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Volunteer app launched to realise national aspirations
James Kon Baiduri Bank yesterday cemented its support to the Development of Native Mobile Application for Volunteers (Mengalinga) with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the...
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A rare Mars occultation in Brunei skies
Hakim Hayat Clear skies in Brunei last night allowed for the easy viewing of a rare Mars occultation in its skies, where the Red Planet disappeared behind the crescent moon. The phenomenon that...
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Tahlil ceremony for Sultan’s late parents, son
Ministry of Home Affairs Azlan Othman The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) held a recitation of Surah Yaasiin and Tahlil ceremony for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien...
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Great rewards to reap in fasting month
James Kon The Islamic Religious Body under the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) held at a religious talk at the Police Headquarter in Gadong, in marking the holy month of Ramadhan. Islamic Da’wah...
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Tedarus ceremonies enliven Ramadhan
Ministry of Health Aziz Idris The Ministry of Health (MoH) held a Tedarus Al-Quran and presentation of donation to orphans at Surau As-Salam of Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee...
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100 new converts receive donations
Lyna Mohamad Around 100 new Muslim converts in remote areas of Temburong District were given basic necessities through a charity drive recently, organised by An Naffi Co in collaboration with Ikatan...
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Young cancer patients receive toys, vouchers
Rokiah Mahmud The Leo’s Club from International School Brunei (ISB) donated a collection of toys and vouchers to the Children’s Cancer Foundation (YASKA) yesterday in an event at Women’s and Children’s...
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Two siblings killed in Tutong accident
James Kon A brother and a sister died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a vehicle from the opposite direction in Kampong Pengkalan Mau, Lamunin, Tutong District yesterday. The victims...
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Bank committed to investing in local start-ups
Lyna Mohamad Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), in recognising that start-ups are a key component in economic diversification, is invested in supporting the local start-up ecosystem through various...
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Rare astronomical phenomenon tonight
James Kon A rare Mars occultation will be visible in the Brunei sky tonight where the Red Planet will disappear behind the crescent of the moon. The moon will pass in front of Mars creating a lunar...
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Brunei records no new COVID-19 cases
James Kon Brunei Darussalam recorded no new COVID-19 cases yesterday keeping the national tally of confirmed cases at 221. Eleven active COVID-19 cases are receiving treatment at National Isolation...
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Ramadhan best opportunity for self-improvement
Azlan Othman Ramadhan provides Muslims with the best opportunity for self-improvement and draw closer to Allah the Almighty, said Imams in yesterday’s Friday sermon. “Let us avail ourselves of this...
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Raising awareness on grooming, incest
Child sexual abuse cases are often preceded by sexual grooming, ASEAN coordinator of Embassy of the United States of America (US) in Brunei Darussalam Marc Porter said. This practice is defined as a...
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Teaming up to reward loyal customers
Fadley Faisal Concepts Computer and Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd yesterday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaborative venture during Ramadhan and Syawal. Concepts...
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103 fire-related calls in 2020: FRD
James Kon Statistics from the Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) show that there were 103 fire-related emergency calls made in 2020. Sixty-nine of those calls were about house fires, while 34 were about...
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Tedarus Al-Quran held across nation
Daniel Lim & Azlan Othman The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) and departments under it held a Tedarus Al-Quran at the Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Malik Mosque in Kampong Tungku, Gadong. Minister at...
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Watch this space: Urban Bites looks to gain traction
James Kon Food trucks selling iftar meals are now available in the open space area near the Baiduri Bank headquarters, with the launch of the ‘Urban Bites by Baiduri’ initiative yesterday. Vendors from...
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Over 170 students join Virtual Fun Walk
Azlan Othman A total of 173 students, 15 lecturers and non-teaching staff participated in the Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College (MDPMAMB) Virtual Fun Walk 2021 recently. Forty winners in...
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Students gain insights into cultural tourism
Azlan Othman Laksamana College of Business (LCB) International Tourism Management, Events Management and KCB Airline Hospitality Business students recently experienced tourism ‘in action’ during a...
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Sight cast on a healthier Brunei
Lyna Mohamad & Daniel Lim In the hopes of creating a healthier populace, Fitness Zone founder and international celebrity Wu Chun has donated over BND100,000 worth of gym and sports equipment to...
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