Royalty graces birthday reception hosted by BLGA
By James Kon

Members of the Brunei Ladies Golf Association held a birthday celebration for Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah at the Royal Brunei Polo and Riding club, yesterday.

Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, who is the Royal Patron of the Brunei Ladies Golf Association, arrived at the ceremony, accompanied by Her Royal Highness' parents, Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman bin Pengiran Haji Damit and Dayang Rinawaty Abdullah Suzanne Rahaman Aeby.

Upon arrival, Her Royal Highness was greeted by Datin Paduka Seri Utama Hajah Rosnah Abdullah, the Chairlady and Dk Rose Pg Hj Hitam, Vice Chairlady of the association, as well as Haji Yakob bin Hj Yusof, the Director of JPCC.

Datin Paduka Seri Utama Hajah Rosnah Abdullah in her welcoming address said, "Brunei Ladies Golf Association has been very active in the past months. Our members took part in a number of friendly competitions with local clubs and counterparts in Sabah, Kuching, Miri, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan. Earlier this year, the BLGA team came in second place in the annual Borneo Ladies Tournament held in Labuan. BLGA will also be hosting the 12th Borneo Ladies tournament at RBGCC this year."

"Another milestone for this year is the commissioning of our website which will be officiated by Her Royal Highness. Members of the public can visit our website at www.bruneilga.com."

To promote golfing amongst youths, she said, "We have included junior golfers category in this year's tournament and we hope that our youths will be encouraged to participate and channel their energy in sporting activities."

She also conveyed her deepest gratitude to Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah for her continuous support and thanked the sponsors who made the tournament a success.

Prior to singing the song "Happy birthday Her Royal Highness", HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah cut a birthday cake to mark the birthday celebration.

Following the presentation of the 'pesambah' in the form of a golf set, Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah presented prizes to the winners of the charity golf 2009 which was held in RBGCC from April 10 to 12.

A total of $23,460.46 was raised from the charity golf for Her Royal Highness' charity foundation.

The mock cheque was presented by Datin Paduka Seri Utama Hajah Rosnah Abdullah, the Chairlady of the association and Haji Yakob bin Hj Yusof, Director of JPCC to Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah.

Following the presentation of the mock cheque, Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah launched the Brunei Ladies Golf Association's official website.

To further enliven the event, students from International School of Brunei also presented a musical performance during the reception. - Borneo Bulletin (13th Apr 2009)


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