Schools to function normally from July 27
Rokiah Mahmud All schools under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Arabic schools under the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), private schools as well as higher education institutions (IPTAs) and...
View ArticleImmediate fines on business operators violating health order
James Kon Owners and operators of business premises found violating the Infectious Diseases Act (Chapter 204) will not be given warning anymore but instead will be immediately issued compound fines...
View ArticleTraining allowed in group of 10, swimming pools increase capacity
Fadhil Yunus Team sports received the green light to train in a group not exceeding 10 people with the exchange or mixing of players allowed under the updated guidelines of the fourth phase of the...
View ArticleNo booking for Friday prayers needed, religious activities allowed
Azlan Othman Muslims in the country can perform the Friday prayers at normal capacity starting August 3 where children aged 12 and above are allowed. Booking Friday prayers slot is no longer required....
View ArticleNational flag lowered marking end of royal birthday celebrations
James Kon, Izah Azahari & Daniel Lim The giant-sized national flag was lowered at ceremonies nationwide to mark the conclusion of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni...
View ArticleOver 350 pints collected in blood donation drive
Lyna Mohamad Over 40 pints of blood were collected in the final of the two-day blood donation campaign at the National Service Programme (PKBN) Training Camp in Batu Apoi, Temburong District yesterday,...
View ArticleInspection conducted at perayaan venue
Daniel Lim Officers of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board conducted an inspection to ensure that rules and regulations set by the authorities were adhered to at the perayaan (festive night...
View ArticleOver BND14M raised for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Izah Azahari The COVID-19 Relief Fund collected BND14,597,940 as of 4.15pm yesterday since it opened in March. This was announced by Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and...
View ArticleProbe reveals buffaloes drowned
James Kon The mysterious deaths of 36 buffaloes in Kampong Katimahar in the Brunei-Muara District prompted an investigation by the Agriculture and Agrifood Department under the Ministry of Primary...
View ArticleMore de-escalation measures announced
James Kon Starting July 27, the number of persons permitted at mass gatherings will increase from 50 to 100. Expos, bazaars and commercial fairs will be allowed to take place, although under certain...
View ArticleThai Embassy presents donation to JAPEM
Lyna Mohamad The Royal Thai Embassy in Brunei Darussalam presented a donation to the Community Development Department (JAPEM)’s Welfare Home Complex, in a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and...
View ArticleNo border re-opening for now
Izah Azahari Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah said the implementation of the Exit and Entry...
View ArticleTAR presented to minister
Izah Azahari Baiduri Bank presented a Traffic Assessment Report (TAR) to Minister of Development Dato Seri Setia Ir Awang Haji Suhaimi bin Haji Gafar yesterday. Baiduri Bank Chief Executive Officer...
View ArticleMoE modifies curriculum for schools
Rokiah Mahmud With no new cases of COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam, schools, higher education institutions (IPTA), private schools and the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) will resume...
View ArticleSoon Lee Mega Mart opens its 12th branch
James Kon Pekan Muara residents have a new place to purchase groceries and dine in following the opening of the Soon Lee Mega Mart’s 12th branch and Ayamku Restaurant at Muara City Square on Wednesday....
View ArticlePorsche Taycan tops innovation awards
Aziz Idris The all-electric Porsche Taycan is the most important innovation driver in the global automotive market, thanks to 27 new developments – 13 of which are the world firsts. These are the...
View ArticleBSP donates medical equipment to Belait hospital
Rokiah Mahmud Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) handed over medical equipment, including a mobile ultrasound unit, to Suri Seri Begawan Hospital (SSBH), Kuala Belait on Wednesday. BSP...
View ArticleJoint op foils smuggling attempt using boat
James Kon Personnel of Company ‘C’ Police Reserve Unit, Operation Department under the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) with personnel of Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) foiled a smuggling attempt...
View ArticleProgramme opens career paths
Daniel Lim The Engineering Design Services of Serikandi Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd hosted an Internship Completion Ceremony at Garden Sentral Hotel yesterday. Ten students from Universiti Teknologi...
View ArticleScouts ‘warrants’ presented
Syahmi Halimshah & Azlan Othman The Brunei Darussalam Scouts Association (PPNBD) presented Warrants to Scout Commissioners and Assistant Scout Commissioners of Brunei-Muara District yesterday. The...
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