UTB holds Khatam Al-Quran, presents donations to orphans
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) held online Khatam Al-Quran ceremony for 103 participants comprising 57 staff and 46 students from various Schools and Faculty. Vice-Chancellor of UTB Professor Dr...
View ArticleDonations pour in for mosques
Azlan Othman & Hakim Hayat Galleria YMRM and YMRM Enterprise handed over a contribution of 50 thermometer guns to the Mosque Affairs Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), in...
View ArticleDonations for underprivileged, frontliners
Suri Seri Begawan Raja Pengiran Anak Damit Mosque Takmir committee Syazwani Hj Rosli A total of 35 orphans registered under the Community Development Department (JAPEM) yesterday received donation from...
View ArticlePPNBD’s Warra magazine makes a comeback
Wani Roslan The Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) relaunched its Warra magazine at the PPNBD Headquarters yesterday. PPNBD Chief Commissioner and guest of honour Haji Badar bin Haji Ali...
View ArticleDANA gets generous donations
James Kon Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam Brunei (Perbadanan TAIB) and its subsidiaries, Insurans Islam TAIB Holdings Sdn Bhd and Darussalam Holdings Sdn Bhd, handed over donations amounting to...
View ArticleMinister reminds public to use BruHealth app
James Kon Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar yesterday reiterated the importance for the public to use the BruHealth app for scanning of QR codes in and out of the...
View ArticleBrunei braces for ‘new normal’ Hari Raya festivities
Azlan Othman As the Muslim community in the Sultanate gets ready for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the festive mood and excitement are seemingly quieter compared to the previous years following the COVID-19...
View ArticleNational athletes feted in Sports Excellence Incentive Scheme
Fadhil Yunus National athletes who demonstrated sporting excellence in previous major competitions in the regional and international scenes received recognition for their successes during the Sports...
View ArticleSolid show of support for frontliners
Daniel Lim The Lions Club of Belait in collaboration with the Lions Club of Bandar Seri Begawan donated 1,000 pieces of face masks to the frontline volunteers yesterday. Recipients comprised the Youth...
View ArticleMinisters weigh in on Raya amid COVID-19 outbreak
Azlan Othman Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a time for family bonding, while taking the opportunity to perform housekeeping and refraining from overeating. This was said by Minister at the Prime Minister’s...
View ArticleTemburong Bridge operating hours extended
James Kon The time to use the Temburong Bridge has been extended from 6am to 10pm from today, said Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr...
View ArticleMinister of Home Affairs visits Pasarneka Seria
Daniel Lim Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong yesterday made a working visit to the Pasarneka Seria, to view the upgrading and...
View ArticleSyawal new moon sighted
Hakim Hayat Brunei Darussalam celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfitri today as the hilal or new moon for Syawal 1441 Hijrah was sighted at vantage points set up yesterday evening. The announcement was made...
View ArticleBook Friday prayer slot through BruHealth app
Azlan Othman The BruHealth app for Friday prayers can be used starting tomorrow beginning noon. The public wishing to perform Friday prayers on May 29 can book a slot through the app. Minister at the...
View ArticleHis Majesty praises people’s efforts to control COVID-19
Azlan Othman 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 Darussalam...
View ArticleSermon highlights patience, perseverance in facing COVID-19
Azlan Othman Although COVID-19 changed the way Muslims in the Sultanate celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, joy and excitement of the festive celebration are still in the air. Harmonious family ties could...
View ArticleSingapore PM conveys Hari Raya greetings
Azlan Othman Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong conveyed Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings on Sunday to leaders of the republic’s neighbours, including Brunei Darussalam, the Singapore Prime...
View Article50 pints collected in blood donation drive
James Kon Some 50 pints of blood were collected during the latest blood donation drive organised by the Fuzhou Shiyyi Association of Brunei Darussalam at the premises of D’Sunlit building yesterday....
View ArticleFriday prayer feature launched on BruHealth app
Azlan Othman The Friday prayer feature in the BruHealth app has been activated to make way for the public who wish to attend the mosque on May 29. The new feature was launched yesterday at noon. The ID...
View ArticleBrunei cyclist Loqman placed second in Zwift virtual meet
Fadhil Yunus Brunei Darussalam national cyclist Loqman bin Hadzid added a podium finish in a virtual platform to his growing list of successes after he sealed a first runners-up finish in the Cycling...
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