World Habitat Day marked with prayers
Azlan Othman The Housing Development Department of the Ministry of Development (MoD) yesterday held mass Asar prayer and Doa Kesyukuran at its surau to mark World Habitat Day. The occasion, marked on...
View Article64 cases of vehicle fires reported this year
Aziz Idris Sixty-four cases of vehicle fires were reported since January this year, which triggered a response from the Land Transport Department (JPD), Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications to...
View ArticleHope arrives for 22 families
Rokiah Mahmud His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, the Chairman of the Committee of Governors of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah yesterday presented house keys to 22 needy families, besides...
View ArticlePrince Malik calls for more synergy towards generating ‘Masyarakat Mandiri’
Rokiah Mahmud His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik delivered a sabda in his capacity as the Chairman of the Committee of Governors of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, which was broadcast via a...
View ArticleHis Majesty makes surprise visit to INRD, Labour Dept
Azlan Othman 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 made...
View ArticleDon’t abuse power, Sultan tells Labour Dept, INRD officers
Azlan Othman The uncontrolled influx of foreign workers in the country was among the issues raised by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali...
View Article189kgs of trash collected in beach clean-up
Daniel Lim Over 40 volunteers comprising Green Depot members and the public participated in a beach cleaning campaign in Belait on Sunday collected 189kgs of trash and disposed it with JASTRe’s aid. It...
View ArticleBraille’s importance highlighted
Hakim Hayat The welfare of visually impaired individuals in the country continues to receive great attention from the government. Various efforts have been made in cultivating the advocacy of eye...
View ArticleFree HIV testing for men this Sunday
James Kon The Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council (BDAIDSCouncil) will host free HIV testing for men (locals and foreigners) on October 11 afternoon. Participants can send messages through social media to...
View ArticleBelait village abuzz with activities
Daniel Lim The Kampong Bukit Sawat Village Consultative Council (MPK) organised a ‘Tamu Gayoh Sungai Mau’ at the village’s recreational park on Sunday. Belait District Officer Ramlee bin Haji Jamudin,...
View ArticleTVET ranks high on priority list
Izah Azahari Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been regarded as an important enabler for socio-economic development, which has become a priority area under ASEAN as well as the...
View ArticleHer Majesty’s birthday marked with religious ceremonies
Rokiah Mahmud The Group of Wives of Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries and Affiliated Members held a Khatam Al-Quran, Doa Kesyukuran and Sunnat...
View ArticleNew Brunei citizens express gratitude
Rokiah Mahmud One hundred and ninety-five people were granted Brunei citizenship in a ceremony at the International Convention Centre yesterday. The Bulletin spoke to several new citizens about their...
View ArticleLoyalty a must, citizenship recipients told
Rokiah Mahmud Persons granted Brunei citizenship must extend undivided loyalty and abide by the laws and rules of the country, Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) Acting Director...
View ArticleBrunei highest waste generator in ASEAN
James Kon The waste sector in Brunei Darussalam accounts for only 0.001 per cent of the total greenhouse gases emission, though the country’s waste generation is the highest in the ASEAN region. Brunei...
View ArticleLCB organises Orientation Weekend
Azlan Othman Laksamana College of Business (LCB) held an Orientation Weekend to welcome the new February/March intake students recently. The event, conducted by the student council, was held with the...
View ArticleAcademy establishment another milestone for Indera Sports Club
Fadhil Yunus The establishment of the Indera Sports Club Academy (ISCA) is another landmark in the successful management of the Indera Sports Club (ISC) in guiding a generation of players from the...
View ArticleDikir skills showcased at competition
Azlan Othman Dikir troupes from Sufri Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Perpindahan Berakas clinched the top spot in the male category while Kampong Saba Religious Hall in Kampong Ayer first place in the...
View ArticleCompound fines issued for waste dumping
Daniel Lim The Enforcement Division of the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Board issued a compound fine of BND200 to a company yesterday. The company, based in the Brunei-Muara District, was...
View ArticlePrayers mark Her Majesty’s birthday
Rokiah Mahmud The Council of Women of Brunei Darussalam (CWBD) yesterday held a Doa Kesyukuran, mass Sunnat Hajat prayer and Asar prayer in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Her Majesty Duli...
View Article