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Free diapers, breast pumps a farsighted move: Minister
| Hakim Hayat | BRUNEI Darussalam’s new scheme to provide free diapers and breast pumps for newborns, a practice prevalent in many developed countries, will not only ease the financial burden...
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Her Majesty receives spouse of Laos minister
| Azrol Azmi | HER Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam yesterday received in audience Alouny Kommasith, the...
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Brunei ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets with OIC secretary general
THE Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yusoff bin Haji Ismail, yesterday presented his Letter of Credence accrediting him as the Permanent...
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MinCom gets $122M
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | THE Ministry of Communications (MinCom) has been allocated a budget of 122.28 million for the 2017-2018 financial year. This was announced by the Minister of...
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Alternative traffic classification needed to smoothen flow
| Ishan Ibrahim | ALTHOUGH costly, there is a need for an alternative traffic classification to smoothen traffic flow. An efficient public bus transport system would include giving priority...
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Curtain falls on Adat Istiadat Negara Goodwill Games
| Fadhil Yunus | THE prize presentation and closing Negara ceremony for the Adat Istiadat Department Goodwill Games was held yesterday, graced by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun...
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Brunei-Muara keen to defend SKBD title
| Fadhil Yunus | BRUNEI-Muara District have underlined their desire to retain their Brunei Darussalam National Games 2017 (SKBD) overall title. “At the last Brunei Darussalam National Games,...
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Minister urges boat operators to embrace change, bridges
| Azaraimy HH | THE Minister of Communications, YB Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, said that boat operators connecting the Brunei-Muara and Temburong districts will...
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Freer movement within BIMP-EAGA routes
| Aziz Idris | FREER movement of people within the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines – East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) routes will enhance cross-border connectivity and...
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Extra hands pulled in to iron out Temburong Bridge delay
| Azlan Othman | THE bridge linking Bandar Seri Begawan to Temburong – expected to be completed by the end of 2019 – is facing delay, however, contractors have added on more machineries and...
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Foreign firms keen to invest in hybrid vehicle production
| Ishan Ibrahim | SOME foreign companies are keen on investing in the country to produce electric cars, Minister of Communications YB Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat said....
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Brunei passport powers ahead
| Azlan Othman | BRUNEI Darussalam’s passport is continuing its powerful journey allowing its holders to move across borders without having to undergo the ordeal of a cumbersome visa...
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$1 billion for 10th NDP
| Hakim Hayat | THE slower pace of economic growth due to global oil price woes and a tight overall budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal did not deter the government to do a pump-priming to...
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Sultan graces Santap ceremony
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of...
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Brunei delegation leaves for China
| Ishan Ibrahim | SIX youth leaders from various agencies and youth associations within the country departed for the People’s Republic of China yesterday to take part in the 45th Asean...
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Cultural performances enliven camp for youths
CULTURAL performances enlivened Self-Actualisation ‘Every Child is a Gift’ Camp organised by the Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education (MoE) at the camp grounds at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan...
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Mass prayer ceremony marks International Forest Day
| Dean Kassim | THE Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), hosted a mass Maghrib prayer ceremony at the Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, Kampong Kiarong, in...
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Jaguar, Land Rover road show for Belait residents this weekend
INDERA Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover in Brunei Darussalam, will launch its first road show for the year 2017 at the Grand Seria Bowling Centre, in the Belait District on...
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Taufiq crowned national snooker champ
| Fadhil Yunus | AHMAD Taufiq Murni scored another major win in the billiards and snooker calendar after a thrilling 3-2 win over Teo Chee Soon in the Brunei Snooker Championship 2017 final...
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Call for private sector to support I-RDY Apprenticeship Programme
| James Kon | YB HAJI Abdul Hamid @ Sabli bin Haji Arshad has called for the private sector to support the I-RDY (i-Ready) Apprenticeship Programme. In closing remarks during the 13th...
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