TelBru signs deals with local contractors
TELEKOM Brunei Berhad (TelBru) earlier this week further strengthened its foundation for Local Business Development (LBD) growth within its scope of services reflecting in the company’s vendor policy...
View ArticleRBLF Commander makes introductory visit to Singapore
BRIGADIER General Khairul Hamed bin Haji Lampoh, Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) made an introductory visit to the Republic of Singapore from April 9-11, according to a press release...
View ArticleNationwide mass Subuh prayers mark Israk Mikraj celebrations
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | TO MARK Israk Mikraj, one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, mass Subuh prayers were held in mosques, suraus and religious halls across the country...
View ArticlePrince Mateen makes green call in London
HIS Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen underscored the importance of forest conservation as an important strategy in limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Delivering the keynote address on the efforts...
View ArticleBrunei inks MoU with Japan on healthcare services
BRUNEI Darussalam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in healthcare yesterday at the third Health Ministers’ Patients Safety Summit in Tokyo, Japan. Signing on behalf of the Government of His...
View ArticleShortage of textbooks causes concern
| Lyna Mohamad | SEVERAL parents have voiced their concerns on the issue of the inavailability of certain textbooks in local bookstores, a problem, they lamented, which also arose a couple of...
View ArticleN-Watch programme going from strength to strength
| Hakim Hayat | AS PART of Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) efforts to strengthen its Neighbourhood Watch programme, more meetings were held with village heads. According to RBPF, three...
View ArticleMinister of Health attends Summit in Tokyo
| Hakim Hayat | MINISTER of Health Dato Paduka Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Jaafar joined other health ministers and leaders from across the globe in the third Health Ministers’ Patient Safety Summit...
View ArticleJPD comes down hard on rule breakers
LAND Transport Department (JPD) Enforcement Division officers recently issued 23 compound fines on seven company drivers during operations at Jalan Perusahaan Serasa, Jalan Kuala Lurah and Jalan...
View ArticleGlobal Halal players ink strategic deals
| James Kon | TO ENHANCE the production and promotion of Halal goods not only locally but also internationally and realise the trade potential in Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and the Republic of...
View ArticleBrunei holds great potential for electric vehicles
| James Kon | AS AN oil producing country, Brunei Darussalam also has the potential to become a nation where the majority of its people are driving electric vehicles (EV). However, for this...
View ArticleDonations presented to orphans
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | FOURTEEN orphans under the age of 18 from Kampong Junjongan received donations yesterday in a ceremony hosted by the Village Consultative Council of Kampong Junjongan...
View ArticleHis Majesty, Their Royal Highnesses grace Israk Mikraj celebration at ICC
| Wani Roslan | 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 ArticleIntroduce congregational prayers at schools: Sultan
| Azlan Othman | CONGREGATIONAL prayers should be performed at schools under the Ministry of Education where suraus or any suitable space can be used for the purpose, His Majesty Sultan Haji...
View ArticleJudo set for huge following in Brunei
| James Kon & Khairil Hassan | JAPANESE martial arts Judo is set to gain its footing in Brunei Darussalam following the launch of the Brunei Darussalam National Judo Federation yesterday at...
View ArticleQAF Auto bags 3 awards in Bangkok
| James Kon | QAF Auto has been recognised for its excellent sales performance, winning the “Best Retailer in Customer Care” award in the BMW National Sales Competition of Excellence 2017 for...
View ArticlePre-dawn talk: Congregational prayer is a community obligation
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE divine benefits of congregational prayer were highlighted yesterday by Ustaz Haji Muhammad Naqib bin Haji Awang, a religious teacher at the Royal Brunei Armed Forces...
View ArticleMobile Dream Centre’s vision bags $1,000 grant
| Danial Norjidi | THE winning team of the Youth Against Poverty (YAP) workshop was awarded a $1,000 grant during a presentation and closing ceremony yesterday. The YAP workshop – organised by...
View ArticleSustainable programmes crucial to eradicate poverty
| Danial Norjidi | THE importance of developing sustainable programmes and ideas as well as avoiding duplication by working together to maximise expertise was highlighted by Minister of...
View ArticleMoH marks World Day for Physical Activity with walkathon, cycling
| James Kon | THE Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Health Promotion Centre, and with cooperation from the Youth and Sports Department under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports,...
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