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JP TO GET NEW PADDLEBOATS
Major maintenance works are currently implemented at the Jerudong Park Playground to improve its services to the public.
According to its officials, the park will replace the wodden deck of the paddleboat pier and service all submersible electrical equipment in prepartion for the arrival of a fleet of new paddleboats, which is scheduled to be launched in MARCH, as well as drain and clean the lake.
MORE STORY HEREUPHOLD ISO 14001, SAVE ENVIRONMENT
Bruneians have been urged to take responsibility in their roles in safeguarding the environment while local business companies were urged to uphold the ISO 14001, which could reduce catastrophic environmental pollution and degradation.
The call was made by Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdullah bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, Minister of Development, during the opening ceremony of the Environmental Management Seminar, held yesterday at Seameo Voctech in Gadong.
The minister said the wet season last November led to flash floods and landslides in several places in the country, which not only inconvenienced the public but also resulted in irreversible damages to properties and displacement for those affected.
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