Propelling education system to new heights
James Kon The Ministry of Education (MoE) and Progresif Sdn Bhd cemented a year-long partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish ‘Progresif for Schools’ at the Progresif...
View ArticleForeigners entering Sultanate by land must undergo SARS-CoV-2 test
Rokiah Mahmud In upholding the titah 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...
View ArticlePorsche introduces enhanced approved warranty programme
Aziz Idris Porsche Asia Pacific is introducing its enhanced Porsche Approved Warranty programme in the region – including Brunei – being among the first automotive brands to roll out a warranty offer...
View ArticleSafety top priority at filling stations
Syazwani Hj Rosli & Daniel Lim Following pump attendant’s instructions at all times is important, Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sdn Bhd (BSM) Managing Director Mohammad Norshafiee bin Dato Paduka...
View Article12 more linked to family drug ring arrested
Fadley Faisal Twelve more suspects were arrested recently by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a follow-up of Musang King Operation and named as suspects. The arrests were made between September 22...
View ArticleSpecial pass for frequent cross border travellers
Azlan Othman A special Frequent Commuters Pass (FCP) arrangement has been introduced for frequent commuters crossing the border, said Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and...
View ArticleCaP comes into effect today
Rokiah Mahmud The Exit and Entry Charges Order 2020 comes into effect today. Under the Order, a Service Charge (CaP) of BND3 per person for a one-way trip and BND6 per person for a return trip will be...
View ArticleBaiduri pledges to ‘co-create your future’
Baiduri Bank unveiled its refreshed branding yesterday as the bank – one of the largest providers of financial products and services in Brunei – celebrates over two decades of achievements in the...
View ArticleBuilding an inclusive society for the elderly
Azlan Othman On the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin...
View ArticlePB holds charity drive
Rokiah Mahmud Politeknik Brunei (PB) held a charity drive named ‘TOYS4U!’ to collect toys for Children with Special Needs (KACA). PB Head of Centre for Student Development and Innovation (CSDI)...
View ArticleCelebrating Brunei’s first International Recovery Day
Aziz Idris Some 100 individuals from the Self Support Recovery Group gathered to mark the first ‘International Recovery Day’ 2020 for Brunei Darussalam recently. Themed ‘Recovery is Possible’, the...
View ArticlePrayers mark 50th anniversary of Brunei capital renaming
Azlan Othman In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the changing name of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, a recitation of Surah Yaasiin and Tahlil for the late parents of His...
View ArticleA one-stop centre for lifelong learning programmes
James Kon In addressing unemployment and playing a vital role of supporting Brunei Vision 2035, the Lifelong Learning Centre (L³ Centre) under the Ministry of Education (MoE) is actively planning,...
View ArticleBreast cancer cases rising in Brunei
Wani Roslan Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign at PJSC Lobby on Level 2 yesterday. Minister of Health and Deputy Chairman of PJSC Dato Seri...
View ArticleMoU inked on bridging programmes
Lyna Mohamad Ministry of Development (MoD) and Politeknik Brunei (PB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation in the awarding of bridging programmes and cooperation in areas...
View ArticleLocals urged to take up over 2,000 available jobs
Lyna Mohamad Proactive and innovative intervention is crucial in increasing local employment and supporting businesses, and one of the initiatives of the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC)...
View ArticleNew, refreshed models unveiled
Lyna Mohamad Making its debut this weekend, the three salient new and refreshed models – the All-New Toyota Majesty, Toyota Previa and Toyota Hilux – are available at Toyota’s sole distributor NBT...
View ArticleBenefits of collaboration in education highlighted
James Kon The benefits of collaboration were highlighted during the recent 4th Joint Symposium of Osaka University with Higher Educational Institutions of Brunei Darussalam. The online symposium was...
View ArticleReligious event marks 27th Civil Service Day
The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) held a Halaqah Jumaat event in conjunction with the 27th Civil Service Day for 2020 at Surau Ad-Difa’ in Bolkiah Garrison...
View ArticleSultanate marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
James Kon The Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Bridge and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge were illuminated in pink on Thursday night, in support of the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) Breast...
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