BMW riders reach out to the needy in Temburong District
Wani Roslan Over 10 BMW riders went to the Temburong District to participate in the Motorrad Care Cartons 2020 yesterday. The first-ever such event in Brunei was organised by BMW Motorrad Brunei....
View ArticleBrunei among top 50 places to live during COVID-19
Azlan Othman Brunei Darussalam is in the top 50 globally in terms of the safest places to live during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed a study by Deep Knowledge Group in late August, a consortium of...
View ArticleSpotlight on wildlife
Syazwani Hj Rosli A mini photography exhibition organised by the Brunei Photographic Society (PFNBD) was held at the Dataran Gong Tiga Community Centre in Kampong Lamunin, Tutong District yesterday....
View ArticleKDB Darulehsan marks milestone with missile firing
The Royal Brunei Navy’s (RBN) vessel Kapal Diraja Brunei (KDB) Darulehsan marked a special juncture in history with the launching of its MM40 BII EXOCET Missile at the Pacific Missile Range Facility...
View ArticleJungle trekking for the adventurous
Aziz Idris With travel restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local tour operators are enticing locals with an array of attractive staycation packages. At-Taqwa Travel Tours...
View ArticleCultural trip to rural Belait
Daniel Lim Over 50 members of Warisan Kedayan Jerudong Association (Warisan) visited rural Belait yesterday as part of their Badudun programme to learn about the cultures and traditions of Mukim Labi....
View ArticlePolice foil smuggling attempt on community tip-off
James Kon The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) yesterday foiled a smuggling attempt after 60 cartons of alcoholic beverages were discovered inside a vehicle parked at Simpang 211, Kampong Batang Tuau...
View ArticlePWE ceremony marks new Hijrah, 25th anniversary
Daniel Lim The Belait District Senior Citizens Association (PWE) held a Ma’al Hijrah ceremony yesterday at the hall of the Belait District Office as part of its annual activities to mark the new...
View ArticleCall for more Temburong tourism packages
James Kon Following a trip to the Temburong District, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Bandar Seri Begawan (CCC BSB) is seeking cooperation with travel companies to further boost local tourism....
View ArticleHelping hand for the underprivileged
Syazwani Hj Rosli The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) through the Community Development Department (JAPEM) held the launch for the Sewing Class Community Programme for the residents of the...
View ArticleSteps to improve mosque administration discussed
Azlan Ohtman A dialogue session between Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri with the newly serving mosque officials was held at the Jame’ ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah...
View Article42 pints of blood collected during campaign
Daniel Lim The Kampong Pandan Library of Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) organised a blood donation campaign on Sunday. The campaign was held in collaboration with the Blood Bank at Suri Seri...
View ArticleInculcating reading habit in students
Fadley Faisal Forty Sultan Abdul Bubin Primary School students and 30 Haji Mohd Salleh Primary School students received books from the Brunei Council on Social Welfare (MKM) recently. The books were...
View ArticleDiscover Iran webinar zooms in on Kish Island
Lyna Mohamad Kish Island, located 18 kilometres off the southern coast of Iran, has been declared the fourth tourist destination in Southwest Asia by the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Covering an area...
View ArticleStrengthening ties between consultative councils
Lyna Mohamad & Syazwani Hj Rosli Members of the Women’s Bureau of Mukim Lumapas Consultative Council visited Seri Tanjung Tourist Activity Centre of the Kampong Sungai Bunga Village Consultative...
View ArticleBrunei forest cover helps absorb GHG emissions
Azlan Othman Although Brunei Darussalam is not a significant contributor to the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the nation is still experiencing the adverse impact of climate change from GHG...
View ArticleCrown Prince hosts dinner for Johor special 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, yesterday...
View ArticleHis Majesty receives in audience Special Envoy from Johor
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 Darussalam, yesterday...
View ArticleTake charge of your health
Azlan Othman While there is no cure for dementia yet, we can take steps to reduce the risk of developing it, said Honorary Adviser of Demensia Brunei (dB) Datin Jacqueline Wong in commemorating World...
View ArticleLaunch of Glory 560 SUV online
Boasting a spacious comfortable interior for up to seven occupants including the driver and a quality build, the Glory 560 SUV will appeal to low to mid-income families looking to purchase a larger...
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