The refurbished Pasar Pelbagai Barangan was buzzing lastnight when they received an unscheduled visit by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

His majesty arrived about 8.30 pm and spent almost an hour getting to know the vendors. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by a crowd of people who were thronging the busy market hunting for their favorite local delicacies. Some had the lucky opportunity to take photos with HM and shook hands with the monarch.

The ruler walked through the spacious alleyways, passing by the vendors who expressed gratitude to His Majesty for reviving the night market in Gadong.

This justifies His Majesty's image as "the people's monarch" for being on the ground together with his people and listening to any grievances expressed.

One of the vendors, Insyirah Adi, described her experience as still ‘awe-struck’ from the unexpected visit. She also expressed her sincerest gratitude to the caring Monarch for dropping by “and trying out our cookies”. Insyirah, alongside with Nabilah Rahman of booth C37, both UK Alumni graduates are passionate bakers selling homemade cupcakes and cookies.

The new Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong has taken into account the needs of vendors and visitors with ample parking space, high-roof ceilings, smoke ventilation system, spacious alleyways, prayer hall and other amenities including fire preventions, routine maintenance and hygiene control. It is also ample-roofed, making it convenient for rain or shine situations.


The project shows His Majesty's concern for the vendors at the popular night market and the monarch's commitment to resolving the problems faced by the hard¬working men and women who have been keeping the market appealing to visitors near and far.

The Pasar Pelbagai Barangan was officially launched on Thursday by Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister's Office.

The refurbishment of the market was done under the Julangan Titah Project, an initiative of the Office of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam

Source:
@BRUDIRECT.COM

by B

If you have any stories or news that you would like to share with the global online community, please feel free to share it with us by contacting us directly at [email protected]