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Figure for KMKA will be determined by changes in inflation rates, prices
Rokiah Mahmud The figure for the Minimal Cost of Basic Needs (KMKA) will be determined by changes in inflation rates and prices, instead of a fixed number. This was highlighted by Minister of Culture,...
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BIBD first bank in Brunei to be certified ‘COVID-19 Workplace Ready’
Lyna Mohamad Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) became the first bank in the Sultanate to be certified as having a workplace that is ready to address and respond to situations related to COVID-19. Ten...
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Malaysia still in discussion with Brunei, Singapore over border re-opening
Azlan Othman Malaysia is still in early discussions with Singapore and Brunei Darussalam on the possibility of reopening its borders with the two countries. “So far, it is still in the early stages,...
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Tour of Tutong’s tourist treasures
James Kon As part of the post COVID-19 plan, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Haji Apong hoped for a boost in the quality of hospitality services for...
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Limited number of Haj pilgrims this year
Azlan Othman The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said yesterday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only a limited number of pilgrims from various nationalities who are already residing in Saudi Arabia are...
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Outbound travellers to pay for swab test
Izah Azahari Several countries have recently begun to reduce travel restrictions and permit entry to authorised foreigners, under certain conditions. Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd...
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed receives envoys
Bahyiah Bakir His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah received in audience Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Brunei Darussalam Vladimir Goncharenko. In a separate audience, His Royal Highness...
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Farewell audiences for outgoing envoys
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, received in...
View ArticleThumbs up for new national welfare system
Rokiah Mahmud & Lyna Mohamad The National Welfare System or Sistem Kebajikan Negara (SKN) revealed recently is aimed at aligning the assistance with a more comprehensive welfare system. A more...
View ArticleAsean MSMEs to be equipped with digital skills, tools amidst COVID-19 crisis
Azlan Othman ASEAN and The Asia Foundation, with support from Google.org are collaborating to equip 200,000 micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) in the region including over 4,000 from Brunei...
View Articleimagineers reach out to those in need
Izah Azahari imagine Sdn Bhd conducted a Syawal Donation Drive recently, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to encourage the spirit of giving among its imagineers and to...
View ArticleTravellers heading for Limbang, Lawas must heed Brunei’s new transit rules,...
Azlan Othman Malaysians who want to travel by land to Limbang and Lawas via Brunei Darussalam must comply with the Sultanate’s latest entry declaration requirement enforced on Monday to curb the spread...
View ArticlePension payments on June 27 and 29
Lyna Mohamad Pensioners and recipients of Civil Service Pensions and Derivative Pensions (dependent/widow) payments are reminded and that those who have not registered their bank account details to the...
View ArticleBrunei marks 48 consecutive days without new COVID-19 cases
James Kon Brunei Darussalam continued its streak of no new COVID-19 cases for the 48th day, keeping the total tally of confirmed cases at 141 yesterday. Meanwhile, 418 individuals who arrived in the...
View ArticleVirtual meeting focusses on post-pandemic ASEAN revitalisation
Wani Roslan The effects of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic continued to prompt ASEAN to adapt to the situation and adopt new norms with a strong determination to be more cohesive in its responses....
View ArticleHard time for busy parents with no slots at childcare centres
Syazwani Hj Rosli Following the second phase of the de-escalation plan, childcare centres across Brunei Darussalam have been operating at a limited capacity under strict health guidelines. Owner of My...
View ArticleOnline consultation focusses on UNESCO goals
Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the Ministry of Education Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin as the Secretary-General of the Brunei Darussalam National Commission for United...
View ArticleBrunei-UK ties set to reach new heights, says outgoing envoy
Aziz Idris For outgoing British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Richard Lindsay, coming to the Sultanate was his first international posting as a diplomatic envoy. Three years later, he recalled...
View ArticleThree held for suspected gambling activities
Daniel Lim The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) apprehended three individuals in Kampong Sungai Liang suspected of being involved in gambling activities on Wednesday afternoon. Acting Commanding...
View ArticleSix awarded for prompt action in dousing fire
Rokiah Mahmud The Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) of the Operation ‘F’ Branch presented community service certificates in separate events at the Jerudong Fire Station. In the first handover, Deputy...
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