NCB officers learn more on money laundering investigations
Fadley Faisal Officers from the Criminal Justice Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC)organised a three-day workshop at Permai Hall of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) titled ‘Targetting...
View ArticleCosmic spectacle in Brunei skies
James Kon Skygazers were treated to the spectacular sight of Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) visible in Brunei Darussalam after dusk last Saturday. Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) members...
View ArticleBSB cost of living ranked 63 of 135
Azlan Othman Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) jumped 10 notches and is in the middle of Numbeo’s Cost of Living (CoL) Index Table with the sultanate’s capital now ranked as the 63rd most expensive city out of...
View ArticleLocal retailer receives coveted award
James Kon Indera Motors Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor and retailer of Jaguar and Land Rover in Brunei Darussalam, reached another milestone in the automobile industry after being awarded the ‘Retailer...
View ArticleReligious events mark His Majesty’s birthday
Rokiah Mahmud & Syazwani Hj Rosli The Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) held a Doa Kesyukuran ceremony to mark the 74th birthday celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
View ArticleKita Fight COVID-19 campaign raises BND11,044.56
James Kon KFC Brunei, through its ‘Kita Fight COVID-19’ campaign that ran from May 5-31, raised BND11,044.56 for the COVID-19 Relief Fund to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) in its fight against...
View ArticleDonations continue to pour in for COVID-19 Relief Fund
James Kon Donations continued to pour in from local companies yesterday to aid the Ministry of Health (MoH) in putting a lid on the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sdn...
View ArticleWelfare recipients can now register with SKN online
James Kon Members of the public who are in need of the Monthly Welfare Assistance (BKB) from the Community Development Department (JAPEM) under the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) or the...
View ArticleLifejackets distributed to six primary schools
Lyna Mohamad Six primary schools received lifejackets from the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD), in a ceremony held at the Horizons Seafood Restaurant in the capital yesterday....
View ArticleFire victim receives financial assistance
Rokiah Mahmud Victim of a house fire, Hining binti Mahali received financial assistance during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports yesterday. Minister of Culture Youth and Sports...
View ArticleCrown Prince receives outgoing envoy
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 ArticleDeath of dozens of buffaloes under investigation
Aziz Idris A viral video along with photos of dozens of dead buffaloes at a farm in Katimahar, Tutong District sent shockwaves among the local community yesterday. The 30-second video showed the bodies...
View ArticleNew vehicle offerings enter Brunei market
Kiarong based TCY Motors will launch the new DFSK Glory 560 SUV, as first of many offerings alongside light commercial vehicles. Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) is a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor, ranked...
View ArticleMinistries hold religious events for His Majesty’s birthday
Azlan Othman & Syazwani Hj Rosli The Ministry of Health (MoH) and departments under it held a Doa Kesyukuran, Sunnat Hajat prayer and Doa Selamat to mark His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah...
View ArticleBrunei envoy meets Malaysian minister
Azlan Othman Malaysian Senior Minister for Security and Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob received a courtesy call from High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Malaysia Dato Paduka...
View ArticleRBAF launches Prihatin Centre, guidebook, action plan
James Kon The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) officiated RBAF Prihatin Centre, RBAF Well-Being Guidebook and RBAF Welfare Strategy and Action Plan 2020 in a ceremony held at the former RBAF...
View ArticleYellow Pages Telephone Directory goes digital
Rokiah Mahmud imagine Sdn Bhd yesterday hosted the official launch of the Brunei Darussalam Telephone Directory 2020, which now comes with a QR code for a better customer experience. The launching was...
View Article85 business premises found in violation of MoH order
James Kon A total of 85 local business premises were found disobeying instructions issued by Health Enforcement Unit officers from the Ministry of Health (MoH) during Operasi Merati held from July...
View ArticleHari Raya Aidiladha on August 1
Aziz Idris With consent from 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 ArticleWork begins on new lifestyle mall
Izah Azahari Construction began on The One – a new lifestyle mall, strategically located at Batu Satu, Jalan Tutong, with the ground-breaking ceremony held at the site yesterday to officiate its...
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