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42 complete new converts’ course
Lyna Mohamad A total of 18 male and 24 female participants completed a 14-day Advance Scheme (II) Course for New Converts organised by the Tarbiyah Muallaf Unit of the Muallaf Development Division...
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No new COVID-19 cases recorded in Brunei
James Kon Brunei Darussalam entered the fifth day without new COVID-19 cases yesterday, keeping the national tally at 145, including three active cases receiving treatment at the National Isolation...
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Al-Quran reading competition semi-finals begin
Wani Roslan The first of the two-day National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults Hijrah 1442 semi-final began at the Melor Hall of the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) yesterday. A total of 23...
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Belait women converts complete religious course
Daniel Lim The Islamic Da’wah Centre organised a closing ceremony for Advance Guidance Course 2 for converts in Kuala Belait (KB) at the Belait District branch of the Islamic Da’wah Centre hall...
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Forward-thinking necessary in tackling pandemic fallouts: LegCo Speaker
Aziz Idris The global impact of the pandemic on health, education and the economy has fundamentally changed daily lives. Despite this, it is essential for all to maintain a forward-looking approach and...
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National Orphans Fund receives record donation
James Kon A record BND350,824 was collected within 91 days for the National Orphans Fund, through this year’s SMS Brunei Prihatin, via DST Sdn Bhd and Progresif Sdn Bhd. The fundraising campaign was...
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174 police personnel awarded Long Service Medals
Hakim Hayat Some 174 rank-and-file police personnel were awarded with the Police Long Service Medals (PKLP) during a ceremony at the Police Headquarters in Jalan Gadong yesterday. Guest of honour,...
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Joining the COVID-19 fight with donation
James Kon The Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei (IEAT) donated 2,400 face masks to the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD) recently, as a mark of friendship...
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ASEAN foreign ministers discuss COVID-19
Azlan Othman The 53rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings opened yesterday via video link under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister...
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Vehicle gutted in fire
James Kon The Bandar Seri Begawan Fire Station responded to a vehicle fire near the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) building on Tuesday evening. Following a call at 6.55pm, six Fire and Rescue...
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SMS donation service for Mosque Construction Fund launched
Syazwani Hj Rosli The SMS service for the Mosque Construction Fund for 1442H/2020 was officially launched yesterday at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) building. Presiding over the launch was...
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Minister’s visit boosts Brunei-China ties
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 received...
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Project showcases Malay tradition, students’ skills
Daniel Lim Sixteen diploma students at the Institute of Brunei Technical Education Jefri Bolkiah Campus (IBTE JBC) recently completed a project showcasing Malay traditions and their video-making...
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Proud day for 21 RBPF officers
Azlan Othman With the consent of 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...
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Suicide Prevention Day marked with activities
Lyna Mohamad The Health Promotion Centre, through the Mental Health Strategy yesterday observed the World Suicide Prevention Day by encouraging open dialogues on mental health issues as well as...
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Hengyi plants 500 saplings in third project
Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd conducted its third reforestation project at the Berakas Forest Reserve, Biodiversity Park as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in the protection...
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AgroBiz harvest up by 1.1MT per hectare
James Kon The second harvest for the AgroBiz project has increased from 8.5 metric tonne (MT) per hectare in the first harvest to 9.6MT per hectare, thanks to natural measures that stop insects from...
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LegCo to host next AIPA meet, calls for stronger ties
Rokiah Mahmud There is a growing need to strengthen the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in these challenging times by engaging dialogue partners on issues that are of mutual concern...
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Finalists selected for National Al-Quran Reading Competition
Lyna Mohamad Five Qaris and five Qariahs have been selected out of 41 semi-finalists to compete in the National Al-Quran Reading Competition for Adults for 1442 Hijrah/2021, alongside reigning...
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His Majesty presents, receives Letters of Credence
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 presented the...
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