Export markets crucial for growth of local MSMEs: Minister
| Danial Norjidi | THE importance of encouraging and assisting local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to explore and participate in export markets was highlighted during the...
View ArticleLocal firms, SMEs encouraged to participate in government projects
| Azlan Othman | MINISTER at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah said companies with...
View ArticleMinimum labour wage still in discussion
| Hakim Hayat | MINISTER of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong said the Labour Department is still conducting a...
View ArticleDisaster management programme to be extended to 20 more mukims
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme will be extended to 20 more mukims across the country by the end of 2019, in addition to the 35 villages in 17...
View ArticleMinister attends annual dinner of Badan Tanmiah Harta Majlis Ugama Islam
| Lyna Mohamad | MINISTER of Religious Affairs Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman yesterday attended the annual...
View ArticleMoHA planning to introduce ratio system for foreign workers’ recruitment
| Hakim Hayat | A TOTAL of 1,715 jobs that were intended for import labour were successfully given to qualified locals in 2018 under the Labour Department’s updated recruitment regulations on...
View ArticleMoFE proposes over BND814 million budget
| Azlan Othman | MINISTER at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah yesterday announced his...
View ArticleHis Majesty attends Richard Mille Polo final
| Khairil Hassan | 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 Article82 Officer Cadets go up the ladder
| James Kon | BY THE consent of 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...
View ArticleFestivities, events help boost tourism
| Danial Norjidi | THE Brunei December Festival is an example of a successful public-private partnership, and is an initiative that should be continued towards having a positive impact on the...
View Article1K1P’s goal is to enhance marketability of local village products
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE One Village, One Product (1K1P) initiative aims to enhance the quality and packaging of Brunei’s village products to ensure that they can be marketed not just locally, but...
View ArticleSME trading activities frequently given access: Minister
| Rokiah Mahmud | THE Municipal Department is planning to open up new trading areas for small and medium enterprise (SME) activities, while also taking safety, environment and time factors into...
View ArticlePKBN instils positive values in trainees
| Lyna Mohamad | THE National Service Programme (PKBN) is all about disciplining and makes its trainees realise that changes start from within and no other, said Best Male Trainee award...
View ArticleRB flies to Land of Cherry Blossoms
| James Kon | IT’S good news for travellers thinking of heading to Japan from Brunei, as Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced that it will now be flying directly to Tokyo three times a week...
View ArticleMoHA-MPRT working jointly to check crocodile threats
| Rokiah Mahmud | MINISTER of Home Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong said his ministry has identified and installed...
View ArticleHis Majesty graces passing out parade ceremony
| Lyna Mohamad | A TOTAL of 388 National Service Programme (PKBN) alumni for the 8th intake took part in the passing out parade ceremony in the presence of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal...
View ArticleSultan calls for strong patriotic values, integrity among youth
| Lyna Mohamad | 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 ArticleMinister launches Youth Entrepreneurship Weekend
| Lyna Mohamad | THE Youth Entrepreneurship Weekend was officially launched yesterday, by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan...
View ArticleFast food restaurant marks 30th anniversary with three-day events
| Wani Roslan | SUGARBUN Brunei is holding a three-day event at the Times Square Shopping Centre in Berakas to mark its 30th anniversary, which will end tomorrow. The opening ceremony was held...
View ArticleTraditional welcome for first batch of Japanese tourists
| Fizah HAB | TOURISTS from Japan arriving on the inaugural flight from Narita International Airport to Bandar Seri Begawan were given a warm welcome at the Brunei International Airport...
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