Local hikers trek Bukit Udal jungle
Hakim Hayat Eight female and two male Bruneian hikers explored the untouched jungle at Homestay Alai Gayoh Anak Pulau, located in the inland area of Kampong Bukit Udal, Tutong last Sunday. Organised by...
View ArticleCinemas re-open after three months
Syazwani Hj Rosli Cinemas in Brunei reopened their doors for the first time after three months yesterday. Manager of The Mall Cineplex Mohd Faiq Ikhwan bin Mohd Som said that the number of visitors was...
View ArticleGood news for technical and vocational teaching instructors
James Kon Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) marked another milestone yesterday with the launch of its TVET Academy, the first academy in the country to offer technical and vocational...
View ArticleOutgoing envoy praises Brunei’s COVID-19 response
James Kon Outgoing Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Nicola Rosenblum praised Brunei Government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. This is Rosenblum’s final month in...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs receive equipment from MUIB
Syazwani Hj Rosli The Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB) distributed equipment worth BND3,944 to four recipients yesterday. Heronne bin Hamid residing in Kampong Kulapis and Rohani binti Nasoha @...
View ArticleTwo families receive donations from JAPEM
Rokiah Mahmud The Community Development Department (JAPEM) of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) yesterday handed donations to families affected by strong winds in Kampong Serdang, Mukim...
View ArticleMoH receives BND110K donation of PPE, disinfectants
Lyna Mohamad Lianfeng Investment Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Brunei Industrial Investment Holdings Co Limited (BIIH) donated personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfectants worth BND110,000 to...
View ArticleFifteen students enrol in agrotechnology programme
Rokiah Mahmud An induction for the second batch of Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) agro-technology students was held at the multi-purpose hall of IBTE Agro-Technology Campus in Kampong...
View ArticleASEAN Halal industries urged to step up their game
Syazwani Hj Rosli The 16th ASEAN Working Group on Halal Food Meeting (16th AWGHF Meeting) was held through a virtual video conference at the Syariah Affairs Department in the capital yesterday. Acting...
View ArticleQuick-thinking spares home from fiery disaster
James Kon A homeowner’s quick thinking saved his Kampong Keramut home in Mukim Telisai from being destroyed by an electrical fire last Sunday. Responding to a distress call at 8.02pm, a team of six...
View ArticleAnduki casts spotlight on OKU talents
James Kon Local filmmaker Abdul Zainidi has completed filming the trailer for Anduki, a fairy tale story about two best friends, and hopes to start filming the movie by the year end. Speaking to the...
View ArticleWorrying times for hospitality industry
Lyna Mohamad The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to businesses and economies globally. Among its casualties is the hospitality industry – spanning across airline and travel agencies to hotels...
View ArticleSwimming pools reopen doors
Fadhil Yunus Swimming pool centres finally opened its doors to the public and enthusiasts on Tuesday following the recent announcement of the third phase of the de-escalation plan. Based on the recent...
View ArticleBandarku Ceria vendors call for easing of restrictions
Rokiah Mahmud Street vendors involved in the Bandarku Ceria programme are seeking consideration from the authorities for the recommencement of their commercial activities. The weekly programme is...
View ArticleBrunei marks 62 days without new COVID-19 cases
James Kon Brunei Darussalam yesterday marked 62 days without new COVID-19 cases, keeping the national tally at 141. Information on the latest situation of COVID-19 in the country was shared by the...
View ArticleRice produced by students launched
Wani Roslan Agrobiz’s Sembada 188 Rice was launched at the YES Centre of Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Business centre yesterday. The Sembada 188 Rice was produced by 10 students of...
View ArticleMedical supplies donated to schools
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd (Hengyi) contributed medical supplies to schools in Mukim Serasa on July 7 and yesterday as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR), to help schools for...
View ArticleFlags hoisted to launch royal birthday celebrations
Daniel Lim, James Kon, Lyna Mohamad & Rokiah Mahmud The hoisting of a giant-sized Brunei Darussalam national flag marked the start of nationwide celebrations for the 74th birthday of His Majesty...
View ArticleMore donations pour in for COVID-19 fight
Rokiah Mahmud Contributions continued to pour in from members of the public, private companies and communities to assist the government in containing the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Peradian...
View ArticleDPMM FC coach heaps praise on Brunei’s handling of COVID-19
Fadhil Yunus DPMM FC Head Coach Adrian Pennock heaped praise on the authorities’ handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in Brunei Darussalam. “I think a lot of credit had got to go with the Minister of...
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