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One new imported COVID-19 case recorded in Brunei
James Kon Brunei Darussalam recorded one new imported COVID-19 case yesterday bringing the total active cases in the country to two and the tally of confirmed cases to 150. Both cases are receiving...
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Initiatives in place to support private sector
James Kon Initiatives are already in place to support further growth and innovation within the private sector, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to protect jobs in the sector,...
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Students learn to serve in sky-high style
Rokiah Mahmud Fifteen Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management students from Laksamana College of Business (LCB) were given the opportunity to learn and serve at the Pop-up Inflight by Royal...
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Yayasan Complex springs to life
Izah Azahari The Warehouse events organised by D’Sunlit Sdn Bhd was officially launched at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) Complex basement parking yesterday. Minister of Home Affairs...
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Army’s role in tackling COVID-19 highlighted
The Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) virtually hosted the 21st ASEAN Chiefs of Army Multilateral Meeting (ACAMM) chaired by Commander of the RBLF Brigadier General Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan....
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Spotlight on ASEAN transportation initiatives
Azlan Othman Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul Mutalib bin Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Setia Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yusof, in his capacity as Chairman of the ASEAN...
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Pandemic reshapes educational landscape
Azlan Othman The COVID-19 pandemic has led schools and its leaders to make change to the landscape, along with approaches to teaching and learning, said Acting Director- General of Education at the...
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Webinar spotlights Japan’s eco-tourism
Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism in collaboration with the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Japan and ASEAN-Japan Centre held a webinar session on Eco-tourism in...
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Pledge for physical activity to prevent stroke
James Kon Three Cabinet Ministers pledged to join the movement to increase physical activity to prevent stroke at the World Stroke Day event organised by Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC)...
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Holistic solidarity important, says minister
Rokiah Mahmud Cooperation and holistic solidarity is important especially in facing the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to achieve global health targets and goals, said Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia...
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Stroke cases on the rise in Brunei
James Kon Stroke was the fourth highest cause of death in Brunei Darussalam in 2019, with 162 fatalities. Since 2015, this number has gone up by 60, while up to 400 new cases of stroke are annually...
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Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with drug abuse and obesity, has died. He was 60....
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Religious event marks BSB name anniversary
Azlan Othman Over 300 people representing 1,722 participants took part in a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque to commemorate with the 50th anniversary of the renaming of...
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School attributes success amid pandemic to skilled teachers
Azlan Othman & Rokiah Mahmud The challenges of transitioning to online learning, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, were highlighted during a prize presentation ceremony held yesterday at...
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KACA receives wheelchair contribution
James Kon The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brunei Darussalam, partnering with the Taiwan Business Association in Brunei Darussalam and Taiwan Graduates Association of Brunei Darussalam,...
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BDF to return bigger and better
Aziz Idris The Brunei December Festival (BDF) 2020 will be back for the fourth consecutive year, featuring a diverse range of events and activities throughout the month. With the ongoing pandemic...
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Minister lauds Brunei’s literary achievements
Azlan Othman As an independent and sovereign nation founded on the Islamic teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jama’ah, Brunei Darussalam has its own socio-political entity which can be applied to the...
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Exhibition to showcase works by 81 artists
Izah Azahari The Museums Department of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) will launch a Diversity Art Exhibition featuring artworks by 81 local artists as well as an appreciation ceremony...
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Brunei commits to fighting transnational crimes
Izah Azahari As the incoming chair of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), Brunei will focus its efforts on identifying opportunities and challenges in fighting transnational...
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Stepping towards a Smart Nation
Brunei Darussalam’s aspiration to become a Smart Nation is possible with the adoption of digital payment to drive economic activities. To boost the agenda, the Authority for Info-communications...
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