Collective responsibility needed to reduce crime
| Wani Roslan | THE Minister of Home Affairs, YB Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, shared that the majority of prisoners are Muslims, with...
View ArticleBrunei on right track in fight against NCDs
| Rokiah Mahmud | THERE is an increase in physical activities among adults in Brunei and this is a positive indicator in the nation’s fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Based on...
View ArticlePrince Mohamed receives outgoing ambassadors
| Bahyiah Bakir | HIS Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah yesterday afternoon received in separate audience the outgoing Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Ambassador...
View ArticleSultan receives 23 new non-resident envoys
| Azrol Azmi | 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 Brunei...
View ArticleStart training early, says Japanese para badminton coach
| Fadhil Yunus | JAPAN Para Badminton Team head coach Kita Tsutomu has stressed the importance of starting training in badminton at a young age and the necessity of a well-thought-out plan....
View ArticleCompanies, heavy vehicle drivers fined for violations
| Azlan Othman | THE Enforcement Division of the Land Transport Department (JPD) conducted a non-scheduled continuous patrol as early as 6.45am yesterday along the Muara-Tutong, Jerudong-Tutong...
View ArticlePolice probe two suspects for fight using dangerous weapon
ROYAL Brunei Police Force (RBPF) received a complaint on its hotline 993 of a fight using a dangerous weapon in the Gerai Muafakat area, Jalan Selayun, Sengkurong. As the police arrived, the victim was...
View ArticleMinister receives courtesy call
| Fizah HAB | THE Joint Commander Armed Forces in French Polynesia and Commander of the French Polynesian and Pacific Maritime Zones, Rear Admiral Denis Bertrand yesterday made a courtesy call...
View ArticleEnhancing quality of local human resources
| Izah Azahari | THE academic qualification enhancement of non-graduate teachers is done through the In-Service Training Scheme under the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister’s...
View ArticleB$54 million budget proposed for MPRT
| Aziz Idris | THE Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) has proposed a budget of B$54,170,221 for the 2018/2019 fiscal year, which focusses on boosting productivity in all sectors...
View ArticleBrunei among top 10 in Islamic finance
| Achong Tanjong | BRUNEI was ranked among top 10 in the Islamic finance performance, according to the ICD-Thomson Reuters Islamic Finance Development Report 2017. This was highlighted by...
View ArticleSultan receives French Polynesian Commander
| Azrol Azmi | 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 Brunei...
View ArticleTheir Majesties grace grand CNY celebration
| James Kon | 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 Brunei...
View ArticleRed flag raised on five health, cosmetic products
THE Ministry of Health (MoH) alerted members of the public to four health products and one cosmetic product tested by the laboratory of Pharmacy Laboratory Services, Laboratory Services, MoH and found...
View ArticleRise in number of students in agriculture-related studies
| Azaraimy HH | MORE students are enrolling in agriculture-related studies in the country including in higher learning or tertiary education institutions. Minister of Education YB Dato Paduka...
View ArticleHalal food certification: Suggestion to raise number of enforcement officers...
| Izah Azahari | THE 14th Legislative Council (LegCo) session yesterday saw YB Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman,...
View ArticleNew road to link Tanah Jambu, Mentiri
| James Kon | TO EASE traffic congestion at the Mentiri Roundabout, the Ministry of Development (MoD) is constructing a new stretch connecting Tanah Jambu main road (at the Muara road...
View ArticleMoRA gets B$257M budget allocation
| Azlan Othman | THE Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) has been allocated a budget of B$256.93 million for the Financial Year 2018/2019. In the previous fiscal, the allocated budget was...
View ArticleHis Majesty graces passing out parade of PKBN’s 7th intake
| Hakim Hayat | THREE hundred and seventy four trainees of the National Service Programme (PKBN)’s 7th intake stood proud at their passing out parade yesterday, marking the conclusion of their...
View ArticleCountry’s growth linked to human capital development
| Hakim Hayat | 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 Brunei...
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