18 art competition winners picked
James Kon Eighteen winners were recently announced for The New Normal BN Art Competition, organised by Kaleidoscope Studio and the United States (US) Embassy in Brunei Darussalam. The art competition,...
View ArticleJoin One-derful Test Drive Weekend, bag gifts
Aziz Idris Head down to QAF Auto, the home of BMW vehicles in Brunei for an exclusive test-drive with two BMW models this weekend from 9am to 4pm, as part of the ‘One-derful Test-Drive Weekend’. The...
View ArticleRoyal birthday celebratory mood undiminished by COVID-19 outbreak
Azlan Othman Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the royal birthday celebrations have been complemented with Zikir and prayers for His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni...
View ArticleReligious event marks His Majesty’s birthday
Fadley Faisal The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Khatam Al-Quran and Doa Kesyukuran ceremony in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
View ArticleJoining hands for Pusat Ehsan community
Rokiah Mahmud Jab Gym and Community for Brunei are collaborating in a fund raising for Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The fund...
View ArticleHeavy rain creates havoc; public urged to stay alert
Azlan Othman & Rokiah Mahmud Heavy rain was recorded on Thursday afternoon with the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) issuing Yellow Stage advising the public to be alert. Several...
View ArticleWhale pushed back to sea in Telisai
James Kon A baby whale stranded at Telisai Beach was pushed back to the sea by a group of people on Thursday. Jogger Alai found the mammal believed to be a pilot whale along the beach. “I was jogging...
View ArticleASEAN, India strengthen strategic partnership
Azlan Othman At the 22nd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (AISOM) held online on July 16, officials reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen ASEAN-India strategic partnership. The senior...
View ArticleThree start-ups selected for Singapore event
Lyna Mohamad Ameenfarm, Yuwal and Al-Huffaz Management will pitch their business ideas to Singapore-based regional investors after being selected as the top three of 25 start-ups at a pitching session...
View ArticleWigo Weekend Drive beckons
Lyna Mohamad Over 50 potential customers have signed up for the ‘Wigo Weekend Drive’ hosted by Toyota Brunei over the weekend. The three-day test-drive ends today. The event is hosted by the Bunut...
View ArticleHearses handed over to mosques
Lyna Mohamad & Syazwani Hj Rosli Kampong Kupang Mosque received a hearse yesterday in a ceremony officiated by Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri. The vehicle was...
View ArticleSultanate marks 72 days without new COVID-19 cases
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam recorded no new COVID-19 cases for 72 straight days yesterday, keeping the nation’s tally at 141 cases. The total number of individuals undergoing mandatory...
View ArticleBook donation enriches PB’s library
Syazwani Hj Rosli Politeknik Brunei (PB) on Friday received a donation of 50 books for its Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB)-related module. The handover was held at the PB’s One Stop Centre in Jalan Ong...
View ArticleReligious events mark His Majesty’s birthday
Rokiah Mahmud & Syazwani Hj Rosli The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) held the recitation of Surah Yaasiin, Doa Kesyukuran and mass Asar prayer in conjunction with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal...
View ArticleVillage heads lend a helping hand for SKN, registration
Lyna Mohamad Since the National Welfare System (SKN) was launched, village heads have been briefing villagers about the system, details and online registration, particularly those not having online...
View ArticleProgramme to help create roadmap for MSME digitalisation
Lyna Mohamad DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) partnered with Young Entrepreneur Association Brunei (YEAB) and Big BWN Project for Go Digital ASEAN for Brunei, launched last week, which is set to impact...
View ArticleReligious event marks mosque’s anniversary
Syazwani Hj Rosli Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah Mosque (MRSB) in Kampong Sungai Akar marked the seventh anniversary of its establishment with a religious ceremony at the mosque last Saturday. Minister of...
View Article30 bikers join convoy ride marking His Majesty’s 74th birthday
Hakim Hayat Around 30 motorcyclists and enthusiasts from all districts gathered in the capital last Wednesday, to commemorate the 74th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin...
View ArticleSix KIGS students all set for UTB
Lyna Mohamad Six students who completed their Kolej International Graduate Studies (KIGS) BriBUS-UTB bridging programme on July 4 will begin their studies at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB). The...
View ArticleBrunei leaps ahead in telecom infrastructure development
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam slipped one spot to 60th place in the biennial E-Government Development Index (EGDI) released last week by the United Nations (UN). The EGDI presents the state of...
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