68 caught red-handed in hotel swoops
| James Kon | A TOTAL of 68 individuals were detained during two separate raids at a hotel in Kiulap and another in Berakas. They were allegedly caught in the act inside illegal entertainment...
View ArticleTourists get a taste of Brunei culture
| Achong Tanjong | A GROUP of tourists got a taste of the Brunei culture and traditional food when they visited the ‘Pink House’ owned by Haji Mohd Zahari bin Adis at Kampong Tamoi Ujong...
View ArticleSPA profiling appropriate for government posts
| Wani Roslan | THE psychometric and standard tests used by the Public Service Commission (SPA) have been evaluated to provide a positive result on the quality of nominated candidates while the...
View ArticleBrunei shows colours at Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2018
THE Brunei contingents to the Shell Eco-marathon Asia (SEMA) 2018 comprising students from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and Politeknik Brunei (PB) yesterday...
View ArticleMinisters attend talk on performing religious obligation
| Lyna Mohamad | A PRE-DAWN talk on performing religious obligation was delivered yesterday at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital. The talk was delivered by Mosque Officer, Ustaz...
View ArticleThousands take part in National Day Run 2018
| Lyna Mohamad, Daniel Lim & Azaraimy HH | AMMOUTA Younes and Yvette Jacobine Maria Kortekas emerged the winners of the 10km male and female categories respectively in the National Day Run...
View ArticleCrown Prince presents prizes at DPMM FC Football Fanfare
| Fadhil Yunus | HIS Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime...
View ArticleHeavy vehicles owners warned over carrying excess load
| Azlan Othman | THE Land Transport Department (JPD) issued stern warning to logistics and transportation companies and their drivers carrying heavy vehicles. The warning was issued during an...
View ArticleMoH warns of cosmetic product containing mercury
THE Ministry of Health (MoH) would like to alert the public of a cosmetic product, which has been tested by the Pharmacy Section, Department of Scientific Services, MoH and found to be adulterated with...
View ArticlePassenger boats inspected during operation
| Azlan Othman | THE Maritime and Port’s Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PBMP) conducted an operation at Brunei River to inspect passenger boats and disseminate information on the importance of...
View ArticleB$116.55M allocated to MoFAT
| Aziz Idris | A BUDGET totalling $116,558,840 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MoFAT) for the new fiscal year 2018/2019 during the sixth day of the 14th...
View ArticleTAP focusses on prudent investments
| James Kon | THE investment activities of the Employees Trust Fund (TAP) are based on prudent measures that prioritise protecting capital and maintaining liquidity as well as ensuring stable...
View ArticleHoliday package to boost Temburong tourism
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE re-launching of the ‘Temburong Holiday Package’ is set to give the district a new lease on life. The premium package was introduced in September 2016 and was popular among...
View ArticleKampong Ayer to get B$45-million facelift
| Hakim Hayat | THE Minister of Home Affairs (MoHA) yesterday outlined several key focusses of the ministry’s budget allocation for the financial year 2018-2019 in his motion at the ongoing...
View ArticlePrincess Masna opens Kuwait Culture and Arts Week
| Fizah HAB | HER Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday launched the Kuwait Culture and Arts Week at The Airport Mall’s...
View ArticleRYS Cup promotes basketball
| Daniel Lim | THE Brunei Inter-District U-23 Basketball Tournament, ‘RYS Cup’, was launched during a ceremony at the Kampong Baru Basketball Court, Seria on March 12. The event, organised by...
View ArticlePIP trainee Spain bound for training programme
| Fadhil Yunus | PROJEK Ikan Pusu (PIP) young local trainee Mohammad Ateeq Hishan bin Zainal Abidin has been selected for a two-week Under-12 Years international football training programme at...
View ArticleAustralia to host Asean leaders summit
| Danial Norjidi in Sydney | THE Asean-Australia Special Summit on March 17-18 will mark the first time Australia will host a summit with Asean leaders in Australia. Building on a deep legacy...
View ArticleMoves to enhance education opportunities
| James Kon | BANK Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) and Universiti Teknolologi Brunei (UTB) are collaborating in the field of education and industrial engagement to create opportunities for...
View ArticleMoD committed to repairing damaged roads
| Azlan Othman | THE Ministry of Development (MoD) is fully committed to repairing, maintaining and safeguarding roads in the country. This is because a well-maintained network of roads would...
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