Kopi Beras Kampung is unique, nutritious (29/1/2019)

This coffee is used to treat diarrhea and so on

This coffee is used to treat diarrhea and so on

By: Noriah Haji Abdul Hamid Photo: Department of Information and Muhd ​​Adi Wafiuddin bin Haji Roslinei, Students Placement Special Content Table, in Pelita Division

Introduction

It is locating 26km from Town, the visitors will calm and peace surrounding this village away from the hustle and bustle of the vehicle. Kampong Bukit is one of the villages under Mukim Ukong under the leadership of Awang Haji Muhammad Shadiqin bin Abdullah Janjam as the Village Head since 2003.

Along the way to Kampung Bukit, there are fruit orchards such as durian, rambutan and so on. It is also evident that some villagers are carrying out paddy nursery works on two acres of rice fields reserved for interested villagers. Rice grown is Pusu Paddy and Adan Paddy.

Product of the Village

Kampung Bukit have Majlis Perundingan Kampung (MPK) its own village that serves as a driving force for the village community which produces 1 product 1 village (1K1P).

One of the unique and nutritious cottage products that are called Kopi Beras which is made by Awang Tikom bin Yapik and the family. According to him, this product is from Beras Laila which is fried without using oil until blackened but does not burn and it takes half hours to produce Kopi Beras for good to drink. Kopi Beras are besides being used as a drink, it can also treat those with diarrhea and so on.

Anyone who is interested in trying out the benefits of Kopi Beras can get it at Gallery or in Rimba Garden Tungku Link. This product is also often brought to the expo or exhibition in Tutong District and also in Bandar Seri Begawan. According to Awang Tikum, it has received encouraging response from the public.

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Kampung Bukit is also famous with very beautiful handicraft making and is one of the sources of income from fruits, rice, Virgin Coconut Oil another called for rice is Emping Beras and so on. The handicrafts of the villagers are displayed and sold at the exhibition hall located at Kampung Bukit Hall under the management of the MPK.

The craftsmanship which was originally a mere activity in the spare time but now as the livelihood of the villagers and made a great return when the products captured the hearts of local and foreign buyers who are visit the exhibition hall. The surrounding residents such as Kampung Long Mayan, Kampung Ukong and others are also sending the handicrafts there.

Closing

When a village has MPK a strong and proactive in carrying out its various activities, it will give birth to a village that have a good socio-economy, a harmonious society and move forward. Hence, MPK Kampung Bukit is always committed to further enhancing efforts to diversify Kampung Bukit activities in standing alongside with other developed villages.

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