of BND16,252 was raised during the Pasar Kitani Charity Brisk Walk organised by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism through the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood yesterday.
The funds were handed over to the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei and the Learning Ladders Society prior to the start of the walk.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin presented the contributions to representatives from both organisations.
The charity walk, divided into 2.5-kilometre (km) and 4.5-km categories, also aimed to motivate farmers and agrifood entrepreneurs to boost their income through Pasar Kitani, while fostering market networking. The initiative encourages farmers to become successful and progressive agri-entrepreneurs.
Pasar Kitani held at the Rimba Agribusiness Centre every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 2pm, features a variety of local agriculture and agrifood products.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit and support local producers.
Permanent secretary, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of departments and officials from the ministry were also present.
The funds were handed over to the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei and the Learning Ladders Society prior to the start of the walk.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin presented the contributions to representatives from both organisations.
The charity walk, divided into 2.5-kilometre (km) and 4.5-km categories, also aimed to motivate farmers and agrifood entrepreneurs to boost their income through Pasar Kitani, while fostering market networking. The initiative encourages farmers to become successful and progressive agri-entrepreneurs.
Pasar Kitani held at the Rimba Agribusiness Centre every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 2pm, features a variety of local agriculture and agrifood products.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit and support local producers.
Permanent secretary, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of departments and officials from the ministry were also present.
The minister in a group photo with the sponsors and recipients of the donation.