The Prime Minister's Office (Proper) held a colourful Hari Raya Aidlilfitri celebration at a hotel in the capital yesterday night.

Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Awang Mohammad Bin Hj Daud, the Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office, was the guest of honour at the celebration.

Also present were HRH Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah and her husband YAM Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil bin Pengiran Syed Hj Jaafari, Dato Seri Paduka Eussoff Agaki bin Hj Ismail, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister Office.

Also in attendance were Permanent Secretaries and deputy permanent secretaries at the Prime Minister Office as well as senior officers and staff of Prime Minister's office (Proper).

The chairperson of the event, Awang Nor Jusmin Bin Hj Abdul Samad in his welcoming remark said, " In addition to celebrating Hari Raya Aidlilfitri, the event also aimed at fostering closer ties among all the staff under Prime Minister's Office."

To liven up the celebration, staff under Prime Minister's office performed a Hari Raya song. This was followed by a children Hari Raya fashion show.

After the dinner, the guest of honour also took the opportunity to visit five houses decorated with the concept of Open House by sections and units under the Prime Minister's Office. The Hari Raya celebration is an annual event planed by Prime Minister's Office (Proper). - Borneo Bulletin (11th Oct 2008)