New food strategy on anvil
| Danial Norjidi | THE government is devising a food strategy for Brunei that will include government initiatives and investments across the whole food value chain. This is because Brunei wants to...
View ArticleMKM extends helping hand in run-up to Ramadhan
| Fizah HAB | IN CONJUNCTION with the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan, the Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM) has extended a helping hand to families in need at Kg Menunggol, Pulau Berambang. MKM...
View ArticlePepsi Bonanza winner picks up key to Vento
| Fizah HAB | HALIZA binti Baha was undoubtedly over the moon yesterday as she picked up the key to a brand new Volkswagen Vento as grand prize winner of the 2016 Pepsi Bonanza. Held at the new...
View ArticleYOU C1000 Kick the Thirst winner takes home Samsung S6
| Abdul Hakiim Yakof | LEAH Orel yesterday took home a brand new Samsung S6 as the grand prize for the ‘YOU C1000 Kick the Thirst’ grand draw at the Hua Ho Manggis Mall. The grand prize was...
View ArticleBSP launches School HSSE Clubs in KB
| Faza Suraj | AS PART of Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd’s (BSP) commitment in educating the public on Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), the ‘Generate Graduate Network’ has...
View ArticleRBN Commander visits Malaysia
THE Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) First Admiral Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad, and spouse, Pengiran Datin Noralam binti Pengiran Haji Kahar were in Kuala...
View ArticleDES compensation scheme to ensure official accountability, encourage FDI
| Danial Norjidi | THE recently-announced com-pensation scheme to reimburse businesses affected by unplanned power outages that exceed three hours is in place to ensure the relevant...
View ArticleOver $28,000 raised during Firefighter Run
| Aziz Idris | A SUM of $28,888 for the Firefighter Welfare Fund was raised during a charity themed run where runners donned the iconic blue and yellow strips, a symbol of the local...
View Article4 students off to Singapore to attend STEP-NUS
| Syazwani Hj Rosli | FOUR students from the Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre (PTES) left for Singapore yesterday, to take part in the STEP-NUS Sunburst Brain Camp 2016 from June 5 to 11. The camp,...
View ArticleMinister attends 15th ASCC meeting in Laos
PEHIN Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports said that ongoing commitment for Asean Socio-Cultural Community...
View ArticleRamadhan begins tomorrow
| Hakim Hayat | MUSLIMS in Brunei will observe the first day of the holy month of Ramadhan tomorrow, as the ‘hilal’ (crescent) of the new moon of Ramadhan was not visible yesterday evening....
View ArticleWing Chun members receive certificates
| Izz Karim | SEVENTEEN Brunei Wing Chun members from the Ip Man Wing Chun Club recently received their certificates of proficiency during a ceremony held at Soto Rindu Restaurant in Rimba, Gadong from...
View ArticleSMPIHM hosts dikir for new converts
| Fizah HAB | IN CONJUNCTION with the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam Secondary School (SMPIHM), Serasa, hosted a Dikir ceremony for its new converts last weekend at the...
View ArticleBSM holds fire drill at Cahaya Pakatan Petrol Station
| Azaraimy HH | BRUNEI Shell Marketing Co Sdn Bhd (BSM) recently organised a firefighting and mock drill for the personnel of Cahaya Pakatan Petrol Station, in Tutong District. Led by Tutong Station...
View ArticleStudent’s conversion celebrated in UK
THE celebration of the Israk Mikraj by Bruneians last month in the United Kingdom was made the merrier with the conversion of one new Muslim student. The celebration held in the Brunei Hall, Norfolk...
View ArticleYayasan extends helping hand to Temburong housewife
YAYASAN Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan) is a charitable platform of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi...
View ArticleIt’s homely fasting in UK despite longer hours
| Hakim Hayat | BEING away from home does not deter them from observing the holy month of Ramadhan, despite facing challenges due to the longer fasting period compared to a shorter one back in...
View ArticleBrunei-Muara police hold activities before Ramadhan
| James Kon | BEFORE the start of Ramadhan, a number of police stations under the Brunei-Muara District took part in various activities with members of the Neighbourhood Watch. On May 29, a...
View ArticleFamilies receive donations from Sri Lanka Association of Brunei Darussalam
| James Kon | THE Sri Lanka Association of Brunei Darussalam (SLABD) donated essential food items to 35 underprivileged families from Kg Benutan in the Tutong District. The second...
View ArticleFilling station opening hours during Ramadhan
| Danial Norjidi | BRUNEI Shell Marketing Company Sdn Bhd (BSM) recently announced the business hours of its retail filling stations for Ramadhan, and the company has advised members of the public to...
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