De-escalation plan for mosques remains at Phase four
Syazwani Hj Rosli The Mosque Affairs Department announced that de-escalation for mosques, surau and religious halls remains at the Phase 4. Apart from the usual safety practices when entering mosques,...
View ArticleMore easing of restrictions starting Monday
James Kon Brunei Darussalam is moving towards more easing of restrictions, starting from August 17, which will see an increase from 100 to 200 in the number of attendees at mass gatherings, among other...
View ArticleBaiduri Bank awards lucky winners
Baiduri Bank held a prize presentation for three winners of the ‘b.Ready for What Life Has to Offer’ promotion yesterday. The event was held in conjunction with the launch of the new Baiduri b.Digital...
View ArticleRegistration open for PKBN’s 10th intake
Wani Roslan The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) through the National Service Division (BKBN) organised a three-day roadshow of the National Service Programme (PKBN) at The Mall in Gadong....
View ArticleWinner drives home grand prize
Syazwani Hj Rosli Norhaini binti Haji Murni won a brand new Hyundai Creta during the grand draw of the Let’s Celebrate 26 promotional campaign at the Atrium, The Airport Mall, Berakas yesterday. The...
View ArticleSkillUP™ to help locals ‘manage skills on the go’
Wani Roslan SkillUP™, the first digital application to manage locals’ competence development in the energy sector, was introduced recently, on the sidelines of the Manpower Industry Steering Council...
View ArticleVehicle catches fire, driver escapes unhurt
James Kon A vehicle was destroyed by a blaze along the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway heading to the flyover towards Government Buildings Complex on Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported. The...
View ArticleOpen communication, transparency keys to successful COVID-19 response
Lyna Mohamad In the corporate world, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated transformation as organisations moved to quickly respond to the crisis. At Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), one of the...
View Articlebruneihalalfoods launches new product
James Kon bruneihalalfoods introduced its latest product range at the newly opened Soon Lee Mega Mart yesterday. Ghanim International Corporation CEO Dr Nur Rahman and Soon Lee Holdings Executive...
View ArticleBrunei records no new COVID-19 case
James Kon Brunei Darussalam recorded no new COVID-19 cases for the seventh consecutive day yesterday keeping the national tally of confirmed cases at 142 including an active case at the National...
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Bangladesh High Commission marks national mourning day
Syazwani Hj Rosli The High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Brunei Darussalam observed the National Mourning Day for the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation...
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Fire training course participants receive certificates
Syazwani Hj Rosli The Training and Development Unit of the Airport Fire Services Division, Department of Civil Aviation held a certificate presentation ceremony to mark the completion of a four-week...
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MoD take steps to produce skilled engineers
James Kon Engineers in the construction industry are encouraged to increase understanding on sustainable development and use the latest technology and innovation to reduce the cost of construction and...
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Prioritising employees’ well-being through assistance programme
Standard Chartered established an Employee Assistance Programme designed to help colleagues and their families manage emotional stresses in daily life. Standard Chartered Bank and Clarity Sdn Bhd are...
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Youth remove 135kg of trash in beach cleanup
Syazwani Hj Rosli Sixty-nine volunteers rolled their sleeves up for a clean up activity at Muara Beach yesterday, collecting 24 bags of trash (135kg of waste) from a 300-metre stretch in 45 minutes....
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Procedural changes to house building comes into effect Sept 1
Rokiah Mahmud Effective September 1, 2020, there will be changes to the process and procedures to build a single unit detach house. Endorsement by departments including the Department of Road,...
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Eyes cast on branding Brunei as international Halal trade hub
Izah Azahari The Brunei Darussalam BIMP-EAGA (Brunei- Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area) Business Council (BDBEBC) strategic initiative mandated by BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 is to...
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Revision session boosts students’ confidence
Wani Roslan Twenty-five Primary School Assessment (PSR) students attended a revision with teacher programme organised by TeachmeGuru at Jeruton Hotel in Jerudong yesterday. Acting Village Head of RPN...
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Infaq Mushaf translations presented to KUPU SB
Izah Azahari The Public Service Department (JPA) continuously contributes to the success of the national vision including Brunei Vision 2035, along with the country’s hopes in becoming a Zikir Nation....
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Farmers overjoyed by local support
Rokiah Mahmud The second instalment of Gerai Hujung Minggu Pasar Kitani continued to earn public support for providing a platform for local farmers to showcase their produce. Vendor Haji Muliadi bin...
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